Sunday, October 21, 2012

CNET News

CNET News


Steven Sinofsky: Microsoft's controversial Mr. Windows 8

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 07:32 PM PDT

The software giant asked the exec to deliver a new, quality operating system and do it on time. This week, we'll find out if his sharp elbows and turf fighting were worth it. [Read more]

HP, finally, has a good answer to the iPad

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 07:20 PM PDT

Hewlett-Packard has come up with slick design that -- perish the thought -- could give the iPad a jolt. [Read more]

Google to unveil Android 4.2, Nexus 4 phone, Nexus 10 tablet

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 06:51 PM PDT

LG will produce the smartphone, while the Samsung will make a high-end tablet. Also to debut will be an upgraded version of the Nexus 7. [Read more]

AMC programming returns to Dish with lawsuit settlement

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 02:31 PM PDT

Dish customers will get their AMC programming back beginning tonight as part of a $700 million settlement. [Read more]

Apple sued over deal locking iPhone to AT&T network

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 02:00 PM PDT

Plaintiffs claim the company violated the Sherman Act and Digital Millennium Copyright Act by not obtaining customers' permission to have their iPhones locked to AT&T's network. [Read more]

Best Buy starts taking pre-orders for Windows 8 Phone handsets

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 12:23 PM PDT

The electronics retailer lists the Nokia Lumia 920 and the HTC 8X at $149.99 and $99.99, respectively. [Read more]

Hey, Obama, Romney, there's a lot of U.S. stuff in the iPhone 5

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 10:52 AM PDT

U.S. brands populate the inside of the iPhone. That tends to get overlooked in debates short on nuance. [Read more]

Microsoft Surface dancing ad pulverizes Apple

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 10:36 AM PDT

According to Ace Metrix, the all-dancing Surface ad is "the most effective" tablet ad of the year. Yes, even better than the Galaxy Note ad. And in an entirely different realm from Apple's offerings. [Read more]

A cure for BlackBerry owners who feel like black sheep

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 10:22 AM PDT

CBS' Bob Schieffer has some advice for those who are ashamed to use their RIM devices in public. [Read more]

Why not a range of iPads? Maybe an iPad Mini, Midi, and Maxi?

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 10:12 AM PDT

The latest rumor suggests that the standard iPad will get an upgrade as the little iPad is launched. But why not follow skirts and offer a range of options? [Read more]

Leaked photos of alleged dock connector point to iPad refresh

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 09:35 AM PDT

While most expect Apple to release an iPad Mini this week, photos surface of a purported iPad 4 Lightning dock connector. [Read more]

Windows 8 is easy: Ask this 3-year-old

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 09:28 AM PDT

In the midst of reports that Microsoft's new operating system is terribly confusing, a video featuring a 3-year-old tries to redress the balance. [Read more]

The greatest audio and video products of the 20th century

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 08:00 AM PDT

The Audiophiliac takes a stroll down memory lane and recalls some of the most important gear of decades past. [Read more]

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