A sleep-tracking device that lives in your bed? That actually makes sense[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 22:42:07 GMT ]There are a number of sleep-tracking gadgets out there, but they tend to require the user to wear a wristband, headband, or some other little doodad —for trouble sleepers, this could contribute to the problem!

Pebble smartwatch gets new stainless steel finish[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 22:42:07 GMT ]The Pebble is one of the few smartwatches that hasn't disappointed, but its rather chintzy design may have turned off fashion-minded gadget-lovers. Fortunately for them, Pebble is releasing a new version of its device with a refined look and all-steel construction.

Michael Bay flames out on stage during Samsung presentation at CES[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 00:15:43 GMT ]Every live presentation has a chance to go horribly wrong, but at the Consumer Electronics Show the difficulties are usually with the devices, not the celebrity guests.

Valve announces first round of Steam Machines ranging from $500 to $6,000[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 02:56:37 GMT ]Valve Software is the undisputed king of PC gaming software, thanks to classic titles like "Portal' and "Half Life" and its multi-player distribution service, Steam — which now boasts more than 65 million users.

'Pro' Galaxy Note and Tab debut with enhanced specs[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 06:00:08 GMT ]Samsung announced new versions of the Galaxy Note phablet and Tab tablet at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Monday. The "Pro" versions improve on every aspect of their predecessors, adding higher resolution screens, a new interface and more powerful multitasking.

How I got T-Mobile's CEO kicked out of AT&T's CES party[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 06:10:57 GMT ]T-Mobile's attempt to crash AT&T's developer party was foiled by an innocent tweet from this reporter. [Read more]

Take a tour of the hottest tech at CES 2014[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 06:59:25 GMT ]Walk through the 2014 CES floor, CNET-style, to get your hands on the most innovative, talked-about gadgets and technology this year's show has to offer. [Read more]

Synology showcases NAS DiskStation Manager OS 5.0 at CES 2014[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 08:00:00 GMT ]Synology announces version 5.0 beta of its DiskStation Manager operating system that powers all of its NAS devices at CES 2014. The new version adds a slew of new features and improvement to existing supported NAS servers. [Read more]

Lexar joins CFast 2.0 party with 3333X flash-memory card[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 10:41:16 GMT ]The flash card maker now supports both of the new high-end flash card formats. Its CFast 2.0 cards reach 256GB capacity, and it's got a card reader, too. [Read more]

Chipmaker Freescale aims Warp at wearable computing devices[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 11:20:00 GMT ]At CES, the company announces Warp, a $149 open-source Android electronics board it hopes developers will embrace for a wide range of wearable computing projects. [Read more]

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.

Crop circle: No, it wasn't aliens ...[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 15:28:51 EST ]Sorry, dear readers, but the crop circle discovered last week etched in a farmer's barley field in Chualar, California, was not created by aliens.

Five trends to watch at CES[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 12:12:23 EST ]At this year's International Consumer Electronics Show, the televisions will be bigger, the watches smarter and more attractive, and the homes and cars more connected.

Roku to make line of connected TVs[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 16:14:06 EST ]An awful lot of companies have tried to figure out how to make consumers want to stream Internet video in the living room.

Six odd and crazy technologies at CES[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 12:25:15 EST ]Smartphones can control drones, speeding robots, cameras, and the temperature of your master bathroom. That's just some of the technology on display in Las Vegas this week at the annual International Consumer Electronics Show.

Snapchat CEO: 'We thought we had done enough' to prevent hack[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 21:51:54 GMT ]Just days before Snapchat was hacked for the private account information of millions of users, a security company warned that the popular photo messaging app was vulnerable. Nonetheless, Snapchat's CEO thought the company had adequately prepared for an attempted breach, he said on TODAY Friday.

No More Woof: New device might reveal what dogs are thinking[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 22:19:40 GMT ]Communication between man and dog has long been an exchange of barks and guesses, but now a group of inventors in Sweden is looking to change that.

AT&T to T-Mobile customers: Churn on over[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 22:52:44 GMT ]AT&T on Friday offered customers of No. 4 U.S. mobile provider T-Mobile U.S. a $200 credit to switch to its service, firing the first volley this year in what may become a price war that benefits consumers but plays havoc with profits across the industry. AT&T, the No.2 U.S.

High-tech autos getspotlight at Consumer Electronics Show[ Sat, 04 Jan 2014 01:32:39 GMT ]Audi will light the way for an increasingly high-tech auto industry next week when it introduces its Sport Quattro Laserlight concept vehicle at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Seventh-graders sexting? It might be more common than you think[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 05:07:26 GMT ]Just as parents of high school students are becoming more aware of the dangers of sexting, new research suggests families of much younger kids should have it on their radar as well.

Fujifilm lens eyes portrait photographers at CES[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 08:00:00 GMT ]A new, fast lens for the X series. [Read more]

Enter for a chance to win big in CNET's Gadgets to a Grand Sweeps[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 08:01:00 GMT ]CNET is giving you a chance win* $1,000! [Read more]

Google joins with GM, Honda, Audi for Android-powered cars[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 09:39:21 GMT ]An expected auto alliance backing Google's OS is unexpectedly broad with the arrival of the world's largest carmaker. The first Android vehicles will arrive this year. [Read more]

Toshiba Chromebook to arrive at CES, booth photo shows[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 10:44:02 GMT ]The Japanese PC maker has booth space for a laptop running Google's Chrome OS, 9to5Google reports. [Read more]

Mobile robot brings home entertainment wherever you go[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 11:00:00 GMT ]Paris-based Keecker's new mini-robot has a built-in projector, an audio and video capture system, and the ability to measure things like home temperature, humidity, sound level, and more. [Read more]

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.

'Pokémon' still catching 'em on Nintendo 3DS[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 17:52:49 EST ]Two new Pokémon games, "Pokémon X" and "Pokémon Y," have taken the gaming world by storm, selling more than 4 million units globally in their first two days of availability, and tracking to become the fastest-selling games of all time for the handheld Nintendo 3DS.

Wanted: Time travelers on Twitter[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 18:12:03 EST ]Scientists wanted to see if they could catch any time travelers predicting the future online. They didn't find any evidence.

Five trends to watch at CES[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 12:12:23 EST ]At this year's International Consumer Electronics Show, the televisions will be bigger, the watches smarter and more attractive, and the homes and cars more connected.

Five trends to watch at CES[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 12:12:23 EST ]At this year's International Consumer Electronics Show, the televisions will be bigger, the watches smarter and more attractive, and the homes and cars more connected.

YouTube goes ultra high-def: 4K videos to debut at CES[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 21:24:09 GMT ]Do you crave more pixels in your cat videos? YouTube will be showing off 4K, or ultra high-definition (UHD), video at CES this year in partnership with a number of other major tech companies, according to a GigaOm report.

Snapchat CEO: 'We thought we had done enough' to prevent hack[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 21:51:54 GMT ]Just days before Snapchat was hacked for the private account information of millions of users, a security company warned that the popular photo messaging app was vulnerable. Nonetheless, Snapchat's CEO thought the company had adequately prepared for an attempted breach, he said on TODAY Friday.

No More Woof: New device might reveal what dogs are thinking[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 22:19:40 GMT ]Communication between man and dog has long been an exchange of barks and guesses, but now a group of inventors in Sweden is looking to change that.

AT&T to T-Mobile customers: Churn on over[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 22:52:44 GMT ]AT&T on Friday offered customers of No. 4 U.S. mobile provider T-Mobile U.S. a $200 credit to switch to its service, firing the first volley this year in what may become a price war that benefits consumers but plays havoc with profits across the industry. AT&T, the No.2 U.S.

High-tech autos getspotlight at Consumer Electronics Show[ Sat, 04 Jan 2014 01:32:39 GMT ]Audi will light the way for an increasingly high-tech auto industry next week when it introduces its Sport Quattro Laserlight concept vehicle at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Jeff Bezos rescued in Galapagos by Ecuadorian Navy[ Sat, 04 Jan 2014 22:53:07 GMT ]Amazon founder airlifted out for emergency treatment of kidney stone issue, according to local media. [Read more]

LG unveils twelve 4K televisions for 2014[ Sun, 05 Jan 2014 00:00:20 GMT ]LG has announced its full line-up of 4K televisions for 2014 with twelve models including a monster 105-inch LCD and two curved OLED series. [Read more]

Yahoo users exposed to malware attack[ Sun, 05 Jan 2014 02:48:57 GMT ]Users clicking on some ads are redirected to sites armed with code that exploits vulnerabilities in Java and installs a variety of different malware. [Read more]

Nvidia at CES 2014: Join us at 8 p.m. PT Sunday (live blog)[ Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:30:00 GMT ]Join CNET for live coverage from Nvidia's press conference at 8 p.m. PT on Sunday. We'll kick off the action half an hour before the event to bring you news updates, photos, and running commentary. [Read more]

Samsung unveils a new foundation for the smart home[ Sun, 05 Jan 2014 04:01:12 GMT ]The "Samsung Smart Home" platform will enable users to manage all of their connected appliances and devices through a single application. [Read more]

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.

'Pokémon' still catching 'em on Nintendo 3DS[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 17:52:49 EST ]Two new Pokémon games, "Pokémon X" and "Pokémon Y," have taken the gaming world by storm, selling more than 4 million units globally in their first two days of availability, and tracking to become the fastest-selling games of all time for the handheld Nintendo 3DS.

Wanted: Time travelers on Twitter[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 18:12:03 EST ]Scientists wanted to see if they could catch any time travelers predicting the future online. They didn't find any evidence.

Five trends to watch at CES[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 12:12:23 EST ]At this year's International Consumer Electronics Show, the televisions will be bigger, the watches smarter and more attractive, and the homes and cars more connected.

Five trends to watch at CES[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 12:12:23 EST ]At this year's International Consumer Electronics Show, the televisions will be bigger, the watches smarter and more attractive, and the homes and cars more connected.

YouTube goes ultra high-def: 4K videos to debut at CES[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 21:24:09 GMT ]Do you crave more pixels in your cat videos? YouTube will be showing off 4K, or ultra high-definition (UHD), video at CES this year in partnership with a number of other major tech companies, according to a GigaOm report.

Snapchat CEO: 'We thought we had done enough' to prevent hack[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 21:51:54 GMT ]Just days before Snapchat was hacked for the private account information of millions of users, a security company warned that the popular photo messaging app was vulnerable. Nonetheless, Snapchat's CEO thought the company had adequately prepared for an attempted breach, he said on TODAY Friday.

No More Woof: New device might reveal what dogs are thinking[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 22:19:40 GMT ]Communication between man and dog has long been an exchange of barks and guesses, but now a group of inventors in Sweden is looking to change that.

AT&T to T-Mobile customers: Churn on over[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 22:52:44 GMT ]AT&T on Friday offered customers of No. 4 U.S. mobile provider T-Mobile U.S. a $200 credit to switch to its service, firing the first volley this year in what may become a price war that benefits consumers but plays havoc with profits across the industry. AT&T, the No.2 U.S.

High-tech autos getspotlight at Consumer Electronics Show[ Sat, 04 Jan 2014 01:32:39 GMT ]Audi will light the way for an increasingly high-tech auto industry next week when it introduces its Sport Quattro Laserlight concept vehicle at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.