Steve Jobs: A timeline[ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:06:37 PDT ]CNET remembers the key milestones in Apple co-founder Steve Jobs' life. The tech luminary passed away today at the age of 56.

Steve Jobs' big lesson: 'Stay hungry. Stay foolish'[ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:15:14 PDT ]Steve Jobs' 2005 commencement speech at Stanford says a lot about his life and the "great change agent" known as death.

Television and newspapers react to Jobs' death[ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:22:19 PDT ]The mainstream media reacts both on television and in newspapers to the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.

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What we really owe to Steve Jobs[ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:56:57 EDT ]Simon Garfield says Steve Jobs, who was absent at introduction of new iPhone, made the world of diverse typefaces available to computer users around the world

Analysts: Tim Cook passed first test[ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:00:14 EDT ]New Apple CEO Tim Cook passed his first test as presenter, analysts say, although he didn't introduce a single product.

The story behind Apple's Siri voice assistant[ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:10:32 EDT ]The iPhone 4S may not look any different from its predecessor, but it is Apple's only model with a sort of robot living inside.

The spiritual side of Steve Jobs[ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:19:50 EDT ]It's well known that the secret to Apple's meteoric success in the world of consumer technology was the vision, leadership and creativity of Steve Jobs, the company's celebrity founder.

Steve Jobs, Apple founder, dies at 56[ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:20:30 EDT ](CNN) -- Steve Jobs, the visionary in the black turtleneck who co-founded Apple in a Silicon Valley garage, built it into the world's leading tech company and led a mobile-computing revolution with wildly popular devices such as the iPhone, died Wednesday. He was 56.

Apple's Siri translates as 'buttocks' in Japan[ Wed, 5 Oct 2011 14:51:22 GMT ]In Japan, where Siri isn't even going to be available when the iPhone 4S goes on sale there Oct.14, the word sounds a lot like "shiri" — which means buttocks.

iPod touch thrives, while shuffle and classic survive[ Tue, 4 Oct 2011 19:37:52 GMT ]While the death of the iPod classic is still unconfirmed, it was conspicuously absent from Apple's big event Tuesday, where there were updates on the iPod touch, nano and shuffle.

Apple's iOS 5 available Oct. 12, 200 new features[ Tue, 4 Oct 2011 17:45:56 GMT ]The latest version of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 5, will be available on October 12. It brings over 200 new features. Here are the highlights.

Video: 'Rage' is an epic post-apocalyptic fantasy[ Wed, 5 Oct 2011 01:31:25 GMT ]Blood thirsty bandits, insanely twisted mutants and an evil government known as the Authority populate the now devastated world. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reviews the game. (In-Game)

It's the year of iOS, not iPhone[ Wed, 5 Oct 2011 15:31:48 GMT ]It was easy to call the iPhone 4S news disappointing — but Apple's presentation was primarily a showcase of software, not hardware. And it's the software that will keep Apple ahead of the competition.

Nokia to unveil first Windows phone this quarter[ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:27:31 PDT ]Nokia CEO Stephen Elop promises to launch the first Windows phone by the end of the year, with some sources eyeing the first device by the end of October.

RIM execs don't want to buy stock either, report says[ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:58:08 PDT ]The company's top executives, including co-CEOs Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis, haven't bought RIM shares since last year, indicating a lack of confidence in the company's stock.

Microsoft: Software puts kibosh on energy waste[ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:19:36 PDT ]Microsoft project finds that software provided as good a bang for buck as upgrading physical infrastructure in commercial building energy retrofits.

Microsoft defends its Windows 8 Metro Start screen[ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:41:17 PDT ]In the face of ongoing user concerns about the new Start screen in Windows , Microsoft continues to try to explain and defend its decision to switch to the new Metro UI design.

Apple iPhone 4S gets lukewarm analyst response[ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:43:56 PDT ]Wall Street analysts offer a mixed reaction to the new iPhone 4S, but that may only mean Apple has low expectations to hurdle.

Apple introduces Siri, Web freaks out a little[ Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:19:36 EDT ]When Apple introduced Siri, the talking, voice-activated "personal assistant" that will come with its new iPhone 4S, the Web leaped to the obvious, rational conclusion: That it's a sinister, potentially alien artificial intelligence that's bound to kill us all.

What we really owe to Steve Jobs[ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:49:12 EDT ]Simon Garfield says Steve Jobs, who was absent at introduction of new iPhone, made the world of diverse typefaces available to computer users around the world

The story behind Apple's Siri voice assistant[ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:10:32 EDT ]The iPhone 4S may not look any different from its predecessor, but it is Apple's only model with a sort of robot living inside.

Apple's Siri translates as 'buttocks' in Japan[ Wed, 5 Oct 2011 14:51:22 GMT ]In Japan, where Siri isn't even going to be available when the iPhone 4S goes on sale there Oct.14, the word sounds a lot like "shiri" — which means buttocks.

iPod touch thrives, while shuffle and classic survive[ Tue, 4 Oct 2011 19:37:52 GMT ]While the death of the iPod classic is still unconfirmed, it was conspicuously absent from Apple's big event Tuesday, where there were updates on the iPod touch, nano and shuffle.

Apple's iOS 5 available Oct. 12, 200 new features[ Tue, 4 Oct 2011 17:45:56 GMT ]The latest version of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 5, will be available on October 12. It brings over 200 new features. Here are the highlights.

Video: 'Rage' is an epic post-apocalyptic fantasy[ Wed, 5 Oct 2011 01:31:25 GMT ]Blood thirsty bandits, insanely twisted mutants and an evil government known as the Authority populate the now devastated world. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reviews the game. (In-Game)

It's the year of iOS, not iPhone[ Wed, 5 Oct 2011 15:31:48 GMT ]It was easy to call the iPhone 4S news disappointing — but Apple's presentation was primarily a showcase of software, not hardware. And it's the software that will keep Apple ahead of the competition.

Nokia to unveil first Windows phone this quarter[ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:27:31 PDT ]Nokia CEO Stephen Elop has promised to launch the first Windows phone by the end of the year, with some sources eyeing the first device by the end of October.

RIM execs don't want to buy stock either, report says[ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:58:08 PDT ]The company's top executives, including co-CEOs Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis, haven't bought RIM shares since last year, indicating a lack of confidence in the company's stock.

Microsoft: Software puts kibosh on energy waste[ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:19:36 PDT ]Microsoft project finds that software provided as good a bang for buck as upgrading physical infrastructure in commercial building energy retrofits.

Microsoft defends its Windows 8 Metro Start screen[ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:41:17 PDT ]In the face of ongoing user concerns about the new Start screen in Windows , Microsoft continues to try to explain and defend its decision to switch to the new Metro UI design.

Apple iPhone 4S gets lukewarm analyst response[ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:43:56 PDT ]Wall Street analysts offer a mixed reaction to the new iPhone 4S, but that may only mean Apple has low expectations to hurdle.

Apple unveils iPhone 4S, on sale October 14[ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:12:07 EDT ]Apple on Tuesday unveiled the iPhone 4S, a faster version of its best-selling smartphone.

Apple introduces Siri, Web freaks out a little[ Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:19:36 EDT ]When Apple introduced Siri, the talking, voice-activated "personal assistant" that will come with its new iPhone 4S, the Web leaped to the obvious, rational conclusion: That it's a sinister, potentially alien artificial intelligence that's bound to kill us all.

What we really owe to Steve Jobs[ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:49:12 EDT ]Simon Garfield says Steve Jobs, who was absent at introduction of new iPhone, made the world of diverse typefaces available to computer users around the world

The story behind Apple's Siri voice assistant[ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:10:32 EDT ]The iPhone 4S may not look any different from its predecessor, but it is Apple's only model with a sort of robot living inside.

Nobel Prize highlights physics' biggest puzzles[ Wed, 5 Oct 2011 00:02:25 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Most of the research recognized by a Nobel Prize has to do with solutions, but this year's physics prize highlights a problem that's been bugging scientists for more than a decade.

Gamers rejoice: iPhone 4S goes dual-core[ Tue, 4 Oct 2011 18:27:54 GMT ]Apple announced Tuesday that its new iPhone 4S will run on the dual-core A5 processor. The company says this is good news for gamers because the beefier processor will give them a gameplay experience that "screams."

iPod touch thrives, while shuffle and classic survive[ Tue, 4 Oct 2011 19:37:52 GMT ]While the death of the iPod classic is still unconfirmed, it was conspicuously absent from Apple's big event Tuesday, where there were updates on the iPod touch, nano and shuffle.

Apple's iOS 5 available Oct. 12, 200 new features[ Tue, 4 Oct 2011 17:45:56 GMT ]The latest version of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 5, will be available on October 12. It brings over 200 new features. Here are the highlights.

Apple unveils the next iPhone[ Mon, 3 Oct 2011 16:39:56 GMT ]Apple today introduced new hardware, featuring the iPhone 4S. Though it looks the same on the outside, it has some powerful upgrades under the hood.

Developers get iOS 5 gold master[ Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:27:35 PDT ]In just under four months, Apple's giving developers the gold master of iOS 5, the same version of the software that will go out to users next Wednesday.

Apple iPhone 4S unveiled (roundup)[ Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:30:00 PDT ]The wait is over. Apple announces the next incarnation of its smartphone--an iPhone 4S--at an event today at its headquarters. We've got you covered on all things iPhone.

What the iPhone 4S means for the carriers[ Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:07:19 PDT ]iPhone madness is upon us. And the new iPhone 4S is likely to sell like hotcakes when it's released next week. So who will be the big winners and who will be the losers?

Do Apple's new features mean startup roadkill?[ Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:40:51 PDT ]With additions like a location-based Find My Friends apps, Apple's jumping in where loads of others are gaining traction or trying hard.

GM dips toe in car sharing in deal with RelayRides[ Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:08:49 PDT ]OnStar users will be able to rent their cars through RelayRides using the remote lock/unlock feature of OnStar, giving GM some exposure to peer-to-peer car-sharing services.

Review: 'NBA2K12' lets you dream big[ Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:10:50 EDT ]No, there may not be an NBA season this year. But there is another installment of "NBA 2K," the top-rated basketball video game for 11 years running.

Apple unveils iPhone 4S, on sale October 14[ Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:58:01 EDT ]Apple on Tuesday unveiled the iPhone 4S, a faster version of its best-selling smartphone.

Apple introduces Siri, Web freaks out a little[ Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:19:36 EDT ]When Apple introduced Siri, the talking, voice-activated "personal assistant" that will come with its new iPhone 4S, the Web leaped to the obvious, rational conclusion: That it's a sinister, potentially alien artificial intelligence that's bound to kill us all.

Climate change leading to shrinking animals?[ Tue, 4 Oct 2011 15:48:13 GMT ]Melting ice, outbreaks of disease, more intense storms and more forest fires are just some of the effects scientists say will accompany human-caused climate change. Scientists are now exploring another, perhaps more surprising, potential effect: Shrinking animals.