Tradeweb Blog - Free Articles & Ideas http://tradeweb.com.au: January 2013

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Says Boeing's 787 Dreamliner Battery is Unsafe

He offered his help to Boeing, but the company declined<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/73a3b5e96a_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

1/30/2013 Daily Hardware Reviews

DailyTech's roundup of hardware reviews from around the web for Wednesday<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/1dae53eaa6_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td

European Union Wants to Add 500K EV Charging Stations by 2020

European Union wants a much larger electric vehicle infrastructure<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/2554c10255_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

RIM Ditches Name, Becomes &quot;BlackBerry&quot;, Announces BlackBerry 10 Smartphones

BlackBerry plugs Alicia Keys to be its Creative Director; UK launch is today; Canada, Feb.; U.S. in March<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/89bffec6f4_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Math teacher allegedly tweets racy pics, calls kids 'jailbait'

A Colorado teacher's Twitter page includes semi-nude pics and tweets about drugs. However, did she break any school rules? <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57566654-71/math-teacher-allegedly-tweets-racy-pics-calls-kids-jailbait/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img

Here's how the Z10, Q10 get BlackBerry back in the game

The launch of BlackBerry's next-generation OS marks the start, not the end, of its turnaround efforts. CNET looks at five things the company needs to do to stay competitive. <a

How to adjust network settings in OS X via the command line

In addition to using the system preferences, you can adjust Wi-Fi network configuration in OS X via Terminal. <a

Sony boosts Music Unlimited to 320kbps

Sony has announced it is increasing the quality of its Unlimited Music streaming catalog from a reported 48kbps up to 320 kbps for paid users. <a

BlackBerry Q10 may hit market in April

CEO Thorsten Heins says the release date for the smartphone with keyboard will depend on testing. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57566667-94/blackberry-q10-may-hit-market-in-april/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

OCZ Technology Unveils New 750W, 850W Power Supplies

New modular power supplies for computer enthusiasts<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/7d04c17152_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Nikon Unveils a Slew of New Digital Cameras

New Nikon cameras cover just about every need<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/950312335a_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Quick Note: Apple Boosts iPad Storage Capacity with 128GB Model Starting at $799

Wi-Fi + LTE model costs $929<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/a2bc44e614_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

HP Pavilion Chromebook Tipped in Leaked Spec Sheet

HP Chromebook details leak<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/7209753aea_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Internet, social media least trusted industries for privacy

Google, Facebook, Yahoo, and AOL were just four of the tech companies missing from Ponemon's top 20 list of the most trusted companies. <a

128GB iPad should mean the end of the 64GB MacBook Air

By increasing the storage capacity of the iPad, the distance between the iPad and the MacBook Air shrinks. It's high time that entry-level 11-inch Air started at 128GB. <a

Nexus 4 back in stock today in the U.S., too

The popular smartphone became available again in Germany earlier today, and it now will ship from the U.S. Google Play store to buyers in one to

OpenTable gobbles up Foodspotting for $10 million

Foodspotting's site and mobile apps will continue to operate on a standalone basis. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-32973_3-57566442-296/opentable-gobbles-up-foodspotting-for-$10-million/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Foursquare launches iPhone, Android app for merchants

The location-based social network is extending its merchant-friendly tools to iPhone and Android. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57566439-93/foursquare-launches-iphone-android-app-for-merchants/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/a819982f8e_mf.gif"

While Other Retailers Settled, Newegg Crushes Shopping Cart Patent Troll on Appeal

"We basically took a look at this situation and said, this is bullshit." -- Newegg Chief Legal Officer Lee Cheng<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/a462272af6_mf.gif"

&quot;Uncool&quot; Apple iPhone Loses Ground in Asia

IOS popularity slips in Singapore and Hong Kong<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/b6daefe33a_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Acer Boasts Strong Chromebook Sales, Still Slams Windows 8

Chrome makes up as much as 10% of Acer's US sales<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/3c8ffcc7ca_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

AVADirect Becomes First PC Seller in U.S. to Offer Clevo P570WM X79 Gaming Notebook

Tons of hardware options available<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/9aff3b8b92_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Newegg wins in key 'shopping cart' lawsuit

The company was able to overturn an earlier loss against Soverain, a company that generated revenue by suing companies over e-commerce patents it holds. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57566195-93/newegg-wins-in-key-shopping-cart-lawsuit/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">

T-Mobile now supports StarStar Me, calls out Google Voice

By offering StarStar Me T-Mobile thumbs its nose at Google Voice. <a href="http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-57566186-85/t-mobile-now-supports-starstar-me-calls-out-google-voice/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/da33a91490_mf.gif" border="0" /><br /><br /><a

Spec sheet shows HP entering Chromebook market

Showing how much things are changing in the computing world, the PC giant is following rivals into with a laptop running Google's browser-based Chrome OS. <a

Twitter gives officials in U.S. users' data 69 percent of time requested

In its second transparency report, Twitter explained in detail the number of times government agencies around the world asked for information on users, and how often it complied. <a

Death at plant throws Samsung under investigative lens -- report

A worker died at a Samsung semiconductor plant after a 132-gallon tank of hydrofluoric acid started leaking its contents. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57566179-92/death-at-plant-throws-samsung-under-investigative-lens-report/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Anonymous Declares War on the U.S. Government Following Aaron Swartz' Suicide

Anonymous takes the fight to the U.S. Government<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/6f97a5d0d3_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Kutcher went on Jobs' fruitarian diet, landed in the hospital

Ashton Kutcher reveals that he was so desperate to be like the Apple co-founder that he tried Jobs' dietary habits -- to ill effect. <a

Images of alleged next-gen iPhone components surface

A French blog posts images of what it says are speaker components for the next round of Apple smartphones, what it calls an iPhone 5S and iPhone 6. <a

DTS headphone surround-sound technology

Bona fide surround sound over conventional headphones has been touted before; will DTS Headphone:X deliver the goods? <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57565858-47/dts-headphone-surround-sound-technology/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1"

The ultimate gall of a heartless iPhone thief

A Brooklyn thief steals an iPhone from a girl. In turn, a smarter person steals the phone from him. So the first thief reports this theft to the police. Um? <a

Eating your own, Microsoft style

Microsoft's version of Apple's "cannibalization" isn't pretty, but it's probably necessary. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57565976-75/eating-your-own-microsoft-style/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Scottish Researchers Toy With Real Tractor Beam, Warn Against Use on Starships

While technique would likely destroy starships, researchers envision using the technique on cells<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/2a79c0080e_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Antigua to Launch Pirate Site to &quot;Punish&quot; U.S. With World Trade Org. Blessing

Site is allowed to make up to $21M USD a year to compensate for "illegal" U.S. ban on internet gambling<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/981ad402cc_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table

Oppo BDP-105: Not your average Blu-ray player

Oppo's new player not only sounds great; for some buyers it eliminates the need for an AV receiver. <a

Bask in the glow of Zelda: Wind Waker in HD

Nintendo adds a slew of effects to the 10-year-old Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Do you approve of the new look? <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57565961-1/bask-in-the-glow-of-zelda-wind-waker-in-hd/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img

Review: While &quot;jOBS&quot; fawns over subject, film falls flat

The eagerly awaited biopic of the Apple founder aims to capture a legend, but neglects the world he lived in. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57565992-37/review-while-jobs-fawns-over-subject-film-falls-flat/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Disney confirms J.J. Abrams to direct next 'Star Wars'

After speculation leaked out of Hollywood yesterday, it's official: One man will be in charge of both 'Star Trek' and 'Star Wars' at the same time. <a

CEA backs Dish in Hopper copyright lawsuit

The Consumer Electronics Association says "AutoHop" technology is "clearly protected" under a Supreme Court ruling over Betamax recordings. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57565974-93/cea-backs-dish-in-hopper-copyright-lawsuit/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Apple Increases Supplier Audits by 72 Percent in 2012, Cuts Off Those that Don't Comply

Apple reported one supplier and one agency to the local authorities for underage workers<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/6e7542088e_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td

Samsung Sets Profit Record, but Growth, Margins Suffer Slightly

Samsung is still the only phonemaker to approach Apple in terms of profitability<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/d05404c3ae_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td

1/25/2013 Daily Hardware Reviews

DailyTech's roundup of hardware reviews from around the web for Friday<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/142841979e_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td

Belkin Plans to Purchase Cisco's Linksys Home Networking Business Unit

Belkin plans to buy Linksys<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/7bddfe8214_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Ford Offers $10k Discount* on Leases for Slow Selling Focus EV

*$10,750 discount includes $7,500 federal tax credit<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/7b8a664706_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Samsung unveils rugged Galaxy phone for the outdoor type

The Galaxy Xcover 2 is designed for explorers and travelers who need a phone to join them on their outdoor adventures. <a

Nokia Releases Earnings, Confirms It's Now Profitable

The Windows Phone push is finally paying off<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/a198381899_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

1/24/2013 Daily Hardware Reviews

DailyTech's roundup of hardware reviews from around the web for Thursday<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/7eb4ce4ff8_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td

UK Authorities Fine Sony for &quot;Serious Breach&quot; of Data Protection Act

Sony find over $390,000 for security breach in the UK<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/2c9f007d24_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

IBM Research Develops New Hydrogel That Kills Germs

Researchers targeted MRSA to start with<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/8be660bcfa_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Pebble smartwatch app clocks in for iOS, Android

iOS and Android users who snag one of the new smartwatches can tap into the app to change watch faces and get software updates. <a

Twitter unveils Vine, its six-second Instagram for video

Twitter acquired Vine last fall, and today it unveiled the stand-alone iOS app. It offers short looping videos that can be embedded anywhere. <a

Wolfram Alpha's Facebook analytics just got smarter

The organization's new tool helps users arrange their friends into groups and gain better insight into their Facebook network. <a

U.S. is home to greatest number of botnet servers, says McAfee

With 631 active command and control servers, the U.S. far surpasses any other country, says the antivirus vendor. <a

Low Latency No. 49: Keep your distance

Kim Dotcom's new service, Mega, sounds awesome, but we're absolutely terrified to go anywhere near it. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57565628-1/low-latency-no-49-keep-your-distance/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Toyota Prius Becomes Top Selling Vehicle in California

Ford's F-Series only manges seventh place<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/59d2b053c1_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

BPA Replacement in Plastic Bottles Disrupts Hormone Activity According to Researchers

BPA alternative may cause just as many problems<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/ba4b2b6020_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

BYU Study Says Disease Outbreaks Can Be Tracked via Twitter

Sick people tweeting symptoms may be useful after all<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/863c5e6461_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Facebook Envy Leads to Depression for Some

Envy is rampant on Facebook<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/91b9947cbd_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Sex offenders have right to tweet, appeals court says

Illinois law banning sex offenders from social networks restricts "restrict far more speech than necessary" and is unconstitutional, federal appeals court says. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57565423-38/sex-offenders-have-right-to-tweet-appeals-court-says/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">

Nearly half of iPhone users use YouTube's app, report says

Mobile data company Onavo says the video app is by far Google's most popular offering on iOS. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57565309-94/nearly-half-of-iphone-users-use-youtubes-app-report-says/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Surface RT tablet to get update glitch fix -- in February

Microsoft expects to deliver early next month a fix for Windows RT devices hit by app-updating problems caused by, well, fixes introduced with the latest set of Patch Tuesday updates. <a

Verizon pops color into Lumia, Droid Razr lineup

Big Red embraces rosier shades with the Nokia Lumia 822 and Motorola Droid Razr M. <a href="http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-57565389-85/verizon-pops-color-into-lumia-droid-razr-lineup/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/0fc09f2ae8_mf.gif"

Zelda, Mario Kart, and other hits coming to Nintendo's Wii U

After a fallow post-launch period, new games and remakes are coming to the Nintendo's new console. <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-9020_7-57565391-222/zelda-mario-kart-and-other-hits-coming-to-nintendos-wii-u/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1"

1/22/2013 Daily Hardware Reviews

DailyTech's roundup of hardware reviews from around the web for Monday<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/9b2bb9c8b8_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td

Report: Hardware Details of Next-Generation Xbox Leak

Processor specifications on next-generation Xbox<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/62833228d1_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

AMD Hires New Engineers with Apple, QUALCOMM Experience

AMD readies a push into the mobile market with new engineers<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/f843701652_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Quick Note: Windows Phone 7/8 Over-the-Air Download Cap Raised to 50MB

It was previously 20MB<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/b1fa7a0089_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Wait time for 21.5-inch iMac now up to three weeks

The ship time for the smaller-sized iMac has increased to two to three weeks from just 7 to 10 business days. <a

Beware of fake Java updates

New malware poses as Java updater to fix recent vulnerabilities. <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57565035-263/beware-of-fake-java-updates/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/c28e4ca0f1_mf.gif" border="0" /><br /><br /><a

Microsoft may invest $1B-$3B in Dell buyout -- CNBC

The network's David Faber, citing sources, says the Redmond, Wash., software giant is in talks with Silver Lake to help take Dell private. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57565170-75/microsoft-may-invest-$1b-$3b-in-dell-buyout-cnbc/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img

Samsung, bored with bashing Apple, slags BlackBerry instead

In a curious attempt to kick those already a little down, Samsung decides that it's not enough to whack at Apple. It must bash Canada's finest smartphone, too. <a

Microsoft Surface Pro hits U.S. and Canada on Feb. 9

Surface's other shoe is about to drop: the full Windows 8, Intel Core-driven Surface is headed to stores in just a few weeks. <a

NTSB Says Boeing 787 Battery Fire Not Due to Overcharging, Quick Fix Unlikely

The investigation is ongoing<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/bcc04d1101_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

&quot;BlackBerry World&quot; is the New Name for RIM's Smartphone App Store

RIM gets ready for launch BlackBerry 10<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/5530569189_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Ultra-thin 10.1&quot; Sony Xperia Tablet Z Officially Unveiled

Sony goes official with its latest Android tablet<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/6f004f3e8a_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

RIM CEO says licensing of BlackBerry 10 'conceivable'

Thorsten Heins tells a German newspaper that it's possible the new operating system might end up on third-party devices. <a

Freebook Sifter finds Kindle freebies

This handy site catalogs some 35,000 free e-books for your Kindle app or e-reader. <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33153_7-57564105-10391733/freebook-sifter-finds-kindle-freebies/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Get a 50-inch Sceptre HDTV for $399

That's your after-rebate price, and you're on the hook for shipping, but it's still a solid deal on a great big TV. <a

Apple's first 2013 earnings to be closely watched

The company's earnings on Wednesday are expected to set new sales records for iPhones, iPads, and maybe even Macs. But Wall Street is still concerned. <a

NFC: Not just for mobile payments anymore

More companies embraced the close-range connectivity technology at the Consumer Electronics Show. How they're using NFC may surprise you. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57564598-94/nfc-not-just-for-mobile-payments-anymore/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Texting newscaster falls into freezing canal

A British radio newscaster is so mesmerized by her cell phone that she topples into a canal, even as a bystander shouts to her to stop. <a

How to buy a hi-fi

Shopping for a home music system can be a daunting task, mostly because there are so many choices. <a

WikiLeaks says Aaron Swartz may have been a 'source'

Group says the late tech activist talked with editor Julian Assange and may have been a WikiLeaks source. But it doesn't offer any details or corroborating evidence. <a

'Glee' accused of ripping off indy YouTube singer

Jonathan Coulton is a little stunned that the teeny show seems to have created a version of "Baby Got Back" that comes back identically to his own version. <a

Memorial service honors Swartz as activist, individual

At a memorial gathering for Aaron Swartz in New York City, the tech activist's death prompts tender recollections and fierce resolve. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-10797_3-57564876-235/memorial-service-honors-swartz-as-activist-individual/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Quick Note: AVADirect Shows Off First 2U Four-Way GPU Server System

It uses the ASUS ESC4000 G2 Black 2U server platform<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/6e08375a41_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

1/18/2013 Daily Hardware Reviews

DailyTech's roundup of hardware reviews from around the web for Friday<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/fb097b9d06_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td

Despite Allegations of Fraud, TSA Lets Scanner Maker Keep Nearly $300M

Secure 1000s will be removed, replaced by another lobbyist-backed firm, L-3<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/ab6182bbec_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Investigation of 787 Dreamliner Issues to Focus on Batteries

The battery will be sent to Tokyo for a deeper inspection<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/d751f6b5a4_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Recalibrate your expectations of how good an in-ear headphone can sound

Jerry Harvey Audio's newly revised JH13 might be the world's most accurate sounding in-ear headphone. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57564705-47/recalibrate-your-expectations-of-how-good-an-in-ear-headphone-can-sound/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Go ahead and spill on this nanotech menswear

Indochino's new line of menswear comes with a protective coating that supposedly repels liquids and stains and helps keep you smelling good. <a

Despite setbacks, airlines and passengers still on board the Dreamliner

Although the FAA has grounded the entire U.S. fleet of Boeing's new plane, experts say that its technological advances are too advantageous to abandon. <a

Crave Ep. 105: How to clip your nails in space

This week on Crave, we're back with a look at all the Cravey stuff we spotted at CES 2013. Plus, Canadian astronaut Christopher Hadfield gives an important lesson on

Researcher: Apps meant to spot skin cancer are inaccurate

An assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine finds that three out of the four apps she tested incorrectly described cancers as harmless at least 30 percent of

Nokia Talks Lumia 820 and 3-D Printing

Nokia now has a 3-D printing development kit for the Lumia 820<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/20cc1c5d74_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Sony to Sell New York Headquarters for $1.1B

Sony sells NYC HQ, but will stay in building for now<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/4c809d027a_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Quick Note: LG Optimus G Pro Details Leak

Leaked slide shows impressive specifications<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/f68f2c015e_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

GM &quot;Electric Car is Not Dead&quot; Despite Mediocre Sales

Automaker looks ahead to Cadillac ELR, second-generation Volt<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/d91aab6c54_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Aaron Swartz's public memorial service planned for Saturday

The Internet activist's loved ones hold a service in New York City this weekend to celebrate his life. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57564727-93/aaron-swartzs-public-memorial-service-planned-for-saturday/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Google to invest $1 billion in new U.K. headquarters -- report

The facility could be worth nearly twice that much by the time it's finished in 2016. <a

Unlimited Verizon data customers beware: Make sure your next phone is 4G

In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon explains why Verizon customers looking to keep their unlimited plans will want to make sure

IE10 for Windows 7 inches closer

Microsoft is continuing to test privately the last preview build of Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7 before releasing it to the Web. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57564717-75/ie10-for-windows-7-inches-closer/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">

Al Gore exercises Apple stock options worth $29 million

The former VP and Apple board member exercised his Apple stock options to buy 59,000 shares of the company for just $7.475 apiece. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57564715-37/al-gore-exercises-apple-stock-options-worth-$29-million/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1"

AT&amp;T Opens Up FaceTime to iOS Customers with Any Tiered Plan

This applies to customers like those with an iPhone 4S and a tiered plan who want to make FaceTime calls over a cellular network<img

Lenovo Unveils Rugged ThinkPad Chromebook for Schools

Lenovo puts Chromebooks in schools<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/c428ca8072_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Report: AT&amp;T Eyes European Expansion to Offset Slow Growth in the U.S.

Analysts are dubious of the AT&T purchase rumors<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/4a73212114_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

FAA Grounds Boeing's 787 Dreamliner in U.S.

Air India said that regulators in India have grounded Boeing's 787 Dreamliners, too<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/230812a7fe_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Apple job posting wants to 'refresh and refine' Siri

A new job posting at Apple suggests the company's looking to improve its voice assistant with some updated responses. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57564500-37/apple-job-posting-wants-to-refresh-and-refine-siri/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1"

How to open multiple instances of an application in OS X

By default the Mac OS supports running one instance of a program at a time in a specific user account; however, if more than one instance of a program is needed,

Lenovo joins Chrome OS party with laptop for schools

The No. 2 PC maker has rejiggered an existing laptop to use Google's browser-based OS. It's only for schools, but it's a foot in the door for Google. <a

Graph Search augurs Age of Enlightenment for Facebook

The newly unveiled, and still very beta, Graph Search marks the start of the next major phase in Facebook's history, and a path to Google-like revenue. <a

Pokki's Windows 8 Start menu app gets more features

The Start menu replacement has been given a facelift with a new layout and several new options. <a

Google: No, we did not kill a donkey in Botswana

The company responds after imagery shows the animal lying in the wake of a Street View car. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57564295-93/google-no-we-did-not-kill-a-donkey-in-botswana/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

NATO Computers Infiltrated by &quot;Red October&quot; Malware

Cyberespionage code has been stealing secrets for at least five years<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/fa28db8b51_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Facebook Releases Beta of &quot;Graph Search&quot;

Graph Search is a search engine that grabs information off of Facebook instead of the whole World Wide Web<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/4035184cf5_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td

Ford Atlas Concept Previews More Efficient Next Generation F-150

Its fuel-saving technologies will save over 2 MPG on the highway<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/8daac4037e_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

OkCupid app sets singles up on 'Crazy Blind Dates'

A new mobile app from the popular online dating site lets users meet strangers at a favorite bar or coffee shop any night of the week. <a

White House raises petition signature threshold to 100K

We the People platform quadruples the number of signatures required on petitions before they merit the Obama Administration's attention. <a

Google Glass hackathons coming up in SF and NY

The tech giant is throwing two events to let developers have an "early look at Glass" and become familiar with the wearable platform's software. <a

Apple, Amazon ordered to try settlement in 'app store' suit

Even though Apple's ongoing case against Amazon over its use of the term "app store" is scheduled to go to trial, the judge wants the companies to work to

iPhone 5's initial ramp too big to sustain, says DisplaySearch

The iPhone 5's initial shipment rate was too large to maintain, resulting in cutbacks, DisplaySearch says. But the cutbacks don't necessarily equal a drop in popularity. <a

CES 2013 Wrap-up: Zalman Releases New Water Cooler, Passive Cooling &quot;Cube&quot;

Korean parts maker aims to increase unique flare in its lineup<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/6ccad63ad5_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

New Pill-Sized 3D Endoscope Searches for Cancer in Esophagus

Patients do not need to use anesthesia for the process, and it only takes a few minutes to complete<img width="1" height="1"

Cadillac Unveils Production ELR Plug-in Hybrid Luxury Coupe

The Voltec platform gets some fancy clothing<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/383a8b5bf7_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

FTC Fires Back at Microsoft, et al. Regarding Google Antitrust Ruling

"We did what we’re paid to do and what the law requires", says Chairman in new interview<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/cb6f358c1f_mf.gif" border="0"

PayPal's in-store payment partners grow to 23 retailers

The e-commerce payment giant expands its offline reach to 18,000 brick-and-mortar shops across the U.S. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57563970-93/paypals-in-store-payment-partners-grow-to-23-retailers/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/e0a8070cb7_mf.gif" border="0"

Predicting the next big thing up Mark Zuckerberg's sleeve

On the eve of Facebook's big press event, we round up the evidence and theorize about the likelihood of a Facebook phone, search engine, and other rumored

Cellular 4th-gen iPad, iPad Mini to land in China on Friday

Arrival comes about a week after Apple CEO Tim Cook indicated that the models would be in China by the end of the month. <a

Twitter goes global by putting its service on feature phones

The social network pushes further into Eastern Europe, Asia, South America, and the Middle East as IPO chatter increases. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57563966-93/twitter-goes-global-by-putting-its-service-on-feature-phones/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

GPS sends Belgian woman to Croatia, 810 miles out of her way

A woman trying to go 90 miles to a Belgian railway station instead ends up in Zagreb because she says that's what her GPS told her to do. <a

Next Generation Chevrolet &quot;C7&quot; Corvette Stingray Unveiled in Detroit

GM wows with new Corvette Stingray<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/bd3bd3d992_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Embryonic Stem Cells Make Damaged Artery Functional Again

Embryonic stem cells from baboons produced a fully functional artery<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/ca5ba6ab59_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Anonymous hacks MIT after Aaron Swartz's suicide

Hacktivist group defaces university pages after the school promises a full investigation into MIT's role in events leading up to the Internet activist taking his life. <a

Apple reportedly cuts iPhone screen orders on weak demand

The Cupertino-based tech giant cut orders of the iPhone 5 screens by roughly 50 percent last month, a possible sign of sagging demand, sources tell the Wall Street Journal. <a

Oracle releases software update to fix Java vulnerability

Emergency software update repairs vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57563730-83/oracle-releases-software-update-to-fix-java-vulnerability/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Workplace dispute roils Foxconn supplier in China

The contract manufacturer, which makes iPhones and other consumer electronics, acknowledges a "workplace issue" at a factory run by a supplier that reportedly makes iPhone connectors and other goods.

MIT to conduct internal probe in wake of Aaron Swartz's suicide

University president says MIT will launch an investigation of the school's role in the events that led up to the Internet activist taking his own life Friday. <a

JSTOR says it mourns `tragic loss' of Aaron Swartz

Digital archive issues statement reacting to uproar over Swartz suicide, saying it regretted' having been drawn to `this sad event.' <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57563678-93/jstor-says-it-mourns-tragic-loss-of-aaron-swartz/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Tech VIPs, family take to Web with sorrow, anger over Swartz

Tim Berners-Lee and Lawrence Lessig are among those who express sorrow and/or anger at Aaron Swartz's suicide. Swartz's family announces memorial Web site, and also points finger at federal prosecutors and MIT. <a

CES postscript: The touch laptop, like it or not

Touch is coming in a big way to Windows 8 laptops. And if Intel has its druthers, pretty much everything coming down the pike will

Megan Fox struggles with Twitter

The famed movie star and director announced on Facebook that she has shut down her Twitter account. But like a monster from the deep, it's

Scientist: Hawking is 'brain in a vat'

<b>commentary</b> To celebrate Stephen Hawking's 71st birthday, a fellow scientist suggests that perhaps it is the machines rather than the man who should be celebrated. She compares him to

CES 2013: Industry Source -- More Than 3 Out of 4 Enthusiasts Reject Windows 8

Notably, more than half of gamers who DO pick the embattled OS downgrade within weeks<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/ba61612dbb_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Soft Q4 PC Sales Lead to First Annual Decline in Five Years

PC industry slumps as Windows 8 fails to drive upgrades<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/f72d5f79b8_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner Suffers 2 More Issues This Week

That brings the grand total to four problems in one week<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/727ed81d33_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Samsung Won't Release Windows RT Tablet in U.S. Due to Poor Marketing, User Education Efforts

Samsung Windows RT devices may come to the U.S. in the future<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/1ae1a43357_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Cameras not entirely out of the picture at CES 2013

There were several nice updates to existing camera lines and a couple interesting new additions at CES, but no real excitement. <a

Wrapping up computers, tablets, and hardware at CES 2013

The trends, products, and misses from PCs and tablets at the show <a href="http://www.cnet.com/8301-34439_1-57563543/wrapping-up-computers-tablets-and-hardware-at-ces-2013/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

White House shoots down petition to build Death Star

Obama Administration says construction of the universe's ultimate weapon would be cost prohibitive and not in keeping with its policy of galactic peace. <a

The 2013 TVs of CES are bigger and smarter, but what about the picture?

The 2013 Consumer Electronics show is a wrap, and now that we know something about the hundreds of new TVs models, it's worth

Nokia to go big with smartphone cameras in 2013

Nokia was practically invisible at CES, but hinted at exciting imaging developments in the months ahead. <a href="http://www.cnet.com/8301-34447_1-57563597/nokia-to-go-big-with-smartphone-cameras-in-2013/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Nokia is Profitable Again, 4+ Million Windows Phones Sold in Q4

Signs of recovery raise hope among investors<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/493df4c7b6_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

DHS: Cyber Attacks Against U.S. Infrastructure Increased by 52 Percent in 2012

There were 198 attacks total<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/dd0e660859_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Amazon's &quot;AutoRip&quot; Service Gives Customers Free MP3s on New, Old CD Purchases

Music can be played instantly from any Kindle Fire, Android phone or tablet, iPhone, iPod touch, Samsung TVs, Roku, Sonos, and any web browser<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/3ea802ad96_mf.gif" border="0"

U.S. Spends $120M USD to Set up Rare Earth Research Center to Counter China

Chinese price manipulation has taken its toll on the U.S. economy<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/d2c6e059c0_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

IBM crowned patent king for 20th year in a row

The computing giant wins the patent game again, but it looks like Samsung, Google, and Apple will be tough competitors in the future. <a

Google's Kurzweil on teaching human language to computers

The noted inventor and futurist tells Singularity Hub that one of the challenges to language processing is teaching computers to process information in a hierarchical fashion, as mammals do. <a

NASA deems Earth safe from massive asteroid strike in 2036

Scientists have been wringing their hands over the possibility of asteroid Apophis crashing into the planet, but new data from a distant

Wikimedia Foundation launches travel site 'Wikivoyage'

Adhering to Wikipedia's no-advertising business model, the nonprofit rolls out a new user-generated travel help and information site. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57563426-93/wikimedia-foundation-launches-travel-site-wikivoyage/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1"

Uh-oh, Windows RT, Samsung's got second thoughts

Mike Abary, the head of Samsung's PC and tablet business in the U.S., tells CNET that the company will not be releasing its Windows RT device in the U.S.

CES 2013: InWin Shows Off Limited Edition Open-Air Cases

Slick designs are only available in limited quantities; check them out if you're willing to brave the dust<img width="1" height="1"

Nissan to Start Leaf Production in U.S. This Week

It will produce the Leaf in Tennessee starting Thursday<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/6bd79f8089_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

RIM to Release 6 BB10 Devices in 2013

They're expected to be at different price levels for everyone<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/b15aa9ba49_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Experiences 2 Serious Problems in 2 Days

The first was an electrical fire, the second was a fuel leak<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/2f0f92f3dd_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

BlackBerry 10 to be carried on AT&amp;T, Verizon, T-Mobile

Chief execs with all three top carriers have confirmed that they'll support devices on RIM's all-new operating system set to launch in coming weeks. <a

How Generation Y really feels about online privacy

Do young adults understand the damning effects of oversharing online? You might be surprised to learn the answer. <a href="http://www.cnet.com/8301-34435_1-57563194/how-generation-y-really-feels-about-online-privacy/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Intel describes its 'Y' chips ambitions for tablets

Chip giant will start to make a big effort to drive it Y series chips into tablets. <a href="http://www.cnet.com/8301-34435_1-57563176/intel-describes-its-y-chips-ambitions-for-tablets/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">

Anonymous petitions U.S. to see DDoS attacks as legal protest

The hacking group claims DDoS attacks are like the Occupy movement -- only instead of physical spaces, they're occupying the Internet. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57563188-83/anonymous-petitions-u.s-to-see-ddos-attacks-as-legal-protest/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">

Amazon to launch auto rip, an effort to sex up CDs

In the most significant announcement involving the compact disc in years, Amazon is expected to reward CD buyers by automatically storing the songs in their digital lockers free of charge, sources told CNET. Amazon may

CES 2013: Qualcomm Upgrades Snapdragon Chip Line, Targets Apple A6X, Tegra 4

New processor support UHD video, Advanced LTE, and 802.11ac<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/db95181a15_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Netflix Announces New Super HD, 3D Video Formats

Customers must verify that their ISP is part of Open Connect before using either the Super HD or 3D formats<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/766628ddda_mf.gif"

CES 2013: Huawei Shows Off Its First Windows Phone 8 Smartphone, the Ascend W1

The Huawei Ascend W1 will be available in China and Russia in January 2013<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/92e48d4069_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table

CES 2013: ASUS Introduces Transformer AiO

Users can use it as a portable tablet, and then simply click it into the base station to transform into an AiO<img width="1" height="1"

Lenovo K900 taps Intel's first dual-core phone chip

Lenovo's 5.5-inch K900 phone appears to be the first smartphone to use new Intel dual-core phone chip. <a href="http://www.cnet.com/8301-34435_1-57562926/lenovo-k900-taps-intels-first-dual-core-phone-chip/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1"

Microsoft to kill the Messenger on March 15

The tech titan plans to migrate users of the instant messaging client to Skype, which it purchased in 2011. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57562929-75/microsoft-to-kill-the-messenger-on-march-15/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Twitter puts real humans into its search algorithm...and profits

In a dense engineering post, Twitter explains how it uses "crowdsourced" human evaluators to make sense of ephemeral hashtags and other search terms. And who benefits? Why, Twitter's advertisers, of course. <a

FaceCake augments your reality with clothing, makeup, and more

FaceCake, maker of the augmented-reality shopping software called Swivel, shows off the newest iterations of its product here at CES 2013. <a href="http://www.cnet.com/8301-34448_1-57562925/facecake-augments-your-reality-with-clothing-makeup-and-more/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">

Private WiFi takes its VPN mobile

Private WiFi debuts mobile apps for all the major smartphone platforms, just in time to protect you from the insecure public Wi-Fi at CES. <a

CES 2013: Ford Launches &quot;First Open Developer Program in the Auto History&quot;

Automaker aims to become industry standard, offers up its specification royalty-free<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/f3f3f2c63d_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

AMD Targets Ultrathin Notebooks, Tablets with New SoCs

AMD also talked up partnerships with ASUS, HP, and Vizio<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/021c93f5bb_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

AT&amp;T to Launch Digital Life Services to 8 Markets in March

AT&T expects to roll out the new service to 50 additional markets throughout 2013<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/89a787ce5c_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

CES 2013: Toyota, Lexus Show Off Advanced Active Safety Research Vehicle

It's based on the Lexus LS<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/b41658f8e2_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Sprint to sell Samsung and HTC Windows Phone 8 devices

The mobile carrier is expected to debut two new smartphones that run on Microsoft's Windows 8 platform by summer. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57562657-94/sprint-to-sell-samsung-and-htc-windows-phone-8-devices/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1"

Firefox OS finds a new way to app

As Mozilla continues to develop Firefox OS, the company reveals at CES 2013 changes to the OS that can turn Web sites into apps. <a href="http://www.cnet.com/8301-34448_1-57562656/firefox-os-finds-a-new-way-to-app/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">

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Thursday, January 31, 2013

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Says Boeing&#039;s 787 Dreamliner Battery is Unsafe

1/30/2013 Daily Hardware Reviews

European Union Wants to Add 500K EV Charging Stations by 2020

RIM Ditches Name, Becomes &amp;quot;BlackBerry&amp;quot;, Announces BlackBerry 10 Smartphones

Math teacher allegedly tweets racy pics, calls kids &#039;jailbait&#039;

Here&#039;s how the Z10, Q10 get BlackBerry back in the game

How to adjust network settings in OS X via the command line

Sony boosts Music Unlimited to 320kbps

BlackBerry Q10 may hit market in April

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

OCZ Technology Unveils New 750W, 850W Power Supplies

Nikon Unveils a Slew of New Digital Cameras

Quick Note: Apple Boosts iPad Storage Capacity with 128GB Model Starting at $799

HP Pavilion Chromebook Tipped in Leaked Spec Sheet

Internet, social media least trusted industries for privacy

128GB iPad should mean the end of the 64GB MacBook Air

Nexus 4 back in stock today in the U.S., too

OpenTable gobbles up Foodspotting for $10 million

Foursquare launches iPhone, Android app for merchants

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

While Other Retailers Settled, Newegg Crushes Shopping Cart Patent Troll on Appeal

&amp;quot;Uncool&amp;quot; Apple iPhone Loses Ground in Asia

Acer Boasts Strong Chromebook Sales, Still Slams Windows 8

AVADirect Becomes First PC Seller in U.S. to Offer Clevo P570WM X79 Gaming Notebook

Newegg wins in key &#039;shopping cart&#039; lawsuit

T-Mobile now supports StarStar Me, calls out Google Voice

Spec sheet shows HP entering Chromebook market

Twitter gives officials in U.S. users&#039; data 69 percent of time requested

Death at plant throws Samsung under investigative lens -- report

Monday, January 28, 2013

Anonymous Declares War on the U.S. Government Following Aaron Swartz&#039; Suicide

Kutcher went on Jobs&#039; fruitarian diet, landed in the hospital

Images of alleged next-gen iPhone components surface

DTS headphone surround-sound technology

The ultimate gall of a heartless iPhone thief

Eating your own, Microsoft style

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Scottish Researchers Toy With Real Tractor Beam, Warn Against Use on Starships

Antigua to Launch Pirate Site to &amp;quot;Punish&amp;quot; U.S. With World Trade Org. Blessing

Oppo BDP-105: Not your average Blu-ray player

Bask in the glow of Zelda: Wind Waker in HD

Review: While &amp;quot;jOBS&amp;quot; fawns over subject, film falls flat

Disney confirms J.J. Abrams to direct next &#039;Star Wars&#039;

CEA backs Dish in Hopper copyright lawsuit

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Apple Increases Supplier Audits by 72 Percent in 2012, Cuts Off Those that Don&#039;t Comply

Samsung Sets Profit Record, but Growth, Margins Suffer Slightly

1/25/2013 Daily Hardware Reviews

Belkin Plans to Purchase Cisco&#039;s Linksys Home Networking Business Unit

Ford Offers $10k Discount* on Leases for Slow Selling Focus EV

Samsung unveils rugged Galaxy phone for the outdoor type

Friday, January 25, 2013

Nokia Releases Earnings, Confirms It&#039;s Now Profitable

1/24/2013 Daily Hardware Reviews

UK Authorities Fine Sony for &amp;quot;Serious Breach&amp;quot; of Data Protection Act

IBM Research Develops New Hydrogel That Kills Germs

Pebble smartwatch app clocks in for iOS, Android

Twitter unveils Vine, its six-second Instagram for video

Wolfram Alpha&#039;s Facebook analytics just got smarter

U.S. is home to greatest number of botnet servers, says McAfee

Low Latency No. 49: Keep your distance

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Toyota Prius Becomes Top Selling Vehicle in California

BPA Replacement in Plastic Bottles Disrupts Hormone Activity According to Researchers

BYU Study Says Disease Outbreaks Can Be Tracked via Twitter

Facebook Envy Leads to Depression for Some

Sex offenders have right to tweet, appeals court says

Nearly half of iPhone users use YouTube&#039;s app, report says

Surface RT tablet to get update glitch fix -- in February

Verizon pops color into Lumia, Droid Razr lineup

Zelda, Mario Kart, and other hits coming to Nintendo&#039;s Wii U

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

1/22/2013 Daily Hardware Reviews

Report: Hardware Details of Next-Generation Xbox Leak

AMD Hires New Engineers with Apple, QUALCOMM Experience

Quick Note: Windows Phone 7/8 Over-the-Air Download Cap Raised to 50MB

Wait time for 21.5-inch iMac now up to three weeks

Beware of fake Java updates

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Says Boeing's 787 Dreamliner Battery is Unsafe

RIM Ditches Name, Becomes "BlackBerry", Announces BlackBerry 10 Smartphones

Math teacher allegedly tweets racy pics, calls kids 'jailbait'

Here's how the Z10, Q10 get BlackBerry back in the game

"Uncool" Apple iPhone Loses Ground in Asia

Newegg wins in key 'shopping cart' lawsuit

Twitter gives officials in U.S. users' data 69 percent of time requested

Anonymous Declares War on the U.S. Government Following Aaron Swartz' Suicide

Kutcher went on Jobs' fruitarian diet, landed in the hospital

Antigua to Launch Pirate Site to "Punish" U.S. With World Trade Org. Blessing

Review: While "jOBS" fawns over subject, film falls flat

Disney confirms J.J. Abrams to direct next 'Star Wars'

Apple Increases Supplier Audits by 72 Percent in 2012, Cuts Off Those that Don't Comply

Belkin Plans to Purchase Cisco's Linksys Home Networking Business Unit

Nokia Releases Earnings, Confirms It's Now Profitable

UK Authorities Fine Sony for "Serious Breach" of Data Protection Act

Wolfram Alpha's Facebook analytics just got smarter

Nearly half of iPhone users use YouTube's app, report says

Zelda, Mario Kart, and other hits coming to Nintendo's Wii U

"BlackBerry World" is the New Name for RIM's Smartphone App Store

Ultra-thin 10.1" Sony Xperia Tablet Z Officially Unveiled

RIM CEO says licensing of BlackBerry 10 'conceivable'

Apple's first 2013 earnings to be closely watched

WikiLeaks says Aaron Swartz may have been a 'source'

'Glee' accused of ripping off indy YouTube singer

GM "Electric Car is Not Dead" Despite Mediocre Sales

Aaron Swartz's public memorial service planned for Saturday

AT&T Opens Up FaceTime to iOS Customers with Any Tiered Plan

Report: AT&T Eyes European Expansion to Offset Slow Growth in the U.S.

FAA Grounds Boeing's 787 Dreamliner in U.S.

Apple job posting wants to 'refresh and refine' Siri

Pokki's Windows 8 Start menu app gets more features

NATO Computers Infiltrated by "Red October" Malware

Facebook Releases Beta of "Graph Search"

OkCupid app sets singles up on 'Crazy Blind Dates'

Apple, Amazon ordered to try settlement in 'app store' suit

iPhone 5's initial ramp too big to sustain, says DisplaySearch

CES 2013 Wrap-up: Zalman Releases New Water Cooler, Passive Cooling "Cube"

PayPal's in-store payment partners grow to 23 retailers

Predicting the next big thing up Mark Zuckerberg's sleeve