Sunday, February 10, 2013

CNET News

CNET News


Microsoft Surface Pro ad debuts amid supply gripes

Posted: 10 Feb 2013 09:34 PM PST

Microsoft's Surface Pro ad is out, but it's probably not winning over frustrated consumers who can't get their hands on the product. [Read more]

Apple, Microsoft summoned in Australian pricing probe

Posted: 10 Feb 2013 08:54 PM PST

House committee want the companies to appear to explain why consumers in Australia pay more than their counterparts in other countries. [Read more]

Twitter bumps the price of Promoted Trends to $200K

Posted: 10 Feb 2013 07:14 PM PST

The price hike went into effect earlier this year and represents a 33 percent increase over last year's price, All Things D noted. [Read more]

Did Google Earth error send murderer to wrong address?

Posted: 10 Feb 2013 02:28 PM PST

Dennis and Merna Koula were found dead in 2010. Their son was found guilty of murder. Yet the killing looked like a professional hit. Now some are wondering whether the fact that Google Earth sends searchers for another address to their house might provide the truth. [Read more]

Tech wizards behind movie magic honored by Oscars

Posted: 10 Feb 2013 01:29 PM PST

The Scientific and Technical Awards honor innovators who have made a significant behind-the-scenes contribution to motion pictures, including the graphics used to created "Shrek." [Read more]

Bang With Professionals goes out with a whimper

Posted: 10 Feb 2013 11:30 AM PST

The site that managed to garner more than 70,000 curious people, desperate to find easy love via LinkedIn, has admitted defeat. [Read more]

'SNL' shows why a Super Bowl blackout is a bad thing

Posted: 10 Feb 2013 11:00 AM PST

Here's a lesson as to why you should never let your electrical relay device spoil your big day, courtesy of "Saturday Night Live." [Read more]

Apple reportedly testing curved glass for 'iWatch'

Posted: 10 Feb 2013 10:54 AM PST

Apple's much-rumored smart wristwatch may feature a curved glass display that will set it apart from competitors, reports The New York Times. [Read more]

$11 million sought to build X-wing, counter Kickstarter Death Star

Posted: 10 Feb 2013 09:45 AM PST

A campaign vows to fight the Empire by building an X-wing squad. Also promised: a Millennium Falcon for 13 million Galactic Standard Credits. [Read more]

Tim Cook reportedly opposed patent suits against Samsung

Posted: 10 Feb 2013 09:38 AM PST

Now Apple's chief executive, Cook was against the lawsuits because of Samsung's role as a key supplier of components for the iPhone and iPad, Reuters reports. [Read more]

AktiMate Micro speakers, better than Bluetooth

Posted: 10 Feb 2013 08:06 AM PST

Bluetooth speakers, even the best of them, can't compete with first-rate wired desktop or stereo iPod speakers, like the AktiMate Micros. [Read more]

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