Thursday, December 6, 2012

CNET News

CNET News

Here comes 'Az' -- one iPad news app closes, another goes live

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 08:56 PM PST

Murdoch's tablet publication, "The Daily," is closing, but another app rises in Phoenix, combining the power of local media with the creativity of the iPad. [Read more]

Google ends small business' free ride on Google Apps

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 08:45 PM PST

Businesses with 10 or fewer employees will now be charged $50 per year for use of the suite of Web-based tools. [Read more]

U.K. convicts Anonymous member 'Nerdo' for DDoS attack

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 08:27 PM PST

Following guilty pleas by his comrades, Christopher Weatherhead is convicted for targeted campaigns against MasterCard, Visa, and PayPal for cutting off access to WikiLeaks. [Read more]

California AG sues Delta over mobile app privacy

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 06:59 PM PST

Airline was one of 100 app makers and companies warned recently that they were running afoul of a new state law that requires them to post their policies for collection of personal information. [Read more]

Washington Post said to add paywall for online news

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 06:45 PM PST

Following suit with other national newspapers, the struggling D.C. paper is said to be looking for additional revenue streams. [Read more]

Facebook: Businesses have paid for 2.5 million promoted posts

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 05:47 PM PST

The social network says more than 300,000 Pages have shelled out the dough to promote their posts to fans. [Read more]

Plaintiffs named in suit over Facebook's troubled IPO

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 05:38 PM PST

Dozens of class-action lawsuits have been filed against the social network, and now a judge has named several state pension funds as head plaintiffs to lead the charge against the company. [Read more]

FCC chief urges FAA to allow more in-flight use of devices

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 05:30 PM PST

In calling for greater use of portable electronic devices on airplanes during flights, Julius Genachowski notes that mobile devices have become "increasingly interwoven" in people's lives. [Read more]

How to set up and use network locations in OS X

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 05:15 PM PST

It's easy to switch between different network setup requirements in OS X if you set up a Location. [Read more]

Samsung on peace with Apple: 'The ball's in their court'

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 04:50 PM PST

In contrast to statements made by Samsung Mobile Chief J.K. Shin last month, an attorney for the company tells a California judge that Samsung is willing to make nice with its rival. [Read more]

Samsung tries to fend off zombie phones in Apple verdict fallout

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 04:36 PM PST

Apple's injunction effort could ban sales of numerous Samsung smartphones, including ones Samsung says it's already killed off. Those zombie phones could also still cost Samsung a bundle in damages. [Read more]

John McAfee's lawyer says client 'never had a heart attack'

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 04:26 PM PST

Attorney says the software pioneer turned fugitive was suffering from stress and hypertension after his arrest in Guatemala yesterday. [Read more]

Look at the 'Star Wars' art, you will

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 04:11 PM PST

For the second straight year, the Ltd. Art Gallery in Seattle will feature a special show highlighting "Star Wars"-themed art from more than 40 artists. [Read more]

SEC mulls hitting Netflix with suit over news shared on Facebook

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 03:21 PM PST

Securities and Exchange Commission warns Netflix it may take civil action against company for disclosing a big streaming milestone on CEO's Facebook page instead of more formally. [Read more]

YouTube home page gets face lift, emphasis on channels

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 03:09 PM PST

Google's video Web site opts for a simpler and cleaner look. [Read more]

$24,000 Transform Robot goes from car to humanoid

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 03:04 PM PST

Kenji Ishida wants to build a full-scale Autobot. It all starts with this RC toy. [Read more]

Apple uses U.S.-made 'engine' for iPhone, iPad

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 02:58 PM PST

The single most important internal component for the iPhone and iPad is already manufactured in the U.S. [Read more]

Carrier Ting: Bring us your Sprint phones

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 02:50 PM PST

The mobile virtual network that rides Sprint's service now lets you sign on with Sprint-bought phones. [Read more]

Apple, Samsung once again haggle over damages

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 02:24 PM PST

Apple and Samsung head back to court to hash out some of the remaining details in the case that was decided largely in Apple's favor. [Read more]

Tim Cook preaches the new Apple gospel

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 02:01 PM PST

Apple's chief professes his love for Apple and desire to do everything he can to make sure the company achieves its highest potential and avoids internal politics. [Read more]

T-Mobile to sell iPhone in 2013

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 01:45 PM PST

Consumers will have another choice of iPhone carrier next year, Apple is moving some Mac production to the U.S., and Zynga wants to try its hand at real-money gambling. [Read more]

Get a free iOS app every day from AppGratis

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 12:59 PM PST

Unlike most freebie finders, this one separates the wheat from the chaff to bring you a single hand-picked gem. [Read more]

Can T-Mobile handle the iPhone?

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 12:55 PM PST

What to expect if the iPhone officially comes to T-Mobile. [Read more]

T-Mobile CEO: Our iPhone experience will be 'dramatically different'

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 12:42 PM PST

John Legere confirms that the iPhone is coming, a change that promises to lift a shadow long hanging over the carrier. But then there's the LTE question. [Read more]

Low Latency No. 46: The biggest losers

Posted: 06 Dec 2012 12:25 PM PST

Is the electronic fitness bracelet craze worth it? [Read more]
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