Wozniak: Jobs movie script 'atrocious'[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:09:55 EST ]Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak hasn't seen "jOBS," the biopic of his founding partner that premiered Friday at the Sundance Film Festival.

New York Times says it was hacked[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:59:42 EST ]The New York Times says that Chinese hackers have carried out sustained attacks on its computer systems, breaking in and stealing the passwords of high-profile reporters and other staff members.

'The Oatmeal' and rise of Web comics[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:42:07 EST ]Matthew Inman's "The Oatmeal" is one of most popular comics on Web, which has made him lightning rod for criticism -- as well as model for others.

Twitter hacked; 250,000 accounts affected [ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:07:18 EST ]Twitter is coming forward as the latest site to be hacked. The social network said in a blog post Friday afternoon that approximately 250,000 user accounts were compromised, with attackers gaining access to information including user names and email addresses.

The funniest tweets of the #Blackout Bowl[ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 08:14:25 EST ]Between the bad commercials, Beyonce's halftime gig, the Harbaugh brothers and the action on the field, the jokesters of Twitter had plenty to snicker about during Sunday's Super Bowl.

How 3-D printers could build a moon colony[ Sat, 2 Feb 2013 20:19:30 GMT ]The technology behind 3-D printing has allowed users to craft musical instruments and prosthetic limbs, and now European scientists are taking a serious look at printing their own moon base.

Wall Street Journal, Washington Post disclose Chinese attacks[ Sat, 2 Feb 2013 20:27:58 GMT ]Following the New York Times' revelation earlier this week of a massive Chinese attack upon its computer systems, a security analyst says that disclosing such attacks might become a "badge of honor" among media companies.

Astronomers solve 150-year-old star explosion mystery[ Sat, 2 Feb 2013 22:32:43 GMT ]After a stellar explosion was reported in 1866, British astronomer John Herschel announced he had seen a bright flare from the same location 24 years earlier.

Astronauts will watch Super Bowl from space[ Sat, 2 Feb 2013 19:28:45 GMT ]Six astronauts living in space may not have gravity, fresh food or a shower, but there is one Earth necessity they won't miss Sunday: The Super Bowl.

Is your HDTV Super Bowl-ready? Set-up tips for the best picture[ Sat, 2 Feb 2013 18:45:34 GMT ]About 20 percent of HDTV owners don't watch TV in true high definition due to improper setup. Our step-by-step checklist will help you ensure that your HDTV is ready for Super Bowl viewing with the best, sharpest picture possible.

Apple updates Java for Snow Leopard following blockage[ Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:18:19 GMT ]Following a recent addition of Java to its plug-in blacklist, Apple has issued an update to its supported Java versions. [Read more]

How Boeing's 777-300ER could help save American Airlines[ Sun, 03 Feb 2013 04:17:01 GMT ]American has gone through some very rough times. But now, it has an all-new livery and is the first U.S. carrier to fly Boeing's 777-300ER, the world's most successful two-engine plane. [Read more]

Peek at a Big Game IT 'war room' -- at Domino's Pizza[ Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:00:00 GMT ]The company will deliver millions of pies in just a few hours during today's 49ers/Ravens faceoff, and an impromptu information systems brain center in Michigan will make it all possible. [Read more]

LeBron upstages Rogen, Rudd in Samsung's Super Bowl ad[ Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:50:54 GMT ]Samsung releases the full 2-minute version of its Super Bowl ad. You do see some products. But you see a lot more of Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd and LeBron James. [Read more]

1964 Ears custom in-ear headphones beat their competition on price[ Sun, 03 Feb 2013 16:06:00 GMT ]1964 Ears offers a wide range of options for its headphones, custom-molded to your ears. [Read more]

5 reasons BlackBerry 10 may be a hit[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:42:38 EST ]All BlackBerry did Wednesday was change its corporate name, introduce two new smartphones and launch a bold new mobile operating system, BlackBerry 10, that may be the struggling company's last stab at relevance.

Wozniak: Jobs movie script 'atrocious'[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:09:55 EST ]Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak hasn't seen "jOBS," the biopic of his founding partner that premiered Friday at the Sundance Film Festival.

New York Times says it was hacked[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:59:42 EST ]The New York Times says that Chinese hackers have carried out sustained attacks on its computer systems, breaking in and stealing the passwords of high-profile reporters and other staff members.

'The Oatmeal' and rise of Web comics[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:42:07 EST ]Matthew Inman's "The Oatmeal" is one of most popular comics on Web, which has made him lightning rod for criticism -- as well as model for others.

Twitter hacked; 250,000 accounts affected [ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:07:18 EST ]Twitter is coming forward as the latest site to be hacked. The social network said in a blog post Friday afternoon that approximately 250,000 user accounts were compromised, with attackers gaining access to information including user names and email addresses.

Unique photography rig captures snowflakes in mid-flight[ Sat, 2 Feb 2013 01:46:41 GMT ]They say no two snowflakes look the same — well, scientists at the University of Utah aren't going to take that for granted. They've devised a photography rig that can take detailed photos and measurements of thousands of snowflakes in a single night.

Will you want the new BlackBerry?[ Fri, 1 Feb 2013 20:10:47 GMT ]We've referred to BlackBerry 10, the latest operating system released by Research in Motion (now known as BlackBerry), as the company's last hope. It's do or die, make or break, claim a hefty serving of the smartphone market or settle for a few crumbs.

Twitter confirms theft of 250,000 user names, emails in hack[ Sat, 2 Feb 2013 01:01:03 GMT ]Twitter announced in a blog post Friday that a recent, "extremely sophisticated" hack may have exposed around 250,000 users' email addresses and other information.

Columbia tragedy still stings 10 years later[ Fri, 1 Feb 2013 14:06:42 GMT ]Ten years later, the repercussions of the loss of space shuttle Columbia and its crew are still being felt by a space effort in the throes of transition.

Columbia anniversary sparks talk of Mars[ Fri, 1 Feb 2013 18:09:48 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: President Barack Obama pays a 10th-anniversary tribute to the space shuttle Columbia's fallen astronauts — and pledges that the lessons learned would be applied to future space odysseys, including eventual trips to Mars.

Powertrekk fuel cell charger to be released in Spring[ Sat, 02 Feb 2013 02:02:23 GMT ]Powertrekk, which uses water and a fuel cell puck to charge your phone in an emergency situation, is scheduled for a U.S. launch in April. [Read more]

What it really takes to make a flexible phone (Smartphones Unlocked)[ Sat, 02 Feb 2013 07:59:00 GMT ]A bendable screen is nice in the lab, but it will take more than flexi-glass to get your phone to touch its toes. [Read more]

Super Bowl from the sidelines: Tech readiness is priority No. 1[ Sat, 02 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]CBS CMO George Schweitzer discusses how the CBS team prepares for the biggest broadcast event of the year. [Read more]

Building better Super Bowl ads by watching you watch them[ Sat, 02 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]A 3-year-old company takes technology from MIT's Media Lab and applies it to ad testing. But do you like Yetis with your Wheat Thins? [Read more]

Forty years ago, the Ohm F speaker was a game-changer; it still is[ Sat, 02 Feb 2013 15:36:00 GMT ]The Ohm Acoustics F omnidirectional speaker was such a radical advance in 1972 few 21st century speakers can match its sound. [Read more]

5 reasons BlackBerry 10 may be a hit[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:42:38 EST ]All BlackBerry did Wednesday was change its corporate name, introduce two new smartphones and launch a bold new mobile operating system, BlackBerry 10, that may be the struggling company's last stab at relevance.

Wozniak: Jobs movie script 'atrocious'[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:09:55 EST ]Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak hasn't seen "jOBS," the biopic of his founding partner that premiered Friday at the Sundance Film Festival.

New York Times says it was hacked[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:59:42 EST ]The New York Times says that Chinese hackers have carried out sustained attacks on its computer systems, breaking in and stealing the passwords of high-profile reporters and other staff members.

'The Oatmeal' and rise of Web comics[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:42:07 EST ]Matthew Inman's "The Oatmeal" is one of most popular comics on Web, which has made him lightning rod for criticism -- as well as model for others.

Twitter hacked; 250,000 accounts affected [ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:07:18 EST ]Twitter is coming forward as the latest site to be hacked. The social network said in a blog post Friday afternoon that approximately 250,000 user accounts were compromised, with attackers gaining access to information including user names and email addresses.

Xbox hack brings heavily armed cops to frightened family's home[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:05:55 GMT ]The criminal prank — the type of which is increasingly common — all began because the address where the family lived was scraped from an out-of-date Xbox account.

Ancient petroglyphs stolen from California site recovered[ Fri, 1 Feb 2013 13:35:51 GMT ]Four ancient petroglyphs that were stolen from a historic site in Northern California last year have been recovered, but no suspects have been identified in the brazen theft, federal authorities said on Thursday.

Gamers vs. bullies: 'We won. You can win too'[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:00:31 GMT ]Beyond the Final Boss, a campaign launched by game developers, collects stories from game professionals who were bullied as children ... and tells how they were able to survive and rise above the bullying.

10 myths surrounding the Columbia tragedy[ Fri, 1 Feb 2013 15:18:20 GMT ]Much of what people think they remember about the loss of the shuttle Columbia 10 years ago has become more myth and garble than actual reality. NBC News' James Oberg lists his top 10 Columbia myths, plus some extras.

Columbia tragedy still stings 10 years later[ Fri, 1 Feb 2013 14:06:42 GMT ]Ten years later, the repercussions of the loss of space shuttle Columbia and its crew are still being felt by a space effort in the throes of transition.

Dell buyout deal could happen Monday -- Reuters[ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:31:45 GMT ]An agreement to take the PC maker private is close to completion, Reuters reports, and may be announced next week. [Read more]

Samsung chairman fends off family's lawsuit in $4 billion win[ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:38:13 GMT ]Lee Kun-hee's relatives had been seeking nearly $4 billion in assets he holds in Samsung Group. [Read more]

Uber strikes key deal with California regulators[ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:09:23 GMT ]The company says that it will not have to pay fines levied against it by the California Public Utilities Commission. [Read more]

Temple Run 2 scores record as fastest-growing mobile game[ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:09:59 GMT ]The popular game has grabbed the greatest number of downloads in the shortest amount of time, according to its developer. [Read more]

Get an Electrohome turntable-in-a-suitcase for $79.96 shipped[ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMT ]This nifty '60s-throwback record player normally sells for $99.99. Here's a CNET-exclusive coupon for $20 off. [Read more]

5 reasons BlackBerry 10 may be a hit[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:42:38 EST ]All BlackBerry did Wednesday was change its corporate name, introduce two new smartphones and launch a bold new mobile operating system, BlackBerry 10, that may be the struggling company's last stab at relevance.

Wozniak: Jobs movie script 'atrocious'[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:09:55 EST ]Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak hasn't seen "jOBS," the biopic of his founding partner that premiered Friday at the Sundance Film Festival.

New York Times says it was hacked[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:59:42 EST ]The New York Times says that Chinese hackers have carried out sustained attacks on its computer systems, breaking in and stealing the passwords of high-profile reporters and other staff members.

'The Oatmeal' and rise of Web comics[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:42:07 EST ]Matthew Inman's "The Oatmeal" is one of most popular comics on Web, which has made him lightning rod for criticism -- as well as model for others.

'The Oatmeal' and the rise of Web comics[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:39:15 EST ]Matthew Inman's "The Oatmeal" is one of most popular comics on Web, which has made him lightning rod for criticism -- as well as model for others.