Saturday, November 30, 2013

#CyberMonday apps and tips to save time and money
[ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 16:07:35 GMT ]
Cyber Monday (or as professionalHashtagologistsâ„¢ like myself call it, #CyberMonday) is when civilized people choose to stay in their pajamas all day, drinking hot chocolate and knocking out most of their holiday shopping!






As Bitcoin tops $1,200, does its fate rest in China's hands?
[ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 17:03:25 GMT ]
A surge in Chinese demand underlies bitcoin's astronomical rise over the past few months—the alternative digital currency topped $1,200 early Friday—underscoring the nation's interest in digital currencies as alternative investments.






Techies vs. NSA: New encryption techniques won't keep out spies 
[ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 17:50:39 GMT ]
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Encrypted email, secure instant messaging and other privacy services are booming in the wake of the National Security Agency's recently revealed surveillance programs.






Best portable hard drive
[ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 18:31:33 GMT ]







Turkey shoot: Thanksgiving a record photo-sharing day for Instagram
[ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 20:58:20 GMT ]
To virtually no one’s surprise, a lot of folks took pictures of their Thanksgiving meal before eating it.Instagram, the popular photo-sharing service, said it saw record usage on Thursday, which also happened to be the first full day of Hanukkah.






Apple gripes about e-books antitrust monitor
[ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 23:34:16 GMT ]
The tech giant and its court-appointed antitrust monitor are having a hard time seeing eye to eye. Apple is objecting to the lawyer's "excessive fees" and "inappropriate manner." [Read more]
    






Motorola's Moto G lands on Amazon
[ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 23:40:24 GMT ]
Just in time for Black Friday, the low-cost sibling to the Moto X pops up on the e-commerce giant with shipping starting on December 4. [Read more]
    






SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch called off again
[ Sat, 30 Nov 2013 01:07:58 GMT ]
Unexplained technical issues caused the rocket launch to be canceled for a second time in one week. [Read more]
    






Samsung Galaxy S5 coming sooner than later, says report
[ Sat, 30 Nov 2013 06:18:26 GMT ]
A Korean publication says the next generation Galaxy flagship running Android KitKat could launch shy of the S4's first birthday. [Read more]
    






Why Chinese smartphone clones may not be a good deal after all
[ Sat, 30 Nov 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]
CNET's Marguerite Reardon explains in this edition of Ask Maggie why those too-good-to-be-true deals on cheap smartphones from China should be avoided. [Read more]
    






Celebrating 35 years of Apple design
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:08:31 EST ]
A self-professed Apple fanatic, Jonathan Zufi was looking for a book of photography profiling the company's products through the years.

Great shots from NASA's Instagram
[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 19:53:58 EST ]
Space-bound flying frogs and spacewalk "selfies" -- here's 15 good reasons why Instagram has gone mad for NASA's pictures.

Gadget gifts for the holidays
[ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 12:28:36 EST ]
When it comes to tech gadgets as holiday gifts, the familiar is always popular.

Turning cities into fiery playgrounds
[ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 17:04:35 EST ]
There are few more concrete examples of the longtime rift between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland than the walled city on the River Foyle.

Turning cities into fiery playgrounds
[ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 17:06:52 EST ]
There are few more concrete examples of the longtime rift between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland than the walled city on the River Foyle.

Friday, November 29, 2013

Willis Ware, early computer pioneer, dead at 93
[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:06:54 GMT ]
Willis Ware, a former Rand Corp. engineer who helped build early computers in the 1940s and '50s and predicted the importance of PCs long before they became ubiquitous, has died. He was 93.






Instagramming Thanksgiving? 5 tips to keep your shots hot and fresh
[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:06:58 GMT ]
If last year is any indication, this Thursday will bring several million Thanksgiving-themed photos to everyone's favorite food photography service, Instagram.






Thanksgiving meal of the future: Test tube turkey, bug casserole, 3-D printed pie?
[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 16:03:26 GMT ]
Enjoy that turkey while you can — someday, it might be grown in a test tube.






#CyberMonday apps and tips to save time and money
[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 16:03:27 GMT ]
Cyber Monday (or as professional Hashtagologists™ like myself call it, #CyberMonday) is when civilized people choose to stay in their pajamas all day, drinking hot chocolate and knocking out most of their holiday shopping!






Bitcoin Black Friday: How to use virtual currency to buy real gifts
[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 16:46:56 GMT ]
As holiday deal-hunters pack the stores on Black Friday, a new breed of tech-savvy shopper will be at home, anonymously buying gifts with bitcoin.






Google's gorgeous Thanksgiving doodle: Everyone can contribute
[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 18:00:47 GMT ]
Another enchanting doodle from the Google factory brings us animals preparing dinner. But what can a fox bring? A banjo, of course. [Read more]
    






Google 'spins invisible web' with user data, Dutch watchdog says
[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 19:45:26 GMT ]
Web giant's practice of combining user data from its different services violates data protection law, the agency says. [Read more]
    






Holiday deal roundup
[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 23:00:00 GMT ]
It's time to deal so check back often to see what the latest offers are. But don't wait; many of these are limited-time and limited-quantity offers. And if you see a deal that you feel is worthy, drop us a note and we'll do our best to add it to the list. [Read more]
    






Crave giveaway: LG wireless sound bar from Sam's Club
[ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]
Looking for the ultimate Black Friday deal? Pump up your TV's volume with this free wireless LG audio system that delivers a sound boost from anywhere in the room. [Read more]
    






UK man tries to retrieve $7.5 million in bitcoins from dump
[ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 09:19:26 GMT ]
James Howells' digital currency worth hardly nothing when he got it in 2009. Now his 7,500 bitcoins are buried on a [Read more]
    






Celebrating 35 years of Apple design
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:08:31 EST ]
A self-professed Apple fanatic, Jonathan Zufi was looking for a book of photography profiling the company's products through the years.

The beat of 'Nigerian iTunes'
[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 10:31:27 EST ]
A group of tech-savvy entrepreneurs are setting out to rock Nigeria's vibrant music scene by cashing in on the country's booming mobile phone market.

Great shots from NASA's Instagram
[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 09:23:29 EST ]
Space-bound flying frogs and spacewalk "selfies" -- here's 15 good reasons why Instagram has gone mad for NASA's pictures.

Gadget gifts for the holidays
[ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 12:28:36 EST ]
When it comes to tech gadgets as holiday gifts, the familiar is always popular.

Gadget gift ideas for the holidays
[ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 12:30:15 EST ]
When it comes to tech gadgets as holiday gifts, the familiar is always popular.

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Appy holidays! Mobile apps get a big boost this gift-giving season
[ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 17:44:52 GMT ]
Apple, Google and Samsung won't be the only ones profiting from their tablet and smartphone sales this holiday season.With these devices poised to be top selling gifts, there's sure to be a subsequent explosion in the number of apps downloaded for the mobile hardware, experts say.






Holiday helper: 5 shopping apps to get you the best prices
[ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 21:07:14 GMT ]
NEW YORK — Looking to save a few bucks while you shop for holiday gifts? Don't hit the mall without these shopping apps.Many retailers, for instance, will match deals you find elsewhere, so these apps can help you find better prices to show the cashier.






Majority of young folks still go for paper books: Study
[ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 21:35:21 GMT ]
A recent study found that e-books aren't the favored medium of the younger generation — at least not yet. 62 percent said they preferred paper books, for all the reasons you might expect.Voxburner's research, conducted on 16-24-year-olds in the U.K.






Willis Ware, early computer pioneer, dead at 93
[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:06:54 GMT ]
Willis Ware, a former Rand Corp. engineer who helped build early computers in the 1940s and '50s and predicted the importance of PCs long before they became ubiquitous, has died. He was 93.






Instagramming Thanksgiving? 5 tips to keep your shots hot and fresh
[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:06:58 GMT ]
If last year is any indication, this Thursday will bring several million Thanksgiving-themed photos to everyone's favorite food photography service, Instagram.






Excellent iOS apps for Black Friday
[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 08:01:00 GMT ]
The biggest shopping day of the year is gearing up to be a madhouse at the stores, but with the right apps you can map out your shopping strategy and get the best deals before they're gone. [Read more]
    






A 31-day Cousteau expedition, live from beneath the sea
[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]
Next spring, Fabien Cousteau, grandson of the legendary Jacques, will lead a monthlong mission, living in an underwater lab and exploring the mysteries of the deep. And you're invited to come along. [Read more]
    






Hunt down Black Friday deals with these Android apps
[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 08:01:00 GMT ]
Three hand-picked Android apps can help you scope out Black Friday deals and save money while you shop. [Read more]
    






Zombie apps, car door handles, and... what CNET's crew is thankful for
[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 09:01:00 GMT ]
Why is CNET's Roger Cheng so grateful for Samsung's Galaxy Gear if he doesn't think the product's all that great (yet)? Find out as members of the CNET team share which technology they're thankful for. [Read more]
    






Ford boss edging out Nokia's Stephen Elop in race to replace Ballmer at Microsoft, report says
[ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 09:58:47 GMT ]
New reports suggest Ford's Alan Mulally and Microsoft exec Satya Nadella are ahead of rivals including Nokia boss Stephen Elop in the race to replace Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. [Read more]
    






Celebrating 35 years of Apple design
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:08:31 EST ]
A self-professed Apple fanatic, Jonathan Zufi was looking for a book of photography profiling the company's products through the years.

New pics celebrate 'Earth from Space'
[ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 17:56:55 EST ]
If you've ever gazed down from an airplane on a clear day, you've probably admired the quilted fields or jagged ribbons of coastline below.

Xbox gamers face cursing crackdown
[ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 17:55:58 EST ]
What the #@!%? Some gamers uploading R-rated videos of themselves playing on the new Xbox One are learning the hard way that Microsoft is trying to crack down on cursing.

Gadget gifts for the holidays
[ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 12:28:36 EST ]
When it comes to tech gadgets as holiday gifts, the familiar is always popular.

Gadget gift ideas for the holidays
[ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 12:30:15 EST ]
When it comes to tech gadgets as holiday gifts, the familiar is always popular.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

How to avoid getting ripped off using online tools
[ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 19:58:39 GMT ]
Often, the best way to avoid a rip-off is to know what others are paying for things. What did the guy sitting next to me on the plane pay for his ticket? How much did the neighbor pay for his kid's wedding? That emergency dental procedure? The water pump replacement on her late-model foreign car?






Mobile mania: Best Black Friday deals on laptops, tablets and smartphones
[ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 22:26:28 GMT ]
Black Friday keeps coming earlier and earlier, with some stores opening on Thanksgiving night. Other retailers announced special deals in early November, and simply called them Black Friday deals.






'OK Google' voice-activated search comes to Chrome
[ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 23:39:20 GMT ]
Google has finally brought voice-activated search, first seen on the Moto X, to the Chrome browser. If you have Chrome and a microphone, you can try it out right now — but it's not quite as useful as its mobile predecessor.






Google's Moto G: $179 gets you 8 GB, quad core, HD
[ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 01:08:15 GMT ]
If you're looking for a budget phone this winter, you could do worse than the Moto G, the latest device from the recently merged Google and Motorola.






Unbearable wearable: Bar bans Google Glass, boots 'rude' user
[ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 01:25:06 GMT ]
Google Glass may still be a rare sight in the wild, but the wearable camera and mobile device never fails to attract attention whenever it appears — and not always the good kind of attention. A recent altercation at a Seattle bar and restaurant resulted in the establishment banning Glass for good.






Microsoft said to beef up its Internet encryption
[ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 03:59:14 GMT ]
Edward Snowden's NSA leaks have caused Google, Yahoo, and Facebook to pledge stronger Internet encryption. Is Microsoft next on the list? [Read more]
    






US download speeds sluggish compared with other countries
[ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 05:53:50 GMT ]
Does your Internet download speed seem painfully sloth-like? This could be a result of the country you live in. The US ranks a lowly 31st in the world's consumer download speeds. [Read more]
    






Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday: When should you buy a smartphone?
[ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]
In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon offers some advice on getting the best deal on a smartphone this holiday season. [Read more]
    






Steve Ballmer's replacement needs to make this phone call
[ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
If Microsoft's outgoing chief executive had listened to Ray Ozzie, Microsoft's incoming CEO would have a much easier go of it. [Read more]
    






Report: NSA logged online porn habits of Muslim 'radicalizers'
[ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 11:13:32 GMT ]
Muslim radicals' appetite for sexual explicit material means their reputations can be undermined through charges of hypocrisy, according to a document released by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden. [Read more]
    






Battle over a smartphone 'kill switch'
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:50:42 EST ]
For victims of smartphone theft, the ultimate justice is hitting a button that disables the device, turning it into a worthless rectangular paperweight. More importantly, the ability to disable a stolen smartphone could reduce theft for all consumers, since the resale value of the devices would plummet.

Celebrating 35 years of Apple design
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:08:31 EST ]
A self-professed Apple fanatic, Jonathan Zufi was looking for a book of photography profiling the company's products through the years.

New pics celebrate 'Earth from Space'
[ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 17:56:55 EST ]
If you've ever gazed down from an airplane on a clear day, you've probably admired the quilted fields or jagged ribbons of coastline below.

Xbox gamers face cursing crackdown
[ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 17:55:58 EST ]
What the #@!%? Some gamers uploading R-rated videos of themselves playing on the new Xbox One are learning the hard way that Microsoft is trying to crack down on cursing.

Xbox gamers suspended in cursing crackdown
[ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 16:37:19 EST ]
What the #@!%? Some gamers uploading R-rated videos of themselves playing on the new Xbox One are learning the hard way that Microsoft is trying to crack down on cursing.

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Microsoft acknowledges, replaces faulty Xbox One drives
[ Mon, 25 Nov 2013 21:08:29 GMT ]
Launches of million-selling high-tech devices rarely go perfectly, and Microsoft's Xbox One is no exception: The company has confirmed reports that some consoles suffer from a faulty disc drive. If you're one of the unfortunate few, contact customer service to get a replacement unit sent out.






Stop selling those DNA tests, FDA tells 23andMe
[ Mon, 25 Nov 2013 22:43:40 GMT ]
The Food and Drug Administration has ordered DNA testing company 23andMe to stop marketing its over-the-counter genetic test, saying it’s being sold illegally to diagnose diseases, and with no proof it actually works.






1 in 10 Twitter accounts is fake, say researchers
[ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 00:40:25 GMT ]
What's in a Twitter handle? Apparently a lot of green, judging by opportunists around the world who are trying to cash in by selling fake followers online. Twitter, in advance of its initial public offering on Nov. 7, disclosed that it had 232 million monthly active users.






Atlas humanoid robot takes wobbly steps over obstacles
[ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 01:14:06 GMT ]
The term "humanoid robot" might call up memories of "Terminator," but the bipedal Atlas robot doesn't seem quite that threatening in this video, which has it gingerly picking its way across a path strewn with detritus.






Stalking complaint filed against John McAfee
[ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 01:47:26 GMT ]
PORTLAND, Ore. — Anti-virus software entrepreneur John McAfee is facing a civil stalking complaint in Oregon. The 68-year-old British native arrived in Portland last winter after fleeing the Central American nation of Belize.






'Made for iPhone' hearing aids aim to shake stigma
[ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 02:00:55 GMT ]
Apple partners with GN ReSound to create LiNX -- a hearing aid that uses Bluetooth-like technology to wirelessly connect directly to smartphones. [Read more]
    






&%*$#! Microsoft limits Xbox Live users' curse words
[ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 03:25:54 GMT ]
Take heed gamers: too many obscenities uttered in Upload Studio videos could lead to loss of account privileges. [Read more]
    






4G LTE headed to wireless carriers in China next month
[ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 03:55:37 GMT ]
China's official state news agency reports that the iPhone will launch at the same time on China Mobile, the world's largest wireless carrier. [Read more]
    






Cyber Monday is poised to break online shopping records
[ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 04:45:05 GMT ]
Market researcher Forrester predicts that an all-time high of $78.7 billion will be spent online in the US during this year's holiday season. [Read more]
    






Judge denies Samsung motion to stay Apple patent damages trial
[ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 06:38:06 GMT ]
Korean electronics giant sought halt to proceedings so that the Patent Office could examine a key patent's validity. [Read more]
    






New glimpses of Apple's 'spaceship' campus
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 20:31:53 EST ]
Apple's plans for a futuristic headquarters resembling a spaceship has been approved, and is expected to land in 2016!

Sony addresses PS4 'blue light of death'
[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:08:15 EST ]
Even as it celebrates brisk sales of its new PlayStation 4, Sony is offering help to gamers experiencing problems with the next-generation gaming console.

Battle over a smartphone 'kill switch'
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:50:42 EST ]
For victims of smartphone theft, the ultimate justice is hitting a button that disables the device, turning it into a worthless rectangular paperweight. More importantly, the ability to disable a stolen smartphone could reduce theft for all consumers, since the resale value of the devices would plummet.

Celebrating 35 years of Apple design
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:08:31 EST ]
A self-professed Apple fanatic, Jonathan Zufi was looking for a book of photography profiling the company's products through the years.

Apple buys 3-D company that helped make Kinect
[ Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:42:22 EST ]
Apple has bought a 3-D-sensor company that helped build Microsoft's motion-control system Kinect, stirring curiosity about what the tech giant might be up to behind closed doors in Cupertino.

Monday, November 25, 2013

Twitter joins Google, Facebook with 'forward secrecy' security
[ Sat, 23 Nov 2013 00:08:03 GMT ]
With the scope of the National Security Agency seemingly expanding with every new revelation, Web services are rushing to implement security measures that will keep both hackers and nosy government agencies out.






Like rival PS4, Xbox One sells a million on day one
[ Sat, 23 Nov 2013 01:53:14 GMT ]
On Monday, news that Sony had sold a million PlayStation 4s in 24 hours indicated a strong launch for the new console. Not to be outdone, Microsoft announced Friday that the Xbox One had achieved the same feat.






Now playing on the big screen: The best HDTVs and 4k Ultra HDTVs of 2013
[ Sun, 24 Nov 2013 11:35:26 GMT ]
2013 has been a year of triumph — and some trouble — for the TV industry.






Best gadgets for your kitchen
[ Sun, 24 Nov 2013 13:49:24 GMT ]
Need recommendations on last-minute cooking gadgets, bar supplies, place settings or cleaning products before Thanksgiving? We've got your back.






Tiny flying robot soars like a ... jellyfish?
[ Sun, 24 Nov 2013 19:47:46 GMT ]
For centuries, humans looking to tame the skies have tried to mimic the movements of birds and insects. But engineers building flying machines have now found an unlikely muse: the ocean-dwelling jellyfish.






Zuckerberg says US 'really blew it' on surveillance programs
[ Sun, 24 Nov 2013 20:00:30 GMT ]
Facebook CEO criticizes government's data collection programs as lacking transparency. [Read more]
    






Memory makeover: DRAM days numbered as Japan eyes MRAM
[ Sun, 24 Nov 2013 20:35:49 GMT ]
DRAM has been around a long, long time. Is MRAM the next big memory thing? [Read more]
    






So Apple does own beautiful and sexy
[ Sun, 24 Nov 2013 21:59:00 GMT ]
Did a curious comment made by Samsung's lawyer during last week's trial result in Apple being seen as even more strongly associated with taste? [Read more]
    






2013 L.A. Auto Show video highlights
[ Sun, 24 Nov 2013 22:31:22 GMT ]
If you only have an hour at the L.A. auto show, here's a guided tour of what not to miss. [Read more]
    






Apple confirms deal for 3-D sensing company PrimeSense
[ Mon, 25 Nov 2013 00:06:29 GMT ]
Spokesperson says purchase of the 3-D sensing company behind Microsoft's Kinect sensor is a done deal. [Read more]
    






New glimpses of Apple's 'spaceship' campus
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 20:31:53 EST ]
Apple's plans for a futuristic headquarters resembling a spaceship has been approved, and is expected to land in 2016!

Sony addresses PS4 'blue light of death'
[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:08:15 EST ]
Even as it celebrates brisk sales of its new PlayStation 4, Sony is offering help to gamers experiencing problems with the next-generation gaming console.

Battle over a smartphone 'kill switch'
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:50:42 EST ]
For victims of smartphone theft, the ultimate justice is hitting a button that disables the device, turning it into a worthless rectangular paperweight. More importantly, the ability to disable a stolen smartphone could reduce theft for all consumers, since the resale value of the devices would plummet.

Celebrating 35 years of Apple design
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:08:31 EST ]
A self-professed Apple fanatic, Jonathan Zufi was looking for a book of photography profiling the company's products through the years.

Xbox One launches -- now it's a console war
[ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 11:21:17 EST ]
Arieo Gonzalez had been waiting for an Xbox One since 1 p.m. Thursday. Brian Miller, in his own way, had been waiting since June.

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Richard Branson: Buy your space flight with bitcoin
[ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 21:20:43 GMT ]
Billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson announced on CNBC's "Squawk Box" Friday that his commercial space flight venture will accept bitcoin as payment. He called it "a new exciting currency."Virgin Galactic accepted its first purchase with bitcoin from a flight attendant in Hawaii.






After two decades, 'Zelda' fans finally get a sequel worthy of 'Link to the Past'
[ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 23:07:17 GMT ]
The gaming news Friday was dominated by all things Xbox One, but Nintendo fans have something much more significant to celebrate than a new console. No, I'm not even talking about the new "Super Mario 3D World" — though that will certainly make some gamers happy as well.






Twitter joins Google, Facebook with 'forward secrecy' security
[ Sat, 23 Nov 2013 00:08:03 GMT ]
With the scope of the National Security Agency seemingly expanding with every new revelation, Web services are rushing to implement security measures that will keep both hackers and nosy government agencies out.






Like rival PS4, Xbox One sells a million on day one
[ Sat, 23 Nov 2013 01:53:14 GMT ]
On Monday, news that Sony had sold a million PlayStation 4s in 24 hours indicated a strong launch for the new console. Not to be outdone, Microsoft announced Friday that the Xbox One had achieved the same feat.






Now playing on the big screen: The best HDTVs and 4k Ultra HDTVs of 2013
[ Sun, 24 Nov 2013 11:35:26 GMT ]
2013 has been a year of triumph — and some trouble — for the TV industry.






Can Intel turn Android into Windows?
[ Sat, 23 Nov 2013 18:11:32 GMT ]
The chipmaker is ready to turn Android into a full-fledged 'client' operating system, much like Windows has been. [Read more]
    






Amazing ads use surveillance tech to react to planes
[ Sat, 23 Nov 2013 18:13:48 GMT ]
British Airways launches a series of interactive billboards in which children appear to react to real-world planes flying by and even explain which flight is in the air. [Read more]
    






Restaurant offers 50 percent discount for turning off phone
[ Sat, 23 Nov 2013 19:18:09 GMT ]
A restaurant owner in Israel has had enough of cell phone chatter and mute couples staring into their phones during dinner. So he's offering an incentive. [Read more]
    






HP eyes Black Friday special with sub-$100 Android tablet
[ Sat, 23 Nov 2013 20:28:31 GMT ]
HP and Intel are hooking up for a low-cost Android tablet. Other deals are in the works too. [Read more]
    






The Wrecking Crew: The best-selling band you've never heard of
[ Sat, 23 Nov 2013 21:16:00 GMT ]
The producer of a rock documentary about a band that played behind countless artists has a fascinating Kickstarter project. [Read more]
    






New glimpses of Apple's 'spaceship' campus
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 20:31:53 EST ]
Apple's plans for a futuristic headquarters resembling a spaceship has been approved, and is expected to land in 2016!

Sony addresses PS4 'blue light of death'
[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:08:15 EST ]
Even as it celebrates brisk sales of its new PlayStation 4, Sony is offering help to gamers experiencing problems with the next-generation gaming console.

Battle over a smartphone 'kill switch'
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:50:42 EST ]
For victims of smartphone theft, the ultimate justice is hitting a button that disables the device, turning it into a worthless rectangular paperweight. More importantly, the ability to disable a stolen smartphone could reduce theft for all consumers, since the resale value of the devices would plummet.

Celebrating 35 years of Apple design
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:08:31 EST ]
A self-professed Apple fanatic, Jonathan Zufi was looking for a book of photography profiling the company's products through the years.

Xbox One launches -- now it's a console war
[ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 11:21:17 EST ]
Arieo Gonzalez had been waiting for an Xbox One since 1 p.m. Thursday. Brian Miller, in his own way, had been waiting since June.

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Richard Branson: Buy your space flight with bitcoin
[ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 21:20:43 GMT ]
Billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson announced on CNBC's "Squawk Box" Friday that his commercial space flight venture will accept bitcoin as payment. He called it "a new exciting currency."Virgin Galactic accepted its first purchase with bitcoin from a flight attendant in Hawaii.






After two decades, 'Zelda' fans finally get a sequel worthy of 'Link to the Past'
[ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 23:07:17 GMT ]
The gaming news Friday was dominated by all things Xbox One, but Nintendo fans have something much more significant to celebrate than a new console. No, I'm not even talking about the new "Super Mario 3D World" — though that will certainly make some gamers happy as well.






Twitter joins Google, Facebook with 'forward secrecy' security
[ Sat, 23 Nov 2013 00:08:03 GMT ]
With the scope of the National Security Agency seemingly expanding with every new revelation, Web services are rushing to implement security measures that will keep both hackers and nosy government agencies out.






Like rival PS4, Xbox One sells a million on day one
[ Sat, 23 Nov 2013 01:53:14 GMT ]
On Monday, news that Sony had sold a million PlayStation 4s in 24 hours indicated a strong launch for the new console. Not to be outdone, Microsoft announced Friday that the Xbox One had achieved the same feat.






Los Angeles' most down-to-earth auto show
[ Sat, 23 Nov 2013 01:24:29 GMT ]
The new cars shown at the Los Angeles Auto Show weren't celebrity models, only attainable by the rich and famous, but the kinds of cars real people buy. [Read more]
    






What console war? Microsoft sells 1M Xbox Ones in first 24 hours
[ Sat, 23 Nov 2013 01:27:47 GMT ]
That was quick. Following Sony's successful PlayStation 4 launch last week, Microsoft has announced that it too has sold 1 million units in its first day. [Read more]
    






Resize windows like a pro in OS X
[ Sat, 23 Nov 2013 01:49:24 GMT ]
Both built-in and third-party options are available for OS X to help manage window sizes. [Read more]
    






Crave Ep. 147: 3D-print yourself with Shapify
[ Sat, 23 Nov 2013 02:02:13 GMT ]
Shapify uses a Microsoft Kinect to 3D-scan you, then prints you out for a low price. Plus, robot cowboys on the range. [Read more]
    






Gadget trade-in sites offer cash bonuses this holiday season
[ Sat, 23 Nov 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]
Want to know how to get more money for your old tech toys? In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon lists some websites with great deals this holiday season. [Read more]
    






New glimpses of Apple's 'spaceship' campus
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 20:31:53 EST ]
Apple's plans for a futuristic headquarters resembling a spaceship has been approved, and is expected to land in 2016!

Sony addresses PS4 'blue light of death'
[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:08:15 EST ]
Even as it celebrates brisk sales of its new PlayStation 4, Sony is offering help to gamers experiencing problems with the next-generation gaming console.

Battle over a smartphone 'kill switch'
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:50:42 EST ]
For victims of smartphone theft, the ultimate justice is hitting a button that disables the device, turning it into a worthless rectangular paperweight. More importantly, the ability to disable a stolen smartphone could reduce theft for all consumers, since the resale value of the devices would plummet.

Celebrating 35 years of Apple design
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:08:31 EST ]
A self-professed Apple fanatic, Jonathan Zufi was looking for a book of photography profiling the company's products through the years.

Xbox One launches -- now it's a console war
[ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 11:21:17 EST ]
Arieo Gonzalez had been waiting for an Xbox One since 1 p.m. Thursday. Brian Miller, in his own way, had been waiting since June.

Friday, November 22, 2013

LG smart TVs could be grabbing your personal data 
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 22:04:21 GMT ]
SEOUL, South Korea — LG Electronics Inc. said it is investigating a claim that some of its smart TVs send information on home viewing habits back to the company without consent.






Xbox One and PS4 come apart with a twist of the wrist
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 23:12:08 GMT ]
Gamers will be happy to hear that both the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 are remarkably easy to take apart, if one is so inclined. That means repairs should be cheap and easy — and modders will have their way with the devices as well.Not every gadget is easy to break down to its component pieces.






Jury orders Samsung to pay Apple $290 million
[ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 00:02:25 GMT ]
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A Silicon Valley jury on Thursday added $290 million more to the damages Samsung Electronics owes Apple for copying vital iPhone and iPad features, bringing the total amount the South Korean technology titan is on the hook for to $930 million.






'The time is right': FCC considers allowing cellphone calls on planes
[ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 00:58:18 GMT ]
Rules against making cellphone calls during airline flights are "outdated," and it's time to change them, federal regulators said Thursday, drawing immediate howls of protest from flight attendants, airline officials and others.






No more scam texts on your bill, say cell carriers
[ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 01:09:39 GMT ]
Ever found a few bucks on your cellphone bill because of some kind of texting scam you had no idea you were a part of?






Encrypted messaging coming to Microsoft's Office 365 next year
[ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 03:57:09 GMT ]
New feature will automatically encrypt e-mail sent on the service, regardless of the destination. Replies and forwards of messages will also be encrypted. [Read more]
    






Here's how Walmart will fight off Amazon on Black Friday
[ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 05:01:00 GMT ]
The retailing giant is pulling out all stops, from free shipping to price match guarantees. And for Walmart, Cyber Monday starts on Saturday. [Read more]
    






Heads up Apple, here comes 64-bit Android on Intel
[ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 06:11:37 GMT ]
Chip giant demonstrates a 64-bit Android platform running on its latest Atom processors at an investor conference. [Read more]
    






Twitter launches advertising tool to target TV conversations
[ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 06:20:28 GMT ]
Feature allows marketers to engage Twitter users talking about specific programs with Promoted Tweets. [Read more]
    






Crave giveaway: Kanex Bluetooth Multi Sync Keyboard
[ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]
Got some typing to do? This sleek new wireless keyboard from Kanex can pair up to four devices. [Read more]
    






New glimpses of Apple's 'spaceship' campus
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 20:31:53 EST ]
Apple's plans for a futuristic headquarters resembling a spaceship has been approved, and is expected to land in 2016!

Sony addresses PS4 'blue light of death'
[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:08:15 EST ]
Even as it celebrates brisk sales of its new PlayStation 4, Sony is offering help to gamers experiencing problems with the next-generation gaming console.

Battle over a smartphone 'kill switch'
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:50:42 EST ]
For victims of smartphone theft, the ultimate justice is hitting a button that disables the device, turning it into a worthless rectangular paperweight. More importantly, the ability to disable a stolen smartphone could reduce theft for all consumers, since the resale value of the devices would plummet.

Celebrating 35 years of Apple design
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:08:31 EST ]
A self-professed Apple fanatic, Jonathan Zufi was looking for a book of photography profiling the company's products through the years.

Celebrating 35 years of Apple design
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:08:31 EST ]
A self-professed Apple fanatic, Jonathan Zufi was looking for a book of photography profiling the company's products through the years.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Flickr unveils new hardcover photo books for the holidays
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 21:59:21 GMT ]
Good news for shutterbugs looking for an easy holiday gift: Flickr, the Yahoo-owned photo-sharing site, announced Wednesday that it's giving users the option to turn their photo sets into printed, hardcover books. Not that Flickr is the first site to offer to print your snapshots.






Where's your data going? Hacks redirect traffic through distant lands
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 00:03:38 GMT ]
A disturbing trend appeared in the world of computer security during 2013: subtle hacks that redirect traffic through foreign countries, where it may be inspected and even modified before moving on to its recipient. The scary part is that you'll never know, and may never find out.






Google unveils prepaid debit card
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 00:09:30 GMT ]
SAN FRANCISCO — Google will offer a prepaid debit card that will allow consumers to purchase goods at stores and to withdraw cash from ATM machines, the Internet company said Wednesday.






Xbox One reviewersexpress joy and frustration over Microsoft's new console
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 02:12:10 GMT ]
The Xbox One launches Thursday at midnight, but tech and gaming critics have already spent the past two weeks toying around with Microsoft's new video game console.






To iPad or not to iPad: A tablet buyer's guide
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 07:28:00 GMT ]
At first, there was only the iPad. Then came Android tablets — overpriced, oversized and app-less. Eventually, the table(t)s turned: Prices for Android tablets dropped while quality improved. Now, Android makes up the majority of tablet shipments in the market.






Nokia Lumia 2520 declassified: Inside the punishing development of a new tablet
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT ]
Nokia sat on the sidelines of the tablet race for years, but it's finally entering the game with the new 2520. This is the story of how that tablet came to be, and of how Nokia hopes to build many more. [Read more]
    






Google's Project Link builds high-speed networks in Africa
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 05:20:56 GMT ]
The company's Project Link aims to deliver reliable broadband connections to areas where the Internet infrastructure is inadequate. [Read more]
    






Southwest Airlines offers Wi-Fi service from gate to gate
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 05:55:50 GMT ]
Thanks to the airline's use of Row 44 satellite-based Internet system, passengers have the option of connecting as soon as they board the plane. [Read more]
    






Toshiba 'Haswell' laptop boasts smartphone-like battery life
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 06:59:18 GMT ]
Toshiba touts Haswell laptop with 22-hour battery life. [Read more]
    






Sprint dead last in Consumer Reports' cell phone service study
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
The slow process of upgrading its network has taken a toll on Sprint's service. [Read more]
    






Google to yank Maps image of slain teen
[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:12:42 EST ]
A California father is asking Google to remove a Google Maps image he says shows the body of his teen-age son, who was shot to death in 2009.

Sony addresses PS4 'blue light of death'
[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:08:15 EST ]
Even as it celebrates brisk sales of its new PlayStation 4, Sony is offering help to gamers experiencing problems with the next-generation gaming console.

Battle over a smartphone 'kill switch'
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:50:42 EST ]
For victims of smartphone theft, the ultimate justice is hitting a button that disables the device, turning it into a worthless rectangular paperweight. More importantly, the ability to disable a stolen smartphone could reduce theft for all consumers, since the resale value of the devices would plummet.

New glimpses of Apple's 'spaceship' campus
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 20:31:53 EST ]
Apple's plans for a futuristic headquarters resembling a spaceship has been approved, and is expected to land in 2016!

The battle over a smartphone 'kill switch'
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:50:42 EST ]
For victims of smartphone theft, the ultimate justice is hitting a button that disables the device, turning it into a worthless rectangular paperweight. More importantly, the ability to disable a stolen smartphone could reduce theft for all consumers, since the resale value of the devices would plummet.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Does QuizUp have all the answers? Social trivia game nets a million fans in a week
[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 23:17:58 GMT ]
Quick, what's the No. 1 downloaded free app on iTunes this week? If you answered QuizUp, you're one up on the competition.






Cutting it close: Sony's $399 PS4 costs $381 to make
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:14:18 GMT ]
The PlayStation 4, which retails for $399 (if you can find one), costs just barely under that to make: $381, according to a teardown analysis by IHS. That means there's little room for Sony to profit on the console — but they rarely ever have, and never made a dime on PS3s.






Twitter app update brings much-needed filters to search
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 01:26:42 GMT ]
Ever been looking for a picture you saw on Twitter yesterday, but when you search for it, get a mix of news, random people's tweets and other junk? The latest update to the Twitter app on iOS and Android is for you, then: Some simple filters will take the randomness out of searches.






Xbox One review: Compelling console with a strong lineup of games
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:17:39 GMT ]
The six months since Microsoft unveiled its next-generation game console haven't been kind to the tech giant. Gamers were enraged at how the company seemed to be emphasizing the Xbox One's role as a smart TV box over its potential as a gaming powerhouse.






Apple receives final approval for new 'spaceship' campus
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 03:26:28 GMT ]
As part of its final agreement for construction of the 176-acre campus, Apple has agreed to increase the amount of taxes it pays to the city in the form of a reduced sales tax rebate. [Read more]
    






Kardashian, Banks, Bieber (Who isn't trying to profit on tech?)
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 04:55:10 GMT ]
As Kim Kardashian has put her name to a celebrity video game and Tyra Banks invests in an app that puts pretty pictures on lock screens, we only wait for Bill Murray to launch a "Lost In Translation" iPhone app. [Read more]
    






Xbox One in the living room: The dazzling, erratic everything box
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:01:00 GMT ]
The Xbox One's TV integration can feel magical when it works and completely frustrating when it doesn't, which is all too often. [Read more]
    






FCC chairman calls for transition of nation's phone system to IP
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:30:16 GMT ]
Tom Wheeler expects a "diverse set of experiments" to begin next year aimed at replacing the country's aging analog transmission infrastructure. [Read more]
    






Add-on module auto-unlocks your car when your phone is near
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:37:31 GMT ]
The second-gen Premium Bluetooth Keyless Entry module adds an extra layer of security and control to unlocking your car with your phone. [Read more]
    






PlayStation 4 vs. Xbox One
[ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:48:13 EST ]
The last time a new PlayStation or Xbox hit the market, Facebook had fewer than 12 million users, a tablet was a pill and nobody outside of Apple had heard of a gadget called the iPhone.

Google to yank Maps image of slain teen
[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:12:42 EST ]
A California father is asking Google to remove a Google Maps image he says shows the body of his teen-age son, who was shot to death in 2009.

Sony addresses PS4 'blue light of death'
[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:08:15 EST ]
Even as it celebrates brisk sales of its new PlayStation 4, Sony is offering help to gamers experiencing problems with the next-generation gaming console.

New glimpses of Apple's 'spaceship' campus
[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:07:59 EST ]
At this point, there's a good chance you've seen pictures of Apple's proposed new headquarters -- a 2.8-million-square-foot spaceship parked in a verdant man-made forest in the northeast corner of Cupertino.

Sony addresses PlayStation 4 'blue light of death'
[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 13:06:34 EST ]
Even as it celebrates brisk sales of its new PlayStation 4, Sony is offering help to gamers experiencing problems with the next-generation gaming console.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

EBay and Craigslist: Where the desperate turn for sold-out gaming consoles 
[ Mon, 18 Nov 2013 22:55:23 GMT ]
Scalpers are turning to eBay and Craigslist to try to cash in the demand for the next-generation gaming consoles from Sony and Microsoft.The brand new PlayStation 4 and soon-to-be-released Xbox One are all over the online classifieds, listed for hundreds of dollars more than they officially cost.






6 arrested in $45 million global ATM bank cyberheist
[ Mon, 18 Nov 2013 22:55:26 GMT ]
NEW YORK __ Six people were arrested and charged on Monday for participating in a worldwide ATM heist that stole $45 million from two Middle East banks. The five men and one woman, all residents of Yonkers, N.Y.






Best over-the-ear headphones under $150
[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:02:52 GMT ]
The best pair of over-ear headphones under $150 is the Sony MDR-7506. They’re comfortable, durable, musicians and users love them, and they beat everything else we put them against. They also only cost $80!






iPad Mini display schooled by Amazon, Google tablets in tests
[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:13:59 GMT ]
The iPad Mini may be the hottest (and rarest) tablet on the market this holiday season, but its newly 'Retina'-upgraded screen falls well behind the similarly sized competition from Amazon and Google, according to tests by the specialists at DisplayMate.






Google Maps rushing to replace satellite pic showing slain teen
[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 01:48:16 GMT ]
The body of a young Bay Area man who was shot and killed in North Richmond, Calif., turned up on satellite images in Google Maps that happened to be taken on the day of the crime. His distraught father asked Google to replace the imagery, and they are complying in a hurry.






Samsung sells Galaxy Gear with help of Miley Cyrus' undergear
[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 04:50:25 GMT ]
As rumors of poor sales swirl, Samsung suggests that its watch is perfect for those who don't wear many clothes. [Read more]
    






Smile for the dictionary: 'Selfie' is 2013 word of the year
[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 05:25:00 GMT ]
The Oxford English Dictionaries observed a five-fold increase in the use of the word this year and awarded it an honored place in the current lexicon. [Read more]
    






Court order allowing NSA data collection program revealed
[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 07:23:55 GMT ]
Trove of documents released by the Obama administration appears to contain 2004 opinion authorizing the agency's massive data collection program. [Read more]
    






iSheep, Fandroids, and why we care so damn much about our smartphones
[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 08:01:00 GMT ]
CNET's no stranger to the vitriol being hurled around by passionate handset users. (Skim through the comments section of any major phone review and you'll see.) But we just had to ask: Why all the hate? [Read more]
    






Google finishes 2,048-bit security upgrade for Web privacy
[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 10:34:55 GMT ]
Prodded by "concerns about overbroad government surveillance," Google beat an end-of-year deadline to retire Web certificates with less secure 1,024-bit encryption keys. [Read more]
    






Giant X-rays reveal guns, robots
[ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:23:58 EST ]
The best photographs work on multiple levels, capturing what's happening on the surface while transcending two-dimensions to invite viewers to dig into whatever's pictured.

PlayStation 4 vs. Xbox One
[ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:48:13 EST ]
The last time a new PlayStation or Xbox hit the market, Facebook had fewer than 12 million users, a tablet was a pill and nobody outside of Apple had heard of a gadget called the iPhone.

Case against Google Books dismissed
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 13:41:35 EST ]
Google began an ambitious project in 2004: to scan and index the world's paper books and make them searchable online.

Thousands line up for PS4 launch
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 13:41:08 EST ]
The late-fall chill outside a Best Buy store in Elkridge, Maryland, wasn't all that was keeping George Nelums awake late Thursday.

Google to remove Maps image of slain teen
[ Mon, 18 Nov 2013 18:14:48 EST ]
A California father is asking Google to remove a Google Maps image he says shows the body of his teen-age son, who was shot to death in 2009.

Monday, November 18, 2013

Hacker tied to Anonymous gets 10 years in prison for cyberattacks
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 21:53:18 GMT ]
NEW YORK — An unrepentant self-described "hacktivist" was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for illegally accessing computer systems of law enforcement agencies and government contractors.






Apple takes heat over insensitive dictionary entry for 'gay'
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 21:53:19 GMT ]
Apple's stock Dictionary app is in the spotlight this week after a Massachusetts teen took issue with a derogatory definition of the word "gay." But not every Mac shows the same definition — and, of course, Apple didn't write the entry, it just licensed it.






After 2,500 miles on the Atlantic, Scout the ocean drone is missing at sea
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 22:54:53 GMT ]
Scout, a 13-foot long solar-powered autonomous water bot — built in a garage by seven college students — launched this fall from the shores of Rhode Island, headed east across the Atlantic toward Sanlucar de Barrameda, Spain.






FBI: Hacks of government computers by Anonymous 'a widespread problem' 
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 23:22:35 GMT ]
Activist hackers linked to the collective known as Anonymous have secretly accessed U.S. government computers in multiple agencies and stolen sensitive information in a campaign that began almost a year ago, the FBI warned this week.






At $200, this Chromebook is practically an impulse buy
[ Sat, 16 Nov 2013 01:29:57 GMT ]
Looking for a cheap laptop to take on vacation or stash in the kitchen or living room for quick Web access? You're not going to find many cheaper than Acer's latest Chromebook, a new version of which will sell for just $200.






When emoji just isn't enough, ubertxt
[ Sun, 17 Nov 2013 20:00:00 GMT ]
Do you feel that your texts lack a little something? Like, you know, twirly bits and spangles and animation? Welcome to ubertxt. [Read more]
    






On 'SNL,' Kanye hates on Gaga Apple store genius
[ Mon, 18 Nov 2013 02:48:49 GMT ]
On Saturday Night Live, Kim and Kanye have a talk show. They interview an Apple Store employee. And, oh, it doesn't go well. After all, they're called geniuses, aren't they? And, wait, who's that playing the Apple genius? [Read more]
    






Google, Microsoft ramp up fight against online child pornography
[ Mon, 18 Nov 2013 04:00:44 GMT ]
Web giants agree to modify search algorithms to exclude search terms associated with photos and videos containing child sex abuse. [Read more]
    






Tiny Speck releases entire Glitch art archives into public domain
[ Mon, 18 Nov 2013 10:36:10 GMT ]
Once an imaginative multiplayer game about the exploration of the minds of ancient giants, Glitch closed down last year. Now its publisher is letting anyone use its innovative art for almost any purpose imaginable. [Read more]
    






Google Drive for Linux? Patience, patience...
[ Mon, 18 Nov 2013 11:40:36 GMT ]
A Linux version of the cloud-connected file system apparently is still on Google's to-do list, but not a high enough priority for some people's preferences. [Read more]
    






Console smackdown! PS 4 vs. Xbox One
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 09:03:03 EST ]
The last time a new PlayStation or Xbox hit the market, Facebook had fewer than 12 million users, a tablet was a pill and nobody outside of Apple had heard of a gadget called the iPhone.

Giant X-rays reveal guns, robots
[ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:23:58 EST ]
The best photographs work on multiple levels, capturing what's happening on the surface while transcending two-dimensions to invite viewers to dig into whatever's pictured.

PlayStation 4 vs. Xbox One
[ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:48:13 EST ]
The last time a new PlayStation or Xbox hit the market, Facebook had fewer than 12 million users, a tablet was a pill and nobody outside of Apple had heard of a gadget called the iPhone.

Case against Google Books dismissed
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 13:41:35 EST ]
Google began an ambitious project in 2004: to scan and index the world's paper books and make them searchable online.

Thousands line up for PS4 launch
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 13:41:08 EST ]
The late-fall chill outside a Best Buy store in Elkridge, Maryland, wasn't all that was keeping George Nelums awake late Thursday.

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Hacker tied to Anonymous gets 10 years in prison for cyberattacks
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 21:53:18 GMT ]
NEW YORK — An unrepentant self-described "hacktivist" was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for illegally accessing computer systems of law enforcement agencies and government contractors.






Apple takes heat over insensitive dictionary entry for 'gay'
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 21:53:19 GMT ]
Apple's stock Dictionary app is in the spotlight this week after a Massachusetts teen took issue with a derogatory definition of the word "gay." But not every Mac shows the same definition — and, of course, Apple didn't write the entry, it just licensed it.






After 2,500 miles on the Atlantic, Scout the ocean drone is missing at sea
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 22:54:53 GMT ]
Scout, a 13-foot long solar-powered autonomous water bot — built in a garage by seven college students — launched this fall from the shores of Rhode Island, headed east across the Atlantic toward Sanlucar de Barrameda, Spain.






FBI: Hacks of government computers by Anonymous 'a widespread problem' 
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 23:22:35 GMT ]
Activist hackers linked to the collective known as Anonymous have secretly accessed U.S. government computers in multiple agencies and stolen sensitive information in a campaign that began almost a year ago, the FBI warned this week.






At $200, this Chromebook is practically an impulse buy
[ Sat, 16 Nov 2013 01:29:57 GMT ]
Looking for a cheap laptop to take on vacation or stash in the kitchen or living room for quick Web access? You're not going to find many cheaper than Acer's latest Chromebook, a new version of which will sell for just $200.






Behind the lens: Shooting the Ford GT feature
[ Sat, 16 Nov 2013 21:00:00 GMT ]
What's it like to make an XCAR film? Let producer Nick Wilkinson take you through the process. This time he's looking at our incredible Ford GT feature. [Read more]
    






Two simple reasons to consider the iPad Mini Retina
[ Sat, 16 Nov 2013 21:26:09 GMT ]
It's pretty easy to make a case for the iPad Mini Retina. In fact, I can boil it down to two reasons. [Read more]
    






8 off-contract smartphones compete without breaking the bank
[ Sat, 16 Nov 2013 21:59:38 GMT ]
The Nexus 5 could be the best overall smartphone value right now, but at least half a dozen other competitors for the title have recently emerged. [Read more]
    






Solar-panel sunglasses recharge your iPhone in the evening
[ Sun, 17 Nov 2013 00:54:36 GMT ]
Slap some solar panels on your Ray-Bans and soak up some juice for your iPhone 5. [Read more]
    






Turn On, Tune In, Plug In: Electric Beetle Driven
[ Sun, 17 Nov 2013 11:19:57 GMT ]
The surroundings were familiar, but something else wasn't quite right. [Read more]
    






Console smackdown! PS 4 vs. Xbox One
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 09:03:03 EST ]
The last time a new PlayStation or Xbox hit the market, Facebook had fewer than 12 million users, a tablet was a pill and nobody outside of Apple had heard of a gadget called the iPhone.

Giant X-rays reveal guns, robots
[ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:23:58 EST ]
The best photographs work on multiple levels, capturing what's happening on the surface while transcending two-dimensions to invite viewers to dig into whatever's pictured.

PlayStation 4 vs. Xbox One
[ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:48:13 EST ]
The last time a new PlayStation or Xbox hit the market, Facebook had fewer than 12 million users, a tablet was a pill and nobody outside of Apple had heard of a gadget called the iPhone.

Case against Google Books dismissed
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 13:41:35 EST ]
Google began an ambitious project in 2004: to scan and index the world's paper books and make them searchable online.

Thousands line up for PS4 launch
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 13:41:08 EST ]
The late-fall chill outside a Best Buy store in Elkridge, Maryland, wasn't all that was keeping George Nelums awake late Thursday.

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Hacker tied to Anonymous gets 10 years in prison for cyberattacks
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 21:53:18 GMT ]
NEW YORK — An unrepentant self-described "hacktivist" was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for illegally accessing computer systems of law enforcement agencies and government contractors.






Apple takes heat over insensitive dictionary entry for 'gay'
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 21:53:19 GMT ]
Apple's stock Dictionary app is in the spotlight this week after a Massachusetts teen took issue with a derogatory definition of the word "gay." But not every Mac shows the same definition — and, of course, Apple didn't write the entry, it just licensed it.






After 2,500 miles on the Atlantic, Scout the ocean drone is missing at sea
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 22:54:53 GMT ]
Scout, a 13-foot long solar-powered autonomous water bot — built in a garage by seven college students — launched this fall from the shores of Rhode Island, headed east across the Atlantic toward Sanlucar de Barrameda, Spain.






FBI: Hacks of government computers by Anonymous 'a widespread problem' 
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 23:22:35 GMT ]
Activist hackers linked to the collective known as Anonymous have secretly accessed U.S. government computers in multiple agencies and stolen sensitive information in a campaign that began almost a year ago, the FBI warned this week.






At $200, this Chromebook is practically an impulse buy
[ Sat, 16 Nov 2013 01:29:57 GMT ]
Looking for a cheap laptop to take on vacation or stash in the kitchen or living room for quick Web access? You're not going to find many cheaper than Acer's latest Chromebook, a new version of which will sell for just $200.






The dirty little secret behind smoking cessation apps
[ Sat, 16 Nov 2013 01:10:00 GMT ]
A study of the most popular smoking cessation apps finds very few use evidence-based practices proven to help smokers quit. [Read more]
    






Best Black Friday deals 2013
[ Sat, 16 Nov 2013 01:26:58 GMT ]
So what are the real deals this Black Friday? Check out these top picks from CNET. [Read more]
    






Managing tabbed Finder browsing in OS X Mavericks
[ Sat, 16 Nov 2013 02:10:58 GMT ]
There are a number of ways to navigate, move files between, and otherwise manage the new Finder tabs in the latest version of OS X. [Read more]
    






Why the US is poised for off-contract shift (Smartphones Unlocked)
[ Sat, 16 Nov 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]
Better smartphone choices and greater consumer awareness are two reasons to abandon the two-year tether. [Read more]
    






Car Guy: Buying a Car
[ Sat, 16 Nov 2013 09:00:00 GMT ]
Occasionally, needs must, and a car guy has to buy a car. This can lead to much consternation. [Read more]
    






Console smackdown! PS 4 vs. Xbox One
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 09:03:03 EST ]
The last time a new PlayStation or Xbox hit the market, Facebook had fewer than 12 million users, a tablet was a pill and nobody outside of Apple had heard of a gadget called the iPhone.

Giant X-rays reveal guns, robots
[ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:23:58 EST ]
The best photographs work on multiple levels, capturing what's happening on the surface while transcending two-dimensions to invite viewers to dig into whatever's pictured.

PlayStation 4 vs. Xbox One
[ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:48:13 EST ]
The last time a new PlayStation or Xbox hit the market, Facebook had fewer than 12 million users, a tablet was a pill and nobody outside of Apple had heard of a gadget called the iPhone.

Case against Google Books dismissed
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 13:41:35 EST ]
Google began an ambitious project in 2004: to scan and index the world's paper books and make them searchable online.

Thousands line up for PS4 launch
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 13:41:08 EST ]
The late-fall chill outside a Best Buy store in Elkridge, Maryland, wasn't all that was keeping George Nelums awake late Thursday.

Friday, November 15, 2013

Sony Playstation 4 vs. Microsoft's XBox One
[ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 22:14:17 GMT ]







Google: US government requests for user info tripled since 2009
[ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 22:58:44 GMT ]
SAN FRANCISCO — Google is rebuffing governments more frequently as authorities in the U.S. and other countries get more aggressive about mining the Internet for information about people's online activities.






KitKat: Two steps forward, one step back for Android
[ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 23:43:08 GMT ]
Consumer Reports evaluated Google's Nexus 5 phone this week, and said it was "marred by Android 4.4 quirks.






FCC to wireless carriers: Unlock cellphones  
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 00:22:01 GMT ]
WASHINGTON — The top telecommunications regulator on Thursday demanded that wireless providers voluntarily agree on the rights of consumers to unlock mobile devices once contracts end, or the Federal Communications Commission will make it a rule.






Google Street View Gondola takes a tour of historic Venice
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 00:49:32 GMT ]
Always wanted to visit La Bella Venezia, but can't find the time? Google's latest Street View project lets you explore the brooks and crannies of Venice from the comfort of your browser. It's not quite as grand as the real thing, but it's still a fun trip.






CIA collecting bulk data on money transfers, reports say
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 02:31:15 GMT ]
Secret program involving counter-terrorism collects and stores data on cross-border money transfers handled by firms like Western Union, according to reports. Some Americans' data is swept up. [Read more]
    






Remembering legendary Enigma code breaker Mavis Batey
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 03:49:56 GMT ]
If you don't know of Mavis Batey, you should. Her work cracking the Enigma machine's coded messages was crucial to the success of D-Day landings during WWII. [Read more]
    






Long lines of fans welcome launch of Sony's PlayStation 4
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 05:29:56 GMT ]
Many braved chilly weather at launch events around North America for a chance to get their hands on the next-generation game console. [Read more]
    






Intel posts holiday 'Buying Guide' for Windows 8.1 tablets
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 05:39:09 GMT ]
Intel posts a new holiday buying guide that focuses on some of the newest Windows 8.1 tablets. [Read more]
    






Crave giveaway: All 52 of DC Comics' 3D Villains Month comics
[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]
What makes DC Comics' bad guys even badder? Appearing on 3D covers, without the need for pesky glasses. Here's your chance to win the whole set of Villains Month comics. That's a lot of evil. [Read more]
    






Google seeks electronic 'throat tattoo'
[ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:24:51 EST ]
It looks like Google Glass was just the beginning. Google now appears to be aiming a few inches lower, working on a temporary electronic tattoo that would stick to the user's throat.

Ice cream, made in 90 seconds
[ Wed, 13 Nov 2013 18:31:19 EST ]
"Are you open yet?" a passerby asked. It was 10 a.m. on a sunny fall day here, where a small group of staffers met a CNN camera crew outside of Smitten Ice Cream.

Giant X-rays reveal guns, robots
[ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:23:58 EST ]
The best photographs work on multiple levels, capturing what's happening on the surface while transcending two-dimensions to invite viewers to dig into whatever's pictured.

PlayStation 4 vs. Xbox One
[ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:48:13 EST ]
The last time a new PlayStation or Xbox hit the market, Facebook had fewer than 12 million users, a tablet was a pill and nobody outside of Apple had heard of a gadget called the iPhone.

Console smackdown! PlayStation 4 vs. Xbox One
[ Wed, 13 Nov 2013 18:46:23 EST ]
The last time a new PlayStation or Xbox hit the market, Facebook had fewer than 12 million users, a tablet was a pill and nobody outside of Apple had heard of a gadget called the iPhone.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Bore your friends by tying Amazon lists and purchases to Facebook
[ Wed, 13 Nov 2013 22:24:13 GMT ]
Amazon introduced a new feature Wednesday allowing users to hook up Facebook and Twitter to their Amazon accounts and automatically share all manner of shopping-related events. It may sound like a potential privacy nightmare, but don't worry, you have to opt in.






PlayStation 4reviewers love the video game console, hate the games
[ Wed, 13 Nov 2013 22:24:14 GMT ]
Gamers still have to wait until midnight Thursday to get their hands on the PlayStation 4, but the tastemakers of the tech press are already weighing in on Sony's next-generation video game console.The verdict? Critics nearly unanimously agree that the PS4 is a machine with enormous potential.






Too hot to handle? Google, HP halt sales of Chromebook 11 due to overheating chargers
[ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 00:55:06 GMT ]
SAN FRANCISCO — Google and Hewlett-Packard are halting sales of their recently released Chromebook 11 computer after some users reported the device's charger has been overheating.The precautionary measure announced Wednesday comes slightly more than a month after Google Inc.






Wind farm meets server farm at latest Facebook data center
[ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 01:40:21 GMT ]
A new Facebook data center is under construction in Altoona, Iowa, and this huge, power-hungry building will be matched by an equally-huge wind farm that will generate more than enough electricity to run it.






CryptoLocker crooks launch new 'customer service' website for victims
[ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 10:27:45 GMT ]
Now here’s a first — crooks who realize the importance of customer service.It’s the latest twist in the global CryptoLocker ransomware attack. This diabolically nasty malware locks up all of the victim’s personal files — and in some cases, backup files, too — with state-of-the-art encryption.






LivingSocial suffers two-day long site and mobile app outage
[ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 03:08:38 GMT ]
Due to an internal error, the daily deals' Web site and app have been out of commission for more than 24 hours. [Read more]
    






Google+ comments integration angering longtime YouTubers
[ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 03:13:04 GMT ]
YouTube offers an apology for the rough rollout of its comment system replacement powered by Google+, but it's not going back. [Read more]
    






Wikileaks publishes draft of secretive TPP trade pact
[ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 05:30:35 GMT ]
Comparing the Trans-Pacific Partnership to SOPA, critics say the 12-nation treaty currently being secretly negotiated could limit Internet freedoms. [Read more]
    






Verizon, AT&T iPad Mini Retina backordered, ship dates lag
[ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 07:10:20 GMT ]
Verizon and AT&T are backordered on the cellular models of the iPad Mini Retina. AT&T is stating a minimum of three weeks. [Read more]
    






Dart, Google's controversial Web language, turns 1.0
[ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 08:48:26 GMT ]
Google releases the JavaScript alternative, saying it's ready for use on the real-world Web, even if the company hasn't won over browser rivals. [Read more]
    






10 surprising Twitter superstars
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 12:18:19 EST ]
Everybody knows the big-time accounts on Twitter belong to celebrities -- the Katy Perrys and Justin Biebers and Lady Gagas.

Google seeks electronic 'throat tattoo'
[ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:24:51 EST ]
It looks like Google Glass was just the beginning. Google now appears to be aiming a few inches lower, working on a temporary electronic tattoo that would stick to the user's throat.

Ice cream, made in 90 seconds
[ Wed, 13 Nov 2013 18:31:19 EST ]
"Are you open yet?" a passerby asked. It was 10 a.m. on a sunny fall day here, where a small group of staffers met a CNN camera crew outside of Smitten Ice Cream.

Giant X-rays reveal guns, robots
[ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:23:58 EST ]
The best photographs work on multiple levels, capturing what's happening on the surface while transcending two-dimensions to invite viewers to dig into whatever's pictured.

Netflix TV gets major overhaul
[ Wed, 13 Nov 2013 12:34:31 EST ]
Netflix users who stream video to their televisions will be seeing a major overhaul in the next few days.

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Cool beans: New coffee machine roasts, grinds, then brews
[ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 21:23:14 GMT ]
If you're the type of coffee drinker who insists on using only the freshest beans and grinding them at home, the Bonaverde coffee maker could be right up your alley.






Help map a crisis: Volunteers sift through typhoon tweets
[ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 23:43:33 GMT ]
Volunteers from Cape Town to Brooklyn are surveying the Philippines' storm-ravaged landscapes, helping to identify areas where help is needed most, just by clicking on images and tweets.






AT&T, Verizon waive fees to contact Philippines
[ Wed, 13 Nov 2013 01:45:24 GMT ]
AT&T and Verizon are offering free calls and texts to the Philippines for customers trying to contact friends and family there in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. (Full coverage)AT&T wireless customers will be eligible for unlimited calls and texts until Nov. 30.






No, Stuxnet did not infect the International Space Station
[ Wed, 13 Nov 2013 02:02:10 GMT ]
Did the Stuxnet cyberweapon infect the International Space Station?Almost certainly not, but that hasn't stopped a lot of media outlets from saying so in bold headlines."The American-made Stuxnet virus has infected the International SpaceStation," said ExtremeTech.






Netflix makeover brings improved search and recommendations
[ Wed, 13 Nov 2013 05:16:57 GMT ]
Fans of streaming TV will notice big changes in Netflix starting Wednesday: The company has redone its interface to be smarter and faster. If you're on a big, full-HD screen, you should find the new look pleasing.






Hulu to partner with pay-TV operators for content bundling?
[ Wed, 13 Nov 2013 04:43:01 GMT ]
A new report says that the video streaming service may be in talks with big name pay-TV providers to bring full seasons of TV shows to customer's cable set-top boxes. [Read more]
    






Netflix's TV look gets a face-lift two years in the making
[ Wed, 13 Nov 2013 05:01:42 GMT ]
Streaming-video site revamps the coding behind its television apps and the user interface fronting them, so it now looks the same -- and better -- across smart TVs, Xbox, PlayStation, Roku, nearly all the TV formats. Except Apple TV. [Read more]
    






Apple TV predictions all over the map: Now 2015 or later
[ Wed, 13 Nov 2013 07:35:21 GMT ]
There's plenty of chatter about a future Apple TV from analysts. Problem is, nobody can agree on a time frame. [Read more]
    






Can Sprint tackle the last barrier to prepaid adoption?
[ Wed, 13 Nov 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]
The high cost of marquee smartphones on prepaid providers is a dilemma. The new head of Sprint's prepaid business talks about that and how he will position Boost and Virgin to be more competitive. [Read more]
    






Forget Surface. Microsoft's new iPad rival is Windows 8 tablet
[ Wed, 13 Nov 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]
Microsoft may have a tablet strategy on its hands that is small-screened and doesn't include a touch cover keyboard. [Read more]
    






Metal gun made with with 3-D printer
[ Mon, 11 Nov 2013 12:18:13 EST ]
A Texas company says it has made the first metal gun using a 3-D printer, taking the debate over people's emerging ability to create their own firearms to a new level.

10 surprising Twitter superstars
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 12:18:19 EST ]
Everybody knows the big-time accounts on Twitter belong to celebrities -- the Katy Perrys and Justin Biebers and Lady Gagas.

Google seeks electronic 'throat tattoo'
[ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:24:51 EST ]
It looks like Google Glass was just the beginning. Google now appears to be aiming a few inches lower, working on a temporary electronic tattoo that would stick to the user's throat.

Giant X-rays reveal guns, robots
[ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:23:58 EST ]
The best photographs work on multiple levels, capturing what's happening on the surface while transcending two-dimensions to invite viewers to dig into whatever's pictured.

Google patenting an electronic 'throat tattoo'
[ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 12:18:42 EST ]
It looks like Google Glass was just the beginning. Google now appears to be aiming a few inches lower, working on a temporary electronic tattoo that would stick to the user's throat.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

How much will an HDTV cost on Black Friday? Much less
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 23:20:57 GMT ]
Still waiting for prices to drop on an HDTV you’ve been eyeing all year? Your chance may soon be coming.Black Friday comes but once a year, and this year it falls rather late on Nov. 29, creating the shortest number of holiday shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas.






Google's barge to be 'artistic structure' with 'nautical whimsy'  
[ Sat, 09 Nov 2013 01:16:58 GMT ]
SAN FRANCISCO — Able-bodied seamen, decorative sails meant to evoke fish fins and dozens of security cameras will eventually make up the on-board complement of a mysterious four-story barge being built by Google.






Google inkblot test lets you share your neuroses
[ Sat, 09 Nov 2013 07:21:57 GMT ]
Hermann Rorschach, the Freudian psychologist responsible for one of the most misunderstood but enduring tropes in popular culture, is honored on Friday with an interactive Google Doodle that helps you diagnose your personal issues, and then let you share them with your friends.






Untapped resource? FBomb.co harvests profanity from around the globe
[ Mon, 11 Nov 2013 20:36:26 GMT ]
In its IPO frenzy to squeeze the most potential value out of each and every one of its 232 million active users, Twitter has overlooked one of the social network's most popular activities: Profanity. If properly harnessed, all of the F bombs and S bombs of Twitter could power ... well, something.






New Roomba chews up hair and is 50 percent suckier
[ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 05:07:36 GMT ]
It may not have the personality of Rosie, the housekeeper robot from "The Jetsons," but at least Roomba, iRobot's persistent, intelligent hockey puck-shaped cleaner robot, can find its own way around the house.






CNET Appliance Giveaway: Keurig Vue V700 Brewing System
[ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 08:01:00 GMT ]
Tell us what you think is the best feature of the Keurig Vue V700 Brewing System for a chance at one of five. [Read more]
    






iPad Mini Retina now available at Apple Store
[ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 08:20:14 GMT ]
New tablet goes on sale after an internal note to technicians and resellers tips Apple's hand on its launch date. [Read more]
    






Backblaze: Our bet on consumer hard drives looks good so far
[ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 11:02:29 GMT ]
After measuring failure rates for four years, the online backup service is optimistic that buying cheaper consumer-grade hard drives was the right choice. [Read more]
    






For true panoramic images, toss this camera in the air. Seriously
[ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]
The ball-shaped Panono contains 36 2-megapixel lenses and takes a 360x360-degree image when it is thrown into the air. [Read more]
    






Motorola's Moto G event: Join us Wednesday (live blog)
[ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]
Motorola's event kicks off Wednesday at 6 a.m. PT. CNET will be on hand to bring you news updates and running commentary. [Read more]
    






A faster, more lethal spy plane
[ Wed, 06 Nov 2013 16:01:37 EST ]
For a big chunk of the Cold War, the U.S. Air Force turned to the SR-71 Blackbird for many of its most important spy missions. The jet-black jet could fly at more than three times the speed of sound at altitudes of 85,000 feet, faster and higher than anything adversaries had to counter it.

Your personal underwater 'drone'
[ Wed, 06 Nov 2013 16:02:19 EST ]
"Live every week like it's Shark Week." Those immortal words come not from the Discovery Channel's marketing department but from Tracy Morgan on "30 Rock."

10 surprising Twitter superstars
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 12:18:19 EST ]
Everybody knows the big-time accounts on Twitter belong to celebrities -- the Katy Perrys and Justin Biebers and Lady Gagas.

Metal gun made with with 3-D printer
[ Mon, 11 Nov 2013 12:18:13 EST ]
A Texas company says it has made the first metal gun using a 3-D printer, taking the debate over people's emerging ability to create their own firearms to a new level.

Coders build 'alternate' health-care website
[ Mon, 11 Nov 2013 14:43:05 EST ]
How hard is it to create a website to help people get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act?

Monday, November 11, 2013

It's a snap! Bra size app just needs a couple of selfies
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 21:18:28 GMT ]
In what may very well be the most ill-advised marriage of technology and lady breasts since the Tweeting Bra, a new app promises to make bra shopping as simple as taking a couple of selfies. In fact, that's exactly how it works.

Want a 3-D printed metal gun? All you need is a million bucks
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 23:20:56 GMT ]
A handgun created via 3-D printing has set off a storm of discussion on the Internet, but perhaps the most important piece of the story has been left out of the headlines: the gun was made with highly advanced and extremely expensive industrial-level machinery.

How much will an HDTV cost on Black Friday? Much less
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 23:20:57 GMT ]
Still waiting for prices to drop on an HDTV you’ve been eyeing all year? Your chance may soon be coming.Black Friday comes but once a year, and this year it falls rather late on Nov. 29, creating the shortest number of holiday shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas.






Google's barge to be 'artistic structure' with 'nautical whimsy'  
[ Sat, 09 Nov 2013 01:16:58 GMT ]
SAN FRANCISCO — Able-bodied seamen, decorative sails meant to evoke fish fins and dozens of security cameras will eventually make up the on-board complement of a mysterious four-story barge being built by Google.






Google inkblot test lets you share your neuroses
[ Sat, 09 Nov 2013 07:21:57 GMT ]
Hermann Rorschach, the Freudian psychologist responsible for one of the most misunderstood but enduring tropes in popular culture, is honored on Friday with an interactive Google Doodle that helps you diagnose your personal issues, and then let you share them with your friends.






FCC app taps masses for mobile broadband speed research
[ Sun, 10 Nov 2013 20:59:53 GMT ]
Commission to discuss an app this week that could allow consumers to determine whether they are getting the mobile data speeds they are paying for. [Read more]
    






New zero-day bug targets IE users in drive-by attack
[ Sun, 10 Nov 2013 23:53:30 GMT ]
Computers infected with malware after visiting a "strategically important Web site," security firm FireEye warns. [Read more]
    






'Space Ferrari' crashes to Earth; more space junk coming soon
[ Mon, 11 Nov 2013 04:05:56 GMT ]
A one-ton European satellite makes a fiery return to Earth somewhere between the South Pole and...the North Pole. [Read more]
    






Amazon to begin offering Sunday delivery option for purchases
[ Mon, 11 Nov 2013 06:00:48 GMT ]
Internet retailer enlists the aid of the US Postal Service for the new offering, which will be free for Amazon Prime members. [Read more]
    






DRAM inventor Robert Dennard gets prestigious Kyoto Prize
[ Mon, 11 Nov 2013 08:10:05 GMT ]
The 81-year-old IBM researcher is behind the now-pervasive memory technology and Dennard scaling, which mapped the march of progress in performance during the chip industry's glory days. [Read more]
    






A faster, more lethal spy plane
[ Wed, 06 Nov 2013 16:01:37 EST ]
For a big chunk of the Cold War, the U.S. Air Force turned to the SR-71 Blackbird for many of its most important spy missions. The jet-black jet could fly at more than three times the speed of sound at altitudes of 85,000 feet, faster and higher than anything adversaries had to counter it.

Your personal underwater 'drone'
[ Wed, 06 Nov 2013 16:02:19 EST ]
"Live every week like it's Shark Week." Those immortal words come not from the Discovery Channel's marketing department but from Tracy Morgan on "30 Rock."

Facebook 'likes': The thumb is gone
[ Thu, 07 Nov 2013 10:38:31 EST ]
Pop quiz: What buttons are seen more than 22 billion times every day, embedded on 7.5 million websites?

10 surprising Twitter superstars
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 12:18:19 EST ]
Everybody knows the big-time accounts on Twitter belong to celebrities -- the Katy Perrys and Justin Biebers and Lady Gagas.

Texas company makes metal gun with 3-D printer
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 13:10:52 EST ]
A Texas company says it has made the first metal gun using a 3-D printer, taking the debate over people's emerging ability to create their own firearms to a new level.

Sunday, November 10, 2013

It's a snap! Bra size app just needs a couple of selfies
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 21:18:28 GMT ]
In what may very well be the most ill-advised marriage of technology and lady breasts since the Tweeting Bra, a new app promises to make bra shopping as simple as taking a couple of selfies. In fact, that's exactly how it works.

Want a 3-D printed metal gun? All you need is a million bucks
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 23:20:56 GMT ]
A handgun created via 3-D printing has set off a storm of discussion on the Internet, but perhaps the most important piece of the story has been left out of the headlines: the gun was made with highly advanced and extremely expensive industrial-level machinery.

How much will an HDTV cost on Black Friday? Much less
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 23:20:57 GMT ]
Still waiting for prices to drop on an HDTV you’ve been eyeing all year? Your chance may soon be coming.Black Friday comes but once a year, and this year it falls rather late on Nov. 29, creating the shortest number of holiday shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas.






Google's barge to be 'artistic structure' with 'nautical whimsy'  
[ Sat, 09 Nov 2013 01:16:58 GMT ]
SAN FRANCISCO — Able-bodied seamen, decorative sails meant to evoke fish fins and dozens of security cameras will eventually make up the on-board complement of a mysterious four-story barge being built by Google.






Google inkblot test lets you share your neuroses
[ Sat, 09 Nov 2013 07:21:57 GMT ]
Hermann Rorschach, the Freudian psychologist responsible for one of the most misunderstood but enduring tropes in popular culture, is honored on Friday with an interactive Google Doodle that helps you diagnose your personal issues, and then let you share them with your friends.






Man in Tesla Model S fire: 'I'd buy another one'
[ Sun, 10 Nov 2013 00:38:10 GMT ]
In a blog post on the company's site, a Tennessee man whose Tesla Model S caught fire explains that he ran over a trailer hitch and never felt in danger at any time. [Read more]
    






White House reportedly considers civilian NSA chief
[ Sun, 10 Nov 2013 02:16:56 GMT ]
As the role of the US National Security Agency continues to be examined, the White House thinks about picking a civilian to replace outgoing Gen. Keith Alexander, reports The Hill. [Read more]
    






Cutting through the Bull: Infiniti
[ Sun, 10 Nov 2013 09:00:00 GMT ]
Dave Ross takes aim at Infiniti this month. The brand hasn't been a huge hit in the UK. [Read more]
    






For Android tablets, 8 (inches) is the new 7
[ Sun, 10 Nov 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]
commentary Today's selection of Android 8-inchers, while rather pricey, are showing more creative differentiation than we're used to seeing in the 7-inch category. [Read more]
    






Solar eclipse chasers: Snapping shots at 44,000 feet
[ Sun, 10 Nov 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]
Photographer Ben Copper joined a crew aboard a flight from Bermuda to chase the rare hybrid solar eclipse as it sped across the Atlantic Ocean toward western Africa. [Read more]
    






A faster, more lethal spy plane
[ Wed, 06 Nov 2013 16:01:37 EST ]
For a big chunk of the Cold War, the U.S. Air Force turned to the SR-71 Blackbird for many of its most important spy missions. The jet-black jet could fly at more than three times the speed of sound at altitudes of 85,000 feet, faster and higher than anything adversaries had to counter it.

Your personal underwater 'drone'
[ Wed, 06 Nov 2013 16:02:19 EST ]
"Live every week like it's Shark Week." Those immortal words come not from the Discovery Channel's marketing department but from Tracy Morgan on "30 Rock."

Facebook 'likes': The thumb is gone
[ Thu, 07 Nov 2013 10:38:31 EST ]
Pop quiz: What buttons are seen more than 22 billion times every day, embedded on 7.5 million websites?

10 surprising Twitter superstars
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 12:18:19 EST ]
Everybody knows the big-time accounts on Twitter belong to celebrities -- the Katy Perrys and Justin Biebers and Lady Gagas.

Texas company makes metal gun with 3-D printer
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 13:10:52 EST ]
A Texas company says it has made the first metal gun using a 3-D printer, taking the debate over people's emerging ability to create their own firearms to a new level.

Saturday, November 9, 2013

It's a snap! Bra size app just needs a couple of selfies
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 21:18:28 GMT ]
In what may very well be the most ill-advised marriage of technology and lady breasts since the Tweeting Bra, a new app promises to make bra shopping as simple as taking a couple of selfies. In fact, that's exactly how it works.

Want a 3-D printed metal gun? All you need is a million bucks
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 23:20:56 GMT ]
A handgun created via 3-D printing has set off a storm of discussion on the Internet, but perhaps the most important piece of the story has been left out of the headlines: the gun was made with highly advanced and extremely expensive industrial-level machinery.

How much will an HDTV cost on Black Friday? Much less
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 23:20:57 GMT ]
Still waiting for prices to drop on an HDTV you’ve been eyeing all year? Your chance may soon be coming.Black Friday comes but once a year, and this year it falls rather late on Nov. 29, creating the shortest number of holiday shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas.






Google's barge to be 'artistic structure' with 'nautical whimsy'  
[ Sat, 09 Nov 2013 01:16:58 GMT ]
SAN FRANCISCO — Able-bodied seamen, decorative sails meant to evoke fish fins and dozens of security cameras will eventually make up the on-board complement of a mysterious four-story barge being built by Google.






Google inkblot test lets you share your neuroses
[ Sat, 09 Nov 2013 07:21:57 GMT ]
Hermann Rorschach, the Freudian psychologist responsible for one of the most misunderstood but enduring tropes in popular culture, is honored on Friday with an interactive Google Doodle that helps you diagnose your personal issues, and then let you share them with your friends.






New York AG's office: Airbnb lying about user-data subpoena
[ Sat, 09 Nov 2013 01:38:57 GMT ]
The state attorney general's office fires back after Airbnb's motion to block a request to give up user data. [Read more]
    






Adobe Lightroom 5.3 candidate supports hot new cameras
[ Sat, 09 Nov 2013 07:30:13 GMT ]
The test version of the photo editing and cataloging software handles raw photos from new Nikon, Fujifilm, Sony, Panasonic, Olympus, and Canon cameras and squashes some bugs. [Read more]
    






Our SEAT Leon: Update one
[ Sat, 09 Nov 2013 09:00:00 GMT ]
In the wake of our Hilux leaving, Nick wondered whether he'd warm to our new Leon long-term loaner. [Read more]
    






America's first next-gen aircraft carrier takes high tech to sea
[ Sat, 09 Nov 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]
The USS Gerald R. Ford has been under construction for years. Today, the first-of-its-class carrier will be christened, ushering in an era of high-tech aircraft carriers. [Read more]
    






Congress should avoid knee-jerk reactions to patent trolls
[ Sat, 09 Nov 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]
commentary Yes, patent trolls are a big problem, but recent legislative proposals are poorly thought out and won't resolve the issue. [Read more]
    






A faster, more lethal spy plane
[ Wed, 06 Nov 2013 16:01:37 EST ]
For a big chunk of the Cold War, the U.S. Air Force turned to the SR-71 Blackbird for many of its most important spy missions. The jet-black jet could fly at more than three times the speed of sound at altitudes of 85,000 feet, faster and higher than anything adversaries had to counter it.

Your personal underwater 'drone'
[ Wed, 06 Nov 2013 16:02:19 EST ]
"Live every week like it's Shark Week." Those immortal words come not from the Discovery Channel's marketing department but from Tracy Morgan on "30 Rock."

Facebook 'likes': The thumb is gone
[ Thu, 07 Nov 2013 10:38:31 EST ]
Pop quiz: What buttons are seen more than 22 billion times every day, embedded on 7.5 million websites?

10 surprising Twitter superstars
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 12:18:19 EST ]
Everybody knows the big-time accounts on Twitter belong to celebrities -- the Katy Perrys and Justin Biebers and Lady Gagas.

Texas company makes metal gun with 3-D printer
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 13:10:52 EST ]
A Texas company says it has made the first metal gun using a 3-D printer, taking the debate over people's emerging ability to create their own firearms to a new level.

Friday, November 8, 2013

Twitter prices shares at $26: source
[ Thu, 07 Nov 2013 21:45:39 GMT ]
Twitter plans to price its IPO at $26 per share, a source tells CNBC.Earlier, underwriters involved with the Twitter IPO aimed to price the social network's stock at $27, barring any last-minute hitches, according to three people familiar with the matter.






Stolen Adobe passwords turn up on Web, security firm says
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 00:03:55 GMT ]
A computer security firm has uncovered data it says belongs to some 152 million Adobe Systems user accounts, suggesting that a breach reported a month ago is far bigger than Adobe has so far disclosed and is one of the largest on record.






Whoa! Eww! Robots with pee-pumping hearts could turn waste into electricity
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 00:37:08 GMT ]
You could say that one man's waste is another bot's energy drink. Researchers are exploring the possibility of building robots powered by artificial beating "hearts" with human urine flowing through them like blood.






Want to comment on YouTube videos? Now you need Google+ 
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 00:37:09 GMT ]
Google has revamped the comment section of YouTube with a system requiring a Google+ account or YouTube channel.






Xbox One wants to take over your living room
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 11:28:19 GMT ]
If you’ve done your homework on the upcoming Xbox One — due to sell out of stores when it appears Nov.






Crave giveaway: 240GB SanDisk Extreme II SSD
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]
Want your computer to move faster? Try this speedy (and oh-so-free) solid-state drive from SanDisk. [Read more]
    






DecaWave chip adds accuracy when locating indoor objects
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 10:00:17 GMT ]
The ScenSor DW1000 is designed to let people locate important items such as medical equipment or children with wireless technology. [Read more]
    






What we learned about Xbox One's living-room future
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
The Xbox One feels like an entirely new living-room device, but there are still some hurdles on the way to its ambitions. [Read more]
    






Exclusive: Livestream rolls out Android app
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]
The company in a two-way race to be the Internet's prime live-event streamer catches up with Ustream by adding an Android app to watch and broadcast live video on the go. [Read more]
    






Stock success notwithstanding, Twitter knows it has a big problem
[ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 12:09:00 GMT ]
The service remains a fraction of Facebook's size but if Twitter is to add a couple of hundred million new users, the service needs to have more broad appeal. [Read more]
    






Facebook a growing teenage wasteland
[ Mon, 04 Nov 2013 12:35:53 EST ]
Nicole Uvieghara is only 18, but that's old enough to remember the good old days on Facebook.

A faster, more lethal spy plane
[ Wed, 06 Nov 2013 16:01:37 EST ]
For a big chunk of the Cold War, the U.S. Air Force turned to the SR-71 Blackbird for many of its most important spy missions. The jet-black jet could fly at more than three times the speed of sound at altitudes of 85,000 feet, faster and higher than anything adversaries had to counter it.

Drivers snapping 'selfies' at the wheel
[ Wed, 06 Nov 2013 21:49:27 EST ]
Drivers are endlessly creative when it comes to finding dumb things to do while behind the wheel: eating, texting, reading a map, applying makeup. But technology has now inspired an alarming new trend: drivers taking self-portraits, or "selfies," with their smartphone cameras while in motion.

Your personal underwater 'drone'
[ Wed, 06 Nov 2013 16:02:19 EST ]
"Live every week like it's Shark Week." Those immortal words come not from the Discovery Channel's marketing department but from Tracy Morgan on "30 Rock."

10 surprising superstars of Twitter
[ Thu, 07 Nov 2013 09:41:19 EST ]
Everybody knows the big-time accounts on Twitter belong to celebrities -- the Katy Perrys and Justin Biebers and Lady Gagas.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Monkey thoughts move virtual arms — human-machine mind-meld next?
[ Wed, 06 Nov 2013 20:30:14 GMT ]
Rhesus monkeys in a lab are using their brains to move two arms of a virtual primate on a screen, moving researchers one step closer towards outfitting paralyzed humans with with exoskeletons that move like biological limbs.






Google ordered to purge orgy images, or pay price
[ Wed, 06 Nov 2013 20:46:55 GMT ]
A French court ruled Wednesday that Google must rid its search results of nine images of an orgy involving former Formula One chief Max Mosley.






Silk Road 2.0 rises from the ashes - with improvements
[ Wed, 06 Nov 2013 22:14:48 GMT ]
Just five weeks after the shutdown of the Silk Road and the arrest of the man who allegedly ran it, the world's most notorious Internet black marketplace for drugs and other contraband is back online.






Twitter prices shares at $26: source
[ Thu, 07 Nov 2013 10:03:21 GMT ]
Twitter plans to price its IPO at $26 per share, a source tells CNBC.Earlier, underwriters involved with the Twitter IPO aimed to price the social network's stock at $27, barring any last-minute hitches, according to three people familiar with the matter.






Google to host hackathon for the 'next phase' of Google Glass
[ Thu, 07 Nov 2013 04:19:52 GMT ]
The tech giant invites developers to give its upcoming Glassware Development Kit a whirl. [Read more]
    






Microsoft builds multi-author, live editing into Office Web apps
[ Thu, 07 Nov 2013 08:24:50 GMT ]
Catching up to a key part of Google Docs, Microsoft's Office 365 now lets people simultaneously edit the same online Word, Excel, or PowerPoint document. [Read more]
    






Microsoft builds multiauthor, live editing into Office Web apps
[ Thu, 07 Nov 2013 08:24:50 GMT ]
Catching up to a key part of Google Docs, Microsoft's Office 365 now lets people simultaneously edit the same online Word, Excel, or PowerPoint document. [Read more]
    

Tamron expands supertele range with 150-600mm zoom
[ Thu, 07 Nov 2013 10:47:42 GMT ]
When it ships, the new lens will offer long-range sports and wildlife shooters some new competition, but it's not as fast a supertele as some rivals. [Read more]
    






Poll: Where will Twitter's stock trade six months from now?
[ Thu, 07 Nov 2013 12:24:00 GMT ]
Once Twitter gets a couple of quarters under its belt as a public company, will we be talking about a stock darling or bete noir? [Read more]
    






Facebook a growing teenage wasteland
[ Mon, 04 Nov 2013 12:35:53 EST ]
Nicole Uvieghara is only 18, but that's old enough to remember the good old days on Facebook.

A faster, more lethal spy plane
[ Wed, 06 Nov 2013 16:01:37 EST ]
For a big chunk of the Cold War, the U.S. Air Force turned to the SR-71 Blackbird for many of its most important spy missions. The jet-black jet could fly at more than three times the speed of sound at altitudes of 85,000 feet, faster and higher than anything adversaries had to counter it.

Drivers snapping 'selfies' at the wheel
[ Wed, 06 Nov 2013 16:02:27 EST ]
Drivers are endlessly creative when it comes to finding dumb things to do while behind the wheel: eating, texting, reading a map, applying makeup. But technology has now inspired an alarming new trend: drivers taking self-portraits, or "selfies," with their smartphone cameras while in motion.

Your personal underwater 'drone'
[ Wed, 06 Nov 2013 16:02:19 EST ]
"Live every week like it's Shark Week." Those immortal words come not from the Discovery Channel's marketing department but from Tracy Morgan on "30 Rock."

Your personal $849 underwater 'drone'
[ Wed, 06 Nov 2013 13:14:19 EST ]
"Live every week like it's Shark Week." Those immortal words come not from the Discovery Channel's marketing department but from Tracy Morgan on "30 Rock."

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Wrong page? Fox News website posts test content
[ Tue, 05 Nov 2013 21:16:48 GMT ]
Note:This story was updated at 3:56 p.m. ET.Fake "dummy" content and outdated stories appeared on the front page of the Fox News website for approximately 45 minutes Tuesday afternoon, with banners announcing "World Zombie Day" and a months-old Apple announcement.






Activision puts its best paw forward withRiley, the official dog of 'Call of Duty: Ghosts'
[ Tue, 05 Nov 2013 23:13:17 GMT ]
Paws down, the breakout star of this year's "Call of Duty: Ghosts" was Riley, the adorably chipper German shepherd who fights alongside an elite squad of super-soldiers in Activision's latest blockbuster first-person shooter.






iPad Air is definitely lighter ... on Apple's wallet
[ Tue, 05 Nov 2013 23:18:55 GMT ]
Apple's latest tablet, the light and compact iPad Air, not only offers improvements on the previous generation but also a chance for Apple to collect a bit of extra cash.






Microsoft releases emergency fix to prevent hacks on Office PCs
[ Tue, 05 Nov 2013 23:24:48 GMT ]
Microsoft released an emergency software fix on Tuesday after it learned that hackers had exploited a previously undiscovered security flaw in its widely used Office software to infect the PCs of its customers with tainted Word documents.






Police chief under fire over 'criminal' response on Facebook
[ Wed, 06 Nov 2013 02:34:01 GMT ]
CHARLESTON, South Carolina -- A South Carolina police chief has come under fire after he suggested that a man who took to Facebook to criticize the department's law enforcement tactics might be a criminal.






Prominent figures voice support for hacktivist Jeremy Hammond
[ Wed, 06 Nov 2013 03:47:10 GMT ]
As the computer programmer faces sentencing for the massive Stratfor hack, which revealed 200GB of government agency and private corporation data, thousands of supporters applaud his motives. [Read more]
    






Anonymous' 'Million Mask March' goes global
[ Wed, 06 Nov 2013 06:17:37 GMT ]
With 450 cities on the roster, the hacking collective takes its online protests to the streets. [Read more]
    






Canon to offer dual-pixel autofocus upgrade for C100
[ Wed, 06 Nov 2013 07:41:39 GMT ]
Those using Canon's lower-end cinema camera will be able to spend $500 for a sensor that gives improved autofocus performance. The dual-pixel technology debuted this year on Canon's 70D SLR. [Read more]
    






Light vs heat: Fujitsu rebuilds server with silicon photonics
[ Wed, 06 Nov 2013 11:10:57 GMT ]
Using Intel's silicon photonics chips, the Japanese company demonstrates how fiber-optic links can replace copper wires to handle PCI Express data transfer. The result: a machine easier to keep cool. [Read more]
    






We get it. Twitter has arrived. Let's move on, please
[ Wed, 06 Nov 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]
We continue to treat each new Twitter milestone as if it were a bolt out of the blue. Isn't it long past the time we got over our astonishment? [Read more]
    






Five Austin startups to watch
[ Thu, 31 Oct 2013 17:26:35 EDT ]
It's the innovation hotbed deep in the heart of Texas, the town where the tech and Web world's movers, shakers and up-and-comers descend every spring to learn, network and party at South by Southwest Interactive.

More details on Google mystery barge
[ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 14:00:51 EDT ]
The mystery barge in San Francisco Bay is indeed a Google project, and houses a fancy, floating showroom for Google Glass and other products, a CNN affiliate is reporting.

Google chief 'shocked' at NSA tapping
[ Mon, 04 Nov 2013 09:41:41 EST ]
CNN's Kristie Lu Stout talks with Google's chairman, Eric Schmidt about the NSA's tapping of Google's internal systems.

Facebook a growing teenage wasteland
[ Mon, 04 Nov 2013 12:35:53 EST ]
Nicole Uvieghara is only 18, but that's old enough to remember the good old days on Facebook.

'Son of Blackbird': Plan for a new spy plane
[ Tue, 05 Nov 2013 12:08:22 EST ]
For a big chunk of the Cold War, the U.S. Air Force turned to the SR-71 Blackbird for many of its most important spy missions. The jet-black jet could fly at more than three times the speed of sound at altitudes of 85,000 feet, faster and higher than anything adversaries had to counter it.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Taken for a ride: Limo firm hacked, high-profile clients' data exposed
[ Mon, 04 Nov 2013 23:07:32 GMT ]
An Internet security firm says a limousine software company has been hacked, exposing credit card numbers and potentially embarrassing details about close to 1 million customers, including politicians, star athletes and corporate executives.






Can 'Call of Duty'change the game again with 'Ghosts?' 
[ Mon, 04 Nov 2013 23:46:42 GMT ]
Every fall brings out new installments from all of the biggest franchises in the modern video game industry.






Who gets their news from Twitter? Rich college grads
[ Tue, 05 Nov 2013 00:03:30 GMT ]
Twitter has a reputation for spreading news quickly among its millions of users, and according to recent research, nearly one in 10 U.S. adults uses it for that purpose. But not everyone is getting in on it: Twitter news-readers tend to be young, college-educated and well-off.






Supreme Court won't review Facebook's notorious 'Beacon' case 
[ Tue, 05 Nov 2013 00:36:46 GMT ]
In a flashback to Facebook's early days, the U.S. Supreme Court Monday declined to review the settlement of a lawsuit against the social network over an ill-fated advertising program called Beacon, which was abandoned after users complained it violated their privacy.






Wii Mini comes to the US in time for holidays
[ Tue, 05 Nov 2013 01:04:43 GMT ]
When the Wii Mini was announced last November, enthusiasm was tempered by Nintendo's seemingly arbitrary decision to sell it only in Canada. Why? Nobody knows to this day, but fortunately it doesn't matter any more, because the Wii Mini will arrive in the U.S. in just two weeks.






Pandora: iTunes Radio? Pshaw. We're doing just fine
[ Tue, 05 Nov 2013 06:17:53 GMT ]
Pandora's CTO says the Internet radio service increased its market share even after iTunes Radio was launched. [Read more]
    






Dropbox buys startup Sold, shuts down easy-sales service
[ Tue, 05 Nov 2013 07:05:22 GMT ]
The cloud storage company acquired the company, which aimed to make it easier for people to sell their products online. [Read more]
    






Key numbers to know before Twitter's IPO
[ Tue, 05 Nov 2013 12:14:15 GMT ]
The long wait is almost over: Twitter will hold its public offering Thursday -- but is it a good buy? Here's a guide for the perplexed. [Read more]
    






T-Mobile adds more than 1M customers as Uncarrier push pays off
[ Tue, 05 Nov 2013 12:26:33 GMT ]
The company touts that the most phone customer additions in the industry for second consecutive quarter as its losses narrow significantly. [Read more]
    






AOL's big Adap.tv buy ignites sales, but it whiffs on profit
[ Tue, 05 Nov 2013 12:36:52 GMT ]
The online media company has its takeover Adap.tv and video ads to thank for an acceleration in revenue, but it barely eked out a profit because of restructuring and other one-time costs. [Read more]
    






Five Austin startups to watch
[ Thu, 31 Oct 2013 17:26:35 EDT ]
It's the innovation hotbed deep in the heart of Texas, the town where the tech and Web world's movers, shakers and up-and-comers descend every spring to learn, network and party at South by Southwest Interactive.

More details on Google mystery barge
[ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 14:00:51 EDT ]
The mystery barge in San Francisco Bay is indeed a Google project, and houses a fancy, floating showroom for Google Glass and other products, a CNN affiliate is reporting.

Google chief 'shocked' at NSA tapping
[ Mon, 04 Nov 2013 09:41:41 EST ]
CNN's Kristie Lu Stout talks with Google's chairman, Eric Schmidt about the NSA's tapping of Google's internal systems.

Facebook a growing teenage wasteland
[ Mon, 04 Nov 2013 12:35:53 EST ]
Nicole Uvieghara is only 18, but that's old enough to remember the good old days on Facebook.

Twitter news junkies skew young, educated
[ Mon, 04 Nov 2013 17:30:32 EST ]
Nearly one in 10 U.S. adults get news from Twitter, and they tend to be younger, more educated and more mobile than news consumers overall, says a new report.

Monday, November 4, 2013

Comeback: Nokia now 4th most popular phone brand in U.S.
[ Sat, 02 Nov 2013 00:59:26 GMT ]
While Apple and Samsung vie for first place in the race for smartphone market share, a resurgent Nokia has risen to fourth — not exactly glorious, but considering where it was this time last year, it's pretty amazing.The latest numbers come from Counterpoint's Market Monitor, which tallies up U.S.






The selfie won't die — in fact, it just got its own social network
[ Sat, 02 Nov 2013 09:17:34 GMT ]
Look at me, at a Beyoncé concert! Look at me, with the Pope! Look at me, at a funeral! Look at me, in class while my teacher is going into labor! Yes, 2013 is the year of the selfie — but that doesn't mean this global #me craze won't be even bigger in 2014.






Don't try this at home: All the selfies you're hopefully never going to take
[ Sat, 02 Nov 2013 14:03:26 GMT ]
The Oxford Dictionaries Online defines the selfie as "a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website.






Free iLife and iWork apps can be installed on your older iOS devices, too
[ Sat, 02 Nov 2013 19:56:56 GMT ]
Apple gave everyone a pleasant surprise in October when it announced that its iLife and iWork suites would come free on every new iOS device and Mac. But what the company didn't mention is that once you get the free iOS apps, you can install them on all your other devices.






iPad Air review: The top tablet — at least until the new Mini arrives
[ Sat, 02 Nov 2013 20:08:03 GMT ]
Pick up an older iPad after handling the iPad Air and you’re like, “Ow my arm!” OK, maybe it’s not that drastic (for you), but I promise that the 6-ounce difference is easy to feel. And to see: The iPad Air is so thin, it’s now just a fingernail thicker than the iPad Mini.






Apple's Tim Cook urges Senate vote on workplace equality
[ Mon, 04 Nov 2013 03:15:56 GMT ]
In a Wall Street Journal op-ed piece, Cook exhorts the Senate to support the Employment Nondiscrimination Act, which aims to protect the hiring and employment rights of gay and lesbian Americans. [Read more]
    






CalDigit begins shipping $200 Thunderbolt docking station
[ Mon, 04 Nov 2013 10:36:14 GMT ]
A single high-speed Thunderbolt port can link to a lot of devices. CalDigit's docking station is designed to ease the cable hassles of taking your laptop with you. [Read more]
    






With no new Nexus 10, iPad has few rivals in high-end tablets
[ Mon, 04 Nov 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]
The competition from the Android side appears content to cluster at the low end. So yes, there is a reason Apple can keep its tablet prices high. [Read more]
    






Western Digital enlists helium for 6TB energy-efficient drives
[ Mon, 04 Nov 2013 12:10:19 GMT ]
Trying to cater to mammoth data centers that need more data capacity and lower power consumption, the WD's HGST announces its new Ultrastar He6 drives. [Read more]
    






Google's Motorola teases Moto G event on November 13
[ Mon, 04 Nov 2013 12:19:46 GMT ]
Motorola sends out save-the-date invitations for the follow-up to its Moto X smartphone. [Read more]
    






Five Austin startups to watch
[ Thu, 31 Oct 2013 17:26:35 EDT ]
It's the innovation hotbed deep in the heart of Texas, the town where the tech and Web world's movers, shakers and up-and-comers descend every spring to learn, network and party at South by Southwest Interactive.

Google releases Nexus 5 phone
[ Thu, 31 Oct 2013 17:40:55 EDT ]
Google on Thursday released its latest candy-themed mobile operating system: Android 4.4, more deliciously known as Kit Kat.

FAA loosens rules for electronic devices
[ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 14:01:55 EDT ]
The Federal Aviation Administration has cleared gadget use for all phases of flights with the exception of phone calls.

More details on Google mystery barge
[ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 14:00:51 EDT ]
The mystery barge in San Francisco Bay is indeed a Google project, and houses a fancy, floating showroom for Google Glass and other products, a CNN affiliate is reporting.

On Facebook, a growing teenage wasteland
[ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 18:34:11 EDT ]
Nicole Uvieghara is only 18, but that's old enough to remember the good old days on Facebook.

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Comeback: Nokia now 4th most popular phone brand in U.S.
[ Sat, 02 Nov 2013 00:59:26 GMT ]
While Apple and Samsung vie for first place in the race for smartphone market share, a resurgent Nokia has risen to fourth — not exactly glorious, but considering where it was this time last year, it's pretty amazing.The latest numbers come from Counterpoint's Market Monitor, which tallies up U.S.






The selfie won't die — in fact, it just got its own social network
[ Sat, 02 Nov 2013 09:17:34 GMT ]
Look at me, at a Beyoncé concert! Look at me, with the Pope! Look at me, at a funeral! Look at me, in class while my teacher is going into labor! Yes, 2013 is the year of the selfie — but that doesn't mean this global #me craze won't be even bigger in 2014.






Don't try this at home: All the selfies you're hopefully never going to take
[ Sat, 02 Nov 2013 14:03:26 GMT ]
The Oxford Dictionaries Online defines the selfie as "a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website.






Free iLife and iWork apps can be installed on your older iOS devices, too
[ Sat, 02 Nov 2013 19:56:56 GMT ]
Apple gave everyone a pleasant surprise in October when it announced that its iLife and iWork suites would come free on every new iOS device and Mac. But what the company didn't mention is that once you get the free iOS apps, you can install them on all your other devices.






iPad Air review: The top tablet — at least until the new Mini arrives
[ Sat, 02 Nov 2013 20:08:03 GMT ]
Pick up an older iPad after handling the iPad Air and you’re like, “Ow my arm!” OK, maybe it’s not that drastic (for you), but I promise that the 6-ounce difference is easy to feel. And to see: The iPad Air is so thin, it’s now just a fingernail thicker than the iPad Mini.






Hacking is NSA's 'growth area,' Times says in agency profile
[ Sat, 02 Nov 2013 22:05:44 GMT ]
Drawing on thousands of leaked documents, The New York Times and the UK's Guardian offer up lengthy looks at the beleaguered spy agency. [Read more]
    






Police chief threatens Facebook pot critic with arrest
[ Sat, 02 Nov 2013 23:28:05 GMT ]
The Interim Police Chief of Columbia, S.C., appears not to appreciate those who suggest his department should catch shooters rather than pot users. He replies that he suspects the poster "might be a criminal." [Read more]
    






Profiles - Turbo: just the boost F1 needs
[ Sun, 03 Nov 2013 09:27:19 GMT ]
This month, Andrew Noakes looks at F1's turbocharged past. [Read more]
    






Boobs and banner ads: Twitter's Facebook dilemma
[ Sun, 03 Nov 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]
Welcome or otherwise, image and video previews in tweets highlight the company's tension between building a service that people love and pleasing Wall Street. [Read more]
    






How your smartphone uses its co-pilot for good effect
[ Sun, 03 Nov 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]
commentary The latest updates to speedy mobile processors grab the attention, but the unsung coprocessors are becoming more important when a phone is moving or at rest. [Read more]
    






Five Austin startups to watch
[ Thu, 31 Oct 2013 17:26:35 EDT ]
It's the innovation hotbed deep in the heart of Texas, the town where the tech and Web world's movers, shakers and up-and-comers descend every spring to learn, network and party at South by Southwest Interactive.

Google releases Nexus 5 phone
[ Thu, 31 Oct 2013 17:40:55 EDT ]
Google on Thursday released its latest candy-themed mobile operating system: Android 4.4, more deliciously known as Kit Kat.

FAA loosens rules for electronic devices
[ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 14:01:55 EDT ]
The Federal Aviation Administration has cleared gadget use for all phases of flights with the exception of phone calls.

More details on Google mystery barge
[ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 14:00:51 EDT ]
The mystery barge in San Francisco Bay is indeed a Google project, and houses a fancy, floating showroom for Google Glass and other products, a CNN affiliate is reporting.

On Facebook, a growing teenage wasteland
[ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 18:34:11 EDT ]
Nicole Uvieghara is only 18, but that's old enough to remember the good old days on Facebook.

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Five terrifying videogames for Halloween
[ Thu, 31 Oct 2013 21:55:46 GMT ]
Seasoned video gamers might remember a time when "Resident Evil" was more than just a faded franchise and series of terrible movies.






Getting a 4G iPad Air? Here's how to outsmart the carriers
[ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 00:25:56 GMT ]
The iPad Air and new Retina-display iPad Mini are among the hottest gadgets this holiday season, and of course many people will want to get the cellular-enabled versions so they can browse without looking for Wi-Fi. Here's how you can get the most for your money — or no money at all.






iLife and iWork, free on latest iOS devices, are free on your old ones, too
[ Sat, 02 Nov 2013 00:59:24 GMT ]
Apple gave everyone a pleasant surprise in October when it announced that its iLife and iWork suites would come free on every new iOS device and Mac. But what the company didn't mention is that once you get the free iOS apps, you can install them on all your other devices.






Comeback: Nokia now 4th most popular phone brand in U.S.
[ Sat, 02 Nov 2013 00:59:26 GMT ]
While Apple and Samsung vie for first place in the race for smartphone market share, a resurgent Nokia has risen to fourth — not exactly glorious, but considering where it was this time last year, it's pretty amazing.The latest numbers come from Counterpoint's Market Monitor, which tallies up U.S.






The selfie won't die — in fact, it just got its own social network
[ Sat, 02 Nov 2013 09:17:34 GMT ]
Look at me, at a Beyoncé concert! Look at me, with the Pope! Look at me, at a funeral! Look at me, in class while my teacher is going into labor! Yes, 2013 is the year of the selfie — but that doesn't mean this global #me craze won't be even bigger in 2014.






Disappearing wine trick replaces wine with air
[ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 23:27:20 GMT ]
VinEdge uses an inflatable insert to help preserve contents of opened bottles of wine. As wine is poured, the insert inflates automatically. [Read more]
    






Is a Hyperloop prototype really possible by 2015?
[ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 23:50:36 GMT ]
A new startup has emerged with a timeline to demonstrate Elon Musk's futuristic transportation concept about 18 months from now. [Read more]
    






Crave Ep. 144: DARPA wants to put an implant in your brain
[ Sat, 02 Nov 2013 00:21:20 GMT ]
DARPA has announced a $70 million project to put implants in human brains. Plus, we check out the greatest job resume ever, and buyers hate the gold iPhone 5S! [Read more]
    






Joysticks and Gear Shifts: OutRun
[ Sat, 02 Nov 2013 08:54:00 GMT ]
Max Prince chases down the good, bad, and bizarre from the golden age of coin-operated motoring arcade games. This time, he opens a fine bottle of SEGA OutRun and finds out if this '86 has mellowed or turned. [Read more]
    






Peapod who? Online grocer shows Amazon, Walmart how it's done
[ Sat, 02 Nov 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
While WalMart and Amazon are just starting to see how tricky the online grocery business can be, 20-year-old Peapod has already figured it out. [Read more]
    






Five Austin startups to watch
[ Thu, 31 Oct 2013 17:26:35 EDT ]
It's the innovation hotbed deep in the heart of Texas, the town where the tech and Web world's movers, shakers and up-and-comers descend every spring to learn, network and party at South by Southwest Interactive.

Google releases Nexus 5 phone
[ Thu, 31 Oct 2013 17:40:55 EDT ]
Google on Thursday released its latest candy-themed mobile operating system: Android 4.4, more deliciously known as Kit Kat.

FAA loosens rules for electronic devices
[ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 14:01:55 EDT ]
The Federal Aviation Administration has cleared gadget use for all phases of flights with the exception of phone calls.

More details on Google mystery barge
[ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 14:00:51 EDT ]
The mystery barge in San Francisco Bay is indeed a Google project, and houses a fancy, floating showroom for Google Glass and other products, a CNN affiliate is reporting.

On Facebook, a growing teenage wasteland
[ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 18:34:11 EDT ]
Nicole Uvieghara is only 18, but that's old enough to remember the good old days on Facebook.

Friday, November 1, 2013

Android 4.4 KitKat detailed: Small but welcome changes
[ Thu, 31 Oct 2013 19:55:51 GMT ]
Google has revealed the features contained within the latest version of Android operating system, 4.4 or KitKat, which it first announced in September. There's nothing mind-blowing, but the features are helpful — and hint at devices to come.






Google's Nexus 5 smartphone finally revealed with no-contract price of $349
[ Thu, 31 Oct 2013 20:13:17 GMT ]
Google finally pulled the trigger on their long-rumored Nexus 5 smartphone on Thursday, revealing a device repeatedly leaked in pictures, even from Google itself. The phone rivals today's biggest and best devices with a 5-inch screen, high-end processor and Android 4.






Health website restored once more as feds open up about tech whizzes
[ Thu, 31 Oct 2013 20:47:27 GMT ]
The troubled federal health insurance website, which went offline just before a climactic hearing in Congress, is back in action again, officials said Thursday as tech gurus from companies including Google, Oracle and Red Hat joined the effort to fix the beleaguered site.They said Healthcare.






Five terrifying videogames for Halloween
[ Thu, 31 Oct 2013 21:55:46 GMT ]
Seasoned video gamers might remember a time when "Resident Evil" was more than just a faded franchise and series of terrible movies.






Getting a 4G iPad Air? Here's how to outsmart the carriers
[ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 00:25:56 GMT ]
The iPad Air and new Retina-display iPad Mini are among the hottest gadgets this holiday season, and of course many people will want to get the cellular-enabled versions so they can browse without looking for Wi-Fi. Here's how you can get the most for your money — or no money at all.






Apple promises to deliver your iPad Air on Monday
[ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 11:57:15 GMT ]
All flavors of the space gray and silver Air are available at Apple's online store with an estimated delivery date of November 4. [Read more]
    






Friday Poll: Which Nexus 5 feature excites you most?
[ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]
The Nexus 5 has landed with a host of upgrades, including a bigger screen, LTE support, a faster processor, and a new OS. [Read more]
    






Windows 8.1 gains traction among desktop OS users
[ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 12:28:59 GMT ]
The update to Windows 8 grabbed 1.72 percent of all desktop OS traffic seen by Net Applications last month. [Read more]
    






Did Samsung really beat Apple in J.D. Power's overall satisfaction?
[ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 12:30:08 GMT ]
Another chart shared after yesterday's announcement seems to indicate that Apple beat out Samsung in several key categories in the study. [Read more]
    






Path to head to BlackBerry in 2014 -- report
[ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 12:49:35 GMT ]
The private social network has built its popularity with help from iOS and Android. [Read more]
    






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.

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.

Five Austin startups to watch
[ Thu, 31 Oct 2013 17:26:35 EDT ]
It's the innovation hotbed deep in the heart of Texas, the town where the tech and Web world's movers, shakers and up-and-comers descend every spring to learn, network and party at South by Southwest Interactive.

Google releases Nexus 5 phone
[ Thu, 31 Oct 2013 17:40:55 EDT ]
Google on Thursday released its latest candy-themed mobile operating system: Android 4.4, more deliciously known as Kit Kat.

Five Austin startups to watch
[ Thu, 31 Oct 2013 17:26:35 EDT ]
It's the innovation hotbed deep in the heart of Texas, the town where the tech and Web world's movers, shakers and up-and-comers descend every spring to learn, network and party at South by Southwest Interactive.