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MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2010

Droids vs. iPhones: iReporters compare

Some contributors to CNN's iReport line up two different iPhones and two different Droids to compare and contrast. Which comes out ahead? FULL STORY

THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2010

iReport: Stop-motion iPhone 4 unpacking

A CNN iReporter painstakingly recorded still frames for this stop-motion video as he unboxed his iPhone 4. FULL STORY

THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2010

The Gulf oil disaster, explained in 3-D

Take a closer look at the cleanup site of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill using this interactive 3-D rendering. You can see what's happening above and below the water. FULL STORY

THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2010

iReport: Using the iPhone to review the iPhone

iReporter Keith Taylor got his new iPhone 4 this week and thinks it "looks awesome." He used the phone's new front-facing camera to shoot a short video review tonight and posted in on iReport. FULL STORY

MONDAY

The Wild Web

PR hit aside, BP should leave satire alone
The BP disaster offers a blueprint for public-relations meltdowns in the digital age.

The Wild Web comes out every Monday

TUESDAY

Gadgets & Gaming

3-D games don't press right buttons yet
From "Mario Kart" to "Mortal Kombat," last week's Electronic Entertainment Expo made one thing abundantly clear: 3-D gaming is just around the corner.

Gadgets & Gaming comes out every Tuesday

WEDNESDAY

Mobile Watch

Pulse: Why I almost didn't return my iPad
Recently, I bought an iPad -- but only to try it out.

Mobile Watch comes out every Wednesday

THURSDAY

Social Circles

iPad magazines: Don't believe the hype
Much has been said about the iPad's ability to reinvigorate the publishing industry. But the first generation of magazine apps on the iPad falls short.

Social Circles comes out every Thursday

FRIDAY

CNN Tech Lab

New tech tries to kill the mouse, keyboard
Goodbye computer mouse, keyboard and monitor. New tech wants to make the old ways of talking to your computer obsolete.

CNN Tech Lab comes out every Friday

How to tell if you're a comments troll

So you're surfing along on your favorite website when you see something that gets your plasma boiling -- so much so that that pulsating vein above your eye is about to burst. read more

By Brenna Ehrlich and Andrea Bartz, Special to CNN

E3

All the news from the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the year's biggest event for the video gaming industry. We'll have coverage of the big keynotes, video demos and previews of upcoming games. read more

Living with Technology

From the web to cell phones to TV, technology impacts our lives every day. This special coverage series helps explain how. read more

Navigating Your Online World

The internet is a wonderful tool, but also a bewildering and even dangerous one. This series helps you avoid online identity thieves and other scammers. read more

San Francisco Chronicle | JUNE 28, 2010

Search engines getting major tune-ups

Once, search engines were content to spit out a list of Web sites. Now, they're offering more of a guiding hand.

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updated Mon Jun 28 18:51

Taking iPhone 4's 'FaceTime' for a spin

The iPhone 4's "FaceTime" feature has it's limitations, as CNN's Dan Simon reports. FULL STORY

Source: CNN

Filed under: Mobile

updated Mon Jun 28 17:16

Droids vs. iPhones: iReporters compare

Some contributors to CNN's iReport line up two different iPhones and two different Droids to compare and contrast. Which comes out ahead? FULL STORY

updated Mon Jun 28 17:16

iReport: Stop-motion iPhone 4 unpacking

A CNN iReporter painstakingly recorded still frames for this stop-motion video as he unboxed his iPhone 4. FULL STORY

updated Mon Jun 28 17:16

The Gulf oil disaster, explained in 3-D

Take a closer look at the cleanup site of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill using this interactive 3-D rendering. You can see what's happening above and below the water. FULL STORY

updated Mon Jun 28 17:16

iReport: Using the iPhone to review the iPhone

updated Mon Jun 28 16:52

'The Social Network' teaser trailer on Facebook saga released

A teaser trailer recently released by Columbia Pictures provides a brief glimpse at "The Social Network," Hollywood's take on Facebook that's scheduled for release in October. FULL STORY

By Tas Anjarwalla, Special to CNN

Filed under: Social Media

updated Mon Jun 28 15:18

Investors giddy for Tesla Motors IPO CNNMoney.com

Tesla Motors will offer up its shares to the public for the first time on Tuesday, testing investors' faith in a company that has proven it can make functional and stunning electric cars but has never had a profitable quarter. FULL STORY

By David Goldman, staff writer

Filed under: Tech Biz

updated Mon Jun 28 13:07

iPhone 4 parody: Nokia lets you hold devices 'any way you like'

Nokia has taken Apple to task for comments made by Steve Jobs about how users experiencing reception problems on their new iPhone 4 devices should "avoid holding it that way" ("that way" meaning a grip that blocks the antenna). FULL STORY

By Adam Ostrow, Mashable

Filed under: Mobile

updated Mon Jun 28 09:14

Did Twitter cost McChrystal his command?

That's the argument John Timpane made in the Philadelphia Inquirer on Thursday: that our hypermetabolic, Twitter-fueled media culture allowed the remarks from General McChrystal 's crew to spread so far and so fast, Obama had almost no choice but to… FULL STORY

By Noah Shachtman, Wired

Filed under: Social Media

updated Mon Jun 28 08:25

New ways to double phone battery life

Think you need to buy a new phone to get better battery life? FULL STORY

By John D. Sutter, CNN

Filed under: Innovation

updated Mon Jun 28 04:31

Lighting up Africa CNNMoney.com

In the Bugesera region of Rwanda -- a land known for its sorghum farming and also its poverty -- an experiment in capitalism is taking place. For lighting, most villagers here use kerosene lamps, which cause air pollution and lung disease and are a s… FULL STORY

By Brian Dumaine, assistant managing editor

Filed under: Tech Biz

updated Mon Jun 28 03:34

Former F1 engineer unveils new city car

His most famous car has a top speed of 240 miles per hour. FULL STORY

By Matthew Knight, for CNN

Filed under: Innovation

updated Sun Jun 27 20:51

Finding a fitting future for stadiums

As the knockout stages of the 2010 FIFA World Cup begin, it's not only the teams dropping out of the tournament. FULL STORY

By Matthew Knight, for CNN

updated Sun Jun 27 07:17

Get prepared for FEMA-funded Disaster Hero game

In an attempt to raise awareness of disaster preparedness, the American College of Emergency Physicians has teamed up with casual games publisher and developer Legacy Interactive to create "Disaster Hero. FULL STORY

By Andrew Webster, Ars Technica

Filed under: Gaming & Gadgets

updated Sat Jun 26 11:15

Tech sets artists free to create, share

Between the recent unveiling of Apple's iPhone 4 or Microsoft's trendy Kin touch phone, people can constantly be in touch. FULL STORY

By Sarah Hoye, CNN

Filed under: Social Media

updated Sat Jun 26 10:01

Robot lifeguard hits the beach

Meet EMILY, a robot lifeguard that can operate six times faster than a human lifeguard. FULL STORY

Source: CNN

updated Fri Jun 25 17:48

Apple on iPhone complaints: You're holding it wrong

Hours after its iPhone 4 went on sale to excited crowds Thursday, Apple found itself responding to complaints that holding the phone by its metal edge causes mobile reception to suffer. FULL STORY

By Doug Gross, CNN

Filed under: Mobile

updated Fri Jun 25 17:26

Watch the iPhone 4 lose reception

CNN's Dan Simon puts the iPhone 4 to the test after hearing reports of the phones losing reception if held the wrong way. FULL STORY

Source: CNN

Filed under: Mobile

updated Fri Jun 25 15:48

With iPhone 4 excitement come complaints

As iPhone 4 buyers prepared to unbox their new smartphones on Thursday morning, some screamed with joy. Others trumpeted vuvuzelas. FULL STORY

By John D. Sutter, CNN

Filed under: Mobile

updated Fri Jun 25 15:30

iPhone 4 gets mixed reception

Some are complaining about interference caused by holding the iPhone 4 the wrong way. CNN's Ayesha Durgahee reports. FULL STORY

Source: CNN

Filed under: Mobile

updated Fri Jun 25 15:16

Where old iPhones go to die CNNMoney.com

In the wake of Thursday's iPhone 4 launch frenzy lies as trail of unloved, no-longer-needed iPhones cast off by owners trading up for the shiny new model. FULL STORY

By Jennifer Lawinski, contributing writer

Filed under: Tech Biz

updated Fri Jun 25 14:42

Porn sites get their own domain: '.xxx'

It's a big day for the porn industry. FULL STORY

By Stephanie Goldberg, Special to CNN

Filed under: Web

updated Fri Jun 25 13:40

Blogging behind Vietnam's bamboo cyberwall

Helmet under her arm, Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Quynh arrives after traveling 450 kilometers by motorbike, evading the security police, to tell CNN the story of her imprisonment for blogging in Vietnam. FULL STORY

By Pamela Boykoff, CNN

Filed under: Social Media

updated Fri Jun 25 13:31

Spy tools you can use

A new robot allows you to rove a spy cam through your home from any desktop. FULL STORY

Source: CNN

updated Fri Jun 25 12:59

Porn sites could soon get their ".xxx" CNNMoney.com

Porn sites could soon be swapping their .com for the sexier .xxx. FULL STORY

By Aaron Smith, CNNMoney.com staff writer

Filed under: Tech Biz

updated Fri Jun 25 11:53

Measure your social networking Klout CNNMoney.com

You may have hundreds of followers on Twitter, but how much "Klout" do you have? FULL STORY

By Laurie Segall, CNN

Filed under: Tech Biz

updated Fri Jun 25 08:08

The new frugal: Tech-savvy coupon clippers

Forget about the little old lady digging through her cluttered purse in the supermarket checkout line. FULL STORY

By Doug Gross, CNN

Filed under: Web

updated Fri Jun 25 03:49

Obama, Lady Gaga compete for Facebook fan record

Lady Gaga and President Obama don't often travel in the same circles, but they're the top competitors in a popularity contest that could have one of them setting a record by this weekend. FULL STORY

By the CNN Wire Staff

Filed under: Social Media

updated Thu Jun 24 17:50

Can Twitter help land you a job?

CNN's Patricia Wu looks at whether Twitter is an effective job search tool. FULL STORY

Source: CNN

Filed under: Social Media

updated Thu Jun 24 16:12

Thousands flock for iPhone 4 debut CNNMoney.com

They call it the Jesus Phone, and the scene outside Apple's New York City flagship store did have something of the air of a religious event on Thursday. FULL STORY

By David Goldman, staff writer, and Stacy Cowley, tech editor

Filed under: Tech Biz

updated Thu Jun 24 15:37

New app helps you avoid foes and exes

It's something everyone dreads upon breaking up or having a falling out with a friend: the inevitable run-in. FULL STORY

By Brenna Ehrlich, Mashable

Filed under: Social Media

updated Thu Jun 24 15:21

Wal-Mart, Best Buy, RadioShack: No iPhone 4 for walk-ins CNNMoney.com

IPhone seekers hoping to avoid days-long lines thought they'd have an ace in the hole: retail outlets other than Apple's stores. Apple partner AT&T warned potential buyers that it wouldn't have inventory for walk-in buyers until next week, but Wal-Ma… FULL STORY

By Hibah Yousuf and David Goldman, staff writers

Filed under: Tech Biz

updated Thu Jun 24 14:23

Chevy's electric Volt to cruise on Xbox's Kinect

The makers of the Chevrolet Volt are hoping video-game players will take a virtual, hands-free ride -- then maybe a real one -- in their electric car. FULL STORY

By Larry Frum, Special to CNN

Filed under: Gaming & Gadgets

updated Thu Jun 24 14:23

No riches for Apple's third co-founder

Ron Wayne sold his 10 percent stake in Apple for $800 just days after he helped found it. It's now worth $22 billion. FULL STORY

Source: CNN

Filed under: Mobile

updated Thu Jun 24 14:22

iPhone 4 frenzy

CNN's Dan Simon joins the line outside an Apple store in San Francisco as the door opens for sale of the first iPhone 4. FULL STORY

Source: CNN

updated Thu Jun 24 14:22

New iPhone 4 owner praises features

Noah Gray camped out to get his new iPhone and says despite murmurs of faulty antennae, the gadget lives up to the hype. FULL STORY

Source: CNN

updated Thu Jun 24 13:58

IPhone problems? It's an annual tradition CNNMoney.com

It's iPhone launch day -- a tech holiday! -- and the annual traditions are running full steam: lines at Apple stores are epic, and the blogs already buzzing with gripes about the brand-new phones. FULL STORY

By David Goldman, staff writer

Filed under: Tech Biz

updated Thu Jun 24 13:56

'Dr. Phil' tackles cyberbullying

Talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw tackled the subject of cyberbullying on Capitol Hill on Thursday. FULL STORY

By Katherine Dorsett, CNN

Filed under: Web

updated Thu Jun 24 13:50

FTC smacks Twitter for privacy lapses CNNMoney.com

Twitter agreed to settle charges that it "deceived customers" and failed to protect their personal information, the Federal Trade Commission said Thursday. FULL STORY

By Julianne Pepitone, staff reporter

Filed under: Tech Biz

updated Thu Jun 24 13:16

Facebook blocking parts of Twitter's FB app

A new feature within Twitter's Facebook app that lets users find who among their friends has a Twitter account has been put on ice by Facebook. FULL STORY

By Josh Lowensohn, CNET

Filed under: Social Media

updated Thu Jun 24 12:09

Eco-friendly superyachts of the future

The world of luxury yachts is not typically regarded as the most eco-friendly. Vast, gas-guzzling diesel engines, noisy jet-skis and lavish on-board entertainment systems are often at odds with the delicate marine environments they inhabit. FULL STORY

By George Webster for CNN

Filed under: Innovation

updated Thu Jun 24 12:03

Apple's iPhone 4 hits stores Thursday

After lining up for hours, or sometimes days, Apple fanatics on Thursday morning started to get their hands on the iPhone 4, the latest gizmo in that company's line of trend-setting smartphones. FULL STORY

By Doug Gross and John D. Sutter, CNN

Filed under: Mobile

updated Thu Jun 24 11:26

iPad magazines: Don't believe the hype

Much has been said about the iPad's ability to reinvigorate the publishing industry. But the first generation of magazine apps on the iPad fall short: They're an attempt to turn the clock back, rather than move the medium forward. Having splurged on a half-dozen iPad magazines this month, they're now gathering dust on… FULL STORY

By Pete Cashmore, Special to CNN

Filed under: Social Media

updated Thu Jun 24 08:59

The gambling man who co-founded Apple and left for $800

Ron Wayne is usually just another gambler at the Nugget Hotel & Casino in Nevada. He comes here a couple of days a week to try his luck on the video poker machine. But on this trip, he drew some curious onlookers, as he was escorted by a CNN camera crew. A gift-shop worker asked him if he's famous. FULL STORY

By Dan Simon, CNN

Filed under: Web