Friday, July 6, 2012

Reports: a smaller iPad is coming
[ Thu, 05 Jul 2012 11:57:24 EDT ]
A new round of Apple rumors and leaks are suggesting what some tech observers have been predicting for the past year: that a smaller, less expensive iPad is on the way.

Don't post TV, movie spoilers online
[ Wed, 04 Jul 2012 10:32:09 EDT ]
Raise your hand if this has ever happened to you: You wake up bleary-eyed on a weekday morn, lazily scroll through your newsfeed or Twitter feed or Google reader or whatever medium you use to absorb small bits of inanity, and there it is -- an opinionated update on a season finale, new movie or hot book, filled with important plot points.

'Factory' spurs startups in Austin
[ Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:55:47 EDT ]
In downtown Austin, dozens of new technology companies are about to be born.

Apple fixes glitch causing apps to crash
[ Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:54:45 EDT ]
Apple says it has fixed a glitch that was causing apps downloaded from its online store to crash this week.

Apple: We've fixed glitch causing apps to crash
[ Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:45:59 EDT ]
Apple says it has fixed a glitch that was causing apps downloaded from its online store to crash this week.

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Made in America: Tech and gadgets
[ Thu, 5 Jul 2012 13:06:05 GMT ]

Countries like China and Thailand have spent vast sums on factories focused on making only hard drives or LCD screens or custom screws. That said, there are still some real world-class devices that really are being made in the USA.Countries like China and Thailand have spent vast sums on factories focused on making only hard drives or LCD screens or custom screws. That said, there are still some real world-class devices that really are being made in the USA.


Higgs boson quest turns up new particle
[ Wed, 4 Jul 2012 06:59:21 GMT ]

Scientists say they've discovered a type of particle that's never been seen before — a particle that mostly matches the description of the fabled Higgs boson.Scientists say they've discovered a type of particle that's never been seen before — a particle that mostly matches the description of the fabled Higgs boson.


Theorist Peter Higgs lives to see his boson
[ Wed, 4 Jul 2012 21:17:48 GMT ]

Flanked by TV cameras, British physicist Peter Higgs arrives at the CERN particle-physics center near Geneva to hear about the discovery of a new subatomic particle that matches a prediction he made more than 40 years earlier.Peter Higgs was no good in the lab, but he never doubted that one day his theory of a powerful subatomic particle that bears his name would be proven right in practice. His surprise was that he lived to see that day.


Pre-caffeine: Apple updates, awesome street art!
[ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]
A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Malware may block thousands Monday (so check your PC)
[ Thu, 5 Jul 2012 15:26:43 GMT ]

Tens of thousands of Americans may still lose their Internet service Monday unless they do a quick check of their computers for the DNSChanger malware that could have taken over their machines more than a year ago.Tens of thousands of Americans may still lose their Internet service Monday unless they do a quick check of their computers for the DNSChanger malware that could have taken over their machines more than a year ago.


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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/ZucdMTANSlc/" target="_blank">Get a free $3 credit to Amazon MP3</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 05 Jul 2012 07:40:52 PDT ]</i><BR>Who says you can't get something for nothing? If you act fast and click faster, you can score a $3 Amazon voucher -- no strings attached.

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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/NMPiwwwUfkI/" target="_blank">Does Sony have a new PlayStation 3 model in the works?</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 05 Jul 2012 08:17:13 PDT ]</i><BR>An FCC filing seems to hint at a new PlayStation 3 launching at some point soon, though Sony hasn't confirmed that's the case.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-10797_3-57466820-235/does-sony-have-a-new-playstation-3-model-in-the-works/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/NMPiwwwUfkI" 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/cBizJNWf-y4/" target="_blank">Web users beware: DNSChanger victims get kicked off Web on July 9</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 05 Jul 2012 09:03:24 PDT ]</i><BR>The Federal Bureau of Investigation will be shutting down its temporary DNS servers it used to assist DNSChanger victims on that day.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57466871-83/web-users-beware-dnschanger-victims-get-kicked-off-web-on-july-9/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/cBizJNWf-y4" height="1" width="1"/>
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Twitter ordered to turn over tweets
[ Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:24:37 EDT ]
You probably think your tweets aren't of any interest to the government. After all, most 140-character posts are public, often detailing nothing more interesting than snarky jokes or links to adorable cat videos on YouTube.

Microsoft secures 'Xbox 8' name
[ Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:13:53 EDT ]
Microsoft fought, and won, against a cybersquatter who had grabbed the Web address for the name "Xbox8," kicking up a round of speculation among tech and gaming enthusiasts.

Tech is getting more gay-friendly
[ Wed, 04 Jul 2012 12:43:31 EDT ]
James Lazar is married to a man. He won't buy anniversary cards that picture a man and a woman. He didn't want his Facebook page to show those symbols, either.

Reports: a smaller iPad is coming
[ Thu, 05 Jul 2012 11:57:24 EDT ]
A new round of Apple rumors and leaks are suggesting what some tech observers have been predicting for the past year: that a smaller, less expensive iPad is on the way.

'Capital Factory' spurs startups in Austin
[ Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:00:48 EDT ]
In downtown Austin, dozens of new technology companies are about to be born.

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Observatory hits the heights of astronomy
[ Wed, 4 Jul 2012 13:08:28 GMT ]

The Atacama Large Millimeter/Submillimeter Array in Chile is opening up a whole new window on the universe. "Rock Center" correspondent Harry Smith makes a visit.The Atacama Large Millimeter/Submillimeter Array in Chile is opening up a whole new window on the universe. "Rock Center" correspondent Harry Smith makes a visit.


Photo tips for a sparkling Fourth of July
[ Tue, 3 Jul 2012 15:25:56 GMT ]

Heading out with the family for July 4th fireworks celebrations is a 
time-honored tradition. And, if you're like me, you enjoy capturing 
those memories in pictures.Heading out with the family for July 4th fireworks celebrations is a time-honored tradition. And, if you're like me, you enjoy capturing those memories in pictures.


Replica Elephant Man skeleton goes on show
[ Wed, 4 Jul 2012 15:16:48 GMT ]

A replica of the skeleton of Joseph Merrick, known as the Elephant Man, at the Royal London Museum.An exact replica of the Elephant Man’s skeleton went on public show on in London on Wednesday, 112 years since Joseph Merrick’s death.


Why the Higgs boson is such a big deal
[ Tue, 3 Jul 2012 22:33:25 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: So what's the Higgs boson, and why are people spending billions of dollars to find that god-danged subatomic particle?Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: So what's the Higgs boson, and why are people spending billions of dollars to find that god-danged subatomic particle?


<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/b73OfkIAu6Y/" target="_blank">Galaxy Nexus pulled from Google Play store</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 04 Jul 2012 04:43:55 PDT ]</i><BR>Apple's ban on the Galaxy Nexus begins to take effect, as Google has replaced the buy option with a note that says 'coming soon.'

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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/~3/0IFu6JLyCqw/" target="_blank">Google uses July 4 to doodle and get political</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 04 Jul 2012 08:39:19 PDT ]</i><BR>In a curious mixture of patriotism and political activism, Google's U.S. home page enjoys a modest doodle and link to a campaign for Internet freedom.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57466399-71/google-uses-july-4-to-doodle-and-get-political/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/0IFu6JLyCqw" 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/ewrHt1wrcOc/" target="_blank">Understanding the Higgs boson</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 04 Jul 2012 07:34:05 PDT ]</i><BR>Caltech's Mark Wise on why researchers are on the chase for this elusive subatomic particle.

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Higgs boson quest turns up new particle
[ Wed, 4 Jul 2012 06:59:21 GMT ]

Scientists say they've discovered a type of particle that's never been seen before — a particle that mostly matches the description of the fabled Higgs boson.Scientists say they've discovered a type of particle that's never been seen before — a particle that mostly matches the description of the fabled Higgs boson.


Why Google Plus isn't dead
[ Tue, 03 Jul 2012 05:35:51 EDT ]
Google Plus, Google's much-chided version of Facebook, celebrated its first birthday last week.

Microsoft secures 'Xbox 8' name
[ Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:13:53 EDT ]
Microsoft fought, and won, against a cybersquatter who had grabbed the Web address for the name "Xbox8," kicking up a round of speculation among tech and gaming enthusiasts.

Tech is getting more gay-friendly
[ Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:19:18 EDT ]
James Lazar is married to a man. He won't buy anniversary cards that picture a man and a woman. He didn't want his Facebook page to show those symbols, either.

<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/P41L3UZifZg/" target="_blank">Apple iPad 'Mini' rumors heat up; launch seen by year end</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 04 Jul 2012 08:43:41 PDT ]</i><BR>Two reports suggest Apple is cranking up its supply chain partners in preparation for a fall debut of a long-awaited and highly-anticipated smaller iPad version.

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Twitter ordered to turn over tweets
[ Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:24:37 EDT ]
You probably think your tweets aren't of any interest to the government. After all, most 140-character posts are public, often detailing nothing more interesting than snarky jokes or links to adorable cat videos on YouTube.

Gadgets for a power outage
[ Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:27:50 EDT ]
Our electronic gadgets make life easier in a lot of ways.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Powerless storm victims hunt for a charge
[ Mon, 2 Jul 2012 21:44:59 GMT ]

When the power goes out for long stretches in the summer, there are headaches aplenty to deal with: spoiled food, sweaty furniture, traffic light outages. But in the age of omnipresent electronic devices, “gadget coma” may have moved to the top of the list.When the power goes out for long stretches in the summer, there are headaches aplenty to deal with: spoiled food, sweaty furniture, traffic light outages. But in the age of omnipresent electronic devices, “gadget coma” may have moved to the top of the list.


Pre-caffeine tech: Privacy upsets, saddest pugs!
[ Tue, 3 Jul 2012 14:10:24 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.
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.


How to restore your address book after Facebook messed it up
[ Tue, 3 Jul 2012 15:51:22 GMT ]

Recently, Facebook 
changed everyone's email to an @facebook.com address. Even if you fixed the 
problem, you may find that Facebook changed all of the contacts in your phone, 
too.Recently, Facebook changed everyone's email to an @facebook.com address. Even if you fixed the problem, you may find that Facebook changed all of the contacts in your phone, too.


Photo tips for a sparkling Fourth of July
[ Tue, 3 Jul 2012 15:25:56 GMT ]

Heading out with the family for July 4th fireworks celebrations is a 
time-honored tradition. And, if you're like me, you enjoy capturing 
those memories in pictures.Heading out with the family for July 4th fireworks celebrations is a time-honored tradition. And, if you're like me, you enjoy capturing those memories in pictures.


Has the Higgs boson been found? Almost
[ Mon, 2 Jul 2012 23:37:06 GMT ]

Physicists at Fermilab reveal their almost-final array of almost-strong evidence for the existence of the Higgs boson — in advance of what's expected to be the almost-discovery of the subatomic particle at the Large Hadron Collider.Physicists at Fermilab reveal their almost-final array of almost-strong evidence for the existence of the Higgs boson — in advance of what's expected to be the almost-discovery of the subatomic particle at the Large Hadron Collider.


<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/zABUFVDM7s4/" target="_blank">EU court: Sale of used software licenses is just fine</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 03 Jul 2012 08:36:20 PDT ]</i><BR>The European Court of Justice reportedly says today that the rule applies to copies of software both on physical media and downloaded from the Internet.

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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57465827-93/google-local-app-hits-iphone-with-voice-search-zagat-ratings/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/6OallqRSazs" 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/vjUaCslwNuI/" target="_blank">Pix & Stix bring real-world guitar picks and drumsticks to GarageBand</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 03 Jul 2012 09:07:59 PDT ]</i><BR>These rubberized accessories promise to amp up the fun you can have playing music on your iPad -- but they're still no substitute for the real thing.

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How the iPhone changed us
[ Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:28:40 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.

Finally, Apple owns the name 'iPad'
[ Mon, 02 Jul 2012 10:39:25 EDT ]
More than two years after releasing its game-changing tablet computer, Apple now actually owns the name "iPad."

Gadgets for a power outage
[ Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:27:50 EDT ]
Our electronic gadgets make life easier in a lot of ways.

Why Google Plus isn't dead
[ Tue, 03 Jul 2012 05:35:51 EDT ]
Google Plus, Google's much-chided version of Facebook, celebrated its first birthday last week.

Twitter ordered to turn over protester's tweets
[ Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:10:23 EDT ]
You probably think your tweets aren't of any interest to the government. After all, most 140-character posts are public, often detailing nothing more interesting than snarky jokes or links to adorable cat videos on YouTube.