Google shares hit high as earnings beat expectations[ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 21:16:11 GMT ]Google beat Wall Street's revenue and profit expectations as its advertising business expanded, while losses deepened at its Motorola mobile phone business.

Where the kids are: Social networks parents may not know about[ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 21:44:20 GMT ]You know your kid is on Facebook, because no kid can be without it these days, and possibly Twitter as well.

Facebook offers public posting for teens … and fresh meat for marketers[ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 23:07:36 GMT ]In its rationale for granting 13- to 17-year-old Facebook users the ability to share their posts with everyone, and to be followed by anyone, Twitter-style, the social network explained that teens are "among the savviest people using social media.

Nikon refines its enthusiast-level DSLR with GPS-equipped D5300[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 00:25:37 GMT ]The latest from Nikon is a refresh of the popular D5200 that doesn't fix anything that wasn't broken, but makes a few welcome changes under the hood, such as adding built-in Wi-Fi and GPS.The predictably named D5300 doesn't just add extra bullet points to the feature list, though.

Panasonic's GM1 camera packs a big sensor into a small package[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 00:25:38 GMT ]Anyone who uses an interchangeable-lens camera, be it DSLR or mirrorless, knows that there's a trade-off: you can't fit the camera in your pocket, but it takes far better pictures. But what if you could do both? Panasonic's GM1 isn't quite there, but it's as close as we've gotten.

Crave giveaway: A 40-inch LCD HDTV from TCL[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 07:00:00 GMT ]We're pretty sure readers won't mind if we give away another free TV. Up this time: a TCL L40FHDF12TA (yeah, you might want to rename this baby). [Read more]

Using NFC, IBM brings dual-factor authentication to mobile[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 09:32:16 GMT ]Dual-factor authentication works with PCs but not phones or tablets. IBM has developed an approach using near-field communications for mobile devices, too. [Read more]

Telefonica's Yotam Ben-Ami fights for Firefox phones (Q&A)[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 10:02:09 GMT ]The Spanish carrier has a lot riding on Mozilla's mobile OS. Its director of open Web devices reveals Latin America sales data that show Firefox OS has a shot at becoming the third mobile OS. [Read more]

Watch out, PayPal: Amazon's following the money[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]Tech companies like Google, Apple, and Facebook may be trying to dethrone PayPal as your default digital wallet. Here's why Amazon could have the best shot. [Read more]

Grand Theft Auto V spurs 27 percent gain in game spending in Sept.[ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 12:09:05 GMT ]The industry generated over $1 billion in revenue during September, up from the $848 million consumers spent on games in the US last year. [Read more]

New iPads expected at event next week[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 06:46:17 EDT ]As foretold by tech bloggers and Apple's own not-so-subtle habit of holding an event every October, Apple has sent out invites for a press conference next week.

Voice of Siri: How her life has changed[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 09:47:21 EDT ]The day before Susan Bennett came out as the original voice of Siri in the United States, she lost her iPhone. Siriously.

Anonymous wants justice in rape cases[ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 18:45:28 EDT ]Among the calls for justice in the Maryville, Missouri, rape case is one from a familiar Guy Fawkes mask-wearing face.

Is the iPhone 5C a flop?[ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 18:43:10 EDT ]When Apple unveiled not one but two new iPhones last month, it was the dawning of a new strategy for the company, which for six years had championed its single iconic smartphone even as competitors rolled out an array of shapes, sizes and features.

Is the iPhone 5C a flop?[ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 18:43:10 EDT ]When Apple unveiled not one but two new iPhones last month, it was the dawning of a new strategy for the company, which for six years had championed its single iconic smartphone even as competitors rolled out an array of shapes, sizes and features.

Watch out, Nike: Adidas announces smartwatch for runners, starting at $399[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 17:58:04 GMT ]SAN FRANCISCO (GeekWire) – Another big shoe brand just joined Nike in the wearable technology race: Adidas.

Don't panic! These cyborg roaches are trained for emergencies [ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 19:16:47 GMT ]Hundreds of cyborg insects carrying radio transmitters like backpacks may one day scurry in to help emergency responders survey damaged or contaminated buildings after an earthquake, chemical spill or nuclear reactor accident.

Facebook lets teens post publicly (but makes defaults more private)[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 23:20:02 GMT ]Facebook has made a concession to critics of its privacy policies by setting teenagers' posts to share only with their friends by default. Previously, it would share with "friends of friends" — which could easily include strangers.

'Ship-shipping ship' ahoy! Will tongue-twisting retweet break Twitter?[ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 00:32:06 GMT ]Retweeted nearly 8,000 times (and favorited by nearly 3,000) since first tweeted at 4:54 p.m. ET Oct. 10, this alliteration-littered illustration that's likely been floating around Reddit even longer, puts unverified user Usman Masood (@usmanm) on the Twitter map, even as it breaks your brain.

Windows 8.1 now ready for PCs — here's what it is and how to get it[ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 11:50:40 GMT ]If you're one of the many Windows users who took the plunge into the unfamiliar waters of Windows 8, you'll be happy to hear that the 8.1 upgrade is available for all of you right now. There are dozens of fixes, improvements, and new features to be explored.

Microsoft's Windows 8.1 arrives: A look back, and ahead[ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 07:00:00 GMT ]Microsoft's latest version of Windows, 8.1, arrives today. CNET takes a look at what came before it, and what's still ahead. [Read more]

Verizon posts $2.23B profit, adds 1.1M wireless connections[ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 11:42:08 GMT ]While its customer growth has slowed dramatically from a year ago, the number of new customers the carrier boasts likely compares favorably to its competitors. [Read more]

AOL dethrones Google at top of video-ad rankings[ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]With CEO Tim Armstrong's biggest takeover -- Adap.tv -- in the fold, AOL edges ahead of Google in ComScore's listing of the biggest video-ad properties. [Read more]

Verizon sold roughly 3.9M iPhones in third quarter[ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:46:54 GMT ]Sales of the iPhone represented 51 percent of total smartphone activations. [Read more]

Samsung proposes five-year moratorium on patent lawsuits[ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:47:44 GMT ]The company's deal was offered to the European Union, which is investigating whether Samsung is violating regulations on standard-essential patents. [Read more]

Superheroes galore in 'Scribblenauts'[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:15:21 EDT ]With more than 2,000 heroes, villains and other characters pulled from the DC Comics universe, the latest in the "Scribblenauts" video game franchise has created a unique visual experience for gamers and comic fans alike.

Billionaire uses flip phone[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 13:20:50 EDT ]My dad still uses an old flip phone. It's gray. It's clunky. And its two ringtone choices are an early recording of Greensleeves or a dramatic poetry slam by Grover Cleveland.

New iPads expected at event next week[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 06:46:17 EDT ]As foretold by tech bloggers and Apple's own not-so-subtle habit of holding an event every October, Apple has sent out invites for a press conference next week.

Voice of Siri: How her life has changed[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 09:47:21 EDT ]The day before Susan Bennett came out as the original voice of Siri in the United States, she lost her iPhone. Siriously.

Why Anonymous wants justice in rape cases[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 18:28:48 EDT ]Among the calls for justice in the Maryville, Missouri, rape case is one from a familiar Guy Fawkes mask-wearing face.

Twitter may let you receive direct messages from anyone[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 18:15:02 GMT ]Some Twitter users are getting the ability to enable their accounts to receive direct, that is, private, messages from anyone, including people they don't follow.

Beep beep 'Mario Kart!' Here comes 'Angry Birds Go!'[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 18:55:30 GMT ]After teasing its newest installment in the beloved animal-flinging mobile gaming franchise last month, Rovio Entertainment announced Tuesday that "Angry Birds Go!" will launch on Dec. 11.

Best Buy has more Xbox Ones available on launch day — if you preorder[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 19:25:12 GMT ]Still want to get your hands on an Xbox One at launch time next month, but missed the boat on the first round of pre-orders? You may be in luck. Best Buy has made a fresh batch of Microsoft's next-generation video game consoles available for pre-order on its website.

Deep-sea Internet to detect tsunamis, spy on smugglers, and discover oil[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 23:10:15 GMT ]The Internet may soon reach into the depths of the world's oceans and relay real-time information to smartphones everywhere — about everything from drug-smuggling submarines and the location of untapped oil reserves to the approach of a deadly tsunami.

Consumer Reports prefers latest Droids over new iPhones[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 01:24:47 GMT ]There may be a run on the iPhone 5S, especially the one with the gold case, but the buying advice gurus at Consumer Reports aren't that impressed. Instead, they're giving hearty recommendations to Motorola's latest Droids, available on Verizon.

Intel CEO takes on Apple A7, cites 'Moore's Law advantage'[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 07:36:00 GMT ]Responding to an analyst's question, Intel CEO waxes eloquent about the advantage of Intel's manufacturing technology compared with Apple's. [Read more]

Get face to face with original 'Star Wars' artifacts[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]Visitors to "Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination" can get a close-up look at dozens of actual models, props, and costumes from the six films. [Read more]

Isis's plan to jump-start mobile payments: 1M free smoothies[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]The mobile payments joint venture is partner with Jamba Juice to give free smoothies to customers who pay with their smartphones. [Read more]

Apple to trim iPhone 5C orders this quarter, says report[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 12:06:25 GMT ]On the plus side, orders for the 5S will be increased, says the Wall Street Journal. [Read more]

Halo 3 now free to Xbox Live Gold subscribers[ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 12:28:28 GMT ]The game is now free to download, a discount off the usual price of $14.99. [Read more]

Superheroes galore in 'Scribblenauts'[ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:15:21 EDT ]With more than 2,000 heroes, villains and other characters pulled from the DC Comics universe, the latest in the "Scribblenauts" video game franchise has created a unique visual experience for gamers and comic fans alike.

Billionaire uses flip phone[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 13:20:50 EDT ]My dad still uses an old flip phone. It's gray. It's clunky. And its two ringtone choices are an early recording of Greensleeves or a dramatic poetry slam by Grover Cleveland.

New iPads expected at event next week[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 18:43:49 EDT ]As foretold by tech bloggers and Apple's own not-so-subtle habit of holding an event every October, Apple has sent out invites for a press conference next week.

Voice of Siri: How her life has changed[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 18:40:24 EDT ]The day before Susan Bennett came out as the original voice of Siri in the United States, she lost her iPhone. Siriously.

Voice of Siri: How her life has changed[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 18:40:24 EDT ]The day before Susan Bennett came out as the original voice of Siri in the United States, she lost her iPhone. Siriously.

They like to watch: For die-hard fans, video game tournaments are a spectator sport[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 18:58:47 GMT ]New York Comic Con has always been a celebration of all things great and geeky, but this year's events, which took place over the past weekend, brought out a special kind of superfan.

Noise-canceling window sensor helps you enjoy the silence amid cacophony[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 19:10:45 GMT ]The cacophony of any city's hammering jack hammers, beeping buses, and relentlessly yacking citizens can make anyone long for an oasis of silence. Enter the Sono, a futuristic noise-canceling gadget that sticks on the window and turns even the noisiest of rooms into a chill place to think.

HTC One Max: Not too big to fail[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 19:27:54 GMT ]HTC announced the latest in its One series of Android smartphones on Monday, the One Max — essentially an original One equipped with an enormous 5.9-inch screen, plus a fingerprint reader. It's certainly bigger, but is it better?The short answer is no, unless the original One's already-impressive 4.

Sleek Hydros flotation vest saves your life and keeps you warm[ Mon, 14 Oct 2013 21:58:25 GMT ]If life vests are so critical to survival at sea, why do they look like they did 50 years ago?

Apple taps Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts to oversee its stores[ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 11:48:12 GMT ]Apple said Tuesday that Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts, who used technology to drive a remarkable turnaround at her luxury fashion house, will take charge of the company's expansion plans and retail operation.