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Wed, 09/01/2010 - 05:07
Efforts to make autos safer and more energy efficient with embedded computers and wireless technologies are also increasing security risks, experts say.
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 05:04
HP launches CloudStart, a comprehensive cloud infrastructure package aimed at helping businesses set up their first private cloud using the set of complementary products.
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 04:57
Jedi Mind decides to change its name to Mind Technologies after LucasFilm sues the company for trademark infringement, and it removes all mention of Jedi from its offerings.
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 04:50
Even before the prosecution rests, the Detroit area juror--now former juror--posts on Facebook that the defendant is guilty.
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 03:47
India is poised to send notices to Google and Skype about the government's inability to monitor e-mail and conversations.
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 03:31
The two companies say the move to combine advertisers on Microsoft's AdCenter tool is on track to be completed by the end of October.
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 03:22
Autodesk is bringing its popular engineering program back to the Mac after long absence and is launching mobile versions for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 03:15
Google.org's home electricity monitoring Web app gets feature for organizing energy efficiency jobs, pitting PowerMeter in more direct competition with Microsoft's Hohm.
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 03:05
Overcoming some technical hurdles, the Japanese camera maker has made an exotic image sensor measuring 202x205mm.
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 02:35
MySpace concedes in the war with Facebook by offering syncing, rumors suggest that iTunes song previews will double in length to 60 seconds, and Gmail's Priority Inbox will categorize your e-mails.
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 01:51
Flexible thin-film solar modules are designed to be glued to flat commercial rooftops or integrated directly into roofing membrane materials.
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 01:45
Company's payment will close a Justice Department investigation into an alleged kickback scheme over government contracts.
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 01:10
iPod and iPhone users still more likely to spend money on music than on apps, a study shows. But for how much longer?
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 00:35
HP's former chief executive has not been nominated for re-election to News Corp.'s board of directors and will depart after the annual meeting on October 15.
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 00:00
This summer, the hot springs resort of Atami became a vacation hub for guys who like to treat their digital girlfriends to romantic sun-and-fun getaways.
Tue, 08/31/2010 - 22:00
CNET's Ina Fried shows what she likes--and doesn't like--about Windows Phone 7, Microsoft's effort to get back into the phone game.
Tue, 08/31/2010 - 22:00
After making Windows Phone 7 her primary mobile operating system for the last month, CNET's Ina Fried reports about what she does and doesn't like about Microsoft's new offering.
Tue, 08/31/2010 - 22:00
Speech technology efforts are top of mind as the company searches for ways to improve the most natural computer input method of all.
Tue, 08/31/2010 - 16:07
New feature sorts mail into three sections: "important and unread," "starred," and "everything else." The latter isn't spam. It's "bologna."
Tue, 08/31/2010 - 15:00
Software maker tells CNET it's posting an open letter to VMWare customers, aiming to get them to think twice before signing long-term deals with the virtualization leader.