Wednesday, January 30, 2013

CNET News

CNET News

Chinese hackers said to wage cyberwar on The New York Times

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 08:54 PM PST

Unusual activity was seen in the paper's computer systems during a probe on China's prime minister. The Times then discovered that the corporate passwords for every employee had been stolen. [Read more]

Microsoft Surface sales well below shipments, says iSuppli

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 08:35 PM PST

Microsoft's Surface RT sales weren't big, at least not initially, according to the market research firm. [Read more]

Surface Pro to launch at Best Buy in NYC on February 8

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 08:17 PM PST

Microsoft is planning a midnight launch for the latest member of its Surface family, just ahead of the product's February 9 commercial availability date. [Read more]

Facebook moving fast on mobile, and spending tons on everything

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 07:31 PM PST

The social network showed for a second time that mobile can be a major cash cow. Too bad it takes money to make money. [Read more]

Foursquare reveals the 'best of' based on 3 billion check-ins

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 06:41 PM PST

As the social network increasingly moves toward ratings and reviews, it rolls out its "best of" lists for food, nightlife, activities, and more in 30 U.S. cities. [Read more]

iPhone users pay highest phone bills

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 05:25 PM PST

New data shows that 59 percent of iPhone users spend more than $100 per month on their carrier bill, while 56 percent of Windows phone users and 53 percent of Android users pay that much. [Read more]

This lock hides inside your bike frame

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 04:58 PM PST

The InterLock, set to retail for $50, may not thwart the most determined of thieves, but it promises to make quick errands in safe neighborhoods possible without the need for an extra lock. [Read more]

Nokia spin-off plans $10,000 'luxury' Android phone

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 04:38 PM PST

British snobphone maker Vertu is going all out with an elite phone that boasts a free OS. [Read more]

MacBook EFI updates fix battery problems

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 04:36 PM PST

Firmware updates address a rare issue that could prevent booting for systems with excessively used batteries. [Read more]

U.S. Cellular dials up $300 rebate for new family plans

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 03:43 PM PST

For a limited time, new customers can earn a $300 debit card when signing up two more lines. [Read more]

Zuckerberg is adamant: Facebook is not building a phone

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 03:31 PM PST

The Facebook phone rumors are juicy, but the social network's chief executive insists that there's nothing to them. [Read more]

The iPhone 5S rumor roundup

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 03:06 PM PST

It's inevitable...but when will it happen? The rumor roundup for Apple's next iPhone starts now. [Read more]

Facebook by the numbers: 1.06 billion monthly active users

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 03:06 PM PST

The social network shells out a bunch of numbers during its earnings call, including new totals for users and how much money it's made off of them. [Read more]

65,000 ping-pong balls turn pool party into cool party

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 02:55 PM PST

Promoters use thousands of ping-pong balls, projected lights, and synchronized swimmers to create the ultimate interactive swimming show. [Read more]

New Year's Day was the biggest ever for Facebook

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 02:29 PM PST

Users uploaded 600 million photos in one day -- the most ever for the social network. [Read more]

Researchers create cyborg robo-battle-sparrow of doom

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 02:22 PM PST

To learn more about bird behavior, Duke University researchers go all Dr. Frankenstein by reanimating a dead sparrow with robotics. [Read more]

Take 100,000 more tours inside Google Earth

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 01:47 PM PST

An update to the world-exploring app introduces new 3D flyovers around the world. [Read more]

MacTech extensively tests VMware Fusion and Parallels Desktop

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 01:42 PM PST

Wondering about the performance differences of the two top virtualization options for OS X? MacTech has published a detailed comparison. [Read more]

BlackBerry's last stand: Z10 unveiled

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 01:40 PM PST

CNET's Bridget Carey breaks down the features and availability of BlackBerry's new Z10 and Q10 smartphones. [Read more]

Honda adding 'Eyes Free' Siri integration in some 2013 cars

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 01:39 PM PST

A trio of upcoming Honda and Acura vehicles are getting Siri's "Eyes Free" integration, letting drivers interact with their phones while driving. [Read more]

Smartphone growth slowing? Not according to Qualcomm

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 01:34 PM PST

The maker of mobile chips reports record results for its fiscal first quarter and boosts its outlook for the full year, saying it's seeing growing global demand for phones using its processors. [Read more]

Sex app claims to help you mix business with pleasure

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 01:21 PM PST

Bang with Friends is a curiously successful new Facebook app that aims to be more direct about sex. Now Bang With Professionals wants to help people make carnal connections via LinkedIn. Is this for real? [Read more]

Next 'Star Wars' may not be ready by 2015, Lucasfilm boss says

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 01:14 PM PST

Although George Lucas' hand-picked head of Lucasfilm says she's certain J.J. Abrams will direct 'Episode VII,' she's not sure the film can be finished by the date Disney has publicly committed to. [Read more]

Twitter tweaks photos and video viewing

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 01:13 PM PST

The micro-blogging site says users can now view enlarged photos right on the page, and also incorporates videos into photo galleries. [Read more]

Facebook beats Wall Street estimates; mobile gets traction

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 01:11 PM PST

After a stellar three-month market run, the company posts better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings, with 23 percent of its advertising revenue now coming from mobile. Investors still aren't completely satisfied. [Read more]
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