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Apple In-Ear headphones hands-on

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:51:00 PST

CNET's Donald Bell gives his first impressions of Apple's in-ear headphones.

Apple more proprietary than Microsoft, survey finds

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:07:00 PST

Who is the new closed overlord? Apple, if a recent survey is to be believed.

Prizefight: iPod Classic vs. Zune 120

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:21:00 PST

CNET's team of editors compare the Apple iPod Classic to the Microsoft Zune 120 MP3 player.

Google Earth browser plug-in arrives for Mac

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:42:00 PST

Web sites that feature the built-in version of Google Earth now can support Mac OS X users--or at least those who download a 47MB plug-in.

Microsoft's Massive ratchets up in-game ads

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:45:00 PST

At an event in New York, the in-game advertising company pitches its product as a choice option for reaching the coveted 18-34 male demographic.

Tim Lincecum, motion capture star

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:00:00 PST

San Francisco Giants pitcher, who won the Cy Young award last month, puts on a motion capture suit for 2K Sports' Major League Baseball 2K9 video game.

Photos: Capturing a Cy Young winner's 'freaky' motion

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:46:00 PST

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum lets loose during a motion-capturing session for the new Major League Baseball 2K9 video game.

Analyst: iPod shortage spreading

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:51:00 PST

Amazon.com is reporting longer-than-usual shipping times for iPod orders, and now big-box retailers like Best Buy are also seeing iPod shortages, according to Kaufman Bros.

Apple looking for Psystar's backers

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:16:00 PST

Apple amended its lawsuit against Mac clone maker Psystar to allow for the possibility that other individuals or companies are supporting Psystar's activities.

Wikia Search having problems

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:52:44 PST

The search portal run by the for-profit, Wikia, seems to be unavailable about 10 percent of the time, though that number may have been much higher earlier in the week.

iPhone app promo codes trickle out

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:27:00 PST

Apple gives developers the green light to distribute a small number of promotional codes for iPhone apps, allowing some users to try them out for free.

DMCA exemptions desired to hack iPhones, DVDs

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:19:00 PST

Public-interest groups are asking the U.S. Copyright Office to allow the reverse engineering of DRM in iPhones, DVDs, video games, and music and video services.

Apple deletes Mac antivirus suggestion

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:40:00 PST

Apple removes statement to customers urging them to use antivirus software, saying that Macs are safe "out of the box."

Analyst says iPhone kept smartphone growth alive

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:55:00 PST

Apple's iPhone ensured the smartphone market would continue its strong growth during the third quarter, while the rest of the market wavered.

From Cy Young to video game fame

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:44:00 PST

Tim Lincecum, one of the best pitchers in baseball, was chosen to be the cover athlete for 2K Sports' next baseball game. On Tuesday, he did a motion-capture session for the game.

Entertainment dominates top iPhone applications

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:15:00 PST

During the first year of the App Store for the iPhone and iPod Touch, games and entertainment dominate the list of most-downloaded applications.

Video: Cyberprivacy in an Obama USA

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:38:00 PST

Cyberprivacy advocates have welcomed the prospect of an Obama presidency. But they may want to wait before popping the champagne corks. On the CNET News Daily Debrief, Charles Cooper goes over the record with Declan McCullagh.

Holiday cookies you can sink your teeth into

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:44:00 PST

The Fred ABC Cookie Cutter lets you express your true holiday spirit.

Apple suggests Mac users install antivirus software

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:30:00 PST

Apple advises Mac users to install antivirus software in nod that even Mac users aren't immune to rising malware threats.

Digitizing your music collection--Ask the Editors

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:01:00 PST

CNET Editor Jasmine France answers all of your questions about MP3 players, accessories, headphones, and more in this regular Ask the Editors feature.

'Changing the Game' book shows how games can help business

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:18:00 PST

Authors David Edery and Ethan Mollick demonstrate how games have transcended frivolity. These days, they can help businesses be more effective and efficient.