Friday, January 11, 2013

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CNET News


Cameras not entirely out of the picture at CES 2013

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 09:03 PM PST

There were several nice updates to existing camera lines and a couple interesting new additions at CES, but no real excitement. [Read more]

Wrapping up computers, tablets, and hardware at CES 2013

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 07:58 PM PST

The trends, products, and misses from PCs and tablets at the show [Read more]

White House shoots down petition to build Death Star

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 07:49 PM PST

Obama Administration says construction of the universe's ultimate weapon would be cost prohibitive and not in keeping with its policy of galactic peace. [Read more]

The 2013 TVs of CES are bigger and smarter, but what about the picture?

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 05:58 PM PST

The 2013 Consumer Electronics show is a wrap, and now that we know something about the hundreds of new TVs models, it's worth asking whether all those new technologies will improve what matters: picture quality. [Read more]

Nokia to go big with smartphone cameras in 2013

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 04:22 PM PST

Nokia was practically invisible at CES, but hinted at exciting imaging developments in the months ahead. [Read more]

Software makes a showing at CES 2013, but underwhelms

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 04:19 PM PST

At CES 2013, apps and software were spread thinly about the convention floor. There were some diamonds in the rough, but overall we were disappointed in the showing. [Read more]

Recapping CES 2013: Tiny wearable tech hits big

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 04:18 PM PST

Small wearable tech makes a big impact at CES 2013. [Read more]

Recapping CES 2013: Tiny wearable tech hits big

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 04:18 PM PST

Small wearable tech makes a big impact at CES 2013. [Read more]

Tumblr's next step: Become a real business

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 04:09 PM PST

With personnel constraints no longer an issue, the social site can finally try to capitalize on the attention of its massive audience. [Read more]

$100 to Facebook message Mark Zuckerberg? Bargain!

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 03:55 PM PST

Facebook is testing various methods to reduce spam. One of these is to charge large sums to those who message those with vast followings. It could be good value for some. [Read more]

Big HD screens, quad-core smartphones reign at CES 2013

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 03:54 PM PST

What will you see in phones this year? Quad-core, HD galore, and multiplied megapixels define the new high-end. [Read more]

5 unanswered questions from CES

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 03:38 PM PST

It's over. The booths have been emptied. The trailers dismantled. After a frantic week, here are the conundrums that are still playing in my head. [Read more]

Friday Poll: Does CES even matter anymore?

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 02:58 PM PST

With software now king and tech giants staying away, how is the Consumer Electronics Show still relevant? [Read more]

John McAfee brings his 'Where's Waldo' act to Portland

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 02:35 PM PST

After his deportation to the U.S., the peripatetic software millionaire says he's had it with the sun -- for now. [Read more]

Google adds high-res photo zoom to Google+

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 02:25 PM PST

People now can immerse themselves in high-resolution photos posted on Google+ instead of seeing a blurry version when zoomed in all the way. [Read more]

The mystery of the empty CES booth

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 02:14 PM PST

Those who exhibit their wares at CES pay large amounts to have a booth. How was it, then, that a booth appeared to lay empty? [Read more]

10 amazing apps for new iPhone owners

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 02:10 PM PST

OK, they're pretty awesome for existing iPhone owners, too. Best of all, most of them are free. Check my picks, then share your own. [Read more]

New malware exploiting Java 7 in Windows and Unix systems

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 01:32 PM PST

Mal/JavaJar-B is a cross-platform exploit of a new zero-day vulnerability in the latest Java runtimes. [Read more]

Wrapping up CES 2013: Wi-Fi going strong, SSHD emerges

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 01:07 PM PST

CNET editor Dong Ngo sums up CES 2013 from the perspective of networking and storage. [Read more]

Q&A: MacFixIt Answers

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 12:55 PM PST

This week, readers e-mailed in questions about Software Update, Notes, and how to record movies and video on a Mac. [Read more]

App shows what 10 years of drinking could do to your looks

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 12:46 PM PST

Drinking Mirror app lets you upload a pic and see what your face might look like after 10 years of drinking at your current rate. [Read more]

Judge OKs $527 million Kodak patent sale

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 12:07 PM PST

The final price is a lot less than the company wanted as it seeks to emerge from bankruptcy. [Read more]

Moneual smart table lets you order and pay for your food

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 11:20 AM PST

The MTT300 Touch Table PC is set to introduce a whole new twist on dining in restaurants and cafes. [Read more]

Boeing 787 incidents prompt FAA review

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 11:12 AM PST

Prompted by a recent fire and other incidents, the Federal Aviation Administration is launching a comprehensive review of the new, high-tech Dreamliner. [Read more]

Why Adobe (and other vendors) should give away older software

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 11:12 AM PST

For the moment, Adobe CS2 continues to be available free of charge. Here's why it always should be, and why other software vendors should follow suit. [Read more]

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