Apple to hold iPad event Oct. 22: report[ Tue, 08 Oct 2013 22:03:45 GMT ]Apple was holding a few things back at its September iPhone announcement, apparently. Tech blog All Things D reports that another big event is in the offing for Oct. 22, at which improved iPads are expected to make their debut.

Nest does for smoke detectors what it did for the thermostat[ Tue, 08 Oct 2013 22:59:01 GMT ]Nest shook up the world of homeowners in 2012 when it updated the ugly, user-unfriendly home thermostat with svelte looks and a slick smartphone app. The company's new Protect device aims to do the same, this time with the ugly, user-unfriendly home smoke alarm.

Suspect in 'Blackhole' cybercrime case arrested in Russia[ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 00:00:06 GMT ]Russian authorities have arrested a man believed to be responsible for distributing a notorious software kit known as "Blackhole" that is widely used by cybercriminals to infect PCs, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Bend it like ... Samsung? Galaxy Round is first curved-display smartphone[ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 11:18:09 GMT ]Samsung revealed a curved-display smartphone early Wednesday, the first of its kind.

Killing space aliensis as hard as ever in 'XCOM: Enemy Within' [ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 12:25:43 GMT ]I can tell that I'm in another "XCOM" game because minutes into the preview level I'm playing for "Enemy Within," the new expansion pack out Nov.

Samsung Galaxy Round brings curve to smartphones[ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 02:49:06 GMT ]The phone maker unveils the Galaxy Round, a smartphone with an HD display that is said to curve to the contours of a person's face. [Read more]

Apple's online store down for mystery update[ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 05:41:25 GMT ]Apple's Internet retail presence expected to be offline until 1 a.m. PT for an unknown update. [Read more]

Mozilla fills feature gaps with Firefox OS 1.1 release[ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 08:39:21 GMT ]Among additions to the new browser-based OS are support for MMS, keyboard autocorrect, and a home screen that makes it easier to find apps. Also new: broader carrier plans for Firefox OS. [Read more]

AT&T rolls out Android 4.3 for HTC One[ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 12:06:11 GMT ]The HTC One's Jelly Bean update has begun spilling out to AT&T subscribers as of October 8. [Read more]

HBO brings 'Game of Thrones' to Google Play[ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 12:22:30 GMT ]The wildly popular series is already available in Apple's iTunes store. [Read more]

15 of Siri's best (and worst) jokes[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 08:03:34 EDT ]Siri has a sense of humor. Ask the right questions, and you'll get amusing answers.

Houzz taps home improvement craze[ Tue, 08 Oct 2013 08:32:34 EDT ]Collections of beautifully shot images of people's passions -- food, fashions, architecture, etc. -- helped make Pinterest a hit. Now Houzz, the interior-design platform, is turning similar photos into extremely popular mobile apps that tap into the home improvement craze.

New iPhone now selling for just $45[ Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:03:44 EDT ]A little more than two weeks after it first went on sale for $99, Apple's colorful new iPhone 5c is already on the bargain racks.

Instagram's tricky advertising dance[ Tue, 08 Oct 2013 08:32:26 EDT ]Beloved photo app Instagram turned 3 years old on Monday. In tech startup years, that's the equivalent of becoming a teenager. Like most teens, it seems it's time for Instagram to start pulling some of its own weight and earning money.

Are flexible screens the future of smartphones?[ Tue, 08 Oct 2013 09:58:48 EDT ]Do you ever look at your smartphone and think it's just too stiff and flat? A growing number of tech giants have, and they're aiming to fix that with what may become the next wave of smartphone innovation.

Samsung HomeSync is a $299 Android-powered media center and cloud drive[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:33:44 GMT ]On Thursday Samsung revealed its $299 HomeSync, a little black box that has three basic tricks: It lets you blast your videos and photos on your TV, save (and access) those media files on a central home network drive, and play movies and other content from the Internet via standard Android apps.

OkCupid founder defends filter that screens dates by body type[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 17:08:06 GMT ]Finding an ideal love match is always tough, but dating site OkCupid is trying to make that task easier for some users by allowing them to screen their potential dates by body type.

Tiny 'lifelogging' camera Memoto finally launching — with new name[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 19:51:20 GMT ]You might remember a major success on Kickstarter late last year by the name of Memoto — a tiny, wearable camera that automatically captures pictures, locations, and other data all day, every day, giving you a searchable record of your life.

Snapchat 'Stories' give you 24 hours to see someone else's life[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 19:51:22 GMT ]A Snapchat message — like your life — is fleeting, existing for the briefest moment in time before vanishing, and in most cases, quickly forgotten.

Kid-tracking Filip smartwatch coming to AT&T [ Tue, 08 Oct 2013 00:00:39 GMT ]Tech-savvy parents looking for a powerful way to keep track of and communicate with their kids will be happy to hear that the Filip smartwatch, which also lets children phone parents and vice versa, is coming to AT&T.

Surface 2 improvements touted in Microsoft video[ Tue, 08 Oct 2013 12:04:02 GMT ]The video takes us on a tour of the Surface 2 tablet, with special nods to the enhanced Touch Cover and keyboard. [Read more]

HTC's One Max to be unveiled next week -- report[ Tue, 08 Oct 2013 12:38:36 GMT ]The device is expected to be shown off in China on October 15 and Taiwan on October 18. [Read more]

Nexus 5 16GB version reportedly will sell for $299[ Tue, 08 Oct 2013 12:52:52 GMT ]If true, that would represent a $50 cut off the price of the 16GB Nexus 4. [Read more]

What boring appliance will Nest try to make sexy next?[ Tue, 08 Oct 2013 13:00:00 GMT ]The company that has already made it possible to love your thermostat is now trying to do the same with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. What unloved appliance might it go after next? [Read more]

Google uses high-end finish for $279 H-P Chromebook 11[ Tue, 08 Oct 2013 13:00:09 GMT ]Google attempts to go mainstream with its latest budget Chromebook. [Read more]

5 problems with iOS 7, and how to fix them[ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 12:52:46 EDT ]The new version of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 7, was released September 18 to mostly positive reviews.

Atari founder: Tim Cook is no Steve Jobs[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 07:58:00 EDT ]Apple's new CEO is no Steve Jobs, says Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell, who first met Jobs when his company employed him in 1974 as a $5-an-hour developer.

'I'm the original voice of Siri'[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 07:57:33 EDT ]For the past two years, she's been a pocket and purse accessory to millions of Americans. She's starred alongside Samuel L. Jackson and Zooey Deschanel. She's provided weather forecasts and restaurant tips, been mocked as useless and answered absurd questions about what she's wearing.

15 of Siri's best (and worst) jokes[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 08:03:34 EDT ]Siri has a sense of humor. Ask the right questions, and you'll get amusing answers.

Instagram's careful advertising dance[ Tue, 08 Oct 2013 07:16:53 EDT ]Beloved photo app Instagram turned 3 years old on Monday. In tech startup years, that's the equivalent of becoming a teenager. Like most teens, it seems it's time for Instagram to start pulling some of its own weight and earning money.

Samsung's first wireless speaker system resembles — and rivals — Sonos[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:33:44 GMT ]Samsung entered the multi-room wireless audio market on Thursday with the introduction of the Shape system. The first product in the line, the Shape M7, is a triangular speaker that can share music in any room via Wi-Fi, and also handle one-to-one pairing with smartphones and tablets via Bluetooth.

Samsung HomeSync is a $299 Android-powered media center and cloud drive[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:33:44 GMT ]On Thursday Samsung revealed its $299 HomeSync, a little black box that has three basic tricks: It lets you blast your videos and photos on your TV, save (and access) those media files on a central home network drive, and play movies and other content from the Internet via standard Android apps.

OkCupid founder defends filter that screens dates by body type[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 17:08:06 GMT ]Finding an ideal love match is always tough, but dating site OkCupid is trying to make that task easier for some users by allowing them to screen their potential dates by body type.

Tiny 'lifelogging' camera Memoto finally launching — with new name[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 19:51:20 GMT ]You might remember a major success on Kickstarter late last year by the name of Memoto — a tiny, wearable camera that automatically captures pictures, locations, and other data all day, every day, giving you a searchable record of your life.

Snapchat 'Stories' give you 24 hours to see someone else's life[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 19:51:22 GMT ]A Snapchat message — like your life — is fleeting, existing for the briefest moment in time before vanishing, and in most cases, quickly forgotten.

Google, allies aim to spread Internet to poorer parts of globe[ Mon, 07 Oct 2013 08:41:17 GMT ]The Alliance for Affordable Internet aims to cut Net costs from 30 percent of monthly income to 5 percent. Other members include US and UK government agencies, Facebook, and Microsoft. [Read more]

Qualcomm weighs in on the state of wireless charging[ Mon, 07 Oct 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]In the complex war over standards for wireless charging, Qualcomm has emerged as a quasi-neutral party. CNET talks to the company about the future of the technology. [Read more]

iWatch won't be 'needle-mover,' but Apple could sell 10M in first year[ Mon, 07 Oct 2013 11:55:01 GMT ]Anywhere from 2 percent to 4 percent of global iPhone users might buy an Apple smartwatch in the first year, analyst Gene Munster predicts. [Read more]

Samsung to unveil Galaxy Round flexible display phone -- report[ Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:37:31 GMT ]Possibly debuting this week, the phone could steal some thunder from LG's allegedly upcoming G Flex smartphone. [Read more]

Get a 6,000mAh mobile charger for $35 shipped[ Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:46:21 GMT ]The New Trent Chargepak offers some of my favorite features, including a built-in microUSB cord and dual USB outputs. [Read more]

5 problems with iOS 7, and how to fix them[ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 12:52:46 EDT ]The new version of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 7, was released September 18 to mostly positive reviews.

Atari founder: Tim Cook is no Steve Jobs[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 07:58:00 EDT ]Apple's new CEO is no Steve Jobs, says Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell, who first met Jobs when his company employed him in 1974 as a $5-an-hour developer.

'I'm the original voice of Siri'[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 07:57:33 EDT ]For the past two years, she's been a pocket and purse accessory to millions of Americans. She's starred alongside Samuel L. Jackson and Zooey Deschanel. She's provided weather forecasts and restaurant tips, been mocked as useless and answered absurd questions about what she's wearing.

15 of Siri's best (and worst) jokes[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 08:03:34 EDT ]Siri has a sense of humor. Ask the right questions, and you'll get amusing answers.

'I'm the original voice of Siri'[ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 09:32:41 EDT ]For the past two years, she's been a pocket and purse accessory to millions of Americans. She's starred alongside Samuel L. Jackson and Zooey Deschanel. She's provided weather forecasts and restaurant tips, been mocked as useless and answered absurd questions about what she's wearing.

Samsung's first wireless speaker system resembles — and rivals — Sonos[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:33:44 GMT ]Samsung entered the multi-room wireless audio market on Thursday with the introduction of the Shape system. The first product in the line, the Shape M7, is a triangular speaker that can share music in any room via Wi-Fi, and also handle one-to-one pairing with smartphones and tablets via Bluetooth.

Samsung HomeSync is a $299 Android-powered media center and cloud drive[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:33:44 GMT ]On Thursday Samsung revealed its $299 HomeSync, a little black box that has three basic tricks: It lets you blast your videos and photos on your TV, save (and access) those media files on a central home network drive, and play movies and other content from the Internet via standard Android apps.

OkCupid founder defends filter that screens dates by body type[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 17:08:06 GMT ]Finding an ideal love match is always tough, but dating site OkCupid is trying to make that task easier for some users by allowing them to screen their potential dates by body type.

Tiny 'lifelogging' camera Memoto finally launching — with new name[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 19:51:20 GMT ]You might remember a major success on Kickstarter late last year by the name of Memoto — a tiny, wearable camera that automatically captures pictures, locations, and other data all day, every day, giving you a searchable record of your life.

Snapchat 'Stories' give you 24 hours to see someone else's life[ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 19:51:22 GMT ]A Snapchat message — like your life — is fleeting, existing for the briefest moment in time before vanishing, and in most cases, quickly forgotten.