Spirit rover marks 9 years on Red Planet[ Thu, 3 Jan 2013 16:32:12 GMT ]As the world rang in the Near Year this this week, NASA was looking forward to a big milestone of its own — nine years and counting on the surface of Mars for an overachieving Red Planet rover mission.

Carving depicts stylishly plump princess[ Thu, 3 Jan 2013 17:02:31 GMT ]A 2,000-year-old relief carved with an image of what appears to be a, stylishly overweight, princess has been discovered in an "extremely fragile" palace in the ancient city of Meroë, in Sudan, archaeologists say.

Bazinga! 'Big Bang Theory' all abuzz over bee[ Thu, 3 Jan 2013 01:35:27 GMT ]"Big Bang Theory" physicist Sheldon Cooper has a buzzy new claim to fame. A new bee species has been named after the geeky TV character's favorite catch phrase: Bazinga!

Pre-caffeine tech: Doomsday awards, pug resolutions[ Thu, 3 Jan 2013 15:10:58 GMT ]Here's everything that you need to know before taking that first sip of coffee today: The hype over the supposed Maya doomsday won honors as the weirdest science story of the past year — even though there wasn't much science to it. Everyone freaked out about Instagram's privacy policy, but there isn't much fuss over Obama extending government wireless wiretapping another five years.

Non-apocalypse wins Weird Science honors[ Thu, 3 Jan 2013 00:26:39 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The hype over the supposed Maya doomsday wins honors as the weirdest science story of the past year — even though there wasn't much science to it.

Huawei Ascend P1 lands in U.S. for $450 at Amazon[ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:52:30 GMT ]The device comes with a super AMOLED 4.3-inch screen and at 7.69mm, is one of the thinnest smartphones available now. [Read more]

Gates, Ellison, other tech moguls got richer last year[ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:18:35 GMT ]A look at Bloomberg's Billionaires Index shows a bump in wealth last year for a number of the usual suspects among technology leaders. [Read more]

Epix films, programming to land on PS3 in first quarter[ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:29:19 GMT ]"Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol" and "The Hunger Games" are among the films that will be available on the PlayStation 3 and this Spring, the PlayStation Vita. [Read more]

More Sony Xperia Z, ZL details emerge[ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:38:22 GMT ]With only days to go before a presumed CES announcement, Sony's smartphone picture becomes a little clearer. [Read more]

Apple said to be eyeing new display tech for next iPhone[ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:39:40 GMT ]The iPhone 5 may just be a few months old but its display technology is already said to be old news with a new type of panel. [Read more]

The top 12 tech stories of 2012[ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:45:49 EST ]In the tech world, 2012 was the year of the reboot. Older, established tech companies such as Microsoft, Yahoo and Nintendo all tried to restart their brands with bold new products and fresh blood in the executive suites.

Oops! The year's top 10 tech 'fails'[ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:56:52 EST ]Well, you can't win 'em all.

This matters? Lobster iPhone case[ Tue, 01 Jan 2013 14:37:53 EST ]This year, maybe you think you got everything you ever wanted for Christmas (so long as everything you ever wanted was socks and underwear).

Six tech resolutions for 2013[ Tue, 01 Jan 2013 13:09:27 EST ]Between your new regimen of daily workouts, volunteering, painting or whatever else you've resolved to do more of in the New Year, make time for a few tech-centric resolutions.

Snapchat: Sexting tool, or the next Instagram?[ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:21:12 EST ]You may not have heard of Snapchat. But if there are teenagers or 20-somethings in your life, it's a safe bet that they have.

Windows Phone fans petition Square, Instagram, Google for apps[ Wed, 2 Jan 2013 15:55:53 GMT ]Are you using Windows Phone but missing a favorite app? Maybe an online petition will do the trick.

Google tracks the world's New Year's resolutions on an interactive map[ Tue, 1 Jan 2013 19:25:54 GMT ]Need help carrying out your New Year's resolution? There's a map for that: Google has created an interactive geographic resolution tracker, to remind you that you are not struggling alone.

Bright moon may dull meteor shower[ Wed, 2 Jan 2013 16:45:59 GMT ]One of the best displays of "shooting stars" will peak overnight Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, but unfortunately will run into some stiff competition this year from a bright moon.

See the heights of astronomy in 3-D[ Tue, 1 Jan 2013 22:00:07 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: What better way to start off the year than with a beautiful view of the heavens from one of the world's highest astronomical vantage points? Here's one way to make it better: Show it in 3-D!

Private space travel to make giant leaps in 2013[ Tue, 1 Jan 2013 18:55:34 GMT ]Private companies building new spaceships to soar through orbital and suborbital space are looking forward to an action-packed year in 2013, with new flight tests, launches, wind tunnel tests and rocket technology trials all planned during the new year.

Avis Budget swallows up Zipcar for $500 million[ Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:38:56 GMT ]The car rental company will officially own the car-sharing company in the spring of 2013, pending regulatory approval. [Read more]

Get free Google Voice home-phone service with $40 adapter[ Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:46:15 GMT ]The Obihai OBi100 is hugely popular with folks who want to use Google Voice in place of a landline. [Read more]

Google Maps drives to 2014 Kia Sorento, sets up shop[ Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:04:26 GMT ]The car will go on sale in the first quarter with mapping and points of interest information from Google. [Read more]

Are expensive speakers worth it?[ Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:06:00 GMT ]High-end speakers look and sound better than the more affordable alternatives, but no one needs them -- or an iPhone 5, BMW or the latest digital camera. [Read more]

Amazon Instant Video deal: 22 popular movies for $5 each[ Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:28:33 GMT ]Today only, you can buy (not rent) movies like "The Dark Knight," "The Blind Side," and "The Matrix" for just five bucks apiece. [Read more]

The top 12 tech stories of 2012[ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:45:49 EST ]In the tech world, 2012 was the year of the reboot. Older, established tech companies such as Microsoft, Yahoo and Nintendo all tried to restart their brands with bold new products and fresh blood in the executive suites.

Oops! The year's top 10 tech 'fails'[ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:56:52 EST ]Well, you can't win 'em all.

This matters? Lobster iPhone case[ Tue, 01 Jan 2013 14:37:53 EST ]This year, maybe you think you got everything you ever wanted for Christmas (so long as everything you ever wanted was socks and underwear).

Six tech resolutions for 2013[ Tue, 01 Jan 2013 13:09:27 EST ]Between your new regimen of daily workouts, volunteering, painting or whatever else you've resolved to do more of in the New Year, make time for a few tech-centric resolutions.

Our top tech wishes for 2013[ Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:12:51 EST ]What is tech but yesterday's dreams realized?

Video of iPhone-eating elephant smells like hoax[ Mon, 31 Dec 2012 23:38:10 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The latest "stupid animal tricks" video shows an iPhone being swallowed by an elephant, followed by its recovery from a pile of dung. Is it fake or real?

Facebook security glitch exposes users' New Year's Eve messages[ Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:13:40 GMT ]Whew! Facebook saved countless users from New Year's Eve humiliation ... after initially exposing their private messages.

Heard about AAA 'Tipsy Tow' on Facebook? Wait![ Mon, 31 Dec 2012 21:59:33 GMT ]It's all over Facebook: If you're out celebrating too heavily New Year's Eve, you can call AAA's "Tipsy Tow" service for a ride to whisk you home. Well, you can call. But well-meaning folks posting the information have only part of the story: The service from the American Automobile Association is not available in all states, and not in all places.

Taste the bubbly science of Champagne[ Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:48:57 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: If you really want to impress your Champagne-sipping friends, serve your bubbly with a side dish of science.

Tech trends for 2013 that will change the way you live[ Tue, 1 Jan 2013 11:33:57 GMT ]Although we’re not yet time traveling or commuting via hoverboard, we’ve made some impressive technological advances: Robot vacuums, refrigerators with apps, holographic celebrities. The future has indeed arrived.

Crossfade preventing play count updates in iTunes 11[ Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:08:35 GMT ]If your iTunes 11 installation will not update play counts, then its crossfade feature may be to blame. [Read more]

Instagram kicks off New Year's Eve with worldwide photo stream[ Tue, 01 Jan 2013 01:17:24 GMT ]The photo-sharing social network creates a desktop-optimized stream that displays how users around the globe -- from Dakar to Dublin to Doha -- are ringing in the New Year. [Read more]

Pirated iOS app store Installous shutters[ Tue, 01 Jan 2013 01:34:10 GMT ]A major source for pirated versions of iOS apps went down for good today, but it's not the end of the world for those with jailbroken iDevices. [Read more]

Reddit's visitors skyrocket in 2012 with 37 billion page views[ Tue, 01 Jan 2013 02:35:30 GMT ]Upping its Web presence with high-level "ask me anything" sessions, the social news site racks in hundreds of millions of users and reveals its top 10 posts of 2012. [Read more]

Why I still love the Nexus 7[ Tue, 01 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]Apple has the iPad Mini and there are also plenty of other smaller tablet options available, but CNET's Marguerite Reardon explains in this Ask Maggie why she still loves the Nexus 7. [Read more]

The 10 best video games of 2012[ Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:24:57 EST ]With new installments of popular franchises such as "Halo" and "Call of Duty," expectations ran high for video games in 2012.

Zuckerberg OK after photo flap [ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:24:06 EST ]The sister of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says there are no hard feelings after a "leaked" family photo raised questions about online etiquette and privacy on the social network.

The top 12 tech stories of 2012[ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:45:49 EST ]In the tech world, 2012 was the year of the reboot. Older, established tech companies such as Microsoft, Yahoo and Nintendo all tried to restart their brands with bold new products and fresh blood in the executive suites.

Oops! The year's top 10 tech 'fails'[ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:56:52 EST ]Well, you can't win 'em all.

Danger meets discovery: 2012's top science stories[ Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:46:25 EST ]From faraway planets to the deepest depths of the ocean, 2012 has been an exciting year for scientific achievements and milestones.

A better pencil sharpener? Inventor dreams of erasing life's annoyances[ Sat, 29 Dec 2012 00:09:44 GMT ]Long lines at amusement parks. Traffic stalled at rush hour. Cycling uphill. To most of us, these are just minor problems we face in an otherwise comfortable existence. To Anwar Farooq, they are personal call-outs, challenges that he must answer with his own ingenuity.

Five great video games to get your New Year's Eve party started[ Sat, 29 Dec 2012 16:50:26 GMT ]The New Year's Eve long weekend is upon us, and you know what that means — good friends and good times ahead. If you're looking to add that special something to the party, then may we suggest you fire up some video games?

13 technologies you won't see in 2013[ Sat, 29 Dec 2012 16:50:26 GMT ]The Maya apocalypse was only one of many products that missed their release schedule in 2012 — and the same will hold true next year as well. Find out about 13 talked-up technologies that won't see the light of day in 2013.

Pre-caffeine tech: Happy New Year! [ Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:43:53 GMT ]Here's everything that you need to know before taking that first sip of coffee today: Holy cats! Did Instagram got and lose 25 percent of its users?

How Neil Armstrong set up 'One Small Step' line[ Sun, 30 Dec 2012 21:17:30 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Neil Armstrong's brother tells the BBC that he gave the late astronaut feedback on his history-making speech months before it was uttered on the moon.