Monday, October 22, 2012

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CNET News

Icelanders 'like' their crowdsourced constitution

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 09:04 PM PDT

A year after Iceland asked its citizens to help write its new constitution by making suggestions via Facebook, voters decide this new draft should be the basis for the upcoming constitution. [Read more]

Twitter interest drops off for final presidential debate

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 08:15 PM PDT

Twitter users sent 6.5 million tweets about the debates, reflecting a steady decline in Twitter activity since the first debate's 10.3 million tweets. [Read more]

iOS 6 adoption hits 61 percent just one month after its release

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 06:53 PM PDT

A new report shows that the majority of iOS users have opted to upgrade to Apple's new operating system -- these numbers are likely only to grow with the expected release of the iPad Mini. [Read more]

Samsung says it's still supplying LCD panels to Apple

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 06:20 PM PDT

A Samsung spokesman refutes a report out of Korea that the electronics giant is ending its agreement to supply LCDs to Apple. [Read more]

Poll: iPad Mini, iPad Air? What to call a small iPad?

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 05:46 PM PDT

The name "iPad" was once a point of mockery before it was a huge success. Can the name of a smaller iPad possibly carry as much weight? [Read more]

Alleged iPad 4 photos hint at HD FaceTime front-facing camera

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 05:26 PM PDT

Recently-leaked photos show the 9.7-inch Retina iPad with a larger front-facing camera cutout -- leading to speculation that Apple may be debuting an upgrade of this device at this week's event. [Read more]

Color Labs engineer reportedly changes work status to Apple

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Engineer at the troubled app maker changes profile information, supporting reports of an "acqui-hire" of the firm by Apple, Wired reports. [Read more]

Microsoft tries to play leapfrog with Windows 8

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 04:47 PM PDT

The company is upending Windows to get back in the game, which is now centered on mobile devices. It won't overtake Apple or Google, but it will apply its money, developers, and persistence to winning. [Read more]

Rapping Steve Jobs back to diss rivals in iPad Mini parody

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 04:34 PM PDT

Jobs takes over for Tim Cook to battle Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates in this bit of animated satire. [Read more]

Espresso machine excels at time management

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 04:18 PM PDT

The 45 Second Bean To Cup Barista makes freshly brewed coffee or espresso starting with whole beans. The machine automatically grinds and tamps to deliver an exceptionally fast brew. [Read more]

Google News search introduces expandable results, multimedia

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 04:05 PM PDT

An updated user interface adds video results and lets users expand and collapse news stories. [Read more]

Spider-Man window washers cheer hospitalized kids

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 03:59 PM PDT

Some superheroes do truly super things, like surprise sick children with a friendly rappel down the side of their hospital building. [Read more]

For Yahoo of the future, Mayer has mobile in mind

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 03:50 PM PDT

The new CEO envisions a Yahoo where at least half of its engineers are working on mobile technologies. [Read more]

Google Wallet hooks up with MetroPCS, promises update

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 03:42 PM PDT

A revamped Wallet is coming shortly, Google says -- potentially to iOS devices. [Read more]

MLB, NFL and a debate all at once? There's an app for that

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 03:36 PM PDT

Tonight's perfect storm of events -- the third presidential debate, game 7 of the NLCS, and Monday Night Football -- means many will be torn about what to tune into. Thuuz is here to help. [Read more]

Trailer: BioShock Infinite goes to the next level

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 02:43 PM PDT

Have you ever wanted to visit a city in the clouds? BioShock Infinite takes the popular video game saga out of the sea and into the skies. Watch the trailer now. [Read more]

Iron Man mask, cat skeletons star at London 3D-printer show

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 02:38 PM PDT

CNET UK takes to the floor of the 2012 3D Printshow London to examine trinkets, prosthetic limbs, and even whole houses crafted by 3D printers. [Read more]

Dear nerds, there will be no revenge

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 02:27 PM PDT

A study by economists declares that bookwormy, nerdy people will not, in fact, earn more than their dimmer, but more likeable counterparts. [Read more]

Cell phones are replacing pagers in pediatric hospitals

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 02:03 PM PDT

Many physicians and residents are using their own cell phones to page colleagues, raising privacy concerns. [Read more]

U.N. calls for 'anti-terror' Internet surveillance

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 01:18 PM PDT

United Nations report calls for Internet surveillance, saying lack of "internationally agreed framework for retention of data" is a problem, as are open Wi-Fi networks in airports, cafes, and libraries. [Read more]

Seagate Backup Plus now available for Mac

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 01:14 PM PDT

The drive offers USB 3.0 supports Time Machine out of the box [Read more]

Marissa Mayer's first Yahoo earnings report: Upside surprise

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 01:10 PM PDT

Touted ex-Googler expected to offer details later today for her turnaround plans for Yahoo. [Read more]

Ease into Windows 8 with My Passport Enterprise portable drive

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 01:03 PM PDT

WD's new My Passport Enterprise drive is certified Windows To Go, so you can use it to quickly run Windows 8 anywhere. [Read more]

Mosaic makes photo books easy

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 01:01 PM PDT

New details were unveiled today about Mosaic, a new app coming soon to the App Store that makes creating photo books out of your iOS images easy and affordable. [Read more]

Droid Razr Maxx battery life still reigns supreme

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 12:31 PM PDT

Motorola's new Maxx HD may have better components but the original Maxx's longevity can't be beat. [Read more]
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