Published scoops - Technology

Security software developer Objective Development has released a new version of the popular firewall software, which offers improved UI and new research options. [Read more]
Read More... Monitor outbound traffic with Little Snitch 3

A word of advice: don't use Apple's new map app if you need to find an Interstate exit. [Read more]
Read More... Apple's latest map mess: No exit

In an effort to make its Model S practical for longer trips, Tesla has begun building a network of fast chargers. [Read more]
Read More... Tesla announces Supercharger network

Felix Baumgartner isn't your garden-variety parachutist. And now he's got the nearly final green light to go for the breathtaking, record-setting gusto. [Read more]
Read More... Skydiver aims to go supersonic October 8, finally

Users had trouble accessing the search giant's services for a few hours today. [Read more]
Read More... Don't worry, it's just a small Google outage

The social network upgrades tools for integrating Facebook into apps on iOS 6. This is a significant upgrade and Android won't be far behind, Facebook says. [Read more]
Read More... Facebook shows iOS developers some love

BlackBerry 10 is coming (finally), and it's all set to include Facebook, Foursquare, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other big-name apps at launch. [Read more]
Read More... BlackBerry 10 to launch with Facebook, Foursquare, more

Sharp's latest solar cell panel seems perfect for green fiends living within a sky-rise condominium. [Read more]
Read More... Sharp reveals see-through solar panel

The $599 handset is the latest Android smartphone from Sony to arrive stateside and unlocked. [Read more]
Read More... Unlocked Sony Xperia Acro S comes to U.S.

The best phones generally also have the best screens. Here's a list of CNET's favorites today. [Read more]
Read More... Smartphones with killer screens (roundup)

New CEO Marissa Mayer didn't have much to say in the way of specifics. [Read more]
Read More... After big buildup, Mayer's plan for Yahoo remains vague

Info on workers at Apple, Google, NASA, Stanford, and elsewhere was easily accessible owing to an oversight by the association for tech pros, a computer scientist in Denmark says. [Read more]
Read More... Researcher says 100,000 passwords exposed on IEEE site

Ordinary folks will have access to self-driving cars in the next few years, the Google cofounder said at a California bill signing today. [Read more]
Read More... Google's Sergey Brin: You'll ride in robot cars within 5 years

What? No more "Dog the Bounty Hunter" or "Ice Road Truckers" on Netflix? Netflix seems much more interested nowadays in dramatic serials than unscripted fare. [Read more]
Read More... Netflix bids adieu to some A&E reality shows

Evan Williams said that the most interesting measure of Twitter influence is how often someone is re-tweeted. NFL guard TJ Lang's profanity-laced tweets last night illustrated the point. [Read more]
Read More... Twitter founder @ev: influence is in retweets. NFL player shows why

Aunt Jill educates us on how to atone for our sins and why scab referees have no place in the NFL. We'll also check out the teaser for Myspace's second relaunch while Jeff explains his secret plan to monetize mobile applications, because Facebook certainly hasn't figured it out yet.
Read More... The 404 1,137: Where we're changing the rules (podcast)

RIM's Thorsten Heins says with BlackBerry 10, the company will mount its worldwide comeback. [Read more]
Read More... RIM CEO Heins to developers: I see us as No. 3

But the U.S. Justice Department seems certain to oppose the privacy-enhancing requirement, part of legislation introduced today by Rep. Zoe Lofgren. [Read more]
Read More... Privacy bill requires search warrants for e-mail, cell tracking

Vroom vroom! Need a lift? Check out this monster-size 1:1 scale Lego truck made from 250,000 bricks. [Read more]
Read More... Gawk at this life-size Lego big rig

Sony spices up the anemic world of portable battery chargers made for smartphones and tablets. [Read more]
Read More... Sony's svelte external battery looks like a smartphone