Cable companies expand free Wi-Fi 
CNET News - 21 minutes ago
Five of the nation's larges cable companies are partnering to allow their subscribers free access to each others' Wi-Fi hotspots in cities across the U.S. [Read more]
Hasselblad lops $9,000 off pro camera price
CNET News - 1 hour ago
The medium-format camera maker has pared prices of professional models such as the HD4-60 by thousands of dollars. [Read more]
Certain HTC Smartphones Released to US Carriers After Passing Customs Inspections
PCWorld - 1 hour, 1 minute ago
Taiwanese smartphone vendor High Tech Computer said on Sunday certain models of its newest smartphones have passed U.S. Customs and are being released to its...
New app identifies faces in photos
Reuters - 1 hour, 19 minutes ago
TORONTO (Reuters) - Imagine taking a snapshot of a group of friends and having your smartphone instantly reveal the identity of everyone in the photo.
Pakistan briefly bans Twitter access for "blasphemy"
Reuters - 2 hours, 27 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan banned access to Twitter on Sunday because of "blasphemous" material, a Pakistani official said, but normal service was resumed after 12 hours.
Microsoft's Social Networking Site So.cl Now Open to All Users
PCWorld - 3 hours, 1 minute ago
So.cl, an experimental research project from Microsoft, that combines social networking and search to promote learning, is now accepting all users interested in...
Apple,Samsung CEOs in U.S. court talks over patent row
Reuters - 3 hours, 7 minutes ago
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The chief executives of Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd come face to face on Monday in court-directed mediation in the United States over a dispute in which the iPhone maker claims the Korean firm has "slavishly" copied some of its products.
Volkswagen tries to conquer the world with tech
CNET News - 3 hours, 22 minutes ago
The automaker wants to be the biggest in the world by 2018, and that will require great tech from an unlikely outpost in Silicon Valley. As part of CNET Conversations, Brian Cooley visits its Electronics Research Lab. [Read more]
Alibaba in talks to raise $2.3 billion equity for Yahoo deal: sources
Reuters - 4 hours, 2 minutes ago
SINGAPORE/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Chinese Internet firm Alibaba Group is in talks with existing shareholders, including Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings, to raise about $2.3 billion in equity to partly finance its deal with Yahoo Inc., two sources said.
Rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse dims skies
Reuters - 4 hours, 48 minutes ago
KANARRAVILLE, Utah (Reuters) - The sun and moon aligned over the Earth in a rare astronomical event on Sunday - an annular eclipse that dimmed the skies over parts of Asia and North America, briefly turning the sun into a blazing ring of fire.
10 Ways Facebook Will Rule Our Lives
PCWorld - 4 hours, 50 minutes ago
Now that Facebook is flush with cash (and expectations), here's what we have to watch out for.
Panasonic sees wide angle with new X series lens (hands on)
CNET News - 5 hours, 21 minutes ago
The 12-35mm f2.8 Micro Four Thirds lens could be perfect when you want something better than the standard 14-42mm kit model; whether it is or not depends upon the as-yet unannounced price. [Read more]
Pakistan's Block on Twitter Over Blasphemous Content Reversed
PCWorld - 6 hours, 11 minutes ago
Pakistan late Sunday reversed a block on Twitter in the country over material it considered anti-Islam, the country's interior minister said.
For Silicon Valley VC, a Leap from great advice to big rewards
CNET News - 6 hours, 13 minutes ago
For Andy Miller, a general partner with the venture capital firm of Highland Capital Partners, helping his portfolio companies may be just as rewarding as making money from them. [Read more]
Leap Motion: 3D hands-free motion control, unbound
CNET News - 6 hours, 14 minutes ago
The startup's technology puts sub-millimeter accuracy at user fingertips, offers control gestures like pinch-to-zoom, and promises new applications that make the Kinect and its kin look like yesterday's news. [Read more]
Yahoo Agrees to Sell Back Partial Stake to Alibaba
PCWorld - 6 hours, 31 minutes ago
Yahoo has agreed to sell off about half of its stake in Alibaba Group back to the Chinese e-commerce giant as part of a US$7.1 billion deal, the two companies...
Yahoo agrees to sell back partial stake to Alibaba
Computerworld - 6 hours, 45 minutes ago
Yahoo has agreed to sell off about half of its stake in Alibaba Group back to the Chinese e-commerce giant as part of a US$7.1 billion deal, the two companies jointly announced on Monday.
Dinosaur skeleton fetches $1.05 million at disputed U.S. auction
Reuters - 7 hours, 27 minutes ago
(Reuters) - A nearly intact skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus sold for $1.05 million at auction in New York on Sunday, although the sale has been disputed by the Mongolian government, which has questioned whether it was obtained legally.
Nasdaq to revamp system after tech problems on Facebook IPO: WSJ
Reuters - 7 hours, 34 minutes ago
(Reuters) - The Nasdaq is planning to revamp its systems for handling stock offerings after acknowledging that technology problems had affected trading in millions of newly issued Facebook shares on Friday, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Annular solar eclipse goes global, social
CNET News - 7 hours, 39 minutes ago
First annular eclipse in 18 years thrills millions in western U.S. and Southeast Asia and millions more who could only watch on social networks. [Read more]
Schmidt challenges grads to turn off the screen for an hour a day
CNET News - 10 hours ago
Google's chairman emeritus tells Boston University graduates: "Take your eyes off that screen and look into the eyes of the person you love." [Read more]
Reports: Nasdaq Admits Technical Bugs Affected Facebook IPO Trading
PCWorld - 11 hours, 1 minute ago
Technical problems at the Nasdaq exchange affected the trading of Facebook shares on Friday, the much-anticipated day of its IPO (initial public offering)...
Reports: Nasdaq admits technical bugs affected Facebook IPO trading
Computerworld - 11 hours, 14 minutes ago
Technical problems at the Nasdaq exchange affected the trading of Facebook shares on Friday, the much-anticipated day of its IPO (initial public offering), Robert Greifeld, chief executive of Nasdaq OMX Group Inc., told reporters on Sunday, according to published reports.
Yahoo strikes deal to sell half of Alibaba stake
CNET News - 11 hours, 33 minutes ago
Internet pioneer will sell about half its shares in the China e-commerce giant for $7 billion. [Read more]
Thiel's college dropout plan scrutinized by '60 Minutes'
CNET News - 12 hours, 5 minutes ago
Investor and entrepreneur tells the CBS news magazine that a college degree is unnecessary for financial success, but critics call his program an elitist ploy. [Read more]
3 Free Apps to Guard Android from Malware
PCWorld - 14 hours, 21 minutes ago
Mobile malware madness: Favorite target? Android. Here's how to protect your device.
Woz Signs on to Consult for Sorkin's Steve Jobs Movie
PCWorld - 15 hours, 3 minutes ago
Oscar winner for "The Social Network" says the Jobs film won't be a straightforward biography, and co-founder Wozniak will serve as tutor.
Twitter Tweaks Privacy Policy, Adds Custom Digests
PCWorld - 15 hours, 56 minutes ago
The microblogging site offers more information on its data collection habits and promises to support Do Not Track.
Mobile Data Demands Expected to Skyrocket
PCWorld - 16 hours, 34 minutes ago
Mobile data consumption is projected to increase 10 times its current volume within five years, researchers say, but this isn't necessarily a boon for carriers.
Light Trikes Let You Do Battle Tron-Style, Are Also Super Cool
PCWorld - 18 hours, 6 minutes ago
This Tron video game, spotted at Maker Faire, brings the physical and virtual world together.
Nintendo Wii U Not Yet Out, But Purported Photo Surfaces
PCWorld - 19 hours, 8 minutes ago
Nintendo will officially take the wraps off the Wii U at E3, a major annual game exhibition scheduled June 5-7 in Los Angeles.
Why Apple is Making OS X More Like iOS
PCWorld - 19 hours, 33 minutes ago
iOS and OS X have the same foundation, and there is no reason why efficient features of one shouldn't be added to the other.
Mercury Accelsior SSD an Impressive Upgrade for Mac Pro
PCWorld - 19 hours, 53 minutes ago
Review: The combination of different configuration options, upgradable capacity, and high-speed transfer rates make for an attractive addition to your Mac Pro.
Cisco's Wireless Unit Shifts Emphasis to 'Mobility'
PCWorld - 20 hours, 7 minutes ago
The change, not only for Cisco but its rivals, reflects the fact that mobile workers are no longer focused simply on replacing an Ethernet cable with a Wi-Fi signal and being able to carry their corporate laptop to the conference room.
Facebook's Zuckerberg Marries in Surprise, Then Shares
PCWorld - 20 hours, 41 minutes ago
Mark Zuckerberg's timeline event, "Married Priscilla Chan," has already been "liked" by more than 700,000 Facebook fans.
Google says it has China's approval for Motorola deal
Reuters - 1 day, 8 hours, 58 minutes ago
(Reuters) - Google said on Saturday that Chinese authorities have approved its $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility Holdings, the last regulatory hurdle to a deal that would allow the world's No. 1 Internet search engine to develop its own line of smart phones.
Facebook vs. Google: Who Will Win?
PCWorld - 1 day, 10 hours, 31 minutes ago
But is the long-term viability and success of Facebook a slam dunk? You'd think so, but not everybody agrees -- and many anticipate some lively battles ahead.
China Approves Google Acquisition of Motorola Mobility
PCWorld - 1 day, 11 hours, 31 minutes ago
Chinese regulatory authorities have approved Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility, paving the way for the deal to close within the week.
China approves Google acquisition of Motorola Mobility
Computerworld - 1 day, 11 hours, 52 minutes ago
Chinese regulatory authorities have approved Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility, paving the way for the deal to close within the week, company officials confirmed Saturday.
iPhone 5 Expected to Fire Up Mobile Market
PCWorld - 1 day, 13 hours, 21 minutes ago
Worldwide sales of mobile phones saw a 2% decline in the first quarter this year, but analysts expect the launch of the iPhone 5 to boost overall sales.
Facebook IPO Underwhelms
PCWorld - 1 day, 14 hours, 16 minutes ago
The much-anticipated public stock sale got off to a shaky start and never gained the astronomical momentum expected.
Apple, Samsung CEOs to Negotiate Patent Dispute
PCWorld - 1 day, 15 hours, 6 minutes ago
The court ordered a summit Monday intended to hash out the companies' differences and try to end their international patent wars.
Apple Files for Preliminary Injunction Against Galaxy Tab 10.1
PCWorld - 1 day, 16 hours, 1 minute ago
In the latest move in a complex series of patent-related cases, Apple filed a motion in a U.S. district court late Friday to ban Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Tab.
Apple files for preliminary injunction against Galaxy Tab 10.1
Computerworld - 1 day, 16 hours, 14 minutes ago
In the latest move in a complex series of patent-related cases, Apple filed a motion in a U.S. district court late Friday to ban Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Tab 10.1 in the U.S.
This Tiny PC Runs Linux and Android 4.0--and Costs Just $74
PCWorld - 1 day, 16 hours, 35 minutes ago
The miniature, inexpensive computer resembles a thumb drive in shape and size.
As Verizon Pushes Data Caps, Sprint Waves Unlimited Option
PCWorld - 1 day, 17 hours, 34 minutes ago
As the carriers tweak their plans, competitors jockey to lure customers with alternatives.
Weekly Wrap: Hotkeygate, iOS 6, and a slew of reviews
Macworld - 1 day, 17 hours, 36 minutes ago
Once a week, we catch you up on Macworld's biggest stories from the past week, in case you missed them. This week, we ruminated on the futures of iOS and OS X, covered Hotkeysgate, and offered a slew of reviews.
NASA Google Map Shows Path of Solar Eclipse
PCWorld - 1 day, 19 hours, 3 minutes ago
NASA is using an interactive Google Map to let you see the path of Sunday's annual solar eclipse, which will be viewable for millions of people.
Apple's iWallet Could Enhance Efforts to Make Payment Transactions More Seamless
PCWorld - 1 day, 19 hours, 37 minutes ago
Analysis: In the digital age, cash registers are obsolete and unnecessary, and Apple is on the money.
Adonit's Jot Flip Stylus Hits the Mark
PCWorld - 1 day, 19 hours, 54 minutes ago
Review: Polished, silver-finish steel and a decent rubber grip give this stylus a more-balanced weight for both writing and drawing.
Smartphone Boom Drives Market in Hybrid Processors
PCWorld - 1 day, 20 hours, 19 minutes ago
The most common type of hybrid processors combine a central processing unit and a graphics processing unit.
The Macalope Weekly: Cause and effect
Macworld - 1 day, 20 hours, 21 minutes ago
Some people, it would seem, are unable to accurately determine cause and effect.
GreenSmart's Kea Laptop Daypack Comfortable, but Lacks Style
PCWorld - 1 day, 20 hours, 45 minutes ago
Review: Apart from the inner laptop sleeve, the Kea's main zippered compartment has two smaller mesh pockets, either great for an iPhone; and one larger zippered pouch, perhaps for your MacBook's charger.
iTunes Syncing Made Easy
PCWorld - 1 day, 21 hours, 4 minutes ago
Here are answers to some common questions about syncing all or part of an iTunes library to iOS devices.
Possible engine problem delays U.S. rocket launch
Reuters - 1 day, 21 hours, 53 minutes ago
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - The launch of a privately owned Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station was delayed on Saturday when a computer detected a possible problem with one of the rocket's engines, a Space Exploration Technologies official said.
Inside Apple's secret plan to kill the cash register
Computerworld - 1 day, 23 hours, 21 minutes ago
Apple's plans for a Bluetooth 4.0-based iWallet could be the beginning of the end for the venerable cash register.
Italian Court Upholds Apple Warranty Fine
PCWorld - 2 days, 9 hours, 1 minute ago
An Italian court has upheld a $1.2 million fine imposed on Apple by Italy's competition authority for allegedly violating consumer protection laws.
Historic Facebook debut falls flat
Reuters - 2 days, 9 hours, 27 minutes ago
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The historic initial public offering of Facebook Inc did not go as planned on Friday, as the social networking company's sky-high valuation combined with trading glitches left the stock languishing near its offering price at the market close.
Utah paleontologists discover new raptor dinosaur
Reuters - 2 days, 10 hours, 20 minutes ago
SALT LAKE CITY (Reuters) - Scientists have discovered fossilized bones near Utah's iconic Arches National Park representing a new species of raptor dinosaur that was about the size of a coyote, the state's top paleontologist announced on Friday.
Facebook Buys Mobile E-commerce App Karma
PCWorld - 2 days, 10 hours, 21 minutes ago
The mobile gift-giving app Karma announced its acquisition Friday shortly after the markets closed on Facebook's IPO.
ITC Bans Import of Infringing Motorola Android Devices
PCWorld - 2 days, 10 hours, 30 minutes ago
The U.S. International Trade Commission issued an import ban Friday on any Android devices from Motorola that infringe one of Microsoft's patents.
Facebook buys mobile e-commerce app Karma
Computerworld - 2 days, 10 hours, 38 minutes ago
The mobile gift-giving app Karma announced Friday it has been acquired by Facebook. The announcement came shortly after the markets closed on Facebook's first day as a publicly traded company.
ITC bans import of infringing Motorola Android devices
Computerworld - 2 days, 10 hours, 49 minutes ago
The U.S. International Trade Commission issued an import ban Friday on any Android devices from Motorola that infringe one of Microsoft's patents.
Remains of the Day: Jobs report
Macworld - 2 days, 10 hours, 51 minutes ago
One report says Steve Jobs was intimately involved with the four-inch iPhone, while another says he was working on creating the best car ever. Only one person can set the record straight for a major motion picture event.
U.S. says will bar some Motorola Mobility phones
Reuters - 2 days, 11 hours, 3 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Some Motorola Mobility smartphones infringe on a Microsoft patent and will be barred from importation to the United States, a U.S. trade panel said on Friday.
Technology Patent Wars Sign of Robust Innovation, Patent Office Claims
PCWorld - 2 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes ago
David Kappos, the director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, received a friendly reception from a House committee yesterday as he offered an update on the agency's progress in implementing the landmark patent reform legislation enacted last September.
Children's Book Asks 'Who Was Steve Jobs'
PCWorld - 2 days, 11 hours, 51 minutes ago
Penguin division publishes kid's book on late Apple CEO.
Anonymous-Hater Claims Responsibility for Pirate Bay DDoS Attack
PCWorld - 2 days, 11 hours, 55 minutes ago
Hacker posts on Twitter and PasteBin slam both Anonymous and The Pirate Bay.
Will Voluntary Cyber Threat Sharing Plan Cast Doubt Over CISPA?
PCWorld - 2 days, 12 hours, 3 minutes ago
Administration may expand DIB CS/IA program to companies, but experts say some legislation is still necessary.
The Jot Flip stylus/pen combo gets the pen right
Computerworld - 2 days, 12 hours, 12 minutes ago
The latest addition to Adonit's family of disc styluses for iOS devices, the Jot Flip seeks to fill the 2-in-1--stylus combined with pen--niche treasured by those still chained to paper and pen. And while the problems I've had with the Jot line in the past are still present in the Flip, it largely succeeds in conquering the 2-in-1 challenges.
Amazon May Bring Ads to the Kindle Fire
PCWorld - 2 days, 12 hours, 21 minutes ago
Amazon is reportedly pitching ad agency execs on the idea of advertising on its Kindle Fire tablet.
Apple Lets Jailbreak Back Into App Store, iTunes Store
PCWorld - 2 days, 12 hours, 25 minutes ago
The company has now set things straight again and all content on the iTunes Store -- including music and apps -- now displays the word "jailbreak".
Wireless Tech Makes Health Care Security a 'Major Concern'
PCWorld - 2 days, 12 hours, 35 minutes ago
Because many medical devices use commercial operating systems, they are as open to attacks as many computers.
Consumerization Trend Creates IT Worries, Worker Benefits
PCWorld - 2 days, 13 hours, 1 minute ago
Fully 95% of 600 businesses surveyed by Cisco permit the use of employee-owned smartphones and tablets at the office and found productivity gains for workers.
Twitter Jumps on 'Do Not Track' Bandwagon
PCWorld - 2 days, 13 hours, 19 minutes ago
True privacy can be hard to come by in the socially enabled online world, but Twitter on Thursday announced that it has joined Firefox maker Mozilla in taking a big step forward for users.
Facebook IPO: Why your data is worth $104 billion
Macworld - 2 days, 13 hours, 21 minutes ago
Investors will pressure Facebook, the public company, to find new ways of making money from users' personal data. If times get hard, can Facebook do that without endangering user privacy?
HP's layoff plans and what they mean
Computerworld - 2 days, 13 hours, 35 minutes ago
HP is expected to announce a large layoff at its quarterly investors briefing on Wednesday, losing as many as 30,000 employees. But for now, the company isn't talking about its plans.
AMD's Trinity Processor vs. Intel's Ivy Bridge
PCWorld - 2 days, 13 hours, 47 minutes ago
How do AMD's next-generation A-Series processors match up against Intel's latest Ivy Bridge chips?
Update: Facebook IPO stumbles out of the gate
Computerworld - 2 days, 13 hours, 53 minutes ago
Facebook's IPO got off to a shaky start as its share price ended the first day of trading with small gains.
Juggling Robot Does Tricks, Is Cooler Than Your Typical Clown
PCWorld - 2 days, 14 hours ago
If you think your juggling tricks are impressive, think again. This robotic arm nails it using just one hand.
Android in enterprises 'severely limited' by weak management support from Google
Macworld - 2 days, 14 hours, 21 minutes ago
Market research firm Gartner says adoption of Android tablets and smartphones in large businesses has been "severely limited" because of the complexities of managing the various Android models and versions.
IPhone, IPad Become Apple of Cyber Criminals' Eye
PCWorld - 2 days, 14 hours, 30 minutes ago
Sheer iOS traffic is making Apple the lowest hanging fruit, Zscaler's State of the Web Report finds
Facebook IPO: Cynics and Comics React
PCWorld - 2 days, 14 hours, 40 minutes ago
Everyone's either a critic or a comedian when it comes to Friday's Facebook stock offering. Here's a round-up of some of the best comments and quips.
Learn the Basics of Using Pinterest for Business
PCWorld - 2 days, 15 hours, 4 minutes ago
A free e-book explains how the hot new social network works, why you should be using it to drive leads and traffic, and how to get started.
Mexico's Slim eyeing Telekom Austria stake: report
Reuters - 2 days, 15 hours, 18 minutes ago
VIENNA (Reuters) - Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim is eyeing a stake in Telekom Austria and is believed to have held initial talks with its two biggest investor groups, Austrian magazine Format reported, without citing sources.
Facebook IPO, Nvidia GTC, Diablo 3, and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon on PCWorld Podcast #138
PCWorld - 2 days, 15 hours, 21 minutes ago
The PCWorld editors discusses the impact of Facebook's IPO, news from the Nvidia GTC, the launch of Diablo 3, and Lenovo's slick new ultrabook.
MaKey MaKey Turns Everyday Objects into a Touch Interface
PCWorld - 2 days, 16 hours, 6 minutes ago
MaKey MaKey is a Arduino-based contraption that lets you play the piano with bananas, a game with a piece of paper, type with noodles, and more.
Google (Lack of) Support Hampers Android, Analyst Says
PCWorld - 2 days, 16 hours, 13 minutes ago
Adoption of Android tablets and smartphones in business is "severely limited" because of the complexities of managing the various Android models, a Gartner report asserts.
App Guide: iPhone and iPad restaurant finders
Macworld - 2 days, 16 hours, 16 minutes ago
If you're looking for a tasty bite this weekend, these iOS apps can point you in the right direction.
Opinion: Why Apple is making OS X more like iOS
Macworld - 2 days, 17 hours, 6 minutes ago
This summer's Mountain Lion update to Mac OS X will continue the trend of bringing iOS features to Apple's Mac operating system. Kirk McElhearn sees the move as Apple's attempt to bring iOS users into the Mac fold.
The Week in iOS Apps: Hear, hear!
Macworld - 2 days, 17 hours, 36 minutes ago
This week's roundup of iOS apps offers all kinds of listening options, whether you're staying at home, partying at the club, or going to see your favorite band in concert. Flipboard, StubHub, and Thefuture.fm all have updated offerings for your listening pleasure.
AT&T, Verizon LTE hotspots fight to a draw
Macworld - 2 days, 18 hours, 51 minutes ago
The AT&T Elevate 4G and the Verizon MiFi 4620 Jetpack are easy to set up and use, and both offer fast speeds--but both suffer from limited battery life, too.
Review: Jot Flip stylus/pen combo gets the pen right
Macworld - 2 days, 19 hours, 21 minutes ago
The latest addition to Adonit's family of disc styluses for iOS devices, the Jot Flip seeks to fill the stylus/pen niche treasured by those still chained to paper and pen. And while it shares a few stylus flaws with its Adonit siblings, it gets the pen right.
(Insider)
The Macalope Daily: Feeding a belief system
Macworld - 2 days, 19 hours, 51 minutes ago
The Macalope doesn't want to call it a religion, but some people take their support of a platform as an act of faith. (This story is viewable exclusively by Macworld Insider members.)
Review: GreenSmart Kea Laptop Daypack
Macworld - 2 days, 20 hours, 21 minutes ago
GreenSmart's medium-sized Kea Laptop Daypack has a built-in laptop sleeve for your MacBook and plenty of smaller pockets to hold other necessities and gadgets.
iOS App Review: Viddy brings flexibility, celebrity to video creation
Macworld - 2 days, 20 hours, 51 minutes ago
Viddy brings a large network of users, flexibility, and celebrity to video creation and sharing.
Worries mount as Nokia burns through cash
Reuters - 2 days, 21 hours, 14 minutes ago
LONDON/HELSINKI, May 18 (IFR/Reuters) - Nokia Oyj is tearing through its cash reserves at an unsustainable rate, raising what some analysts say are serious questions about the struggling Finnish phone maker's ability to stabilize its finances in the months ahead.
Ask the iTunes Guy: Syncing tips
Macworld - 2 days, 21 hours, 21 minutes ago
The iTunes Guy answers questions about syncing iOS devices with iTunes.
First Look: Sony's new Alpha A37 and Alpha NEX-F3 cameras
Macworld - 2 days, 21 hours, 51 minutes ago
Sony's latest interchangeable-lens cameras offer a lot of unique features for $600 as a kit, including fast burst shooting, manual video controls, and impressive in-camera AI.
Review: OWC's Mercury Accelsior SSD an impressive PCIe card upgrade for Mac Pro
Macworld - 2 days, 22 hours, 51 minutes ago
The Mercury Accelsior PCE Express SSD will certainly boost the performance of your Mac Pro, especially when it comes to booting, and processes such as rendering audio/video files.
Remains of the Day: Rainbow connection
Macworld - 3 days, 10 hours, 51 minutes ago
Apple is greener than Kermit the Frog, Robbie Bach is cuddlier than Mr. Snuffleupagus, but John Boehner just reminds me of Bert.
Netflix launches snazzy new in-browser video player
Macworld - 3 days, 11 hours, 21 minutes ago
Netflix Wednesday rolled out a much-needed update to its in-browser video player. It features a revamped control bar, the ability to browse other episodes during playback, and informative text overlays.
Apps using global hotkeys will remain welcome in the Mac App Store
Macworld - 3 days, 12 hours, 6 minutes ago
Despite earlier reports that the Mac App Store would disallow apps offering global hotkey shortcuts, Macworld confirms that the store will continue to welcome such apps.
Flashback click fraud campaign was a bust
Macworld - 3 days, 12 hours, 41 minutes ago
The hackers in charge of the Flashback botnet managed to generate $14,000 from their click fraud campaign, but have not been paid.
Empty the #$&@! trash already!
Macworld - 3 days, 14 hours, 51 minutes ago
You say attempts to empty your Mac's trash fail with an arcane error? Chris Breen has a solution.
TechHive: Comcast suspends data cap, searches for alternative
Macworld - 3 days, 15 hours, 21 minutes ago
Comcast is suspending its 250 GB per month data cap while it searches for a better way to manage its network usage.
Promising Prospect: EdgeCase enhances multiple-display setups
Macworld - 3 days, 15 hours, 36 minutes ago
EdgeCase is a unique utility that gives you the user-interface benefits of a single display when using multiple displays.
Ink-flation: Printer cartridge prices are climbing quickly
Macworld - 3 days, 16 hours, 21 minutes ago
Epson, Kodak, and Lexmark have raised prices on some of their inks--in many instances, faster than the rate of inflation. HP's prices also seem to inch upward when the company releases new models.
TechHive: How to opt out of Twitter's new email digest
Macworld - 3 days, 18 hours, 6 minutes ago
Twitter plans to start sending users a weekly email digest. On TechHive, Jason Cross shows you how to opt out of receiving it.
Apple lets crowd-funded developers sidestep App Store policies
Macworld - 3 days, 18 hours, 11 minutes ago
Developers of the Zombies, Run! game for iPhone say they were able to distribute 3000 copies of the app to backers who had paid for its development through the Kickstarter "crowd funding" site, despite Apple's rules limiting developers to 50 promo codes for a single iOS app.
Smartphone security is heading for 'apocalypse'
Macworld - 3 days, 18 hours, 21 minutes ago
Outdated encryption standards and the inherent vulnerabilities of the baseband processor found on modern smartphones are creating a dangerous vulnerability in smartphone security.
Set parental controls on your Mac
Macworld - 3 days, 18 hours, 51 minutes ago
In this week's Macworld Video, we'll walk you through setting up an account with parental controls, and just what controls are available to you.
Opinion: An iOS 6 wish list
Macworld - 3 days, 19 hours, 21 minutes ago
It's widely expected that Apple will take the wraps off a new version of iOS next month at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference. Staff writer Lex Friedman shares his wish list for what he hopes the next version of Apple's mobile operating system will include.
(Insider)
The Macalope Daily: Looking for probable cause
Macworld - 3 days, 19 hours, 51 minutes ago
Why would Apple ship an iPhone with a larger screen? Not because Android OEMs do. (This story is viewable exclusively by Macworld Insider members.)
Review: Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera offers rich feature set
Macworld - 3 days, 20 hours, 21 minutes ago
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 is a good-looking, well-designed, highly capable camera.
Review: KEE Utility Slider for iPhone 4/4S
Macworld - 3 days, 20 hours, 51 minutes ago
The KEE Slider has two interchangeable pieces that snap together, but it scratches easily and covers your iPhone's dock-connector port.
Google+ racks up users, but little activity
Macworld - 3 days, 21 hours, 6 minutes ago
More than 100 million folks signed up for Google+ but is anyone posting anything?
iOS App Review: TransFire XP gets lost in translation
Macworld - 3 days, 21 hours, 36 minutes ago
TransFire XP is meant to simplify chatting between you and your friends who speak other languages. Unfortunately, however, the app is uniformly awful.
Analysis: How GM's Facebook ad decision could impact users
Macworld - 3 days, 21 hours, 51 minutes ago
More paid status updates, sponsored stories, App Center, and mobile ads may be coming down the pike as Facebook tries to prove its advertising worth.
Remains of the Day: Walk the walk, talk the talk
Macworld - 4 days, 10 hours, 51 minutes ago
Environmental activists want Apple to clean up its cloud act, Cupertino wants to silence Siri complainers, and a noted screenwriter gets ready to put words in Steve Jobs's mouth.
TechHive: Verizon looking to end existing unlimited data plans
Macworld - 4 days, 11 hours, 18 minutes ago
Speaking at an investors conference, the CFO of Verizon Wireless said that current subscribers who've held onto unlimited data plans will need to switch to a shared data plan in the future if they want to upgrade to a new device.
Paralyzed woman uses thoughts to move robotic arm
Reuters - 4 days, 13 hours ago
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Using just her thoughts, a 58-year-old paralyzed woman instructed a robotic arm to grasp a cup of coffee and guide it to her mouth where she sipped from a straw, the first drink she has been able to serve herself in 15 years.
Hands-on with Google Docs's new research tool
Macworld - 4 days, 15 hours, 6 minutes ago
Google Docs has unveiled a new 'research tool' meant to help writers streamline their browser-based research, making it easier for them to find and cite the information they need while composing text.
HTC One X, Evo 4G LTE imports blocked by patent dispute
Macworld - 4 days, 15 hours, 51 minutes ago
U.S. Customs is holding up imports of HTC's One X and Evo 4G LTE Android phones because of HTC's ongoing legal battle with Apple.
Google to incorporate 'knowledge graph' into search results
Macworld - 4 days, 16 hours, 36 minutes ago
Google will begin in the next few days to incorporate the "knowledge graph" it has been building for two years into its search results.
UK climate experiment canceled on patent concerns
Reuters - 4 days, 17 hours, 35 minutes ago
LONDON (Reuters) - British scientists have abandoned an experiment to test the possibility of spraying particles into the upper atmosphere to stem global warming, largely due to concerns over a patent for some of the technology, the project's leader said.
Mozilla readies app marketplace for public beta
Macworld - 4 days, 18 hours, 51 minutes ago
Mozilla Marketplace will be online in a few weeks to take on Apple App Store and Google Play Store
Google releases Chrome 19 with tab sync and bug fixes
Macworld - 4 days, 19 hours, 21 minutes ago
Google released Chrome 19, patched 20 vulnerabilities in the browser, and doled out $16,500 in bug bounties and rewards to independent researchers.
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The Macalope Daily: Survey says
Macworld - 4 days, 19 hours, 51 minutes ago
Smartphone survey confirms what we already knew! (This story is viewable exclusively by Macworld Insider members.)
What iOS 6 might mean for Maps
Macworld - 4 days, 20 hours, 21 minutes ago
The evidence has been mounting for a Maps overhaul in iOS 6. Dan Moren runs down a list of features that would be nice to see.
Reviewing Creative Suite 6
Macworld - 4 days, 20 hours, 51 minutes ago
Adobe Creative Suite experts Jay Nelson and Lesa Snider stop by to discuss the latest versions of Adobe's software for creative professionals -- specifically InDesign and Photoshop.
Review: InDesign CS6 overhauls digital publishing workflow
Macworld - 4 days, 21 hours, 21 minutes ago
Improvements to digital publishing tools, PDF forms authoring, language support, and a dozens of efficiency enhancements make this an upgrade that will pay for itself.
App Guide: Great iOS books for kids
Macworld - 4 days, 21 hours, 36 minutes ago
We're pretty sure some of our favorite iOS-optimized children's books will appeal to your budding bibliophile.
iOS App Review: Wunderkit recognizes the reality of the workplace
Macworld - 4 days, 21 hours, 51 minutes ago
This mobile productivity tool succeeds where so many rival apps fail by recognizing the realities of the workplace -- that few of us work alone and that not every task needs to be performed on an iPhone.
TechHive: The best camera bargains right now
Macworld - 4 days, 22 hours, 21 minutes ago
Looking for the best bang for the buck? Here are the best cameras you can buy for $200, $400, $600, $800, and a grand.
Review: CrashPlan+ cloud-based online backup program
Macworld - 4 days, 22 hours, 51 minutes ago
CrashPlan+ is a cloud-based online backup program that offers three ways to access saved data: through an iOS app, through desktop software, or through CrashPlan's website.
U.S., Russian crew blast off for space station
Reuters - 6 days, 6 hours, 33 minutes ago
KOROLYOV, Russia (Reuters) - A Soyuz spaceship carrying two Russians and one American astronaut blasted off for the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday after more than a month's delay over a problem with the hull of the Russian-built capsule.
Children at risk as "button" battery use grows: study
Reuters - 6 days, 6 hours, 56 minutes ago
(Reuters) - Children face a growing risk from "button" batteries, according to a U.S. study showing a near doubling of emergency room visits in the past two decades as the objects can cause electrical or chemical burns if swallowed.
Google-backed wind power line clears hurdle
Reuters - 6 days, 15 hours, 33 minutes ago
(Reuters) - A planned $5 billion transmission line to send power from wind farms off the East Coast cleared a hurdle, allowing the Google Inc-backed project to move to the next step in the approval process, officials said.
Maya lunar calendar notes discovered in Guatemala
Reuters - 10 days, 11 hours, 30 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - On the wall of a tiny structure buried under forest debris in Guatemala, archaeologists have discovered a scribe's notes about the Maya lunar calendar, which they say could be the first known records by an official chronicler of this ancient civilization.
