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Kanye West and how Twitter's changed how we communicateupdated Mon Sep 06 2010 11:47:58

If you needed any more proof that Twitter has transformed how we absorb information and communicate, look no further than Kanye West.

Tech: New consumer electronic gadgetsupdated Sat Sep 04 2010 14:34:55

New gadgets are on display at Germany's annual consumer electronics fair, as CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports.

'NHL2K11' shoots, but sometimes missesupdated Fri Sep 03 2010 15:09:23

NHL2K11 (2KSports/Visual Concepts) tries to bring realism to sports on the Wii, but falls short because of control issues and a spotty artificial intelligence.

iTunes Ping: The missing thingupdated Fri Sep 03 2010 11:16:40

Apple this week launched Ping, a new social network that runs within the iTunes software.

Facebook testing a 'stalker button'updated Fri Sep 03 2010 10:49:02

Facebook is apparently testing a new subscription feature that would allow users to receive alerts any time a specific friend takes certain actions on the social network.

Users amused, annoyed by Facebook Placesupdated Fri Sep 03 2010 09:07:07

It's been two weeks since Facebook users took to blogs and message boards to voice their concerns about Places, a location-based service that allows people to check in to gathering spots via the social network.

Will motion controls reinvent gaming?updated Fri Sep 03 2010 08:33:44

Four years ago, Nintendo's gesture-tracking Wii system proved the power of motion controls to extend the mainstream appeal of video games.

Toshiba recalls 41,000 computers over risk of burnsupdated Fri Sep 03 2010 02:36:00

Toshiba has announced the voluntary recall of about 41,000 notebook computers worldwide at risk of overheating and burning users.

Samsung: Galaxy Tab has leg up on Apple iPadupdated Thu Sep 02 2010 16:05:26

When Samsung debuted its Galaxy Tab on Thursday, it made a bold claim: the device is at least as good as today's dominant tablet, Apple's iPad.

Crowded web TV field awaits Appleupdated Thu Sep 02 2010 13:14:26

With Wednesday's announcement that it will be revamping its web TV offerings, Apple has made its most serious push into an emerging, and increasingly crowded, field.

The iPad is for grandparents, not just geeksupdated Thu Sep 02 2010 09:22:31

Apple's iPad tablet isn't just for geeks, yuppies, and rich people. It's also for grandparents.

Gaming in the 'Human Hamster Ball'updated Thu Sep 02 2010 07:27:42

CNN's Gary Tuchman reveals a new virtual reality video game that puts you in the center of gameplay.

Adult texters catching up to teensupdated Thu Sep 02 2010 02:30:44

Grown-ups don't text as much as teens -- at least not yet. A new survey suggests they may be catching up.

iPod Nano goes touch-screenupdated Wed Sep 01 2010 16:12:17

Apple CEO Steve Jobs announces redesign of all iPod models.

Apple will live stream event -- but not on PCsupdated Wed Sep 01 2010 10:34:52

Apple users will get to watch live today as the company, at an event presumably led by CEO Steve Jobs, announces new services and products.

Go shopping; change the worldupdated Wed Sep 01 2010 10:27:02

Check-in applications for your smartphone are all the rage; even Facebook has gotten into the game with its new "places" feature. But not all location-based apps are created equal -- or even with the same goal in mind. Enter CauseWorld, a location-based platform that allows you to turn your shopping into charity.

Grab these hot iPhone 4 gamesupdated Wed Sep 01 2010 10:18:12

If you've picked up Apple's iPhone 4, you're probably aware of the new features that can benefit gamers on the go: a higher-resolution display, an integrated gyroscope to complement the accelerometer (for six-axis motion control), longer battery life and faster Wi-Fi.

To unfriend or not to unfriend: That is the Facebook questionupdated Wed Sep 01 2010 10:14:15

We've all done it -- surfed on over to the book of faces, our hearts racing and pupils dilating with excitement, let our cursors linger over those oh-so-powerful words, "Remove From Friends," and clicked away with the maniacal glee of a serial killer.

Apple shines up TV, iPod linesupdated Wed Sep 01 2010 00:47:20

A reworked line of iPods and a new, drastically cheaper, version of Apple TV are on the way.

New controller for Xbox 360 unveiledupdated Tue Aug 31 2010 17:41:17

Microsoft will be offering up a new Xbox 360 wireless controller starting this fall that features an adjustable directional-control pad (D-pad).

Making computer memory work like the human brainupdated Tue Aug 31 2010 17:08:26

How do computers remember things?

Ares rocket launchesupdated Tue Aug 31 2010 13:58:55

NASA test launches a rocket engine as part of the Constellation program.

Who says video games aren't art?updated Tue Aug 31 2010 09:12:49

According to Merriam-Webster, the word "art" can be defined as "the conscious use of skill and creative imagination, especially in the production of aesthetic objects."

Can Apple maintain the iPod's relevance?updated Tue Aug 31 2010 09:08:29

Long before the iPhone, the iPod was the device that helped transform Apple from computer company into a consumer electronics company.

Gmail looks to clear clutter with Priority Inboxupdated Tue Aug 31 2010 01:11:54

Gmail users who feel swamped by a virtual flood of messages will get some help sorting them out.

Facebook love song goes viralupdated Mon Aug 30 2010 14:03:33

A pop tune about love and Facebook goes viral. CNN's Josh Levs reports.

Cee Lo's YouTube hit you won't hear on radioupdated Mon Aug 30 2010 13:05:18

The soul and hip-hop singer Cee Lo Green has a penchant for beautiful music with a dark subtext.

Chatroulette is back, but is it less raunchy?updated Mon Aug 30 2010 11:45:36

Chatroulette, the controversial website that offers random video chat with strangers, was back Monday after being down for more than a week for promised improvements.

Facebook feeds narcissism, survey saysupdated Mon Aug 30 2010 10:16:54

In a rather small survey conducted by a young psychologist, Facebook was shown to have some interesting correlations with self-esteem and narcissism in young adults.

Minnesota farmer battles Gulf 'dead zone'updated Mon Aug 30 2010 09:21:28

Within moments of meeting Tony Thompson, you can tell he sees the world from a different tilt.

Online homework helpupdated Sat Aug 28 2010 13:02:11

CNN tech expert Mario Armstrong shares some sites that can help students with their homework and reports.

'Metroid: Other M' melds classic story with new techniquesupdated Fri Aug 27 2010 17:28:50

Twenty-four years after her initial appearance, Samus Aran returns.

Appliances of the futureupdated Fri Aug 27 2010 14:58:10

CNN's Ali Velshi looks at some futuristic appliances that could be in your home one day.

Why you need a 'zombie apocalypse' phoneupdated Fri Aug 27 2010 14:39:00

You know it will happen someday: Zombies are chasing you down the street, groaning for your blood. You've been holed up for a week, and there's spotty cell service. It sure would be handy to request an emergency ammo drop from the black-helicopter guys.

College student, 21, wins state electionupdated Fri Aug 27 2010 12:34:53

College student Elise Hall says social media helped her win a seat to the Oklahoma State House of Representatives.

Report: Older users flocking to Facebook, Twitterupdated Fri Aug 27 2010 11:21:04

Nancy Ehrlich was nearing 50 and frustrated, teaching at her small Pennsylvania town's elementary school with colleagues who didn't share her love of technology.

'Social Network' raises questions as debut nearsupdated Fri Aug 27 2010 11:10:41

They're everywhere here: on the sides of buses and along the walls of subway stations, posters for the upcoming film "The Social Network" bearing little else than the three words "PUNK, BILLIONAIRE, GENIUS" and a partial headshot of lead actor Jesse Eisenberg.

What's next for 'check-in' apps?updated Fri Aug 27 2010 10:44:49

Seth Priebatsch was at a burrito joint in Boston recently when a message popped up on his smartphone from an app called SCVNGR.

New move for Sony's PlayStationupdated Fri Aug 27 2010 08:29:33

Sony claims its new move controller is an improvement, not a copy, of the Wii. CNN's Colleen McEdwards reports.

The 'origami' concept superyacht that folds to go fasterupdated Fri Aug 27 2010 05:26:12

At first glance it may look more like a black box than a millionaire's play pen, but "unfold" this superyacht and a world of luxury and opulence is unveiled.

Google: 1 million Gmail calls on first dayupdated Thu Aug 26 2010 17:39:33

Google Wave and Google Buzz may have had troubles attracting usage, but the new ability to place calls from Gmail appears to have caught on quickly.

The new Digg: Don't believe the snipeupdated Thu Aug 26 2010 12:15:05

Social news site Digg this week launched a major new version that seeks to change the way we consume news radically.

MIT unveils swimming, oil-cleaning robotsupdated Thu Aug 26 2010 08:18:59

Here's a new way of looking at oil spill clean-up: Forget the big ships, massive work crews and hefty price tags.

Online scam targets iTunesupdated Thu Aug 26 2010 07:29:06

CNN's Pauline Chiou interviews an expert on hackers targeting iTunes accounts linked to PayPal.

What's new in 3-Dupdated Thu Aug 26 2010 07:28:59

CNN's Pauline Chiou looks at several new 3-D technologies on the way.

Does your 'digital reflection' show your true self?updated Thu Aug 26 2010 04:41:22

In mid-2010, managing your internet appearance means much more than just touching up your profile pictures on Facebook. New software is being developed to show you exactly how you seem to others.

House made of hempupdated Wed Aug 25 2010 21:26:38

A house built with hemp makes a green alternative to standard construction. WLOS' Karen Wynn reports.

Cyberattack in 2008 prompted new Pentagon cyberdefense planupdated Wed Aug 25 2010 16:00:00

An infected flash drive put in a U.S. military laptop in 2008 set off the most significant cyberattack ever against the military and brought a turning point in cyberdefense strategy, a top defense official wrote in an article published Wednesday.

Mobile maps make apartment-hunting easierupdated Wed Aug 25 2010 15:01:11

Hunting for apartments can be exhausting and confusing, but you can make it a bit easier with the help of Google Maps on your smartphone.

Windows 95 turns 15: Has Microsoft's OS peaked?updated Wed Aug 25 2010 12:35:14

The company paid to treat people to free newspapers in London, lighted the Empire State Building in Windows' colors and draped Toronto's CN Tower with a 300-foot banner -- all part of a massive $300 million ad campaign that accompanied the product's arrival.

Report: iTunes to rent TV shows for 99 centsupdated Wed Aug 25 2010 11:40:28

In a move that could further popularize online and mobile video, Apple's iTunes store this fall may begin renting TV programming to viewers for 99 cents per episode, according to a report from Bloomberg News.

Women, minorities biggest users of mobile phones, survey saysupdated Wed Aug 25 2010 11:17:50

Women text and talk on their mobile phones more than men.

Be polite and put your smartphone downupdated Wed Aug 25 2010 09:09:09

Remember the good ol' days, circa mid-naughts, when most people's phones just alerted them of incoming calls and the occasional text message?

Report: Big-fingered sumos given iPadsupdated Tue Aug 24 2010 17:32:10

Can a person's hands be too big for a cell phone?

Review: 'Mafia II' an energetic, bloody rideupdated Tue Aug 24 2010 16:21:17

Set in the 1940s and '50s, "Mafia II" (2K Czech) is a violent, historical, and definitely exciting journey through the mob world in the United States -- featuring a great story, accurate artwork and music for the time period, and gameplay that isn't overly complicated.

Song-a-day guy won't quitupdated Tue Aug 24 2010 11:56:14

Jonathan Mann has written a song a day since January 2009, and plans to keep going until he's 80.

Five must-have video games for fallupdated Tue Aug 24 2010 11:48:28

From downloadable titles like haunting puzzle-action hybrid "Limbo" for Xbox 360 to the long-awaited release of PC sci-fi strategy juggernaut "StarCraft II," summer's been good to gaming fans.

Is Apple working on a 'desktop iPad?'updated Tue Aug 24 2010 11:12:47

Apple may be developing a computer that combines the look of a desktop with the touch-screen functions of its tablet-style iPad, according to reports about a patent filed by the company.

Jailbreaking your iPhone? Change your passwordsupdated Tue Aug 24 2010 09:21:32

Since the U.S. Copyright Office declared last month that it's legal to jailbreak your iPhone, lots of iPhone users have been doing just that -- nearly 9 percent of them as of late July.

New strategy game sheds unpopular anti-piracy systemupdated Tue Aug 24 2010 08:13:08

Digital Rights Management, or DRM, has been touted as a piracy preventer by entertainment and gaming manufacturers. But it's been blasted by end users as restrictive and ineffective against illegal downloading and copying of electronic media.

Woman shatters text-messaging speed recordupdated Mon Aug 23 2010 16:16:33

25.94 seconds. That's how much time it took Melissa Thompson of Salford, England, to type a complex sentence on a Samsung Galaxy S, which makes her the new Guinness World Record holder for fastest typing on a phone.

How to 'undo' an ill-advised Gmail messageupdated Mon Aug 23 2010 12:15:25

Ever have that sick-to-your-stomach, "Oh crap!" moment after sending an e-mail?

Whether he sang it or not, Justin Bieber sure can sell itupdated Mon Aug 23 2010 11:49:40

Pop heartthrob Justin Bieber may be the perfect Trojan horse for a meme.

You can't block Mark Zuckerberg on Facebookupdated Mon Aug 23 2010 09:58:56

You can't block CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook.

New apps let couch potatoes and bookworms check in, tooupdated Mon Aug 23 2010 08:04:43

Intrigued by Foursquare, or Facebook's new Places feature, but not sure anybody would be interested in where you go every day?

Solar energy brings power to rural Africaupdated Mon Aug 23 2010 04:25:51

In rural communities of Africa -- where more than 95 percent of homes have no access to electricity -- solar energy has the power to transform lives.

Robofish controls other fishupdated Sat Aug 21 2010 14:45:27

CNN's Gary Tuchman looks at a robotic fish that can trick real fish into following it in the water.

Tech tips for back to schoolupdated Sat Aug 21 2010 11:26:21

Tech expert Mario Armstrong takes a look at an application that will help your tech-savy student stay organized.

WiFi turns coffee shops into officesupdated Sat Aug 21 2010 08:36:01

Some people are leaving their office to do their work in coffee shops with free WiFi spots. KARE's Kyle Porter reports.

Dog has 2,600 followers on Twitterupdated Sat Aug 21 2010 06:17:19

A beagle named James Bond has more than 2,600 people following him on Twitter. WTOC's Michelle Paynter reports.

How to create a 'super password'updated Fri Aug 20 2010 09:49:45

Say goodbye to those wimpy, eight-letter passwords.

3D at home still a tough sellupdated Fri Aug 20 2010 08:50:06

Even if "Piranha 3D" has a modestly successful box-office debut this weekend, it could in the long run do more damage to the hopes of 3D TV makers than good.

New Facebook feature raises more privacy concernsupdated Thu Aug 19 2010 15:33:43

Based on comments on news sites and Facebook's official blog, many users appear apprehensive about Facebook Places, the social-networking site's new location feature.

Facebook Places: Here's how it worksupdated Thu Aug 19 2010 12:08:49

Facebook has rolled out its long-awaited location feature, Facebook Places, an application that lets users "check in" on their mobile phones so friends know where they're hanging out and what they're doing.

Facebook steals Foursquare's location crownupdated Thu Aug 19 2010 11:18:08

Facebook this week launched "Places," a service that allows any user to "check in" to restaurants, stores and other local businesses -- thereby sharing their location with friends.

Why I sold my used iPhone to Gazelle.comupdated Thu Aug 19 2010 09:19:26

I'm one of those people who won't throw out electronics just because they're outdated.

At last, a hi-tech superyacht that can flyupdated Thu Aug 19 2010 09:01:35

Need to get your superyacht from the crystal-blue waters of the Caribbean to the glamorous Mediterranean in a hurry? Not a problem when your luxury vessel transforms into a sleek jetplane at the click of a button.

Fake trailers poke fun at Facebook movieupdated Wed Aug 18 2010 15:09:43

David Fincher's "The Social Network" is already looking cheesy (Justin Timberlake as Napster co-founder Sean Parker? Really?), but it hasn't prevented others from making the Facebook movie's overdramatic trailer seem even more absurd.

The importance of video game historyupdated Wed Aug 18 2010 10:41:49

Music has the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Visual arts have the Met, Louvre and Guggenheim. Radio and TV have the Museum of Broadcast Communications.

The do's and don'ts of asking someone out onlineupdated Wed Aug 18 2010 09:56:11

Imagine, if you will, a crowded dance floor: Men and women are talking, laughing awkwardly and trying to gyrate their rhythmically challenged hips to that Phoenix song that goes "do let, do let, blah blah."

iPad competitors struggling to catch upupdated Wed Aug 18 2010 09:42:05

Some of the world's biggest electronics companies are readying an assault on the tablet market. But before they even begin, they find themselves at an early disadvantage.

Facebook introduces check-in featureupdated Wed Aug 18 2010 08:18:41

Social-networking giant Facebook has entered the check-in world.

Trains use magnets to float above railsupdated Wed Aug 18 2010 05:50:55

Maglev trains use magnetic levitation to reach speeds over 260 mph. The U.S. may adopt this mode of travel one day.

Robot to tweet from spaceupdated Tue Aug 17 2010 16:59:36

A new robot built by NASA will send information back to Earth via tweets about what it's like in space.

Do 'FarmVille' spoofs mean we're sick of social games?updated Tue Aug 17 2010 10:52:01

Even as Facebook titles like "FrontierVille" and "Restaurant City" continue to attract millions of players, interest in social games may be waning.

Do-it-yourself solar power for your homeupdated Tue Aug 17 2010 10:31:44

Imagine outfitting your house with small, affordable solar panels that plug into a socket and pump power into your electrical system instead of taking it out.

Debunking the Internet apocalypseupdated Tue Aug 17 2010 08:22:54

As I read the criticism of Google and Verizon's supposed evil plan to demolish the Internet, and as I hear about "protests" of several dozen people at Google's headquarters, I scratch my head and wonder: am I missing something?

New Delhi citizens turn traffic police on Facebookupdated Tue Aug 17 2010 00:04:00

Lanes often dissolve into meaningless white lines painted on roads.

GAO: Information logjam leaves U.S. more vulnerable to cyberattackupdated Mon Aug 16 2010 21:43:44

The public and private sector are not doing enough to share information that could help prevent a catastrophic cyberattack on the nation's critical infrastructure, according to a report by the General Accountability Office released on Monday.

Making mobile games more funupdated Mon Aug 16 2010 15:27:21

Games are among the most popular things people do with their mobile devices. In the past year, more than a third of U.S. cell phone owners have played a game on their phone. Also, up to a quarter of all iPad apps are games.

How web journalism can make people seem hatefulupdated Mon Aug 16 2010 12:14:56

There is very little evidence, if any, that Sarah Palin hates teachers, or that Andrew Breitbart is a racist. Yet a recent flood of viral stories propagated by internet journalists allegedly catch prominent conservatives red-handed in acts of hate.

Beware of fake Facebook 'dislike' buttonupdated Mon Aug 16 2010 11:49:32

Lots of people think the Internet is a bit too chipper -- so much so that they've clamored for a "dislike" button on Facebook, which, to date, only officially allows people to "like" content on its site.

Steven Slater a YouTube hitupdated Mon Aug 16 2010 10:24:20

Since Steve Slater's theatrical exit from his job, many YouTube videos have been dedicated to the former flight attendant.

Netbook vs. laptopupdated Mon Aug 16 2010 05:38:48

CNN tech guru Mario Armstrong takes a look at some pros and cons of both netbooks and laptops for tech-savvy students.

Chinese iPod gadget aims to skin Appleupdated Mon Aug 16 2010 00:48:40

Have you ever wished that your iPod Touch was an iPhone? Now it can be, thanks to a new device called the "Apple Peel 520" and created by a Chinese company.

'BioShock Infinite' moves adventures to the skyupdated Fri Aug 13 2010 13:17:25

Hoping to continue the success of its BioShock franchise, 2K Games announced that "BioShock Infinite" will be produced by the team that created the game's original title.

Steven Slater, the internet loves youupdated Fri Aug 13 2010 12:47:00

You haven't really made it until someone makes a YouTube video about you.

AT&T is just bad for the wrong people in the wrong placesupdated Fri Aug 13 2010 10:49:35

Here's the truth about AT&T's wireless network: On the whole, despite what you've heard, it's not actually that bad. It's just bad for the wrong people in the wrong places -- mostly tech- and media-types in New York and San Francisco, California.

Jet-powered school bus goes 367 mphupdated Fri Aug 13 2010 10:24:15

A man in Indianapolis outfits a school bus with an engine from a jet fighter.

Hundreds of Pokémon players vie to be world's bestupdated Fri Aug 13 2010 09:54:24

"Pikachu, I choose you!"

Tech guilt: 5 'persuasive' technologies to help you be goodupdated Fri Aug 13 2010 08:53:20

Information is power, but does information -- by itself -- actually make people change their behavior?

Group coupon business soarsupdated Fri Aug 13 2010 08:14:12

The CEO of Groupon.com discusses the success of the group coupon website.

Moderates counter Muslim extremistsupdated Thu Aug 12 2010 19:17:59

CNN's Deborah Feyerick reports on how moderate Muslims are targeting "keyboard jihadists."

Twitter's 'tweet button' -- does it matter?updated Thu Aug 12 2010 16:47:16

Twitter unleashed an official "tweet button" today. Given that third parties have provided "retweet buttons" for more than a year, will the official buttons have any impact on the way we share content online?

Booking a flight? Visit Facebookupdated Thu Aug 12 2010 16:01:38

Booking a flight just got more social.

Twitter's official tweet button has arrivedupdated Thu Aug 12 2010 14:30:07

Twitter has just launched the "Tweet Button," an official option for web publishers to count retweets and let their readers easily share content.

University sends out 2,500 acceptance letters by mistakeupdated Thu Aug 12 2010 13:18:24

The university giveth, and the university taketh away.

Are these the droids you're looking for?updated Thu Aug 12 2010 08:38:15

Google's Android operating system for mobile phones is quickly spreading in popularity, with the DROID 2 hitting stores Thursday. But how do you know which model is right for you? Here's a quick comparison between features and specs on the top four Android phones.

iPad boosts appeal of digital comicsupdated Thu Aug 12 2010 08:01:33

In just a few short months, Apple's iPad has become a popular mobile tool for web surfing, watching TV and reading electronic books. But its biggest impact may come in a lesser-known area of multimedia: digital comics.

Solar panels equipped with fly eyes?updated Wed Aug 11 2010 15:35:23

CNN's Ali Velshi speaks with two experts about how pesky flies may actually be used in solar panels.

Was 'Inception' inspired by Donald Duck?updated Wed Aug 11 2010 13:53:21

There's some quacking on the web that film auteur Christopher Nolan's current blockbuster, "Inception," was inspired by, of all things, a 2004 Donald Duck comic book.

Twitter's new deceased-user policy vs. Facebook'supdated Wed Aug 11 2010 11:16:15

Consider it a sign of the times, or even just success that Twitter now has a policy in place to handle ownership of a user's account once they've died.

Make a graceful online exit from your jobupdated Wed Aug 11 2010 09:55:51

So, you're leaving your job.

Facebook's Foursquare-like location tool is coming, sources sayupdated Wed Aug 11 2010 09:20:15

The long-rumored geolocation "check-in" feature at Facebook is slated to debut within weeks, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CNET.

Gaming for all abilitiesupdated Wed Aug 11 2010 07:30:34

One gamer is paving the way for players with disabilities. CNN's Gary Tuchman reports.

When temper tantrums go viralupdated Wed Aug 11 2010 06:52:47

CNN's Phil Han takes a look at episodes similar to that of the JetBlue flight attendant which have gone viral.

Facebook cleans up birthday messagesupdated Tue Aug 10 2010 16:48:14

You've got a few reasons to dread and/or loathe birthdays. But at least now you can cross that hot mess of a Facebook news feed off your list of things to worry about on your or your friends' birthdays.

Architect designs home with plane partsupdated Tue Aug 10 2010 15:15:48

CNN's Ali Velshi talks with an architect who designed a house integrated with various parts of airplanes.

Net neutrality crusaders slam Verizon, Googleupdated Tue Aug 10 2010 10:17:41

Net neutrality supporters say they're unhappy that the Verizon Communications and Google proposal for new net neutrality rules does not go far enough.

A new 'indie' genre: iPhone 4 filmmakingupdated Tue Aug 10 2010 08:06:45

Ryan Gonzalez really wanted to make a music video for his first solo album -- but like many independent artists, he had no budget.

Reading a terrorist's mindupdated Mon Aug 09 2010 21:11:49

Researchers at Northwestern University take a step toward reading terrorists' minds. CNN's Josh Levs explains.

Using technology to track Kenya votingupdated Mon Aug 09 2010 14:23:53

Erik Hersman of Ushahidi explains how crowd sourcing was used to map problems during Kenya's recent referendum.

AT&T app offers TV on iPhone, new BlackBerryupdated Mon Aug 09 2010 13:32:56

Users of the iPhone can now download and watch TV shows on the device, AT&T announced Monday.

Cartoon avatars are back in vogueupdated Mon Aug 09 2010 12:41:33

If recent trends are any indication, cartoon self-caricatures are becoming more popular than the clichéd photo in the mirror headshot. Cartoon avatars, both classic and new, are hot right now.

Report suggests iPhone will launch on Verizonupdated Mon Aug 09 2010 09:20:34

Evidence continues to mount to support expectations that Apple's iPhone 4 will finally launch on Verizon this coming January.

Will new charging standard help cut the power cords?updated Mon Aug 09 2010 08:40:16

When does mobile not feel very mobile? Every time you have to plug in a cord to charge a device. But power cords could become a 20th century artifact (at least for small mobile devices) if wireless charging technology becomes affordable, reliable, interoperable and easy.

Europeans realize dream of a single charger for all cellphonesupdated Mon Aug 09 2010 08:32:53

Cellphone battery dead? No problem: Just borrow a charger from a friend. Oh, wait -- you can't, because your friend doesn't have the same phone as you, and his charger won't work with your phone.

Shark swims up to beachupdated Sat Aug 07 2010 21:24:33

A shark swimming up to a beach and two men's street stunts go viral. CNN's Josh Levs reports.

Full-body scans stored at courthouseupdated Thu Aug 05 2010 08:36:04

CNN's Jeanne Meserve reports that about 35,000 full-body scan images have been kept despite assurances to the contrary.

Google and your privacyupdated Thu Aug 05 2010 00:18:12

CNN's Errol Barnett talks to Google spokesman Brian Richardson about increased concerns about user privacy.

Shoot your birthday in 3-D?updated Wed Aug 04 2010 19:14:50

CNN's T.J. Holmes talks to an executive from Panasonic about the first 3-D camcorders being sold for home use.

Recycle those unsightly cigarette buttsupdated Wed Aug 04 2010 06:55:57

A push to recycle cigarette butts is gaining momentum in New York. CNN's Gary Tuchman reports.

Google alarm alertsupdated Tue Aug 03 2010 17:16:39

A new Web browser plug-in sounds off on certain websites when user browsing information is sent to Google.

'Big brother' is watching you onlineupdated Tue Aug 03 2010 16:24:04

CNN's John Roberts talks to a technology editor about privacy concerns on the internet.

Why governments censor the webupdated Tue Aug 03 2010 16:23:41

CNN's Errol Barnett breaks down the various motivations worldwide governments cite for censoring the internet.

Sniff controller lets quadriplegics moveupdated Tue Aug 03 2010 15:34:13

CNN's Drew Griffin talks to the creators of technology that lets paralyzed people move their wheelchair with their nose.

Can you guess Obama's first tweet?updated Tue Aug 03 2010 15:00:21

Social media expert Wendy Harman talks about being with the President for his tweet.

Bionic legs a realityupdated Mon Aug 02 2010 16:16:34

CNN's Ali Velshi talks to the men behind Rex Bionics whose invention gives people in wheelchairs the ability to walk.

Tracking your every move?updated Mon Aug 02 2010 01:10:41

CNN's Randi Kaye talks to a WSJ.com technology editor about an article digging deep into the world of internet tracking.

Want to save cash? There's an app for thatupdated Sat Jul 31 2010 09:19:45

Mario Armstrong tells CNN's T.J. Holmes about some cell phone apps that can help you save money on the go.

Can you guess Obama's first tweet?updated Fri Jul 30 2010 18:09:17

Social media expert Wendy Harman talks about being with the President for his first tweet.

Shark population threatenedupdated Fri Jul 30 2010 17:34:50

In 2008 Lisa Ling investigated the threat to the shark population brought on by the demand for shark fin soup.

Planet in Peril: Shark finningupdated Fri Jul 30 2010 17:34:09

In 2008 Anderson Cooper talked with special correspondent Lisa Ling about shark finning, a brutal practice.

How to protect your Facebook accountupdated Fri Jul 30 2010 17:17:08

A man has collected information from 100 million Facebook users and distributed it online in a downloadable file.

Geckos inspire 'Stickybots'updated Wed Jul 28 2010 07:38:56

Students at Stanford University create a robot with sticky feet.

iPhone uncensored: jailbreaks now legalupdated Tue Jul 27 2010 18:53:24

iPhone owners can now legally jailbreak their phones. CNN.com's John Sutter explains jailbreaking and the recent changes.

Stunning view from spaceupdated Tue Jul 27 2010 11:16:02

Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi gained worldwide notoriety for the stunning images he captured from space.

'StarCraft' sequel highly anticipatedupdated Tue Jul 27 2010 09:28:49

A professional gamer tells CNN why the game "StarCraft" has taken South Korea by storm.

What is WikiLeaks?updated Mon Jul 26 2010 17:09:51

CNN.com's John Sutter looks at WikiLeaks, a site that published what it says are classified reports about Afghanistan.

The making of two viral videosupdated Sun Jul 25 2010 19:51:58

An imaginary picnic by President Obama and a walk across the country are in Viral Video Rewind with Josh Levs.

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