Saturday, September 25, 2010

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)
[ Sat, 25 Sep 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]
Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Flip UltraHD camcorder, the SanDisk Sansa Fuze+ MP3 player, the 2010 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited, and more.

Fake earthquake drill tests Facebook, Twitter
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:43:43 EDT ]
If your Facebook page or Twitter feed lights up Friday with news of a tsunami off the California coast, don't get too worried.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)
[ Sat, 25 Sep 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]
Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Flip UltraHD camcorder, the SanDisk Sansa Fuze+ MP3 player, the 2010 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited, and more.

Where's that plane going? This app knows
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:19:45 EDT ]
Have you ever looked up at the sky, seen a plane zipping through the clouds and wondered, "Where the heck are those people going?"

Where's that plane going? This app knows
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:19:45 EDT ]
Have you ever looked up at the sky, seen a plane zipping through the clouds and wondered, "Where the heck are those people going?"

Can Apple crack China with the iPhone 4?
[ Thu, 23 Sep 2010 23:26:57 EDT ]
The iPhone 4 is coming to China.

Can Apple crack China with the iPhone 4?
[ Thu, 23 Sep 2010 23:26:57 EDT ]
The iPhone 4 is coming to China.

Facebook outage was its biggest ever
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:55:41 EDT ]
Facebook's outage that shut down the site for many users Thursday was its worst since it became a worldwide social-networking powerhouse, according to an engineer for the site.

Facebook outage was its biggest ever
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:55:41 EDT ]
Facebook's outage that shut down the site for many users Thursday was its worst since it became a worldwide social-networking powerhouse, according to an engineer for the site.

Fake earthquake drill tests Facebook, Twitter
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:43:43 EDT ]
If your Facebook page or Twitter feed lights up Friday with news of a tsunami off the California coast, don't get too worried.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Cyber attack appears to target Iran
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:30:21 GMT ]
A computer virus that attacks a widely used industrial system appears aimed mostly at Iran and its sophistication suggests a state may have been involved in creating it, Western cyber security companies said on Friday.

Forget Facebook! This Silicon Valley scandal needs a movie
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:02:12 GMT ]

AngelGate, the kerfuffle over Silicon Valley investors (possibly) colluding and price fixing, is so big, even YouTube Hitler is mad about it.AngelGate, the kerfuffle over Silicon Valley investors (possibly) colluding and price fixing, is so big, even YouTube Hitler is mad about it.


Facebook outage leads to Twitter venting
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:17:58 GMT ]
Years from now, people will ask you: were you there when Facebook went down? We heard it was the "worst" in years! They'll ask, how did you go without it, for HOURS?

Cosmic Log: See the moon's marvels in 3-D
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 23:38:32 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA’s moon orbiter sends back shots of lunar curiosities that look even curiouser when you see them through 3-D glasses.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA’s moon orbiter sends back shots of lunar curiosities that look even curiouser when you see them through 3-D glasses.


Slideshow: Pictures that reach for the sky
[ Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:47:31 GMT ]

See a laser-equipped telescope in action and other outer-space highlights from September 2010.See a laser-equipped telescope in action and other outer-space highlights from September 2010.


Apple looks to patent new flash system
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:10:12 PDT ]
The patent shows an array of flash lights that point at different directions, so we presume the camera will detect where the subject is and turn on the nearest flash.

Art, biology, tech converge at The Lab (photos)
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:16:36 PDT ]
San Francisco art gallery, called The Lab, explores interactive art with a special emphasis on biotechnology.

Follow our RIM DevCon live blog
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:20:03 PDT ]
BlackBerry maker on Monday opens its annual developer conference in San Francisco. Expect to hear updates about software, social features, and maybe even a new tablet.

Reporters' Roundtable: How game mechanics are infecting everything
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:00:00 PDT ]
From Green Stamps to Foursquare, game concepts and philosophies have been getting into economic and social apps for years. What's new in the field?

Grooveshark VIP price increase planned
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:23:19 PDT ]
Company informs its VIP customers it plans to raise prices in December. Music streaming service hints that it's close to reaching a legal settlement with Universal.

Where's that plane going? This app knows
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:19:45 EDT ]
Have you ever looked up at the sky, seen a plane zipping through the clouds and wondered, "Where the heck are those people going?"

Can Apple crack China with the iPhone 4?
[ Thu, 23 Sep 2010 23:26:57 EDT ]
The iPhone 4 is coming to China.

Facebook outage was its biggest ever
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:55:41 EDT ]
Facebook's outage that shut down the site for many users Thursday was its worst since it became a worldwide social-networking powerhouse, according to an engineer for the site.

Fake earthquake drill tests Facebook, Twitter
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:44:25 EDT ]
If your Facebook page or Twitter feed lights up Friday with news of a tsunami off the California coast, don't get too worried.

Technology's biggest myths
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:03:05 GMT ]
Expensive cables are better! Defragging speeds up your PC! Refilling ink cartridges ruins your printer! PCWorld put these and nine other claims to the test to find the truth behind tech's tallest tales.

Facebook outage was 'worst' in more than four years
[ Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:22:40 GMT ]
Thursday̢۪s outage lasted 2.5 hours, was caused by an "unfortunate handling of an error condition."

Facebook outage was 'worst' in more than four years
[ Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:22:40 GMT ]
Thursday̢۪s outage lasted 2.5 hours, was caused by an "unfortunate handling of an error condition."

Video: 'Final Fantasy XIV' a new persistent world
[ Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:20:26 GMT ]

Sept. 22: Creator Hiromichi Tanaka talks about the new game and the popularity of the series. (msnbc.com)Creator Hiromichi Tanaka talks about the new game and the popularity of the series. (msnbc.com)


Video: 'Final Fantasy XIV' a new persistent world
[ Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:20:26 GMT ]

Sept. 22: Creator Hiromichi Tanaka talks about the new game and the popularity of the series. (msnbc.com)Creator Hiromichi Tanaka talks about the new game and the popularity of the series. (msnbc.com)


Technology's biggest myths
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:03:05 GMT ]
Expensive cables are better! Defragging speeds up your PC! Refilling ink cartridges ruins your printer! PCWorld put these and nine other claims to the test to find the truth behind tech's tallest tales.

Two simple ways to thwart Web spies
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 07:41:39 PDT ]
You can block Flash cookies with the free Better Privacy Firefox add-on and prevent sites from using the Flash Player to access your PC's camera and microphone without asking--or at all.

Despite Verizon denials, CDMA iPhone reports linger
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:37:32 GMT ]
A CDMA version of the iPhone 4 is being manufactured by a Taiwanese company, according to reports.

Despite Verizon denials, CDMA iPhone reports linger
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:37:32 GMT ]
A CDMA version of the iPhone 4 is being manufactured by a Taiwanese company, according to reports.

Facebook outage leads to Twitter venting
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:17:58 GMT ]
Years from now, people will ask you: were you there when Facebook went down? We heard it was the "worst" in years! They'll ask, how did you go without it, for HOURS?

Facebook outage leads to Twitter venting
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:17:58 GMT ]
Years from now, people will ask you: were you there when Facebook went down? We heard it was the "worst" in years! They'll ask, how did you go without it, for HOURS?

Analyst: Apple grabs huge chunk of phone profits
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 07:12:21 PDT ]
Company enjoys a larger share of overall profits in smartphones than do Nokia, Samsung, and LG combined, even though it sells fewer phones, says a financial analyst.

Analyst: Apple grabs huge chunk of phone profits
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 07:12:21 PDT ]
Company enjoys a larger share of overall profits in smartphones than do Nokia, Samsung, and LG combined, even though it sells fewer phones, says a financial analyst.

Two simple ways to thwart Web spies
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 07:41:39 PDT ]
You can block Flash cookies with the free Better Privacy Firefox add-on and prevent sites from using the Flash Player to access your PC's camera and microphone without asking--or at all.

Going corporate: Chrome getting admin-friendly
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 07:58:29 PDT ]
Google is building lock-down options and tools to make Chrome get along better with the administrators responsible for their company's software.

Going corporate: Chrome getting admin-friendly
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 07:58:29 PDT ]
Google is building lock-down options and tools to make Chrome get along better with the administrators responsible for their company's software.

Facebook CEO unveils education foundation
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:32:20 PDT ]
Attracting scrutiny from critics who think it's a big PR stunt, young billionaire Mark Zuckerberg makes good on his word to donate $100 million to the school system in Newark, N.J.

Facebook CEO unveils education foundation
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:32:20 PDT ]
Attracting scrutiny from critics who think it's a big PR stunt, young billionaire Mark Zuckerberg makes good on his word to donate $100 million to the school system in Newark, N.J.

Facebook outage conspiracy tweets
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:43:31 PDT ]
Verizon has plans to release tiered data pricing, Wikipedia lets you rate the quality of an article, and the Facebook outage gets a lot of attention on Twitter.

Facebook outage conspiracy tweets
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:43:31 PDT ]
Verizon has plans to release tiered data pricing, Wikipedia lets you rate the quality of an article, and the Facebook outage gets a lot of attention on Twitter.

How to make your cell phone greener
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:39:12 EDT ]
Cell phones have become one of the most ubiquitous hallmarks of life in the 21st century, but they aren't necessarily good for the environment.

How to make your cell phone greener
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:39:12 EDT ]
Cell phones have become one of the most ubiquitous hallmarks of life in the 21st century, but they aren't necessarily good for the environment.

Where's that plane going? This app knows
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:19:45 EDT ]
Have you ever looked up at the sky, seen a plane zipping through the clouds and wondered, "Where the heck are those people going?"

Where's that plane going? This app knows
[ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:19:45 EDT ]
Have you ever looked up at the sky, seen a plane zipping through the clouds and wondered, "Where the heck are those people going?"

Can Apple crack China with the iPhone 4?
[ Thu, 23 Sep 2010 23:26:57 EDT ]
The iPhone 4 is coming to China.

Can Apple crack China with the iPhone 4?
[ Thu, 23 Sep 2010 23:26:57 EDT ]
The iPhone 4 is coming to China.