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Google may reveal mobile-payment plans Thursday Top
Google is holding a press conference in New York on Thursday where it's expected to take the wraps off a new mobile payment system. CNET is live-blogging the event.
 
Robots hoard the books at mechanized library Top
At new University of Chicago library, five underground robot cranes help fetch your books from storage bins in the vault.
 
Kids feel 'high levels' of pain after gaming, texting Top
A study presented today shows a negative impact on the joints of young children playing computer games and using mobile phones, raising questions about long-term musculoskeletal conditions.
 
This Day in Tech: Twitter acquires TweetDeck, Google to offer mobile payments? Top
Too busy to keep up with the tech news? Here are some of the more interesting stories from CNET for Wednesday, May 25.
 
Franken pushes Apple, Google toward privacy policies for apps Top
In a follow-up letter, U.S. Sen. Al Franken tells Apple and Google he wants them to require that all apps in their app stores have privacy policies--especially location-based apps.
 
Report: Facebook, Spotify team on music outside U.S. Top
Forbes reports that the two companies are creating a new service that will be offered to Facebook. Spotify, however, is still without licenses to operate stateside.
 
Wireless providers exempted from data-logging plan Top
New bill, first reported by CNET, says wireless providers won't have to comply with extensive data-logging requirements backed by law enforcement.
 
GE unveils power plant in Paris Top
Natural gas plant with solar and wind integration can maximize efficiency while adhering to EU emissions standards, company claims.
 
Updated rogue AV installs on Macs without password Top
Mac malware gets a new name, new Mac interface, and installs without requiring a user admin password.
 
On anniversary of Kennedy moon speech, we should look skyward Top
Fifty years after President Kennedy lit the candle that illuminated the way to Apollo 11, the fire is all but snuffed out. It will never return until we remember why we went to the moon in the first place.
 
YouTube moves past 3 billion views a day Top
More than two days' worth of video gets uploaded to the site each minute.
 
Adios, offline Gmail on Chrome--for now Top
Gmail was the last part of Google Apps that worked without a network connection. For Chrome users, it's gone until a replacement technology arrives.
 
New car labels offer QR codes but no grades Top
EPA, Transportation Department unveil car labels for comparing efficiency, cost, and environmental impact among different drive trains, but they drop letter grade system that automakers balked at.
 
Piper Jaffray: Now's a good time to own Apple stock Top
A new analyst report says that despite Apple's "lagged" stock gains this year, now is a good time to pick up shares based on the company's estimated growth over the next four years.
 
Xbox Live Game Marketplace down Top
Microsoft says the online store for its video game business isn't working, leaving users unable to browse or buy content.
 
Former Blockbuster CEO tells his side of Netflix story Top
New documentary serves up some anecdotes about the rivalry, including one about the time former Blockbuster CEO John Antioco mailed Netflix chief Reed Hastings an actual kitchen sink.
 
Most people OK buying goods via mobile devices Top
A majority of people polled by JiWire said they're comfortable buying items, even expensive ones, via their mobile phone or tablet, as they increasingly find themselves on the go.
 
A look at Windows Phone 7 Marketplace for Mango Top
Microsoft releases more details about the big changes coming to its online catalog, including a form of over-the-air app downloads.
 
Poll: Mobile workers sleep with phone, check overnight Top
New report from iPass finds that more than half of employees polled who sleep with their smartphones wake up at least sometimes during the night to check their messages.
 
City of Taipei wants more info on PSN breach Top
The Law and Regulations Commission in Taipei, Taiwan, writes letter to Sony asking that PlayStation customers get a better guarantee that a similar breach won't happen again, according to IDG.
 

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