Cook has the skills to lead Apple, observers say[ Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:40:32 GMT ]Tim Cook, Apple's Chief Operating Officer, who has been standing in for CEO Steve Jobs during his medical leave, has been named the new CEO after Jobs resigned as Apple Inc Chief Executive on Wednesday, without specifying a reason.

Jobs' resignation marks storied career[ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:34:06 GMT ]Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was the visionary who helped create computers for everyday people and not just technophiles, developed highly stylized and hugely successful devices such as the iPod, iPhone, iPad and engendered a cult-like following among product enthusiasts worldwide.

Challenges of an Apple without Jobs[ Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:20:29 GMT ]Future success or failure depends on the strength of the new leadership, not to mention the greater forces of the universe, but it's clear that Apple will face challenges.

Apple's Jobs, beset by health issues, resigns[ Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:09:50 GMT ]Silicon Valley legend Steve Jobs, who has been on medical leave for an undisclosed condition, resigned as chief executive of Apple, saying he could "no longer meet" the expectations of the job.

Pre-caffeine: Steve Jobs! Jim Carrey! Hurricane Irene![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Tim Cook: 'Apple is not going to change'[ Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:51:55 PDT ]Message from new CEO seeks to reassure employees that Apple will stay true to the company and culture that Steve Jobs built.

Yahoo Mail hits 100 million users[ Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:00:57 PDT ]Now with more than 100 million active e-mailers, Yahoo Mail has taken feedback from its users to tweak its interface.

GM teams with LG to develop electric vehicles[ Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:06:25 PDT ]General Motors signs a partnership with LG, which supplies batteries for the Chevy Volt, to jointly develop electric vehicles for sale in different countries.

AMD appoints former Lenovo president as CEO[ Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:23:42 PDT ]The company's interim CEO, Thomas Seifert, will return to his role as senior vice president and chief financial officer as Rory Read takes the company reins.

Steve Wozniak: Jobs 'greatest technical leader we've ever seen'[ Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:40:02 PDT ]Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak said former CEO and co-founder Steve Jobs deserves credit for rebuilding Apple and creating iconic devices. He says Jobs will be remembered for a century.

Steve Jobs: From college dropout to tech visionary[ Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:57:17 EDT ]As Steve Jobs ends his career at Apple -- perhaps the world's most valuable and admired company -- business and tech pundits are showering him with superlatives: Innovator. Visionary. Genius.

Timeline: Steve Jobs' career[ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:46:44 EDT ]

Opinion: Jobs our 'most important innovator'[ Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:27:31 EDT ]I was standing at the checkout in a store Wednesday when I heard Steve Jobs had resigned from Apple. Someone shouted it out to the crowd. He was holding his cell phone. It was such important news, he felt it should be announced publicly. It felt like a historic moment.

Small quake has big reach[ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:02:10 GMT ]A magnitude 5.8 earthquake in Virginia this afternoon was felt across the U.S. East Coast, shaking offices and nerves from Washington D.C. to New York City. That's a whole lot of shaking for a medium-sized quake. The reason is the geology of the East Coast itself.

Earth moves, love happens[ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:28:59 GMT ]In the city of brotherly love yesterday, while others tweeted their earthquake drama, one person found true love. Disaster Cupid also shot arrows in other cities.

Twitter uses #earthquake to mock nature's wrath, you[ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:43:48 GMT ]Nothing inspires the humor center of the brain like the false sense of security that follows a quick reminder that Nature can kick your insignificant arse at anytime, only this time, it didn't. Observe.

Pre-caffeine: Quake crackups, tech smack downs![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Russian space ship fails to reach orbit[ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:46:22 GMT ]Russia's space agency says an unmanned supply ship bound for the International Space Station has failed to reach its planned orbit.

Another Apple win: Retail sales per square foot[ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:45:32 PDT ]A report shows that Apple makes over $5,600 per square foot of floor space in its stores annually--by far the highest amount among the top 20 U.S. retailers.

Samsung Galaxy S phones hit by EU ruling[ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:05:43 PDT ]The company faces a preliminary injunction on key smartphones in Europe, following a Dutch court ruling today. The decision could also give Apple more ammo in its fight with Android.

Woman settles in Match.com sexual assault lawsuit[ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:10:01 PDT ]The woman who filed a suit against Match.com in April after complaining that she was sexually assaulted by a fellow member has settled with the online dating service.

Sprint iPhone brings its share of problems[ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:36:18 PDT ]Sure, the iPhone would draw in new customers. But Sprint would also have to deal with higher subsidy costs and network data demands--all for a device that isn't so unique anymore.

Windows 8 to offer easier file management[ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:22:25 PDT ]The company is giving its basic file management a much-needed overhaul in Windows 8.

United replacing pilot manuals with iPads[ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:47:40 EDT ]United Airlines announced Tuesday that it is replacing its pilots' flight decks with iPads.

HP: More discounted TouchPads coming[ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:59:53 EDT ]As Hewlett-Packard manages a tectonic shift in its business, thrifty consumers can expect to shake down more deals on gadgets.

Google+: 10 things it does better[ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:12:43 EDT ]Google+, Google's new social networking service, might cautiously be called a hit. With 25 million visitors at last count, Google+ may well be the fastest-growing social network to launch thus far.

Facebook privacy settings get more like Google+[ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:14:12 EDT ]When Google's not-the-Facebook social network, Google Plus, launched earlier this summer, one thing stood out for many tech pundits: privacy settings.

Small quake has big reach[ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:02:10 GMT ]A magnitude 5.8 earthquake in Virginia this afternoon was felt across the U.S. East Coast, shaking offices and nerves from Washington D.C. to New York City. That's a whole lot of shaking for a medium-sized quake. The reason is the geology of the East Coast itself.

Earth moves, love happens[ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:28:59 GMT ]In the city of brotherly love yesterday, while others tweeted their earthquake drama, one person found true love. Disaster Cupid also shot arrows in other cities.

Twitter uses #earthquake to mock nature's wrath, you[ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:43:48 GMT ]Nothing inspires the humor center of the brain like the false sense of security that follows a quick reminder that Nature can kick your insignificant arse at anytime, only this time, it didn't. Observe.

Pre-caffeine: Quake crackups, tech smack downs![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Russian space ship fails to reach orbit[ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:46:22 GMT ]Russia's space agency says an unmanned supply ship bound for the International Space Station has failed to reach its planned orbit.

Another Apple win: Retail sales per square foot[ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:45:32 PDT ]A report shows that Apple makes over $5,600 per square foot of floor space in its stores annually--by far the highest amount among the top 20 U.S. retailers.

Samsung Galaxy S phones hit by EU ruling[ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:05:43 PDT ]The company faces a preliminary injunction on key smartphones in Europe, following a Dutch court ruling today. The decision could also give Apple more ammo in its fight with Android.

Woman settles in Match.com sexual assault lawsuit[ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:10:01 PDT ]The woman who filed a suit against Match.com in April after complaining that she was sexually assaulted by a fellow member has settled with the online dating service.

Sprint iPhone brings its share of problems[ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:36:18 PDT ]Sure, the iPhone would draw in new customers. But Sprint would also have to deal with higher subsidy costs and network data demands--all for a device that isn't so unique anymore.

Windows 8 to offer easier file management[ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:22:25 PDT ]The company is giving its basic file management a much-needed overhaul in Windows 8.

United replacing pilot manuals with iPads[ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:47:40 EDT ]United Airlines announced Tuesday that it is replacing its pilots' flight decks with iPads.

HP: More discounted TouchPads coming[ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:59:53 EDT ]As Hewlett-Packard manages a tectonic shift in its business, thrifty consumers can expect to shake down more deals on gadgets.

Google+: 10 things it does better[ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:12:43 EDT ]Google+, Google's new social networking service, might cautiously be called a hit. With 25 million visitors at last count, Google+ may well be the fastest-growing social network to launch thus far.

Facebook privacy settings get more like Google+[ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:14:12 EDT ]When Google's not-the-Facebook social network, Google Plus, launched earlier this summer, one thing stood out for many tech pundits: privacy settings.

Pick the right back-to-school laptop[ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:57:02 GMT ]When someone asks me what computer they should buy for their child, it’s not a simple answer. Age, activities, whether the child will be carrying the laptop outside the house and budget all factor into my recommendations. There are some basic guidelines, though, that can help you narrow your choices.

Sprint to start selling iPhone 5 mid-October: report[ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:35:45 GMT ]Sprint Nextel will start selling the next version of the Apple iPhone in mid-October, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal that cited unnamed sources.

Quake makes cellphone connections shaky[ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:11:35 GMT ]Cellphone carriers are encouraging customers to send texts instead of placing calls to reach out to others in the aftermath of Tuesday's quake, with lines busy because of call volume.

Twitter uses #earthquake to mock nature's wrath, you[ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:43:48 GMT ]Nothing inspires the humor center of the brain like the false sense of security that follows a quick reminder that Nature can kick your insignificant arse at anytime, only this time, it didn't. Observe.

Small quake has big reach[ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:02:10 GMT ]A magnitude 5.8 earthquake in Virginia this afternoon was felt across the U.S. East Coast, shaking offices and nerves from Washington D.C. to New York City. That's a whole lot of shaking for a medium-sized quake. The reason is the geology of the East Coast itself.

Yale oversight exposes 43,000 Social Security numbers[ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:35:21 PDT ]Purdue University also reports exposure of more than 7,000 Social Security numbers after unknown person accesses server.

This Day in Tech: Twitter exposes photo galleries (nudity included); Earthquake shakes the East Coast[ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:06:54 PDT ]Too busy to keep up with the tech news? Here are some of the more interesting stories from CNET for Tuesday, August 23.

Keeping up with the hackers (chart)[ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:00:00 PDT ]This handy chart provides a timeline of the computer attacks and hacks that have happened over the past few months.

Lightroom 3.5 to support Oly, Pany, Sony cameras[ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:46:33 PDT ]Along with a predictable range of support for newer higher-end cameras that can shoot raw photos, the new Lightroom release candidate fixes many bugs.