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Daily Debrief: Interplanetary Internet a possibility

November 19, 2008 10:54 AM PST

Sending e-mails or online shopping while orbiting the Earth in outer-space seems like the stuff of science fiction movies. But in this Daily Debrief, CNET's Kara Tsuboi and Rafe Needleman discuss how NASA is working to make these far-fetched ideas a reality. Watch this video
Loaded: A Storm is brewing

November 19, 2008 6:51 AM PST

We get the new BlackBerry Storm (but can't show it to you yet), Microsoft's Zune gets a price cut, and National Geographic launches a video game series. Watch this video
Yang resignation, successor the talk of the Valley

November 18, 2008 4:55 PM PST

Silicon Valley is atwitter over what kind of CEO Yahoo needs to hire to replace the outgoing Jerry Yang. CNET's Kara Tsuboi hears opinions and analysis from some "armchair quarterbacks" over this crucial decision for the Internet giant. Watch this video
Daily Debrief: 'Waiting for Godot,' Microsoft Office style

November 18, 2008 1:43 PM PST

Microsoft is bringing offline access to upcoming Office Web applications. Even though it's not yet around the corner, the capability is on its way. So how does it fit in with Microsoft's larger software ambitions? Ina Fried speaks with Charles Cooper on the CNET News Daily Debrief. Watch this video
Loaded: Yahoo: Help wanted

November 18, 2008 6:41 AM PST

A changing of the guard is under way at Yahoo, Hulu may be expanding overseas, and your TiVo wants you to eat pizza. Watch this video
Maria Shriver touts new online learning tool

November 17, 2008 3:14 PM PST

CNET's Kara Tsuboi sits down with Maria Shriver to talk about "The California Legacy Trails," a new online learning tool for students of the state's history. Watch this video
Daily Debrief: Can Mark Cuban beat the SEC?

November 17, 2008 12:26 PM PST

The SEC claims that Mark Cuban illegally dumped his holdings in Mamma.com after learning about an impending private stock offering. Charles Cooper and Dawn Kawamoto discuss the charges facing one of the best-known technology entrepreneurs of the last decade. Watch this video
Loaded: No neo-Nazis on Facebook

November 17, 2008 6:58 AM PST

Google launches a voice-operated search application for iPhone...we think. Plus, a few new touch-screen phones hit the market, and Facebook pulls down Italian neo-Nazi group pages. Watch this video
Livescribe digital pen is Mac ready

November 16, 2008 6:03 PM PST

CEO Jim Marggraff shows off the latest improvements to the Livescribe digital pen. Mac fans, take note: the company is coming out with a Mac version of its desktop software. Watch this video
Livescribe digital pen gets student test

November 16, 2008 5:56 PM PST

A UC Berkeley student has become such a devotee of the Livescribe digital pen that he's now one of three dozen "campus scribes" paid by Livescribe to evangelize the product at their school. He shares how the pen has improved his study habits. Watch this video
Daily Debrief: The Sun sets for 6,000 employees

November 14, 2008 12:10 PM PST

Sun Microsystems is the latest tech giant to announce dismal numbers for the fourth quarter and the need to layoff a significant portion of its workforce. On this Daily Debrief, CNET's Kara Tsuboi and Dawn Kawamoto discuss the 6,000 expected layoffs and possible next steps for this Silicon Valley institution. Watch this video
Daily Debrief: Windows Live, social wallflower no longer

November 13, 2008 11:55 AM PST

Perhaps influenced by prominent social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace, Microsoft will begin integrating features such as a news feed and profiles into its Windows Live applications. On this Daily Debrief, CNET's Kara Tsuboi and Ina Fried discuss the company's motivation to join the party and the potential to infuriate long-time users with these newfangled features. Watch this video
Tech Awards honor techy solutions for developing world

November 13, 2008 11:05 AM PST

From one-time-use syringes to fire logs made from an invasive African plant, the 2008 Tech Awards honored five innovators with $50,000 for creating technology solutions for problems in developing countries. CNET's Kara Tsuboi learns more about these seemingly simple solutions that have potential to make a big impact. Watch this video
Loaded: When in Rome

November 12, 2008 7:41 PM PST

Google Earth takes you to ancient Rome; YouTube starts to monetize its videos; and Cisco lets you check the length of the bathroom line at the new Yankee Stadium before you leave your seat! Watch this video
Daily Debrief: Countdown to 'World of Warcraft' midnight mania

November 12, 2008 3:12 PM PST

It's the biggest massively multiplayer online game in the U.S 'World of Warcraft' is a computer game phenomenon, so what should we expect when its latest incarnation goes live at midnight? CNET News' Charles Cooper sits down with Daniel Terdiman on this edition of the Daily Debrief. Watch this video
Loaded: Take two microprocessors and call me in the morning

November 11, 2008 7:38 PM PST

The Flip camera now shoots in high-def, Google lets you video chat in Gmail, and your doctor just might prescribe a microprocessor to treat your ulcer. Watch this video
Daily Debrief: The epic fight for online movies continues

November 11, 2008 4:37 PM PST

If you're looking to find a feature-length film online, iTunes is your best option--for now. On this Daily Debrief, CNET's Greg Sandoval explains to Kara Tsuboi that YouTube is sweetening its talk with movie studios and Hulu.com is also finding ways to monetize ads while remaining attractive to viewers. Watch this video
GPS cell phones plot, predict traffic

November 11, 2008 11:20 AM PST

With the popularity of GPS-enabled cell phones, it makes sense to use that mapping technology to plot traffic speeds. A new UC Berkeley and Nokia pilot program tests out the tech in the San Francisco Bay Area, where CNET's Kara Tsuboi gives it a spin. Watch this video
Daily Debrief: Is Windows 7 Vista all over again?

November 11, 2008 10:47 AM PST

Although Windows 7 is still months away from a public release, word on the street is that Microsoft's new OS is only marginally different from Vista. CNET senior writer Ina Fried got her hands on a prebeta laptop with Windows 7 and shares her first impressions with Kara Tsuboi on this edition of the Daily Debrief. Watch this video
Loaded: How to get to Sesame Street

November 10, 2008 7:16 PM PST

Bert and Ernie hit the Internet, an unofficial launch date for the BlackBerry Storm, and how NOT to get tickets to Barack Obama's inauguration. Watch this video