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MySpace app for BlackBerry a RIM record-breaker Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:01:00 PST RIM announces more downloads in the first week for their BlackBerry-compatible MySpace application than for any before.

TypePad updated: Better blog comments for all Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:00:00 PST Blog platform company improves comment system, offers it for free to everybody.

Report: Obama's cell records improperly accessed Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:41:00 PST Verizon Wireless tells Obama reps that workers improperly accessed records of a cell phone the president-elect used recently, exposing calls and phone numbers but not e-mail, according to a CNN report.

Hyundai shows off hybrid powertrain for Sonata Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:05:06 PST CNET Car Tech takes a look at the new hybrid powertrain shown off by Hyundai at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Water ice glaciers spotted on Mars Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:02:00 PST NASA scientists find what they believe are huge water ice glaciers sitting just beneath the Martian surface.

Judge spares E-Gold directors jail time Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:00:00 PST Senior directors of online payment site E-Gold, who had pleaded guilty to charges of money laundering, received small fines and no prison sentences. A judge said it was due to a lack of criminal intent.

Cooliris adds YouTube search, image save to iPhone app Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:55:00 PST One of the most visually stunning search applications on the iPhone has just been updated to support YouTube videos. Go get it.

OK, enough of the electric car feel-good story Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:31:00 PST If we're talking about a breakthrough, then we're really talking about thinking big about a nationwide charging network. And that means turning to Uncle Sam for help

EIC Squared: Yahoo's new CEO, BlackBerry Storm and cheap gadgets Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:27:00 PST CNET's Dan Farber and ZDNet's Larry Dignan discuss the big stories of the week in the EIC Squared podcast.

Yahoo open pages continue to dribble out Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:57:00 PST Yahoo added an eBay application to the dashboard area of the new Yahoo home page in testing.

Phishing, e-mail money laundering scams on the rise Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:56:00 PST Security experts say they're detecting a marked increase in online scams amid the economic downturn.

Video: Mini E Electric Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:25:00 PST CNET Car Tech posts video of the Mini E Electric launched at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Report: Teen commits suicide on Justin.tv Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:21:00 PST Viewers reportedly egged on the man, who overdosed while on live Internet video.

SF Bay Area vies to be country's electric vehicle capital Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:17:00 PST The mayors of the San Francisco Bay Area's three largest cities gathered Thursday to announce their ambitious new initiatives to make the region a leader in electric vehicle use.

USB devices spreading viruses Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:10:00 PST Defense Department suspends use of USB drives as experts warn of USB-related virus outbreaks.

How to: Tweak YouTube embeds for HD playback Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:54:00 PST Want to embed your freshly-christened YouTube HD video on your blog? Here's how.

Palm losing out as iPhone gains corporate fans Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:47:00 PST Corporate IT spending is falling like the stock market, but Apple's share of the growing smartphone market is increasing among business customers, says ChangeWave.

Microsoft: Not all information can be free Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:41:00 PST In a speech in London, Microsoft's top intellectual property strategy counsel argues for the need of a model in which content creators are better compensated.

AOL Sync beta launched for Outlook, phones Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:11:00 PST Beta testers of AOL Sync will be able to sync selective information to Microsoft Outlook and their mobile phones.

Yahoo shares hit $8 range Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:08:00 PST Shares of the Internet search pioneer dip into the $8 a share range, as the broader markets are beaten.

Video: Daily Debrief: Devising your Black Friday strategy Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:41:00 PST There's just a week to go before retail outlets reveal their seasonal tech price cuts. But this year's Black Friday is going to be a lot different from previous years, for buyers and sellers alike. On the CNET News Daily Debrief, Charles Cooper and Erica Ogg examine why.

Pentax Optio W60: Rugged, Waterproof Aqua-Shooter Performs on Land, Too Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT Submariners and landlubbers will love this easy-to-handle, waterproof Pentax. The 10-megapixel cam is built for abuse, is good in the water down to 13 feet and has a wide-angle zoom lens.

iPhone App Developer May Be Bribing Reviewers Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:36:00 GMT An iPhone app developer appears to be using bribes to get better reviews in order to boost his sales.

Enter to Win the Wired Wish List Bag -- and Everything In It Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:00:00 GMT What to give? What to get? See what would go in our perfect holiday gift bag. Then sign up to win it all.

Give the Ultimate Gift: A Posh Bag Packed With Best Mobile Gizmos Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:00:00 GMT : You will never catch us yawning at an airport gate. You won't find us desperately rereading the in-flight magazine, and we never ... ever ... cross the thresholds of hotel business centers. We are the quartermasters in the battle to stay connected, productive, and entertained — and we do not travel unprepared. As wired gadget editors, we make it our mission to see every new product. As avid gadget-fiends, we make damn sure that the best of them end up in our personal arsenals. This is our current must-have list, the gear we reach for whenever an eticket pops into our remotely accessible inbox. Left: Tod's Cartella computer bag $1,600 Enter for a chance to win the Wired Wish List Bag (yes, Tod's Cartella tote, pictured), filled with today's hottest technology and products on the cutting edge of design. : $249 : $275 : $18 : $40 (base unit) : $170 (60 GB) : $399 : $500 : $7 (set of three) : $465 : $500 : $100 : $10 : $199/year : $100 : $450 : $34 : $55 : $30 : $9 : $40 : $1,900 : $850 : $200 (16 GB)

Fujifilm FinePix A20fd: Sleek Shirt-Pocket Cam a Snap to Use Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT Sleek design, excellent image quality and handy interface make this little Fujifilm snapper stand out from the crowd of point-and-shoots.

British Accent Bollocks to Google iPhone App Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:50:00 GMT Google's voice-recognition mobile app for the iPhone has trouble with British accents, it would seem. Unless when say "MySpace" you mean "sex."

Review: RIM BlackBerry Storm Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT The first device from RIM to carry a full touch sensitive screen seeks to not only match the iPhone in terms of performance but also kick its ass in areas where Cupertino's wunderkind falls short. But all is not well with the Storm.

Phonecam Stunner Adds Web, GPS and Image Editing to Super Optics Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT The Nokia N82 is still the best phonecam on the market. Fine optics and a good image-editing suite pal around with GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi and a music player to make this one well-rounded rig.

Watching the Watchmen: Geeky French '70s Timepieces Make a Comeback Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT : Photo: Jon Snyder/Wired.com Unless you're a deeply geeky watch aficionado, a frequent patron of Barney's or a protesting student during the French labor strikes of the mid-1970s, then you've probably never heard of Lip. Time to get educated. Thirty-five years ago the European watch manufacturer pioneered some of the geekiest tech and most innovative design ever found in a timepiece. But all was not to be well for Lip. A volatile political and labor climate in France shattered the 141-year-old company and led to it being closed for nearly 15 years. After numerous false starts, Lip was jump-started back to existence in the 1990s. Since then the watchmaker has enjoyed a quiet resurgence by returning to its nerdy roots and hiring back many of the original designers of these timepieces. These reissued watches are both technically and physically identical to their DeGaulle-era counterparts. Here are a few of our favorites. Left: Originally conceived in 1973 by Roger Tallon, designer of the TGV high-speed train, the Lip 200 "Dark Master" set the design standard that all Lip watches would follow for the next 30 years. : Photo: Jon Snyder/Wired.com Another watch invented by Roger Tallon in 1975, the Lip Diode featured one of the first digital displays ever found on a timepiece. : Photo: Jon Snyder/Wired.com A fairly radical departure from conventional design, the Baschmakoff Jump Hour was the 1972 brainchild of Prince Francois Baschmakoff, an illustrator and package designer hired by Lip. The jump hour displays concentric discs, and thin oblong cases have trickled into the design departments of many other watchmakers including Nixon, Diesel and Fossil. : Photo: Jon Snyder/Wired.com Sure looks like it came straight outta the '70s, doesn't it? Wrong! The Lip Mythic is a new timepiece released in 2008. Don't worry though — it was inspired partially from another watch Tallon designed in 1972. : Photo: Jon Snyder/Wired.com Also dreamt up by Tallon, the Fridge watch is designed to echo appliances (specifically refrigerators and iceboxes) that he grew up with in the 1930s. : Photo: Jon Snyder/Wired.com Despite an ominous moniker, the Lip Mach 2000 "Mafia" was designed in 1973 as a more svelte counterpart to the Dark Master.

Nintendo's Newest Portable Is 10th-Level Awesome Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:30:00 GMT The Nintendo DSi upgrades the company's popular dual-screen portable with two cameras, an SD card slot and the ability to download new games wirelessly — but it's only available in Japan, for now.