Sunday, September 30, 2012

Google Field Trip serves as virtual tour guide
[ Sat, 29 Sep 2012 17:06:17 GMT ]

Google's new Field Trip app pops up interesting local information — from local history and architecture to the best restaurants and shopping — without you having to ask for it.Google's new Field Trip app pops up interesting local information — from local history and architecture to the best restaurants and shopping — without you having to ask for it.


SpaceX tests rocket engines for liftoff
[ Sat, 29 Sep 2012 21:57:55 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: SpaceX says it successfully test-fired the engines on its Falcon 9 rocket in preparation for Oct. 7's liftoff of a space station resupply mission.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: SpaceX says it successfully test-fired the engines on its Falcon 9 rocket in preparation for Oct. 7's liftoff of a space station resupply mission.


30 years ago, the CD started the digital music revolution
[ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:08:26 GMT ]

The digital music revolution officially hit 30 years ago, on Oct. 1, 1982. After years of research and an intense period of collaboration with Philips (and the Bee Gees), Sony shipped the world's first CD player. Music would never be the same.The digital music revolution officially hit 30 years ago, on Oct. 1, 1982. After years of research and an intense period of collaboration with Philips (and the Bee Gees), Sony shipped the world's first CD player. Music would never be the same.


9 steps to the perfect online dating message
[ Sat, 29 Sep 2012 17:28:57 GMT ]

Why are so many online come-ons so terrible? Find out how to send a semi-decent online dating message in nine easy steps.Why are so many online come-ons so terrible? Find out how to send a semi-decent online dating message in nine easy steps.


Maya prophecies: What were they thinking?
[ Sat, 29 Sep 2012 18:14:22 GMT ]

The Maya "Long Count" calendar and its connection to 2012 has long been a topic of controversy.As the clock winds down to Dec. 21, experts on the Maya calendar have been racing to convince people that the Maya didn't predict an apocalypse for the end of this year.


Canada's stimulus plan advertised on The Pirate Bay
[ Sat, 29 Sep 2012 20:15:54 GMT ]
Whoops. Perhaps an ad on a notorious piracy-oriented file-sharing site is not the best way to encourage Canadians to spend money. The government says it was all a mistake. [Read more]

Apple's iOS 6 stumbles on basic connectivity: Wi-Fi
[ Sat, 29 Sep 2012 22:18:48 GMT ]
Apple is struggling with a number of issues after the release of iOS 6 and the iPhone 5, not least of which is Wi-Fi connectivity. [Read more]

Hash tags go airborne
[ Sat, 29 Sep 2012 22:50:19 GMT ]
At the Ryder Cup today, attendees and players alike got an aerial reminder that the European team has enthusiastic boosters. [Read more]

Do you remember when Sony was Apple?
[ Sun, 30 Sep 2012 15:07:00 GMT ]
Sony dominated consumer electronics for decades, but that was a long time ago. [Read more]

Techs Factor: Cowell to seek next Zuckerberg
[ Sun, 30 Sep 2012 16:05:04 GMT ]
It's what you've been missing in life. An "X Factor" show to find the next great tech leader. It should make for riveting television. [Read more]

Google cameras go under the sea
[ Thu, 27 Sep 2012 05:45:33 EDT ]
Google Street View, the interactive panorama feature within Google Maps, has shared eye-level images of Antarctica, gone inside NASA's Kennedy Space Center, floated down rivers in the Amazon and strolled the halls of famous museums.

Facebook cracks down on fake 'Likes'
[ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:36:11 EDT ]
If it looks like lots of Facebook pages are shedding fans, it's because they are.

10 smartphone habits to avoid
[ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:14:53 EDT ]
These are things you literally could not do before the www went mobile; now we're embarrassing ourselves all over the place.

Facebook launches Gifts service
[ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:37:40 EDT ]
Bad about forgetting peoples' birthdays until you see them pop up on Facebook?

12 tips to be a better smartphone photographer
[ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:48:12 EDT ]
Wondering how to get the most of your smartphone camera? Is there more to mobile photography than filters to make your pictures look better than they really are?

Saturday, September 29, 2012

'Angry Birds' spinoff 'Bad Piggies' is the whole hog
[ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:52:44 GMT ]

You really can't go wrong spending the pocket change or the time it'll cost you to buy and play the newest game from the creators of "Angry Birds." When it comes to puzzle gaming for your mobile device, "Bad Piggies" really is the whole hog.You really can't go wrong spending the pocket change or the time it'll cost you to buy and play the newest game from the creators of "Angry Birds." When it comes to puzzle gaming for your mobile device, "Bad Piggies" really is the whole hog.


Mooning over the night sky's marvels
[ Sat, 29 Sep 2012 01:34:26 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's Cassini sends back a big, beautiful, black-and-white picture of Saturn and its rings — but what's the little white speck in the corner?Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's Cassini sends back a big, beautiful, black-and-white picture of Saturn and its rings — but what's the little white speck in the corner?


Vatican: 'Jesus' Wife' papyrus is a fake
[ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:36:55 GMT ]

A historian of early Christianity at Harvard Divinity School has identified a papyrus fragment in Coptic that she says contains the first known statement saying explicitly that Jesus was married. The fragment also refers to a female disciple.An ancient papyrus fragment which a Harvard scholar says contains the first recorded mention that Jesus may have had a wife is a fake, the Vatican said Friday.


Why I never trust GPS maps completely (and you shouldn't either)
[ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:51:05 GMT ]

Thanks to the well-publicized shortcomings of Apple's new Maps app, our blind reliance on GPS apps has become quite clear. As a navigationally challenged human who's reviewed GPS gadgetry for 10 years, I've learned that any system can be as flawed as it is useful, and you should never trust it 100 percent.Thanks to the well-publicized shortcomings of Apple's new Maps app, our blind reliance on GPS apps has become quite clear. As a navigationally challenged human who's reviewed GPS gadgetry for 10 years, I've learned that any system can be as flawed as it is useful, and you should never trust it 100 percent.


Russians face up to their outer-space crisis
[ Sat, 29 Sep 2012 01:37:37 GMT ]

Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka signs his autograph on a Soyuz capsule after his return from the International Space Station on Sept. 17. After the landing, Padalka complained about the antiquated condition of Russian space hardware.In the wake of a string of setbacks, Russia's top space officials acknowledge that the country's aerospace industry is in deep, deep trouble.


Ask Maggie is back! Which iPhone 5 is right for you?
[ Sat, 29 Sep 2012 07:00:00 GMT ]
In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon assesses which version of the iPhone 5 is best for international travelers, and she offers advice about ditching AT&T for Verizon's iPhone 5. [Read more]

European luxury and sport at the 2012 Paris Motor Show (roundup)
[ Sat, 29 Sep 2012 09:34:11 GMT ]
As our coverage of the 2012 Paris Motor Show winds up, we reflect on the impressive displays and sheer ambition in the automakers' efforts, during a time when the European economy is in a bit of a slump. [Read more]

This week in Crave: The joy-riding edition
[ Sat, 29 Sep 2012 13:00:00 GMT ]
Getting a lift in a circuit board truck and turning our car into a Tardis made us so happy this week we wagged our our robot tail. [Read more]

Barnes & Noble drops price of Nook GlowLight e-reader to $119
[ Sat, 29 Sep 2012 13:54:15 GMT ]
Just ahead of Amazon shipping out its highly anticipated Kindle Paperwhite, the Nook GlowLight gets a price chop. [Read more]

iPhone 5 vs. the VPI Traveler turntable
[ Sat, 29 Sep 2012 14:36:00 GMT ]
The iPhone 5 may be the star of the moment, but the VPI Traveler could stay in your life for decades. [Read more]

Google cameras go under the sea
[ Thu, 27 Sep 2012 05:45:33 EDT ]
Google Street View, the interactive panorama feature within Google Maps, has shared eye-level images of Antarctica, gone inside NASA's Kennedy Space Center, floated down rivers in the Amazon and strolled the halls of famous museums.

Facebook cracks down on fake 'Likes'
[ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:36:11 EDT ]
If it looks like lots of Facebook pages are shedding fans, it's because they are.

10 smartphone habits to avoid
[ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:14:53 EDT ]
These are things you literally could not do before the www went mobile; now we're embarrassing ourselves all over the place.

Facebook launches Gifts service
[ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:37:40 EDT ]
Bad about forgetting peoples' birthdays until you see them pop up on Facebook?

12 tips to be a better smartphone photographer
[ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:48:12 EDT ]
Wondering how to get the most of your smartphone camera? Is there more to mobile photography than filters to make your pictures look better than they really are?

Friday, September 28, 2012

Google obeys Brazilian order, blocks video
[ Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:34:24 GMT ]

The Brazilian unit of Google, the world's No. 1 Internet search engine, said on Thursday it had obeyed a court order to remove a video attacking a candidate in Brazilian municipal elections from its YouTube service after legal appeals were exhausted.The Brazilian unit of Google, the world's No. 1 Internet search engine, said on Thursday it had obeyed a court order to remove a video attacking a candidate in Brazilian municipal elections from its YouTube service after legal appeals were exhausted.


Pre-caffeine tech: Facebook gifts,  Apple apologies! 
[ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:50:53 GMT ]

Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. After a week filled with complaints about the new Maps app found in iOS 6, 
the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system, the company's CEO, Tim 
Cook, has issued an apology to customers along with a list of alternative 
apps.Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. After a week filled with complaints about the new Maps app found in iOS 6, the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system, the company's CEO, Tim Cook, has issued an apology to customers along with a list of alternative apps.


Vatican: 'Jesus' Wife' papyrus is a fake
[ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:36:55 GMT ]

A historian of early Christianity at Harvard Divinity School has identified a papyrus fragment in Coptic that she says contains the first known statement saying explicitly that Jesus was married. The fragment also refers to a female disciple.An ancient papyrus fragment which a Harvard scholar says contains the first recorded mention that Jesus may have had a wife is a fake, the Vatican said Friday.


Sharp says it's making enough iPhone 5 displays
[ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:59:09 GMT ]
Sharp is making "adequate volumes" of displays it is known to supply for Apple's new iPhone5, a company executive said, indicating that a possible bottleneck in supplies of screens may have eased.

AT&T's Samsung lineup: Note 2, Rugby Pro, Express, Tab 10.1 2
[ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:09:08 GMT ]
The big carrier is gearing up for the holiday season with two smartphones and two tablets from Samsung. [Read more]

Get LogMeIn Pro and LogMeIn Ignition for $48
[ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:00:00 GMT ]
That's for one year of service with these top-rated remote-access tools, which would normally cost you $109.90. Cheapskate exclusive! [Read more]

Why I never trust GPS maps completely (and you shouldn't either)
[ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:51:05 GMT ]

Thanks to the well-publicized shortcomings of Apple's new Maps app, our blind reliance on GPS apps has become quite clear. As a navigationally challenged human who's reviewed GPS gadgetry for 10 years, I've learned that any system can be as flawed as it is useful, and you should never trust it 100 percent.Thanks to the well-publicized shortcomings of Apple's new Maps app, our blind reliance on GPS apps has become quite clear. As a navigationally challenged human who's reviewed GPS gadgetry for 10 years, I've learned that any system can be as flawed as it is useful, and you should never trust it 100 percent.


HP and smartphones: A necessary risk?
[ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:02:35 GMT ]
An analyst downgrades shares of Hewlett-Packard based on a likely push into tablets and smartphones. But HP doesn't really have a choice but to plunge into the post-PC era. [Read more]

As Apple says sorry, Google Maps gets a little better
[ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:06:31 GMT ]
Google Maps now comes with new 45-degree imagery for 51 cities, and satellite and aerial imagery has been updated across 112 countries and regions. [Read more]

Leica's new top-end rangefinder gets more electronic
[ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:11:07 GMT ]
Buying a Leica is more about brand cachet than high-performance electronics, but live view in the Leica M dramatically changes focusing. Also: a splashy X2 and an S with better image quality. [Read more]

Google: No plans 'yet' for iOS 6 maps
[ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:15:10 EDT ]
Here's some bad news for the haters of iOS 6's new maps: there is no Google equivalent waiting in the wings.

How to fix Microsoft
[ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:17:51 EDT ]
There's nothing broken about being the fourth-most valuable company in the world, which is exactly what Microsoft is today. That same company, however, is valued at half what it was 10 years ago. It's not exactly thriving, either.

Have smartphones killed boredom?
[ Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:06:21 EDT ]
Take a look around today at people in line at Starbucks, on the train platform or waiting for their bags at the airport.

Five user complaints about iPhone 5
[ Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:12:39 EDT ]
Apple's iPhone 5 broke records over the weekend, selling more than 5 million units.

Google cameras go under the sea
[ Thu, 27 Sep 2012 05:45:33 EDT ]
Google Street View, the interactive panorama feature within Google Maps, has shared eye-level images of Antarctica, gone inside NASA's Kennedy Space Center, floated down rivers in the Amazon and strolled the halls of famous museums.

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Pre-caffeine tech: Harry Potter party, Facebook flush!
[ Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:01:20 GMT ]

Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Three more U.S.Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Three more U.S.


3 more US banks report possible cyber attacks
[ Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:10:31 GMT ]
U.S. Bank and PNC reported problems with their customer websites Wednesday after a financial services security group warned about possible cyberattacks.Meanwhile, SecurityNewsDaily reported that on Tuesday, Wells Fargo may have also been the victim of a sophisticated campaign of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.

iPhone 5 camera not much better than 4S cam, our tests show
[ Wed, 26 Sep 2012 20:07:15 GMT ]

NBC News photographer Jim Seida spent a day shooting with the iPhone 5, along its predecessors and chief competitor. While the new phone's 8-megapixel camera performed well, it did not noticeably outperform the camera of its recent forebear. But there was one way that the iPhone 5 clearly bested the 4S.NBC News photographer Jim Seida spent a day shooting with the iPhone 5, along its predecessors and chief competitor. While the new phone's 8-megapixel camera performed well, it did not noticeably outperform the camera of its recent forebear. But there was one way that the iPhone 5 clearly bested the 4S.


NASA cancels debris alert for space station
[ Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:32:11 GMT ]

NASA canceled plans for a debris avoidance maneuver on the International Space Station, a 450-ton orbiting outpost.NASA said plans to move the International Space Station to a slightly different orbit were called off after controllers determined that two pieces of orbital debris would not pose a collision risk.


Slideshow: Month in Space: Catch the stars of outer space
[ Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:02:12 GMT ]

Click through awe-inspiring pictures of spacewalkers, extraterrestrial views and other outer-space highlights from September 2012.Click through awe-inspiring pictures of spacewalkers, extraterrestrial views and other outer-space highlights from September 2012.


Angry Birds sequel Bad Piggies hogs top spot among iOS apps
[ Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:39:27 GMT ]
Just out today, the new game is already No. 1 among all paid iPhone and iPad apps. [Read more]

Europe poised to hit Microsoft over browser choice
[ Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:41:02 GMT ]
Competition chief says the European Commission is preparing to charge Microsoft over its Windows 7 browser choice failure. It's eyeing formal antitrust proceedings against Google too. [Read more]

Nintendo: 23 games will launch with Wii U on November 18
[ Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:06:46 GMT ]
The company's launch lineup includes everything from the New Super Mario Bros. U to Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. [Read more]

'My iPhone 5 loves me,' Nathan Fillion tells Conan
[ Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:23:08 GMT ]
The former Firefly star talks to Conan O'Brien about his relationship with his new iPhone. [Read more]

Google and Asus rumored to be working on $99 Nexus Tablet
[ Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:33:43 GMT ]
A report says the companies are working on two new Nexus tablets to be released by the end of the year for $199 and $99. [Read more]

How to fix Microsoft
[ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:17:51 EDT ]
There's nothing broken about being the fourth-most valuable company in the world, which is exactly what Microsoft is today. That same company, however, is valued at half what it was 10 years ago. It's not exactly thriving, either.

Have smartphones killed boredom?
[ Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:06:21 EDT ]
Take a look around today at people in line at Starbucks, on the train platform or waiting for their bags at the airport.

Five user complaints about iPhone 5
[ Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:12:39 EDT ]
Apple's iPhone 5 broke records over the weekend, selling more than 5 million units.

Google cameras go under the sea
[ Thu, 27 Sep 2012 05:45:33 EDT ]
Google Street View, the interactive panorama feature within Google Maps, has shared eye-level images of Antarctica, gone inside NASA's Kennedy Space Center, floated down rivers in the Amazon and strolled the halls of famous museums.

Google cameras go under the sea
[ Thu, 27 Sep 2012 05:45:33 EDT ]
Google Street View, the interactive panorama feature within Google Maps, has shared eye-level images of Antarctica, gone inside NASA's Kennedy Space Center, floated down rivers in the Amazon and strolled the halls of famous museums.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Stunning photo shows Seagull Nebula
[ Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:33:03 GMT ]

This image from ESO’s La Silla Observatory shows part of a stellar nursery nicknamed the Seagull Nebula. This cloud of gas, known as Sh 2-292, RCW 2 and Gum 1, seems to form the head of the seagull and glows brightly due to the energetic radiation from a hot young star lurking at its heart. The view was produced by the Wide Field Imager on the MPG/ESO 2.2-meter telescope.A huge cloud of gas that looks like the head of a seagull shines brightly in a gorgeous new picture snapped by a telescope in Chile.


Brazil seeks Google exec arrest over YouTube video
[ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:54:15 GMT ]
A regional elections court in Brazil has ordered the arrest of the head of Google's operations in the country after the company failed to take down YouTube videos attacking a local mayoral candidate.

Vampire squid sucks up garbage, not blood
[ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 23:47:56 GMT ]

This frame grab from an underwater video shows a vampire squid in a typical feeding position, drifting horizontally in the deep sea with one of its filaments extended.Despite their name, vampire squid are not deep-sea bloodsuckers. In fact, new research finds these mysterious creatures are garbage disposals of the ocean.


Pre-caffeine tech: Underwater Google, Apple picking! 
[ Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:49:59 GMT ]

Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Thousands of images from Australia's Great 
Barrier Reef and other coral locales are being stitched together into an 
eye-popping array of 360-degree panoramas for Google Maps' Street View feature — 
but this million-dollar-plus project isn't just about pretty pictures.Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Thousands of images from Australia's Great Barrier Reef and other coral locales are being stitched together into an eye-popping array of 360-degree panoramas for Google Maps' Street View feature — but this million-dollar-plus project isn't just about pretty pictures.


Take 360-degree tours of the Great Barrier Reef
[ Wed, 26 Sep 2012 04:05:42 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Thousands of images from Australia's Great Barrier Reef and other coral locales are being stitched together into an eye-popping array of 360-degree panoramas — but this project isn't just about pretty pictures.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Thousands of images from Australia's Great Barrier Reef and other coral locales are being stitched together into an eye-popping array of 360-degree panoramas — but this project isn't just about pretty pictures.


MegaUpload founder teases new music service, Megabox
[ Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:13:09 GMT ]
The service is apparently designed to allow users to download tracks, while still helping artists raise cash. [Read more]

The many ways to tweet in iOS 6
[ Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:31:16 GMT ]
You can tweet by app, by voice, or by Notification Center, among other options. [Read more]

Sharp to cut 10,000 jobs, sell factories to Foxconn, report says
[ Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:33:44 GMT ]
If Sharp lays off that many employees, it would represent an 18 percent reduction in its current workforce. [Read more]

Nintendo zapper hacked to shoot insanely strong laser
[ Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:50:00 GMT ]
Just as geeks have long lusted after an actual working lightsaber, so have gamers lusted after an actual working Nintendo zapper. Lust no longer, it's now reality... if you have the proper safety gear. [Read more]

New Java flaw could hit 1 billion users
[ Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:56:29 GMT ]
A new Java vulnerability has surfaced that apparently affects all Java runtimes and therefore puts close to a billion users at risk. [Read more]

Iran blocks YouTube, Google
[ Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:39:29 EDT ]
Iran blocked YouTube and its owner Google over the weekend because of an inflammatory movie trailer about the Prophet Mohammed that has infuriated Muslims in many countries around the world.

Are private FB posts becoming public?
[ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:18:44 EDT ]
Rumors of a Facebook bug has users from all over the world worried about private messages showing up very publicly on Timeline pages. But the social network is debunking those claims, saying these messages are actually just older wall posts.

Google: No plans 'yet' for iOS 6 maps
[ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:15:10 EDT ]
Here's some bad news for the haters of iOS 6's new maps: there is no Google equivalent waiting in the wings.

How to fix Microsoft
[ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:17:51 EDT ]
There's nothing broken about being the fourth-most valuable company in the world, which is exactly what Microsoft is today. That same company, however, is valued at half what it was 10 years ago. It's not exactly thriving, either.

Smartphones conquer boredom, but at what cost?
[ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:24:10 EDT ]
Take a look around today at people in line at Starbucks, on the train platform or waiting for their bags at the airport.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Einstein's brain is now interactive iPad app
[ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:44:40 GMT ]

The brain that revolutionized physics now can be downloaded as an app for $9.99. But it won't help you win at Angry Birds.The brain that revolutionized physics now can be downloaded as an app for $9.99. But it won't help you win at Angry Birds.


Air Force launching secretive X-37B space plane
[ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:18:19 GMT ]

Technicians inspect the military X37-B space plane after its June 2012 landing, which completed the vehicle's second trip to orbit.The U.S. military's hush-hush robotic X-37B space plane is slated to blast off again next month, Air Force officials say. The mission will test the robotic spacecraft's reusability and may eventually land on the Florida runway once used for NASA space shuttles.


Amazing 3-D moon photos created from NASA lunar orbiter imagery
[ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:05:26 GMT ]

This new 3-D image of the moon shows the Korolev lobate scarp, a type of cliff mostly found in the moon's highlands.Scientists are creating eye-popping new views of the moon in 3-D with the help of a prolific NASA lunar probe currently orbiting Earth's nearest neighbor.


Google: Maps not waiting in wings for iPhone 5
[ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:21:08 GMT ]

Google has made no move to provide Google Maps for the iPhone 5 after Apple dropped the application in favor of a home-grown but controversial alternative, Google's Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt said.Google has made no move to provide Google Maps for the iPhone 5 after Apple dropped the application in favor of a home-grown but controversial alternative, Google's Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt said.


Why your next 'Passw0rd' might not be a password
[ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:39:14 GMT ]

It's quite possible that 2012 will be a turning point in the history of passwords; or rather, it may be the point that passwords become history.It's quite possible that 2012 will be a turning point in the history of passwords; or rather, it may be the point that passwords become history.


Multiple Samsung handsets vulnerable to remote wipe hack
[ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:07:46 GMT ]
The Galaxy S III is among a growing list of Samsung models susceptible to remote wipe attack. [Read more]

Nokia goes after emerging markets with $99 Asha handsets
[ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:43:21 GMT ]
The company unveils the Nokia Asha 308 and the Asha 309, which will both retail for approximately $99 when they launch in the fourth quarter. [Read more]

Apple VP: iPhone 5 scratches are 'normal' for aluminum products
[ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:03:56 GMT ]
Apple Marketing Chief Phil Schiller reportedly told an iPhone 5 buyer that the scratches and chips found on some new iPhone handsets are "normal." [Read more]

BlackBerry 10 OS: A closer look at messenger, navigation
[ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:04:30 GMT ]
Four months after RIM gave the world its first peek of BlackBerry 10 OS, CNET got a little more hands-on time with its features. [Read more]

RIM to begin carrier testing of new devices next month
[ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:06:16 GMT ]
At BlackBerry Jam Americas, RIM CEO says BlackBerry 10 is on track and that devices are coming soon. [Read more]

Iran blocks YouTube, Google
[ Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:39:29 EDT ]
Iran blocked YouTube and its owner Google over the weekend because of an inflammatory movie trailer about the Prophet Mohammed that has infuriated Muslims in many countries around the world.

Are private FB posts becoming public?
[ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:18:44 EDT ]
Rumors of a Facebook bug has users from all over the world worried about private messages showing up very publicly on Timeline pages. But the social network is debunking those claims, saying these messages are actually just older wall posts.

Google: No plans 'yet' for iOS 6 maps
[ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:18:01 EDT ]
Here's some bad news for the haters of iOS 6's new maps: there is no Google equivalent waiting in the wings.

How to fix Microsoft
[ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:17:51 EDT ]
There's nothing broken about being the fourth-most valuable company in the world, which is exactly what Microsoft is today. That same company, however, is valued at half what it was 10 years ago. It's not exactly thriving, either.

Old dog, new tricks: How to fix Microsoft
[ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 08:44:04 EDT ]
There's nothing broken about being the fourth-most valuable company in the world, which is exactly what Microsoft is today. That same company, however, is valued at half what it was 10 years ago. It's not exactly thriving, either.

Monday, September 24, 2012

Apple sells over 5 million of its iPhone 5 on first weekend
[ Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:04:44 GMT ]

The iPhone 5 started shipping (and hitting store shelves) on Friday, Sept. 21. According to the folks at Apple, they've managed to sell over five million of the popular smartphone over the three days which have passed since then.The iPhone 5 started shipping (and hitting store shelves) on Friday, Sept. 21. According to the folks at Apple, they've managed to sell over five million of the popular smartphone over the three days which have passed since then.


Up to 2,000 workers brawl at iPhone firm's dorm
[ Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:11:07 GMT ]

Paramilitary police vehicles park outside a shopping mall near a Foxconn factory in the northern Chinese city of Taiyuan on Monday after a brawl involving up to 2,000 workers.Foxconn, the company that makes Apple's iPhones, suspended production at a factory in China on Monday after a brawl by as many as 2,000 employees at a dormitory injured 40 people.


N.M. spaceport is built, but who will come?
[ Mon, 24 Sep 2012 03:36:35 GMT ]

Spaceport America's terminal and runway leave a futuristic mark on the New Mexico desert.Lagging development, along with competition from Florida and Texas, is raising new questions about the viability of New Mexico's $209 million taxpayer-funded Spaceport America.


Pre-caffeine tech: How to use the telephone!
[ Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:11:03 GMT ]

Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. The infamous Foxconn factory in China shutdown production of the new iPhone 5 on Sunday after a riot broke out in the company's dorms.Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. The infamous Foxconn factory in China shutdown production of the new iPhone 5 on Sunday after a riot broke out in the company's dorms.


Iran readies domestic Internet, blocks Google
[ Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:58:52 GMT ]
Iran plans to switch its citizens onto a domestic Internet network in what officials say is a bid to improve cyber security but which many Iranians fear is the latest way to control their access to the Web. The announcement came as state TV announced Google's search engine and its email service would be blocked "within a few hours."

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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57518912-94/facebook-goes-bango-for-mobile-payments-through-carriers/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/-NHxw3Njdbs" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57518950-37/iphone-5-leaks-light-say-some-users/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/2gKMbaRR1_4" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57518949-71/errant-microsoft-tweet-tweaks-ann-coulter/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/uiYvhnh4q5s" height="1" width="1"/>
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How to comment on Twitter
[ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:59:28 EDT ]
Here's a quick, slightly doctored (to protect the innocent) anecdote from the many-splendored, multi-faceted realm of real life:

5 big changes in iOS 6
[ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:39:18 EDT ]
After downloading the latest iPhone, iPod touch and iPad operating system, iOS 6, the fun part is excitedly poking around and hunting for what's new. Find subtle new design changes, like the phone's key pad, or set up new features, like Facebook integration. You might even use Siri again for the first time in a while to test its new sports and restaurant knowledge.

Gallery: Top tablets, e-readers
[ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:39:33 EDT ]
When people think mobile, it's generally smartphones that come to mind

iPhone 5: The wait is over
[ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:27:07 EDT ]
For the most devoted Apple aficionados, it's been a long week.

Users: Apple iOS 6 maps a mess
[ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:15:36 EDT ]
The Washington Monument towers above the National Mall in Washington, directly between the U.S. Capitol to the east and the Lincoln Memorial to the west.

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Disabled gamer shows off unusual play style for charity
[ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:18:23 GMT ]

"I don't want to see more of my friends pass away," Keith Knight tells me. And this, he explains, is why you can find him on Twitch.tv showing the world how he plays computer games -- belly down on a bed, keyboard at his chin, pen in mouth, mouse propped against his cheek."I don't want to see more of my friends pass away," Keith Knight tells me. And this, he explains, is why you can find him on Twitch.tv showing the world how he plays computer games -- belly down on a bed, keyboard at his chin, pen in mouth, mouse propped against his cheek.


Many US stores report being sold out of iPhone 5
[ Sat, 22 Sep 2012 19:10:08 GMT ]

It was possible to walk into a store Saturday and buy an iPhone 5. But it took some hunting. Some stores reported having Apple's newest phone available for walk-up customers. But a random check of about a dozen stores indicated that most were sold out.It was possible to walk into a store Saturday and buy an iPhone 5. But it took some hunting. Some stores reported having Apple's newest phone available for walk-up customers. But a random check of about a dozen stores indicated that most were sold out.


Mars rover spots mini-moon's transit
[ Sat, 22 Sep 2012 03:49:20 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's Curiosity rover has sent back more snapshots of Martian mini-eclipses, the pyramid-shaped rock it's studying up close, and its own star-spangled hardware.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's Curiosity rover has sent back more snapshots of Martian mini-eclipses, the pyramid-shaped rock it's studying up close, and its own star-spangled hardware.


How to use Passbook on your iPhone
[ Sun, 23 Sep 2012 16:18:13 GMT ]

One of the most useful — but likely misunderstood — new features introduced in Apple's iOS 6 software for the iPhone is called Passbook. At first glance, the app might even seem like it doesn't serve a purpose.One of the most useful — but likely misunderstood — new features introduced in Apple's iOS 6 software for the iPhone is called Passbook. At first glance, the app might even seem like it doesn't serve a purpose.


Some good replacements for Apple's Maps app
[ Sat, 22 Sep 2012 17:34:27 GMT ]

These alternatives to Apple's Maps app, which has been receiving less-than-stellar reviews, will keep you on the right course.These alternatives to Apple's Maps app, which has been receiving less-than-stellar reviews, will keep you on the right course.


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<a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19512_7-57518405-233/data-speeds-iphone-5-vs-samsung-galaxy-s3-vs-iphone-4s/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/pYkheo76bKc" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57518444-37/iphone-5-camera-powered-by-sony-sensor/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/WhA39hDhZ7k" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57517859-47/desktop-and-hi-fi-speakers-whats-the-difference/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/Ce0bX7qm7U0" height="1" width="1"/>
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5 big changes in iOS 6
[ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:39:18 EDT ]
After downloading the latest iPhone, iPod touch and iPad operating system, iOS 6, the fun part is excitedly poking around and hunting for what's new. Find subtle new design changes, like the phone's key pad, or set up new features, like Facebook integration. You might even use Siri again for the first time in a while to test its new sports and restaurant knowledge.

Gallery: Top tablets, e-readers
[ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:39:33 EDT ]
When people think mobile, it's generally smartphones that come to mind

iPhone 5: The wait is over
[ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 04:00:42 EDT ]
For the most devoted Apple aficionados, it's been a long week.

Users: Apple iOS 6 maps a mess
[ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:15:36 EDT ]
The Washington Monument towers above the National Mall in Washington, directly between the U.S. Capitol to the east and the Lincoln Memorial to the west.

How smartphones are the new wingman
[ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:33:58 EDT ]
Malia checks Blendr, the location-based networking app, on her phone six or seven times a day, sorting through messages from strangers who know she's in their vicinity and responding only to the ones who don't seem creepy.

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Disabled gamer shows off unusual play style for charity
[ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:18:23 GMT ]

"I don't want to see more of my friends pass away," Keith Knight tells me. And this, he explains, is why you can find him on Twitch.tv showing the world how he plays computer games -- belly down on a bed, keyboard at his chin, pen in mouth, mouse propped against his cheek."I don't want to see more of my friends pass away," Keith Knight tells me. And this, he explains, is why you can find him on Twitch.tv showing the world how he plays computer games -- belly down on a bed, keyboard at his chin, pen in mouth, mouse propped against his cheek.


Sprint: iPhone 5 supply 'seriously constrained'
[ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:35:47 GMT ]

Sprint said Friday the iPhone 5 supply it had went so fast that "at this time, the majority of Sprint-branded retail stores are seriously constrained or sold out of iPhone 5 inventory provided to us by Apple." Sprint said Friday the iPhone 5 supply it had went so fast that "at this time, the majority of Sprint-branded retail stores are seriously constrained or sold out of iPhone 5 inventory provided to us by Apple."


Apple fans rejoice as iPhone 5 goes on sale worldwide
[ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:13:12 GMT ]

Even though the atmosphere in lines around the world wasn't as exciting as in past years — in part thanks to sponsored human billboards and protesters — the moment the clock chimed 8 a.m. at Apple Stores around the world, cheers erupted.Even though the atmosphere in lines around the world wasn't as exciting as in past years — in part thanks to sponsored human billboards and protesters — the moment the clock chimed 8 a.m. at Apple Stores around the world, cheers erupted.


Video: Does the iPhone 5 measure up?
[ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:46:59 GMT ]

Sept. 21: The newest iPhone has a bigger screen and a thinner, lighter body. So how does it compare with its predecessor and its chief competitor, the Samsung Galaxy S III? NBCNews.com's Wilson Rothman shows you. (msnbc.com)The newest iPhone has a bigger screen and a thinner, lighter body. So how does it compare with its predecessor and its chief competitor, the Samsung Galaxy S III? NBCNews.com's Wilson Rothman shows you. (NBCNews.com)


Mars rover spots mini-moon's transit
[ Sat, 22 Sep 2012 03:49:20 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's Curiosity rover has sent back more snapshots of Martian mini-eclipses, the pyramid-shaped rock it's studying up close, and its own star-spangled hardware.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's Curiosity rover has sent back more snapshots of Martian mini-eclipses, the pyramid-shaped rock it's studying up close, and its own star-spangled hardware.


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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57518227-1/ig-nobels-celebrate-ponytail-math-shut-up-gun/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/GACsypKdrD4" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57518265-38/fbi-renews-broad-internet-surveillance-push/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/tmoFjROY_W8" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57518327-71/girl-makes-facebook-party-invite-public-riot-police-called/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/Vh3HC5LMngE" height="1" width="1"/>
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5 big changes in iOS 6
[ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:39:18 EDT ]
After downloading the latest iPhone, iPod touch and iPad operating system, iOS 6, the fun part is excitedly poking around and hunting for what's new. Find subtle new design changes, like the phone's key pad, or set up new features, like Facebook integration. You might even use Siri again for the first time in a while to test its new sports and restaurant knowledge.

Gallery: Top tablets, e-readers
[ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:39:33 EDT ]
When people think mobile, it's generally smartphones that come to mind

iPhone 5: The wait is over
[ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 04:00:42 EDT ]
For the most devoted Apple aficionados, it's been a long week.

Users: Apple iOS 6 maps a mess
[ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:15:36 EDT ]
The Washington Monument towers above the National Mall in Washington, directly between the U.S. Capitol to the east and the Lincoln Memorial to the west.

How smartphones are the new wingman
[ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:33:58 EDT ]
Malia checks Blendr, the location-based networking app, on her phone six or seven times a day, sorting through messages from strangers who know she's in their vicinity and responding only to the ones who don't seem creepy.

Friday, September 21, 2012

NYPD urges iPhone 5 owners to be smart, register devices
[ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:59:01 GMT ]

Smartphones do not necessarily make for smart owners. In response to a sharp spike in iPhone thefts from unwitting consumers this year, the New York City Police Department will station officers at Apple stores.Smartphones do not necessarily make for smart owners. In response to a sharp spike in iPhone thefts from unwitting consumers this year, the New York City Police Department will station officers at Apple stores.


TomTom is more than willing to help Apple fix map problems
[ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:44:18 GMT ]
TomTom, the Dutch navigation equipment and digital map maker, is more than willing to help Apple Inc. fix the problems it is experiencing in its map feature on the latest iPhone, a TomTom spokesperson said on Friday.

Good news for clumsy folks: iPhone 5 'easier than ever' to repair
[ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:30:10 GMT ]

If you live in constant fear of dropping your iPhone and damaging the device, you'll be happy to know that the latest generation of Apple's smartphone is "easier than ever" to repair, according to a teardown conducted by a gadget repair team. If you live in constant fear of dropping your iPhone and damaging the device, you'll be happy to know that the latest generation of Apple's smartphone is "easier than ever" to repair, according to a teardown conducted by a gadget repair team.


Apple fans rejoice as iPhone 5 goes on sale worldwide
[ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:13:12 GMT ]

Even though the atmosphere in lines around the world wasn't as exciting as in past years — in part thanks to sponsored human billboards and protesters — the moment the clock chimed 8 a.m. at Apple Stores around the world, cheers erupted.Even though the atmosphere in lines around the world wasn't as exciting as in past years — in part thanks to sponsored human billboards and protesters — the moment the clock chimed 8 a.m. at Apple Stores around the world, cheers erupted.


Space shuttle goes sightseeing in California
[ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:33:26 GMT ]

The retired shuttle Endeavour takes a piggyback ride on a modified Boeing 747 jet for a flyover of the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, during Thursday's trip from Houston to California.The space shuttle Endeavour is spending its last flying day not rocketing into space but doing what most tourists do when visiting California: taking in the state Capitol, Golden Gate Bridge and the Hollywood sign.


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How to comment on Twitter
[ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:59:28 EDT ]
Here's a quick, slightly doctored (to protect the innocent) anecdote from the many-splendored, multi-faceted realm of real life:

How to wait in an iPhone 5 line
[ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:59:11 EDT ]
Want to get an iPhone 5 on Friday?

5 big changes in iOS 6
[ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:39:18 EDT ]
After downloading the latest iPhone, iPod touch and iPad operating system, iOS 6, the fun part is excitedly poking around and hunting for what's new. Find subtle new design changes, like the phone's key pad, or set up new features, like Facebook integration. You might even use Siri again for the first time in a while to test its new sports and restaurant knowledge.

Gallery: Top tablets, e-readers
[ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:39:33 EDT ]
When people think mobile, it's generally smartphones that come to mind

iPhone 5: The wait is over
[ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 04:00:42 EDT ]
For the most devoted Apple aficionados, it's been a long week.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Study: Mosquitoes try to avoid anti-malaria nets
[ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:08:22 GMT ]
After two African villages started using mosquito nets to fight malaria, the local mosquitoes seemed to change their biting habits to avoid the barriers, according to a French study.

iOS 6 now available, here's what you need to know
[ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:15:41 GMT ]

As Apple promised it would be, iOS 6 is here.  We gave it — and the 200 or so new features it brings — a close look. Here's are the key things you need to know about the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system.As Apple promised it would be, iOS 6 is here.  We gave it — and the 200 or so new features it brings — a close look. Here's are the key things you need to know about the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system.


Shakedown or public service? Mug shot websites spread
[ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:56:11 GMT ]
Now, on the spur of the moment, anybody can access digital secrets, including criminal records, thanks to a proliferation of personal data Internet sites. One subset of these sites features mug shots that can be removed for a fee.

Bank group warns of risk of cyber attacks
[ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:37:01 GMT ]

A financial services industry group warned U.S. banks, brokerages and insurers on Wednesday to be on heightened alert for cyber attacks after Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase experienced unexplained outages on their public websites.A financial services industry group warned U.S. banks, brokerages and insurers on Wednesday to be on heightened alert for cyber attacks after Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase experienced unexplained outages on their public websites.


Shuttle Endeavour pays tribute to Giffords
[ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:29:11 GMT ]

The space shuttle Endeavour, bolted atop its carrier jet, leaves Houston on the second leg of its final cross-country trip on Thursday.The space shuttle Endeavour heads out from Houston for the second leg of its final westward journey, including an Arizona flyover in honor of former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.


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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/ePeGvJEnKiE/" target="_blank">Voice-activated popcorn shooter auto-aims for your mouth</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:07:16 PDT ]</i><BR>A bizarre gadget uses microphones to aim popcorn projectiles directly into the gaping maws of snackers.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57516722-1/voice-activated-popcorn-shooter-auto-aims-for-your-mouth/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/ePeGvJEnKiE" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/gtWThheKBzQ/" target="_blank">Tech execs top Fortune's list of powerful women</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:10:47 PDT ]</i><BR>IBM CEO Ginni Rometty is No. 1, while H-P's Meg Whitman nabs third place

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57516877-93/tech-execs-top-fortunes-list-of-powerful-women/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/gtWThheKBzQ" height="1" width="1"/>
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How to comment on Twitter
[ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:59:28 EDT ]
Here's a quick, slightly doctored (to protect the innocent) anecdote from the many-splendored, multi-faceted realm of real life:

How to wait in an iPhone 5 line
[ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:59:11 EDT ]
Want to get an iPhone 5 on Friday?

5 big changes in iOS 6
[ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:39:18 EDT ]
After downloading the latest iPhone, iPod touch and iPad operating system, iOS 6, the fun part is excitedly poking around and hunting for what's new. Find subtle new design changes, like the phone's key pad, or set up new features, like Facebook integration. You might even use Siri again for the first time in a while to test its new sports and restaurant knowledge.

Gallery: Top tablets, e-readers
[ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:39:33 EDT ]
When people think mobile, it's generally smartphones that come to mind

From maps to Siri, 5 big changes in iOS 6
[ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:06:39 EDT ]
After downloading the latest iPhone, iPod touch and iPad operating system, iOS 6, the fun part is excitedly poking around and hunting for what's new. Find subtle new design changes, like the phone's key pad, or set up new features, like Facebook integration. You might even use Siri again for the first time in a while to test its new sports and restaurant knowledge.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Microsoft and HTC reveal Windows Phone 8S and Windows Phone 8S
[ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:00:37 GMT ]

HTC and Microsoft held a press event in New York City on Wednesday to unveil the Windows Phone 8X and Windows Phone 8S. Yes, those are the device's actual names.HTC and Microsoft held a press event in New York City on Wednesday to unveil the Windows Phone 8X and Windows Phone 8S. Yes, those are the device's actual names.


Sony reveals new, smaller PlayStation 3
[ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 06:25:19 GMT ]

Just in time for the all-important holiday season (and just in time to jab at Nintendo as it prepares to launch its brand new Wii U game machine) Sony has revealed a new, smaller PlayStation 3 game console.Just in time for the all-important holiday season (and just in time to jab at Nintendo as it prepares to launch its brand new Wii U game machine) Sony has revealed a new, smaller PlayStation 3 game console.


Reality check on Jesus and his 'wife'
[ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:20:29 GMT ]

A fourth-century fragment of papyrus that quotes Jesus telling his disciples about "my wife" has set off a buzz among scriptural scholars — but this is no "Da Vinci Code" come true.A fourth-century fragment of papyrus that quotes Jesus telling his disciples about "my wife" has set off a buzz among scriptural scholars — but this is no "Da Vinci Code" come true.


Shuttle Endeavour begins final piggyback trek
[ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:47:22 GMT ]

The space shuttle Endeavour, atop NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, is seen shortly after takeoff from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday.The space shuttle Endeavour began NASA's final ferry flight just after sunrise Wednesday, making a sentimental journey over several of the space agency's centers on its way to a museum in California.


The iPhone 5 reviews reviewed: It's a hit (but...)
[ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:01:55 GMT ]

Every time an Apple product comes out, a select few reviewers get first dibs on testing it out. On Tuesday night, the iPhone 5 reviews went live, and by and large, they were positive.Every time an Apple product comes out, a select few reviewers get first dibs on testing it out. On Tuesday night, the iPhone 5 reviews went live, and by and large, they were positive.


<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/bKwjxbErV0A/" target="_blank">Name your own price for a Mac software bundle</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 08:47:12 PDT ]</i><BR>For as little as a buck, you can get six handy Mac apps. Beat the average, however, and you'll get three more. And 10 percent goes to charity!

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/RcLM37DdzjI/" target="_blank">4K vs. OLED</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 08:55:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Two new HDTV technologies are inbound this year. Which is more drool-worthy?

<a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33199_7-57514352-221/4k-vs-oled/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/RcLM37DdzjI" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/kD7QOvcU6Yw/" target="_blank">Verizon gets back on board with Windows Phone</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 08:57:01 PDT ]</i><BR>With the HTC Windows Phone 8X, Verizon ends its Windows Phone dry spell.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57515915-94/verizon-gets-back-on-board-with-windows-phone/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/kD7QOvcU6Yw" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/InmTXGaT3to/" target="_blank">AT&T CEO: iPhone 5 may be so popular, people will pay full price</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 08:59:02 PDT ]</i><BR>CEO Randall Stephenson tells analyst conference that a lot of people may be willing to go outside their upgrade cycle to get the new device.

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Smartphones liberating China migrants
[ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:14:10 EDT ]
One recent afternoon, two 17-year-old migrant workers from the nearby province of Anhui came to an electronics market in this Chinese metropolis with one goal in mind: To purchase a smartphone.

Samsung denies Galaxy S4 report
[ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:31:45 EDT ]
A day after reports that Samsung plans to announce a follow up to its popular Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone in February, the Korean company has taken to Twitter to deny them.

Secrets of iPhone accessory makers
[ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:02:12 EDT ]
Selling smartphone accessories is all about being in the right place at the right time.

No driver's licenses by 2040?
[ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:02:02 EDT ]
The timeline for autonomous cars hitting the road en masse keeps getting closer. GM's Cadillac division expects to produce partially autonomous cars at a large scale by 2015, and the automaker also predicts it will have fully autonomous cars available by the end of the decade. Audi and BMW have also shown self-driving car concepts, with the former working with Stanford to pilot a modified TT up Pikes Peak. Meanwhile, Google is ripping along at its own rapid pace with a fleet of fully autonomous Toyota Prius hybrids that have logged over 300,000 miles. And the company has pushed through legislation that legalizes self-driving cars in Nevada. California is close behind, and Google has also been busy lobbying joyriding lawmakers in Washington, D.C.

Massive demand awaits Friday's iPhone 5 sale
[ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:28:52 EDT ]
Pre-order response to the iPhone 5 has been massive, outstripping expectations of analysts, who were bullish on Apple's latest smartphone to begin with, and apparently of Apple itself.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Zombies, Ewoks and 70,000 gamers celebrate games
[ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:08:15 GMT ]

Every year, video game enthusiasts of all sorts converge in Seattle to attend the Penny Arcade Expo. Among the crowd are a special type in costume.Every year, video game enthusiasts of all sorts converge in Seattle to attend the Penny Arcade Expo. Among the crowd are a special type in costume.


Video: Cardboard bicycle gets rolling thanks to origami
[ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:31:16 GMT ]

Sept. 17: An Israeli inventor set out to build a bicycle using cardboard. With the help of a little origami, he now has a cheap, paper bike that can ride around town. Yara Borgal reports. (msnbc.com)An Israeli inventor set out to build a bicycle using cardboard. With the help of a little origami, he now has a cheap, paper bike that can ride around town. Yara Borgal reports. (NBCNews.com)


iPhone 5 pre-orders pass 2 million in 24 hours
[ Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:33:53 GMT ]

Apple announced today that iPhone 5 pre-orders hit 2 million within 24 hours, while AT&T declared it the fastest-selling iPhone to date. But what does that success mean for people who want to pre-order now?Apple announced today that iPhone 5 pre-orders hit 2 million within 24 hours, while AT&T declared it the fastest-selling iPhone to date. But what does that success mean for people who want to pre-order now?


Microsoft urges customers to install security tool
[ Mon, 17 Sep 2012 23:43:11 GMT ]

Microsoft urged Windows users on Monday to install a free piece of security software to protect PCs from a newly discovered bug in the Internet Explorer browser. The security flaw, which researchers say could allow hackers to take remote control of an infected PC, affects Internet Explorer browsers used by hundreds of millions of consumers and workers.Microsoft urged Windows users on Monday to install a free piece of security software to protect PCs from a newly discovered bug in the Internet Explorer browser. The security flaw, which researchers say could allow hackers to take remote control of an infected PC, affects Internet Explorer browsers used by hundreds of millions of consumers and workers.


Robot on Mars blazes a trail on Earth
[ Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:25:23 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The robotic arm on NASA's Curiosity rover should set a new standard for robotic operations on Mars — and it could revolutionize robotics on Earth as well.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The robotic arm on NASA's Curiosity rover should set a new standard for robotic operations on Mars — and it could revolutionize robotics on Earth as well.


<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/sHP07VhbI8Q/" target="_blank">Hasselblad aims for luxury camera market, not just pros</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 08:05:44 PDT ]</i><BR>The professional camera maker, expanding beyond its market with a big boost from Sony, announces the $6,500 NEX-compatible Lunar camera and its ambitions for much more.

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Smartphones liberating China migrants
[ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:14:10 EDT ]
One recent afternoon, two 17-year-old migrant workers from the nearby province of Anhui came to an electronics market in this Chinese metropolis with one goal in mind: To purchase a smartphone.

Samsung denies Galaxy S4 report
[ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:31:45 EDT ]
A day after reports that Samsung plans to announce a follow up to its popular Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone in February, the Korean company has taken to Twitter to deny them.

Secrets of iPhone accessory makers
[ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:02:12 EDT ]
Selling smartphone accessories is all about being in the right place at the right time.

No driver's licenses by 2040?
[ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:02:02 EDT ]
The timeline for autonomous cars hitting the road en masse keeps getting closer. GM's Cadillac division expects to produce partially autonomous cars at a large scale by 2015, and the automaker also predicts it will have fully autonomous cars available by the end of the decade. Audi and BMW have also shown self-driving car concepts, with the former working with Stanford to pilot a modified TT up Pikes Peak. Meanwhile, Google is ripping along at its own rapid pace with a fleet of fully autonomous Toyota Prius hybrids that have logged over 300,000 miles. And the company has pushed through legislation that legalizes self-driving cars in Nevada. California is close behind, and Google has also been busy lobbying joyriding lawmakers in Washington, D.C.

The secrets of iPhone accessory makers
[ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:16:15 EDT ]
Selling smartphone accessories is all about being in the right place at the right time.

Monday, September 17, 2012

Alien mammals on the rise in Europe
[ Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:12:21 GMT ]
Whether they escaped from zoos or accompanied migrating nomads, invasive species from giant Himalayan bats and porcupines to house mice now account for 22 percent of mammals in Europe, a new study finds.

Spacecraft detects snow falling on Mars
[ Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:40:00 GMT ]

Researchers have calculated that carbon dioxide snow particles on Mars are roughly the size of a human red blood cell. Martian snow is depicted in this artist's rendering as a mist or fog that eventually settles to the surface.A spacecraft orbiting Mars has detected carbon dioxide snow falling on the Red Planet, making Mars the only body in the solar system known to host this weird weather phenomenon.


National Zoo's giant panda has cub
[ Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:07:44 GMT ]

The National Zoo's Mei Xiang, shown here in 2009, gave birth to a cub on Sunday night.The National Zoo's giant panda, Mei Xiang, gave birth to a panda cub Sunday night -- her second, following five false alarms.


Report: US likely created computer viruses for espionage, warfare
[ Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:02:05 GMT ]
Researchers have found evidence suggesting that the United States may have developed three previously unknown computer viruses for use in espionage operations or cyber warfare.

Consumer warning: HDTV sellers inflate advertised screen sizes
[ Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:52:03 GMT ]

Just how big is that 40-inch TV? It could be smaller — much smaller — than 40 inches. TV sellers are misleading consumers into believing the actual "active" screen is bigger than it really is, according to HD Guru's own research.Just how big is that 40-inch TV? It could be smaller — much smaller — than 40 inches. TV sellers are misleading consumers into believing the actual "active" screen is bigger than it really is, according to HD Guru's own research.


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Nintendo Wii U: Your reactions
[ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:05:56 EDT ]
Nintendo released details about its upcoming Wii U console during a news conference Thursday. But, as happens in the age of social media, reactions began pouring in just as fast as the facts were coming out.

Nintendo's Wii U coming in November
[ Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:31:33 EDT ]
Nintendo announced a November release date for its next-generation Wii U on Thursday while looking to shore up two key constituencies -- those still puzzling over the console's "second screen" controller and hardcore gamers who still view the Wii as geared toward families and kids.

Apparently This Matters: Hot tub time
[ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:06:01 EDT ]
A few years ago, I decided to install hardwood flooring in my master bedroom. Up until that point, my proudest home improvement moment had been buying a doorstop. Thus, as I began ripping out the old carpet, Vegas put me down at 2 to 1 to eventually lose a limb and/or burn down the neighborhood.

The perils of sleeping with your phone
[ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:49:26 EDT ]
Maggie Jackson says that in a world of mobile technology, work tends to win out over other parts of life

Report: Samsung Galaxy S4 due out in February
[ Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:06:09 EDT ]
Days after the iPhone 5 was announced, Samsung is reportedly prepared to roll out a new version of its Samsung Galaxy S, the phone that has established itself as Apple's chief smartphone rival.

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Teens sentenced in sex assault-Twitter case
[ Sat, 15 Sep 2012 20:55:48 GMT ]

A judge has sentenced two teenage boys to community service and sex offender treatment as part of a plea deal in a sexual assault case where the victim publicized their names on Twitter.A judge has sentenced two teenage boys to community service and sex offender treatment as part of a plea deal in a sexual assault case where the victim publicized their names on Twitter.


Rover sees Martian moon bite into the sun
[ Sat, 15 Sep 2012 19:25:36 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's Curiosity rover has caught sight of its first solar eclipse from the surface of Mars — a slight bite taken out of the sun by the Martian moon Phobos.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's Curiosity rover has caught sight of its first solar eclipse from the surface of Mars — a slight bite taken out of the sun by the Martian moon Phobos.


10 ways Android beats the iPhone 5
[ Sat, 15 Sep 2012 17:18:50 GMT ]

Apple may have mollified the masses by adding significantly better specs to its smartphone offering, but here are 10 aspects where the iPhone 5 just can’t compete with the latest Android handsets.Apple may have mollified the masses by adding significantly better specs to its smartphone offering, but here are 10 aspects where the iPhone 5 just can’t compete with the latest Android handsets.


3 space station astronauts return to earth tonight
[ Sun, 16 Sep 2012 15:47:16 GMT ]

Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka (center), Expedition 32 commander; along with NASA astronaut Joe Acaba (left) and Russian cosmonaut Sergei Revin, both flight engineers, attired in Russian Sokol launch and entry suits, conduct a standard suit leak check in the Soyuz 30 (TMA-04M) spacecraft in preparation for their return to Earth scheduled for Sept. 16.Three astronauts are preparing to leave the International Space Station Sunday, returning to Earth after a four-month stay aboard the huge orbiting lab.


<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/UGx7_e3nQbA/" target="_blank">Thief drives straight through Apple Store window</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 15 Sep 2012 14:37:55 PDT ]</i><BR>Somehow, plowing straight into an Apple Store might not be everyone's first choice of subtle methods of theft.

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Female astronaut takes command of space station
[ Sun, 16 Sep 2012 15:47:23 GMT ]

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, Expedition 32 flight engineer and commander of the International Space Station's Expedition 33 crew, poses for a photo with her spacesuit ahead of an Aug. 30 spacewalk.NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who holds the record for the longest spaceflight by a woman, took charge of the International Space Station Saturday, becoming only the second female commander in the orbiting lab's 14-year history.


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Nintendo's Wii U coming in November
[ Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:31:33 EDT ]
Nintendo announced a November release date for its next-generation Wii U on Thursday while looking to shore up two key constituencies -- those still puzzling over the console's "second screen" controller and hardcore gamers who still view the Wii as geared toward families and kids.

Apparently This Matters: Hot tub time
[ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:06:01 EDT ]
A few years ago, I decided to install hardwood flooring in my master bedroom. Up until that point, my proudest home improvement moment had been buying a doorstop. Thus, as I began ripping out the old carpet, Vegas put me down at 2 to 1 to eventually lose a limb and/or burn down the neighborhood.

Nintendo Wii U: Your reactions
[ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:05:56 EDT ]
Nintendo released details about its upcoming Wii U console during a news conference Thursday. But, as happens in the age of social media, reactions began pouring in just as fast as the facts were coming out.

The perils of sleeping with your phone
[ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:49:26 EDT ]
Maggie Jackson says that in a world of mobile technology, work tends to win out over other parts of life

The perils of sleeping with your mobile phone
[ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:08:23 EDT ]
Maggie Jackson says that in a world of mobile technology, work tends to win out over other parts of life

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Neil Armstrong's ashes buried at sea
[ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 20:46:49 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The cremated remains of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the moon, were committed to the Atlantic Ocean.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The cremated remains of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the moon, were committed to the Atlantic Ocean.


2 million dollars, 3 million viewers, one big game: 'League of Legends'
[ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 23:59:46 GMT ]

"League of Legends" is the most popular hardcore game in the world and this October a nation of a gamers around the world will be watching. NBCNews.com's game editor Todd Kenreck reports."League of Legends" is the most popular hardcore game in the world and this October a nation of a gamers around the world will be watching. NBCNews.com's game editor Todd Kenreck reports.


Microsoft finds malware preloaded on new computers
[ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:14:38 GMT ]
When Microsoft's cybercrime researchers went searching for counterfeit versions of their Windows software in China, they stumbled across an entirely different form of illegal activity: Malware installed on computers before they were even out of the box.

Apple's iPhone 5 pre-orders now shipping in 2 weeks
[ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:55:11 GMT ]

Shipment dates for Apple Inc's new iPhone slipped by a week on the first day of sales on Friday, suggesting strong demand for the slimmer, lighter and faster version of the smartphone.Shipment dates for Apple Inc's new iPhone slipped by a week on the first day of sales on Friday, suggesting strong demand for the slimmer, lighter and faster version of the smartphone.


Spheres spark new Martian mystery
[ Sat, 15 Sep 2012 01:29:04 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's Opportunity rover has found a new kind of geological "berry" on Mars that has the experts scratching their heads ... and licking their chops.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's Opportunity rover has found a new kind of geological "berry" on Mars that has the experts scratching their heads ... and licking their chops.


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Nintendo's Wii U coming in November
[ Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:31:33 EDT ]
Nintendo announced a November release date for its next-generation Wii U on Thursday while looking to shore up two key constituencies -- those still puzzling over the console's "second screen" controller and hardcore gamers who still view the Wii as geared toward families and kids.

Nintendo Wii U: Your reactions
[ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:05:56 EDT ]
Nintendo released details about its upcoming Wii U console during a news conference Thursday. But, as happens in the age of social media, reactions began pouring in just as fast as the facts were coming out.

Apparently This Matters: Hot tub time
[ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:06:01 EDT ]
A few years ago, I decided to install hardwood flooring in my master bedroom. Up until that point, my proudest home improvement moment had been buying a doorstop. Thus, as I began ripping out the old carpet, Vegas put me down at 2 to 1 to eventually lose a limb and/or burn down the neighborhood.

The perils of sleeping with your phone
[ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:49:26 EDT ]
Maggie Jackson says that in a world of mobile technology, work tends to win out over other parts of life

The perils of sleeping with your mobile phone
[ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:08:23 EDT ]
Maggie Jackson says that in a world of mobile technology, work tends to win out over other parts of life

Friday, September 14, 2012

Nation bids farewell to moonwalker Neil Armstrong
[ Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:43:49 GMT ]

Standing in the front row, Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, Annie Glenn, retired senator-astronaut John Glenn and singer Diana Krall watch an honor guard pass during a tribute to first moonwalker Neil Armstrong at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday.The nation bid farewell to Neil Armstrong, the first man to take a giant leap on the moon, at a service that also called for rekindling the spirit of exploration.


iPhone 5 pros and cons: Should you pre-order?
[ Thu, 13 Sep 2012 21:42:21 GMT ]

You can pre-order the iPhone 5 starting at midnight. But should you? Or would it be better to wait and see it in person before plunking down wads of cash? Well, there are reasons to do it, for sure. But there are also reasons to hold off.You can pre-order the iPhone 5 starting at midnight. But should you? Or would it be better to wait and see it in person before plunking down wads of cash? Well, there are reasons to do it, for sure. But there are also reasons to hold off.


Twitter surrenders Occupy protester's tweets
[ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:24:48 GMT ]
Twitter handed over tweets from an Occupy Wall Street protester to a New York criminal judge on Friday after months of fighting a subpoena from prosecutors.

Serendipitous science gets the Golden Goose
[ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 03:19:21 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Scientists who came up with laser technology, glow-in-the-dark proteins and coral-inspired bone grafts receive the first-ever Golden Goose Awards for seemingly silly science.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Scientists who came up with laser technology, glow-in-the-dark proteins and coral-inspired bone grafts receive the first-ever Golden Goose Awards for seemingly silly science.


Apple's iPhone 5 pre-orders now shipping in 2 weeks
[ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:55:11 GMT ]

Shipment dates for Apple Inc's new iPhone slipped by a week on the first day of sales on Friday, suggesting strong demand for the slimmer, lighter and faster version of the smartphone.Shipment dates for Apple Inc's new iPhone slipped by a week on the first day of sales on Friday, suggesting strong demand for the slimmer, lighter and faster version of the smartphone.


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It's here: Apple unveils iPhone 5
[ Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:16:43 EDT ]
Apple on Wednesday announced the latest version of the iPhone.

Apple refreshes iPod line
[ Thu, 13 Sep 2012 08:40:08 EDT ]
In the shadow of the iPhone 5 reveal, Apple rolled out updates to its most enduring mobile product, the iPod, on Wednesday.

Hands on with the new iPhone 5
[ Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:11:12 EDT ]
One of the more striking things about holding a new iPhone model is how your old iPhone, which seemed perfectly sleek and adequate just an hour earlier, can suddenly feel slow, clunky and heavy. It's a neat trick, one that Apple is betting on to help it ship new units to exsisting iPhone owners in the coming year.

Nintendo's Wii U coming in November
[ Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:31:33 EDT ]
Nintendo announced a November release date for its next-generation Wii U on Thursday while looking to shore up two key constituencies -- those still puzzling over the console's "second screen" controller and hardcore gamers who still view the Wii as geared toward families and kids.

The perils of sleeping with your mobile phone
[ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:08:23 EDT ]
Maggie Jackson says that in a world of mobile technology, work tends to win out over other parts of life

Thursday, September 13, 2012

iPhone 5 hands-on: Slim is in
[ Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:23:00 GMT ]

While the iPhone 5 rumors were popping, I couldn't help think this was just some kind of stretched out iPhone 4S. During the keynote presentation, I was impressed by the features but couldn't help continuing on this path: Would it just be the same?While the iPhone 5 rumors were popping, I couldn't help think this was just some kind of stretched out iPhone 4S. During the keynote presentation, I was impressed by the features but couldn't help continuing on this path: Would it just be the same?


Nintendo reveals NintendoTVii for the Wii U
[ Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:07:18 GMT ]

During a press conference in New York Thursday, Nintendo revealed that its new game machine - the Wii U - will come with a service called NintendoTVii, which will let users control, record and interact with TV and movie programming using the Wii U's tablet controller.During a press conference in New York Thursday, Nintendo revealed that its new game machine - the Wii U - will come with a service called NintendoTVii, which will let users control, record and interact with TV and movie programming using the Wii U's tablet controller.


Check if you're eligible for a discounted iPhone 5
[ Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:07:27 GMT ]

If you're feeling the rush and excitement of the latest Apple iPhone reveal, you're not alone. But once the excitement settles — you want a new phone, of course — you have to consider that a new iPhone has a price.If you're feeling the rush and excitement of the latest Apple iPhone reveal, you're not alone. But once the excitement settles — you want a new phone, of course — you have to consider that a new iPhone has a price.


Nintendo's Wii U will arrive Nov. 18 and cost you $300, $350
[ Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:28:16 GMT ]

Nintendo has revealed that it will launch its newest game machine — the Wii U — on Nov. 18. The Japanese gaming giant on Thursday also announced that it will sell the console — which features a tablet-sized touch-screen controller — in two bundles.Nintendo has revealed that it will launch its newest game machine — the Wii U — on Nov. 18. The Japanese gaming giant on Thursday also announced that it will sell the console — which features a tablet-sized touch-screen controller — in two bundles.


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Nation bids farewell to moonwalker Neil Armstrong
[ Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:43:49 GMT ]

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, Annie Glenn, retired senator-astronaut John Glenn and singer Diana Krall stand during the opening processional at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, during a national memorial service for the first man to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong.The nation bid farewell to Neil Armstrong, the first man to take a giant leap on the moon, at a service that also called for rekindling the spirit of exploration.


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YouTube restricts controversial video
[ Thu, 13 Sep 2012 08:40:23 EDT ]
A YouTube video blamed for sparking violence in Libya this week remained online as of Wednesday morning, and the video-sharing company has not commented directly on the issue.

It's here: Apple unveils iPhone 5
[ Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:02:08 EDT ]
Apple on Wednesday announced the latest version of the iPhone.

Apple refreshes iPod line
[ Thu, 13 Sep 2012 08:40:08 EDT ]
In the shadow of the iPhone 5 reveal, Apple rolled out updates to its most enduring mobile product, the iPod, on Wednesday.

Hands on with the new iPhone 5
[ Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:11:12 EDT ]
One of the more striking things about holding a new iPhone model is how your old iPhone, which seemed perfectly sleek and adequate just an hour earlier, can suddenly feel slow, clunky and heavy. It's a neat trick, one that Apple is betting on to help it ship new units to exsisting iPhone owners in the coming year.

Hands on with the new iPhone 5
[ Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:07:19 EDT ]
One of the more striking things about holding a new iPhone model is how your old iPhone, which seemed perfectly sleek and adequate just an hour earlier, can suddenly feel slow, clunky and heavy. It's a neat trick, one that Apple is betting on to help it ship new units to exsisting iPhone owners in the coming year.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Forgery fight gets boost from invisible barcode
[ Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:07:18 GMT ]

Scientists in the United States have made an invisible version of square modern barcodes using nanoparticles and fluorescent ink to help in the fight against counterfeiting.Scientists in the United States have made an invisible version of square modern barcodes using nanoparticles and fluorescent ink to help in the fight against counterfeiting.


Kindle Fire HD review: Improved, but not evolved
[ Wed, 12 Sep 2012 01:44:40 GMT ]

When you handle the new 7-inch Kindle Fire HD, you feel as if Amazon's engineers went through a checklist and nuked all of the complaints of the original Fire in an orderly fashion. But then why does it feel so much like last year's Kindle Fire?When you handle the new 7-inch Kindle Fire HD, you feel as if Amazon's engineers went through a checklist and nuked all of the complaints of the original Fire in an orderly fashion. But then why does it feel so much like last year's Kindle Fire?


What we expect from Apple's iPhone 5 event today
[ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:19:45 GMT ]

At 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET today, Apple is holding a special media event in San Francisco, and we'll be there to report live on all the latest news. For now, we're mulling over all the rumors and gossip to figure out what we can expect to hear from Apple.At 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET today, Apple is holding a special media event in San Francisco, and we'll be there to report live on all the latest news. For now, we're mulling over all the rumors and gossip to figure out what we can expect to hear from Apple.


Battle-scarred skeleton may be King Richard III
[ Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:31:55 GMT ]

Men dressed as medieval knights pose for pictures in Leicester on Wednesday, at a site where a skeleton that researchers believe could be King Richard III was found. Researchers from the University of Leicester said they had found a male skeleton with similarities to historical descriptions of Richard, who ruled England between 1483 and his death in battle in 1485. The remains, which are well preserved, are undergoing DNA analysis.Ressearchers say a human skeleton with a cleaved skull discovered beneath a parking lot in England may belong to King Richard III, though they have a long way to go to determine the identity.


Live: Apple to announce a new iPhone
[ Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:45:38 GMT ]

We're here at San Francisco's Moscone Center to witness Apple unveil a new iPhone — what we expect to be the first new design for the iPhone in nearly two and a half years. Will it be called the iPhone 5?We're here at San Francisco's Moscone Center to witness Apple unveil a new iPhone — what we expect to be the first new design for the iPhone in nearly two and a half years. Will it be called the iPhone 5?


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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/iBZ79v3yHOA/" target="_blank">How to prevent sleep in OS X</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:50:57 PDT ]</i><BR>There are several options available in OS X to keep the system from going to sleep in the middle of tasks.

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YouTube launches new iPhone app
[ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:03:33 EDT ]
The retro, rounded TV icon was one of the first to grace the iPhone's screen when the device was released in 2007. Now, for the first time, new iPhones will no longer include the YouTube app by default. But YouTube has already whipped up a replacement.

The choreography of an Apple launch
[ Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:08:40 EDT ]
When Apple CEO Tim Cook takes the stage Wednesday in San Francisco, presumably to introduce the world to the iPhone 5, everyone knows what's going to happen.

GoDaddy: Outage not result of a hack
[ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:27:49 EDT ]
The GoDaddy outage saga continues.

What to expect from Apple's event
[ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:35:30 EDT ]
Six years since its debut, the iPhone shows no signs of slowing in popularity. It is a market force unto itself. A pocket colossus. Consumers are clamoring for Apple's flagship handset more than ever. And that means tech blogs and message boards are slinging pixelated rumors by the retina-displayful to satisfy the curious maw of Apple's mob. Will it have a 4-inch display? Will it be 4G LTE? What about a built-in panini maker?*

Zuckerberg: New products coming, but no phone
[ Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:12:54 EDT ]
Facebook has been quiet for the past six months, but only because it's been working on new products. No, one of them is not a Facebook Phone.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Video: How researcher traced hacked data
[ Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:32:33 GMT ]

Sept. 10: Intrepidus Group researcher David Schuetz tells NBC News how he figured out the source of the stolen Apple device IDs. (Other)Intrepidus Group researcher David Schuetz tells NBC News how he figured out the source of the stolen Apple device IDs. (msnbc)


Russia must shoot for moon base: Deputy PM
[ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:00:10 GMT ]

This is an artist's concept, provided by NASA, of a colony that could be built on the moon.Russia should set itself the "super goal" of building a large base on the moon it could use to achieve "leaps" in science and to give a new sense of purpose to its troubled space program, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Tuesday.


Twitter must produce protester's tweets or face contempt
[ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:11:58 GMT ]
Twitter must hand over the tweets of an Occupy Wall Street protester to Manhattan prosecutors by Friday or face civil contempt and a hefty fine, a New York City judge said on Tuesday.

Astronomers spot flash on Jupiter
[ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 03:45:16 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Astronomers are abuzz over sightings of a flash on Jupiter — which suggests that the giant planet has taken another bullet for the solar system team.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Astronomers are abuzz over sightings of a flash on Jupiter — which suggests that the giant planet has taken another bullet for the solar system team.


What we expect from Apple's iPhone 5 event on Wednesday
[ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:19:45 GMT ]

On Wednesday, Apple is holding a special media event in San Francisco, and we'll be there to report live on all the latest news. For now, we're mulling over all the rumors and gossip to figure out what we can expect to hear from Apple.On Wednesday, Apple is holding a special media event in San Francisco, and we'll be there to report live on all the latest news. For now, we're mulling over all the rumors and gossip to figure out what we can expect to hear from Apple.


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Smartphones make us superhuman
[ Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:14:04 EDT ]
Both men lit themselves on fire in protest. But only one of them is credited with starting a revolution.

Hacker claims to take down GoDaddy
[ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:03:17 EDT ]
GoDaddy, the massive Web hosting company, went down on Monday, taking an untold number of websites with it.

YouTube launches new iPhone app
[ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:03:33 EDT ]
The retro, rounded TV icon was one of the first to grace the iPhone's screen when the device was released in 2007. Now, for the first time, new iPhones will no longer include the YouTube app by default. But YouTube has already whipped up a replacement.

The choreography of an Apple event
[ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:26:45 EDT ]
When Apple CEO Tim Cook takes the stage Wednesday in San Francisco, presumably to introduce the world to the iPhone 5, everyone knows what's going to happen.

The choreography of an Apple event
[ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:26:45 EDT ]
When Apple CEO Tim Cook takes the stage Wednesday in San Francisco, presumably to introduce the world to the iPhone 5, everyone knows what's going to happen.

Monday, September 10, 2012

Emma Watson named most 'dangerous' cyber celebrity
[ Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:04:31 GMT ]

Emma Watson is the favorite celebrity bait for cyber criminals trying to lure Internet users. McAfee said Monday that the "Harry Potter" star is the "most dangerous" celebrity to search for online.Emma Watson is the favorite celebrity bait for cyber criminals trying to lure Internet users. McAfee said Monday that the "Harry Potter" star is the "most dangerous" celebrity to search for online.


Toys R Us launches $150 kids' tablet
[ Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:31:35 GMT ]

Toys R Us is launching its own tablet designed for children, to be sold exclusively at its stores. The $149.99 Android tablet will be loaded with child-friendly apps and integrated parental controls.Toys R Us is launching its own tablet designed for children, to be sold exclusively at its stores. The $149.99 Android tablet will be loaded with child-friendly apps and integrated parental controls.


Mars rover snaps its own profile picture
[ Sat, 8 Sep 2012 07:05:25 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's Curiosity rover has turned one of its 17 cameras around on itself to take a picture of its own "face on Mars," looking right into the lens.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's Curiosity rover has turned one of its 17 cameras around on itself to take a picture of its own "face on Mars," looking right into the lens.


Jerusalem reservoir dates back to First Temple
[ Sat, 8 Sep 2012 12:48:25 GMT ]

Eli Shukron, an archaeologist for the Israel Antiquities Authority, climbs down a ladder into an ancient public water reservoir near the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City on Thursday. The finding shows that the Jerusalem’s water consumption during the First Jewish Temple period was not based solely on the output of the Gihon Spring but also relied on public reservoirs, according to Shukron.Archaeologists have found an ancient water reservoir in Jerusalem that may have been used by pilgrims coming to the Temple Mount, the Israeli Antiquities Authority says.


Anonymous took Apple IDs from Fla. firm, not FBI
[ Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:50:14 GMT ]
A Florida publishing company says the million-record database of Apple gadget identifiers released last week by the hacker group Anonymous was stolen from its servers two weeks ago -- not from an FBI agent's laptop as the group had claimed.

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<a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-57509538-251/lg-splendor-touches-down-on-u.s-cellular-for-$79.99/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/O_xkgVKuQ1Y" height="1" width="1"/>
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How to handle Internet fame
[ Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:16:15 EDT ]
It used to be that your chances of achieving any kind of widespread fame were akin to the proverbial to-your-cranium lightning strike.

Amazon announces new Kindles
[ Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:38:08 EDT ]

Kindle HD vs. iPad: A comparison
[ Fri, 07 Sep 2012 05:24:27 EDT ]
Having established itself as Apple's top tablet competitor by going smaller and cheaper, Amazon will now go head to head with the category-defining iPad on its own turf.

Hands-on with the new Kindles
[ Fri, 07 Sep 2012 07:16:48 EDT ]
Amazon unveiled a collection of new Kindle devices in Santa Monica, California, on Thursday. There were two dedicated e-readers and three Kindle Fire tablets, ranging in price from $69 to $499.

How smartphones make us superhuman
[ Mon, 10 Sep 2012 08:42:27 EDT ]
Both men lit themselves on fire in protest. But only one of them is credited with starting a revolution.

Sunday, September 9, 2012

DNC and Obama's speech set Twitter politics records
[ Sat, 8 Sep 2012 00:32:01 GMT ]

At the end of President Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night, there were 52,756 tweets per minute with the hashtag #DNC2012 — which Twitter said was "a new record for political moments."At the end of President Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night, there were 52,756 tweets per minute with the hashtag #DNC2012 — which Twitter said was "a new record for political moments."


Infinite Atlas: A location-based visualization of a literary masterpiece
[ Sun, 9 Sep 2012 14:33:39 GMT ]

David Foster Wallace fans: Put down your copy of D.T. Max’s newly released 
biography of the writer, Every Love Story Is A Ghost Story and click 
immediately on Infinite 
Atlas.David Foster Wallace fans: Put down your copy of D.T. Max’s newly released biography of the writer, Every Love Story Is A Ghost Story and click immediately on Infinite Atlas.


Amazon's new high-end Kindle lacks FCC approval for sale
[ Sat, 8 Sep 2012 21:52:27 GMT ]

Amazon.com Inc trumpeted cutting-edge wireless technology as a key selling point 
for the fanciest of the new Kindle devices introduced by CEO Jeff Bezos on 
Thursday. There's just one problem: the devices have not yet been approved for 
sale by the Federal Communications Commission.Amazon.com Inc trumpeted cutting-edge wireless technology as a key selling point for the fanciest of the new Kindle devices introduced by CEO Jeff Bezos on Thursday. There's just one problem: the devices have not yet been approved for sale by the Federal Communications Commission.


Amazon will sell ad-free Kindle Fire HD for extra $15
[ Sun, 9 Sep 2012 05:05:10 GMT ]

When users unlock the Kindle Fire HD screen, they have to look at a special offer ad. Well, Amazon realized this may irk some otherwise happy customers, so the company will be providing a way to make the ads vanish.When users unlock the Kindle Fire HD screen, they have to look at a special offer ad. Well, Amazon realized this may irk some otherwise happy customers, so the company will be providing a way to make the ads vanish.


Mars rover snaps its own profile picture
[ Sat, 8 Sep 2012 07:05:25 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's Curiosity rover has turned one of its 17 cameras around on itself to take a picture of its own "face on Mars," looking right into the lens.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's Curiosity rover has turned one of its 17 cameras around on itself to take a picture of its own "face on Mars," looking right into the lens.


<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/CMZTpBsir6g/" target="_blank">The Apple effect on your next 'PC'</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 08 Sep 2012 15:22:42 PDT ]</i><BR>Because of the rise of the iPad, don't be surprised if your next PC is (also) a tablet.

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/TtdPzjmm57o/" target="_blank">The Burson Soloist will make your headphones sound better than ever</a><BR><i>[ Sun, 09 Sep 2012 08:06:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Coming up from Australia, the Burson Soloist redefines the state of the art for headphone amplifiers.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57508400-47/the-burson-soloist-will-make-your-headphones-sound-better-than-ever/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/TtdPzjmm57o" height="1" width="1"/>
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How to handle Internet fame
[ Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:16:15 EDT ]
It used to be that your chances of achieving any kind of widespread fame were akin to the proverbial to-your-cranium lightning strike.

Amazon announces new Kindles
[ Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:38:08 EDT ]

Kindle HD vs. iPad: A comparison
[ Fri, 07 Sep 2012 05:24:27 EDT ]
Having established itself as Apple's top tablet competitor by going smaller and cheaper, Amazon will now go head to head with the category-defining iPad on its own turf.

Hands-on with the new Kindles
[ Fri, 07 Sep 2012 07:16:48 EDT ]
Amazon unveiled a collection of new Kindle devices in Santa Monica, California, on Thursday. There were two dedicated e-readers and three Kindle Fire tablets, ranging in price from $69 to $499.

Hands-on with the new Kindles
[ Fri, 07 Sep 2012 07:16:48 EDT ]
Amazon unveiled a collection of new Kindle devices in Santa Monica, California, on Thursday. There were two dedicated e-readers and three Kindle Fire tablets, ranging in price from $69 to $499.

Saturday, September 8, 2012

The rules of touching other people's gadgets
[ Sat, 8 Sep 2012 15:13:00 GMT ]
Gadgets are all around us, getting casually thrown around and scooped up. Sometimes, the gadgets we're pawing aren't ours. But a tablet is not a dish towel. Let's consider the rules of what to touch and not touch. Hey, can I use your phone?Always ask. Always.

20 Google search shortcuts to hone your Google-fu
[ Sat, 8 Sep 2012 15:39:03 GMT ]

Hidden behind Google's search box are a slew of shortcuts leading to 
so-called "OneBox" results that provide awesome tools and display helpful 
information quickly and directly. You might think you know them all, but a few 
are more hidden than others.Hidden behind Google's search box are a slew of shortcuts leading to so-called "OneBox" results that provide awesome tools and display helpful information quickly and directly. You might think you know them all, but a few are more hidden than others.


DNC and Obama's speech set Twitter politics records
[ Sat, 8 Sep 2012 00:32:01 GMT ]

At the end of President Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night, there were 52,756 tweets per minute with the hashtag #DNC2012 — which Twitter said was "a new record for political moments."At the end of President Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night, there were 52,756 tweets per minute with the hashtag #DNC2012 — which Twitter said was "a new record for political moments."


Should you pre-order a Kindle Fire HD?
[ Fri, 7 Sep 2012 16:08:41 GMT ]

With the latest announcements, Amazon asserts itself as a major hardware and media player. But by offering pre-orders before anybody has reviewed the products, or has seen what is coming from Apple and Microsoft, Amazon is daring early adopters to take the plunge. Here are the factors that should temper your decision.With the latest announcements, Amazon asserts itself as a major hardware and media player. But by offering pre-orders before anybody has reviewed the products, or has seen what is coming from Apple and Microsoft, Amazon is daring early adopters to take the plunge. Here are the factors that should temper your decision.


Mars rover snaps its own profile picture
[ Sat, 8 Sep 2012 07:05:25 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's Curiosity rover has turned one of its 17 cameras around on itself to take a picture of its own "face on Mars," looking right into the lens.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's Curiosity rover has turned one of its 17 cameras around on itself to take a picture of its own "face on Mars," looking right into the lens.


<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/mbeApskUOpg/" target="_blank">How iPhone 5 sales will help City Hall</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 08 Sep 2012 08:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Crave's Eric Mack snooped for historic single-store sales figures on the day of iPhone launches and crunched the numbers to figure out how much of a bump the money gives to local government tax coffers.

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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57508909-37/apples-new-iphone-plug-shows-up-in-photos-again/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/fcntWSZwMps" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57508373-47/rock-stars-put-their-ears-in-audiologist-julie-glicks-hands/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/PPPmomucGFc" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57508910-76/curious-about-curiosity-heres-the-latest-from-mars/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/EAXfMuJdUok" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57508818-1/calif-legoland-hotel-opens-brick-doors-to-reservations/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/ZE64fpl3ln4" height="1" width="1"/>
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How to handle Internet fame
[ Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:16:15 EDT ]
It used to be that your chances of achieving any kind of widespread fame were akin to the proverbial to-your-cranium lightning strike.

Amazon announces new Kindles
[ Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:38:08 EDT ]

Kindle HD vs. iPad: A comparison
[ Fri, 07 Sep 2012 05:24:27 EDT ]
Having established itself as Apple's top tablet competitor by going smaller and cheaper, Amazon will now go head to head with the category-defining iPad on its own turf.

Hands-on with the new Kindles
[ Fri, 07 Sep 2012 07:16:48 EDT ]
Amazon unveiled a collection of new Kindle devices in Santa Monica, California, on Thursday. There were two dedicated e-readers and three Kindle Fire tablets, ranging in price from $69 to $499.

Hands-on with the new Kindles
[ Fri, 07 Sep 2012 07:16:48 EDT ]
Amazon unveiled a collection of new Kindle devices in Santa Monica, California, on Thursday. There were two dedicated e-readers and three Kindle Fire tablets, ranging in price from $69 to $499.

Friday, September 7, 2012

Is the American gamer population shrinking?
[ Fri, 7 Sep 2012 12:38:13 GMT ]

Considering all the new smartphones and tablets, not to mention the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3 and the Wii, and don't forget the Vita and the Nintendo 3DS ... considering just how many machines we have to play games on these days, the results of a new study are surprising: During the last year, the number of people who play games in the United States has shrunk.Considering all the new smartphones and tablets, not to mention the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3 and the Wii, and don't forget the Vita and the Nintendo 3DS ... considering just how many machines we have to play games on these days, the results of a new study are surprising: During the last year, the number of people who play games in the United States has shrunk.


Kindle 'Paperwhite' e-reader has built-in front light
[ Thu, 6 Sep 2012 18:15:22 GMT ]

Amazon's new Kindle will be easier to read, using a "Paperwhite" display that offers a clearer screen and higher resolution. "It's really so much sharper," Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos told a crowd of reporters in Santa Monica Thursday.Amazon's new Kindle will be easier to read, using a "Paperwhite" display that offers a clearer screen and higher resolution. "It's really so much sharper," Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos told a crowd of reporters in Santa Monica Thursday.


Report: Apple creating Pandora-like music streaming service
[ Fri, 7 Sep 2012 15:40:08 GMT ]
Here's a rumor we haven't heard in a while: Apple might be working on a music streaming service. This service would be similar to the popular Pandora, which allows users to create virtual radio "stations" which play music similar to a particular song, artist or genre.

Should you pre-order a Kindle Fire HD?
[ Fri, 7 Sep 2012 16:08:41 GMT ]

With the latest announcements, Amazon asserts itself as a major hardware and media player. But by offering pre-orders before anybody has reviewed the products, or has seen what is coming from Apple and Microsoft, Amazon is daring early adopters to take the plunge. Here are the factors that should temper your decision.With the latest announcements, Amazon asserts itself as a major hardware and media player. But by offering pre-orders before anybody has reviewed the products, or has seen what is coming from Apple and Microsoft, Amazon is daring early adopters to take the plunge. Here are the factors that should temper your decision.


Hands on with Amazon's new Kindle HD
[ Thu, 6 Sep 2012 20:52:33 GMT ]

How does it feel? Is it speedy? Does it seem like something we might hold all day? Yes, yes, and yes.How does it feel? Is it speedy? Does it seem like something we might hold all day? Yes, yes, and yes.


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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/Bb75X1vxaUM/" target="_blank">Apple, Amazon, Google riding high on Wall Street</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 07 Sep 2012 08:54:43 PDT ]</i><BR>The Nasdaq has risen to its highest level since 2000, thanks largely to Apple's incredible growth.

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Apple: We didn't give IDs to the FBI
[ Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:57:41 EDT ]
Apple said Wednesday that it never provided identification numbers of iPhones and iPads to the FBI, after hackers claimed to have scored millions of them by breaking into an agent's laptop.

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Kickstarter to users: Backer beware
[ Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:36:25 EDT ]
The emergence of Kickstarter, the leader in the newish field of online crowd-funding, has been a paradigm-shifting boon for artists and other creators looking for a new way to bankroll projects that might otherwise never have happened.

Amazon announces new Kindles
[ Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:38:08 EDT ]

How to handle Internet fame
[ Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:16:15 EDT ]
It used to be that your chances of achieving any kind of widespread fame were akin to the proverbial to-your-cranium lightning strike.

Hands-on with the new Kindles
[ Fri, 07 Sep 2012 07:16:48 EDT ]
Amazon unveiled a collection of new Kindle devices in Santa Monica, California, on Thursday. There were two dedicated e-readers and three Kindle Fire tablets, ranging in price from $69 to $499.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Astronauts used toothbrush to fix space station
[ Thu, 6 Sep 2012 15:33:41 GMT ]

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams (left) helps Japanese astronaut Akihiko Hoshide (right) prepare the space station's robotic arm during their spacewalk on Sept. 5.It took hard work, determination and some MacGyver-esque ingenuity for a pair of spacewalking astronauts to fix a key power system aboard the International Space Station Wednesday.


What lies beyond the Higgs boson?
[ Wed, 5 Sep 2012 22:20:36 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Now that a "Higgs-like particle" has been detected at Europe's Large Hadron Collider, is the hard part of the $10 billion quest for new physics finished? No way.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Now that a "Higgs-like particle" has been detected at Europe's Large Hadron Collider, is the hard part of the $10 billion quest for new physics finished? No way.


Pre-caffeine tech: Amazon! Bitcoin! Star Trek retro!
[ Thu, 6 Sep 2012 14:00:15 GMT ]
Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Here's everything that you need to know before taking that first sip of coffee.

Report: No new Apple TV (or iTV) this year
[ Thu, 6 Sep 2012 14:56:02 GMT ]
We've heard so much gossip about Apple developing a mysterious television (or possibly a cable box) that it was starting to feel like a certainty that we'd hear something official about the device soon. But a new report suggests that the device won't emerge any time this year.

What Amazon is expected to reveal today
[ Thu, 6 Sep 2012 13:21:50 GMT ]

Today at at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT, Amazon is expected to unveil its latest Kindle Fire tablet, a new backlit e-ink reader, and perhaps even a smartphone. And we'll be there covering it live! Today at at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT, Amazon is expected to unveil its latest Kindle Fire tablet, a new backlit e-ink reader, and perhaps even a smartphone. And we'll be there covering it live!


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FBI: Hackers didn't get Apple IDs from us
[ Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:00:52 EDT ]
The FBI on Tuesday said there is "no evidence" to support claims by a hackers group that they accessed information about millions of Apple users on a bureau computer.

Study: Sweden is best at using Internet
[ Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:41:39 EDT ]
Which country is the best at putting the Web to use?

Survey measures phone users, privacy
[ Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:29:41 EDT ]
What personal information does your mobile phone reveal about you? Do you care? Many Americans do, according to new research from the Pew Internet and American Life Project that sheds some light on mobile-privacy concerns.

Kickstarter to users: Backer beware
[ Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:36:25 EDT ]
The emergence of Kickstarter, the leader in the newish field of online crowd-funding, has been a paradigm-shifting boon for artists and other creators looking for a new way to bankroll projects that might otherwise never have happened.

New Kindle tablets, e-readers expected today
[ Thu, 06 Sep 2012 10:06:11 EDT ]
Is Amazon, the online retailer-turned-gadget maker, getting into the phone business?

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Pre-caffeine tech: Mobile events, 1920s memes!
[ Wed, 5 Sep 2012 13:21:24 GMT ]

Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Here's everything that you need to know before taking that first sip of coffee.Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Here's everything that you need to know before taking that first sip of coffee.


FBI disputes claims of hackers' Apple data breach
[ Wed, 5 Sep 2012 13:41:15 GMT ]

The FBI on Tuesday disputed a computer hacker group's claim that it stole personal identification data on millions of Apple device owners from an FBI agent's laptop. FBI officials said the bureau never asked for and never possessed the database that the group, which calls itself AntiSec, is posting on a website.The FBI on Tuesday disputed a computer hacker group's claim that it stole personal identification data on millions of Apple device owners from an FBI agent's laptop. FBI officials said the bureau never asked for and never possessed the database that the group, which calls itself AntiSec, is posting on a website.


Name the asteroid in NASA's sights
[ Wed, 5 Sep 2012 00:22:17 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Scientists are giving students the chance to name an asteroid that's the target of a future NASA mission and just might hit us in the 22nd century.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Scientists are giving students the chance to name an asteroid that's the target of a future NASA mission and just might hit us in the 22nd century.


Poll: Cellphone users dump apps to save privacy, lose phones anyway
[ Wed, 5 Sep 2012 14:52:51 GMT ]
Consumers have grown so concerned about privacy on their mobile phones that most avoid downloading some apps, and many others have removed apps out of concerns about data sharing, according to a survey released Wednesday.

Nokia Lumia 920: Built-in wireless charging, PureView camera and more
[ Wed, 5 Sep 2012 12:50:07 GMT ]

Microsoft and Nokia held a joint press event in New York City on Wednesday. During the event, the two companies announced their latest and greatest Windows Phone 8 device.Microsoft and Nokia held a joint press event in New York City on Wednesday. During the event, the two companies announced their latest and greatest Windows Phone 8 device.


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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/oCyOpB1ke50/" target="_blank">New lawsuit adds to Grooveshark's troubles</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 05 Sep 2012 08:59:43 PDT ]</i><BR>A day before Google banned Grooveshark's Android app, EMI Music filed a new breach of contract and copyright infringement suit against the company.

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Apple announces event next week
[ Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:41:24 EDT ]
It's looking like Apple's next version if its iconic smartphone will be called the iPhone 5.

FBI: Hackers didn't get Apple IDs from us
[ Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:00:52 EDT ]
The FBI on Tuesday said there is "no evidence" to support claims by a hackers group that they accessed information about millions of Apple users on a bureau computer.

Survey: Most cell phone users don't protect mobile privacy
[ Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:16:09 EDT ]
What personal information does your mobile phone reveal about you? Do you care? Many Americans do, according to new research from the Pew Internet and American Life Project that sheds some light on mobile-privacy concerns.

Study: Sweden is best at using Internet
[ Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:34:27 EDT ]
Which country is the best at putting the Web to use?

Study: Sweden is best at using the Internet
[ Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:36:57 EDT ]
Which country is the best at putting the Web to use?

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

For political conventions, Twitter may soon trump TV
[ Tue, 4 Sep 2012 15:32:08 GMT ]

When it comes to following political conventions, Twitter may soon trump 
television. TV viewership for last week's Republican National Convention dropped sharply 
from 2008, suggesting interest in this presidential race falls short of some 
past contests.When it comes to following political conventions, Twitter may soon trump television. TV viewership for last week's Republican National Convention dropped sharply from 2008, suggesting interest in this presidential race falls short of some past contests.


Go for a virtual spin on the moon and Mars
[ Mon, 3 Sep 2012 02:39:00 GMT ]

The death of moonwalker Neil Armstrong and the success of NASA's Curiosity rover have sparked fresh interest in 360-degree panoramas that let you take a virtual spin on the moon and Mars.The death of moonwalker Neil Armstrong and the success of NASA's Curiosity rover have sparked fresh interest in 360-degree panoramas that let you take a virtual spin on the moon and Mars.


Video games help NASA control robots, rovers
[ Tue, 4 Sep 2012 11:08:50 GMT ]

We’ve got this story out of the Penny Arcade Expo  -- It may not seem like the serious interplanetary science being done by NASA and the entertainment provided by video games would have much in common, but a team from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory says that, more and more these days, the two go hand in hand. The team is not only using game technology to help us earthlings get an up close look at the latest mission to Mars, it's also using game technology to help better control NASA's robots and rovers.We’ve got this story out of the Penny Arcade Expo  -- It may not seem like the serious interplanetary science being done by NASA and the entertainment provided by video games would have much in common, but a team from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory says that, more and more these days, the two go hand in hand. The team is not only using game technology to help us earthlings get an up close look at the latest mission to Mars, it's also using game technology to help better control NASA's robots and rovers.


Firms' deletion of online critiques draws 'censorship' cries
[ Tue, 4 Sep 2012 10:17:40 GMT ]
The First Amendment allows Americans to say almost anything without fear of being thrown in jail, but it does not guarantee your comments won't be thrown off a website.  Still, those who “censor” consumers online quickly draw the ire of the Web.

Hackers leak 1 million Apple device IDs
[ Tue, 4 Sep 2012 14:21:44 GMT ]
To cap off a summer of devastating corporate data breaches, hackers on Monday posted online what might be the crown jewel of data dumps: 1 million identification numbers for Apple iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch's, all  purportedly stolen from the FBI.

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'Ultima Forever' wants you to be good
[ Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:21:48 EDT ]
Making a video game espousing the virtues of compassion, sacrifice and spirituality doesn't sound like a winner in today's battle-happy gaming environment. But 27 years ago, it was exactly the type of game that caught the imagination and spurred excitement in gamers.

Tool lets you analyze Facebook data
[ Sat, 01 Sep 2012 14:39:00 EDT ]
The scattered bits of information you upload to Facebook might not seem interesting on their own -- a photo of a baby here, a happy birthday greeting there. But taken as a whole, your Facebook profile is a trove of data that can be analyzed to find patterns and stats about your online life (or your friends' lives).

The problem with text messaging
[ Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:06:27 EDT ]
You do not want to talk to me on the phone. How do I know? Because I don't want to talk to you on the phone. Nothing personal, I just can't stand the thing.

YouTube's Moodwall uses feelings
[ Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:06:18 EDT ]
YouTube is getting in touch with its emotions. The video service rolled out Moodwall on Friday, a new way to discover and watch videos based on how they make viewers feel.

Powering your gadgets on the go
[ Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:48:15 EDT ]
CNET's Brian Tong shares how to keep mobile devices powered while you're on the road.

Monday, September 3, 2012

Pirate Bay co-founder detained in Cambodia
[ Sun, 2 Sep 2012 19:29:09 GMT ]

The co-founder of a controversial file-sharing website, Pirate Bay's Gottfrid Svartholm Warg, has been detained in Cambodia after skipping out on a Swedish prison sentence.The co-founder of a controversial file-sharing website, Pirate Bay's Gottfrid Svartholm Warg, has been detained in Cambodia after skipping out on a Swedish prison sentence.


In defense of sitting
[ Mon, 3 Sep 2012 14:24:35 GMT ]

Sitting may kill you. But at least you'll die doing something you love, contends one writer.Sitting may kill you. But at least you'll die doing something you love, contends one writer.


How secure are you online? The checklist
[ Mon, 3 Sep 2012 14:43:51 GMT ]

We break down online security into four essential parts: passwords, browsers, at-home Wi-Fi and networking, and browsing on public Wi-Fi. Within those categories we'll give you a checklist of everything you should do, from the bare minimum to the tin-foil-hat best.We break down online security into four essential parts: passwords, browsers, at-home Wi-Fi and networking, and browsing on public Wi-Fi. Within those categories we'll give you a checklist of everything you should do, from the bare minimum to the tin-foil-hat best.


No time for a baby book? Not so, with these sites
[ Mon, 3 Sep 2012 14:49:28 GMT ]

With my first child, I bought a traditional baby book and brought it with me to the hospital to fill out all the details. For my new guy, who’s at the sixth-month mark, I haven’t even thought about a baby book until now. Such is the life of the second kid. Fortunately, it’s easy to get caught up with these websites.With my first child, I bought a traditional baby book and brought it with me to the hospital to fill out all the details. For my new guy, who’s at the sixth-month mark, I haven’t even thought about a baby book until now. Such is the life of the second kid. Fortunately, it’s easy to get caught up with these websites.


Go for a virtual spin on the moon and Mars
[ Mon, 3 Sep 2012 02:39:00 GMT ]

The death of moonwalker Neil Armstrong and the success of NASA's Curiosity rover have sparked fresh interest in 360-degree panoramas that let you take a virtual spin on the moon and Mars.The death of moonwalker Neil Armstrong and the success of NASA's Curiosity rover have sparked fresh interest in 360-degree panoramas that let you take a virtual spin on the moon and Mars.


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'Ultima Forever' wants you to be good
[ Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:21:48 EDT ]
Making a video game espousing the virtues of compassion, sacrifice and spirituality doesn't sound like a winner in today's battle-happy gaming environment. But 27 years ago, it was exactly the type of game that caught the imagination and spurred excitement in gamers.

Tool lets you analyze Facebook data
[ Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:06:52 EDT ]
The scattered bits of information you upload to Facebook might not seem interesting on their own -- a photo of a baby here, a happy birthday greeting there. But taken as a whole, your Facebook profile is a trove of data that can be analyzed to find patterns and stats about your online life (or your friends' lives).

The problem with text messaging
[ Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:06:27 EDT ]
You do not want to talk to me on the phone. How do I know? Because I don't want to talk to you on the phone. Nothing personal, I just can't stand the thing.

YouTube's Moodwall uses feelings
[ Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:06:18 EDT ]
YouTube is getting in touch with its emotions. The video service rolled out Moodwall on Friday, a new way to discover and watch videos based on how they make viewers feel.

YouTube's Moodwall matches videos to feelings
[ Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:55:05 EDT ]
YouTube is getting in touch with its emotions. The video service rolled out Moodwall on Friday, a new way to discover and watch videos based on how they make viewers feel.

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Can you be exposed as a 'Facebook stalker'?
[ Sat, 1 Sep 2012 16:17:36 GMT ]

Facebook and "stalking" go together like Pinterest and food, Instagram and sunsets, Twitter and networky self-promotion — you can definitely have one without the other, but it just wouldn’t be quite the same.Facebook and "stalking" go together like Pinterest and food, Instagram and sunsets, Twitter and networky self-promotion — you can definitely have one without the other, but it just wouldn’t be quite the same.


PAX welcomes 70,000 gamers home
[ Sat, 1 Sep 2012 23:46:18 GMT ]

You know you're at the Penny Arcade Expo when you see princesses in full regalia rubbing shoulders with giant-eared elves and gun-toting space marines.You know you're at the Penny Arcade Expo when you see princesses in full regalia rubbing shoulders with giant-eared elves and gun-toting space marines.


Slideshow: Month in Space: Mars and other marvels
[ Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:29:35 GMT ]

Relive the Curiosity rover's amazing landing on Mars and other outer-space highlights from August 2012.Relive the Curiosity rover's amazing landing on Mars and other outer-space highlights from August 2012.


9,000-year-old charms found in Israel
[ Sat, 1 Sep 2012 20:55:20 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Israeli archaeologists find 9,000-year-old figurines that apparently reflect the religious practices common in the region several millennia before Moses.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Israeli archaeologists find 9,000-year-old figurines that apparently reflect the religious practices common in the region several millennia before Moses.


16 Kickstarter projects that could destroy civilization
[ Sat, 1 Sep 2012 16:15:57 GMT ]

Sure, these projects seem quirky now, but that scrappy amateur fusion reactor might blow up the Earth. Fund at your own risk.Sure, these projects seem quirky now, but that scrappy amateur fusion reactor might blow up the Earth. Fund at your own risk.


<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/24cml1QPcQk/" target="_blank">Microsoft spies Apple vulnerability</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 01 Sep 2012 14:53:13 PDT ]</i><BR>Microsoft and its partners find a hole in Apple's defenses.

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/Qw0bqDX8g5M/" target="_blank">Wanna come back to my place to see my Apple store?</a><BR><i>[ Sun, 02 Sep 2012 08:43:17 PDT ]</i><BR>A man decides the best way to express his enthusiasm for Apple is to turn his home office into an Apple store.

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'Ultima Forever' wants you to be good
[ Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:21:48 EDT ]
Making a video game espousing the virtues of compassion, sacrifice and spirituality doesn't sound like a winner in today's battle-happy gaming environment. But 27 years ago, it was exactly the type of game that caught the imagination and spurred excitement in gamers.

Tool lets you analyze Facebook data
[ Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:06:52 EDT ]
The scattered bits of information you upload to Facebook might not seem interesting on their own -- a photo of a baby here, a happy birthday greeting there. But taken as a whole, your Facebook profile is a trove of data that can be analyzed to find patterns and stats about your online life (or your friends' lives).

The problem with text messaging
[ Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:06:27 EDT ]
You do not want to talk to me on the phone. How do I know? Because I don't want to talk to you on the phone. Nothing personal, I just can't stand the thing.

YouTube's Moodwall uses feelings
[ Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:06:18 EDT ]
YouTube is getting in touch with its emotions. The video service rolled out Moodwall on Friday, a new way to discover and watch videos based on how they make viewers feel.

YouTube's Moodwall matches videos to feelings
[ Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:55:05 EDT ]
YouTube is getting in touch with its emotions. The video service rolled out Moodwall on Friday, a new way to discover and watch videos based on how they make viewers feel.

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Gamers get a lightweight laptop with real muscle
[ Sat, 1 Sep 2012 06:03:34 GMT ]

If you own a serious gaming laptop then you know that the word "laptop" often seems more than a little inaccurate. You’d have to be a giant to comfortably hold one of these powerful machines on your lap and you’d have to be The Hulk to lug most of them around for any length of time. Gaming company Razer wants to change that with its new Razer Blade laptop -- a thin, lightweight computer that flexes a lot of gaming muscle.If you own a serious gaming laptop then you know that the word "laptop" often seems more than a little inaccurate. You’d have to be a giant to comfortably hold one of these powerful machines on your lap and you’d have to be The Hulk to lug most of them around for any length of time. Gaming company Razer wants to change that with its new Razer Blade laptop -- a thin, lightweight computer that flexes a lot of gaming muscle.


Facebook cracks down on fake 'Likes'
[ Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:52:36 GMT ]

Facebook is weeding out fake "Likes" on its social network that are being caused by spammers, malware and black marketeers as it strives to maintain credibility as an advertising platform.Facebook is weeding out fake "Likes" on its social network that are being caused by spammers, malware and black marketeers as it strives to maintain credibility as an advertising platform.


Man tries to contact family who bought his stolen laptop ... to give it money
[ Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:39:59 GMT ]

"It ended up in the hands of someone who wasn't even the person who stole it," Fran Harrington explains, while describing how he found his stolen laptop thanks to some tracking software."It ended up in the hands of someone who wasn't even the person who stole it," Fran Harrington explains, while describing how he found his stolen laptop thanks to some tracking software.


Lunar pioneers and VIPs honor Neil Armstrong
[ Sat, 1 Sep 2012 00:41:57 GMT ]

Aug. 31: Buzz Aldrin and John Glenn were among those who attended a private memorial service for astronaut Neil Armstrong, who died at the age of 82 on Aug. 25. A national memorial service for Armstrong will be held on Sept. 12. NBC’s Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)U.S. flags flew at half-staff on Friday in memory of Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, who was honored by fellow astronauts and other VIPs as a "brave, reluctant hero."


Blue moon shines around the world
[ Sat, 1 Sep 2012 00:44:28 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A blue moon may not be as rare as it sounds, but it's still special — as is every glorious full moon, whichever color you use to describe it.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A blue moon may not be as rare as it sounds, but it's still special — as is every glorious full moon, whichever color you use to describe it.


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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/imDOYLORd3Y/" target="_blank">Did we listen to just as much music before the iPod?</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 01 Sep 2012 07:36:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Some say the iPod changed everything, but the Audiophiliac doesn't agree.

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/fTxpDblDtfg/" target="_blank">This week in Crave: The imposter edition</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 01 Sep 2012 09:04:28 PDT ]</i><BR>This week, we went to Hong Kong to get an iPhone 5 early, turned a prized fresco into a picture of Batman, and charged a phone just by putting it near an Ultrabook.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57503946-1/this-week-in-crave-the-imposter-edition/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/fTxpDblDtfg" height="1" width="1"/>
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'Ultima Forever' wants you to be good
[ Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:21:48 EDT ]
Making a video game espousing the virtues of compassion, sacrifice and spirituality doesn't sound like a winner in today's battle-happy gaming environment. But 27 years ago, it was exactly the type of game that caught the imagination and spurred excitement in gamers.

Tool lets you analyze Facebook data
[ Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:06:52 EDT ]
The scattered bits of information you upload to Facebook might not seem interesting on their own -- a photo of a baby here, a happy birthday greeting there. But taken as a whole, your Facebook profile is a trove of data that can be analyzed to find patterns and stats about your online life (or your friends' lives).

The problem with text messaging
[ Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:06:27 EDT ]
You do not want to talk to me on the phone. How do I know? Because I don't want to talk to you on the phone. Nothing personal, I just can't stand the thing.

YouTube's Moodwall uses feelings
[ Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:06:18 EDT ]
YouTube is getting in touch with its emotions. The video service rolled out Moodwall on Friday, a new way to discover and watch videos based on how they make viewers feel.

YouTube's Moodwall matches videos to feelings
[ Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:55:05 EDT ]
YouTube is getting in touch with its emotions. The video service rolled out Moodwall on Friday, a new way to discover and watch videos based on how they make viewers feel.