Google unveils touchscreen laptop[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:28:30 EST ]Google unveiled a groundbreaking new Chromebook laptop Thursday — one with touchscreen capability, powerful chipset and an extremely high-resolution display.

5 promising games for the PS4[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:05:11 EST ]Despite all the clatter about what's inside the new PlayStation 4 console, games were in the forefront of everyone's mind during Wednesday's Sony launch event.

How to post to Facebook, Twitter after you die[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:20:43 EST ]Death already has a surprisingly vivid presence online, with improvised memorials and outpourings of grief for loved ones on social media, and the unintentional mementos the departed leave behind in comments, photo streams and blog posts.

The embarrassing rise of 'sleep texting'[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:39:14 EST ]If you have a smartphone, you may have felt the embarrassment of sending a private message to the wrong person or having autocorrect fail you at just the wrong time.

When cellphones were hideous[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:00:56 EST ]These days, almost all new cellphones look alike: They're sleek black rectangles with glowing color screens.

A peek into James Cameron's deep-sea dive[ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:44:05 GMT ]James Cameron took hours of video when he dove to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean early last year. On Friday, a researcher gave a peek into this bizarre new world and others.

'Green fireball' over California caught on camera[ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 07:48:10 GMT ]An authentic photo surfaced Friday afternoon capturing the bright light seen by dozens of Southern California sky watchers.

Facebook to put old, rarely viewed photos into 'cold storage'[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:47:41 GMT ]There are a lot of photos on Facebook that just sit around, taking up precious data storage space. The social network can't exactly delete these photos just because no one's looking, but it can store them in a more cost-effective and energy-efficient way.

Blender lets wine 'breathe' faster -- really![ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:41:44 GMT ]Decanting wine is a common tactic among some oenophiles, and involves pouring the drink through an aerator or into a special container to let it "breathe."

Pluto moon vote helps the case for Vulcan[ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:53:42 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The organizer of a contest to name Pluto's tiniest moons says he's put together "a pretty good case" for calling one of them Vulcan, on the assumption that "Star Trek" fans will keep that name on top of the list when the voting ends.

Pentagon grounds entire F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fleet[ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 11:57:00 GMT ]Multibillion-dollar program to develop "the most affordable, lethal, supportable, and survivable aircraft ever to be used" hits some turbulence after a crack is discovered in an engine turbine blade. [Read more]

A new high in $300 audiophile headphones[ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:36:00 GMT ]The Audiophiliac listens to the MrSpeakers Mad Dog headphones and comes away impressed. [Read more]

Huawei's MWC 2013 news: Join us Sunday (live blog)[ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:39:33 GMT ]Join CNET for Huawei's press conference starting at 3 a.m. PT Sunday (2 p.m. Barcelona time). We'll have live news, photos, and commentary about the up-and-coming Chinese electronics manufacturer. [Read more]

Dish sponsors Daytona race car, zips past TV ad ban on Hopper[ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:16:15 GMT ]Dish's Hopper product lets TV watchers skip the ads -- so the networks have in turn banned the airing of ads for the Hopper. But when Fox shows the Daytona 500 on Sunday, the Dish logo will race around that ban. [Read more]

Randi Zuckerberg on what it means to be "Dot Complicated" (Q&A)[ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:52:46 GMT ]The famous sister of Mark Zuckerberg tells CNET about growing up on social media and explains why she feels compelled to help adults and children unravel their "wired lives." [Read more]

Google unveils touchscreen laptop[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:28:30 EST ]Google unveiled a groundbreaking new Chromebook laptop Thursday — one with touchscreen capability, powerful chipset and an extremely high-resolution display.

5 promising games for the PS4[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:05:11 EST ]Despite all the clatter about what's inside the new PlayStation 4 console, games were in the forefront of everyone's mind during Wednesday's Sony launch event.

How to post to Facebook, Twitter after you die[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:20:43 EST ]Death already has a surprisingly vivid presence online, with improvised memorials and outpourings of grief for loved ones on social media, and the unintentional mementos the departed leave behind in comments, photo streams and blog posts.

The embarrassing rise of 'sleep texting'[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:39:14 EST ]If you have a smartphone, you may have felt the embarrassment of sending a private message to the wrong person or having autocorrect fail you at just the wrong time.

When cellphones were hideous[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:00:56 EST ]These days, almost all new cellphones look alike: They're sleek black rectangles with glowing color screens.

Trump Twitter mystery! Who hacked The Donald?[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:23:51 GMT ]In what appears to be the latest in a minor wave of attacks on Twitter accounts of out-sized corporate entities, an out-of-character tweet from Donald Trump's verified account set the Internet abuzz, and then disappeared, shortly before noon ET on Thursday.

Video: PlayStation 4 revealed: Does it live up to the promise?[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 03:32:35 GMT ]Sony unveiled their new PlayStation at a live event in New York City. NBCNews.com's Todd Kenreck asks if the newest gaming console lives up to the hype. (In-Game)

Rare southern mammoth remains found in Russia[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:44:15 GMT ]The rare remains of a prehistoric species of southern mammoth, whose giant tusks stretched more than a metre long, have been uncovered in southern Russia, news agency Itar-Tass reported.

Blender lets wine 'breathe' faster -- really![ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:41:44 GMT ]Decanting wine is a common tactic among some oenophiles, and involves pouring the drink through an aerator or into a special container to let it "breathe."

Google+ Hangout hits the final frontier[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 01:43:40 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Friday's live Google+ Hangout represents one small step for NASA, one giant leap for the Web-based videoconferencing tool.

Google Chrome 25 adds voice recognition support[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:01:15 GMT ]The latest version of the browser lets developers outfit their Web-based apps with voice recognition. [Read more]

Low Latency No. 52: The waiting game[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:05:48 GMT ]The big winner of Sony's PS4 reveal event wasn't necessarily Sony. [Read more]

FCC documents out Pantech Perception for Verizon[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:27:07 GMT ]The filing suggests Verizon may soon announce a low-priced Android from the South Korean handset maker. [Read more]

Statistics wizard Nate Silver gives his Oscar predictions[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:39:29 GMT ]Silver calculates that "Argo" is a lock to take home the best-picture Oscar, and Steven Spielberg will top Ang Lee for best director. [Read more]

Homeland Security to review aerial drone privacy[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:59:53 GMT ]Privacy review, which is intended to "clarify any misunderstandings that exist" about the controversial program, comes as concern grows about few limits on police use of drones. [Read more]

Report: Gang hacked Apple, Facebook[ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:22:34 EST ]An Eastern European gang of hackers bent on stealing company secrets was responsible for recent attacks on Apple, Facebook and Twitter as well as dozens of other less-publicized hacks, according to new reports.

Sony unveils PS4 (but no box)[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:29:12 EST ]Sony shows off some of the PlayStation 4's social integration as well as improved hardware.

PlayStation 4: What gamers like, loathe[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:39:45 EST ]Sony's big event for the new PlayStation 4 was streamed live online, and curious gamers flocked to Twitter and other social sites to share their thoughts.

Google unveils touchscreen laptop[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:28:30 EST ]Google unveiled a groundbreaking new Chromebook laptop Thursday — one with touchscreen capability, powerful chipset and an extremely high-resolution display.

The embarrassing rise of 'sleep texting'[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:39:14 EST ]If you have a smartphone, you may have felt the embarrassment of sending a private message to the wrong person or having autocorrect fail you at just the wrong time.

En garde! Odd shark wields 'lightsaber' spines[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:38:47 GMT ]Austin Powers' Dr. Evil had one simple request: "sharks with frickin' laser beams attached to their heads." Velvet belly lantern sharks may not satisfy that demand, but perhaps they're even better: They have glowing spines that look like lightsabers.

Video: PlayStation 4 revealed: Does it live up to the promise?[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 03:32:35 GMT ]Sony unveiled their new PlayStation at a live event in New York City. NBCNews.com's Todd Kenreck asks if the newest gaming console lives up to the hype. (In-Game)

Facebook to 104-year-old grandma: Sorry we made you lie about your age[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:16:53 GMT ]For the last few years, 104-year-old Marguerite Joseph has been claiming that she's 99-years-old online. "I was actually born on April 19, 1908," she explains on her Facebook profile, "but Facebook wouldn't let me enter in a date that goes back that far."

Sony reveals PlayStation 4, fires first shot in console war[ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:16:58 GMT ]Sony revealed its new game machine — the PlayStation 4 — as well as a new controller with a touchpad and a "share" button and light bar, signaling the dawn of a new era in gaming.

Millionaire plans manned Mars flyby in 2018[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:46:32 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Millionaire spaceflier Dennis Tito has worked out a plan to send two astronauts to Mars and back without stopping — but the 501-day flight plan won’t work unless it launches in 2018.

Amazon in antitrust crosshairs over Marketplace price rules[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:05:15 GMT ]The company reportedly requires merchants to not offer a product available on its site for cheaper elsewhere. German regulators want to know more about that practice. [Read more]

Get a powerline Ethernet starter kit for $29.99[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:15:27 GMT ]That's your out-the-door no-rebate price on this two-adapter kit, which saves you the hassles of running Ethernet cables all through your house. [Read more]

FCC institutes new rules on cell phone signal boosters[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:27:39 GMT ]In order to use boosters, consumers must register them with carriers and ensure that they obtain permission to use them. [Read more]

Microsoft is cooler than it used to be, say half of those polled[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:48:24 GMT ]Half of the people between 18 and 29 polled by Reuters/Ipsos say the software giant is cooler now. [Read more]

Samsung tops Apple in connected device sales in '12[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:02:40 GMT ]International Data Corp. also reports that the total market for smartphones, tablets, and PCs climbed 29 percent last year. [Read more]

Goodbye Hotmail, hello Outlook[ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 05:41:18 EST ]When Microsoft introduced a preview version of a fresh and inventive webmail service it called Outlook.com last August, it was pretty clear that it was telling the world that it intended to start winding down its venerable Hotmail sooner or later.

The happiest and saddest U.S. states[ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:20:59 EST ]If you're sick of cheerful, happy people, it might be wise to avoid Hawaii or Napa, California. They were found to be the United States' happiest state and city, respectively, in a recent study of geotagged tweets.

Police contact victim's mom on Facebook[ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:20:28 EST ]An Atlanta-area woman is angry after she says police used a little-known messaging feature on Facebook to contact her after her son was killed.

How it will feel to wear Google Glass[ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:13:51 EST ]What would it be like to wear Google Glass? Google answered that very question Wednesday morning, posting a lot more information about Project Glass, including the user interface, through a series of photos and videos.

Report: Gang hacked Apple, Facebook[ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:22:34 EST ]An Eastern European gang of hackers bent on stealing company secrets was responsible for recent attacks on Apple, Facebook and Twitter as well as dozens of other less-publicized hacks, according to new reports.