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Ricoh goes modular for GXR camera system

Lori Grunin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:00:00 PST

Rather than interchangeable lenses, Ricoh's new system uses sealed modules combining a lens and sensor. But will its high price render the whole thing a nonstarter?

Moxi cuts price on its DVR, adds step-up model with a triple tuner

John P. Falcone — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:00:00 PST

Moxi lowers the price of its CableCard HD DVR, and introduces a new model that can record three shows simultaneously.

2010 Tesla Roadster Sport first drive

Wayne Cunningham — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:53:00 PST

CNET Car Tech spends time with the 2010 Tesla Roadster Sport.

Originally posted at The Car Tech blog

Sneak peek: Xobni e-mail app for BlackBerry

Jessica Dolcourt — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:08:00 PST

Xobni demoed its upcoming e-mail app at BlackBerry Developer Conference.

Originally posted at The Download Blog

The DIY secret-knock door lock

Matt Hickey — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:29:00 PST

Steve Hoefer has a great idea for a mechanism that opens a door when it detects a secret knock. I love this thing and want to make my own. But I'd buy one, too.

New BlackBerry software will make your phone cooler

Jessica Dolcourt — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST

BlackBerry-maker RIM has announced a string of software updates for developers, which translates into better, more powerful applications for ordinary phone owners.

The 411: Storage limits and more on data plans

Nicole Lee — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:48:00 PST

Every two weeks, CNET editor Nicole Lee answers your questions about cell phones and cell phone accessories in The 411.

Originally posted at Dialed In Podcast

Can Bheestie Bag save your soaked device?

Sharon Vaknin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:04:00 PST

There are many drying methods to turn to, if you've dropped your phone in the toilet or spilled a beer on your MP3 player. We put one of them, the Bheestie Bag, to the test.

ZiiLabs latest processor brings 1080p to Netbooks

John Chan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:52:00 PST

ZiiLabs does not make any consumer products itself but intends for the ZMS-08 Zii System-On-Chip to be used by manufacturers in devices such as Web tablets, Netbooks, and smartphones.

How your cell phone can diagnose disease

Elizabeth Armstrong Moore — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:45:00 PST

An engineer at UCLA combines cell phones and $10 worth of hardware with software he developed to create next-gen microscopes that are affordable and portable.

Originally posted at News - Health Tech