Knight in steely armor: Atlas the robot to train in rescue[ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 18:10:01 GMT ]

Another state bans Google Glass from casinos[ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:06:52 GMT ]Delaware has joined several other states in banning Google Glass at its casinos.

PlayStation 4, Xbox One pre-orders sold out at most major retailers[ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:03:47 GMT ]If you're eager to be one of the first gamers to get your hands on the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One but haven't pre-ordered either console yet, you might be in for a rude awakening.

Can Big Data solve the mystery of suicide? [ Sat, 13 Jul 2013 08:12:25 GMT ]Everywhere on the Internet, we're trailed by bots that inspect our searches and social chatter, attempting to predict what we're going to buy, watch or who we might date next.

Space for all: Small, cheap satellites may one day do your bidding[ Sun, 14 Jul 2013 09:16:18 GMT ]

The Week in Pictures: Megapixels and melting glaciers[ Sat, 13 Jul 2013 21:25:20 GMT ]The 41-megapixel Nokia Lumia 1020 sets smartphone cameras free, a human-powered helicoptor flies, and a satellite image gives a new look at the melting Pine Island Glacier. Plus: Robotic humans and spiders. [Read more]

Globalfoundries' $6 billion New York chip plant waits for Apple[ Sat, 13 Jul 2013 22:16:53 GMT ]Apple could turn upstate New York into a global chipmaking hot spot if its rumored discussions with Globalfoundries bear fruit. [Read more]

Aliens poked NBA star's nose (at least that's what he says)[ Sat, 13 Jul 2013 23:05:57 GMT ]Former Warriors star Baron Davis believes he had an encounter with aliens just two weeks ago. How could this be? [Read more]

Google Play appears to confuse Mickey Mouse with gay erotica[ Sun, 14 Jul 2013 00:25:04 GMT ]If you search for "Where's My Mickey" on Google Play, you get a fine selection of ads for books that are less than mousey. [Read more]

Hello, tomorrow: Smart tech and accidental espionage[ Sun, 14 Jul 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]From Google Glass to Kinect to the Goji smart lock, good luck avoiding a new generation of tech products that capture you on the go and at home. [Read more]

The writer who made Twitter cry[ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 17:31:50 EDT ]Richard Deitsch was perusing Twitter when one photo made him stop. At first glance it's unremarkable, not much different from any other victory photo. It's a bit grainy and shows three young men smiling and hugging.

How to make killer short videos[ Thu, 11 Jul 2013 13:24:46 EDT ]In many ways, shooting a engaging short video for Instagram or Twitter's Vine is harder than making a longer video.

Teen jailed for Facebook 'joke' is freed[ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 17:31:40 EDT ]The Texas teen facing a felony terrorism charge over an alleged threat on Facebook has been released on bail after an anonymous donor posted a $500,000 bond.

Spotify's 10 most misquoted songs[ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 16:11:06 EDT ]There's no bathroom on the right, and Jimi Hendrix never asked to be excused so he could kiss a dude. And, no, no matter how blinded by the light you may have been, you weren't wrapped up like ... a feminine hygiene product.

Teen jailed for Facebook 'joke' is released[ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 12:29:57 EDT ]The Texas teen facing a felony terrorism charge over an alleged threat on Facebook has been released on bail after an anonymous donor posted a $500,000 bond.

Pewpewpew...click? Guns jam if you play this shooter on a jailbroken iPhone[ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:31:54 GMT ]

Knight in steely armor: Atlas the robot to train in rescue[ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 18:10:01 GMT ]

Another state bans Google Glass from casinos[ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:06:52 GMT ]Delaware has joined several other states in banning Google Glass at its casinos.

PlayStation 4, Xbox One pre-orders sold out at most major retailers[ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:03:47 GMT ]If you're eager to be one of the first gamers to get your hands on the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One but haven't pre-ordered either console yet, you might be in for a rude awakening.

Can Big Data solve the mystery of suicide? [ Sat, 13 Jul 2013 08:12:25 GMT ]Everywhere on the Internet, we're trailed by bots that inspect our searches and social chatter, attempting to predict what we're going to buy, watch or who we might date next.

Scientists outsmart dangerous bacteria using infrared light[ Sat, 13 Jul 2013 00:03:25 GMT ]Researchers in Vienna have developed a technique to quickly distinguish between strains of staph infection bacteria that can cause chronic infections and those that cannot. [Read more]

Apple talking to Globalfoundries about U.S.-based chipmaking, says report[ Sat, 13 Jul 2013 01:23:42 GMT ]If Apple owned capacity at a fab, it would give the company the kind of control over both design and chip manufacturing that Intel has. [Read more]

Should I ditch Android for Nokia's Lumia 1020?[ Sat, 13 Jul 2013 07:00:00 GMT ]In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon answers a reader who wants to know if he should consider dumping Android for the super-duper camera on the Nokia Lumia 1020. [Read more]

Goodyear bids goodbye to blimps, says hello to zeppelins[ Sat, 13 Jul 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]The tire giant is building its next generation of Goodyear blimps -- but the new airships won't technically be blimps at all. CNET Road Trip 2013 discovers the secrets behind Goodyear's new fleet. [Read more]

Apple and Samsung set to continue their duopoly in 2014[ Sat, 13 Jul 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]For the foreseeable future, it appears that Apple and Samsung will continue to carve up the majority of profit and a growing portion of sales of devices. [Read more]

The writer who made Twitter cry[ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 17:31:50 EDT ]Richard Deitsch was perusing Twitter when one photo made him stop. At first glance it's unremarkable, not much different from any other victory photo. It's a bit grainy and shows three young men smiling and hugging.

How to make killer short videos[ Thu, 11 Jul 2013 13:24:46 EDT ]In many ways, shooting a engaging short video for Instagram or Twitter's Vine is harder than making a longer video.

Teen jailed for Facebook 'joke' is freed[ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 17:31:40 EDT ]The Texas teen facing a felony terrorism charge over an alleged threat on Facebook has been released on bail after an anonymous donor posted a $500,000 bond.

Spotify's 10 most misquoted songs[ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 16:11:06 EDT ]There's no bathroom on the right, and Jimi Hendrix never asked to be excused so he could kiss a dude. And, no, no matter how blinded by the light you may have been, you weren't wrapped up like ... a feminine hygiene product.

Teen jailed for Facebook 'joke' is released[ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 12:29:57 EDT ]The Texas teen facing a felony terrorism charge over an alleged threat on Facebook has been released on bail after an anonymous donor posted a $500,000 bond.

Google's Moto X coming to all carriers — with a $500M ad budget[ Thu, 11 Jul 2013 18:22:52 GMT ]Google is staging a massive comeback for the once-mighty Motorola, with rumors putting the flagship Moto X phone on every major carrier in the US.

After two historic carrier landings, Navy's X-47B drone scrubs a third[ Thu, 11 Jul 2013 19:30:44 GMT ]The third time was a miss.

Microsoft let NSA bypass encryption on mail, chats and cloud storage, says Guardian[ Thu, 11 Jul 2013 21:31:19 GMT ]

Gap widens betweenXbox One and PlayStation 4's cloud gaming features[ Thu, 11 Jul 2013 22:59:07 GMT ]

Human-powered helicopter takes prize with record-breaking flight[ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 00:40:43 GMT ]A Kickstarter-backed project has succeeded in flying a human-powered helicopter for a full minute, setting records and taking home the $250,000 prize from a decades-old challenge.

Debate sparked about benchmark for Intel, ARM chips[ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 05:33:38 GMT ]An analyst raises questions about a benchmark for the Intel and ARM chips that go into smartphones. [Read more]

Mozilla fleshes out Firefox OS simulator features[ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 05:50:29 GMT ]The nonprofit organization is trying to give programmers better tools for writing Web apps for its mobile operating system. [Read more]

Crave giveaway: Swann Bolt HD wearable action camera[ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 07:00:00 GMT ]Shoot hands-free video of your summer shenanigans with this week's prize, a high-definition mini action cam that shoots 1080p footage and 12-megapixel stills. [Read more]

Dislike Adobe subscriptions? Xara updated its design suite[ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 08:25:27 GMT ]Xara Designer Pro X9, which bundles the company's tools for image editing, illustration, Web design, and layout, now is available, and customers don't need a subscription. [Read more]

Steve Ballmer remakes Microsoft one more time[ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]Maybe the new organizational structure will better the odds of achieving breakthroughs, but it will take all the CEO's willpower, tenacity, smarts and positive energy to keep the ship aloft as the company redefines itself. [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.

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.

How to make killer short videos[ Thu, 11 Jul 2013 13:24:46 EDT ]In many ways, shooting a engaging short video for Instagram or Twitter's Vine is harder than making a longer video.

Five apps that drove App Store's success[ Thu, 11 Jul 2013 06:53:09 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.

How to make killer Vine and Instagram videos[ Thu, 11 Jul 2013 11:42:04 EDT ]In many ways, shooting a engaging short video for Instagram or Twitter's Vine is harder than making a longer video.

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 ]