Thursday, October 31, 2013

Google Glass Explorers get to swap for new (equally awkward) devices
[ Wed, 30 Oct 2013 19:52:09 GMT ]
Early adopters of Google Glass, also known as Explorers, will soon be able to trade in their "old" hardware for a new and improved version with an earbud and the potential to install prescription lenses. And if they have any friends looking to join the Glass army, they can now invite a few.






Instagram still censors your filthy hashtags ... except when it doesn't
[ Wed, 30 Oct 2013 21:29:17 GMT ]
When it comes to providing hard and fast rules about what isn't allowed on a specific social network and why, Facebook has never been the model of transparency.






Sony revealsPlayStation 4 launch details, game lineup
[ Wed, 30 Oct 2013 21:29:19 GMT ]
With the launch of its next-generation PlayStation 4 video game console little more than two weeks away, Sony posted a hefty FAQ on its PlayStation blog Wednesday to help gamers prepare for their dive into the new hardware.






Facebook mobile ad sales drive 60% boost in revenue
[ Wed, 30 Oct 2013 23:00:10 GMT ]
Facebook topped Wall Street's sales targets on Wednesday, as robust growth in its mobile advertising business drove a 60 percent increase in revenue. Following the earnings beat, shares shot up 15 percent in after-hours trading before dropping back below their closing price.






Apple replacing 'a very limited number' of iPhones with bum batteries
[ Thu, 31 Oct 2013 02:14:56 GMT ]
Is your new iPhone 5S getting battery life that seems shorter than advertised? Maybe it's your wireless settings or your Netflix habits or that fitness tracker that uses GPS all day. In a "very limited number" of cases, it may actually be a faulty battery, according to Apple.






Hands-on Nexus 5, KitKat pics and details pop up online
[ Thu, 31 Oct 2013 11:28:45 GMT ]
Photos and product details from around the Web confirm much of what we've been learning about Google's next smartphone and the Android OS update. [Read more]
    






Sony reveals everything you want to know about the PS4
[ Thu, 31 Oct 2013 11:53:13 GMT ]
An FAQ posted by Sony serves up details on the console, its games, the DualShock 4 controller, online gameplay, and the PS Store. [Read more]
    






MTV app takes on Shazam, Ticketmaster, Vevo in one
[ Thu, 31 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]
Viacom's erstwhile music channel launches an app that will recognize the song playing around you and prime you with bios to read, videos to watch, and tickets or songs to buy. [Read more]
    






Chromecast adds Pandora to short list of apps so far
[ Thu, 31 Oct 2013 12:30:44 GMT ]
Pandora is the sixth app to join the ranks on Google's app-to-TV dongle, and it's the second to arrive in the months since Chromecast launched. [Read more]
    






Panasonic to pull the plug on plasma TV panels
[ Thu, 31 Oct 2013 12:38:15 GMT ]
The company will curtail production of plasma TVs displays this December and end the sale of plasma TVs to consumers. [Read more]
    






High-tech Halloween costume tricks
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:57:26 EDT ]
Half the fun of Halloween is coming up with new, creative outfits that will blow your friends' minds and maybe scare a few impressionable children. (The other half, obviously, is candy.)

Is Google behind SF mystery barge?
[ Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:00:30 EDT ]
Moored on the waters of San Francisco Bay, just east of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge, is -- well, a mystery.

Hack me if you can
[ Wed, 30 Oct 2013 16:29:35 EDT ]
Adam Penenberg, Journalist and a professor at New York University, has invited hackers to break into his life.

Drive in Google Glass, get a ticket
[ Wed, 30 Oct 2013 17:22:39 EDT ]
In what might be a first, a woman in California received a traffic ticket for wearing Google Glass while driving.

How to counter online bullies
[ Wed, 30 Oct 2013 08:59:34 EDT ]
Kelly Simpson was a cyberbully.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

'Assassin's Creed'sets sail anew with 'Black Flag'
[ Tue, 29 Oct 2013 22:45:05 GMT ]
The new "Grand Theft Auto" may still be setting all manner of sales records for the video game industry, but for gamers who want a little more historical context to all of their wanton destruction, there's a new game out this week to scratch that particular open-world itch.






More than friends: Facebook data can reveal your significant other
[ Tue, 29 Oct 2013 23:12:59 GMT ]
After putting the data of over a million Facebook users through careful analysis, researchers have found a reliable and intuitive measure for determining who a person's romantic partner is on Facebook — and even potentially how serious that relationship might be.






Adobe: Hacker attack much bigger than previously disclosed
[ Tue, 29 Oct 2013 23:29:43 GMT ]
BOSTON __ Adobe Systems Inc. said on Tuesday that the scope of a cyber-security breach disclosed nearly a month ago was far bigger than initially reported, with attackers obtaining data on more than 38 million customer accounts.






iPad Air reviewers praise tablet for being slim, speedy and long-lasting
[ Wed, 30 Oct 2013 03:29:22 GMT ]
It's the Tuesday night before the iPad Air goes on sale, and that means ... here come the reviews. No surprise, it's a hit.






Mystery barges on two coasts set tech world abuzz
[ Wed, 30 Oct 2013 12:45:44 GMT ]
Three mysterious structures that appeared on the water in California and Maine have the tech world abuzz. Each of the boxy structures sits atop a barge and looks like a four-story building made up of metal boxes.






Sprint swings to profit of $383M but loses customers
[ Wed, 30 Oct 2013 11:17:58 GMT ]
The nation's third-largest wireless carrier reports its first results following the completion of the SoftBank deal. It sold 1.4 million iPhones in the period. [Read more]
    






Spotify steps up clip sharing with messaging app Tango
[ Wed, 30 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]
The streaming music service moves to the messaging realm with a technologically nimble partner that has its strongest presence in the US, where Spotify's growth has been less prolific than elsewhere in the world. [Read more]
    






iHealth Lab unleashes glucose monitor that syncs with mobile devices
[ Wed, 30 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]
The portable Bluetooth-enabled blood glucose monitor, coming out Wednesday, syncs readings automatically to a designated iOS or Android device for future tracking and sharing. [Read more]
    






New Pandora app woos Android tablets as Apple radio grows
[ Wed, 30 Oct 2013 12:30:00 GMT ]
The top online radio company rolls out a new version of its Android app designed specifically for tablets, tweaking it for bigger screens with more functions. [Read more]
    






iPad Air benchmarks reveal 80% speed bump over iPad 4
[ Wed, 30 Oct 2013 12:30:32 GMT ]
The new iPad comes close to doubling the performance of its predecessor, according to benchmarks from Primate Labs. [Read more]
    






Bionic bicep gives super strength
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:02:01 EDT ]
The Titan Arm, is the brainchild of four mechanical engineering students who built an upper-body exoskeleton that can more than double the average person's strength

Nielsen adds Web viewers to TV ratings
[ Tue, 29 Oct 2013 19:13:58 EDT ]
A TV show can be wildly popular online, inspiring binge-watching marathons and feverish Twitter chatter, but it's still the number of people turning in via a regular television set that are counted most by networks.

High-tech Halloween costume tricks
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:57:26 EDT ]
Half the fun of Halloween is coming up with new, creative outfits that will blow your friends' minds and maybe scare a few impressionable children. (The other half, obviously, is candy.)

Is Google behind SF mystery barge?
[ Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:00:30 EDT ]
Moored on the waters of San Francisco Bay, just east of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge, is -- well, a mystery.

New Google Glass is on the way
[ Tue, 29 Oct 2013 13:30:41 EDT ]
A new version of Google Glass, the company's breakthrough entry into the world of wearable tech, is on the way.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

'Battlefield 4' shoots for world dominance
[ Mon, 28 Oct 2013 22:30:07 GMT ]
Electronic Arts and its Swedish subsidiary Digital Illusions CE (DICE) will fire the first shot Tuesday in the war for dominance over the next generation of video game consoles.






Smartphone shopping leaving your head spinning?
[ Mon, 28 Oct 2013 22:58:00 GMT ]
With so many smartphones offering so many different features, it can be a dizzying experience just to buy a new device. Watch the video to catch some of the perks you may enjoy with your next phone (then check out our complete smartphone buying guide).






Health insurance site is working better, feds argue
[ Mon, 28 Oct 2013 23:03:52 GMT ]
Federal officials fought hard to protect the reputation of the Affordable Care Act on Monday, saying they're tackling the health insurance website's problems one by one after an outage at one main contractor threw the whole site offline over the weekend.






Tor trouble: Anonymizing service faces vulnerability claims
[ Mon, 28 Oct 2013 23:15:00 GMT ]
Tor, a service that helps cautious Internet users stay anonymous online, is facing increased scrutiny and potentially new attacks as the global debate on surveillance and privacy escalates. A recent paper raises new concerns: Is Tor vulnerable to the likes of the National Security Agency?






Latest smartphone numbers show a galaxy of Samsungs
[ Tue, 29 Oct 2013 01:06:00 GMT ]
As smartphone shipments approach a billion a year, Samsung continues its dominance, showing no signs of slowing down despite the hugely competitive market. Can Apple or fast-growing competitors in Asia take the wind out of its sails?






Motorola unveils Project Ara for custom smartphones
[ Tue, 29 Oct 2013 06:30:11 GMT ]
The highly modular approach aims to let you swap in items such as keyboard, battery, or display so that your handset stays up-to-date much longer than today's smartphones. [Read more]
    






Nokia sold 8.8 million Lumia phones in Q3
[ Tue, 29 Oct 2013 11:05:29 GMT ]
Nokia sold 8.8 million Lumia phones in the last three months, a nearly 20 per cent increase driven by the success of the wallet-friendly Lumia 520. [Read more]
    






Google ready to charge into smartwatch fray, Journal says
[ Tue, 29 Oct 2013 11:25:30 GMT ]
Google wants to cement its position in wearable technology by taking on both the watch and glass markets. [Read more]
    






Uber delivers adoptable kittens to your doorstep
[ Tue, 29 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]
Apparently, it's National Cat Day. Uber hatches an adorable plan to promote on-demand delivery while potentially finding homes for kittens. [Read more]
    






Adobe hack attack affected 38 million accounts
[ Tue, 29 Oct 2013 12:32:43 GMT ]
The recent security breach that hit Adobe accessed the IDs and passwords of 38 million active users. [Read more]
    






Microsoft VP blasts Apple apps
[ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 12:30:30 EDT ]
A Microsoft executive took to the tech giant's official blog Wednesday to take an uncharacteristically direct shot at rival Apple.

What Instagram ads will look like
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:02:09 EDT ]
Instagram is easing users into ads with a first look at what the paid posts will look like.

Bionic bicep gives super strength
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:02:01 EDT ]
The Titan Arm, is the brainchild of four mechanical engineering students who built an upper-body exoskeleton that can more than double the average person's strength

Did 3D gun raid nab printer parts?
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:00:47 EDT ]
Sometimes a 3-D printer part is just a 3-D printer part.

Nielsen adds Web viewers to its TV ratings
[ Mon, 28 Oct 2013 17:33:11 EDT ]
A TV show can be wildly popular online, inspiring binge-watching marathons and feverish Twitter chatter, but it's still the number of people turning in via a regular television set that are counted most by networks.

Monday, October 28, 2013

'Dr Meth': A drugdealing video game as addictive as 'Breaking Bad'
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 17:21:20 GMT ]
Against all odds, there hasn't really been a video game that lets players delve into the exciting world of the meth trade à la "Breaking Bad" — until now. For those of us who are still broken up about the end of Heisenberg's reign over basic cable, two college students in California offer "Dr.






All the cool kids (and their money) prefer Twitter to Facebook, another study says
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:48:15 GMT ]
Facebook, like your parents, hasn't been cool for a while. You know it. Teens know it. Even Facebook knows it.






Instagram shares a first look at its impending in-feed ads
[ Sat, 26 Oct 2013 00:33:31 GMT ]
After announcing in October that ads were coming to its free photo-sharing service, Instagram showed off what those ads would look like in a blog post yesterday — and they're pretty much what you'd expect.






Tweeting bra exposed: Genuine support or publicity lift?
[ Sat, 26 Oct 2013 00:33:33 GMT ]
Just so we're clear, you can't buy the Tweeting Bra — a Bluetooth-connected magenta contraption with a sparkly baby-blue bird clasp — but you can follow it on the social network for which it's named.






NSA.gov down, denial-of-service attack rumored
[ Sat, 26 Oct 2013 00:33:33 GMT ]
The official website of the National Security Agency, NSA.gov, is offline and has been for several hours. Not only that, but the rumor being jubilantly spread around the net is that it is a deliberate denial-of-service attack.Downtime-tracking service Isitdownrightnow.






LG reveals specs for G Flex -- its curved display smartphone
[ Mon, 28 Oct 2013 02:25:40 GMT ]
The much-rumored handset will feature a 6-inch 720p and a 2.26GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor. Oh, and it'll also have a "self-healing" scratch-resistant back. [Read more]
    






The little company trying to revolutionize how you find apps
[ Mon, 28 Oct 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
Quixey believes app stores represent version 1.0 of how we find apps. It wants to do better. [Read more]
    






Nexus 5 leaks continue: White version outed, Nov. 1 teased
[ Mon, 28 Oct 2013 11:40:55 GMT ]
New pictures of the Google smartphone come courtesy of EV Leaks, which has an established track record of posting pictures of devices ahead of their launch. [Read more]
    






Retina MacBook Pro owners report keyboard, trackpad woes
[ Mon, 28 Oct 2013 11:57:59 GMT ]
The keyboard and trackpad on the new 13-inch model are locking up at times, say a host of users. [Read more]
    






Microsoft shows off Xbox One in action in new promo
[ Mon, 28 Oct 2013 12:23:19 GMT ]
The latest video spot reveals an Xbox One user jumping from one feature to another by voice. [Read more]
    






Microsoft VP blasts Apple apps
[ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 12:30:30 EDT ]
A Microsoft executive took to the tech giant's official blog Wednesday to take an uncharacteristically direct shot at rival Apple.

Gaming to raise millions for charity
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:00:13 EDT ]
On November 2 you can help raise millions of dollars for sick children by sitting on the sofa and playing video games.

What Instagram ads will look like
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:02:09 EDT ]
Instagram is easing users into ads with a first look at what the paid posts will look like.

Bionic bicep gives super strength
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:02:01 EDT ]
The Titan Arm, is the brainchild of four mechanical engineering students who built an upper-body exoskeleton that can more than double the average person's strength

Did 3D gun raid nab printer parts?
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:00:47 EDT ]
Sometimes a 3-D printer part is just a 3-D printer part.

Sunday, October 27, 2013

'Dr Meth': A drugdealing video game as addictive as 'Breaking Bad'
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 17:21:20 GMT ]
Against all odds, there hasn't really been a video game that lets players delve into the exciting world of the meth trade à la "Breaking Bad" — until now. For those of us who are still broken up about the end of Heisenberg's reign over basic cable, two college students in California offer "Dr.






All the cool kids (and their money) prefer Twitter to Facebook, another study says
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:48:15 GMT ]
Facebook, like your parents, hasn't been cool for a while. You know it. Teens know it. Even Facebook knows it.






Instagram shares a first look at its impending in-feed ads
[ Sat, 26 Oct 2013 00:33:31 GMT ]
After announcing in October that ads were coming to its free photo-sharing service, Instagram showed off what those ads would look like in a blog post yesterday — and they're pretty much what you'd expect.






Tweeting bra exposed: Genuine support or publicity lift?
[ Sat, 26 Oct 2013 00:33:33 GMT ]
Just so we're clear, you can't buy the Tweeting Bra — a Bluetooth-connected magenta contraption with a sparkly baby-blue bird clasp — but you can follow it on the social network for which it's named.






NSA.gov down, denial-of-service attack rumored
[ Sat, 26 Oct 2013 00:33:33 GMT ]
The official website of the National Security Agency, NSA.gov, is offline and has been for several hours. Not only that, but the rumor being jubilantly spread around the net is that it is a deliberate denial-of-service attack.Downtime-tracking service Isitdownrightnow.






Mega CEO: Forget anonymous e-mail. Think privacy (Q&A)
[ Sat, 26 Oct 2013 17:20:51 GMT ]
Mega.co.nz's Vikram Kumar explains why he's building private but not anonymous e-mail, why you won't see Google investing in end-to-end encryption, and lessons learned from the summer of Snowden. [Read more]
    






Engineer predicts Apple's iTunes Radio will put an end to overly loud recordings
[ Sat, 26 Oct 2013 20:36:00 GMT ]
Mastering engineer Bob Katz is certain the Loudness Wars will soon fade away, and music will sound better than ever. [Read more]
    






DC protestors stand with Snowden to fight surveillance
[ Sat, 26 Oct 2013 22:52:24 GMT ]
Edward Snowden wasn't there in the flesh at this weekend's Stop Watching Us rally. But he participated by way of a statement, calling for NSA reform and reminding politicos that the public is watching them. [Read more]
    






Classics Corner: Citroen AX GT
[ Sun, 27 Oct 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]
Gav has done some sums and thinks the Citroen AX GT is a very worthwhile alternative to the Peugeot 205 GTI [Read more]
    






Qualcomm: Microsoft's Surface 2 can't compare to Nokia's Windows tablet
[ Sun, 27 Oct 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
Raj Talluri and Stephen Horton, two of the chipmaker's product management executives, also say partners are developing about 40 tablets using Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors. [Read more]
    






Microsoft VP blasts Apple apps
[ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 12:30:30 EDT ]
A Microsoft executive took to the tech giant's official blog Wednesday to take an uncharacteristically direct shot at rival Apple.

Gaming to raise millions for charity
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:00:13 EDT ]
On November 2 you can help raise millions of dollars for sick children by sitting on the sofa and playing video games.

What Instagram ads will look like
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:02:09 EDT ]
Instagram is easing users into ads with a first look at what the paid posts will look like.

Bionic bicep gives super strength
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:02:01 EDT ]
The Titan Arm, is the brainchild of four mechanical engineering students who built an upper-body exoskeleton that can more than double the average person's strength

Did 3D gun raid nab printer parts?
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:00:47 EDT ]
Sometimes a 3-D printer part is just a 3-D printer part.

Saturday, October 26, 2013

'Dr Meth': A drugdealing video game as addictive as 'Breaking Bad'
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 17:21:20 GMT ]
Against all odds, there hasn't really been a video game that lets players delve into the exciting world of the meth trade à la "Breaking Bad" — until now. For those of us who are still broken up about the end of Heisenberg's reign over basic cable, two college students in California offer "Dr.






All the cool kids (and their money) prefer Twitter to Facebook, another study says
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:48:15 GMT ]
Facebook, like your parents, hasn't been cool for a while. You know it. Teens know it. Even Facebook knows it.






Instagram shares a first look at its impending in-feed ads
[ Sat, 26 Oct 2013 00:33:31 GMT ]
After announcing in October that ads were coming to its free photo-sharing service, Instagram showed off what those ads would look like in a blog post yesterday — and they're pretty much what you'd expect.






Tweeting bra exposed: Genuine support or publicity lift?
[ Sat, 26 Oct 2013 00:33:33 GMT ]
Just so we're clear, you can't buy the Tweeting Bra — a Bluetooth-connected magenta contraption with a sparkly baby-blue bird clasp — but you can follow it on the social network for which it's named.






NSA.gov down, denial-of-service attack rumored
[ Sat, 26 Oct 2013 00:33:33 GMT ]
The official website of the National Security Agency, NSA.gov, is offline and has been for several hours. Not only that, but the rumor being jubilantly spread around the net is that it is a deliberate denial-of-service attack.Downtime-tracking service Isitdownrightnow.






God exists, say Apple fanboy scientists
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 23:50:31 GMT ]
With the help of just one MacBook, two Germans formalize a theorem that confirms the existence of God. Allegedly, of course. [Read more]
    






Microsoft's new Xbox One ad: One huge come-on
[ Sat, 26 Oct 2013 00:14:34 GMT ]
As you watch your football on Sunday night, you will be enthralled (or not) by this, a veritable extravaganza for the Xbox One. [Read more]
    






DirecTV, Time Warner consider Aereo-like service, report says
[ Sat, 26 Oct 2013 00:22:49 GMT ]
The TV providers are thinking about bypassing broadcasters' fees by capturing free over-the-air TV signals and streaming them online. [Read more]
    






Design Council: Design vs Styling
[ Sat, 26 Oct 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]
Ask an automotive designer what the requirements are for someone in their position and you'll never hear the word 'styling' mentioned in the description. In fact, the word has such negative connotations that it's probably long been removed from his lexicon, relegated to the doldrums of decades past. [Read more]
    






Billion-dollar babies: Far-out pet projects of the tech elite
[ Sat, 26 Oct 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
From Ellison to Musk to Bezos, technology's richest can't seem to stay away from wacky desires to live forever, colonize other planets, and recreate the plot line of "Deep Impact," minus the apocalypse. [Read more]
    






Microsoft VP blasts Apple apps
[ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 12:30:30 EDT ]
A Microsoft executive took to the tech giant's official blog Wednesday to take an uncharacteristically direct shot at rival Apple.

Gaming to raise millions for charity
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:00:13 EDT ]
On November 2 you can help raise millions of dollars for sick children by sitting on the sofa and playing video games.

What Instagram ads will look like
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:02:09 EDT ]
Instagram is easing users into ads with a first look at what the paid posts will look like.

Bionic bicep gives super strength
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:02:01 EDT ]
The Titan Arm, is the brainchild of four mechanical engineering students who built an upper-body exoskeleton that can more than double the average person's strength

Did 3D gun raid nab printer parts?
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:00:47 EDT ]
Sometimes a 3-D printer part is just a 3-D printer part.

Friday, October 25, 2013

Young workers bringing devices to work — no matter what IT says
[ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 02:59:32 GMT ]
A survey of young folks in the workforce finds that they are more willing than ever to break the rules against using their own devices for work purposes. After all, why shouldn't you pop that document into Dropbox, or send it through your personal mail? The IT department will probably tell you.






How fast is fast? Some pro gamers make 10 moves per second
[ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 09:11:51 GMT ]
When it comes to measuring a person's performance on a keyboard, "words per minute" is the standard by which many a typist has been judged.






Billionaire Carl Icahn pushes Apple to start $150B share buyback offer now
[ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:16:31 GMT ]
Billionaire Carl Icahn has asked Apple to begin an immediate $150 billion buyback offer aimed at boosting Apple's value for investors, a source told CNBC.






TiVo's new app lets you stream shows and movies on the go
[ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 15:37:20 GMT ]
TiVo is enabling a feature that lets people watch recorded movies and shows while they're away from home.The feature comes with higher-end models of TiVo's Roamio digital video recorders, but wasn't working when the devices launched in August.TiVo Inc.






Nobody goes to Facebook for news, but they read it when they're there
[ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 18:59:19 GMT ]
If you're like most Facebook users in the United States, you don't log on to the world's largest social network to keep abreast of news beyond, say, how your friend's doctor's appointment went yesterday, fresh cat photos or what your sister's husband's uncle's views are on the Affordable Care Act.






How to sync your Windows 8.1 Start screen and desktop
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 11:43:02 GMT ]
The Start screen and desktop are still two totally different environments in Windows 8.1, but at least you can make them look the same. [Read more]
    






Space-gray, first-gen iPad Mini reaches some Apple stores
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:16:03 GMT ]
The new, gray edition of last year's iPad Mini has started popping up at certain Apple stores, though availability may be limited. [Read more]
    






iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S too pricey for Russian shoppers, report says
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:39:23 GMT ]
Apple's new high-end iPhone 5S costs about $960 in Russia, while the more modest iPhone 5C will set customers back $800. [Read more]
    






iPhone 5S now in even shorter supply, says analyst
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:42:56 GMT ]
Available stock of the new iPhone has tightened over the past three weeks, says analyst Gene Munster. [Read more]
    






Get a ruggedized 1TB portable hard drive for $69.99 shipped
[ Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:45:49 GMT ]
Normally $84.99, this shockproof drive can be yours for less thanks to a Cheapskate-exclusive coupon code. [Read more]
    






Scientists find most distant galaxy
[ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 14:40:11 EDT ]
Scientists say they've found a galaxy that's not just far, far, away -- it's the most distant from our own that's been discovered yet. And it's helping them gain insight about the universe as it existed a long time ago.

High-tech dummies help save lives
[ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 12:29:00 EDT ]
"Trauma Alert! Trauma Alert! Gunshot Wound."

Google lets you hand-write e-mails
[ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 12:30:07 EDT ]
For many, typing has long overtaken handwriting as their primary word and sentence creation method. So much so that some schools no longer teach cursive.

Microsoft VP blasts Apple apps
[ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 12:30:30 EDT ]
A Microsoft executive took to the tech giant's official blog Wednesday to take an uncharacteristically direct shot at rival Apple.

Microsoft exec savages 'struggling' Apple app
[ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 12:31:20 EDT ]
A Microsoft executive took to the tech giant's official blog Wednesday to take an uncharacteristically direct shot at rival Apple.

Thursday, October 24, 2013

iRobot's throwable bot can now defuse bombs
[ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 21:23:34 GMT ]
iRobot's 110 FirstLook robot, a helper in the military since 2012, is known for its ability to bounce into action after being flung through a window of an unexplored building. But for its first tours of duty, all it could do was transmit photos and video.






Trading up? Your old iPad could fetch you a couple hundred bucks
[ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 21:57:40 GMT ]
Apple has released a stable of new devices, among them the particularly eye-catching iPad Air and new iPad Mini with Retina display. If you want to upgrade from your old iPad, then it's time to find out who will give you the most money for it.






Pinterest valued at $3.8 billion in hefty financing deal
[ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 00:05:55 GMT ]
SAN FRANCISCO — Virtual scrapbooking company Pinterest just got a big boost, winning a $225 million round of equity funding that values it at $3.8 billion, two people with knowledge of the investment told Reuters on Wednesday.






Young workers bringing devices to work — no matter what IT says
[ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 02:59:32 GMT ]
A survey of young folks in the workforce finds that they are more willing than ever to break the rules against using their own devices for work purposes. After all, why shouldn't you pop that document into Dropbox, or send it through your personal mail? The IT department will probably tell you.






How fast is fast? Some pro gamers make 10 moves per second
[ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 09:11:51 GMT ]
When it comes to measuring a person's performance on a keyboard, "words per minute" is the standard by which many a typist has been judged.






No, OS X isn't free -- but that might not matter for Microsoft
[ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
commentary Should Microsoft panic because Mac OS is free? Not really. It's not really free. Plus, the cost of the OS is less an issue than the price of hardware. [Read more]
    






Spotify to carriers: We don't need to be enemies
[ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 11:13:27 GMT ]
Carriers sometimes bridle at "over the top" companies that sell services relying on their mobile networks. Spotify's sales pitch is that it can help carriers with their business. [Read more]
    






Galaxy S4 tallies 40M unit sales, Samsung says
[ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 12:29:02 GMT ]
The big smartphone went on sale in April and zoomed to 10 million units sold about four weeks later. But it's not so easy to keep up that kind of pace. [Read more]
    






Get a 60-inch LG plasma HDTV for $699.99
[ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 12:30:21 GMT ]
Or pay $749.99 and get a $150 Dell gift card. Decisions, decisions. [Read more]
    






Microsoft cuts first-generation Surface Pro prices by $100
[ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 12:46:37 GMT ]
The company's 64GB and 128GB options now cost $699 and $799, respectively. [Read more]
    






High-tech Halloween costumes
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:54:59 EDT ]
Half the fun of Halloween is coming up with new, creative outfits that will blow your friends' minds and maybe scare a few impressionable children. (The other half, obviously, is candy.)

Apple unveils lighter iPad Air
[ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 11:09:35 EDT ]
Thinner. Lighter. Faster. That's what Apple promises in its newest iPad, which also has a new name: the iPad Air.

Hands-on with the iPad Air, Mini
[ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 11:08:52 EDT ]
There is nothing terribly surprising in Apple's refreshed line of tablets, but that's OK.

Scientists find most distant galaxy
[ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 14:40:11 EDT ]
Scientists say they've found a galaxy that's not just far, far, away -- it's the most distant from our own that's been discovered yet. And it's helping them gain insight about the universe as it existed a long time ago.

Scientists confirm most distant galaxy ever
[ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 13:17:57 EDT ]
Scientists say they've found a galaxy that's not just far, far, away -- it's the most distant from our own that's been discovered yet. And it's helping them gain insight about the universe as it existed a long time ago.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

MacBook Pros get refresh as Mac Pro makes official debut 
[ Tue, 22 Oct 2013 20:12:52 GMT ]
Almost a year to the day after Apple unveiled its MacBook Pros with "Retina" screens, the company is giving the laptops a welcome refresh — as their big brother, the Mac Pro, finally gets priced and dated.

iPad becomes iPad Air, Mini gets Retina screen
[ Tue, 22 Oct 2013 20:12:52 GMT ]
Apple's big press event Tuesday brought news for lovers of Macs and iPads alike, with the latter receiving not just a big bump in power, but a new name. The company felt that the new iPad was so light and thin it deserves to be called the "iPad Air.






In tablet war, new iPads have best answer to question 'What do I do with this thing?'
[ Tue, 22 Oct 2013 21:15:16 GMT ]
Tuesday's iPad blitz was exactly as impressive as the rumor mill predicted: We now have a sleeker large iPad and an improved smaller iPad. The real surprise was the news that so much software now comes with these things, free with purchase.






Twitter secures $1 billion credit line
[ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 00:21:21 GMT ]
Twitter has obtained a $1 billion credit line ahead of its upcoming initial public offering, the company disclosed Tuesday in a regulatory filing. The micro-blogging business will now have more financial flexibility going into the highly anticipated IPO.






Pixel peepers rejoice: Tablets surpass 'Retina' resolutions
[ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 02:29:32 GMT ]
Apple's iPad announcements on Tuesday renewed a conflict that has smoldered since the announcement of the iPhone 4: When it comes to "Retina" displays, who has the sharpest, and at what point does it stop mattering?






Apple's newest biz strategy: Free, Free, Free
[ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
In San Francisco on Tuesday, the company revealed a novel new strategy -- giving away its flagship software. It may be the most natural move Apple could have made. [Read more]
    






Academia.edu acquires Plasmyd to let peers review papers
[ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 11:30:00 GMT ]
The online repository of academic research papers is building in a new variant of the ages-old peer-review process to scrutinize academic work. [Read more]
    






Apple releases iTunes 11.1.2 to support OS X Mavericks
[ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:11:04 GMT ]
The latest iTunes update, which is aimed at Mac users on the latest OS X, throws in some performance improvements. [Read more]
    






Samsung eyes 7.4 percent stake in Gorilla Glass maker Corning
[ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:37:24 GMT ]
The company could convert over $2 billion in preferred shares to acquire 7.4 percent of Corning. [Read more]
    






Samsung Galaxy Gear to support Galaxy S4, S3, and more
[ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:42:47 GMT ]
Samsung will bring Galaxy Gear support to a host of other devices beyond the Galaxy Note 3. [Read more]
    






Asteroid buzzes Earth, will be back
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:55:21 EDT ]
One of the most dangerous asteroids on record made a near pass by Earth last month.

Apparently This Matters: Death watch
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:54:47 EDT ]
Nobody wants to underwhelm when it comes to their final words on this planet.

Is the iPhone 5C a flop?
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 06:41:02 EDT ]
When Apple unveiled not one but two new iPhones last month, it was the dawning of a new strategy for the company, which for six years had championed its single iconic smartphone even as competitors rolled out an array of shapes, sizes and features.

High-tech Halloween costumes
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:54:59 EDT ]
Half the fun of Halloween is coming up with new, creative outfits that will blow your friends' minds and maybe scare a few impressionable children. (The other half, obviously, is candy.)

Apple unveils thinner, lighter iPad Air
[ Tue, 22 Oct 2013 16:01:50 EDT ]
Thinner. Lighter. Faster. That's what Apple promises in its newest iPad, which also has a new name: the iPad Air.

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Gory videos OK when posted for users to 'condemn,' says Facebook
[ Mon, 21 Oct 2013 22:47:29 GMT ]
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook has surreptitiously resumed allowing decapitation videos to be posted on its website, lifting a temporary ban it had placed earlier this year on content featuring graphic violence. The world's largest online social network, with 1.






'Terminator' on hold? Debate to stop killer robots takes global stage
[ Mon, 21 Oct 2013 22:53:01 GMT ]
A proposal to pause the development of "killer robot" technology is seeing a surge of interest from robotics researchers as well as the representatives of key nations at the United Nations this month.






Google commemorates world's first parachute jump with fun Doodle game
[ Tue, 22 Oct 2013 05:34:38 GMT ]
Back on Oct. 22, 1797, a Frenchman called Andrew Garnerin became the first person known to jump with a parachute. Wouldn't he be proud to know his legacy is memorialized, 216 years later, by a keyboard-powered interactive Doodle from the world's largest search engine?






Nokia's tablet debuts at last alongside massive Lumia phablet
[ Tue, 22 Oct 2013 08:07:05 GMT ]
Nokia finally announced its long-rumored Windows 8 tablet, the Lumia 2520, on Tuesday, alongside the enormous new Lumia 1520, a 6-inch phablet that rivals the largest mobile devices on the market. But can the colorful devices make a dent in the highly competitive market they're entering?






Apple event likely to bring new iPads, new Macs, OS X Mavericks
[ Tue, 22 Oct 2013 08:54:13 GMT ]
"We still have a lot to cover," read Apple's invite for the event that's taking place Tuesday in San Francisco. As execs prepare to take the stage, let's take a quick catalog of all that could be mentioned, based on what's due for a refresh, and what's been in the rumor mill.






Apple to live stream today's launch event
[ Tue, 22 Oct 2013 11:39:29 GMT ]
The event, which is expected to showcase the new iPads, will stream on Apple TVs and should be available on the company's Web site, says MacRumors. [Read more]
    






iPhone 5S helps Apple top Samsung in September
[ Tue, 22 Oct 2013 11:59:27 GMT ]
The 5S was the top-selling smartphone in the US last month, according to research firm Counterpoint Research. [Read more]
    






Elop: Nokia brings experience, imaging and antennas to Microsoft (Q&A)
[ Tue, 22 Oct 2013 12:02:32 GMT ]
Nokia CEO Stephen Elop talks with CNET about a lack of Windows apps, that Microsoft knew about Nokia's tablet in advance and more. [Read more]
    






Apple likely to launch 65-inch TV by late 2014, says analyst
[ Tue, 22 Oct 2013 12:22:06 GMT ]
Ultra-high definition Apple TVs are expected to reach consumers before the end of next year, a Japanese analyst told the Wall Street Journal. [Read more]
    






Netflix's 180: From running out of excuses to running full-tilt
[ Tue, 22 Oct 2013 12:39:34 GMT ]
A year ago, Reed Hastings was tired of his own excuses for Netflix failing to live up to its track record. Now with another quarter of soaring profit, Netflix has its groove back--and the CEO is sick of the giddiness. [Read more]
    






Asteroid buzzes Earth, will be back
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:55:21 EDT ]
One of the most dangerous asteroids on record made a near pass by Earth last month.

Apparently This Matters: Death watch
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:54:47 EDT ]
Nobody wants to underwhelm when it comes to their final words on this planet.

Is the iPhone 5C a flop?
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 06:41:02 EDT ]
When Apple unveiled not one but two new iPhones last month, it was the dawning of a new strategy for the company, which for six years had championed its single iconic smartphone even as competitors rolled out an array of shapes, sizes and features.

High-tech Halloween costumes
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:54:59 EDT ]
Half the fun of Halloween is coming up with new, creative outfits that will blow your friends' minds and maybe scare a few impressionable children. (The other half, obviously, is candy.)

What to expect from Tuesday's Apple event
[ Mon, 21 Oct 2013 19:35:35 EDT ]
In what is becoming an annual rite of fall, tablet makers are rushing to release a fresh selection of devices this month in time for the competitive holiday-shopping season.

Monday, October 21, 2013

Your MacBook Air may have a critical flash flaw — here's how to check
[ Sat, 19 Oct 2013 00:51:45 GMT ]
If you're reading this from a MacBook Air sold between June 2012 and June 2013, with 64 or 128 GB of storage, you might want to back up your data quick. Apple has found that a number of these notebooks suffer from faulty flash storage — which means they could go belly up at any moment.






Busting parents won't stop cyberbullies, experts say
[ Sat, 19 Oct 2013 08:09:20 GMT ]
Calls to prosecute the parents of cyberbullies have been gaining urgency since the felony-stalking arrests Monday of two central Florida girls, ages 12 and 14, who allegedly harassed a classmate, Rebecca Sedwick, 12, until she jumped to her death at an industrial site in Polk County, Fla., on Sept.






Video games' sexual double standard may have real-world impact
[ Sun, 20 Oct 2013 08:25:35 GMT ]
German game developer Crytek caused a stir in the gaming press when the lead producer on its forthcoming multiplayer shooter "Warface" justified the game's cartoonishly sexualized portrayals of female characters, saying it was what players wanted to see.






Apple likely to unveil 'a lot' Tuesday, but probably no October surprise
[ Mon, 21 Oct 2013 00:06:23 GMT ]
On Tuesday, Apple will host an event in San Francisco whose presumed highlights will be the crazy jet-engine-shaped U.S.-built Mac Pro desktop computer, a redesigned full-size iPad and an iPad Mini with a high-pixel-density Retina display.






Microsoft pulls Windows update to fix problems
[ Mon, 21 Oct 2013 00:28:34 GMT ]
NEW YORK (AP) - Microsoft has pulled a Windows update from its website after it caused some customers' devices to crash. The company said it removed the RT 8.1 update from the Windows Store during the weekend.






PC shipments to continue their freefall this year, says Gartner
[ Mon, 21 Oct 2013 11:59:52 GMT ]
Hurt by hot tablet demand, worldwide shipments of desktops and notebooks will drop by more than 11 percent in 2013. [Read more]
    






How to get a discount on nearly everything you buy online
[ Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]
Read this exclusive excerpt from the new book, "The Cheapskate Rules," then get a deal on the book itself! [Read more]
    






Nokia's iPod Shuffle competitor hits Twitter before official launch
[ Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:19:34 GMT ]
An image of the device appears to show a music player that comes with both earbuds and a similar design to that of the iPod Shuffle. [Read more]
    






iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C heads to Boost Mobile on November 8
[ Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:25:08 GMT ]
Sprint's other pre-paid provider finally gets Apple's latest smartphones. [Read more]
    






Nokia sold at least 8 million Lumias last quarter, says report
[ Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:33:58 GMT ]
That would more than double the number from the year-ago quarter, according to the Wall Street Journal. [Read more]
    






Asteroid buzzes Earth, will be back
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:55:21 EDT ]
One of the most dangerous asteroids on record made a near pass by Earth last month.

High-tech Halloween costumes
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:54:59 EDT ]
Half the fun of Halloween is coming up with new, creative outfits that will blow your friends' minds and maybe scare a few impressionable children. (The other half, obviously, is candy.)

Apparently This Matters: Death watch
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:54:47 EDT ]
Nobody wants to underwhelm when it comes to their final words on this planet.

Is the iPhone 5C a flop?
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 06:41:02 EDT ]
When Apple unveiled not one but two new iPhones last month, it was the dawning of a new strategy for the company, which for six years had championed its single iconic smartphone even as competitors rolled out an array of shapes, sizes and features.

High-tech Halloween costume tricks
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:57:26 EDT ]
Half the fun of Halloween is coming up with new, creative outfits that will blow your friends' minds and maybe scare a few impressionable children. (The other half, obviously, is candy.)

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Can Apple read your iMessages? Yes, if they had to, say experts
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 21:08:43 GMT ]
In light of the recent (and ongoing) reports that the National Security Agency is forcing or coercing tech companies into allowing access to users' data, Apple has repeatedly said that iMessage is immune to this, and that the company is unable to read your messages.






Vacation pics mined for vital data: Who went where, when?
[ Sat, 19 Oct 2013 00:51:44 GMT ]
Those pictures of Yellowstone you uploaded to Flickr are doing more than delighting your friends and family — big data scientists are mining the photo website for data that reveals visitation patterns of natural attractions.






Your MacBook Air may have a critical flash flaw — here's how to check
[ Sat, 19 Oct 2013 00:51:45 GMT ]
If you're reading this from a MacBook Air sold between June 2012 and June 2013, with 64 or 128 GB of storage, you might want to back up your data quick. Apple has found that a number of these notebooks suffer from faulty flash storage — which means they could go belly up at any moment.






Busting parents won't stop cyberbullies, experts say
[ Sat, 19 Oct 2013 08:09:20 GMT ]
Calls to prosecute the parents of cyberbullies have been gaining urgency since the felony-stalking arrests Monday of two central Florida girls, ages 12 and 14, who allegedly harassed a classmate, Rebecca Sedwick, 12, until she jumped to her death at an industrial site in Polk County, Fla., on Sept.






Video games' sexual double standard may have real-world impact
[ Sun, 20 Oct 2013 08:25:35 GMT ]
German game developer Crytek caused a stir in the gaming press when the lead producer on its forthcoming multiplayer shooter "Warface" justified the game's cartoonishly sexualized portrayals of female characters, saying it was what players wanted to see.






A radical dream for making techno utopias a reality
[ Sat, 19 Oct 2013 23:18:03 GMT ]
At Y Combinator, Balaji Srinivasan, a Stanford lecturer and co-founder of genetics startup Counsyl, lays out his proposal for creating opt-in societies where government can't meddle. [Read more]
    






At Facebook, Zuckerberg still orders teams into lockdown (sort of)
[ Sun, 20 Oct 2013 00:41:17 GMT ]
At the annual Y Combinator startup school event, the Facebook CEO revealed that a tradition from the early days of his social network persists to this day, within the bounds of the law. [Read more]
    






Jack Dorsey holds impromptu art and lifestyle symposium
[ Sun, 20 Oct 2013 01:03:09 GMT ]
What Twitter IPO? In an unconventional talk at Y Combinator's annual startup school, the Twitter cofounder and Square CEO reads from some of his favorite books and plays some music. [Read more]
    






Oily Bits: The Basic Design of an Engine
[ Sun, 20 Oct 2013 08:40:22 GMT ]
This month, our mechanic takes us through the basics of an engine. [Read more]
    






Apps in the smart home: An entry point for carriers
[ Sun, 20 Oct 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
Carriers like AT&T lost control in the smartphone wars. But smart homes could provide a path back to control before OS vendors jump in. [Read more]
    






Asteroid buzzes Earth, will be back
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:55:21 EDT ]
One of the most dangerous asteroids on record made a near pass by Earth last month.

High-tech Halloween costumes
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:54:59 EDT ]
Half the fun of Halloween is coming up with new, creative outfits that will blow your friends' minds and maybe scare a few impressionable children. (The other half, obviously, is candy.)

Apparently This Matters: Death watch
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:54:47 EDT ]
Nobody wants to underwhelm when it comes to their final words on this planet.

Is the iPhone 5C a flop?
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 06:41:02 EDT ]
When Apple unveiled not one but two new iPhones last month, it was the dawning of a new strategy for the company, which for six years had championed its single iconic smartphone even as competitors rolled out an array of shapes, sizes and features.

High-tech Halloween costume tricks
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:57:26 EDT ]
Half the fun of Halloween is coming up with new, creative outfits that will blow your friends' minds and maybe scare a few impressionable children. (The other half, obviously, is candy.)

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Wii U sales jump after price cut, but is it really on a comeback trail?
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 17:51:28 GMT ]
Sales of the Wii U video game console jumped more than 200 percent in the U.S. in September compared to August's figures, Nintendo and the market research firm NPD announced Thursday. The sharp increase in console sales followed a $50 price cut for the Wii U, which brought the console down to $299.






Can Apple read your iMessages? Yes, if they had to, say experts
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 21:08:43 GMT ]
In light of the recent (and ongoing) reports that the National Security Agency is forcing or coercing tech companies into allowing access to users' data, Apple has repeatedly said that iMessage is immune to this, and that the company is unable to read your messages.






Vacation pics mined for vital data: Who went where, when?
[ Sat, 19 Oct 2013 00:51:44 GMT ]
Those pictures of Yellowstone you uploaded to Flickr are doing more than delighting your friends and family — big data scientists are mining the photo website for data that reveals visitation patterns of natural attractions.






Your MacBook Air may have a critical flash flaw — here's how to check
[ Sat, 19 Oct 2013 00:51:45 GMT ]
If you're reading this from a MacBook Air sold between June 2012 and June 2013, with 64 or 128 GB of storage, you might want to back up your data quick. Apple has found that a number of these notebooks suffer from faulty flash storage — which means they could go belly up at any moment.






Busting parents won't stop cyberbullies, experts say
[ Sat, 19 Oct 2013 08:09:20 GMT ]
Calls to prosecute the parents of cyberbullies have been gaining urgency since the felony-stalking arrests Monday of two central Florida girls, ages 12 and 14, who allegedly harassed a classmate, Rebecca Sedwick, 12, until she jumped to her death at an industrial site in Polk County, Fla., on Sept.






Illinois court throws out 'Amazon tax' online sales law
[ Sat, 19 Oct 2013 01:17:55 GMT ]
The decision marks the first time a court has said the state law forcing Illinois-based marketing affiliates to collect sales tax violates federal rules. [Read more]
    






Mind-numbing mobile plans do buyers no favors (Smartphones Unlocked)
[ Sat, 19 Oct 2013 07:00:00 GMT ]
Carriers' actions and reactions have made calculating the true cost of a smartphone more time-consuming than ever before. [Read more]
    






The perils of being 'the car guy'
[ Sat, 19 Oct 2013 08:42:00 GMT ]
Our very own car guy doesn't half find himself in some situations... [Read more]
    






Dell's Windows 8.1, quad-core tablet now on sale for $299
[ Sat, 19 Oct 2013 09:08:00 GMT ]
Intel's quad-core Bay Trail processor powers Dell's new 8-inch tablet -- one of the first devices up for sale with the chip. [Read more]
    






Carbon-negative energy, a reality at last -- and cheap, too
[ Sat, 19 Oct 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
In Berkeley, Calif., All Power Labs is turning out machines that convert cheap and abundant biomass into clean energy and rich, efficient charcoal fertilizer. [Read more]
    






Asteroid buzzes Earth, will be back
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:55:21 EDT ]
One of the most dangerous asteroids on record made a near pass by Earth last month.

High-tech Halloween costumes
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:54:59 EDT ]
Half the fun of Halloween is coming up with new, creative outfits that will blow your friends' minds and maybe scare a few impressionable children. (The other half, obviously, is candy.)

Apparently This Matters: Death watch
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:54:47 EDT ]
Nobody wants to underwhelm when it comes to their final words on this planet.

Is the iPhone 5C a flop?
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 06:41:02 EDT ]
When Apple unveiled not one but two new iPhones last month, it was the dawning of a new strategy for the company, which for six years had championed its single iconic smartphone even as competitors rolled out an array of shapes, sizes and features.

High-tech Halloween costume tricks
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:57:26 EDT ]
Half the fun of Halloween is coming up with new, creative outfits that will blow your friends' minds and maybe scare a few impressionable children. (The other half, obviously, is candy.)

Friday, October 18, 2013

Google shares hit high as earnings beat expectations
[ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 21:16:11 GMT ]
Google beat Wall Street's revenue and profit expectations as its advertising business expanded, while losses deepened at its Motorola mobile phone business.






Where the kids are: Social networks parents may not know about
[ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 21:44:20 GMT ]
You know your kid is on Facebook, because no kid can be without it these days, and possibly Twitter as well.






Facebook offers public posting for teens … and fresh meat for marketers
[ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 23:07:36 GMT ]
In its rationale for granting 13- to 17-year-old Facebook users the ability to share their posts with everyone, and to be followed by anyone, Twitter-style, the social network explained that teens are "among the savviest people using social media.






Nikon refines its enthusiast-level DSLR with GPS-equipped D5300
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 00:25:37 GMT ]
The latest from Nikon is a refresh of the popular D5200 that doesn't fix anything that wasn't broken, but makes a few welcome changes under the hood, such as adding built-in Wi-Fi and GPS.The predictably named D5300 doesn't just add extra bullet points to the feature list, though.






Panasonic's GM1 camera packs a big sensor into a small package
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 00:25:38 GMT ]
Anyone who uses an interchangeable-lens camera, be it DSLR or mirrorless, knows that there's a trade-off: you can't fit the camera in your pocket, but it takes far better pictures. But what if you could do both? Panasonic's GM1 isn't quite there, but it's as close as we've gotten.






Crave giveaway: A 40-inch LCD HDTV from TCL
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 07:00:00 GMT ]
We're pretty sure readers won't mind if we give away another free TV. Up this time: a TCL L40FHDF12TA (yeah, you might want to rename this baby). [Read more]
    






Using NFC, IBM brings dual-factor authentication to mobile
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 09:32:16 GMT ]
Dual-factor authentication works with PCs but not phones or tablets. IBM has developed an approach using near-field communications for mobile devices, too. [Read more]
    






Telefonica's Yotam Ben-Ami fights for Firefox phones (Q&A)
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 10:02:09 GMT ]
The Spanish carrier has a lot riding on Mozilla's mobile OS. Its director of open Web devices reveals Latin America sales data that show Firefox OS has a shot at becoming the third mobile OS. [Read more]
    






Watch out, PayPal: Amazon's following the money
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
Tech companies like Google, Apple, and Facebook may be trying to dethrone PayPal as your default digital wallet. Here's why Amazon could have the best shot. [Read more]
    






Grand Theft Auto V spurs 27 percent gain in game spending in Sept.
[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 12:09:05 GMT ]
The industry generated over $1 billion in revenue during September, up from the $848 million consumers spent on games in the US last year. [Read more]
    






New iPads expected at event next week
[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 06:46:17 EDT ]
As foretold by tech bloggers and Apple's own not-so-subtle habit of holding an event every October, Apple has sent out invites for a press conference next week.

Voice of Siri: How her life has changed
[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 09:47:21 EDT ]
The day before Susan Bennett came out as the original voice of Siri in the United States, she lost her iPhone. Siriously.

Anonymous wants justice in rape cases
[ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 18:45:28 EDT ]
Among the calls for justice in the Maryville, Missouri, rape case is one from a familiar Guy Fawkes mask-wearing face.

Is the iPhone 5C a flop?
[ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 18:43:10 EDT ]
When Apple unveiled not one but two new iPhones last month, it was the dawning of a new strategy for the company, which for six years had championed its single iconic smartphone even as competitors rolled out an array of shapes, sizes and features.

Is the iPhone 5C a flop?
[ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 18:43:10 EDT ]
When Apple unveiled not one but two new iPhones last month, it was the dawning of a new strategy for the company, which for six years had championed its single iconic smartphone even as competitors rolled out an array of shapes, sizes and features.

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Watch out, Nike: Adidas announces smartwatch for runners, starting at $399
[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 17:58:04 GMT ]
SAN FRANCISCO (GeekWire) – Another big shoe brand just joined Nike in the wearable technology race: Adidas.






Don't panic! These cyborg roaches are trained for emergencies 
[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 19:16:47 GMT ]
Hundreds of cyborg insects carrying radio transmitters like backpacks may one day scurry in to help emergency responders survey damaged or contaminated buildings after an earthquake, chemical spill or nuclear reactor accident.






Facebook lets teens post publicly (but makes defaults more private)
[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 23:20:02 GMT ]
Facebook has made a concession to critics of its privacy policies by setting teenagers' posts to share only with their friends by default. Previously, it would share with "friends of friends" — which could easily include strangers.






'Ship-shipping ship' ahoy! Will tongue-twisting retweet break Twitter?
[ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 00:32:06 GMT ]
Retweeted nearly 8,000 times (and favorited by nearly 3,000) since first tweeted at 4:54 p.m. ET Oct. 10, this alliteration-littered illustration that's likely been floating around Reddit even longer, puts unverified user Usman Masood (@usmanm) on the Twitter map, even as it breaks your brain.






Windows 8.1 now ready for PCs — here's what it is and how to get it
[ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 11:50:40 GMT ]
If you're one of the many Windows users who took the plunge into the unfamiliar waters of Windows 8, you'll be happy to hear that the 8.1 upgrade is available for all of you right now. There are dozens of fixes, improvements, and new features to be explored.






Microsoft's Windows 8.1 arrives: A look back, and ahead
[ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 07:00:00 GMT ]
Microsoft's latest version of Windows, 8.1, arrives today. CNET takes a look at what came before it, and what's still ahead. [Read more]
    






Verizon posts $2.23B profit, adds 1.1M wireless connections
[ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 11:42:08 GMT ]
While its customer growth has slowed dramatically from a year ago, the number of new customers the carrier boasts likely compares favorably to its competitors. [Read more]
    






AOL dethrones Google at top of video-ad rankings
[ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]
With CEO Tim Armstrong's biggest takeover -- Adap.tv -- in the fold, AOL edges ahead of Google in ComScore's listing of the biggest video-ad properties. [Read more]
    






Verizon sold roughly 3.9M iPhones in third quarter
[ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:46:54 GMT ]
Sales of the iPhone represented 51 percent of total smartphone activations. [Read more]
    






Samsung proposes five-year moratorium on patent lawsuits
[ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:47:44 GMT ]
The company's deal was offered to the European Union, which is investigating whether Samsung is violating regulations on standard-essential patents. [Read more]
    






Superheroes galore in 'Scribblenauts'
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:15:21 EDT ]
With more than 2,000 heroes, villains and other characters pulled from the DC Comics universe, the latest in the "Scribblenauts" video game franchise has created a unique visual experience for gamers and comic fans alike.

Billionaire uses flip phone
[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 13:20:50 EDT ]
My dad still uses an old flip phone. It's gray. It's clunky. And its two ringtone choices are an early recording of Greensleeves or a dramatic poetry slam by Grover Cleveland.

New iPads expected at event next week
[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 06:46:17 EDT ]
As foretold by tech bloggers and Apple's own not-so-subtle habit of holding an event every October, Apple has sent out invites for a press conference next week.

Voice of Siri: How her life has changed
[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 09:47:21 EDT ]
The day before Susan Bennett came out as the original voice of Siri in the United States, she lost her iPhone. Siriously.

Why Anonymous wants justice in rape cases
[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 18:28:48 EDT ]
Among the calls for justice in the Maryville, Missouri, rape case is one from a familiar Guy Fawkes mask-wearing face.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Twitter may let you receive direct messages from anyone
[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 18:15:02 GMT ]
Some Twitter users are getting the ability to enable their accounts to receive direct, that is, private, messages from anyone, including people they don't follow.






Beep beep 'Mario Kart!' Here comes 'Angry Birds Go!'
[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 18:55:30 GMT ]
After teasing its newest installment in the beloved animal-flinging mobile gaming franchise last month, Rovio Entertainment announced Tuesday that "Angry Birds Go!" will launch on Dec. 11.






Best Buy has more Xbox Ones available on launch day — if you preorder
[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 19:25:12 GMT ]
Still want to get your hands on an Xbox One at launch time next month, but missed the boat on the first round of pre-orders? You may be in luck. Best Buy has made a fresh batch of Microsoft's next-generation video game consoles available for pre-order on its website.






Deep-sea Internet to detect tsunamis, spy on smugglers, and discover oil
[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 23:10:15 GMT ]
The Internet may soon reach into the depths of the world's oceans and relay real-time information to smartphones everywhere — about everything from drug-smuggling submarines and the location of untapped oil reserves to the approach of a deadly tsunami.






Consumer Reports prefers latest Droids over new iPhones
[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 01:24:47 GMT ]
There may be a run on the iPhone 5S, especially the one with the gold case, but the buying advice gurus at Consumer Reports aren't that impressed. Instead, they're giving hearty recommendations to Motorola's latest Droids, available on Verizon.






Intel CEO takes on Apple A7, cites 'Moore's Law advantage'
[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 07:36:00 GMT ]
Responding to an analyst's question, Intel CEO waxes eloquent about the advantage of Intel's manufacturing technology compared with Apple's. [Read more]
    






Get face to face with original 'Star Wars' artifacts
[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
Visitors to "Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination" can get a close-up look at dozens of actual models, props, and costumes from the six films. [Read more]
    






Isis's plan to jump-start mobile payments: 1M free smoothies
[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]
The mobile payments joint venture is partner with Jamba Juice to give free smoothies to customers who pay with their smartphones. [Read more]
    






Apple to trim iPhone 5C orders this quarter, says report
[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 12:06:25 GMT ]
On the plus side, orders for the 5S will be increased, says the Wall Street Journal. [Read more]
    






Halo 3 now free to Xbox Live Gold subscribers
[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 12:28:28 GMT ]
The game is now free to download, a discount off the usual price of $14.99. [Read more]
    






Superheroes galore in 'Scribblenauts'
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:15:21 EDT ]
With more than 2,000 heroes, villains and other characters pulled from the DC Comics universe, the latest in the "Scribblenauts" video game franchise has created a unique visual experience for gamers and comic fans alike.

Billionaire uses flip phone
[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 13:20:50 EDT ]
My dad still uses an old flip phone. It's gray. It's clunky. And its two ringtone choices are an early recording of Greensleeves or a dramatic poetry slam by Grover Cleveland.

New iPads expected at event next week
[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 18:43:49 EDT ]
As foretold by tech bloggers and Apple's own not-so-subtle habit of holding an event every October, Apple has sent out invites for a press conference next week.

Voice of Siri: How her life has changed
[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 18:40:24 EDT ]
The day before Susan Bennett came out as the original voice of Siri in the United States, she lost her iPhone. Siriously.

Voice of Siri: How her life has changed
[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 18:40:24 EDT ]
The day before Susan Bennett came out as the original voice of Siri in the United States, she lost her iPhone. Siriously.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

They like to watch: For die-hard fans, video game tournaments are a spectator sport
[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 18:58:47 GMT ]
New York Comic Con has always been a celebration of all things great and geeky, but this year's events, which took place over the past weekend, brought out a special kind of superfan.






Noise-canceling window sensor helps you enjoy the silence amid cacophony
[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 19:10:45 GMT ]
The cacophony of any city's hammering jack hammers, beeping buses, and relentlessly yacking citizens can make anyone long for an oasis of silence. Enter the Sono, a futuristic noise-canceling gadget that sticks on the window and turns even the noisiest of rooms into a chill place to think.






HTC One Max: Not too big to fail
[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 19:27:54 GMT ]
HTC announced the latest in its One series of Android smartphones on Monday, the One Max — essentially an original One equipped with an enormous 5.9-inch screen, plus a fingerprint reader. It's certainly bigger, but is it better?The short answer is no, unless the original One's already-impressive 4.






Sleek Hydros flotation vest saves your life and keeps you warm
[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 21:58:25 GMT ]
If life vests are so critical to survival at sea, why do they look like they did 50 years ago?






Apple taps Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts to oversee its stores
[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 11:48:12 GMT ]
Apple said Tuesday that Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts, who used technology to drive a remarkable turnaround at her luxury fashion house, will take charge of the company's expansion plans and retail operation.






Apple hires Burberry CEO as new retail chief
[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 06:49:33 GMT ]
Angela Ahrendts, who has led the luxury fashion brand for the past seven years, will join Apple's executive team in the spring. [Read more]
    






Nike's NikeFuel Forum event: Join us Tuesday at 7 a.m. PT (live blog)
[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 11:14:00 GMT ]
Join CNET for Nike's big unveiling, which is likely to include a new FuelBand. Our live blog will kick off about 15 minutes before the event starts and bring you news updates, photos, and live commentary. [Read more]
    






iPad 5 will sport fingerprint reader, suggests leaked image
[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 11:53:27 GMT ]
Apple's Touch ID sensor makes an appearance in the latest alleged image of the next-generation iPad. [Read more]
    






Surface Pro 2 in 256GB, 512GB models won't ship till Dec. 15
[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 12:17:02 GMT ]
The higher-capacity and more expensive Surface Pro 2 tablets are in shorter supply than the 64GB and 128GB versions. [Read more]
    






Wearable tech market to explode, revenue to hit $19 billion by 2018
[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 12:42:18 GMT ]
That figure is up from the $1.4 billion that consumers will spend on wearable technology this year. [Read more]
    






App for home (and pet) surveillance
[ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:58:05 EDT ]
Dropcam cameras are used to catch burglars, monitor cats and dogs and live-stream county fairs. The small, basic surveillance devices hook up to a wireless network and live stream video to phones and tablets, acting as an extra pair of eyes for the smartphone age.

Why your face may appear in Google ads
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:15:30 EDT ]
Starting November 11, Google will be able to include Google+ users faces, names and comments in ads. The content will be pulled from reviews they've made on Google+ on other tied-in Google services like YouTube or Google Play.

Superheroes galore in 'Scribblenauts'
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:15:21 EDT ]
With more than 2,000 heroes, villains and other characters pulled from the DC Comics universe, the latest in the "Scribblenauts" video game franchise has created a unique visual experience for gamers and comic fans alike.

Billionaire uses flip phone
[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 13:20:50 EDT ]
My dad still uses an old flip phone. It's gray. It's clunky. And its two ringtone choices are an early recording of Greensleeves or a dramatic poetry slam by Grover Cleveland.

Researchers: We can watch 3-D with only one eye
[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 12:35:14 EDT ]
Humans can see 3-D images with only one eye, according to new research, suggesting a future in which the technology could become cheaper and more accessible.

Monday, October 14, 2013

Mark Zuckerberg spends $30 million on four homes to ensure privacy
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 22:21:25 GMT ]
It's not uncommon for celebrities to buy the properties next to their homes to ensure privacy, but usually when they do this, the neighboring homes are already on the market.






Balls of clay could have provided prehistoric data storage
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 23:06:09 GMT ]
Researchers studying clay balls from Mesopotamia have discovered clues to a lost code that was used for record-keeping about 200 years before writing was invented.






Nintendo puts itself back in the game with 2DS and 'Pokémon X & Y'
[ Sat, 12 Oct 2013 00:56:17 GMT ]
The past few months haven't been kind to Nintendo. But almost a year after the storied Japanese gaming giant released its Wii U console to middling reviews and weak sales, things may start to look up after Saturday, Oct.






Fusion milestone reached, but shutdown stymies further progress
[ Sat, 12 Oct 2013 00:56:20 GMT ]
The National Ignition Facility has reportedly reached a milestone in its $3.5 billion quest for nuclear fusion power — but for now, it can't follow up on the achievement due to the federal government shutdown.






Drone driver licenses? How to make flying robots safe for American skies
[ Sun, 13 Oct 2013 09:02:58 GMT ]
A romantic pre-wedding photo shoot turned sour when the photographer's camera-equipped quadcopter swerved out of control and hit the groom on the head. "We cleaned up the blood and just kept going," Davey Orgill, the photographer — who had been filming the bride- and groom-to-be on Aug.






Where Windows Phone should go from here
[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]
Microsoft's latest Windows Phone OS makes quad-core phablets possible, but it still trails behind OS rivals. Here's what needs to happen. [Read more]
    






Windows Phone finally jumps into phablet era, but is it too late?
[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]
The latest update to Microsoft's mobile operating system isn't massive, but does include a critical change to allow for jumbo phones. [Read more]
    






HTC One Max: Removable cover, but no removable battery. Why?
[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 12:08:17 GMT ]
The lack of a removable battery on HTC's new phablet is a missed opportunity. CNET explains why HTC made the call to keep its battery sealed. [Read more]
    






iPhone 5S sales outpace iPhone 5C two-to-one -- analyst
[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 12:19:49 GMT ]
According to data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners, 64 percent of all iPhone sales in September were iPhone 5S units. [Read more]
    






Galaxy S4's Android 4.3 update leaks early, available to download
[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 12:50:43 GMT ]
The final release is expected to be made available in the next couple of weeks. [Read more]
    






App for home (and pet) surveillance
[ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:58:05 EDT ]
Dropcam cameras are used to catch burglars, monitor cats and dogs and live-stream county fairs. The small, basic surveillance devices hook up to a wireless network and live stream video to phones and tablets, acting as an extra pair of eyes for the smartphone age.

An app for home (and pet) surveillance
[ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:47:03 EDT ]
Dropcam cameras are used to catch burglars, monitor cats and dogs and live-stream county fairs. The small, basic surveillance devices hook up to a wireless network and live stream video to phones and tablets, acting as an extra pair of eyes for the smartphone age.

Why your face may appear in Google ads
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:15:30 EDT ]
Starting November 11, Google will be able to include Google+ users faces, names and comments in ads. The content will be pulled from reviews they've made on Google+ on other tied-in Google services like YouTube or Google Play.

Superheroes galore in 'Scribblenauts'
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:15:21 EDT ]
With more than 2,000 heroes, villains and other characters pulled from the DC Comics universe, the latest in the "Scribblenauts" video game franchise has created a unique visual experience for gamers and comic fans alike.

Why your face might appear in Google ads
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:14:46 EDT ]
Starting November 11, Google will be able to include Google+ users faces, names and comments in ads. The content will be pulled from reviews they've made on Google+ on other tied-in Google services like YouTube or Google Play.

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Mark Zuckerberg spends $30 million on four homes to ensure privacy
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 22:21:25 GMT ]
It's not uncommon for celebrities to buy the properties next to their homes to ensure privacy, but usually when they do this, the neighboring homes are already on the market.






Balls of clay could have provided prehistoric data storage
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 23:06:09 GMT ]
Researchers studying clay balls from Mesopotamia have discovered clues to a lost code that was used for record-keeping about 200 years before writing was invented.






Nintendo puts itself back in the game with 2DS and 'Pokémon X & Y'
[ Sat, 12 Oct 2013 00:56:17 GMT ]
The past few months haven't been kind to Nintendo. But almost a year after the storied Japanese gaming giant released its Wii U console to middling reviews and weak sales, things may start to look up after Saturday, Oct.






Fusion milestone reached, but shutdown stymies further progress
[ Sat, 12 Oct 2013 00:56:20 GMT ]
The National Ignition Facility has reportedly reached a milestone in its $3.5 billion quest for nuclear fusion power — but for now, it can't follow up on the achievement due to the federal government shutdown.






Drone driver licenses? How to make flying robots safe for American skies
[ Sun, 13 Oct 2013 09:02:58 GMT ]
A romantic pre-wedding photo shoot turned sour when the photographer's camera-equipped quadcopter swerved out of control and hit the groom on the head. "We cleaned up the blood and just kept going," Davey Orgill, the photographer — who had been filming the bride- and groom-to-be on Aug.






Making sense of Apple supply chain rumors
[ Sat, 12 Oct 2013 21:15:17 GMT ]
Good supply chain analysts offer speculation based on the best available data. [Read more]
    






Nexus 5/KitKat leaks get the video treatment in 7-minute clip
[ Sat, 12 Oct 2013 22:12:03 GMT ]
Following the release of photos that purportedly show Google's soon-to-be-released flagship Nexus phone and the company's new mobile OS, we now have a nice long video to take in. [Read more]
    






The importance of the earnest selfie: Rihanna has an 'Instassistant'
[ Sat, 12 Oct 2013 23:37:49 GMT ]
Stars are realizing that their selfies have to be just so. Some are therefore delegating selfie-taking to trusted photographers. [Read more]
    






The ToyARTa Hilux has a new home and I couldn't be happier.
[ Sun, 13 Oct 2013 08:22:00 GMT ]
Our old crew car has been given a new home and a new purpose and I'm chuffed for it. [Read more]
    






We chatted with Siri, for real, and weren't frustrated with her answers
[ Sun, 13 Oct 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
Susan Bennett has done voice-over for airlines, TV, and radio ads. But none of that compares to being the voice behind Siri, a product loved and hated by millions. CNET chatted with her about being Apple's personal iPhone assistant. [Read more]
    






App for home (and pet) surveillance
[ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:58:05 EDT ]
Dropcam cameras are used to catch burglars, monitor cats and dogs and live-stream county fairs. The small, basic surveillance devices hook up to a wireless network and live stream video to phones and tablets, acting as an extra pair of eyes for the smartphone age.

An app for home (and pet) surveillance
[ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:47:03 EDT ]
Dropcam cameras are used to catch burglars, monitor cats and dogs and live-stream county fairs. The small, basic surveillance devices hook up to a wireless network and live stream video to phones and tablets, acting as an extra pair of eyes for the smartphone age.

Why your face may appear in Google ads
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:15:30 EDT ]
Starting November 11, Google will be able to include Google+ users faces, names and comments in ads. The content will be pulled from reviews they've made on Google+ on other tied-in Google services like YouTube or Google Play.

Superheroes galore in 'Scribblenauts'
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:15:21 EDT ]
With more than 2,000 heroes, villains and other characters pulled from the DC Comics universe, the latest in the "Scribblenauts" video game franchise has created a unique visual experience for gamers and comic fans alike.

Why your face might appear in Google ads
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:14:46 EDT ]
Starting November 11, Google will be able to include Google+ users faces, names and comments in ads. The content will be pulled from reviews they've made on Google+ on other tied-in Google services like YouTube or Google Play.

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Pummeled kite surfer dreams up new way to harvest wave energy 
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 22:21:24 GMT ]
When Samuel Etherington first hit the waves with a board and kite in hand, the waves hit back with a bruising vengeance. But in learning to harness their power for his kitesurfing adrenaline rush, he found inspiration to design a next-generation wave energy harvester.






Mark Zuckerberg spends $30 million on four homes to ensure privacy
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 22:21:25 GMT ]
It's not uncommon for celebrities to buy the properties next to their homes to ensure privacy, but usually when they do this, the neighboring homes are already on the market.






Balls of clay could have provided prehistoric data storage
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 23:06:09 GMT ]
Researchers studying clay balls from Mesopotamia have discovered clues to a lost code that was used for record-keeping about 200 years before writing was invented.






Nintendo puts itself back in the game with 2DS and 'Pokémon X & Y'
[ Sat, 12 Oct 2013 00:56:17 GMT ]
The past few months haven't been kind to Nintendo. But almost a year after the storied Japanese gaming giant released its Wii U console to middling reviews and weak sales, things may start to look up after Saturday, Oct.






Fusion milestone reached, but shutdown stymies further progress
[ Sat, 12 Oct 2013 00:56:20 GMT ]
The National Ignition Facility has reportedly reached a milestone in its $3.5 billion quest for nuclear fusion power — but for now, it can't follow up on the achievement due to the federal government shutdown.






Crave Ep. 141: Steve Jobs action fig now with Apple 1 accessory
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 23:45:23 GMT ]
Take a look at a hyper-realistic Steve Jobs action figure complete with a mini Apple 1, and watch as telescopes fire lasers into space. [Read more]
    






What you should know about flexible displays (FAQ)
[ Sat, 12 Oct 2013 07:00:00 GMT ]
What do Samsung and LG mean when they talk about flexible displays, and how is that different from a bendable phone? CNET breaks it down. [Read more]
    






Last night a Freelander saved my life.
[ Sat, 12 Oct 2013 08:34:00 GMT ]
When we were down a support vehicle, we asked the folks at Land Rover if they had anything we could nab. The answer was a soccer mom's dream. [Read more]
    






Lego and Space, a match made in heaven (Q&A)
[ Sat, 12 Oct 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
In "Lego Space: Building the Future," Peter Reid and Tim Goddard paint a picture of a fantastic society filled with interstellar battleships, new worlds, robots, and more. And they built it all in Lego bricks. [Read more]
    






Bionic limbs will one day sense the grass under prosthetic feet
[ Sat, 12 Oct 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
With the first thought-controlled bionic leg pioneered in Chicago, the next steps for smart prosthetics are refining them for widespread use and tackling a huge hurdle: sensory feedback. [Read more]
    






App for home (and pet) surveillance
[ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:58:05 EDT ]
Dropcam cameras are used to catch burglars, monitor cats and dogs and live-stream county fairs. The small, basic surveillance devices hook up to a wireless network and live stream video to phones and tablets, acting as an extra pair of eyes for the smartphone age.

An app for home (and pet) surveillance
[ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:47:03 EDT ]
Dropcam cameras are used to catch burglars, monitor cats and dogs and live-stream county fairs. The small, basic surveillance devices hook up to a wireless network and live stream video to phones and tablets, acting as an extra pair of eyes for the smartphone age.

Why your face may appear in Google ads
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:15:30 EDT ]
Starting November 11, Google will be able to include Google+ users faces, names and comments in ads. The content will be pulled from reviews they've made on Google+ on other tied-in Google services like YouTube or Google Play.

Superheroes galore in 'Scribblenauts'
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:15:21 EDT ]
With more than 2,000 heroes, villains and other characters pulled from the DC Comics universe, the latest in the "Scribblenauts" video game franchise has created a unique visual experience for gamers and comic fans alike.

Why your face might appear in Google ads
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:14:46 EDT ]
Starting November 11, Google will be able to include Google+ users faces, names and comments in ads. The content will be pulled from reviews they've made on Google+ on other tied-in Google services like YouTube or Google Play.

Friday, October 11, 2013

Cats on Roombas are tip of Internet video iceberg, study suggests
[ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 14:36:12 GMT ]
Four years ago, most of us didn't have smartphones or tablets that let us share videos wherever and whenever we wanted; now we do, and our appetite for doing that is huge: The percent of American adult Internet users who post videos online has more than doubled to 31 percent from 14 percent in 2009.






Acer's Chromebook takes Google's latest head-on
[ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 18:22:55 GMT ]
The netbook may be dead, but the Chromebook lives on. Acer has released a new lightweight laptop that runs Google's Chrome OS, and it's specced to take on Google and HP's own new Chromebook, announced earlier this week.






Samsung Galaxy Gear watch hacked to run full Android apps
[ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 20:16:01 GMT ]
Samsung̢۪s Galaxy Gear smartwatch has taken heat for its limited app selection and general lack of usefulness. But with a little bit of hacking know-how, you can turn the Gear into a full-fledged wrist-worn smartphone.






Facebook removes a privacy setting you might have been using
[ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 23:53:06 GMT ]
Facebook has removed a certain privacy setting from the accounts of "a small percentage of people" still using it: from now on, there is no way to prevent your Timeline from coming up when someone searches for you by name. But it's not as dire as it sounds.






'Iron Man' suit being developed by US Army
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 00:38:04 GMT ]
If you've always wanted a high-tech suit of armor that will make you nearly invincible — à la Tony Stark of "Iron Man" — your long wait may soon be over. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the U.S.






Skype faces Luxembourg investigation over alleged NSA link -- report
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 12:11:37 GMT ]
The company's alleged involvement in the NSA's Prism program has put Luxembourg on notice, according to a recent report. [Read more]
    






Will Samsung rush GS5 out the door in January?
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 12:13:12 GMT ]
A Korean site founded by former Samsung staffers says the next Galaxy smartphone could just be a couple months away and pegs it to a recent slowdown in GS4 sales. [Read more]
    






iPhone 5S supply in US continues to drop, says analyst
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 12:24:46 GMT ]
The tighter supply could be intentionally as Apple preps the phone for launch in more than 25 additional countries, according to analyst Gene Munster. [Read more]
    






Hulu eyes Fox TV executive Hopkins for CEO role -- report
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 12:40:15 GMT ]
Mike Hopkins currently servers as the president of distribution for Fox Networks Group. [Read more]
    






Best Buy promises $100 trade-in credit for new iPhone buyers
[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 12:45:30 GMT ]
Customers who trade in a smartphone can score at least $100 in credit good toward the purchase of an iPhone 5S or 5C. [Read more]
    






Lonely planet drifting with no star
[ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:57:54 EDT ]
It's just a newborn in planetary terms, and it's drifting all alone in space without a star to orbit.

Make beer as easily as coffee
[ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:57:30 EDT ]
Home-brewers who may have dreamt about harnessing the power of Arduino to automate their process may find something to envy in the PicoBrew Zymatic, a project posted to Kickstarter Monday. The machine's makers purport to automate the process of home-brewing from beginning to end; owners simply add their ingredients and come back in a while to processed beer and an easy clean-up solution.

App for home (and pet) surveillance
[ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:58:05 EDT ]
Dropcam cameras are used to catch burglars, monitor cats and dogs and live-stream county fairs. The small, basic surveillance devices hook up to a wireless network and live stream video to phones and tablets, acting as an extra pair of eyes for the smartphone age.

An app for home (and pet) surveillance
[ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:47:03 EDT ]
Dropcam cameras are used to catch burglars, monitor cats and dogs and live-stream county fairs. The small, basic surveillance devices hook up to a wireless network and live stream video to phones and tablets, acting as an extra pair of eyes for the smartphone age.

An app for home (and pet) surveillance
[ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:47:03 EDT ]
Dropcam cameras are used to catch burglars, monitor cats and dogs and live-stream county fairs. The small, basic surveillance devices hook up to a wireless network and live stream video to phones and tablets, acting as an extra pair of eyes for the smartphone age.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

ACLU calls cop-cams win-win, but only if done right
[ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 19:35:09 GMT ]
The American Civil Liberties Union has weighed in on uniform-mounted police cameras in a lengthy blog post on its website. The take-away: this has the potential to be good for everyone — if we can make sure the system isn't abused.






PC shipments fall for sixth straight quarter
[ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 21:29:02 GMT ]
Worldwide shipments of personal computers fell in the third quarter of the year, the sixth straight quarter of decline as cheaper tablet computers and smartphones cut into demand, according to market research firms IDC and Gartner. IDC said the market fell nearly 8 percent, to 81.






T-Mobile getting rid of international data, texting fees 
[ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 23:41:24 GMT ]
T-Mobile is eliminating fees for using data and texting services in more than 100 countries and capping charges for international voice calls. Starting Oct.






Tweemote control: Comcast turns Twitter into a clicker
[ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 23:52:27 GMT ]
Comcast announced on Wednesday that it developed a new remote control feature in partnership with Twitter that allows users to turn the channel through a tweet.






Foxconn admits interns worked overtime to assemble PS4
[ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 11:58:44 GMT ]
Paid interns were given night and overtime shifts to put together parts for the PlayStation 4, a violation of Foxconn policy, the company has acknowledged. [Read more]
    






Mobile revenue growth slowing, seen declining by 2018
[ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 12:04:35 GMT ]
Wireless carriers are going to have find new sources of revenue beyond signing up people for cellular service, says Ovum. [Read more]
    






BlackBerry reportedly open to breakup to pull off sale
[ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 12:18:24 GMT ]
Current suitor Fairfax Financial Holdings may not be able to raise enough cash to buy the company as a whole, says Bloomberg. [Read more]
    






$100,000 payday for discoverer of Microsoft Windows bug
[ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 12:39:42 GMT ]
Microsoft paid cold hard cash to a British security researcher who uncovered a bug in a preview version of the operating system. [Read more]
    






AT&T could roll out Amber update to Lumia 820, 920 today
[ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 12:50:56 GMT ]
An update for the Lumia 820 and 920 is expected to be available today, according to an AT&T community manager. [Read more]
    






Vine's mini-videos producing stars
[ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 14:43:14 EDT ]
How Vine stars like Smiles, KC James and Curtis LePore have gained millions of followers for 6-second videos.

Samsung shows curved Galaxy Round
[ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 14:44:26 EDT ]
So the rumors were true. Just a day after we reported on the implications of Samsung's flexible display technology, we have images of the first fruits of its labors.

Report: New iPads coming this month
[ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 11:09:38 EDT ]
The newest iPads could make their debut later this month at an October 22 Apple press event.

Other planets may have diamonds
[ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 15:43:20 EDT ]
Diamonds may be produced under high temperature and pressure in the atmospheres of Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune and Uranus.

Diamonds may be hiding in other planets
[ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 14:28:54 EDT ]
Diamonds may be produced under high temperature and pressure in the atmospheres of Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune and Uranus.

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Apple to hold iPad event Oct. 22: report
[ Tue, 08 Oct 2013 22:03:45 GMT ]
Apple was holding a few things back at its September iPhone announcement, apparently. Tech blog All Things D reports that another big event is in the offing for Oct. 22, at which improved iPads are expected to make their debut.






Nest does for smoke detectors what it did for the thermostat
[ Tue, 08 Oct 2013 22:59:01 GMT ]
Nest shook up the world of homeowners in 2012 when it updated the ugly, user-unfriendly home thermostat with svelte looks and a slick smartphone app. The company's new Protect device aims to do the same, this time with the ugly, user-unfriendly home smoke alarm.






Suspect in 'Blackhole' cybercrime case arrested in Russia
[ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 00:00:06 GMT ]
Russian authorities have arrested a man believed to be responsible for distributing a notorious software kit known as "Blackhole" that is widely used by cybercriminals to infect PCs, according to a person familiar with the situation.






Bend it like ... Samsung? Galaxy Round is first curved-display smartphone
[ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 11:18:09 GMT ]
Samsung revealed a curved-display smartphone early Wednesday, the first of its kind.






Killing space aliensis as hard as ever in 'XCOM: Enemy Within' 
[ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 12:25:43 GMT ]
I can tell that I'm in another "XCOM" game because minutes into the preview level I'm playing for "Enemy Within," the new expansion pack out Nov.






Samsung Galaxy Round brings curve to smartphones
[ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 02:49:06 GMT ]
The phone maker unveils the Galaxy Round, a smartphone with an HD display that is said to curve to the contours of a person's face. [Read more]
    






Apple's online store down for mystery update
[ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 05:41:25 GMT ]
Apple's Internet retail presence expected to be offline until 1 a.m. PT for an unknown update. [Read more]
    






Mozilla fills feature gaps with Firefox OS 1.1 release
[ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 08:39:21 GMT ]
Among additions to the new browser-based OS are support for MMS, keyboard autocorrect, and a home screen that makes it easier to find apps. Also new: broader carrier plans for Firefox OS. [Read more]
    






AT&T rolls out Android 4.3 for HTC One
[ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 12:06:11 GMT ]
The HTC One's Jelly Bean update has begun spilling out to AT&T subscribers as of October 8. [Read more]
    






HBO brings 'Game of Thrones' to Google Play
[ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 12:22:30 GMT ]
The wildly popular series is already available in Apple's iTunes store. [Read more]
    






15 of Siri's best (and worst) jokes
[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 08:03:34 EDT ]
Siri has a sense of humor. Ask the right questions, and you'll get amusing answers.

Houzz taps home improvement craze
[ Tue, 08 Oct 2013 08:32:34 EDT ]
Collections of beautifully shot images of people's passions -- food, fashions, architecture, etc. -- helped make Pinterest a hit. Now Houzz, the interior-design platform, is turning similar photos into extremely popular mobile apps that tap into the home improvement craze.

New iPhone now selling for just $45
[ Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:03:44 EDT ]
A little more than two weeks after it first went on sale for $99, Apple's colorful new iPhone 5c is already on the bargain racks.

Instagram's tricky advertising dance
[ Tue, 08 Oct 2013 08:32:26 EDT ]
Beloved photo app Instagram turned 3 years old on Monday. In tech startup years, that's the equivalent of becoming a teenager. Like most teens, it seems it's time for Instagram to start pulling some of its own weight and earning money.

Are flexible screens the future of smartphones?
[ Tue, 08 Oct 2013 09:58:48 EDT ]
Do you ever look at your smartphone and think it's just too stiff and flat? A growing number of tech giants have, and they're aiming to fix that with what may become the next wave of smartphone innovation.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Samsung HomeSync is a $299 Android-powered media center and cloud drive
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:33:44 GMT ]
On Thursday Samsung revealed its $299 HomeSync, a little black box that has three basic tricks: It lets you blast your videos and photos on your TV, save (and access) those media files on a central home network drive, and play movies and other content from the Internet via standard Android apps.






OkCupid founder defends filter that screens dates by body type
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 17:08:06 GMT ]
Finding an ideal love match is always tough, but dating site OkCupid is trying to make that task easier for some users by allowing them to screen their potential dates by body type.






Tiny 'lifelogging' camera Memoto finally launching — with new name
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 19:51:20 GMT ]
You might remember a major success on Kickstarter late last year by the name of Memoto — a tiny, wearable camera that automatically captures pictures, locations, and other data all day, every day, giving you a searchable record of your life.

Snapchat 'Stories' give you 24 hours to see someone else's life
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 19:51:22 GMT ]
A Snapchat message — like your life — is fleeting, existing for the briefest moment in time before vanishing, and in most cases, quickly forgotten.






Kid-tracking Filip smartwatch coming to AT&T 
[ Tue, 08 Oct 2013 00:00:39 GMT ]
Tech-savvy parents looking for a powerful way to keep track of and communicate with their kids will be happy to hear that the Filip smartwatch, which also lets children phone parents and vice versa, is coming to AT&T.






Surface 2 improvements touted in Microsoft video
[ Tue, 08 Oct 2013 12:04:02 GMT ]
The video takes us on a tour of the Surface 2 tablet, with special nods to the enhanced Touch Cover and keyboard. [Read more]
    






HTC's One Max to be unveiled next week -- report
[ Tue, 08 Oct 2013 12:38:36 GMT ]
The device is expected to be shown off in China on October 15 and Taiwan on October 18. [Read more]
    






Nexus 5 16GB version reportedly will sell for $299
[ Tue, 08 Oct 2013 12:52:52 GMT ]
If true, that would represent a $50 cut off the price of the 16GB Nexus 4. [Read more]
    






What boring appliance will Nest try to make sexy next?
[ Tue, 08 Oct 2013 13:00:00 GMT ]
The company that has already made it possible to love your thermostat is now trying to do the same with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. What unloved appliance might it go after next? [Read more]
    






Google uses high-end finish for $279 H-P Chromebook 11
[ Tue, 08 Oct 2013 13:00:09 GMT ]
Google attempts to go mainstream with its latest budget Chromebook. [Read more]
    






5 problems with iOS 7, and how to fix them
[ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 12:52:46 EDT ]
The new version of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 7, was released September 18 to mostly positive reviews.

Atari founder: Tim Cook is no Steve Jobs
[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 07:58:00 EDT ]
Apple's new CEO is no Steve Jobs, says Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell, who first met Jobs when his company employed him in 1974 as a $5-an-hour developer.

'I'm the original voice of Siri'
[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 07:57:33 EDT ]
For the past two years, she's been a pocket and purse accessory to millions of Americans. She's starred alongside Samuel L. Jackson and Zooey Deschanel. She's provided weather forecasts and restaurant tips, been mocked as useless and answered absurd questions about what she's wearing.

15 of Siri's best (and worst) jokes
[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 08:03:34 EDT ]
Siri has a sense of humor. Ask the right questions, and you'll get amusing answers.

Instagram's careful advertising dance
[ Tue, 08 Oct 2013 07:16:53 EDT ]
Beloved photo app Instagram turned 3 years old on Monday. In tech startup years, that's the equivalent of becoming a teenager. Like most teens, it seems it's time for Instagram to start pulling some of its own weight and earning money.

Monday, October 7, 2013

Samsung's first wireless speaker system resembles — and rivals — Sonos
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:33:44 GMT ]
Samsung entered the multi-room wireless audio market on Thursday with the introduction of the Shape system. The first product in the line, the Shape M7, is a triangular speaker that can share music in any room via Wi-Fi, and also handle one-to-one pairing with smartphones and tablets via Bluetooth.






Samsung HomeSync is a $299 Android-powered media center and cloud drive
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:33:44 GMT ]
On Thursday Samsung revealed its $299 HomeSync, a little black box that has three basic tricks: It lets you blast your videos and photos on your TV, save (and access) those media files on a central home network drive, and play movies and other content from the Internet via standard Android apps.






OkCupid founder defends filter that screens dates by body type
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 17:08:06 GMT ]
Finding an ideal love match is always tough, but dating site OkCupid is trying to make that task easier for some users by allowing them to screen their potential dates by body type.






Tiny 'lifelogging' camera Memoto finally launching — with new name
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 19:51:20 GMT ]
You might remember a major success on Kickstarter late last year by the name of Memoto — a tiny, wearable camera that automatically captures pictures, locations, and other data all day, every day, giving you a searchable record of your life.

Snapchat 'Stories' give you 24 hours to see someone else's life
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 19:51:22 GMT ]
A Snapchat message — like your life — is fleeting, existing for the briefest moment in time before vanishing, and in most cases, quickly forgotten.






Google, allies aim to spread Internet to poorer parts of globe
[ Mon, 07 Oct 2013 08:41:17 GMT ]
The Alliance for Affordable Internet aims to cut Net costs from 30 percent of monthly income to 5 percent. Other members include US and UK government agencies, Facebook, and Microsoft. [Read more]
    






Qualcomm weighs in on the state of wireless charging
[ Mon, 07 Oct 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
In the complex war over standards for wireless charging, Qualcomm has emerged as a quasi-neutral party. CNET talks to the company about the future of the technology. [Read more]
    






iWatch won't be 'needle-mover,' but Apple could sell 10M in first year
[ Mon, 07 Oct 2013 11:55:01 GMT ]
Anywhere from 2 percent to 4 percent of global iPhone users might buy an Apple smartwatch in the first year, analyst Gene Munster predicts. [Read more]
    






Samsung to unveil Galaxy Round flexible display phone -- report
[ Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:37:31 GMT ]
Possibly debuting this week, the phone could steal some thunder from LG's allegedly upcoming G Flex smartphone. [Read more]
    






Get a 6,000mAh mobile charger for $35 shipped
[ Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:46:21 GMT ]
The New Trent Chargepak offers some of my favorite features, including a built-in microUSB cord and dual USB outputs. [Read more]
    






5 problems with iOS 7, and how to fix them
[ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 12:52:46 EDT ]
The new version of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 7, was released September 18 to mostly positive reviews.

Atari founder: Tim Cook is no Steve Jobs
[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 07:58:00 EDT ]
Apple's new CEO is no Steve Jobs, says Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell, who first met Jobs when his company employed him in 1974 as a $5-an-hour developer.

'I'm the original voice of Siri'
[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 07:57:33 EDT ]
For the past two years, she's been a pocket and purse accessory to millions of Americans. She's starred alongside Samuel L. Jackson and Zooey Deschanel. She's provided weather forecasts and restaurant tips, been mocked as useless and answered absurd questions about what she's wearing.

15 of Siri's best (and worst) jokes
[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 08:03:34 EDT ]
Siri has a sense of humor. Ask the right questions, and you'll get amusing answers.

'I'm the original voice of Siri'
[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 09:32:41 EDT ]
For the past two years, she's been a pocket and purse accessory to millions of Americans. She's starred alongside Samuel L. Jackson and Zooey Deschanel. She's provided weather forecasts and restaurant tips, been mocked as useless and answered absurd questions about what she's wearing.

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Samsung's first wireless speaker system resembles — and rivals — Sonos
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:33:44 GMT ]
Samsung entered the multi-room wireless audio market on Thursday with the introduction of the Shape system. The first product in the line, the Shape M7, is a triangular speaker that can share music in any room via Wi-Fi, and also handle one-to-one pairing with smartphones and tablets via Bluetooth.






Samsung HomeSync is a $299 Android-powered media center and cloud drive
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:33:44 GMT ]
On Thursday Samsung revealed its $299 HomeSync, a little black box that has three basic tricks: It lets you blast your videos and photos on your TV, save (and access) those media files on a central home network drive, and play movies and other content from the Internet via standard Android apps.






OkCupid founder defends filter that screens dates by body type
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 17:08:06 GMT ]
Finding an ideal love match is always tough, but dating site OkCupid is trying to make that task easier for some users by allowing them to screen their potential dates by body type.






Tiny 'lifelogging' camera Memoto finally launching — with new name
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 19:51:20 GMT ]
You might remember a major success on Kickstarter late last year by the name of Memoto — a tiny, wearable camera that automatically captures pictures, locations, and other data all day, every day, giving you a searchable record of your life.

Snapchat 'Stories' give you 24 hours to see someone else's life
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 19:51:22 GMT ]
A Snapchat message — like your life — is fleeting, existing for the briefest moment in time before vanishing, and in most cases, quickly forgotten.






This T-shirt is designed to fool Facebook auto-tagging
[ Sat, 05 Oct 2013 19:52:34 GMT ]
Realface Glamoflage shirts feature celebrity lookalike faces to throw off recognition algorithms. Just don't expect to look fashionable. [Read more]
    






Dear Apple, what's wrong with shenanigans?
[ Sat, 05 Oct 2013 22:45:59 GMT ]
This week, Apple's Phil Schiller took to Twitter to sniff at Samsung's alleged "shenanigans." But, as a CNBC broadcast about JP Morgan underlined, shenaniganing is just part of businessing, isn't it? [Read more]
    






Design duel: iPhone 5S takes the Moto X
[ Sat, 05 Oct 2013 22:53:55 GMT ]
The Moto X is a good phone, but it doesn't reach the rarefied industrial-design heights of the 5S. [Read more]
    






Cutting through the bull: Toyota Auris
[ Sun, 06 Oct 2013 08:27:00 GMT ]
Dave Ross takes us through why the Toyota Auris isn't the Corolla it should be. [Read more]
    






Playing the market: When video games and stocks collide
[ Sun, 06 Oct 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
Video games have mimicked real life for years. Not even trading stocks on Wall Street is safe from virtual attempts to cheat at getting rich. [Read more]
    






5 problems with iOS 7, and how to fix them
[ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 12:52:46 EDT ]
The new version of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 7, was released September 18 to mostly positive reviews.

Atari founder: Tim Cook is no Steve Jobs
[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 07:58:00 EDT ]
Apple's new CEO is no Steve Jobs, says Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell, who first met Jobs when his company employed him in 1974 as a $5-an-hour developer.

'I'm the original voice of Siri'
[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 07:57:33 EDT ]
For the past two years, she's been a pocket and purse accessory to millions of Americans. She's starred alongside Samuel L. Jackson and Zooey Deschanel. She's provided weather forecasts and restaurant tips, been mocked as useless and answered absurd questions about what she's wearing.

15 of Siri's best (and worst) jokes
[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 08:03:34 EDT ]
Siri has a sense of humor. Ask the right questions, and you'll get amusing answers.

'I'm the original voice of Siri'
[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 09:32:41 EDT ]
For the past two years, she's been a pocket and purse accessory to millions of Americans. She's starred alongside Samuel L. Jackson and Zooey Deschanel. She's provided weather forecasts and restaurant tips, been mocked as useless and answered absurd questions about what she's wearing.

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Samsung's first wireless speaker system resembles — and rivals — Sonos
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:33:44 GMT ]
Samsung entered the multi-room wireless audio market on Thursday with the introduction of the Shape system. The first product in the line, the Shape M7, is a triangular speaker that can share music in any room via Wi-Fi, and also handle one-to-one pairing with smartphones and tablets via Bluetooth.






Samsung HomeSync is a $299 Android-powered media center and cloud drive
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:33:44 GMT ]
On Thursday Samsung revealed its $299 HomeSync, a little black box that has three basic tricks: It lets you blast your videos and photos on your TV, save (and access) those media files on a central home network drive, and play movies and other content from the Internet via standard Android apps.






OkCupid founder defends filter that screens dates by body type
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 17:08:06 GMT ]
Finding an ideal love match is always tough, but dating site OkCupid is trying to make that task easier for some users by allowing them to screen their potential dates by body type.






Tiny 'lifelogging' camera Memoto finally launching — with new name
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 19:51:20 GMT ]
You might remember a major success on Kickstarter late last year by the name of Memoto — a tiny, wearable camera that automatically captures pictures, locations, and other data all day, every day, giving you a searchable record of your life.

Snapchat 'Stories' give you 24 hours to see someone else's life
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 19:51:22 GMT ]
A Snapchat message — like your life — is fleeting, existing for the briefest moment in time before vanishing, and in most cases, quickly forgotten.






NSA tracks Google ads to find Tor users
[ Sat, 05 Oct 2013 00:39:56 GMT ]
The National Security Agency uses a bit of jiu-jitsu to turn the structure of Web ad networks against people who run Tor to remain anonymous. [Read more]
    






Keep calm and let the car drive itself
[ Sat, 05 Oct 2013 08:18:00 GMT ]
Antony Ingram on cars that'll do all the work for you. [Read more]
    






May the fireworks be with you
[ Sat, 05 Oct 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
For the Pyro Spectacular team that put on a recent 'Star Wars' themed fireworks show at the Oakland Coliseum, it's a dangerous all-day job to put together a 15-minute show. CNET got the inside scoop. [Read more]
    






Why Twitter isn't like Facebook
[ Sat, 05 Oct 2013 12:09:00 GMT ]
Twitter wants to be more than a busy town square with targeted ads dropped into the flow of tweets. The company aspires to reach Facebook heights. [Read more]
    






Heads up, Intel: TI chips bring ARM to Arduino gadget market
[ Sat, 05 Oct 2013 12:17:58 GMT ]
A Texas Instruments ARM-based chip means hardware hackers who like Arduino will have another choice besides Intel's Quark for computing projects. [Read more]
    






5 problems with iOS 7, and how to fix them
[ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 12:52:46 EDT ]
The new version of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 7, was released September 18 to mostly positive reviews.

Atari founder: Tim Cook is no Steve Jobs
[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 07:58:00 EDT ]
Apple's new CEO is no Steve Jobs, says Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell, who first met Jobs when his company employed him in 1974 as a $5-an-hour developer.

'I'm the original voice of Siri'
[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 07:57:33 EDT ]
For the past two years, she's been a pocket and purse accessory to millions of Americans. She's starred alongside Samuel L. Jackson and Zooey Deschanel. She's provided weather forecasts and restaurant tips, been mocked as useless and answered absurd questions about what she's wearing.

15 of Siri's best (and worst) jokes
[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 08:03:34 EDT ]
Siri has a sense of humor. Ask the right questions, and you'll get amusing answers.

'I'm the original voice of Siri'
[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 09:32:41 EDT ]
For the past two years, she's been a pocket and purse accessory to millions of Americans. She's starred alongside Samuel L. Jackson and Zooey Deschanel. She's provided weather forecasts and restaurant tips, been mocked as useless and answered absurd questions about what she's wearing.

Friday, October 4, 2013

Samsung's first wireless speaker system resembles — and rivals — Sonos
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:33:44 GMT ]
Samsung entered the multi-room wireless audio market on Thursday with the introduction of the Shape system. The first product in the line, the Shape M7, is a triangular speaker that can share music in any room via Wi-Fi, and also handle one-to-one pairing with smartphones and tablets via Bluetooth.






Samsung HomeSync is a $299 Android-powered media center and cloud drive
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:33:44 GMT ]
On Thursday Samsung revealed its $299 HomeSync, a little black box that has three basic tricks: It lets you blast your videos and photos on your TV, save (and access) those media files on a central home network drive, and play movies and other content from the Internet via standard Android apps.






OkCupid founder defends filter that screens dates by body type
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 17:08:06 GMT ]
Finding an ideal love match is always tough, but dating site OkCupid is trying to make that task easier for some users by allowing them to screen their potential dates by body type.






Tiny 'lifelogging' camera Memoto finally launching — with new name
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 19:51:20 GMT ]
You might remember a major success on Kickstarter late last year by the name of Memoto — a tiny, wearable camera that automatically captures pictures, locations, and other data all day, every day, giving you a searchable record of your life.

Snapchat 'Stories' give you 24 hours to see someone else's life
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 19:51:22 GMT ]
A Snapchat message — like your life — is fleeting, existing for the briefest moment in time before vanishing, and in most cases, quickly forgotten.






Twitter killed off spam accounts in run-up to IPO
[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
In the months before its IPO filing, Twitter worked hard to purge fake and spam accounts in order to provide advertisers with realistic user numbers. But you can still buy fake followers. [Read more]
    






BlackBerry may burn through nearly $2B over next six quarters
[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 11:44:12 GMT ]
The embattled smartphone manufacturer could face liquidity issues in fiscal 2015, according to an analyst's downgrade. [Read more]
    






Woman says she's the voice of Siri, hears herself on other devices
[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 12:00:09 GMT ]
The woman, Susan Bennett, is a voice actor from suburban Atlanta, and recorded the voice for Siri in 2005. [Read more]
    






Magnus Walker's 1966 Irish Green Porsche 911: We caught up with the Urban Outlaw.
[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 12:08:46 GMT ]
Magnus Walker is a passionate man. He's worked hard to get to where he is and is now able to indulge his passion for Porsches. We spoke to him about his 1966 Irish Green 911. [Read more]
    






Easy access to Airplane Mode an iOS 7 security flaw -- researchers
[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 12:24:10 GMT ]
A video posted to YouTube recently shows how the Control Center's Airplane mode in iOS 7 gives hackers the time they need to overcome a device's security functions. [Read more]
    






The death of the stereo system
[ Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:13:14 EDT ]

Apple passes Coke as world's top brand
[ Mon, 30 Sep 2013 18:06:14 EDT ]
Move over, Coke. It looks like Apple is the real thing.

Website maps 1.2 billion Facebook faces
[ Tue, 01 Oct 2013 12:26:06 EDT ]
A new Web page shows profile photos of 1.2 billion Facebook users, arranged in order of when they joined.

5 problems with iOS 7, and how to fix them
[ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 12:52:46 EDT ]
The new version of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 7, was released September 18 to mostly positive reviews.

'I'm the original voice of Siri'
[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 07:57:33 EDT ]
For the past two years, she's been a pocket and purse accessory to millions of Americans. She's starred alongside Samuel L. Jackson and Zooey Deschanel. She's provided weather forecasts and restaurant tips, been mocked as useless and answered absurd questions about what she's wearing.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Apple's iTV finally underway? The pieces are falling into place
[ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 19:39:41 GMT ]
After years of rumors and speculation from financial analysts, the mysterious Apple television set, nicknamed iTV, may finally be in development.






WD's new My Cloud drive makes having your own cloud a breeze
[ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 20:13:42 GMT ]
Western Digital announced a new Internet-connected hard drive Wednesday that improves on its predecessors in several significant ways, letting you store terabytes of files locally and access them online super-easily.






'Breaking Bad' game letsyou do what Jesse Pinkman wouldn't: Shoot Walter White
[ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 20:35:46 GMT ]
As pretty much anybody who frequents the Internet has already undoubtedly noticed, the ending of "Breaking Bad" has left a cavernous meth empire-sized hole in our lives with no equally addictive television drama to replace it.






Bitcoin takes a hit after Silk Road takedown
[ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 23:40:46 GMT ]
News this morning that the secretive illegal marketplace known as Silk Road had been taken down by the FBI sent Bitcoin, the currency used on the site, into a bit of a dive.






Dell out-retinas Apple with high-resolution XPS 15 laptop
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 00:52:48 GMT ]
If you're a Windows user but still covet Apple's ultra-sharp "Retina display" screens, Dell has introduced a new laptop with a display that beats those on Apple's MacBooks.The new Dell XPS 15 has a 15.






Jelly Bean sprouts up on almost half of all Android devices
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 12:10:30 GMT ]
The latest flavor of Android has spilled onto 48.6 percent of all Android phones and tablets. [Read more]
    






Amazon's 'Smith' smartphone eyes 3D, four cameras -- report
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 12:22:17 GMT ]
Amazon is reportedly working on another smartphone that would attempt to attract budget-conscious shoppers in the marketplace. [Read more]
    






Get a Virgin Mobile Supreme 5-inch Android phone for $249.99
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 12:24:05 GMT ]
That's $50 off the regular price of this impressive 4G LTE handset, which you can operate for as little as $35 per month. Plus: three bonus deals! [Read more]
    






iFixit tears down the 2013 Kindle Fire HD
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 12:30:29 GMT ]
Amazon's new budget tablet gets high marks for repairability. [Read more]
    






BlackBerry reportedly beta testing BBM for Android
[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 12:33:30 GMT ]
The Android version of BlackBerry Messenger has been doled out to groups of beta testers, says blog site CrackBerry. [Read more]
    






The death of the stereo system
[ Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:13:14 EDT ]

Apple passes Coke as world's top brand
[ Mon, 30 Sep 2013 18:06:14 EDT ]
Move over, Coke. It looks like Apple is the real thing.

Website maps 1.2 billion Facebook faces
[ Tue, 01 Oct 2013 12:26:06 EDT ]
A new Web page shows profile photos of 1.2 billion Facebook users, arranged in order of when they joined.

5 problems with iOS 7, and how to fix them
[ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 12:52:46 EDT ]
The new version of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 7, was released September 18 to mostly positive reviews.

5 problems with iOS 7, and how to fix them
[ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 12:52:46 EDT ]
The new version of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 7, was released September 18 to mostly positive reviews.

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Sad about panda cam shutdown? Try these critter cams
[ Tue, 01 Oct 2013 21:37:38 GMT ]
Hours before the government shutdown, when word got out that the Smithsonian National Zoo would be switching off its panda cam, blacking out the 24/7 live feed of new mom Mei Xiang and her 5-week-old cub, parts of the Internet had a meltdown. "Nooo!!! I need my panda fix!!!!






Cheap(er) 4K: Seiki's 65-inch Ultra HD set will sell for under $3,000
[ Tue, 01 Oct 2013 21:59:50 GMT ]
Major name-brand 65-inch Ultra HD (aka 4K) TVs, with four times the resolution of standard 1080p HDTV, were introduced just a few months ago at $7,000. Prices have dropped quickly and now Sony, LG and Samsung are selling 65-inchers in the $5,000 to $6,000 range.






'Grand Theft AutoOnline' off to a bumpy start
[ Tue, 01 Oct 2013 22:11:15 GMT ]
Two weeks after "Grand Theft Auto V" was released to critical acclaim and record-breaking sales, its highly anticipated online counterpart, "GTA Online" arrived Tuesday morning. But some gamers were not able to easily start their engines.






Government shutdown just one big joke on the Internet 
[ Tue, 01 Oct 2013 23:45:33 GMT ]
No one told Hitler about the government shutdown, apparently.






Time for Gates to go, some top Microsoft investors tell board
[ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 00:40:46 GMT ]
Three of the top 20 investors in Microsoft Corp. are lobbying the board to press for Bill Gates to step down as chairman of the software company he co-founded 38 years ago, according to people familiar with the matter.






The road is paved for Apple's rumored 'iWatch'
[ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 11:47:33 GMT ]
commentary The market would welcome a polished smartwatch from Apple. The current products in the market are lacking. [Read more]
    






Livestream signs biggest live-events partner yet in IMG
[ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 12:01:26 GMT ]
The company aimed at becoming the Internet's prime live-event streamer scores the promise of a large cache of high-profile events by joining forces with the talent and marketing agency behind Wimbledon and New York Fashion Week. [Read more]
    






BlackBerry concedes it can't compete with iOS, Android
[ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 12:20:22 GMT ]
The company admits that it's been hurt by competing devices in such regions as Asia-Pacific, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. [Read more]
    






Frax app brings fractal-exploration glory to iOS
[ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 12:58:59 GMT ]
A computer-graphics A-team is digging into fractals again with software that's clearly a labor of love. Exploring the Mandelbrot and Julia sets is a spectacular marriage of beauty and math. [Read more]
    






Former cable TV bigwig hired by Apple to work on 'something big'
[ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 12:59:43 GMT ]
The comment on Jean-Francois Mule's LinkedIn page has again spurred questions over whether Apple is up to something in the television industry. [Read more]
    






The death of the stereo system
[ Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:13:14 EDT ]

Apple passes Coke as world's top brand
[ Mon, 30 Sep 2013 18:06:14 EDT ]
Move over, Coke. It looks like Apple is the real thing.

Website maps 1.2 billion Facebook faces
[ Tue, 01 Oct 2013 12:26:06 EDT ]
A new Web page shows profile photos of 1.2 billion Facebook users, arranged in order of when they joined.

NASA on shutdown: 'Sort it out, humans'
[ Tue, 01 Oct 2013 12:29:16 EDT ]
Leave it to NASA to give us some perspective -- about 9.5 billion miles worth -- on the unpopular shutdown of the U.S. government.

NASA on shutdown: 'Sort it out, humans'
[ Tue, 01 Oct 2013 12:35:14 EDT ]
Leave it to NASA to give us some perspective -- about 9.5 billion miles worth -- on the unpopular shutdown of the U.S. government.

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Apple leaves Coke flat at top of global brands list
[ Mon, 30 Sep 2013 13:29:44 GMT ]
Apple was named the world's most valuable brand on Monday, taking the fizz out of Coca-Cola's 13-year run at the top of a closely followed annual survey.






The push to create a $30 portable brain recorder
[ Mon, 30 Sep 2013 18:47:21 GMT ]
Whether it's studying the potential for head impact injuries among young football players or adult soldiers, an intriguing area of research that's gaining buzz is the brain.






Internet can be '100x more affordable,' and Zuckerberg explains how
[ Mon, 30 Sep 2013 19:33:15 GMT ]
In a new video posted to Facebook, founder Mark Zuckerberg explains some of the specific steps being taken by his company and others in the Internet.org alliance to help bring billions online.






Control Center is most liked iOS 7 feature, Siri, search and multi-tasking not as hot
[ Mon, 30 Sep 2013 20:34:35 GMT ]
Most iOS 7 users are "generally happy" with Apple's mobile operating system, with the Control Center being the favorite new feature by far.Added photo filters and an improved Safari Web-browsing experience were also rated highly.The research was done by UserTesting.






Windows 8 gaining speed among desktop OS Web traffic
[ Tue, 01 Oct 2013 11:59:24 GMT ]
Microsoft's latest OS now holds an 8 percent share, while XP continues to lose speed, according to new stats from NetApplications. [Read more]
    






PlugShare adds EV charging payment capability
[ Tue, 01 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]
Recargo builds Pay with PlugShare into its popular EV charging station locator app, standardizing the payment process for electric vehicle charging. [Read more]
    






GTA Online launches with expected server troubles
[ Tue, 01 Oct 2013 12:04:27 GMT ]
As Rockstar predicted, an influx of eager "gangsters" and limited server space have thwarted some players from being able to load the title. [Read more]
    






IE usage surges in September, new stats show
[ Tue, 01 Oct 2013 12:25:10 GMT ]
StatCounter's measurement of browser usage has reflected poorly on Internet Explorer, but in September it showed a big jump in usage. [Read more]
    






BlackBerry to go private at $9 per share? Not so fast
[ Tue, 01 Oct 2013 12:41:47 GMT ]
The buyout offer floated might be replaced with a deal that could come in around $7 per share, according to some analysts. [Read more]
    






How good is the iPhone 5S camera?
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 16:32:45 EDT ]
Very soon, you will be sick of slow-motion videos. They will fill up your Facebook, Instagram and Vine feeds. The amateur clips will show pets jumping and playing, objects falling and breaking, and people dancing about in glorious, high-quality slow motion.

The death of the stereo system
[ Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:13:14 EDT ]

Apple passes Coke as world's top brand
[ Mon, 30 Sep 2013 18:06:14 EDT ]
Move over, Coke. It looks like Apple is the real thing.

Website maps 1.2 billion Facebook faces
[ Mon, 30 Sep 2013 16:16:52 EDT ]
A new Web page shows profile photos of 1.2 billion Facebook users, arranged in order of when they joined.

Ex-NSA contractor designs 'surveillance-proof' font
[ Mon, 30 Sep 2013 18:01:47 EDT ]
A designer and former NSA contractor has created four new fonts that he suggests Google won't be able to read with its current software