Top analyst: 'Apple will decline'[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:25:40 EDT ]The CEO of a top research firm didn't mince words about Apple in a new blog post.

iPhone 5 hopes dim for June [ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:26:07 EDT ]It's a tantalizing bit of expectation building. Apple's invitation to its annual developers conference is tagged with this phrase: "It's the week we've all been waiting for."

Apple CEO scoffs at tablet-PC talk[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:26:28 EDT ]Is the future of computers a hybrid gadget that will combine the battery life and computing heft of a laptop with the portability and ease-of-use of a tablet?

'Zerg rush' eats Google search results[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:27:06 EDT ]Feeling besieged by pesky little problems today? You might want to be careful with your Google searches.

How Microsoft's cash will bolster Nook e-readers[ Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:32:52 EDT ]News that Microsoft has sunk $300 million into a venture with Barnes & Noble sends a clear signal that the computing giant and the bookseller aim to shake up the e-book market with new ammo in their fight against Amazon and Apple.

New subatomic particle found at super-collider[ Sun, 29 Apr 2012 05:59:01 GMT ]European researchers say they have discovered a new subatomic particle that helps confirm our knowledge about how quarks bind — one of the basic forces in the shaping of matter.

7 life secrets from an 18-year-old Tetris Grand Master[ Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:13:01 GMT ]Eighteen-year-old Kevin Birrell is one of just 5 people to have achieved the latest and toughest Tetris World Grand Master title. But the fun isn’t in the play, but in the hungry, stop-at-nothing quest for achievement. Here are the lessons Birrell has learned on his path to victory.

How to avoid online HDTV shopping scams[ Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:15:48 GMT ]Online HDTV shopping can save you time, gas and money, provided you choose the right dealer, but picking the wrong dealer can be a disaster. Here's how to stay a step ahead of the scammers.

Pre-caffeine: Pug alphabet, Google surprises![ Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:01:35 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.

James Cameron adds color to deep-sea tale[ Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:13:28 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Filmmaker James Cameron is fleshing out his deep-sea adventure tale with personal details as well as comparisons to another one of his passions — space exploration.

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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/p9EF8tub0nY/" target="_blank">Get Norton Identity Safe free for all platforms</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:58:42 PDT ]</i><BR>This Web-credentials manager is available for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. It's not the best product in its class, but the price is right.

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LinkedIn finally launches iPad app[ Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:50:46 EDT ]The world's largest professional social network just got a wider reach -- and it wants to be in front of your face for more of the day. LinkedIn launched its long-awaited iPad app late Wednesday, along with revamped versions of its iPhone and Android apps.

Top analyst: 'Apple will decline'[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:25:40 EDT ]The CEO of a top research firm didn't mince words about Apple in a new blog post.

iPhone 5 hopes dim for June [ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:26:07 EDT ]It's a tantalizing bit of expectation building. Apple's invitation to its annual developers conference is tagged with this phrase: "It's the week we've all been waiting for."

Apple CEO scoffs at tablet-PC talk[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:26:28 EDT ]Is the future of computers a hybrid gadget that will combine the battery life and computing heft of a laptop with the portability and ease-of-use of a tablet?

'Zerg rush' eats Google search results[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:27:06 EDT ]Feeling besieged by pesky little problems today? You might want to be careful with your Google searches.

Habitable worlds boost chance of finding alien life[ Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:04:02 GMT ]According to a recent study, tens of billions of planets around red dwarfs are likely capable of containing liquid water, dramatically increasing the potential to find signs of life somewhere other than Earth.

How to browse the Web anonymously[ Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:46:04 GMT ]Searching for sensitive stuff like jobs, divorce lawyers or medical conditions? Or maybe you're using a public network in a hotel or coffee shop. Here's how to keep others from seeing your browsing history or tracking what you're doing on the Web.

Bill would ban employers, schools from demanding Facebook passwords[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:45:00 GMT ]A New York Congressman has introduced federal legislation nicknamed "SNOPA" that would make it illegal for employers and educational institutions to require a potential or current employee, or a potential or current student, to divulge personal online information as part of the hiring, enrollment or discipline process.

New subatomic particle found at super-collider[ Sun, 29 Apr 2012 05:59:01 GMT ]European researchers say they have discovered a new subatomic particle that helps confirm our knowledge about how quarks bind — one of the basic forces in the shaping of matter.

Why are cats better than dogs (according to the Internet)?[ Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:01:57 GMT ]People who think the Internet is a waste of time often say, "The only thing the Internet is good for is cat videos and porn." So why doesn't anyone ever say "dog videos"? Here are five reasons why cats are winning the age-old war against dogs ... at least online.

<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/NjT_gxvcXkU/" target="_blank">Woz: Microsoft might have reincarnated Steve Jobs</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:50:17 PDT ]</i><BR>Apple's co-founder says there's "no contest" between the prettiness of Windows Phones interfaces and those of Android phones. Indeed, he says Microsoft, to make them so pretty, might have had help from above.

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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/SiHasHLn1Qg/" target="_blank">There's a thin line between ultrabook success, failure</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:30:07 PDT ]</i><BR>A flood of conventional laptops won't redefine the PC. Stray too far from the ultrabook concept and it's circa 2005 all over again.

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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/WIWpLK3E48s/" target="_blank">The Times takes on Apple again, with report on taxes</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:46:31 PDT ]</i><BR>Following the year's earlier reports on Foxconn and on Apple's practice of sending manufacturing overseas, The New York Times publishes a piece that claims Apple has been a pioneer in developing ways to sidestep taxes.

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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/XM4l_BQ9wiU/" target="_blank">The 11-inch gaming laptop lives, with the new Origin Eon 11-S</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:01:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Alienware's once-popular M11x may be heading for retirement, but boutique rival Origin is keeping the ultraportable gaming laptop alive.

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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/pKeS3wWMKFk/" target="_blank">Wadia 151PowerDAC: A new state of the art for desktop amplifiers?</a><BR><i>[ Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:36:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Wadia's USB digital-to-analog converter/stereo amplifier is a bona-fide triumph! Desktop audio never sounded this good before.

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Top analyst: 'Apple will decline'[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:25:40 EDT ]The CEO of a top research firm didn't mince words about Apple in a new blog post.

iPhone 5 hopes dim for June [ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:26:07 EDT ]It's a tantalizing bit of expectation building. Apple's invitation to its annual developers conference is tagged with this phrase: "It's the week we've all been waiting for."

Apple CEO scoffs at tablet-PC talk[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:26:28 EDT ]Is the future of computers a hybrid gadget that will combine the battery life and computing heft of a laptop with the portability and ease-of-use of a tablet?

'Zerg rush' eats Google search results[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:27:06 EDT ]Feeling besieged by pesky little problems today? You might want to be careful with your Google searches.

iReport: Take our 'Draw Something' celebrity quiz[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:45:31 EDT ]It's official: We're addicted to Draw Something.

Reddit: Where women strip for Internet money[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:52:56 GMT ]You can buy guns and drugs with Bitcoin — the untraceable digital currency — so why not sex? Some people do.

Girls expelled for Facebook 'Hit List'[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:39:47 GMT ]The American Civil Liberties Union is fighting the expulsion of three Northwest Indiana girls for a Facebook conversation resembling a school "hit list."

Bill would ban employers, schools from demanding Facebook passwords[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:45:00 GMT ]A New York Congressman has introduced federal legislation nicknamed "SNOPA" that would make it illegal for employers and educational institutions to require a potential or current employee, or a potential or current student, to divulge personal online information as part of the hiring, enrollment or discipline process.

What North Korea's rocket ruckus taught us[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:50:13 GMT ]An unprecedented tour of North Korea's launch facilities taught valuable lessons, based on what was seen as well as what was not seen. Analysis by NBC News' James Oberg.

Space shuttle Enterprise lands in NYC atop jet[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:19:44 GMT ]Space shuttle Enterprise took to the air Friday for the first time in more than a quarter-century, but the two-hour flight was also its last. Final destination? The Big Apple.

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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/y0J8gsedP8w/" target="_blank">Apple vs Samsung 1 year anniversary: 10 lawsuits, 50 countries - and counting</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 28 Apr 2012 05:16:48 PDT ]</i><BR>One year ago this month the two companies locked horns and their legal fight has since extended around the globe.

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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/F0A9aR7yek4/" target="_blank">This week in Crave: The brainiac edition</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 28 Apr 2012 06:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>This week, we used zombies for target practice, viewed the world through a 60-foot kaleidoscope, and turned a 21-story building into a giant game of Tetris.

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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/TH2wNmAfpq4/" target="_blank">An extraordinary headphone amplifier from Red Wine Audio</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:36:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Red Wine Audio's headphone amplifiers have always sounded great, but they were expensive. The new Corvina amp is considerably more affordable.

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Top analyst: 'Apple will decline'[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:25:40 EDT ]The CEO of a top research firm didn't mince words about Apple in a new blog post.

iPhone 5 hopes dim for June [ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:26:07 EDT ]It's a tantalizing bit of expectation building. Apple's invitation to its annual developers conference is tagged with this phrase: "It's the week we've all been waiting for."

Apple CEO scoffs at tablet-PC talk[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:26:28 EDT ]Is the future of computers a hybrid gadget that will combine the battery life and computing heft of a laptop with the portability and ease-of-use of a tablet?

'Zerg rush' eats Google search results[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:27:06 EDT ]Feeling besieged by pesky little problems today? You might want to be careful with your Google searches.

iReport: Take our 'Draw Something' celebrity quiz[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:45:31 EDT ]It's official: We're addicted to Draw Something.