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Steve Jobs' health now a public matter

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:06:21 PST

In choosing to go public with CEO Steve Jobs' ailments to deflect damaging rumors, Apple may be forced to give regular updates on the health of its founder.

Hands-on with Picasa for the Mac

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:05:00 PST

Picasa is a credible competitor to iPhoto--especially for those who have recently switched to the Mac.

CNET's live coverage of Macworld 2009 kicks off Tuesday

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:01:00 PST

We'll be live inside the Moscone Center Tuesday morning as Apple's Phil Schiller delivers the keynote address for Macworld 2009.

Google to release Picasa beta for Mac

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:00:00 PST

A long-awaited version of Google's software for editing, cataloging, and uploading photos is set to arrive in beta form.

A new era for Macworld Expo

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:00:00 PST

Without Steve Jobs delivering his trademark keynote address, Macworld Expo won't likely make the same splash. But the show goes on, for now at least.

Microsoft still pushing 'Apple tax' notion

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:00:00 PST

Ahead of Macworld, top Windows marketer says consumers can't afford to go Mac. But with the economy in tatters, will people be buying any PCs other than Netbooks?

Cuisinart powers up stand mixers

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:23:43 PST

Cuisinart brings two new powerful stand mixers to market.

Apple shares rebound on Jobs news

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:51:00 PST

Stock rises after announcement that Steve Jobs will remain as CEO, while recovering from hormone therapy treatment.

Forrester study: Got game? Not in a recession

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:19:00 PST

Handheld video game players and satellite radios find less favor among North American consumers, while mobile and Internet services hold their own.

Switcher's lament: The case against Mac

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:51:00 PST

Beautiful hardware and a robust operating system don't trump apps and peripherals that don't work as they are supposed to.

On eve of Macworld, Jobs talks health

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:30:00 PST

Apple's CEO says he's dealing with a hormone imbalance and chose to spend the holiday season with his family rather than "intensely prepare" a keynote address.

Steve Jobs discloses 'hormone imbalance'

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:54:00 PST

Apple's CEO issues a statement on a medical condition that he says has been "robbing" his body of needed proteins.

Apple's last Macworld beginning of new era

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:00:00 PST

A Jobs-less Macworld might take some of the fire away from this week's event, but it could be a sign that Apple wants to shift the leadership burden across more of its team.

Soonr launches killer document sync for iPhone

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:18:00 PST

A newly released App Store contribution from Soonr allows users to access their synchronized documents. What's more, 500 megabits of storage is free.

Unibody 17-inch MacBook Pro reportedly in works

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:25:00 PST

Apple also expected to announce a makeover for the Mac Mini, possibly has early as this week's Macworld Expo.

Wikimedia Foundation: Jimmy Wales 'absolutely' not out

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:06:00 PST

Valleywag reports that the Wikipedia founder was out at the foundation that runs the Web-based encyclopedia, but the foundation strongly disputes it.

'Make' magazine debuts television series

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 13:44:00 PST

The hit do-it-yourself publication will have its shows broadcast on public television, as well as online.

Taking travel services into your own hands: Becoming an on-the-go iPhone travel agent

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:49:36 PST

Using the iPhone to help people navigate travel delays

Unlocking the iPhone 3G - or maybe not

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:31:00 PST

An application with the seasonal but rather unappetizing name of Yellowsn0w has some folks tinkering away, though not always happily.

A funny thing happened on the way to a birthday greeting

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:37:00 PST

For privacy purposes, I told Facebook I was born on January 1. Now I'm getting deluged with happy birthday messages.

Photos: Apollo 8's mission round the moon

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:54:00 PST

Seven months before the first astronauts landed on the moon, Apollo 8 made a key round-trip into lunar orbit.