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Apple vows to improve conditions at China plants[ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:27:08 EST ]Apple CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday said that the world's most valuable tech company is doing everything it can to address growing concerns over working conditions at its Chinese manufacturing plants.

Will we get a standard for verifying Web IDs?[ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:37:24 EST ]My neighbor recently discovered a four-digit passcode that unlocks the front doors to our apartment building.

Apple: Apps need approval to collect contacts[ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:26:30 EST ]Apple on Wednesday said it will start requiring mobile apps to get explicit permission from iPhone and iPad owners before the apps collect and store information about users' personal contacts.

Urgent tweet in Kenya village: Help, sheep missing[ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:22:30 GMT ]The administrative chief of a dusty African village regularly sends out tweets about missing children and farm animals, even alerts to crime in the area, showing that the power of social media has reached an area 100 miles from the Kenyan capital of Nairobi.

Sony apologizes for Whitney Houston album price hike[ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:54:01 GMT ]After negative backlash from fans outraged about Sony Music raising prices on Whitney Houston's digital albums within hours of her death Saturday, the music label has now apologized for what it says was a "mistake."

The nerdiest lovers' spat Twitter has ever seen[ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:38:42 GMT ]Under normal circumstances, those who witness a lovers' spat are often left feeling awkward and as if they intruded on an incredibly private moment. But somehow everything changes once Twitter gets involved.

Pre-caffeine tech: Leaking data, kitty love![ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:35:28 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Is it really worth researching romance?[ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:02:15 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Will changing your name or your hair improve your love life? Maybe not, but research can point to more practical steps for life after Valentine's Day.

DDoS attacks spread to vulnerable IPv6 Internet[ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:01:37 PST ]The next-gen Internet, still immature, is now a pathway for Net attacks, a study finds. Also, ideology has become the primary reason for DDoS attacks.

Handwriting recognition comes to Kindle Touch, thanks to Puzzazz[ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:15:13 PST ]The puzzle technology startup has developed a new technology called TouchWrite that can convert handwritten letters and numbers into digital on-screen versions.

Insiders skeptical of Sony's 'mistake' on Houston music prices[ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:29:42 PST ]Sony says an "employee error" was the cause of a price hike on Whitney Houston music following her death. Yeah? Then why hasn't Sony issued refunds?

Microsoft advising users to apply latest critical security patches[ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:48:39 PST ]Windows users are being asked to install the latest round of Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates to fix a range of critical bugs in key software.

Touch mice: Smartphone-style input on your PC?[ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:58:59 PST ]Touch mice aspire to bridge the gap between old-fashioned cursor-driven PC input and the modern allure of intuitive touch-based mobile devices.

iPad retains value longer than Kindle[ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:58:10 EST ]Technology is not like wine.

Twitter: Often first, but not always right[ Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:08:06 EST ]News of the tragic death of Whitney Houston this weekend didn't appear first on television or mainstream news sites. Instead it was revealed in a tweet posted forty-five minutes before the Associated Press reported the tragedy.

What Apple should demo at iPad 3 unveiling[ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:56:02 EST ]All indicators suggest Apple will unveil the iPad 3 during the first week of March. That's less than a month away, and sources at The Next Web say Apple is in "crunch mode," working hard to line up apps that show off the unique features of the next-gen tablet.

Apple vows to improve conditions at China plants[ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:27:08 EST ]Apple CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday said that the world's most valuable tech company is doing everything it can to address growing concerns over working conditions at its Chinese manufacturing plants.

Will we get a standard for verifying Web IDs?[ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:37:24 EST ]My neighbor recently discovered a four-digit passcode that unlocks the front doors to our apartment building.

Google's Valentine doodle melts 'cold cold hearts'[ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:16:46 GMT ]Google didn't skimp when it came to its Valentine's Day doodle, a heart-warming animated interpretation of the archetypal boy-meets-girl story — with a happy ending, naturally.

8 great tech toys coming in 2012[ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:06:55 GMT ]Every February, I get a sneak peek at the year’s hottest tech toys at the American International Toy Fair in New York City. Not surprisingly, much of the excitement was in toys that interact with iOS and Android devices. But there's a lot more in store this year.

Iceland's monster mystery solved[ Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:32:03 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Further information about the "river monster" seen in a video from Iceland has led to the likeliest explanation — and it's not Nessie.

Pre-caffeine: Hey, girl, happy Ryantine's Day![ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:34:45 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Here's everything that you need to know before taking that first sip of coffee today.

Video: Loving video gamers[ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:17:24 GMT ]We talked to video game couples about how gaming effects their relationships and what advice they have. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 not exactly priced to sell[ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:18:06 PST ]Reportedly priced in Europe at more than $400, Samsung's new Galaxy Tab 2 will be hard pressed to find any eager buyers.

ICANN attracts 100 would-be Net domain operators[ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:37:56 PST ]So far, 100 registrants can apply for generic top-level domains to expand beyond .com to .all-sorts-of-things, Internet overseer ICANN says.

Samsung Galaxy Note: The wrong type of bulge in your pocket?[ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:49:53 PST ]Is the public ready for Samsung's new Galaxy Note device, which melds tablet and phone into one unique mobile device? We hit New York streets and received some surprising results.

Advisory firm scolds Facebook for Zuckerberg control[ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:20:08 PST ]Prominent corporate governance organization says Facebook's dual-class stock structure gives CEO Mark Zuckerberg too much control over the company's future.

Don't expect ultrabooks to transform the PC market, says analyst[ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:27:22 PST ]The PC industry is counting on ultrabooks to stir up growth, but it's not likely to materialize any time soon, says a J.P. Morgan analyst.

Will Google 'do no evil'?[ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:58:44 EST ]Frida Ghitis says online hoarding of our private information is not something we can afford to "dismiss."

iPad retains value longer than Kindle[ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:58:10 EST ]Technology is not like wine.

Twitter: Often first, but not always right[ Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:08:06 EST ]News of the tragic death of Whitney Houston this weekend didn't appear first on television or mainstream news sites. Instead it was revealed in a tweet posted forty-five minutes before the Associated Press reported the tragedy.

iPad 3 apps Apple should demo at the unveiling[ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:56:02 EST ]All indicators suggest Apple will unveil the iPad 3 during the first week of March. That's less than a month away, and sources at The Next Web say Apple is in "crunch mode," working hard to line up apps that show off the unique features of the next-gen tablet.

Beware malware networks in search engines[ Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:50:29 GMT ]A new security report warns of malware networks ("malnets") lurking within Google and other search engines, driving unsuspecting Web surfers to sites where they might share their personal or financial information to unintended parties.

Sony hikes Whitney Houston album prices online[ Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:35:53 GMT ]It's easy to get so emotional about a singer after they've passed prematurely, as Whitney Houston did Saturday at the age of 48. Now fans are griping about price hikes for her albums.

Europe's first Vega rocket blasts off successfully[ Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:10:01 GMT ]Europe's first Vega rocket blasted off from French Guiana Monday in a successful inaugural flight aimed at giving Europe a vehicle for scientific satellite missions.

Pre-caffeine: Grammy trolls, hack attacks[ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Laptop-shooting dad, after 21 million views, says he'd do it over again[ Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:37:30 GMT ]On a week when it seemed half of America was weighing why French parents were superior, the other half was cheering for "laptop-shooting dad." The irony can't be missed.

Will the PlayStation Vita OS land on smartphones, tablets?[ Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:01:13 PST ]Sony's incoming CEO Kaz Hirai says that the PlayStation Vita operating system was designed to be "expandable" to other platforms.

Amyris hits production snags in biofuel operations[ Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:27:57 PST ]The company, which makes biofuel from a microbes, said it will stay the course, and expects a demo flight with its biofuel soon.

Startup Secret 34: All in the family[ Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:30:00 PST ]Entrepreneurialism is a gift that you get from your parents, and one you might want to consider giving to your children.

Apple could face a fight over the 'iTV' brand--should it go that way[ Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:45:57 PST ]The Telegraph claims that British TV network ITV has warned Apple off the name iTV for any TV products. But ITV denies that report.

Apple shares flirt with $500 milestone[ Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:53:06 PST ]Apple's stock hits a high of $503.83 this morning before retreating to below the $500 mark.

Will Google 'do no evil'?[ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:58:44 EST ]Frida Ghitis says online hoarding of our private information is not something we can afford to "dismiss."

iPad retains value longer than Kindle[ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:58:10 EST ]Technology is not like wine.

Twitter: Often first, but not always right[ Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:08:06 EST ]News of the tragic death of Whitney Houston this weekend didn't appear first on television or mainstream news sites. Instead it was revealed in a tweet posted forty-five minutes before the Associated Press reported the tragedy.

30 million Iranians said to lose email access[ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:04:21 GMT ]An Iranian news agency reports that more than 30 million people in the country have lost access to foreign email services such as Gmail, Yahoo mail and Hotmail.

Sun points a loaded gun in our direction[ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:30:16 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A double-barreled sunspot has the potential to shoot big blasts in our direction — but if we're lucky, all we'll get is an auroral kiss for Valentine's Day.

Malaysia deports Saudi accused of prophet insult[ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:59:06 GMT ]Malaysian authorities on Sunday deported a young Saudi journalist accused of insulting the Prophet Muhammad on Twitter, a police official said. The move came despite concerns from rights groups that he may be persecuted at home.