Thursday, February 21, 2013

CNET News

CNET News

Zendesk hack snares user data from Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 08:49 PM PST

Some information for users of the social networks was captured when hackers attacked the customer support service. [Read more]

RIAA slams Google as not doing enough to fight piracy

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 08:20 PM PST

The trade group releases a report card on Google that claims the Web giant's pledge to demote pirate sites "remains unfulfilled." [Read more]

PayPal readies launch of mobile payments system in Europe

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 07:36 PM PST

Payment processor unveils new hardware that will read credit and debit cards that use the Chip and PIN system, which is more prevalent in Europe. [Read more]

NASA launches new space tech and exploration division

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 06:50 PM PST

As part of President Obama's bid to further invest in space innovation, the U.S. agency creates the Space Technology Mission Directorate. [Read more]

Social-media aggregator Memolane to shut down

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 05:52 PM PST

Reflective service that organized user content from social networks into a timeline announces it is joining another company and will delete accounts tomorrow. [Read more]

Instagram reportedly says no native app for BlackBerry 10

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 05:51 PM PST

Apps are important to a smartphone platform's success, but it's looking like BlackBerry's newest platform won't be getting one of the world's most popular. [Read more]

U.S. attorney: Criticism of Aaron Swartz prosecution is 'unfair'

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 04:28 PM PST

Carmen Ortiz, who previously compared the late Internet activist to a common criminal, tells a Boston radio station that charges of overzealousness by her office are "unfair." [Read more]

Facebook blocks NBC site after reported hack

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 04:05 PM PST

The social network blocks users from accessing or posting NBC links after the TV network was hacked today. [Read more]

Orange Lumo, Nivo, San Remo offer affordable 4G, Jelly Bean

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 04:01 PM PST

Orange has announced three new affordable Android phones for Europe: the 4G Orange Lumo, the budget Orange Nivo and big screen Orange San Remo. [Read more]

LG announces Optimus F5, F7 ahead of Mobile World Congress

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 03:32 PM PST

The new series of Android smartphone will bridge the gap between the Optimus L and Optimus G lines. [Read more]

HTC offering $100 credit for old phones with purchase of new HTC One

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 03:22 PM PST

The Quietly Brilliant handset maker is hoping to make some noise with a limited-time promotion. [Read more]

Judge orders Apple, Samsung to trim 2014 patent spat

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 03:11 PM PST

A California judge tells both companies that they need to narrow down their upcoming 2014 court battle. [Read more]

HP's Whitman: No plans to break up company

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 03:09 PM PST

In response to a question from an analyst during an earnings call, Hewlett-Packard chief reiterates the company's "better together" strategy. [Read more]

Millionaire plans venture to Mars and back in 501 days

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 03:02 PM PST

In 2018 the Inspiration Mars Foundation, backed by millionaire Dennis Tito, intends to send a couple of people on a round trip flight around the Red Planet. [Read more]

CNET's Twitter team for Mobile World Congress 2013

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 02:56 PM PST

Here's whom to follow on Twitter for all the best coverage at Mobile World Congress 2013. [Read more]

How to manage OS X boot options with wireless keyboards

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 02:41 PM PST

If you have a Bluetooth keyboard, OS X may ignore keystrokes at startup for booting into Safe mode and other optional boot environments. [Read more]

PS4 and the Vita: The multiscreen dream...again

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 02:34 PM PST

Will Sony's handheld PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 4 work together to do things you've only dreamed of? Well, hopefully. [Read more]

Understanding Unicorn: A dive into Facebook's Graph Search

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 02:03 PM PST

Facebook engineers offer an inside look at the magical creature holding up the social network's new Graph Search platform. [Read more]

HP beats expectations, raises outlook

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 02:01 PM PST

CEO Meg Whitman notes that HP "still has a lot of work to do to generate the kind of growth we want to see," but "we expect the benefits from our restructuring will accelerate through fiscal 2013." [Read more]

Images of alleged Retina iPad Mini appear on Chinese forum

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 01:50 PM PST

Photos on the site appear to show a thicker rear casing than the one on the current iPad Mini, leading some to speculate that the next version of the device will have a Retina display. [Read more]

Questions remain after PS4 event

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 01:47 PM PST

Bridget Carey breaks down what was revealed at Sony's PlayStation 4 event, and Google releases the Chromebook Pixel at a precarious price. [Read more]

Why one investor believes Pinterest is worth $2.5 billion

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 01:38 PM PST

Brushing aside Pinterest's lack of revenue, FirstMark Capital's Rick Heitzmann says the scrapbooking site is on its way toward becoming a great company. [Read more]

Coveted Microsoft Surface Pro model surfaces again in stores

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 01:12 PM PST

The 128GB Surface Pro model is available again at Microsoft stores in limited quantities. [Read more]

The 404 1,212: Where there's a PS4...in the controller? (podcast)

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 01:04 PM PST

Today we'll reveal the mystery of Sony's PlayStation 4. With help from Scott Stein and Polygon's Russ Frushtick, we'll go over the details we know... for now. Like what's a teraflop? Where's the box? Will it play Blu-rays? [Read more]

Egypt accused of crowdsourcing censorship

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 12:52 PM PST

Reports suggest that the country's National Telecommunications Registry Agency is asking ordinary citizens to find blasphemous material online. Is this revolutionary? [Read more]
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