Friday, June 25, 2010

Apple works to keep up with crush of iPhone demand
[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:35:06 GMT ]

Customers line up to buy Apple's newest iPhone outside an Apple Inc's store at the Ginza district in Tokyo, Japan Thursday, June 24, 2010. Hundreds more lined up across the city at Apple stores and other Softbank outlets.The iPhone 4 has arrived, but for some people the wait continues as Apple sprints to keep up with fierce demand for its latest gadget.


Apple works to keep up with crush of iPhone demand
[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:35:06 GMT ]

Customers line up to buy Apple's newest iPhone outside an Apple Inc's store at the Ginza district in Tokyo, Japan Thursday, June 24, 2010. Hundreds more lined up across the city at Apple stores and other Softbank outlets.The iPhone 4 has arrived, but for some people the wait continues as Apple sprints to keep up with fierce demand for its latest gadget.


Hulu subscription service could come next week
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:01:56 PDT ]
A beta version of "Hulu Plus" seems imminent, though the initial test could be limited to a select group of 10,000 people.

Hulu subscription service could come next week
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:01:56 PDT ]
A beta version of "Hulu Plus" seems imminent, though the initial test could be limited to a select group of 10,000 people.

Week in review: iPhone 4's reception
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:00:00 PDT ]
Apple's next-generation smartphone arrives and complaints pop up immediately, while Google beats Viacom in a landmark copyright case. Also: privacy pitfalls.

Week in review: iPhone 4's reception
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:00:00 PDT ]
Apple's next-generation smartphone arrives and complaints pop up immediately, while Google beats Viacom in a landmark copyright case. Also: privacy pitfalls.

Earbud hoodies
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:44:49 PDT ]
The latest Hulu rumor has the service coming to the PlayStation, HP purchases streaming music service Melodeo, and a new hoodie has built-in earbuds.

Earbud hoodies
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:44:49 PDT ]
The latest Hulu rumor has the service coming to the PlayStation, HP purchases streaming music service Melodeo, and a new hoodie has built-in earbuds.

Google eyes more home energy jobs for PowerMeter
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:01:24 PDT ]
The company plans to extend its home electricity monitoring application into managing home energy, including other utilities and potentially electric cars and appliances.

Google eyes more home energy jobs for PowerMeter
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:01:24 PDT ]
The company plans to extend its home electricity monitoring application into managing home energy, including other utilities and potentially electric cars and appliances.

Analyst: Nintendo 'stole the show' at E3
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:04:47 PDT ]
In the wake of the gaming industry show, analysts chime in on which companies they believe did well at building hype for future products and games.

Analyst: Nintendo 'stole the show' at E3
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:04:47 PDT ]
In the wake of the gaming industry show, analysts chime in on which companies they believe did well at building hype for future products and games.

Blogging takes off in Vietnam
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:32:37 EDT ]
Helmet under her arm, Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Quyn arrives after traveling 450 kilometers by motorbike, evading the security police, to tell CNN the story of her imprisonment for blogging in Vietnam.

The new frugal: Tech-savvy coupon clippers
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:08:12 EDT ]
Forget about the little old lady digging through her cluttered purse in the supermarket checkout line.

The Apple co-founder who left for $800
[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:59:31 EDT ]
Ron Wayne is usually just another gambler at the Nugget Hotel & Casino in Nevada. He comes here a couple of days a week to try his luck on the video poker machine. But on this trip, he drew some curious onlookers, as he was escorted by a CNN camera crew. A gift-shop worker asked him if he's famous.

The Apple co-founder who left for $800
[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:59:31 EDT ]
Ron Wayne is usually just another gambler at the Nugget Hotel & Casino in Nevada. He comes here a couple of days a week to try his luck on the video poker machine. But on this trip, he drew some curious onlookers, as he was escorted by a CNN camera crew. A gift-shop worker asked him if he's famous.

Obama, Lady Gaga vie for Facebook record
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:49:52 EDT ]
Lady Gaga and President Barack Obama don't often travel in the same circles, but they're the top competitors in a popularity contest that could have one of them setting a record by this weekend.

Obama, Lady Gaga vie for Facebook record
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:49:52 EDT ]
Lady Gaga and President Barack Obama don't often travel in the same circles, but they're the top competitors in a popularity contest that could have one of them setting a record by this weekend.

Blogging takes off in Vietnam
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:32:37 EDT ]
Helmet under her arm, Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Quyn arrives after traveling 450 kilometers by motorbike, evading the security police, to tell CNN the story of her imprisonment for blogging in Vietnam.

The new frugal: Tech-savvy coupon clippers
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:08:12 EDT ]
Forget about the little old lady digging through her cluttered purse in the supermarket checkout line.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Google spurs ‘horse boy’ mystery
[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:11:51 GMT ]

When Google Street View's roving eye picked up this "horse boy" in Aberdeen, Scotland, an unlikely star was born.Google Street View's fleet of GPS- and camera-equipped cars have captured plenty of oddities, from flaming vans to attempted muggings, even a cult musician taking a bath. But until now it had never caught a glimpse of the horse boy.


Solar cycle sparks doomsday buzz
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:07:00 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Don’t panic over reports that solar storms could cause high-tech disruptions in 2013. But don’t ignore them either. That’s the word from NASA Headquarters’ top guy for solar science.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Don’t panic over reports that solar storms could cause high-tech disruptions in 2013. But don’t ignore them either. That’s the word from NASA Headquarters’ top guy for solar science.


Motion gaming review: Xbox vs. Wii vs. PS3
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:34:40 GMT ]
On the market for more than three years now, the Nintendo Wii is an old favorite in motion gaming. But with Sony gearing up to enter the market with its PlayStation Move, and Microsoft readying the Kinect (formerly known as Project Natal) for Xbox 360, consumers will soon be faced with some interesting new choices. So which one is best?

iPhone 4 buyers report screen, antenna issues
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:11:28 GMT ]

Some iPhone 4s are plagued by yellow screen discoloration, as seen here in a photo sent by new owner to Gizmodo.com.Though demand for Apple's iPhone 4 is higher than ever,  some early owners are reporting problems with the screen, including occasional yellow screen discoloration and a "constellation" of white spots. Meanwhile, others are experiencing reduced call reception when holding the phone a certain way.


Apple works to keep up with crush of iPhone demand
[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:35:06 GMT ]

Customers line up to buy Apple's newest iPhone outside an Apple Inc's store at the Ginza district in Tokyo, Japan Thursday, June 24, 2010. Hundreds more lined up across the city at Apple stores and other Softbank outlets.The iPhone 4 has arrived, but for some people the wait continues as Apple sprints to keep up with fierce demand for its latest gadget.


E-mail etiquette--Jasmine's Tech Dos & Don'ts
[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:53:51 PDT ]
Get schooled by CNET editor Jasmine France. This week: Get some tips on keeping your professional e-mails polished and your personal e-mails inoffensive.

Lab-engineered lung tissue lives on in rats
[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:30:58 PDT ]
One team of scientists implants functional lab-made lung tissue into rats, while another makes a microdevice that mimics real lungs and could be used to test drugs.

Apple acknowledges antenna issue in iPhone 4
[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:20:35 PDT ]
The company suggests buying a case or holding the phone near the bottom left corner.

Pictures shot by iPhone 4 camera (photos)
[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:48:49 PDT ]
CNET takes the iPhone 4 for a walk in San Francisco to gauge the image quality of the photos captured by the phone's camera.

Alternative replies to the iPhone 4 complaints
[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:03:07 PDT ]
As soon as the iPhone 4 launched, complaints echoed from quite a few quarters. Should fanatic purchasers be offered an alternative perspective? Here is that perspective.

iPhone 4 complaints are rolling in
[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:26:32 EDT ]
As iPhone 4 buyers prepared to unbox their new smartphones on Thursday morning, some screamed with joy. Others trumpeted vuvuzelas.

New app helps you avoid foes and exes
[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:37:20 EDT ]
It's something everyone dreads upon breaking up or having a falling out with a friend: the inevitable run-in.

iPad magazines: Don't believe the hype
[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:26:17 EDT ]
Much has been said about the iPad's ability to reinvigorate the publishing industry. But the first generation of magazine apps on the iPad fall short: They're an attempt to turn the clock back, rather than move the medium forward. Having splurged on a half dozen iPad magazines earlier this month, they're now gathering dust on my home screen, never to be read again.

The Apple co-founder who left for $800
[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:59:31 EDT ]
Ron Wayne is usually just another gambler at the Nugget Hotel & Casino in Nevada. He comes here a couple of days a week to try his luck on the video poker machine. But on this trip, he drew some curious onlookers, as he was escorted by a CNN camera crew. A gift-shop worker asked him if he's famous.

The complete guide to the iPhone's new OS
[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:01:11 GMT ]

The latest iPhone system software lets users run multiple apps at the same time, organize apps in folders and perform many other tricks of productivity.The new iOS 4 firmware update has arrived for newer iPhone and iPod Touch models.  Here's what you need to know to get the most out of the new, improved operating system.


Dino-holocaust linked to monster storm
[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:13:38 GMT ]

A herd of centrosaurs (a type of horned dinosaur) drowning in a flood millions of years ago in what is now Alberta, as depicted in this illustration. They left behind what could be the world's largest dinosaur graveyard.Scientists have revealed what may be the world's largest dinosaur graveyard. The dinosaurs may have been part of a mass die-off resulting from a monster storm, comparable to today's hurricanes, which struck what was then a coastal area.


Dino-holocaust linked to monster storm
[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:13:38 GMT ]

A herd of centrosaurs (a type of horned dinosaur) drowning in a flood millions of years ago in what is now Alberta, as depicted in this illustration. They left behind what could be the world's largest dinosaur graveyard.Scientists have revealed what may be the world's largest dinosaur graveyard. The dinosaurs may have been part of a mass die-off resulting from a monster storm, comparable to today's hurricanes, which struck what was then a coastal area.


Judge sides with Google in $1B Viacom lawsuit
[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:28:21 GMT ]

A federal judge sided with Google Inc. on Wednesday in a $1 billion copyright lawsuit filed by media company Viacom Inc. A federal judge sided with Google Inc. on Wednesday in a $1 billion copyright lawsuit filed by media company Viacom Inc. over YouTube videos, saying the service promptly removed illegal materials as required under federal law.


Judge sides with Google in $1B Viacom lawsuit
[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:28:21 GMT ]

A federal judge sided with Google Inc. on Wednesday in a $1 billion copyright lawsuit filed by media company Viacom Inc. A federal judge sided with Google Inc. on Wednesday in a $1 billion copyright lawsuit filed by media company Viacom Inc. over YouTube videos, saying the service promptly removed illegal materials as required under federal law.


The complete guide to the iPhone's new OS
[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:01:11 GMT ]

The latest iPhone system software lets users run multiple apps at the same time, organize apps in folders and perform many other tricks of productivity.The new iOS 4 firmware update has arrived for newer iPhone and iPod Touch models.  Here's what you need to know to get the most out of the new, improved operating system.


Top 7 animatronic beasties in film
[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:05:35 GMT ]

The shark in "Jaws" terrorized audiences 35 years ago, a triumph in filmmaking, but also a mechanical marvel. Here are seven of the most famous — and infamous — animatronic monsters in film history.


Top 7 animatronic beasties in film
[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:05:35 GMT ]

The shark in "Jaws" terrorized audiences 35 years ago, a triumph in filmmaking, but also a mechanical marvel. Here are seven of the most famous — and infamous — animatronic monsters in film history.


New iPhone selling briskly as hundreds line up
[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:52:53 GMT ]

Customers line up to buy Apple's newest iPhone outside an Apple Inc's store at the Ginza district in Tokyo, Japan Thursday, June 24, 2010. Hundreds more lined up across the city at Apple stores and other Softbank outlets.Apple Inc.'s newest iPhone was selling briskly Thursday as thousands lined up outside stores around the world to become among the first to own the device amid concerns of supply shortages.


New iPhone selling briskly as hundreds line up
[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:52:53 GMT ]

Customers line up to buy Apple's newest iPhone outside an Apple Inc's store at the Ginza district in Tokyo, Japan Thursday, June 24, 2010. Hundreds more lined up across the city at Apple stores and other Softbank outlets.Apple Inc.'s newest iPhone was selling briskly Thursday as thousands lined up outside stores around the world to become among the first to own the device amid concerns of supply shortages.


Live blog: iPhone 4 goes on sale
[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 03:00:00 PDT ]
CNET's reporters are covering the launch of the much-hyped iPhone 4. Stay tuned for updates from New York City and San Francisco.

Live blog: iPhone 4 goes on sale
[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 03:00:00 PDT ]
CNET's reporters are covering the launch of the much-hyped iPhone 4. Stay tuned for updates from New York City and San Francisco.

Zynga harvests Farmville app for iPhone
[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 05:30:00 PDT ]
The wildly popular Facebook game goes mobile on the same day Apple's iPhone 4 goes on sale.

Zynga harvests Farmville app for iPhone
[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 05:30:00 PDT ]
The wildly popular Facebook game goes mobile on the same day Apple's iPhone 4 goes on sale.

Droid X vs. iPhone 4
[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:54:36 PDT ]
Viacom loses its lawsuit against Google's YouTube, eBay buys RedLaser bar code scanning app for mobile shopping, and Verizon releases the Droid X just as the iPhone 4 launches with limited availability.

Droid X vs. iPhone 4
[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:54:36 PDT ]
Viacom loses its lawsuit against Google's YouTube, eBay buys RedLaser bar code scanning app for mobile shopping, and Verizon releases the Droid X just as the iPhone 4 launches with limited availability.