Cyberattacks a Topic in Obama Call With New Chinese President - NYTimes.com

Cyberattacks a Topic in Obama Call With New Chinese President - NYTimes.com: "Cyberthreats featured prominently in President Obama’s congratulatory call to the new Chinese president, Xi Jinping, on Thursday.

The president used the occasion to discuss the loss of United States intellectual property from cyberattacks. The mere mention of cyberthreats is a step forward for an administration that has been reluctant to confront Beijing on Chinese military attacks even as billions of dollars’ worth of trade secrets have been stolen."

(Via.)

Five Best Google Reader Alternatives

We're all seriously bummed about Google Reader shutting down, but it's not the end of the world, and there are a number of great news reading apps and services out there stepping up to replace it with syncing features and easy import tools to keep you organized. This week we're going to look at five of the best, based on your nominations.

Five Best Google Reader Alternatives

Apple Takes Laptop Magazine’s Top Rating

Apple Takes Laptop Magazine’s Top Rating: "Laptop Magazine has awarded Apple the top prize in its Best Brands feature for the fourth year in a row, placing first in five of the eight categories it measures. In addition, the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display took honors as the magazine’s top notebook of 2012, with editors praising the screen, performance, battery life, and design. Software and tech support were also highlighted. ‘Apple continues to epitomize the best of the best,’ say the magazine’s editors."

(Via Apple Hot News.)

Microsoft: 68 percent of digerati use multiple devices at once | Microsoft - CNET News

Microsoft: 68 percent of digerati use multiple devices at once | Microsoft - CNET News

Security reporter hit by 'swatting' attack | Security & Privacy - CNET News

Security reporter hit by 'swatting' attack | Security & Privacy - CNET News

Samsung Galaxy S IV Hands On: Everything New Is Old Again

Samsung Galaxy S IV Hands On: Everything New Is Old Again

Samsung Galaxy 4 NYC Event Was A Sexist, Glitzy Dud!

Samsung just streamed a live video production of the introduction of the Samsung 4. It was dramatically corny and tacky. The spent so much money on glitzy, chauvinistic trash. This might have worked in Korea but not on America.

The RSS Apocalypse — MacSparky

The RSS Apocalypse — MacSparky

Intelligence chief offers dire warning on cyberattacks | Security & Privacy - CNET News

Intelligence chief offers dire warning on cyberattacks | Security & Privacy - CNET News: "Director of National Intelligence James Clapper presents his yearly congressional report on security threats facing the nation. Cyberattacks appear for the first time -- and get top billing."

(Via.)

Google Now starts arriving in latest Chrome, Chrome OS | Internet & Media - CNET News

Google Now starts arriving in latest Chrome, Chrome OS | Internet & Media - CNET News

White House demands China cease alleged hacking activity | Security & Privacy - CNET News

White House demands China cease alleged hacking activity | Security & Privacy - CNET News

Cult of Android Mobile » AT&T: We Will Unlock Your Phone Once Your Contract Is Up

Cult of Android Mobile » AT&T: We Will Unlock Your Phone Once Your Contract Is Up

Roundtable I: Cyber Security, Syria, and Iran | Video - ABC News

Watch More News Videos at ABC | 2012 Presidential Election | Entertainment & Celebrity News

Roundtable I: Cyber Security, Syria, and Iran | Video - ABC News: ""

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Confirmed: OWC Aura Pro Faster Than Factory SSDs In 2012 MacBook Pro With Retina Display | Other World Computing Blog

Confirmed: OWC Aura Pro Faster Than Factory SSDs In 2012 MacBook Pro With Retina Display | Other World Computing Blog

What most schools don't teach - YouTube

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(Via.) What most schools don't teach - YouTube

What Is the Point of Google's Chromebook Pixel? - NYTimes.com

What Is the Point of Google's Chromebook Pixel? - NYTimes.com

Facebook prevents 104-year-old woman from revealing her age | Technically Incorrect - CNET News

Facebook prevents 104-year-old woman from revealing her age | Technically Incorrect - CNET News

Add Microsoft to list of hacked companies | Security & Privacy - CNET News

Add Microsoft to list of hacked companies | Security & Privacy - CNET News