Library of Congress digs in to full archive of 170 billion tweets
It took four years to hit 21 billion tweets. Now, Twitter users generate nearly half a billion a day, and the Library of Congress will be archiving and indexing all of them. [Read more]
IonMonkey delivers a faster Firefox Search suggestions and better malware protections hit Firefox on Android, while the desktop browser gets a faster JavaScript engine and some under-the-hood tweaks. [Read more]
Man says he got stolen iPhone back by seducing thief Nadav Nirenberg says he has his iPhone stolen. The thief allegedly begins to use the OKCupid dating site on the phone. So Nirenberg contacts him on the site, pretending to be a very attractive woman. [Read more]
Q&A: MacFixIt Answers This week, readers e-mailed in questions about archiving iPhoto libraries among other topics. [Read more]
Taste test: Does hot cocoa taste better from an orange cup? A recent study suggests hot chocolate tastes better out of an orange-colored mug. Intrepid Crave reporter Amanda Kooser dives tongue-first into her own experiment to see if she agrees. [Read more]
SuperTooth readies two budget portable Bluetooth speakers for CES SuperTooth is set to announce two new Bluetooth audio devices at CES next week: the $199 Disco Twin, a pair of rechargeable speakers that serves up stereo sound, and an $89 car kit called the HD-Voice that adds hands-free calls to any automobile. [Read more]
GameStick portable gaming console cruises on Kickstarter This Android console in your pocket picks up where Ouya left off, and goes along for the ride. [Read more]
Hulu CEO finally announces his departure Jason Kilar has had a history of disagreeing with the TV companies that own the video service. He says he and the CTO will step down in the first quarter. [Read more]
The 404 1,187: Where we bully the bullies (podcast) It's our last show before flying out to CES for a week of mayhem in Las Vegas. We're keeping a positive attitude about this year, but it may be a different story when we broadcast live from the CNET stage next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 1 p.m. PT. [Read more]
Medical-alert bracelet begs for browser cleansing If your browser history isn't something you want uncovered, you may want a bracelet that lets people know your Internet tracks need to be expunged. [Read more]
Computerized fishing rod won't put worms on hooks SmartRod has a bite-sensitive accelerometer. Just sit back and wait for the alarm to ring. Then reel 'em in. [Read more]
Microsoft may be stepping up the delivery pace With a number of its flagship software products, Microsoft could be making good on promises to roll out new major releases more rapidly. [Read more]
Westinghouse to show Roku Ready TV at CES The company's new line of LED TVs are designed to work with Roku's Streaming Stick. [Read more]
Disney seeks patent that hints at gaming console The U.S Patent and Trademark Office registers a patent application from the entertainment titan pertaining to an "augmented reality device." Is this the Toy Box? [Read more]
What will you buy next: Tablet, phablet, laptop, or convertible? You know you've been eyeballing the latest and greatest screen-powered tech. The question is, what will you buy, and why? [Read more]
Here's why 2012 music sales don't tell full story The sales numbers that matter most were down but the data being reported doesn't include revenue from subscription or satellite and Web radio, areas that are seeing big growth. [Read more]
Game on: Sony won't block used games -- analyst Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter argues that the issues related to blocking used games on the PlayStation 4 far outweigh the benefits, leaving Sony with no choice but to allow them. [Read more]
Friday Poll: Which prediction will most likely come true? From fusion power to driver-free cars, which of these predictions from BBC Future is most likely to become reality? [Read more]
Acer brings its Windows 8 launch lineup to CES Recent releases include the touch-screen Aspire S7 and hybrid W700. [Read more]
Google dodges FTC's antitrust bullet (week in review) Web giant agrees to make minor changes to its business practices, while Microsoft rolls out IE security fix. Also: Pink iPhones? [Read more]
Asus to release Google TV device Google has announced that Asus will be unveiling a Google TV product at CES 2013, which will also see several other new manufacturers and apps announcements. [Read more]
Microsoft's next Patch Tuesday won't resolve IE zero-day flaw Next week's patches will shore up holes in Windows and Office, but a permanent fix for the latest bug in Internet Explorer is still in the works. [Read more]
Look into tech companies' tax safe havens draws to close Senate subcommittee has been conducting an investigation over the past year into techniques used by major tech companies to save on taxes. [Read more]
Apple to buck the trend in sour computer market, says analyst Corporate computer buying will be sluggish again this year, says Forrester Research, though Apple will still see strong business. [Read more]
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