Wednesday, December 19, 2012

CNET News

CNET News

Twitter shuffles top execs, names new COO and CFO

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 07:44 PM PST

As the social network aims to drive revenue, Ali Rowghani is named chief operating officer and Mike Gupta moves into role of chief financial officer. [Read more]

Google puts businesses' interiors inside search results

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 07:17 PM PST

Google Business Photos present 360-degree panoramas, allowing users to scope out businesses without actually visiting. [Read more]

Tumblr rolls out its iPad app

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 06:59 PM PST

Once relegated to just the iPhone and iPod Touch, the popular blogging platform's iOS app is now available on Apple's iPad. [Read more]

Twitter temporarily turns out the lights on Anonymous account

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 06:33 PM PST

After the hacker group allegedly posted a photo of an individual's private information, its Twitter account goes dark and then is later restored. [Read more]

Redbox Instant launches private beta for video streaming

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 05:20 PM PST

The streaming service that's aimed to compete with Netflix rolls out a private beta inviting users to test the service for free for one month. [Read more]

2012 Car Tech Awards: And the winner is...

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 04:54 PM PST

CNET reviewed almost 100 cars this year and attended auto shows around the world, finding the best in automotive tech. Here are the results of our annual awards. [Read more]

Google sells Motorola Home set-top biz to Arris for $2.3B

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 04:02 PM PST

The Web giant inherited the cable-box maker with its acquisition of Motorola Mobility earlier this year. [Read more]

Best iPad Mini cases and covers

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 03:54 PM PST

Looking for a new case for your iPad Mini? Check out these top cases available now or coming soon. [Read more]

2013 Toyota Avalon charges Qi-enabled phones without wires

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 03:50 PM PST

Charge your phone without the hassle of cables or connections with the Toyota Avalon's optional wireless inductive charging mat. [Read more]

The Onion uncovers Apple's new 'iPhone 5C'

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 03:26 PM PST

A new model already? Yep, the next iPhone will cater expressly to a very important market: college girls. [Read more]

Internet advertising revenue hits $9.2 billion in Q3 2012

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 03:17 PM PST

Up 18 percent from last year, the revenue is the most spent in a single quarter, the Interactive Advertising Bureau says. [Read more]

7 myths about quad-core phones (Smartphones Unlocked)

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 03:14 PM PST

Smartphones with quad-core processors are always faster than dual-core processors, right? Only if you believe the myths. [Read more]

Gather 'round Cyrcle for real-world social-media alerts

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 03:02 PM PST

Facebook, Twitter, and other social-media stalwarts could soon have a way to escape into the real world thanks to Cyrcle, a social-media notification device. [Read more]

Facebook puts mobile ad network on the back burner

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 03:01 PM PST

The social network will halt selling mobile ads outside of Facebook -- at least for now. [Read more]

Dropbox snaps up cloud-based photo organizer Snapjoy

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 02:44 PM PST

It looks like Dropbox is getting more serious about photo sharing now that it's acquired digital photo library Snapjoy. [Read more]

Samsung preps 5.5-inch flexible phone screen for CES demo

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 02:35 PM PST

In January, Samsung's mobile display spin-off will bring us a step closer to bendable smartphones. Now that's twisted. [Read more]

How to find a good iPad Mini case or bag

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 02:27 PM PST

So may options to choose from...but they're not all perfect. Here's how to help weed out what you really need for your little iPad. [Read more]

Don't blame Instagram users -- blame Instagram

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 02:14 PM PST

The tech press says users are at fault for this week's terms-of-service debacle. Ignore them. [Read more]

Google Apps takes aim at Microsoft Office with Quickoffice integration

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 01:47 PM PST

Google Apps makes an anti-Microsoft Office play as it continues to integrate Quickoffice into the fold. [Read more]

Key Apple patent used against Samsung under fire

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 01:29 PM PST

A key Apple patent used against Samsung in court is under close scrutiny by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office after a reexamination. [Read more]

How to prevent and respond to a user revolt

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 01:08 PM PST

Every startup will face an Instagram-style controversy. But how do you minimize the damage and prevent it from ever happening again? [Read more]

Boeing tests Wi-Fi with 20,000 pounds of potatoes

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 01:00 PM PST

Spuds on a plane! No, it's not the latest Samuel L. Jackson movie, it's what Boeing used to test its latest in-flight Wi-Fi technology. [Read more]

Facebook expands Collections, adds new retailers

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 12:50 PM PST

Users who test the Pinterest-like feature can "save", "add," and "Wishlist," in addition to "collect" and "want," with 13 different brands. [Read more]

Swiss aim to birth advanced humanoid in 9 months

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 12:19 PM PST

Roboy is a tendon-driven robot designed to emulate humans, right down to the gestation period. [Read more]

Children's privacy law catches on to apps, social networks

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 12:13 PM PST

The FTC updates rules tied to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, or COPPA, but the changes won't really affect companies like Apple or Facebook. [Read more]
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