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September 2, 2010 3:10:01 AM PDT
How Apple's Ping dings Twitter, Facebook
Ping picks at the good parts of Twitter and Facebook and builds a social network around something for which everyone has strong feelings. Might Ping teach Facebook something about privacy too?
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:35:16 PDT
Twitter plans to record all links clicked
In a move that could raise privacy concerns, the microblogging site said Wednesday evening that it will record and analyze every link users click on when using its Web site or any of the thousands of third-party apps.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:33:27 PDT
A peek inside a new HP Netbook and ultrathin
The newest compact laptops from Hewlett-Packard strike an improved balance between performance and power efficiency.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:52:55 PDT
Apple iPod Touch, the best gets better
CNET Senior Editor Donald Bell weighs in with his first impressions of the fourth-generation Apple iPod Touch.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:02:00 PDT
New Ford police utility vehicle targets tech (photos)
Ford reveals its newest pursuit-rated vehicle--the company's first-ever specially designed Police Interceptor utility.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:49:46 PDT
Apple teases third-party AirPlay support, but details are scarce
Apple's Web site suggests wider support for AirPlay wireless streaming from third-party vendors, but offers few details.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:59:19 PDT
Tab tweaks land in Chrome Canary
Google adds a new labs feature to its bleeding-edge version of Chrome to make it easier for users to test features that are still in development, but at least partially ready for users to explore.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:47:04 PDT
China requires cell phone subscriber IDs
New subscribers are asked for identification and existing subscribers are being encouraged to register their IDs with their numbers in what the Chinese government calls a crackdown on spam and fraud.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:40:07 PDT
Sony shows 3D laptop due in 2011
The Vaio line will get 3D display abilities in 2011, and Sony was eager to show off prototypes of the products as part of its 3D campaign at the IFA show.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:30:20 PDT
Apple's fall event: iPod refresh; Apple TV reborn (roundup)
CEO Steve Jobs unveils redesigns for every iPod model; iTunes 10 features Ping, a social network for music; and iOS 4.2 to unify iPad and iPhone. Plus: Apple TV goes streaming, including Netflix offerings.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:57:00 PDT
First views of Sony streaming music service (images)
Sony demonstrates its Music Unlimited service at the IFA electronics show in Berlin. Here are some looks at the service.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:28:06 PDT
Apple TV: Still a hobby after all these years
Apple downsizes the device and the price and adds a few interesting new features, but comes short of introducing a product that will be a category changer.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:58:59 PDT
iTunes song-sample plan runs into music publishers
Trade group approaches Apple on the eve of Wednesday's media event to inform company publishing rights must be secured first.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:56:22 PDT
Apple TV has gone streaming
Apple unveils the Apple TV--now considerably smaller, with new and improved features like photo sharing, Netflix streaming, and TV and movie rentals.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:36:13 PDT
For 99 cents, Amazon sells shows, Apple rents them
A number of Fox shows are for sale on Amazon's video service for the same 99 cents that Apple is charging to rent the shows.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:31:27 PDT
Gambling app coming to BlackBerry OS
A new application from a Vegas company is making its way to BlackBerry devices to provide users with free gambling functionality.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:41:44 PDT
Jobs demos iPod, iTunes, Apple TV updates (video roundup)
At its music-focused fall event, Apple CEO Steve Jobs takes the stage to show off refreshes to the iPod Shuffle, Nano, and Touch, as well as its TV device and mobile operating system.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:41:37 PDT
FCC appears to delay Net neutrality rules
Instead of announcing a vote on new broadband regulations, federal regulators ask for "further inquiry" into whether Net neutrality should apply to wireless networks.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:26:45 PDT
Which Apple announcement was best? (poll)
The spiffy touch-screen Nano? Movie rentals on your iOS device? Or do you think today's Apple event was one big snoozefest? Here's your chance to vote!
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:25:50 PDT
iTunes 10 gets social with Ping
Apple announces iTunes 10, available immediately, which comes with a new logo and a social music service called Ping that lets you see what your friends are listening to and make comments and recommendations.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:09:31 PDT
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