Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/tech en-us Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:56:23 -0800 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:56:23 -0800 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/tech/Navigating-the-App-Trap/138853649 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:25:24 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/App-Trap-0207_2.jpg
Does your child use apps? Here's the one thing every parent should do to keep kids from spending real money sometimes without their parents knowledge or permission. Capcom is the parent company of Beeline who makes the Smurf's Village app by email...

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The Korean-American graffiti artist was paid for his work in company stock.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/tech/Save-California-Sell-Facebook-IPO-Shares-138569104.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:31:48 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/mark-zuckerberg.jpg
A non-partisan analyst estimated that Facebook's famous public offering could put up to $1 billion into California's coffers -- a significant help for a state with a $9.2 billion deficit.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/tech/Facebook-IPO-Beyond-The-Numbers-138522559.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:17:29 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/161*120/facebook-wash-dc.jpg
Facebook's IPO filing shows how important the company is

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/tech/Facebook-Files-for-IPO-Report-138516294.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:18:19 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/181*120/118437132.jpg
Facebook filed its is S-1 paperwork for an initial public offering Wednesday and for the first time gave a look at its revenues and where the company is going.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/tech/Apps-to-Liven-Your-Super-Bowl-Festivities-138504429.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:57:50 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/201*120/steve-jobs-no-apps-iphone-thumb-550xauto-74279.jpg
Boring Super Bowl party ahead of you? There’s an app for that. The Telegraph Herald compiled a list of the best apps to accompany you on game day

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/tech/Facebook-to-File-5-Billion-IPO-Report-138437609.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:53:28 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/mark-zuckerberg-facebook-722x406.jpg
The rumors of Facebook filing an IPO took a twist Tuesday afternoon when Reuters got a source who had a dollar figure.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/tech/Get-Paid-to-Watch-TV-Theres-an-App-For-That-138132428.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:44:20 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/iPad4.jpg
A new iPhone and iPad app rewards you for watching hours and hours of TV

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Social media gets the nod from the pontiff, mainly for 'concise phrases.'

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Google will combine private information from across all its web properties, a move users can't opt out of.

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Nice gesture .. dedicating a jet to Steve Jobs.

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It's good to be skeptical of strange emails or tweets, no matter who it's coming from. Consumer Bob reports.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/tech/App-Helps-Track-Great-Whites/137937558 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:44:17 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_App_Helps_Track_Great_Whites_012312_06_mezzn_722x406_2189665418.jpg
If you want to track how close great white sharks are swimming near you, there is an app for that. Elena Gomez reports.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/tech/NATL-Apple-Gets-into-Textbook-Publishing-137673158.html Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:21:25 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/jobs-reaction-P7.jpg
An e-textbook initiative has been in the works at Apple for a while, reportedly inspired by Al Gore's 'Our Choice' e-book.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/tech/SD-Steve-Jobs-Action-Figure-Canceled-137483983.html Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:50:42 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/steve-jobs-apple-memorial-splash-722.jpg
A combination of lawyers has put the kiobish on the Steve Jobs action figure.

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Perhaps Chicken Little was right, because recently it has seemed like the sky really is falling. This time it's the appropriately named Russian satellite Phobos-Grunt, which looks ready to crash to Earth this...

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/tech/LG-TV-Dubbed-Best-Gadget-at-CES-137263728.html Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:55:03 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/180*120/107910591.jpg
In a year where the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show lacked any major surprises, a pencil thin television took home the honor of being named the best gadget at the fair.

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If the show (and it's still big) does go on, who takes over the top slot?

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The 2012 edition of the Consumer Electronics Show was supposed to be about tablets and ultrabooks.

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Facebook launches ads in user news feeds, now called "Featured Stories."

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There is something strange about using Bob Marley's image to sell technology but somehow when the items being hocked have to do with awesome sound it makes sense as well.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/tech/Digital-Downloads-Growing-at-Public-Library-137059888.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:28:44 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/hi-tech-gift.jpg
San Diego public library lending out more and more digital books.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/tech/Device-Could-Help-Find-Missing-Loved-Ones/137049018 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:06:38 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Device_Could_Help_Find_Missing_011012_19_mezzn_722x406_2185529172.jpg
The Chula Vista Police Department is launching a partnership with EmFinders that may help families find missing adults who get lost.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/tech/NATL-Google-Wants-to-Power-Your-Refrigerator----137085288.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:16:43 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/eric-schmidt-ces.jpg
Two of the biggest stars of the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show were suppose to be mobile phones and tablets. Google is taking that further.

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The International CES is the world's largest consumer technology trade show, and features more than 2,700 exhibitors.

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Some 200 hours of coverage will be aired in 3D.

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CES is still cool, but needs an infusion of young, hip software companies.

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CES 2012 is set to be the year of the television.

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The focus of the Republican party now shifts towards New Hampshire with Iowa in the books.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/tech/Man-Spends-16000-on-Virtual-Sword-136396698.html Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:44:04 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/189*120/age_of_wulin_sword.jpg
A man spent $16,000 on a virtual sword for a game that has not even been released yet.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/tech/Twitter-Users-Are-a-Sad-Bunch-136090688.html Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:53:34 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/vlcsnap2011120917h24m26s2_722x406_2175201209.jpg
For millions of people, Twitter is not a happy place, according to a new study.

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Spend much of your day watching YouTube videos? You're not alone. On the average day, three billion YouTube videos are played on computer and phone screens around the world. Forty-eight hours of video...

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On Saturday morning the heavens will put on one of the year's best shows and no ticket is required.

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From Steve Jobs to the earthquake in Japan: What the world talked about on Twitter and Facebook this year.

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Twitter met the press, to show off its new interface.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/tech/Tech-Tips-To-Help-You-Survive-The-Holidays/135106888 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:05:56 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/techtips4holidays_722x406_2174056117.jpg
Top apps, websites, and tips to make holiday travel and gift giving easier

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This year there really aren't any must-have high-tech gifts out there, so what are people looking for? Here's a look at the top tech items on holiday wish lists.

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Need to know how to survive the most brutal shopping day of the year? Read on.

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More people every year are taking the online route but there can be problems for Internet shoppers.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/tech/Australian--134110378.html Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:52:47 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/hoverbike.jpg
"Hoverbike" could sell for $40,000.

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