Thursday, October 20, 2011

Doomsday forecast fizzles out ... again
[ Fri, 21 Oct 2011 03:09:56 GMT ]

Doomsday preacher Harold Camping reads the Bible in his office at Family Stations Inc. in Oakland, Calif., in this image from a May 16 video. Camping has maintained a much lower profile in advance of Oct. 21, his latest date for the end of the world.Once again, the world failed to end, despite a high-profile prediction from a radio preacher in California.


Mars, moon, meteor shower make for big show Friday
[ Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:34:38 GMT ]

This sky map shows the position of Mars and the moon in the predawn sky on Friday, Oct. 21, 2011 at about 5 a.m. for skywatchers with clear skies in mid-northern latitudes.If you’re out and about a few hours before sunrise on Friday, waiting to catch sight of the Orionid meteor darting across the sky, you might also want to cast a gaze toward the southeast part of the sky to admire the waning crescent moon and another bright treat: the planet Mars.


iPhone 4S shootout: AT&T vs. Sprint vs Verizon
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:23:31 GMT ]

The overwhelming demand of the iPhone 4S is understandable, given the brilliant Siri voice-controlled assistant, faster processor and super-sharp camera. But which carrier's model is best for you?The overwhelming demand of the iPhone 4S is understandable, given the brilliant Siri voice-controlled assistant, faster processor and super-sharp camera. But which carrier's model is best for you?


Internet talks about 'Occupy Wall Street,' media listens
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:35:50 GMT ]

As cell phone videos of protesters pepper sprayed by police made the Internet rounds, more of the Internet started paying attention. And as these things go nowadays, mainstream media started to pay attention to.As cell phone videos of protesters pepper sprayed by police made the Internet rounds, more of the Internet started paying attention. And as these things go nowadays, mainstream media started to pay attention to.


NASA: Pay now or pay later for space rides
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:24:22 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: If NASA can't provide as much support for U.S. spaceship-builders as it's hoping for, it'll have to keep paying the Russians $450 million for every year of delay, the space agency's No. 2 official says.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: If NASA can't provide as much support for U.S. spaceship-builders as it's hoping for, it'll have to keep paying the Russians $450 million for every year of delay, the space agency's No. 2 official says.


Google confirms Gmail's pending makeover
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:41:06 PDT ]
In a video deleted from YouTube, then reposted, a Gmail user experience designer explains some of the changes users can expect.

Android's secret weapon: Loads of low-cost phones
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:45:08 PDT ]
Android has a chance to lock down the low-cost smartphone market over the next three years--if it doesn't get ahead of itself.

Steve Jobs felt Android was a 'stolen product'
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:53:57 PDT ]
In biography, late Apple co-founder said he would go "thermonuclear" on Android, an operating system he saw as a "stolen product."

Gates on Jobs: Weird (Jobs on Gates: Should have dropped acid)
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:26:39 PDT ]
In further revelations from the forthcoming biography of Steve Jobs, both Jobs and Gates offer very direct appraisals of each other

Can the Facebook economy help Americans find jobs?
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:32:00 PDT ]
Facebook's new "Social Jobs Partnership" with U.S. Department of Labor aims to help Americans leverage social networks for employment

How colleges use, misuse social media
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:58:42 EDT ]
For universities competing to attract top students, it's no longer enough to have a sleek website. Schools are reaching out to engage with applicants on Facebook and Twitter.

Swimmer Michael Phelps dives into video games
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:40:55 EDT ]
The 14-time Olympic Gold medalist, Michael Phelps dives into his first video game, "Michael Phelps: Push the Limit."

Apple's Siri will need to learn some new tricks
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:48:37 EDT ]
Summon Siri, the digital assistant contained within the iPhone 4S, and ask: "Why is it so hard to find good help these days?"

Will China stake a claim on the moon?
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:11:57 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Bigelow Aerospace's billionaire founder worries that China could lay a claim to the entire moon sometime in the 2020s.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Bigelow Aerospace's billionaire founder worries that China could lay a claim to the entire moon sometime in the 2020s.


How to avoid Gadhafi's death cyberscams
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:20:44 GMT ]

The death of Muammar Gadhafi is likely to spur online scammers into action with promises of "exclusive" video and pictures of the former Libyan leader's death.The death of Muammar Gadhafi is likely to spur online scammers into action with promises of 'exclusive' video and pictures of the former Libyan leader's death.


New Android OS ensures Google dominance
[ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:55:23 GMT ]

Now that Android 4.0 is out, its competitors should be afraid. If Google's previously frumpy, inconsistent OS was enough to gain majority smartphone market share, what's to stop this elegant, intelligent update from solidifying that dominance?Now that Android 4.0 is out, its competitors should be afraid. If Google's previously frumpy, inconsistent OS was enough to gain majority smartphone market share, what's to stop this elegant, intelligent update from solidifying that dominance?


Video: With Siri, it's personality that counts
[ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:00:20 GMT ]

Oct. 19: We take a moment to chat with the iPhone 4S's Siri personal servant, and find that she's not only very helpful and surprisingly accurate, she knows how to joke around and tell off smart alecks, too.  (msnbc.com)We take a moment to chat with the iPhone 4S's Siri personal servant, and find that she's not only very helpful and surprisingly accurate, she knows how to joke around and tell off smart alecks, too. (msnbc.com)


Siri lets strangers control some iPhone functions
[ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:36:16 GMT ]
Apple's Siri iPhone personal assistant allows a stranger to e-mail, send a text message or many other things without a password, even if the phone is in lock-down mode, security research firm Sophos Ltd. says.

Nokia confines Windows Phone launch to 'select countries'
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 06:57:57 PDT ]
Only some markets will see the new phone this year as Nokia works through major transition issues. Also: Elop noncommittal about a Windows 8 tablet.

Google+ has 'reached beyond the early adopters,' manager says
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:02:24 PDT ]
The social network, or project, as Google calls it, now has 40 million users and has officially moved beyond the early adopter stage, its manager said at AsiaD.

AT&T activates 1 million iPhone 4S devices
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:13:43 PDT ]
The carrier surpassed that mark on Tuesday, making it the most successful iPhone launch in the company's history.

Coupon site CouponCabin raises $54 million in funds
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:44:33 PDT ]
The company will use the influx of cash to build up its consumer base and forge more relationships with merchants.

iPhone 4S costs $188 to build, study finds
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:46:17 PDT ]
Apple's iPhone 4S is generating a profit with each unit sold, but the more storage a consumer wants, the more Apple makes, a new study has found.

Google pins hopes on Galaxy Nexus
[ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:08:07 EDT ]
Apple gave you FaceTime. Now Google is countering with Face Unlock.

5 biggest gripes about iPhone 4S
[ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:42:25 EDT ]
Nobody's perfect. And despite generally strong reviews and record early sales, the iPhone 4S is no exception.

How colleges use, misuse social media
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:58:42 EDT ]
For universities competing to attract top students, it's no longer enough to have a sleek website. Schools are reaching out to engage with applicants on Facebook and Twitter.

Will China stake a claim on the moon?
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:11:57 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Bigelow Aerospace's billionaire founder worries that China could lay a claim to the entire moon sometime in the 2020s.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Bigelow Aerospace's billionaire founder worries that China could lay a claim to the entire moon sometime in the 2020s.


New Android OS ensures Google dominance
[ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:55:23 GMT ]

Now that Android 4.0 is out, its competitors should be afraid. If Google's previously frumpy, inconsistent OS was enough to gain majority smartphone market share, what's to stop this elegant, intelligent update from solidifying that dominance?Now that Android 4.0 is out, its competitors should be afraid. If Google's previously frumpy, inconsistent OS was enough to gain majority smartphone market share, what's to stop this elegant, intelligent update from solidifying that dominance?


Siri lets strangers control some iPhone functions
[ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:36:16 GMT ]
Apple's Siri iPhone personal assistant allows a stranger to e-mail, send a text message or many other things without a password, even if the phone is in lock-down mode, security research firm Sophos Ltd. says.

Video: With Siri, it's personality that counts
[ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:00:20 GMT ]

Oct. 19: We take a moment to chat with the iPhone 4S's Siri personal servant, and find that she's not only very helpful and surprisingly accurate, she knows how to joke around and tell off smart alecks, too.  (msnbc.com)We take a moment to chat with the iPhone 4S's Siri personal servant, and find that she's not only very helpful and surprisingly accurate, she knows how to joke around and tell off smart alecks, too. (msnbc.com)


Pre-caffeine: iPhone woes, Occupy Wall Street dogs!
[ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]
A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Nokia confines Windows Phone launch to 'select countries'
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 06:57:57 PDT ]
Only some markets will see the new phone this year as Nokia works through major transition issues. Also: Elop noncommittal about a Windows 8 tablet.

Coupon site CouponCabin raises $54 million in funds
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:44:33 PDT ]
The company will use the influx of cash to build up its consumer base and forge more relationships with merchants.

Google+ has 'reached beyond the early adopters,' manager says
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:02:24 PDT ]
The social network, or project, as Google calls it, now has 40 million users and has officially moved beyond the early adopter stage, its manager said at AsiaD.

AT&T activates 1 million iPhone 4S devices
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:13:43 PDT ]
The carrier surpassed that mark on Tuesday, making it the most successful iPhone launch in the company's history.

iPhone 4S costs $188 to build, study finds
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:46:17 PDT ]
Apple's iPhone 4S is generating a profit with each unit sold, but the more storage a consumer wants, the more Apple makes, a new study has found.

Google pins hopes on Galaxy Nexus
[ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:08:07 EDT ]
Apple gave you FaceTime. Now Google is countering with Face Unlock.

5 biggest gripes about iPhone 4S
[ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:42:25 EDT ]
Nobody's perfect. And despite generally strong reviews and record early sales, the iPhone 4S is no exception.

How colleges use, misuse social media
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:58:42 EDT ]
For universities competing to attract top students, it's no longer enough to have a sleek website. Schools are reaching out to engage with applicants on Facebook and Twitter.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

iPhone 4S users see red over yellow screen
[ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:14:08 GMT ]

Some owners of the iPhone 4S are complaining that the phone's screen is noticeably yellow, aggravatingly so.Some owners of the iPhone 4S are complaining that the phone's screen is noticeably yellow, aggravatingly so.


Will China stake a claim on the moon?
[ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:11:57 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Bigelow Aerospace's billionaire founder worries that China could lay a claim to the entire moon sometime in the 2020s.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Bigelow Aerospace's billionaire founder worries that China could lay a claim to the entire moon sometime in the 2020s.


New Android OS ensures Google dominance
[ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:55:23 GMT ]

Now that Android 4.0 is out, its competitors should be afraid. If Google's previously frumpy, inconsistent OS was enough to gain majority smartphone market share, what's to stop this elegant, intelligent update from solidifying that dominance?Now that Android 4.0 is out, its competitors should be afraid. If Google's previously frumpy, inconsistent OS was enough to gain majority smartphone market share, what's to stop this elegant, intelligent update from solidifying that dominance?


Video: With Siri, it's personality that counts
[ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:00:20 GMT ]

Oct. 19: We take a moment to chat with the iPhone 4S's Siri personal servant, and find that she's not only very helpful and surprisingly accurate, she knows how to joke around and tell off smart alecks, too.  (msnbc.com)We take a moment to chat with the iPhone 4S's Siri personal servant, and find that she's not only very helpful and surprisingly accurate, she knows how to joke around and tell off smart alecks, too. (msnbc.com)


Siri lets strangers control some iPhone functions
[ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:36:16 GMT ]
Apple's Siri iPhone personal assistant allows a stranger to e-mail, send a text message or many other things without a password, even if the phone is in lock-down mode, security research firm Sophos Ltd. says.

MC Hammer launches legit search engine
[ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:02:18 PDT ]
At the Web 2.0 Summit, the quintessential rapper, fashion icon, and occasional Web entrepreneur launches WIREDoo--a search engine that offers "deep search."

Fisker begins selling Karma
[ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:08:15 PDT ]
Fisker received its EPA certification for the Karma plug-in hybrid and commenced sales of the near $100K sport sedan.

Joy of BlackBerry outage: Fewer Arab car smashes
[ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:12:15 PDT ]
One glorious corollary of RIM's long service outage is that traffic accidents plummeted in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Adobe to plug Flash-related Webcam spying hole
[ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:44:24 PDT ]
Problem is with file on Adobe server related to Flash Player Settings Manager and does not require a software update on customers computers.

Microsoft mulling another bid for Yahoo?
[ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:07:42 PDT ]
Software giant is talking with partners about a proposal to buy the Web pioneer, sources tell the Wall Street Journal.

5 apps to celebrate laziness
[ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:59:46 EDT ]
Here are five apps that are either tailored for the more malaise-laden among us.