They like to watch: For die-hard fans, video game tournaments are a spectator sport[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 18:58:47 GMT ]New York Comic Con has always been a celebration of all things great and geeky, but this year's events, which took place over the past weekend, brought out a special kind of superfan.

Noise-canceling window sensor helps you enjoy the silence amid cacophony[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 19:10:45 GMT ]The cacophony of any city's hammering jack hammers, beeping buses, and relentlessly yacking citizens can make anyone long for an oasis of silence. Enter the Sono, a futuristic noise-canceling gadget that sticks on the window and turns even the noisiest of rooms into a chill place to think.

HTC One Max: Not too big to fail[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 19:27:54 GMT ]HTC announced the latest in its One series of Android smartphones on Monday, the One Max — essentially an original One equipped with an enormous 5.9-inch screen, plus a fingerprint reader. It's certainly bigger, but is it better?The short answer is no, unless the original One's already-impressive 4.

Sleek Hydros flotation vest saves your life and keeps you warm[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 21:58:25 GMT ]If life vests are so critical to survival at sea, why do they look like they did 50 years ago?

Apple taps Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts to oversee its stores[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 11:48:12 GMT ]Apple said Tuesday that Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts, who used technology to drive a remarkable turnaround at her luxury fashion house, will take charge of the company's expansion plans and retail operation.

Apple hires Burberry CEO as new retail chief[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 06:49:33 GMT ]Angela Ahrendts, who has led the luxury fashion brand for the past seven years, will join Apple's executive team in the spring. [Read more]

Nike's NikeFuel Forum event: Join us Tuesday at 7 a.m. PT (live blog)[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 11:14:00 GMT ]Join CNET for Nike's big unveiling, which is likely to include a new FuelBand. Our live blog will kick off about 15 minutes before the event starts and bring you news updates, photos, and live commentary. [Read more]

iPad 5 will sport fingerprint reader, suggests leaked image[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 11:53:27 GMT ]Apple's Touch ID sensor makes an appearance in the latest alleged image of the next-generation iPad. [Read more]

Surface Pro 2 in 256GB, 512GB models won't ship till Dec. 15[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 12:17:02 GMT ]The higher-capacity and more expensive Surface Pro 2 tablets are in shorter supply than the 64GB and 128GB versions. [Read more]

Wearable tech market to explode, revenue to hit $19 billion by 2018[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 12:42:18 GMT ]That figure is up from the $1.4 billion that consumers will spend on wearable technology this year. [Read more]

App for home (and pet) surveillance[ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:58:05 EDT ]Dropcam cameras are used to catch burglars, monitor cats and dogs and live-stream county fairs. The small, basic surveillance devices hook up to a wireless network and live stream video to phones and tablets, acting as an extra pair of eyes for the smartphone age.

Why your face may appear in Google ads[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:15:30 EDT ]Starting November 11, Google will be able to include Google+ users faces, names and comments in ads. The content will be pulled from reviews they've made on Google+ on other tied-in Google services like YouTube or Google Play.

Superheroes galore in 'Scribblenauts'[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:15:21 EDT ]With more than 2,000 heroes, villains and other characters pulled from the DC Comics universe, the latest in the "Scribblenauts" video game franchise has created a unique visual experience for gamers and comic fans alike.

Billionaire uses flip phone[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 13:20:50 EDT ]My dad still uses an old flip phone. It's gray. It's clunky. And its two ringtone choices are an early recording of Greensleeves or a dramatic poetry slam by Grover Cleveland.

Researchers: We can watch 3-D with only one eye[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 12:35:14 EDT ]Humans can see 3-D images with only one eye, according to new research, suggesting a future in which the technology could become cheaper and more accessible.

Mark Zuckerberg spends $30 million on four homes to ensure privacy[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 22:21:25 GMT ]It's not uncommon for celebrities to buy the properties next to their homes to ensure privacy, but usually when they do this, the neighboring homes are already on the market.

Balls of clay could have provided prehistoric data storage[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 23:06:09 GMT ]Researchers studying clay balls from Mesopotamia have discovered clues to a lost code that was used for record-keeping about 200 years before writing was invented.

Nintendo puts itself back in the game with 2DS and 'Pokémon X & Y'[ Sat, 12 Oct 2013 00:56:17 GMT ]The past few months haven't been kind to Nintendo. But almost a year after the storied Japanese gaming giant released its Wii U console to middling reviews and weak sales, things may start to look up after Saturday, Oct.

Fusion milestone reached, but shutdown stymies further progress[ Sat, 12 Oct 2013 00:56:20 GMT ]The National Ignition Facility has reportedly reached a milestone in its $3.5 billion quest for nuclear fusion power — but for now, it can't follow up on the achievement due to the federal government shutdown.

Drone driver licenses? How to make flying robots safe for American skies[ Sun, 13 Oct 2013 09:02:58 GMT ]A romantic pre-wedding photo shoot turned sour when the photographer's camera-equipped quadcopter swerved out of control and hit the groom on the head. "We cleaned up the blood and just kept going," Davey Orgill, the photographer — who had been filming the bride- and groom-to-be on Aug.

Where Windows Phone should go from here[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]Microsoft's latest Windows Phone OS makes quad-core phablets possible, but it still trails behind OS rivals. Here's what needs to happen. [Read more]

Windows Phone finally jumps into phablet era, but is it too late?[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]The latest update to Microsoft's mobile operating system isn't massive, but does include a critical change to allow for jumbo phones. [Read more]

HTC One Max: Removable cover, but no removable battery. Why?[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 12:08:17 GMT ]The lack of a removable battery on HTC's new phablet is a missed opportunity. CNET explains why HTC made the call to keep its battery sealed. [Read more]

iPhone 5S sales outpace iPhone 5C two-to-one -- analyst[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 12:19:49 GMT ]According to data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners, 64 percent of all iPhone sales in September were iPhone 5S units. [Read more]

Galaxy S4's Android 4.3 update leaks early, available to download[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 12:50:43 GMT ]The final release is expected to be made available in the next couple of weeks. [Read more]

App for home (and pet) surveillance[ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:58:05 EDT ]Dropcam cameras are used to catch burglars, monitor cats and dogs and live-stream county fairs. The small, basic surveillance devices hook up to a wireless network and live stream video to phones and tablets, acting as an extra pair of eyes for the smartphone age.

An app for home (and pet) surveillance[ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:47:03 EDT ]Dropcam cameras are used to catch burglars, monitor cats and dogs and live-stream county fairs. The small, basic surveillance devices hook up to a wireless network and live stream video to phones and tablets, acting as an extra pair of eyes for the smartphone age.

Why your face may appear in Google ads[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:15:30 EDT ]Starting November 11, Google will be able to include Google+ users faces, names and comments in ads. The content will be pulled from reviews they've made on Google+ on other tied-in Google services like YouTube or Google Play.

Superheroes galore in 'Scribblenauts'[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:15:21 EDT ]With more than 2,000 heroes, villains and other characters pulled from the DC Comics universe, the latest in the "Scribblenauts" video game franchise has created a unique visual experience for gamers and comic fans alike.

Why your face might appear in Google ads[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:14:46 EDT ]Starting November 11, Google will be able to include Google+ users faces, names and comments in ads. The content will be pulled from reviews they've made on Google+ on other tied-in Google services like YouTube or Google Play.

Mark Zuckerberg spends $30 million on four homes to ensure privacy[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 22:21:25 GMT ]It's not uncommon for celebrities to buy the properties next to their homes to ensure privacy, but usually when they do this, the neighboring homes are already on the market.

Balls of clay could have provided prehistoric data storage[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 23:06:09 GMT ]Researchers studying clay balls from Mesopotamia have discovered clues to a lost code that was used for record-keeping about 200 years before writing was invented.

Nintendo puts itself back in the game with 2DS and 'Pokémon X & Y'[ Sat, 12 Oct 2013 00:56:17 GMT ]The past few months haven't been kind to Nintendo. But almost a year after the storied Japanese gaming giant released its Wii U console to middling reviews and weak sales, things may start to look up after Saturday, Oct.

Fusion milestone reached, but shutdown stymies further progress[ Sat, 12 Oct 2013 00:56:20 GMT ]The National Ignition Facility has reportedly reached a milestone in its $3.5 billion quest for nuclear fusion power — but for now, it can't follow up on the achievement due to the federal government shutdown.

Drone driver licenses? How to make flying robots safe for American skies[ Sun, 13 Oct 2013 09:02:58 GMT ]A romantic pre-wedding photo shoot turned sour when the photographer's camera-equipped quadcopter swerved out of control and hit the groom on the head. "We cleaned up the blood and just kept going," Davey Orgill, the photographer — who had been filming the bride- and groom-to-be on Aug.

Making sense of Apple supply chain rumors[ Sat, 12 Oct 2013 21:15:17 GMT ]Good supply chain analysts offer speculation based on the best available data. [Read more]

Nexus 5/KitKat leaks get the video treatment in 7-minute clip[ Sat, 12 Oct 2013 22:12:03 GMT ]Following the release of photos that purportedly show Google's soon-to-be-released flagship Nexus phone and the company's new mobile OS, we now have a nice long video to take in. [Read more]

The importance of the earnest selfie: Rihanna has an 'Instassistant'[ Sat, 12 Oct 2013 23:37:49 GMT ]Stars are realizing that their selfies have to be just so. Some are therefore delegating selfie-taking to trusted photographers. [Read more]

The ToyARTa Hilux has a new home and I couldn't be happier.[ Sun, 13 Oct 2013 08:22:00 GMT ]Our old crew car has been given a new home and a new purpose and I'm chuffed for it. [Read more]

We chatted with Siri, for real, and weren't frustrated with her answers[ Sun, 13 Oct 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]Susan Bennett has done voice-over for airlines, TV, and radio ads. But none of that compares to being the voice behind Siri, a product loved and hated by millions. CNET chatted with her about being Apple's personal iPhone assistant. [Read more]

App for home (and pet) surveillance[ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:58:05 EDT ]Dropcam cameras are used to catch burglars, monitor cats and dogs and live-stream county fairs. The small, basic surveillance devices hook up to a wireless network and live stream video to phones and tablets, acting as an extra pair of eyes for the smartphone age.

An app for home (and pet) surveillance[ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:47:03 EDT ]Dropcam cameras are used to catch burglars, monitor cats and dogs and live-stream county fairs. The small, basic surveillance devices hook up to a wireless network and live stream video to phones and tablets, acting as an extra pair of eyes for the smartphone age.

Why your face may appear in Google ads[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:15:30 EDT ]Starting November 11, Google will be able to include Google+ users faces, names and comments in ads. The content will be pulled from reviews they've made on Google+ on other tied-in Google services like YouTube or Google Play.

Superheroes galore in 'Scribblenauts'[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:15:21 EDT ]With more than 2,000 heroes, villains and other characters pulled from the DC Comics universe, the latest in the "Scribblenauts" video game franchise has created a unique visual experience for gamers and comic fans alike.

Why your face might appear in Google ads[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:14:46 EDT ]Starting November 11, Google will be able to include Google+ users faces, names and comments in ads. The content will be pulled from reviews they've made on Google+ on other tied-in Google services like YouTube or Google Play.

Pummeled kite surfer dreams up new way to harvest wave energy [ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 22:21:24 GMT ]When Samuel Etherington first hit the waves with a board and kite in hand, the waves hit back with a bruising vengeance. But in learning to harness their power for his kitesurfing adrenaline rush, he found inspiration to design a next-generation wave energy harvester.

Mark Zuckerberg spends $30 million on four homes to ensure privacy[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 22:21:25 GMT ]It's not uncommon for celebrities to buy the properties next to their homes to ensure privacy, but usually when they do this, the neighboring homes are already on the market.

Balls of clay could have provided prehistoric data storage[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 23:06:09 GMT ]Researchers studying clay balls from Mesopotamia have discovered clues to a lost code that was used for record-keeping about 200 years before writing was invented.

Nintendo puts itself back in the game with 2DS and 'Pokémon X & Y'[ Sat, 12 Oct 2013 00:56:17 GMT ]The past few months haven't been kind to Nintendo. But almost a year after the storied Japanese gaming giant released its Wii U console to middling reviews and weak sales, things may start to look up after Saturday, Oct.

Fusion milestone reached, but shutdown stymies further progress[ Sat, 12 Oct 2013 00:56:20 GMT ]The National Ignition Facility has reportedly reached a milestone in its $3.5 billion quest for nuclear fusion power — but for now, it can't follow up on the achievement due to the federal government shutdown.