Thursday, December 13, 2012

CNET News

CNET News

iPad Mini set to eclipse Retina iPad

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 09:16 PM PST

The iPad Mini could become the iPad standard bearer, according to NPD DisplaySearch. [Read more]

Apple's iPhone 5 officially goes on sale in China

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 08:35 PM PST

After overcoming a number of regulatory hurdles, Apple's newest smartphone hits the most populated country on earth. [Read more]

Threat of mass cyberattacks on U.S. banks is real, McAfee warns

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 07:28 PM PST

A new security report by McAfee confirms that cybercriminals claiming to hack into hundreds of bank accounts next spring is a "credible threat." [Read more]

Yahoo considering purchase of news summarizing app Summly

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 06:08 PM PST

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer eyes the app, according to All Things D. If true, the iPhone app would fit nicely with Mayer's recent mobile-focused purchases. [Read more]

Google settles copyright dispute with Belgium newspapers

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 06:07 PM PST

Publishers had objected the search giant's use of headlines and snippets of Belgian newspaper articles in its Google News aggregation service [Read more]

Aereo streaming joins forces with Bloomberg TV

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 05:59 PM PST

The oft-maligned television streaming service is now offering its first cable channel -- with permission from that broadcaster. [Read more]

Car Tech's guide to using your Android phone in the car

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 05:55 PM PST

Looking for tips on safely using your Android phone with your car's stereo? CNET's got you covered. [Read more]

Google Maps chief on ideas behind new iPhone version (podcast)

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 05:22 PM PST

Google Maps for iPhone is getting off to a very good start. To find out a bit more about what went into the app, CNET and CBS News' Larry Magid spoke with Daniel Graf, Google's director of Google Maps for mobile. [Read more]

Buy a TV now or wait?

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 04:44 PM PST

With next year's models due to be announced next month, should you wait to buy a new TV? [Read more]

Speed camera gives ticket to stationary car

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 04:43 PM PST

A speed camera in Baltimore declares that a Mazda is doing 38 mph in a 25 mph zone. It wasn't. It was standing still at a red light. [Read more]

Make a jingle on a smartphone, play it on a computer instantly

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 04:37 PM PST

Feeling festive? A Web site lets you wirelessly create holiday-themed music loops on your smartphone or tablet that play on your computer speakers -- in real time. [Read more]

Possible IE bug would let hackers track mouse moves

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 04:33 PM PST

Microsoft is investigating a researcher's assertion that all versions of the Web browser are vulnerable to a flaw that allows attackers to track cursor movements on the screen, even if the browser window isn't in use. [Read more]

Facebook launches new iOS app

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 03:55 PM PST

Shortly after the release of its latest Android app, the social network boasts a faster app that will let users choose which photo album to upload a photo to. [Read more]

'Woven' turns you into a Kinect

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 03:49 PM PST

Two Dutch design students create a concept garment that doubles as game hardware, and could even function as a television remote. [Read more]

Microsoft: Come next February, Live Mesh will be dead

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 03:32 PM PST

As of February 2013, Microsoft's Live Mesh PC-sync service will be no more. SkyDrive is its replacement. [Read more]

Empire strikes: White House to respond to Death Star petition

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 03:31 PM PST

It's a new kind of imperialism. A petition urging construction of a moon-size super weapon to begin by 2016 has garnered enough support to require a response from the Obama administration. [Read more]

iTunes 11 minor update brings back duplicate finder

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 03:17 PM PST

Apple's iTunes 11 gets its first update, one that brings back the duplicate-song finding feature and fixes a handful of bugs. [Read more]

Twitter unveils new ad tools for better keyword matching

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 03:03 PM PST

Advertisers now have several options for how to match promoted tweets to search terms, and can tie ads to trending topics. [Read more]

The state of networking and storage, and what to expect at CES 2013

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 02:59 PM PST

CNET Editor Dong Ngo looks at where networking and storage are right now, and what new developments we might see at CES 2013. [Read more]

The top 11 games of 2012

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 02:50 PM PST

CNET's resident gaming expert delivers the top 11 best games of 2012. [Read more]

Filipino threat: No Bieber in Bataan after Instagram mockery

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 02:34 PM PST

One politician wants to ban Justin Bieber from the Philippines after he Instagramocked national hero Manny Pacquiao, who was KOed in a boxing match last weekend. [Read more]

Weird geek baby names of 2012 include 'Google' and 'Jedi'

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 02:29 PM PST

Geek names invade BabyCenter's list of unusual baby names of 2012, with inspiration coming from the periodic table, "Star Wars," and a certain popular search engine. [Read more]

Apple revamps services status tool amid recent outages

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 02:02 PM PST

Apple has rolled out a new way to track what's working and what isn't with a new status page for iCloud, iTunes, and other services. [Read more]

Developer survey offers top mobile predictions for 2013

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 01:30 PM PST

Appcelerator and IDC reveal the results of their Q4 2012 mobile-developer survey. Apple's iOS and Android maintain their strong positions, and Google's Nexus tablets attract some developer interest. [Read more]

Yahoo shakes up board, adds PayPal cofounder Max Levchin

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 01:14 PM PST

The company injects some Silicon Valley firepower into its board with the addition of Levchin. His arrival coincides with the departure of CEOs from the Weather Channeland Intuit. [Read more]
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