Friday, October 26, 2012

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CNET News


Report: Twitter hits half a billion tweets a day

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 05:51 PM PDT

In London, CEO Dick Costolo told the audience at IAB Engage that the service now sees 500 million daily tweets, and confirmed that it is experimenting with a "like" button, says V3. [Read more]

Modern platform games for iOS

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 05:26 PM PDT

Run, jump, and collect items in these modern platform titles that are a far cry from the classic Mario games. [Read more]

The fastest way to close all running programs in Windows

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 05:09 PM PDT

With just a handful of keystrokes you can shut down all active apps on your system via Task Manager's Programs tab. Plus: power off your PC by pressing three keys. [Read more]

Netflix stock rises on Microsoft acquisition rumor

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 03:36 PM PDT

An unconfirmed rumor that Microsoft seeks to acquire Netflix is what is said to have sent shares of the video-rental service up 13 percent today. [Read more]

Lost Nexus 4 phone proves taking device prototypes to bars is stupid

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 03:36 PM PDT

A report suggests that someone in possession of an unreleased Nexus 4 left it behind at a San Francisco bar. When will people learn not to bring such devices with them near booze? [Read more]

Microsoft's Surface and Windows 8: Winners and losers

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 03:17 PM PDT

Microsoft has launched its latest operating system and new tablet: Windows 8, and Surface. Who will gain and lose out from Thursday's event? [Read more]

Meet the real Windows Phone 8: Join us Monday (live blog)

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 03:09 PM PDT

On Monday, Microsoft makes Windows Phone 8 OS official, and pulls back the curtain on even more features. [Read more]

Google testing same-day delivery service, NYT reports

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 03:06 PM PDT

The New York Times reports that the company is readying an effort to enter a crowded field -- but without building warehouses or handling merchandise itself. [Read more]

How to prioritize network configurations in OS X

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 03:05 PM PDT

If you simultaneously connect to multiple available networks, you can prioritize which ones you prefer to use. [Read more]

Friday Poll: Will you upgrade to Windows 8?

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 02:54 PM PDT

We want to know if you plan to make the leap to Microsoft's Windows 8, or if you'd prefer to avoid it for now. [Read more]

Microsoft releases SmartGlass app to Google Play store

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 02:48 PM PDT

Xbox 360 fans can use the new Android app to control and interact with the console. [Read more]

Q&A: MacFixIt Answers

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 02:47 PM PDT

This week readers e-mailed Mac-related questions about iTunes not printing some information columns, and more. [Read more]

iPhone 5 said to be coming to more countries on Nov. 2

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 02:46 PM PDT

The next round of iPhone 5 launches will hit next Friday in several countries, including India, Greece and Thailand, according to several reports. [Read more]

Millions of SSNs lifted from South Carolina data base

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 02:41 PM PDT

Slipshod security at #16;the state Department of Revenue leads to a massive security breach: 3.6 million Social Security numbers are stolen. The state's population is approximately 4.7 million. [Read more]

Fact checking Tim Cook on 7-inch tablets and Microsoft's Surface

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 02:34 PM PDT

The Apple CEO is engaged in his own campaign to highlight faults of competitor's products in contrast to his unbridled delight in Apple's products. [Read more]

Retro popcorn maker blends in

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 02:32 PM PDT

The Nostalgia Electrics Retro Stir Popcorn Popper features a distinctive design. A motorized stir rod ensures that the kitchen gadget does more than just look good on the countertop. [Read more]

Yahoo will ignore Do Not Track for IE10 users

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 02:09 PM PDT

Microsoft's decision to turn on Do Not Track by default in the next Internet Explorer -- instead of leaving users to opt out -- prompts Yahoo to ignore it. [Read more]

Top 12 Windows store apps

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 01:56 PM PDT

Now that you have Windows 8, you probably want to see what's available at the Windows Store. Check out these 12 hand-picked hits that cover everything from productivity to cooking. [Read more]

Welcome to a Windows 8 world

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 01:42 PM PDT

Windows 8 goes on sale, the first iPad Mini shipments are delayed, and it's time to prep your tech for Hurricane Sandy. [Read more]

The secret to creating the next Silicon Valley

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 01:34 PM PDT

commentary Incubators and government support are important, but the only things that can create a new Silicon Valley are high-profile IPOs. [Read more]

Your Facebook profile pic, shown in the Louvre

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 01:25 PM PDT

The National Portrait Gallery isn't just for paintings of duchesses and emperors anymore. If a couple of creative entrepreneurs have their way, it'll soon display countless Facebook mugs too. [Read more]

Wait a minute. Is this an Apple store?

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 01:15 PM PDT

In Microsoft's pop-up store in Times Square store today, there was a little confusion, a little curiosity, and a lot of resemblance to another big tech company. [Read more]

With the Wii U Nintendo is now an 'entertainment company.' Again.

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 01:01 PM PDT

The Wii U marks a significant change of pace for Nintendo, a brand up until now exclusively associated with Mario and Zelda. Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime met with CNET to discuss this transformation. [Read more]

With the Wii U Nintendo is now an 'entertainment company.' Again.

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 01:01 PM PDT

The Wii U marks a significant change of pace for Nintendo, a brand up until now exclusively associated with Mario and Zelda. Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime met with CNET to discuss this transformation. [Read more]

The 404 1,157: Where we live in a van down by the river (podcast)

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 12:46 PM PDT

Is it fair to officially label Apple and its "followers" a religion, or at least a cult? We'll examine the parallels between the company and the church, discuss the ethics of live-tweeting a funeral, and imagine the future of Google Street View based on its latest Trekker backpack for outdoor exploration. [Read more]

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