Wednesday, December 5, 2012

IT News Head Lines (CNET) 06/12/2012

Forget about the Mars rover -- how about we build a Death Star? Petition posted to the White House's We The People platform advocates construction of the universe's ultimate weapon as a way to boost the economy. [Read more] Read More ...
AOL snaps up advertising company Buysight Looking to hone its advertising savvy, the Web giant acquires a startup with know-how on online ad targeting and retargeting. [Read more] Read More ...
The skinny on Netflix-Disney deal (FAQ) Netflix is finally getting access to movies directly from a top Hollywood studio. Here are some frequently asked questions to help understand what the deal means. [Read more] Read More ...
Apple looks to double its N.C. biogas fuel cell farm The tech giant seeks to amp up its energy project and produce 10 megawatts of electricity -- making its farm the largest fuel cell project in the nation not run by an electric utility. [Read more] Read More ...
NASA announces plans for new $1.5 billion Mars rover Using spare parts and mission plans developed for NASA's Curiosity Mars rover, the space agency says it can build and launch a new rover in 2020 and stay within current budget guidelines. [Read more] Read More ...
Facebook stock likely to get boost from inclusion in Nasdaq 100 Social-networking company's stock will be added to stock market's collection of largest companies on December 12. [Read more] Read More ...
Apple sacks two-per-customer rule for iPhone 5 As supply chain issues come under control and unlocked models of the device are available, the tech giant lets customers buy more than just two iPhone 5 smartphones at a time. [Read more] Read More ...
Coupons.com app gets native Passbook integration The deal hunting app now lets users send coupons directly to passbook from their app, instead of through the browser. [Read more] Read More ...
Yahoo acquires tiny mobile video-chat startup OnTheAir Buyout of five-person company appears to be geared toward beefing up the Web pioneer's engineering ranks rather than getting a hold of the startup's technology. [Read more] Read More ...
Courts give smaller wireless carriers a gift Today's federal Court of Appeals decision to uphold the FCC's rule to force Verizon to accept rules for data roaming is victory not only for the FCC, but also for smaller carriers. [Read more] Read More ...
Uber on the road to reconciliation in D.C. with new legislation The embattled car service scores victory with city council's approval of a legislative framework for "digital dispatch" transportation services. [Read more] Read More ...
Giant CO2 spheres invade NYC The Big Apple may be on course to cut its carbon footprint by a third, but this video is an arresting illustration of the challenge. [Read more] Read More ...
Apple's Eddy Cue lets go of $8.76M in stock Apple's iTunes and iCloud chief has sold off a healthy chunk of stock, but he's still got plenty of shares tucked away. [Read more] Read More ...
Microsoft Surface sales may exceed 1M in Q4, says reseacher Microsoft's first PC product is expected to see sales of more than 1 million units in the fourth quarter. [Read more] Read More ...
Get ready for spy bots that fly through open windows These eyes in the sky are tethered to their controllers, giving them virtually unlimited power. They could be used by military and police. [Read more] Read More ...
PlayStation 3 is 'largest TV-connected platform' for Netflix Do you enjoy Netflix at home? Chances are good you're watching the streaming video service through a PlayStation 3. [Read more] Read More ...
Google grants $23M to nonprofits in new award program The funds go to will go to philanthropic organizations tackling big global programs using novel applications of technology. [Read more] Read More ...
Zite 2.0: A smarter, snappier personalized magazine for iOS With its completely redesigned apps for iPhone and iPad, the CNN-owned Zite is aiming to make it easier than ever to find the news that matters to you. [Read more] Read More ...
Facebook's new Messenger app: Path to the next billion users? Mark Zuckerberg's latest big product doesn't even require a Facebook membership -- and that's what makes it potentially so powerful. [Read more] Read More ...
How to improve sound quality in iTunes With a few preferences and equalizer changes you can greatly enhance the sound of your iTunes library [Read more] Read More ...
'Hacker hostels' let tech hopefuls snooze -- and schmooze (video) In Silicon Valley, the next million-dollar idea is easier to find than a place to sleep. That's why a handful of hostels have popped up, all catering to the entrepreneurial crowd. CNET's Kara Tsuboi visited one of them and found out why some residents would pay a premium to stay there. [Read more] Read More ...
Train for chocolate: Custom apps for Suunto GPS watch The app community sprouting up around the Suunto Ambit GPS watch helps wearers crunch workout data in terms of chocolate consumption, beer guzzling, and percentage of Usain Bolt's speed. [Read more] Read More ...
Google's Schmidt sends Apple message about 'adult way to run a business' Eric Schmidt describes uneven ties between the smartphone rivals, registers surprise at recent Apple decisions governing their relationship. [Read more] Read More ...
Toshiba adds another 10-inch tablet to Excite line up The Android 4.1 tablet is the third 10-inch tablet released by Toshiba this year. [Read more] Read More ...
Watch as birds tweet on Twitter Move over, Angry Birds. Hungry birds take to Twitter to unleash their avian thoughts musings on the world. [Read more] Read More ...
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