Friday, January 6, 2012

Five Web behaviors to drop in 2012
[ Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:48:01 EST ]
Here are a few suggestions for digital behaviors you might want to resolve to drop in 2012. You can feel better about yourself while making the Web a happier place.

How the candidates compare online
[ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:39:09 EST ]
In 2012, a strong Web presence must be part of every political hopeful's strategy.

Why 3-D TV still hasn't caught on
[ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:49:02 EST ]
Where is 3-D now? It's certainly not showing up big on our CES 2012 radar, and now looks like over-hyped technology in hindsight.

Analyst: iPads, Kindles, GPS units cheaper in 2012
[ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:05:41 EST ]
Recently Dealnews.com took a look at things that will probably cost consumers either more or less in 2012. Here's what they had to say about mobile and tech devices.

5 gadget trends to watch at CES
[ Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:12:17 EST ]
Like a stereotypical beauty pageant, it looks like thin will be in at the world's largest annual gadget convention next week in Las Vegas.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Planet-hunters kick off 2012 with four new worlds
[ Fri, 6 Jan 2012 03:26:14 GMT ]

An artist's impression shows a cloudy Jupiter-like planet that orbits very close to its fiery hot star.We're only a few days into 2012 and already some new exoplanet discoveries have been announced.


Internet not a human right, says Internet's dad
[ Thu, 5 Jan 2012 20:40:53 GMT ]

"There is a high bar for something to be considered a human right," writes Vinton Cert, the oft-described "Father of the Internet." And as far as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers fellow and Google evangelist is concerned, the Internet doesn't reach."There is a high bar for something to be considered a human right," writes Vinton Cert, the oft-described "Father of the Internet." And as far as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers fellow and Google evangelist is concerned, the Internet doesn't reach.


CES 2012 preview: Top 7 trends to watch
[ Thu, 5 Jan 2012 00:53:31 GMT ]

So what’s in store at CES? Hot trends will include bigger Ultrabooks, wearable tech and lots of car apps and Ice Cream Sandwiches for 2012.So what’s in store at CES? Hot trends will include bigger Ultrabooks, wearable tech and lots of car apps and Ice Cream Sandwiches for 2012.


New iPhone doubles data consumption: study
[ Fri, 6 Jan 2012 01:12:45 GMT ]

A customer uses his new iPhone 4S after making the purchase at Apple's flagship retail store in San Francisco, California October 14, 2011. Apple's new iPhone 4S consumes on average twice as much data as the previous iPhone model and even more than iPad tablets due to increasing use of online services like the virtual personal assistant Siri, an industry study showed.


What mystifies Stephen Hawking? Women
[ Thu, 5 Jan 2012 23:13:02 GMT ]

As physicist Stephen Hawking turns 70, the subject that most occupies his thoughts is not the origins of the universe, but the nature of women. "They are a complete mystery," he says.As physicist Stephen Hawking turns 70, the subject that most occupies his thoughts is not the origins of the universe, but the nature of women. "They are a complete mystery," he says.


RIM all about PlayBook, BlackBerry apps at CES 2012
[ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:28:39 PST ]
RIM's last-minute event gives the smartphone-maker a presence at the all-important CES while it develops its next big thing in the wings.

CNET's Next Big Thing of 2012: the ecosystem. Should we fear it?
[ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:32:38 PST ]
At CNET's annual Next Big Thing Supersession at CES, we'll talk "ecosystem" with Google, Samsung, and others. But should you be worried about a world where every device brings a lifestyle, too?

Grooveshark now feels lawsuit wrath of all major music labels
[ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:51:58 PST ]
EMI, which already has a licensing agreement with the music streaming service, alleges in a breach of contract lawsuit that it has yet to be paid any royalties.

Nikon D4 arrives after leaks turn into flood
[ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:56:00 PST ]
Though it's a weird camera to announce in conjunction with CES or PMA, given the amount of information now available about the Nikon D4, it's practically here.

For Intel, Windows 8 is key talking point at CES
[ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:01:11 PST ]
Chip giant will link Windows 8 to the success of ultrabooks at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next week.

Five Web behaviors to drop in 2012
[ Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:48:01 EST ]
Here are a few suggestions for digital behaviors you might want to resolve to drop in 2012. You can feel better about yourself while making the Web a happier place.

How the candidates compare online
[ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:39:09 EST ]
In 2012, a strong Web presence must be part of every political hopeful's strategy.

Why 3-D TV still hasn't caught on
[ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:49:02 EST ]
Where is 3-D now? It's certainly not showing up big on our CES 2012 radar, and now looks like over-hyped technology in hindsight.

Analyst: iPads, Kindles, GPS units cheaper in 2012
[ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:05:41 EST ]
Recently Dealnews.com took a look at things that will probably cost consumers either more or less in 2012. Here's what they had to say about mobile and tech devices.

Gaming preview 2012: Vita, Wii U, 'Halo 4'
[ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:07:26 EST ]
Gaming in 2012 is going to be a very wild ride, with the introduction of two new consoles, a return to the "Halo" universe and the potential for even more entertainment choices.

Nokia Lumia 710: Good smartphone for first-timers?
[ Thu, 5 Jan 2012 16:40:35 GMT ]

Touted as a first-timers' gateway to smartphones, T-Mobile's budget-conscious 4G Nokia Lumia 710 Windows Phone stands on its own island apart from continuing Android/iOS skirmishes.Touted as a first-timers' gateway to smartphones, T-Mobile's budget-conscious 4G Nokia Lumia 710 Windows Phone stands on its own island apart from continuing Android/iOS skirmishes.


The 2012 Weird Science Awards
[ Wed, 4 Jan 2012 20:22:09 GMT ]
The 2012 Weird Science Awards pay tribute to the strangest and silliest scientific happenings of the past year, from A (for Aflockalypse) to Z (for zombie ants).

Acer's Iconia Tab A200 to be out on Jan. 15
[ Thu, 5 Jan 2012 16:35:45 GMT ]

Acer on Thursday revealed that its Android-based Iconia Tab A200, a tablet with a 10.1-inch display, will be available in U.S. stores Jan. 15.Acer on Thursday revealed that its Android-based Iconia Tab A200, a tablet with a 10.1-inch display, will be available in U.S. stores Jan. 15.


Pre-caffeine: Tech trends, Darth Vader burgers!
[ Thu, 5 Jan 2012 15:26:59 GMT ]
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What's the secret formula for silly science?
[ Wed, 4 Jan 2012 21:00:13 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: If there's a formula for silly science, Ig Nobel founder Marc Abrahams has it figured out. One key ingredient: a dash of seriousness to go with the silliness.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: If there's a formula for silly science, Ig Nobel founder Marc Abrahams has it figured out. One key ingredient: a dash of seriousness to go with the silliness.


Stock up on one-hit wonders for 69 cents each
[ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:28:04 PST ]
Amazon has 129 cheap tracks from artists that would be long forgotten if not for their single breakthrough singles.

Vint Cerf: Internet access isn't a human right
[ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:35:04 PST ]
One of the "fathers of the Internet" says that the Web is an "enabler of rights," but not an actual right.

Windows Phone update fixes disappearing-keyboard bug
[ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:36:14 PST ]
The latest update to Windows Phone addresses a few issues, including the disappearing-keyboard glitch, an issue syncing with Gmail, and a problem related to Microsoft Exchange Server 2003.

Startup Secret No. 16: That cush job will kill you
[ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:45:00 PST ]
You think it's safer to stay in a big corporate job and draw a nice big paycheck? It's not. Here's why.

Pioneer's networked audio players do high-res, AirPlay
[ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:56:26 PST ]
Pioneer has announced two new networked audio players, capable of playing high-resolution audio WAV and FLAC files, while also supporting both AirPlay and DLNA.

Five Web behaviors to drop in 2012
[ Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:48:01 EST ]
Here are a few suggestions for digital behaviors you might want to resolve to drop in 2012. You can feel better about yourself while making the Web a happier place.

How the candidates compare online
[ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:39:09 EST ]
In 2012, a strong Web presence must be part of every political hopeful's strategy.

Could Chrome overtake IE in browser wars?
[ Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:26:55 EST ]
A month ago, Google's three-year effort to push its Web browser, Chrome, took a major step when it passed Mozilla's Firefox.

Fear the vest: Santorum's sweaters go viral
[ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:59:06 EST ]
Republican Rick Santorum may have come up eight votes shy of a win in the Iowa caucuses. But a piece of his wardrobe appears to have emerged as the clear winner.

Analyst: iPads, Kindles, GPS units cheaper in 2012
[ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:05:41 EST ]
Recently Dealnews.com took a look at things that will probably cost consumers either more or less in 2012. Here's what they had to say about mobile and tech devices.

Nokia Lumia 710: Good smartphone for first-timers?
[ Thu, 5 Jan 2012 16:40:35 GMT ]

Touted as a first-timers' gateway to smartphones, T-Mobile's budget-conscious 4G Nokia Lumia 710 Windows Phone stands on its own island apart from continuing Android/iOS skirmishes.Touted as a first-timers' gateway to smartphones, T-Mobile's budget-conscious 4G Nokia Lumia 710 Windows Phone stands on its own island apart from continuing Android/iOS skirmishes.


The 2012 Weird Science Awards
[ Wed, 4 Jan 2012 20:22:09 GMT ]
The 2012 Weird Science Awards pay tribute to the strangest and silliest scientific happenings of the past year, from A (for Aflockalypse) to Z (for zombie ants).

Acer's Iconia Tab A200 to be out on Jan. 15
[ Thu, 5 Jan 2012 16:35:45 GMT ]

Acer on Thursday revealed that its Android-based Iconia Tab A200, a tablet with a 10.1-inch display, will be available in U.S. stores Jan. 15.Acer on Thursday revealed that its Android-based Iconia Tab A200, a tablet with a 10.1-inch display, will be available in U.S. stores Jan. 15.


Pre-caffeine: Tech trends, Darth Vader burgers!
[ Thu, 5 Jan 2012 15:26:59 GMT ]
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What's the secret formula for silly science?
[ Wed, 4 Jan 2012 21:00:13 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: If there's a formula for silly science, Ig Nobel founder Marc Abrahams has it figured out. One key ingredient: a dash of seriousness to go with the silliness.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: If there's a formula for silly science, Ig Nobel founder Marc Abrahams has it figured out. One key ingredient: a dash of seriousness to go with the silliness.


Stock up on one-hit wonders for 69 cents each
[ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:28:04 PST ]
Amazon has 129 cheap tracks from artists that would be long forgotten if not for their single breakthrough singles.

Vint Cerf: Internet access isn't a human right
[ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:35:04 PST ]
One of the "fathers of the Internet" says that the Web is an "enabler of rights," but not an actual right.

Windows Phone update fixes disappearing-keyboard bug
[ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:36:14 PST ]
The latest update to Windows Phone addresses a few issues, including the disappearing-keyboard glitch, an issue syncing with Gmail, and a problem related to Microsoft Exchange Server 2003.

Startup Secret No. 16: That cush job will kill you
[ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:45:00 PST ]
You think it's safer to stay in a big corporate job and draw a nice big paycheck? It's not. Here's why.

Pioneer's networked audio players do high-res, AirPlay
[ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:56:26 PST ]
Pioneer has announced two new networked audio players, capable of playing high-resolution audio WAV and FLAC files, while also supporting both AirPlay and DLNA.

Five Web behaviors to drop in 2012
[ Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:48:01 EST ]
Here are a few suggestions for digital behaviors you might want to resolve to drop in 2012. You can feel better about yourself while making the Web a happier place.

How the candidates compare online
[ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:39:09 EST ]
In 2012, a strong Web presence must be part of every political hopeful's strategy.

Could Chrome overtake IE in browser wars?
[ Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:26:55 EST ]
A month ago, Google's three-year effort to push its Web browser, Chrome, took a major step when it passed Mozilla's Firefox.

Fear the vest: Santorum's sweaters go viral
[ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:59:06 EST ]
Republican Rick Santorum may have come up eight votes shy of a win in the Iowa caucuses. But a piece of his wardrobe appears to have emerged as the clear winner.

Analyst: iPads, Kindles, GPS units cheaper in 2012
[ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:05:41 EST ]
Recently Dealnews.com took a look at things that will probably cost consumers either more or less in 2012. Here's what they had to say about mobile and tech devices.