Bitcoin boon? Overstock to become biggest retailer to accept the virtual currency[ Fri, 20 Dec 2013 23:13:36 GMT ]Bitcoin enthusiasts will soon be able to go on a bigger shopping spree thanks to Overstock.com, which is slated to become the biggest retailer in the U.S. to accept the virtual currency.Online retailer Overstock.

Target offers discounts as investigators look at overseas hackers[ Fri, 20 Dec 2013 23:30:25 GMT ]Target Corp. is offering its 10 percent employee discount to shoppers this weekend following a massive breach of its customers’ credit and debit card information.

What's stopping big Bertha? Seattle debates mystery object obstructing tunnel machine[ Fri, 20 Dec 2013 23:47:11 GMT ]

Holiday tech gifts for videophiles[ Sat, 21 Dec 2013 00:20:16 GMT ]Unsure what sort of tech gift to get for the videophiles in your life this holiday season? From lower end to higher end, we’ve got you covered.For $30 you can’t beat a good setup disc. Get the most out of your HDTV (new or old) with one of these.

Do the (artificial) worm: Simulated organism makes first wriggles[ Sat, 21 Dec 2013 01:26:36 GMT ]Researchers attempting to recreate a tiny worm in software have reached a milestone: Their artificial critter can now wriggle its body to move just like the real thing. It's a major step towards simulating the whole organism — which is incredibly difficult, even for such a simple creature.

Apple confirms iPhone to land at China Mobile in January[ Sun, 22 Dec 2013 23:34:34 GMT ]Apple's newest handsets will debut on the world's largest wireless carrier on January 17. [Read more]

The most anticipated games of 2014[ Mon, 23 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT ]As impressive as 2013 was in gaming, we look forward to 2014 to see what interactive has in store for the millions of gamers across the globe. [Read more]

Birds could turned back into dinosaurs, says biochemist[ Mon, 23 Dec 2013 05:30:16 GMT ]The DNA of birds could be the conduit to a re-creation of dinosaurs. The idea would be to design genomes of creatures from the past. [Read more]

Top 10 predictions for the mobile market in 2014[ Mon, 23 Dec 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]The drama will continue in the mobile market as fortunes of mobile operators and wireless handset makers are won and lost in the upcoming year. Take a look at CNET's top predictions for the 2014. [Read more]

The 10 techies to watch in 2014[ Mon, 23 Dec 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]Some are familiar faces, others less so -- but each in their own way is trying to shake up the status quo. [Read more]

Most-searched, shared of 2013[ Tue, 17 Dec 2013 11:05:06 EST ]

Gadget gift ideas for the holidays[ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 09:52:06 EST ]When it comes to tech gadgets as holiday gifts, the familiar is always popular.

10 influential pop culture robots[ Thu, 19 Dec 2013 09:22:56 EST ]Say "laptop" or "tablet" or "app" to a technophile and you may get them interested. Say "robot," and you've got them excited.

Behind a 'human helicopter'[ Wed, 18 Dec 2013 12:30:32 EST ]It doesn't sound like it should be that hard.

2013: The year in video gaming[ Fri, 20 Dec 2013 11:18:56 EST ]The Year of the Gamer. Does 2013 actually deserve that title?

Bitcoin boon? Overstock to become biggest retailer to accept the virtual currency[ Fri, 20 Dec 2013 23:13:36 GMT ]Bitcoin enthusiasts will soon be able to go on a bigger shopping spree thanks to Overstock.com, which is slated to become the biggest retailer in the U.S. to accept the virtual currency.Online retailer Overstock.

Target offers discounts as investigators look at overseas hackers[ Fri, 20 Dec 2013 23:30:25 GMT ]Target Corp. is offering its 10 percent employee discount to shoppers this weekend following a massive breach of its customers’ credit and debit card information.

What's stopping big Bertha? Seattle debates mystery object obstructing tunnel machine[ Fri, 20 Dec 2013 23:47:11 GMT ]

Holiday tech gifts for videophiles[ Sat, 21 Dec 2013 00:20:16 GMT ]Unsure what sort of tech gift to get for the videophiles in your life this holiday season? From lower end to higher end, we’ve got you covered.For $30 you can’t beat a good setup disc. Get the most out of your HDTV (new or old) with one of these.

Do the (artificial) worm: Simulated organism makes first wriggles[ Sat, 21 Dec 2013 01:26:36 GMT ]Researchers attempting to recreate a tiny worm in software have reached a milestone: Their artificial critter can now wriggle its body to move just like the real thing. It's a major step towards simulating the whole organism — which is incredibly difficult, even for such a simple creature.

France turns nose up at sexting (the word, that is)[ Sat, 21 Dec 2013 16:35:05 GMT ]The French language is constantly assaulted by English tech phrases. So its most revered cultural body finds a French way of saying things. [Read more]

Churches resort to using GPS, in case baby Jesus is stolen[ Sat, 21 Dec 2013 17:11:54 GMT ]A security company is giving out free GPS devices, so that no one steals figurines from nativity scenes in places of worship. [Read more]

Microsoft-Intel 2-in-1 tablets have legs but still wobbly[ Sat, 21 Dec 2013 20:22:17 GMT ]Microsoft and Intel would like consumers to pick up 2-in-1s instead of Apple and Android tablets. It's a good idea that should improve with time. [Read more]

XCAR Awards 2013: Person of the Year[ Sat, 21 Dec 2013 21:00:00 GMT ]We get to meet many really awesome people on our travels. From execs to passionate peeps, here's our shortlist for, and winner of, XCAR's Person of the Year. [Read more]

Celebration planned for 30th anniversary of the Macintosh[ Sun, 22 Dec 2013 02:09:29 GMT ]The event will feature many members of the original Macintosh development team, previously unreleased video from the early days of the Mac and "surprise" guests. [Read more]

Most-searched, shared of 2013[ Tue, 17 Dec 2013 11:05:06 EST ]

Gadget gift ideas for the holidays[ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 09:52:06 EST ]When it comes to tech gadgets as holiday gifts, the familiar is always popular.

10 influential pop culture robots[ Thu, 19 Dec 2013 09:22:56 EST ]Say "laptop" or "tablet" or "app" to a technophile and you may get them interested. Say "robot," and you've got them excited.

Behind a 'human helicopter'[ Wed, 18 Dec 2013 12:30:32 EST ]It doesn't sound like it should be that hard.

2013: The year in video gaming[ Fri, 20 Dec 2013 11:18:56 EST ]The Year of the Gamer. Does 2013 actually deserve that title?

Bitcoin boon? Overstock to become biggest retailer to accept the virtual currency[ Fri, 20 Dec 2013 23:13:36 GMT ]Bitcoin enthusiasts will soon be able to go on a bigger shopping spree thanks to Overstock.com, which is slated to become the biggest retailer in the U.S. to accept the virtual currency.Online retailer Overstock.

Target offers discounts as investigators look at overseas hackers[ Fri, 20 Dec 2013 23:30:25 GMT ]Target Corp. is offering its 10 percent employee discount to shoppers this weekend following a massive breach of its customers’ credit and debit card information.

What's stopping big Bertha? Seattle debates mystery object obstructing tunnel machine[ Fri, 20 Dec 2013 23:47:11 GMT ]

Holiday tech gifts for videophiles[ Sat, 21 Dec 2013 00:20:16 GMT ]Unsure what sort of tech gift to get for the videophiles in your life this holiday season? From lower end to higher end, we’ve got you covered.For $30 you can’t beat a good setup disc. Get the most out of your HDTV (new or old) with one of these.

Do the (artificial) worm: Simulated organism makes first wriggles[ Sat, 21 Dec 2013 01:26:36 GMT ]Researchers attempting to recreate a tiny worm in software have reached a milestone: Their artificial critter can now wriggle its body to move just like the real thing. It's a major step towards simulating the whole organism — which is incredibly difficult, even for such a simple creature.

Protesters break window of Google bus, report says[ Sat, 21 Dec 2013 00:36:17 GMT ]Demonstrators blocked buses shuttling Google and Apple employees to work, the second such protest in two weeks. [Read more]

What are they drinking? Text message sent using...vodka[ Sat, 21 Dec 2013 00:43:54 GMT ]Using $100 worth of off-the-shelf electronics and sprays of alcohol, scientists sent the message 'O, Canada' a few meters across open space before it was decoded by a receiver. [Read more]

Appliances and the smart home at CES 2014: A deluge, a glut[ Sat, 21 Dec 2013 00:55:38 GMT ]Smart houses, smart fridges, smart everything else. The connected home is poised for a big show in Vegas this year. [Read more]

Security firm RSA took millions from NSA: report[ Sat, 21 Dec 2013 01:03:33 GMT ]The National Security Agency paid $10 million to the security firm RSA to implement intentionally flawed encryption, according to a new report. [Read more]

Best high-tech ski gear[ Sat, 21 Dec 2013 01:19:00 GMT ]Looking for some high-tech gear to take with you to the slopes this ski season. Check out our round up. [Read more]

Most-searched, shared of 2013[ Tue, 17 Dec 2013 11:05:06 EST ]

Gadget gift ideas for the holidays[ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 09:52:06 EST ]When it comes to tech gadgets as holiday gifts, the familiar is always popular.

10 influential pop culture robots[ Thu, 19 Dec 2013 09:22:56 EST ]Say "laptop" or "tablet" or "app" to a technophile and you may get them interested. Say "robot," and you've got them excited.

Behind a 'human helicopter'[ Wed, 18 Dec 2013 12:30:32 EST ]It doesn't sound like it should be that hard.

2013: The year in video gaming[ Fri, 20 Dec 2013 11:18:56 EST ]The Year of the Gamer. Does 2013 actually deserve that title?

Massive Target credit card breach new step in security war with hackers: experts[ Thu, 19 Dec 2013 20:37:46 GMT ]It looks like hackers hit the bulls-eye with the recent unprecedented hack of Target credit and debit card information.

The sound of secrets: New hacking technique infiltrates by hearing — or touch[ Thu, 19 Dec 2013 21:17:58 GMT ]We all know the noises computers make — the whir of a fan, the whine of a hard drive spinning up, the barely-audible sound of a processor hard at work.

Facebook CEO Zuckerberg expects staggering tax payments[ Thu, 19 Dec 2013 21:46:36 GMT ]Last year Mark Zuckerberg paid an estimated $1 billion in taxes, which was considered one of the biggest payments ever.Until now.According to company filings, the Facebook chief executive officer is selling 41.4 million shares of Facebook worth around $2.3 billion.

Santa claws: Lil Bub lights up your 'paw-lidays' with adorable Yule log video[ Thu, 19 Dec 2013 22:21:00 GMT ]Forget throwing a Yule log on the fire this Christmas. Instead, boot up your laptop and get ready for one hour of Lil Bub.Yes, you can watch the Internet's favorite cat get cozy for 60 minutes on YouTube, purring, cooing and overall being adorable as flames crackle in the background.

The big picture: LG, Samsung to unveil 105-inch Ultra HDTVs[ Thu, 19 Dec 2013 23:39:21 GMT ]The "next big thing" is no exaggeration when it comes to describing the latest TVs from LG and Samsung. The two electronics giants are introducing mammoth Ultra HDTVs— as in 105 inches — for the consumer market next year.