Flickr unveils new hardcover photo books for the holidays[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 21:59:21 GMT ]Good news for shutterbugs looking for an easy holiday gift: Flickr, the Yahoo-owned photo-sharing site, announced Wednesday that it's giving users the option to turn their photo sets into printed, hardcover books. Not that Flickr is the first site to offer to print your snapshots.

Where's your data going? Hacks redirect traffic through distant lands[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 00:03:38 GMT ]A disturbing trend appeared in the world of computer security during 2013: subtle hacks that redirect traffic through foreign countries, where it may be inspected and even modified before moving on to its recipient. The scary part is that you'll never know, and may never find out.

Google unveils prepaid debit card[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 00:09:30 GMT ]SAN FRANCISCO — Google will offer a prepaid debit card that will allow consumers to purchase goods at stores and to withdraw cash from ATM machines, the Internet company said Wednesday.

Xbox One reviewersexpress joy and frustration over Microsoft's new console[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 02:12:10 GMT ]The Xbox One launches Thursday at midnight, but tech and gaming critics have already spent the past two weeks toying around with Microsoft's new video game console.

To iPad or not to iPad: A tablet buyer's guide[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 07:28:00 GMT ]At first, there was only the iPad. Then came Android tablets — overpriced, oversized and app-less. Eventually, the table(t)s turned: Prices for Android tablets dropped while quality improved. Now, Android makes up the majority of tablet shipments in the market.

Nokia Lumia 2520 declassified: Inside the punishing development of a new tablet[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT ]Nokia sat on the sidelines of the tablet race for years, but it's finally entering the game with the new 2520. This is the story of how that tablet came to be, and of how Nokia hopes to build many more. [Read more]

Google's Project Link builds high-speed networks in Africa[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 05:20:56 GMT ]The company's Project Link aims to deliver reliable broadband connections to areas where the Internet infrastructure is inadequate. [Read more]

Southwest Airlines offers Wi-Fi service from gate to gate[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 05:55:50 GMT ]Thanks to the airline's use of Row 44 satellite-based Internet system, passengers have the option of connecting as soon as they board the plane. [Read more]

Toshiba 'Haswell' laptop boasts smartphone-like battery life[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 06:59:18 GMT ]Toshiba touts Haswell laptop with 22-hour battery life. [Read more]

Sprint dead last in Consumer Reports' cell phone service study[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]The slow process of upgrading its network has taken a toll on Sprint's service. [Read more]

Google to yank Maps image of slain teen[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:12:42 EST ]A California father is asking Google to remove a Google Maps image he says shows the body of his teen-age son, who was shot to death in 2009.

Sony addresses PS4 'blue light of death'[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:08:15 EST ]Even as it celebrates brisk sales of its new PlayStation 4, Sony is offering help to gamers experiencing problems with the next-generation gaming console.

Battle over a smartphone 'kill switch'[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:50:42 EST ]For victims of smartphone theft, the ultimate justice is hitting a button that disables the device, turning it into a worthless rectangular paperweight. More importantly, the ability to disable a stolen smartphone could reduce theft for all consumers, since the resale value of the devices would plummet.

New glimpses of Apple's 'spaceship' campus[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 20:31:53 EST ]Apple's plans for a futuristic headquarters resembling a spaceship has been approved, and is expected to land in 2016!

The battle over a smartphone 'kill switch'[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:50:42 EST ]For victims of smartphone theft, the ultimate justice is hitting a button that disables the device, turning it into a worthless rectangular paperweight. More importantly, the ability to disable a stolen smartphone could reduce theft for all consumers, since the resale value of the devices would plummet.

Does QuizUp have all the answers? Social trivia game nets a million fans in a week[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 23:17:58 GMT ]Quick, what's the No. 1 downloaded free app on iTunes this week? If you answered QuizUp, you're one up on the competition.

Wireless carriers: No 'kill switch' for stolen cellphones[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:03:07 GMT ]

Cutting it close: Sony's $399 PS4 costs $381 to make[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:14:18 GMT ]The PlayStation 4, which retails for $399 (if you can find one), costs just barely under that to make: $381, according to a teardown analysis by IHS. That means there's little room for Sony to profit on the console — but they rarely ever have, and never made a dime on PS3s.

Twitter app update brings much-needed filters to search[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 01:26:42 GMT ]Ever been looking for a picture you saw on Twitter yesterday, but when you search for it, get a mix of news, random people's tweets and other junk? The latest update to the Twitter app on iOS and Android is for you, then: Some simple filters will take the randomness out of searches.

Xbox One review: Compelling console with a strong lineup of games[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:17:39 GMT ]The six months since Microsoft unveiled its next-generation game console haven't been kind to the tech giant. Gamers were enraged at how the company seemed to be emphasizing the Xbox One's role as a smart TV box over its potential as a gaming powerhouse.

Apple receives final approval for new 'spaceship' campus[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 03:26:28 GMT ]As part of its final agreement for construction of the 176-acre campus, Apple has agreed to increase the amount of taxes it pays to the city in the form of a reduced sales tax rebate. [Read more]

Kardashian, Banks, Bieber (Who isn't trying to profit on tech?)[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 04:55:10 GMT ]As Kim Kardashian has put her name to a celebrity video game and Tyra Banks invests in an app that puts pretty pictures on lock screens, we only wait for Bill Murray to launch a "Lost In Translation" iPhone app. [Read more]

Xbox One in the living room: The dazzling, erratic everything box[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:01:00 GMT ]The Xbox One's TV integration can feel magical when it works and completely frustrating when it doesn't, which is all too often. [Read more]

FCC chairman calls for transition of nation's phone system to IP[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:30:16 GMT ]Tom Wheeler expects a "diverse set of experiments" to begin next year aimed at replacing the country's aging analog transmission infrastructure. [Read more]

Add-on module auto-unlocks your car when your phone is near[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:37:31 GMT ]The second-gen Premium Bluetooth Keyless Entry module adds an extra layer of security and control to unlocking your car with your phone. [Read more]

PlayStation 4 vs. Xbox One[ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:48:13 EST ]The last time a new PlayStation or Xbox hit the market, Facebook had fewer than 12 million users, a tablet was a pill and nobody outside of Apple had heard of a gadget called the iPhone.

Google to yank Maps image of slain teen[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:12:42 EST ]A California father is asking Google to remove a Google Maps image he says shows the body of his teen-age son, who was shot to death in 2009.

Sony addresses PS4 'blue light of death'[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:08:15 EST ]Even as it celebrates brisk sales of its new PlayStation 4, Sony is offering help to gamers experiencing problems with the next-generation gaming console.

New glimpses of Apple's 'spaceship' campus[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:07:59 EST ]At this point, there's a good chance you've seen pictures of Apple's proposed new headquarters -- a 2.8-million-square-foot spaceship parked in a verdant man-made forest in the northeast corner of Cupertino.

Sony addresses PlayStation 4 'blue light of death'[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 13:06:34 EST ]Even as it celebrates brisk sales of its new PlayStation 4, Sony is offering help to gamers experiencing problems with the next-generation gaming console.

EBay and Craigslist: Where the desperate turn for sold-out gaming consoles [ Mon, 18 Nov 2013 22:55:23 GMT ]Scalpers are turning to eBay and Craigslist to try to cash in the demand for the next-generation gaming consoles from Sony and Microsoft.The brand new PlayStation 4 and soon-to-be-released Xbox One are all over the online classifieds, listed for hundreds of dollars more than they officially cost.

6 arrested in $45 million global ATM bank cyberheist[ Mon, 18 Nov 2013 22:55:26 GMT ]NEW YORK __ Six people were arrested and charged on Monday for participating in a worldwide ATM heist that stole $45 million from two Middle East banks. The five men and one woman, all residents of Yonkers, N.Y.

Best over-the-ear headphones under $150[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:02:52 GMT ]The best pair of over-ear headphones under $150 is the Sony MDR-7506. They’re comfortable, durable, musicians and users love them, and they beat everything else we put them against. They also only cost $80!

iPad Mini display schooled by Amazon, Google tablets in tests[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:13:59 GMT ]The iPad Mini may be the hottest (and rarest) tablet on the market this holiday season, but its newly 'Retina'-upgraded screen falls well behind the similarly sized competition from Amazon and Google, according to tests by the specialists at DisplayMate.

Google Maps rushing to replace satellite pic showing slain teen[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 01:48:16 GMT ]The body of a young Bay Area man who was shot and killed in North Richmond, Calif., turned up on satellite images in Google Maps that happened to be taken on the day of the crime. His distraught father asked Google to replace the imagery, and they are complying in a hurry.

Samsung sells Galaxy Gear with help of Miley Cyrus' undergear[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 04:50:25 GMT ]As rumors of poor sales swirl, Samsung suggests that its watch is perfect for those who don't wear many clothes. [Read more]

Smile for the dictionary: 'Selfie' is 2013 word of the year[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 05:25:00 GMT ]The Oxford English Dictionaries observed a five-fold increase in the use of the word this year and awarded it an honored place in the current lexicon. [Read more]

Court order allowing NSA data collection program revealed[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 07:23:55 GMT ]Trove of documents released by the Obama administration appears to contain 2004 opinion authorizing the agency's massive data collection program. [Read more]

iSheep, Fandroids, and why we care so damn much about our smartphones[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 08:01:00 GMT ]CNET's no stranger to the vitriol being hurled around by passionate handset users. (Skim through the comments section of any major phone review and you'll see.) But we just had to ask: Why all the hate? [Read more]

Google finishes 2,048-bit security upgrade for Web privacy[ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 10:34:55 GMT ]Prodded by "concerns about overbroad government surveillance," Google beat an end-of-year deadline to retire Web certificates with less secure 1,024-bit encryption keys. [Read more]

Giant X-rays reveal guns, robots[ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:23:58 EST ]The best photographs work on multiple levels, capturing what's happening on the surface while transcending two-dimensions to invite viewers to dig into whatever's pictured.

PlayStation 4 vs. Xbox One[ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:48:13 EST ]The last time a new PlayStation or Xbox hit the market, Facebook had fewer than 12 million users, a tablet was a pill and nobody outside of Apple had heard of a gadget called the iPhone.

Case against Google Books dismissed [ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 13:41:35 EST ]Google began an ambitious project in 2004: to scan and index the world's paper books and make them searchable online.

Thousands line up for PS4 launch[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 13:41:08 EST ]The late-fall chill outside a Best Buy store in Elkridge, Maryland, wasn't all that was keeping George Nelums awake late Thursday.

Google to remove Maps image of slain teen[ Mon, 18 Nov 2013 18:14:48 EST ]A California father is asking Google to remove a Google Maps image he says shows the body of his teen-age son, who was shot to death in 2009.

Hacker tied to Anonymous gets 10 years in prison for cyberattacks[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 21:53:18 GMT ]NEW YORK — An unrepentant self-described "hacktivist" was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for illegally accessing computer systems of law enforcement agencies and government contractors.

Apple takes heat over insensitive dictionary entry for 'gay'[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 21:53:19 GMT ]Apple's stock Dictionary app is in the spotlight this week after a Massachusetts teen took issue with a derogatory definition of the word "gay." But not every Mac shows the same definition — and, of course, Apple didn't write the entry, it just licensed it.

After 2,500 miles on the Atlantic, Scout the ocean drone is missing at sea[ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 22:54:53 GMT ]Scout, a 13-foot long solar-powered autonomous water bot — built in a garage by seven college students — launched this fall from the shores of Rhode Island, headed east across the Atlantic toward Sanlucar de Barrameda, Spain.

FBI: Hacks of government computers by Anonymous 'a widespread problem' [ Fri, 15 Nov 2013 23:22:35 GMT ]Activist hackers linked to the collective known as Anonymous have secretly accessed U.S. government computers in multiple agencies and stolen sensitive information in a campaign that began almost a year ago, the FBI warned this week.

At $200, this Chromebook is practically an impulse buy[ Sat, 16 Nov 2013 01:29:57 GMT ]Looking for a cheap laptop to take on vacation or stash in the kitchen or living room for quick Web access? You're not going to find many cheaper than Acer's latest Chromebook, a new version of which will sell for just $200.