10/20 CNET News

CNET News         Apple: Jury foreman comments were 'balanced, not biased' October 20, 2012 at 11:51 AM   In a new filing rebutting Samsung's efforts to get a re-trial, Apple talks up the character of the jury's foreman. [Read more]         Facebook VP says the company is finally focused on mobile October 20, 2012 at 10:16 AM   The social network turns its attention from desktop to mobile. At a confab in Silicon Valley, VP Vaughan Smith reassures developers and talks about what Facebook has done to make the switch. [Read more]         GitHub suffers through second day of denial-of-service attacks October 20, 2012 at 7:53 AM   The site, which is a repository for open-source code, and a popular place to find coding talent, was knocked out of service yesterday and attacked again today. [Read more]         GitHub suffers through second day of denial-of-service attacks October 20, 2012 at 7:53 AM   The site, a repository for open-source code and a popular place to find coding talent, was knocked out of service yesterday and is attacked again today. [Read more]         The lights over your head are about to get smart October 20, 2012 at 7:50 AM   Bridgelux is building a new kind of lighting that turns your ceiling into a network of smart devices. CEO Bill Watkins has bet his first class seat on it. [Read more]         Leaked 13-inch Retina MacBook pics show ports, not much else October 20, 2012 at 7:27 AM   Purported shots of Apple's yet-to-be-announced 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro show few changes from its larger sibling. [Read more]         Google considers mobile patent antitrust settlement, report says October 20, 2012 at 7:26 AM   The search giant is deciding whether it should settle with the FTC over the agency's claim that Google refused to grant industry-standard patents to rivals, says a report. [Read more]         Google considers mobile patent antitrust settlement, report says October 20, 2012 at 7:26 AM   The search giant decides if its should settle with the FTC over the agency's claim the company violated antitrust laws, the WSJ reports. [Read more]         Q&A: MacFixIt Answers October 20, 2012 at 7:15 AM   This week readers e-mailed Mac-related questions on hiding specific file types in the Finder, and more. [Read more]         Flashy photography apps for iOS October 20, 2012 at 7:15 AM   You've already messed around with apps that give your photos that retro look, but this week's collection for iOS takes your images to a whole different level. [Read more]         HAL robot suit modified to take on nuclear plants October 20, 2012 at 6:05 AM   Still grappling with the Fukushima nuclear crisis, Japan is belatedly developing a robotic exoskeleton for first responders. [Read more]         Now showing: The future of tablet and car displays October 20, 2012 at 5:38 AM   Japan Display shows how your future tablet or car could sport a super screen unlike anything on the market today. [Read more]         SEC finds Facebook didn't hold back info from investors -- report October 20, 2012 at 5:33 AM   The Securities and Exchange Commission says the social network told potential investors enough about its risks prior to its IPO, unnamed sources tell Bloomberg. [Read more]         Sony wants to keep 4K name October 20, 2012 at 5:27 AM   Sony has announced that it will be calling the successor to high definition "4K Ultra High Definition," despite apparent industry consensus on a simpler name. [Read more]         Sony wants to keep 4K name October 20, 2012 at 5:27 AM   Sony has announced that it will be calling the successor to high definition '4K Ultra High Definition' despite apparent industry consensus on a simpler name. [Read more]         Windows 8 buying guide October 20, 2012 at 5:18 AM   Everything you need to know to make the right decisions about Windows 8 and Windows RT. [Read more]         iPhone 5 call quality testing, compared across carriers October 20, 2012 at 5:16 AM   Which iPhone 5 has the best voice quality: Sprint, Verizon, or AT&T? We tried all three out in New York City near CNET's offices for a side-by-side verdict. [Read more]         Facebook quietly phases out FB Questions October 20, 2012 at 5:07 AM   The social-networking giant says it's going to focus on other things, but that doesn't mean it's giving up on search all together. [Read more]         Facebook quietly phases out FB Questions October 20, 2012 at 5:07 AM   The social networking giant says it's going to focus on other things, but that doesn't mean it's giving up on search all together. [Read more]         T-Mobile to host showcase event October 29 October 20, 2012 at 4:40 AM   T-Mobile's event becomes the day's third major mobile device happening. [Read more]         What you need to know about Windows 8 October 20, 2012 at 4:27 AM   Windows 8 brings new terminology, iPad trade-ins are on the rise, and a gadget adds sound effects to costumes. [Read more]         Painter robot turns your sleep into 'art' October 20, 2012 at 4:19 AM   Do you toss and turn at night? This hotel robot wants to capture your nightmare-addled slumbers on canvas. [Read more]         Microsoft settles with second Kelihos botnet suspect October 20, 2012 at 3:44 AM   The software giant and Andrey N. Sabelnikov, who admits he wrote the code used in malware that infected thousands of computers, reach a settlement. [Read more]         Windows Phone 8 launch another HTC win, Nokia snub? October 20, 2012 at 3:38 AM   Microsoft's relationship with Nokia is rock-solid, both companies say, but Microsoft isn't shy about backing HTC, either. [Read more]         Microsoft won't solely favor Nokia with Windows Phone 8 October 20, 2012 at 3:38 AM   Microsoft's relationship with Nokia is rock-solid, both companies say, but Microsoft isn't shy about backing HTC, either. [Read more]         Report: Peter Thiel in discussions to invest $150M in Airbnb October 20, 2012 at 3:34 AM   An early Facebook investor and a co-founder of PayPal, Thiel would join Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital in giving Airbnb a $2.5 billion valuation, The Wall Street Journal reported. [Read more]         Report: Peter Thiel in discussions to invest $150m in Airbnb October 20, 2012 at 3:34 AM   An early Facebook investors and a co-founder of PayPal, Thiel would join Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital in giving Airbnb a $2.5 billion valuation, the Wall Street Journal reported. [Read more]         Peter Thiel could invest $150M in Airbnb -- WSJ October 20, 2012 at 3:34 AM   An early Facebook investor and a co-founder of PayPal, Thiel would join Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital in giving Airbnb a $2.5 billion valuation, the Wall Street Journal reported. [Read more]         Add Hollywood-style effects to your iOS videos October 20, 2012 at 3:20 AM   Freemium app Action Movie FX comes from Bad Robot Interactive, the software arm of the studio behind "Star Trek" and "Super 8." So, yeah, they know special effects. [Read more]         Apple breaks ground on its $68M Oregon data center October 20, 2012 at 2:45 AM   Work on the iPhone and iPad maker's new Oregon data center is set to begin. The facility will eventually power more than 150 million iCloud users. [Read more]         The new PCs specially designed by women for women October 20, 2012 at 2:43 AM   What do women want? When it comes to a PC, that is. Fujitsu believes its new Floral Kiss brand is the answer. Yes, the Floral Kiss PC. [Read more]         The 404 1,152: Where there's no basement in the Alamo (podcast) October 20, 2012 at 2:12 AM   Katie Linendoll from SpikeTV's All Access Weekly joins us on the show today to wrap-up New York Comic Con and discuss potential costumes for Jeff's favorite holiday. Katie's an expert in gadgets, comics, and sports tech, so we'll jump topics from emojicons to Apple farming to her new app Splaturpult! [Read more]         The 404 1,152: Where there's no basement in the Alamo (podcast) October 20, 2012 at 2:12 AM   Katie Linendoll from SpikeTV's All Access Weekly joins us on the show today to wrap up New York Comic Con and discuss potential costumes for Jeff's favorite holiday. Katie's an expert in gadgets, comics, and sports tech, so we'll jump topics from emojicons to Apple farming to her new app Splatrpult! [Read more]         Sony will bring Jelly Bean to various Xperia models October 20, 2012 at 2:08 AM   Some Xperia smartphones receive timelines for Android 4.1 updates. [Read more]         Friday Poll: Are you ashamed of your BlackBerry? October 20, 2012 at 1:36 AM   RIM's share of the smartphone market has plummeted, but does that mean that owning a BlackBerry is now a reason for embarrassment? [Read more]         Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro toughens up AT&T for $100 October 20, 2012 at 1:35 AM   The rugged Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro goes on sale October 21 ready to fight off the elements. [Read more]         Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro toughens up AT&T for $100 October 20, 2012 at 1:35 AM   The rugged Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro goes on sale October 21, ready to fight off the elements. [Read more]         Halo 4 launch trailer 'Scanned' hits Web, courtesy of David Fincher October 20, 2012 at 12:48 AM   The famed director produced the video, which combines live-action footage and CGI. [Read more]         The next Macs: What we expect October 20, 2012 at 12:32 AM   Along with a likely iPad Mini, Apple also looks ready to announce one or more new Macs next week. Here's a look at what's likely -- and what's not. [Read more]         Twitter suspends account briefly after U.K. pol attacks gay couple October 20, 2012 at 12:28 AM   The account temporarily went dark after a right-wing political figure tweeted the home address of a gay couple who won a court case against B&B owners who refused the men a room. [Read more]         Twitter account suspended over tweets about gay couple October 20, 2012 at 12:28 AM   A twitter account in the U.K. was temporarily suspended after revealing the home address of a gay couple who were refused a room with a double bed by B&B owners. [Read more]         Twitter account gets in trouble over tweets about gay couple October 20, 2012 at 12:28 AM   A twitter account in the U.K. was temporarily suspended after revealing the home address of a gay couple who were refused a room with a double bed by B&B owners. [Read more]         Retina 13-inch MacBook Pro rumored to start at $1699 October 20, 2012 at 12:19 AM   The smaller version of Apple's Retina Display-equipped Pro notebooks will carry a $500 price premium over non-Retina models, says a new report. [Read more]         Retina 13-inch MacBook Pro rumored to start at $1,699 October 20, 2012 at 12:19 AM   The smaller version of Apple's Retina Display-equipped Pro notebooks will carry a $500 price premium over non-Retina models, says a new report. [Read more]         FTC offers $50,000 to robocall killers October 20, 2012 at 12:17 AM   A menace to business and consumer alike, robocall removal is now under the eye of the Federal Trade Commission. [Read more]         Verizon rolling out Google Play payments via phone bill October 20, 2012 at 12:13 AM   The carrier will be offering the service in the coming weeks, as confirmed by Google Play in a tweet. [Read more]         Verizon rolling out Google Play payments via phone bill October 20, 2012 at 12:13 AM   The carrier will be offering the service in the coming weeks, as confirmed by Google Play in a Tweet. [Read more]         Anonymous: Anti-surveillance protest tomorrow October 19, 2012 at 11:39 PM   The hacktivist group says a worldwide anti-surveillance protest will take a stand against what the ACLU has called "the surveillance-industrial complex." [Read more]         A tempest brewing over tablets October 19, 2012 at 11:27 PM   week in review Apple, Microsoft, Google, and even Best Buy ready products to storm consumers, while Softbank snaps up Sprint. Also: Windows 8 anxiety. [Read more]         Ally Financial sees 'unusual traffic,' cyber attack fears abound October 19, 2012 at 11:22 PM   The company hasn't said exactly what kind of issues it's seeing, and there has been no disruption or denial of service attacks. 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