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News: Will Yahoo reclaim its mojo with Tumblr acquisition?

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:31:27 PDT

Looking to gain a foothold among younger users, Yahoo is shelling out $1 billion for the microblogging site Tumblr. CNET's Sumi Das explains the high valuation and how it will affect both buyer and seller.

News: Yahoo revives Flickr with photo-centric redesign, 1TB free storage

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:24:51 PDT

Yahoo's CEO Marissa Mayer unveils an update to the company's Flickr photo-sharing site. Among the changes are a redesign with larger images, the ability for users to upload full-resolution photos, and 1TB of free storage for everyone.

News: From phasers to warp, the sound design of 'Star Trek'

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:06:13 PDT

Much to the delight of Trekkies and science fiction fans everywhere, "Star Trek Into Darkness" zooms into theaters this weekend. Moviegoers will see big names such as Chris Pine and Zoe Saldana in the credits, but may miss another key role: that of sound designer. CNET's Kara Tsuboi brings us this behind-the-scenes listen of how the sound effects were created in a studio far from Hollywood.

News: Tech Minute: Allergy-tracking apps

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:32:21 PDT

'Tis the season for itchy eyes, a runny nose, and persistent cough. With spring in full swing, allergy season has arrived for millions of people. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, why not consult technology before you brave the elements. In this Tech Minute, CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports on the best allergy apps for your smartphone.

News: New streaming music service, Larry Page take spotlight at Google I/O

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:28:56 PDT

At its annual developers conference, Google unveiled a slew of new products in categories ranging from music to gaming to photo sharing. CNET's Sumi Das recounts the highlights.

News: Google CEO Larry Page: 'We should be building great things that don't exist'

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:35:24 PDT

At Google I/O, Larry Page, who recently disclosed his diagnosis of a vocal cord condition, takes the stage and talks to attendees about innovation and building technology products that can improve everyday life.

News: Larry Page updates I/O attendees on Glass

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:34:28 PDT

At Google I/O in San Francisco, CEO Larry Page discusses Glass and describes the wearable tech as "a new category" with no parallel to existing computing devices. "I think our main goal is to get happy users using Glass," he said.

News: Google navigates new future for Maps

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:18:27 PDT

Google unveils an entirely new map experience at Google I/O in San Francisco. The new mapping software is more interactive, photo-realistic, and is designed around a user's individual preferences. Google is also integrating its Earth software into its mapping technologies so users can zoom into landmarks and get realistic imagery and views from space.

News: Google+ packed with photo darkroom features

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:46:18 PDT

Google+ gets new cloud-based photo-sharing and -editing features at Google I/O in San Francisco. The new tools are designed to speed up the editing and sorting process for users by automatically backing up photos taken on smartphones, and sending them to Google's cloud storage.

News: Google Now voice search comes to desktop

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:13:37 PDT

Google debuts conversational voice search available for desktop via Chrome.

News: Google+ gets whole new look

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:58:57 PDT

Google's social networking service, Google+, is getting a complete redesign with 41 new features. Highlights include a revamped news stream, autotagging, and a new Hangouts app.

News: Google launches new music-streaming service

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:02:27 PDT

Google announces All-Access, a music-streaming service, at Google I/O in San Francisco. Users will be able stream and listen to songs they haven't purchased and organize recommended songs via a playlist. The music service will cost $9.99 a month and is available now for a 30-day free trial.

News: Google reveals Galaxy S4 running pure Android

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:56:25 PDT

Google showed off a new Samsung Galaxy S4 running pure Android and offering a skinless Nexus experience at Google I/O in San Francisco. The unlocked smartphone will be available on AT&T and T-Mobile with LTE support for $649 at the Google Play store.

News: Tech Minute: Balls, strikes, and smartphone apps

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 09 May 2013 03:55:00 PDT

Now that the Major League Baseball season is in full swing, it's time to get in the game with a few handy smartphone and tablet apps. CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports on how easy it is to follow your favorite team on your mobile device.

News: Will paid YouTube channels be another nail in cable's coffin?

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 07 May 2013 06:24:19 PDT

YouTube, which boasts one billion unique monthly users, is now exploring paid subscription models. CNET's Sumi Das looks at the arguments for and against charging YouTube viewers for content they've grown accustomed to watching for free.

News: Mother's Day gifts: The smart planter, so mom never kills another plant

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Mon, 06 May 2013 04:49:26 PDT

Forget the usual bouquet of flowers for Mother's Day. This year, give a plant that keeps on growing thanks to four AA batteries. CNET"s Sumi Das checks out some high-tech options for mom.

News: Solar plane that can fly at night begins cross-country trip

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 03 May 2013 08:40:19 PDT

The first plane to fly day and night on solar power took off Friday from Moffett Field in California, headed across the U.S. Two pilots will take turns flying 20-hour stretches apiece on the 5-leg trip, ending at New York's JFK Airport in early July. The Solar Impulse HB-SIA aircraft has the wingspan of a jumbo jet but the weight of a car, and will travel about 40 miles an hour.

News: Google Glass: It's like a smartphone on your head

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 02 May 2013 06:49:16 PDT

Now that Google has released a limited number of Glass units for real-world testing, we're learning more about the wearable tech's capabilities and limitations. And if you think one is fun, check out what happens when there are two in the room. CNET's Kara Tsuboi got some insight from a woman who's been wearing Glass every day for nearly two weeks.

News: Upstart.com: A kind of Kickstarter for college grads

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:13:14 PDT

In this tough job market, one Silicon Valley startup wants to give recent graduates money so they're not looking for jobs, instead they're creating jobs. As CNET's Sumi Das explains, the idea behind Upstart.com is for investors to invest in a person instead of a company.

News: Tech Minute: Apps to record your dreams

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:54:33 PDT

We all do it. But few of us remember doing it. We're talking about dreaming and how those mystical moments can seem so clear one moment, so forgotten the next. CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports on two apps that can help us keep a record of our dreams to find patterns and clues.