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FCC to launch disaster alert system for cell phones Top
Similar to the alerts sent via TV and radio, the new alert system would send text messages to mobile phones of people who need or want to be notified in the event of an emergency.
 
Microsoft buys Skype Top
Adobe releases three new Photoshop apps for the iPad, YouTube expands its movie rental library, Google readies a test version of Google Music, and Microsoft buys Skype.
 
Developers gather Tuesday for Google I/O (live blog) Top
Google I/O starts Tuesday and CNET will be there to cover the news live from the company's annual developers conference, including keynote addresses. Join us for the opening speech tomorrow.
 
W3C: new members extend Web standards work Top
The World Wide Web Consortium's fresh blood includes China Unicom, Netflix, LG Electronics, Facebook, and Zynga.
 
Intuit eyes NFC for mobile payment system Top
With a demo set for Google's I/O conference, Intuit is looking to modify its GoPayment service to use wireless near-field communication technology, eliminating the need for credit cards or card readers.
 
Microsoft betting Skype keeps it ahead of Google, Apple Top
For the $8.5 billion acquisition to work, Microsoft doesn't need to make more money off Skype. It just needs to make sure that its existing products are better than offerings from rivals.
 
Microsoft revives 'I'm a PC' ads--sans Macs Top
Microsoft releases new ads in its fabled "I'm a PC" campaign, which originally pushed price. Now, the company is trying to persuade existing PC users to upgrade. There is no hint of Apple.
 
Microsoft to acquire Skype for $8.5 billion Top
The software giant says that Skype's video-chatting platform will bolster its Kinect and Windows Phone platforms. It will also "connect" Skype users with Xbox Live.
 
DC lighting plugs in at Facebook data center Top
Redwood Systems lighting controls improve efficiency and control by supplying direct current to light fixtures over Ethernet cables.
 
Small charities get TLC from mobile mentors Top
One by One, new online mobile network from MobileCause, looks to bring together nonprofit and service-minded individuals to enable mentoring and fundraising advice.
 
Google puts its chips on developers Top
As its I/O confab gets under way, the Web giant more and more is turning to third-party developers for help in creating robust ecosystems for upcoming Google products.
 
MBAs make their way in engineer-crazed tech world Top
VC and start-up fever have seized Silicon Valley, and new business grads want in on the action. But they often don't know where to look--and the tech industry isn't always seeking them out.
 
Survey: 7.5M Facebook users below minimum age Top
A Consumer Reports survey finds that 7.5 million Facebook users are younger than 13, in violation of the company's terms of service, and that more than 5 million were 10 or younger.
 
Adobe issues CSS Web publishing prototype Top
Ahead of the Google I/O show, the publishing tool power releases a trial browser to let developers test its ideas to bring magazine layouts to Web publishing.
 
Former Apple exec: PC 'in its twlight' Top
Former Apple executive Jean-Louis Gassée is prognosticating doom and gloom for the PC, asserting that Intel needs to get competitive in the smartphone market or risk missing the transition to the post-PC world completely.
 
Report: Microsoft near $7 billion deal for Skype Top
Software giant is in talks to buy the Internet phone giant, and a deal could be announced as early as tomorrow, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
 
Unlicensed Google Music arrives Tuesday Top
Google is preparing to announce that it will roll out a cloud-music service that won't be licensed by the major labels. Amazon launched a similar service
 
Opening the doors to developers at Google I/O (photos) Top
As Google I/O 2011 gets set to open in San Francisco tomorrow, CNET sets the scene at the annual conference.
 
Scream at your phone to recharge it? Top
South Korean research looks at recharging phones with the caller's voice and surrounding sounds. Could the science spread and energize the world with our incessant noise?
 
French researchers demo attack on Chrome Top
Security experts say they were able to bypass several security measures in Chrome running on Windows.
 

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