Wednesday, October 23, 2013

IT News Head Lines (CNET) 10/24/2013





Aaron's computer rental chain settles FTC spying charges
The rent-to-own computer company settles a complaint in which it's accused of secretly taking webcam photos of users in their homes and recording keystrokes of Web site login credentials. [Read more]
    








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iPad Mini adds Retina -- and a few grams
Everyone knows by now that the iPad Mini has gone Retina. Psst...it gained a few grams too. [Read more]
    








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IBM microfluidics tech designed to improve cancer diagnosis
A technique to pump tiny amounts of marker fluids onto a test sample could enable many more tests during a biopsy and therefore a better understanding of a person's cancer. [Read more]
    








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US government releases draft cybersecurity framework
NIST comes out with its proposed cybersecurity standards, which outlines how private companies can protect themselves against hacks, cyberattacks, and security breaches. [Read more]
    








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Apple Contacts vulnerability fixed in OS X Mavericks
Contact information sent in plain text that could be intercepted is now properly encrypted. [Read more]
    








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Chrome's parental controls step closer to adulthood
The previously-announced "Supervised Users" option moves into Google Chrome beta, and two Chrome security engineers begin work on a "paranoid mode." [Read more]
    








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Walk with us through OS X Mavericks' new Maps app
We show you how to send directions from a MacBook to your iPhone and more as we explore the new OS X Maps application. [Read more]
    








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X Prize crowdsources three contests tackling ocean health
As oceans become overfished, polluted, and warmer, the X Prize foundation is looking to the public to come up with ideas for three new challenges to pose to the world's top innovators. [Read more]
    








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Aereo launches its first Android app in public beta
App will allow people in the seven markets where Aereo operates to access the cloud-based TV service from Android devices running version 4.2 or higher. [Read more]
    








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iPad Mini Retina arrives -- with supply issues, says analyst
Apple says the iPad Mini with Retina Display is "coming later in November." But ample supply may not come till next year. [Read more]
    








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Which Apple announcement excited you most? (poll)
Apple introduced plenty of new goodies on Tuesday, and we want to know which, if any, most sparked your iDesire. [Read more]
    








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Twitter secures $1 billion credit line ahead of its IPO
Line of credit will help the social network cover unforeseen expenses should its trading debut be delayed. [Read more]
    








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Why would anybody buy a 16GB iPad 2 for $399?
For some reason, Apple's kept the iPad 2 around and is selling it for the rather ridiculous price of $399 for the 16GB version. [Read more]
    








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Bacteria-sniffing wand could help prevent foodborne illnesses
Researchers hope their real-time detection system that uses a magnetoelastic sensor can speed up testing at food processing plants. [Read more]
    








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Nokia sniffs at Apple after Apple, um, borrows iPhone movie
After Apple re-edits a movie about people lined up to buy an iPhone 5S, shows the recut film internally, and gives no credit to the filmmaker, Nokia decides to send the auteur a gift. [Read more]
    








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Meandering child? Why not put a GPS on 'em?
Wonder Technology Solutions comes up with a miniature GPS locator for children and pets. Sorry, it's still not small enough for cats. [Read more]
    








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Sharp puts a touch screen in a chopping board
The Chop-Syc is a prototype high-tech chopping board with an embedded touch screen tablet and built-in scale. [Read more]
    








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Apple's iOS 7.0.3 arrives, adds iCloud keychain, motion fixes
New update adds iCloud keychain feature to store passwords online and allows users to completely disable motion effects. [Read more]
    








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The 404 1,369: Where we look up the definition for 'chamfer' (podcast)
We'll give our first impression of the big Apple announcements with CNET editor Roger Cheng, including the Mac Pro, the MacBook Pro, Mac OS X Mavericks, and the new Apple iPad Air. [Read more]
    








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Goodnight, sweet Wii, you still own my gaming heart
Nintendo may be saying sayonara to the original Wii, but Crave writer Amanda Kooser plans to ride off into the gaming sunset with her trusty console by her side. [Read more]
    








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Apple makes waves with Mavericks, iPad Air
Apple releases its OS X operating system update for free and unleashes new hardware. CNET's Bridget Carey has the roundup on the new iPads, MacBook Pro laptops, the Mac Pro desktop, and more. [Read more]
    








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Top tweets on Apple's iPad event
Snark, humor, and free goodies resonated most with Twitter users during the Cupertino company's Tuesday event in San Francisco. [Read more]
    








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Apple whiffs on iPad Mini price, choosing profits over share
The electronics giant's higher pricing for its 7.9-inch tablet causes it to miss out on some big opportunities, like shaking up the tablet market again. [Read more]
    








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iPad Air, iPad Mini (Retina) specs vs. iPad 4, iPad Mini specs
Trying to determine if the new iPads are worth an upgrade? Our handy charts will clearly show the differences between the new tablets and last year's models. [Read more]
    








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T-Mobile snags new iPads, offers 200MB of free data per month
By offering free data, company tempts Apple fans looking to pick up a new iPad Air or iPad Mini with Retina Display. [Read more]
    








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