T-Mobile's Red Bull-swigging CEO announces plan to pay you for breaking contract[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 22:54:09 GMT ]T-Mobile is taking a swipe at its competitors by offering to pay early termination fees for anyone willing to defect from companies like Verizon and AT&T.

PlayStation Now: Why buy a game when you can stream it?[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 22:59:49 GMT ]Sony's recently announced game-streaming service, PlayStation Now, is live at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and we just got a chance to try it out. There are still a lot of unanswered questions, but this is definitely something you'll want on your console or TV.

As song sales slump, streaming booms[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 23:55:19 GMT ]

Bluetooth paper airplane kit is ridiculously awesome[ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 00:28:34 GMT ]Flying paper airplanes has never been this fun. PowerUp Toys’ latest product lets you add a new element of interactivity to the old-fashioned paper airplane by attaching a battery-powered propeller and rudder, which can be controlled using an iPhone app via Bluetooth. The PowerUp 3.

New Oculus VR 'Crystal Cove' prototype headset blows the original away[ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 02:24:43 GMT ]People who tried the original Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, which tracks your movements to let you look around a 3-D world, might reasonably have come away unconvinced – or dizzy.

Apple, Samsung CEOs agree to mediation over patent dispute[ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 03:26:07 GMT ]Chief executives for the two smartphone giants will meet in person by February 19 to try to resolve the companies' latest legal fight. [Read more]

The most worrisome Internet addicts? Workaholics[ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT ]A study says that overachievers become so addicted to the Internet that they develop depression and isolation. [Read more]

Dazzling aurora borealis could reach the lower 48 this week[ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 05:23:57 GMT ]Thanks to a massive solar flare, sky-watchers may be able to indulge in an array of colorful northern lights forecasted to appear on Thursday and Friday. [Read more]

Dish said to abandon $2.2B takeover bid for LightSquared[ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 06:55:04 GMT ]Satellite TV provider will officially pull out of the race for the troubled wireless service provider as early as Thursday, the Wall Street Journal reports. [Read more]

Samsung: Galaxy S5 due by April, maybe with iris scanner[ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 07:48:55 GMT ]The Korean company's next-generation flagship Android phone will be more distinctive than predecessors. Also coming: a smaller, more powerful Gear successor. [Read more]

TV trends at CES: 4K and curves[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 10:04:13 EST ]Remember 3D televisions? WebTV? Television have been a core CES category for many years. The devices got a bump with flat-screen technology but in recent years, television manufacturers have struggled to bring excitement back to the household staple.

Six odd technologies at CES[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 12:31:50 EST ]Smartphones can control drones, speeding robots, cameras, and the temperature of your master bathroom. That's just some of the technology on display in Las Vegas this week at the annual International Consumer Electronics Show.

PS4 outselling Xbox One [ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:59:45 EST ]Sony's PlayStation 4 sold 4.2 million units through the end of 2013, Sony Computer Entertainment President Andrew House announced during the company's CES press conference Tuesday.

TV trends at CES: 4K and curves[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 10:04:13 EST ]Remember 3D televisions? WebTV? Television have been a core CES category for many years. The devices got a bump with flat-screen technology but in recent years, television manufacturers have struggled to bring excitement back to the household staple.

Wearable gadgets strive for mainstream appeal[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 10:55:34 EST ]Some people think wearable gadgets look cool. Perhaps they rock their Google Glass while out at happy hour, or flash the latest crowd-funded smart watch at the office.

Samsung shows off TV that curves with the press of a button[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 23:36:31 GMT ]The curved display is still a new frontier for consumers, but some manufacturers are already experimenting with new flexible TV form factors. After unveiling the world’s first UHD 105-inch curved TV, Samsung flaunted a prototype that changes shape with the press of a button.

Your next TV: Will it be Ultra HD?[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 00:49:15 GMT ]After attempts to hawk 3-D and OLED TVs fizzled in recent years, television manufacturers are taking small steps toward making a new technology, Ultra HD, more viable for mainstream consumers.

Ford CEO Mulally: Not leaving for Microsoft[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 01:00:23 GMT ]Ford Motor Co. CEO Alan Mulally has broken his silence and quashed rampant rumors suggesting he would leave the suburban Detroit automaker for a job as the next chief executive of software giant Microsoft.

Sony SmartBand creates a virtual timeline of your day[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 01:44:41 GMT ]Fitness bands typically track your steps, how many calories you’ve burned, and your heart rate, but Sony’s SmartBand seeks to monitor much more than that. Set to debut this spring, the Sony SmartBand works in conjunction with its LifeLog app to create a visual representation of your day.

They're multiplying! 3-D printers go big and small [ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 03:47:02 GMT ]There are probably more 3-D printers in one place at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas than anywhere else, at any time. We know you want to keep up to date, so we got the lowdown on every one of them.

Yahoo enables default HTTPS encryption for Yahoo Mail[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 03:48:20 GMT ]Web portal now using 2,048-bit encryption keys to protect e-mail users' communication. [Read more]

Forget buses, Google's using ferry boats to shuttle workers[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 04:21:21 GMT ]The tech giant has begun using a catamaran service on a trial basis to transport its employees from San Francisco to its Silicon Valley campus. [Read more]

Apple requests removal of antitrust compliance monitor[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 04:43:28 GMT ]Tech giant claims court-appointed monitor has demonstrated a personal bias against the company. [Read more]

Flir One turns iPhone into personal thermal imaging device[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 05:23:14 GMT ]Starting at $349, the Flir One detects and displays live thermal images. [Read more]

Ad leak hints T-Mo will pay full family's early termination fees[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 11:12:17 GMT ]The US carrier has been making noise about getting whole families to dump subscriptions from rival mobile networks. An ad, apparently published prematurely, offers details about one offer. [Read more]

Five trends to watch at CES[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 12:12:23 EST ]At this year's International Consumer Electronics Show, the televisions will be bigger, the watches smarter and more attractive, and the homes and cars more connected.

Roku to make line of connected TVs[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 16:14:06 EST ]An awful lot of companies have tried to figure out how to make consumers want to stream Internet video in the living room.

PS4 outselling Xbox One [ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:59:45 EST ]Sony's PlayStation 4 sold 4.2 million units through the end of 2013, Sony Computer Entertainment President Andrew House announced during the company's CES press conference Tuesday.

TV trends at CES: 4K and curves[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 10:04:13 EST ]Remember 3D televisions? WebTV? Television have been a core CES category for many years. The devices got a bump with flat-screen technology but in recent years, television manufacturers have struggled to bring excitement back to the household staple.

TV trends at CES: 4K and curves[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 10:04:13 EST ]Remember 3D televisions? WebTV? Television have been a core CES category for many years. The devices got a bump with flat-screen technology but in recent years, television manufacturers have struggled to bring excitement back to the household staple.

A sleep-tracking device that lives in your bed? That actually makes sense[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 22:42:07 GMT ]There are a number of sleep-tracking gadgets out there, but they tend to require the user to wear a wristband, headband, or some other little doodad —for trouble sleepers, this could contribute to the problem!

Pebble smartwatch gets new stainless steel finish[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 22:42:07 GMT ]The Pebble is one of the few smartwatches that hasn't disappointed, but its rather chintzy design may have turned off fashion-minded gadget-lovers. Fortunately for them, Pebble is releasing a new version of its device with a refined look and all-steel construction.

Michael Bay flames out on stage during Samsung presentation at CES[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 00:15:43 GMT ]Every live presentation has a chance to go horribly wrong, but at the Consumer Electronics Show the difficulties are usually with the devices, not the celebrity guests.

Valve announces first round of Steam Machines ranging from $500 to $6,000[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 02:56:37 GMT ]Valve Software is the undisputed king of PC gaming software, thanks to classic titles like "Portal' and "Half Life" and its multi-player distribution service, Steam — which now boasts more than 65 million users.

'Pro' Galaxy Note and Tab debut with enhanced specs[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 06:00:08 GMT ]Samsung announced new versions of the Galaxy Note phablet and Tab tablet at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Monday. The "Pro" versions improve on every aspect of their predecessors, adding higher resolution screens, a new interface and more powerful multitasking.

How I got T-Mobile's CEO kicked out of AT&T's CES party[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 06:10:57 GMT ]T-Mobile's attempt to crash AT&T's developer party was foiled by an innocent tweet from this reporter. [Read more]

Take a tour of the hottest tech at CES 2014[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 06:59:25 GMT ]Walk through the 2014 CES floor, CNET-style, to get your hands on the most innovative, talked-about gadgets and technology this year's show has to offer. [Read more]

Synology showcases NAS DiskStation Manager OS 5.0 at CES 2014[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 08:00:00 GMT ]Synology announces version 5.0 beta of its DiskStation Manager operating system that powers all of its NAS devices at CES 2014. The new version adds a slew of new features and improvement to existing supported NAS servers. [Read more]

Lexar joins CFast 2.0 party with 3333X flash-memory card[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 10:41:16 GMT ]The flash card maker now supports both of the new high-end flash card formats. Its CFast 2.0 cards reach 256GB capacity, and it's got a card reader, too. [Read more]

Chipmaker Freescale aims Warp at wearable computing devices[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 11:20:00 GMT ]At CES, the company announces Warp, a $149 open-source Android electronics board it hopes developers will embrace for a wide range of wearable computing projects. [Read more]

Blogger: Google Glass is 'doomed'[ Thu, 02 Jan 2014 14:15:22 EST ]A noted tech journalist and early adopter of Google's Glass headset is declaring the technology "doomed," at least for 2014.

Crop circle: No, it wasn't aliens ...[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 15:28:51 EST ]Sorry, dear readers, but the crop circle discovered last week etched in a farmer's barley field in Chualar, California, was not created by aliens.

Five trends to watch at CES[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 12:12:23 EST ]At this year's International Consumer Electronics Show, the televisions will be bigger, the watches smarter and more attractive, and the homes and cars more connected.

Roku to make line of connected TVs[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 16:14:06 EST ]An awful lot of companies have tried to figure out how to make consumers want to stream Internet video in the living room.

Six odd and crazy technologies at CES[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 12:25:15 EST ]Smartphones can control drones, speeding robots, cameras, and the temperature of your master bathroom. That's just some of the technology on display in Las Vegas this week at the annual International Consumer Electronics Show.

Snapchat CEO: 'We thought we had done enough' to prevent hack[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 21:51:54 GMT ]Just days before Snapchat was hacked for the private account information of millions of users, a security company warned that the popular photo messaging app was vulnerable. Nonetheless, Snapchat's CEO thought the company had adequately prepared for an attempted breach, he said on TODAY Friday.

No More Woof: New device might reveal what dogs are thinking[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 22:19:40 GMT ]Communication between man and dog has long been an exchange of barks and guesses, but now a group of inventors in Sweden is looking to change that.

AT&T to T-Mobile customers: Churn on over[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 22:52:44 GMT ]AT&T on Friday offered customers of No. 4 U.S. mobile provider T-Mobile U.S. a $200 credit to switch to its service, firing the first volley this year in what may become a price war that benefits consumers but plays havoc with profits across the industry. AT&T, the No.2 U.S.

High-tech autos getspotlight at Consumer Electronics Show[ Sat, 04 Jan 2014 01:32:39 GMT ]Audi will light the way for an increasingly high-tech auto industry next week when it introduces its Sport Quattro Laserlight concept vehicle at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Seventh-graders sexting? It might be more common than you think[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 05:07:26 GMT ]Just as parents of high school students are becoming more aware of the dangers of sexting, new research suggests families of much younger kids should have it on their radar as well.