http://news.cnet.com/ Tech news and business reports by CNET News. Focused on information technology, core topics include computers, hardware, software, networking, and Internet media. en-us 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:40:05 PST Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:40:05 PST 14171 CNET News CNET http://www.news.com/2009-1090-980549.html 20 http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/ne/gr/prtnr/rss_logo.gif http://news.cnet.com/ 88 31 http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-10403140-71.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20 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? http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-10403140-71.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:03:00 PST http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10403129-93.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20 What will Conde Nast magazines look like once they show up on tablet computers made by Apple, Hewlett-Packard, and others? This video gives you an idea. http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10403129-93.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:44:38 PST http://news.cnet.com/8301-19518_3-10403100-238.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20 Shoppers and retailers aren't the only ones gearing up for the holidays. Criminals are out in full force with plenty of scams to separate you and your money http://news.cnet.com/8301-19518_3-10403100-238.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:04:06 PST http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-10396076-64.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20 Mozilla's browser does not efficiently use a computer's CPU and, consequently, can cause overheating problems in some laptops, particularly ultraportables. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-10396076-64.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:15:00 PST http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-10402953-76.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20 The world's biggest particle accelerator is in full operation after a year of repairs. http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-10402953-76.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:03:18 PST http://www.cnet.com/8301-19736_1-10402843-251.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20 Twitter service Seesmic expands from the desktop with two new apps for Google Android and BlackBerry phones. http://www.cnet.com/8301-19736_1-10402843-251.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:02:00 PST http://www.cnet.com/8301-30976_1-10402855-10348864.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20 In the history of tech, some decisions stand out as truly awful. This week, Rafe Needleman, Charlie Cooper, and Jim Kerstetter go over some of the worst ever. http://www.cnet.com/8301-30976_1-10402855-10348864.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:00 PST http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-10402821-37.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20 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. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-10402821-37.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:12:14 PST http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-10402732-71.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20 The World Cup elimination game between France and Ireland was decided by a piece of blatant cheating. A Facebook group, more than 250,000 strong, wants it replayed. http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-10402732-71.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:43:00 PST http://news.cnet.com/8301-13515_3-10402493-26.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20 Popular tech news aggregator Techmeme has launched a new mobile version of the site for the Apple iPhone, Palm Pre, and Motorola Droid. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13515_3-10402493-26.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:03:45 PST http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-10402711-71.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20 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. http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-10402711-71.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:00 PST http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10402783-56.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20 It's not clear what Microsoft's desktop plans are, but the Windows Server team included slides at PDC suggesting a new major release coming around 2012. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10402783-56.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:27:00 PST http://news.cnet.com/8301-11424_3-10402763-90.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20 Nokia is cutting its R&D workforce, while eBay says goodbye to Skype. Hear more about these stories and others in today's episode. http://news.cnet.com/8301-11424_3-10402763-90.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:21:00 PST http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10402752-54.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20 An IPO filing for the electric-car start-up is expected any day, according to sources. Public offering would be the first from a U.S. automaker since Ford Motor shares debuted in 1956. http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10402752-54.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:05:00 PST http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10402466-93.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20 Taking a page from Apple's iTunes, Sony is devising an online store offering music, movies, books, and other downloadable content for its various devices. http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10402466-93.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:51:54 PST http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10402710-1.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20 Barnes & Noble has announced on its Web site that its much-anticipated e-book reader, the Nook, is sold out through 2009. Is that good news for Amazon? http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10402710-1.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:36:00 PST http://news.cnet.com/8301-27083_3-10402641-247.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20 Drager's Infinity M540 displays a patient's real-time vital signs on the go. Designed to fit in the palm of a caregiver's hand, the display auto-rotates so that it is always upright. http://news.cnet.com/8301-27083_3-10402641-247.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:19:12 PST http://news.cnet.com/8301-30684_3-10402653-265.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20 Puzzled onlookers have wondered why Google is overseeing two separate operating-system projects. Co-founder Sergey Brin thinks that at some point the two will become one. http://news.cnet.com/8301-30684_3-10402653-265.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:00 PST http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-10402492-92.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20 From Azure to Windows 7 to Firefox, operating systems and browsers grabbed headlines this week as Google proved, with its unveiling of Chrome OS, how interrelated they are. http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-10402492-92.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:41:00 PST http://news.cnet.com/8301-30686_3-10402643-266.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20 The country's government is following the lead of Finland and making affordable broadband a legal right. http://news.cnet.com/8301-30686_3-10402643-266.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:39:00 PST http://news.cnet.com/2300-1001_3-10001903.html?part=rss&tag=rsspr.6250247&subj=newsCNET has a look as one developer at the Microsoft PDC gathering in Los Angeles unboxes an Acer laptop, which were given to most attendees. http://news.cnet.com/2300-1001_3-10001903.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:33:00 PST