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Thunderbolt, other HTC phones have big security hole, report claims

HTC Android smartphones including the Evo 3D, the Evo 4G, and the Thunderbolt contain a flaw that gives Internet-connected apps installed on the devices access to personal information such as text message data, location info, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers, according to a trio of security researchers. The HTC Thunderbolt Sarah Tew/CNET Researcher Artem Russakovskii says that he, Justin Case, …

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When is the best time to buy an HDTV? (Morrison’s Mailbag)

CNET reader R. Tiig writes: For the remainder of this year, when is the best time to buy an HDTV? Thanks,R. Tiig Yesterday! Kidding. Tips for when to find the best deals, and how to shop for them after the jump. Traditionally, the day after Thanksgiving is the date stores and manufacturers cut prices, often losing money on a product …

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