May 2012 - Industry News - Techies Community

Aereo case is a struggle for TV broadcasters

Judge concludes preliminary injunction hearing that was hard fought by broadcasters and video service. But will court shut Aereo down? [Read more] Read More...

Published 05-31-2012 11:49 PM by CNET News

What could Apple have up its sleeve for WWDC?

A new version of iOS and new apps for maps and photo sharing may be among the items announced at this month's developers conference, says a Sterne Agee analyst. [Read more] Read More...

Published 05-31-2012 11:41 PM by CNET News

Nano-SIM design gets green light -- but did Apple win?

According to ETSI, it has finally come to an agreement on the Nano-SIM standard. The only issue is, it didn't say which company won. [Read more] Read More...

Published 05-31-2012 11:36 PM by CNET News

RIAA: Google takedown numbers misleading

Google imposes an artificial limit on the amount of requests a copyright owner can make, which means the data it provides on infringing sites is off, the music industry group says. [Read more] Read More...

Published 05-31-2012 11:35 PM by CNET News

Google told by EC to play ball or face a trial

The European Commission is warning Google to change its search methods or the company will be forced into court over antitrust issues. [Read more] Read More...

Published 05-31-2012 11:17 PM by CNET News

Verizon leaps into connected car biz with Hughes buy

The telecommunications provider agreed to spend $612 million in cash to buy Hughes Telematics as it focuses on machine-to-machine connections in cars. [Read more] Read More...

Published 05-31-2012 11:00 PM by CNET News

Friday Poll: Is Facebook mobile enough for you?

In the shadow of a less-than-stunning IPO, Facebook now faces questions about its long-term viability, especially in the face of the onward march of mobile technology. [Read more] Read More...

Published 05-31-2012 11:00 PM by CNET News

Obama takes cyberwarfare to new level, report says

The New York Times is reporting today, citing a host of sources, that the Obama Administration pressed forward with Stuxnet's attack on Iran, and has used cyberwarfare extensively. [Read more] Read More...

Published 05-31-2012 10:29 PM by CNET News

Samsung: We've sold 50M Galaxy S and S II phones

The company is touting 24 million in unit sales for the Galaxy S and 28 million for the Galaxy S II to date. [Read more] Read More...

Published 05-31-2012 10:18 PM by CNET News

Google: Chrome's No. 1 (or 2) worldwide

StatCounter, Net Applications, pah. The browser market share figures are weighted, inaccurate and vary day by day. Google, with a firm grasp of its own numbers, gives its assessment. [Read more] Read More...

Published 05-31-2012 9:53 PM by CNET News

Get a refurbished Vizio sound bar for $59.99 shipped

If you're not happy with your TV's audio performance, this popular all-in-one speaker should make a huge difference. [Read more] Read More...

Published 05-31-2012 9:50 PM by CNET News

Vacationing abroad this summer? Keep iPhone charges in check

Planning a big international trip this summer and wondering how to make sure you don't get surprised with a shockingly high phone bill when you come home? Ask Maggie offers some advice. [Read more] Read More...

Published 05-31-2012 9:00 PM by CNET News

New Apple guide details iOS security features

Quietly released guide outlines the security architecture, encryption, and data protection features on the mobile operating system. [Read more] Read More...

Published 05-31-2012 5:41 PM by CNET News

Crave giveaway: $500 gift certificate from KlearGear.com

Geekery galore! This week, one winner will score a shopping spree at gadget manufacturer and retailer KlearGear.com. Get ready to load up on geeky gear -- and lots of it. [Read more] Read More...

Published 05-31-2012 5:00 PM by CNET News

How to make money on mobile, in three easy steps

Molly Wood has written a lot about how it's hard to make money on mobile. Here are some suggestions for how to mix up the perfect mobile money-making cocktail. [Read more] Read More...