'BioShock' creator talks history, writing, 'nerdity'[ Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:47:00 EST ]Ken Levine, the creator of "BioShock," speaks on how he went from being the man behind the controller to a leading game designer.

Review: Android takes leap with Galaxy Nexus[ Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:44:14 EST ]The Galaxy Nexus, a smartphone that arrived in Verizon Wireless stores on Thursday, is huge -- and not just because of its unusually large size.

The top 10 tech trends for 2012[ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:56:28 EST ]From the continuing rise of tablet devices to the daily-deals craze and the return of the Internet IPO, 2011 has been a transformative year for technology.

Should Twitter fear Saudi prince?[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:35:39 EST ]Douglas Rushkoff says there's no need to worry about Twitter's fate now that a Saudi prince has bought a $300 million stake. He's interested in it as an investment, not for control

How to master your Facebook Timeline[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:45:53 EST ]Facebook has rolled out its new Timeline feature to the masses.

Santa, text me: Globally, just about everyone is[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:39:58 GMT ]That Apple commercial showing Santa asking the iPhone's Siri for guidance? — not far off the mark. A new study shows 75 percent of cellphone users around the globe use their phones for text messaging, in wealthy countries as well as poor ones.

Will future technologies read your mind?[ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:14:11 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: IBM's latest five-year technology predictions foresee the rise of brain-readers and super-smart information-filtering software. But is that a good thing?

Video: A new Star Wars epic begins today[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:31:19 GMT ]"Star Wars: The Old Republic" launches today and we talk to Director James Ohlen about how to live out your Star Wars fantasy. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

The goofiest gifts from the SkyMall catalog[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:21:30 GMT ]Toilet-paper giraffes, skeletal gnomes and tournament-grade throwing chickens are just some of the things currently sighted in SkyMall. Whether you actually consider these items gifts depends largely on how you feel about the recipients.

Lunar telescope passes tough test on Earth[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:42:42 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Researchers say they've successfully tested the remote-control system for a telescope that could someday be looking at the cosmos from the moon.

Sony sells just 321,000 PlayStation Vitas in two days[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:37:06 PST ]By comparison, the Nintendo 3DS sold 371,000 units during its first two days on the market earlier this year. Basically, Sony's handheld device may already be in trouble.

iPhone OS 3.1.3 users unable to download new apps[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:25:14 PST ]A possible glitch is preventing iPhone and iPod Touch users from downloading new apps from Apple's App Store, according to several comments on Apple's Support Communities.

TV vs. projection: Your TV is too tiny[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:55:00 PST ]Upsize that tiny TV; go projection!

Online holiday spending hit all-time high last week[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:05:03 PST ]Research firm ComScore says consumers spent $6.3 billion last week, jumping 14 percent over the same period last year.

My favorite point-and-shoot cameras of 2011[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:05:30 PST ]There have been a lot cameras this year, but these five (or six) left the best impressions.

'BioShock' creator talks history, writing, 'nerdity'[ Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:47:00 EST ]Ken Levine, the creator of "BioShock," speaks on how he went from being the man behind the controller to a leading game designer.

Review: Android takes leap with Galaxy Nexus[ Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:44:14 EST ]The Galaxy Nexus, a smartphone that arrived in Verizon Wireless stores on Thursday, is huge -- and not just because of its unusually large size.

Social networks for your neighborhood[ Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:07:59 EST ]The great promise of social networking has been the ability to stay in touch with friends, family and, let's face it, mere acquaintances without regard to traditional hurdles like geography.

The top 10 tech trends for 2012[ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:56:28 EST ]From the continuing rise of tablet devices to the daily-deals craze and the return of the Internet IPO, 2011 has been a transformative year for technology.

Should Twitter fear Saudi prince?[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:08:56 EST ]Douglas Rushkoff says there's no need to worry about Twitter's fate now that a Saudi prince has bought a $300 million stake. He's interested in it as an investment, not for control

Santa, text me: Globally, just about everyone is[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:39:58 GMT ]That Apple commercial showing Santa asking the iPhone's Siri for guidance? — not far off the mark. A new study shows 75 percent of cellphone users around the globe use their phones for text messaging, in wealthy countries as well as poor ones.

Will future technologies read your mind?[ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:14:11 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: IBM's latest five-year technology predictions foresee the rise of brain-readers and super-smart information-filtering software. But is that a good thing?

Video: A new Star Wars epic begins today[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:31:19 GMT ]"Star Wars: The Old Republic" launches today and we talk to Director James Ohlen about how to live out your Star Wars fantasy. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

The goofiest gifts from the SkyMall catalog[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:21:30 GMT ]Toilet-paper giraffes, skeletal gnomes and tournament-grade throwing chickens are just some of the things currently sighted in SkyMall. Whether you actually consider these items gifts depends largely on how you feel about the recipients.

Lunar telescope passes tough test on Earth[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:42:42 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Researchers say they've successfully tested the remote-control system for a telescope that could someday be looking at the cosmos from the moon.

Fill 'er up with plastic? Waste turned into oil[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:04:06 PST ]Startup Agilyx raises $25 million to finance four planned plants that will take post-recycling plastic and convert it into synthetic crude oil.

Get a 5-inch GPS with lifetime maps and traffic for $69.97[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:17:53 PST ]At this price, these won't last long. Just one caveat: it's a refurbished model, so the warranty is just 90 days.

Sony sells just 321,000 PlayStation Vitas in two days[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:37:06 PST ]By comparison, the Nintendo 3DS sold 371,000 units during its first two days on the market earlier this year. Basically, Sony's handheld device may already be in trouble.

iPhone OS 3.1.3 users unable to download new apps[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:25:14 PST ]A possible glitch is preventing iPhone and iPod Touch users from downloading new apps from Apple's App Store, according to several comments on Apple's Support Communities.

TV vs. projection: Your TV is too tiny[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:55:00 PST ]Upsize that tiny TV; go projection!

'BioShock' creator talks history, writing, 'nerdity'[ Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:47:00 EST ]Ken Levine, the creator of "BioShock," speaks on how he went from being the man behind the controller to a leading game designer.

Review: Android takes leap with Galaxy Nexus[ Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:44:14 EST ]The Galaxy Nexus, a smartphone that arrived in Verizon Wireless stores on Thursday, is huge -- and not just because of its unusually large size.

Social networks for your neighborhood[ Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:07:59 EST ]The great promise of social networking has been the ability to stay in touch with friends, family and, let's face it, mere acquaintances without regard to traditional hurdles like geography.

The top 10 tech trends for 2012[ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:56:28 EST ]From the continuing rise of tablet devices to the daily-deals craze and the return of the Internet IPO, 2011 has been a transformative year for technology.

Should Twitter fear Saudi prince?[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:08:56 EST ]Douglas Rushkoff says there's no need to worry about Twitter's fate now that a Saudi prince has bought a $300 million stake. He's interested in it as an investment, not for control

Free Wi-Fi arrives at 50 airports for holidays[ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:09:34 GMT ]Travelers across the U.S. will get a little holiday gift from Skype, which announced today that it is rolling out free Wi-Fi at 50 airports from Dec.

Research in Motion abandon the BlackBerry?[ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:54:24 GMT ]It might seem like corporate heresy but an increasing number of technology investors and experts are asking whether Research in Motion needs to ditch its BlackBerry handset.

Google+ adds 'big improvements'[ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:32:36 GMT ]Oh, Facebook watch out: Google Monday announced a "few big improvements" to Google+ that help amp up the social networking site even more, literally and in other ways.

Lunar telescope passes tough test on Earth[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:42:42 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Researchers say they've successfully tested the remote-control system for a telescope that could someday be looking at the cosmos from the moon.

Will future technologies read your mind?[ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:14:11 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: IBM's latest five-year technology predictions foresee the rise of brain-readers and super-smart information-filtering software. But is that a good thing?

BitTorrent downloads linked to RIAA, DHS IP addresses[ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:02:25 PST ]RIAA disputes report of BitTorrent downloads from trade group IP addresses, but TorrentFreak shows they appear on downloading tracker search site.

Comodo adds VPN, attacks competitors[ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:17:41 PST ]An on-demand Virtual Private Network gets bolted into Comodo Internet Security and its quick scan gets a boost, as Comodo vigorously asserts its security suite is the best available.

AT&T/T-Mobile merger flopped despite governor, advocacy support[ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:57:46 PST ]Despite galvanizing governors and special interest groups, AT&T has given up on owning T-Mobile and its tantalizing prize of broadband spectrum--nine months after shocking the U.S. with news of the proposed buyout.

Lego for girls: Wait, what?[ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:31:17 PST ]Lego is releasing a special line of, well Lego toys for girls. Is the firmament crumbling? Or do girls need different colored bricks?

AT&T ditches T-Mobile merger: So what's it mean for you?[ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:35:22 PST ]AT&T has given up its $39 billion plan to buy T-Mobile. So how will this decision affect consumers? CNET explains in this FAQ.

Rebecca Black to Steve Jobs: 2011's top searches[ Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:43:02 EST ]Rebecca Black gave us a reason to reconsider our favorite day of the workweek. And, Google's annual Zeitgeist shows, the Internet couldn't get enough.

'BioShock' creator talks history, writing, 'nerdity'[ Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:47:00 EST ]Ken Levine, the creator of "BioShock," speaks on how he went from being the man behind the controller to a leading game designer.

Review: Android takes leap with Galaxy Nexus[ Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:44:14 EST ]The Galaxy Nexus, a smartphone that arrived in Verizon Wireless stores on Thursday, is huge -- and not just because of its unusually large size.

Social networks for your neighborhood[ Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:07:59 EST ]The great promise of social networking has been the ability to stay in touch with friends, family and, let's face it, mere acquaintances without regard to traditional hurdles like geography.

The top 10 tech trends for 2012[ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:56:28 EST ]From the continuing rise of tablet devices to the daily-deals craze and the return of the Internet IPO, 2011 has been a transformative year for technology.