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Thu, 09/02/2010 - 22:00
More and more sporting events are being broadcast in 3D, but exclusive distribution deals limit who can see what.
Thu, 09/02/2010 - 17:35
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?
Thu, 09/02/2010 - 17:33
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.
Thu, 09/02/2010 - 15:52
The newest compact laptops from Hewlett-Packard strike an improved balance between performance and power efficiency.
Thu, 09/02/2010 - 13:02
CNET Senior Editor Donald Bell weighs in with his first impressions of the fourth-generation Apple iPod Touch.
Thu, 09/02/2010 - 11:49
Ford reveals its newest pursuit-rated vehicle--the company's first-ever specially designed Police Interceptor utility.
Thu, 09/02/2010 - 10:59
Apple's Web site suggests wider support for AirPlay wireless streaming from third-party vendors, but offers few details.
Thu, 09/02/2010 - 10:47
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.
Thu, 09/02/2010 - 10:40
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.
Thu, 09/02/2010 - 10:30
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.
Thu, 09/02/2010 - 09:57
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.
Thu, 09/02/2010 - 09:28
Sony demonstrates its Music Unlimited service at the IFA electronics show in Berlin. Here are some looks at the service.
Thu, 09/02/2010 - 08:58
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.
Thu, 09/02/2010 - 08:56
Trade group approaches Apple on the eve of Wednesday's media event to inform company publishing rights must be secured first.
Thu, 09/02/2010 - 08:36
Apple unveils the Apple TV--now considerably smaller, with new and improved features like photo sharing, Netflix streaming, and TV and movie rentals.
Thu, 09/02/2010 - 08:31
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.
Thu, 09/02/2010 - 07:41
A new application from a Vegas company is making its way to BlackBerry devices to provide users with free gambling functionality.
Thu, 09/02/2010 - 07:41
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.
Thu, 09/02/2010 - 07:26
Instead of announcing a vote on new broadband regulations, federal regulators ask for "further inquiry" into whether Net neutrality should apply to wireless networks.
Thu, 09/02/2010 - 07:25
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!