10/5 CNET News

CNET News         Apple's online store down, raising product anticipation October 5, 2012 at 1:17 AM   Site outage usually portends a new product release, but with iPhone 5 released and iPad Mini unannounced, mystery abounds. [Read more]         Facebook shutters The Cool Hunter for copyright issues October 4, 2012 at 11:38 PM   With little warning, the social network shuts down the pop-culture Web site's Facebook account, leaving the founder and the site's nearly 800,000 fans to wonder what went wrong. [Read more]         Lawsuits over Facebook's IPO flop to be consolidated in NY October 4, 2012 at 10:29 PM   The roughly 50 lawsuits brought against the social network and its underwriters are being joined into one case to be heard before a federal judge in Manhattan. [Read more]         Microsoft rolls out Windows 8 app updates ahead of time October 4, 2012 at 9:24 PM   The launch of Windows 8 is still three weeks away, but the software giant is already in the process of updating some of its built-in apps, including Bing, maps, photos, news, and weather. [Read more]         Samsung expects another record quarterly profit on Galaxy sales October 4, 2012 at 9:15 PM   Korean electronics giant estimates its third-quarter operating profit at $7.3 billion, a 90 percent increase over the year-ago period. [Read more]         AT&T unveils bevy of devices October 4, 2012 at 9:14 PM   AT&T unleashes a slew of mobile devices at New York press event. [Read more]         Can you be jailed for a Facebook 'Like' in the Philippines? October 4, 2012 at 9:01 PM   The country's new Cybercrime Prevention Act, which went into effect yesterday, has some very interesting provisions that might lead to very interesting results. [Read more]         A terrible, horrible, no good, very day for @FiredBigBird October 4, 2012 at 8:37 PM   After rocketing to super-stardom last night, the Twitter account started in response to Mitt Romney's promise to cut PBS funding was suspended, unsuspended, and then suspended again. [Read more]         A terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day for @FiredBigBird October 4, 2012 at 8:37 PM   After rocketing to super-stardom last night, the Twitter account started in response to Mitt Romney's promise to cut PBS funding was suspended, unsuspended, and then suspended again. [Read more]         Oracle appeals ruling in lawsuit over Google's use of Java October 4, 2012 at 8:22 PM   The database giant takes issue with the judge's decision in the case that the APIs used in Android are noncopyrightable. [Read more]         Facebook's Sandberg writes book about female leadership October 4, 2012 at 7:56 PM   The social network's chief operating officer, Sheryl Sandberg, is coming out with a book called "Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead," which looks to encourage its female readers to achieve leadership roles. [Read more]         Jobs' high school girlfriend writing book about relationship October 4, 2012 at 7:41 PM   Mother of Steve Jobs' first daughter is writing a memoir about her rocky relationship with the Apple co-founder, including her struggle to get him to accept paternity of his child. [Read more]         Bling! Researchers create 24k gold in the lab October 4, 2012 at 7:13 PM   There's gold in them thar chlorides! Researchers at Michigan State University figure out how to transmute a toxic chemical compound into solid gold. [Read more]         Tumblr takes the hipster Internet offline Saturday October 4, 2012 at 6:48 PM   The micro-blogging site will make a multitude of animated GIFs and many of the memes that make life worth living unavailable this weekend. [Read more]         On Twitter, PBS stands up to Romney after 'Big Bird' quip October 4, 2012 at 6:48 PM   After the Republican presidential nominee suggests he would cut funding for PBS -- a threat to the famous "Sesame Street" character -- the network buys a promoted tweet tied to the term. [Read more]         2012 CNET Headphone Buying Guide October 4, 2012 at 6:44 PM   In-ear vs. on-ear, circumaural vs supraaural, open vs. closed back -- shopping for the right pair of headphones can be tough, but CNET's on the job with a buying guide to help you narrow down your choices. [Read more]         Eight fixes the iPhone 5 needs October 4, 2012 at 6:41 PM   The iPhone 5 is an excellent product, but it isn't perfect. Here's the good news: a lot of these issues could be addressed in an iOS 6 update. [Read more]         Curiosity rover pauses to get the scoop on Mars October 4, 2012 at 6:16 PM   NASA's intrepid Mars rover is pausing near fine-grained sand dunes to take soil samples that will be used to clean out any traces of Earth's environment in the rover's sample collection system. [Read more]         GOP: World of Warcraft player should be barred from office October 4, 2012 at 6:15 PM   The Maine GOP issues a press release calling a state senate candidate's enthusiasm for World of Warcraft "a bizarre double life." [Read more]         MegaUpload users will get their day in court October 4, 2012 at 6:05 PM   Federal judge overseeing the MegaUpload case wants to see evidence to help him decide what to do with the files owned by MegaUpload's former users. MegaUpload's lawyer will want U.S. officials to testify. [Read more]         NHK zooms in on 8K 3D binoculars October 4, 2012 at 5:38 PM   The prototype, which is being showcased at the Ceatec technology fair, can zoom in to 4x and maintain full-HD resolution. [Read more]         Zynga lowers its full-year outlook, writes down OMGPOP buy October 4, 2012 at 5:31 PM   The social-gaming company said third-quarter earnings will be lousy as it writes off a big chunk of its OMGPOP acquisition. Full-year numbers will also suffer, and shares dropped more than 20 percent after hours. [Read more]         Nokia CEO Stephen Elop: We'll spend to break through (Q&A) October 4, 2012 at 5:24 PM   On the eve of launching its Nokia Lumia 920 with AT&T, CNET sat down with Nokia's CEO to talk rivalry, Nokia's challenger mindset, and making it in America. [Read more]         Nokia CEO Stephen Elop: We'll spend to break through (Q&A) October 4, 2012 at 5:24 PM   On the eve of launching its Nokia Lumia 920 smartphone with AT&T, CNET sat down with Nokia's CEO to talk rivalry, Nokia's challenger mindset, and making it in America. [Read more]         Laptop buying guide October 4, 2012 at 4:58 PM   Breaking out the most important things to know when shopping for a new laptop. [Read more]         Laptop buying guide October 4, 2012 at 4:58 PM   Breaking out the most important things to know when shopping for a new laptop. [Read more]         Laptop buying guide October 4, 2012 at 4:58 PM   Breaking out the most important things to know when shopping for a new laptop. [Read more]         The 404 1,143: Where Justin spent way too much on dinner (podcast) October 4, 2012 at 4:55 PM   Jeff's visited the Bay a few times, but he's still blissfully ignorant about San Francisco's love affair with the naked body. From Bay to Breakers to the Folsom Street Fair, and of course, the Castro district on Halloween, join us as we run down all the places to find public nudity in San Francisco, and why Supervisor Weiner is trying to shut it down. [Read more]         Pay $7 to promote your Facebook status? October 4, 2012 at 4:33 PM   Fork over money to Facebook to get a post seen by more friends, be prepared for autotagging technology, and size up the specs for BlackBerry's next smartphone. [Read more]         Windows tablets from Samsung, Asus head to AT&T October 4, 2012 at 4:20 PM   The string of product announcements continue with two more Windows 8 tablets headed to the carrier. [Read more]         Firefighting robot can douse your flames for $96K October 4, 2012 at 4:16 PM   This tracked monster can spit out 600 gallons of water per minute and take on train wrecks. Just don't step on the hose. [Read more]         Google Maps with Street View on iOS: what it can and can't do October 4, 2012 at 4:13 PM   Google finally tosses disgruntled Apple users a bone with added Street View on the Google Maps web app, but it's not exactly the same as the Maps app that used to be in iOS 5. [Read more]         Google Maps with Street View on iOS: What it can and can't do October 4, 2012 at 4:13 PM   Google finally tosses disgruntled Apple users a bone with added Street View on the Google Maps Web app, but it's not exactly the same as the Maps app that used to be in iOS 5. [Read more]         Viewdle could lead to multi-user profiles for Android tablets October 4, 2012 at 4:03 PM   The facial and gesture recognition technology is perfectly suited for shared Android devices. Ice Cream Sandwich was a good start, but now we need more. [Read more]         To Facebook, a shared link is as good as a Like October 4, 2012 at 3:42 PM   The company's social plug-ins automatically count links you share -- on your wall or through Facebook messages -- as a "Like" for that page. [Read more]         See the next version of SimCity in action October 4, 2012 at 3:30 PM   With SimCity's release due for February 2013, developer Maxis teases with an extended gameplay video showing off how the highly anticipated game works. [Read more]         Watch: Spectacular video of Australia's night sky October 4, 2012 at 3:18 PM   Western Australia's ASKAP Radio Telescope peers deep into the night sky in this stunning and stylish video shot in the remote Outback. [Read more]         Linksys ships its first 802.11ac router and media bridge October 4, 2012 at 2:27 PM   The Smart Wi-Fi Router AC 1750 HD Video Pro, the latest in Linksys' Smart Wi-Fi lineup, supports the 802.11ac standard and much more. [Read more]         Printer buying guide October 4, 2012 at 2:21 PM   Read these tips before buying a new printer. [Read more]         FTC settles with Bieber fan site over child data-collection claims October 4, 2012 at 2:13 PM   The FTC has agreed to accept $1 million from Artist Arena, a division of Warner Music Group that creates fan Web sites, to settle charges that it illegally collected names and e-mail addresses from children. [Read more]         Ultraslim PC shipments to hit 65 million by 2015, researcher says October 4, 2012 at 2:09 PM   Last year, ultraslim PCs, which include ultrabooks and Apple's MacBook Air, could only muster 3.4 million unit shipments. One research firm expects that figure to rise dramatically. [Read more]         Windows Phone 8 officially launches in SF on October 29 October 4, 2012 at 2:00 PM   The waiting is over. In three weeks, Windows Phone 8 OS lives. [Read more]         Windows 8 launch: 21 days and counting October 4, 2012 at 1:50 PM   Invites to the ball have arrived. October 25 will be a busy day for Microsoft watchers (as will the 26th, when launched products, including Surface RT devices, go on sale commercially). [Read more]         What T-Mobile's merger with MetroPCS means to you (FAQ) October 4, 2012 at 1:48 PM   T-Mobile is slated to merge with prepaid provider MetroPCS. So what does the combination mean for their customers? CNET's Marguerite Reardon, author of Ask Maggie, explains in this FAQ. [Read more]         Use Wi-Fi diagnostics to find active Bonjour services in OS X October 4, 2012 at 1:39 PM   Mountain Lion has an easy way to look up all available Bonjour services, if needed. [Read more]         Starbucks to start taking Square Wallet payments next month October 4, 2012 at 1:16 PM   Though baristas won't be able to accept digital tips until next summer. [Read more]         Starbucks taking Square Wallet payments next month October 4, 2012 at 1:16 PM   Baristas will soon be able to accept digital tips beginning next summer [Read more]         Facebook-connected vest hugs you when you get a 'Like' October 4, 2012 at 12:55 PM   Bridge the chasm between the online and real worlds with a vest that inflates to squeeze you when you get a "Like" on Facebook. [Read more]         'House of Cards' to premier on Netflix in February October 4, 2012 at 12:44 PM   Netflix will soon see if its bet on the company's first exclusive TV series, Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright, will pay off. [Read more]         Presidential debate spawns campaign to save Big Bird October 4, 2012 at 12:39 PM   Indiegogo campaign looks to raise funds for PBS and the huge flightless bird that became a Twitter superstar during the Obama-Romney debate in Denver last night. [Read more]             This email was sent to 744427906@qq.com. 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