Thursday, August 16, 2012

CNET News

CNET News


Ustream's BFF app live broadcasts to Facebook

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 08:31 PM PDT

Ustream is bringing a new product to the live streaming world -- an app that lets users simultaneously record and broadcast videos on Facebook via their smartphones. [Read more]

Facebook finally gets around to deleting your deleted photos

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 08:22 PM PDT

Social network says it has resolved an issue that allowed photos to continue to be stored on servers sometimes years after they were deleted from users' profiles. [Read more]

State Department revokes $16.5M Kindle contract offer

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 07:02 PM PDT

After asking Amazon to negotiate a no-bid contract to provide U.S. embassies with at least 2,500 loaded Kindle Touches, the government cancels the plan. [Read more]

Google Play enables smart app updates, conserving batteries

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 06:55 PM PDT

New delta updates feature at Google Play allows users to avoid downloading the app in its entirety, sending only what's new. [Read more]

Thrillist Media Group raises a whopping $13M

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 05:59 PM PDT

Known as the DailyCandy-for-men, the newsletter and e-commerce site continues to grow -- this time with funding led by Oak Investment Partners. [Read more]

Five ways Windows 8 overhauls the PC

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 05:30 PM PDT

Windows 8 makes numerous and substantial changes to how we use computers. Here are the most important ones that you'll have to get used to. [Read more]

Apple envisions new cloud DVR, social space in set-top box

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 05:28 PM PDT

Device may have the ability to start any show at any time and start shows just minutes after they've begun, sources tell The Wall Street Journal. [Read more]

AngelList launches talent recruiting portal

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 05:01 PM PDT

The service, already a leader in helping startups raise angel funding, is now helping connect job candidates with the startups that might hire them. [Read more]

NASA tests newest free-flying robotic lander: Mighty Eagle

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 04:43 PM PDT

Equipped with automated rendezvous and capture technology, the new vehicle can locate and rendezvous with the target. [Read more]

Twitter ups restrictions on developers, seeks greater control

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 04:41 PM PDT

The company finally unveils the stricter API guidelines developers have been worried about and they were right to be concerned -- Twitter will now have more control over how many users an app can have. [Read more]

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