Wednesday, November 21, 2012

CNET News

CNET News


Judge: Samsung gets to see Apple-HTC settlement deal

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 05:03 PM PST

Samsung's lawyers will be able to see the full settlement agreement made between Apple and HTC earlier this month. [Read more]

How to take a remote screenshot in OS X

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 04:40 PM PST

There are several options for taking remote screenshots and specifying what to take a remote screenshot of in OS X. [Read more]

LivingSocial promotes Fab for the holidays

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 04:39 PM PST

The daily deals site introduces the flashy e-commerce site to its 24 million users. [Read more]

Recycle old iOS devices into always-on video messaging units

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 04:04 PM PST

Old iPhones and iPads get a new purpose in life with Perch, an app that tranforms them into always-on video message systems. [Read more]

Uber-style private jet service goes live

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 03:49 PM PST

BlackJet, the Uber cab of the high, private jet skies, is officially open for business. [Read more]

New app gives Google Maps some competition

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 03:44 PM PST

The navigation startup Skobbler has just released a mapping app for Android devices that offers users more information offline, so it doesn't have to eat up your data plan. [Read more]

Six Android apps you need now

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 02:47 PM PST

Planning to pick up a new Android device over the holiday break? If so, you'll probably want to break it in with a few killer apps. Here are six of the hottest available from Google Play today. [Read more]

Google Maps brings indoor layouts to the desktop

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 02:45 PM PST

Once available only on Android, the company brings indoor maps to desktop search. [Read more]

Feds aim to kill .Army, other military domains

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 02:45 PM PST

Demand Media wants to run three military domain extensions that -- big surprise -- Uncle Sam isn't too happy about. [Read more]

Sony styles up keyboard skins for the holidays

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 02:16 PM PST

As winter greets Japan, Sony unveils a small set of themed keyboard covers that jazz up Vaio computers. [Read more]

The Onion's joyous crucifixion of social media gurus

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 02:16 PM PST

After SNL had already suggested that social media experts were bags full of wind, The Onion offers a TED talk parody in which the truth about social media's value is revealed: "Nobody knows." [Read more]

Lumawake iPhone dock simulates the sunrise

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 02:03 PM PST

The Lumawake iPhone dock is like a ray of sunshine. It wakes you up at just the right point in your sleep cycle. [Read more]

French wireless carrier lets you call friends through Facebook

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 01:40 PM PST

Wireless carrier Orange unveils service that connects users to their Facebook friends via voice calls. [Read more]

Lexus ads are the latest auto spots to dis social media

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 01:28 PM PST

A Lexus "December to Remember" ad series shows how car companies have promoted their vehicles as a much more satisfying and real-life alternative to social media. [Read more]

Best TV deals for Black Friday and beyond

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 01:21 PM PST

Whether you're lining up outside your local electronics store or sitting in front of a computer, look out for the best TVs in every price range. [Read more]

Buyer beware: Black Friday smartphone deals not so hot

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 12:49 PM PST

CNET explains why consumers aren't really saving that much when they go hunting for smartphone bargains this time of the year. [Read more]

No dummy: This mannequin is spying on you

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 12:45 PM PST

Several dozen EyeSee mannequins are already watching shoppers and gathering data with their camera eyes. [Read more]

Three ways stores can make me care about Black Friday again

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 12:24 PM PST

Black Friday is broken. Here's how I would fix it. [Read more]

Tech deals and apps for Black Friday

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 12:23 PM PST

Score the best Black Friday deals with these apps, and get the scoop on the hottest tech doorbusters. [Read more]

T-shirts let you wear a snapshot of camera history

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 12:08 PM PST

Own a piece of photographic history with Dodge and Burn T-shirts that feature various cameras from the past. [Read more]

Xbox set-top device reportedly coming next year

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 12:04 PM PST

According to The Verge, Microsoft is poised to release an always-on box centered around casual gaming and streaming video. The device is part of Microsoft's two Xbox strategy. [Read more]

iPad Mini vs. Kindle Fire HD 8.9 vs. Nook HD+

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 12:04 PM PST

Battle of the midsize tablets. [Read more]

MegaUpload extradition hearing 'likely' delayed to July

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 11:43 AM PST

New Zealand prosecutors say the hearing to determine whether MegaUpload founder Kim DotCom can be extradited to the United States may get postponed four months. [Read more]

The 404 1,170: Where Aunt Jill does a little dance (podcast)

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 11:36 AM PST

Aunt Jill's in a dancing mood on the day before our Thanksgiving break, but also because she just hit 7,000 followers on Twitter! To pay it forward, she'll answer questions from our chat room on in-house financing, no-load targeted retirement funds, and more. [Read more]

Comcast Xfinity app now lets you download movies for offline viewing

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 11:20 AM PST

The newly updated Xfinity TV Player for Android and iOS lets you download content from four networks. "Homeland" to go, anyone? [Read more]

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