Tuesday, October 16, 2012

CNET News

CNET News


Google's Larry Page makes first public appearance after illness

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 08:55 PM PDT

The Web giant's CEO spoke at a conference, and while he didn't offer more details on his health, he did talk about the EU antitrust probe and Google Maps being pulled from Apple's iOS 6. [Read more]

Apple made-in-China issue surfaces at presidential debate

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 08:43 PM PDT

Apple's strategy to make all of its marquee products in China triggered some sparring in the second presidential debate. [Read more]

Tweets peak at 110K a minute during Debate. Or was it 108K?

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 08:22 PM PDT

The second debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney generated 7.2 million tweets, down substantially from 10.3 million during the first showdown between the two presidential candidates. [Read more]

Presidential debate memes: Binders of women, a job for Jeremy

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 08:04 PM PDT

Mitt Romney's comment about seeing "binders full of women" while fielding candidates for positions while governor of Massachusetts spawns a blog and a Twitter account, while Jeremy the concerned college student suddenly has the whole country job-hunting for him. [Read more]

Facebook raises the curtain on its new U.K. engineering office

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 07:15 PM PDT

The social network officially opens its first international engineering office in London, which it says is "rapidly emerging as a global technology hub." [Read more]

Apple snaps up celebrity-backed Web app firm Particle

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 07:14 PM PDT

Apple buys a San Francisco-based HTML5 Web and Web app design firm backed by Justin Timberlake. [Read more]

News Corp. puts IGN Entertainment up for auction

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 07:03 PM PDT

Media giant hopes to get $100 million for the network of video game and pop culture Web sites, for which it paid $650 million in 2005, sources tell The Wall Street Journal. [Read more]

Facebook said to let some companies see pages you like

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 07:00 PM PDT

The social network allows select marketers to look at their fans' other interests to help plan advertising efforts, Adweek reports. [Read more]

India is world leader in spam output

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 06:50 PM PDT

A new report shows that computers based in India now send out more spam than ever before, with some having "been turned into spam-spitting zombies in botnets." [Read more]

iOS, Android apps are porking up, research firm says

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 05:41 PM PDT

According to a new study, the average size of iOS and Android apps is on the rise, something to consider when buying a smartphone. [Read more]

Xbox 360 to get Internet Explorer with Windows 8 release

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 05:20 PM PDT

With the release of Windows 8, Microsoft will update its console to include the Internet. Users will be able to personalize their dashboard, pin favorite sites, and watch Web videos. [Read more]

Circa iOS app delivers news collages

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 05:11 PM PDT

Circa's solution to news-reading fatigue is to assemble stories from digestible bits of content from various reputable news sources. [Read more]

EU regulators tell Google to amend privacy policy

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 05:04 PM PDT

But European Union officials stop short of calling for massive changes to the new policy. [Read more]

Best Buy's Insignia Flex tablet to get mid-$200 price tag

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 04:31 PM PDT

Due next month, the 9.7-inch Android tablet will be priced between $239 and $259, Reuters reports. [Read more]

Microsoft Surface team stirs up some Reddit buzz

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 03:54 PM PDT

The tablet's engineering team holds a Q&A session on the popular forum site to answer questions from curious fans. [Read more]

Restaurant launches eye-catching Instagram menu

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 02:57 PM PDT

Try not to drool on your smartphone as you browse Comodo's Instagram visual menu. [Read more]

Tactile glove is like a homing device for your hand

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 02:56 PM PDT

A prototype glove uses vibrating feedback and a Kinect sensor to guide wearers to items in grocery stores, libraries, warehouses, and other locations. [Read more]

Ahead of iPad Mini, Apple granted patent on original iPad

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 02:51 PM PDT

Apple has been awarded a patent for the design of its first iPad, something that comes some seven years after its other tablet patent. [Read more]

iPhone 5 and Galaxy S III head to head... in a blender

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 02:32 PM PDT

Which super smartphone holds up longer against high speed blades, and which makes the best milkshake? [Read more]

Celebrate Ada Lovelace Day

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 02:21 PM PDT

The day celebrates the achievements of women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math, with the intent to inspire and create new role models. [Read more]

A copyright proponent's wish for the presidential debate (Q&A)

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 01:51 PM PDT

Robert Levine wrote a book critical of what he sees are attempts to weaken the ability of creators to earn a living. He wishes Washington could engage in serious debate about Web piracy. That's unlikely, he thinks. [Read more]

Poll: Will you be buying the 'Avatar' 3D Blu-ray?

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 01:50 PM PDT

"Avatar" is finally available on 3D Blu-ray from October 16, but after a three-year wait is 3D still enough of a draw to warrant buying it again? Vote in CNET's poll. [Read more]

FCC allows cable operators to encrypt basic cable TV signals

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 01:49 PM PDT

The move allows cable companies to cut off access to basic cable TV channels for customers who aren't paying for the service. [Read more]

ITC to investigate VirnetX patent complaint against Apple

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 01:47 PM PDT

The International Trade Commission says it will look into whether iPhones, iPads, and Macs infringe on a security company's patent. [Read more]

iPad Mini steals Surface presale thunder

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 01:44 PM PDT

Apple teases a likely iPad Mini announcement right as Microsoft sets the price for its Surface tablet, and Boxee TV puts a new twist on DVRs. [Read more]

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