Sunday, February 27, 2011

Track your cheating spouse with phone software
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:29:28 GMT ]
If you suspected your spouse, child or employee was up to no good, would you want concrete proof? Would it help if you had access to every phone call, text and e-mail they sent? If so, a new cell-phone spying application might be right up your alley.

10 WTF gadgets for the home
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:54:46 GMT ]

It's not a real home if you can't enclose yourself in a giant Pac-Man shaped massage chair, or sit down at a modern coffee table, you know, one with Wi-Fi and a 360-degree sound system.


Cosmic Log: Market lays its bets on Oscars
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:40:46 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Online markets do at least as well as opinion polls when it comes to predicting election results, but how good are they at predicting the Oscars?Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Online markets do at least as well as opinion polls when it comes to predicting election results, but how good are they at predicting the Oscars?


Discovery arrives at space station for final time
[ Sat, 26 Feb 2011 19:58:49 GMT ]

In this frame grab from video taken from NASA television, space shuttle Discovery is seen moments after docking at the International Space Station, its final visit before being parked at a museum, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011. Space shuttle Discovery arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday, making its final visit before being parked at a museum.


Facebook dumbs down privacy policy (in a good way)
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:35:56 GMT ]

Today Facebook debuted a draft of its totally revamped privacy policy, which breaks down the massive dense legalese into 5th-grader-friendly language, with clear segmentation, pretty pictures and even — from the look of it — a larger font size.Today Facebook debuted a draft of its totally revamped privacy policy, which breaks down the massive dense legalese into 5th-grader-friendly language, with clear segmentation, pretty pictures and even — from the look of it — a larger font size.


How much will the iPad 2 weigh?
[ Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:15:00 PST ]
With Apple announcing the next iPad on March 2, one of the big questions is how much lighter Apple can make the iPad 2.

Reporters' Roundtable: Journalism in the age of WikiLeaks
[ Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:00:00 PST ]
Six journalists debate the effects of WikiLeaks and anonymous document publishing on the nature of professional reporting.

Motorola sings TiVo the 'sue me, sue you' blues
[ Sat, 26 Feb 2011 12:47:45 PST ]
DVR-related patent claim mentions suit TiVo filed in 2009 against a Motorola compadre, according to a report.

Discovery docks for last tango with space station
[ Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:54:59 PST ]
Shuttle commander pulls off picture-perfect docking with International Space Station, the retiring space plane's 13th and final linkup with orbital outpost.

Facebook tests souped-up privacy policy
[ Sat, 26 Feb 2011 22:10:23 PST ]
Company seeks comment on proposed redesign of privacy policy that's meant to make it clearer while bringing legalese-y documents into widgety realm of the 21st century.

China blocks access to LinkedIn
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:21:20 EST ]
Users in China are reporting that access to LinkedIn has been blocked throughout the country. By all indications, it seems that the popular career networking site has run afoul of the country's infamous Great Firewall.

Google declares war on content farms
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:40:12 EST ]
Google has announced a major algorithmic change to its search engine, subtle in nature and perhaps unnoticeable to many users, but one that should dramatically improve the quality of Google's search results.

Consumer Reports: No on Verizon iPhone
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:41:42 EST ]
The iPhone 4 is now 0-for-2 with Consumer Reports.

Apps take you backstage at the Oscars
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:00:34 EST ]
Fewer and fewer of us are watching TV without a smartphone, tablet computer or laptop at the ready.

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Track your cheating spouse with phone software
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:29:28 GMT ]
If you suspected your spouse, child or employee was up to no good, would you want concrete proof? Would it help if you had access to every phone call, text and e-mail they sent? If so, a new cell-phone spying application might be right up your alley.

10 WTF gadgets for the home
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:54:46 GMT ]

It's not a real home if you can't enclose yourself in a giant Pac-Man shaped massage chair, or sit down at a modern coffee table, you know, one with Wi-Fi and a 360-degree sound system.


Cosmic Log: Market lays its bets on Oscars
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:40:46 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Online markets do at least as well as opinion polls when it comes to predicting election results, but how good are they at predicting the Oscars?Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Online markets do at least as well as opinion polls when it comes to predicting election results, but how good are they at predicting the Oscars?


Discovery arrives at space station for final time
[ Sat, 26 Feb 2011 19:58:49 GMT ]

In this frame grab from video taken from NASA television, space shuttle Discovery is seen moments after docking at the International Space Station, its final visit before being parked at a museum, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011. Space shuttle Discovery arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday, making its final visit before being parked at a museum.


Facebook dumbs down privacy policy (in a good way)
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:35:56 GMT ]

Today Facebook debuted a draft of its totally revamped privacy policy, which breaks down the massive dense legalese into 5th-grader-friendly language, with clear segmentation, pretty pictures and even — from the look of it — a larger font size.Today Facebook debuted a draft of its totally revamped privacy policy, which breaks down the massive dense legalese into 5th-grader-friendly language, with clear segmentation, pretty pictures and even — from the look of it — a larger font size.


Top Reviews of the week (photos)
[ Sat, 26 Feb 2011 04:00:00 PST ]
Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite gadgets from the past week, including the Motorola Xoom tablet, Sennheiser HD 598 headphones, and the Samsung Galaxy S 4G.

How much will the iPad 2 weigh?
[ Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:15:00 PST ]
With Apple announcing the next iPad on March 2, one of the big questions is how much lighter Apple can make the iPad 2.

Reporters' Roundtable: Journalism in the age of WikiLeaks
[ Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:00:00 PST ]
Six journalists debate the effects of WikiLeaks and anonymous document publishing on the nature of professional reporting.

Motorola sings TiVo the 'sue me, sue you' blues
[ Sat, 26 Feb 2011 12:47:45 PST ]
DVR-related patent claim mentions suit TiVo filed in 2009 against a Motorola compadre, according to a report.

Discovery docks for last tango with space station
[ Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:54:59 PST ]
Shuttle commander pulls off picture-perfect docking with International Space Station, the retiring space plane's 13th and final linkup with orbital outpost.

China blocks access to LinkedIn
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:21:20 EST ]
Users in China are reporting that access to LinkedIn has been blocked throughout the country. By all indications, it seems that the popular career networking site has run afoul of the country's infamous Great Firewall.

Google declares war on content farms
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:40:12 EST ]
Google has announced a major algorithmic change to its search engine, subtle in nature and perhaps unnoticeable to many users, but one that should dramatically improve the quality of Google's search results.

Consumer Reports: No on Verizon iPhone
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:41:42 EST ]
The iPhone 4 is now 0-for-2 with Consumer Reports.

Apps take you backstage at the Oscars
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:00:34 EST ]
Fewer and fewer of us are watching TV without a smartphone, tablet computer or laptop at the ready.

Cosmic Log: How serious is space solar power?
[ Sat, 26 Feb 2011 03:39:09 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Will we ever get our electricity beamed to us from outer space? Find out what's up with space-based solar power systems.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Will we ever get our electricity beamed to us from outer space? Find out what's up with space-based solar power systems.


Track your cheating spouse with phone software
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:29:28 GMT ]
If you suspected your spouse, child or employee was up to no good, would you want concrete proof? Would it help if you had access to every phone call, text and e-mail they sent? If so, a new cell-phone spying application might be right up your alley.

10 WTF gadgets for the home
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:54:46 GMT ]

It's not a real home if you can't enclose yourself in a giant Pac-Man shaped massage chair, or sit down at a modern coffee table, you know, one with Wi-Fi and a 360-degree sound system.


Cosmic Log: Market lays its bets on Oscars
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:40:46 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Online markets do at least as well as opinion polls when it comes to predicting election results, but how good are they at predicting the Oscars?Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Online markets do at least as well as opinion polls when it comes to predicting election results, but how good are they at predicting the Oscars?


Facebook dumbs down privacy policy (in a good way)
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:35:56 GMT ]

Today Facebook debuted a draft of its totally revamped privacy policy, which breaks down the massive dense legalese into 5th-grader-friendly language, with clear segmentation, pretty pictures and even — from the look of it — a larger font size.Today Facebook debuted a draft of its totally revamped privacy policy, which breaks down the massive dense legalese into 5th-grader-friendly language, with clear segmentation, pretty pictures and even — from the look of it — a larger font size.


Do you secure your PC for free?
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:44:53 PST ]
Free Windows security suites didn't exist 10 years ago. Now, they dominate the home consumer security market. Vote in our poll and tell us which one is your favorite.

Verizon CEO refutes claims of low iPhone sales
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:01:39 PST ]
Reports that Apple's iPhone had been selling poorly among Verizon users are being refuted by Verizon Wireless' CEO. He says it was the best launch yet.

Firefox 4's last beta?
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:31:47 PST ]
Better Flash support, stability, and improved hardware acceleration come in Firefox 4 beta 12 from Mozilla. The end is nigh, too: This could be the last beta for the in-development browser.

Top Reviews of the week (photos)
[ Sat, 26 Feb 2011 04:00:00 PST ]
Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite gadgets from the past week, including the Motorola Xoom tablet, Sennheiser HD 598 headphones, and the Samsung Galaxy S 4G.

How much will the iPad 2 weigh?
[ Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:15:00 PST ]
With Apple announcing the next iPad on March 2, one of the big questions is how much lighter Apple can make the iPad 2.

China blocks access to LinkedIn
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:21:20 EST ]
Users in China are reporting that access to LinkedIn has been blocked throughout the country. By all indications, it seems that the popular career networking site has run afoul of the country's infamous Great Firewall.

Google declares war on content farms
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:40:12 EST ]
Google has announced a major algorithmic change to its search engine, subtle in nature and perhaps unnoticeable to many users, but one that should dramatically improve the quality of Google's search results.

Consumer Reports: No on Verizon iPhone
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:41:42 EST ]
The iPhone 4 is now 0-for-2 with Consumer Reports.

Apps take you backstage at the Oscars
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:00:34 EST ]
Fewer and fewer of us are watching TV without a smartphone, tablet computer or laptop at the ready.

Cosmic Log: How serious is space solar power?
[ Sat, 26 Feb 2011 03:39:09 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Will we ever get our electricity beamed to us from outer space? Find out what's up with space-based solar power systems.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Will we ever get our electricity beamed to us from outer space? Find out what's up with space-based solar power systems.


Track your cheating spouse with phone software
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:29:28 GMT ]
If you suspected your spouse, child or employee was up to no good, would you want concrete proof? Would it help if you had access to every phone call, text and e-mail they sent? If so, a new cell-phone spying application might be right up your alley.

10 WTF gadgets for the home
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:54:46 GMT ]

It's not a real home if you can't enclose yourself in a giant Pac-Man shaped massage chair, or sit down at a modern coffee table, you know, one with Wi-Fi and a 360-degree sound system.


Cosmic Log: Market lays its bets on Oscars
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:40:46 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Online markets do at least as well as opinion polls when it comes to predicting election results, but how good are they at predicting the Oscars?Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Online markets do at least as well as opinion polls when it comes to predicting election results, but how good are they at predicting the Oscars?


Facebook dumbs down privacy policy (in a good way)
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:35:56 GMT ]

Today Facebook debuted a draft of its totally revamped privacy policy, which breaks down the massive dense legalese into 5th-grader-friendly language, with clear segmentation, pretty pictures and even — from the look of it — a larger font size.Today Facebook debuted a draft of its totally revamped privacy policy, which breaks down the massive dense legalese into 5th-grader-friendly language, with clear segmentation, pretty pictures and even — from the look of it — a larger font size.


Do you secure your PC for free?
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:44:53 PST ]
Free Windows security suites didn't exist 10 years ago. Now, they dominate the home consumer security market. Vote in our poll and tell us which one is your favorite.

Verizon CEO refutes claims of low iPhone sales
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:01:39 PST ]
Reports that Apple's iPhone had been selling poorly among Verizon users are being refuted by Verizon Wireless' CEO. He says it was the best launch yet.

Firefox 4's last beta?
[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:31:47 PST ]
Better Flash support, stability, and improved hardware acceleration come in Firefox 4 beta 12 from Mozilla. The end is nigh, too: This could be the last beta for the in-development browser.