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In 2012, campaigns target voters through their phonesupdated Thu May 24 2012 13:43:22

Even as the head of the Young Republicans at Samford University, Weathers Veazey didn't have a lot of time for politics this primary season.

Yahoo launches Axis 'search browser'updated Thu May 24 2012 11:49:33

Yahoo has joined the browser wars with Axis, its very own tool designed to enhance its search with a clear eye toward the rapidly expanding mobile Web.

Images of sun like you've never seenupdated Thu May 24 2012 10:02:53

NASA has enhanced solar images to make the structures on the sun more visible.

New '3D' way to interact with computersupdated Wed May 23 2012 20:07:39

New motion controlled device changes how people interact with computers. CNN's Anna Coren talks with Leap Motion's CEO.

Apple designer 'winces' over some past product choicesupdated Wed May 23 2012 14:56:34

Apple's prized product designer Jonathan ("Jony") Ive is a constant source of fascination among the press -- doubly so after the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.

How to connect with your kids online (without shaming them)updated Wed May 23 2012 11:35:57

It's one of the pivotal scenes in "The Social Network," a eureka moment that implied a parting of the clouds, a spotlight-like beam of sun and a soft chord of angel voices: "Eduardo, I'm not talking about a dating site," says a chiseled version of Mark Zuckerberg. "I'm talking about taking the entire social experience of college and putting it online."

IBM worries iPhone's Siri has loose lipsupdated Wed May 23 2012 08:53:41

If you work for IBM, you can bring your iPhone to work, but forget about using the phone's voice-activated digital assistant. Siri isn't welcome on Big Blue's networks.

$16m solar boat sails into record booksupdated Wed May 23 2012 06:24:44

For 585 days, Swiss adventurer Raphael Domjan braved storms, pirates and cloudy skies in an attempt to circumnavigate the globe on a boat propelled by nothing but sun beams.

Mother: Facebook punishment fit crimeupdated Tue May 22 2012 20:31:00

Reshonda Tate-Billingsley tells HLN's Vinnie Politan why she punished her daughter with a Facebook photo.

Inventor of the TV remote diesupdated Tue May 22 2012 18:54:13

The inventor of the TV remote, Eugene Polley, died on Sunday at 96.

Facebook testing changes to Timelineupdated Tue May 22 2012 15:58:54

Facebook is testing a series of cosmetic changes to the top of users' Timelines, the company has confirmed.

The Air Force has its own Batmanupdated Tue May 22 2012 14:45:43

Researchers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base created state-of-the-art uniforms that resemble the comic hero.

Mom punishes daughter with Facebook picupdated Tue May 22 2012 12:58:20

A Texas mom is raising some eyebrows with her punishment for an inappropriate photo that her daughter posted online.

Apple's new 'spaceship' campus: What will the neighbors say?updated Tue May 22 2012 12:42:14

It will cover 2.8 million square feet and have its own power plant inside its massive, gleaming circular design.

'Geeks on a Plane' flock to Brazilupdated Tue May 22 2012 11:21:42

They are an exclusive group of globe-trotting Internet investors, startup founders and tech junkies.

Former Apple employee explains 'upside-down' logoupdated Tue May 22 2012 08:01:19

Those new to the cult of Mac may not realize it, but there once was a time when that iconic logo that shines from the top of Apple notebooks used to be positioned, well, upside down. Anyone gazing at the back of an open PowerBook or iBook saw Apple's logo balancing on its stem, almost as if in the middle of a pirouette.

A 'Leap' forward in gesture-control interfaces?updated Tue May 22 2012 07:59:13

You know that bit in "The Avengers" where Tony Stark spreads his fingers apart in mid-air and the stuff on the screen in front of him instantly appears on displays throughout the room?

Historic launch of private rocket heralds new era updated Tue May 22 2012 00:09:10

A new era in space exploration dawned Tuesday as a slender rocket shot into the dark Florida sky before sunrise, carrying the first private spacecraft bound for the International Space Station.

Microsoft launches a 'social search' networkupdated Mon May 21 2012 16:42:03

Does the Web have room for one more social network? Microsoft thinks so.

Religion, spies step forward in "Civilization V" updateupdated Mon May 21 2012 12:04:39

Creating your own religion in the real world can result in weird looks, unusual friends and sometimes, visits from law enforcement officials.

Brazil's tech sector lures 'geeks'updated Mon May 21 2012 11:01:53

Internet investors and startup founders pay a visit to Brazil's buzzing tech sector. CNN's Shasta Darlington reports.

Chrome overtakes Internet Explorer as No. 1 browser -- maybeupdated Mon May 21 2012 10:23:48

This might be the start of a new chapter in the browser wars.

Electronic giants begin settlement talksupdated Mon May 21 2012 05:11:50

In the midst of bitter lawsuits, the heads of two mobile giants have agreed to meet. CNN's Paula Hancocks reports

App records age, sex of bar patronsupdated Sun May 20 2012 19:35:59

An app that tells you gender and age of people at your local bar? KGO talks the man behind the app.

Solar eclipse projects 'ring of fire' across Asia and U.S.updated Sun May 20 2012 18:06:14

The shadow of the moon swept across the globe from Hong Kong to the Texas Panhandle as a rare annular solar eclipse began Monday morning in Asia and traversed the Pacific.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg updates relationship status to 'married'updated Sat May 19 2012 23:01:36

A day after his social media company went public, Facebook co-founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg married his longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan on Saturday.

Dental calculus: ancient diets revealedupdated Sat May 19 2012 15:47:46

What mysteries could be revealed by studying ancient tooth plaque? Molecular anthropologist Christina Warinner explains.

Facebook IPO openingupdated Sat May 19 2012 15:29:55

Facebook doesn't quite live up to the hype in its highly-anticipated stock market debut. CNN's Karen Caifa reports.

Private mission to space station scrubbed half a second before liftoffupdated Sat May 19 2012 06:09:46

SpaceX's launch of the first private spacecraft bound for the International Space Station has been rescheduled for next week after the mission was aborted Saturday a half a second before liftoff, the company said.

Upcoming solar eclipse to project 'ring of fire'updated Sat May 19 2012 02:33:46

Thousands of people are planning viewing parties for the upcoming annular solar eclipse, a rare event in which the sun will appear as a thin ring behind the moon.

Honda creates 'sitting Segway'updated Fri May 18 2012 16:53:08

The "Morning Express" team looks into Honda's new invention offering a way for you to get around while sitting down.

CNN Explains: Commercial space flightupdated Fri May 18 2012 16:30:58

Now that NASA's shuttle program is no longer running, how will the U.S. get astronauts into space? CNN explains.

Surprise: The Internet hates rich peopleupdated Fri May 18 2012 13:12:53

It's no shock that people love to hate Facebook.

Cool anti-terror gadgetsupdated Fri May 18 2012 12:01:01

Who's responsible for some of the more interesting anti-terror gadgets out there? CNN takes a look.

Facebook users' thoughts ahead of IPOupdated Fri May 18 2012 10:37:49

We asked Facebook users in London how important the website is to their lives and if they would buy Facebook stock.

The anti-social network: Life without Facebookupdated Fri May 18 2012 08:55:36

A bad breakup: Nothing can be as emotionally tumultuous for a young heart.

Facebook riches a dream come true?updated Fri May 18 2012 08:33:34

Some Facebook employees will become instant millionaires. It seems like a dream come true, right? Not necessarily.

Facebook IPO underwhelms Web, tooupdated Thu May 17 2012 17:32:58

As the stock market opened Friday with a ring of the bell by Mark Zuckerberg, all eyes were on Facebook -- the social media Megalodon he nursed from a dorm-room project to one of Wall Street's hottest prospects ever.

Camera captures 19th century shipwreckupdated Thu May 17 2012 12:33:12

NOAA used a remotely operated camera to view the remains of a 19th century sailing ship in the Gulf of Mexico.

Google's self driving Priusupdated Thu May 17 2012 12:07:26

Google parades its self-driving Prius on D.C. streets to garner support from lawmakers to make it street legal.

Coding and Red Bull: Facebook holds all-night hacking sessionupdated Thu May 17 2012 11:25:28

At some companies, the night before a multibillion-dollar stock offering might come with lavish parties and champagne.

Why I won't be quitting Facebookupdated Thu May 17 2012 07:15:37

Flush with cash and drunk with power after its $100 billion IPO, Facebook could be caught secretly brainwashing millions of new users into signing up (mind-control hoodies, anyone?) -- and still I might not quit the world's largest social network.

Is Facebook a must-buy for journalism?updated Thu May 17 2012 05:26:41

Now that Facebook is friends with Wall Street, this journalist is giving her timeline a rethink.

Weekend solar eclipse to project 'ring of fire'updated Wed May 16 2012 20:32:19

Thousands of people are planning viewing parties in the western United States for Sunday's annular solar eclipse, a rare event in which the sun will appear as a thin ring behind the moon.

New tech creates user-focused billboardsupdated Wed May 16 2012 19:26:18

New technology could create driver-focused billboard ads. CNN's Lisa Sylvester reports.

Next iPhone will have bigger screen, report saysupdated Wed May 16 2012 17:21:37

Apple is indeed planning to introduce an iPhone with a larger screen, according to sources speaking to the Wall Street Journal.

Robot can help troops see through wallsupdated Wed May 16 2012 15:38:09

The U.S. military is using a small robot to help troops in Afghanistan see through walls and potentially save lives.

What the Facebook IPO really meansupdated Wed May 16 2012 15:09:03

A look at the economic impact of the Facebook IPO, from taxes to the broader economy. CNN's Dan Simon reports.

Google revamps search, tries to think more like a personupdated Wed May 16 2012 13:35:37

So, let's say you're doing a Google search for "Kings." Did you mean the L.A. hockey team or the Sacramento basketball team? Maybe the TV show? Or maybe you actually wanted to know something about monarchs.

'Social Network' writer Aaron Sorkin to direct Steve Jobs filmupdated Wed May 16 2012 11:16:17

Aaron Sorkin, the celebrated screenwriter whose punchy dialogue propelled TV's "The West Wing" and the Facebook movie "The Social Network," will write and direct an upcoming film on the life of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.

How to fund your projects online without annoying everyoneupdated Wed May 16 2012 07:41:27

It sounds like one of those weird, grainy late-night infomercials: "Get money for your projects NOW for FREE! There are people out there just WAITING to put REAL MONEY in your hands! Don't wait, apply TODAY!"

How you help Facebook make billionsupdated Wed May 16 2012 07:32:51

Every post you "like." Every friend you add or fan page you join. Every place you check in, and every Web page you recommend.

Must have high tech watchesupdated Wed May 16 2012 05:52:45

Tech expert Marc Saltzman takes a look at what's available and what's to come with smart watches.

Astronauts reflect on NASAupdated Tue May 15 2012 16:09:26

CNN's Randi Kaye talks to Gene Cernan, the last man on the moon, and Mark Kelly, commander of the last shuttle mission.

Facebook's rise to the topupdated Tue May 15 2012 14:04:05

CNN's Dan Simon looks at how Facebook manages to remain the undisputed social network leader.

Report: New MacBook Pro to feature retina displayupdated Tue May 15 2012 10:37:28

The new 15-inch MacBook Pro will be a significant departure from the current design, with a retina display and an ultra-thin profile, 9to5Mac claims, citing sources from Apple's supply chain.

Who's using mobile maps and check-ins -- and who's not?updated Tue May 15 2012 09:27:19

According to a new survey from the Pew Internet and American Life Project, three-quarters of U.S. adults who own smartphones use those devices to get some kind of real-time location-based information -- from maps and directions all the way to cutting-edge features like Yelp's Monocle augmented-reality view.

Travel expense headaches? Apps and scanners ease the painupdated Tue May 15 2012 07:06:07

Recording traveling expenses can be one the most frustrating aspects of the business traveler's busy life on the road. Restaurant bills, train tickets, hotel receipts; they all have to be accurately accounted for.

When superyacht chic meets hybrid technologyupdated Tue May 15 2012 04:37:14

How does the wealthy boating enthusiast reconcile a passion for gas-guzzling superyachts with concern for the natural ocean environment?

'Angry Birds' creator Rovio announces new game 'Amazing Alex'updated Mon May 14 2012 14:06:37

Rovio Entertainment, known for its intense focus on one mega-successful game title, "Angry Birds," is looking to diversify with another new mobile game called "Amazing Alex."

iPad gives voice to kids with autismupdated Mon May 14 2012 12:15:36

Sharia stood immobile in front of the television, transfixed by its images, unaware of the world around her. Her family called her name over and over again, but she did not respond. It was that moment when they knew something was wrong.

Hands on with Pebble smartwatch, the most successful Kickstarter project everupdated Mon May 14 2012 11:50:17

In the big scheme of consumer electronics, smartwatches can't match smartphones, tablets, or even ultrabooks in piquing public curiosity.

Could a computer write this story?updated Fri May 11 2012 15:21:42

Computer applications can drive cars, fly planes, play chess and even make music.

Building a New World with Minecraftupdated Fri May 11 2012 14:55:03

CNN looks at how one man changed the gaming world one block at a time.

FBI warns travelers of pop-up window cyber-attacksupdated Fri May 11 2012 11:17:55

If you're traveling abroad, your laptop could be attacked. That much, is certain, according to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, which warned this week that hackers are "targeting travelers abroad through pop-up windows while establishing an internet connection in their hotel rooms."

How the iPhone saved a Corning factoryupdated Thu May 10 2012 19:49:09

Steve Jobs' request for tougher glass in the iPhone led Corning to produce Gorilla Glass in an old Kentucky factory.

Own an iPod? Then you're suing Apple updated Thu May 10 2012 14:11:17

If you're one of the millions who purchased an iPod between Sept. 12, 2006, and March 31, 2009, you might be in for a surprising email. It states that you're being enlisted in a class-action lawsuit against Apple ? though you do have the right to recuse yourself.

Facebook announces 'app center', paid appsupdated Thu May 10 2012 11:43:16

Facebook users who haven't yet discovered the joys of FarmVille or plugged in to the sounds of Spotify will be getting an easier way to find apps that run on the site.

Twitter fights court order for user's dataupdated Wed May 09 2012 18:01:51

Twitter, which has a history of complying with court requests for users' data, appears to be drawing a line in the sand.

Abraham Lincoln didn't invent Facebook (except on the Internet)updated Wed May 09 2012 15:18:32

To paraphrase "The Social Network," if Abraham Lincoln had invented Facebook, he would have invented Facebook.

Are Facebook posts hurting your career?updated Wed May 09 2012 15:05:57

CNNMoney's Laurie Segall and HLN contributor Mario Armstrong tell us how to keep your Facebook page employment-ready.

'Bioshock Infinite' postponed until 2013updated Wed May 09 2012 12:57:07

What was arguably the most anticipated video game of 2012 just became one of the most anticipated games for 2013.

Zuckerberg's hoodie rankles Wall Streetupdated Wed May 09 2012 12:02:42

Facebook has raked in billions and will make a splash when its stock hits the open market next week. So, what are folks on Wall Street concerned about?

Japan targets pay to play mobile gamesupdated Wed May 09 2012 10:42:48

Japan's mobile gaming sector faces stiff regulations. CNN's Kyung Lah reports.

Baby-pic overload! Social media advice for parentsupdated Wed May 09 2012 09:57:28

Maternity-leave laws aside, now is a pretty awesome time to be a new parent.

Report: Smartphones, not computers, drive most Facebook useupdated Tue May 08 2012 17:21:57

According to comScore's new Mobile Metrix 2.0 report released Monday, Facebook's mobile usage is on the rise. In fact, the report revealed that Facebook users spent more time accessing the social network on smartphones than on computers in March.

Google gets license to operate driverless cars in Nevadaupdated Mon May 07 2012 21:54:27

If you want to salute, race or flirt with other drivers in Nevada, you could soon be out of luck with some cars.

Learning from a masterupdated Mon May 07 2012 13:43:31

Quirky's CEO says he learned everything he knows from a surprising source.

Becoming an inventorupdated Mon May 07 2012 13:37:05

Quirky gives inventors an opportunity to bring their ideas to life.

AT&T expands into wireless home security, automationupdated Mon May 07 2012 12:00:20

AT&T is joining the expanding field of home security and automation, introducing a wireless service that will let homeowners use their mobile devices to remotely set alarms, turn on lights or even shut off water.

In tech, some bemoan the rise of 'brogrammer' cultureupdated Mon May 07 2012 07:31:42

At one of the world's biggest gatherings of Web culture, a 28-year-old executive talks about landing a tech job by sending a CEO "bikini shots" from a "nudie calendar" he created.

Smart phone app measures 'beauty'updated Sat May 05 2012 10:50:08

CNN's Randi Kaye talks to the creator of Ugly Meter Pro, Jo Overline.

Call of Duty II: Geek Warsupdated Fri May 04 2012 17:59:41

The popular Call of Duty video games have a new offering - a war against computer geeks other geeks might like playing.

Survey: 1 in 4 users lie on Facebookupdated Fri May 04 2012 14:11:31

About one out of every four Facebook users lies on their profile, and not just to impress that guy or gal who wouldn't date them in high school.

Why you should believe the 4-inch iPhone rumorupdated Fri May 04 2012 12:34:07

On Thursday morning, iLounge released mockups of what it says the next iPhone is going to look like, according to the site's own unnamed sources. The main differences in appearance between the next iPhone and the current iPhone 4S? A metal back, a smaller dock connector, a 20 percent decrease in thickness, and a longer 4-inch display.

'SeaNanners' and the art of video game commentaryupdated Fri May 04 2012 09:25:50

Adam Montoya is cool, collected and on a mission to annihilate his enemies.

Smog-eating tiles gobble up air pollutionupdated Fri May 04 2012 08:52:27

Can the roof of your house help you breathe easier by reducing the amount of harmful pollutants from urban air?

Tricked out dorm room has voice commandsupdated Fri May 04 2012 08:04:15

A UC Berkeley freshman has turned his dorm room into a technological wonderland. CNN's Dan Simon reports.

Samsung unveils Galaxy S III smartphone with face, voice recognitionupdated Thu May 03 2012 18:45:46

Samsung has launched its Galaxy S III smartphone, which it hopes will help solidify the company as the leading challenger to Apple and its iPhone 4S.

Sneaky spy gadgetsupdated Thu May 03 2012 13:47:22

Mario Armstrong shows CNN's Randi Kaye the latest tools you can use to spy on friends, family, babysitters or teachers.

Report: Microsoft to offer $99 Xbox 360 bundle with service commitmentupdated Thu May 03 2012 09:28:58

Buying a home video game console may soon become a lot more like buying a cell phone, according to a new report suggesting Microsoft is planning to offer a subsidized, $99 bundle including a 4GB Xbox 360 and Kinect sensor to anyone who commits to two years of a new, $15 monthly online service package.

The Internet, corporations and the upside of a zombie apocalypseupdated Thu May 03 2012 07:53:41

For someone who likes to talk about the virtues of disconnecting, the media critic Douglas Rushkoff seems surprisingly always on. When I visited him at his storefront office near his home in Hastings on Hudson, New York, he was preparing to teach a new class, getting ready for a BBC interview, writing an essay, staring down a pile of articles to read, trying to figure out his new iPhone, and hurrying to finish his third book in three years -- a graphic novel called ADD, which revolves around gaming culture, celebrity and the pharmaceutical industry. "It also asks the question," he says, "what if attention deficit disorder weren't a bug, but a feature?"

Douglas Rushkoff in real lifeupdated Thu May 03 2012 07:47:50

Motherboard.tv sits down with media theorist and author Douglas Rushkoff.

'Black Ops 2' trailer hints at series' dark futureupdated Wed May 02 2012 12:08:26

A new teaser trailer for "Call of Duty: Black Ops 2" reveals important details about the setting and gameplay options for the latest title in the blockbuster "Call of Duty" series.

Bonjour Google! Gmail adds auto-translationupdated Wed May 02 2012 10:55:14

Technology keeps bringing us closer to a world where people can communicate freely across language barriers.

How to behave on Instagramupdated Wed May 02 2012 08:05:07

Instagram has had a big, big, big last couple of weeks: Its Android app dropped at the beginning of April, and Facebook recently acquired the photo-sharing service for a whopping $1 billion.

Prominent blogger: 'I'm leaving the Internet for a year'updated Wed May 02 2012 08:02:31

Maybe it seems like the fastest way for a gadget-and-technology blogger to commit career suicide, but Paul Miller gave up the Internet at midnight Tuesday.

Five Webby Award winners to watchupdated Tue May 01 2012 13:07:10

The winners of the 2012 Webby Awards were announced on Tuesday,

How Microsoft's cash will bolster Barnes & Noble e-readersupdated Mon Apr 30 2012 18:02:54

News that Microsoft has sunk $300 million into a venture with Barnes & Noble sends a clear signal that the computing giant and the bookseller aim to shake up the e-book market with new ammo in their fight against Amazon and Apple.

The $6 million Kickstarter watchupdated Mon Apr 30 2012 12:42:37

A Kickstarter campaign for the Pebble watch has raised more than $6 million for a device that connects with smart phones.

Wireless carriers alerting users about data-overage chargesupdated Mon Apr 30 2012 12:02:45

If you like streaming lots of audio or video to your cell phone and you don't have an unlimited data plan, you might end up with a bad case of "bill shock" when your wireless carrier hits you with overage charges.

Tips for using Siriupdated Sun Apr 29 2012 10:24:14

Tech expert Marc Saltzman explains how to effectively use the iPhone feature Siri.

Billionaires plan to mine asteroidsupdated Sun Apr 29 2012 09:15:37

A group of investors including director James Cameron says it plans to mine asteroids to find platinum.

NBA stars have game off the court, tooupdated Fri Apr 27 2012 19:10:38

Between games, practices, travel and promotional appearances, you'd think that the NBA's multimillionaire stars would be too busy.

Review: 'Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings' extends legacy with a deep storylineupdated Fri Apr 27 2012 16:33:21

Let me start by saying "Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings" is rated 'M for Mature' for a very good reason. There is more cursing in the game than at a Yankees/Red Sox playoff game and quite a bit of nearly full frontal nudity.

'Zerg rush' chews up Google search resultsupdated Fri Apr 27 2012 11:30:24

Feeling besieged by pesky little problems today? You might want to be careful with your Google searches.

Solar school is a shining exampleupdated Fri Apr 27 2012 11:07:00

A solar-powered internet classroom is on a road trip through Africa selling a new way of learning.

Draw Something: Celebrity quizupdated Fri Apr 27 2012 09:34:21

It's official: We're addicted to Draw Something.

Time-lapse around the globeupdated Thu Apr 26 2012 22:50:13

CNN iReporters across the globe document their world through time-lapse photography.

Google Drive files could end up in ads, even though you still own themupdated Thu Apr 26 2012 17:22:19

The combination of Google's new storage service, Google Drive, and the company's recently unified terms of service and privacy policy, have riled the Internet into demanding to know why Google seemed to be claiming ownership of their customers' files.

Review: Barnes & Noble's new glowing Nook is a winnerupdated Thu Apr 26 2012 16:02:49

Sometimes you just want to read. Digital's best answer for that simple urge is the now venerable E Ink e-reader. These monochromatic devices are not only holding on in the face of stiff LCD-based tablet competition, they're innovating. The latest update comes from Barnes & Noble, which added an LED-based "GlowLight" to its Nook Simple Touch e-reader.

Extreme skydiver attempts record jumpupdated Thu Apr 26 2012 12:28:32

An extreme skydiver aims to set a world record, with a jump starting at 120-thousand feet in space.

LinkedIn launches iPad app, takes new directionupdated Thu Apr 26 2012 12:18:31

The world's largest professional social network just got a wider reach -- and it wants to be in front of your face for more of the day.

Top analyst: 'Apple will decline'updated Thu Apr 26 2012 10:47:47

The CEO of a top research firm didn't mince words about Apple in a new blog post.

Start-up, app aim to revamp the car washupdated Wed Apr 25 2012 16:44:53

A San Francisco start-up called Cherry aims to change how we wash our cars. CNN's Dan Simon reports.

Apple schedules June conference, but iPhone hopes dimupdated Wed Apr 25 2012 15:23:50

It's a tantalizing bit of expectation building. Apple's invitation to its annual developers conference is tagged with this phrase: "It's the week we've all been waiting for."

Charge your electronics on the goupdated Wed Apr 25 2012 12:45:03

The NPower Peg and a high-tech backpack charge your electronics while you're on the go.

Apple CEO scoffs at tablet-laptop hybridupdated Wed Apr 25 2012 12:12:22

Is the future of computers a hybrid gadget that will combine the battery life and computing heft of a laptop with the portability and ease-of-use of a tablet?

An early peek at 'Borderlands 2'updated Wed Apr 25 2012 09:58:53

"Borderlands 2" wants to raise the stakes and improve upon its signature art style and outlandish weapons while broadening the story on the planet of Pandora.

How does Google Drive compare to the competition?updated Wed Apr 25 2012 09:57:50

Now that Google Drive is finally a reality, how does it stack up against the cloud competition?

Three niche dating sites for targeted romanceupdated Wed Apr 25 2012 07:23:48

Ah, springtime! When a young single person's fancy turns to quiet desperation. The darling buds of April have shaken off their veils of snow, and you, dear reader, have done likewise with your veils of fleece and SAD-induced despair.

Tombstones going high-techupdated Tue Apr 24 2012 17:48:16

An Indiana company embeds QR codes on tombstones, allowing loved ones to connect to an interactive memorial site.

Google expands its cloud-computing offerings with 'Drive'updated Tue Apr 24 2012 13:20:21

Google expanded the digital world of cloud computing on Tuesday, announcing the rollout of "Google Drive."

The Internet gets a hall of fame (yes including Al Gore)updated Tue Apr 24 2012 13:13:56

The best revolutionaries eventually find themselves hailed in tributes and enshrined in museums.

See Northern Lights from space stationupdated Tue Apr 24 2012 12:35:10

NASA released time-lapse video from the international space station.

Skype app for PS Vita announcedupdated Tue Apr 24 2012 10:28:57

The PlayStation Vita is extending its reach into video and voice calling with the release of a Skype app for the mobile gaming device.

MTV hopes online game can energize 2012 youth voteupdated Tue Apr 24 2012 07:09:51

MTV is hoping to give its get-out-the-vote campaign a viral boost with an online game, inspired by fantasy sports, that rewards players for participating in the 2012 elections.

'Revenge porn' site founder defends siteupdated Tue Apr 24 2012 05:22:27

Hunter Moore turned over his website to an anti-bullying group, but the 'revenge porn' founder still defends his site.

'No permission' Android apps can see and share your dataupdated Mon Apr 23 2012 17:47:37

Savvy Android users tend to be wary of installing apps that request seemingly unnecessary permissions. When an app wants access to data or functions on your phone, such as your contacts list or the ability to send text messages, it can signal potential security or malware risks.

2009: U.S. Army video game recruitingupdated Mon Apr 23 2012 16:02:48

CNN's Jason Carroll looks at how the Army is using virtual war games to recruit at a mall in Philadelphia.

FBI: More than 300,000 could lose Web access by Julyupdated Mon Apr 23 2012 12:25:06

In the wake of a multi-million-dollar online scam, more than 300,000 computer users worldwide could find themselves without Web access this summer.

How 'in-cell' technology could make the next iPhone ultra-thinupdated Mon Apr 23 2012 10:31:05

We're all familiar with Apple's love affair for thin devices. Although the third-generation iPad surprised many by gaining about half a millimeter of thickness, it looks like Apple could be back to trimming product dimensions by using a new kind of display technology in the next iPhone.

'Spring clean' your computerupdated Sat Apr 21 2012 19:09:13

CNN's Rob Marciano talks with tech analyst Marc Saltzman about "spring cleaning" your computer.

Tech Check: The final check-inupdated Fri Apr 20 2012 15:27:59

This week, the Tech Check podcast hurtles its way through the internet's series of tubes for the final time.

Facebook clarifies changes to its terms of useupdated Fri Apr 20 2012 14:47:55

Facebook unveiled changes to its terms-of-use document on Friday, tweaking earlier drafts in an apparent effort to ease users' concerns about privacy and how their information is used.

Review: The Force proves weak in 'Kinect Star Wars'updated Fri Apr 20 2012 13:55:30

Whenever anything involves the "Star Wars" franchise, there are certain expectations that need to be met to satisfy die-hard, and even casual, fans. So when a new video game wants to bring "Star Wars" to life like never before, that's setting the bar really high.

Top Apple exec: Instagram has 'jumped the shark'updated Fri Apr 20 2012 09:45:10

The $1 billion photo-sharing app Instagram -- once named "app of the year" by Apple -- has now "jumped the shark," according to Apple's marketing chief Phil Schiller.

Norway mass-shooting trial reopens debate on violent video gamesupdated Thu Apr 19 2012 17:41:57

Norway's alleged mass killer testified on Thursday that he played video games as a way to train for a shooting spree that killed 77 people last summer. In particular, Anders Behring Breivik said at his trial that he played "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" as a means of shooting practice, according to CNN's report.

Anontune: the new social music platform from 'Anonymous'updated Thu Apr 19 2012 17:02:19

In a move sure to attract attention from the music industry, a small group of coders claiming to be part of Anonymous is putting together a social music platform. The rather ambitious goal: Create a service that seamlessly pulls up songs streaming from all around the internet.

CNN Explains: Frackingupdated Thu Apr 19 2012 14:03:04

How is hydraulic fracturing different from drilling for oil? And why is it called 'fracking'? CNN explains it to you.

Next iPhone may be housed in 'Liquidmetal'updated Thu Apr 19 2012 10:22:46

After releasing two generations of iPhones with exactly the same form factor, Apple is expected to show off a new chassis design -- and possibly new materials -- in its sixth-generation smartphone.

French candidates rally support onlineupdated Thu Apr 19 2012 09:58:56

French presidential candidates are utilizing social media as never before. CNN's Jim Bittermann reports.

'Draw Something' update adds chat, photo capturing, sharingupdated Thu Apr 19 2012 08:13:26

When Zynga purchased Draw Something from creator OMGPOP a few weeks ago, the two companies promised that the acquisition would bring new features to the game, and today they delivered.

Facebook-Instagram deal highlights Zuckerberg's hacker spiritupdated Wed Apr 18 2012 15:54:17

If reports Wednesday are to be believed, one of the tech industry's biggest deals in recent history was hammered out almost exclusively by two 20-somethings over the course of what amounts to a long weekend.

Part 2: Web tips for the newly unemployedupdated Wed Apr 18 2012 14:04:42

Last week, we gave you digital tips and tricks for surviving a layoff -- the first seven days, at least. Now, here we are again, an entire Wednesday later, prepared to help you gird your loins for the job search ahead.

Is Twitter trying to end the tech patent wars?updated Wed Apr 18 2012 10:39:00

Twitter announced an internal patent agreement on Tuesday that it says will empower designers and engineers -- as well as hopefully begin a movement to quell the tech world's rash of patent infringement lawsuits.

Possible signs of a tech bubbleupdated Tue Apr 17 2012 15:24:47

CNN's Dan Simon asks whether Instagram's billion dollar sale to Facebook portends another Silicon Valley bubble.

Experts: Most people will make purchases via phones by 2020updated Tue Apr 17 2012 13:43:30

Most Internet users and tech experts think cash and credit cards will become things of the past in the next decade as people turn to their mobile phones to make payments, results from a newly released survey suggest.

Space shuttle Discovery retiresupdated Tue Apr 17 2012 13:20:20

Space shuttle Discovery goes from the Kennedy Space Center to the Smithsonian atop a NASA jetliner.

Discovery begins its final flightupdated Tue Apr 17 2012 08:17:13

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA jetliner, departs Kennedy Space Center for the last time.

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