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NASA signs 'The Rock' to make it seem cool

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:03:00 PST

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who plays an astronaut in the new movie "Planet 51," is NASA's latest endorser, reminding people just how useful space travel really is. The Rock? Really?

Game developer cuts back on Android in favor of iPhone

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:12:14 PST

One game developer said it is cutting its investment in Android in favor of Apple's iPhone because it sells 400 times more games for the iPhone than it does for Android.

How smoking can ruin your Mac

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:00 PST

According to a report, AppleCare warranties can be voided if Apple deems the damage was caused by secondhand smoke. Appeals to Steve Jobs have, apparently, not succeeded.

Apple: 'Enterprise' is as enterprise does

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:21:18 PST

Gartner's Nick Jones wants to characterize Apple as a consumer company, but what happens when those consumers start using Apple's tech in the enterprise en masse?

Dell earnings down 54 percent

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:16:00 PST

Declining shipments drag down the company's third-quarter earnings. The company also reports that revenue was down 15 percent compared with last year.

Analyst: Timing of the Apple tablet is irrelevant

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:58:00 PST

Apple's long rumored tablet may be delayed until the second half of 2010, but financial analysts aren't concerned.

Parents take away Xbox; boy dials 911

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:47:00 PST

It can be upsetting when your parents take away your Xbox. One teen reportedly decides it's all too much for him and calls 911 to ask whether they have the right to do so.

Dear Apple, about the next iPod

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:03:00 PST

What can Apple do with the iPod? How about an iPod that senses your mood and automatically plays music that is in tune with how you are feeling?

Unboxing the free PDC laptop (photos)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:33:00 PST

CNET has a look as one developer at the Microsoft PDC gathering in Los Angeles unboxes an Acer laptop, which were given to most attendees.

EA closes Pandemic Studios unit

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:39:51 PST

Electronic Arts shuts Pandemic Studios facility, bought in 2007 as part of an $860 million deal. Shutdown follows announced cost cuts and layoffs for struggling EA.

Modern Warfare 2 tops entertainment industry, not just games

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:58:00 PST

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was one of this year's most anticipated titles, but Activision figures now estimate that its launch was even bigger than expected.

IBM: Computing rivaling human brain may be ready by 2019

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST

A leading scientist, working with colleagues from several top universities, has pioneered computational analysis that rivals that of a cat's cortex. The human brain could be just a decade away.

Wii and Wii Fit make their way to Sports Authority

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:03:00 PST

Nintendo can add another victory to its long list: Wii and Wii Fit Plus will now be offered in Sports Authority stores. But does the company's game justify its existence in a sports store?

Are these Apple's 2009 Black Friday deals?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:22:00 PST

According to purportedly leaked documents on the tech rumor site Boy Genius Report, Apple is gearing up to offer a series of a variety of bargains on products from iPods to MacBooks.

Nintendo's Dunaway: What, Wii worry?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:15:00 PST

q&a Despite a rough several months for Nintendo, sales and marketing exec Cammie Dunaway maintains an upbeat attitude about her company.

AdMob brings interactive video ads to iPhone

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:29:49 PST

The mobile ad firm, poised to become part of Google, says the first ads for the iPhone and iPod Touch are set to run this week.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 banned in Russia

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:04:00 PST

Russian gamers and politicians are offended that Russians are portrayed as somewhat terroristic, so they ban the console version and force edits in the PC and Steam versions.

iPhone app developer quits over approval process

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:47:00 PST

Frustration over the App Store approval process led one developer to call it quits and go back to developing only Mac applications.

Is Ohai the next big thing in social games?

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:55:00 PST

Gaming start-up is bridging the gap between MMOs and social networks with compelling results. Is the future of gaming Flash-based vampires?

Jaguar supercomputer races past Roadrunner in Top500

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:00:00 PST

Cray XT5 supercomputer known as "Jaguar" finally bests IBM after three tries. The top 10, while still dominated by supercomputers housed in the U.S., had just one newcomer.

Gates: Apple is a 'force in doing good things'

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:43:00 PST

During a CNBC special in which he appeared with Warren Buffett, Microsoft's Bill Gates is effusive in his praise for Steve Jobs and Apple.