Latest SciTech Videos
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Play CBS Video April 9, 2012 | 12:49 PM PDT
What could Facebook's acquisition of Instagram mean?
Facebook has just announced they will be purchasing Instagram, the popular photo-sharing app, for roughly $1 billion. CNET Editor-At-Large Rafe Needleman discusses what both companies stand to benefit from the partnership.
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Play CBS Video March 26, 2012 | 10:37 AM PDT
Scientists discover snake larger than a school bus
A model of the Titanoboa, the largest snake ever to slither on earth, made its world debut in New York City's Grand Central Station. The 48-foot long 2,500 pound predator ruled the South American tropics 60 million years ago.
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Play CBS Video March 21, 2012 | 2:01 PM PDT
Apple's new iPad heat controversy put to the test
Apple's new iPad went on sale last Friday, but rumors have already surfaced that after extended use, the tablet gets too hot to touch. Technology experts at CNET.com ran the new iPad through a battery of heat tests to gauge the temperature and to compare the results with last year's model. Kara Tsuboi reports.
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Play CBS Video March 15, 2012 | 6:58 PM PDT
Striking gold with recycled cell phones
Cell phones are getting smarter, thinner and more in demand - but they're not getting recycled. KTVT CBS 11's Jeff Ray takes a look at one business that is striking gold with old phones.
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Play CBS Video March 15, 2012 | 11:35 AM PDT
Students prepare for the 'March Madness' of robotics
Hundreds of high school innovators from several states are at Purdue West Lafayette prepping for the Boilermaker Regional Robotics Competition. Jamie Jackson reports.
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Play CBS Video March 7, 2012 | 9:28 AM PST
Cheetah-bot breaks robot speed record
A robot designed by a Boston company to mimic the cheetah has set a new speed record for running robots, reaching 18 MPH. The robot is the latest creation of robotics specialists Boston Dynamics, working on behalf of the US Department of Defense.
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Play CBS Video March 5, 2012 | 7:39 PM PST
iPad 3 rumors ramp up ahead of Apple event
Apple is expected to announce the iPad 3 tomorrow at an event in San Francisco. Tech Talk's Chenda Ngak spoke with CNET's David Carnoy to see which of the top rumors surrounding the highly anticipated tablet are likely to make it into the final product.
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Play CBS Video February 28, 2012 | 11:16 AM PST
Projector glasses unveiled
Lumus Ltd., an Israeli company, has created a pair of glasses that project images directly into the user's line of sight. Lumus says they can be used as a projection screen for many things, including surfing the web and playing video games. Gary Hamilton reports.
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Play CBS Video February 23, 2012 | 1:19 PM PST
Mobile etiquette 101
There's something about a cell phone that wipes out all previous notions of social etiquette. From concert halls to restaurants, there's no escape from the intrusion of our mobile devices....and some say, it's time for that to change. Alexis Christoforous has the story.
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Play CBS Video February 22, 2012 | 12:05 PM PST
What is Pinterest?
Pinterest is the latest website creating a firestorm of attention across the Internet. You may have seen your friends flooding your Facebook news feed with Pinterest posts and wondering where they are all coming from. Could it be the next big thing in social networking? Jorge Estevez finds out.
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Play CBS Video February 21, 2012 | 6:43 PM PST
PlayStation Vita review
PlayStation Vita, Sony's latest hand in the portable gaming market, has been released upon eager gamers in the United States. Tech Talk's Chenda Ngak and Edecio Martinez highlight the console's newest features, discuss their favorite launch titles, and help you decide if it was worth the wait.
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Play CBS Video February 21, 2012 | 10:13 AM PST
Device prevents texting while driving
Texting and driving has proven to play a deadly role in car accidents. But how do you make sure your loved one stays off the phone and pays attention to the road? A new product claims to do just that. KLEO-TV's Austin Hoffman has the details.
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Play CBS Video February 16, 2012 | 10:27 AM PST
iPad 3 rumors
The iPad 3 rumor mill is working overtime, churning out stories and details that may or may not be true about Apple's next version of the popular tablet computer. Users and analysts alike say they hope the battery life will be longer and the design slimmer, and that it will run on the 4-G network. CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports on the likelihood of some of these rumors.
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Play CBS Video February 10, 2012 | 11:01 AM PST
CNET's Next Big Thing in Tech 2012
CNET.com brings you an insider's look into the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show where you'll catch the hottest technologies breaking out now, as well as trends just over the horizon.
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Play CBS Video January 12, 2012 | 9:54 AM PST
Quirky gadgets flood CES show floor
As the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas enters its third day, everyone has already fallen in love with those gorgeous, thin televisions. But as CNETS Kara Tsuboi reports, there's a whole other side to the show that's rarely seen.
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Play CBS Video January 11, 2012 | 9:03 AM PST
Unique innovations at CES 2012
Thousands of people packed into the Las Vegas convention center to check out the latest and greatest in technology at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show. Patranya Bhoolsuwan reports on the latest innovations on and off the show floor.
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Play CBS Video January 11, 2012 | 8:06 AM PST
Thin is in at CES
The annual Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas is in full swing. This year, the bit ticket items everyone wants to get their hands on are big, ultra-thin televisions. CNETs Kara Tsuboi reports on some of the best in show.
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Play CBS Video December 15, 2011 | 9:08 AM PST
Fitness geeks aim to make exercise more engaging
It can be difficult to stay motivated and focused while logging mile after mile on a treadmill or exercise bike. CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports on a new tech start-up company that's developing phone and tablet apps to make breaking a sweat more engaging.
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Play CBS Video December 8, 2011 | 12:49 PM PST
Steve Jobs immortalized in bronze
Graphisoft, a Hungarian software company has created a bronze statue of Apple founder, Steve Jobs. Graphisoft says it owes a great deal of its success to the former CEO of Apple who revolutionized technology. Gary Hamilton reports.
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Play CBS Video December 5, 2011 | 12:56 PM PST
3D mirror allures clothing shoppers
A Chinese company has created a 3D mirror that allows shoppers to see how they look in clothes, without going through the hassle of actually trying them on. Gary Hamilton reports.
