Wednesday, March 6, 2013

CNET News

CNET News

Samsung increases spending on U.S. lobbyists to $900K

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 08:08 PM PST

After a public patent lawsuit with Apple, the South Korean smartphone maker spends more on courting U.S. lawmakers. [Read more]

Court rules Kim Dotcom can sue New Zealand spy agency

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 07:59 PM PST

Country's attorney general had sought to have the agency excluded from the MegaUpload founder's lawsuit. [Read more]

Windows 8 hardware, take 2: Expect cheaper, smaller

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 06:50 PM PST

Smaller and cheaper Windows 8 devices are on the way. Meanwhile, Microsoft will try to spur sales of Windows 8 by offering PC makers better pricing. [Read more]

Path rolls out 3.0 with private messaging and a sticker shop

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 06:37 PM PST

The social-networking startup adds new ways for users to communicate while also trying to make some money off the app. [Read more]

Android 4.0 and above eat away at Gingerbread

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 05:33 PM PST

Newer versions of Google's operating system -- Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean -- are slowly but steadily gaining on the older and popular Gingerbread. [Read more]

T-Mobile reportedly plans layoffs ahead of MetroPCS merger

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 05:12 PM PST

The No. 4 wireless carrier in the U.S. is expected to begin cutting more than 100 jobs in marketing and other departments at its headquarters tomorrow, The Seattle Times reports. [Read more]

Facebook's redesigned News Feed: Join us Thursday, 10 a.m. PT (live blog)

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 05:01 PM PST

The social network is rumored to be introducing content-specific feeds and bigger images. Join us for live coverage of its press conference. [Read more]

Attorney General Eric Holder defends Aaron Swartz case

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 04:40 PM PST

The nation's top law enforcement officer finds nothing to criticize in the controversial prosecution of Aaron Swartz, who committed suicide months before his criminal trial was scheduled to begin. [Read more]

Police would need warrants for e-mail, phone tracking, bill says

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 04:09 PM PST

Rep. Zoe Lofgren, whose district includes the heart of Silicon Valley, announces another attempt at a privacy bill that's certain to be opposed by law enforcement organizations. [Read more]

Twitter adds features for iOS, tweaks mobile search

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 04:03 PM PST

The microblogging site says its new "Top Tweets" feature brings more relevant search results. [Read more]

Search results beat FDA in finding drug combo side effects

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:49 PM PST

Sifting through the search queries of 6 million people turns out to be a better way to discover drug-to-drug interactions than the current gold standard, the Adverse Event Reporting System. [Read more]

Facebook elects second woman to board

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:38 PM PST

UCSF Chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellmann joins Sheryl Sandberg in adding a womanly touch to the social network's once males-only club. [Read more]

EU to vote on porn ban, calls for Internet enforcement

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:36 PM PST

In a severe threat to online freedoms in the region, the European Parliament is set to vote in the next week on "a ban on all forms of pornography in the media." [Read more]

Watch Kim Jong-un throw nuclear bomb, hoops in video game

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:31 PM PST

Watch the Supreme Leader soar. Watch the Supreme Leader score. On his team, Dennis Rodman. Their opponents' team name? The "Pathetic Americans." [Read more]

Why more mobile OSes are good for you

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 02:41 PM PST

If you're bored with Android and iOS, never fear. There's a ton -- well, five -- nascent mobile operating systems coming toward you. And that's a good thing, even if you're on one of the big two. [Read more]

Mind your manners with LinkMe SMS bracelet

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 02:40 PM PST

Stop pulling out your phone and checking messages. This Kickstarter accessory puts them right on your wrist. [Read more]

Boeing Dreamliner battery-fire report out tomorrow

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 02:26 PM PST

The National Transportation Safety Board is set to release its interim report on the Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8 battery fire. [Read more]

Three name-your-own price indie game bundles

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 02:18 PM PST

Pay a little for a few games or a little more for a whole boatload of them. Most are for Windows, but some cover all platforms -- including Android! [Read more]

Mu aims to offer thermal imaging cam for cheap

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 02:02 PM PST

Thermal imaging cameras usually cost more than a thousand bucks, but an upcoming device could give more people access to the all-seeing temperature detection tech for far less. [Read more]

Sheryl Sandberg launches site to inspire women to 'Lean In'

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:44 PM PST

Facebook's chief operating officer is moonlighting as an entrepreneur and using a new Web site to encourage female professionals to band together in circles. [Read more]

Samsung's investment in Sharp could prick Apple

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:36 PM PST

While the Korean electronics giant says it's not going to intervene in Sharp's business management, it could end up with early insight into new tech and influence future products. And that could be a risk for Apple. [Read more]

Could goggles hold key to detecting strokes early?

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:36 PM PST

Johns Hopkins neurologist says device reminiscent of swim goggles will help detect strokes faster in emergency rooms -- and help save lives. [Read more]

Roku 3 streaming box rocks new features

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:30 PM PST

The latest Roku puts a new spin on the remote, Google+ sports a new design ahead of Facebook, and Foap will pay you for pictures. [Read more]

Hottest cars from Geneva auto show caught on tape

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:26 PM PST

CNET's Car Tech crew, Wayne Cunningham and Antuan Goodwin, bring you the most mind-blowing videos from the 2013 Geneva auto show. [Read more]

Facebook's breast police censor famous art museum

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:22 PM PST

The Jeu De Paume in Paris posts an artful photograph that happens to feature a topless woman on Facebook. Its account has its head cut off. [Read more]
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