Thursday, November 8, 2012

CNET News

CNET News

Lenovo sees 7-inch tablets to vie with phones, not PCs

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 09:15 PM PST

The burgeoning 7-inch tablet market will do battle with large-screen smartphones, says Lenovo. [Read more]

Egypt works to pull the plug on online porn

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 09:00 PM PST

A public prosecutor demands the Egyptian government block all pornography on the Web, but apparently it's easier said than done. [Read more]

Judge to review whether foreman in Apple v. Samsung hid info

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 08:37 PM PST

A federal court will look into whether the jury foreman in Apple v. Samsung "concealed information" during jury selection. [Read more]

Google's JAM with Chrome lets users play in virtual rock bands

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 08:12 PM PST

The Web giant is testing a new social feature that lets users lay down guitar licks and blast virtual saxophones in an interactive Chrome Web app. [Read more]

U.S. government sanctions Iran for creating 'electronic curtain'

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 07:16 PM PST

The U.S. State Department is targeting several Iranian groups and individuals that have been particularly oppressive in restricting Internet freedom. [Read more]

Carl Icahn considered hostile takeover for control of Netflix

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 06:55 PM PST

The billionaire and former corporate raider, who recently acquired a 10 percent stake in the company, tells CNBC that he finds Netflix's "poison pill" defense plan "really reprehensible." [Read more]

Navy SEALs leak classified info to EA for combat game -- report

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 06:07 PM PST

While working as paid consultants for the video-game maker's new shooting game Medal of Honor: Warfighter, seven soldiers disclose military secrets and are now being punished, according to a report. [Read more]

How to get the Start menu back in Windows 8

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 05:23 PM PST

Several third-party utilities can serve as Start menu replacements for Windows 8 users who aren't as keen on the new Start screen. [Read more]

Apple releases bug-fix update for 2012 MacBooks

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 05:06 PM PST

This update tackles, and hopefully quenches, problems with graphics artifacts and USB connectivity. [Read more]

Microsoft brings Windows 8 tiles to crazy life

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 04:44 PM PST

To launch Windows 8 in Norway, Microsoft placed a discreet Windows Tile in the street. When people stepped on it, goodness did the action start. [Read more]

Volkswagen versus iPhone 5

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 04:36 PM PST

CNET hooks up the iPhone 5 to its biggest accessory, a 2012 Volkswagen Golf R. [Read more]

Crippling Stuxnet virus infected Chevron's network too

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 04:26 PM PST

Sophisticated virus was intended to knock offline an Iranian nuclear enrichment facility but strayed from its intended target about two years ago. [Read more]

You can replace Siri with Google's Voice Search, but there's a catch

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 04:21 PM PST

If you're willing to jailbreak your iPhone, you can create a Home-button shortcut to Google's whiz-bang new Siri-killer. Is it worth the effort? [Read more]

Reconciling the iPad Mini with Apple's Retina obsession

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 04:09 PM PST

Apple created the Retina display brand as a key selling point for its leading products. Is the iPad Mini an exception? Or is it only a matter of time before it goes Retina too. [Read more]

Pee power! African teens create urine-fueled generator

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 04:04 PM PST

Four enterprising young African girls put together a generator that runs on a plentiful natural resource. Whether or not it could work efficiently is a different story. [Read more]

Nvidia CEO: People buying tablets instead of cheap PCs

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 03:50 PM PST

The graphics-chip maker also provides projections for the current quarter that show it's no longer avoiding PC market weakness. [Read more]

Virgin Mobile to offer Galaxy S2 4G on November 15

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 03:41 PM PST

One of the most popular phones of 2011 joins the no-contract carrier just before the holiday shopping season gets under way. [Read more]

Sustainable fishing 'SafetyNet' catches big prize

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 03:10 PM PST

This year's James Dyson Award for design goes to an innovative commercial fishing net system that could make the practice far more sustainable by saving millions of fish annual. [Read more]

Facebook tries to get some love for Friendship Pages

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 02:57 PM PST

The social network redesigns a little-known feature -- a profile page that highlights your friendships and relationships. Perhaps the redesign will get more people using the feature. [Read more]

Groupon revenue rises, but still disappoints Wall Street

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 02:16 PM PST

The daily deals site reports revenue of $568.6 million, but falls short of analysts' $590 million estimate. [Read more]

Friendster founder raises $1.7M for social startup Nuzzel

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 02:00 PM PST

Jonathan Abrams' latest project raises seed round from investors including 500 Startups' Dave McClure. [Read more]

See the Wii U unboxed

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 01:59 PM PST

CNET's Jeff Bakalar shows us what's inside the Wii U Deluxe Set box. [Read more]

Priceline names its own price for Kayak: $1.8 billion

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 01:46 PM PST

The online travel booking site agrees to buy rival Kayak for $1.8 billion. [Read more]

Limits of using Square at Starbucks

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 01:38 PM PST

Starbucks dips a toe into the Square Wallet app, Pinterest lets you keep secret boards, and Airbnb users offer free rooms for Sandy victims. [Read more]

Apple shares fall more than 3.6 percent

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 01:05 PM PST

One of the hottest tech stocks only a couple of months ago, Apple has turned ice cold -- despite new endorsements today. [Read more]
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