Monday, December 24, 2012

CNET News

CNET News

Customer claims Sprint worker said his fingers 'too fat' for iPhone

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 03:19 PM PST

A customer claims he went to a Sprint store to replace his damaged iPhone 4 and the Sprint salesperson told him his digits were too porky. [Read more]

Christmas surprise for Droid Razr, Razr Maxx

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 02:47 PM PST

Jelly Bean starts finding its way into the Christmas stockings of Droid Razr and Droid Razr Maxx owners. [Read more]

Instagram hit with proposed class-action lawsuit

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 02:19 PM PST

Suit claims that not only is Instagram making a "grab for customer property rights" with tweaks to its terms of service, it's also attempting to cover its tail by prohibiting users from seeking legal relief. [Read more]

Chrome prepares to axe silent extensions

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 01:11 PM PST

A coming version of Google Chrome on Windows is going to prevent extensions that don't come from the official Chrome store from quietly installing without your say-so. [Read more]

Old vs. new tech -- and old tech wins by a landslide

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 12:06 PM PST

A $250,000 3D printer's LP can't match the resolution of a sixty-year-old LP -- and it's not even close! [Read more]

Huawei to go jumbo with 6.1-inch Ascend Mate

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 11:27 AM PST

An executive with the Chinese company couldn't wait for CES, and showed off the phone at a Huawei store. [Read more]

Why startups shouldn't be afraid of Facebook cloning them

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 10:03 AM PST

It takes a lot more than a clone to take out a scrappy startup with dedication to its vision. [Read more]

Microsoft's strategy chief limits role, will retire in 2014

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 09:28 AM PST

Craig Mundie, who inherited some of Bill Gates' duties when he left Microsoft in a full-time capacity, will take on the role of 'senior adviser to CEO.' [Read more]

Dueling Santa trackers are live

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 09:15 AM PST

Where's Santa now? Depends whom you ask. NORAD/Bing and Google are both keeping an eye on St. Nick but can't seem to agree on his route around the world to deliver goodies to good children everywhere. [Read more]

For all those alone with a gadget this Xmas

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 09:05 AM PST

Don't think for a moment that technology always represents progress. However, there are some for whom, at this time, it represents a lone hope. [Read more]

Nokia tablet details: keyboard cover with battery, 10.1-inch display

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 07:58 AM PST

AT&T will reportedly be the first carrier to sell the tablet, which could make its debut at Mobile World Congress in February. [Read more]

China to curtail trademark trolls

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 07:24 AM PST

China says it will make a greater effort to stamp out companies such as Proview, which sued Apple earlier this year for the use of the iPad name. [Read more]

Easy last-minute gifts you can print or e-mail

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 06:41 AM PST

The procrastination ends now. Here's your last chance to get something for that someone special. [Read more]

Acer drives tablet prices lower, plans $99 model

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 06:39 AM PST

The Iconia B1 tablet looks like it's headed to the emerging markets, and it's unclear whether it'll hit the U.S. [Read more]

Fresh iPad rumor: thinner, lighter version due in March

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 06:06 AM PST

The report also calls for an iPad Mini with a Retina Display. [Read more]

Policy and privacy: Five reasons why 2012 mattered

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 12:01 AM PST

It was the year of Internet activism with a sharp political point: Protests derailed the Stop Online Piracy Act, assisted in imploding a United Nations summit, and helped to postpone a data-sharing bill. [Read more]
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