Friday, November 23, 2012

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CNET News


Black Friday, Thanksgiving Day mobile sales on rise

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 04:49 PM PST

Perhaps it's not surprising, given the overall rise of mobile (not to mention the reportedly terrifying goings-on at some brick-and-mortar establishments). [Read more]

No matter which way you slice it, RIM is still toast

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 12:29 PM PST

Shares of BlackBerry-maker RIM have skyrocketed. Don't let that fool you, though -- RIM isn't making a comeback. [Read more]

About-face on e-mail surveillance bill

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 11:51 AM PST

week in review Senator abandons controversial proposal, while Intel's longtime CEO announces retirement. Also: Samsung to see Apple settlement details. [Read more]

HP offers Black Friday deals on high-end laptops

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 11:15 AM PST

Hewlett-Packard is offering Black Friday deals on its top-of-the-line ultrabooks. [Read more]

iPad Mini ruins Retina chic

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 10:08 AM PST

commentary The iPad Mini can make you think unpleasant thoughts about your Retina iPad. [Read more]

Toshiba nuclear robot can't make it through demo

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 09:07 AM PST

Tetrapod could inspect the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant and release a smaller camera robot. If it doesn't freeze. [Read more]

Man accused of leaving 2-year-old to buy 51-inch TV

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 09:03 AM PST

In another Black Friday story of woe, a man is accused of leaving a child in a car while he shopped for a TV. He allegedly forgets to go back for the child -- who is rescued by police. [Read more]

Your first glimpse of Walmart shoppers fighting over phones

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 08:52 AM PST

There is no greater post-Thanksgiving tradition than witnessing what the craving for gadgets has done to humanity. Here's some of the first footage of the Zombie Apocalypse, Walmart-style. [Read more]

Watch high-powered flashlights cook a turkey

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 08:29 AM PST

This Thanksgiving, cooking a turkey in an oven or deep fryer just isn't as impressive as some of the alternative methods out there -- such as cooking with a flashlight. [Read more]

The Cheapskate Fifth-Anniversary Giveaway Spectacular, Round Three

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 06:44 AM PST

The celebration continues with five amazing prizes, including a Roku box and a Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Enter by Sunday! [Read more]

Friday Poll: When did Black Friday start for you this year?

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 05:00 AM PST

Black Friday is getting some stiff competition from Mobile Thursday. What does your holiday shopping calendar look like? [Read more]

Black Friday deal: Audyssey Wireless Speakers for $199

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 04:00 AM PST

Here are two ways to get Audyssey's excellent Bluetooth stereo speakers for around $200. [Read more]

Crave giveaway: Vinci Tab II tablet for kids

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 12:00 AM PST

Parents and children alike will be thankful for this week's prize, a fun and educational Wi-Fi-enabled Android tablet for the kiddie crowd. [Read more]

Back to cellphone basics: Buying a non-smartphone

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 12:00 AM PST

In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET"s Marguerite Reardon offers some suggestions for buying basic feature phones, a choice that could save you some money. [Read more]

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