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Watch out, HBO: CBS launches standalone Web TV service
10/16/2014 3:22:30 PM

CBS fires up its own digital subscription service called All Access for $5.99 a month, offering the ability to stream local CBS stations live in 14 big US markets plus a library of its shows.

Cop cracks woman's iPad passcode to rescue her after crash
10/16/2014 3:15:53 PM

After a driver's OnStar alert system reportedly gives inaccurate locations for a crash, the local police department's tech geek thinks fast, breaks into the driver's iPad at her home and finds her via an Apple app.

Tablet stylus maker Adonit expanding into software
10/16/2014 3:08:32 PM

Next year, the 180-person company plans to sell software along with its Jot hardware. It won't compete with existing partners like Adobe, though.

BBC turns to WhatsApp to share Ebola information
10/16/2014 3:03:20 PM

Aimed at people in West Africa, the BBC will use the popular messaging app to provide updates about the spread of Ebola.

The Zuckerbergs' $25M to fight Ebola: Priscilla Chan explains
10/16/2014 3:00:52 PM

Two days after Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the donation, his wife says the goal is "to be able to keep Ebola to a confined state, where we can aggressively intervene."

Apple Store goes down in advance of iPad event
10/16/2014 2:58:16 PM

With Thursday's event just a few hours away, Apple has taken down its retail site as it likely preps it to showcase new products.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 camera shootout versus iPhone 6 Plus, LG G3
10/16/2014 2:52:41 PM

The battle of the phablet phones begins with a test of their built-in cameras that come equipped with optical image stabilization. Which phone takes the best shot?

Lockheed figures out fusion (maybe)
10/16/2014 1:39:39 PM

Lockheed Martin claims to have had a breakthrough in fusion technology, promising clean energy to power a small city, from something that could fit on the back of a truck. So that might be cool...

CT scan solves 'Star Wars' mystery, but this isn't the toy you're looking for
10/16/2014 1:36:51 PM

A toy collector had his fingers crossed that a mystery toy from a galaxy far, far away could be worth thousands of pounds.

Beats' Iovine: When you met Steve Jobs, you found the party
10/16/2014 1:06:30 PM

Apple's founder was as powerful a force -- and just as cool -- as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, says Beats Electronics father and newly minted Apple executive Jimmy Iovine.

The Force is strong in this 'Star Wars' comics bundle
10/16/2014 1:02:16 PM

A huge collection, priced $15 or less depending on which tier you want. Plus: three bonus deals!

Dictionary.com launches new app for word nerds
10/16/2014 1:00:03 PM

In honour of Dictionary Day, Dictionary.com has launched a brand new iOS app, with a luxuriance of lexical treats for logophiles.

Microsoft optimizes Skype for iPhone 6
10/16/2014 1:00:00 PM

The new mobile version of Skype takes advantage of the larger screen sizes of Apple's latest iPhones.

Will.i.am plies a new wearable, says Apple rules (Q&A)
10/16/2014 12:15:50 PM

The Black Eyed Peas frontman talks about the new device he launched Wednesday, and shares his thoughts on Apple and Beats co-founder Jimmy Iovine.

Take off this smartwatch and it turns into an actual phone
10/16/2014 12:13:01 PM

Whip the .klatz smartwatch off your wrist and it becomes a phone -- and you can back it on Indiegogo.

Netflix CEO: Next from HBO? 'Binge' show releases like us too
10/16/2014 11:37:23 AM

Reed Hastings tells CNET that HBO will inevitably start releasing all episodes of a series at once -- just like Netflix does -- as the two prepare to go head-to-head when a streaming-only HBO service arrives next year.

Netflix on HBO's Web-only service: It's inevitable, sensible
10/16/2014 11:11:41 AM

Netflix, which views HBO as its primary long-term competitor, believes consumers will subscribe to both online services.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 camera shootout versus iPhone 6 Plus, LG G3
10/16/2014 11:00:03 AM

The battle of the phablet phones begins with a test of their built-in cameras that come equipped with optical image stabilization. Which phone takes the best shot?