Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Family robbed after teen posts photo of money on Facebook
[ Tue, 29 May 2012 14:58:53 GMT ]
On Thursday, a teenage girl posted a photo of a "large sum of cash" on Facebook. About seven hours later, two robbers arrived at her family's home. Unsurprisingly, this incident prompted local authorities to issue a warning about the dangers of posting photographs online.
[ Tue, 29 May 2012 14:58:53 GMT ]
On Thursday, a teenage girl posted a photo of a "large sum of cash" on Facebook. About seven hours later, two robbers arrived at her family's home. Unsurprisingly, this incident prompted local authorities to issue a warning about the dangers of posting photographs online.
Japanese carrier to sell smartphones with radiation detectors
[ Tue, 29 May 2012 10:26:30 GMT ]
Mobile phone operator Softbank Corp said on Tuesday it would soon begin selling smartphones with radiation detectors, tapping into concerns that atomic hotspots remain along Japan's eastern coast more than a year after the Fukushima crisis.
[ Tue, 29 May 2012 10:26:30 GMT ]
Mobile phone operator Softbank Corp said on Tuesday it would soon begin selling smartphones with radiation detectors, tapping into concerns that atomic hotspots remain along Japan's eastern coast more than a year after the Fukushima crisis.
Apple announces keynote event for June 11
[ Tue, 29 May 2012 15:33:17 GMT ]
Apple just confirmed that its keynote event will take place on Monday, June 11, during the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). As usual, expectations are high â the event potentially brings a new product announcement or two.
[ Tue, 29 May 2012 15:33:17 GMT ]
Apple just confirmed that its keynote event will take place on Monday, June 11, during the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). As usual, expectations are high â the event potentially brings a new product announcement or two.
16-year-old sets off buzz over 325-year-old physics
[ Mon, 28 May 2012 16:33:00 GMT ]
Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A research paper that claims to fill in a gap in Isaac Newton's formulas for the physics of falling objects has drawn worldwide attention to a 16-year-old student in Germany, but physicists are reserving judgment until they've seen the proof.
[ Mon, 28 May 2012 16:33:00 GMT ]
Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A research paper that claims to fill in a gap in Isaac Newton's formulas for the physics of falling objects has drawn worldwide attention to a 16-year-old student in Germany, but physicists are reserving judgment until they've seen the proof.
<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/MKuZ9YetXgE/" target="_blank">Otterbox Armor Series: New waterproof iPhone 4/4S case coming soon</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 29 May 2012 08:15:28 PDT ]</i><BR>Facing increased competition, Otterbox ups its game with an even tougher case.
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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/zSreIqEdLdI/" target="_blank">The paradox of Microsoft's Skype acquisition integration</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 29 May 2012 08:19:14 PDT ]</i><BR>A brief survey of acquisitions indicates that integration appears to be the way to go. What does that mean about the line Microsoft is walking with the Skype acquisition?
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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/yQccRl7aOeM/" target="_blank">Microsoft to start selling its products in Iraq</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 29 May 2012 08:23:47 PDT ]</i><BR>The software giant has chosen a Baghdad-based company to act as its official distributor in a country hit by years of war and U.N. sanctions.
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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/cQZCdbf3El8/" target="_blank">Sprint sets sunset date for Nextel network</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 29 May 2012 08:27:04 PDT ]</i><BR>Sprint will kill off its iDEN network on June 30 next year as it moves customers over to its Direct Connect service.
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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/aXc0-0-RLx4/" target="_blank">Maxis 360: Mount your camera magnetically</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 29 May 2012 09:11:37 PDT ]</i><BR>Nifty contraption featured on Kickstarter could come in handy when trying to capture subjects in hard-to-reach places.
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Monday, May 28, 2012
6 must-have Pinterest boards for parents
[ Mon, 28 May 2012 13:26:49 GMT ]
Pinterest â say the word, and heads swivel. But my friends who are moms, in particular, are beginning to see the beauty of it all â and I don't blame them. As a parent, I've found Pinterest especially helpful in wading through the wonderful and sometimes overwhelming ideas on the Web.
[ Mon, 28 May 2012 13:26:49 GMT ]
Pinterest â say the word, and heads swivel. But my friends who are moms, in particular, are beginning to see the beauty of it all â and I don't blame them. As a parent, I've found Pinterest especially helpful in wading through the wonderful and sometimes overwhelming ideas on the Web.
Powerful "Flame" cyber weapon found in Middle East
[ Mon, 28 May 2012 15:45:31 GMT ]
Security experts have discovered a new data-stealing virus dubbed Flame they say has lurked inside thousands of computers across the Middle East for as long as five years as part of a sophisticated cyber warfare campaign.
[ Mon, 28 May 2012 15:45:31 GMT ]
Security experts have discovered a new data-stealing virus dubbed Flame they say has lurked inside thousands of computers across the Middle East for as long as five years as part of a sophisticated cyber warfare campaign.
Grill science: 5 sizzling tips for a tasty Memorial Day
[ Sat, 26 May 2012 18:00:20 GMT ]
Pools open and dusty grills come out of hiding this Memorial Day weekend, as we remember fallen war heroes and honor the living. To ensure your Memorial Day cookouts sizzle, rather than fall flat with dry burgers and pouty pals, here are some tips served up with a healthy side of science.
[ Sat, 26 May 2012 18:00:20 GMT ]
Pools open and dusty grills come out of hiding this Memorial Day weekend, as we remember fallen war heroes and honor the living. To ensure your Memorial Day cookouts sizzle, rather than fall flat with dry burgers and pouty pals, here are some tips served up with a healthy side of science.
<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/T7_fMEZemvo/" target="_blank">How can I get data-only service for my old iPhone?</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 28 May 2012 04:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>In this edition of Ask Maggie, a reader gets advice on how to get a data-only plan for an old iPhone.
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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/GXWTi0tw7cU/" target="_blank">How Gas Guru is the app for gas guzzlers out there</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 28 May 2012 04:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>YP opts to build a specific gas-centric app to better attract new users.
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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/~3/0LdA5potSvE/" target="_blank">Foxconn reportedly begins pilot production of Apple TV set</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 28 May 2012 07:44:40 PDT ]</i><BR>Chinese news sources report that the iPhone and iPad maker is preparing the production of an Apple-branded a television set.
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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/m3hhrWi4WxM/" target="_blank">Massive targeted cyber-attack in Middle East uncovered</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 28 May 2012 08:42:24 PDT ]</i><BR>Flame, which is designed to steal stored files and information about targeted systems, appears to be state sponsored, Kaspersky Labs says.
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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/iTmN40pn3y0/" target="_blank">How are you streaming? (Poll)</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 28 May 2012 08:55:00 PDT ]</i><BR>With so many different ways to access Web-streaming services, what's your pick?
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Sunday, May 27, 2012
Grill science: 5 sizzling tips for a tasty Memorial Day
[ Sat, 26 May 2012 18:00:20 GMT ]
Pools open and dusty grills come out of hiding this Memorial Day weekend, as we remember fallen war heroes and honor the living. To ensure your Memorial Day cookouts sizzle, rather than fall flat with dry burgers and pouty pals, here are some tips served up with a healthy side of science.
[ Sat, 26 May 2012 18:00:20 GMT ]
Pools open and dusty grills come out of hiding this Memorial Day weekend, as we remember fallen war heroes and honor the living. To ensure your Memorial Day cookouts sizzle, rather than fall flat with dry burgers and pouty pals, here are some tips served up with a healthy side of science.
<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/Riq60ZTRgpA/" target="_blank">BlackBerry maker RIM set to lay off 2,000 -- report</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 26 May 2012 11:06:20 PDT ]</i><BR>The once-strong mobile company will hand out pink slips worldwide come June 1, Canada's Globe and Mail is reporting.
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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/xT__zlvpsYc/" target="_blank">How Facebook's Timeline is like genital herpes</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 26 May 2012 11:26:12 PDT ]</i><BR>A film that spoofs the TV ads for Valtrex shows how Facebook's Timeline tries to dominate your life. But you can manage it. No, really. You can.
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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/e_PZf-pTtTM/" target="_blank">Sans cool iPad-like device, HP not catching Apple anytime soon</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 26 May 2012 14:29:36 PDT ]</i><BR>HP doesn't have a market-leading product in one of the hottest device categories. And it's just playing catch-up in others.
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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/_EnbIbHXpjk/" target="_blank">What's the best under $100 in-ear headphone?</a><BR><i>[ Sun, 27 May 2012 07:46:00 PDT ]</i><BR>The Velodyne vPulse is pretty special, that's for sure.
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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/x8pDL821MPk/" target="_blank">Wooden light bulb shines like Sauron's eye</a><BR><i>[ Sun, 27 May 2012 08:41:53 PDT ]</i><BR>Designer uses Japanese carving technique to create a wooden light bulb.
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