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Fri, 2010-09-03 07:00
Also in this week's Ask Maggie advice column find out why Verizon Wireless is able to charge more for its service and why T-Mobile gives customers who don't sign a contract a break on their monthly fees.
Fri, 2010-09-03 07:00
The tablet will cost 399 to 499 euros in Europe when it goes on sale later this year. Here's a hands-on look at it and Toshiba's AC100 Android Netbook.
Fri, 2010-09-03 07:00
In an interview, CNET's Ina Fried speaks with the three filmmakers behind "Catfish"--that other Facebook movie. This one is both a documentary and a thriller.
Fri, 2010-09-03 06:21
The new nHD model of the Pico DLP line has better optical performance and lower power consumption, Texas Instruments says.
Fri, 2010-09-03 05:32
The SD Association should rev its flash card specification in 2011 with faster cards arriving the year after. Also at IFA, Toshiba announces faster cards using today's SD technology.
Thu, 2010-09-02 20:47
Despite claiming a rather nifty Chanel bag containing cocaine was not hers, it seems the dazzling socialite tweeted a picture of a bag that looks spectacularly similar more than a month ago.
Thu, 2010-09-02 19:12
Space agency hopes to send a spacecraft into the solar atmosphere by 2018.
Thu, 2010-09-02 18:53
A few days after AT&T said its push toward "paid prioritization" of network traffic is backed by technical standards, the Internet's primary standards body disagrees.
Thu, 2010-09-02 18:48
Film's producers subpoena Qwest Communications for Denver man's records, apparently overcoming legal challenges in their pursuit of alleged file sharers.
Thu, 2010-09-02 17:54
Consumer Watchdog produced two cartoony ads slamming Google CEO Eric Schmidt as part of an effort to build support for a "do not track" list.
Thu, 2010-09-02 16:32
However, the utility's customer service is faulty, according to an independent review of the controversial yet pioneering smart-meter program.
Thu, 2010-09-02 16:30
Facebook users who log in from multiple devices will soon have a way to make sure they are only logged in on the computer they are currently using.
Thu, 2010-09-02 16:17
Fastest-growing PC company of the last few years stumbles during the second quarter. Observers say it has to do with Acer's reliance on notebook sales as desktops gain.
Thu, 2010-09-02 16:15
New research out of the University of Haifa shows a clear link between light at night and cancer in mice, with the suppression of melatonin playing a key role.
Thu, 2010-09-02 15:53
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says 129 cases of Toshiba Satellite laptops melting from overheating have been reported, but no major injuries.
Thu, 2010-09-02 15:48
A scanty selection of artists to follow and missed opportunities to encourage user interaction are among the early problems.
Thu, 2010-09-02 14:12
On Wednesday, Apple said users of its music social network could find friends via Facebook. But the feature has vanished, apparently over a tiff between the companies.
Thu, 2010-09-02 13:51
Outlook add-in maker Xobni finds Americans and Britons are having trouble getting away from the workplace because of the reach e-mail has into their lives.
Thu, 2010-09-02 13:35
Car will take its battery pack temperature, then automatically cool or warm it to optimal temperature range before charging or engaging the battery.
Thu, 2010-09-02 13:28
Coulomb Technologies installs free public electric-charging station in downtown Detroit as part of ChargePoint America program to encourage EV adoption.