Wednesday, January 2, 2013

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CNET News

Qualcomm CEO discusses CES during Charlie Rose interview

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 09:02 PM PST

Paul Jacobs talks about the future of mobile and the data demand problem with PBS's Charlie Rose. [Read more]

Special Intel 'Ivy Bridge' chips to enable new laptops, tablets

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 08:55 PM PST

At CES, chip giant will discuss limited edition versions of its 3rd Generation Core processors that are Intel's most power efficient to date. Select ultrabooks and tablets from some vendors are expected. [Read more]

Polaroid opens Fotobar shops to print photos off mobile devices

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 08:41 PM PST

The longtime photo giant takes a step into new territory by launching retail stores to print pictures from cell phones, including shots stored in apps like Facebook, Instagram, and Picasa. [Read more]

Google motivates users with New Year's resolutions map

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 07:43 PM PST

People around the world can now share their goals for 2013 in an interactive map, whether it's to make more money, spend time with their families, or travel to new places. [Read more]

Google to settle FTC antitrust probe tomorrow, report says

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 07:21 PM PST

The search giant will voluntarily change some of its business practices, which critics have called anti-competitive, Bloomberg reports. [Read more]

Six states outlaw employer snooping on Facebook

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 06:35 PM PST

The list of states that don't put up with employers demanding employee's social media passwords is growing -- both California and Illinois laws went into effect on the first of this year. [Read more]

Does Apple's shadow still loom over CES?

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 06:20 PM PST

Apple has dominated the conversation at CES the last few years, thanks to the rumor mill and some well-timed announcements. What will Apple do this year? [Read more]

Star Wars: The Old Republic embraces same-sex romance

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 06:00 PM PST

Hey there, sexy Sith. BioWare finally sets a date for its struggling MMO to get long-promised same-gender interludes, but don't hold your breath waiting for that smuggler-on-Wookiee action. [Read more]

Microsoft buys R2 Studios startup to boost Xbox

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 05:26 PM PST

The small startup that works on home entertainment technology is heading to Redmond. [Read more]

The snoop state's still alive and well (Anybody notice?)

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 05:09 PM PST

The new year starts on a sour note after Obama extends government wireless wiretapping for another five years -- and the public reacts with a big yawn. [Read more]

Amazon Kindle Fire gains Web usage market share on iPad loss

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 04:55 PM PST

Apple's tablet overwhelmingly dominates the market, but loses more than 7 percent to Amazon, according to new research. [Read more]

Instagram one month later: No hint of lingering troubles

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 03:14 PM PST

After the December debacle over new wording in Instagram's terms of service, traffic statistics suggest the photo-sharing giant has recovered nicely. [Read more]

Fix poor Retina Macbook Pro graphics performance

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 03:14 PM PST

After applying the latest EFI firmware update, some users may experience lower graphics performance in demanding applications. [Read more]

No, we don't really need another smartphone OS

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 03:11 PM PST

Ubuntu, Tizen, and Firefox OS are all around the bend, but with more-established platforms struggling, can the market support the noobs? [Read more]

Apple to report first-quarter earnings on January 23

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 03:11 PM PST

The company will talk first-quarter 2013 financials later this month, as part of a scheduled earnings release and conference call. [Read more]

Best headphones for under $100

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 03:04 PM PST

Looking for affordable headphones that sound really good for the money? Here are CNET's top picks. [Read more]

Uncork ambient music and beats with Sound Bottle

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 02:53 PM PST

This prototype can record and mix sounds around you while drawing on a database of funky beats. [Read more]

Google, Yahoo accused of funding piracy

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 02:40 PM PST

The University of Southern California releases a report critical of companies whose ads end up on sites accused of pirating music and movies. [Read more]

Interact with OS X screensavers

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 02:36 PM PST

Pressing any key on the keyboard may not turn off your screensaver, and could instead allow you to control it a little. [Read more]

TV in Ultra HD, new designs at CES 2013

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 02:04 PM PST

At the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show, television makers will show off the next phase of high definition screens. Also, Samsung will tout a new TV design and bend the norm with flexible screens. [Read more]

Moebius House a super-sized strip of math wonder

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 01:42 PM PST

If you've ever wanted to live in a mathematical head-scratcher, the Moebius House is the home for you. [Read more]

Congress speaks, tech investors party -- like it's 2013

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 01:17 PM PST

And what a start for 2013 as Congress' fiscal cliff resolution sends tech to big gains on the year's first day of trading. [Read more]

Records made of ice, cool again

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 12:52 PM PST

Proving that vinyl is cool again, a Swedish indie band has made its newest single out of ice, and it actually works! [Read more]

The 404 1,185: Where 50 euros go a long way (podcast)

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 12:50 PM PST

It's the first show of the year, and Ariel has a big announcement to make from his trip to Amsterdam! Jeff also did some traveling and tells us what 50 euro will buy you abroad. Finally, Justin went to Costco and Target. [Read more]

Earth cozies up super close to the sun today

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 12:50 PM PST

Is it hot in here? The Earth is as close to the sun today as it will be all year. Time to break out the sunscreen. [Read more]
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