#CyberMonday apps and tips to save time and money[ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 16:07:35 GMT ]Cyber Monday (or as professionalHashtagologistsâ„¢ like myself call it, #CyberMonday) is when civilized people choose to stay in their pajamas all day, drinking hot chocolate and knocking out most of their holiday shopping!

As Bitcoin tops $1,200, does its fate rest in China's hands?[ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 17:03:25 GMT ]A surge in Chinese demand underlies bitcoin's astronomical rise over the past few months—the alternative digital currency topped $1,200 early Friday—underscoring the nation's interest in digital currencies as alternative investments.

Techies vs. NSA: New encryption techniques won't keep out spies [ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 17:50:39 GMT ]SAN JOSE, Calif. — Encrypted email, secure instant messaging and other privacy services are booming in the wake of the National Security Agency's recently revealed surveillance programs.

Best portable hard drive[ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 18:31:33 GMT ]

Turkey shoot: Thanksgiving a record photo-sharing day for Instagram[ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 20:58:20 GMT ]To virtually no one’s surprise, a lot of folks took pictures of their Thanksgiving meal before eating it.Instagram, the popular photo-sharing service, said it saw record usage on Thursday, which also happened to be the first full day of Hanukkah.

Apple gripes about e-books antitrust monitor[ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 23:34:16 GMT ]The tech giant and its court-appointed antitrust monitor are having a hard time seeing eye to eye. Apple is objecting to the lawyer's "excessive fees" and "inappropriate manner." [Read more]

Motorola's Moto G lands on Amazon[ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 23:40:24 GMT ]Just in time for Black Friday, the low-cost sibling to the Moto X pops up on the e-commerce giant with shipping starting on December 4. [Read more]

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch called off again[ Sat, 30 Nov 2013 01:07:58 GMT ]Unexplained technical issues caused the rocket launch to be canceled for a second time in one week. [Read more]

Samsung Galaxy S5 coming sooner than later, says report[ Sat, 30 Nov 2013 06:18:26 GMT ]A Korean publication says the next generation Galaxy flagship running Android KitKat could launch shy of the S4's first birthday. [Read more]

Why Chinese smartphone clones may not be a good deal after all[ Sat, 30 Nov 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]CNET's Marguerite Reardon explains in this edition of Ask Maggie why those too-good-to-be-true deals on cheap smartphones from China should be avoided. [Read more]

Celebrating 35 years of Apple design[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:08:31 EST ]A self-professed Apple fanatic, Jonathan Zufi was looking for a book of photography profiling the company's products through the years.

Great shots from NASA's Instagram [ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 19:53:58 EST ]Space-bound flying frogs and spacewalk "selfies" -- here's 15 good reasons why Instagram has gone mad for NASA's pictures.

Gadget gifts for the holidays[ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 12:28:36 EST ]When it comes to tech gadgets as holiday gifts, the familiar is always popular.

Turning cities into fiery playgrounds[ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 17:04:35 EST ]There are few more concrete examples of the longtime rift between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland than the walled city on the River Foyle.

Turning cities into fiery playgrounds[ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 17:06:52 EST ]There are few more concrete examples of the longtime rift between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland than the walled city on the River Foyle.

Willis Ware, early computer pioneer, dead at 93[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:06:54 GMT ]Willis Ware, a former Rand Corp. engineer who helped build early computers in the 1940s and '50s and predicted the importance of PCs long before they became ubiquitous, has died. He was 93.

Instagramming Thanksgiving? 5 tips to keep your shots hot and fresh[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:06:58 GMT ]If last year is any indication, this Thursday will bring several million Thanksgiving-themed photos to everyone's favorite food photography service, Instagram.

Thanksgiving meal of the future: Test tube turkey, bug casserole, 3-D printed pie?[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 16:03:26 GMT ]Enjoy that turkey while you can — someday, it might be grown in a test tube.

#CyberMonday apps and tips to save time and money[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 16:03:27 GMT ]Cyber Monday (or as professional Hashtagologists™ like myself call it, #CyberMonday) is when civilized people choose to stay in their pajamas all day, drinking hot chocolate and knocking out most of their holiday shopping!

Bitcoin Black Friday: How to use virtual currency to buy real gifts[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 16:46:56 GMT ]As holiday deal-hunters pack the stores on Black Friday, a new breed of tech-savvy shopper will be at home, anonymously buying gifts with bitcoin.

Google's gorgeous Thanksgiving doodle: Everyone can contribute[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 18:00:47 GMT ]Another enchanting doodle from the Google factory brings us animals preparing dinner. But what can a fox bring? A banjo, of course. [Read more]

Google 'spins invisible web' with user data, Dutch watchdog says[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 19:45:26 GMT ]Web giant's practice of combining user data from its different services violates data protection law, the agency says. [Read more]

Holiday deal roundup[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 23:00:00 GMT ]It's time to deal so check back often to see what the latest offers are. But don't wait; many of these are limited-time and limited-quantity offers. And if you see a deal that you feel is worthy, drop us a note and we'll do our best to add it to the list. [Read more]

Crave giveaway: LG wireless sound bar from Sam's Club[ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]Looking for the ultimate Black Friday deal? Pump up your TV's volume with this free wireless LG audio system that delivers a sound boost from anywhere in the room. [Read more]

UK man tries to retrieve $7.5 million in bitcoins from dump[ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 09:19:26 GMT ]James Howells' digital currency worth hardly nothing when he got it in 2009. Now his 7,500 bitcoins are buried on a [Read more]

Celebrating 35 years of Apple design[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:08:31 EST ]A self-professed Apple fanatic, Jonathan Zufi was looking for a book of photography profiling the company's products through the years.

The beat of 'Nigerian iTunes'[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 10:31:27 EST ]A group of tech-savvy entrepreneurs are setting out to rock Nigeria's vibrant music scene by cashing in on the country's booming mobile phone market.

Great shots from NASA's Instagram [ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 09:23:29 EST ]Space-bound flying frogs and spacewalk "selfies" -- here's 15 good reasons why Instagram has gone mad for NASA's pictures.

Gadget gifts for the holidays[ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 12:28:36 EST ]When it comes to tech gadgets as holiday gifts, the familiar is always popular.

Gadget gift ideas for the holidays[ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 12:30:15 EST ]When it comes to tech gadgets as holiday gifts, the familiar is always popular.

Appy holidays! Mobile apps get a big boost this gift-giving season[ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 17:44:52 GMT ]Apple, Google and Samsung won't be the only ones profiting from their tablet and smartphone sales this holiday season.With these devices poised to be top selling gifts, there's sure to be a subsequent explosion in the number of apps downloaded for the mobile hardware, experts say.

Holiday helper: 5 shopping apps to get you the best prices[ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 21:07:14 GMT ]NEW YORK — Looking to save a few bucks while you shop for holiday gifts? Don't hit the mall without these shopping apps.Many retailers, for instance, will match deals you find elsewhere, so these apps can help you find better prices to show the cashier.

Majority of young folks still go for paper books: Study[ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 21:35:21 GMT ]A recent study found that e-books aren't the favored medium of the younger generation — at least not yet. 62 percent said they preferred paper books, for all the reasons you might expect.Voxburner's research, conducted on 16-24-year-olds in the U.K.

Willis Ware, early computer pioneer, dead at 93[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:06:54 GMT ]Willis Ware, a former Rand Corp. engineer who helped build early computers in the 1940s and '50s and predicted the importance of PCs long before they became ubiquitous, has died. He was 93.

Instagramming Thanksgiving? 5 tips to keep your shots hot and fresh[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:06:58 GMT ]If last year is any indication, this Thursday will bring several million Thanksgiving-themed photos to everyone's favorite food photography service, Instagram.

Excellent iOS apps for Black Friday[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 08:01:00 GMT ]The biggest shopping day of the year is gearing up to be a madhouse at the stores, but with the right apps you can map out your shopping strategy and get the best deals before they're gone. [Read more]

A 31-day Cousteau expedition, live from beneath the sea[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]Next spring, Fabien Cousteau, grandson of the legendary Jacques, will lead a monthlong mission, living in an underwater lab and exploring the mysteries of the deep. And you're invited to come along. [Read more]

Hunt down Black Friday deals with these Android apps[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 08:01:00 GMT ]Three hand-picked Android apps can help you scope out Black Friday deals and save money while you shop. [Read more]

Zombie apps, car door handles, and... what CNET's crew is thankful for[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 09:01:00 GMT ]Why is CNET's Roger Cheng so grateful for Samsung's Galaxy Gear if he doesn't think the product's all that great (yet)? Find out as members of the CNET team share which technology they're thankful for. [Read more]

Ford boss edging out Nokia's Stephen Elop in race to replace Ballmer at Microsoft, report says[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 09:58:47 GMT ]New reports suggest Ford's Alan Mulally and Microsoft exec Satya Nadella are ahead of rivals including Nokia boss Stephen Elop in the race to replace Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. [Read more]

Celebrating 35 years of Apple design[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:08:31 EST ]A self-professed Apple fanatic, Jonathan Zufi was looking for a book of photography profiling the company's products through the years.

New pics celebrate 'Earth from Space'[ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 17:56:55 EST ]If you've ever gazed down from an airplane on a clear day, you've probably admired the quilted fields or jagged ribbons of coastline below.

Xbox gamers face cursing crackdown[ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 17:55:58 EST ]What the #@!%? Some gamers uploading R-rated videos of themselves playing on the new Xbox One are learning the hard way that Microsoft is trying to crack down on cursing.

Gadget gifts for the holidays[ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 12:28:36 EST ]When it comes to tech gadgets as holiday gifts, the familiar is always popular.

Gadget gift ideas for the holidays[ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 12:30:15 EST ]When it comes to tech gadgets as holiday gifts, the familiar is always popular.

How to avoid getting ripped off using online tools[ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 19:58:39 GMT ]Often, the best way to avoid a rip-off is to know what others are paying for things. What did the guy sitting next to me on the plane pay for his ticket? How much did the neighbor pay for his kid's wedding? That emergency dental procedure? The water pump replacement on her late-model foreign car?

Mobile mania: Best Black Friday deals on laptops, tablets and smartphones[ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 22:26:28 GMT ]Black Friday keeps coming earlier and earlier, with some stores opening on Thanksgiving night. Other retailers announced special deals in early November, and simply called them Black Friday deals.

'OK Google' voice-activated search comes to Chrome[ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 23:39:20 GMT ]Google has finally brought voice-activated search, first seen on the Moto X, to the Chrome browser. If you have Chrome and a microphone, you can try it out right now — but it's not quite as useful as its mobile predecessor.

Google's Moto G: $179 gets you 8 GB, quad core, HD[ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 01:08:15 GMT ]If you're looking for a budget phone this winter, you could do worse than the Moto G, the latest device from the recently merged Google and Motorola.

Unbearable wearable: Bar bans Google Glass, boots 'rude' user[ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 01:25:06 GMT ]Google Glass may still be a rare sight in the wild, but the wearable camera and mobile device never fails to attract attention whenever it appears — and not always the good kind of attention. A recent altercation at a Seattle bar and restaurant resulted in the establishment banning Glass for good.