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Text Messages Nab Carjacking Suspect
An Ohio man used a friend's cell phone to get back his car, cell phone, and cash, all of which were stolen in a car jacking, according to a local...
Feature: Electrified insects key to wheat production
By breeding aphid- and fungus-resistant legumes, CSIRO’s Dr Jonathan Anderson aims to improve wheat yields across the country.
Opinion: A new dimension in engineering education
The launch of the Warren Centre's Chair of Engineering Innovation has the potential to help the commercialisation of new engineering and scientific technology, writes Peter North.
Recession got you down? Buy a hybrid
Auto makers are pegging their hopes for a recovery on electric and hybrid vehicles, with a large number of prototypes unveiled at the North American International Auto Show this week.
China shuts down 50 more sites during internet crackdown
Continuing a campaign to filter out pornography and lewd content, China shut down 50 websites over the weekend, state-run media reported Sunday.
Semantic search engine helps scientists do productive searches
Almost everyone who has used a major internet search engine has had the same experience: Search for 'Dodge convertible' and 0.16 seconds later you have 4.3 million links to web...
Top 5 Faked Memoirs
Oprah Winfrey was recently embarrassed by the latest in a series of faked (or partially faked) memoirs.
First Internet car radio a hit at consumer electronics show
German audio equipment maker Blaupunkt and Australia's miRoamer have teamed up to produce the first Internet car radio, giving drivers access to tens of thousands of Web radio stations.
The question: Should we allow research using human-animal hybrid embryos?
The question: Should we allow research using human-animal hybrid embryos? One year ago, the first licenses for research on human-animal hybrid embryos were granted. Should they be extended?
TV makers seek depth, adding a third dimension
(AP) -- This year, superficial was out at the nation's largest electronics gala. Every exhibitor at the International Consumer Electronics Show, it seemed, wanted to show some depth. Depth...
Hot gadgets at CES: Browser cam, LED TV, new Palm
(AP) -- Although the International Consumer Electronics Show was smaller than it was last year because of the economic doldrums, there were still interesting new gadgets on display before...
You Can Look -- But Don't Touch
Consumers are often told that if they break an item, they buy it. But a new study suggests that if they just touch an item for more than a few...
Free antibiotics popular with customers
NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 11 (UPI) -- Stores in New Jersey offering free antibiotics say they're not concerned the program could be abused by people who don't need the...
Senate to consider expanding wilderness protection
(AP) -- The Senate has voted to move forward with a bill setting aside more than 2 million acres in nine states as wilderness.
FCC chairman: DTV delay could cause confusion
(AP) -- Postponing the turnoff of analog TV broadcasts beyond the scheduled date, Feb. 17, could confuse consumers, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission warned Saturday.
Shortcovers turns iPhones into electronic books
Shortcovers expects to be turning iPhones into electronic books by month's end with the release of a mini-application that lets people read books, short stories or other written works...
Blu-ray DVD booms in aftermath of format war victory
Blu-ray DVD hardware and disc sales have boomed despite the drubbing that tough economic times are giving the consumer electronics industry.
Swiss Army knife meets Bluetooth
The Swiss Army knife, one of the hottest buys of the last century, is keeping pace with the new millennium and moving from campground to boardroom.
Schwarzenegger's Green Challenge
The former Hollywood action star-turned California governor may be facing his most formidable foe in a $40 billion state budget gap caused by the economic decline. Scott Pelley reports.
Best Sidekicks For That New Computer
CNET-TV's Natali Del Conte spotlighted several accessories, for Macs and PCs, on The Early Show.
iPhone Gets Blessing From Vatican
The Vatican is endorsing new technology that brings the book of daily prayers used by priests straight onto iPhones.
"Netbook" A Major Tech Trend Of 2008
"Netbook" is a relatively new category of notebook computer noted for being smaller, less expensive and more energy efficient than typical notebook or laptop PCs. It's one of the major...
Geeks Claim Obama As Their Own
Get ready for the geek-in-chief. Some of Obama's nerdier fans are convinced he'll be the first American president to show distinct signs of geekiness.
IHOP Reigns In Christmas Day Searches
On this Christmas morning, Google"s Hot Trends shows the economy and the weather have faded into the background as eating, shopping, music downloads and the passing of British playwright Harold...
Navy, Environmentalists Settle Sonar Suit
The Navy has settled a lawsuit filed by environmentalists challenging its use of sonar in hundreds of submarine-hunting exercises around the world.
E-Commerce Dips, Electronics Plummet
One of the first reports to surface on holiday sales doesn't sound incredibly painful until specific categories -- like electronics -- are broken out.
Recording Industry Drops MP3 Spies
Recording industry trade group reportedly drops the company responsible for gathering evidence against those accused of sharing copyrighted music.
The Government Interrupts This Program ...
The switch to digital television signals will leave nearly 20 million American households without TV, unless they upgrade, which as CBS News correspondent Bill Whitaker reports, is easier said than...