Trying to make sites more trustworthy with users' personal data

A new certification program aims to make websites more transparent about sharing users' personal data.    (CNN) -- There's a lack of trust between Internet users and the websites that collect their private data. These sites aren't going to stop gathering personal information anytime soon, but one company hopes to make the exchange less mysterious when people sign on to a site ...

Wal-Mart slashes prices on iPhone and iPad

If you're looking for the cheapest iPhone or iPad that isn't used, Wal-Mart is the first place you should turn this holiday season. The retail giant announced plans Friday to offer the 16 GB iPhone 5 for $127 (normally $189.97) and the 16GB iPhone 4S for $47 (normally $87.97), along with a two-year contract. They'll also sell the third-generation iPad for $399. ...

HTML5: The future of the Web is finally here

HTML5, which will power the next generation of websites and smartphone apps, is now complete. The tool that promises to launch the next era of websites, smartphone apps and online video is finally finished. HTML5, the long-in-the-works update to the language that powers the Web, is "feature complete," according to an announcement made Monday by the standards-setting Worldwide Web Consortium...

AirAsia inks huge Airbus deal

AirAsia has ordered 264 A320neo and 211 A320ceo aircraft, according to an Airbus statement.   Malaysia-based low-cost carrier AirAsia has placed an order for 100 more Airbus aircraft. Even before this new deal, AirAsia was Airbus’ best customer in the world for A320 jets. The 100 new planes brings AirAsia's total Airbus A320 orders to 475. UK Prime Minister David Cameron...