Wednesday, March 21, 2012
PRI retracts Foxconn report
[ Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:02:41 EDT ]
Acclaimed National Public Radio program "This American Life" is retracting an entire episode about working conditions inside Foxconn, the Chinese manufacturer that builds much of Apple's most popular hardware, after learning the reporter "partially fabricated" information about his visit to the factories.
[ Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:02:41 EDT ]
Acclaimed National Public Radio program "This American Life" is retracting an entire episode about working conditions inside Foxconn, the Chinese manufacturer that builds much of Apple's most popular hardware, after learning the reporter "partially fabricated" information about his visit to the factories.
Why parents should teach their kids about tech
[ Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:11:40 EDT ]
With the average tot aged 2-5 now more able to play video games or downloadable apps than ride a bike or tie their shoelaces, and with three-quarters of all middle and high school-aged kids already owning a cellular handset, how young is too young to give a child a cell phone? Or perhaps the better question is: What are we doing to prepare kids and adults for life in an age of 24/7 connectivity?
[ Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:11:40 EDT ]
With the average tot aged 2-5 now more able to play video games or downloadable apps than ride a bike or tie their shoelaces, and with three-quarters of all middle and high school-aged kids already owning a cellular handset, how young is too young to give a child a cell phone? Or perhaps the better question is: What are we doing to prepare kids and adults for life in an age of 24/7 connectivity?
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Facebook updates 'Rights and Responsibilities'
[ Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:28:01 GMT ]
Now's your big chance to see Facebook's recent settlement with the Federal Trade Commission in action! The social network is revising its Statement of Rights and Responsibilities, for the first time in nearly a year, and you have until March 22 to pipe up with your beefs.
[ Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:28:01 GMT ]
Is your TV watching you? Latest models raise concerns
[ Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:28:07 GMT ]
New Samsung TVs with always-connected cameras and microphones are a cause for concern regarding the privacy of TV buyers and their friends and families, and the company isn't forthcoming with its privacy policy or security measures.
[ Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:28:07 GMT ]
<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/2JF4yLTf2zU/" target="_blank">CNET Labscast 21: iPad 3 hands-on, big ultrabooks, and an 80-inch TV</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:22:14 PDT ]</i><BR>We blow up some text on the iPad 2 and new iPad 3 to compare, check out some big new ultrabooks, and marvel at a huge 80-inch TV.
<a href="http://www.cnet.com/8301-18603_1-57400697-73/cnet-labscast-21-ipad-3-hands-on-big-ultrabooks-and-an-80-inch-tv/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/2JF4yLTf2zU" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/4wi45B_QKBA/" target="_blank">New York Times cuts free reads in half</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:29:40 PDT ]</i><BR>The company also says that it now has nearly 500,000 paid subscribers to its digital subscription packages.
<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-57400710-17/new-york-times-cuts-free-reads-in-half/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/4wi45B_QKBA" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/gkr4aAQQfxE/" target="_blank">HTC One V slated for Virgin Mobile?</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:16:59 PDT ]</i><BR>The aptly named HTC One V may be on its way to budget carrier Virgin Mobile this spring for $200.
<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57400762-94/htc-one-v-slated-for-virgin-mobile/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/gkr4aAQQfxE" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/yU2GBlm-9cM/" target="_blank">Google Maps' high fees drive sites elsewhere</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:20:48 PDT ]</i><BR>Web sites that used to incorporate Google Maps into their own pages are considering other options, claming the search giant is charging too much.
<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57400781-93/google-maps-high-fees-drive-sites-elsewhere/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/yU2GBlm-9cM" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/J5rFXdKVz2U/" target="_blank">Apple on new iPad heat issue: It's not as hot as you think</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:31:47 PDT ]</i><BR>The company has said in a statement that the new iPad's heat is "operating well within our thermal specifications."
<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-57400794-17/apple-on-new-ipad-heat-issue-its-not-as-hot-as-you-think/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/J5rFXdKVz2U" height="1" width="1"/>
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PRI retracts Foxconn report
[ Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:02:41 EDT ]
Acclaimed National Public Radio program "This American Life" is retracting an entire episode about working conditions inside Foxconn, the Chinese manufacturer that builds much of Apple's most popular hardware, after learning the reporter "partially fabricated" information about his visit to the factories.
[ Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:02:41 EDT ]
Acclaimed National Public Radio program "This American Life" is retracting an entire episode about working conditions inside Foxconn, the Chinese manufacturer that builds much of Apple's most popular hardware, after learning the reporter "partially fabricated" information about his visit to the factories.
Monday, March 19, 2012
iPad review: It's a renovation, not a revolution
[ Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:55:40 GMT ]
This new iPad is identical to the old one, save for a better display and some metaphorical horsepower. Since you're reading this particular blog post, you're probably already aware of all those generalities — the hype brought you here. So let's talk about the details — the devil's in 'em after all.
[ Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:55:40 GMT ]
Space guitar hero: Astronaut to record music in orbit
[ Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:37:21 GMT ]
Canadian astronaut and future space station commander Chris Hadfield has a full load of tasks to tend to when he gets to orbit, but he's also planning to fit in some time with one of his passions: the guitar. A Larrivée Parlor acoustic guitar, to be exact.
[ Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:37:21 GMT ]
How to hide your home theater
[ Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:14:27 GMT ]
While TVs continue to get thinner and more beautiful and soundbars are making surround sound more discreet, the components we connect to them have largely remained dull black or silver boxes. And there are still all those ugly wires to manage. If you want to get your gear out of sight, there are a few solutions to help.
[ Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:14:27 GMT ]
<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/Shj442P7tbs/" target="_blank">HTC One X could be Sprint's first LTE smartphone</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:08:25 PDT ]</i><BR>A new rumor suggests that HTC's new flagship phone may arrive on Sprint June 10th.
<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57399848-94/htc-one-x-could-be-sprints-first-lte-smartphone/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/Shj442P7tbs" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/w1r03YItQkA/" target="_blank">Microsoft: Don't expect a new Xbox anytime soon</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:12:50 PDT ]</i><BR>The software giant says that it will spend all its time talking about the Xbox 360 at this year's E3 gaming expo.
<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-57399837-17/microsoft-dont-expect-a-new-xbox-anytime-soon/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/w1r03YItQkA" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/rH1J6IOQpyc/" target="_blank">Why technology companies loathe dividends</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:20:34 PDT ]</i><BR>Investors love dividends, but technology companies typically shun them as uncool. Even Apple, though, couldn't resist the pressure forever.
<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57399918-37/why-technology-companies-loathe-dividends/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/rH1J6IOQpyc" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/lv-X6GMNYGM/" target="_blank">Most new iPad buyers first time owners, says survey</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:23:58 PDT ]</i><BR>An informal survey of iPad buyers waiting in line last Friday found that almost half were new to Apple's tablet.
<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57399920-37/most-new-ipad-buyers-first-time-owners-says-survey/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/lv-X6GMNYGM" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/jBjT8CtPy6M/" target="_blank">Linux and Android, together at last</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:59:08 PDT ]</i><BR>The newest Linux kernel, version 3.3, includes code from Google's Android project. That should help both Android and other Linux-based projects.
<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-57399951-264/linux-and-android-together-at-last/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/jBjT8CtPy6M" height="1" width="1"/>
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Is there a viable alternative to the iPad?
[ Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:24:37 EDT ]
Apple's new iPad goes on sale on Friday. It's not the iPad 3, or the iPad HD, but the new iPad. That's great, but should you buy the new Apple tablet or opt for a different tablet? After all it's not the only tablet on the block.
[ Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:24:37 EDT ]
Apple's new iPad goes on sale on Friday. It's not the iPad 3, or the iPad HD, but the new iPad. That's great, but should you buy the new Apple tablet or opt for a different tablet? After all it's not the only tablet on the block.
NPR retracts Foxconn report
[ Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:46:45 EDT ]
Acclaimed National Public Radio program "This American Life" is retracting an entire episode about working conditions inside Foxconn, the Chinese manufacturer that builds much of Apple's most popular hardware, after learning the reporter "partially fabricated" information about his visit to the factories.
[ Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:46:45 EDT ]
Acclaimed National Public Radio program "This American Life" is retracting an entire episode about working conditions inside Foxconn, the Chinese manufacturer that builds much of Apple's most popular hardware, after learning the reporter "partially fabricated" information about his visit to the factories.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
iPad review: It's a renovation, not a revolution
[ Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:55:40 GMT ]
This new iPad is identical to the old one, save for a better display and some metaphorical horsepower. Since you're reading this particular blog post, you're probably already aware of all those generalities — the hype brought you here. So let's talk about the details — the devil's in 'em after all.
[ Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:55:40 GMT ]
How to hide your home theater
[ Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:14:27 GMT ]
While TVs continue to get thinner and more beautiful and soundbars are making surround sound more discreet, the components we connect to them have largely remained dull black or silver boxes. And there are still all those ugly wires to manage. If you want to get your gear out of sight, there are a few solutions to help.
[ Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:14:27 GMT ]
<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/6ZHyD2tslBk/" target="_blank">Some people don't have a clue as to why they need the new iPad</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 17 Mar 2012 14:09:58 PDT ]</i><BR>Do consumers really understand why they need the new thing from Apple? No, they don't, in many cases.
<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-57399321-64/some-people-dont-have-a-clue-as-to-why-they-need-the-new-ipad/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/6ZHyD2tslBk" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-57399260-48/which-cities-have-the-most-helpful-drivers/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/e6IRbsgM55E" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/oX2DDGHci8w/" target="_blank">Paperwork goof may mean Kim DotCom can reclaim assets</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:17:04 PDT ]</i><BR>Incorrect court order, issued to seize assets of the MegaUpload founder, is now "null and void." As a result, the New Zealand government may be required to return his belongings.
<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-31001_3-57399478-261/paperwork-goof-may-mean-kim-dotcom-can-reclaim-assets/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/oX2DDGHci8w" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57399430-47/tivolis-wireless-pal-radio/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/p8PtryMDg08" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57399550-37/mike-daisey-took-aim-at-apple-now-challenges-chinese-translator/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/ka_YJyRAd8A" height="1" width="1"/>
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Is there a viable alternative to the iPad?
[ Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:24:37 EDT ]
Apple's new iPad goes on sale on Friday. It's not the iPad 3, or the iPad HD, but the new iPad. That's great, but should you buy the new Apple tablet or opt for a different tablet? After all it's not the only tablet on the block.
[ Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:24:37 EDT ]
Apple's new iPad goes on sale on Friday. It's not the iPad 3, or the iPad HD, but the new iPad. That's great, but should you buy the new Apple tablet or opt for a different tablet? After all it's not the only tablet on the block.
Firefox in 2012: Silent updates, getting social
[ Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:51:27 EDT ]
After releasing a new version of its browser, Firefox 11, the Mozilla foundation has laid out its plans for 2012, and there are definitely some interesting things in the works for one of the most popular web browsers out there.
[ Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:51:27 EDT ]
After releasing a new version of its browser, Firefox 11, the Mozilla foundation has laid out its plans for 2012, and there are definitely some interesting things in the works for one of the most popular web browsers out there.
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