The third beta imposes a new restriction on how third-party software can interact with it. And a feature called Resource Package could speed up Firefox 3.7. ...
Yet another report predicting Google is about to release its own phone raises more questions than it answers about Google's mobile strategy. ...
The FCC holds a hearing to update the five commissioners on the barriers that exist in formulating a new national broadband policy plan. ...
The test version is being released in conjunction with Microsoft's Professional Developer Conference in Los Angeles. New features include a mechanism for connecting Outlook to social networks. ...
The one day, one deal site is set to launch a more user-driven site that lets people find and post deals from around the Web. ...
Electronic Arts shuts Pandemic Studios facility, bought in 2007 as part of an $860 million deal. Shutdown follows announced cost cuts and layoffs for struggling EA. ...
The icon refresh that Microsoft debuted in today's release of the Office 2010 beta looks more than a little bit similar to the icons for Adobe's programs. ...
A leading IBM researcher says computers capable of mimicking the human brain's power and efficiency could be just a decade away. CNET News reporter Daniel Terdiman talks about the findings. ...
Leading competition for environmental start-ups awards company with a platform for maintaining desired home temperature more efficiently. ...
Author of "All You Need to Know About the Music Business" acknowledges the impending death of the CD, but he remains optimistic about the long-term health of the industry. ...
Members of the social network are encouraged to install an app that lets them vote on which local nonprofit should get the grand prize in contest. ...
Over the last several months fewer and fewer searches have been performed on Yahoo's sites, with market leader Google and upstart Microsoft seeing the benefits. ...
Yahoo to pull the plug on a mobile app it cannibalized with the introduction of Yahoo Mobile, its optimized site and mobile app. ...
Croatian artist Robert Matysiak has created cute and quirky "Robolamps" made from plumbling supplies and colored lightbulbs. ...
While the Netherlands means well in its attempt to foster open source adoption, the management of its policy may actually be hurting open source uptake, not helping it. ...
Nations plan to discuss expanded cooperation in space science and to start a "dialogue" on human space flight and exploration, according to a joint statement. ...
Chrome OS engineers are ready to demonstrate the lightweight browser-based operating system, although it's not expected to launch until next year. ...
Claims of patent infringement and trade secret theft have been dropped in a settlement between Microsoft and former worker. Vi ...
The hybrid "Clandestine Extended Range Vehicle" does 80 mph, climbs hills, and serves as a high-speed weapons platform--all while cutting fuel consumption, according to the Army. ...
Phishing attacks have spiked this year, recent reports show. Here's a primer on what phishing is and how to avoid it. View t ...