Devoted customers may post (fake) negative reviews ... because they care too much[ Tue, 16 Jul 2013 21:43:28 GMT ]

Google's new Maps Web app now available to all[ Wed, 17 Jul 2013 00:08:00 GMT ]The improvements to Google Maps that the company demonstrated at its I/O conference in June have left the preview stage and are now available for everyone to use.

Teachers says plagiarism, informality are byproducts of digital influence on writing [ Wed, 17 Jul 2013 00:24:43 GMT ]

Teachers say plagiarism, informality are byproducts of digital influence on writing [ Wed, 17 Jul 2013 00:41:05 GMT ]

New location-based ads hit Foursquare[ Wed, 17 Jul 2013 01:03:15 GMT ]Users of check-in app Foursquare may be slightly annoyed to hear that the app, largely ad-free, has been augmented with a new, more visible type of ad in the latest update.

iPhone 6 and Samsung: Not much in common[ Wed, 17 Jul 2013 04:28:30 GMT ]Samsung is looking to boost its chip business for low-cost phones as Apple switches to other manufacturers for its processors. [Read more]

Apple delaying iPhone 5S due to switch in screen size?[ Wed, 17 Jul 2013 06:45:21 GMT ]Apple is rumored to be delaying release of the iPhone 5S due to a screen-size specification change. [Read more]

Blink leaders reject animated WebP images in Chrome, for now[ Wed, 17 Jul 2013 06:53:15 GMT ]The leaders of Google's browser engine project conclude they won't support the animated version of Google's own new image format until performance concerns are resolved. [Read more]

GlassUp takes on Google Glass and Google legal[ Wed, 17 Jul 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]GlassUp doesn't have the features of the more expensive Google Glass, but it could be a worthy alternative, even if the startup can't use the word "Glass" as Google's lawyers have requested. [Read more]

iPhone shipments hit at least 29 million last quarter, says analyst[ Wed, 17 Jul 2013 11:59:28 GMT ]The forecast from Morgan Stanley's Katy Huberty tops the Wall Street consensus of just 26.5 million. [Read more]

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.

Can you be electrocuted by a phone?[ Tue, 16 Jul 2013 17:44:10 EDT ]Could your smartphone really give you a lethal electric shock?

Oops! 10 more misquoted songs[ Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:53:46 EDT ]We enjoyed some chuckles last week over Spotify's list of its most misquoted songs. Looks like you did, too.

This is how you search Facebook[ Tue, 16 Jul 2013 17:43:52 EDT ]CNN's Ralitsa Vassileva interviews Tom Stocky, director of product for Graph Search at Facebook.

How much better can smartphone cameras get?[ Tue, 16 Jul 2013 13:53:32 EDT ]Smartphone competition isn't just about choosing the biggest screen, fastest processor or sleekest operating system. As phones continue to replace point-and-shoot cameras, a new battleground for smartphone manufacturers is camera quality.

Dropbox used by Chinese hackers to spread malware[ Mon, 15 Jul 2013 19:46:00 GMT ]

NES at 30: Why Mario still makes a difference[ Mon, 15 Jul 2013 21:37:25 GMT ]The Nintendo Entertainment System may seem like a relic in an era of consoles like the PS4 and Xbox One, but it helped define those systems and the games on them in more ways than one.

As NES turns 30, movie to document hunt for all 700 games [ Mon, 15 Jul 2013 22:10:48 GMT ]The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) turned 30 Monday, an anniversary of one of the most iconic and beloved video game consoles ever.

Robotic boats have mind of their own on water[ Mon, 15 Jul 2013 22:10:49 GMT ]

Return of Microsoft Bob? Bill Gates sees new chance for personal agents[ Mon, 15 Jul 2013 22:55:12 GMT ]

61 percent of Americans say they'll work during vacations[ Tue, 16 Jul 2013 04:45:00 GMT ]Thanks to the infinite reach of technology, a majority of Americans resignedly accept they are a sad cog in capitalism's big wheel. At least according to TeamViewer's annual study. [Read more]

iPad Mini branching out?[ Tue, 16 Jul 2013 05:55:00 GMT ]A series of rumors may indicate an expanding lineup of iPad Minis. [Read more]

Microsoft beware: Google Chromebooks could surge[ Tue, 16 Jul 2013 06:22:01 GMT ]Chromebook shipments could spike in the second half of the year. That's not good news for Microsoft, which is seeing falling laptop deliveries. [Read more]

The repair yard where Lionel's trains get rolling again[ Tue, 16 Jul 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]In northeastern Ohio, inside a non-descript building, a team of technicians fixes thousands of the most beloved model trains in the world. CNET Road Trip stopped by to see the magic. [Read more]

Get a loaded Dell desktop for $699.99[ Tue, 16 Jul 2013 11:46:05 GMT ]The Core i7-powered XPS 8500 offers plenty of muscle for hardcore gamers and graphics professionals. [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.

Can you be really electrocuted by your phone?[ Mon, 15 Jul 2013 16:54:51 EDT ]Could your smartphone really give you a lethal electric shock?

Court to hear arguments in net neutrality case[ Sun, 14 Jul 2013 22:10:01 GMT ]WASHINGTON — The federal appeals court in Washington on Tuesday set Sept.

Facebook leaves phone numbers visible to all, but boots user who scraped them[ Sun, 14 Jul 2013 22:10:03 GMT ]A mobile app developer in pursuit of a thief found his suspect, but his dragnet also easily gathered 2.5 million Facebook user phone numbers that were plainly visible to the public.

Barnes & Noble to stop making most of its own Nook tablets[ Sun, 14 Jul 2013 22:10:03 GMT ]Barnes & Noble will stop manufacturing its own Nook tablets, marking the end of its expensive attempt to compete alone with deep-pocketed rivals Amazon.com, Apple and Google in the tablet wars.

'Octodad' makes you feel ok about messing up[ Sun, 14 Jul 2013 22:10:04 GMT ]

Pigeon-headed pranksters flock to Google's Street View camera[ Sun, 14 Jul 2013 22:10:04 GMT ]A flock of human pigeons crowded the path of a Street View camera while Google was indexing Western Tokyo, generating a hilarious and lasting image.

Restaurant fires workers by text[ Sun, 14 Jul 2013 18:30:00 GMT ]The owner of Barducci's in Florida seems to think it's just fine to tell around a dozen workers that they no longer have a job. One calls it "cowardice." Is it? [Read more]

Apple reportedly 'aggressively' hiring talent for iWatch project[ Sun, 14 Jul 2013 20:18:29 GMT ]The gadget maker may have brought in new employees to tackle design issues, sources tell The Financial Times. [Read more]

Snowden reportedly has 'blueprint' on how NSA operates[ Mon, 15 Jul 2013 04:01:33 GMT ]Former NSA contractor has a virtual "instruction manual" that could aid in duplication or evasion of NSA surveillance tactics, The Guardian's Glenn Greenwald tells the Associated Press. [Read more]

Apple reportedly signs Samsung for next-gen iPhone chips[ Mon, 15 Jul 2013 05:03:19 GMT ]South Korean electronics giant will supply Apple with A9 chips based on a 14-nanometer process that will be used in a future iPhone, the Korea Economic Daily reports. [Read more]

Restoration of famed WWII bomber Memphis Belle flies high[ Mon, 15 Jul 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]It defied the Nazis and became the first World War II bomber to complete 25 combat missions and return home. CNET Road Trip 2013 checked out how it's being restored to its original glory. [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.

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 ]