Friday, May 4, 2012

How to behave on Instagram
[ Wed, 02 May 2012 12:01:54 EDT ]
Instagram has had a big, big, big last couple of weeks: Its Android app dropped at the beginning of April, and Facebook recently acquired the photo-sharing service for a whopping $1 billion.

Blogger: 'I'm leaving the Internet'
[ Wed, 02 May 2012 08:17:30 EDT ]
Maybe it seems like the fastest way for a gadget-and-technology blogger to commit career suicide, but Paul Miller gave up the Internet at midnight Tuesday.

New trailer reveals 'Black Ops' future
[ Wed, 02 May 2012 15:11:53 EDT ]
A new teaser trailer for "Call of Duty: Black Ops 2," reveals important details about the setting and gameplay options for the latest title in the blockbuster "Call of Duty" series.

Microsoft to offer $99 Xbox-Kinect?
[ Thu, 03 May 2012 12:17:28 EDT ]
Buying a home video game console may soon become a lot more like buying a cell phone, according to a new report suggesting Microsoft is planning to offer a subsidized, $99 bundle including a 4GB Xbox 360 and Kinect sensor to anyone who commits to two years of a new, $15 monthly online service package.

'SeaNanners' and the art of gaming commentary
[ Fri, 04 May 2012 09:27:34 EDT ]
Staring cool and collected at his target, 27-year-old Adam Montoya is on a mission to annihilate his enemies. While his commentary helps to mute the sound of whizzing bullets, a few ra-tat-tat ripples manage to sporadically seep out. It's not too long before he's seen through his mission with effortless precision. Another game conquered and another day's worth of work behind him. Hello everyone, his name is SeaNanners. And for those who love games and YouTube, one might argue he has the dream job.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Inventor says Liquidmetal not ready for iPhone debut
[ Wed, 2 May 2012 23:02:54 GMT ]

Rumors in late April had Apple creating the next iPhone from the mysterious "Liquidmetal" alloy used sparingly in their SIM card trays. But the creator of the substance says in an interview that it's not quite ready for prime time.Rumors in late April had Apple creating the next iPhone from the mysterious "Liquidmetal" alloy used sparingly in their SIM card trays. But the creator of the substance says in an interview that it's not quite ready for prime time.


The mystery of the sports writer who became the story
[ Wed, 2 May 2012 20:39:40 GMT ]

The world of sports news is generally pretty straight stuff: game scores, player trades and team owner transactions. A young woman who entered that world as a freelance online gambling writer for ESPN.com found herself quickly in the spotlight, but not in the way she might have imagined.The world of sports news is generally pretty straight stuff: game scores, player trades and team owner transactions. A young woman who entered that world as a freelance online gambling writer for ESPN.com found herself quickly in the spotlight, but not in the way she might have imagined.


Pre-caffeine tech: Facebook privacy, creepy clowns! 
[ Thu, 3 May 2012 13:54:12 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.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.


Consumer Reports: Facebook privacy problems on the rise
[ Thu, 3 May 2012 10:56:55 GMT ]
The annual Internet privacy and security report from the consumer watchdog reveals startling numbers on how much Facebook knows about it's nearly 900 million members, and how much we freely share — information mined by employers, insurers, the IRS, divorce lawyers, as well as identity thieves and other criminals.

Where and how to see the solar eclipse
[ Wed, 2 May 2012 23:26:29 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: This month's annular solar eclipse will make parts of the Wild West a little wilder. Find out how to pick a viewing spot and see the event safely.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: This month's annular solar eclipse will make parts of the Wild West a little wilder. Find out how to pick a viewing spot and see the event safely.


<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/rzr-phHNzWQ/" target="_blank">Samsung to announce Galaxy S III today (live blog 11 a.m. PT)</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 03 May 2012 08:19:41 PDT ]</i><BR>The Galaxy S III is expected to be one of the hottest Google Android smartphones of the year. Let's see exactly what Samsung has in store.

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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/AiCU0rPX_DY/" target="_blank">Morrison's Mailbag: Will leaving my HDTV on affect the picture?</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 03 May 2012 08:55:00 PDT ]</i><BR>CNET reader Ray asks if he's damaging his TV by leaving it on all day, every day.

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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57427124-76/europe-to-explore-jupiters-icy-moons/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/vIKtr7OBrks" 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/~3/81FmNlFcg8M/" target="_blank">For free Wi-Fi, please deposit your dog poop here</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 03 May 2012 09:06:06 PDT ]</i><BR>The bigger the poop you add to these public park bins in Mexico, the more Wi-Fi you get. Are chihuahuas up to the task?

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5 Webby Award winners to watch
[ Wed, 02 May 2012 09:39:31 EDT ]
The winners of the 2012 Webby Awards were announced on Tuesday.

How to behave on Instagram
[ Wed, 02 May 2012 12:01:54 EDT ]
Instagram has had a big, big, big last couple of weeks: Its Android app dropped at the beginning of April, and Facebook recently acquired the photo-sharing service for a whopping $1 billion.

Blogger: 'I'm leaving the Internet'
[ Wed, 02 May 2012 08:17:30 EDT ]
Maybe it seems like the fastest way for a gadget-and-technology blogger to commit career suicide, but Paul Miller gave up the Internet at midnight Tuesday.

New trailer reveals 'Black Ops' future
[ Wed, 02 May 2012 15:11:53 EDT ]
A new teaser trailer for "Call of Duty: Black Ops 2," reveals important details about the setting and gameplay options for the latest title in the blockbuster "Call of Duty" series.

Microsoft to offer $99 Xbox-Kinect bundle?
[ Thu, 03 May 2012 10:33:16 EDT ]
Buying a home video game console may soon become a lot more like buying a cell phone, according to a new report suggesting Microsoft is planning to offer a subsidized, $99 bundle including a 4GB Xbox 360 and Kinect sensor to anyone who commits to two years of a new, $15 monthly online service package.

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

The Spotify iPad app is finally here — what took so long?
[ Wed, 2 May 2012 14:29:27 GMT ]

Spotify — which some of you may recall happens to be this writer's favorite music service — has finally released an iPad app. And while the app is pretty great, it might leave you wondering why on earth we had to wait forever and a day for its arrival.Spotify — which some of you may recall happens to be this writer's favorite music service — has finally released an iPad app. And while the app is pretty great, it might leave you wondering why on earth we had to wait forever and a day for its arrival.


Facebook wants you to donate your organs
[ Tue, 1 May 2012 13:19:52 GMT ]

After successfully making the "relationship status" a significant issue in our lives, Facebook now brings attention (and peer pressure) to something else — our posthumous fate.After successfully making the "relationship status" a significant issue in our lives, Facebook now brings attention (and peer pressure) to something else — our posthumous fate.


12 arrested for tweeting rape victim's name
[ Tue, 1 May 2012 20:08:25 GMT ]

Twelve people have been arrested for allegedly tweeting the name of a woman who was raped by British soccer star Ched Evans. In Britain, rape and sexual assault victims are entitled to anonymity for life. Twelve people have been arrested for allegedly tweeting the name of a woman who was raped by British soccer star Ched Evans. In Britain, rape and sexual assault victims are entitled to anonymity for life.


Pre-caffeine: Computers, exercise, office animals!
[ Wed, 2 May 2012 14:09:44 GMT ]

A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.


Get ready to chase a solar eclipse
[ Wed, 2 May 2012 01:53:04 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Skywatchers are looking forward to seeing astronomical wonders in sunny skies: a solar eclipse on May 20 and a transit of Venus on June 5. Find out why they're such big deals.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Skywatchers are looking forward to seeing astronomical wonders in sunny skies: a solar eclipse on May 20 and a transit of Venus on June 5. Find out why they're such big deals.


<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/~3/6Vg_K1r9Yps/" target="_blank">Microsoft simplifies Bing search results page</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 02 May 2012 08:49:21 PDT ]</i><BR>A revamp of the page reveals a more streamlined layout with a focus on the search results in the middle and related searches on the right.

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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/cL8uzQUBI6w/" target="_blank">After 23 years, Garmin reaches 100 million devices sold</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 02 May 2012 08:52:32 PDT ]</i><BR>The company says that it sold 25 million devices in 2007, indicating its sales are accelerating over its lifetime.

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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/kiTK1aoBG7A/" target="_blank">When HD isn't HD</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 02 May 2012 08:55:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Just because you have an HDTV doesn't mean you're watching or seeing HD video.

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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/VXxkaZUsknU/" target="_blank">RIM CEO: We're not abandoning BlackBerry physical keyboards</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 02 May 2012 08:59:16 PDT ]</i><BR>CEO Thorsten Heins meets with a roomful of reporters at the company's annual conference and clarifies RIM's position on its physical keyboard.

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Facebook encourages organ donations
[ Tue, 01 May 2012 14:05:02 EDT ]
On average, 18 people die each day waiting for an organ transplant.

5 Webby Award winners to watch
[ Wed, 02 May 2012 09:39:31 EDT ]
The winners of the 2012 Webby Awards were announced on Tuesday.

How to behave on Instagram
[ Wed, 02 May 2012 12:01:54 EDT ]
Instagram has had a big, big, big last couple of weeks: Its Android app dropped at the beginning of April, and Facebook recently acquired the photo-sharing service for a whopping $1 billion.

Blogger: 'I'm leaving the Internet'
[ Wed, 02 May 2012 08:17:30 EDT ]
Maybe it seems like the fastest way for a gadget-and-technology blogger to commit career suicide, but Paul Miller gave up the Internet at midnight Tuesday.

Blogger: 'I'm leaving the Internet'
[ Wed, 02 May 2012 08:17:30 EDT ]
Maybe it seems like the fastest way for a gadget-and-technology blogger to commit career suicide, but Paul Miller gave up the Internet at midnight Tuesday.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

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.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.


Pre-caffeine tech: Organ donation, smoking dogs!
[ Tue, 1 May 2012 14:24:01 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.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.


RIM restarting from scratch with BlackBerry 10 mobile OS
[ Tue, 1 May 2012 15:28:14 GMT ]

Research In Motion on Tuesday offered a glimpse of the next operating system, BlackBerry 10, along with initial software tools to developers looking to create applications. This puts RIM a step closer to perhaps the most crucial launch in its history, coming up later this year.Research In Motion on Tuesday offered a glimpse of the next operating system, BlackBerry 10, along with initial software tools to developers looking to create applications. This puts RIM a step closer to perhaps the most crucial launch in its history, coming up later this year.


Blue Origin sheds light on blue-sky ambitions
[ Tue, 1 May 2012 01:46:53 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Blue Origin, the rocket venture founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, is becoming less secretive about its progress and its ambitions for spaceflight.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Blue Origin, the rocket venture founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, is becoming less secretive about its progress and its ambitions for spaceflight.


Facebook wants you to donate your organs
[ Tue, 1 May 2012 13:19:52 GMT ]

After successfully making the "relationship status" a significant issue in our lives, Facebook now brings attention (and peer pressure) to something else — our posthumous fate.After successfully making the "relationship status" a significant issue in our lives, Facebook now brings attention (and peer pressure) to something else — our posthumous fate.


<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/vjQj_Q5XO_Q/" target="_blank">LG Fantasy: The Windows Phone that could have been?</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 01 May 2012 08:44:03 PDT ]</i><BR>The folks over at WP Central came across the LG Fantasy prototype, which it claims, was abandoned in early 2012.

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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57425116-93/barnes-noble-chops-e-reader-prices-for-mothers-day/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/atRmF-M3NI4" 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/yo5FjZpQVfc/" target="_blank">Tumblr president quits</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 01 May 2012 09:07:48 PDT ]</i><BR>President John Maloney has resigned from his post at the social media company in the midst of claims that his skills became less relevant as the company grew.

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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.

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.