The identity of the creator of the virtual currency has eluded even its core developers. But computer visionary Ted Nelson thinks he has the answer. more

The company apologizes after an Instability forces it to take the preview version of a synchronization tool offline earlier than expected. The service syncs files on mobile devices, the Web, and PCs. more

At last week's I/O conference, Google's Larry Page didn't speak like a CEO. He spoke like a politician. more

Concern is mounting in Saudi Arabia that more and more people are using Twitter. So the head of the country's religious police condemns its use. more

Yahoo's board has given the green light for the company's $1.1 billion purchase of the blogging site, The Wall Street Journal reports. more

Take the Audiophiliac challenge and see if you can get better sound with a DIY, manual setup. more

The space agency says the Kepler space telescope is having equipment issues. With the mission threatened, we look back at Kepler's mind-expanding search for Earth-like exoplanets. more

Samsung's new flagship phone is on its way to some Big Red customers a few weeks ahead of the original schedule. more

HP, in a way, is putting Microsoft and Windows on notice with its new Android offerings. more

New MacBook Air models may be right around the corner -- if a reading of retailer tea leaves is correct. more

A 15-year-old in Las Vegas dies after the passenger in a car allegedly tries to steal his iPad as he walks down the street. Police say the teen wouldn't let go of his iPad and was run over. more

commentary What mind-blowing breakthrough will result from the advent of Google's high-tech specs? Maybe redesigned men's rooms? CNET's Danny Sullivan considers the topic, and shares his stream of consciousness. more

Taunting the police on Facebook has limited benefits -- as one wanted man in the U.K. discovers when it takes police just 12 hours to catch up with him. They leave him a taunting message on Facebook in return. more