Struggling BlackBerry agrees to be sold for $4.7 billion [ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 19:12:06 GMT ]Struggling smartphone maker BlackBerry has agreed in principal to be acquired by a consortium led by its biggest shareholder, Fairfax Financial, a Canadian insurance company, for $9 per share, in a deal that would total $4.7 billion.

NY attorney general cracks down on fake online reviews[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 19:45:41 GMT ]A perfect hotel? An amazing restaurant? Teeth whitener that leads to romance? Such things may only truly exist in online reviews, and New York's attorney general says many of them are fakes, just as more consumers searching for guidance are starting to bite.

Gmail suffers delays, outages Monday[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 19:57:01 GMT ]Users of Gmail noticing a certain sluggishness to their emails will be glad to know they aren't imagining things. Google's webmail service is experiencing delays and some outages, but the company says it's working on it.

Mockery and MacGyver tricks: How Apple's fingerprint reader is quickly losing its cool[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 20:14:18 GMT ]Well, that didn't take long. On Sunday, less than two days after the iPhone 5S went on sale, a German hacker collective became the first to claim victory over the gadget's much-buzzed-about Touch ID fingerprint security system.

'Half Life' creatormakes its own bid for the living room with 'SteamOS'[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 20:36:47 GMT ]Just when gamers thought that the competition for the living room couldn't get any more intense, Valve, the perennial king of PC gaming software, announced it is seeking a spot on the couch. But it won't be using new hardware.

At this pace, iTunes Radio beats Pandora in a month[ Tue, 24 Sep 2013 11:49:45 GMT ]Apple's streaming music service notched 11 million unique listeners in just five days. If it can keep up that steam, it will topple Pandora from its seat at the top of the Internet radio market, but that's a big "if." [Read more]

WD ships better yet cheaper My Book external hard drive with advanced backup software[ Tue, 24 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]WD refreshes its My Book lineup of USB 3.0 external desktop hard drives with a drive that now comes with advanced backup software, and affordable pricing. [Read more]

Nokia confirms Abu Dhabi for Oct. 22 event; Lumia 1520 likely[ Tue, 24 Sep 2013 12:10:38 GMT ]The new 6-inch Lumia 1520 is expected to be the star of the Nokia World show. It would be the largest-screened Lumia device to date. [Read more]

BlackBerry: No BBM for Android or iOS this week[ Tue, 24 Sep 2013 12:38:23 GMT ]Issues with an unreleased version of BBM for Android continue to stall the launch of the official app. [Read more]

Apple iMac gets a refresh[ Tue, 24 Sep 2013 12:48:57 GMT ]Under the hood of the latest iMacs are Intel's fourth-generation quad-core processors, 802.11ac Wi-Fi capabilities, and faster flash storage options. [Read more]

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.

Group boasts of iPhone 5S hack[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 17:53:31 EDT ]A group of hackers in Germany says it has found a way to bypass the fingerprint-sensor security system on the new iPhone 5S.

Twitter: The angriest place on the Web?[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 11:02:07 EDT ]Upset about something? Twitter has become the place to vent -- sometimes with nasty, bigoted comments.

BlackBerry's users ponder uncertain future[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 18:16:29 EDT ]Since the dawn of the iPhone age in 2007, loyal BlackBerry users have watched their favorite device maker stumble into an ever-steepening decline.

Journalism prof placed on leave after anti-NRA tweet[ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 17:08:02 GMT ]WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - A University of Kansas journalism professor was placed on indefinite administrative leave Friday for a tweet he wrote about the Navy Yard shootings which said, "blood is on the hands of the #NRA. Next time, let it be YOUR sons and daughters." David W.

Smartphone camera battle: The iPhone 5S faces stiff competition[ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 17:52:46 GMT ]When you buy a smartphone these days, part of the deal is that it's supposed to fill in for a point-and-shoot camera. But not all phone cameras are created equal — we did some real-world photo shooting with the latest high-end phones, all of which tout their cameras as a big feature.

Xbox One vs. PlayStation 4: Howdo they measure up under the hood?[ Sun, 22 Sep 2013 20:17:58 GMT ]As the video game industry barrels toward the launch of next-generation consoles this November, the Internet has become awash with arguments pitting Microsoft's Xbox One and Sony's PlayStation 4 against one another in a hardware-heavy fight to the death.

Hacker group claims to have cracked Apple's iPhone 5S fingerprint scanner[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 04:32:28 GMT ]BOSTON (Reuters) - A group of German hackers claimed to have cracked the iPhone fingerprint scanner on Sunday, just two days after Apple Inc launched the technology that it promises will better protect devices from criminals and snoopers seeking access.

New Surface expected from Microsoft at NYC event[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 04:48:56 GMT ]NEW YORK (AP) - Microsoft Corp. is expected to announce new Surface tablet computers, including a version with a smaller screen to compete with Google's Nexus 7 and Apple's iPad Mini. The company has an announcement event scheduled in New York on Monday.

Join CNET on Monday for live coverage of Microsoft's Surface 2 event[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 11:05:00 GMT ]Microsoft is hosting its Surface 2 event in New York City on Monday. Join us as we bring you up-to-the-minute details, with photos and running commentary. [Read more]

iPhone 5S activations more than triple those of 5C, says report[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:09:27 GMT ]Around 1 percent of all iPhones activated in the U.S. are 5S models, while just 0.3 percent are 5C units, according to mobile analytics firm Localytics. [Read more]

Despite troubles, BlackBerry invested in corporate jet in July[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:31:45 GMT ]The company bought a 2006 Bombardier Global Express that could have gone for as much as $29 million. [Read more]

Apple sells 9 million iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C units in first weekend[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:35:16 GMT ]The company says that there are also 200 million people running iOS 7 around the world. [Read more]

LG unveils 5.2-inch Vu 3 smartphone[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:43:45 GMT ]Powered by a Snapdragon 800 processor, the phone offers a 1,280x960 pixel display with a 4:3 aspect ratio. [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.

Twitter: The angriest place on the Internet?[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 08:44:51 EDT ]Upset about something? Twitter has become the place to vent -- sometimes with nasty, bigoted comments.

'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.

As iPhone 5S goes on sale, shortages already loom[ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 16:06:35 GMT ]Want a silver or "space gray" iPhone 5S? What about the coveted gold model? Order any of them now and you'll get it sometime in October, says Apple.

Journalism prof placed on leave after anti-NRA tweet[ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 17:08:02 GMT ]WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - A University of Kansas journalism professor was placed on indefinite administrative leave Friday for a tweet he wrote about the Navy Yard shootings which said, "blood is on the hands of the #NRA. Next time, let it be YOUR sons and daughters." David W.

Smartphone camera battle: The iPhone 5S faces stiff competition[ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 17:52:46 GMT ]When you buy a smartphone these days, part of the deal is that it's supposed to fill in for a point-and-shoot camera. But not all phone cameras are created equal — we did some real-world photo shooting with the latest high-end phones, all of which tout their cameras as a big feature.

Failed logic: So, why am I waiting in line for an iPhone 5S?[ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 23:22:43 GMT ]Say what? As wait-time for iPhone 5S grows, buyers' nerves -- and reasoning -- fray. [Read more]

Stephen Hawking: The afterlife is a fairy tale (but your brain might go on)[ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 23:38:40 GMT ]Speaking at the premiere of a documentary about his life, the famed physicist said the human brain might be able to be copied and therefore preserved. But the body? No chance. [Read more]

William Shatner's fear of flying keeps him off Virgin Galactic?[ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 23:51:33 GMT ]Richard Branson tells a newspaper that the original James T. Kirk refused an invitation to fly on Virgin Galactic because he's scared of flying. [Read more]

Profile: Audi Sport Quattro[ Sun, 22 Sep 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]Andrew Noakes looks at one of the motoring world's best-loved icons. [Read more]

Life on Mars: Down but not out says Mars Society founder[ Sun, 22 Sep 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]Despite the disappointing lack of methane findings reported Thursday from NASA's Curiosity rover, Robert Zubrin of the Mars Society says that hope is not lost for finding life on the red planet. [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.

Twitter: The angriest site on the Internet[ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 15:28:31 EDT ]Upset about something? Twitter has become the place to vent -- sometimes with nasty, bigoted comments.

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.