Chubby Checker sues HP over penis size app[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:15:45 GMT ]Chubby Checker, the musician best known for his 1960 hit recording of "The Twist," is suing HP over a novelty app for Palm OS of the same name that claims to check the size of your "chubby." The sum sought is a mind-boggling half a billion dollars.

What to do, fear on Valentine's Day, according to our inbox[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:47:54 GMT ]These items were all pulled straight from Valentine's Day PR pitches sent to NBC News Digital editors. The commentary that follows is, of course, our own.

France's 'privacy tax' creator makes his case[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:39:32 GMT ]Meet Nicolas Colin, a tax inspector for the Ministry of the Economy and Finance in France and author of a radical idea to change the fundamentals of how taxes are levied. He wants to tax data.

Watch an asteroid buzz past us ... online[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:53:31 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The best way for most of us to watch asteroid 2012 DA14 come within 17,200 miles of Earth, and then recede harmlessly into the cosmos, is to watch the show online.

Meteor explodes in Russian sky, injuring nearly 1,000[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:27:43 GMT ]A huge meteorite flared through the skies over Russia's Chelyabinsk region early Friday, triggering a powerful shock wave that injured nearly a thousand people, blew out windows and reportedly caused the roof of a factory to collapse.

Skype rolls out video messaging beta[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:38:38 GMT ]Although the official launch is still to come, Skype invites users on three platforms to test a new video messaging feature. [Read more]

Microsoft fine-tunes shift from Messenger to Skype[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:46:28 GMT ]The company is forging ahead in moving its Messenger user base to Skype. Here's the updated timeline for its aggressive plan. [Read more]

Dropbox iOS app updated with slicker PDF viewer[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:06:13 GMT ]The latest update offers a better way to view your PDFs and push notifications if someone shares a folder with you. [Read more]

Low Latency No. 51: Smartwatch epiphany[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:20:38 GMT ]2013 might be the year of the smartwatch, just as long as the iWatch rumors are true. [Read more]

Facebook wins German case on pseudonym ban[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:31:14 GMT ]The company has been deemed to be able to decide whether it can ban pseudonyms, but that's due mainly to where its home in Europe is. [Read more]

Valentine's Vines: Six seconds of love[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:29:31 EST ]We're intrigued by the possibilities of Twitter's new video-sharing app Vine, the service that lets you make and share six-second looping mini-movies. Available for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, the app allows you to record a single burst of video or edit multiple scenes together, making it ripe for creating tiny time-lapse videos and stop-motion shorts.

Web project highlights drone strikes[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:44:17 EST ]The use of drones to carry out military strikes is controversial, to say the least.

Facebook takes steps to protect minors[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:36:57 EST ]As Facebook continues the slow rollout of a tool to let users search out others by using common interests or other personal information, the site emphasized Thursday that minors will get special privacy protections.

Meet the Rules of the Internet[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:08:04 EST ]Hello!

Meet the Rules of the Internet[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:08:04 EST ]Hello!

Nebula blooms into cosmic Valentine 'rose'[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:45:59 GMT ]A strange nebula in deep space shines like a cosmic rose in a new photo unveiled just in time for Valentine's Day.

Dognition unlocks mysteries of your dog’s mind[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:20:42 GMT ]Is your dog an Einstein or a Charmer? For $60 (woof!!), a new business venture called Dognition will help you put your pooch through a series of fun playtime activities to find out how your dog thinks.

Obama's cybersecurity order explained[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:13:34 GMT ]The president's executive order on cybersecurity is being praised by many because it says that — in the event of a digital breach that could affect the nation's telecommunications, electrical, water, utility and other key infrastructure operations — government agencies must share data with private industry as soon as they can. Previously, government agencies were encouraged to do so, but this order on improving critical infrastructure cybersecurity requires it.

Things to do and fear on Valentine's Day, according to our inbox[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:47:54 GMT ]These items were all pulled straight from Valentine's Day PR pitches sent to NBC News Digital editors. The commentary that follows is, of course, our own.

Asteroid's close shave ranks among Earth's biggest hits (and misses)[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:59:42 GMT ]When the asteroid known as 2012 DA14 zooms within 17,200 miles of our planet on Friday, it'll mark the closest approach by a killer space rock in more than a century.

Apple seeks patent to eliminate lousy photos[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:22:08 GMT ]A patent application filed today by Apple could see smartphones capture a series of images of the same scene and then automatically pick the "best" one. [Read more]

iOS 6.1 hack lets users see your phone app, place calls[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:01:11 GMT ]A new hack of Apple's iOS 6.1 has been illustrated in a YouTube video, and CNET can confirm it works. [Read more]

Firefox adapts to Windows 8 touch-first interface[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:17:15 GMT ]A very early build of Mozilla's browser now works on the new touch-centric Metro user interface of Windows 8. Oops, we're not supposed to say Metro anymore. [Read more]

U.S. Cellular readies for 4G LTE expansion[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:19:09 GMT ]The regional carrier plans to branch out its 4G network in three new states and extend service in others. [Read more]

What is the 'Soap Opera Effect'?[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:55:00 GMT ]Does your new TV's ultra-smooth motion drive you crazy? Find out why and what you can do about it. [Read more]

Bacon chocolate, other Valentine trends[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:12:31 EST ]Choosing the right Valentine's Day gift can be tricky. Is your paramour into the the textbook red roses and box of chocolates, or would they prefer a romantic home-cooked meal?

Apple cuts prices on MacBooks[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:45:30 EST ]Apple on Wednesday said it would cut the price of its 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display while simultaneously updating it with faster processors.

Obama highlights rise of 3-D printing[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:39:26 EST ]The burgeoning field of 3-D printing got a big boost Tuesday night when President Obama highlighted it as something that could fuel new high-tech jobs in the United States.

Why couples fall in love online[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:34:21 EST ]

Why couples fall in love online[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:34:21 EST ]

'Vulcan' gets Shatner's vote for Pluto moon[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 04:38:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Astronomers have added Vulcan to their list of prospective names for Pluto's tiniest moons, at the urging of "Star Trek" icon William Shatner.

Obama signs executive order on cyber attacks[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:52:49 GMT ]President Barack Obama on Tuesday signed an executive order seeking better protection of the country's critical infrastructure from cyber attacks that are a growing concern to the economy and national security.

Apple drops price of 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display to $1499[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:10:34 GMT ]If you've been longing for a 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, then Apple's got some good news: The base model is now priced at $1,499, signifying a $200 saving.

What's next for North Korea's nuclear program?[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:45:37 GMT ]This week's North Korean nuclear test raises the crucial question of how close Pyongyang is to "weaponizing" its nuclear devices and rockets.

2012 hype reborn in 'last pope' prophecy[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:25:16 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Just when you thought it was safe to go out of the bunker, there's a fresh wave of doomsday buzz over a purported 12th-century prophecy suggesting that the next pope will be the last pope before the end of the world.

Vroom, vroom: Amazon Cloud Player now available in Ford cars[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:25:34 GMT ]The app for Ford Sync AppLink allows people to stream their music using voice commands or dashboard controls. [Read more]

It's time to show some love for the CD format[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:36:00 GMT ]The CD has been around for more than 30 years, and it's always been 100 percent uncompressed and super reliable. [Read more]

Jawbone warns of 'limited' MyTalk hack, disables old passwords[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:41:09 GMT ]The company says that the attack was limited to a person's name, e-mail address, and the encrypted version of passwords. [Read more]

Apple loses iPhone trademark in Brazil -- report[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:11:36 GMT ]The company found out today from Brazilian regulators that it could not own the trademark originally registered to Gradiente Eletronica. [Read more]

LG debuts Optimus G Pro ahead of Mobile World Congress[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:36:59 GMT ]The Korean handset maker introduces a 5.5-inch version of the flagship smartphone. [Read more]

How technology has changed romance[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:36:00 EST ]When it comes to romance, texting is often seen as a bare-minimum form of communication. It's fine for firming up Wednesday night dinner plans, but for expressing heartfelt sentiments? Not so much.

Zuckerberg is nation's No. 2 giver[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:40:21 EST ]Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and his wife were the second-biggest charitable donors in the United States last year, appearing behind only billionaire Warren Buffett on a list of the nation's most generous philanthropists.

Bacon chocolate, other Valentine trends[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:12:31 EST ]Choosing the right Valentine's Day gift can be tricky. Is your paramour into the the textbook red roses and box of chocolates, or would they prefer a romantic home-cooked meal?

Take 6 seconds for the one you love[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:16:33 EST ]Make a valentine for someone you love, using Vine. Include #CNNValentine in the caption and share it on Twitter. Post your video by 2 p.m. Wednesday for TV consideration. On Valentine's Day, we¹ll share some of the best videos on CNN Newsroom and CNN.com.

How technology has changed romance[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:36:00 EST ]When it comes to romance, texting is often seen as a bare-minimum form of communication. It's fine for firming up Wednesday night dinner plans, but for expressing heartfelt sentiments? Not so much.

See elusive 'pink' planet Mercury in sunset sky[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:05:16 GMT ]Mercury, the speedy little planet closest to the sun, is making a special twilight appearance this month as a bright pink dot low in the sky.

Bill Gates talks Steve Jobs, health, tech on Reddit[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:10:40 GMT ]Bill Gates appeared on social news site Reddit this morning for an "ask me anything" or AMA post, in which he responded to unfiltered questions from a horde of anonymous users. Here are some of the more interesting answers.

You can now buy things with just two tweets[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:48:55 GMT ]Thanks to a partnership between American Express and Twitter, you can now connect your credit card to your social media account and make purchases by tweeting special hashtags. What could possibly go wrong with this arrangement?

Pre-caffeine tech: Bill Gates Reddit, rude otters![ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:55:21 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

How you can pick names for Pluto's moons[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:06:00 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The discoverers of Pluto's fourth and fifth moons are letting Internet users have a say in what they should be named.