Google more popular than chocolate with young adults, poll reveals
A survey finds 94 percent of people aged 18 to 29 look favorably upon the tech giant, making it more popular than, well, just about anything. by The young people these days are really into the Google,...
View ArticleiOS 7 banner with icon spotted at WWDC pre-show setup
Apple's said a new iOS will be shown off at WWDC next week. A banner spotted during setup for the conference suggests big changes afoot. by iOS 7's new logo, and tease at WWDC. (Credit: MacStories) In...
View ArticleChange privacy settings for shared posts in Facebook for Android
Forgot to set the correct privacy settings on a post before you shared? Here's a quick tip about today's update that lets you fix sharing settings on any post. by (Credit: Screenshot by Nicole...
View ArticleApple signs Sony/ATV to iRadio, last major hurdle before WWDC
A lunch of Apple Radio at WWDC seems all but guaranteed, now that its has the world's biggest publisher on board as well. by Martin Bandier (right), CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, just signed a...
View ArticleWatch audio frequencies visualized in sand
When a plate sprinkled with sand vibrates at certain audio frequencies, it creates beautiful, intricate patterns. by (Credit: Video screenshot by Michelle Starr/CNET Australia) If you've never heard...
View ArticleThe 404 1,284: Where we're judged by John Hodgman (podcast)
Comedian and self-appointed Judge John Hodgman reveals the secrets to surviving the apocalypse and answers your questions about National Donut Day, the proper way to grow a mustache, and how to deal...
View ArticleiOS 7, OS X banners spotted at WWDC preshow setup
Apple's said a new iOS and OS X will be shown off at WWDC next week. Banners hinting at both show up at the venue. by iOS 7's new logo, and tease at WWDC. (Credit: MacStories) In case it wasn't clear...
View ArticleSet alerts for Gmail categories on Android
Customize the alerts for each category in the new tabbed Gmail interface so you'll know when an e-mail is important. by Related stories The new Gmail features a tabbed interface that sorts e-mail into...
View ArticleHeadphones
Audio-Technica ATH-M50 The Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones are among the best... V-Moda Crossfade M-100 A generous feature set, rugged construction, and warm, detailed...
View ArticleInstall multiple apps with ease with Get Mac Apps
Speed the installation process on a Mac with this free and easy Web app. by Dear recent graduate, First off, congratulations. Secondly, allow me to ask: did you, perchance, receive a shiny, new...
View Article'The Pirate Cinema' snoops on torrent downloads in the name of art
A thought-provoking art installation flashes clips from downloaded video torrents onto giant projector screens in real time, producing an effect similar to the ending of the classic 1983 flick "War...
View ArticleUproar over PRISM government surveillance
The NSA's PRISM program gathers data from Facebook and other online services, Xbox One will make it complicated to share games with friends, and Apple signs Sony for its iRadio music service. by CNET...
View ArticleMonitor your world with $39 Motes sensors
Wimoto's Motes Indiegogo project wants to put small environmental sensors into the hands of anyone with a smartphone. by This Growmote monitors your plants for water, light, and cold. (Credit: Wimoto)...
View ArticleAppliances
Recommended resources Appliance categories Buying advice Top appliance stories Where there is a need, sooner or later the gap will be filled. In this case, the gap is Internet-connected devices and...
View ArticleWhoops! You broke the Internet!
No, really, it looks like you clicked on a borked link or something. You could try searching for what you want here: Or go...
View ArticleGoogle Now notifications (almost) ready for Mac
Google Now notifications for Chrome on OS X arrive, but so far they're only for the most adventurous testers. by Chrome's Google Now notifications must be enabled manually, for the time being....
View ArticleGoogle readies Now notifications for Mac
Google Now notifications for Chrome on OS X arrive, but so far they're only for the most adventurous testers. by Chrome's Google Now notifications must be enabled manually, for the time being....
View ArticleLow Latency No. 65: Apple I-ffordable
Rumors say Apple will announce a more affordable phone at WWDC. by Blake Stevenson and (Credit: Blake Stevenson) Low Latency is a weekly comic on CNET's Crave blog written by CNET editor and podcast...
View ArticleRevealed: U.S. compiled secret cyber-targets list
Top secret list of potential international cyber-targets written by the Obama Administration is the latest in a series of high-profile leaks. by Senior U.S. national security officials have created a...
View ArticleE-Book Readers
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite With an excellent built-in light and Amazon's best-in-class ebook selection, the... Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight The Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight...
View ArticleWebsite Hosting Solutions
Web Hosting Solutions CNET Certified since 2003. The #1 Business Host online offers a free web builder and 90 day Money Back Guarantee. 6 Months free to all CNET Visitors! CNET Exclusive Discount!...
View ArticleCell phone accessories
Recommended resources Buying advice Reviews Latest cell phone accessory news After a Brazilian cat was caught by security guards smuggling a cell phone and charger into a prison, authorities in...
View ArticleCrave Ep. 124: Obscenely overpriced phones and tablets
On this week's Crave, we hug our diamond-covered smartphone, dig in the dirt for old E.T. game cartridges, and look to the skies for a pizza delivered by DomiCopter. by Obscenely overpriced phones and...
View ArticleAmulet camera records your life, stores it in cloud
ParaShoot is a compact, wearable prototype camera that can record at intervals or continuously. Slap on a custom cover to make it cute or fashionable. by A smartphone app can control ParaShoot while...
View ArticleDigital Cameras
Nikon D7000 An excellent dSLR for experienced shooters or Nikon professionals looking for a relatively... Nikon D5200 The Nikon D5200 makes a great choice for family and vacation photographers. Sony...
View ArticleU.K. government tapped into PRISM surveillance program
According to a report, the U.K. government allegedly bypassed international intelligence-sharing treaties by piggybacked on the NSA's reported PRISM network. by The U.K.'s Government Communications...
View ArticleMan buys iPad for $390, gets box of potatoes
In the latest, and perhaps most daring, scam perpetrated in a public place, a man hands over 250 British pounds (around $390) for what he thinks is an iPad and gets the raw material for french fries....
View ArticleBrilliant special effect shocks men in bar bathroom
In order to shock people into understanding the consequences of drunk-driving, a fake mirror is installed in a bar bathroom and a mannequin smashes his head into it, in front of stunned hand-washers....
View ArticleICANN to shift around top-level execs
Some top-level job changes are in store for the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers come July 1. by ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, is shifting around...
View ArticlePrivacy group calls NSA Verizon surveillance illegal
Group asks Congress to "immediately hold oversight hearings" to probe whether the Justice Department and a secret court followed federal privacy laws. by The Electronic Privacy Information Center...
View ArticleHow to transfer large files on Facebook with Pipe
A new Facebook app will let you share files up to 1GB in size with your friends. Just follow these quick steps to get started. by Related stories Think of how you share files with friends and family....
View ArticleShock and awe: Faces of people trying Oculus Rift
If you think virtual-reality headsets are a joke, check out just how real the immersive Oculus Rift seems to these people. by Step into another world. (Credit: Geoffrey Morrison/CNET) Editor's note:...
View ArticleFacebook CEO denies knowledge of NSA's PRISM program
Mark Zuckerberg said press reports alleging that the social network gave the government access to its servers are "outrageous." by (Credit: James Martin/CNET) Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 will get portrait mode, other tablet tweaks
Microsoft and its partners are beginning to show and tell more about the features that 7- and 8-inch Windows 8.1 "Blue" devices will offer. by The Acer Iconia W3 (Credit: Philip Wong/CNET) Some...
View ArticleTicket to Ride chugs onto Android
All aboard! Already one of CNET's top 30 iPad games, the popular strategy title has finally pulled into Android Station. Is it just as good? by Woo, woo! The award-winning board game Ticket to Ride is...
View ArticleAmazon Studios launches free storyboarding tool
The online store's film and TV arm offers Storyteller program that will scan scripts, populate it with storyboard characters and backgrounds, and let users comment on the end results. by Amazon's...
View ArticleObama defends secret NSA spy program: Trust us!
President claims National Security Agency's spy programs are fine because they've been vetted by his administration, Congress, and a secret surveillance court. by President Barack Obama speaks to...
View ArticleGuardian reveals identity of whistleblower behind NSA leak
The 29-year-old former technical assistant for the CIA tells The Guardian he expects to suffer for his actions. by Edward Snowden. (Credit: Screengrab via The Guardian) The person who revealed the...
View ArticleWill laws soon stop you from filming your neighbors?
With the topical focus on one human spying on another, authorities in the U.K. believe new laws may be necessary to prevent people from filming their neighbors using their CCTV security systems. by...
View ArticleAT&T bumps up device upgrade wait time from 20 to 24 months
Carrier says new policy is intended to align upgrades with its standard two-year wireless contract. by (Credit: CNET/Marguerite Reardon) Following Verizon Wireless' lead, AT&T has increased the...
View ArticleObama, China President to talk hacking -- report
President Obama is hoping that China's president Xi Jinping will acknowledge that the countries can work together on cyberspying. by President Obama and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will have a...
View ArticleGoogle reportedly close to $1.3 billion acquisition of Waze
The Web giant "will soon" close a deal for the mobile mapping and navigation startup, according to a report in the company's home country of Israel. by Waze's mobile navigation app. (Credit: Waze)...
View ArticleThe Week in Pictures: Hacked humans and modded cars
From cartoons without any pictures to street-legal bumper cars, to bioengineered veins, these are a few of the best tech photos of the week. by From comics without pictures to bioengineered veins, it...
View ArticleStorage
Synology DiskStation DS1513+ The Synology DiskStation DS1513+ is easily one of the best multiple-bay NAS servers... Buffalo DriveStation DDR The Buffalo DriveStation DDR is by far the fastest...
View ArticleDesktops
Dell XPS One 27 Updated with a touch screen, a new stand, and up-to-date components, the Dell XPS... Origin Chronos The Origin Chronos shows the strength of small boutique vendors with a fast,...
View ArticleCell Phones
Samsung Galaxy S4 Its laundry list of features require time and effort to truly master, but the Galaxy... HTC One A few quibbles notwithstanding, the powerhouse HTC One is a beautifully crafted,......
View ArticleNo redesigned iPhone expected this year, report says
Apple's next smartphone won't be much different from the current model, The Wall Street Journal reports. by (Credit: CNET) If you were holding your breath for a redesigned iPhone this year, it appears...
View ArticleApple's iOS 7 gets a new look and several new features
CNET Editors' Take June 10, 2013 11:20 AM PDT Apple's clean, new iOS7 interface may make you feel like you're getting a brand-new iPhone. (Credit: James Martin/CNET) SAN FRANCISCO -- iOS is stale no...
View ArticleNetworking and Wi-Fi
Trendnet TEW-812DRU AC1750 Dual Band Wireless Router The Trendnet TEW-812DRU is the most affordable 802.11ac-enabled router on the market,... Asus RT-AC66U 802.11ac Dual-Band Wireless-AC1750 Gigabit...
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