How Zuckerberg's wedding reveals Facebook's problem

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:10:20 PDT
(Credit: Facebook Screenshot: Chris Matyszczyk/CNET) Who could not be moved by the fact that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg finished his bountiful week by getting married? The churlish might have whined that his fooling his friends into thinking that this was merely a graduation party for his fiancee ...

Microsoft quietly launches So.cl social network

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:25:29 PDT
Microsoft launches So.cl. (Credit: Screen shot by Steven Musil/CNET) In the wake of the IPO of social-networking giant Facebook, Microsoft has quietly launched So.cl, its own social networking foray. However, So.cl isn't designed to be a Facebook challenger. The project, the details of which leak ...

A great-sounding pocket recorder: Zoom H2n

Sun, 20 May 2012 07:36:00 PDT
The H2n recorder (Credit: Zoom) I wrote about Zoom's nifty $99 H1 pocket recorder last year, and really loved its sound, so I was curious to see how the H2n recorder measured up. It's a bit shorter, just 4.5 inches high, but fatter and a little heavier. The H2n's body is shiny black plastic, but it ...

Pakistan blocks Twitter over 'blasphemous' images, report says

Sun, 20 May 2012 07:19:15 PDT
The Pakistani government blocked access to Twitter over potential "blasphemous" caricatures of the prophet Muhammad, according to several reports. Twitter was asked by the government to stop a discussion about a contest over Muhammad caricatures, something it refused to do. As a result, access to ...

Mark Zuckerberg gets married at surprise wedding

Sat, 19 May 2012 20:33:35 PDT
The day after Facebook's giant IPO, Mark Zuckerberg married his longtime girlfriend, Priscilla Chan. (Credit: Facebook) By almost any standard, Mark Zuckerberg has had a week to remember. Yesterday, he started his day off by ringing the Nasdaq bell and taking his social-networking company public, ...

Here's how desperately cities want Apple stores

Sat, 19 May 2012 20:26:47 PDT
(Credit: CBS Interactive) It seems that Apple is retail's Botox. The minute an Apple store appears in a shopping mall -- or, say, a vast famous New York railway station -- somehow the area becomes prettier and more devastatingly young. The Next Web reports that Apple is continually offered ludicr ...

China to Google: Android must remain open

Sat, 19 May 2012 17:18:07 PDT
In giving the thumbs-up to Google's acquisition of Motorola, regulators in China stipulated that Google must make Android free and open for five years, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed with CNET today. The stipulation would seem to be designed to keep Google from denying Motorola' ...

Do hybrid cars kill you with silence?

Sat, 19 May 2012 16:26:42 PDT
(Credit: Audi Screenshot Chris Matyszczyk/CNET) The first time you get into a hybrid car, it can be quite eerie. Not merely because of the peculiar sanctimoniousness of its owner, but because when it comes to a halt, there seems to be no engine sound. At first, you think it's stalled. Then you real ...

Are people more honest when they text?

Sat, 19 May 2012 15:59:16 PDT
(Credit: Screenshot: Chris Matyszczyk/CNET) Honesty is such a lonely word. Everyone is so untrue. My great friend, William Joel, has explained this repeatedly to me over the years. Yet, are there circumstances in which -- at least statistically -- people could be said to be a little more honest tha ...

China clears Google, Motorola merger: Deal to close 'within days'

Sat, 19 May 2012 12:37:37 PDT
Chinese antitrust and competition regulators have cleared Google's move to acquire Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion, completing the worldwide regulatory review process. A Google representative confirmed that the Chinese government had given the merger the green light. The deal is set to close ...

Torchlight 2: The Disgruntled Pony: DarkPony Tackles Torchlight 2!

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:11:46 GMT
DarkPony has spent some time in the Torchlight 2 beta and has more than a couple of thoughts on his experiences in his latest entry to the The Disgruntled Pony blog.

General: System Mechanic – A Must Have App for PC Geeks

Sat, 19 May 2012 13:28:23 GMT
Every PC owner knows the importance of keeping their system up to snuff to avoid any number of bad juju that can occur without regular maintenance. In our latest review, we take a look at System Mechanic. See if it can keep the demons of destruction away from your PC.

Conquer Online: 9th Anniversary Luxury Gift Packs!

Sat, 19 May 2012 07:44:22 GMT
Since the release in 2003, CO has proven itself to be one of the most successful MMOs of its genre, spawning several expansion packs and subsequent titles, and introducing millions of players to the ancient Chinese martial arts world. This May, Conquer Online will start in style with its 9th year an ...

General: Project Copernicus Flythrough Video Released

Fri, 18 May 2012 03:36:57 GMT
Even with all of the gloom and doom news hitting the net about 38Studios' financial difficulties, the team working on "Project Copernicus", an MMO based in the same world as Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, has released a new flythrough video. Enjoy!

Spirit Tales: First Content Update Coming May 23rd

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:42:18 GMT
KoramGame has announced that the first major content update to Spirit Tales will be released on May 23rd. The update will come a new instanced dungeon and new additions to the Item Mall.

Eden Eternal: Latest Update Brings Significant Changes

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:31:19 GMT
The Eden Eternal team has announced that the latest patch has brought some significant changes into the game. Changes include a new mount, a new teleport system and adjustments in the way gain experience and fame.

Runescape: The Evolution of Combat Project Detailed

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:20:22 GMT
The RuneScape team is ready to reveal details about the Evolution of Combat update that will shortly arrive in a limited-access beta phase. According to the team, the update with retool the entire combat system to give players a revolutionary new way to fight.

Aion: Gameforge Details Housing, Weather & Handicrafting

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:13:24 GMT
Gameforge has released new information about the forthcoming update to the EU version of Aion. Included in the sneak peek is information about player housing, the new weather system and "handicrafting".

Diablo 3: Doom & Gloom for Diablo 3?

Thu, 17 May 2012 21:55:04 GMT
In a rather ironic twist, today's Devil's Advocate takes a look at Diablo III and the rather difficult launch that players have been enduring since Tuesday and, just maybe, difficulties that will arrive down the road apiece. See what we have to say about the whole thing and then weigh in with your t ...

General: Less Bias Means More Money

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:11:24 GMT
In today's Developer Perspectives, we take a look at the idea of bias in game development. Bias is a super-charged word and we've got lots to say about it. Keep reading!