U.S. Cellular to sell Kyocera Durapro phone for outdoor types[ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:40:15 GMT ]The carrier will launch the rugged new phone on Wednesday at a price of $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate. [Read more]

Outlook.com suffers downtime, Microsoft forgets to update status page[ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:46:31 GMT ]Microsoft's consumer email service Outlook.com suffers downtime during the U.S. morning rush, but despite tweets sent out by the software giant, the service page still says the service is running. [Read more]

Tesla CEO: NYT review cost us $100M in value -- Bloomberg[ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:50:46 GMT ]Elon Musk told Bloomberg TV that the newspaper's review of the Model S lowered the company's valuation by tens of millions of dollars. [Read more]

Ultra HD 4K and beyond: Rec. 2020 glimpses the future of TVs[ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:55:00 GMT ]The ITU Radiocommunication Assembly has put out new recommended standards for Ultra HD TVs. What do they mean to you? [Read more]

Samsung: no interest in Mozilla's Firefox OS[ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:55:19 GMT ]CNET has learned that the biggest potential partner will skip Mozilla's browser-based smartphone OS. Samsung has other operating system priorities -- Android and Tizen. [Read more]

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.

Hi Facebook friends -- I'm dead[ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:20:53 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.

'Sleep texting' embarrasses users[ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:21:36 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.

Oscar night's highs and lows on Twitter[ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:35:48 EST ]Watching Sunday's long, sometimes awkward Academy Awards broadcast was made more entertaining by the steady stream of commentary on Twitter.

Microsoft says small number of its computers hacked[ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:53:15 GMT ]Microsoft Corp said on Friday a small number of its computers, including some in its Mac software business unit, were infected with malware, but there was no evidence of customer data being affected and it is continuing its investigation.

Best apps to help you prepare your taxes[ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:32:51 GMT ]Ah, tax season. Just the thought of it gives some of us headaches. The good news is there are lots of free and inexpensive apps and tools that can greatly simplify this awful process, from getting organized to filing your return. Here's what we recommend.

It's official: Samsung's got a new 8-inch Note tablet[ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 02:01:25 GMT ]Those who were intrigued by the Galaxy Note 10.1's multi-app split-screen feature will likely jump for joy when they hear that it is included on the Galaxy Note 8.0 and that it now supports nearly any app — not just Samsung's included suite of tools.The rumors you might've heard are true: Samsung's got a new 8-inch tablet, appropriately named the Galaxy Note 8.0, on the way.

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.

Oscars to movie stars: Please tweet during the awards[ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:03:47 GMT ]Twitter's "Magic Mirror" will take photo-booth-style pictures of participating stars in the green room and send them out on the academy's official Twitter account. Organizers expect multiple celebrity mash-ups.

LG has no plans for Windows Phone 8 handsets[ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:05:34 GMT ]The Korean consumer electronics company isn't closing the door on Microsoft's mobile operating system, but it isn't particularly enthusiastic about it either. [Read more]

Vudu's in-home Disc to Digital service: Promising yet lacking[ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:16:10 GMT ]Vudu offers what seems an easy way to get all your DVDs and Blu-rays into the cloud. It does work, but not for all discs, and it comes with surprises. [Read more]

Huawei pleads global brand ambition, and a softer side[ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:50:50 GMT ]At Mobile World Congress, Huawei earnestly vows to become a top-tier consumer brand. [Read more]

ZTE at MWC 2013: Join us Monday (live blog)[ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:00:00 GMT ]Join CNET for live coverage from ZTE's event, which starts at 7 a.m. PT Monday (4 a.m. local Barcelona, Spain, time). Our live blog will bring you news updates, photos, and running commentary. [Read more]

A budget-priced, audiophile USB digital converter[ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 16:06:00 GMT ]The HRT MicroStreamer is a small digital-to-analog converter/headphone amp that sounds great. [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.

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]