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Survey: Apple love will outlast Steve Jobs's reign

Last month Apple announced that its founder, CEO, and resident ninja Steve Jobs would be taking a medical leave of absence. FULL STORY

By Austin Carr

Filed under: Innovation

'True Blood' author rewrites the script on video games

The author of the Sookie Stackhouse series of supernatural thrillers and inspiration for HBO's popular drama "True Blood," Charlaine Harris, is putting her eye for suspense toward an equally arresting subject: Video games. FULL STORY

By Scott Steinberg, Special to CNN

Filed under: Gaming & Gadgets

Apple to unveil new iPad on March 2

It's pretty much official: After months of anticipation, Apple on Wednesday sent out invitations to a March 2 press event where the company is expected to unveil the new version of its iPad tablet computer. FULL STORY

By John D. Sutter, CNN

Filed under: Mobile

Amazon takes on Netflix with free instant streaming CNNMoney.com

Amazon edged into Netflix territory on Tuesday when it unveiled a free, instant movie and TV show streaming option for those who pay for its Amazon Prime service. FULL STORY

By Laurie Segall, staff reporter

Filed under: Tech Biz

Netflix and Hulu shouldn't worry about Amazon's new service -- yet

On Tuesday, Amazon launched Instant Video, a streaming movie and TV service that features more than 5,000 titles. FULL STORY

By Austin Carr, Fast Company

Filed under: Web

Think you have a sustainable lifestyle? Take the test

Filed under: Innovation

The Smithsonian wants your favorite video games

Is "Donkey Kong" art? FULL STORY

By Doug Gross, CNN

Filed under: Gaming & Gadgets

HP shares sink 12% on disappointing outlook CNNMoney.com

Hewlett-Packard disappointed investors on Tuesday with an outlook and sales that badly missed Wall Street's expectations. FULL STORY

By David Goldman, staff writer

Filed under: Tech Biz

Verizon Xoom debuts Thursday for $600 with two-year contract

Motorola Mobility's Xoom, a tablet running Google's newest Android software, will go on sale at Verizon Wireless stores on Thursday, the cellular carrier announced. FULL STORY

By Mark Milian, CNN

Filed under: Mobile

Mobile phones: How to 'keep your brain away from the antenna'

Ah, the what-do-I-do-about-this frustration of science. FULL STORY

By John D. Sutter, CNN

Filed under: Mobile

The big, the bad, the innovative

Fast Company's editor-in-chief walks us through its Most Innovative Companies of 2011 list. FULL VIDEO

Source: CNN

Filed under: Innovation

WSJ: iPad 2 to be announced on March 2

Is the iPad 2 finally coming? FULL STORY

By John D. Sutter, CNN

Filed under: Mobile

Libya faces internet blackouts amid protests

Libya is the latest North African country to experience internet trouble as democratic protests continue to sweep the region. FULL STORY

By John D. Sutter, CNN

Filed under: Web

Personal sub could be easiest, safest yet

Hop into this Ego Compact Semi Submarine, and without any extensive training you can be on your way to exploring the deep blue sea in no time. FULL STORY

By Charlie White, Mashable.com

Filed under: Innovation

Violent Juarez video game upsets critics

Against a very real backdrop of murder, kidnapping and torture, an upcoming video game is inviting players to "embark on a bloody road trip" to the Mexican border city of Juarez. FULL STORY

By Doug Gross, CNN

Filed under: Gaming & Gadgets

Apple in talks to improve sound quality of music downloads

Apple and other digital music retailers are in discussions with record labels to improve the quality of the song files they sell, executives involved in the talks say. FULL STORY

By Mark Milian, CNN

Filed under: Web

When the internet actually helps dictators

The "cyber-utopians" have the global microphone. FULL STORY

By John D. Sutter, CNN

Filed under: Web

Super-stealth sub powered by fuel cell

It is almost totally silent, radiates virtually no heat and is constructed entirely from non-magnetic metals. FULL STORY

From Frederik Pleitgen, CNN

Filed under: Innovation

Microsoft opening Kinect to PC apps

Software developers will be able to tap into the Kinect gaming system thanks to an application builder that Microsoft plans to release this spring, the company announced Monday. FULL STORY

By Mark Milian, CNN

Filed under: Gaming & Gadgets

Bomb-sniffing mice detect explosives

The founder of BioExplorers explains how rodents are able to use their sense of smell to detect explosive devices. FULL VIDEO

Source: CNN

Filed under: Innovation

Why Libya can't shut down bit.ly CNNMoney.com

Libya intermittently shut off some Internet access to its citizens over the weekend, leading some to believe that link-shortening sites like bit.ly, which uses the Libyan ".ly" suffix, would be affected. FULL STORY

By David Goldman, staff writer

Filed under: Tech Biz

The faces of Egypt's 'Revolution 2.0'

Dressed in black, they stood in silence on the banks of the Nile River with their backs turned to Egypt. FULL STORY

By John D. Sutter, CNN

Filed under: Innovation

Why nobody can match the iPad's price

When Steve Jobs introduced the iPad last January, the biggest surprise wasn't the actual product. (Many shrugged and called the iPad a "bigger iPhone.") It was the price: Just $500. FULL STORY

By Brian X. Chen, WIRED

Filed under: Gaming & Gadgets

Say goodbye to textbooks in schools?

The iSchool initiative is hoping to spur a digital movement that could revolutionize the American education system. FULL VIDEO

Source: CNN

Filed under: Innovation

Facebook app lets you stalk -- er, monitor relationships

Stalk much? FULL STORY

By Doug Gross, CNN

Filed under: Social Media

Affordable art at the click of a mouse

The internet is increasingly the preferred space for people to do their shopping. But can it also be a platform for selling original art? FULL STORY

By Laura Allsop for CNN

Filed under: Web

Researchers aim to 'print' human skin

Researchers are developing a specialized skin "printing" system that could be used in the future to treat soldiers wounded on the battlefield. FULL STORY

By Dana Rosenblatt, CNN

Filed under: Innovation

One-third of U.S. households lack broadband Web access

How's the broadband access in your community -- or perhaps in other places where you'd like to live, work or send your kids to school? FULL STORY

By Amy Gahran, Special to CNN

Filed under: Web

Twitter starts war with emerging rival UberMedia CNNMoney.com

A war is breaking out in the Twitterverse. FULL STORY

By Laurie Segall, staff writer

Filed under: Tech Biz

IBM's supercomputer: Doctor's helper?

IBM's Watson could soon be used to assist doctors in diagnosing patients. FULL VIDEO

Source: CNN

Filed under: Innovation

Why tech is not a bubble. Seriously. CNNMoney.com

With tech stocks of yesteryear surging so far in 2011, it's reasonable to wonder -- and perhaps worry -- about whether a new bubble is forming again before our very eyes. FULL STORY

By Paul R. La Monica, assistant managing editor

Filed under: Tech Biz

Photo shows Obama at dinner with Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg

A photo released by the White House on Friday shows Apple CEO Steve Jobs, along with other tech luminaries, raising a toast with President Barack Obama at a dinner Thursday night in San Francisco. FULL STORY

By Doug Gross, CNN

Filed under: Innovation

Find your favorite bands on Twitter with TweetLouder

If you'd love to connect with your favorite musicians and bands on Twitter, but you don't have the time or willpower to hunt-and-peck your way around a few dozen Twitter pages, we've got a great new tool for you. FULL STORY

By Jolie O'Dell, Mashable

Filed under: Social Media

Obama names Otellini to advisory council CNNMoney.com

Intel CEO Paul Otellini will be named to President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness, a White House official said Friday. FULL STORY

By Charles Riley, staff reporter

Filed under: Tech Biz

Why Watson's win doesn't make humanity obsolete -- yet

Well humans, it's been a good ride, but after being eviscerated by IBM's supercomputer Watson on "Jeopardy!," it's probably time to pack up the truck and let the machines inherit the Earth. FULL STORY

By Matt Silverman, Special to CNN

Filed under: Innovation

AT&T iPhone beats Verizon in nationwide 3G speed tests

The Verizon iPhone and AT&T iPhone have gone head-to-head in thousands of broadband tests, and the numbers tell the story you'd expect: AT&T's network is much faster. FULL STORY

By Brian X. Chen, WIRED

Filed under: Mobile

'Sims' creator: 'Games are not the right medium to tell stories'

Will Wright wants to tell stories. FULL STORY

By Mark Milian, CNN

Filed under: Gaming & Gadgets

Facebook adds civil union, domestic partnership to relationship statuses

Facebook users now have two more ways to describe their romantic arrangements. FULL STORY

By Jason Kessler, CNN

Filed under: Social Media

Why Wi-Fi sucked at Mobile World Congress CNNMoney.com

There were dozens of Wi-Fi networks at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. But with more than 60,000 people in attendance, the systems were so overloaded that there may as well have been one landline connection with a 56k modem. FULL STORY

By David Goldman, staff writer

Filed under: Tech Biz

Sony launches music-streaming service in U.S.

With MTV now focused less on music and more on hard-partying Italian-Americans from New Jersey beaches, Sony sees an opportunity to bring music back into the living room. FULL STORY

By Mark Milian, CNN

Filed under: Web

Redbox plans to take on Netflix with video streaming service CNNMoney.com

Redbox, the $1 DVD rental kiosk service, said Thursday that it is planning an online video streaming service -- just like Netflix. FULL STORY

By Julianne Pepitone, staff reporter

Filed under: Tech Biz

Speculation continues about Apple CEO's health

Despite unconfirmed reports about the state of his health, Apple CEO Steve Jobs is scheduled to meet Thursday night with President Obama and other tech leaders. FULL STORY

By John D. Sutter, CNN

Filed under: Gaming & Gadgets

Review: 'Marvel vs. Capcom 3' offers impressive battles

As one of the most anticipated games of 2011, "Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds" (Capcom) doesn't disappoint with new characters, a story line with uber-villain Galactus and a new mode designed to make it easy to get involved in the action. FULL STORY

By Larry Frum, Special to CNN

Filed under: Gaming & Gadgets

Startup Riot tries to grow tech companies outside Silicon Valley

You can call it "speed dating for entrepreneurs." FULL STORY

By Doug Gross, CNN

Filed under: Innovation

Apple vs. publishers: Why the tech firm already won

Apple this week announced a plan to levy a 30 percent fee on publishers who charge subscriptions through its App Store on the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The fee applies to newspapers, magazines and digital books (not to mention music and videos). FULL STORY

By Pete Cashmore, Special to CNN

Filed under: Mobile

Digital Biz: Grim Reaper

What happens to your digital life when you die? FULL STORY

Earth's Frontiers: Solar quiz

Will you shine in a test on solar technology? FULL STORY

Video Vault: Cheaper gadgets

Find out which must-have tech gadgets will cost you less in 2011. FULL STORY

MONDAY

The Wild Web

Rihanna's video 'palindrome' goes viral
An online promotional video for Rihanna's new fragrance is embedded in a specially designed player that lets the user watch the clip forward or backwards. Maybe that's why it got half a million views in three days. FULL STORY

The Wild Web comes out every Monday

TUESDAY

Gadgets & Gaming

How video games can make you smarter
Critics often accuse video games of making players lazy, inept and socially awkward. But many build, not burn brain cells by requiring extensive problem solving, teamwork and dynamic decision-making skills. FULL STORY

Gadgets & Gaming comes out every Tuesday

WEDNESDAY

Mobile Watch

Report: 90% of Americans own a computerized gadget
According to a new Pew report, nearly 90% of Americans now own a cell phone, computer, MP3 player, game console, e-book reader or tablet computer. Here's how these numbers break down. FULL STORY

Mobile Watch comes out every Wednesday

THURSDAY

Social Circles

'Like' it or not, online ads are getting personal
Is the future of online advertising one of incredibly targeted advertising based on your interests, online activities and Facebook "likes," or is it one dictated by robust privacy controls that keep those details out of the hands of marketers? FULL STORY

Social Circles comes out every Thursday

FRIDAY

CNN Tech Lab

The faces of Egypt's 'Revolution 2.0'
Dressed in black, they stood in silence on the banks of the Nile River with their backs turned to Egypt. They had watched their homeland become a place of torture and repression. And now, in June 2010, they were making a statement. FULL STORY

CNN Tech Lab comes out every Friday

Social networks can get you aid

Attention, those of you who think with your clicks: Facebook, Twitter and the like are not just repositories for your snobbish music recommendations and updates on your fish's freak BMs. They're also great tools for sending out SOSes, if you know how to ask. FULL STORY

The Atlantic | FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Facebook's very long road to China

As unrest, fueled in part by Facebook, spreads across the Middle East and North Africa, the largest social network has been quietly laying the foundation for a future move into China. FULL STORY

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