- Mozilla Seabird agitates for better mobile phones
The Seabird project is a concept for a phone with dramatically overhauled user interface for a more productive device. Too bad it’s just an idea.
- Is 4G wireless enough to sate consumers?
As data traffic increases on wireless networks, carriers are turning to 4G to save them. But is the new network technology enough to keep up with demand?
- Lessons for cable in Blockbuster’s demise
All the news for pay TV operators is bleak. If executives there want to know how Netflix will come at them, they should study Blockbuster’s story.
- Why I gave up on Digg
Digg used to be one of my big online habits, but not anymore. Here’s why I’m happier now that I’ve moved on to something else.
- Clean-energy miracles: Myth or viable strategy?
A debate is growing between techno-optimists who argue for a sharp increase in clean-energy research to pursue breakthroughs and those who say we should push harder on existing green technologies.
- Docking system malfunction delays Soyuz crew return
Russian engineers troubleshoot a docking system malfunction that prevented the departure and return to Earth of a Soyuz spacecraft carrying three crew members hoping to wind up a six-month stay in space.
- PARC celebrates its 40 years of Silicon Valley innovation
Founded in 1970, the former Xerox PARC was spun off as a wholly owned division of the printing giant in 2002. On Thursday, the R&D powerhouse that invented laser printing, Ethernet networking, and the GUI celebrated its four decades of innovation.
- Are Intel, AMD six-core chips worth it?
Do large Intel-AMD processor core counts on the highest-end desktops really make a difference for most consumers? Two experts offer their opinions.
- Enjoy free music–Jasmine’s Tech Dos and Don’ts
Get schooled by CNET editor Jasmine France. This week she gives advice on finding new music online, as well as downloading and streaming audio.
- Sex-sting target convicted of attacks on media sites
Man caught in online sex sting is convicted of using virus and botnet to attack media sites that covered the case, Department of Justice says.
