Friday, June 29, 2012
<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/WqNLkyoeR74/" target="_blank">Two new Kindle Fires on Amazon's front burner?</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 29 Jun 2012 07:47:54 PDT ]</i><BR>The retail giant is reportedly readying a 10-inch version of its tablet alongside a new 7-inch version.
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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/~3/3WR8-5UL_ys/" target="_blank">For RIM, 3 last-minute choices</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 29 Jun 2012 07:57:46 PDT ]</i><BR>RIMageddon looms after the BlackBerry maker fares well below Wall Street expectations in its first-quarter earnings. Here are three possible end-game scenarios for the ailing firm.
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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/ZqK7tqstDyA/" target="_blank">Voyage-Air Guitar: Know when to fold it (review)</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 29 Jun 2012 08:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>How does the Voyage-Air folding guitar for troubadours on the go stand up to the rough rigors of review? Crave's John Scott Lewinski gives it a strum (and a serious hinge test).
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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/mEERh02zVh0/" target="_blank">Splashtop for iPad updated to support Retina Display</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 29 Jun 2012 08:23:48 PDT ]</i><BR>The Splashtop 2 remote desktop app now taps into the Retina Display of the new iPad and also offers a simpler process for getting connected.
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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/~3/3qdRU7EXB_4/" target="_blank">Virgin Mobile starts selling Apple's iPhone 4, iPhone 4S</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 29 Jun 2012 08:43:52 PDT ]</i><BR>The smartphones are available with no contract and no fees for activation. But that means customers will need to pay $550 or $650 to get them.
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Dueling online over 'Call Me Maybe'
[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:07:07 EDT ]
You have burning questions, and we have burning answers (we really need to stop writing these columns by candlelight). That's why, this week, we decided to take a passel of queries from our friends, followers and readers. We received these queries via e-mail, Facebook and in-person conversations. We spunked up the wording a bit to keep you healthily entertained.
[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:07:07 EDT ]
You have burning questions, and we have burning answers (we really need to stop writing these columns by candlelight). That's why, this week, we decided to take a passel of queries from our friends, followers and readers. We received these queries via e-mail, Facebook and in-person conversations. We spunked up the wording a bit to keep you healthily entertained.
In 5 years, 5 ways the iPhone changed our lives
[ Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:33:30 EDT ]
On June 28, 2007, Nokia was the top selling mobile-phone company in the world, people stopped working when they left their computers, Android phones didn't exist, and high-powered executives were addicted to thumbing on their BlackBerrys. But five years later, the phone's dramatic impact can be seen in our daily lives, schools, factories and boardrooms.
[ Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:33:30 EDT ]
On June 28, 2007, Nokia was the top selling mobile-phone company in the world, people stopped working when they left their computers, Android phones didn't exist, and high-powered executives were addicted to thumbing on their BlackBerrys. But five years later, the phone's dramatic impact can be seen in our daily lives, schools, factories and boardrooms.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Google unveils Nexus 7 tablet, Android 4.1 and more
[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:54:17 GMT ]
Google I/O, the search engine giant's annual developer conference, kicked off today in San Francisco with a keynote event that introduced new software and hardware, and even included a live skydiving demonstration of futuristic eyewear.
[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:54:17 GMT ]
Google I/O, the search engine giant's annual developer conference, kicked off today in San Francisco with a keynote event that introduced new software and hardware, and even included a live skydiving demonstration of futuristic eyewear.
<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/AD5m-M6RoRc/" target="_blank">U.K. to repeal 'SOPA-like' site-blocking</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:02:11 PDT ]</i><BR>The U.K. government is to repeal two sections of a key anti-piracy law which would have allowed it to block websites by court order, after copyright holders beat them to it.
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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/eX0ZxqGeY_M/" target="_blank">Low Latency No. 29: The not-so-friendly skies</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:06:07 PDT ]</i><BR>Low Latency flies first class with Orbitz and its Mac users policy.
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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/m-f9DKKJntc/" target="_blank">Get a Planar 27-inch desktop monitor for $209.99</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:40:36 PDT ]</i><BR>Need more screen estate? Here's your chance to go big -- really big -- for a very small price. The PX2710MW features HDMI, speakers, and a 3-year warranty.
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Video: Device turns sci-fi dreams into reality for $70
[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:49:44 GMT ]
Tony Stark, "Minority Report," and the like tend to come up in discussions of 3-D motion control technology â and once you see msnbc.com's Rosa Golijan test out a device called the Leap, you'll understand why. (msnbc.com)
[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:49:44 GMT ]
Tony Stark, "Minority Report," and the like tend to come up in discussions of 3-D motion control technology â and once you see msnbc.com's Rosa Golijan test out a device called the Leap, you'll understand why. (msnbc.com)
<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/~3/7QnMAj9g9_k/" target="_blank">iPhone 5 to reign as leading smartphone in 2013, says analyst</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:14:18 PDT ]</i><BR>Hardware upgrades and new Apple services will help the next-generation iPhone lead the smartphone market next year, according to analyst Mark Moskowitz.
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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/TwFu_NKdA3c/" target="_blank">Apple posts $2.6 million bond to ban Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:55:00 PDT ]</i><BR>The company quickly offers up the $2.6 million to inch closer to having the device banned in the U.S.
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Dueling online over 'Call Me Maybe'
[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:07:07 EDT ]
You have burning questions, and we have burning answers (we really need to stop writing these columns by candlelight). That's why, this week, we decided to take a passel of queries from our friends, followers and readers. We received these queries via e-mail, Facebook and in-person conversations. We spunked up the wording a bit to keep you healthily entertained.
[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:07:07 EDT ]
You have burning questions, and we have burning answers (we really need to stop writing these columns by candlelight). That's why, this week, we decided to take a passel of queries from our friends, followers and readers. We received these queries via e-mail, Facebook and in-person conversations. We spunked up the wording a bit to keep you healthily entertained.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Sirius XM Radio, Howard Stern coming to Google TV
[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:46:42 GMT ]
Google Inc is getting help from shock jock Howard Stern to revive its Internet TV software, which has languished since its debut 19 months ago. Satellite radio provider Sirius XM will make all of its programming available on Google TV, including Stern's shows and live sports through a new app that will let listeners pause live programs and play back up to five hours of content, the company told Reuters.
[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:46:42 GMT ]
Google Inc is getting help from shock jock Howard Stern to revive its Internet TV software, which has languished since its debut 19 months ago. Satellite radio provider Sirius XM will make all of its programming available on Google TV, including Stern's shows and live sports through a new app that will let listeners pause live programs and play back up to five hours of content, the company told Reuters.
What we're expecting from Google today
[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:40:57 GMT ]
Google I/O, the search engine giant's annual developer conference kicks off today, with a keynote event. We're there to report live on all Google will unveil, including its latest and greatest mobile operating system, a new tablet and more.
[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:40:57 GMT ]
Google I/O, the search engine giant's annual developer conference kicks off today, with a keynote event. We're there to report live on all Google will unveil, including its latest and greatest mobile operating system, a new tablet and more.
<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/tKEWM-dOD0w/" target="_blank">Does size matter? Over-the-ear vs. in-ear headphones</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 07:36:00 PDT ]</i><BR>They sound very different -- that's easy -- but from a sound-quality point of view, which is better?
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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/_-CNY1nPVf8/" target="_blank">Boost Mobile to launch unlimited BlackBerry Messenger plan</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 08:09:04 PDT ]</i><BR>The new plan will give users of the new BlackBerry Curve 9310 unlimited access to BlackBerry Messenger with talk and text for $45 a month initially and $30 a month down the road.
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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/ZNNWSMRVaqw/" target="_blank">Rock, paper, scissors robot can't be beaten</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 08:18:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Think you're a quick draw? Try your hand with this robot and you'll lose.
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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/YqjOnAERheE/" target="_blank">MIT invention promises more immersive TV viewing</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 08:39:03 PDT ]</i><BR>Infinity-by-Nine system from MIT Media Lab may take the concept of multiscreen gaming to a whole new level.
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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/A-YdFLplJ-o/" target="_blank">Microsoft says slate sales to trump desktops in 2013</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 08:58:15 PDT ]</i><BR>Microsoft's vice president of Windows Web Services Antoine LeBlond said earlier today that tablet sales will outpace desktops next year. But will they?
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What's wrong with Google's CEO?
[ Tue, 26 Jun 2012 05:38:36 EDT ]
Google will kick off its annual I/O developers' conference Wednesday in San Francisco, but CEO Larry Page won't be speaking there. He also was a no-show at Thursday's annual stockholders meeting and is expected to miss the company's quarterly earnings call next month.
[ Tue, 26 Jun 2012 05:38:36 EDT ]
Google will kick off its annual I/O developers' conference Wednesday in San Francisco, but CEO Larry Page won't be speaking there. He also was a no-show at Thursday's annual stockholders meeting and is expected to miss the company's quarterly earnings call next month.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Astronaut shows off stellar camera collection on ISS
[ Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:47:51 GMT ]
While parts of the ISS have been in space for years, one thing it is never short on is cameras. Scientific instruments and imaging satellites are all well and good, but there's no replacement for a skilled photographer with a highly expensive DSLR. Or ten.
[ Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:47:51 GMT ]
While parts of the ISS have been in space for years, one thing it is never short on is cameras. Scientific instruments and imaging satellites are all well and good, but there's no replacement for a skilled photographer with a highly expensive DSLR. Or ten.
Judge upholds Indiana Facebook ban for sex offenders
[ Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:57:35 GMT ]
A national civil rights group said Sunday it would appeal a federal judge's decision to uphold an Indiana law that bans registered sex offenders from accessing Facebook and other social networking sites used by children.
[ Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:57:35 GMT ]
A national civil rights group said Sunday it would appeal a federal judge's decision to uphold an Indiana law that bans registered sex offenders from accessing Facebook and other social networking sites used by children.
<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/qPZ5XH6iX90/" target="_blank">Kevin Mitnick to Kim DotCom: 'I hope you win'</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 26 Jun 2012 07:18:41 PDT ]</i><BR>Did the famed computer hacker really just send the MegaUpload founder a Tom Petty song for inspiration?
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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/PHOVUNyKg30/" target="_blank">Vizio Co-Star player marries Google TV, OnLive cloud gaming</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 26 Jun 2012 07:34:44 PDT ]</i><BR>Addition of on-demand gaming and a low price gives you a reason to care about Google TV.
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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/jN-Y_t7gQCY/" target="_blank">EU General Court ready to decide fate of Microsoft's antitrust fine</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 26 Jun 2012 08:09:14 PDT ]</i><BR>The European Union General Court will rule tomorrow if Microsoft should be forced to pay a fine of 899 million euros for its alleged failure to comply with a 2004 order.
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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/~3/8Yq6m94LEE4/" target="_blank">SideCar mobile app lets you grab a car ride with local drivers</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 26 Jun 2012 08:12:32 PDT ]</i><BR>A new app for iOS and Android can hook you up with people willing to drive you to a local destination.
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