Global PC market shrank 11 percent in second quarter[ Wed, 10 Jul 2013 22:47:30 GMT ]SAN FRANCISCO — Global shipments of personal computers slumped 10.

Google Maps for mobile gets new look, new navigation tools[ Wed, 10 Jul 2013 23:09:24 GMT ]A new version of Google's Maps app is hitting Android devices around the world, bringing with it an updated interface and a few handy new features.

Nanoparticles could power 'electronic skin' in the future[ Thu, 11 Jul 2013 00:37:20 GMT ]A new development in nanotechnology may enable "electronic skin" for robots and prosthetic limbs, offering sensitivity not just to pressure, but to humidity and temperature — and it's even flexible.

Tired of helping CIA? Quit Facebook, Venezuela minister urges[ Thu, 11 Jul 2013 01:44:21 GMT ]CARACAS — A Venezuelan government minister on Wednesday urged citizens to shut Facebook accounts to avoid being unwitting informants for the U.S.

Want to love a robot? Let it nurture you, not the other way around[ Thu, 11 Jul 2013 02:18:11 GMT ]

LaCie's NAS OS 3.1 adds speed, cloud features, and more[ Thu, 11 Jul 2013 10:00:00 GMT ]LaCie announces the availability of NAS OS 3.1, offering 25 percent speed improvements, hybrid cloud services, and more professional features for its existing NAS servers. [Read more]

T-Mobile's Jump aims to get a rise out of wireless rivals[ Thu, 11 Jul 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]CEO John Legere says he wants to shake up a "stupid, broken, and arrogant industry." That kind of radical sentiment may win him some new fans. [Read more]

Nokia's 41-megapixel Lumia 1020 sees details leaked early[ Thu, 11 Jul 2013 11:25:18 GMT ]The device will reportedly come with a 4.5-inch display, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage when it's unveiled later today. [Read more]

Google scrambles to restore offline Google Maps storage[ Thu, 11 Jul 2013 11:53:41 GMT ]It's handy to cache maps when you know you'll be headed into an area with bad network coverage. Google has tweaked its new Google Maps for Android app to make the feature easier to use. [Read more]

Microsoft offers new hints on Surface, Skype, Windows Phone[ Thu, 11 Jul 2013 11:55:11 GMT ]Redmond is calling its fiscal 2014 its biggest year of innovation ever. Here's the slide that shows why. [Read more]

Are social discovery apps too creepy?[ Mon, 08 Jul 2013 09:03:19 EDT ]The premise of social discovery seems simple: Uncover the people and events around you, in real time, based on user interests and/or locations. But many worry today's social apps define privacy in very different and sometimes concerning terms.

Top iPhone, iPad apps now free[ Tue, 09 Jul 2013 07:01:05 EDT ]Popular apps for the iPhone and iPad, some of which usually go for up to $20, were being offered for free in Apple's online App Store on Monday, possibly in conjunction with the store's fifth anniversary.

New Facebook search now available[ Tue, 09 Jul 2013 08:39:51 EDT ]Facebook's Graph Search, which lets people more efficiently dig through the massive social network for people, places and other content, is now available on all English versions of the website in the U.S.

Five apps that drove App Store's success[ Wed, 10 Jul 2013 14:20:12 EDT ]"App" has been a computing term for a lot longer than five years. But, on July 10, 2008, it began its journey to becoming a household word.

Five apps that drove the App Store's success[ Wed, 10 Jul 2013 14:15:57 EDT ]"App" has been a computing term for a lot longer than five years. But, on July 10, 2008, it began its journey to becoming a household word.

Debt collection firm to pay largest-ever FTC penalty for allegedly harassing consumers[ Tue, 09 Jul 2013 19:10:56 GMT ]Massive debt collection firm Expert Global Solutions has agreed to pay a $3.

IRS exposed Social Security numbers of tens of thousands of political donors[ Tue, 09 Jul 2013 19:44:46 GMT ]

Escape from New York: NYPD studies gas attack evacuation routes[ Tue, 09 Jul 2013 20:34:34 GMT ]The summer heat has some pretty fruity odors wafting out of the New York City subway, but today, there are a few new gases in town.

Snake-bot slithers through nuclear power plant in mobility test[ Tue, 09 Jul 2013 22:08:08 GMT ]Snake-like robots are hardy, maneuverable and perfect for trips into extremely cramped hazardous environments. Take, for instance, a nuclear power plant on the verge of meltdown.

Microsoft says hackings linked to report by Google researcher[ Tue, 09 Jul 2013 23:41:38 GMT ]

Before the battlefield: Making the Army's Abrams tank[ Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]Since 1978, the Army has depended on this proven vehicle, a 70-ton tank with a 120mm gun. CNET's Daniel Terdiman went to Lima, Ohio on Road Trip 2013 to see how the combat vehicle is made. [Read more]

First dedicated Google Maps app comes to Android; iPad next[ Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:49:11 GMT ]The iPad app has been a long time coming, after Google offered up the iPhone version months ago. [Read more]

Samsung surpasses Apple in smartphone Web usage[ Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:52:06 GMT ]A study from StatCounter determines that Samsung devices outpaced Apple iPhones and iPod Touches in worldwide browsing in June. [Read more]

Windows 8 tablet outscores iPad in new Microsoft video spot[ Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:59:46 GMT ]The new baseball-themed ad pits the iPad's multitasking abilities against those of a Windows 8 tablet. Guess who wins? [Read more]

Acer intros a new gaming desktop, and updates one of our fave budget laptops[ Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]Intel's new CPUs come to a multimedia tower and a budget touchscreen laptop. [Read more]

Raspberry Pi robot makes you coffee[ Fri, 05 Jul 2013 11:48:29 EDT ]Rapiro is a humanoid robot that can be programmed to do various tasks — including make you coffee.

Are social discovery apps too creepy?[ Mon, 08 Jul 2013 09:03:19 EDT ]The premise of social discovery seems simple: Uncover the people and events around you, in real time, based on user interests and/or locations. But many worry today's social apps define privacy in very different and sometimes concerning terms.

Top iPhone, iPad apps now free[ Tue, 09 Jul 2013 07:01:05 EDT ]Popular apps for the iPhone and iPad, some of which usually go for up to $20, were being offered for free in Apple's online App Store on Monday, possibly in conjunction with the store's fifth anniversary.

New Facebook search now available[ Tue, 09 Jul 2013 08:39:51 EDT ]Facebook's Graph Search, which lets people more efficiently dig through the massive social network for people, places and other content, is now available on all English versions of the website in the U.S.

Facebook's Graph Search available to all in U.S.[ Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:41:21 EDT ]Facebook's Graph Search, which lets people more efficiently dig through the massive social network for people, places and other content, is now available on all English versions of the website in the U.S.

'Drone It Yourself' turns (not quite) anything into a quadcopter[ Mon, 08 Jul 2013 20:15:58 GMT ]If you want a drone but you feel all the existing options aren't quite your style, you may want to give a "Drone It Yourself" kit a try.

Take a peek at your email metadata ... before the feds do[ Mon, 08 Jul 2013 21:32:44 GMT ]If this NSA data-snooping thing has you wondering about how much can be learned from your email metadata, there's an easy — and safe — way to find out.

Microsoft to issue fixes for six critical flaws[ Mon, 08 Jul 2013 21:54:50 GMT ]This month's Patch Tuesday, the day on which Microsoft releases security updates, will be a bit of a doozy for Windows users.

Gangs' hidden social networks mapped by Army tool[ Tue, 09 Jul 2013 00:06:45 GMT ]The internal organization of gangs is being laid bare by an Army-developed tool that uses arrests and other information to create a map of members and affiliations.

Gangs' pecking order revealed by Army software[ Tue, 09 Jul 2013 01:02:06 GMT ]Remember those pegboards covered in photos and string that adorn the gang-busting headquarters of Hollywood (and real) cops?

Samsung breaks ground on futuristic Silicon Valley campus[ Tue, 09 Jul 2013 01:24:45 GMT ]As the South Korean electronics manufacturer continues to grow, it's expanding operations in the U.S. This means a 1.1 million-square-foot modern campus with space for 2,000 employees. [Read more]

Microsoft will reportedly unveil major restructuring Thursday[ Tue, 09 Jul 2013 02:13:29 GMT ]CEO Steve Ballmer expected to announce dramatic restructuring around services and hardware this week, sources tell AllThingsD [Read more]

Cyberattack on South Korea was part of 4-year spying campaign[ Tue, 09 Jul 2013 03:33:14 GMT ]McAfee releases a report saying that the massive March attack on banks and TV stations was part of an extensive campaign to steal government and military secrets. [Read more]

NSA Senate oversight bill may handcuff U.S. companies[ Tue, 09 Jul 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]Proposal that supposedly increases oversight of the National Security Agency instead could hinder companies trying to challenge warrantless demands for their confidential customer data. [Read more]

How the Wright brothers' 'flying machine' changed the world[ Tue, 09 Jul 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]The aviation industry started in Dayton, Ohio, and today, the city cherishes that history. CNET's Daniel Terdiman visited as part of Road Trip 2013. [Read more]

Don't get hacked on vacation[ Fri, 05 Jul 2013 16:59:25 EDT ]Most of us want to stay connected on vacation. That can make travelers an easy target for hackers, says Karin Caifa.

Raspberry Pi robot makes you coffee[ Fri, 05 Jul 2013 11:48:29 EDT ]Rapiro is a humanoid robot that can be programmed to do various tasks — including make you coffee.

Are social discovery apps too creepy?[ Mon, 08 Jul 2013 09:03:19 EDT ]The premise of social discovery seems simple: Uncover the people and events around you, in real time, based on user interests and/or locations. But many worry today's social apps define privacy in very different and sometimes concerning terms.

Top iPhone, iPad apps now free[ Mon, 08 Jul 2013 14:27:34 EDT ]Popular apps for the iPhone and iPad, some of which usually go for up to $20, were being offered for free in Apple's online App Store on Monday, possibly in conjunction with the store's fifth anniversary.

Top iPhone, iPad apps now free in Apple store[ Mon, 08 Jul 2013 12:31:00 EDT ]Popular apps for the iPhone and iPad, some of which usually go for up to $20, were being offered for free in Apple's online App Store on Monday, possibly in conjunction with the store's fifth anniversary.

The flight not taken: Facebook exec was almost on crashed plane[ Sat, 06 Jul 2013 21:32:20 GMT ]

Solar Impulse airplane takes it slow on last leg of American odyssey[ Sat, 06 Jul 2013 23:27:35 GMT ]

Solar Impulse airplane hits a snag on last leg of American odyssey[ Sat, 06 Jul 2013 23:49:26 GMT ]The Swiss-made Solar Impulse airplane suffered some damage during its Washington-to-New York flight on Saturday, forcing a slightly early end to its coast-to-coast, solar-powered odyssey.

Solar Impulse plane ends American odyssey with fears, tears and cheers[ Sun, 07 Jul 2013 04:23:18 GMT ]The Swiss-built Solar Impulse airplane ended its two-month-long, solar-powered trip across America with a nail-biter of a flight from Washington to New York on Saturday.

After tweaks, Facebook unleashes 'Graph Search' on the world[ Mon, 08 Jul 2013 03:20:10 GMT ]NEW YORK — Users who may have grown frustrated with Facebook's rudimentary search feature are getting an updated version designed to make it easier to find people, places and photos on the site.