The US Department of Justice fired back at Apple on Thursday in an ongoing battle over unlocking an iPhone, saying that complying with the FBI's request wouldn't be an "undue burden" for the company. The gove ment, in a 43-page court filing, said Apple "deliberately raised technological barriers tha...

Enlarge ImageThe Galaxy S7 Edge is apparently a tough nut to crack. CNET Should you ever feel the urge to muck around the i ards of your Galaxy S7 Edge, try to resist the temptation. Samsung's Galaxy S7 Edge phone, which launched Friday, has received the teardown treatment from iFixit to see what ma...

Microsoft's Xbox Live, the network that powers the company's console and PC gaming platforms, has had something of a tough start to 2016. Issues with the service cropped up in January and then again in February. In some cases, the issues blocked players from downloading and even playing their games....

Enlarge ImageGoogle's new Android software N features split-screen view. Google is hoping it can make the newest flavor of its mobile software sweeter than Apple's. The search giant on Wednesday launched the next generation of its Android software, which powers more than 80 percent of the world's sm...

We still don't know when PlayStation VR will launch or what it will cost, but now we've lea ed that Sony advises that the virtual reality headset not be used by children under age 12. This information stems from a "Health and Safety" notice that is reportedly being shared as part of the PlayStation ...

Enlarge ImageMoments before impact. Video screenshot by Amanda Kooser/CNET Not every drone lives a life of luxury, flying lazily over parks with soft grass below to cushion its fall in case of an accident. Some drones live dangerously and get run over by flying jet skis in spectacular mid-air collis...

Enlarge ImageA Puja Pantai ritual in Malaysia offers blessings to the sea. A Malaysian official wa s that shamans may be working their magic online. Mukhriz Hazim/NurPhoto/Corbis As shown by the recent news of ransomeware aimed at Macs, surfing the Inte et can be hazardous. According to one Malaysia...

Enlarge Image Minkonet With devices such as Samsung's new Gear 360 camera promising to bring 360-degree photos and videos into the mainstream, another South Korean company hopes to do the same to video game streaming.Minkonet will debut its new technology at the Game Developers Conference in San Fra...

Enlarge ImageEdward Snowden, speaking via video link at an event, says he doesn't believe that the FBI ca ot crack the iPhone. YouTube screenshot by CNET / Common Cause The latest figure with an opinion on the fight between Apple and the FBI is none other than NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden. His c...

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg meets with Syrian refugees in Germany earlier this month. Facebook Nowadays, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg juggles duo roles as head honcho of the world's biggest social network and activist-philanthropist focused on health and education.Zuckerberg used his Facebook page ...

Enlarge ImageDeep in the action of the Google DeepMind Challenge, pitting artificial intelligence against human intellect. Screenshot by Claire Reilly/CNET The jocks of the world thought the End of Days would come with explosions, bravado and full-camouflage utility belts. But the rise of the machin...

Edward Snowden accuses the FBI of lying to the courts and to the public. Spata/DPA/Corbis The latest figure with an opinion on the fight between Apple and the FBI is none other than NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden. His conclusion? The FBI's claim that only Apple can bypass the security of the iPhon...

Lollipop is finally the most installed version of Android after more than a year. Google Android Lollipop has finally risen to top of the Android candy chain.After playing second fiddle to KitKat for more than a year, Lollipop has taken the lead by expanding onto 36.1 percent of all Android devices,...

Enlarge ImageDeep in the action of the Google DeepMind Challenge, pitting artificial intelligence against human intellect. Screenshot by Claire Reilly/CNET The jocks of the world thought the End of Days would come with explosions, bravado and full-camouflage utility belts. But the rise of the machin...

Edward Snowden is more au fait than most of us with the US gove ment's surveillance strategies. Spata/dpa/Corbis The latest figure with an opinion on the fight between Apple is none other than NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden. His conclusion? The FBI's claims that only Apple can bypass the security ...

Adobe Lightroom works on phones and tablets. Screenshot by Stephen Shankland/CNET The Photoshop name is so well established you probably consider it a generic verb for manipulating photos. But when it comes to tweaking the look of the photos on your phone, you're more likely to use Instagram to appl...

Enlarge ImageThis artificial fingertip could become a major advancement for amputees. Hillary Sanchez/EPFL An artificial fingertip that enables the wearer to distinguish textures in real time could lead to significant advancements in bionic prostheses.The device, which interfaces directly with the n...

Enlarge Image Minkonet With devices such as Samsung's new Gear 360 camera promising to bring 360-degree photos and videos into the mainstream, another South Korean company hopes to do the same to video game streaming.Minkonet will debut its new technology at the Game Developers Conference in San Fra...

The drones are definitely coming. © John Lund/Blend Images/Corbis The United Arab Emirates already appeals to fans of horse racing. Now, the rich Gulf state wants to be known for a different type of spectator sport: drone racing.Begi ing Friday, 32 pilots will race in the inaugural World Drone Prix,...

Enlarge Image Hillary Sanchez/EPFL An artificial fingertip that allows the wearer to distinguish textures in real-time could advance the development of bionic prostheses because it can be tested without the need for surgical installation.The device interfaces directly with the nerves of the amputee,...