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Google May Be Going After Apple With Music Device

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:25:00 -0800

With a wireless streaming music device reportedly in the works, Google is working on getting deeper into the home entertainment arena, according to reports.

The Byte: Microsoft Hacked, Apple Wants Inspections, White House CTO Resigns

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:21:00 -0800

Microsoft's online store is hacked, Apple asks for Foxconn inspections, the White House CTO resigns, and the FCC maps mobile-broadband penetration.

Sony PlayStation Vita Review: A Big, Beautiful Gaming Machine

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0800

If you want more from of your mobile gaming experience than your smartphone or tablet has to offer, the PlayStation Vita is what you want. But there are a few things you should know before you buy.

Aquaria for iPad Standout Feature is Soundtrack

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:34:00 -0800

Based on the PC game by the same name, the $5 iOS version is also a side-scrolling game with the same retro feel as the original.

App Reviews: Fitness and Health Apps

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:30:00 -0800

Your best and cheapest personal trainer may be your tablet or smartphone. On this week's App Review we'll take a look at some of the best health and fitness apps including RunKeeper, Instant Heart Rate, Fitness HD and MyFitnessPal.

Yahoo Shakeup, Google Fiber, and Samsung Mocks Apple

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:26:00 -0800

On World Tech Update this week: Yahoo shakes up its board, Google fiber gets ready to go in Kansas, WiFi on planes isn't taking off, a website makes it easier to stalk fellow commuters, DARPA develops a four legged robot for the military, and Samsung mocks Apple.

DARPA Controls Cyborg Moths in Flight, Mothpocalypse a Reality

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:39:00 -0800

Cyborg moths created by DARPA may not bring about the robot apocalypse, but they're still plenty creepy.

Wall Street Beat: Earnings, Spending Forecasts Highlight Tech Sector Strength

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:30:15 -0800

Recent market research reports and earnings this week from tech bellwethers including Lenovo and Cisco Systems underscore underlying strength in IT even as the...

Video: A Robotic Prosthetic Hand Made of Lego

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:29:00 -0800

A new project uses pneumatics and Lego parts to make a working replica of a human hand.

Lego-Like Bricks Go Green, Are Still Painful to Step On

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:28:00 -0800

"Mom, why do my Lego blocks taste like coffee?" OK, they're not really Lego bricks, but Eco Bricks put a green spin on everybody's favorite building toy.

Real-Time 3D Models Created Using Only a DSLR and Kinect

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:52:00 -0800

Filmmakers and programmers create and instant, real-time 3D model using a single DSLR camera and a Kinect.

Google is Building Entertainment Device, Reports Say

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:26:00 -0800

The gadget will initially stream music wirelessly and link to other home electronics, but is expected to later add video capabilities and more.

Report: Google Building Home-entertainment System

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:05:00 -0800

UPDATE: Analysts are skeptical that Google plans to enter the home entertainment market with its own branded devices.

Remote Control LED Shoes Make You The Light Show, Look Awesome

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:55:00 -0800

Looking for some new party shoes for Valentine's? Check out these light-up high heels.

Uber-Geeky Wedding Proposal: In Binary, Wearing a Bender Mask

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:20:00 -0800

Guy makes girlfriend decode binary proposal. It might be the geekiest wedding proposal yet.

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Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:20:00 -0800

Incoming Sony CEO: Hot Gadgets Aren't Enough Anymore

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:21:00 -0800

Sony's new CEO says the company needs to move on from its hardware roots.

U.S. Navy Testing Shiny New 32-Megajoule Railgun Prototype

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0800

The United States Navy has finally been delivered an industry-grade electromagnetic railgun prototype, taking weaponized combat one more step into the future.

The Byte: Yahoo Starts Afresh, Nokia Layoffs, Chrome for Android 4.0

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:11:00 -0800

More than half of Yahoo's board will be new. Nokia will lay off 4,000 workers and move production facilities to Asia before the end of 2012. Google's Chrome browser will come to Android 4.0 devices.

Feds Look Beyond LightSquared to Set GPS Interference Standards

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:10:07 -0800

A high-ranking federal official and aviation industry leaders called on Wednesday for rules to prevent future interference with GPS, looking beyond a proposal by...

This Might Be the Geekiest Kitchen Ever

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:13:00 -0800

One person hid the digits of Pi into the tile backsplash of their newly remodeled kitchen. Impressive!

Don't Own A Kinect? Play With One Over the Internet

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:24:00 -0800

A hacker, using a Microsoft Kinect and some HTML 5 know-how, made a 3D webcam that you can control.

This Cube Tells You What Tomorrow's Weather Feels Like

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:49:00 -0800

The weather network of the future may be here, and it demonstrates the temperature through touch.

Kinect Hack Helps Treat Phantom Limb Syndrome

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:16:00 -0800

Using a Kinect and some VR technology, one researcher hopes to help relieve the symptoms of phantom limb syndrome.

The Byte: Sony Rebrands, ThinkPad Gets Android 4.0, Google Fiber

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:35:00 -0800

Sony will merge its PlayStation platform into broader services and products, Lenovo's ThinkPad tablet gets an OS upgrade, and Google preps for fiber cables.

PS Vita Firmware Update Brings Maps, Mac Support and More

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:10:00 -0800

Sony announces updated firmware and new features for their new PS Vita handheld console just weeks before the North American release.

Google's Terminator-Style Goggles Might Include Phone, Launch This Spring

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:36:00 -0800

Rumor has it Google's working on a pair of futuristic glasses that will offer a computerized heads-up display to augment the world around you.

Galaxy Nexus Gets Fixed; Update Makes Ice Cream Sandwich a Little Sweeter

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:47:00 -0800

A leaked over-the-air update patches up bugs in the Verizon Galaxy Nexus.

This Video Shows How Computers See the World

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:30:00 -0800

A new video shows off the creepy, emerging world of robot vision.

IPad 3: Predictions and Challenges From iFixit

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:28:00 -0800

iFixit's Kyle Wiens has a darn good track record when it comes to Apple predictions. Here, he opines about the next iPad.

Space Invaders Hack Turns Your Unread Email Into a New High Score

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:30:00 -0800

A hacker in the UK turned a $5 alarm clock into a new GMail notifier, and shared plans so you can do it as well.

Add USB Charging Ports to Any AC Outlet

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:22:00 -0800

RCA's $20 gizmo adds a pair of powered USB ports to a wall socket, making it easier to charge your favorite devices.

Find February Deals on Laptops, HD TVs, Kindle Fire

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:47:00 -0800

Plenty of bargains are emerging, but it turns out it's not a great month to snap up a digital camera. Here's the lineup.

Researchers Develop Computer Modeling to Read Words in People's Thoughts

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:04:00 -0800

The system is seen as a future way to help comatose and locked-in patients to communicate.

The Asus Padfone, Facebook's IPO, Sony's Troubles, and More

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:05:00 -0800

On World Tech Update this week, Facebook announces an IPO, Sony's business is in trouble, the Asus Padfone sets for a debut and thousands flock to Macworld | iWorld.

The Byte: Not Stringer's Fault, Google Fined, Playbook Cut, Android Market Cleaned

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:58:00 -0800

Sony's CEO says losses aren't his fault, Google has to pay a fine, RIM cuts the price of its Playbook again, and Android Market malware is reduced.

RIM Offers Free PlayBook to Attract Android Developers

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:59:00 -0800

Research in Motion is trying to woo developers by giving a free BlackBerry Playbook tablet to coders who port their Android application for its BlackBerry Tablet.

Ninja Blocks Let Household Items Talk to Web Apps

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:48:00 -0800

Sit back and let this Kickstarter project carry out household tasks. Warning: This could make you lazy, unlike a real ninja.

It's a Bird! It's a Plane! Nope, It's Actually Remote-Controlled Flying People

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0800

Vicariously live out your superhero fantasies with these human-shaped foam model aircraft. Um...

Court Snubs Apple, Okays Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N, Nexus Smartphone Sales

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:33:00 -0800

German court tosses Apple-proposed sales ban on Samsung tablets and smartphones, says Apple likely to lose touch screen patent.

Outgoing Sony CEO Howard Stringer Says Much of Big Losses out of His Control

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:30:22 -0800

Sony CEO Howard Stringer, who will step down at the end of March, said Thursday that much of his company's losses were due to circumstances outside of his...

Sony Annual Losses Soar, Now Expected to Be Nearly $3 Billion

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:30:07 -0800

Sony said Thursday it now expects to lose nearly US$3 billion in the current fiscal year through March, over double its target from just three months ago, as it...

The Byte: Facebook IPO, New Sony CEO, and Kindle Sales

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:01:00 -0800

Sony's new CEO starts in April, Asus will debut its Padfone smartphone-tablet hybrid this month, Facebook files for IPO, and sales of Amazon’s Kindle soared in the last nine weeks of 2011.

Sub-Zero Weather: Can Your Smartphone Stand The Cold?

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:00:00 -0800

MikroPC, which is PCWorld Finland, put a number of phones through cold testing to find out which work best when the temperature is below zero. Hint: If you live in a very cold area, you might not want the Apple iPhone 4S.

London Calling With RIM BlackBerry 10 Smartphone

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:24:00 -0800

Research in Motion's incipient BlackBerry 10 smartphone, code-named London, has a thin and long design, according a photo obtained by CrackBerry.com.

Coming Soon: Augmented Reality Goggles for Crime Scene Investigations

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:02:00 -0800

Dutch scientists develop a set of augmented reality goggles to help the police in crime scene investigations.

Kinect for Windows Available Now for $250

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:22:00 -0800

Microsoft has launched a Kinect commercial software development kit that will allow developers to sell their creations for the first time.

The Byte: Woes for Samsung, Toshiba, and Fujitsu

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:15:00 -0800

In today's show, news about how smartphone device makers are delaying new models after the iPhone's record success, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 news, and more.

In Defense of Jailbreaking

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:15:00 -0800

Jailbreaking unlocks the full potential of today's mobile gadgets and consoles, but the practice is in legal limbo. Here's why and how we all benefit from jailbreaking.

DIY Tables Are Made From Recycled Tech, Look Awesome

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:57:00 -0800

These tables made out of recycled computer parts will certainly brighten up a geek's living room.

Robot Moves Like a Snake, But Won't Make You Squeamish

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:15:00 -0800

Georgia Tech researchers take a cue from nature and design a robot that mimics the movement of a snake.