Tuesday, December 4, 2012

CNET News

CNET News

Redbox Instant's full launch won't be until spring 2013

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 09:20 PM PST

The video streaming and DVD rental service aiming to compete with Netflix won't be commercially available until next year, however its public beta should be ready within the next month. [Read more]

Windows 8 touch PC demand strong

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 09:08 PM PST

Touch-screen WIndows 8 PCs are in demand. In fact, PC makers can't get enough supply of some models. [Read more]

Amazon makes kid play with new Kindle subscription service

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 09:01 PM PST

Kindle FreeTime Unlimited serves up kids books, games, apps, movies and TV shows to Prime members for $2.99 a month -- or $6.99 per family. [Read more]

Forget about the Mars rover -- how about we build a Death Star?

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 08:01 PM PST

Petition posted to the White House's We The People platform advocates construction of the universe's ultimate weapon as a way to boost the economy. [Read more]

AOL snaps up advertising company Buysight

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 07:59 PM PST

Looking to hone its advertising savvy, the Web giant acquires a startup with know-how on online ad targeting and retargeting. [Read more]

The skinny on Netflix-Disney deal (FAQ)

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 07:37 PM PST

Netflix is finally getting access to movies directly from a top Hollywood studio. Here are some frequently asked questions to help understand what the deal means. [Read more]

Apple looks to double its N.C. biogas fuel cell farm

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 06:49 PM PST

The tech giant seeks to amp up its energy project and produce 10 megawatts of electricity -- making its farm the largest fuel cell project in the nation not run by an electric utility. [Read more]

NASA announces plans for new $1.5 billion Mars rover

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 06:22 PM PST

Using spare parts and mission plans developed for NASA's Curiosity Mars rover, the space agency says it can build and launch a new rover in 2020 and stay within current budget guidelines. [Read more]

Facebook stock likely to get boost from inclusion in Nasdaq 100

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 06:07 PM PST

Social-networking company's stock will be added to stock market's collection of largest companies on December 12. [Read more]

Apple sacks two-per-customer rule for iPhone 5

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 05:32 PM PST

As supply chain issues come under control and unlocked models of the device are available, the tech giant lets customers buy more than just two iPhone 5 smartphones at a time. [Read more]

Coupons.com app gets native Passbook integration

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 05:28 PM PST

The deal hunting app now lets users send coupons directly to passbook from their app, instead of through the browser. [Read more]

Yahoo acquires tiny mobile video-chat startup OnTheAir

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 05:26 PM PST

Buyout of five-person company appears to be geared toward beefing up the Web pioneer's engineering ranks rather than getting a hold of the startup's technology. [Read more]

Courts give smaller wireless carriers a gift

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 05:06 PM PST

Today's federal Court of Appeals decision to uphold the FCC's rule to force Verizon to accept rules for data roaming is victory not only for the FCC, but also for smaller carriers. [Read more]

Uber on the road to reconciliation in D.C. with new legislation

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 04:32 PM PST

The embattled car service scores victory with city council's approval of a legislative framework for "digital dispatch" transportation services. [Read more]

Giant CO2 spheres invade NYC

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 04:11 PM PST

The Big Apple may be on course to cut its carbon footprint by a third, but this video is an arresting illustration of the challenge. [Read more]

Apple's Eddy Cue lets go of $8.76M in stock

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 03:51 PM PST

Apple's iTunes and iCloud chief has sold off a healthy chunk of stock, but he's still got plenty of shares tucked away. [Read more]

Microsoft Surface sales may exceed 1M in Q4, says reseacher

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 03:42 PM PST

Microsoft's first PC product is expected to see sales of more than 1 million units in the fourth quarter. [Read more]

Get ready for spy bots that fly through open windows

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 03:30 PM PST

These eyes in the sky are tethered to their controllers, giving them virtually unlimited power. They could be used by military and police. [Read more]

PlayStation 3 is 'largest TV-connected platform' for Netflix

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 03:18 PM PST

Do you enjoy Netflix at home? Chances are good you're watching the streaming video service through a PlayStation 3. [Read more]

Google grants $23M to nonprofits in new award program

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 03:07 PM PST

The funds go to will go to philanthropic organizations tackling big global programs using novel applications of technology. [Read more]

Zite 2.0: A smarter, snappier personalized magazine for iOS

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 03:00 PM PST

With its completely redesigned apps for iPhone and iPad, the CNN-owned Zite is aiming to make it easier than ever to find the news that matters to you. [Read more]

Facebook's new Messenger app: Path to the next billion users?

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 02:58 PM PST

Mark Zuckerberg's latest big product doesn't even require a Facebook membership -- and that's what makes it potentially so powerful. [Read more]

How to improve sound quality in iTunes

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 02:58 PM PST

With a few preferences and equalizer changes you can greatly enhance the sound of your iTunes library [Read more]

'Hacker hostels' let tech hopefuls snooze -- and schmooze (video)

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 02:57 PM PST

In Silicon Valley, the next million-dollar idea is easier to find than a place to sleep. That's why a handful of hostels have popped up, all catering to the entrepreneurial crowd. CNET's Kara Tsuboi visited one of them and found out why some residents would pay a premium to stay there. [Read more]

Train for chocolate: Custom apps for Suunto GPS watch

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 02:23 PM PST

The app community sprouting up around the Suunto Ambit GPS watch helps wearers crunch workout data in terms of chocolate consumption, beer guzzling, and percentage of Usain Bolt's speed. [Read more]
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