| 08/28/2008 09:22 AM |
| GE reshapes the future of wind power |
How to make wind 10 percent of electricity generation? Funky-shaped turbine blades, high-tech materials, and smarter grid connections, says GE's head of wind research.
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| 08/28/2008 09:09 AM |
| EIC Squared: Psystar vs. Apple, Cisco vs. Microsoft and Dell's cloud |
On this episode of the EIC Squared podcast CNET News' Dan Farber and ZDNet's Larry Dignan discuss the week's news.
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| 08/28/2008 09:05 AM |
| New binoculars make the most of mirage |
Military looks to new binocular system to penetrate heat haze.
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| 08/28/2008 08:24 AM |
| Bloomberg mistakenly publishes Steve Jobs obituary |
Though it was retracted within minutes, the appearance of the CEO's obituary on the Web is bound to make some Apple fans and shareholders quite uncomfortable.
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| 08/28/2008 07:00 AM |
| Brazil: Tech powerhouse, but gap remains |
Though long in the shadow of the U.S. when it comes to computing, Latin America is home to a number of fast-growing regions, including Brazil--already the world's fifth largest PC market.
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| 08/28/2008 07:00 AM |
| Brazil's love of Linux |
The open-source software definitely gets a warm reception here, but its role can easily be overestimated, too.
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| 08/28/2008 06:38 AM |
| Console gaming, digital distribution and the "video game defense" |
Video game distribution is changing. Experts say that the industry needs to stay flexible and aware.
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| 08/28/2008 03:01 AM |
| Nvidia boosts graphics on Intel i7, preps integrated chip |
Company is extending its support for Intel's upcoming Core i7 processors while it prepares to announce next-generation integrated graphics silicon.
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| 08/28/2008 01:41 AM |
| Be safer than NASA: Disable autorun |
A worm has infected machines on the International Space Station. But a few simple precautions likely could have prevented it.
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| 08/28/2008 12:16 AM |
| Google Apps Premier SLA credit and commitment to communication |
Google appears to be taking their apps services seriously. Finally.
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| 08/27/2008 10:00 PM |
| Democrats' quest for the White House |
We bring you all the latest news as the Democrats take over Denver and even tech giants catch convention fever.
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| 08/27/2008 09:59 PM |
| Product marketing joins politics at Democratic convention |
Political conventions are about more than just politics-- small and large companies alike are looking for opportunities in Denver to promote their brands and products.
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| 08/27/2008 09:52 PM |
| How do DNC Dems spread the word: Twitter, text, or telephone? |
How are the Democratic delegates getting out their party's message while at the DNC? Are they texting like Obama? Social networking on Twitter or Facebook? Or relying on the old standards: phone and e-mail?
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| 08/27/2008 09:26 PM |
| Google uses Democratic convention to pitch products to governments |
Google told bureaucrats in Denver for the Democratic convention that its applications can make governments run more efficiently and on a smaller budget.
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| 08/27/2008 08:55 PM |
| After flight delays, FAA may add backup system |
The Federal Aviation Administration plans to upgrade its decades-old technology for flight-plan processing and potentially add a third backup system.
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| 08/27/2008 08:48 PM |
| Oracle names new chief financial officer |
Oracle names Jeffrey Epstein as its new chief financial officer, marking its fourth CFO since long-time bean counter Jeff Henley retired four years ago.
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| 08/27/2008 08:44 PM |
| Microsoft, Nikon sign patent-sharing deal |
Nikon will compensate Microsoft in the cross-licensing deal, which the companies say will improve new consumer electronics products and features.
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| 08/27/2008 08:30 PM |
| FBI arrests blogger accused of leaking Guns N' Roses tracks |
Los Angeles-area music blogger has allegedly admitted to streaming tracks of an unreleased Guns N' Roses album on his site.
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| 08/27/2008 07:28 PM |
| Let the 'Spore' advertising blitz begin |
A billboard on a wall in downtown San Francisco is the first volley in what is sure to be a major advertising campaign for EA's evolution game.
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| 08/27/2008 07:26 PM |
| Rising fraud threats in virtual worlds |
McAfee says phishing attacks, viruses, spam, and money laundering are rife in virtual worlds.
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| 08/27/2008 01:02 PM |
| Google Earth shows cows point north |
| Featured links from the CNET Blog Network
Google Earth shows cows point north -- A study by German scientists using images sourced from Google Earth shows that cows align themselves to the north-south magnetic axis.
The opportunity for backup and disaster recovery in the Cloud -- Cloud-based services offer a new opportunity for businesses to take backup and disaster recovery seriously.
The site that might help you sleep with a psychopath -- Airbedandbreakfast.com is a site that encourages people to host and to stay at ordinary people's houses when they're traveling.
The correct way to update Windows' device drivers -- Visit the system vendor's site to download the latest versions of the software that runs your PC's important components.
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| 08/28/2008 09:40 AM |
| Movie About Facebook is in the Works |
The Facebook story is coming soon to a cineplex near you. Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin confirmed yesterday on a gid=33807262256 ">Facebook group that he is writing a movie about the founding of the popular social network. A day after qt=facebook&col=news ">Facebook...
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| 08/27/2008 04:52 PM |
| iPhone Ad Ban Brings Back Memories |
Apple's latest iPhone ad has been banned from the UK's airwaves -- and it's not the first time the company's faced claims of misleading its customers. The latest ruling comes from Great Britain's Advertising Standards Authority. The watchdog organization...
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| 08/27/2008 02:53 PM |
| Blogosphere was Noisy and Conflicted on Biden Veep Choice Day |
Social media tracking service RelevantNoise says Obama's choice of Joe Biden as his running mate caused a dramatic spike in blogging and other social media traffic. But the blogosphere's feelings about Biden remained just as before--mixed. The volume of...
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| 08/27/2008 01:39 PM |
| Prices Plummet at Photo Processing Web Sites |
A picture may be worth a thousand words -- but when it comes to online photo printing, a picture is worth as little as 5 cents a print. In case you didn't notice, an online photo processing price war...
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| 08/27/2008 12:20 PM |
| Psystar Bites Back at Apple |
Embattled open computer manufacturer Psystar plans to file an antitrust lawsuit against the very company it copies for a living. Even after Apple sued Psystar for copyright infringement in July, Psystar refused to close down its offices or discontinue...
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| 08/27/2008 10:20 AM |
| Nokia's New N-Series Phones Fail to Wow |
Nokia used to market its new phones as part of a "Revolution" of new devices that would change the cell phone industry and the world. Its latest offerings, the N79, N85, and N96, should be branded the "evolution" instead...
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| 08/27/2008 05:11 AM |
| Broadband Gets Some Attention on DNC's Second Night |
The focus of Monday night's speeches here at the DNC was to help white undecided voters get to know Barack Obama. Tonight, Tuesday, was all about energy and the economy, how the current administration has failed in those areas,...
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| 08/26/2008 05:27 PM |
| Transportation Hack 2.0: Flaw Found Calif.'s FasTrak System |
A new transportation system hack is making headlines, this time in California's Bay Area. A security researcher says he's found a way to get around the community's FasTrak toll system without having to pay. The news comes just weeks...
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| 08/26/2008 02:17 PM |
| New 'Google Suggest' Tells You Where to Go |
Google Suggest is a new feature on the Google.com homepage that may help with your searches. With the new function, when you begin typing into the search bar, Google Suggest automatically parses through the database of other Google searches...
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| 08/26/2008 01:22 PM |
| PC Makers Attempt to 'Fix' Vista OS Themselves |
Dell, Hewlett-Packard, and Sony are trying to right the Vista-OS wrongs with each creating their own software to be pre-installed on new computers in the hope of fixing perceived ease-of-use problems with Vista, according to a interesting report in...
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| 08/26/2008 12:09 PM |
| Amazon's Kindle Goes to College |
Kindle, Amazon's e-book reader, is reportedly heading to a college near you, as the book vendor is working on a redesign to accommodate academics' needs. As reported back in July, various versions of Kindles are on the way. The...
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| 08/26/2008 09:49 AM |
| Photoshop for Windows Mobile, Sort of |
Adobe may be the number one name in desktop graphics (and its Flash technology still rules Web video), but image editing is slowly but surely escaping the bounds of the traditional computer, and Adobe is working hard to create a...
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| 08/26/2008 01:53 AM |
| Rough Video Call Closes Night One of the Dems' Big Show in Denver |
After Michelle Obama's keynote speech at the Democratic Convention's opening night tonight, the party had planned a "surprise" video video call from Barack, who was out campaigning in Kansas. The mood was electric in the hall after Michelle Obama's...
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| 08/26/2008 01:01 AM |
| Canon Launches New EOS 50D |
In addition to its bevy of point-and-shoot digital cameras announced today, Canon has introduced its new Canon EOS 50D. Based on Canon's marketing pitch, it's the successor to the current 40D, and is intended to address the growing enthusiast market...
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| 08/26/2008 01:01 AM |
| Canon's New Point-and-Shoots: PowerShot E1, A1000 IS, A2000 IS, and SX110 IS |
Canon today announced the addition of four new point-and-shoot cameras to its 2008 lineup. Three of the models are additions to the company's entry-level A series of PowerShots, while one is a new addition to the zoom-heavy PowerShot SX line....
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