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Thursday, March 31 Microsoft slams Google in antitrust complaintIn
EU complaint, the tech giant says Google is engaging in anticompetitive
behavior in search, online advertising, and smartphone software.
TopTechnology News Are there keyloggers on Samsung laptops? March 30, 2011 1:52 PM PDT Researcher
says he found keylogging software on two new Samsung laptops and went public after getting no response from the company for a week. Samsung says the report is erroneous.
Google's '+1' experiment looks Delicious March 30, 2011 1:02 PM PDT A new experiment from Google brings Facebook's Like button to mind, but it takes even more of a cue from an ahead-of-its-time start-up service that faltered after a sale to Yahoo. Paul Allen: Gates, Ballmer tried to 'rip me off' March 30, 2011 12:50 PM PDT Microsoft's co-founder plans to release a new book entitled "Idea Man: A Memoir by the Cofounder of Microsoft." And his recollection of events involving Bill Gates isn't too glowing. OtherNews AT&T CEO: Post-merger world will be 'competitive' News Randall Stephenson says an AT&T/T-Mobile merger won't squelch the telecom market: "The industry is intensely competitive now, and will be intensely competitive after the deal." More 32 minutes ago Windows Phone 7 apps: 'Quality over quantity,' Microsoft says News Redmond says its apps marketplace is growing rapidly--without inflating the stats with "lite apps" or double- and triple-counting for foreign language versions. More 1 hour ago Tweet stshank: Microsoft says Firefox 4 downloads > IE9 because of autoupdate: http://bit.ly/fZiDpn But FF 3.x won't look for #FF4 for 60-90 days. #cnet 3 hours ago Baseball apps that score on opening day News The baseball season starts today. For iPhone, iPad, Android phone, or BlackBerry, there's an app to help you follow your favorite team, keep score at games, or construct a killer fantasy lineup. More 3 hours ago eBay reveals its iPad 2 sales data Scoop The online auction site has enabled the resale of a daunting number of tablets in two weeks. More 3 hours ago Music labels look for rights violations in Amazon cloud News Online retailer appears to have gone to lengths to avoid violating copyright laws, and the company has begun negotiations to obtain licenses for new services. That could take time. Meanwhile, we've yet to hear from Apple and Google. More Share 3 hours ago Tweet stshank: Google App Engine brings Python and Java abilities closer to each other. Also: files API (mmm... Blobstore!) http://bit.ly/dGhmSE #cnet 6 hours ago Tweet declanm: Digital Advertising Alliance will "explore" adopting Mozilla's Do Not Track HTTP header (AP already did): http://is.gd/BleuLn #cnet 7 hours ago Tweet declanm: Samsung denies report of keylogger on R525, R540 laptops, says caused by VIPRE antivirusware flagging Windows. (!) http://is.gd/YYeCpN #cnet 8 hours ago Tweet
Wednesday, March 30 Music labels scrutinize Amazon's cloudAmazon
appears to have gone to lengths to avoid violating copyright laws and has begun negotiations to obtain licenses for new services. That could take time.
Baseball apps score on opening dayThe baseball season starts today. For iPhone, iPad, Android phone, or BlackBerry, there's an app to help you follow your favorite team, keep score at games, or construct a killer fantasy lineup. TopTechnology News Comodo: Web attack broader than initially thought March 30, 2011 11:24 AM PDT The
issuer of the digital certificates that verify Web site authenticity says that one more of its resellers has been compromised.
Google to testify on piracy before House subcommittee March 30, 2011 2:10 PM PDT When
it testifies before a House subcommittee next week, Google is likely to
face tough questions about whether it profits from copyright infringement.
OtherNews Rafe: New Yorker investigative reporting team uncovers how cable bills work. http://t.co/yxKLtId #cnet 8 hours ago Microsoft to file antitrust complaint against Google Breaking news In EU complaint, the tech giant says Google is engaging in anticompetitive behavior in search, online advertising, and smartphone software. More Share 10 hours ago Tweet declanm: Good: A federal judge agrees forwarding a one-sentence e-mail from mailing list isn't prohibited by copyright. http://is.gd/ECa00T #cnet 13 hours ago Tweet Josh: Apple has also put out an update for the 13" MacBook Air that addresses the iTunes hang bug: http://bit.ly/hn9t4a #cnet 13 hours ago Tweet Josh: Apple has seeded a second preview of OS X 10.7 "Lion" to developers. And yes, it still uses the Mac App Store for distribution. #cnet 13 hours ago Tweet iamjaygreene: Microsoft says IE9 downloads trailed Firefox 4 b/c it didn't turn on auto updates like Mozilla. Happens in June. http://bit.ly/fpa52w. #cnet
Tuesday, March 29 Sprint to fight AT&T's bid for T-MobileThe
No. 3 wireless provider says the $39 billion merger would undo three decades of work by the U.S. government to modernize the phone sector and
open markets to competition.
TopTechnology News eBay to buy GSI Commerce for $2.4 billion March 28, 2011 7:30 AM PDT The price tag for the e-commerce services company is more than eBay paid for PayPal and almost as much as it paid for Skype. OtherNews Kimball steps down as RealNetworks CEO News Departure comes after a little more than a year at the helm of the media software company. More 2 hours ago PS3 hacker's lawyers fire back at Sony News The jailbreaker's lawyers take aim at Sony Computer Entertainment of America, saying the U.S. subsidiary has no proof their client violated Sony's EULA--or even that it has any claim to the PS3. More 2 hours ago Obama's got an iPad, and he tethers too News The tech-savvy president admits to being an iPad owner during an interview, despite condemning the device as a distraction less than a year ago. More 2 hours ago Tweet DavidCarnoy: Best Buy and Staples selling Kindle DX for $300 (20% off): http://bit.ly/hhUFgP #CNET #Kindle #Kinlde DX #ereader news 3 hours ago Tweet Rafe: PC or Windows tech questions? Email rescue@cnet.com, watch CNET to Rescue noon Weds PT http://live.cnet.com w me + @danackerman #cnet
Monday, March 28 'Artificial leaf' creates new hydrogen sourceMIT prof behind Sun Catalytix shows off research that taps a solar cell to split hydrogen from water, which could lead to cheap, clean, distributed energy systems. TopTechnology News Jack Dorsey rejoins Twitter executive team March 28, 2011 9:35 AM PDT The co-founder, who has since gone on to co-found Square, is returning to the company as "executive chairman." iPad 2 sells out internationally March 28, 2011 9:11 AM PDT Making
its debut outside the U.S. on Friday, Apple's iPad 2 was reportedly already sold out across major international markets by Saturday afternoon. • The wait for a Mac with 3G/4G continues
OtherNews Twitter 3 hours ago Zapoint constructs resumes from social networks Analysis Want to just settle into a nice, anonymous job behind a desk somewhere? Too bad. Companies like Zapoint will tell the world what you do, for whom, and how you compare. More 3 hours ago Comcast to staff: Stop us being named worst company News Comcast last year was named Worst Company in America in a Consumerist poll. This year, it asks its own staff to vote in order to prevent it from happening again. More 3 hours ago Porous nanotube 'forests' catch cancer cells News A microfluidic device with porous nanotube forests can catch tumor cells and viruses, and could be used in developing countries. More 3 hours ago Report: Nook Color approaching 3 million in sales News Taiwan-based Digitimes is saying that Barnes & Noble has already taken delivery orders on 3 million Nook Colors, making it a major player in the tablet market. More
Sunday, March 27 Mobile hot spots a la smartphoneSmartphones that tether to your laptop can be just the trick to get you online when Wi-Fi is lacking. Here are six of the latest, including the HTC Thunderbolt and the Samsung Galaxy S 4G. TopTechnology News Why browsers differ on Web sites' safety March 28, 2011 4:15 AM PDT The Comodo security breach shows that each major browser maker ships a different list of master keys to Web authentication and that each creates its list in a different way. Java founder James Gosling joins Google March 28, 2011 7:54 AM PDT A notable figure in the world of programming has joined the search and Internet giant, but it's not yet clear what he'll do at Google. OtherNews 3 hours ago Cheezburger Network buys Know Your Meme News With money from a $30 million funding round, the Cheezburger Network last Monday closed a reported low-seven-figure deal to buy one of the leaders in Internet meme etymology. More 4 hours ago Apple: Only App Store apps eligible for design awards News The recently hatched Mac App Store is getting preferential treatment by the company, which is requiring that OS X developers use it to be considered for one of its coveted design awards. More 4 hours ago Researchers trick the brain to lower blood pressure News Researchers test out a catheter-based probe that emits high-frequency energy directly into the renal artery to deactivate nerves that regulate blood pressure. More 4 hours ago Tweet DavidCarnoy: Amazon says customers who subscribe to NY Times for Kindle will receive free access to NYT Web site: http://bit.ly/fq978Q #CNET #Kindle 4 hours ago Tweet cnetfalcone: Sonos delays release of Android Controller app until April: http://bit.ly/gZ0GNx / Earlier coverage: http://cnet.co/fjp7BN #cnet 5 hours ago Paramount, Netflix ink streaming deal in Canada News Paramount Pictures has agreed to provide its content to Netflix's streaming service in Canada for the next five years. More
Saturday, March 26 Benchmark battle: Chrome, IE, FirefoxThere's
no doubt that the latest crop of stable browsers from Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla are the best they've ever produced. But how do they perform when tested under identical conditions?
TopTechnology News Amazon may soon launch film, music locker service March 25, 2011 2:54 PM PDT Retailer
has spoken to major Hollywood film studios and record labels about enabling users to store their media libraries on its servers, CNET has learned.
Is Android on PlayBook even necessary? March 25, 2011 1:10 PM PDT RIM says it's opening its tablet to Android 2.3 apps just weeks before the device goes on sale. The move indicates the smartphone maker lacks confidence in its own platform and development community. OtherNews Top-rated reviews of the week (photos) Photos Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite gadgets from the past week, including the 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7, the HTC Thunderbolt, and the Canon EOS Rebel T3i. More 15 hours ago PreVue: How to watch a baby in utero News A design concept out of the University of New South Wales may never come to fruition, but the stretchable device has just won a design award in Australia. More 15 hours ago My first look at the Kyocera Echo Hands-on CTIA 2011 offered CNET's Kent German his first hands-on with the Kyocera Echo for Sprint. Despite some initial misgivings, he wound up liking the dual-screen design. More Share 15 hours ago Report: Netflix, Miramax near streaming deal News The Wall Street Journal reports that Miramax and Netflix are close to signing a $100 million deal to stream the studio's movies via the video rental service. More
Friday, March 25 Top-rated reviews of the weekphotos CNET's reviewers give you the lowdown on the 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7, the HTC Thunderbolt, and the Canon EOS Rebel T3i. What needs to happen before iPhone gets NFCRumors continue that Apple plans to bring near-field communication chips to a future version of the iPhone, but there are obstacles. And what's it good for anyway? TopTechnology News Appeal filed in WikiLeaks probe of Twitter accounts March 25, 2011 3:15 PM PDT ACLU, Electronic Frontier Foundation, and other attorneys ask Virginia judge to protect privacy of clients' Twitter accounts from a grand jury probe. YouTube co-founders may team on new start-up March 25, 2011 9:14 AM PDT Chad Hurley says that he and YouTube co-founder Steve Chen have been discussing new ideas for a company. March 24, 2011 9:25 PM PDT Our cell phone reviews team picks the top cell phone, tablet, and service from CTIA 2011. OtherNews 16 hours ago Everything you need to know about Firefox 4 Hands-on From App Tabs to Panorama to syncing Firefox with your Android, we round up a collection of videos on the Editor's Choice-winning Firefox 4 to help you get started with the revamped browser. More 16 hours ago Tweet Rafe: First rule of running a domain registrar: Don't let your own registration expire. #facepalm #cnet http://twitpic.com/4d9tb7 16 hours ago Tax per gallon, or per mile? News The CBO looks into the feasibility of taxing drivers per mile driven rather than per gallon of gas. More 16 hours ago Tweet jenguevin: Do you know something CNET should know? Send us a tip! tips-ne@cnet.com #cnet 16 hours ago Apple wins round in Nokia patent fight News An International Trade Commission judge says Apple did not infringe on five of Nokia's patents. A full panel of judges will make a final ruling. More Twitter 17 hours ago Benchmark battle: Chrome vs. IE vs. Firefox Analysis There's no doubt that the latest crop of stable browsers from Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla are the best they've ever produced. But how do they perform when tested under identical conditions? More 17 hours ago Appeal filed in WikiLeaks probe of Twitter accounts News ACLU, Electronic Frontier Foundation, and other attorneys ask Virginia judge to protect privacy of clients' Twitter accounts from a grand jury probe. More 17 hours ago Bing adds tweets to its news page News The Microsoft-run collection on headlines and links now includes real-time Twitter feeds, offering up the latest social-media conversation on the news. More 18 hours ago Amazon may soon launch film, music locker service News Retailer is rushing to launch digital locker service and has spoken to major Hollywood film studios and top record labels about enabling users to store their media libraries on its servers. More 18 hours ago ITC to review Kodak's claim against Apple, RIM News The U.S. International Trade Commission says it'll review Kodak's patent infringement claim against Apple and RIM, which alleges that they're illegally using its image preview technology. More 18 hours ago London throng queues up for iPad 2 (photos) Photos Hundreds of people lined up to buy an iPad 2 as the second-generation Apple tablet went on sale in England. Hundreds more gawkers came to watch. More
Thursday, March 24 Hackers exploit chink in Web's armorAttack
highlights flaws in a now-antiquated system that gives 650 different organizations, including the Tunisian government, the master keys to Web
authentication.
TopTechnology News Yahoo unveils its answer to Google Instant search March 23, 2011 1:30 PM PDT Yahoo, which has claimed that it beat Google to the punch at instant search in the first place, has released a new product called Search Direct. Despite challenge, all HP board members elected March 23, 2011 12:52 PM PDT :
HP's annual shareholder meeting is mostly business as usual, despite a challenge to its director slate earlier this month. The company also makes it clear it's moved past the Mark Hurd era. OtherNews Netflix gives 3 percent credit for outage News The company formally apologizes to users for a modest interruption of its streaming service and offers to make up for it on their next bill. More 45 minutes ago A closer look at LG's charging pad Hands-on LG rolled out a new charging pas at CTIA 2011 that can deliver a wireless charge to your cell phone. CNET takes a closer look. More 57 minutes ago Windows Phone 7 update resource debuts News To give Windows Phone 7 owners a bit more transparency into the update process, Microsoft launches a site that lists available devices and the status of their software updates. More 1 hour ago Sprint: Google Voice deal 'extremely important' News Not only can Sprint offer more forwarding and voicemail options with Google Voice, but the cooperation between the two companies also makes financial sense for Sprint. More
Wednesday, March 23 Sony Pictures eyes cheaper film downloadsHollywood studios are looking to get consumers to buy movies again. Analysts have said there's no way people will pay DVD prices for movie downloads. Have the studios begun to listen? Microsoft antitrust deal still alive, but so what?Internet Explorer is still the dominant browser, but not like it used to be. Thank competitors for the change, not the courts. TopTechnology News Firefox 4 doubles IE9's 24-hour download tally March 23, 2011 12:12 AM PDT Such
24-hour download statistics don't make or break a browser, but no matter how you slice it, 4.7 million is a really big number.
What needs to happen before the iPhone gets NFC March 23, 2011 4:00 AM PDT Rumors continue that Apple plans to bring near-field communication chips to a future version of the iPhone, but what challenges stand in the way of that happening? And what's it good for anyway? LightSquared scores 4G deal with Best Buy March 23, 2011 9:27 AM PDT The
4G wholesale provider, which is building an LTE broadband network, gets
a big win to drive the Best Buy Connect wireless service. OtherNews 1 hour ago Handling T-Mobile's 4G laptop sticks Hands-on At CTIA 2011 T-Mobile debuts a Wi-Fi hot-spot and three USB sticks for its HSPA+ CNET takes a closer look and gives you the specs. More Share 3 hours ago Sony Pictures eyes cheaper film downloads News Hollywood studios are looking to get consumers buying movies again. Analysts have said there's no way people will pay DVD prices for movie downloads. Have the studios begun to listen? More Share 3 hours ago Hackers exploit chink in Web's armor Analysis Attack highlights flaws in a now-antiquated system that gives 650 different organizations, including the Tunisian government, the master keys to Web authentication. More 14 hours ago New photo app Color hopes to see the future News Founded by the entrepreneur who sold Lala to Apple and backed by a shocking $41 million in venture capital, Color is the latest app to enter the crowded mobile photo-sharing space. More Twitter 14 hours ago Color CEO pictures world of shared photos (Podcast) Analysis A new service lets people share photos with anyone around them. But are there safety and privacy issues for kids? More Share 14 hours ago Feel free to toss around FirstLook spy bot News Rugged spy bot can network, climb over obstacles, and carry explosives. More 14 hours ago Xperia Play to land at Verizon by early May News Verizon Wireless promises a release date of late April or early May for its Sony Ericsson Xperia Play. CNET gets a hands-on look at the gaming phone at CTIA 2011. More Twitter 16 hours ago Does Apple's iBooks need to go Android? Opinion In the e-book store wars, CNET's David Carnoy argues Apple is at a big disadvantage because its iBooks app isn't on multiple platforms. More 16 hours ago Sony: PS3 hacker GeoHot fled to South America News Sony says PS3 hacker George Hotz has fled the country, but Hotz says he's only on vacation. More 16 hours ago How to configure IE9 tracking protection Video Internet Explorer 9 has a customizable list for blocking those ads that follow you around the Internet like a paparazzi stalker. Stop them cold by learning how to use IE9's tracking protection. More 16 hours ago Microsoft's antitrust deal still alive, but so what? News Internet Explorer is still the dominant browser, but not like it used to be. Thank competitors--not the courts--for the change. More
Tuesday, March 22 Senator pushes for mobile privacy reformDraft bill from Sen. Ron Wyden reviewed by CNET would establish privacy protections for mobile devices and regulate police use of GPS bugs. In small wind vs. solar, it's all about location Small wind turbines, which need strong, steady wind to run at max capacity, are often held back by obstacles like nearby trees and buildings, making true output hard to predict, while solar panels are more versatile in where they can be used, say experts. What AT&T, T-Mobile deal means for Sprint news analysis Sprint Nextel may find it difficult to compete on its own if the deal between AT&T and T-Mobile gets regulatory approval. TopTechnology News Adobe fixes critical Flash Player bug affecting Reader March 21, 2011 5:13 PM PDT Updates to Flash Player, Adobe Reader, and Adobe Acrobat plug hole that could allow an attacker to take over an affected system. Check-ins come to Google Latitude app March 21, 2011 3:34 PM PDT The once-ambiguous location-sharing platform is turning more into a competitor to Foursquare, Yelp, and Facebook Places. Intel executive quits as smartphone biz falters March 21, 2011 3:45 PM PDT Departure of an Intel exec who led the chipmaker's unsuccessful push into smartphones and tablets underscores the huge challenges the company faces in these markets. Microsoft sues Barnes & Noble over Android devices March 21, 2011 12:33 PM PDT First
it went after Motorola. Now the software giant alleges that Barnes & Noble's Nook devices violate patents that cover the way users interact with the devices.
Apple's iPad 2 launch abroad still on track March 21, 2011 9:35 AM PDT Despite long wait times in the U.S., Apple says the second-generation iPad will be available in the U.K. and two dozen other countries this week, as planned. OtherNews Steampunk show imagines Jules Verne gadgets Feature What if Captain Nemo had a cell phone and PC? A group of artists reimagines the world of Jules Verne in the information age. More 2 hours ago Angry Birds Rio hits Apple and Amazon app stores News The next installment of Angry Birds has hit the Apple App Store and immediately gone to the top of the charts for both the iPhone and iPad. The Android version is free today in the just launched Amazon Appstore for Android. More 3 hours ago In small wind versus solar, it's all about location News To perform at capacity, small wind turbines need strong, steady wind, while solar panels are more versatile in where they can be used, say experts. More 3 hours ago Senator pushes for mobile privacy reform Scoop Draft bill from Sen. Ron Wyden reviewed by CNET would establish privacy protections for mobile devices and regulate police use of GPS bugs. More declanm: Feds may use credit ratings (!) to bar illegal immigrants from jobs. Good news for Equifax shareholders, I guess. http://is.gd/ij84Ja #cnet Conde Nast mulling Reddit spinoffNews Conde Nast, which bought Reddit five years ago, would continue to own the social news site, but it's apparently talking to investors about selling a stake, floating a $200 million valuation. More 7 hours agoTweet declanm: China may be performing real-time keyword recognition on phone calls, ending ones with words like "protest." http://is.gd/NrKxc3 #cnet 9 hours agoWhat would AT&T, T-Mobile deal mean for Sprint?News Sprint Nextel may find it difficult to compete on its own if the deal between AT&T and T-Mobile is eventually approved by regulators. More 10 hours agoT-Mobile G2X blazes with dual core and 4GNews The T-Mobile G2X is the U.S. version of the LG Optimus 2X. It will feature a 1.0 GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core processor, 4G speeds, an 8-megapixel camera, and more. More 10 hours agoNokia Astound coming to T-Mobile April 6 for $79.99News At CTIA 2011, T-Mobile announces the upcoming availability for the Symbian-based Nokia Astound, but will anyone buy? More 10 hours agoHands on Opera Mobile 11, Opera Mini 6Hands-on We tried out the new Opera Mobile and Opera Mini browsers on some Android handsets, and on the Motorola Xoom. More 13 hours agoAdobe fixes critical Flash Player bug affecting ReaderNews Updates to Flash Player, Adobe Reader, and Adobe Acrobat plug hole that could allow an attacker to take over an affected system. More 13 hours agoConvofy brings Facebook-like features to businessNews Social networking in business can work, as this new Air app shows. It brings real-time messaging to workgroups in a fresh way. More 14 hours agoAmazon stymies Lendle e-book lending serviceNews Lendle, one of several new e-book lending services, has had its API access revoked by Amazon, rendering its site mostly useless. More
Monday, March 21 Scalpers queue up for the iPad 2The new iPad has proved to be a big hit for Apple, with some of the longest and most persistent lines of any product launch. But some people are enduring the lines to make a nice little profit TopTechnology News What the RSA breach means for you March 18, 2011 1:06 PM PDT faq Who exactly is affected by the recent attack on security company RSA? What can you do to protect yourself? We've got answers. Feds: IBM bribed South Korea, China officials March 18, 2011 3:11 PM PDT IBM has agreed to a settlement of $10 million to settle civil charges. It's being sued by the SEC for using bribes to gain computer equipment contracts. OtherNews 13 hours ago Five ways the iPad 2 works on the buyer's subconscious Analysis The iPad 2 is always sold out. Is this an intentional Apple strategy? Whatever it is, it's working and can make people irrationally crave the device, says author who writes about consumer behavior. More 14 hours ago Borders sale: $60 Kobo Wireless e-reader News During a Borders liquidation sale at one store, the Kobo Wireless e-reader has been spotted with a close-out price of $59.99. More NaN week ago1 day agointelSponsored Intel Science Talent Search, top high school scientists appear on CNN American Morning @CNNam http://intel.ly/hvOqBx #IntelSTS #education
Sunday, March 20 From free to fee at the Gray LadyThe New York Times, the leading general-interest newspaper in the country, takes the wraps off its digital subscription plan, and it's not cheap. Where are the robots in Japan's nuclear crisis?As
workers risk radiation poisoning in efforts to lock down crippled nuclear plant, observers wonder why Japan, which has spent millions developing robots, has to turn to U.S. for help. TopTechnology News After tragedies, scammers thrive March 18, 2011 4:31 PM PDT video
In week since devastating quake and tsunami struck Japan, Americans have already donated more than $87 million to relief efforts. But beware--not all solicitors are legitimate or safe. Digg co-founder Kevin Rose scales back Digg duties March 18, 2011 4:26 PM PDT Digg co-founder and figurehead Kevin Rose confirms that he's left the company's day-to-day operations and is seeking to put his efforts into a new start-up venture. Netflix scores David Fincher-Kevin Spacey series March 18, 2011 3:29 PM PDT OtherNews 5 hours ago Where are the robots in Japan's nuclear crisis? Analysis They're coming from America, not Japan. iRobot sends in PackBots and Warriors to the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant. More 15 hours ago U.S. military aids Japan in wake of disaster (photos) Photos As Japan struggles to manage the humanitarian aid effort following the earthquake and tsunami, the U.S. military assists, with Operation Tomodachi. More 17 hours ago Tweet cnetfalcone: You can find the Kobo Wireless eReader for just $60 at some Borders stores that are liquidating their inventory. http://t.co/dFCGuYa #cnet 18 hours ago Rebecca Black: iTunes hit, YouTube whipping girl News One of the most talked about phenomenons online this week is Rebecca Black, a 13-year-old who was dubbed on YouTube as the worst (Auto-Tuned) singer in the world and yet broke into the iTunes Top 100. More 19 hours ago Tweet stshank: As promised, Adobe released Flash Player 10.2 for mobile devices: http://adobe.ly/eu2uhL #cnet 19 hours ago Tweet stshank: Well I guess Mozilla decided to do a 4.0RC2 before March 22 release. Minor changes: http://mzl.la/fmCfeg #cnet 19 hours ago NASA offers new reassurances about supermoon News Today sees the so-called supermoon. And the scientists at NASA have produced a new video to reassure those who think it is a foreboding of disaster. More Share 20 hours ago Tonight's super perigee moon a rare treat News A shining, shimmering, splendid mega moon is all set to make a grand debut this evening. More 1 day ago Top reviews of the week (photos) Photos Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite gadgets from the past week, including the Apple iPad 2, Nintendo 3DS, and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. More Share 1 day ago Beware, online scammers thrive after tragedy (video) News After disasters like last week's Japanese earthquake and tsunami, Internet scammers love to take advantage of people's vulnerabilities and generosity. Kara Tsuboi reports on schemes to look out for when you're online. More Twitter 1 day ago Samsung lappy heralds updated MacBook Air Analysis The internals of Samsung's new ultrathin 9 series laptop hint at what Apple is expected to tap for its updated MacBook Air, due later this year. More
Saturday, March 19 What the RSA breach means for youfaq Who exactly is affected by the recent attack on security company RSA? What can you do to protect yourself? We've got answers. TopTechnology News Feds: IBM bribed South Korea, China officials March 18, 2011 3:11 PM PDT IBM has agreed to a settlement of $10 million to settle civil charges. It's being sued by the SEC for using bribes to gain computer equipment contracts. RSA: Cyberattack could put customers at risk March 17, 2011 4:09 PM PDT The company warns in open letter that information stolen in attack could be used to compromise SecurID authentication implementations. OtherNews Messenger probe eases into hellish Mercury's orbit News After a six-and-a-half-year voyage, NASA's Messenger spacecraft brakes into orbit around Mercury, becoming the first probe to reach the innermost planet for extended observations. More 20 hours ago Microsoft and feds bring down spam giant Rustock News A raid, triggered by a Microsoft lawsuit, neutralized the massive spamming network last week. More 21 hours ago Apple's component deals should help it weather Japan crisis News Analysts say Apple is likely to be better able to ride out components shortages than other companies due to its pre-payments to suppliers, its tier-1 status, and its large cash balance. More 22 hours ago Criminal probe into iPhone prototype nears end Breaking news Probe into lost iPhone 4 prototype is expected to end soon, which could lead to criminal charges against man who found it or Gawker Media's Gizmodo, which bought it. More 22 hours ago Facebook wedding photo leads to polygamy charge News A man in Grand Rapids, Michigan gets married. However, his first wife, from whom he is not divorced, sees photos uploaded onto Facebook. They are reportedly of his new marriage. More elinormills: WSJ: MS, Feds pulled plug on Rustock spam botnet #cnet mollywood: Started a Gazelle gadget drive to raise money for the Red Cross Japan relief effort. http://cnet.gazelle.com/ Old tech, good cause! #cnet
Friday, March 18 NFC: The Apple rumor that just won't quitThe rumor that the next iPhone, along with other Apple products, will soon incorporate near-field communication technology is proving to be quite persistent. Mozilla to mirror Chrome's paceLighting
a fire under its browser development process, Mozilla expects a cascade
of gradually maturing Firefox versions will speed new features to users.
TopTechnology News Criminal probe into iPhone prototype nears end March 17, 2011 5:47 PM PDT Probe into lost iPhone 4 prototype is expected to end soon, which could lead to criminal charges against man who found it or Gawker Media's Gizmodo, which bought it. Judge orders HP to release letter that started Hurd probe Plaintiffs in shareholder suit have sought records related to Mark Hurd's departure from HP, including the letter from lawyers representing Jodie Fisher. Now most of the letter will be released. Japan struggles in quake's aftermath (week in review) March 18, 2011 8:31 AM PDT A
week after Japan's devastating 9.0-magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami, the country deals with disaster relief efforts and a nuclear crisis. Also: more iPad 2 buzz and SXSW updates. OtherNews 23 hours ago Gadget review aggregator Retrevo opens own store First take Retrevo's main function, to date, has been to provide tech buying advice to consumers. Its new service climbs over the ethical wall separating content from commerce. More 23 hours ago RSA: Cyberattack could put customers at risk Breaking news RSA warns in open letter that information stolen in attack could be used to compromise SecurID authentication implementations. More 1 day ago Ancient X-ray machine reawakened, for science News X-ray tech is more a hundred years old, and doctors in The Netherlands have powered up an old machine and compared it with a modern one. It stands up well--if you don't mind the radiation. More 1 day ago Mac App Store low on freebies, high on games News Apple's three-month old Mac App Store isn't growing quite as fast as iOS' app library, but it's proving to be an important play in Apple's spot in the gaming world. More 1 day ago 'Source Code' director: Marrying film, interactivity Interview Duncan Jones' new movie, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, was the talk of SXSW. As a relatively new director, Jones has a very modern take on how storytelling and interactivity can blend. More 1 day ago danackerman: The just-announced New York Times paywall plan is the worst I've seen, except for all the others. #cnet antgoo: Streaming Android Atlas Weekly Live now. Join us at http://cnet.com/live #cnet
Thursday, March 17 From free to fee at the Gray LadyThe New York Times, the leading general-interest newspaper in the country, takes the wraps off its digital subscription plan, and it's not cheap. Scalpers queue up for the iPad 2The new iPad has proved to be a big hit for Apple, with some of the longest and most persistent lines of any product launch. But some people are enduring the lines to make a nice little profit. Messenger from Earth reaches Mercury orbitimages The spacecraft Messenger is on a mission to get close and stay close to the solar system's innermost planet, to help NASA learn more about rocky planets--including ours. TopTechnology News March 16, 2011 11:01 PM PDT Anxiety
over damaged nuclear plant grows as U.S. calls situation worse than reported by Japanese government and says "extremely high" radiation levels could hamper containment efforts. Asus Chrome OS Netbook under $250? March 17, 2011 10:36 AM PDT A report pegs the first branded Chrome OS Netbook to hit the market this summer between $200 and $250. iPad 2 mic quality said to differ between models March 17, 2011 9:59 AM PDT A
new report claims that iPad 2 users with the Wi-Fi models are getting noticeably better audio recording than those with the slightly different
3G models.
Images: Microsoft products we hardly knew March 16, 2011 4:00 AM PDT The rumored passing of Microsoft's Zune brings to mind a trove of consumer gadgets, software, and services from the company that have moved to the tech graveyard. Just try to cut off Netflix's content supply March 16, 2011 9:07 AM PDT By bidding on rights to Kevin Spacey's new show, "House of Cards," Netflix signals that it won't let big media stand in the way of the company acquiring content. OtherNews Microsoft wants to start a bromance News The new MSN Onit app for Windows Phone 7 offers tips to guys in need More 46 minutes ago Tweet antgoo: 10 minutes to a Car Tech Live + CNET Roadside Assistance double-header. Join me and @waynec_sf at http://live.cnet.com #cnet 1 hour ago ESPN analyst's Super Mario ringtone goes off on air News Just as he's telling the world who will win the Final Four, ESPN's Doug Gottlieb hears his cell phone go off in his breast pocket. It makes for quite a TV moment. More 1 hour ago Tweet stshank: Google ads don't slow down your Web page as much now: http://bit.ly/g2sfVb #cnet 1 hour ago Tweet nidopal: Awesome video, if you're interested in LCD technology. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiejNAUwcQ8&feature=player_embedded #cnet 1 hour ago Android beats iPhone on browser speed--or not News Blaze Software, pitting an iPhone 4 against a Nexus S, concludes Samsung's Android phone is faster at browsing. Apple concludes the test is flawed, and Blaze is re-evaluating. More 2 hours ago Asus Chrome OS Netbook under $250? News A report pegs the first branded Chrome OS Netbook to hit the market this summer between $200 and $250. More 2 hours ago How to avoid disaster-related Internet scams News Officials warn of scams in the wake of the disasters in Japan. Here's how to avoid them. More 2 hours ago Japan reels from massive earthquake (roundup) News A magnitude 9.0 quake and aftershocks bring devastation to Japan, send tsunamis racing across the Pacific, and pose a grave danger to several nuclear power plants. More 2 hours ago Tweet mollywood: Top o' the morning, all! About to stream #BOL with St. Patrick's Day tunes, iPad on TV problems & time machines. http://cnet.com/live #cnet 2 hours ago Judge OKs Sony access to 'Geohot' PayPal account News Sony Computer Entertainment America has been given the go-ahead to access the PayPal account of George Hotz--also known as "Geohot"--to try to establish jurisdiction in a case. More 2 hours ago iPad 2 mic quality said to differ between models News A new report claims that iPad 2 users with the Wi-Fi models are getting noticeably better audio recording than those with the slightly different 3G models. More 2 hours ago Opera Mobile 11 and Opera Mini 6 coming at CTIA News Opera will release two major browser updates at CTIA 2011. More 3 hours ago Program makes keyboard shortcuts easy to find News Brevis categorizes keyboard shortcuts for Office and Windows and lists them in resizable windows. You can search for shortcuts by letter and easily create your own favorites list. More 3 hours ago Space laser proposed to zap space junk News Laser would nudge potentially dangerous space debris away from satellites and spacecraft. More
Wednesday, March 16 The health concerns in Japan's nuclear crisisfaq The greatest danger from radiation is to Fukushima Daiichi workers trying to prevent a wider release of radioactive material.
Just try to cut off Netflix's content supplyBy
apparently bidding on the rights to Kevin Spacey's new show, "House of Cards," Netflix signals that it won't let big media stand in its way. Microsoft products we hardly knewphotos The rumored passing of the Zune digital media player brings to mind a trove of Microsoft gadgets, software, and services that have moved to the tech graveyard over the years TopTechnology News Xoom vs. iPad 2 in site-loading test March 15, 2011 3:11 PM PDT On
its release, Steve Jobs touted the zippier speeds of Apple's new iPad 2. But how does the tablet stack up against its main rival when loading Web sites? CNET decided to find out.
Twitter adds option to always use HTTPS March 16, 2011 8:28 AM PDT Trying
to give users tighter security, especially over unprotected Wi-Fi connections, Twitter has added an option to enable HTTPS as the default setting.
HP's big plans for a WebOS world March 15, 2011 5:03 PM PDT Despite a lot of talk of enterprise software and services during Leo Apotheker's keynote speech Monday, here's why the consumer business still matters--a lot--to HP. Deal with it: SXSW has changed March 16, 2011 4:00 AM PDT Getting
used to the once-indie South by Southwest Interactive Festival as a big, corporate-sponsored industry event is a bitter pill for some entrepreneurs and digital thinkers to swallow. Report: Google planning mobile payment trial March 15, 2011 1:27 PM PDT NFC readers from VeriFone to be installed at stores in New York and San Francisco, Bloomberg reports. OtherNews New power line could cool Japanese reactors News The power company running the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant hopes to connect a new power line to help restore crucial cooling systems. More Share Play CNET Video 1 hour ago As supplies in Japan dwindle, prices may increase Video As fallout from the earthquake and tsunami continues to devastate Japan, the tech industry there has come to a screeching halt. As production is suspended at several major companies, what long-term effects will this have on global supply and prices of popular electronics? CNET's Kara Tsuboi takes a look. More 1 hour ago Phishers turn to HTML attachments to evade browser blacklists News Successful attacks require recipients of phishing e-mails to open an HTML attachment and fill out a form before data is sent to a compromised Web server for harvesting. More 1 hour ago Twitter suffers brief downtime, elevated error rates News Twitter suffers a brief outage which roughly coincides with a new security feature that keeps user data from ending up in the wrong hands. More 1 hour ago Time Warner Cable iPad app loses 17 channels News Time Warner Cable has been forced to remove access to 17 channels on its iPad app due to "overwhelming demand." The company plans to restore them as soon as possible. More 1 hour ago Google offers help for U.S. nonprofits News Nonprofits can get deals on ads, Google Apps, and access to a marketplace for finding professional service providers. More 2 hours ago Tweet stshank: Microsoft announces Google's plug-in to play WebM video: http://bit.ly/ghlAI4 Background: http://cnet.co/eVYpzj #strangebedfellows #cnet rs ago Google Docs upgrades collaboration tools News With some features akin to the deep-sixed Wave project, Google Docs gets more sophisticated collaboration abilities integrated with e-mail. More 2 hours ago Making IT an enabler of business Opinion In many respects, IT organizations are increasingly partners with business units rather than roadblocks to getting things done. More 2 hours ago Why the FCC might ignore Congress' will on wireless News commentary On the eve of an annual FCC report on competition, Fred Campbell, president of Wireless Communications Association International, worries that the agency is poised to pursue an aggressive regulatory agenda. More 2 hours ago Study: iPad 2 screen stacks up well to iPhone 4 News Even without the high-density pixel display of the iPhone 4, a new batch of testing has found the iPad 2 to compare well in a number of key areas. More KentGerman: Verizon announces it will enter Alaska cell phone market http://bit.ly/eQIxfM via @adndotcom #CNET Rafe: Live now on CNET to the Rescue w/ @briancooley. Today: How to not be a sucker at Best Buy & other advice. http://live.cnet.com #cne
Tuesday, March 15 TopTechnology News Critical Flash flaw won't be fixed until next week March 15, 2011 6:07 AM PDT Adobe warns of a "critical vulnerability" in its Flash Player that could cause crashes or allow attackers to take control of PCs or mobile devices. Report: Microsoft shelving Zune player, not brand March 14, 2011 2:55 PM PDT The Zune, Microsoft's MP3 player and answer to Apple's iPod, is said to be on its way out, according to Bloomberg. First 747-8 Intercontinental flight set for Sunday March 14, 2011 9:24 PM PDT Boeing
says the all-new, next-generation version of its iconic plane has passed a crucial test, with just a few tests remaining in the coming days.
New HP CEO Apotheker lays out vision March 14, 2011 1:55 PM PDT In his first official public appearance before the press, Leo Apotheker says Hewlett-Packard is "strong, but the world is changing." HP will focus on cloud services and connected devices in the future. Facebook to test Groupon-like deals service March 14, 2011 5:00 PM PDT Social-networking giant will begin testing a service that will allow members to purchase local deals and share them with friends on the network. OtherNews 1 hour ago T-Mobile adds new 10GB mobile data plan News The carrier is promising no overage fees. Instead, it will throttle back on the data speed until the billing cycle ends for those who pass the 10GB mark. More 1 hour ago Get a TrendNet wireless Internet camera for $39.99 Deal Want to keep an eye on your house, dog, kids, etc. while you're away? This dirt-cheap wireless Webcam streams live video to your laptop or phone. More 2 hours ago Germany to shut down pre-1980 nuclear plants News Environment Minister says it's unclear whether the seven nuclear power plants shut down during the three-month moratorium would remain closed or be reconnected to the grid afterward. More A magnitude 9.0 quake and aftershocks bring devastation to Japan, send tsunamis racing across the Pacific, and pose a grave danger to several nuclear power plants. More> 2 hours ago Time Warner launches TV-viewing app for iPad News The new TWCable TV app lets Time Warner cable subscribers watch live programs on their iPads through their home Wi-Fi networks. More 3 hours ago Google releases WebM video plug-in for IE9 News Just as Microsoft releases a new browser that can play H.264 Web video, Google releases a plug-in to let it play its own preferred format. More 3 hours ago Critical Flash flaw won't be fixed until next week News Adobe warns of a "critical vulnerability" in its Flash Player that could cause crashes or allow attackers to take control of PCs or mobile devices. More 3 hours ago Skype introduces Qik Video Connect for iPhone News Qik's new iPhone app takes video chatting one step further. More 4 hours ago Tweet stshank: Street View news: 1. where are the cars now? http://bit.ly/gkvWx5 2. Gallery of World Heritage sites etc. http://bit.ly/dNw8x8 $#cnet 4 hours ago Google releases Anthill to bake VP8 into hardware News Chipmakers now can create processors that accelerate encoding and decoding of Google's royalty-free VP8 video format. Also, Opera builds in WebP image support. More 4 hours ago Tweet stshank: Opera dev build gets support for WebP (compressed image file format from Google) and CSS gradients. http://bit.ly/gsLVEA #cnet 6 hours ago Tweet stshank: Well, at least things look OK at Fukushima Daini, the other reactor affected by the earthquake/tsunami http://bit.ly/gZSoIF #cnet 10 hours ago New York, Silicon Valley teams win Startup Bus competition Event After three days on buses, and four days at SXSW, TripMedi and WalkIn took the crown as best in show on the Startup Bus. TripMedi aims to change the medical tourism business, while WalkIn hopes to make it less painful to wait for a table at a restaurant. More 10 hours ago Apple trumps Nvidia in tablet gaming News Apple's iPad 2 surpasses Motorola's Xoom in tablet gaming performance, an increasingly important metric as tablets pack more powerful chips, according to a major review site. MoreThere now are two versions of Google Apps to pick from to accommodate those who want change to be faster or slower. More
Monday, March 14 TopTechnology News As death toll mounts, nuclear scare widens evacuation March 12, 2011 12:31 PM PST As
many as 1,700 people are so far confirmed dead, with another 10,000 missing; meanwhile, fears of nuclear disaster spike when explosion destroys exterior walls of reactor.
iPad 2 launch predictably draws crowds, sellouts March 12, 2011 4:00 AM PST Throngs
of buyers on both sides of the U.S. come out for the device's first day
on sale, with units selling out both online and in retail stores. Apple's marketing machine continues to hum.
OtherNews GreeterDan: A long evening of writing #SXSW stories for #cnet ahead of me. Sigh. Enjoy the parties for me, folks. 14 hours ago Report: AT&T already shipping iPad 2 News Does AT&T have better shipping times than Apple for the iPad 2? According to one report, that might be the case. More 14 hours ago Despite quake, Japan's Net connections strong News Internet research Renesys says it's surprised by how little the quakes have affected the undersea Internet cables that keep Japan connected to the rest of the world. More 15 hours ago Engadget top editors exit AOL's giant tech site News Engadget Editor-In-Chief Josh Topolsky and Managing Editor Nilay Patel are leaving the AOL-owned property, which is one of the largest tech news sites on the Web. Also departing is , said sources. More stshank: IndexedDB or something for offline Web apps must be getting close, because Google dropped Gears from Chrome 12: http://bit.ly/e1uS7O #cnet
Sunday, March 13 TopTechnology News SCVNGR at SXSW--high-flying, or head in the clouds? March 12, 2011 1:27 PM PST First
keynote speaker at SXSW festival, Seth Priebatsch of Google-backed SCVNGR, talks of changing the world by making everything more like a game. Could he use a dose of skepticism? Engadget top editors exit AOL's giant tech site March 12, 2011 3:38 PM PST Engadget Editor-In-Chief Josh Topolsky and Managing Editor Nilay Patel are leaving the AOL-owned property, which is one of the largest tech news sites on the Web. Also departing is , said sources. Ask Maggie: On Wi-Fi-only vs. Wi-Fi + 3G iPad 2 March 11, 2011 4:00 AM PST In this week's column I offer some advice on whether to splurge on 3G for the iPad 2 or rely on Wi-Fi and a hot-spot-enabled iPhone 4 for connectivity.
OtherNews Star Wars Uncut creators wow SXSW with crowdsourcing tales Event At the South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas, the team behind the wildly popular effort to re-imagine George Lucas' all-time classic with hundreds of 15-second community-created scenes delighted their audience with examples of how the crowd helped them win an Emmy. More 1 hour ago Hackers caught cheating in virtual stock market game News Members of the Hacker Dojo community ran an illegitimate script to help colleagues win the Startup Bus Stock Market game. When they were found out, the ill-gotten gains were taken away. More stshank: Worth a read: Robert O'Callahan on subtleties of browser hardware acceleration benchmarks + Msft PR debunking. http://bit.ly/fiCCcE #cnet 1 hour ago At SXSW, Apple schools the marketing experts Opinion Thousands are in town to demonstrate their social marketing chops, or to try to repeat the past explosive growth of Twitter in 2007 and Foursquare in 2009. But no one should be surprised that when it comes to showing everyone how marketing is done, no one can top Jobs & Co. More GreeterDan: Social marketing experts at #SXSW: Everyone has to face facts & admit that Apple again showed everyone how marketing is done. #CNET 8 hours ago Japanese quake not the curse of the super moon News March 19 sees the moon come very close to the Earth, a phenomenon sometimes referred to as a supermoon. Some are suggesting supermoons often coincide with natural disasters. More GreeterDan: I'm interviewing @frankrose Sunday morning about his new book, "Art of Immersion." Should be fascinating. Stay tuned for #cnet story #SXSW 13 hours ago Scientist: We've found Atlantis (maybe) News University of Hartford scientist says he and his research team may have found the lost city of Atlantis beneath Spain. They'll present their findings on the National Geographic Channel tomorrow. More 13 hours ago iPad 2 ship times reach 3 to 4 weeks News Shipping times for the iPad 2 continue to be extended, with Apple's most recent estimates pushing up to a month for new buyers. More 13 hours ago Inside the iPad 2: chip brings 50% browsing boost News The iPad 2 has changed probably more inside than outside compared with its predecessor, the original iPad. A new dual-core processor and enhanced graphics chip offer some pretty big performance spikes. More
Saturday, March 12 TopTechnology News Watch out, Austin, the Startup Buses have arrived March 10, 2011 5:52 PM PST The
Startup Buses have finally stopped--in Austin, for the South by Southwest Interactive Festival. We'll soon see which teams of "buspreneurs" came up with the best biz ideas.
Amazon ends affiliate program in Illinois March 11, 2011 1:41 AM PST Internet retailer cuts off affiliates after Illinois' governor signs bill requiring in-state affiliates to collect state sales tax on purchases made by Illinois residents.
OtherNews iPad 2 shipping times slip to 2-3 weeks News Ship times for Apple's iPad 2 are now into weeks, just hours after the device went on sale online. It's a good sign for big sales numbers, but a bad one for those hoping to pick one soon up without waiting in line. More 2 hours ago Tweet 2 hours ago Tweet 2 hours ago Tweet declanm: Hillary Clinton's spokesman says Bradley Manning has been "mistreated," treatment is "counterproductive," "stupid" http://is.gd/Yqqatk #cnet 2 hours ago Spielberg, Abrams film trailer launches on Twitter News Steven Spielberg is teaming up with J.J. Abrams on the new "Super 8" film, the trailer for which launched first on Twitter earlier today. More 2 hours ago Japan reels from massive earthquake (roundup) News An 8.9-magnitude quake and aftershocks bring devastation to Japan and send tsunamis racing across the Pacific Ocean. More richbcnet: EA cuts user's game access for (tame) comments made in EA forum: http://goo.gl/Dcy72. The lesson? Don't use EA's forums. Too risky. #cnet
Friday, March 11 TopTechnology News Bill to ban new wireless taxes rises again March 10, 2011 6:36 PM PST After failing, in the previous two Congressional sessions, to pass bills banning new wireless taxes, a bipartisan group of senators and representatives revives the legislation. Exec shakeup lays blueprint for Sony's future March 10, 2011 1:00 PM PST CEO Howard Stringer aligns video game and consumer electronics businesses under Kaz Hirai, effectively picking him as successor. That secures Stringer's legacy while maintaining momentum of convergence of devices, entertainment. Xbox promo site targeted in Microsoft Points exploit March 10, 2011 11:55 AM PST People looking to get free virtual currency from Microsoft found a way earlier this week--to the tune of $1.2 million--by exploiting the URL headers of a promotional site handing out Microsoft Points.
OtherNews 3 hours ago Live from NYC, SF: iPad 2 launch (semi-live blog) News CNET reporters on both coasts today will be tracking the lines that form and providing insight into the initial sales of the much-anticipated Apple iPad 2. More 3 hours ago Twitter, Facebook vital as Japan cell networks jam News Cell phone networks are jammed as millions of Japanese struggle in the aftermath of the 8.9-magnitude quake and the tsunami that hit the country Friday. Many are turning to social media. More 3 hours ago Adobe to deliver Flash for mobile 10.2 next week News A new version of Flash Player for Android devices can take advantage of some hardware acceleration and integrates better with virtual keyboards. More 4 hours ago What does Wi-Fi look like? Feast your eyes Feature Norwegian designers find a unique way to visualize invisible Wi-Fi signals. You'll wish the Wi-Fi manager on your computer looked like this. More 4 hours ago Ultimate iPad 2 case roundup News Looking for a new case for your iPad and aren't sold on Apple's own case? Check out CNET's roundup of iPad 2 cases hitting the market soon. More 4 hours ago Online resources for Japan quake info News An 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami have crippled Japan. Here are places to turn to online for information and aid. More 5 hours ago Xbox 360 ruled in February, NPD says News
Thursday, March 10
iOS 4.3 arrives ahead of schedule March 9, 2011 10:12 AM PST Some of the new features include a Wi-Fi hot spot for GSM iPhone users and improved JavaScript performance in Safari.
BMI site latest target of Anonymous DDoS attacks March 9, 2011 11:36 AM PST Anonymous has hit Broadcast Music Inc. with a distributed denial-of-service attack over copyright legislation policies. OtherNews
RockMelt tiptoes into public beta News RockMelt may have exploded onto the browser scene last November, but it's just now easing itself into a beta that anybody from the pubic can download. More 1 hour ago iOS 4.3 code hints at A5 processor in next iPhone News Code snippets from today's iOS 4.3 update unearthed by programmers show that the same processor found in the iPad 2 are likely to end up in the next iPhone. More 1 hour ago Sony mulls plans similar to Facebook-Warner deal News Days after Warner Bros. announces it will begin renting movies on Facebook, Sony Pictures exec says his company is also looking for similar, alternative distribution means. More 1 hour ago Socialcam: Mobile video sharing done right News
A shareholder advisory group says Hewlett-Packard's board violated its own rules by allowing CEO Leo Apotheker to play a role in nominating new slate of directors. More 1 hour ago Tweet GreeterDan: Okay, last plea for help in #StartupBus stock game, promise! I'd love to say in my #cnet story I'm top 10. pls click: http://bit.ly/gcmQBa
Wednesday, March 09
Discovery returns to Earth after flawless final flight March 9, 2011 3:24 PM PST Closing out its 39th and final flight, the shuttle Discovery returns to Earth, marking the beginning of the end for NASA's winged orbiters. Microsoft's mobile fortunes tied to app developers March 9, 2011 4:00 AM PST The success of Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 platform is in the hands of developers, who are starting to port mobile apps to the new operating system. HP CEO: WebOS on all our PCs in 2012 March 9, 2011 9:37 AM PST Leo Apotheker says in interview with Bloomberg Businessweek that his company plans to put the mobile OS acquired from Palm on all its notebook and desktop computers starting next year.
3 hours ago Discovery returns to Earth after flawless final flight News Closing out its 39th and final flight, the shuttle Discovery returns to Earth, marking the beginning of the end for NASA's winged orbiters. More 3 hours ago Mozilla prepares to push Firefox 4 News Mozilla updates the Firefox 4 beta to release candidate status, indicating that the twisty path the browser has taken from version 3.6 might be finally coming to an end. More 4 hours ago Microsoft knocks font size in 'App Store' trademark spat News Microsoft's fight against Apple gaining the trademark to the phrase "App Store" has taken an interesting turn, with Redmond trying to strike Apple's latest motion for font that's too small. More 4 hours ago Tweet b1g1nj4p4n: the first Firefox 4 release candidate is out, manual download for now #cnet 4 hours ago Tweet malusbrutus: A: Knock Knock B: Who's there? A. *pause ten seconds* Java #cnet 5 hours ago New sports channels signal shift in Apple TV Analysis Today's iOS 4.3 update brings MLB.TV and NBA League Pass to Apple TV. It could indicate Apple is taking a more app-like approach to its living room device and does mean it is turning its "hobby" into a more serious undertaking. More 6 hours ago Tweet declanm: House subcommittee is readying for first vote (probably in the next hour) in process to overturn FCC's #NetNeutrality rules. #cnet 6 hours ago How to resist your iPad 2 craving Opinion If you need something to fend off the urge to buy an iPad 2, think about these potential upcoming products from Apple. More 6 hours ago Who dropped F-bomb on Chrysler's Twitter feed? News Mystery surrounds the tweeter who managed to suggest that no one in Detroit "knows how to f***ing drive" on Chrysler's Twitter feed. More
Tuesday, March 08
Governments, ICANN tussle over domainsA rare rift develops over suffixes for top-level domains, with national governments pushing for more authority for themselves and trademark holders TopTechnology News
Adobe continues the Flash fight with 10.3 beta March 8, 2011 2:41 AM PST Advanced
audio and and other features show Adobe's commitment to Flash even as it embraces HTML. Also: 64-bit Flash due to arrive with Flash 11.
Microsoft's contract with Nokia rumored at $1B March 7, 2011 2:56 PM PST The partnership between Nokia and Microsoft announced last month now has a reported dollar figure. Also, Nokia announces that it's selling off its Qt business.
CNET tests tablet Web speed, battery life March 6, 2011 11:59 AM PST CNET
Labs has run the gadget world's hottest toys through a series of trials. Here's what we found about the iPad, Xoom, Galaxy Tab, and more.
Warner Bros. to deliver movies on Facebook March 7, 2011 10:47 PM PST The movie studio will begin offering movies such as "The Dark Knight" for purchase or rental for limited times through the social-networking site.
Balloons float real-life 'Up' house near LA March 7, 2011 6:40 PM PST National Geographic Channel team successfully floats little house held aloft by 300 weather balloons. Why can't life always mimic a charming Pixar movie? OtherNews
Spotify hits 1 million subscribers; U.S. still out News Music service reaches an important milestone. However, it's still unavailable in the U.S., and its latest statement says nothing about an eventual launch here. More 1 hour ago VMware launches VCenter Operations News The new offering is intended to integrate computing assets, capacity, and configurations. Analytics will help automate virtualized data center infrastructure. More 1 hour ago A new logo coming for Chrome? News Chromium, the open-source foundation of Chrome, just got a new logo. It seems likely Chrome itself will follow suit. More 1 hour ago Report: Malware-laden sites double in a year ago News Two studies illustrate the hazards of Web surfing with more than 1 million sites infected with malware and more than 40 percent of sites in one study always vulnerable to attacks. More 3 hours ago For SXSWi, Fast Society leaves no cork unpopped Special report Group-messaging underdog Fast Society has a lot of energy and a lot of heart--but at the biggest event of the year for the social-media world, will this be enough for the masses to notice? More 3 hours ago Audiophiles in the age of 'good-enough' sound Analysis A recent NPR article questions the existence of the audiophile pursuit. More 3 hours ago Hitting the road for SXSW with geek entrepreneurs News The Startup Bus is taking 150 "buspreneurs" from six cities to South by Southwest Interactive. CNET's Daniel Terdiman will be along for the ride as they compete in teams enroute to create the best app. More 3 hours ago Governments press ICANN over new domain rules News A rare rift develops over suffixes for top-level domains, with national governments pushing for more authority for themselves and trademark holders. More 4 hours ago Adobe continues the Flash fight with 10.3 beta News Advanced audio and and other features show Adobe's commitment to Flash even as it embraces HTML. Also: 64-bit Flash due to arrive with Flash 11. More 7 hours ago Tweet stshank: Good: Flash updates smaller and arriving sooner. 10.3 gets echo cancellation, browser privacy integration http://adobe.ly/gF0kCb #cnet 7 hours ago Tweet stshank: Dave Mason from Red Hat joins Mozilla to run Jetpack program for next-gen Firefox extensions http://bit.ly/fG9bhS #cnet 8 hours ago Tweet GreeterDan: So so cool! RT @leeunkrich: A video on the 3D printer used at Pixar to print out characters. http://bit.ly/hNBZy3 #cnet 8 hours ago Tweet GreeterDan: Guffaw! Love it! RT @tempo: Don't wait! RSVP to hang out with me at SXSW before tickets run out. http://bit.ly/eInJyB #cnet
Monday, March 07
Tablets are 'post-PC'? I beg to differ Tablets are different from what came before. But CNET's Stephen Shankland believes adamantly that they're still fundamentally a facet of personal computing. Netflix spooks studios more than ever beforeThe name of the game in Hollywood right now is to spark ownership of digital movies, and Netflix's streaming rental service undermines that strategy. Moreover, Netflix may be hurting the major studios in ways that few expected. Developers plan for iPad 2 graphics boostThe iPad 2 is packing improved graphics performance, and game developers are already at work on making the next crop of games look even better. TopTechnology News Google confirms it pulled malicious Android apps March 6, 2011 5:43 PM PST Internet giant says it removed several rogue apps from the Android Market and will remove them from affected users' devices. Homeland Security bows to Real ID outcry March 5, 2011 4:00 AM PST Obama administration blinks and extends Real ID deadline to January 2013, after dozens of states protest the requirements of the controversial law. NASA scientist: Fossils of alien life on meteorite March 5, 2011 12:31 PM PST Dr. Richard B. Hoover, an astrobiologist with NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, claims there's fossil evidence of bacterial life on meteorite he studied. Judge OKs subpoenas for PS3 hacker's accounts March 4, 2011 6:32 PM PST Federal magistrate says Sony can subpoena ISP of hacker who released PS3 jailbreak, as well as order Twitter, Google, YouTube to hand over relevant info. Jobs, Facebook, and--sigh--Sheen (week in review) March 4, 2011 9:39 AM PST Steve Jobs makes surprise appearance at the iPad 2 unveiling, while Facebook addresses security--again. Also: Charlie Sheen takes Twitter by storm. OtherNews Adobe releases tablet publishing tool News New software and service is geared help publishers transform magazines into interactive apps. Along with Ideas and Journal, it shows Adobe's growing tablet awareness. More 1 hour ago Tablets are the 'post-PC era'? I beg to differ News Tablets are different from what came before. But CNET News' Stephen Shankland thinks they're still fundamentally a facet of personal computing. More 1 hour ago Developers plan for iPad 2 graphics boost Feature The iPad 2 is packing improved graphics performance, and game developers are already at work on making the next crop of games look even better. More 1 hour ago Netflix spooks Hollywood more than ever News The name of the game in Hollywood right now is to spark ownership of digital movies, and Netflix's streaming rental service undermines that strategy. Moreover, Netflix may be hurting the major studios in ways that few expected. More 11 hours ago Google confirms it pulled malicious Android apps News Internet giant says it removed several rogue apps from the Android Market and will remove them from affected users' devices. More Charlie Sheen's 'Big White Phone' News Actor Charlie Sheen's live Ustream feed wasn't anything to write home about. Though it ended on an interesting note, with a reading from a book by Sheen. More 18 hours ago Charlie Sheen takes to the live Web, attacks trolls News Not content with becoming an overnight Twitter phenomenon, the controversial "Two and a Half Men" actor takes to Ustream in order to present a live show called "Sheen's Korner". More 1 day ago Laptops play catch up to the iPad, Xoom Analysis > Laptops are falling behind tablet, smartphone in social-networking era. Apple, others will likely address this more aggressively as it becomes clear that old laptop paradigm no longer works. More 1 day ago Air Force launches second mysterious space plane News Second Boeing-built, unmanned X-37B heads into orbit, after the first craft returned safely to Earth late last year amid speculation of potential military uses. More 1 day ago Beating a robot at rock-paper-scissors News editor's notebook Online feature pits you against computer for a few games of robo-roshambo. And CNET stumbles on fail-safe way to improve your chances. More 1 day ago Could subway dig topple Michelangelo's 'David'? News According to some experts, Michaelangelo's "David" has such cracked ankles that engineering work beneath Florence could cause him to keel over. More Software links police sketches to mug shots News Michigan researchers have developed a face-recognition system that matches witness descriptions to database photos. More 1 day ago NASA scientist: Fossils of alien life on meteorite News Dr. Richard B. Hoover, an astrobiologist with NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, claims there's fossil evidence of bacterial life on meteorite he studied. More 1 day ago Old and new tech commingle in the T-1 amplifier Analysis The Neuhaus Labs T-1 integrated amplifier features vacuum tube sound, with Bluetooth, USB, and optical digital connectivity. More
Sunday, March 06 What you need to know about the iPad 2faq Here's a quick guide on the features and capabilities of Apple's new tablet.
TopTechnology News Expert: Android Market should scan for malware March 4, 2011 4:45 PM PST Google is forced to remove more than 50 apps this week, prompting one security expert to suggest using antivirus scanning in the Android Market. Boeing's $30 billion tanker win: No flak from EADS March 4, 2011 10:48 AM PST The European aircraft company says it won't contest the Pentagon's decision to award the hotly contested and very lucrative KC-46A tanker contract to Boeing. OtherNews 3 hours ago Old and new tech commingle in the T-1 amplifier Analysis The Neuhaus Labs T-1 integrated amplifier features vacuum tube sound, with Bluetooth, USB, and optical digital connectivity. More 3 hours ago Nook Color Android hacks are being sold on eBay News Sellers are on eBay are offering pre-installed Android hacks on microSD cards for the Nook Color. They start around $60 and go as high as $100 for an 8GB card with Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) pre-installed. More 4 hours ago Vimeo videos go fine art at Volta N.Y. News editor's notebook Artsy YouTube rival serves up program of short films, including some dazzling digital animations, as part of international art fair. More 6 hours ago Homeland Security bows to Real ID outcry News Obama administration blinks and extends Real ID deadline to January 2013 after dozens of states protest the requirements of the controversial law. More Intel GPA 4.0: Improved analyzing and optimization tools game developers: http://intel.ly/gUNs49 #GDC11 Intel’s “The Chase” film awarded TED “Ads Worth Spreading” winner -- catch it if you can! http://intel.ly/h9BlQJ #VisualLife See Intel's Thunderbolt technology in action -- blazing fast video transfer http://intel.ly/dIPib7 #Apple @IntelLabs NBC Nightly News features Intel CEO Paul Otellini in "How America Can Regain Its Edge" report about innovation http://intel.ly/i8CSWr Where and How to Guard Your Laptop -- story by @NYTimes http://intel.ly/eppBig Video of high-speed Intel Thunderbolt connector tech demo by @CNETNews http://intel.ly/f60nlk 92% of U.S. adults wish people practiced better #MobileManners when using their technology devices in public http://intel.ly/dL06Xv Follow @intel on Twitter for all the latest news and updates.
Saturday, March 05 Manning hit with 22 new criminal chargesThe
Army private who allegedly supplied WikiLeaks with classified documents
is facing 22 additional criminal charges that include a possible death penalty.
Rolls-Royce revs up electric conceptphotos
With the Phantom EE unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show, the luxury automaker hopes to get a sense of whether customers will accept electric
powertrain performance.
TopTechnology News The Force is strong with 'Clone Wars' writer March 4, 2011 4:00 AM PST 45 Minutes on IM Christian Taylor has had the "Star Wars" universe in his hands for the past three years. He tells CNET what it's like to meet regularly with George Lucas and offers his thoughts on Jar-Jar Binks. In clean energy R&D, a spark--but then what? March 4, 2011 4:00 AM PST The ARPA-E program is funding promising cutting-edge research, but there are financial and policy barriers for getting those technologies to a meaningful scale. NASA satellite lost in $424 million launch failure March 4, 2011 6:47 AM PST The Glory satellite, designed to measure solar energy reaching Earth's atmosphere and the effects of aerosols on global climate, crashes into the south Pacific Ocean. OtherNews 6 hours ago Top reviews of the week (photos) Photos Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite gadgets from the past week including the Apple MacBook Pro, Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10, and Olympus E-PL2. More 16 hours ago Judge OKs subpoenas for PS3 hacker's accounts News Federal magistrate says Sony can subpoena ISP of hacker who released PS3 jailbreak, as well as order Twitter, Google, YouTube to hand over relevant info. More 17 hours ago 'National Day of Unplugging'--there's an app for that News Tonight marks the start of the second annual event designed to encourage us to "check out" rather than "check in," and put aside all mobile devices for 24 hours. More 17 hours agoExpert: Android Market should scan for malwareAnalysis Google is forced to remove more than 50 apps this week, prompting one security expert to suggest using antivirus scanning in the Android Market. More 17 hours ago LED tech helps ease chemo's side effects (photos) Photos Originally developed in the early 1990s to promote plant growth onboard space shuttles, new LED technology is helping to soothe the painful side effects from chemotherapy and radiation treatment. More 18 hours ago AT&T and RIM announce executive departures News AT&T announces its CFO is retiring, while the BlackBerry maker announces its chief marketing officer is leaving for personal reasons. More 19 hours ago iPad 2, Xperia Play clear FCC News Dialed In gives you the details on recent cell phone filings with the FCC. More jeffbakalar: XP junkies take note: starting now is another Call of Duty: Black Ops Double XP weekend! (All platforms, ends early Monday AM) #cnet 21 hours ago Tweet declanm: Ken Zeran, who (unsuccessfully) brought landmark defamation lawsuit against AOL, says law should be changed. http://is.gd/JlIskH #cnet #htli 21 hours ago Tweet declanm: Attorney: Bradley Manning "was forced" by Quantico brig guards "to strip naked in his cell again last night." Why? http://is.gd/ZL79Xc #cnet 21 hours ago Troubled Qtrax is back and licensing music News The company that had trouble paying bills and acquiring licensing rights the past three years has finally penned some deals. The service is expected to launch next week. More
Friday, March 04 DOJ investigates Web video groupMPEG LA, which licenses others' video encoding patents, is at the heart of a probe about whether the group's actions are hampering Google's Web video technology.
The Force is strong with 'Clone Wars' writer March 4, 2011 4:00 AM PST 45 Minutes on IM Christian Taylor has had the "Star Wars" universe in his hands for the past three years. He tells CNET what it's like to meet regularly with George Lucas and offers his thoughts on Jar-Jar Binks. In clean energy R&D, a spark--but then what? March 4, 2011 4:00 AM PST The ARPA-E program is funding promising cutting-edge research, but there are financial and policy barriers for getting those technologies to a meaningful scale. NASA satellite lost in $424 million launch failure March 4, 2011 6:47 AM PST The Glory satellite, designed to measure solar energy reaching Earth's atmosphere and the effects of aerosols on global climate, crashes into the south Pacific Ocean. Report: Microsoft's tablet OS not due until 2012 March 3, 2011 8:25 PM PST New Windows operating system tailored for devices in the surging market won't arrive until late next year, Bloomberg reports. J.D. Power says Verizon tops in call quality March 3, 2011 3:14 PM PST Verizon Wireless once again gets singled out in semiannual survey. Also highlighted: overall call quality throughout the industry has become stagnant. Other News
Tweet caro: A quiet exit for Outside.in; reportedly sold to AOL for less than $10m. It had raised $14.4m in funding. http://read.bi/gU9a0S #cnet
1 hour ago WordPress hit with second big attack in two days News It remains a mystery who is targeting WordPress and why, after sucessive denial-of-service attacks. More
1 hour ago Tweet b1g1nj4p4n: if you like NESoid for Android but your nostalgia doesn't go that far back, check out N64oid http://bit.ly/eXvCpB #cnet
1 hour ago Tweet KentGerman: Hey Canadian friends: The @Motorola Atrix arrives at @Bell_Mobility on March 17. http://bit.ly/hp1xAJ #cnet
1 hour ago Boeing's $30 billion tanker win: No flak from EADS News The European aircraft company says it won't contest the Pentagon's decision to award the hotly contested and very lucrative KC-46A tanker contract to Boeing. More
1 hour ago Tweet GreeterDan: Here's my 45 Minutes on IM interview with Clone Wars head writer Christian Taylor: http://cnet.co/dU0oNA #cnet #starwars #clonewars
1 hour ago Tweet mollywood: Now streaming #BOL with @rafe and @rhapsodyartist talking Samsung's inadequacies and Opera's best press ever. http://cnet.com/live #cnet
2 hours ago Vevo in, Netflix out on iOS 4.3 AirPlay update News When iOS 4.3 launches, users will be able to push content from their third-party apps or the Web to the Apple TV. But so far, few apps support the technology. More
2 hours ago Google's self-driving car goes all Dale Earnhardt News At this week's TED conference, Google programs its self-driving car to really show its paces. It looks like an exhilarating, if slightly freaky, ride. More
2 hours ago Jobs delivers iPad 2 (week in review) News Steve Jobs makes surprise appearance at the iPad 2 unveiling, while Facebook addresses security--again. Also: Charlie Sheen takes Twitter by storm. More
3 hours ago Bing taps Kayak for its travel search News Bing has entered into a partnership with travel search tool Kayak to dig up flight results on Bing's Travel site. Several years ago Kayak accused Bing of copying its design. More
3 hours ago CBS Interactive hires Jim Lanzone as president News The CBS division, which publishes CNET, has hired the former CEO of Ask.com and acquired his current start-up, Clicker. More
3 hours ago Johnson Controls to buy Energy Connect for $32.3 million News Johnson Controls' move follows a recent trend of large players snapping up smaller tech companies with ready-made grid demand response programs. More
3 hours ago Android is No. 1 OS, but Apple, RIM rule devices News Nielsen reports that Android is the most popular mobile OS. But among devices, Apple and RIM still dominate as the only two that make their own phones with their own operating systems. More
4 hours ago Sony dishes on PlayStation 3 sales, PSN growth News A Sony Computer Entertainment America exec reveals a few quick facts about the PS3, including the number of units that have sold worldwide since launch. More
Thursday, March 03 What you need to know about the iPad 2faq Here's a quick guide on the features and capabilities of Apple's new tablet.
Top Technology News Will Facebook replace company Web sites? March 2, 2011 9:41 AM PST U.K. Facebook exec Stephen Haines can imagine his company's social network supplanting in-house Web sites when it comes to companies reaching customers. BlackBerry PlayBook to launch April 10? March 2, 2011 8:48 AM PST Research In Motion will release its long-awaited BlackBerry PlayBook next month in the U.S., "multiple sources" have told Boy Genius Report. Other News On his birthday, Dr. Suess' books tops in App Store News The celebrated children's book author, who would be 107 today, has 80 percent of the top spots in the books-as-apps category in the Apple App Store. More 57 minutes ago Tweet danackerman: This year's GDC is very reto-focused, as Nintend's Iwata and classic game creators all give talks about the past: http://t.co/Z94nnnx #cnet
1 hour ago Apple debuts iPad 2 (roundup) News 1 hour ago Steve Jobs returns to debut iPad 2 (photos) Photos Steve Jobs took a hiatus from his medical leave to debut the iPad 2 in San Francisco. More 1 hour ago San Franciscans angry over video game balloon stunt News A video game promotion sends hundreds of balloons into the sky over the Game Developers Conference. But some people are outraged when many of the balloons land in the Bay. MoreCEO Steve Jobs returns from medical leave to show off the latest version of Apple's hit tablet. More
Wednesday, March 02 Full steam ahead on Great Green FleetThe
U.S. Navy launches a research plan with the Energy Department as part of an ambitious program to cut the Navy's fossil fuel use in half in this decade.
Reports: Google yanks infected Android apps March 2, 2011 8:46 AM PST Company pulls 21 mobile apps from its Android Market and people's Android devices after finding they were infected with malware called DroidDream, according to enthusiast sites. Apple slams Microsoft's 'App Store' challenge March 1, 2011 5:31 PM PST Apple argues in its effort to trademark "App Store" that the term is no more generic than the software giant's trademarked "Windows." Amazon threatens to cut Calif. affiliates over taxes March 1, 2011 10:26 PM PST Internet retailer says it will sever ties with more than 10,000 affiliates if state lawmakers pass legislation requiring it to collect sales taxes from state residents. Other News 1 hour ago What you need to know about the iPad 2 (FAQ) News CNET has put together this FAQ on the iPad 2 to serve a quick guide on the new features and capabilities of the new tablet. More
1 hour ago Latest Bradley Manning charging documents (images) Photos Manning, who allegedly leaked classified documents to WikiLeaks, is now facing 22 additional criminal charges that include a possible death penalty. See the charging documents for yourself. More
2 hours ago Manning hit with 22 additional criminal charges News Army private who allegedly supplied WikiLeaks with classified documents is facing 22 additional criminal charges that include a possible death penalty, the U.S. military says today. More
2 hours ago Write letters in only 35 hours with brain speller News People who use Guger Technologies' Intendix wave speller will need oceans of patience if a CeBIT demo is any indication. More
2 hours ago iPad 2: Big trouble for Android tablets? News With the arrival of the iPad 2, manufacturers of Android tablets now have a clear picture of what they're up against. It isn't pretty. So what should they do? More
2 hours ago Tweet Rafe: Say it ain't so. Lenovo wonk asks, Time to give up TrackPoint? http://bit.ly/hcnoRV #cnet
3 hours ago The iPad's new engine: The A5 chip Analysis Apple's iPad has a brand-new engine purring beneath its aluminum and glass enclosure: its first dual-core chip, the A5. More
3 hours ago 'Nanoscope' makes live viruses visible for first time News High-tech microscope breaks record for tiniest object viewable under normal light. And with no limit on imaging capacity, who knows what life forms may soon be seen? More
Tuesday, March 01
China Unicom to take on Apple, Google with OS February 28, 2011 1:19 PM PST Wireless operator is developing a mobile OS brand known as "WoPhone," according to The Wall Street Journal.
Mac OS X Trojan catches Sophos' eye February 28, 2011 6:55 AM PST Security firm Sophos spots a "backdoor Trojan," known as both BlackHole RAT and MusMinim, that could hit Mac OS X users. The Trojan's developer says the malware isn't yet finished.
Google probing lost Gmail messages, contacts February 27, 2011 5:55 PM PST The Internet heavyweight begins investigating issues after users complain of old messages, folders, and contacts suddenly vanishing.
'Inception' is the Oscars' big tech winner February 27, 2011 7:49 PM PST Though
many criticized the Academy for failing to nominate director Christopher Nolan, the visually stunning film takes home four Oscars that were all nods to the crew responsible for its technical effects.
Motorola sings TiVo the 'sue me, sue you' blues DVR-related patent claim mentions suit TiVo filed in 2009 against a Motorola compadre, according to a report.February 26, 2011 12:47 PM PST
Tweet GreeterDan: Ajax got a lot of audience reaction for doing their demo twice in six minutes at #democon. Funny. #cnet
1 hour ago Tweet GreeterDan: Ajax, on stage now at #democon, is a platform for all cloud application development. Product is Cloud9, and is meant to be fast. #cnet
1 hour ago Tweet GreeterDan: ApSynth, on stage now at #democon has a Web app creator/editor. You can embed apps made with it on different Web sites, like FB, etc. #cnet
1 hour ago Tweet GreeterDan: Getting ready for the cloud session here at #democon. ApSynth is up first. #cnet
1 hour ago At Demo Spring, start-ups sow seeds Roundup The confab gives young companies six minutes to make their spiel. In a landscape brimming with such shows, is Demo still worth the admission fee? More
1 hour ago Tweet Rafe: Reporters Roundtable Fri noon PT: @mp3michael discusses DAR.fm (http://cnet.co/dZLazL), music in general. Qs to rafe@cnet.com. #cnet
1 hour ago How Microsoft made Kinect work around the globe News At the Game Developers Conference, Microsoft talks about what it took to make the Kinect work with different languages and cultures while at the same time fighting for space and secrecy ahead of the launch. More
2 hours ago Robo-runners complete marathon in photo finish News Team Vstone's Hobby bot Robovie-PC is the fastest robot marathon runner in the land, completing the race in 54 hours, 57 minutes, and 50 seconds. More
2 hours ago Tweet GreeterDan: My story on 2 virtual dressing room products (Swivel and Webcam Social Shopper) from #democon today is up: http://cnet.co/ikvLYG #cnet
2 hours ago At Demo, virtual dressing rooms promise big sales News Swivel, from FaceCake Marketing Technologies, and Webcam Social Shopper, from Zugara, are latest to offer online clothing retailers ways for customers to "try on" clothing from their own homes. More
2 hours ago U.S. Trade Rep. identifies alleged pirate sites News USTR issues "Notorious Markets List" today and accuses numerous well-known sites, such as The Pirate Bay, of piracy. More
2 hours ago ClearEdge touts home fuel cell over solar panels News Will fuel cells provide power and heat for homes? Jackie Autry of Palm Springs, Calif., installs fuel cell, which she chose over solar panels for cleaner, on-site energy. More
2 hours ago Is it time to trust automatic software updates? News Applying software patches and enhancements automatically can avoid more problems caused by missing updates and patches. More
3 hours ago Tweet KentGerman: Moto CEO says Webtop app to appear on more phones. He didn't say, though, whether more devices would get laptop dock compatibility. #cnet
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