Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Saturnian moons merge into a quintet
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:51:00 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Five moons of Saturn gather together for an amazing family portrait sent back by the Cassini orbiter.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Five moons of Saturn gather together for an amazing family portrait sent back by the Cassini orbiter.


Pre-caffeine: Facebook addiction, Reddit redundant!
[ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]
A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Sony officially details Android Walkman
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:42:47 PDT ]
Walkman Z series, due out December 10 in Japan, comes with a 1GHz dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, 512MB of RAM, Android 2.3, and an enormous 4.3-inch LCD screen

Best Buy cuts outlook on disappointing earnings
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:00:49 PDT ]
The electronics retailer says tablet and e-readers sales were strong in the U.S., but those gains were offset by weak TV, gaming, camera and physical media sales.

Dolphin Browser splashes onto the iPad
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:22:17 PDT ]
After hitting the iPhone in late August, a new version of the Dolphin Browser is now available for the iPad.

Motorola Mobility invests in video firm Ooyala
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:24:02 PDT ]
Motorola Mobility indicates that it's especially interested in working with Ooyala on its "multiscreen experiences."

Apple prepping next-generation AirPort Express?
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:44:23 PDT ]
The latest reports suggest the company could unveil a new version of its 802.11n AirPort Express, given people "familiar with the matter."

Web Foundation tries to 'measure' the Internet
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:28:35 EDT ]
No one really knows how many websites or individual Web pages make up this seemingly infinite digital universe that is the Internet.

Microsoft prepares Windows 8 for iPad battle
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:29:22 EDT ]
Microsoft is set to unveil the next generation of Windows today. It's designed for the tablet market.

Monday, September 12, 2011

Top 8 expected features of Windows 8
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:00:03 GMT ]

Will Windows 8 have the compelling features that made Windows 7 a must-have upgrade and help Microsoft catch up to its competitors in mobile space? Decide for yourself: here are the top 8 announced or rumored features.Will Windows 8 have the compelling features that made Windows 7 a must-have upgrade and help Microsoft catch up to its competitors in mobile space? Decide for yourself: here are the top 8 announced or rumored features.


The most dangerous tech products
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:59:32 GMT ]

The electronic products in our homes enhance our lives in countless ways. But these devices can also be among the most dangerous products we have. Here are the top 5.The electronic products in our homes enhance our lives in countless ways. But these devices can also be among the most dangerous products we have. Here are the top 5.


Robot base jumps from wall
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:55:10 GMT ]

Future of Tech: Extreme-sports junkies, meet Paraswift, the robot that wants to be as cool as you. It too is able to climb the walls of tall buildings, jump off and deploy a parachute to soften the landing.Future of Tech: Extreme-sports junkies, meet Paraswift, the robot that wants to be as cool as you. It too is able to climb the walls of tall buildings, jump off and deploy a parachute to soften the landing.


Video: Breaking down Batman
[ Fri, 9 Sep 2011 22:18:01 GMT ]

'Batman:Arkham City' and Gotham's villains are shaping up nicely. We take a look at what worked, and what didn't in our demo of the game about The Dark Knight. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (MSNBC)'Batman:Arkham City' and Gotham's villains are shaping up nicely. We take a look at what worked, and what didn't in our demo of the game about The Dark Knight. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)


Fifty new alien worlds revealed
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:09:44 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Astronomers announce the discovery of more 50 new planets beyond our solar system, including 16 that are just a notch above our own planet.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Astronomers announce the discovery of more 50 new planets beyond our solar system, including 16 that are just a notch above our own planet.


Web service aims for farm-fresh produce at big-box prices
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:26:51 PDT ]
At TechCrunch Disrupt, a Silicon Valley startup demonstrates a service that links groups looking for inexpensive farm-fresh meat and produce with the farmers producing the wares. Already, thousands have signed up.

Groupon revenue rises in August, Yipit reports
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:28:30 PDT ]
Groupon increased revenue by 13 percent last month compared with the previous month, meanwhile Google Offers is showing signs of a slow start, according to daily-deals aggregator and market watcher Yipit.

Net neutrality rules move closer to implementation
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:52:32 PDT ]
White House's Office of Management and Budget signs off on FCC rules, which means that, barring legal challenges, they could go into effect in two to three months' time.

Microsoft's Build conference Tuesday: Join us live
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:49:26 PDT ]
Tune in Tuesday morning to learn about the next version of Windows, which Microsoft will preview for developers in Anaheim, Calif. CNET will be there to bring you the news live.

Coming to a Facebook near you: Miramax movie rentals
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:18:02 PDT ]
An online video publishing company called Ooyala offers a new way to watch movies. By partnering with a major Hollywood studio, it plans to turn Facebook into a social entertainment hub.

Blackwater founder unveils video game
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:13:43 EDT ]
More and more, today's video game business is driven by huge military shooters like Activision's "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" and Electronic Arts' "Battlefield 3."

Stop tweeting and start cheering, linebacker says
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:37:19 EDT ]
New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott isn't just getting ready for the Dallas Cowboys in Sunday's NFL season opener. He's taking on two additional opponents as well: Twitter and the iPad.

True confessions of a daily deal addict
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:35:04 EDT ]
You've taken the first step, good for you.

Web Foundation tries to 'measure' the Internet
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:28:35 EDT ]
It seems like an answerable question, right?

The most dangerous tech products
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:59:32 GMT ]

The electronic products in our homes enhance our lives in countless ways. But these devices can also be among the most dangerous products we have. Here are the top 5.The electronic products in our homes enhance our lives in countless ways. But these devices can also be among the most dangerous products we have. Here are the top 5.


NASA sends twin moon probes into space
[ Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:47:25 GMT ]

Sept. 10: A Delta 2 rocket carrying two Grail spacecrafts embarks on a journey to the moon on Saturday, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. (NBC News)Two identical space probes are on their way to measure the moon's gravity, after launching Saturday on NASA's newest lunar science mission.


Top 8 expected features of Windows 8
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:00:03 GMT ]

Will Windows 8 have the compelling features that made Windows 7 a must-have upgrade and help Microsoft catch up to its competitors in mobile space? Decide for yourself: here are the top 8 announced or rumored features.Will Windows 8 have the compelling features that made Windows 7 a must-have upgrade and help Microsoft catch up to its competitors in mobile space? Decide for yourself: here are the top 8 announced or rumored features.


Video: Breaking down Batman
[ Fri, 9 Sep 2011 22:18:01 GMT ]

'Batman:Arkham City' and Gotham's villains are shaping up nicely. We take a look at what worked, and what didn't in our demo of the game about The Dark Knight. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (MSNBC)'Batman:Arkham City' and Gotham's villains are shaping up nicely. We take a look at what worked, and what didn't in our demo of the game about The Dark Knight. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)


Pre-caffeine: Digital libraries, classic cats!
[ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]
A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Samsung TV apps downloads near 10 million
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:54:52 PDT ]
The company says that it now has over 900 apps available, and wants to add more by wooing developers to its Free the TV Challenge.

AVG defends mobile app after removal by Microsoft
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:09:12 PDT ]
Standing by its antivirus app for Windows Phone after Microsoft removed it from the Marketplace, AVG has responded to some of the complaints leveled against the software.

OS X 10.7.2 beta includes built-in iCloud
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:23:44 PDT ]
Apple has released another beta of OS X 10.7.2 to developers, which now includes iCloud services built-in as opposed to being a separate installation.

GameStop prepping its own Android tablet
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:59:52 PDT ]
The company says that it has partnered with a vendor to offer its tablet. The device will eventually let users stream console games to the device.

Amazon may launch Netflix-like book service
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:07:19 PDT ]
HP launches the TopShot LaserJet Pro printer that can scan 3D objects, Netflix finally arrives on most Android phones, and Amazon.com is rumored to be in talks with major publishers to launch a Netflix-like service for books.

Stop tweeting and start cheering, linebacker says
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:37:19 EDT ]
New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott isn't just getting ready for the Dallas Cowboys in Sunday's NFL season opener. He's taking on two additional opponents as well: Twitter and the iPad.

True confessions of a daily deal addict
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:35:04 EDT ]
You've taken the first step, good for you.

The most dangerous tech products
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:59:32 GMT ]

The electronic products in our homes enhance our lives in countless ways. But these devices can also be among the most dangerous products we have. Here are the top 5.The electronic products in our homes enhance our lives in countless ways. But these devices can also be among the most dangerous products we have. Here are the top 5.


NASA sends twin moon probes into space
[ Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:47:25 GMT ]

Sept. 10: A Delta 2 rocket carrying two Grail spacecrafts embarks on a journey to the moon on Saturday, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. (NBC News)Two identical space probes are on their way to measure the moon's gravity, after launching Saturday on NASA's newest lunar science mission.


Top 8 expected features of Windows 8
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:00:03 GMT ]

Will Windows 8 have the compelling features that made Windows 7 a must-have upgrade and help Microsoft catch up to its competitors in mobile space? Decide for yourself: here are the top 8 announced or rumored features.Will Windows 8 have the compelling features that made Windows 7 a must-have upgrade and help Microsoft catch up to its competitors in mobile space? Decide for yourself: here are the top 8 announced or rumored features.


Video: Breaking down Batman
[ Fri, 9 Sep 2011 22:18:01 GMT ]

'Batman:Arkham City' and Gotham's villains are shaping up nicely. We take a look at what worked, and what didn't in our demo of the game about The Dark Knight. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (MSNBC)'Batman:Arkham City' and Gotham's villains are shaping up nicely. We take a look at what worked, and what didn't in our demo of the game about The Dark Knight. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)


Pre-caffeine: Digital libraries, classic cats!
[ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]
A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Ellison, Page have to attend lawsuit settlement talks
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:20:32 PDT ]
Judge says CEOs of Oracle and Google must show up at a September 19 meeting to try to settle the ongoing patent infringement suit between the companies.

Samsung TV apps downloads near 10 million
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:54:52 PDT ]
The company says that it now has over 900 apps available, and wants to add more by wooing developers to its Free the TV Challenge.

AVG defends mobile app after removal by Microsoft
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:09:12 PDT ]
Standing by its antivirus app for Windows Phone after Microsoft removed it from the Marketplace, AVG has responded to some of the complaints leveled against the software.

OS X 10.7.2 beta includes built-in iCloud
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:23:44 PDT ]
Apple has released another beta of OS X 10.7.2 to developers, which now includes iCloud services built-in as opposed to being a separate installation.

GameStop prepping its own Android tablet
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:59:52 PDT ]
The company says that it has partnered with a vendor to offer its tablet. The device will eventually let users stream console games to the device.

Stop tweeting and start cheering, linebacker says
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:37:19 EDT ]
New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott isn't just getting ready for the Dallas Cowboys in Sunday's NFL season opener. He's taking on two additional opponents as well: Twitter and the iPad.

True confessions of a daily deal addict
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:35:04 EDT ]
You've taken the first step, good for you.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

For guys: Online dating made easy
[ Thu, 8 Sep 2011 19:35:07 GMT ]

We know it's a big bad world out there when it comes to online courtship, so it's no wonder there's now something like Dating Site Dominator, which helps guys power search for ladies.We know it's a big bad world out there when it comes to online courtship, so it's no wonder there's now something like Dating Site Dominator, which helps guys power search for ladies.


Oprah's live Facebook show a hit
[ Fri, 9 Sep 2011 01:17:06 GMT ]

Oprah Winfrey got a whole lot more Facebook friends Thursday. The longtime TV star, whose enormously popular show went off the air last May, was a huge hit on the social networking site for her first live, streaming appearance.Oprah Winfrey got a whole lot more Facebook friends Thursday. The longtime TV star, whose enormously popular show went off the air last May, was a huge hit on the social networking site for her first live, streaming appearance.


Late 'Madden NFL 12' saps August video game sales
[ Fri, 9 Sep 2011 01:34:58 GMT ]

In this screen grab photo from EA Sports, virtual Tampa Bay Bucs quarterback Josh Freeman drops back to look for an open receiver in a scene from the video game "Madden NFL 12."U.S. retail sales of video game hardware, software and accessories fell 21 percent in August to $649 million, according to market researcher NPD Group, partly because the popular "Madden NFL 12" released later in the month than usual.