Texting, dialing while driving raises crash risk[ Thu, 02 Jan 2014 19:46:56 GMT ]A sophisticated, real-world study confirms that dialing, texting or reaching for a cellphone while driving raises the risk of a crash or near-miss, especially for younger drivers.

'Call of Duty' dogRiley gets his own fan-made action figure[ Thu, 02 Jan 2014 21:16:21 GMT ]After rocketing to Internet meme status late last year as the breakout star of "Call of Duty: Ghosts," Riley the German shepherd finally took a step into the real world thanks to one inspired fan.

Forget Kinect: Tobii wants you to control games with your eyes[ Thu, 02 Jan 2014 23:18:05 GMT ]Gesture controls have become a norm in today’s gaming industry thanks to the Kinect and Leap Motion, but Tobii wants to bring eye-tracking tech into the picture as well.

Snapchat admits hack culpability, promises improvements[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 00:52:26 GMT ]The creators of the immensely popular photo-sharing app Snapchat have admitted that a security flaw led to millions of users' phone numbers and user names being leaked earlier this week -- despite being warned months ago of the vulnerability.

Stockpilers take dim view of new bulb ban[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 01:20:06 GMT ]Forget colorful holiday lights. In the last few weeks of 2013, plain-Jane incandescent light bulbs were a hot product, thanks to a ban on making or importing conventional 40- and 60-watt incandescent light bulbs that went into effect Wednesday that’s driving some consumers to hoard the old bulbs.

Microsoft's Surface Pro 2 gets stealth silicon upgrade[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 03:05:09 GMT ]Tablet gets a quiet upgrade. Unannounced CPU upgrades are unannounced for a reason: newer CPUs tend to offer better performance. [Read more]

'The Hobbit': The most-pirated movie of 2013[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 03:27:40 GMT ]Fans of Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, and the Dwarves of Erebor download the film a whopping 8.4 million times making it No. 1 in the top 10 most pirated movies list. [Read more]

Apple's iBeacon tech to be used for fun in CES scavenger hunt[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 04:44:29 GMT ]Using a mobile app and location-sensing technology, participants can collect badges and win prizes during the massive technology showcase. [Read more]

As Chromebooks catch on, 2014 promises more models[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 06:42:50 GMT ]Laptops based on Google's Chrome OS will reportedly multiply in 2014. They're cheap and schools have a growing affinity for them. [Read more]

Crave giveaway: Booq Boa brief laptop bag[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 08:00:00 GMT ]Start the year off with a brand new high-performance bag for toting your laptop and other working essentials. Did we mention it's free? [Read more]

Top science, space stories of 2013[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 08:28:46 EST ]It's been a thrilling year of discovery in many areas of science, but also a sobering time -- federal funding cuts threaten the future of innovation, and rising carbon dioxide levels foreshadow environmental and health challenges linked to climate change.

Avoid social media blunders in 2014[ Wed, 01 Jan 2014 15:03:53 EST ]OK, so you've resolved to lose weight, travel more and organize your finances in 2014. That's a good start.

Millions exposed in Snapchat hack[ Wed, 01 Jan 2014 14:48:33 EST ]Hackers appear to have posted account info for 4.6 million users of quickie social-sharing app Snapchat, making usernames and at least partial phone numbers available for download.

Blogger: Google Glass is 'doomed'[ Thu, 02 Jan 2014 14:15:22 EST ]A noted tech journalist and early adopter of Google's Glass headset is declaring the technology "doomed," at least for 2014.

Blogger: Google Glass is 'doomed' -- for now[ Thu, 02 Jan 2014 12:43:21 EST ]A noted tech journalist and early adopter of Google's Glass headset is declaring the technology "doomed," at least for 2014.

Uber reminds New Year's Eve partiers that rides will be very, very expensive[ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 18:01:51 GMT ]The only thing more certain than champagne on New Year's Eve is the fact that you won't be able to find a cab. Unless you download Uber — the service that lets you hail a car in more than 50 cities with your smartphone. The only problem? It's not going to be cheap.

Apple denies working with NSA on backdoor to the iPhone[ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 19:30:33 GMT ]Apple has denied working with the National Security Agency to allow access to the iPhone in a program called DROPOUTJEEP first made public by German magazine Der Spiegel and security researcher Jacob Appelbaum.

Press start for love: Man wins a 'yes' with video game marriage proposal[ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 19:41:47 GMT ]Four or five months might seem like a long time to spend preparing for a proposal, but when one video game developer summoned the courage to ask for his game-loving girlfriend's hand in marriage, he had his work cut out for him.

Cute kids, car-washing trolls: Best & worst tech commercials of 2013[ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 22:21:23 GMT ]When Samsung alone spends $14 billion in 2013 on marketing, you know it was a big year for tech commercials. From smartphones and tablets to carriers and new devices like smartwatches, the ad war in 2013 was fierce, with giants and upstarts fighting for our shopping dollars.

Hackers target pro gamer after taking 'League of Legends' offline [ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 23:49:41 GMT ]A group of hackers claiming credit for knocking popular online game "League of Legends" offline Monday said they did it for "the lulz" — but things turned personal against a popular professional gamer, U.S.

CES 2014: What to expect[ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 20:18:37 GMT ]With one of the planet's biggest technology parties just days away, CNET briefs you on all the gadgetry that CES 2014 could bring. [Read more]

Google Glass prescription frames said to start at $99[ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 22:26:03 GMT ]Rochester Optical is said to debut its prescription frames for the wearable tech in less than two weeks, and apparently they'll come in an array of styles. [Read more]

Moto G for Verizon lands at Best Buy for $100 with no contract[ Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:10:06 GMT ]After photos of retail packaging and documentation were leaked online, the retailer confirms it will sell Motorola's budget smartphone for an exceptionally low price within a couple of weeks. [Read more]

Criminals pilfer ATMs with malware infected USB drives[ Wed, 01 Jan 2014 01:42:31 GMT ]Using just a good old fashioned saw and a USB stick full of malicious software, criminals are able to deplete cash machines of their highest value bills. [Read more]

Finding a good deal on wireless[ Wed, 01 Jan 2014 08:00:00 GMT ]In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Margurite Reardon points to T-Mobile, AT&T, and Republic Wireless for some of the best deals in wireless service. [Read more]

10 best video games of 2013[ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 17:31:07 EST ]The Year of the Gamer. Does 2013 actually deserve that title?

Will 'air' display replace screens?[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 14:35:20 EST ]If buttons are a thing of the past and touch screens are the present, what are the screens of the future? New mist display may offer the answer

Top science, space stories of 2013[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 08:28:46 EST ]It's been a thrilling year of discovery in many areas of science, but also a sobering time -- federal funding cuts threaten the future of innovation, and rising carbon dioxide levels foreshadow environmental and health challenges linked to climate change.

7 social media blunders to avoid in 2014[ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 17:25:51 EST ]OK, so you've resolved to lose weight, travel more and organize your finances in 2014. That's a good start.

7 social media blunders to avoid in 2014[ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 17:26:01 EST ]OK, so you've resolved to lose weight, travel more and organize your finances in 2014. That's a good start.

Hacker hijacked BBC server, tried to 'sell' access on Christmas Day[ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 14:10:43 GMT ]BOSTON (Reuters) - A hacker secretly took over a computer server at the BBC, Britain's public broadcaster, and then launched a Christmas Day campaign to convince other cyber criminals to pay him for access to the system.

We 'like' looking at Facebook, Pew study suggests[ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 18:37:17 GMT ]Women are from Pinterest, the affluent and educated are from LinkedIn, young people dig Instagram, but pretty much everybody uses Facebook, according to a the latest social media study from the Pew Research Center.

How Google and Apple are turning your car into a giant smartphone[ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 18:48:14 GMT ]Google and German automaker Audi are teaming up to create an in-car infotainment system that could make checking your phone while driving a thing of the past.

Less juice: Home electricity use falling to 2001 levels[ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 20:00:18 GMT ]The average amount of electricity consumed in U.S. homes has fallen to levels last seen more than a decade ago, back when the smartest device in people's pockets was a Palm pilot and anyone talking about a tablet was probably an archaeologist or a preacher.

Virtual currency spawned by an Internet meme draws donations after holiday hacking[ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 22:18:39 GMT ]It's a Christmas miracle! If you count an online fundraiser to save a virtual currency based on a meme featuring the Shina Inu, a breed of Japanese dog, as a miracle.

HP adds another 5,000 jobs to layoff plan for 34,000 total[ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 01:20:45 GMT ]Computer giant is increasing the number of positions it expects to eliminate as part of a years-long turnaround plan. [Read more]

Security camera captures video of massive blazing fireball[ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 02:37:36 GMT ]A fiery meteor catches the attention of more than 1,200 US residents -- some say it was as bright as the sun and others note it gave off sonic effects and delayed booms. [Read more]

Sony troubles persist: Factories said to be target of staff cuts[ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 04:00:37 GMT ]Sony is trying to make its consumer electronics business profitable. And that appears to require more cuts at production facilities. [Read more]

Uber warns users of New Year's Eve surge pricing[ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 04:53:42 GMT ]Shortly after the ball drops and champagne corks are popped, the price for a ride with the car service will skyrocket. The company now explains to users how to avoid these fare hikes. [Read more]

5 things to expect in social in 2014[ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]Less will be the new more in a year that will be defined by single-purpose social apps for each of your singular desires. [Read more]

Tips for new tablets, phones[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 08:28:56 EST ]If you are one of the lucky many to have received a new tablet or smartphone over the holidays, congratulations! Here are some starter tips to make the most of your new device, whether it's an iPad Mini, Nexus 5 smartphone or Kindle Fire HDX.

10 best video games of 2013[ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 17:31:07 EST ]The Year of the Gamer. Does 2013 actually deserve that title?

Will 'air' display replace screens?[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 14:35:20 EST ]If buttons are a thing of the past and touch screens are the present, what are the screens of the future? New mist display may offer the answer

Top science, space stories of 2013[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 08:28:46 EST ]It's been a thrilling year of discovery in many areas of science, but also a sobering time -- federal funding cuts threaten the future of innovation, and rising carbon dioxide levels foreshadow environmental and health challenges linked to climate change.

14 Kickstarter projects we're excited for in 2014[ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 06:14:01 EST ]After the holiday leftovers have disguised themselves in countless sandwich renditions, it'll be time to put 2013 behind us and look to a new year.

Target confirms encrypted PINs stolen in data breach[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 21:47:24 GMT ]Target Corp. said Friday that PIN data of its customers' bank ATM cards were stolen as part of the massive data breach at the third-largest U.S. retailer, but it was confident that the information was "safe and secure.

3-D printed livers offerglimpse into the future of biomedical research[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 23:33:25 GMT ]Scientists have already used 3-D printing technology to help produce human body parts like an ear, but what about a full-blown organ like a liver, kidney or heart? Companies like the San Diego-based startup Organovo broke new ground in this field in 2013.

Enhance! Photo analysis finds faces reflected in eyeballs[ Sat, 28 Dec 2013 00:17:36 GMT ]It's the stuff of sci-fi, or at least of "CSI": British researchers have demonstrated a technique whereby faces reflected in a person's eye can be extracted from a picture. Zoom in far enough, it turns out, and that twinkle in your eye turns into a full-blown portrait.

Bigger, smarter, lighter: The tech we're looking forward to in 2014[ Sun, 29 Dec 2013 15:38:17 GMT ]Some parts of the tech world remain mysterious and unpredictable, but there are a few things one can still count on and look forward to in 2014. Barring the appearance of flying cars or robotic butlers, here are our most anticipated items or trends in technology for 2014.

Porn through a looking glass? Tech vices that could haunt us in 2014[ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 10:15:35 GMT ]The optimist in all of us would like to think that technology evolves to make the world a better place. And, well, it often does. But it also helps stimulate our seedier side as well.