Bike parts get artists' imaginations in gear[ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:57:35 GMT ]When a bike components company challenges artists to create sculptures and collages from bicycle parts, expect the unexpected. Like deer skulls and one-person circus machines. [Read more]

Song writers remind Pandora: 'You're profiting from our songs'[ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:00:03 GMT ]Ahead of a congressional hearing about royalty rates paid by Web radio services, a group of songwriters sing their famous hits and notes that without them, Pandora and Web radio have nothing to sell. [Read more]

Skype updates iOS app to let you log in with a Microsoft account[ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:00:09 GMT ]Version 4.2 of the VOIP provider's IOS app lets you sign in with your Microsoft account and IM people on Messenger, Hotmail, or Outlook.com. [Read more]

Vimeo launches 'reimagined' free iPhone app[ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:04:45 GMT ]The video-sharing company says that users will find that the application is easier to use than the previous version. [Read more]

Gifts for gamers of all types[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:20:28 EST ]This holiday season, shopping for the gamer in your life is easier -- and harder.

Brainwaves steer toy helicopter[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:20:19 EST ]A toy helicopter controlled by nothing but brainwaves could be available to the public just in time to hover under this year's Christmas tree.

High-tech toys for kids[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:20:12 EST ]Buying gadgets for kids these days seems simple: Just get them something with a glowing screen and they'll be satisfied.

Facebook asks users to vote against right to vote[ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:33:53 EST ]Facebook will hold a vote, possibly later this week, in which it will ask users to abolish their right to vote on changes to the social network's privacy policies.

Twitter asks: Where are female 'game creators?'[ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:07:30 EST ]A question on Twitter helped spark creation of two hashtags about women in the gaming industry. #1ReasonWhy focuses on social issues, and #1ReasonMentors aims to connect like-minded women.

Alien hairspray might help us find E.T.[ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:50:26 GMT ]Hairspray might one day serve as the sign that aliens have reshaped distant worlds, researchers say. Such research to find signs of alien technology is now open to funding from the public.

Amazon says it beat Kindle sales records, but won't share numbers[ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:47:58 GMT ]Without revealing any actual numbers, Amazon announced that it's beaten all sorts of Kindle-related sales records over the holiday shopping weekend.

Changes to privacy law would cover the cloud[ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:36:55 GMT ]A generation ago, when the Electronic Privacy Communication Act was passed, "the cloud," a term for massive server storage of private emails, documents and photos, didn't exist. Now some lawmakers are looking to amend the 1986 law so that information stored in the cloud would require a warrant by the police who want that information from either the cloud storage provider or the individual.

Pre-caffeine tech: Moon plot, offended seals![ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:57:37 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Reports are surfacing of an alleged Cold War plot to blow up the moon with nuclear weapons in order to impress the Russians.

Facebook policy change results in hysteria — and a hoax[ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:18:24 GMT ]A recent announcement sparked a hysteria which divided the Facebooking world into two factions: users who suspected the email was yet another scam; and users who believed that Facebook is rolling back copyright and privacy rights, and protested this by cutting-and-pasting a viral status update.

Xbox update fixes SmartGlass and Xbox Music issues[ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:00:41 GMT ]Microsoft has released an update for Xbox 360 users that resolves some bugs with SmartGlass and other features. [Read more]

Apple, LG head into patent trial with Alcatel-Lucent unit[ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:35:16 GMT ]Apple and LG are due in court this week to defend against charges from Alcatel-Lucent subsidiary Multimedia Patent Trust that they've infringed its video patents. [Read more]

Facebook ads really work, just ask Samsung[ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:50:31 GMT ]A three-week Facebook ad campaign for the Galaxy S3 smartphone reached over 105 million unique users, and generated $129 million in sales, a 13-times return on a $10 million ad buy. [Read more]

Get a 22-inch desktop monitor for $99.99 shipped[ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:59:18 GMT ]The AOC e2251Swdn is new, not refurbished, and it features an LED-backlit display and three-year warranty. [Read more]

Nexus 4 comes back in stock for ordering today[ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:59:32 GMT ]After two weeks in out-of-stock limbo, the dirt-cheap unlocked Google Android phone comes back online for ordering and another digital crush of customers. [Read more]

The end of digital democracy? [ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:08:24 EST ]Unless Facebook users fight back, the days of the social network's experiment with democracy may soon come to an end.

Gifts for gamers of all types[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:20:28 EST ]This holiday season, shopping for the gamer in your life is easier -- and harder.

Brainwaves steer toy helicopter[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:20:19 EST ]A toy helicopter controlled by nothing but brainwaves could be available to the public just in time to hover under this year's Christmas tree.

High-tech toys for kids[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:20:12 EST ]Buying gadgets for kids these days seems simple: Just get them something with a glowing screen and they'll be satisfied.

Facebook asking users to vote against right to vote[ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 05:30:53 EST ]Facebook will hold a vote, possibly later this week, in which it will ask users to abolish their right to vote on changes to the social network's privacy policies.

Video: Who will have the best deals on Cyber Monday?[ Sun, 25 Nov 2012 15:14:39 GMT ]“Get your smart phones and your computers ready,” said Paypal shopping specialist Claudia Lombana, who recommends savvy shoppers track products with apps. Consumers can expect deep discounts on apparel, electronics and jewelry. NBC’s Thomas Roberts reports, and TODAY’s Carl Quintanilla interviews Claudia Lombana. (TODAY)

Give the gift of premium Web services[ Sat, 24 Nov 2012 16:28:30 GMT ]As you're trying to come up with great gifts for the holidays, software likely isn't the first thing that comes to mind. It can make a great gift for the right person, though, especially when they're not willing to shell out the cash themselves (as so few people are).

Rhino 'cooked to death' 9 million years ago[ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:46:12 GMT ]About 9.2 million years ago, a teenage two-horned rhinoceros was literally cooked to death when a Mount Vesuvius-like eruption enveloped it in lava reaching more than 750 degrees Fahrenheit (400 degrees Celsius), scientists say.

FBI uses Twitter, social media to look for securities fraud[ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:24:25 GMT ]The FBI sees social media as a potential breeding ground for securities fraud, and has agents scouring Twitter and Facebook for tips, according to two top agents overseeing a long-running investigation into insider trading in the $2 trillion hedge fund industry.

Gadgets worth buying — even if they're not on sale[ Sat, 24 Nov 2012 18:12:22 GMT ]Black Friday's over, but the shopping frenzy continues. Even so, there are some gadgets that never seem to end up on discount table. These are the best products of the moment, and you can buy them — even if they're not on sale — without feeling an ounce of regret.

Join CNET for a Holiday Gift Guide hangout[ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:29:07 GMT ]Got Cyber Monday gift questions? CNET's Brian Tong, Molly Wood and Donald Bell have answers. [Read more]

Google gets punked by fake news of ICOA acquisition[ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:33:58 GMT ]A press release on PRWeb says the search giant bought Wi-Fi technology provider ICOA for $400 million, but ICOA says the news is false. [Read more]

Amazon takes up to 75% off headphones for Cyber Monday[ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:38:46 GMT ]As part of its Gold Box feature, Amazon cuts up to 75% off some of CNET's favorite headphones from Klipsch, MEElectronics, and V-Moda. [Read more]

Panasonic DMP-BDT220 Blu-ray player for $75 on Amazon[ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:39:36 GMT ]The Editors' Choice-winning Panasonic DMP-BDT220 is available for just $75 at Amazon for a limited time. [Read more]

Apple shares have fallen far enough, Citi says[ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:45:35 GMT ]The firm recommends investors buy shares of the electronics giant, saying the stock typically rises 20 percent to 50 percent following selloffs like the most recent one. [Read more]

The end of digital democracy? [ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:08:24 EST ]Unless Facebook users fight back, the days of the social network's experiment with democracy may soon come to an end.

Gifts for gamers of all types[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:20:28 EST ]This holiday season, shopping for the gamer in your life is easier -- and harder.

Brainwaves steer toy helicopter[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:20:19 EST ]A toy helicopter controlled by nothing but brainwaves could be available to the public just in time to hover under this year's Christmas tree.

High-tech toys for kids[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:20:12 EST ]Buying gadgets for kids these days seems simple: Just get them something with a glowing screen and they'll be satisfied.

Is there still a need for Cyber Monday?[ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:26:33 EST ]Seven years ago, Cyber Monday was established as the online counterpart to Black Friday, a day when Internet retailers would band together to lure holiday shoppers to web storefronts through steep discounts, free shipping and other promotions.

New 3-D movie technology: are viewers ready?[ Sat, 24 Nov 2012 20:19:21 GMT ]When the 3-D version of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" debuts in movie theaters on Dec. 14, the film will likely wow viewers with its special effects. But audiences at select theaters will get even more bang for their buck: they’ll be the first to witness a new technology that displays images at a rate of 48 frames per second, twice as fast as the current standard.

'Gangnam Style' most-seen YouTube video ever[ Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:03:46 GMT ]South Korean rapper Psy's contagious hit, "Gangnam Style," just nabbed quite the impressive title from the Biebs' "Baby," becoming the most-watched YouTube video of all time.

Video: Who will have the best deals on Cyber Monday?[ Sun, 25 Nov 2012 15:14:39 GMT ]“Get your smart phones and your computers ready,” said Paypal shopping specialist Claudia Lombana, who recommends savvy shoppers track products with apps. Consumers can expect deep discounts on apparel, electronics and jewelry. NBC’s Thomas Roberts reports, and TODAY’s Carl Quintanilla interviews Claudia Lombana. (TODAY)

Give the gift of premium Web services[ Sat, 24 Nov 2012 16:28:30 GMT ]As you're trying to come up with great gifts for the holidays, software likely isn't the first thing that comes to mind. It can make a great gift for the right person, though, especially when they're not willing to shell out the cash themselves (as so few people are).

Gadgets worth buying — even if they're not on sale[ Sat, 24 Nov 2012 18:12:22 GMT ]Black Friday's over, but the shopping frenzy continues. Even so, there are some gadgets that never seem to end up on discount table. These are the best products of the moment, and you can buy them — even if they're not on sale — without feeling an ounce of regret.

Tablet display shipments jump, top laptops in October[ Sat, 24 Nov 2012 20:50:48 GMT ]Tablets are on a tear. Shipments of tablets are catching up to laptops a lot faster than anticipated only a few months ago. [Read more]

'Gangnam Style' slays Bieber, becomes most-watched vid[ Sat, 24 Nov 2012 21:18:17 GMT ]In less than five months the South Korean dance megasensation has overtaken Canada's Tweentastic pop darling. Sorry Biebs. [Read more]

Apple targets Galaxy Note 2, S3 Mini in latest court request[ Sun, 25 Nov 2012 00:06:30 GMT ]The Apple-Samsung patent war continues, as Apple answers Samsung's midweek, iPad and iPod court filing with some additional paperwork of its own. [Read more]

Before you buy an expensive Bluetooth, AirPlay, or docking speaker, read this[ Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:06:00 GMT ]Wireless single speakers systems are an attractive solution for a lot of buyers, but are there better-sounding alternatives? [Read more]

iPad and iPhone dominate Black Friday online shopping[ Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:43:51 GMT ]IBM found that 24 percent of online shoppers used mobile devices, compared to 14.3 percent in 2011. The iPad was used by 88.3 percent of tablet shoppers. [Read more]

The end of digital democracy? [ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:08:24 EST ]Unless Facebook users fight back, the days of the social network's experiment with democracy may soon come to an end.