Elon Musk on our future in space [ Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:28:18 EDT ]The future of space travel will depend on our ability to make rockets that can be used more than once, says SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. And on Saturday, he gave a crowd at the South by Southwest Interactive festival the world's first look at a step in that direction.

Beyond the DMZ: Tweets from N. Korea[ Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:28:03 EDT ]"North Korean social media." In the famously restrictive country, where people have almost no Internet contact with the outside world, it sounds like an oxymoron.

Facebook's Sandberg in crossfire[ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:03:04 EDT ]Sheryl Sandberg is a role model, say her defenders. Not so, say critics. Well, who is she?

'Don't feed the trolls': Racism on YouTube[ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:29:21 EDT ]Among YouTube content creators who are ethnic minorities, race remains a troubling issue. Commenters on YouTube videos can be vicious with racist comments.

How Marissa Mayer writes her own rules[ Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:13:25 EDT ]To become Google's first female engineer in 1999 -- and, eventually, one of the most powerful women in tech -- Marissa Mayer had to get comfortable with risk.

Japan tsunami debris on move 2 years later[ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:47:27 GMT ]Two years after a deadly tsunami swept ashore in Japan, killing more than 15,000 people, solemn reminders of the disaster are still washing ashore in Hawaii and along the Pacific coast of North America.

Stonehenge began as graveyard, experts say[ Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:53:58 GMT ]British researchers have proposed a new theory for the origins of Stonehenge: It may have started as a giant burial ground for elite families around 3,000 B.C.

Internet porn means birds 'n' bees talk comes earlier, says expert[ Sun, 10 Mar 2013 23:14:56 GMT ]Kids look at porn on the Internet. And yes, let's go further: Y our kids look at porn on the Internet. Gross? Probably, yes. But it's reality.

Satellite hit highlights space junk threat[ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:20:07 GMT ]The apparent destruction of a small Russian satellite six weeks ago highlights the growing threat space junk poses to activities in low-Earth orbit, experts say.

'Hitchhiker's Guide' Google Doodle holds answer to life, universe and everything[ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:39:04 GMT ]Celebrating the birthday of "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" author Douglas Adams, Google's March 11 Doodle features a retro spaceship console with an iconic tablet computer atop it, providing the answers to all of life's most nagging questions, including the ultimate one.

Samsung ruled China's smartphone market last year[ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:16:02 GMT ]South Korean giant jumps to the top of China's smartphone heap after sales almost tripled to 30.06 million in 2012. [Read more]

BlackBerry Z10 goes on sale March 22 at AT&T[ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:33:12 GMT ]The carrier announces that it will start accepting pre-orders on March 12 for the touch-screen smartphone. It will cost $199 with a two-year contract. [Read more]

Microsoft offers students three months free of Office 365[ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:31:42 GMT ]Qualifying students can get three free months of Office 365 University and an extra 20GB of SkyDrive storage space. [Read more]

For Improv Everywhere, pranking society is high art (Q&A)[ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:00:00 GMT ]The improv group has long brought its blend of culture jamming to people the world over. A new film celebrates the prank collective. Founder Charlie Todd sat down with CNET at SXSW to talk. [Read more]

Early iPhone prototype sported 5x7-inch screen[ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:21:04 GMT ]Images of early in-house versions of the iPhone posted by Ars Technica reveal a much larger screen and a variety of ports. [Read more]

Reddit founder: I'm not Web's mayor[ Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:28:33 EDT ]Alexis Ohanian is not the mayor of the Internet.

Elon Musk on our future in space [ Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:28:18 EDT ]The future of space travel will depend on our ability to make rockets that can be used more than once, says SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. And on Saturday, he gave a crowd at the South by Southwest Interactive festival the world's first look at a step in that direction.

Beyond the DMZ: Tweets from N. Korea[ Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:28:03 EDT ]"North Korean social media." In the famously restrictive country, where people have almost no Internet contact with the outside world, it sounds like an oxymoron.

Facebook's Sandberg suddenly in crossfire[ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:57:31 EDT ]Sheryl Sandberg is a role model, say her defenders. Not so, say critics. Well, who is she?

Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg suddenly in crossfire[ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:00:23 EDT ]Sheryl Sandberg is a role model, say her defenders. Not so, say critics. Well, who is she?

Sex, death and Grumpy Cat: The true meaning of SXSW[ Fri, 8 Mar 2013 23:00:58 GMT ]Famous memes and hot technologies mix at South by Southwest Interactive, an increasingly commercialized "Fashion Week for Geeks" in Austin, Texas.

Earth gets a rush of weekend asteroid visitors[ Sun, 10 Mar 2013 04:49:37 GMT ]CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An asteroid as big as a city block shot relatively close by the Earth on Saturday, the latest in a series of visiting celestial objects including an asteroid the size of a bus that exploded over Russia last month, injuring 1,500.

How do critters survive in the concrete jungle? It takes smarts[ Sat, 9 Mar 2013 18:48:43 GMT ]Foxes, songbirds, crows — even whales — have come up with new tricks to survive in a man-made city habitat (or a human-impacted area). What about the animals that can't adapt so well? It's up to humans to adjust their behavior for the sake of the critters, say researchers.

SpaceX shows off Grasshopper rocket's hop[ Sat, 9 Mar 2013 23:22:49 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: SpaceX's billionaire founder, Elon Musk, gave attendees at the SXSW festival the first public look at the fourth flight test carried out by his company's reusable self-landing rocket, nicknamed the Grasshopper.

Tech vs. society: Why the Unabomber still makes us think[ Sat, 9 Mar 2013 20:01:02 GMT ]Having a friend behind bars is never easy. Being a self-appointed literary agent is always a challenge. But it's even tougher when your penitentiary-bound writer is a notorious domestic terrorist and enemy of the state who calls for the destruction of civilization.

The astoundingly cheesy iPhone app launch from Domino's[ Sat, 09 Mar 2013 20:22:07 GMT ]See what you make of Domino's Pizza Japan President Scott Oellkers as he grins and poses and, perhaps, sells his company's new iPhone app. [Read more]

Elon Musk at SXSW: 'I'd like to die on Mars, just not on impact'[ Sat, 09 Mar 2013 21:26:02 GMT ]During a keynote address in which the SpaceX and Tesla founder talked about both his companies, the highlight was probably a video showing a Grasshopper rocket landing like a helicopter. [Read more]

Four months in, Windows 8 needs help[ Sat, 09 Mar 2013 22:24:13 GMT ]Microsoft needs to fix Windows 8 to make it easier for the average consumer to use, says IDC. [Read more]

Al Gore credits Snapchat's success to 'stalker economy'[ Sat, 09 Mar 2013 23:07:20 GMT ]During a talk at SXSW 2013, the former vice president says the popular photo app appeals to people because it erases the risk of a permanent record. [Read more]

A new high in high-end headphone amplifier design[ Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:06:00 GMT ]If you already own a great set of full-size headphones, the Fosgate Signature Headphone Amplifier will make them sound better than ever. [Read more]

Facebook revamps site and mobile apps[ Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:40:38 EST ]Facebook announced it is redesigning its News Feed to cut clutter. It will resemble the feeds on mobile devices.

How will the web change in 2013?[ Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:25:47 EST ]Wordpress founder Matt Mullenweg, Joanna Shields from Tech City, and Google's Eze Vidra share their tech tips for 2013.

What to watch for at South by Southwest[ Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:32:09 EST ]It's a spring break with a purpose: Ten days in Texas when the entertainment and tech worlds collide on the neo-bohemian streets of this Texas party town.

Startup unveils 3-D scanner at SXSW[ Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:25:54 EST ]Four years ago an unknown startup called MakerBot showed up at the South by Southwest Interactive conference here with a prototype of its first desktop 3-D printer, which spit out plastic replicas of small objects.

Musk: Space future depends on reusable rockets[ Sat, 09 Mar 2013 20:54:35 EST ]The future of space travel will depend on our ability to make rockets that can be used more than once, says SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. And on Saturday, he gave a crowd at the South by Southwest Interactive festival the world's first look at a step in that direction.

Why rats sniff each other[ Sat, 9 Mar 2013 16:44:47 GMT ]Without being able to talk to each other, rats use sniffing as one way to answer key questions about strangers. But new research shows that the act of sniffing itself might also allow rats to reaffirm their hierarchical status.

Study: Facebook nudges users toward less privacy[ Fri, 8 Mar 2013 08:45:17 GMT ]A study published this week by Carnegie-Mellon University suggests that some design changes to the social media site have nudged users into sharing more information than they want to.

Sex, death and Grumpy Cat: The true meaning of SXSW[ Fri, 8 Mar 2013 23:00:58 GMT ]Famous memes and hot technologies mix at South by Southwest Interactive, an increasingly commercialized "Fashion Week for Geeks" in Austin, Texas.

Slideshow: Catch the coolest comets[ Sat, 9 Mar 2013 00:29:46 GMT ]Cast your eyes on pictures featuring PanSTARRS, Hale-Bopp and other crowd-pleasing comets.

'Marsageddon' adds to concerns about comets[ Sat, 9 Mar 2013 03:00:47 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A supermassive comet isn't likely to hit Mars in 2014, according to NASA, but it is likely to add to concerns about potential cosmic threats.

Judge says Apple's Siri case against Samsung can proceed[ Sat, 09 Mar 2013 02:48:29 GMT ]U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh had said last month that a second patent case pitting Apple against Samsung in Northern California might be put on hold. Now she says otherwise. [Read more]

'Weapons of Mass Destruction' discussion lands at SXSW[ Sat, 09 Mar 2013 03:26:04 GMT ]South by Southwest has gotten so big that the top arms control official in the United States decided to stop by the conference with a message for its techies: We come in peace. [Read more]

At SXSW, brands take over[ Sat, 09 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]This year's interactive festival is dominated by marketers and corporations with high-priced agendas. Even Oreo cookies are part of the mix. [Read more]

'Trek' visions unite at Beam Me Up art expo[ Sat, 09 Mar 2013 15:00:00 GMT ]Creativity goes warp speed at a recent exhibit featuring 80 artists' wonderful (and wacky) works dedicated to "Star Trek." [Read more]

How do you like your headphone sound: accurate or bassy?[ Sat, 09 Mar 2013 15:46:00 GMT ]Sound preferences are always a matter of personal taste, especially when it comes to headphones. [Read more]

Facebook revamps site and mobile apps[ Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:40:38 EST ]Facebook announced it is redesigning its News Feed to cut clutter. It will resemble the feeds on mobile devices.

How will the web change in 2013?[ Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:25:47 EST ]Wordpress founder Matt Mullenweg, Joanna Shields from Tech City, and Google's Eze Vidra share their tech tips for 2013.

What to watch for at South by Southwest[ Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:32:09 EST ]It's a spring break with a purpose: Ten days in Texas when the entertainment and tech worlds collide on the neo-bohemian streets of this Texas party town.

Startup unveils 3-D scanner at SXSW[ Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:25:54 EST ]Four years ago an unknown startup called MakerBot showed up at the South by Southwest Interactive conference here with a prototype of its first desktop 3-D printer, which spit out plastic replicas of small objects.

MakerBot unveils 3-D scanner at SXSW[ Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:25:11 EST ]Four years ago an unknown startup called MakerBot showed up at the South by Southwest Interactive conference here with a prototype of its first desktop 3-D printer, which spit out plastic replicas of small objects.