Virus targets Instagram in new fraud twist[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 00:42:13 GMT ]BOSTON — In the world of cyberfraud, a fake fan on Instagram can be worth five times more than a stolen credit card number.

Mirroring summer blockbusters, military creating gadget-draped future fighters[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 08:53:47 GMT ]Hollywood’s summer of the super soldier — featuring tech-bedecked troops like Matt Damon in the No. 1 movie “Elysium” — offers a flicker of futuristic battle gear as the real U.S. military explores innovations from exoskeletons to advanced armor to outfit the next-gen combat fighter.

Cop watch: Who benefits when law enforcement gets body cams?[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 15:26:06 GMT ]Police officers around the country who wear video cameras alongside their badges and guns have found that the digital set of eyes can help shield them from citizen complaints.

Classic anime movie leads to tweets-per-second record [ Sun, 18 Aug 2013 18:43:36 GMT ]A movie many may have long forgotten is the reason behind a worldwide record number of tweets per second.The television airing of Hayao Miyazaki's 1986 film, "Castle in the Sky" in Japan on Aug.

Classic anime movie showing leads to Twitter record[ Sun, 18 Aug 2013 18:59:54 GMT ]A movie many may have long forgotten is the reason behind a worldwide record number of tweets per second.The television airing of Hayao Miyazaki's 1986 film, "Castle in the Sky" in Japan on Aug.

Curiosity captures footage of a Martian moon eclipse[ Mon, 19 Aug 2013 02:06:44 GMT ]For the first time for any Mars surface expedition, the Curiosity rover captures images of two Martian moons eclipsing each other. [Read more]

Samsung to release a 12-inch tablet, says Korea report[ Mon, 19 Aug 2013 03:13:27 GMT ]Tablets go large: Samsung is reportedly doing a 12-incher. Apple is also looking into larger tablets. Is this a trend? [Read more]

'Jobs' bio-pic turns in disappointing opening weekend[ Mon, 19 Aug 2013 04:05:41 GMT ]Movie on the Apple co-founder brings in an estimated $6.7 million, well below the $8 million to $9 million the film's distributor expected. [Read more]

Bentley Continental GTC V8: A look at what makes a flying B so special[ Mon, 19 Aug 2013 08:13:49 GMT ]It's no secret that Bentley makes very special cars, but what goes into making them so? We took a Continental GTC V8 and investigated. [Read more]

Planes, trains, and automobiles: Road Trip 2013 comes to an end[ Mon, 19 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]For more than 5,200 miles over five weeks this summer, CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman toured the midwest, looking for great stories. Now it's time to start planning Road Trip 2014. [Read more]

Hyperloop vs. world's fastest trains[ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 18:36:46 EDT ]Just how fast would the Hyperloop transportation system envisioned by entrepreneur Elon Musk have to be? Try more than twice as fast as the fastest commercial train in the world.

Hacker hijacks baby's monitor[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:36:13 EDT ]An unknown hacker apparently gained access to a 2-year-old girl's baby monitor, calling her by name and harassing her, and her parents, with insults and profanity.

5 features all phones should have[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:36:02 EDT ]Pretty much any smartphone you buy in 2013 will have the same basic features: Internet access, e-mail, downloadable apps, a camera and of course the ability to make calls and send text messages.

What 'Jobs' got right, and wrong[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:36:35 EDT ]After months of speculation and hype, the first biopic about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs hits theaters Friday.

Film legend Herzog takes on texting and driving[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 16:46:35 EDT ]In a new public-service documentary, Werner Herzog chronicles four incidents of texting and driving and their tragic consequences.

Motorola's Skip dongles make lockscreens a thing of the past[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 22:34:57 GMT ]No one likes having to enter their PIN constantly to check messages on their phone, but the alternative is leaving it unlocked and vulnerable to hackers and thieves. Motorola has a solution that may keep your data safe and your screen un-smudged.

Employees' data hacked, says Energy Department [ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 22:57:06 GMT ]WASHINGTON — The Energy Department says personal information for about 14,000 past and current employees was compromised after the department's computers were hacked. Information such as Social Security numbers and names was disclosed in the attack, which occurred in late July.

Virus targets Instagram in new fraud twist[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 00:42:13 GMT ]BOSTON — In the world of cyberfraud, a fake fan on Instagram can be worth five times more than a stolen credit card number.

Mirroring summer blockbusters, military creating gadget-draped future fighters[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 08:53:47 GMT ]Hollywood’s summer of the super soldier — featuring tech-bedecked troops like Matt Damon in the No. 1 movie “Elysium” — offers a flicker of futuristic battle gear as the real U.S. military explores innovations from exoskeletons to advanced armor to outfit the next-gen combat fighter.

Cop watch: Who benefits when law enforcement gets body cams?[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 15:26:06 GMT ]Police officers around the country who wear video cameras alongside their badges and guns have found that the digital set of eyes can help shield them from citizen complaints.

Design Council: Range Rover[ Sun, 18 Aug 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]Eric Gallina takes us through the many faces of the most capable luxury ride on the planet. [Read more]

Early days of the PC with Radio Shack's TRS-80[ Sun, 18 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]Introducing affordable electronics to America, including computers, stereo receivers, and cellular phones, Radio Shack arguably did more for the culture of digital consumerism in the United States than any other company. [Read more]

Can e-tailer Zappos demolish the brick-and-mortar model?[ Sun, 18 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]Making a play to attract fashionistas, the Amazon-owned online retailer tries its hand at social experiments in a bid to convince shoppers to abandon brick-and-mortar outlets for the Internet. [Read more]

Vine famous: Twitter's quirky app unleashes a new wave of video stars[ Sun, 18 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]The loopy video app is providing young adults, aspiring actors, and YouTube stars with a new place to showcase their quirky creativity -- and stars are emerging. [Read more]

Where the Surface stands tall -- and falls flat[ Sun, 18 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]Microsoft is gearing up for its second-generation Surface. Here's what it should hold onto, and what it should change. [Read more]

Hyperloop vs. world's fastest trains[ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 18:36:46 EDT ]Just how fast would the Hyperloop transportation system envisioned by entrepreneur Elon Musk have to be? Try more than twice as fast as the fastest commercial train in the world.

Hacker hijacks baby's monitor[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:36:13 EDT ]An unknown hacker apparently gained access to a 2-year-old girl's baby monitor, calling her by name and harassing her, and her parents, with insults and profanity.

5 features all phones should have[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:36:02 EDT ]Pretty much any smartphone you buy in 2013 will have the same basic features: Internet access, e-mail, downloadable apps, a camera and of course the ability to make calls and send text messages.

What 'Jobs' got right, and wrong[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:36:35 EDT ]After months of speculation and hype, the first biopic about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs hits theaters Friday.

Film legend Herzog takes on texting and driving[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 16:46:35 EDT ]In a new public-service documentary, Werner Herzog chronicles four incidents of texting and driving and their tragic consequences.

Moto X Moto Maker: How I designed my own phone[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 22:34:55 GMT ]"The Royal Blue looks tight." "No, get the Crimson!" Those were some of the comments I heard from excited colleagues as I used Moto Maker, an online tool for designing your own version of the Moto X.

Motorola's Skip dongles make lockscreens a thing of the past[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 22:34:57 GMT ]No one likes having to enter their PIN constantly to check messages on their phone, but the alternative is leaving it unlocked and vulnerable to hackers and thieves. Motorola has a solution that may keep your data safe and your screen un-smudged.

Employees' data hacked, says Energy Department [ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 22:57:06 GMT ]WASHINGTON — The Energy Department says personal information for about 14,000 past and current employees was compromised after the department's computers were hacked. Information such as Social Security numbers and names was disclosed in the attack, which occurred in late July.

Virus targets Instagram in new fraud twist[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 00:42:13 GMT ]BOSTON — In the world of cyberfraud, a fake fan on Instagram can be worth five times more than a stolen credit card number.

Mirroring summer blockbusters, military creating gadget-draped future fighters[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 08:53:47 GMT ]Hollywood’s summer of the super soldier — featuring tech-bedecked troops like Matt Damon in the No. 1 movie “Elysium” — offers a flicker of futuristic battle gear as the real U.S. military explores innovations from exoskeletons to advanced armor to outfit the next-gen combat fighter.

Google outage reportedly caused big drop in global traffic[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 01:06:50 GMT ]Most Google services, including search, were down for a few minutes Friday, prompting much of the Internet to start the weekend early ... and then quickly change its mind. [Read more]

T-Mobile's network suffers outage in some locations[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 06:47:38 GMT ]CEO John Legere took to Twitter to update customers about network issues that affected some users on Friday. [Read more]

Tips for buying and selling used iPhones[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 07:00:00 GMT ]In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon offers some advice on getting the best price for your old iPhone. And she also offers users who may be looking for a used iPhone a few tips to make sure they don't get scammed. [Read more]

Firefox OS faces brutal road ahead[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]Orange may be the new black, but just because Mozilla has figured out a way to get its shiny orange and blue Firefox phones into the hands of fans in the U.S. and U.K. doesn't mean that analysts are any less skeptical of its chances. [Read more]

How Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin survived murder, fires, constant change[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]Architect's home may be best known for the fire that killed his mistress. But it's a masterpiece of marrying design and landscape. CNET Road Trip 2013 stopped by to see it firsthand. [Read more]

Hyperloop vs. world's fastest trains[ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 18:36:46 EDT ]Just how fast would the Hyperloop transportation system envisioned by entrepreneur Elon Musk have to be? Try more than twice as fast as the fastest commercial train in the world.

Hacker hijacks baby's monitor[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:36:13 EDT ]An unknown hacker apparently gained access to a 2-year-old girl's baby monitor, calling her by name and harassing her, and her parents, with insults and profanity.

5 features all phones should have[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:36:02 EDT ]Pretty much any smartphone you buy in 2013 will have the same basic features: Internet access, e-mail, downloadable apps, a camera and of course the ability to make calls and send text messages.

What 'Jobs' got right, and wrong[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:36:35 EDT ]After months of speculation and hype, the first biopic about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs hits theaters Friday.

Film legend Herzog takes on texting and driving[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 16:46:35 EDT ]In a new public-service documentary, Werner Herzog chronicles four incidents of texting and driving and their tragic consequences.

Makerbot's 'Digitizer' scanner for 3-D printers on sale next week[ Thu, 15 Aug 2013 19:37:31 GMT ]Break a coffee mug? Put it on this 3-D scanner, repair the damage in the resulting model on your computer, and print out a new one. That's the promise of the Digitizer device from Makerbot, announced at SXSW in March and due to go on sale next week, according to the company.

Ask.fm is the latest social site to attract kids, confound adults[ Thu, 15 Aug 2013 21:01:05 GMT ]Popular with kids, and — until recently — obscure to many adults, Ask.fm is a Latvia-based social networking site where members interact by inviting others to ask anonymous questions.

ACLU seeks public release of secret GPS-tracking guidelines[ Thu, 15 Aug 2013 21:17:46 GMT ]The ACLU went to court Thursday to ask for the public release of two Justice Department memos that give federal agents and prosecutors guidance about using GPS devices and other location-tracking technology.

Little-known social site is host to kidnap victim, cyberbullies[ Thu, 15 Aug 2013 23:36:47 GMT ]Popular with kids, and — until recently — obscure to many adults, Ask.fm is a Latvia-based social networking site where members interact by inviting others to ask anonymous questions.

Ask.fm: Little-known social site is host to kidnap victim, cyberbullies[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 04:08:01 GMT ]Popular with kids, and — until recently — obscure to many adults, Ask.fm is a Latvia-based social networking site where members interact by inviting others to ask anonymous questions.