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Tim Tebow leads another comeback in Madden Bowl XVIIIupdated Fri Feb 03 2012 18:34:02

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow was involved in the big game in Indianapolis, where he helped his team perform another miraculous comeback in the fourth quarter with time running out.

Tech Check: What the Facebook IPO means to youupdated Fri Feb 03 2012 18:30:21

On this week's Tech Check podcast, Doug Gross, John Sutter and Stephanie Goldberg break down what Facebook's $5 billion initial public offering reveals about the site.

5 tech tools for the Super Bowlupdated Fri Feb 03 2012 16:01:02

When the Giants and Patriots take the field on Sunday in Indianapolis, they won't be doing battle in soft leather helmets with no face masks. And there definitely won't be some kid on the sideline ladling out water from a tin bucket to quench their thirst after a big play.

Facebook 'power users' do most of the workupdated Fri Feb 03 2012 13:31:05

Facebook users receive more comments, messages and likes -- the hugs and high-fives of social networking -- than they give, according to a new study.

8 things you should know before building a mobile appupdated Fri Feb 03 2012 09:56:12

App appeal is obvious. The barrier to entry? So low!

U.S. government, military to get secure Android phonesupdated Fri Feb 03 2012 09:22:42

Some U.S. officials this year are expected to get smartphones capable of handling classified government documents over cellular networks, according to people involved in the project.

The pope's on Twitter? 10 unlikely tweetersupdated Thu Feb 02 2012 13:15:24

Twitter says it has more than 100 million active users -- a pretty impressive chunk of the online population who are, if nothing else, checking in to see what other people are sharing.

Astonishing rise of Facebookupdated Thu Feb 02 2012 11:55:11

From a pipe dream in a Harvard dorm room to over 845 million users, we look back at the rise of Facebook over the years.

Who owns Facebook?updated Thu Feb 02 2012 10:48:24

CNNMoney looks at the people who make up the biggest investors in Facebook.

What scares Facebook: Privacy and phonesupdated Wed Feb 01 2012 19:38:51

Like a good friend, Facebook says it doesn't want to invade our privacy or hang out with folks who spend all their time looking at a cell phone.

Facebook users on IPO: 'It's time to get paid'updated Wed Feb 01 2012 18:43:19

With Facebook's announcement Wednesday that it will become a publicly traded company, lots of folks were talking about it.

Facebook in emerging marketsupdated Wed Feb 01 2012 12:06:36

Facebook sees growth more and more in emerging markets like Brazil and India.

Facebook IPO filing could happen todayupdated Wed Feb 01 2012 11:58:24

Facebook is likely to go public today and trade stocks. CNN's Kyra Phillips discusses with author Douglas Rushkoff.

How not to annoy people via e-mailupdated Wed Feb 01 2012 10:23:33

E-mail can be a lovely way to connect, an easy and instant medium for getting back or keeping in touch, a canvas for hellos and sorrys and XOXOs.

Apple presses pause on high-def music, says Neil Youngupdated Tue Jan 31 2012 16:01:49

Apple's ambition to improve the fidelity of music downloads has diminished since the death of founder Steve Jobs, according to singer-songwriter Neil Young.

App rewards couch potatoesupdated Tue Jan 31 2012 13:21:32

A mobile application called "Viggle" lets you earn rewards by watching TV. CNN's Chad Myers explains how it works.

Twitter CEO: 'You don't pull the batteries out of the microphone'updated Tue Jan 31 2012 11:36:51

Twitter did not participate in the recent online "blackouts," in which Wikipedia and others made their websites inaccessible to U.S. visitors for a day, because it would have been counterproductive, the company's CEO said Monday night.

Should you feel guilty for buying your iPhone?updated Tue Jan 31 2012 09:06:08

Last week, The New York Times gave us an inside look at what it's like to work at Foxconn, the manufacturing company that owns several China-based factories that crank out Apple's iPads, iPhones and iPods by the millions.

Megaupload files might still be savedupdated Mon Jan 30 2012 13:49:09

Megaupload users have gotten at least a two-week reprieve during which the file-sharing company says it hopes their files and other stored data can be retrieved, not deleted.

Fans remake 'Star Wars' scene-by-sceneupdated Mon Jan 30 2012 11:17:15

Fans remake the original "Star Wars" film through a scene-by-scene online collaboration.

Kinect could make its way to laptopsupdated Mon Jan 30 2012 09:42:29

The ability to control a Windows desktop with a simple hand gesture could become reality sooner than we once thought.

From PCs in school to online schoolingupdated Sat Jan 28 2012 11:25:17

CNN's Athena Jones reports on the growing trend of online education for K-12 students.

Tech Check: Google's privacy policy, a tablet (and e-reader) revolutionupdated Fri Jan 27 2012 17:56:13

On this week's Tech Check podcast, writers Doug Gross, Stephanie Golberg and Mark Millian discuss Google's recent announcement of a new privacy policy -- and the concerns some folks have voiced about it.

Google seeks to clarify new privacy policyupdated Fri Jan 27 2012 16:09:16

Seeking to blunt a sharp backlash to recent privacy policy changes, Google has offered to share "the real story" about a system that compiles information about users based on their activity on all of Google's sites and products.

UFC president hacked after scrapping with Anonymousupdated Fri Jan 27 2012 13:26:37

Dana White loves a good fight.

Twitter to delete posts if countries request itupdated Fri Jan 27 2012 00:06:25

Online social networking site Twitter said Thursday it will begin deleting users' tweets in countries that require it -- but it will still keep those deleted tweets visible to the rest of the world.

Snapshots of the stratosphereupdated Thu Jan 26 2012 14:43:36

Matthew Ho and Asad Muhammad attached a camera to a weather balloon and captured photos from the stratosphere.

Africa's 'father of technology' on sparking a tech revolutionupdated Thu Jan 26 2012 09:31:44

Known by many as Africa's "father of technology," software pioneer Herman Chinery-Hesse has been spawning innovations for two decades, helping to break down tech barriers between the continent and the rest of the world.

Interest, meet Pinterest: Site helps users catalog their passionsupdated Thu Jan 26 2012 08:02:53

For Heather Neroy, it used to be a tedious process: Whenever she came across an interesting arts-and-crafts project or recipe on the Internet, she would save it for later by copying the link, pasting it into an e-mail and sending it to herself.

Study: Multitasking hinders youth social skillsupdated Wed Jan 25 2012 20:07:41

FaceTime, the Apple video-chat application, is not a replacement for real human interaction, especially for children, according to a new study.

Google gets new privacy policyupdated Wed Jan 25 2012 19:49:41

Google gets a new privacy policy. CNN's Lisa Sylvester reports.

Phone jailbreaking should stay legal, Web freedom advocates sayupdated Wed Jan 25 2012 17:38:47

Fresh from a victory that saw a pair of online-piracy bills shelved, Web-freedom advocates are now fighting to preserve their right to jailbreak their iPhones.

Say hello to Evernote's contact-list killerupdated Wed Jan 25 2012 14:42:21

Meet Evernote CEO Phil Libin, who runs a software company based here in Silicon Valley that has been on a hot streak.

Just Google it! Questions dumb people ask onlineupdated Wed Jan 25 2012 08:57:23

The online realm is replete with a vast cornucopia of information, just waiting to provide the hungry masses with nourishing nuggets of knowledge -- or (as in "The Hunger Games") scary-ass weapons of mass destruction.

50 new tech tools you should know aboutupdated Wed Jan 25 2012 07:33:38

You may have dozens of apps on your phone and scores of websites bookmarked on your laptop, but that doesn't mean you have all the latest tech tools at your fingertips.

Cracking down on cyber safetyupdated Wed Jan 25 2012 07:20:54

Dave Clemente of Chatham House discusses how the U.S. will defend itself against online terrorist attacks.

Google to merge user data across its servicesupdated Tue Jan 24 2012 19:07:06

Google plans to start combining information the company collects about each user of its various websites and services into a single profile, the company announced on Tuesday.

Ready or not, you're getting Facebook Timelineupdated Tue Jan 24 2012 14:37:03

Facebook announced in a blog post Tuesday that Timeline will be coming to all users in the next few weeks.

Google swerves, allows nicknames on Google+updated Tue Jan 24 2012 11:18:34

In a big swerve in policy, Google has decided to allow people to sign up using nicknames or other pseudonyms on its growing social network, Google+.

'Metal Gear Rising' game to emerge from ashesupdated Tue Jan 24 2012 11:09:30

The name he chose for the next installment in his "Metal Gear" video game series makes Hideo Kojima seem prescient.

Judge orders defendant to decrypt laptopupdated Tue Jan 24 2012 09:03:45

A judge on Monday ordered a Colorado woman to decrypt her laptop computer so prosecutors can use the files against her in a criminal case.

Super Bowl gets social-media command centerupdated Mon Jan 23 2012 17:08:14

Super Bowl XLVI host city Indianapolis has concocted a new way to deal with the madness that comes with managing the world's biggest annual sporting event.

Why 2012, despite privacy fears, isn't like Orwell's 1984updated Mon Jan 23 2012 12:48:10

Last week was a remarkable one for the Web: A week that proved George Orwell's "Nineteen Eighty-Four" incredibly prescient yet woefully incorrect.

Ownership of tablets, e-readers almost doubles in one monthupdated Mon Jan 23 2012 10:55:48

A new report from one of the Web's leading researchers spells out what news reports have suggested: that tablet computers and e-readers made a huge leap in popularity this holiday season.

'Civilization' creator: Games are taking over the worldupdated Mon Jan 23 2012 10:33:27

Sid Meier's "Civilization" is now 20 years old.

iPad a solid education tool, study reportsupdated Mon Jan 23 2012 09:38:06

More and more schools are jumping on the digital bandwagon and adopting iPads for daily use in the classroom. Apple's education-related announcements last week will no doubt bolster the trend, making faculty tools and student textbooks more engaging and accessible.

Tech Check: The Web blacks out for SOPA, Apple in the classroomupdated Fri Jan 20 2012 16:35:47

On this week's Tech Check podcast, Doug Gross, John Sutter and Stephanie Goldberg explain the internet blackout that saw sites like Wikipedia voluntarily go dark to protest SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act), the bill before Congress targeting online piracy.

Why all the interest in Pinterest?updated Fri Jan 20 2012 15:27:19

CNN's Karin Caifa looks at the recent interest in social networking site Pinterest.

Phone, tablet users spend more time with apps than Webupdated Fri Jan 20 2012 15:00:27

Phone and tablet owners used to spend most of their time surfing the Web.

What's the controversial site Megaupload.com all about?updated Fri Jan 20 2012 14:42:28

Megaupload, the file-sharing website shut down Thursday by the U.S. federal government, is a Web hosting tool that now finds itself accused of being an online haven for digital pirates.

Apple's iBook reviewupdated Fri Jan 20 2012 12:00:49

News Stream's Kristie Lu Stout gives us a review of the team's effort to publish an iBook.

Why the iPad won't transform education just yetupdated Fri Jan 20 2012 07:44:02

Apple's announcement on Thursday that it would be introducing a new iPad textbook experience and iBooks authoring tool presents huge opportunities for technology in classrooms.

Google says social network has 90M usersupdated Thu Jan 19 2012 18:51:21

Google's infant social network experienced a recent growth spurt.

Apple wants schools to center on iPadupdated Thu Jan 19 2012 17:30:32

Apple lifts the veil on its plans to remake the educational landscape. CNN's Maggie Lake reports.

This is the year Microsoft fights backupdated Thu Jan 19 2012 14:11:14

Microsoft's revenue has been growing -- slowly, but growing.

Apple: School should center on the iPadupdated Thu Jan 19 2012 10:52:45

Apple on Thursday lifted the veil on its plans to remake the educational landscape in a way that centers on its best-selling tablet computer, the iPad.

Smartphone prices slashed after CESupdated Thu Jan 19 2012 09:01:41

The holidays are over, and the slew of smartphone debuts at the Consumer Electronics Show have come and gone. It's now safe for retailers and carriers to start dropping prices on 2011 and early 2012 smartphone inventory, and that's great news for those looking for a good deal.

Lawmakers withdraw support of anti-piracy bills after online protestupdated Thu Jan 19 2012 02:43:20

Some lawmakers are rethinking their support of controversial anti-piracy bills that led to some websites shutting down in protest.

60 apps launch with Facebook auto-shareupdated Wed Jan 18 2012 22:49:16

Joining "likes" on Facebook, the social network has added dozens of new types of posts, including "bought," "read" and "want."

SOPA pits Hollywood vs. Silicon Valleyupdated Wed Jan 18 2012 18:25:19

CNN's Dan Simon explains why Congress may take action against Internet piracy, pitting Hollywood against Silicon Valley.

Explain it to me: SOPAupdated Wed Jan 18 2012 12:29:09

What is the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and will it impact my internet experience? It depends. Let us explain.

SOPA legislation 'far too overreaching'updated Wed Jan 18 2012 11:43:42

A tech company manager says the SOPA legislation is too overreaching and will stifle innovation and freedom of speech.

Some apps steer clear of Facebook auto-publish toolupdated Wed Jan 18 2012 07:07:01

Your friends don't need to know about every song you hear on the radio.

Trash or save? Dealing with your outdated Web pagesupdated Wed Jan 18 2012 07:05:18

At this very moment, 500 miles above your freckle-pocked head, a half-million pieces of junk are orbiting around the Earth.

Wikipedia, other websites back after anti-piracy bill protestupdated Wed Jan 18 2012 00:45:21

Wikipedia was back Thursday, a day after shutting down the website to protest anti-piracy bills now in Congress.

Will.i.am has game -- like, literallyupdated Tue Jan 17 2012 16:44:36

Most people know international recording artist Will.i.am (born William James Adams Jr.) as the producer and front man for The Black Eyed Peas, the Grammy-winning group that has performed at the Super Bowl and sold more than 18 million albums worldwide.

Really? IBM predicts the end of the digital divide in 5 yearsupdated Tue Jan 17 2012 16:38:14

IBM recently released its annual 5 in 5 list, in which the technology company tries to predict emerging trends and technologies that will transform our lives over the next five years.

Sony finds missing puzzle piece: Smartphonesupdated Tue Jan 17 2012 15:49:23

Now that the company has a phone, Sony can finally answer opportunity's calls.

Why websites are going darkupdated Tue Jan 17 2012 13:55:57

A CNET correspondent explains why some websites are going dark to protest the Stop Online Piracy Act.

Why Wikipedia went down at midnightupdated Tue Jan 17 2012 13:41:36

Go to Wikipedia at midnight, and you won't find any of the usual encyclopedia articles.

Report: Apple to introduce 'GarageBand for e-books'updated Tue Jan 17 2012 07:47:04

Apple is scheduled to host an education-related event on January 19 -- shrouded with a veil of mystery, as always. A new report from Ars Technica says the company is about to unveil a set of tools to create interactive e-books.

The new goal: Must-tweet TVupdated Mon Jan 16 2012 13:56:45

I watched the Golden Globes on Sunday night. Live. On TV.

Atari embraces new era of gamingupdated Mon Jan 16 2012 13:06:00

To adapt to the new era of gaming, Atari is returning to its roots.

White House blasts Internet piracy billsupdated Mon Jan 16 2012 08:18:37

The Obama administration said over the weekend that it would not support legislation mandating changes to Internet infrastructure to fight online copyright and trademark infringement.

New consumer electronicsupdated Sat Jan 14 2012 16:43:40

Tech Guru Marc Saltzman joins Fredricka Whitfield and shares his favorite gadgets from this year's CES.

A new breed of 4G phones emergesupdated Fri Jan 13 2012 22:41:47

The International Consumer Electronics Show, the giant gadget convention that wrapped up on Friday, has brought some frustrating news for AT&T or Sprint customers who bought a cutting-edge 4G smartphone last year.

Lenovo to seek partners for U.S. growthupdated Fri Jan 13 2012 18:21:24

To break out beyond the personal computer market in the U.S., Lenovo Group will need a little help from its friends.

Gallery: Hot gadgets at CESupdated Fri Jan 13 2012 10:14:51

'Augmented-reality' windshields and the future of drivingupdated Fri Jan 13 2012 09:50:02

Imagine a future in which icons flash on your car windshield, hologram style, as your car approaches restaurants, stores, historic landmarks or the homes of friends.

Riots over latest iPhone in Chinaupdated Fri Jan 13 2012 06:28:44

There were wild scenes outside a Beijing Apple store for the release of the new iPhone 4S. CNN's Stan Grant reports.

Are you sick? There's an app for thatupdated Thu Jan 12 2012 17:07:50

Tech expert Mario Armstrong reveals how gadgets and tech can help keep your health in check.

Donating to charity by text message: Lessons from Haiti updated Thu Jan 12 2012 15:33:06

Two years ago, a major earthquake struck near the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince. Up to 3 million people were killed, injured or displaced. In the wake of this disaster, aid flowed in via many channels -- including, notably, individual donations sent via text message.

8 goofy gadgets from CESupdated Thu Jan 12 2012 12:09:39

The world's largest consumer electronics show isn't just about splashy TVs, phones and tablets. CES's massive show floor also is home to plenty of less-hyped but quirkier gadgets. Here are eight that got our attention.

Are you sick? There's an app for thatupdated Thu Jan 12 2012 08:38:41

HLN's Mario Armstrong reveals how gadgets and tech can help keep your health in check.

Cars with smart appsupdated Thu Jan 12 2012 08:33:05

HLN's Mario Armstrong reveals what's behind the new gadgets you can now find behind the wheel.

Thin, metal Ultrabook laptops ready for takeoffupdated Thu Jan 12 2012 03:19:23

At the gadget industry's annual crystal-ball convention, laptops look more like products of Aston Martin than Fisher-Price.

Robot makers not thrilled to be stuck next to Justin Bieberupdated Wed Jan 11 2012 21:10:59

For David Shafter, it should have been a dream: A crush of excited people swarming his booth at the International Consumer Electronics Show, where his startup is launching its first product.

Samsung's see-through LCD screenupdated Wed Jan 11 2012 16:24:45

The electronics giant has developed a prototype touchscreen that is completely transparent.

Hands on with the next Nintendo Wiiupdated Wed Jan 11 2012 15:51:30

Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aime says his company's next console, the Wii U, will help it win back hardcore gamers.

Any website can be a dating siteupdated Wed Jan 11 2012 10:09:43

Recently, a reader dropped the following query into our inbox:

Can Snooki, Biebs create a hit gadget?updated Wed Jan 11 2012 09:14:09

Hundreds of onlookers crowded around a booth inside the cavernous Las Vegas Convention Center, hoisting cameras overhead and straining for a glimpse of the woman with the tiny frame and the big fake eyelashes:

Check out the new 3-D TVsupdated Wed Jan 11 2012 07:57:31

Mario Armstrong looks at the latest developments in 3-D television which include "glasses-free" viewing experiences.

A closer look at ultrabooksupdated Wed Jan 11 2012 06:05:37

CNN's Mario Armstrong looks at new ultrabooks on display at this year's CES.

Sony: PlayStation 4 unveiling not coming soonupdated Tue Jan 10 2012 18:35:46

Sony says it's not quite game over for the PlayStation 3.

TVs in 2012 will get brighter, thinner, more socialupdated Tue Jan 10 2012 15:58:28

When it comes to TVs -- often the flashiest, most buzzed-about gadgets at the International Consumer Electronics Show -- it takes several years for reality to catch up to the hype.

Sony's gaming sequel - the PSVitaupdated Tue Jan 10 2012 15:51:43

The successor to the PSP faces serious competition from Nintendo's 3DS and iPhone and Android smartphones.

Google search undergoes 'most radical transformation ever'updated Tue Jan 10 2012 12:01:02

Google search is about to get way more personal.

Solar lamps replace toxic kerosene in poorest countriesupdated Tue Jan 10 2012 10:54:09

When the sun goes down over large swathes of the developing world, the 1.3 billion people currently living without access to an electricity connection are plunged into darkness.

Newest gadgets on display at CESupdated Tue Jan 10 2012 10:39:29

CNN's Dan Simon previews this year's Consumer Electronics Show and says why Microsoft won't be there next year.

CES: Ultrabooks and 3Dupdated Tue Jan 10 2012 10:36:20

Tech expert Mario Armstrong looks at the hot-ticket items at the CES show: Ultrabooks and 3D TV.

CES: Connected devices to improve healthupdated Tue Jan 10 2012 10:15:07

HLN's Mario Armstrong is at CES and takes a look at connected devices, some that may even improve your health.

New glass could make touchscreens lighter, more responsiveupdated Tue Jan 10 2012 08:59:21

The makers of Gorilla Glass, the glass that's used in touchscreen gadgets such as iPhones, iPads and more than 500 other models of electronic gadgets, has officially unveiled a thinner and more touch-sensitive version of their product.

Windows Phone backers declare mobile warupdated Tue Jan 10 2012 07:24:31

Stephen Elop gave an impassioned speech on Monday about waging a war to re-enter the United States by establishing a beachhead here.

Congressman targeted on Reddit won't support SOPAupdated Mon Jan 09 2012 17:22:22

Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) will not support the Stop Online Piracy Act, according to a statement released by his office Monday.

iPhone celebrates fifth birthday -- How has it changed?updated Mon Jan 09 2012 16:22:47

Gadget fans may be focused on the CES trade show this week, but there's something else notable going on today: It's the iPhone's fifth birthday.

5 CES gadgets that caught our eyeupdated Mon Jan 09 2012 08:14:52

The humble thermostat is getting a 21st-century makeover. And so is the boombox, thanks to a son of the late reggae legend Bob Marley.

Singapore's green skyscraperupdated Mon Jan 09 2012 05:15:23

Asia Square is pushing the boundaries of eco-friendly design in Singapore.

New Facebook look baffles someupdated Sat Jan 07 2012 10:19:11

Don't fear "Timeline." CNN's Karin Caifa sorts out the myths and calms anxieties about Facebook's new look.

New fitness gadgets for the new yearupdated Sat Jan 07 2012 09:15:40

Tech Guru Mario Armstrong looks at some new fitness gadgets that can help improve your health.

Gamer spends $16,000 on virtual swordupdated Fri Jan 06 2012 19:40:31

How many gamers spend more than $1,100 a year on virtual games? That's tonight's Number and it's rather large.

With Congress on break, SOPA fight continuesupdated Fri Jan 06 2012 18:37:50

Members of Congress may be on vacation, but that hasn't calmed critics who say an effort to stamp out online piracy would create an unprecedented threat to free speech on the Internet.

Tech Check: Looking forward to CES, 'Star Wars: The Old Republic'updated Fri Jan 06 2012 12:34:22

On this week's Tech Check podcast, Doug Gross, Brandon Griggs and Mark Milian predict the biggest tech trends that will emerge from next week's Consumer Electronics Show.

5 gadget trends to watch at CESupdated Fri Jan 06 2012 09:12:17

Like a stereotypical beauty pageant, it looks like thin will be in at the world's largest annual gadget convention next week in Las Vegas.

Cracking the code toward a new jobupdated Fri Jan 06 2012 05:22:27

A New York group is offering free online classes on computer programming. CNN's Maggie Lake reports.

Why social media couldn't predict the Iowa race updated Thu Jan 05 2012 19:32:11

For years, bloggers and other netizens have repeated: "A link is not an endorsement."

Smartphone app born on the battlefieldupdated Thu Jan 05 2012 15:48:43

A decorated soldier creates a smartphone app that turns your phone into a walkie-talkie.. CNN's Dan Simon reports.

Why 3-D TV still hasn't caught on updated Thu Jan 05 2012 10:49:02

3-D television was heralded as the breakthrough technology of the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show. Hot on the heels of James Cameron's eye-opening Avatar, 3-D HDTVs were everywhere on the show floor.

Banks, credit and social networkingupdated Thu Jan 05 2012 08:32:20

Banks are using social media applications to help determine if customers are a financial risk when providing loans.

Gaming preview 2012: From PlayStation Vita to 'Halo 4'updated Thu Jan 05 2012 07:07:26

Gaming in 2012 is going to be a very wild ride, with the introduction of two new consoles, a return to the "Halo" universe and the potential for even more entertainment choices.

Analyst: iPads, Kindles, GPS units to be cheaper in 2012updated Thu Jan 05 2012 07:05:41

As the tough economy drags on, cost remains a leading consideration that people use to decide which mobile devices and wireless services they'll purchase.

The sail boat that thinks it's a plane updated Thu Jan 05 2012 06:22:50

Sailor Paul Larsen hopes that 2012 will be the year that he and his team will break the world speed sailing record -- and he believes he has the right contraption to do it. The Vestas Sailrocket 2 is half boat, half plane, and hopefully it will soon to be the fastest sailing vessel on water too.

'Fear Rick's Vest': Santorum's sweaters go viralupdated Wed Jan 04 2012 14:55:52

Republican Rick Santorum may have come up eight votes shy of a win in the Iowa caucuses. But a piece of his wardrobe appears to have emerged as the clear winner.

Grime-fighting garments aim to purify airupdated Wed Jan 04 2012 12:54:10

It is an unlikely collaboration: She is a fashion designer whose creations have been worn by Madonna, Michael Jackson and Prince while he is a world-renowned polymer chemist.

Health risks of textingupdated Wed Jan 04 2012 08:41:50

Health experts are seeing increased number of people with injuries from their phones. CBC News' Sarah Konsmo reports.

Social media resolutions for 2012updated Wed Jan 04 2012 07:31:02

'Tis the season of fresh resolutions, still glittery with promise before time constraints, reality and your extreme laziness settle over them like a moist gray tarnish.

Could Chrome overtake Internet Explorer in the browser wars?updated Wed Jan 04 2012 07:28:32

A month ago, Google's three-year effort to push its Web browser, Chrome, took a major step when analysts said it had passed Mozilla's Firefox to become the second-most popular tool of its kind on the Internet.

4 big moves Google should make in 2012updated Tue Jan 03 2012 07:46:40

In peeking ahead to predict what 2012 holds for Google, it's informative to look back at the eventful year it had. While one can't help but see the big product introductions -- a social network, a mobile-payment system, a music store -- it's the deletions that are much more interesting.

Campaign-tech scorecard: How the candidates compare onlineupdated Mon Jan 02 2012 20:21:13

In 2012, a strong Web presence must be part of every political hopeful's strategy.

Twitter newbie Rupert Murdoch following fake accountupdated Mon Jan 02 2012 16:48:18

Looks like it could take awhile for new Twitter user Rupert Murdoch to get the hang of things.

Resolutions! Five tech behaviors to drop in 2012updated Mon Jan 02 2012 13:45:14

If your New Year's resolutions have lasted this long, congratulations. You're 1/366th of the way home.

NASA moon probes reach orbitupdated Mon Jan 02 2012 11:18:14

NASA's two moon probes have reached orbit on the dark side of the moon. CNN's Rob Marciano reports.

Media mogul Murdoch joins Twitterupdated Mon Jan 02 2012 10:51:55

A phone hacking scandal may have cost Rupert Murdoch his biggest-selling newspaper in 2011, but the billionaire media mogul managed to end the year with a modest addition to his empire -- an account on Twitter.

Maker to unveil world's largest OLED TVupdated Mon Jan 02 2012 10:38:50

Korean electronics company LG caused a worldwide stir when it announced its 55-inch OLED panel last week, and now the company has rolled out two more pictures that show you what kind of remarkable TV set this is going to be.

Changing the face of Aucklandupdated Mon Jan 02 2012 06:06:54

Distressed concrete and a rusty look belie the green credentials of Auckland's thoroughly modern Ironbank building.

Electric cars in Franceupdated Sun Jan 01 2012 17:31:09

Paris is getting greener and it has nothing to do with spring., as Jim Bittermann reports

Tech Check: The 2011 year in reviewupdated Fri Dec 30 2011 12:02:35

This week on the Tech Check podcast, Doug Gross, Stephanie Goldberg and Brandon Griggs take a look back at 2011, breaking down some of the top technology stories of the year.

Rumors of new iPads heat up as 2012 arrivesupdated Fri Dec 30 2011 11:20:41

You may have just unwrapped your new iPad 2, but rumors are already swirling about the iPad 3.

New York's eco-condoupdated Thu Dec 29 2011 23:47:44

The city's first LEED platinum condo, The Visionaire, cuts a dash with eye-catching green credentials.

Doh! The top 10 tech 'fails' of 2011updated Thu Dec 29 2011 11:49:34

Can't win 'em all, can you?

CNN Comedy: Chris Hardwick hates 3-Dupdated Wed Dec 28 2011 10:48:55

Comedian Chris Hardwick has a plea to the technology industry for 2012: No more 3-D.

Employee sued over his Twitter handleupdated Tue Dec 27 2011 15:08:12

CNN's Hala Gorani talks with CNN Money's Laurie Segall about a company suing a former employee over his Twitter handle.

Crew of Soyuz docks with ISSupdated Fri Dec 23 2011 13:34:43

The Soyuz crew successfully docks with the International Space Station and opens the hatch.

Talking technology in North Koreaupdated Wed Dec 21 2011 17:45:33

Martyn Williams, founder of NorthKoreaTech.org, talks about internet and technology in North Korea.

The making of the first app albumupdated Sun Dec 18 2011 19:24:13

Scott Snibbe describes "Biophilia" to The Next List. Snibbe collaborated with Bjork to create the first app album.

The history of artist Scott Snibbeupdated Sun Dec 18 2011 19:23:29

Scott Snibbe describes to The Next List how he became an interactive artist.

The Next List: Scott Snibbeupdated Sun Dec 18 2011 19:22:33

Meet Next Lister interactive artist Scott Snibbe.

2011 Hottest Video Gamesupdated Sat Dec 17 2011 16:05:42

Tech Guru Marc Saltzman joins Fredricka Whitfield and shares a few of the hottest video games of the year.

Zynga to begin trading on Wall Streetupdated Fri Dec 16 2011 09:39:30

What's behind the Zynga online gaming craze? We ask a leading tech reporter.

Too soon to cut the cable cord?updated Thu Dec 15 2011 13:59:03

The cable cable companies still have a hold on us, but for how long? CNN's Dan Simon reports.

Website out to change movie watchingupdated Tue Dec 13 2011 15:21:24

Cuevana.tv's founder talks with CNN's Brian Byrnes about how the website could change online viewing habits.

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