Walking like Spider-Man may not be so far off
Cornell researchers say they've come up with a liquid-adhesion device that could lead to load-bearing Post-it-like notes and bonding shoes for people seeking Spidey-like traction.
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Facebook takes over its display ads from Microsoft
In a blog posting, Microsoft says it will expand its search ad partnership with Facebook, but notes that it has lost the rest of the display ad business it had with the social network.
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Microsoft ending Xbox Live support for older games
The software maker says that after April 15 it will no longer allow online play of games for the original Xbox.
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FBI wants records kept of Web sites visited
Internet providers should keep logs for two years, says head of FBI's digital evidence section. But what about the practical and privacy issues?
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What to expect from open-source Symbian (Q&A)
Symbian Foundation CEO Lee Williams talks about the open-sourcing of its mobile OS and whether to expect a Symbian-based tablet.
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Facebook revamps home page
Having turned 6 years old Thursday, Facebook unveils yet another redesign, tweaking the home page to display more of the core features and settings in one single place.
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IBM hits graphene transistor breakthrough
Big Blue touts a radio-frequency graphene transistor with the highest frequency so far--100GHz--en route to new communications devices and electronics.
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From Alfresco to Canonical
After four-plus years at Alfresco, it's time for the author of CNET's The Open Road to move on to a new challenge, as COO of Ubuntu Linux backer Canonical.
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SAP bets on software for sustainability (Q&A)
Environmental software isn't just for complying with laws. SAP Chief Sustainability Officer Peter Graf says forward-looking companies are managing natural resources to save money and lower risk.
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Hadron collider ready for lengthy run
CERN is set to run its giant particle collider for 18 to 24 months at a modest power level as it continues to check out the machinery.
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Caught on tape: Pastry thief and a bad dog walker
Video-monitoring software from a trio of former Palm executives has led to some interesting discoveries. CNET has an exclusive look at what Vitamin D turned up during its beta testing.
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Tough calls ahead for Google's Nexus One plans
Google says it wants to change the way phones are sold with its Nexus One and Web store. To make that work, it needs to do a lot more in areas it rarely touches.
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Now you can play Tetris on your TV
Dish Network, Oberon Media, and the Tetris Company have joined hands to let you play TV on your HD.
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Scientists discover dinosaur's true colors
Paleontologists at Yale University say they were able to analyze cells from a fossil to determine the actual coloration of an extinct feathered dinosaur.
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6-year-old Holocaust victim has a Facebook page
A Facebook profile for a 6-year-old boy who died in the Holocaust appears, in order to remind people of the human toll. Some accuse the creators of "child abuse."
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DOJ not pleased with latest Google Book agreement
Justice Department says amended settlement didn't adequately address antitrust issues that give Google competitive advantages in the digital marketplace.
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Microsoft readies Office 2010 upgrade program
An employee of the software maker briefly posted details of a "technology guarantee" program that will start next month. The post is now down, but lives on in a Google-cached version.
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Slacker Radio: Pandora's Palm WebOS rival
Streaming radio app Slacker Radio breaks into Palm's App Catalog for WebOS, creating rivalry for Pandora Radio.
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Groupon announces 'live off our deals' stunt
The daily deal Web site has launched a contest where the winner will be challenged to live off Groupon promotions for a full year--with a cash prize if he or she succeeds.
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HDMI 1.4 3D specification available for download
HDMI Licensing makes the 3D portion of the HDMI specification version 1.4 available for public download.
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1 comment:
Android is looking better every day. Just learned from Cnet podcast iPhone users don`t even have access to folders. This is a given on any other OS. No iTunes needed , I can see my Droid as a drive and do whatever I want with my files. No wonder iPhone is losing market share.
And now Apple is banning geo-loco services in apps to try and control everything.
Android OS lets me create shortcuts on my home screens to anything , as well as put folders on it too.
And widgets galore.IPhone system is a gimped walled-garden.
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