Coincidence? Tim Cook's first tweet appears on iPhone launch day[ Fri, 20 Sep 2013 20:03:38 GMT ]Apple CEO Tim Cook has learned a marketing trick or two from predecessor Steve Jobs. Cook posted his first tweet on Twitter Friday, the day Apple's new iPhones went on sale.

BlackBerry, facing $1 billion loss, will slash 4,500 jobs[ Fri, 20 Sep 2013 20:59:18 GMT ]BlackBerry, which has struggled to compete in the smartphone business, said Friday it will slash 4,500 jobs, or about 40 percent of its workforce, and expects to post a nearly $1 billion second-quarter loss.

As iPhone 5S goes on sale, shortages already loom[ Fri, 20 Sep 2013 20:59:19 GMT ]Want a silver or "space gray" iPhone 5S? Order it now and you'll get it in 7 to 10 days, says Apple. Want a gold one? You'll have to wait until October, and that's if you're lucky.

'Grand Theft Auto V' sales blow past $1 billion in three days[ Fri, 20 Sep 2013 21:32:42 GMT ]"Grand Theft Auto V" has crossed the $1 billion sales mark after three days in stores, a rate faster than any other video game, film or other entertainment product has ever managed, its creator Take Two Interactive said on Friday.

'Angry Birds Star Wars II' gives Rovio's game a new hope[ Fri, 20 Sep 2013 23:01:16 GMT ]The video game everyone is talking about this week may be "Grand Theft Auto V," but just a day after the new GTA took gamers by storm, a surprising challenger threw its hat in the ring.

Apple getting its A7 chip from Samsung[ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 06:56:00 GMT ]Apple has been getting its chips "fabbed" by Samsung for years. That hasn't changed with the A7. [Read more]

'Rush': It's really very good.[ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 08:08:00 GMT ]Ron Howard has made a movie about men who drive around in circles accessible for everyone, not just race fans. Good on him. [Read more]

The secret company behind Twitter's TV takeover[ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]Mass Relevance puts Twitter in front of television audiences, boosting the social network's public profile and altering its perception as a place for more than pointless babble. [Read more]

BlackBerry on why you should give BBM a chance (Q&A)[ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]BlackBerry tells CNET that 2.5 million people have pre-registered to download the app, which is coming to iOS and Android devices. [Read more]

Rivals can imitate Apple's product strategy, but not gold fever[ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]Google and Microsoft can make a phone that rivals the quality and fit and finish of an Apple product. What they can't manufacturer is long lines of people waiting to get their new iPhone or iPad. [Read more]

Siri exits beta, enters manhood[ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 18:05:23 EDT ]When Siri, the voice "assistant" on the iPhone, made its debut in 2011, it was welcomed as futuristic way to interact with our gadgets. You could ask it simple questions, banter and flirt, or launch applications with one push of a button and without slogging through touchscreen menus.

Phonebloks: A new concept in phones[ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 19:34:04 EDT ]What if you could buy a smart phone that would last you for the rest of your life?

What you need to know about iOS 7[ Fri, 20 Sep 2013 12:27:54 EDT ]Apple is releasing its latest operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch today.

Gold iPhones sold out til October[ Fri, 20 Sep 2013 16:10:53 EDT ]With the latest iPhone handsets going on sale in 11 countries and territories Friday, there will be the usual lines of diehard fans snaking around popular Apple stores.

Gold iPhones sold out til October[ Fri, 20 Sep 2013 16:10:53 EDT ]With the latest iPhone handsets going on sale in 11 countries and territories Friday, there will be the usual lines of diehard fans snaking around popular Apple stores.

Pokémon returns with a whole new dimension[ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 19:29:47 GMT ]When it comes to video games, you'd be hard pressed to find a series that attracts the same level of fandom as Pokémon.

Hyperloop sounds crazy ... but simulation says it just might work[ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 21:12:06 GMT ]SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk's plan to shunt humans through a pneumatic tube at speeds of 700+ miles per hour via a "Hyperloop" may boggle the mind. But new simulations confirm that the system won't defy the laws of physics.

Hackers offered cash, booze to crack iPhone 5S fingerprint scanner[ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 21:34:17 GMT ]BOSTON — Hackers are gearing up for Friday's release of the iPhone 5S, aiming to be the first to crack the device's first-ever fingerprint scanner, a security feature that Apple hopes will set the new model apart from the competition.

Who should — and shouldn't — buy a new iPhone?[ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 23:03:59 GMT ]You hear "new iPhone" and you look up, a glint in your eye. You stare down at your phone, whether it's three years old or three months new, and you're like, "I should get the new one!" Stop. Yes, there are plenty of reasons to buy a new iPhone.

iOS 7 already on 18 percent of Apple phones, iPads[ Fri, 20 Sep 2013 00:15:36 GMT ]Within 24 hours of its release Wednesday, Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 7, was installed on 18.2 percent of iPhones and iPads, even though the "demand on Apple’s servers caused some to experience very slow download times or errors on launch day.

Apple's gold iPhone 5S hard to find anywhere[ Fri, 20 Sep 2013 11:55:58 GMT ]The device is unavailable anytime soon at online marketplaces. [Read more]

After 30 years, lost 'Steve Jobs Time Capsule' finally recovered[ Fri, 20 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]Buried, and lost, in an Aspen field in 1983, the 13-foot-long tube contained, among other things, the mouse from Jobs' Lisa computer. Now, thanks to the TV show "Diggers," it's been found. [Read more]

Little Robot Friends make perfect bot buddies[ Fri, 20 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]The Little Robot Friends on Kickstarter come equipped with whimsical looks and charming robot personalities. [Read more]

Apple to suppliers: More gold iPhones -- WSJ[ Fri, 20 Sep 2013 12:10:23 GMT ]Faced with hot demand for the gold iPhone 5S, Apple has reportedly asked manufacturers to cook up more stock. [Read more]

Get a Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga convertible laptop for $379.99[ Fri, 20 Sep 2013 12:49:32 GMT ]Listing for $649 just a few months ago, this Windows RT-powered hybrid looks a lot more appealing at this price. [Read more]

New iPhones: The reviews are in[ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 11:49:28 EDT ]So much for being underwhelmed.

Siri exits beta, enters manhood[ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 18:05:23 EDT ]When Siri, the voice "assistant" on the iPhone, made its debut in 2011, it was welcomed as futuristic way to interact with our gadgets. You could ask it simple questions, banter and flirt, or launch applications with one push of a button and without slogging through touchscreen menus.

Phonebloks: A new concept in phones[ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 19:34:04 EDT ]What if you could buy a smart phone that would last you for the rest of your life?

What you need to know about iOS 7[ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:41:07 EDT ]Apple is releasing its latest operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch today.

What you need to know about iOS 7[ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:41:07 EDT ]Apple is releasing its latest operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch today.

LinkedIn asks court to let it disclose FISA data[ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 23:16:20 GMT ]LinkedIn, a social networking site for professionals, has asked a secret court to allow it to disclose the number of national security orders the company has received under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

Zuckerberg says US spying hurts users' trust[ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 00:11:54 GMT ]Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday said revelations about U.S. government surveillance hurt users' trust in Internet companies and that knowing more about the programs would help relieve some of the public concerns.

Android vs. iOS: The race has never been closer[ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 00:56:43 GMT ]The next stage of the smartphone wars has been set with the release of the iPhone 5S, which joins high-end phones like the HTC One, Galaxy S 4, and Moto X for the final battle — of 2013, at least.

When choosing a new phone carrier, consider fees[ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 00:56:44 GMT ]The new Apple iPhones coming out this Friday will be the first to debut on all four major carriers at once, giving consumers their pick of provider. Comparing the advertised prices of smartphone plans from AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless will get buyers only so far.

How new sonar equipment is helping to solve some very soggy cold cases[ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 07:49:21 GMT ]Police officers in southwestern Oklahoma appear to be on their way to solving a pair of decades-old cold cases while learning how to use new sonar imaging equipment on a remote lake.

Will phone makers follow Apple's lead on fingerprint tech?[ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:49:06 GMT ]Apple has often popularized new features for its gadgets that rivals later decided to adopt. We'll soon see if history repeats itself. [Read more]

iCloud can now sync bookmarks with Firefox and Chrome[ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:09:34 GMT ]The latest update to Apple's cloud-based service lets Windows users keep their bookmarks in sync among IE, Firefox, and Google Chrome. [Read more]

Best iPhone 5S and iPhone 5 cases[ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:20:00 GMT ]Looking for a new case for your iPhone 5S (or iPhone 5)? Here are some of the top iPhone 5/5S cases that are available now. [Read more]

Apple CEO Cook: If we don't innovate, we'll end up like Nokia[ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:31:17 GMT ]The Apple CEO says that while Nokia was once a dominant force in mobile, it's now far behind because it failed to innovate. [Read more]

Verizon: Google Nexus 7 LTE support is coming[ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:52:57 GMT ]The company says the tablet will be certified shortly, allowing it to be activated on its LTE network. [Read more]

23 key moments from Twitter history[ Mon, 16 Sep 2013 12:48:15 EDT ]A billion messages are sent on Twitter every 2½ days. That's three for every man, woman and child in the United States.

New iPhones: The reviews are in[ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 11:49:28 EDT ]So much for being underwhelmed.

Siri exits beta, enters manhood[ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 18:05:23 EDT ]When Siri, the voice "assistant" on the iPhone, made its debut in 2011, it was welcomed as futuristic way to interact with our gadgets. You could ask it simple questions, banter and flirt, or launch applications with one push of a button and without slogging through touchscreen menus.

What you need to know about iOS 7[ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 15:41:48 EDT ]Apple is releasing its latest operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch today.

What you need to know about iOS 7[ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 15:41:48 EDT ]Apple is releasing its latest operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch today.

As your social media emotions go viral, anger spreads the fastest[ Tue, 17 Sep 2013 21:53:21 GMT ]When old-timey villagers in monster movies grab their pitchforks and torches and gather in the town square, it's almost never a spontaneous expression of joy. Nope, the emotion these townsfolk organically spread, all the way to that spooky castle at the edge of town, is anger.

Watch out, iPhone owners: iOS 7 may sneak up on you[ Tue, 17 Sep 2013 22:27:14 GMT ]You know how your phone reminds you when an update is available? In the coming days, most iPhones and iPads sold since 2011 will alert you that they're ready for the eagerly anticipated iOS 7.

'Grand Theft Auto V'torture episode sparks controversy[ Tue, 17 Sep 2013 22:44:03 GMT ]Not even 24 hours into its long-awaited release, "Grand Theft Auto V" is already attracting criticism for an extended scene that puts the player in control of one of the game's protagonists as he tortures a man suspected of harboring secrets about terrorists.

Microsoft rushes out fix to prevent Internet Explorer attacks[ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 00:07:11 GMT ]Microsoft released an emergency software fix for Internet Explorer on Tuesday after hackers exploited a security flaw in the popular Web browser to attack an unknown number of users.

iPhone reviewers weigh in: 5S still 'best' but competition mounting[ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 03:24:06 GMT ]The reviews are in, and the new iPhones are winning early praise from testers who got the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C last week. As expected, these reviewers sang the praises of the new hardware — particularly the premium 5S with its new fingerprint scanner and improved chip and camera.