Google: Piracy Accusations Will Lower Search Rankings
As a nod to the entertainment industry, Google is threatening to give poor search-result rankings to sites accused of violating copyright claims. Larry Greenemeier reports
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Anatomy of a Computer Virus
Tech Talker: Quick & Dirty Tips to Navigate the Digital World
Police: Burglar Nabbed After Turning On Steve Jobs' Stolen Macs
Whoever broke into the home of the late Steve Jobs is probably now wishing that a different house had been the target
Why Apple Doesn't Just Sue Google and Get It Over With
Apple's war against Android and Google has been less "thermonuclear" and more precision sniping against key partners
Students' Cloud Observations Online (S'COOL)
Help NASA scientists better understand the impact that clouds have on Earth's atmosphere
How to Make Animated GIFs on a Smart Phone
Olympics news coverage revitalized the animated GIF, or graphics interchange format. Make your own
The Coming Wireless Spectrum Apocalypse and How It Hits You
Big carriers want more spectrum as they push aside smaller competitors
How to Maintain Your Privacy on the Web
Tech Talker: Quick & Dirty Tips to Navigate the Digital World
How the iCloud Hack Happened and How to Avoid Being Next
Tips: Do not give any online retailer your credit card information; use two-factor authentication in g-mail; and do not "daisy chain" e-mail accounts
The YardMap Network
A citizen science project designed to cultivate a richer understanding of bird habitat for both professional scientists and people concerned with their local environments
Who Killed YouTube on the iPhone--Apple or Google?
Did Apple kick YouTube to the curb, or did Google have a part in its disappearance from iOS? (Credit: Screenshot by Ben Parr/CNET) YouTube will no longer come standard on the iPhone and iPad , and the Internet is jumping to conclusions as usual...
Avatar Officer Installed at Arizona-Mexico Border Station
A new kiosk is expected to streamline applications for frequent traveler benefits, freeing up human officers to catch drug smugglers
Can Facebook Show How to Reduce the Growing Energy Use of the Internet?
Computer design and server farm location could dramatically reduce the energy required to run Facebook and the rest of the Internet, reducing greenhouse gases, too
5 Common Computer Mistakes to Avoid
Tech Talker: Quick & Dirty Tips to Navigate the Digital World
Why Siri Is Still the Future
Speech-recognition software is great—unless you're trying to use it on a phone
Photo Supposedly Shows iPhone 5 Assembled from Leaked Parts
Could this be Apple's latest?
Why Is Everyone on the Internet So Angry?
A perfect storm engenders online rudeness, including virtual anonymity and thus a lack of accountability, physical distance and the medium of writing
How to Save Wet Electronics
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Professor Offers Proof that McDonald's Tried to Take His Google-Style Glasses
The new image on Mann's blog. (Credit: Steve Mann Screenshot:Chris Matyszczyk/CNET) Many who dream of adorning their faces with technology were stunned to hear that Google-type glasses might not be welcome at McDonald's...
Coning In: New Ways to Tap Old Data Boost Hurricane Forecast Accuracy
To more accurately predict storm tracks, landfalls and damage risks, researchers are focusing their attention on individual storms and past behavior to reduce the "cone of uncertainty"
