Saturday, December 8, 2012

CNET News

CNET News


Handcuffs that give you an electric shock?

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 03:26 PM PST

A patent for next-generation handcuffs offers a future in which the detained can be shocked and even injected with drugs directly from their restraints. [Read more]

Three reasons a Windows 8 laptop leads, MacBook lags

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 02:58 PM PST

While the MacBook Air is a wonderful design, it's not perfect. And HP offers some compelling reasons to consider a Windows 8 laptop. [Read more]

Apple's U.S. Mac-making plan to create 200 jobs, says report

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 02:34 PM PST

CEO Tim Cook's remark that Apple will invest $100 million in manufacturing Macs in the states will mean the creation of 200 jobs, some industry watchers say. [Read more]

Nook Simple Touch e-reader drops to $79

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 10:43 AM PST

Barnes & Noble reduces the cost of its e-ink device with the holiday shopping season in full swing. [Read more]

Best Buy sends five iPads in error, says 'keep them'

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 09:25 AM PST

In an attack of holiday spirit, Best Buy admits it made a mistake in sending a customer five iPads instead of one. The company says the customer should give the extras to people in need. [Read more]

Gift ideas for the audiophile in your life

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 08:06 AM PST

The Audiophiliac's budget-friendly gift ideas, and most are well under $100! [Read more]

Android's Google Now services headed for Chrome, too

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 04:14 AM PST

The all-purpose alert system isn't just for Android. Google is building its Google Now alert system into Chrome as well, taking advantage of its notifications system. [Read more]

Apple and Google making joint bid for Kodak patents, report says

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 09:54 PM PST

An Apple-Google joint effort to procure Kodak's patents could auger a somewhat less litigious atmosphere in the future. [Read more]

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