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

iBuyPower Revolt Review: Preview

We take this slick new box through the paces<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/492eadea85_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Google to Defend Position Against Deleting Search Result Info in Europe

The court is looking to figure out whether Google is the "controller" of search results or just the "host"<img width="1" height="1"

Conservative Supreme Court Justices Scuttle Challenge to Warrantless Wiretaps

"I am your judge, executioner, jury, executioner, jailer, and if necessary, your executioner." -Judge Dredd<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/0823e43fdf_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Tim Cook doesn't like Apple's falling share price, either

Apple's CEO says during the company's annual shareholder meeting that Apple is focused on the long term and making the best products it can. <a

Playfish co-founder Segerstrale leaves EA to go back to startups

So far, Segerstrale has remained tight-lipped on his plans for the future. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57571598-93/playfish-co-founder-segerstrale-leaves-ea-to-go-back-to-startups/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Get a ball's-eye view with camera in football

BallCam shows the perspective from a spinning football, stitching images into seamless midair footage. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57571573-1/get-a-balls-eye-view-with-camera-in-football/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Google's ninja approach to Mobile World Congress

In a break from the last two years, Google has opted for a more subdued approach, complete with mysterious meeting room. <a

Apple re-elects board, mum about stock split

Apple CEO addressed shareholders at the company's headquarters -- a time when things are lot less upbeat than a year ago. <a

Should You Fear the &#x27;Six Strikes&#x27; Anti-Piracy Rule?

The Copyright Alert System just launched by the big Internet service providers will encourage a lot of corporate snooping and may not really help copyright

Patent suit takes aim at Apple, Dell, others over encryption

A new string of patent lawsuits targets some of the biggest names in tech over alleged infringement on security patents. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57571362-38/patent-suit-takes-aim-at-apple-dell-others-over-encryption/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">

Who really needs the Firefox phone OS? Not me.

Made to run on weak handsets in emerging markets, I'll pass on Mozilla's new mobile software. <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13970_7-57571316-78/who-really-needs-the-firefox-phone-os-not-me/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Former Square COO Keith Rabois lands at Khosla Ventures

Rabois left Square last month amid allegations of sexual harassment but was still thought of in Silicon Valley as one of the most successful

Staples is now selling Apple products

The retail chain's Web site now carries everything from iPhone and iPod accessories to Apple TVs and Time Capsules. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57571347-37/staples-is-now-selling-apple-products/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

In-App Buying: Don&#x27;t Let Your Kids Make Apple Rich

Apple's settlement with a class-action suit involving kids and in-app purchases will bring relief to many parents, but there's a quick and easy way to prevent

Former Square Executive Keith Rabois Joins Khosla Ventures

Keith Rabois, who resigned last month from Square, just got a new gig at Khosla

Will Yahoo!&#x27;s Work-from-Home Ban Backfire?

Even if Marissa Mayer is merely circling the wagons and purging disaffected workers, Yahoo! is sending the wrong message to the Internet

The 3 Most-Important Things at Mobile World Congress

Mozilla Firefox OS phones will target thrifty consumers, while mobile technologies target creaking energy grids, inefficient health-care systems, and big-city disaster response

Why Won&#x27;t Yahoo! Let Employees Work From Home?

Yahoo seems to be undoing all the benefits associated with allowing the Internet pioneer's employees the freedom to work from home when they need

Yahoo Will Require Telecommuters to Come into the Office Starting in June

No more telecommuting for Yahoo workers effective this summer<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/43487ecff5_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Feature phones still outshine smartphones in key countries

Feature phones are tops in countries where the smartphone networks still need time to expand, says Nielsen. <a

Asus explains why smartphones are more expensive than the $249 FonePad

Asus' new tablet has the ability to make calls, meaning it's essentially a big, cheap smartphone. So why are high-end mobiles so much more expensive? We ask Asus for answers. <a

Aereo expands cloud-based TV service to NYC metro area

The company says that its service now works for over 19 million people living around the New York City metropolitan area. <a

Samsung: no interest in Mozilla's Firefox OS

CNET has learned that the biggest potential partner will skip Mozilla's browser-based smartphone OS. Samsung has other operating system priorities -- Android and Tizen. <a

Ultra HD 4K and beyond: Rec. 2020 glimpses the future of TVs

The ITU Radiocommunication Assembly has put out new recommended standards for Ultra HD TVs. What do they mean to you? <a

Spotify Joins Ford&#x27;s Roster of In-Car Music Apps

The automaker, in its connected-car push, now has 63 apps for its dashboard AppLink

Airplanes With Sharks&#x27; Skin? It May Cut Fuel Burn

The ridged skin that helps sharks move through water could provide a way to cut jet fuel

How Patent Laws Are Stifling American Growth

Intellectual property laws are supposed to encourage innovation. They're doing the

HP Steps Back into Tablet Game With Android-powered, $170 &quot;Slate 7&quot;

HP's Slate 7 fails to impress<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/cba7ef5bee_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

2/24/2013 Daily Hardware Reviews

DailyTech's roundup of hardware reviews from around the web for Sunday<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/cce08d00ec_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td

Quick Note: Samsung Reveals Galaxy Note 8.0 with 1.6GHz Quad-Core Processor

Galaxy Note family grows<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/8a90174934_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Nascar tries to ban fan's YouTube video of Daytona crash

Was Nascar's attempt to take down a YouTube video taken by a spectator of yesterday's Daytona crash motivated by respect for the victims or fear for its own image? YouTube reverses the takedown. <a

Global allies give Mozilla's Firefox OS a mobile foothold

Partners backing the browser-based mobile operating system include phone maker LG Electronics and 18 mobile network operators across the world. The first phones are due in the second quarter. <a

HP switches to Android for $169 Slate 7, phones planned too

HP is making a tablet comeback, switching to Android and taking on the Google Nexus 7 with the HP Slate 7. <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13970_7-57570781-78/hp-switches-to-android-for-$169-slate-7-phones-planned-too/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img

A budget-priced, audiophile USB digital converter

The HRT MicroStreamer is a small digital-to-analog converter/headphone amp that sounds great. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57570860-47/a-budget-priced-audiophile-usb-digital-converter/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

ZTE at MWC 2013: Join us Monday (live blog)

Join CNET for live coverage from ZTE's event, which starts at 7 a.m. PT Monday (4 a.m. local Barcelona, Spain, time). Our live blog will bring you news updates, photos, and running commentary. <a

Dish sponsors Daytona race car, zips past TV ad ban on Hopper

Dish's Hopper product lets TV watchers skip the ads -- so the networks have in turn banned the airing of ads for the Hopper. But when Fox shows the Daytona 500 on Sunday,

Huawei's MWC 2013 news: Join us Sunday (live blog)

Join CNET for Huawei's press conference starting at 3 a.m. PT Sunday (2 p.m. Barcelona time). We'll have live news, photos, and commentary about the up-and-coming Chinese electronics manufacturer. <a

A new high in $300 audiophile headphones

The Audiophiliac listens to the MrSpeakers Mad Dog headphones and comes away impressed. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57570720-47/a-new-high-in-$300-audiophile-headphones/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/9162acaf10_mf.gif" border="0"

Pentagon grounds entire F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fleet

Multibillion-dollar program to develop "the most affordable, lethal, supportable, and survivable aircraft ever to be used" hits some turbulence after a crack is discovered in an engine turbine blade. <a

More Evidence That Tablets Are Slowly Killing the PC

Shipments of tablets nearly caught up with those of desktops in 2012. This year, tablets could surpass both desktops and

Beyond EBay: Coupon Clippers Grab Online Deals to Resell Overseas

A growing number of resellers in the U.S. are using online deals to buy coveted products at steep discounts, then flipping them in overseas

Twitpics From Space

A Canadian astronaut on the International Space Station is giving the world a
Twitter treat: photography from

Your Stolen iPhone May Be in China or Africa

Savvy iPhone thieves know the way to get around a U.S. registry of stolen smartphones is by selling them

Why One Star Money Manager Dumped Apple Stock

Tom Marsico saw a slowdown in iPhone sales and no big hits

Nevada State Legislature Legalizes Online Poker

Nevada beats New Jersey to the punch<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/b35e91164f_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Samsung Leads the Way in IDC's &quot;Global Smart Connected Devices&quot; List for Q4 2012

Samsung takes the top spot<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/d74bdb689b_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

3-D Printed Ear Looks, Works Like the Real Thing

3-D printed ear offers hope to children born with deformities<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/414fee68ea_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Touch-Screen &quot;Pixel&quot; Chromebook Takes Aim at Retina MacBook Pros

Google eschews the wedge form factor for a more brick-like design<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/433067a173_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Friday Poll: Do you want a PlayStation 4?

Sony's PlayStation 4 announcement is short on specifics, but that shouldn't stop you from forming an early opinion. Is this new console going to be a

FTC plans mobile security event for June 4

One-day event isn't intended to produce new regulations, but instead highlight "emerging mobile security threats and trends." <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57570761-38/ftc-plans-mobile-security-event-for-june-4/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

New LG ad: iPhone 5 is broadly inadequate

A commercial for LG Optimus G Pro seems like an homage to Apple's iPhone -- until it turns out not to be. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57570748-71/new-lg-ad-iphone-5-is-broadly-inadequate/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img

Pointers on Microsoft's Hotmail phase-out

Microsoft is moving all of its Hotmail users to Outlook.com by this summer. Here's what the hundreds of millions still using Hotmail need

After resigning from papacy, Pope leaves Twitter

According to Vatican Radio, Pope Benedict XVI's time on Twitter will come to a close when he ends his reign as Pope at the end of the month. <a

Sony: We Won't Block Used Games on the PS4, Even if Microsoft Does

Discount shoppers rejoice, DRM won't be quite as draconian on the PS4<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/643e2de6bb_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Apple Patent for &quot;Slap Bracelet&quot; Wearable Device Discovered

The patent application is for a "Bi-stable spring with flexible display"<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/fcbd5dfb4e_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

&quot;314 MPG&quot; Volkswagen XL1 Confirmed for Production

The car will make its appearance at the Geneva motor show in March next month<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/91bee5bb9f_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Report: Google Readying Touchscreen Devices Running Chrome OS

No word on when touchscreen Chromebooks might debut<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/8a989f4a2d_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Malware getting smarter, says McAfee

Savvier cyberattacks are being directed toward more critical segments of the U.S. economy, says the security provider. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57570534-83/malware-getting-smarter-says-mcafee/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1"

Facebook prevents 104-year-old woman from revealing her age

Marguerite Joseph might be advanced in years, but she likes to use Facebook to keep up with her family. It's just that Facebook doesn't

Google launches Chrome app launcher for Windows

The company says the feature will be available to OS X and Linux users "soon" but doesn't say exactly when. <a

Samsung tops Apple in connected device sales in '12

IDC also reports that the total market for smartphones, tablets, and PCs climbed 29 percent last year. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57570501-94/samsung-tops-apple-in-connected-device-sales-in-12/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img

Microsoft is cooler than it used to be, say half of those polled

Half of the people between 18 and 29 polled by Reuters/Ipsos say the software giant is cooler now. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57570524-75/microsoft-is-cooler-than-it-used-to-be-say-half-of-those-polled/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Researchers &quot;Mind Read&quot; a Mouse in Real Time

Tiny microscope and fluorescent dye allow a fascinating glimpse inside rodent memory<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/ee880eb85c_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Sony Unveils a58, NEX-3N Digital Cameras

Sony launches two new digital cameras<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/5ba80c89c2_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

China Says the U.S. Has No Evidence That Its Military is Behind Hacks

China says is information shows hacking attacks originating from the US<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/989d402a6c_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Office Depot Buys OfficeMax for $1.2 Billion

Deal still needs shareholder and regulatory approvals<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/0aafe457e1_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

How to find and get the most out of an entrepreneurial mentor

Entrepreneurs, here's what you need to know when you go searching for a mentor. <a

Twitter launches its advertising API

The new API program is designed to make it easier for marketers to create ad campaigns on Twitter. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57570301-93/twitter-launches-its-advertising-api/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Microsoft addresses confusion over Office 2013 licensing

The company's latest blog attempts to answer some lingering questions about Office 2013 licenses. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57570292-75/microsoft-addresses-confusion-over-office-2013-licensing/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Apple Chairman Levinson: I still 'miss Steve'

In a brief interview with Fortune, Arthur Levinson said that it's "weird" to be running Apple's board since Steve Jobs' death. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57570274-37/apple-chairman-levinson-i-still-miss-steve/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img

Plasma TV altitude: How high can they go?

Because of how they work, plasma TVs don't handle high altitudes well. But how high is too high? <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33199_7-57569926-221/plasma-tv-altitude-how-high-can-they-go/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

&quot;Secret&quot; Chinese Military Unit May Be Behind Series of Hacks on U.S. Since 2006

It has stolen "hundreds" of terabytes of data from 141 organizations since about 2006<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/92d3201af7_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table

Nissan Launches Silicon Valley Research Center for Autonomous, Connected Vehicles

It also wants to research Human Machine Interface for both technologies<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/e01fb6f4f8_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

NYT Editor Addresses Tesla Model S Dispute

She said Broder didn't fake the story, but could have been more responsible<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/cf5a3f36cc_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table

2/19/2013 Daily Hardware Reviews -- NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan Edition

DailyTech's roundup of hardware reviews from around the web for Tuesday<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/0252769b67_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td

Mozilla puts native PDF viewer in Firefox 19

Mozilla today released version 19 of its popular Firefox browser, and in the new version implemented a long-awaited built-in PDF viewer. <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57570062-263/mozilla-puts-native-pdf-viewer-in-firefox-19/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img

Man to get first bionic hand that can 'feel'

The new hand should be able to relay signals from a sensor to the man's brain, allowing him to feel what he touches. <a

Find cool Kickstarter stuff for your iDevice

New Web site BiteMyApple.co catalogs some of the best Kickstarter-spawned gear. <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19512_7-57569898-233/find-cool-kickstarter-stuff-for-your-idevice/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Apple granted 36 patents, including for proximity detection

The electronics giant's granted U.S. patents also include future active Apple Store packaging and a haptics feedback system. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57570064-37/apple-granted-36-patents-including-for-proximity-detection/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Map shows every meteorite impact since 2,300 B.C.

The map was developed by Javier de la Torre, co-founder of Vizzuality and CartoDB. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57570065-93/map-shows-every-meteorite-impact-since-2300-b.c/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/43da745c2a_mf.gif"

Google Flu Botched Predictions, Overestimated Flu Amid Record Season

Typically accurate algorithm may need tweaking to deal with new trends<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/a7c3561b2f_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Russian Parliament Member Blames Meteor on U.S., Says it Was Weapons Test

He said John Kerry tried to warn Russia<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/66f704a362_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Lawsuit Presents Roadblock to New York City Taxi Hailing Apps

New York officials say they are reviewing smartphone apps right now<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/cd780a1234_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

2/18/2013 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/0efb0c3b34_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td

Apple's new iPad ads: No Samsung jokes (well, maybe one)

Apple releases two new iPad ads that largely offer a continuation of the perception that Apple is the only tablet game in town. <a

After ban, Kai-Fu Lee invites 30M to follow him on Twitter

Former Google China chief gets kicked off China-based microblogging sites after complaining about state controls over the Internet. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57569901-93/after-ban-kai-fu-lee-invites-30m-to-follow-him-on-twitter/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">

Get a $310 Mac software bundle for $49

This "Lifehacker-approved" collection includes tools for improving your productivity, security, and system performance. Plus, a no-purchase-required freebie bundle! <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33153_7-57569657-10391733/get-a-$310-mac-software-bundle-for-$49/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">

What are Quantum Dots, and how could they help your next TV?

Nano-tech that could be in your next television. <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33199_7-57569549-221/what-are-quantum-dots-and-how-could-they-help-your-next-tv/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Escaping the Iron Curtain for Silicon Valley

Christian Gheorghe grew up in authoritarian Romania and escaped by swimming across the Danube. That was just the start of an impressive career building enterprise analytics companies. <a

Remember when video discs were the size of LPs?

The analog vs. digital debates aren't limited to audio. There were more than a few analog video holdouts when the DVD debuted in 1997. <a

Russian meteorite: The conspiracy theories

It might well be that Bill Nye has explained fully about the meteorite that showered a Russian city, but others have darker explanations. <a

PlayStation 4 to stream games in real time over Net, says report

Expected to be unveiled on Wednesday, Sony's PS4 will let users play games piped over the Internet, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. <a

Microsoft job post gives more info about 'Windows Blue'

A new job posting by the company verifies that Windows Blue will include user experience improvements, not just under-the-covers interface tweaks. Bonus: There's a reference to "Windows Phone Blue" on Microsoft's job site, too.

Future PCs threat to Apple? Yes, says Citibank analyst

New hybrid laptop-tablet devices based on Intel's fast but power efficient Haswell chip may threaten Apple's tablet dominance, says a Citibank analyst. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57569734-37/future-pcs-threat-to-apple-yes-says-citibank-analyst/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Samsung Introduces REX Smart Feature Phone Line

Samsung didn't mention pricing or availability for the REX line, but the company plans to offer these phones in emerging markets with low price points<img width="1" height="1"

Facebook Defeats German Watchdog Group in &quot;Fake Names&quot; Case

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner for Schleswig-Holstein said it would appeal<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/da8264f496_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

SoShare Beta Offers 1 TB File Transfers Via BitTorrent Browser Plugin

Service is available for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari users to test, supports public (unencrypted) sharing<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/267defe993_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table

New Kind of Computer &quot;Never Crashes&quot;

System could be useful for mission critical applications, such as combat robotics<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/c9da096cbd_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Facebook pic of toy mortar leads to armed cops raid

A man makes his profile picture that of an action figure. In the background is a toy mortar. Someone doesn't find it funny. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57569754-71/facebook-pic-of-toy-mortar-leads-to-armed-cops-raid/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">

Do separate components sound better than AV receivers?

We compare the sound of the Outlaw Audio 975 Surround Processor and seven-channel 7125 Power Amp with a Denon receiver, and the winner is? <a

How Apple got serious about style

"Design Forward," a book debuting in the U.S. today, reveals Frog Design founder Hartmut Esslinger's challenges helping to transform Apple product design in the 1980s and beyond. Here, a look inside. <a

E-orders for 128GB Surface Pro to ship in 2-3 weeks -- Microsoft

Microsoft has yet more updated guidance for those in search of the elusive 128GB model of its Surface Pro tablet/PC hybrid. <a

Q&amp;A: MacFixIt Answers

This week, readers sent in questions on topics including the usefulness of maintenance and cleaning utilities in OS X, and how to recover files from a dead Mac Mini. <a

FDA Approves First Retinal Prosthesis for the Blind

FDA approves prosthetic for the visually impaired<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/c5a5d16995_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

NYT Reporter Responds to Tesla's Accusations About Model S Article

Broder said he never set out to "fail" the Model S before or during the trip<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/1b0cc6b240_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td

Quick Note: U.S. Pricing, Availability for HTC One Revealed

More HTC One (M7) rumors surface<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/0feb644533_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Dell CEO Reduces Value of Shares in Hopes of Company Going Private

The value of his 16 percent stake in the company from $13.65 a share to $13.36 a share<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/18a0973dc2_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Tesla, the Times, and how to drive an electric car

Tesla and the New York Times step up their war of words, but lost in the battle is the unique factors that go into driving an electric car.

iOS 6.1.2 reportedly will roll out next week to squash 6.1 bugs

The update would debut before February 20 to fix the Exchange syncing issue and the passcode hack in iOS 6.1, claims a German blog site. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57569643-37/ios-6.1.2-reportedly-will-roll-out-next-week-to-squash-6.1-bugs/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">

Police: Samsung gas leak seeped into the environment -- report

Samsung has previously said that the gas did not actually leak into the environment and was contained, contradicting the police report. <a

iStockphoto founder re-enters the market with Stocksy

Bruce Livingstone, a pioneer of Internet-based stock-art sales, is launching a new venture even has his original company struggles with some disgruntled photographers. <a

Dropbox reportedly preparing for IPO later this year

Dropbox could be filing an initial public offering this year, but will it follow in the beleaguered path of consumer tech brands such as Zynga or enterprise wins

IOS 6.1 Bug Allows Anyone to Bypass Lockscreen to Access Contacts, Voicemail, Photos

"Jill, here's a lockpick. It might be handy if you, the master of unlocking, take it with you" -- Barry<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/07a5be65de_mf.gif"

Chrysler Takes the Plunge, Will Offer V6 Turbodiesel in Ram 1500 This Year

While General Motors and Ford drag their feet, Chrysler says "YES" to turbodiesels in half-ton trucks<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/e9c34548e8_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Report: HP Plans to Adopt Android for Future Mobile Devices

Android tablet from HP may be shown off at Mobile World Congress<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/f51be355ac_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Adobe CEO Repeatedly Dodges Questions on Creative Suite Overpricing in Australia

Adobe CEO doesn't want to talk about huge Australian pricing discrepancies<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/1fc58f3a3d_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Get rid of your ex on Valentine's, from Facebook at least

An app called KillSwitch faithfully promises to remove all traces of your exes from your Facebook timeline. Yes, it's as if you never knew them. <a

Light up your life with a giant Nikon lens lamp

This novelty fixture is a replica of Nikon's premium 14-24mm ultra-wide-angle lens. It comes with its own lens hood, too. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57569417-1/light-up-your-life-with-a-giant-nikon-lens-lamp/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Android, iOS combine for 91 percent of market

BlackBerry was able to score the third-place spot for smartphone OS ownership, with a paltry 3.2 percent market share. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57569402-94/android-ios-combine-for-91-percent-of-market/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Pirate Bay to sue antipiracy site for pirating its design

An antipiracy group may find itself in legal trouble after borrowing the look of the Pirate Bay Web site for a new campaign. <a

What is the 'Soap Opera Effect'?

Does your new TV's ultra-smooth motion drive you crazy? Find out why and what you can do about it. <a

Iran Photoshops Its Stealth Fighter &quot;In Flight&quot;

More fake pictures of Iranian stealth jet hit the web according to experts<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/5c7441eb01_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Millions of Americans Who Didn't Qualify Claimed U.S. Lifeline Phones

Carriers say most people drop simply didn't respond to requests<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/aedf0155b1_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

North Korea Conducts Third Nuclear Test, Upsets U.N.

Even its ally, China, is upset with the country<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/ea30cecbfe_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Technopolis Scoops up Nokia's Finnish Campus for $41.6M USD

Tech park will support a number of incubator and startup projects<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/dffbe1b249_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Skype 6.2 arrives for Windows, Mac

Microsoft's Skype division releases new updates for Windows and Mac users, including support for "eGifting" of Skype credits. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57569201-75/skype-6.2-arrives-for-windows-mac/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Julian Assange to run for senate seat in Australia, says report

The WikiLeaks founder is running for the senate in Victoria as the lead candidate of his WikiLeaks Party, says a report in The Age. Assange is currently in political asylum in Ecuador. <a

Do Not Track browser standard: Back on the rails

A logjam held up a standard designed to let people tell Web sites not to track their online behavior, but the co-chair of the group that's coordinating the effort now expects progress to

Turn your iPhone into a Peter Frampton-style talkbox

Forget autotune, the talkbox is where it's at for making robot noises with your mouth. The Wee-Wow turns your iPhone into a talkbox, complete with tubing. <a

Charge your iPad from any USB port for $5

Typically a laptop can't charge an iPad, but with this magic dongle, it can. And it's $25 less than a competing product. <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-31747_7-57569153-243/charge-your-ipad-from-any-usb-port-for-$5/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">

AT&amp;T CEO Admits That T-Mobile Bid Wasn't Well Executed

AT&T CEO says landingthe iPhone is one of the best moments of his career<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/6b49fffaf9_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

HP Releases World's Fastest Desktop Printer: &quot;Officejet Pro X&quot;

The company celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Deskjet printer<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/3890518e5a_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Ford Says It Can React Quickly If There is U.S. Demand for Diesel Cars

Ford offers diesel-powered cars in Europe already making a transition for the US very easy if needed<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/ed97a27abe_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table

Alicia Keys Uses iPhone to Tweet Despite Promised Loyalty to BlackBerry

Keys is BlackBerry's new creative director for the BlackBerry 10 devices/software<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/f553cf3d72_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

iTunes now Apple's fourth-largest business, says analyst

Apple's online marketplace has become much more than the break-even business it used to be, says Asymco's Horace Dediu. <a

Android 4.2.2: A better Jelly Bean rolls into the wild

The upgrade is currently being released to Nexus device owners first and reportedly addresses a Bluetooth bug. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57568901-1/android-4.2.2-a-better-jelly-bean-rolls-into-the-wild/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1"

Tim Cook says Apple has no limits

Apple's top executive says the company still has its magic, and still has the capability to do anything it wants. <a

SlideShare targets marketers with presentation-tracking tool

Send Tracker, a new product from LinkedIn, tells salespeople how and when people view their online slides. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57568773-93/slideshare-targets-marketers-with-presentation-tracking-tool/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">

Cell phone subsidies claimed by many who can't prove eligibility

A government program offering cheap wireless service to low-income households has benefited millions who may not be eligible, says The Wall Street Journal. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57568920-94/cell-phone-subsidies-claimed-by-many-who-cant-prove-eligibility/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1"

2/11/2013 Daily Hardware Reviews

DailyTech's roundup of hardware reviews from around the web for Tuesday<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/5b0fb7eabd_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td

Reports: Apple Designing, Testing New Smart Watch

The tech giant is already in talks with manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. for the new device<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/5c9a224b73_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td

Japan Airlines Boeing 787 Battery Fire Caused by a Thermal Runaway Condition

Investigation continues focusing on battery certification<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/e27bb3e1a1_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

128GB Microsoft Surface Pro Tablets &quot;Sell Out&quot;, Staples Offers $75 Discount

Big sales numbers or simply not enough tablets?<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/937d8637f4_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Google's Grammys Nexus 4 ad: Look, it's smarter than iPhone 5

Google chooses the occasion of the Grammys to make people feel confident that Google Now on the Nexus 4 is far better than, say, Siri. <a

Apple CEO to speak at financial event tomorrow

Apple chief executive Tim Cook will once again talk shop at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference in San Francisco. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57568710-37/apple-ceo-to-speak-at-financial-event-tomorrow/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Wayki alarm clock/toothbrush makes you clean your chompers

Just when you thought it was safe to fall asleep, an inventor comes up with an idea for a combined alarm clock and toothbrush with no snooze button. <a

Get an HTC Droid DNA smartphone for $49.99

Verizon charges $199.99 for this 5-inch knockout, which CNET called "the most awesome Droid ever." But you have to be a new Verizon customer to get

'The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia' now a NYT best seller

The title stands atop the "Hardcover Advice & Misc." category on The New York Times' Best Seller list. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-10797_3-57568698-235/the-legend-of-zelda-hyrule-historia-now-a-nyt-best-seller/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

$11 million sought to build X-wing, counter Kickstarter Death Star

A campaign vows to fight the Empire by building an X-wing squad. Also promised: a Millennium Falcon for 13 million Galactic Standard Credits. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57568554-1/$11-million-sought-to-build-x-wing-counter-kickstarter-death-star/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1"

Tim Cook reportedly opposed patent suits against Samsung

Apple's chief executive was against the lawsuits because of Samsung's role as a key supplier of components for the iPhone and iPad, Reuters reports. <a

AktiMate Micro speakers, better than Bluetooth

Bluetooth speakers, even the best of them, can't compete with first-rate wired desktop or stereo iPod speakers, like the AktiMate Micros. <a

LA Microsoft Store not mobbed, but Surface has a following

Surface Pro didn't generate the level of excitement that the RT tablet did. But the product sold out immediately. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57568548-75/la-microsoft-store-not-mobbed-but-surface-has-a-following/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1"

Venture capitalists give Snapchat a $13.5M poke

App that spawned a Facebook knockoff nails down a nice chunk of change, as VC's daughter chatters on about it. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57568556-93/venture-capitalists-give-snapchat-a-$13.5m-poke/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img

Propellantless Space Drive Called &quot;EmDrive&quot; Made in China

It's a a propellantless microwave thruster that defies Newton's laws of motion<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/2c1441a20f_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Quick Note: Vodafone CEO Says Only &quot;Technofreaks&quot; Want 4G

He said normal, everyday people wouldn't notice a difference between 3G and 4G<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/ae8d1b2551_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

House Cybersecurity Bill Makes a Comeback, Despite Obama Veto Threat

House Democrats say talks with White House are going "pretty well"<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/ebc4c17d97_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Human Skin Cells Used to Create Stem Cells, Treat Brain Disease in Mice

Technique could offer relief to multiple sclerosis and leukodystrophy patients<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/d505ff8657_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Poll: Do you listen to movies or TV over headphones?

Sure, most folks are more likely to listen to music over headphones, but some of you are also listening to movies, TV shows

YouTube to be blocked in Egypt over anti-Islam film

An Egyptian court ruled to suspend Google's YouTube for a month for broadcasting "Innocence of Muslims," according to a state news agency report. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57568533-93/youtube-to-be-blocked-in-egypt-over-anti-islam-film/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1"

Apple and the iWatch conundrum

Here's why Apple needs an iWatch badly, but likely won't make one. <a href="http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-57568479-85/apple-and-the-iwatch-conundrum/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/a557f5f895_mf.gif" border="0" /><br

Microsoft Surface Pro set for sales on Saturday

Microsoft will begin sales of the Surface Pro this weekend. The Pro and RT model look alike, but that's where the similarity ends. <a

Cyberattacks reanimate CISPA, spark move by Obama -- reports

With recent news of cyberspying and hacks, legislators plan to bring back the controversial Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, and the president plans to issue an executive order on cybersecurity, say reports. <a

FBI Opens Fresh Criminal Investigation Into Anonymous Following Hack

Bankers affected say it's no big deal<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/e838a0e82a_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Researchers Claim Android Fragmentation Leaves Users Vulnerable to Attacks

Fragmentation may need users wondering who should be patching their Android devices<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/fb14eaafce_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td

Microsoft Bing Slipped to Fifth Place in the Global Search Market at the End of 2012

Bing slips in global search rankings<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/eac083364c_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

EU CyberSecurity Plan Calls for New Cybersecurity Center

Like the U.S., EU faces a mix of domestic and foreign threats<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/4b33b50d76_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Microsoft's next Patch Tuesday to fix 57 security bugs

Next Tuesday's update will send out 12 security fixes to plug a total of 57 holes in various Microsoft products. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57568412-75/microsofts-next-patch-tuesday-to-fix-57-security-bugs/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Spotify debuts music-streaming app for Windows Phone 8

Users can test the new app with a free 30-day service trial. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57568404-94/spotify-debuts-music-streaming-app-for-windows-phone-8/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Blizzard puts kibosh on Surface Pro launch event in NY

Microsoft's low-key Surface Pro launch has been canceled due to a blizzard expected to hit New York. But Best Buy is still planning to sell devices at midnight as planned. <a

Social Frame HD turns Android tablets into photo frames

Got an old tablet lying around? Or want to get more use out of your current one? This app syncs with Facebook and Twitter to give

SkyDrive users can now share Office documents with anyone

Microsoft has tweaked its online collaboration so that people can view and edit your Office documents without a Microsoft account. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57568400-75/skydrive-users-can-now-share-office-documents-with-anyone/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">

Microsoft, Symantec Bust Bamital Botnet

Another botnet bites the dust<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/41128c9401_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Sony Posts Eighth Straight Quarterly Loss

Sony continues to post losses<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/3f70bcaa24_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

BlackBerry Z10 Sells 3 Times Better Than Previous Models in the UK

BlackBerry is doing well with its new smartphone so far<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/b7a2a37bc1_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Einhorn's hedge fund to Apple: Show me the money

David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital has sued Apple to block a shareholder proposal that would prevent the electronics giant from issuing preferred shares. <a

Ouya chief: We'll launch a new console every year

Although the Android-based console won't hit major retailers until June, the company plans to launch a new model each year. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-10797_3-57568183-235/ouya-chief-well-launch-a-new-console-every-year/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1"

Free LibreOffice office suite beefs up with version 4.0

The free open-source alternative to Microsoft Office now has a new edition with enhancements for both users and developers. <a

Let's Date offers a sexy, new way to find love from your iPhone

The funky iOS-only application picks out people for you to date and then gives you two choices: "no thanks" or "let's date." The rest is up to you. <a

Samsung, EA team up for mobile apps initiative

The partnership is designed to increase the number of apps available in Samsung's application marketplace. <a

Business Wire Retail Report on January 2013 Retail Sales Figures

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Business Wire Retail Report tracks each retailer's total monthly and year-to-date sales as well as the percent change in comparable store sales for the prior months and year-to-date.<br

Internet, Email Force USPS to Cut Saturday First-Class Deliveries Starting August 1

It will save USPS $2 billion annually<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/0b6251bf1b_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Facebook Reportedly Creating Location Tracking App

Facebook tracking app would be an advertising platform and more<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/34ee1f94f5_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

HDD Market Revenue to Decline Significantly in 2013

Pressure from SSDs and declining demand will affect the market<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/1341e6f705_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Update Inbound This Year for Cadillac CUE Infotainment System

Only dealers will apply the update<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/f470d910e9_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

ITC decision on Apple v. Samsung spat to come in August

Some closure to Apple and Samsung's patent fight in the U.S. will be decided by the U.S. International Trade Commission later this year. <a

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Thursday, February 28, 2013

iBuyPower Revolt Review: Preview

Google to Defend Position Against Deleting Search Result Info in Europe

Conservative Supreme Court Justices Scuttle Challenge to Warrantless Wiretaps

Tim Cook doesn&#039;t like Apple&#039;s falling share price, either

Playfish co-founder Segerstrale leaves EA to go back to startups

Get a ball&#039;s-eye view with camera in football

Google&#039;s ninja approach to Mobile World Congress

Apple re-elects board, mum about stock split

Should You Fear the &amp;#x27;Six Strikes&amp;#x27; Anti-Piracy Rule?

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Patent suit takes aim at Apple, Dell, others over encryption

Who really needs the Firefox phone OS? Not me.

Former Square COO Keith Rabois lands at Khosla Ventures

Staples is now selling Apple products

In-App Buying: Don&amp;#x27;t Let Your Kids Make Apple Rich

Former Square Executive Keith Rabois Joins Khosla Ventures

Will Yahoo!&amp;#x27;s Work-from-Home Ban Backfire?

The 3 Most-Important Things at Mobile World Congress

Why Won&amp;#x27;t Yahoo! Let Employees Work From Home?

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Yahoo Will Require Telecommuters to Come into the Office Starting in June

Feature phones still outshine smartphones in key countries

Asus explains why smartphones are more expensive than the $249 FonePad

Aereo expands cloud-based TV service to NYC metro area

Samsung: no interest in Mozilla&#039;s Firefox OS

Ultra HD 4K and beyond: Rec. 2020 glimpses the future of TVs

Spotify Joins Ford&amp;#x27;s Roster of In-Car Music Apps

Airplanes With Sharks&amp;#x27; Skin? It May Cut Fuel Burn

How Patent Laws Are Stifling American Growth

Monday, February 25, 2013

HP Steps Back into Tablet Game With Android-powered, $170 &amp;quot;Slate 7&amp;quot;

2/24/2013 Daily Hardware Reviews

Quick Note: Samsung Reveals Galaxy Note 8.0 with 1.6GHz Quad-Core Processor

Nascar tries to ban fan&#039;s YouTube video of Daytona crash

Global allies give Mozilla&#039;s Firefox OS a mobile foothold

HP switches to Android for $169 Slate 7, phones planned too

A budget-priced, audiophile USB digital converter

ZTE at MWC 2013: Join us Monday (live blog)

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Dish sponsors Daytona race car, zips past TV ad ban on Hopper

Huawei&#039;s MWC 2013 news: Join us Sunday (live blog)

A new high in $300 audiophile headphones

Pentagon grounds entire F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fleet

More Evidence That Tablets Are Slowly Killing the PC

Beyond EBay: Coupon Clippers Grab Online Deals to Resell Overseas

Twitpics From Space

Your Stolen iPhone May Be in China or Africa

Why One Star Money Manager Dumped Apple Stock

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Nevada State Legislature Legalizes Online Poker

Samsung Leads the Way in IDC&#039;s &amp;quot;Global Smart Connected Devices&amp;quot; List for Q4 2012

3-D Printed Ear Looks, Works Like the Real Thing

Touch-Screen &amp;quot;Pixel&amp;quot; Chromebook Takes Aim at Retina MacBook Pros

Friday Poll: Do you want a PlayStation 4?

FTC plans mobile security event for June 4

New LG ad: iPhone 5 is broadly inadequate

Pointers on Microsoft&#039;s Hotmail phase-out

After resigning from papacy, Pope leaves Twitter

Friday, February 22, 2013

Sony: We Won&#039;t Block Used Games on the PS4, Even if Microsoft Does

Apple Patent for &amp;quot;Slap Bracelet&amp;quot; Wearable Device Discovered

&amp;quot;314 MPG&amp;quot; Volkswagen XL1 Confirmed for Production

Report: Google Readying Touchscreen Devices Running Chrome OS

Malware getting smarter, says McAfee

Facebook prevents 104-year-old woman from revealing her age

Google launches Chrome app launcher for Windows

Samsung tops Apple in connected device sales in &#039;12

Microsoft is cooler than it used to be, say half of those polled

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Researchers &amp;quot;Mind Read&amp;quot; a Mouse in Real Time

Sony Unveils a58, NEX-3N Digital Cameras

China Says the U.S. Has No Evidence That Its Military is Behind Hacks

Office Depot Buys OfficeMax for $1.2 Billion

How to find and get the most out of an entrepreneurial mentor

Twitter launches its advertising API

Microsoft addresses confusion over Office 2013 licensing

Apple Chairman Levinson: I still &#039;miss Steve&#039;

Plasma TV altitude: How high can they go?

Tim Cook doesn't like Apple's falling share price, either

Get a ball's-eye view with camera in football

Google's ninja approach to Mobile World Congress

Should You Fear the 'Six Strikes' Anti-Piracy Rule?

In-App Buying: Don't Let Your Kids Make Apple Rich

Will Yahoo!'s Work-from-Home Ban Backfire?

Why Won't Yahoo! Let Employees Work From Home?

Samsung: no interest in Mozilla's Firefox OS

Spotify Joins Ford's Roster of In-Car Music Apps

Airplanes With Sharks' Skin? It May Cut Fuel Burn

HP Steps Back into Tablet Game With Android-powered, $170 "Slate 7"

Nascar tries to ban fan's YouTube video of Daytona crash

Global allies give Mozilla's Firefox OS a mobile foothold

Huawei's MWC 2013 news: Join us Sunday (live blog)

Samsung Leads the Way in IDC's "Global Smart Connected Devices" List for Q4 2012

Touch-Screen "Pixel" Chromebook Takes Aim at Retina MacBook Pros

Pointers on Microsoft's Hotmail phase-out

Sony: We Won't Block Used Games on the PS4, Even if Microsoft Does

Apple Patent for "Slap Bracelet" Wearable Device Discovered

"314 MPG" Volkswagen XL1 Confirmed for Production

Samsung tops Apple in connected device sales in '12

Researchers "Mind Read" a Mouse in Real Time

Apple Chairman Levinson: I still 'miss Steve'

"Secret" Chinese Military Unit May Be Behind Series of Hacks on U.S. Since 2006

Man to get first bionic hand that can 'feel'

Apple's new iPad ads: No Samsung jokes (well, maybe one)

Microsoft job post gives more info about 'Windows Blue'

Facebook Defeats German Watchdog Group in "Fake Names" Case

New Kind of Computer "Never Crashes"

Q&A: MacFixIt Answers

NYT Reporter Responds to Tesla's Accusations About Model S Article

Get rid of your ex on Valentine's, from Facebook at least

What is the 'Soap Opera Effect'?

Iran Photoshops Its Stealth Fighter "In Flight"

Millions of Americans Who Didn't Qualify Claimed U.S. Lifeline Phones

Technopolis Scoops up Nokia's Finnish Campus for $41.6M USD

AT&T CEO Admits That T-Mobile Bid Wasn't Well Executed

HP Releases World's Fastest Desktop Printer: "Officejet Pro X"