Consumer Watchdog produced two cartoony ads slamming Google CEO Eric Schmidt as part of an effort to build support for a "do not track" list.

However, the utility's customer service is faulty, according to an independent review of the controversial yet pioneering smart-meter program.

Facebook users who log in from multiple devices will soon have a way to make sure they are only logged in on the computer they are currently using.

Fastest-growing PC company of the last few years stumbles during the second quarter. Observers say it has to do with Acer's reliance on notebook sales as desktops gain.

New research out of the University of Haifa shows a clear link between light at night and cancer in mice, with the suppression of melatonin playing a key role.

Apple's incredible success in the digital music player category puts it in an odd position. Except for a few minor tweaks of design, it's not clear how much more Apple can do with the category.

More and more sporting events are being broadcast in 3D, but exclusive distribution deals limit who can see what.

Ping picks at the good parts of Twitter and Facebook and builds a social network around something for which everyone has strong feelings. Might Ping teach Facebook something about privacy too?

In a move that could raise privacy concerns, the microblogging site said Wednesday evening that it will record and analyze every link users click on when using its Web site or any of the thousands of third-party apps.

The newest compact laptops from Hewlett-Packard strike an improved balance between performance and power efficiency.

CNET Senior Editor Donald Bell weighs in with his first impressions of the fourth-generation Apple iPod Touch.

Ford reveals its newest pursuit-rated vehicle--the company's first-ever specially designed Police Interceptor utility.

Apple's Web site suggests wider support for AirPlay wireless streaming from third-party vendors, but offers few details.

Google adds a new labs feature to its bleeding-edge version of Chrome to make it easier for users to test features that are still in development, but at least partially ready for users to explore.

New subscribers are asked for identification and existing subscribers are being encouraged to register their IDs with their numbers in what the Chinese government calls a crackdown on spam and fraud.

The Vaio line will get 3D display abilities in 2011, and Sony was eager to show off prototypes of the products as part of its 3D campaign at the IFA show.

CEO Steve Jobs unveils redesigns for every iPod model; iTunes 10 features Ping, a social network for music; and iOS 4.2 to unify iPad and iPhone. Plus: Apple TV goes streaming, including Netflix offerings.

Sony demonstrates its Music Unlimited service at the IFA electronics show in Berlin. Here are some looks at the service.

Apple downsizes the device and the price and adds a few interesting new features, but comes short of introducing a product that will be a category changer.

Trade group approaches Apple on the eve of Wednesday's media event to inform company publishing rights must be secured first.