Saturday, September 8, 2012

CNET News

CNET News


Amazon backtracks, will offer $15 opt-out for ads on Kindle Fire tablets

Posted: 08 Sep 2012 06:08 PM PDT

After negative feedback on forced ads, the company reverses course and will allow users to opt-out of "Special Offer" ads -- for a fee. [Read more]

Spotify readying browser-based version, says report

Posted: 08 Sep 2012 05:33 PM PDT

The popular music service is preparing a Web-based version of its desktop service, and is also looking to improve how users can find new music, according to a report. [Read more]

The Apple effect on your next 'PC'

Posted: 08 Sep 2012 03:22 PM PDT

Because of the rise of the iPad, don't be surprised if your next PC is (also) a tablet. [Read more]

Microsoft 'to comply' with EU in browser choice antitrust probe

Posted: 08 Sep 2012 02:58 PM PDT

The software giant has given the EU assurances that it will comply immediately with regulators' demands, despite failing to honor an earlier agreement. [Read more]

The sad revenge of Kinki restaurateur after bad online reviews

Posted: 08 Sep 2012 01:01 PM PDT

A Canadian restaurateur is found guilty of criminal libel after she is so incensed by a customer's online review of her eatery that she ekes out a huge online revenge. [Read more]

Couple whips out iPads to marry on Twitter

Posted: 08 Sep 2012 12:58 PM PDT

It was a moving ceremony. The bride and groom were both clutching iPads as they tweeted "I do" to the world. Wonder what the honeymoon was like. [Read more]

Blueprints give peek inside Apple's new HQ

Posted: 08 Sep 2012 12:25 PM PDT

Building's motifs seem to include spaciousness, light, and the noncolor white. [Read more]

At Apple HQ, eye for design extends to men's room

Posted: 08 Sep 2012 10:51 AM PDT

An Apple software engineer tweets a picture of a urinal with an out-of-order sign affixed. The sign includes an apology for the choice of font. [Read more]

Calif. Legoland hotel opens brick doors to reservations

Posted: 08 Sep 2012 09:15 AM PDT

Construction progresses apace at the San Diego Legoland hotel. Among other accoutrements, it features themed rooms with a treasure chest that can only be opened when occupants solve a series of riddles. [Read more]

Curious about Curiosity? Here's the latest from Mars

Posted: 08 Sep 2012 08:55 AM PDT

NASA's newest rover has been checking out the sights on the Red Planet -- and they are indeed sights to behold. [Read more]

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