Monday, September 30, 2013

LG brings out cheaper Ultra HD sets at $3,499 and $4,999
[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 01:13:54 GMT ]
In time for some holiday wish lists, LG has introduced two less-expensive versions of their ultra high-definition TVs, a 55-inch set for $3,499, and a 65-inch TV for $4,999. The TVs are expected to be available from U.S. retailers this month, LG said Friday.






<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feeds.nbcnews.com/c/35002/f/663301/s/31d25b65/sc/40/l/0L0Snbcnews0N0Ctechnology0Csoldiers0E30Erobots0Emilitary0Ebots0Eget0Eawards0Enicknames0Efunerals0E4B11215746/story01.htm" target="_blank">Soldiers <3 robots: Military bots get awards, nicknames ... funerals</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 22:04:10 GMT ]</i><BR>Operating in close proximity to improvised terrorist explosives is the kind of thing that forces friendships. But how would you feel if your partner was a robot? "We named ours Elly … And I talked to her," said Brady, a 28-year-old Army sergeant.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.nbcnews.com/c/35002/f/663301/s/31d25b65/sc/40/mf.gif' border='0'/><br clear='all'/><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/sc/40/rc/1/rc.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/sc/40/rc/1/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/sc/40/rc/2/rc.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/sc/40/rc/2/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/sc/40/rc/3/rc.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/sc/40/rc/3/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/a2.img" border="0"/></a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/a2t.img" border="0"/> </div> <span style="float:left;position:absolute;"></span> </p>

The next big ideas from 'Idea Man' Paul Allen: A.I. and cell biology
[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 22:53:24 GMT ]
Software billionaire Paul Allen is already using his riches to further brain science, spaceflight, rock 'n' roll history — and oh, the Seattle Seahawks, too — but he's not done yet: Artificial intelligence and cell biology are the next big ideas on the agenda for the guy who calls himself "Idea Man.






Is iOS 7 making you feel sick? Here's why
[ Sun, 29 Sep 2013 17:56:43 GMT ]
Apple's new iOS 7 software is apparently making some people seasick on solid ground. Experts on motion sickness say the sharpness of the screen and the motion of the icons may be partly to blame.






US cable firms like Netflix best in solitary confinement
[ Mon, 30 Sep 2013 11:00:06 GMT ]
analysis Netflix has an open invitation for US cable companies to combine its streaming television service as part of pay-TV packages, but experts say the headway Netflix has made abroad will be hard to replicate here. [Read more]
    






BMW roadsters: A journey from 1929 - 2013
[ Mon, 30 Sep 2013 12:02:46 GMT ]
BMW is a company that pretty much everyone loves. The cars it produces are regarded as some of the best in the world, and as it covers all niches there's a BMW for pretty much everyone. We took a look at the history of its roadsters to see just how far the firm's come since the early 20th century. [Read more]
    






Apple may need Samsung to make enough chips for iPhone 6
[ Mon, 30 Sep 2013 12:13:44 GMT ]
Samsung will likely produce 30 to 40 percent of Apple's A8 chip next year, according to The Korea Economic Daily. [Read more]
    






Apple revives in-store pickup for iPhone 5S
[ Mon, 30 Sep 2013 12:41:57 GMT ]
Customers can once again place an online order for the new iPhone and then pick it up at their local Apple Store. [Read more]
    






Nokia to launch photo app named Storyteller, claims tweet
[ Mon, 30 Sep 2013 13:01:56 GMT ]
Based on a leaked image from @evleaks, the app would likely let you create stories using your own photos. [Read more]
    






Samsung to make curved smartphone
[ Wed, 25 Sep 2013 13:01:50 EDT ]
Samsung plans to introduce a smartphone with a curved display screen, an executive of the South Korean company said Wednesday.

Bill Gates: Control-Alt-Delete a mistake
[ Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:11:30 EDT ]
If you pressed Control-Alt-Delete to log on before reading this, Bill Gates says he's sorry.

How good is the iPhone 5S camera?
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 16:32:45 EDT ]
Very soon, you will be sick of slow-motion videos. They will fill up your Facebook, Instagram and Vine feeds. The amateur clips will show pets jumping and playing, objects falling and breaking, and people dancing about in glorious, high-quality slow motion.

The death of the stereo system
[ Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:13:14 EDT ]

The death of the home stereo system
[ Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:12:07 EDT ]

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Most, but not all of us, Google ourselves
[ Fri, 27 Sep 2013 21:44:04 GMT ]
Only 56 percent of us Google our names to check if anything is being said about us, or if our names are being misused in any way.






LG brings out cheaper Ultra HD sets at $3,499 and $4,999
[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 01:13:54 GMT ]
In time for some holiday wish lists, LG has introduced two less-expensive versions of their ultra high-definition TVs, a 55-inch set for $3,499, and a 65-inch TV for $4,999. The TVs are expected to be available from U.S. retailers this month, LG said Friday.






<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feeds.nbcnews.com/c/35002/f/663301/s/31d25b65/sc/40/l/0L0Snbcnews0N0Ctechnology0Csoldiers0E30Erobots0Emilitary0Ebots0Eget0Eawards0Enicknames0Efunerals0E4B11215746/story01.htm" target="_blank">Soldiers <3 robots: Military bots get awards, nicknames ... funerals</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 22:04:10 GMT ]</i><BR>Operating in close proximity to improvised terrorist explosives is the kind of thing that forces friendships. But how would you feel if your partner was a robot? "We named ours Elly … And I talked to her," said Brady, a 28-year-old Army sergeant.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.nbcnews.com/c/35002/f/663301/s/31d25b65/sc/40/mf.gif' border='0'/><br clear='all'/><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/sc/40/rc/1/rc.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/sc/40/rc/1/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/sc/40/rc/2/rc.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/sc/40/rc/2/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/sc/40/rc/3/rc.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/sc/40/rc/3/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/a2.img" border="0"/></a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/a2t.img" border="0"/> </div> <span style="float:left;position:absolute;"></span> </p>

The next big ideas from 'Idea Man' Paul Allen: A.I. and cell biology
[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 22:53:24 GMT ]
Software billionaire Paul Allen is already using his riches to further brain science, spaceflight, rock 'n' roll history — and oh, the Seattle Seahawks, too — but he's not done yet: Artificial intelligence and cell biology are the next big ideas on the agenda for the guy who calls himself "Idea Man.






NSA maps some Americans' social connections, says report
[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 21:01:35 GMT ]
National Security Agency dips into its database of phone and e-mail info to create complex "social graphs" for foreign intelligence purposes, says a report. Some American citizens get swept up in the effort. [Read more]
    






Try this: Compare Microsoft's Surface to the iPad
[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 23:22:28 GMT ]
Comparing the Surface Pro to the iPad can get pretty ugly, says CNET's Brooke Crothers. And he's not even talking about the design. [Read more]
    






'Fast and Furious 6': It's a movie with cars in it. Sort of.
[ Sun, 29 Sep 2013 10:47:00 GMT ]
Is "Fast 6" any good or is it a bit of a mess? Drew found out. [Read more]
    






Why Microsoft needs small tablets
[ Sun, 29 Sep 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
commentary Windows needs a presence in the middle ground between 10-inch tablets and 5-inch smartphones, even if it further tests the patience of Microsoft and its partners. [Read more]
    






Why the NFL made Twitter its first social draft pick
[ Sun, 29 Sep 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
With a first-of-its-kind deal, the NFL will be sending out video of game highlights, near-instant replays, and analysis in promoted tweets -- giving Twitter a coveted asset rivals like Facebook won't have. [Read more]
    






Samsung to make curved smartphone
[ Wed, 25 Sep 2013 13:01:50 EDT ]
Samsung plans to introduce a smartphone with a curved display screen, an executive of the South Korean company said Wednesday.

Bill Gates: Control-Alt-Delete a mistake
[ Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:11:30 EDT ]
If you pressed Control-Alt-Delete to log on before reading this, Bill Gates says he's sorry.

How good is the iPhone 5S camera?
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 16:32:45 EDT ]
Very soon, you will be sick of slow-motion videos. They will fill up your Facebook, Instagram and Vine feeds. The amateur clips will show pets jumping and playing, objects falling and breaking, and people dancing about in glorious, high-quality slow motion.

The death of the stereo system
[ Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:13:14 EDT ]

The death of the home stereo system
[ Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:12:07 EDT ]

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Beware of fake 'Obamacare' sites that want to steal your info 
[ Fri, 27 Sep 2013 19:12:43 GMT ]
President Barack Obama's health care reform law kicks in Oct. 1, and cybercriminals, along with health care providers, are standing by, only too eager for you to share your personal information.






Valve unveils Steamcontroller, final part of its plan to capture the living room
[ Fri, 27 Sep 2013 19:52:33 GMT ]
Valve is developing its own gamepad controller, the third and final piece of tech the PC gaming giant announced this week as part of its plan to compete for the living room against entrenched rivals like Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft.






Most, but not all of us, Google ourselves
[ Fri, 27 Sep 2013 21:44:04 GMT ]
Only 56 percent of us Google our names to check if anything is being said about us, or if our names are being misused in any way.






LG brings out cheaper Ultra HD sets at $3,499 and $4,999
[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 01:13:54 GMT ]
In time for some holiday wish lists, LG has introduced two less-expensive versions of their ultra high-definition TVs, a 55-inch set for $3,499, and a 65-inch TV for $4,999. The TVs are expected to be available from U.S. retailers this month, LG said Friday.






Aereo delays Chicago launch due to 'issues' on testing site
[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 00:13:29 GMT ]
The Windy City would have been the cloud-based TV provider's biggest new market, but consumers there will have to wait. [Read more]
    






Baseball's beacon trials hint at Apple's location revolution
[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 07:00:00 GMT ]
CNET visits Citi Field to get a sneak peek at MLB.com's location-based services powered by Apple's iBeacon and Bluetooth LE. [Read more]
    






Lego shines as beautiful art in new book (Q&A)
[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 07:01:00 GMT ]
In 'Beautiful Lego,' Mike Doyle has assembled a stunning collection of photos of art made using the famous toy bricks. CNET talked to Doyle about the project. [Read more]
    






Classics Corner: 16V dreams
[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 10:22:00 GMT ]
Major Gav looks back to a time when a 16V hot hatch made his 17-year-old self weak at the knees. [Read more]
    






Twitter diplomacy takes center stage
[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 12:28:16 GMT ]
Twitter may not be able to easily monetize Twitter diplomacy, but it's emblematic of how much influence 140 characters and broadcasting across the Internet can have. [Read more]
    






Samsung to make curved smartphone
[ Wed, 25 Sep 2013 13:01:50 EDT ]
Samsung plans to introduce a smartphone with a curved display screen, an executive of the South Korean company said Wednesday.

Bill Gates: Control-Alt-Delete a mistake
[ Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:11:30 EDT ]
If you pressed Control-Alt-Delete to log on before reading this, Bill Gates says he's sorry.

How good is the iPhone 5S camera?
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 16:32:45 EDT ]
Very soon, you will be sick of slow-motion videos. They will fill up your Facebook, Instagram and Vine feeds. The amateur clips will show pets jumping and playing, objects falling and breaking, and people dancing about in glorious, high-quality slow motion.

The death of the stereo system
[ Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:13:14 EDT ]

The death of the home stereo system
[ Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:12:07 EDT ]

Friday, September 27, 2013

Apple blocks pesky lock-screen intruders with iOS 7.0.2 update
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 17:54:16 GMT ]
Remember that bug that lets you dig into the camera and photos of a locked iPhone, and even send stuff to the owner's email and social accounts? Well, Apple raced to lock it down with the 7.0.2 update available Thursday.






'Grand Theft Auto Online': More cars, more money 
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 17:54:20 GMT ]
"Grand Theft Auto Online" will feature a complex virtual economy that allows gamers to spend real-world money to get their hands on in-game cash, Rockstar Games said this week, heralding a rocky start for the new game.






New Google search can answer longer, more complex questions
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 19:55:25 GMT ]
It's not just questions like "What is a Pekingese dog" that Google gets — it's questions like, "Compare a Pekingese with a Chihuahua." To better deal with such comparison requests, and other long, complex queries, Google said Thursday it has overhauled its search algorithm.






Typo in your Facebook status? Just hit the new 'Edit' button
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 23:49:03 GMT ]
We all know that feeling of sudden panic when, having posted a carefully crafted Facebook status update, a few minutes later, you notice an embarrassing "teh" or "yuo" marring your masterpiece. Do you delete? Correct it in the comments? Hope no one notices? Well, now you can just edit it out.






Lawsuit against Google over email ads will move forward
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 23:49:04 GMT ]
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge on Thursday refused to dismiss most of a lawsuit against Google over allegations the company improperly scanned the content of customers' emails in order to place ads. U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh in San Jose, Calif.