Saturday, September 18, 2010

PlayStation Move moves early; takes on Wii
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:42:37 GMT ]

Retailers nationwide began selling Sony's new motion-control system — PlayStation Move — today, two days ahead of schedule.Retailers nationwide began selling Sony's new motion-control system — PlayStation Move — today, two days ahead of schedule.


Sony's Move is fun, accurate and stunning
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:00:27 GMT ]

Sony's motion-control system, which officially launches Sunday, is incredibly precise and versatile. More accurate and robust than the Wii's motion controls, Move is going to be the first motion-control system that will actually appeal to hardcore gamers.Sony's motion-control system, which officially launches Sunday, is incredibly precise and versatile. More accurate and robust than the Wii's motion controls, Move is going to be the first motion-control system that will actually appeal to hardcore gamers.


First impressions: Samsung's Galaxy Tab
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 18:14:30 GMT ]

Samsung's Galaxy Tab tablet, unveiled in September, is the most mainstream competitor to emerge so far to Apple's iPad.Stylish, feature-filled, and comfortable to hold, the Android-based Galaxy Tab promises to be the first true iPad rival. Knowing what its price will be, though, would help. No word on that yet.


It's prime time for gazing at the moon
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:41:09 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The moon is getting its figurative "day in the sun" this weekend during an international celebration of lunar looks.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The moon is getting its figurative "day in the sun" this weekend during an international celebration of lunar looks.


Cosmic Log: Titanic frontiers still beckon
[ Sat, 18 Sep 2010 02:03:07 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Oceangoing researchers are back in port at the end of a 3-D survey of the Titanic, but this isn’t the final chapter of the historic shipwreck’s saga.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Oceangoing researchers are back in port at the end of a 3-D survey of the Titanic, but this isn’t the final chapter of the historic shipwreck’s saga.


Did Apple kill smashing ad for Newsday iPad app?
[ Sat, 18 Sep 2010 10:10:17 PDT ]
An ad for Newsday's iPad app is suddenly removed from YouTube. Reports suggest Apple might have objected to the ad's depiction of the iPad's glass shattering.

Twitter inundated with tornado-photo hoaxes
[ Sat, 18 Sep 2010 11:38:11 PDT ]
After a freak storm brought two tornadoes to New York City, alleged photos started making the rounds. The problem: One is from the 1970s, and the other is a Photoshop job from Hurricane Katrina.

How YouTube provides outlet for singer with tourette's
[ Sat, 18 Sep 2010 12:08:03 PDT ]
A man with tourette's has become a YouTube favorite with his renditions of famous songs. In an interview with Technically Incorrect, he explains why he went from making educational videos to karaoke clips.

Ideas and innovation at Silicon Valley art and tech fest (photos)
[ Sat, 18 Sep 2010 12:37:23 PDT ]
The 2010 01SJ Biennial, which opened this week in San Jose, Calif., asks artists, engineers, and designers to hack the world, building and rebuilding--physically and conceptually--with ideas and innovation.

T-Mobile sued for allegedly blocking pot-related texting
[ Sat, 18 Sep 2010 16:40:31 PDT ]
Ez Texting, a company that helps businesses send marketing text messages to large numbers of people, claims T-Mobile has arbitrarily closed its network to Ez because an Ez client provided information on medical marijuana.

Your computer as an earthquake sensor
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:28:42 EDT ]
The laptop that might be in front of you is an unused earthquake sensor.

Mind control: Is the Web changing how we think?
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:18:52 EDT ]
Last week the flurry of information pelted at us by the internet reached a new intensity.

Blogging around the globe -- with no laptop
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:17:07 EDT ]
When Andrew Hyde took a year off of work to see the world, he decided to travel light. He sold all his possessions, gave up his home in Boulder, Colorado, and squished his entire life, essentially, into a single backpack.

'Halo: Reach': Great story, exciting play, big bucks
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:05:50 EDT ]
"Halo: Reach" is a prequel that not only brings to a close the much-loved video-game series but also gives fans an outstanding solo story and new multiplayer options that make the farewell less painful.

Artists rally around video games as Supreme Court hearing looms
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 22:49:57 GMT ]

Members of the TV, movie and comic book industry say a California law banning violent video games not only violates the First Amendment but would have devastating affects on the entire entertainment industry.Members of the TV, movie and comic book industry say a California law banning violent video games not only violates the First Amendment but would have devastating affects on the entire entertainment industry.


Artists rally around video games as Supreme Court hearing looms
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 22:49:57 GMT ]

Members of the TV, movie and comic book industry say a California law banning violent video games not only violates the First Amendment but would have devastating affects on the entire entertainment industry.Members of the TV, movie and comic book industry say a California law banning violent video games not only violates the First Amendment but would have devastating affects on the entire entertainment industry.


Sony's Move is fun, accurate and stunning
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:00:27 GMT ]

Sony's motion-control system, which officially launches Sunday, is incredibly precise and versatile. More accurate and robust than the Wii's motion controls, Move is going to be the first motion-control system that will actually appeal to hardcore gamers.Sony's motion-control system, which officially launches Sunday, is incredibly precise and versatile. More accurate and robust than the Wii's motion controls, Move is going to be the first motion-control system that will actually appeal to hardcore gamers.


Sony's Move is fun, accurate and stunning
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:00:27 GMT ]

Sony's motion-control system, which officially launches Sunday, is incredibly precise and versatile. More accurate and robust than the Wii's motion controls, Move is going to be the first motion-control system that will actually appeal to hardcore gamers.Sony's motion-control system, which officially launches Sunday, is incredibly precise and versatile. More accurate and robust than the Wii's motion controls, Move is going to be the first motion-control system that will actually appeal to hardcore gamers.


PlayStation Move moves early; takes on Wii
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:42:37 GMT ]

Retailers nationwide began selling Sony's new motion-control system — PlayStation Move — today, two days ahead of schedule.Retailers nationwide began selling Sony's new motion-control system — PlayStation Move — today, two days ahead of schedule.


PlayStation Move moves early; takes on Wii
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:42:37 GMT ]

Retailers nationwide began selling Sony's new motion-control system — PlayStation Move — today, two days ahead of schedule.Retailers nationwide began selling Sony's new motion-control system — PlayStation Move — today, two days ahead of schedule.


Best Buy retreats from iPad cannibalization claim
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:50:45 PDT ]
CEO Brian Dunn now says the Apple devices aren't cutting into notebook sales as much as he was quoted as stating earlier this week in a Wall Street Journal article.

Olive delivers digital tunes for technophobes
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:39:59 PDT ]
The new Olive O3HD drops the digital music server's price to less than $1,000, but I still don't understand its appeal.

Radiohead loves Web but sees shortcomings
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:48:53 PDT ]
Radiohead's bassist calls iTunes clunky and says he misses "curatorial influences" of a music label as the band prepares to release new songs.

It's prime time for gazing at the moon
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:41:09 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The moon is getting its figurative "day in the sun" this weekend during an international celebration of lunar looks.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The moon is getting its figurative "day in the sun" this weekend during an international celebration of lunar looks.


It's prime time for gazing at the moon
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:41:09 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The moon is getting its figurative "day in the sun" this weekend during an international celebration of lunar looks.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The moon is getting its figurative "day in the sun" this weekend during an international celebration of lunar looks.


Cosmic Log: Titanic frontiers still beckon
[ Sat, 18 Sep 2010 02:03:07 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Oceangoing researchers are back in port at the end of a 3-D survey of the Titanic, but this isn’t the final chapter of the historic shipwreck’s saga.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Oceangoing researchers are back in port at the end of a 3-D survey of the Titanic, but this isn’t the final chapter of the historic shipwreck’s saga.


Cosmic Log: Titanic frontiers still beckon
[ Sat, 18 Sep 2010 02:03:07 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Oceangoing researchers are back in port at the end of a 3-D survey of the Titanic, but this isn’t the final chapter of the historic shipwreck’s saga.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Oceangoing researchers are back in port at the end of a 3-D survey of the Titanic, but this isn’t the final chapter of the historic shipwreck’s saga.


Radiohead loves Web but sees shortcomings
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:48:53 PDT ]
Radiohead's bassist calls iTunes clunky and says he misses "curatorial influences" of a music label as the band prepares to release new songs.

Best Buy retreats from iPad cannibalization claim
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:50:45 PDT ]
CEO Brian Dunn now says the Apple devices aren't cutting into notebook sales as much as he was quoted as stating earlier this week in a Wall Street Journal article.

Olive delivers digital tunes for technophobes
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:39:59 PDT ]
The new Olive O3HD drops the digital music server's price to less than $1,000, but I still don't understand its appeal.

Testing out Lexus' safety features
[ Sat, 18 Sep 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]
At an event showcasing its latest set of safety technology, Lexus gave CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman a chance to test his driving skills, and the limits of gravity.

Testing out Lexus' safety features
[ Sat, 18 Sep 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]
At an event showcasing its latest set of safety technology, Lexus gave CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman a chance to test his driving skills, and the limits of gravity.

Blogging around the globe -- with no laptop
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:17:07 EDT ]
When Andrew Hyde took a year off of work to see the world, he decided to travel light. He sold all his possessions, gave up his home in Boulder, Colorado, and squished his entire life, essentially, into a single backpack.

'Halo: Reach': Great story, exciting play, big bucks
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:05:50 EDT ]
"Halo: Reach" is a prequel that not only brings to a close the much-loved video-game series but also gives fans an outstanding solo story and new multiplayer options that make the farewell less painful.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)
[ Sat, 18 Sep 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]
Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Marantz NR1601 AV receiver, the Fujifilm FinePix F80EXR camera, the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300, and more.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)
[ Sat, 18 Sep 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]
Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Marantz NR1601 AV receiver, the Fujifilm FinePix F80EXR camera, the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300, and more.

Your computer as an earthquake sensor
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:28:42 EDT ]
The laptop that might be in front of you is an unused earthquake sensor.

Your computer as an earthquake sensor
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:28:42 EDT ]
The laptop that might be in front of you is an unused earthquake sensor.

Mind control: Is the Web changing how we think?
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:18:52 EDT ]
Last week the flurry of information pelted at us by the internet reached a new intensity.

Mind control: Is the Web changing how we think?
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:18:52 EDT ]
Last week the flurry of information pelted at us by the internet reached a new intensity.

Blogging around the globe -- with no laptop
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:17:07 EDT ]
When Andrew Hyde took a year off of work to see the world, he decided to travel light. He sold all his possessions, gave up his home in Boulder, Colorado, and squished his entire life, essentially, into a single backpack.

'Halo: Reach': Great story, exciting play, big bucks
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:05:50 EDT ]
"Halo: Reach" is a prequel that not only brings to a close the much-loved video-game series but also gives fans an outstanding solo story and new multiplayer options that make the farewell less painful.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Artists rally around video games as Supreme Court hearing looms
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 22:49:57 GMT ]

Members of the TV, movie and comic book industry say a California law banning violent video games not only violates the First Amendment but would have devastating affects on the entire entertainment industry.Members of the TV, movie and comic book industry say a California law banning violent video games not only violates the First Amendment but would have devastating affects on the entire entertainment industry.


Sony's Move is fun, accurate and stunning
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:00:27 GMT ]

Sony's motion-control system, which officially launches Sunday, is incredibly precise and versatile. More accurate and robust than the Wii's motion controls, Move is going to be the first motion-control system that will actually appeal to hardcore gamers.Sony's motion-control system, which officially launches Sunday, is incredibly precise and versatile. More accurate and robust than the Wii's motion controls, Move is going to be the first motion-control system that will actually appeal to hardcore gamers.


PlayStation Move moves early; takes on Wii
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:42:37 GMT ]

Retailers nationwide began selling Sony's new motion-control system — PlayStation Move — today, two days ahead of schedule.Retailers nationwide began selling Sony's new motion-control system — PlayStation Move — today, two days ahead of schedule.


It's prime time for gazing at the moon
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:41:09 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The moon is getting its figurative "day in the sun" this weekend during an international celebration of lunar looks.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The moon is getting its figurative "day in the sun" this weekend during an international celebration of lunar looks.


Cosmic Log: Titanic frontiers still beckon
[ Sat, 18 Sep 2010 02:03:07 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Oceangoing researchers are back in port at the end of a 3-D survey of the Titanic, but this isn’t the final chapter of the historic shipwreck’s saga.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Oceangoing researchers are back in port at the end of a 3-D survey of the Titanic, but this isn’t the final chapter of the historic shipwreck’s saga.


The red pill of Alzheimer's: Would you take it?
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:09:59 PDT ]
An international team of experts on Alzheimer's disease uncovers a gene variation that reveals the rate at which the disease will progress.

Reporters' Roundtable: Deciphering Apple's developer rules
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:25:00 PDT ]
Apple recently rewrote its rulebook for developers. In this show we discuss these changes with Brian Chen of Wired.com and developer David McIntosh of Redux.

Radiohead loves Web but sees shortcomings
[ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:48:53 PDT ]
Radiohead's bassist calls iTunes clunky and says he misses "curatorial influences" of a music label as the band prepares to release new songs.