Friday, November 2, 2012

CNET News

CNET News

Seafaring robot sails through Sandy unscathed

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Navigating the Atlantic 100 miles east of New Jersey, a robot called Mercury continued to transmit hurricane data through 70-knot winds. [Read more]

Report: Twitter taking on Instagram with its own photo filters

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 03:33 PM PDT

Twitter will soon begin offering photo filters as part of its mobile apps in a bid to let users bypass Instagram, according to The New York Times. [Read more]

Two members of piracy group IMAGiNE get prison terms

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 03:03 PM PDT

Two men who sought a reputation for being first to release in-theater movies to the Internet are headed to prison. [Read more]

Analysts: iPad 4's graphics upgrade packs a punch

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 03:02 PM PDT

Chip analysts say the fourth-generation iPad is far from being an incremental upgrade, thanks to a brand-new graphics engine that's a serious step up in horsepower. [Read more]

What Google's Nexus 4 means for LG

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 02:07 PM PDT

Whatever your feelings about the Nexus 4 itself, one thing's for certain -- getting the Nexus was definitely a boon for LG. [Read more]

The future of the iPad

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 01:45 PM PDT

Microsoft has the Surface. Apple has the iPad Mini. Where do things go from here? The immediate future may look a lot like the present. [Read more]

What's better: A $329 iPad Mini or $319 iPad 2?

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 01:28 PM PDT

While supplies last, Apple is offering the refurbished (but good-as-new) iPad 2 for less than the price of a new Mini. Which is the better buy? [Read more]

Facebook wins another round against Paul Ceglia

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 01:12 PM PDT

More legal woes for man who claims Mark Zuckerberg signed a contract that gives him half of Facebook. Judge in civil suit allows a report that appears to show the contract was altered. [Read more]

iPad Mini launch fails to impress Wall Street

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 01:12 PM PDT

Long lines and sellouts of Apple's new tablet don't appear to impress Wall Street much. The company's stock takes another dip. [Read more]

Jony Ive's challenge: Redesigning the human-computer interface for the masses

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 12:51 PM PDT

With his new responsibilities, the famed designer of Apple's iconic hardware is now tasked with making complexity disappear from the company's smartphone, tablet, and desktop software. [Read more]

Microsoft cues up the Windows Phone 8 ball

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 12:46 PM PDT

week in review As Hurricane Sandy started to pummel the East Coast, Microsoft made its big mobile play with the debut of Windows Phone 8. Also: Apple's iPad Mini goes on sale. [Read more]

See Hurricane Sandy's impact on the Internet

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 12:45 PM PDT

Watch a video showing how Internet routing servers fell to the immense power of this week's superstorm. [Read more]

iPad Mini launches with mini lines

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 12:36 PM PDT

The smaller tablet draws smaller crowds, Apple pushes out bug fixes for iOS 6, and storm relief donations are coming through hubs on Facebook and Groupon. [Read more]

The iPad Mini: So, did you buy one?

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 12:27 PM PDT

Show of hands: Who waited in line this morning? Or expected to wait in a line, but found the crowds thinner than expected? And what do you think of the Mini so far? [Read more]

Is new malware Jacksbot just starting to rear its head?

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 12:26 PM PDT

A new Java-based malware package has been found that has the potential to affect multiple platforms. [Read more]

Apple's iPad Mini doesn't merit a grand launch

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 12:05 PM PDT

The Apple lineologists are at it again as the iPad Mini hits Apple stores. The verdict is lukewarm. After all, people had to weigh an incremental iPad Mini vs. electricity in some areas. Others just had to weigh a $329 starting price. [Read more]

Cold clicks? Snuggle your hand into this futon mouse pad

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 12:00 PM PDT

Based on Japanese traditional futon bedding, this USB pad is a warm nook for your mouse and your paw. It even comes with a pillow for your wrist. [Read more]

Bizarre neck contraption lets you sleep upright

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 11:28 AM PDT

Napping accessories take a turn for the weird with the UpRight Sleeper, a padded brace that lets you sleep while sitting up. [Read more]

iPad Mini sells out quickly at Apple's top NYC store

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 10:58 AM PDT

Despite indications of smaller than usual crowds around the globe, the iPad Mini is already sold out in one key New York store. [Read more]

Shuttle Atlantis, NASA's last orbiter, departs for museum duty

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 10:53 AM PDT

NASA's lone remaining space shuttle, the Atlantis, departed the Kennedy Space Center on Friday for its final journey, a 10-mile trek to the spaceport Visitor Complex, where it will go on display. [Read more]

Twitter: Over 20M tweets sent about Hurricane Sandy

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 10:50 AM PDT

The site says that's likely a conservative estimate as it only tracked the words "Sandy" and "hurricane." [Read more]

Superstorm Sandy 'hurricane hackers' gather to help

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 10:46 AM PDT

Geeks around the world are uniting this weekend to help create technology that will aid in storm recovery. [Read more]

Best TVs for picture quality at every size

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 10:33 AM PDT

CNET collects the best performing flat-panel TVs at sizes from 32 to 65 inches among models we've reviewed. [Read more]

Coyote Case: Because your iPhone needs a piercing siren

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 10:13 AM PDT

Turn your iPhone into a screaming banshee with the Coyote Case, a siren alarm designed to attract help when you're in danger. [Read more]

How math causes physical pain

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 10:07 AM PDT

Scientists use brain scans to discover that those who experience anxiety about math problems have brain responses similar to those who are being physically hurt. [Read more]
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