Thursday, January 31, 2013

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CNET News


Bing rolls out five apps for Office 365 and Office 2013

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 09:04 PM PST

Looking to combine desktop productivity with search, Microsoft adds new apps to its Office suite. [Read more]

Nokia begins work on graphene, world's strongest material

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 07:34 PM PST

The mobile phone maker receives a $1.35 billion grant to work on development of the 2D wonder-material that is stronger, lighter, and thinner than anything else on earth. [Read more]

Google hands settlement proposal to EU on antitrust -- report

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 05:54 PM PST

The European Union's ongoing inquiry into Google's alleged anticompetitive behavior may be wrapping up as the Web giant is said to be making a deal with the Union's antitrust commission. [Read more]

Good news on mobile, Zuckerberg! Now answer these six questions

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 05:38 PM PST

Why is Facebook Gifts such a dud? Any early signs that people like Graph Search? These are just two of the big questions the social network decided not to answer. [Read more]

Video: Viral videos -- time to make money

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 05:33 PM PST

Besides collecting 15 minutes of fame after a video goes viral, many YouTube stars have the potential to collect a real paycheck too. CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports on the business of making a viral video and how one silly idea can change the course of a career, and bank account, forever. [Read more]

Google Glass turns up in FCC filing

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 05:02 PM PST

As the company prepares to ship its Explorer Edition prototype, a regulatory filing offers some details. [Read more]

Amazon Studios OKs production on pilots for kids' shows

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 04:27 PM PST

Amazon will produce five test pilots for children's shows, including one from the creator of "Blue's Clues." [Read more]

Apple, HBO reportedly in talks to bring HBO Go to Apple TV

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 04:24 PM PST

The companies are working on a deal to bring HBO's streaming app to the Apple TV set-top box by mid-2013, according to Bloomberg sources. [Read more]

Sony teases big NYC event for Feb. 20, PS4 debut?

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 03:53 PM PST

An invitation sent to the press today teases what looks to be a major announcement for the company; could it be the debut of the PlayStation 4? One report says yes. [Read more]

Grand Theft Auto V delayed until September

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 03:48 PM PST

Rockstar Games pushes back the release of Grand Theft Auto V by four months, getting an earful from some fans of the franchise. [Read more]

The beverage pitcher that works for you

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 03:45 PM PST

The Primula Flavor It Beverage System 3-in-1 Infuser Pitcher is designed for relaxing. The slow-moving kitchen gadget does all the work. [Read more]

Smart LED desk lamp is sensitive to your moods

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 03:04 PM PST

The humble desk lamp gets an upgrade with LEDs, smartphone charging, and mood modes to encourage reading, studying, relaxation, and napping. [Read more]

Popular security utilities for OS X put to the test

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 02:45 PM PST

A new and concise round of testing for some common Mac security software shows significant performance differences among them. [Read more]

Leak points to Android Key Lime Pie debut this spring

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 02:31 PM PST

Some alleged, and quickly disappearing, Qualcomm roadmap slides mention a second-quarter release for the next flavor of Google's mobile OS. [Read more]

Motorola's X-Phone job req: Four clues about the phone

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 02:22 PM PST

What the LinkedIn job posting for Motorola's mysterious X-Phone manager tells us about Moto's next marquee smartphone. [Read more]

Wall Street Journal: China hackers hit us, too

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 01:46 PM PST

The Wall Street Journal is the latest news organization to say it has experienced cyberattacks related to its coverage of China. [Read more]

Samsung, Rogen, Rudd brilliantly mock Super Bowl in Super Bowl ad

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 01:31 PM PST

Having got after Apple and BlackBerry, Samsung now mocks the ridiculous trademark rules over Super Bowl advertising. With the help of Seth Rogen and Paul Rudd. [Read more]

LG Spirit 4G now available on MetroPCS

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 01:19 PM PST

The LG Spirit 4G is a prepaid handset from MetroPCS that's equipped with a 4.5-inch display, a dual-core processor, and a 5-megapixel camera. [Read more]

Facebook testing new status icons

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 01:17 PM PST

The social network is testing a new way to share your feelings and is also launching a gift card, but it has no plans to make its own phone. [Read more]

I, Robin Hood: Bowblade does archery the iOS way

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 12:47 PM PST

A new high-tech bow mixes in some low-tech features to try to give people exercise and gaming at the same time. [Read more]

I, Robin Hood: Bowblade does archery the iOS way

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 12:47 PM PST

A new high-tech bow mixes in some low-tech features to try to give people exercise and gaming at the same time. [Read more]

The 404 1,199: Where it's a breath of dead air (podcast)

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 12:35 PM PST

The Web site governmentattic.com just released a list of words, phrases, and configurations you're not allowed to put on a vanity license plate. Join us as we run through a few of our favorites, George Carlin style. Plus hacker t-shirt collections, Amoeba Music's new online Vinyl Vault store, and another bookmark in our ongoing conversation about video game violence. [Read more]

Amazon suffers some homepage glitches

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 12:24 PM PST

Users visiting the online retail giant's welcome page may find the connection spotty. Fear not, you can still go shopping via its internal links. [Read more]

Connected but private: Transporter aims to be your off-cloud Dropbox

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 12:13 PM PST

Can the gap between personal and cloud storage be easily bridged? Connected Data's Tranporter aims to create remote storage data that's not actually stored in the cloud. [Read more]

Motorola apparently seeking product manager for 'X-Phone'

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 11:52 AM PST

The Google-owned company appears to be moving forward with its next-generation smartphone. [Read more]