Sunday, June 30, 2013

Like Google Street View? Create one yourself with a loaner 'Trekker' pack
[ Fri, 28 Jun 2013 22:43:03 GMT ]
Google has been making much of its Street View feature coming to remote and inaccessible places like Antarctica and trails in national parks.

Judge scrutinizes Facebook deal to end privacy lawsuit over ads
[ Fri, 28 Jun 2013 23:37:45 GMT ]
SAN FRANCISCO — Child rights advocates tried to convince a U.S.

The 'Internet of Things' pits George Jetson vs. George Orwell
[ Sat, 29 Jun 2013 19:04:30 GMT ]
Doors that magically unlock as you approach. Clothes that advise you when they're out of style, then tell your car how to get to the nearest sale.

Grenada to punish offensive online comments
[ Sat, 29 Jun 2013 20:10:14 GMT ]
ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada — Legislators in Grenada have approved a bill that makes it a crime to offend people through websites such as Facebook and Twitter.

Instagram gets hit by spam, and it's fruity, too
[ Sat, 29 Jun 2013 21:10:18 GMT ]


Spammers show they give a fig about Instagram, launch fruit-based attack
[ Sat, 29 Jun 2013 21:05:02 GMT ]
The photo-sharing network gets hit by an unusually colorful spam attack, as pictures of fruit flood users' streams. [Read more]
    


Windows 8.1 vs. Apple: Twofer or tablet?
[ Sat, 29 Jun 2013 23:19:31 GMT ]
With Windows 8.1 comes scads of hybrids from PC makers eager to show the world that you really don't need to carry around that iPad anymore. [Read more]
    


Insult someone on Twitter or Facebook? A crime in Grenada
[ Sun, 30 Jun 2013 00:09:16 GMT ]
Lawmakers on the island of Grenada are tired of online "mischief." So they've banned it. How might this affect the nation's discourse? [Read more]
    


Road Trip Pic of the Day, 6/30: What is this?
[ Sun, 30 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT ]
If you know what today's picture is, you could be eligible to win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day contest. [Read more]
    


Zu Audio's outrageously awesome speaker
[ Sun, 30 Jun 2013 15:06:00 GMT ]
The Ogden, Utah company's most affordable tower speaker, the Omen DW, is a real keeper! [Read more]
    


Texas Filibuster rivets the Web
[ Wed, 26 Jun 2013 15:55:48 EDT ]
Democratic Senator Wendy Davis took to the floor the Texas Senate at 11:18 a.m. in pink tennis shoes and began what she hoped would be a nearly 13 hour filibuster of an abortion bill.

The world's weirdest instrument?
[ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:36:40 EDT ]
Is it a guitar? Is it a piano? Nope, it is a crazy iPhone-powered combination of both. Plus it has a built in bass, violin and drum machine to boot. The Artiphon Instrument 1 looks something like a medieval lute, but with a smart phone jammed into its belly.

Apple tests iPhone motion detection
[ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:06:25 EDT ]
Apple appears to be testing out motion control features that will let people control their iPhones by moving their heads.

Three new planets may host life
[ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:36:48 EDT ]
Astronomers announced Wednesday that they have uncovered a star system of up to seven planets, three of which could potentially host life.

The 12 greatest designs of last 100 years
[ Fri, 28 Jun 2013 11:37:17 EDT ]
We asked some of the world's greatest designers to nominate the most iconic industrial design from the last 100 years. Here's what they came up with.

Saturday, June 29, 2013

Pre-caffeine tech: Geek graph, 3-D duck foot
[ Fri, 28 Jun 2013 13:36:13 GMT ]
Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.So the Army is reportedly blocking military access to the Guardian's coverage of NSA leaks.

Whoops! Real phone sex numbers pop up in video game
[ Fri, 28 Jun 2013 18:56:59 GMT ]
Despite releasing one of the highest-rated video games ever made, developer Naughty Dog can't seem to catch a break for "The Last of Us.

Like Google Street View? Create one yourself with a loaner 'Trekker' pack
[ Fri, 28 Jun 2013 22:43:03 GMT ]
Google has been making much of its Street View feature coming to remote and inaccessible places like Antarctica and trails in national parks.

Judge scrutinizes Facebook deal to end privacy lawsuit over ads
[ Fri, 28 Jun 2013 23:37:45 GMT ]
SAN FRANCISCO — Child rights advocates tried to convince a U.S.

Plaintiffs tussle with Facebook over proposed settlement of ad-related lawsuit
[ Sat, 29 Jun 2013 01:24:33 GMT ]
Social network's detractors say proposed class-action settlement over ad feature that displays images of users doesn't go far enough. Facebook argues otherwise; says if plaintiffs don't like it, they can opt out of deal. [Read more]
    


This 2014 Corvette Stingray only costs $275
[ Sat, 29 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT ]
The upcoming Power Wheels version of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will be the fastest Power Wheels car on the market. [Read more]
    


This e-mail will self-destruct in five seconds
[ Sat, 29 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT ]
Like a Mission Impossible tape, e-mails could disintegrate before unauthorized eyes get a chance to view them, according to an AT&T patent application. [Read more]
    


Road Trip Pic of the Day, 6/29: What is this?
[ Sat, 29 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT ]
If you know what today's picture is, you could be eligible to win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day contest. [Read more]
    


Abyss AB-1266 headphones run $5,495, but they're worth it
[ Sat, 29 Jun 2013 14:36:00 GMT ]
It's the Dodge SRT Viper of high-end headphones: the AB-1266 is big, heavy, outlandishly expensive, but it sounds better -- a lot better -- than anything else! [Read more]
    


Texas Filibuster rivets the Web
[ Wed, 26 Jun 2013 15:55:48 EDT ]
Democratic Senator Wendy Davis took to the floor the Texas Senate at 11:18 a.m. in pink tennis shoes and began what she hoped would be a nearly 13 hour filibuster of an abortion bill.

The world's weirdest instrument?
[ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:36:40 EDT ]
Is it a guitar? Is it a piano? Nope, it is a crazy iPhone-powered combination of both. Plus it has a built in bass, violin and drum machine to boot. The Artiphon Instrument 1 looks something like a medieval lute, but with a smart phone jammed into its belly.

Apple tests iPhone motion detection
[ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:06:25 EDT ]
Apple appears to be testing out motion control features that will let people control their iPhones by moving their heads.

Three new planets may host life
[ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:36:48 EDT ]
Astronomers announced Wednesday that they have uncovered a star system of up to seven planets, three of which could potentially host life.

The 12 greatest designs of last 100 years
[ Fri, 28 Jun 2013 11:37:17 EDT ]
We asked some of the world's greatest designers to nominate the most iconic industrial design from the last 100 years. Here's what they came up with.

Friday, June 28, 2013

Facebook to strengthen security with old-school crypto technique
[ Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:07:58 GMT ]
Facebook is working on implementing an security measure that would would make eavesdropping on your encrypted traffic with the website extremely difficult.

Google's $1.6 billion London HQ renderings hit the Web
[ Fri, 28 Jun 2013 15:15:21 GMT ]
The company's headquarters will rise to 11 stories at its highest point, according to renderings that have hit the Web. [Read more]
    


Google developing its own video game console, says report
[ Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:07:58 GMT ]
The first round of third-party Android-powered video game consoles is now arriving, yet Google — godfather of the Android OS — may be at work on its own gaming device.

Pre-caffeine tech: Geek graph, 3-D duck foot
[ Fri, 28 Jun 2013 13:36:13 GMT ]
Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.So the Army is reportedly blocking military access to the Guardian's coverage of NSA leaks.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 6/28: What is this?
[ Fri, 28 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT ]
If you know what today's picture is, you could be eligible to win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day contest. [Read more]
    


Windows 8.1 Preview: What you need to know
[ Fri, 28 Jun 2013 14:13:13 GMT ]
You can either update an existing installation of Windows 8 or install Windows 8.1 from scratch via ISO files from Microsoft. [Read more]
    


BlueStacks' new Android console is (almost) free forever
[ Fri, 28 Jun 2013 15:12:39 GMT ]
The GamePop Mini is free to subscribers of the mobile gaming service and available for pre-order on Monday. [Read more]
    


How to customize the new Start screen in Windows 8.1
[ Fri, 28 Jun 2013 15:45:42 GMT ]
You can more easily move and resize tiles, create and name groups of tiles, change the background image, and pin freshly-installed apps from the App screen. [Read more]
    


Texas Filibuster rivets the Web
[ Wed, 26 Jun 2013 15:55:48 EDT ]
Democratic Senator Wendy Davis took to the floor the Texas Senate at 11:18 a.m. in pink tennis shoes and began what she hoped would be a nearly 13 hour filibuster of an abortion bill.

The world's weirdest instrument?
[ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:36:40 EDT ]
Is it a guitar? Is it a piano? Nope, it is a crazy iPhone-powered combination of both. Plus it has a built in bass, violin and drum machine to boot. The Artiphon Instrument 1 looks something like a medieval lute, but with a smart phone jammed into its belly.

Apple tests iPhone motion detection
[ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:06:25 EDT ]
Apple appears to be testing out motion control features that will let people control their iPhones by moving their heads.

Three new planets may host life
[ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:36:48 EDT ]
Astronomers announced Wednesday that they have uncovered a star system of up to seven planets, three of which could potentially host life.

The 12 greatest designs of last 100 years
[ Fri, 28 Jun 2013 11:37:17 EDT ]
We asked some of the world's greatest designers to nominate the most iconic industrial design from the last 100 years. Here's what they came up with.

Thursday, June 27, 2013

'Pac-Man' as a first-person shooter is absolutely terrifying
[ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 11:15:28 GMT ]
Ever wonder what it would feel like to really step into Pac-Man's shoes, or whatever it is that helps the guy move forward and gobble up all those pellets?

Doc posts woman's nose job pics online, she sues for $18 million
[ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 13:33:15 GMT ]
About two years ago, a 24-year-old woman went under a surgical knife for rhinoplasty — a nose job.

Pre-caffeine tech: NSA admits, bunny GIFs! 
[ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 14:15:06 GMT ]
Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.BTW: The NSA admits its initial privacy promise was wrong.

Apple loses bid to include Galaxy S4 in Samsung suit
[ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 14:25:35 GMT ]
Judge Paul S. Grewal says that adding the Galaxy S4 to the lawsuit would put Samsung under "undue prejudice." [Read more]
    


Yahoo News gets a facelift to become 'more personal'
[ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 14:28:29 GMT ]
New features of the redesign include easier navigation, a customizable content stream, and faster loading of articles. [Read more]
    


Aereo preps big Chicago debut
[ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 14:40:19 GMT ]
The country's third-biggest city will join New York, Boston, and Atlanta with the online over-the-air broadcast service starting Sept. 13. But other cities, that have yet to be announced, will be getting it sooner. [Read more]
    


Apple supplier Foxconn cooks up its own smartwatch
[ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 15:17:48 GMT ]
Compatible with the iPhone, the new smartwatch can check phone calls and Facebook posts. [Read more]
    


Sharp inks joint venture for LCD production with China Electronics
[ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 15:51:46 GMT ]
The state-run China Electronics will own 92 percent of the joint venture, which will produce LCDs for a wide array of electronics. [Read more]
    


Texas Filibuster rivets the Web
[ Wed, 26 Jun 2013 15:55:48 EDT ]
Democratic Senator Wendy Davis took to the floor the Texas Senate at 11:18 a.m. in pink tennis shoes and began what she hoped would be a nearly 13 hour filibuster of an abortion bill.

The world's weirdest instrument?
[ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:36:40 EDT ]
Is it a guitar? Is it a piano? Nope, it is a crazy iPhone-powered combination of both. Plus it has a built in bass, violin and drum machine to boot. The Artiphon Instrument 1 looks something like a medieval lute, but with a smart phone jammed into its belly.

Apple tests iPhone motion detection
[ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:37:06 EDT ]
Apple appears to be testing out motion control features that will let people control their iPhones by moving their heads.

Three new planets may host life
[ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:36:48 EDT ]
Astronomers announced Wednesday that they have uncovered a star system of up to seven planets, three of which could potentially host life.

Is this the world's weirdest instrument?
[ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 06:18:26 EDT ]
Is it a guitar? Is it a piano? Nope, it is a crazy iPhone-powered combination of both. Plus it has a built in bass, violin and drum machine to boot. The Artiphon Instrument 1 looks something like a medieval lute, but with a smart phone jammed into its belly.

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

FTC tells Google, other search sites to improve ad labeling
[ Wed, 26 Jun 2013 02:27:14 GMT ]
U.S. regulators warned leading Internet firms including Google to better identify paid ads in search results, particularly as new technology such as mobile services and voice-based online services become more common. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Tuesday it had sent letters to 24 Internet search companies, including giants Google, Microsoft and Yahoo, updating its guidance on advertisi...
    


Chinese spacefliers return to Earth after 15-day orbital mission
[ Wed, 26 Jun 2013 04:00:21 GMT ]
BEIJING — A Chinese space capsule with three astronauts safely landed Wednesday on the country's northern grasslands after a 15-day trip to a prototype space station, marking the latest success for China's manned space program as it enters its second decade.The Shenzhou 10's descent module landed by parachute in the vast territory of Inner Mongolia early Wednesday with the three crew members s...
    


Comedian Will Sasso takes over TODAY Vine account
[ Wed, 26 Jun 2013 14:04:42 GMT ]
    


Pre-caffeine tech: Pigeon pranksters, DOMA done
[ Wed, 26 Jun 2013 14:53:38 GMT ]
Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.You may have heard something about the Supreme Court striking down the Defense of Marriage Act.FTC is telling Google and other search sites to to improve their ad labeling.And Google says, by the way, hacked sites far worse than attack sites.The court is fixing to hear in that Verizon argume...
    


Amazon, PBS expand streaming partnership
[ Wed, 26 Jun 2013 15:20:25 GMT ]
The e-retail giant's streaming service will now include hundreds of additional episodes of "Nova," "Masterpiece," and other PBS shows. [Read more]
    


'Biowire' could be major step toward viable cardiac patches
[ Wed, 26 Jun 2013 15:32:37 GMT ]
Tech out of Toronto allows researchers to make mature tissue from human cardiac cell samples for the first time, which could eventually lead to biodegradable surgical patches that remain in the body. [Read more]
    


Another day, another game banned in Australia
[ Wed, 26 Jun 2013 15:38:06 GMT ]
Yesterday, Saints Row IV became the first game hit by the R18+ laws, the Classification Board follows up by giving the same treatment to State of Decay. [Read more]
    


Marissa Mayer misses a chance to shame a 'dirty old man'
[ Wed, 26 Jun 2013 15:42:57 GMT ]
During the Yahoo shareholders meeting Tuesday, someone identifying himself as a "dirty old man" decides to tell CEO Marissa Mayer how attractive she is. [Read more]
    


AT&T turns on 7 new LTE markets, expands in six areas
[ Wed, 26 Jun 2013 15:50:30 GMT ]
The company says that it's now operating 291 LTE markets, covering over 200 million people across the U.S. [Read more]
    


Moving on from Google Reader
[ Tue, 25 Jun 2013 08:31:59 EDT ]
Next Monday, Google is officially shutting down its popular RSS feed reader, Google Reader.

OUYA sells out on Amazon
[ Wed, 26 Jun 2013 08:57:12 EDT ]
Well, that was quick. Just hours after going on sale in the U.S., Canada and the UK, the OUYA gaming console was already sold out Tuesday morning on Amazon, though other retailers still had it in stock.

Moving on from Google Reader
[ Tue, 25 Jun 2013 08:33:56 EDT ]
Next Monday, Google is officially shutting down its popular RSS feed reader, Google Reader.

Texas Filibuster rivets the Web
[ Wed, 26 Jun 2013 08:57:00 EDT ]
Democratic Senator Wendy Davis took to the floor the Texas Senate at 11:18 a.m. in pink tennis shoes and began what she hoped would be a nearly 13 hour filibuster of an abortion bill.

Researchers: Three new planets may host life
[ Wed, 26 Jun 2013 12:00:23 EDT ]
Astronomers announced Wednesday that they have uncovered a star system of up to seven planets, three of which could potentially host life.

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Rover roams Chile desert to prepare for life hunt on Mars
[ Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:54:24 GMT ]
By Katia MoskvitchSpace.comA solar-powered rover is searching for microbes beneath the parched surface of Chile's Atacama Desert on a mission that could aid the Mars life hunt down the road.The four-wheeled rover, named Zoe, began a two-week field campaign in the Atacama on June 17. Its work could help NASA decide how best to equip its next Mars rover, which is set to launch toward the Red Planet ...
    


Found! 3 super-Earth planets that could support alien life
[ Tue, 25 Jun 2013 16:07:21 GMT ]
The habitable zone of a nearby star is filled to the brim with planets that could support alien life, scientists announced Tuesday. An international team of scientists found three potentially habitable planets around the star Gliese 667C, a star 22 light-years from Earth that is orbited by at least six planets, and possibly as many as seven, researchers said. The three planet contenders for al...
    


First map of Saturn moon's topography unveiled
[ Tue, 25 Jun 2013 16:07:22 GMT ]
By Denise ChowSpace.comScientists have pieced together the first-ever global topographic map of Titan, Saturn's largest moon, using radar observations from veteran NASA spacecraft.The new map of Titan was stitched together from radar observations of the moon by NASA's Cassini spacecraft. It reveals an unprecedented look at Titan's surface and should help scientists learn more about one of the most...
    


Bison may shrink as planet warms, study says
[ Tue, 25 Jun 2013 16:07:22 GMT ]
By Laura PoppickLiveScience Bison roaming the U.S. prairie may grow smaller as a result of climate change, a new study suggests.Interested in how regional climate affects bison size, biologist Joseph Craine of Kansas State University collected body mass data for more than 250,000 bison across the country. He found that herds from hot, dry regions tend to weigh less than those from cooler, wetter r...
    


Russian spacewalkers prime space station for new laboratory
[ Tue, 25 Jun 2013 16:07:22 GMT ]
Two cosmonauts took a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Monday to prepare the orbiting outpost for the arrival of a new Russian laboratory later this year.Clad in bulky Orlan spacesuits, cosmonauts Fyodor Yurchikhin and Alexander Misurkin spent more than six hours outside the space station to test automated docking system cables and install equipment in preparation for the arriv...
    


China targets U.S. products, calls them 'terrible security threat'
[ Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:35:53 GMT ]
The company most at risk is Cisco, since it was specifically cited in the NSA leaks. Apple and Google were also cited, however. [Read more]
    


Cardboard bicycle gets $2 million crowdfunding campaign
[ Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:52:54 GMT ]
The dream of recycled, low-cost cardboard bikes for everyone has new momentum in the form of an Indiegogo campaign. [Read more]
    


Sprint shareholders approve SoftBank acquisition
[ Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:53:16 GMT ]
Japan's SoftBank took a step closer to acquiring the third largest wireless operator in the U.S., as 98 percent of Sprint shareholders approved the merger. [Read more]
    


iPhone 5 sees mixed demand, says analyst
[ Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:57:49 GMT ]
Retail checks point to steady demand for the iPhone 4 and 4S but a mixed reaction for the current iPhone, says analyst Ittai Kidron. [Read more]
    


Microsoft's Build 2013 keynote: Join us Wednesday (live blog)
[ Tue, 25 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT ]
The software giant brings its developer conference to San Francisco, starting with a executive speeches Wednesday at 9 a.m. PT. CNET will be there live to bring you news updates, photos, and running commentary. [Read more]
    


Kickstarter: 'We were wrong'
[ Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:10:14 EDT ]
"We were wrong."

Meet the Burrito Bomber
[ Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:10:24 EDT ]
On a sunny Monday morning, over the open fields of Baylands Park in Sunnyvale, California, an unmanned aerial vehicle was turning heads -- and it came with a cargo of carne asada.

The font that gives memes Impact
[ Tue, 25 Jun 2013 10:01:47 EDT ]
Impact, a common typeface, is the go-to font for image memes. The reasons are varied.

Moving on from Google Reader
[ Tue, 25 Jun 2013 08:31:59 EDT ]
Next Monday, Google is officially shutting down its popular RSS feed reader, Google Reader.

Moving on from Google Reader
[ Tue, 25 Jun 2013 08:33:56 EDT ]
Next Monday, Google is officially shutting down its popular RSS feed reader, Google Reader.

Monday, June 24, 2013

Facebook now lets you 'like' messages from your phone
[ Mon, 24 Jun 2013 14:20:33 GMT ]
Too busy to tap out a reply acknowledging your friend's Facebook message from your phone? No worries, you can now simply hit a new "like" button.The new "like" button — which is actually a little "thumbs-up" icon — is available on the Facebook and Messenger apps for iOS and Android, as well as on the mobile Facebook website. (In other words: It's basically everywhere except on the regular desktop ...
    


Pre-caffeine tech:  NSA leaks, Facebook holes
[ Mon, 24 Jun 2013 14:20:34 GMT ]
Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.Are the NSA leaks putting American's at risk? Eh. Not so much.Facebook wants to be the newspaper of mobile devices, turns out. Don't forget! That Facebook hole exposed data for six million users!What online privacy stuff should you actually care about? Let's find out!And for what it's worth,...
    


Hot Google searches: Supermoon, Anna Kendrick
[ Mon, 24 Jun 2013 14:50:24 GMT ]
    


Apple's patent win over Mirror Worlds stays intact
[ Mon, 24 Jun 2013 15:47:05 GMT ]
The Supreme Court has declined to hear Mirror Worlds' appeal in the patent infringement case. [Read more]
    


Supermoon looks close enough to touch
[ Mon, 24 Jun 2013 15:29:48 GMT ]
    


Six ways to share your exact location with family (and why)
[ Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT ]
Keep an eye on your friends and family members' whereabouts with these helpful Android apps. [Read more]
    


Fans rock out to robot band in Tokyo
[ Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:03:47 GMT ]
    


Wikileaks: Edward Snowden is 'healthy and safe'
[ Mon, 24 Jun 2013 15:59:38 GMT ]
The U.S. government has had no success in its international efforts to secure the return of Edward Snowden for prosecution for leaking. It's not even clear what country he's in now. [Read more]
    


Photo-sharing site Imgur launches 'official' Android app
[ Mon, 24 Jun 2013 15:53:52 GMT ]
The company's software allows for users to share and surf through photos, and has several fixed bugs from the beta app's beta versions. [Read more]
    


The guy who saved the bunnies
[ Thu, 20 Jun 2013 18:32:24 EDT ]
This is a story about a guy who saved a bunch of baby bunnies, then posted the story online hopeful other people would like it.

Meet the Burrito Bomber
[ Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:10:24 EDT ]
On a sunny Monday morning, over the open fields of Baylands Park in Sunnyvale, California, an unmanned aerial vehicle was turning heads -- and it came with a cargo of carne asada.

Kickstarter: 'We were wrong'
[ Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:10:14 EDT ]
"We were wrong."

Gamers are sweet on 'Candy Crush'
[ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:24:54 EDT ]
Julia Enright often plays at night while watching TV. Billy Byler plays in the airport while waiting for his flight. University student Breanna Reboca, a skilled multitasker, plays on her phone while walking to class.

Microsoft to send Bing to school this year
[ Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:02:58 GMT ]
A special version of Bing will be offered to schools later this year -- one that promises no ads, no adult content, and special learning features. [Read more]
    


On the Web: Hairy Leg Stockings
[ Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:10:46 EDT ]
One day, a rather inconsiderate caveman turned to his cavewoman and said, "You know, Diane, you should really think about shaving your legs."

Sunday, June 23, 2013

NASA moon probe celebrates 4th birthday on Supermoon Sunday
[ Sat, 22 Jun 2013 19:46:00 GMT ]
A sharp-eyed NASA spacecraft celebrates four years of circling the moon this Sunday (June 23), just in time for the "supermoon."Since arriving in orbit on June 23, 2009, NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has given scientists a much deeper understanding of Earth's nearest neighbor, mission team members said."Not only has LRO delivered all the information that is needed for future human ...
    


Supermoon rising: How to photograph this weekend's full moon
[ Sat, 22 Jun 2013 19:34:57 GMT ]
The largest full moon of the year will rise this weekend, and for any shutterbugs hoping to snap photos of the so-called "supermoon," following some easy guidelines can help people make the most of their moon shots.On Sunday (June 23), the moon will reach the closest point to Earth in its asymmetrical orbit, and will appear roughly 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than the full moon a...
    


Zombies roam the animal kingdom — and some of them may be after us
[ Sat, 22 Jun 2013 19:13:12 GMT ]
The zombies in "World War Z" are just actors — but in the animal world, zombies are a fact of life. Evolution can come up with some fiendish twists: For example, there are some species that bend other creatures to their will to keep their bizarre life cycles going. Or just to feast on their delicious braaaains.To celebrate the premiere of "World War Z," here's a top-ten list of zombies from the an...
    


Whistle-blower update: Snowden lands in Moscow; WikiLeaker's Gmail searched
[ Sat, 22 Jun 2013 22:05:43 GMT ]
U.S. asks Hong Kong to extradite PRISM leaker Edward Snowden; Snowden departs Hong Kong for Moscow; a WikiLeaks volunteer had his Gmail account searched; and more. [Read more]
    


An iPhone 5S with better camera? Bring it
[ Sat, 22 Jun 2013 23:21:45 GMT ]
commentary Will the 5S get a better camera? Speculation points in this direction. If true, it would constitute a significant upgrade for the iPhone. [Read more]
    


Social media spreads and splinters Brazil protests
[ Sat, 22 Jun 2013 19:46:00 GMT ]
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil's biggest protests in decades are a confusing, conflicting mix of people and messages. Blame Facebook.Social media tools like Facebook and Twitter enabled mass protests of the sort that have not happened in Latin America's biggest country in more than two decades.As a result of the speed, efficiency and anonymity of online activism, though, an amorphous, unwieldy m...
    


Facebook hole exposed 6M users' data 
[ Sat, 22 Jun 2013 21:36:07 GMT ]
Facebook's security blog Friday posted details of a recent information leak that affected as many as 6 million users. It's also in the process of emailing users hit by the bug to let them know about it. The problem was with Facebook's "download my information" tool, which as the name suggests allows you to download the data the social network has related to you: posts, contacts, pictures and so on...
    


Why Americans should get mad about slow sites and apps
[ Sat, 22 Jun 2013 19:37:34 GMT ]
A survey suggests that when people encounter a slow Web site or a poorly performing mobile app, only 13 percent actually feel angry about it. This needs to change. [Read more]
    


Skunk Works: 70 years of cutting-edge aircraft
[ Sun, 23 Jun 2013 15:45:00 GMT ]
In June 1943, Lockheed made a bold pitch to the U.S. Army that it could build a jet fighter, and build it fast. Since then, the Skunk Works has conjured up the U-2, the SR-71, the F-117, and more, and it's still going strong. [Read more]
    


On the Web: Hairy Leg Stockings
[ Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:10:46 EDT ]
One day, a rather inconsiderate caveman turned to his cavewoman and said, "You know, Diane, you should really think about shaving your legs."

From $99 and up, audio component manufacturing is returning to the U.S.
[ Sun, 23 Jun 2013 15:49:00 GMT ]
There's a major shift of production from China to the U.S., which includes some truly affordable electronics and speakers. [Read more]
    


Meet the Burrito Bomber
[ Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:10:24 EDT ]
On a sunny Monday morning, over the open fields of Baylands Park in Sunnyvale, California, an unmanned aerial vehicle was turning heads -- and it came with a cargo of carne asada.

The guy who saved the bunnies
[ Thu, 20 Jun 2013 18:32:24 EDT ]
This is a story about a guy who saved a bunch of baby bunnies, then posted the story online hopeful other people would like it.

Kickstarter: 'We were wrong'
[ Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:10:14 EDT ]
"We were wrong."

Why Facebook is 'cloning' ideas
[ Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:22:48 EDT ]
Facebook has been on a cloning tear recently.

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Facebook broke Indonesia terror case
[ Sat, 22 Jun 2013 01:49:03 GMT ]
Sefa Riano didn't try to hide his plans or his beliefs. A Facebook page that police traced to him is plastered with photos of bearded men in camouflage uniforms holding rifles and banners hailing "The Spirit of Jihad."One status update in late April apologizes to his parents before telling them goodbye. Another declares ominously, "God willing, I will take action at the Myanmar Embassy, hope y...
    


Couple finds 4 billion-year-old meteorite on farm
[ Sat, 22 Jun 2013 01:49:03 GMT ]
    


Anchors test out Instagram’s new video capability
[ Sat, 22 Jun 2013 01:49:03 GMT ]
    


UFO over Stonehenge? Britain releases its last big batch of X-Files
[ Sat, 22 Jun 2013 02:27:53 GMT ]
Britain's Ministry of Defense finished up its release of almost 60 years' worth of UFO sighting reports on Friday with a bang: a 4,300-page cache of documents that describe strange sights over Stonehenge and Parliament, and lay out the reason why the ministry shut down its UFO desk three and a half years ago.Thanks in part to the proliferation of camera phones, the number of UFO reports in the U.K...
    


Too much #hashtag! Time to wise up about the pound sign
[ Sat, 22 Jun 2013 15:44:16 GMT ]
We’re officially in the era of too many hashtags. Nearly three-quarters of social media users stick them in posts, according to a March 2013 study from RadiumOne. But quickly scan Twitter, Instagram, Google+, Tumblr — and now Facebook — and even that seems low. In January, France banned the word hashtag. Should America follow suit and ban the hashtag itself?Even the father of the hashtag tells NBC...
    


3D-printed pinhead battery could power robots
[ Sat, 22 Jun 2013 00:54:27 GMT ]
One of the smallest batteries ever, this tiny lithium-ion can store enough juice to power tiny robots or medical implants. [Read more]
    


The democratization of the drone
[ Sat, 22 Jun 2013 07:00:00 GMT ]
Homegrown electronics manufacturer Parallax is empowering a wave of DIY robotics, from flying quadcopters to programmable robots. [Read more]
    


Has Samsung gone too niche with its new GS4 smartphones?
[ Sat, 22 Jun 2013 07:00:00 GMT ]
commentary Samsung's new Galaxy S4 devices are geared toward niche markets, but they also force consumers to accept some compromises in terms of hardware specs. Will the strategy work? [Read more]
    


The unlikely group putting the kibosh on cable TV: Parents
[ Sat, 22 Jun 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
Tykes are dream customers who don't care how they watch Mickey and clamor to watch him again and again. With Netflix and Amazon catering more to kids, parents may be the next big group to cut the cable cord. [Read more]
    


With the Cardas EM5813, in-ear headphones just got a lot better
[ Sat, 22 Jun 2013 14:36:00 GMT ]
The Audiophiliac auditions a new audiophile headphone model, and it sounds like no other! [Read more]
    


On the Web: Hairy Leg Stockings
[ Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:10:46 EDT ]
One day, a rather inconsiderate caveman turned to his cavewoman and said, "You know, Diane, you should really think about shaving your legs."

The guy who saved the bunnies
[ Thu, 20 Jun 2013 18:32:24 EDT ]
This is a story about a guy who saved a bunch of baby bunnies, then posted the story online hopeful other people would like it.

Kickstarter: 'We were wrong'
[ Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:10:14 EDT ]
"We were wrong."

Meet the Burrito Bomber
[ Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:10:24 EDT ]
On a sunny Monday morning, over the open fields of Baylands Park in Sunnyvale, California, an unmanned aerial vehicle was turning heads -- and it came with a cargo of carne asada.

Why Facebook is 'cloning' ideas
[ Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:22:48 EDT ]
Facebook has been on a cloning tear recently.

Friday, June 21, 2013

Bat sounds play 'Batman' theme song
[ Thu, 20 Jun 2013 23:22:57 GMT ]
One European group has created a soundtrack to the "Batman" theme tune using the most natural of acoustic choices: The sounds of real bats. Because the call of bats is well, squeaky and less pleasant for the human ear to take in, the group transposed recorded sounds down a few octaves. Then they assigned sounds to keys on a keyboard, they explain on their YouTube page.A techno-flavored, but very c...
    


Bits of Arthur C. Clarke and 'Star Trek' celebs will sail into deep space
[ Thu, 20 Jun 2013 23:22:57 GMT ]
When the Sunjammer solar sailis launched for a deep-space test next year, small samples from sci-fi guru Arthur C. Clarke and three pioneers of the "Star Trek" TV series will be going along for the ride. And you can send a message as well.It's all part of a memorial spaceflight organized by the Houston-based Celestis, which has been putting cremated remains into outer space for 16 years. Hundreds ...
    


Lawyers eye NSA data as treasure trove for evidence in murder, divorce cases
[ Thu, 20 Jun 2013 23:22:58 GMT ]
The National Security Agency has spent years demanding that companies turn over their data. Now, the spy agency finds the shoe is on the other foot. A defendant in a Florida murder trial says telephone records collected by the NSA as part of its surveillance programs hold evidence that would help prove his innocence, and his lawyer has demanded that prosecutors produce those records. On Wednesday,...
    


Spectacular sun eruption sheds light on star formation
[ Thu, 20 Jun 2013 23:22:57 GMT ]
By Mike WallSpace.comA stunning eruption unleashed by the sun two years ago is providing clues about how stars form, scientists say.On June 7, 2011, the sun blasted out an enormous cloud of superheated plasma called a coronal mass ejection. Some of this material rained back down on the sun in a dazzling display that researchers say is helping them understand how newborn stars suck up plasma from t...
    


Sunday's 'supermoon' won't really drive you mad
[ Thu, 20 Jun 2013 23:22:58 GMT ]
By Stephanie PappasLiveScience The full moon that will rise Sunday will be the largest of the year, a "supermoon" caused by the slightly asymmetrical orbit of the moon around Earth.A supermoon is a full moon that happens within 12 hours of the lunar perigree, or the point in the lunar orbit that brings the moon closest to Earth. The moon's orbit is slightly elliptical; at its closest approach, the...
    


Impulse buy? Sagita to sell $200,000 personal helicopter
[ Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:27:22 GMT ]
A Belgian company hopes to persuade wealthy people as well as businesses to buy its ultralight two-seater helicopter. It showed a prototype at the Paris Air Show. [Read more]
    


Sony may unveil new smartwatch next week
[ Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:29:09 GMT ]
Recent tweets from Sony hint at a new version of its smartwatch on tap for next week's Mobile Asia Expo. [Read more]
    


Tesla demos electric battery swap in just 90 seconds
[ Fri, 21 Jun 2013 14:28:05 GMT ]
The electric automaker shows how quickly a battery can be switched in its Model S sports sedan. [Read more]
    


Apple wins patent case against Samsung in Japan
[ Fri, 21 Jun 2013 14:50:35 GMT ]
Tokyo court rules in favor of Apple, which claimed Samsung copied a patent detailing how icons on smartphones and tablets quiver back when users scroll to end of an electronic document. [Read more]
    


HTC executive compensation cut by 51 percent after poor year
[ Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:43:36 GMT ]
The company's top executives were paid a total of $22 million in 2012, less than half of what they made in the previous year. [Read more]
    


How to hide your data from the NSA
[ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:24:33 EDT ]
Let's face it: Most of us don't e-mail, tweet, text or post anything worthy of clandestine scrutiny.

Microsoft backtracks on Xbox One
[ Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:49:44 EDT ]
Reacting to "feedback from the Xbox community," it appears Microsoft is reversing course and changing two key components to policies for its new Xbox One video game console.

Instagram launches video feature
[ Thu, 20 Jun 2013 19:16:46 EDT ]
Look out Vine: Instagram isn't just about sharing arty photos anymore.

Gamers are sweet on 'Candy Crush'
[ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:24:54 EDT ]
Julia Enright often plays at night while watching TV. Billy Byler plays in the airport while waiting for his flight. University student Breanna Reboca, a skilled multitasker, plays on her phone while walking to class.

It's one delicious drone -- the Burrito Bomber
[ Fri, 21 Jun 2013 08:29:16 EDT ]
On a sunny Monday morning, over the open fields of Baylands Park in Sunnyvale, California, an unmanned aerial vehicle was turning heads -- and it came with a cargo of carne asada.

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Groovy! Watch this robot dance ‘Gangnam Style’
[ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:01:32 GMT ]
    


Pre-caffeine tech: Facebook's got ideas, Google's challenging things
[ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:46:13 GMT ]
Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.Facebook's throwing a press event to unveil some "big ideas" on Thursday. Rumor is that those ideas involve videos on Instagram.Speaking of Facebook ... the social network suffered some "internal issues" on Tuesday night.Google asked the U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court to allow ...
    


House GOP: Don't grab an asteroid — let's put bases on moon and Mars
[ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:46:14 GMT ]
House Republican leaders want to push for outposts on the moon and Mars — and they want to push NASA's plan to snare an asteroid into the dustbin, according to a discussion draft of their space spending plan."It is the policy of the United States that the development of capabilities and technologies necessary for human missions to lunar orbit, the surface of the moon, the surface of Mars, and beyo...
    


Netflix's blink-and-you-missed-it 'Hemlock Grove' to return
[ Thu, 20 Jun 2013 15:03:58 GMT ]
Netflix greenlights a shorter second season of the supernatural horror thriller that flew under the radar, sandwiched between the hyper-hyped "Arrested Development" and critical darling "House of Cards." [Read more]
    


Microsoft on Xbox One reversal: Dude, E3 held us up
[ Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:06:39 GMT ]
The company says it felt E3 was its first chance to explain its ideas on digital rights management to the world. [Read more]
    


Nvidia trims price of Shield gaming device to $299
[ Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:09:12 GMT ]
With a release date set for June 27, the portable gaming console will now cost $50 less than its original $349 price tag. [Read more]
    


Battery tests show Apple's new MacBook Air beats competitors by a mile
[ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:42:46 GMT ]
If the new MacBook Air looks identical to its predecessor, then why is everyone making such a big deal about it? Because this ultraportable laptop beats the last Air and every Windows Ultrabook by a mile when it comes to endurance. Thanks to Intel’s new 4th generation Core (Haswell) processor and a beefier battery on the inside, the new Air doesn’t need an extended battery or slice to last all day...
    


Pirate Bay founder gets two-year sentence in hacking case
[ Thu, 20 Jun 2013 15:00:08 GMT ]
Gottfrid Svartholm Warg has been sentenced to jail time for allegedly hacking into a company from which he made illegal money transfers. [Read more]
    


How to hide your data from the NSA
[ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:24:33 EDT ]
Let's face it: Most of us don't e-mail, tweet, text or post anything worthy of clandestine scrutiny.

Microsoft backtracks on Xbox One
[ Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:49:44 EDT ]
Reacting to "feedback from the Xbox community," it appears Microsoft is reversing course and changing two key components to policies for its new Xbox One video game console.

Vine, Instagram and the rise of bite-sized video
[ Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:25:26 EDT ]
Thanks to technology, most of us now have the ability to shoot and edit long, high-quality videos on our phones, to upload them and to share them socially with everyone we know.

Dolphin spiffs up its browser for Android
[ Thu, 20 Jun 2013 15:47:55 GMT ]
Version 10 of the app offers a redesigned interface, customizable home page, and support for Adobe Flash. [Read more]
    


The top games of E3 2013
[ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:54:02 EDT ]
The annual Electronics Entertainment Expo, which wrapped up here Thursday, is all about next-generation gaming.

Gamers are sweet on 'Candy Crush'
[ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:24:54 EDT ]
Julia Enright often plays at night while watching TV. Billy Byler plays in the airport while waiting for his flight. University student Breanna Reboca, a skilled multitasker, plays on her phone while walking to class.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Pre-caffeine tech: Facebook's got ideas, Google's challenging things
[ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:46:13 GMT ]
Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.Facebook's throwing a press event to unveil some "big ideas" on Thursday. Rumor is that those ideas involve videos on Instagram.Speaking of Facebook ... the social network suffered some "internal issues" on Tuesday night.Google asked the U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court to allow ...
    


Groovy! Watch this robot dance ‘Gangnam Style’
[ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:01:32 GMT ]
    


House GOP: Don't grab an asteroid — let's put bases on moon and Mars
[ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:46:14 GMT ]
House Republican leaders want to push for outposts on the moon and Mars — and they want to push NASA's plan to snare an asteroid into the dustbin, according to a discussion draft of their space spending plan."It is the policy of the United States that the development of capabilities and technologies necessary for human missions to lunar orbit, the surface of the moon, the surface of Mars, and beyo...
    


Battery tests show Apple's new MacBook Air beats competitors by a mile
[ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:42:46 GMT ]
If the new MacBook Air looks identical to its predecessor, then why is everyone making such a big deal about it? Because this ultraportable laptop beats the last Air and every Windows Ultrabook by a mile when it comes to endurance. Thanks to Intel’s new 4th generation Core (Haswell) processor and a beefier battery on the inside, the new Air doesn’t need an extended battery or slice to last all day...
    


ESPN, HBO come to Apple TV
[ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:57:35 GMT ]
Two of the most popular on-demand streaming apps will be funneled directly to Apple's set-top box, but you need a pay-TV subscription for most content [Read more]
    


Steve Jobs expected to be forgotten by history
[ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:29:55 GMT ]
In a previously unseen video clip from 1994, in between his gigs at Apple, Jobs says he expected his life's work to be obsolete by now. [Read more]
    


Google Fiber spawns startup renaissance in Kansas City
[ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:41:46 GMT ]
Google's super-fast Internet service launched a year ago in Kansas City. CNET's Marguerite Reardon takes a look at the impact it has on the local startup scene. [Read more]
    


Boeing shows off its Dreamliner in Paris, touts 787-10 deals
[ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:56:05 GMT ]
Right after Airbus took its rival A350 XWB on its first flight, Boeing announces customers planning to buy 102 of a new long version of its energy-efficient 787 Dreamliner. [Read more]
    


Rdio's Vdio service now available to everyone in U.S., U.K.
[ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:02:03 GMT ]
The company's application was previously only available to Rdio customers. [Read more]
    


Facebook finally gets #hashtags
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:51:31 EDT ]
Hashtags are coming to Facebook to help users better surface conversations.

With ESPN out, is 3-D TV dead?
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:55:45 EDT ]
Three or four years ago, it was supposed to be the next big thing in consumer tech: the magic of 3-D, right in your living room.

Can Nintendo get its mojo back?
[ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:38:06 EDT ]
It hasn't been a blockbuster year for Nintendo, the video-gaming company that brought us "Donkey Kong," "Super Mario Bros." and the Wii.

The top games of E3 2013
[ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:54:02 EDT ]
The annual Electronics Entertainment Expo, which wrapped up here Thursday, is all about next-generation gaming.

How to hide your data from Internet snoops
[ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:17:49 EDT ]
Let's face it: Most of us don't e-mail, tweet, text or post anything worthy of clandestine scrutiny.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Pre-caffeine tech: Instagram updates, Xbox owners
[ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:01:58 GMT ]
Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.Instagram is fixin' to add video-sharing, according to reports. After four years of altering grades using credentials gained with keylogger equipment installed on professors' keyboards, three Purdue University students were finally busted. Check out the "Cheetah-Cub" — looks like a robot, ru...
    


Tech companies changing face of education
[ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:31:42 GMT ]
    


Modern medical woes: Handling tech aches and pains
[ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:42:28 GMT ]
    


Facebook may add videos to Instagram, rumors suggest
[ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:05:33 GMT ]
Facebook invited members of the press to its headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif. to "learn about a new product" on Thursday. Rumor is that this new product might be a video feature on Instagram.According to Facebook's invitation, a "small team has been working on a big idea," and TechCrunch reports that video support on Instagram, the photo-sharing service acquired by Facebook for a cool billion do...
    


Europe's 2016 Mars mission passes key milestone
[ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:56:05 GMT ]
By Mike WallSpace.comEurope's next mission to Mars has passed a key milestone to enter its final construction phase in pursuit of a planned 2016 launch toward the Red Planet.European Space Agency officials signed the last construction contract for the 2016 ExoMars mission on Monday, a deal between ESA and the Mars orbiter's prime contractor, Thales Alenia Space. The ExoMars orbiter mission aims to...
    


Microsoft targets schools with Surface RT discount
[ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:25:38 GMT ]
Company is reaching out directly to schools and universities with a Surface RT discount offer during the summer buying season. [Read more]
    


Smash Lego atoms with a Large Hadron Collider model
[ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:43:28 GMT ]
A physicist is gathering supporters for an ATLAS experiment Lego mini model that could put a piece of the Large Hadron Collider in the hands of Lego fans everywhere. [Read more]
    


HP shifts PC chief to China, global focus
[ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:27:21 GMT ]
Todd Bradley steps down from HP's PC and printer unit to be replaced by Dion Weisler, a former Lenovo and Acer executive. HP is hoping the two can form an executive tag team to tackle China and Lenovo. [Read more]
    


Dish bashes Sprint's 'transparent' attempt to block Clearwire deal
[ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:41:29 GMT ]
The satellite television provider says the lawsuit is a "transparent" attempt to divert attention from its failure to offer a fair deal to Clearwire shareholders. [Read more]
    


Curved OLED HDTV screens are a bad idea (for now)
[ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:49:00 GMT ]
OLED is a great idea, curved screens can be a great idea, but curved OLED screens are not. [Read more]
    


With ESPN out, is 3-D TV dead?
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:55:45 EDT ]
Three or four years ago, it was supposed to be the next big thing in consumer tech: the magic of 3-D, right in your living room.

Facebook finally gets #hashtags
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:51:31 EDT ]
Hashtags are coming to Facebook to help users better surface conversations.

Can Nintendo get its mojo back?
[ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:38:06 EDT ]
It hasn't been a blockbuster year for Nintendo, the video-gaming company that brought us "Donkey Kong," "Super Mario Bros." and the Wii.

The top games of E3 2013
[ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:54:02 EDT ]
The annual Electronics Entertainment Expo, which wrapped up here Thursday, is all about next-generation gaming.

Tech companies jockey to seem most transparent
[ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:25:09 EDT ]
Trust us, we're from Silicon Valley.

Monday, June 17, 2013

Why Gene Wilder is a hot Google search
[ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:30:07 GMT ]
    


Possible piece of Mir space station found in man's yard
[ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:03:50 GMT ]
    


Anti-social media app helps you avoid Foursquare friends
[ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:26:10 GMT ]
While Hell Is Other People is described as "partially a satire" by its creator, the Web app might be a blessing to those who just want to feel alone in a crowd.The app looks at your Foursquare friends' recent check-ins, calculates "optimal locations for avoiding them," and slaps everything onto a nice Google Maps interface. Follow its guidance while strolling through a city and you should be able ...
    


Snowden: Feds can't plug leaks by 'murdering me'
[ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:25:12 GMT ]
Ex-NSA analyst Edward Snowden explains his decision to Guardian readers. Hong Kong was a better safe haven than Iceland, he says. [Read more]
    


Buy a $900 Porsche designed for a 5-year-old
[ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:56:54 GMT ]
Porsche offers what may be its cheapest car ever, except that it's pedal-powered and has a 110-pound weight limit. [Read more]
    


Manned sub to explore South China Sea
[ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:37:14 GMT ]
    


Past megaquakes left mark on Canadian coast
[ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:05:49 GMT ]
By Becky OskinLiveScienceThanks to decades of geologic detective work, scientists know that on Jan. 26, 1700, at 9 p.m., a massive earthquake and tsunami hit the Pacific Northwest.Born from the Cascadia Subduction Zone, the earthquake may have cleaved the 620-mile-long (1,000 kilometers) offshore fault from Northern California to Canada. Researchers don't yet know; they must play connect the dots ...
    


Skype launches video messaging to all users
[ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:45:10 GMT ]
Baked into Skype's mobile and desktop apps, the new video-messaging feature has emerged from beta mode and is now available for everyone. [Read more]
    


TV weight: Fact and fiction
[ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:55:00 GMT ]
How much do TVs weigh? Surprisingly, it's a concern (for some). [Read more]
    


Microsoft revs speedier, smarter speech recognition for phones
[ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT ]
Using a novel method that mimics brain functions, Microsoft researchers say they've doubled the speed at which speech is recognized and results are returned. They've also improved accuracy by 15 percent. [Read more]
    


The top games of E3 2013
[ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:54:02 EDT ]
The annual Electronics Entertainment Expo, which wrapped up here Thursday, is all about next-generation gaming.

Solutions to smartphone theft
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:57:58 EDT ]
CNN's Samuel Burke reports on new ways police and companies are working to protect against rising smartphone theft.

Facebook finally gets #hashtags
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:51:31 EDT ]
Hashtags are coming to Facebook to help users better surface conversations.

With ESPN out, is 3-D TV dead?
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:55:45 EDT ]
Three or four years ago, it was supposed to be the next big thing in consumer tech: the magic of 3-D, right in your living room.

Can Nintendo get its mojo back?
[ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:38:06 EDT ]
It hasn't been a blockbuster year for Nintendo, the video-gaming company that brought us "Donkey Kong," "Super Mario Bros." and the Wii.

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Solar-powered plane zeroes in on Washington after 'pit stop' in Ohio
[ Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:57:47 GMT ]
The Swiss-made Solar Impulse plane took off from Cincinnati on Saturday and headed for Washington, the penultimate stop in a cross-continent, solar-powered odyssey.The overnight layover at Cincinnati Lunken Municipal Airport added a few new twists to the Solar Impulse routine: Cincinnati was added to the schedule just a few days ago when flight planners determined that cross winds and head winds w...
    


Big Brother may not be listening, but he's watching: Why metadata snooping is legal
[ Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:14:45 GMT ]
The debate about the NSA spying program feels like a bad game of charades. Members of Congress and leaders of three-letter agencies keep saying how much they welcome public debate about spying, then immediately regretting that they're unable to talk in public about it. Winks and ear pulls follow. But one phrase has permeated the discussion over and over.“Nobody is listening to your phone calls.”It...
    


How duct tape patched up the world – and why we're still sticking with it
[ Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:20:41 GMT ]
Over the past half a century, duct tape has been keeping NASA's astronauts alive, putting airplanes back together, making race cars speedier and patching up millions of fix-it projects. It's even been used to remove warts. But the makers of duct tape aren't resting on their sticky, gray laurels: On the contrary, engineers and designers are adding some new twists to the decades-old standby."Ten yea...
    


Solar-powered plane lands in Washington after 'pit stop' in Ohio
[ Sun, 16 Jun 2013 05:37:56 GMT ]
The Swiss-made Solar Impulse plane made a smooth landing in Washington early Sunday, leaving just one more solar-powered hop to go in its cross-continent odyssey.The 208-foot-wide (63-meter-wide) aircraft set down at Dulles International Airport at 12:15 a.m. ET, with Solar Impulse chairman Bertrand Piccard at the controls. The trip from Cincinnati Lunken Municipal Airport took more than 10 hours ...
    


Russian tycoon wants to move mind to machine
[ Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:19:23 GMT ]
Can the City That Never Sleeps become the City That Never Dies? A Russian multimillionaire thinks so.Dmitry Itskov gathered some of humanity's best brains — and a few robots — in New York City on Saturday to discuss how humans can get their minds to outlive their bodies. Itskov, who looks younger than his 32 years, has an aggressive timetable in which he'd like to see milestones toward that goal m...
    


Purdue students charged with switching prof's keyboard to improve grades
[ Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:51:53 GMT ]
Three Purdue students have been accused of entering their professor's computer and changing their grades -- even A to A+. They're said to have switched out the professor's keyboard to log keystrokes and glean passwords. [Read more]
    


NSA admits listening to U.S. phone calls without warrants
[ Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:39:49 GMT ]
National Security Agency discloses in secret Capitol Hill briefing that thousands of analysts can listen to domestic phone calls. That authorization appears to extend to e-mail and text messages too. [Read more]
    


Apple e-book trial: How the case has unfolded so far
[ Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:01:00 GMT ]
There have been a lot of developments in the U.S. Justice Department's case against Apple in the trial's first two weeks. Check out our reporter's notebook for the latest. [Read more]
    


Lewis Black gives middle finger to Google Glass and Xbox
[ Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:14:01 GMT ]
Appearing on the "Daily Show," the famously mild-mannered comedian offers that the latest "space toys" really aren't useful to humanity. Except the robot who knows when you need a beer. [Read more]
    


Will the single kill the album?
[ Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:06:00 GMT ]
The Audiophiliac attended a rousing singles vs. albums debate where both sides made strong cases. [Read more]
    


Facebook finally gets #hashtags
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:51:31 EDT ]
Hashtags are coming to Facebook to help users better surface conversations.

The top games of E3 2013
[ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:54:02 EDT ]
The annual Electronics Entertainment Expo, which wrapped up here Thursday, is all about next-generation gaming.

With ESPN out, is 3-D TV dead?
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:55:45 EDT ]
Three or four years ago, it was supposed to be the next big thing in consumer tech: the magic of 3-D, right in your living room.

Gadget ideas for Father's Day gifts
[ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:34:32 EDT ]
Let's face it: in 2013, the words "dad" and "tech" don't clash like they used to. So here are some gadgets to consider for Father's Day.

Can Nintendo get its mojo back?
[ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:38:06 EDT ]
It hasn't been a blockbuster year for Nintendo, the video-gaming company that brought us "Donkey Kong," "Super Mario Bros." and the Wii.

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Asteroid 1998 QE2 gets a close look from the world's widest radio dish
[ Sat, 15 Jun 2013 05:56:42 GMT ]
The Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico has captured the most detailed radar images yet of asteroid 1998 QE2 and its newly discovered moon.A sequence of pictures released on Friday shows the 1.9-mile-wide (3-kilometer-wide) asteroid rotating in outer space while its 2,500-foot-long (750-meter-long companion zips around it. The asteroid and its moon sped past Earth harmlessly at a minimum distance o...
    


This is your brain on fatherhood: Dads experience hormonal changes too, research shows
[ Sat, 15 Jun 2013 09:30:47 GMT ]
The trick to fatherhood has a lot to do with the brain — and how close a dad gets to his kids. At least that's the message from a mounting pile of research into the neurological and hormonal cues that translate into fatherly nurturing. And what better time to keep that message in mind than on Father's Day?"Mothers have an advantage, in that the hormones of pregnancy give them a head start and get ...
    


50 years ago, first woman to fly in space wore world's first mission patch
[ Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:56:04 GMT ]
Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova, who 50 years ago this Sunday launched aboard the Soviet Union's Vostok 6 mission, set a world record by becoming the first woman in space. But her gender wasn't the only contribution that Tereshkova made to the cultural history of space exploration — she was also the first person to wear a mission emblem on her spacesuit, although it was hidden from view. Now, half ...
    


Internet giants release data on information requests
[ Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:39:55 GMT ]
    


The 12 most exciting games of E3 2013
[ Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:39:30 GMT ]
E3 2013 was home to dozens of unique titles and brand new franchises. Here are 12 titles we're most excited about. [Read more]
    


Fake charity page steals pictures from mother’s blog
[ Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:45:33 GMT ]
    


Facebook, Microsoft release NSA stats to reassure users
[ Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:20:22 GMT ]
In an effort to reassure users, Facebook discloses it has received legal orders to turn over details on about one-thousandth of one percent of user accounts. So does Microsoft, and Google plans to do the same. [Read more]
    


Meet Google's 'Project Loon:' Balloon-powered 'net access
[ Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:39:52 GMT ]
The search giant wants to give everyone on earth Internet access, and it has a high-flying idea for how to accomplish it. [Read more]
    


Don't graduate if you don't have the latest tech skills
[ Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
commentary The only hope for reviving long-term growth we expect is to train and educate our children with the latest technology skills. Otherwise, stagnation here we come. [Read more]
    


Sonically speaking, what does a great speaker sound like?
[ Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:36:00 GMT ]
It's a complicated question, because all of the best speakers sound very different from one another -- which one is right for you? [Read more]
    


Facebook finally gets #hashtags
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:51:31 EDT ]
Hashtags are coming to Facebook to help users better surface conversations.

With ESPN out, is 3-D TV dead?
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:55:45 EDT ]
Three or four years ago, it was supposed to be the next big thing in consumer tech: the magic of 3-D, right in your living room.

Gadget ideas for Father's Day gifts
[ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:34:32 EDT ]
Let's face it: in 2013, the words "dad" and "tech" don't clash like they used to. So here are some gadgets to consider for Father's Day.

Can Nintendo get its mojo back?
[ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:38:06 EDT ]
It hasn't been a blockbuster year for Nintendo, the video-gaming company that brought us "Donkey Kong," "Super Mario Bros." and the Wii.

The top games of E3 2013
[ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:54:02 EDT ]
The annual Electronics Entertainment Expo, which wrapped up here Thursday, is all about next-generation gaming.

Friday, June 14, 2013

Language authorities break rules, add 'tweet' to Oxford English Dictionary
[ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:10:34 GMT ]
Authorities on the English language — the folks behind the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), to be specific — have once again seen it fit to acknowledge the existence of some terms which techies have been mumbling (and typing) for years.Yes, that's right — you can finally talk about "big data," "crowdsourcing", "e-readers," "mouseovers," "redirects," "streams," and more without fretting that you're...
    


Women flying high as they mark 50 years in space
[ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:49:34 GMT ]
By Miriam KramerSpace.comThe history of women in space is about to turn 50 years old.Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova's landmark 1963 flight, which launched her into history as the first woman to fly to space — only two years after Yuri Gagarin performed the first spaceflight ever in 1961. Tereshkova circled the Earth 48 times during her time as the pilot ...
    


Claw-like marks on Mars may be from dry ice
[ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:55:21 GMT ]
    


Teens build cell phone charger using Altoid tins
[ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:01:01 GMT ]
    


The whole world celebrates 50 years of women in spaceflight
[ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:06:28 GMT ]
By Miriam KramerSpace.comThe history of women in space is about to turn 50 years old.Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova's landmark 1963 flight, which launched her into history as the first woman to fly to space — only two years after Yuri Gagarin performed the first spaceflight ever in 1961. Tereshkova circled the Earth 48 times during her time as the pilot ...
    


Mystery Boxee buyer kicking in less than hoped, report says
[ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:33:59 GMT ]
Boxee is set to reveal its acquisition next week, VentureBeat reports, but the price is said to be less than the funds-seeking startup would have liked. [Read more]
    


AT&T unveils new prepaid GoPhone plans, LTE access
[ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:47:50 GMT ]
The new plans range between $25 and $60 a month, and come after the company scrapped an older set of plans. Starting June 21, prepaid users can ride on the faster 4G LTE network. [Read more]
    


Amazon builds section for 3D printing supplies
[ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:37:10 GMT ]
Online retail giant dedicates a section of its online store to selling 3D printers and supplies in another step toward the devices becoming mainstream. [Read more]
    


TweetDeck update brings new look to Mac
[ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:52:33 GMT ]
The refresh includes a revamped interface that boasts a new sidebar on the left for easier navigation across columns. [Read more]
    


Solutions to smartphone theft
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:57:58 EDT ]
CNN's Samuel Burke reports on new ways police and companies are working to protect against rising smartphone theft.

Bubble waffles now part of this nutritious breakfast
[ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:55:31 GMT ]
The CucinaPro Bubble Waffler offers an easy way to explore a different type of waffle. The waffle maker finds its inspiration from a long line of predecessors. [Read more]
    


Privacy? No, we're all Web-famous
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:59:41 EDT ]
We've created this socially enmeshed world in which private and public are blurred. How can we keep the two separate?

Taking NSA protests online
[ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:18:27 EDT ]
People outraged by recent news of the National Security Agency's collection of phone records and Internet monitoring are taking action online.

Facebook finally gets #hashtags
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:51:31 EDT ]
Hashtags are coming to Facebook to help users better surface conversations.

With ESPN out, is 3-D TV dead?
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:55:45 EDT ]
Three or four years ago, it was supposed to be the next big thing in consumer tech: the magic of 3-D, right in your living room.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Report: Apple looking at bigger iPhone screens, multiple colors
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:16:55 GMT ]
Apple is exploring launching iPhones with bigger screens, as well as cheaper models in a range of colors, over the next year, said four people with knowledge of the matter, as it takes a cue from rival Samsung.The moves, which are still under discussion, underscore how the California-based firm that once ruled the smartphone market is increasingly under threat from its aggressive South Korean comp...
    


China's Shenzhou-10 docks with space module 
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:12:56 GMT ]
    


Pre-caffeine tech: NSA leaks, WTF matchbooks!
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:41:09 GMT ]
Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.Good news everybody! Facebook added hashtags, just like Twitter!According to the NSA director: "Dozens" of terrorist plots have been foiled by surveillance programs. But according to this Guardian poll, two-thirds of Americans want the NSA's role in surveillance programs reviewed, and 56 per...
    


China's Shenzhou 10 spaceship brings crew to orbital lab for practice
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:57:32 GMT ]
A Chinese spaceship made a successful automated docking with an orbiting module on Thursday, marking one more small step toward full-fledged space station operations.The Shenzhou 10 spacecraft brought China's three latest spacefliers to the Tiangong 1 module at 1:18 p.m. Beijing time (1:18 a.m. ET), the Xinhua news agency reported.This was the first docking maneuver of the Shenzhou 10 mission — wh...
    


Sliding dry ice may create Mars 'toboggan tracks'
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:57:32 GMT ]
By Larry O'HanlonDiscovery NewsThere is no mistaking them: the tracks of tobogganers on the frigid slopes of Mars. The Martian toboggans in this case are slabs of dry ice that are now believed to slide down sand dunes and create long, narrow channels that had previously been ascribed to some sort of weird water seeps.The new explanation for the strangely long, high-sided channels in dune faces has...
    


U.K. watchdog demands probe into Google tax affairs
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:31:07 GMT ]
The search giant should be investigated by the U.K. tax authority over its approach to paying taxes, says a report by a parliamentary watchdog. [Read more]
    


Apple suppliers ship parts for low-cost iPhone -- report
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:57:07 GMT ]
Parts are being shipped out for a new, cheaper iPhone, according to a report from the China Times. [Read more]
    


Geek forges homemade solid gold iPod watch
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:50:44 GMT ]
A geek maker comes by his 18-karat gold iPod Nano watch the hard way, by making it himself over the course of 500 hours of work. [Read more]
    


The 404 throwback interview with Jay Chandrasekhar and Kevin Heffernan
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT ]
Here's another throwback episode of The 404 Show where Jeff sat down on August 3, 2012, with Jay Chandrasekhar and Kevin Heffernan, two of the members of the comedy group Broken Lizard (Super Troopers, Beerfest). [Read more]
    


Is there happiness in being unGoogleable?
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:04:18 GMT ]
Bands such as !!! (yes, that's its name) strive to be cool by being anonymous. Might the recent NSA revelations spur us to withdraw from the Web? And would being unGoogleable make you happy? [Read more]
    


Privacy? No, we're all Web-famous
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:59:41 EDT ]
We've created this socially enmeshed world in which private and public are blurred. How can we keep the two separate?

Taking NSA protests online
[ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:18:27 EDT ]
People outraged by recent news of the National Security Agency's collection of phone records and Internet monitoring are taking action online.

Solutions to smartphone theft
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:57:58 EDT ]
CNN's Samuel Burke reports on new ways police and companies are working to protect against rising smartphone theft.

Facebook finally gets #hashtags
[ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:51:31 EDT ]
Hashtags are coming to Facebook to help users better surface conversations.

Microsoft defends Xbox One: 'Digital is better'
[ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:56:34 EDT ]
"This is a big change, consumers don't always love change, and there's a lot of education we have to provide to make sure that people understand."

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Researchers measure distracted drivers’ brain activity
[ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:38:22 GMT ]
    


Is public shaming on social media acceptable?
[ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:26:05 GMT ]
    


Man admits electrocuted alien story was a hoax
[ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:58:25 GMT ]
    


English flying reptiles had relatives in Brazil
[ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:48:45 GMT ]
By Stephanie PappasLiveScience Flying reptiles that once winged around England 110 million years ago are closely related to their contemporaries found in Brazil and elsewhere around the world, new research finds.The new study is the first comprehensive look at the dizzying array of pterosaur bone fragments found in England. These fossils, which date back to the Cretaceous period, are all fragmenta...
    


New type of variable star captured in photo
[ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:05:15 GMT ]
By Miriam KramerSpace.comA previously unknown kind of variable star is on brilliant display 7,000 light-years from Earth in a new photo taken by a telescope in the Southern Hemisphere.For years scientists have known that the apparent brightness of many stars changes over time, however, the kind of variable star seen in this new European Southern Observatory photo of the open star cluster NGC 3766 ...
    


Nvidia: Next-gen consoles still can't keep up with our chips
[ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:00:45 GMT ]
The company may have sour grapes because the next-gen consoles are running GPUs from competitor AMD. [Read more]
    


Pay TV goading media companies to withhold on Web?
[ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:15:22 GMT ]
Bloomberg reports Time Warner Cable and other pay-TV operators are using tactics to staunch the spread of Web-based entertainment. [Read more]
    


Kanye remixes: I am the next Steve Jobs
[ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:19:03 GMT ]
Kanye West repeats his assertion in a New York Times interview that he is, indeed, the second coming of the Apple CEO. [Read more]
    


Tim Cook maintains Steve Jobs' Beatles business model
[ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:25:02 GMT ]
Most of Apple's executives spent more than a decade with Steve Jobs, who admired the Beatles as a group who kept each other's negative tendencies in check. [Read more]
    


Hidden iOS 7 feature puts panoramas in lock-screen
[ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:58:51 GMT ]
Previously undocumented feature uses iPhone's built-in sensors to track how you're holding your phone to show off big photos. [Read more]
    


Gadget gift ideas for Father's Day
[ Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:09:10 EDT ]
Let's face it: in 2013, the words "dad" and "tech" don't clash like they used to. So here are some gadgets to consider for Father's Day.

Law would let cops read your texts
[ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:55:34 EDT ]
You've been in an accident. The police officer goes through the normal drill, asking for your license and registration.

The face behind 'BioShock Infinite'
[ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:53:32 EDT ]
The creator of "BioShock Infinite" explains what it took to create one of the year's most critically acclaimed games.

We're all Web-famous. So what next?
[ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:54:58 EDT ]
We've created this socially enmeshed world in which private and public are blurred. How can we keep the two separate?

Online, we're all celebrities now. So what next?
[ Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:16:30 EDT ]
We've created this socially enmeshed world in which private and public are blurred. How can we keep the two separate?

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

China launches spacecraft from Gobi Desert
[ Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:51:48 GMT ]
    


Pre-caffeine tech: Apple, E3, 3-D and more
[ Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:09:46 GMT ]
Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.Yesterday at the World Wide Developers Conference, Apple unveiled OS 7, iTunes Radio, a new MacBook Air and offered a sneak peek at the new. Check it out! By combining the best of Apple design with good ideas from its competitors, Apple's latest and greatest is exactly what Apple needed to ...
    


New kind of dark matter might form 'dark atoms'
[ Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:49:03 GMT ]
By Charles Q. ChoiSpace.comThe mysterious dark matter that makes up most of the matter in the universe could be composed, in part, of invisible and nearly intangible counterparts of atoms, protons and electrons, researchers say.Dark matter is an invisible substance thought to make up five-sixths of all matter in the universe. Scientists inferred the existence of dark matter via its gravitational e...
    


Google buys Waze in bid to improve mapping services
[ Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:47:31 GMT ]
The acquisition, for which terms weren't disclosed, will leave the Waze in Israel and operating separately for now [Read more]
    


Dish still unwilling to let Sprint go, despite SoftBank deal
[ Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:52:12 GMT ]
Although there is just one day before shareholders vote on SoftBank's bid to acquire Sprint, Dish is still scrambling to change the fate of the deal. [Read more]
    


Humans not in South Asia before major eruption
[ Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:11:31 GMT ]
By Tia GhoseLiveScienceHumans didn't enter the Indian subcontinent until after the massive eruption of Mount Toba in Sumatra nearly 75,000 years ago, new research suggests — overturning a previous idea that humans arrived much earlier.The research, published Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, used a combination of archaeological and genetic data to suggest a new...
    


What is 1080p24?
[ Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:55:00 GMT ]
This number/letter combo is the key to film-like movies shown closer to the way the director intended. [Read more]
    


iPhone 5 beaten by Galaxy S4 in our brutal destruction test (video)
[ Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:02:11 GMT ]
We dunk, scratch and drop the two hottest smart phones, to discover which is tougher. And then we run them over. [Read more]
    


The 404 Throwback: Episode 634, 07/30/10
[ Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT ]
Here's a throwback episode of The 404 Show where we interviewed Michael Showalter. The comedian behind "The State" and "Wet Hot American Summer" joins us in the studio to chat about his new "Making of..." Web series on Babelgum. [Read more]
    


Teen builds working submarine
[ Fri, 31 May 2013 15:17:24 EDT ]
An 18-year-old high school student, Justin Beckerman, has built a one-man submarine. The Nautilus took its teen inventor six months and US$2,000 to put together. All while keeping on top of his homework.

Vine gets 'Rickrolled' by 16-year-old
[ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:53:47 EDT ]
Oh, Rickrolling. Even on Vine, Twitter's app that lets users shoot and share six-second videos, the Web is never gonna give you up.

Tech tools for better fitness
[ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:50:41 EDT ]
Last November, avid biker Leon Shaner found himself pushing harder than usual to keep up with a new friend.

Google and 'The Internship'
[ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:17:44 EDT ]
In "The Internship," co-stars Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson share the screen with a somewhat demanding co-star: Google.

The bold new Mac most people won't buy
[ Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:55:24 EDT ]
The big hardware unveil at Monday's Apple press event was the new Mac Pro, a sleek cylindrical desktop computer and the most powerful machine Apple has ever built. It was the announcement that prompted Apple executive Phil Schiller to exclaim, "Can't innovate anymore, my ass."

Monday, June 10, 2013

Top Google searches: ‘Man of Steel,’ Jim Carrey
[ Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:31:59 GMT ]
    


Google doodles wild things for Maurice Sendak
[ Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:42:37 GMT ]
It's Maurice Sendak's 85th birthday, and Google's homepage has turned into an animated fantasy world inhabited by Max, the star of Sendak's most famous book, "Where The Wild Things Are." Sendak, children's book author and illustrator, died in May 2012, but lived to see "Wild Things" turned into a movie in 2009. In today's Doodle, a Max in full wolf costume sails away to the island of the Wild Thin...
    


Study: Millennials are most-connected consumers
[ Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:42:38 GMT ]
    


8 gadget ideas for Father’s Day
[ Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:42:38 GMT ]
    


Light pollution can impact nesting sea turtles
[ Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:05:07 GMT ]
By Elizabeth HowellLiveScience Light pollution along the Mediterranean is changing the nesting habits of sea turtles in Israel, according to new research.Orbital pictures of the region, coupled with sea turtle nesting data from Israel's National Parks Authority, revealed that the species of turtles in that area cluster their nests in darker spots."The two species of sea turtle in our study are noc...
    


Apple Store goes down in anticipation of WWDC
[ Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:01:33 GMT ]
As is customary with Apple events, the company's online store is officially down as it prepares for the WWDC keynote on Monday. [Read more]
    


AT&T brings enhanced push-to-talk app to iPhone
[ Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:13:56 GMT ]
The carrier's new iPhone app allows business users to communicate with large groups of people via a Wi-Fi or cellular connection. [Read more]
    


Stay away from meetings with iRobot Ava 500 telepresence bot
[ Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:21:29 GMT ]
With an iPad interface, the Ava 500 navigates to distant meetings while you stay put. Could this be a Roomba for the office? [Read more]
    


One in three Americans are toting tablets now
[ Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:47:12 GMT ]
Tablet ownership has nearly doubled in the last year, a Pew study finds, and the people buying them tend to be older and richer than those gravitating to devices like smartphones. [Read more]
    


'Star Wars' actor's lightsaber cane gets him detained by TSA
[ Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:57:45 GMT ]
Peter Mayhew, the extremely tall man who plays Chewbacca, confounds TSA operatives in Denver with his lightsaber cane. Apparently, it was too long for their liking. [Read more]
    


Teen builds working submarine
[ Fri, 31 May 2013 15:17:24 EDT ]
An 18-year-old high school student, Justin Beckerman, has built a one-man submarine. The Nautilus took its teen inventor six months and US$2,000 to put together. All while keeping on top of his homework.

Vine gets 'Rickrolled' by 16-year-old
[ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:53:47 EDT ]
Oh, Rickrolling. Even on Vine, Twitter's app that lets users shoot and share six-second videos, the Web is never gonna give you up.

Tech tools for better fitness
[ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:50:41 EDT ]
Last November, avid biker Leon Shaner found himself pushing harder than usual to keep up with a new friend.

Google and 'The Internship'
[ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:17:44 EDT ]
In "The Internship," co-stars Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson share the screen with a somewhat demanding co-star: Google.

What to expect from Apple today
[ Mon, 10 Jun 2013 09:20:33 EDT ]
All the tech world's eyes will be on Apple Monday, when the computing giant's 24th annual Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off in San Francisco.

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Innovation vs. cheating on the battleground of golf science
[ Sat, 08 Jun 2013 18:40:57 GMT ]
Golf might not look like a sport for science geeks, but there's actually a lot of physics and engineering that goes into playing the game right — and making sure it doesn't get played wrong."Anything that could be detrimental to the game of golf is important for us to rule on," Steve Quintavalla, senior research engineer at the U.S. Golf Association, told NBC News.The USGA Research and Test Center...
    


Asteroid the size of a small truck buzzes Earth: NASA
[ Sat, 08 Jun 2013 18:51:55 GMT ]
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - An asteroid the size of a small truck zoomed past Earth four times closer than the moon on Saturday, the latest in a parade of visiting celestial objects that has raised awareness of potentially hazardous impacts on the planet. NASA said Asteroid 2013 LR6 was discovered about a day before its closest approach to Earth, which occurred at 12:42 a.m. EDT (0442 GMT ...
    


Have leftovers? There's an app for that
[ Sun, 09 Jun 2013 15:40:48 GMT ]
    


Iran ups cyber attacks on Israeli computers: Netanyahu
[ Sun, 09 Jun 2013 16:08:38 GMT ]
TEL AVIV — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Iran and its Palestinian and Lebanese allies on Sunday of carrying out "non-stop" cyber attacks on major computer systems in his country.He gave no details on the number of attacks but said "vital national systems" had been targeted. Water, power and banking sites were also under threat, he added."In the past few months, we have ide...
    


'One giant leap': Bill would name NASA center after Neil Armstrong
[ Sun, 09 Jun 2013 16:08:39 GMT ]
LOS ANGELES - Neil Armstrong's name is attached to a lunar crater, an asteroid, more than a dozen schools and a museum, but not a single NASA facility is christened in honor of the man whose "giant leap" made him the first to walk on the moon. All that could soon change on the fringes of the Mojave Desert, where leaders at the space agency's top flight research center are mulling the consequences ...
    


After PRISM, 'Boundless Informant' tool comes to light
[ Sun, 09 Jun 2013 01:01:36 GMT ]
Meet the U.S. National Security Agency's global intelligence tracking tool, Boundless Informant, the latest intelligence secret exposed by leaked information. [Read more]
    


The carriers' not-so-secret weapon to improve cell service
[ Sun, 09 Jun 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
They're called small cells, and they've got the industry buzzing about them. CNET explains what they are and why you should care about them. [Read more]
    


First Borders, then Best Buy. Now Amazon's gunning for Safeway
[ Sun, 09 Jun 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
After five years of tinkering with a grocery delivery service in Seattle, Amazon is reportedly set to roll it out in California and elsewhere. Here's why the business, with its razor-thin margins, appeals to the company. [Read more]
    


The Audiophiliac's top digital music tracks for testing speakers
[ Sun, 09 Jun 2013 15:06:00 GMT ]
If you want to hear your speakers or headphones sound better than ever, listen to some of the Audiophiliac's best-sounding CDs and SACDs. [Read more]
    


Google reportedly close to $1.3B acquisition of map app Waze
[ Sun, 09 Jun 2013 15:55:55 GMT ]
The Web giant "will soon" close a deal for the mobile mapping and navigation startup, according to a report in the company's home country of Israel. [Read more]
    


Teen builds working submarine
[ Fri, 31 May 2013 15:17:24 EDT ]
An 18-year-old high school student, Justin Beckerman, has built a one-man submarine. The Nautilus took its teen inventor six months and US$2,000 to put together. All while keeping on top of his homework.

Vine gets 'Rickrolled' by 16-year-old
[ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:53:47 EDT ]
Oh, Rickrolling. Even on Vine, Twitter's app that lets users shoot and share six-second videos, the Web is never gonna give you up.

Tech tools for better fitness
[ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:50:41 EDT ]
Last November, avid biker Leon Shaner found himself pushing harder than usual to keep up with a new friend.

Google and 'The Internship'
[ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:17:44 EDT ]
In "The Internship," co-stars Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson share the screen with a somewhat demanding co-star: Google.

What to expect at Apple's WWDC
[ Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:11:25 EDT ]
All the tech world's eyes will be on Apple Monday, when the computing giant's 24th annual Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off in San Francisco.

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Obama defends surveillance programs
[ Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:28:17 GMT ]
    


Abe Lincoln, math whiz? Notebook pages suggest he was well-schooled
[ Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:01:00 GMT ]
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Two math-notebook pages recently authenticated as belonging to Abraham Lincoln suggest the 16th president, who was known to downplay his formal education, may have spent more time in school than usually thought.And the Illinois State University math professors behind the discovery say the work shows Lincoln was no slouch when it came to numbers.Professors Nerida Ellerton and ...
    


Venus, Mercury and moon to meet in night sky
[ Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:01:01 GMT ]
By Joe RaoSpace.comStargazers will get an interesting chance to see a celestial configuration between the moon and two bright planets on Monday evening.Looking low toward the west-northwest horizon, you’ll first notice the skinny lunar crescent, just 5 percent illuminated and just a little more than two days past new phase.Next, look about 9 degrees to the right of the crescent and you’ll pick out...
    


Did Easter Island's famous statues 'walk' into place?
[ Sat, 08 Jun 2013 14:44:26 GMT ]
An idea suggesting massive stone statues that encircle Easter Island may have been "walked" into place has run into controversy.In October 2012, researchers came up with the "walking" theory by creating a 5-ton replica of one of the statues (or "moai"), and actually moving it in an upright position, and have published a more thorough justification in the June issue of the Journal of Archaeological...
    


NASA's biggest rocket yet aims for 2017 test flight
[ Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:06:26 GMT ]
NASA's largest rocket yet, a vehicle under development called the Space Launch System (SLS), is on track for its first test flight in 2017, according to experts who spoke at the Space Tech Expo in Long Beach last month.The rocket is designed to carry astronauts farther into the solar system than ever before. Meanwhile, NASA plans to leave travel to low-Earth orbit to commercial space companies, wh...
    


Possible future Google Glass lessons in Trulia's app
[ Sat, 08 Jun 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
Can Google Glass make the banal exciting? Trulia's new real estate Glass app could foretell part of the future of the wearable Internet. [Read more]
    


Ask.fm, the troubling secret playground of tweens and teens
[ Sat, 08 Jun 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
Insanely popular with kids, the question-and-answer service thrives on anonymity, making it fun and dangerous. [Read more]
    


Shock and awe: Faces of people trying Oculus Rift
[ Sat, 08 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT ]
If you think virtual-reality headsets are a joke, check out just how real the immersive Oculus Rift seems to these people. [Read more]
    


Could the world's best turntables come from New Jersey?
[ Sat, 08 Jun 2013 14:36:00 GMT ]
The Audiophiliac dropped by the VPI turntable factory and heard a lot of great sounds. [Read more]
    


'Quantum ATM' aims to make us all rich
[ Sat, 08 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT ]
Science-meets-art installation looks to put real cash into a quantum superposition so it can proliferate into billions of accounts, fixing the global economy with quantum cash. [Read more]
    


Teen builds working submarine
[ Fri, 31 May 2013 15:17:24 EDT ]
An 18-year-old high school student, Justin Beckerman, has built a one-man submarine. The Nautilus took its teen inventor six months and US$2,000 to put together. All while keeping on top of his homework.

Vine gets 'Rickrolled' by 16-year-old
[ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:53:47 EDT ]
Oh, Rickrolling. Even on Vine, Twitter's app that lets users shoot and share six-second videos, the Web is never gonna give you up.

Tech tools for better fitness
[ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:50:41 EDT ]
Last November, avid biker Leon Shaner found himself pushing harder than usual to keep up with a new friend.

Google and 'The Internship'
[ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:17:44 EDT ]
In "The Internship," co-stars Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson share the screen with a somewhat demanding co-star: Google.

What to expect at Apple's WWDC
[ Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:11:25 EDT ]
All the tech world's eyes will be on Apple Monday, when the computing giant's 24th annual Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off in San Francisco.

Friday, June 7, 2013

In the great social war, it's Facebook against many
[ Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:19:01 GMT ]
Sorry, Facebook — but it's time to change our relationship status to "It's complicated." While the Home of the Poke still retains a billion-strong user base, people are starting to use it less, divvying up their interactions and uploads, and all kinds of apps and services benefit as Facebook's hotness fades.It used to be that we used Facebook to schedule parties, trade phone numbers, find old clas...
    


Pre-caffeine tech: Data over-sharing, 'iRadio,' and more
[ Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:34:29 GMT ]
Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.U.S. intelligence agencies are directly tapping into the servers of the U.S.'s largest Internet companies, sources say.As the definition of "social media" loosens, so does Facebook's grip on the masses — while the Home of the Poke still retains a billion-strong user base, people are starting...
    


Try these 6 apps for all ages
[ Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:49:49 GMT ]
    


‘I’m concerned about Big Government’
[ Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:49:49 GMT ]
    


Daughter finds father’s stolen car on Facebook
[ Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:55:31 GMT ]
    


Obama, China President to talk hacking -- report
[ Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:11:40 GMT ]
President Obama is hoping that China's president Xi Jinping will acknowledge that the countries can work together on cyberspying. [Read more]
    


AT&T offers HTC One 32GB package for $99
[ Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:20:16 GMT ]
The new promotion cuts the price of the 32GB HTC One and kicks in a portable Bluetooth speaker. [Read more]
    


Amazon Studios launches free storyboarding tool
[ Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:42:50 GMT ]
The online store's film and TV arm introduces Storyteller, a program that will scan a script, populate it with characters and backgrounds, and let users comment on the end results. [Read more]
    


Get my favorite travel charger ever for $79
[ Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:00:00 GMT ]
The myCharge Peak 6000 is the best portable power supply you can buy, and finally it's on sale. [Read more]
    


Is the new Gmail app interface dumb, or am I a freak?
[ Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:46:17 GMT ]
The new Gmail app for Android swaps out a delete button for a read-unread toggle. CNET News' Stephen Shankland thinks that's foolish -- but asks which you'd rather have. [Read more]
    


Teen builds working submarine
[ Fri, 31 May 2013 15:17:24 EDT ]
An 18-year-old high school student, Justin Beckerman, has built a one-man submarine. The Nautilus took its teen inventor six months and US$2,000 to put together. All while keeping on top of his homework.

Vine gets 'Rickrolled' by 16-year-old
[ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:53:47 EDT ]
Oh, Rickrolling. Even on Vine, Twitter's app that lets users shoot and share six-second videos, the Web is never gonna give you up.

Tech tools for better fitness
[ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:50:41 EDT ]
Last November, avid biker Leon Shaner found himself pushing harder than usual to keep up with a new friend.

Google and 'The Internship'
[ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:17:44 EDT ]
In "The Internship," co-stars Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson share the screen with a somewhat demanding co-star: Google.

Outrage, confusion over U.S. data snooping
[ Fri, 07 Jun 2013 07:58:58 EDT ]
Is the U.S. government indiscriminately monitoring your phone calls or e-mails? It says no. But reports in two newspapers this week say otherwise.

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Obama wants to transform US schools through faster Internet
[ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:44:32 GMT ]
President Barack Obama on Thursday will encourage American schools to engage their digital-era students by providing more laptops with high-speed Internet connections and fewer textbooks and lectures.Obama will tour a middle school in Mooresville, North Carolina, that has improved its test scores and graduation rates through digital learning, an approach favored in countries like South Korea, whic...
    


Notorious Zeus banking Trojan is gaining speed on Facebook
[ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:38:52 GMT ]
Malware known as Zeus that can land on a user's computer and steal that user's bank account information is "re-merging with a vengeance" and finding its way onto Facebook. One security firm believes Zeus' reemergence "peaked in May," but is still quite active.An administrator of Facebook sports fan pages is so upset about it, he's made it his personal mission to try to get the social network to be...
    


Turks skip suspected censorship with Internet lifelines
[ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:40:47 GMT ]
ISTANBUL/LONDON (Reuters) - Turks are turning to encryption software to thwart any ramp up in censorship of the Internet after six days of anti-government demonstrations and a wave of arrests reportedly for urging people to protest on social media sites.Hotspot Shield, a VPN (virtual private network) that disguises users' identities and encrypts traffic on the Web, said more than 120,000 peopl...
    


Pre-caffeine tech: Security issues, squid sperm
[ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:08:15 GMT ]
Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.Turns out, the CIA didn't always know who it was killing in drone strikes, classified documents show.Also, the NSA is collecting phone records of millions of Verizon customers daily. This security firm uses "martyr" posts to on the Internet to analyze "foreign fighters" aiding Syrian rebels....
    


Amazon promotes the little guys with Indie Game Store
[ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:23:40 GMT ]
The dedicated storefront on Amazon's Digital Video Games Store is designed to highlight games that can get lost in the din dominated by developer powerhouses. [Read more]
    


New Viking voyage to Newfoundland discovered
[ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:00:10 GMT ]
By Owen JarusLiveScienceSome 1,000 years ago, the Vikings set off on a voyage to Notre Dame Bay in modern-day Newfoundland, Canada, new evidence suggests.The journey would have taken the Vikings, also called the Norse, from L'Anse aux Meadows on the northern tip of the same island to a densely populated part of Newfoundland and may have led to the first contact between Europeans and the indigenous...
    


Microsoft to partner with Sky on Xbox One deal?
[ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:32:37 GMT ]
The rumor out of the U.K.: Microsoft is courting the satellite broadcaster as part of its efforts to integrate its next Xbox more deeply into the daily entertainment lives of users. [Read more]
    


Poll: Would you go full cyborg?
[ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:55:00 GMT ]
How long before wearable tech becomes embeddable tech? Would you take the plunge? [Read more]
    


LG Optimus F3 a $30 Android phone for blind, hearing-impaired
[ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:34:06 GMT ]
At an accessibility conference, LG debuts the Optimus F3, an Android Jelly Bean phone that includes Google's TalkBack feature. [Read more]
    


BlackBerry Messenger to reach iOS, Android on June 27
[ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:37:05 GMT ]
BBM will take a giant leap onto other devices shortly before the end of the month. [Read more]
    


The perils of Snapchat
[ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:55:16 EDT ]
CNN's Samuel Burke looks at the new Snapchat Leaked website, which reveals people's private photos.

Vine gets 'Rickrolled' by 16-year-old
[ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:53:47 EDT ]
Oh, Rickrolling. Even on Vine, Twitter's app that lets users shoot and share six-second videos, the Web is never gonna give you up.

Why Google loves 'The Internship'
[ Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:35:48 EDT ]
In "The Internship," co-stars Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson share the screen with a somewhat demanding co-star: Google.

Why Google loves 'The Internship'
[ Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:35:48 EDT ]
In "The Internship," co-stars Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson share the screen with a somewhat demanding co-star: Google.

Tech tools for better fitness
[ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:50:41 EDT ]
Last November, avid biker Leon Shaner found himself pushing harder than usual to keep up with a new friend.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

NASA building planet-saving radar system
[ Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:07:07 GMT ]
    


More than half of US adults now own smartphones 
[ Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:21:31 GMT ]
More than half — 56 percent — of American adults now have smartphones, up from 35 percent two years ago. The findings from the Pew Internet & American Life Project mesh with other recent research which shows that for the first time worldwide, there are more smartphones being shipped than feature phones. Nine out of 10 Americans now have a cellphone of some kind, smart or not, Pew says. Two yea...
    


Shipwreck becomes underwater art Gallery
[ Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:44:39 GMT ]
    


The BlackBerry keyboard returns … but is it too late?
[ Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:07:09 GMT ]
When BlackBerry launched its latest operating system — BlackBerry 10 — on an all-touch smartphone, we scratched our heads. Physical keyboards are a defining BlackBerry feature — why the heck would they be set aside during a critical time for the company? The blunder has made the latest BlackBerry, the Q10 — along with its physical keyboard — the smartphone maker's final hope.Fortunately, the Q10 i...
    


Star astronaut Chris Hadfield's future up in the air
[ Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:07:12 GMT ]
By Elizabeth HowellSpace.comWith star astronaut Chris Hadfield recently back on planet Earth after five months in orbit, many are wondering what he will do next.Will Hadfield stay with the Canadian Space Agency? Bring his outreach skills to politics or business? Or do something different altogether?"Chris will have people knocking onhis door from every single possible area of work imaginable, and ...
    


Verizon's BlackBerry Q10 drops June 10 for $200; preorders start June 6
[ Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:06:30 GMT ]
The carrier's latest typing master will appear on store shelves early next week, but you can reserve yours as early as Thursday. [Read more]
    


How Windows 8.1 upgrades will get to you
[ Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:31:56 GMT ]
Microsoft is sharing more on how existing Windows 8 and Windows RT users will be able to upgrade to Windows 8.1 "Blue" preview and final. [Read more]
    


Newly-minted Odin Mobile sells phones for the blind
[ Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:49:06 GMT ]
A new carrier that rides T-Mobile's network offers cell phone for people with low or no vision. [Read more]
    


Microsoft's Xbox One E3 2013: Join us June 10 (live blog)
[ Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT ]
Join CNET for live coverage from Microsoft's E3 event at 9:30 a.m. PT Monday, following our 30 minute pregame commentary. Our live blog will bring you the latest news updates, photos, and more. [Read more]
    


Liquid nitrogen-cooled Haswell chip hits 6.5GHz
[ Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:00:34 GMT ]
The guys from Asrock shows how an 3.5GHz Intel Core i7-4770K CPU can be overclocked to 6.5GHz using a sub-zero cooling setup at Computex. [Read more]
    


The startup behind 'Dots'
[ Fri, 31 May 2013 15:16:25 EDT ]
The failed-startup story is familiar by now.

Teen builds working submarine
[ Fri, 31 May 2013 15:17:24 EDT ]
An 18-year-old high school student, Justin Beckerman, has built a one-man submarine. The Nautilus took its teen inventor six months and US$2,000 to put together. All while keeping on top of his homework.

The perils of Snapchat
[ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:55:16 EDT ]
CNN's Samuel Burke looks at the new Snapchat Leaked website, which reveals people's private photos.

Tech tools for better fitness
[ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:50:41 EDT ]
Last November, avid biker Leon Shaner found himself pushing harder than usual to keep up with a new friend.

New tech tools help keep Fido fit
[ Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:50:08 EDT ]
What is your dog doing right now? Is he taking a nap? Furiously digging a hole in your garden? Watching "Ellen" and nibbling on a throw pillow?

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Google will block sexually explicit and violent apps from Glass
[ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:29:54 GMT ]
The only thing less surprising than the sudden appearance of a Google Glass porn app is the fact that the tech giant won't allow such naughtiness on its futuristic headgear for long. No porn, no gambling, no violence, no bullying, no piracy — the folks in Mountain View confirm that they're planning on keeping things clean. That said, the first Glass porn app is still operational — for now. "Our po...
    


Google will block sex and violence from Glass (but hasn't yet)
[ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:41:15 GMT ]
The only thing less surprising than the sudden appearance of a Google Glass porn app is the fact that the tech giant won't allow such naughtiness on its futuristic headgear for long. No porn, no gambling, no violence, no bullying, no piracy — the folks in Mountain View confirm that they're planning on keeping things clean. That said, the first Glass porn app is still operational — for now. "Our po...
    


Hack a virus, win a prize: Scientist recognized for 'useful' germ modding
[ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:03:48 GMT ]
The inventor of a viral technology behind tomorrow's electric car batteries, flexible touchscreen computers, and non-invasive cancer screening was awarded a $500,000 prize Tuesday.Angela Belcher, a materials chemist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, alters the genetic code of viruses to build things that are useful to humans. The technique is already being harnessed to produce touchscr...
    


Turkish users sneak past censorship of Facebook, Twitter
[ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:20:48 GMT ]
Both services have reportedly been blocked by the government, says the Guardian, forcing people to access them through VPN software. [Read more]
    


Solar plane touches down in St. Louis
[ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:21:01 GMT ]
    


Telescope could answer dark matter mystery
[ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:11:23 GMT ]
By Clara MoskowitzSpace.comAn intriguing hint of a certain type of gamma-ray light at the center of the Milky Way might be a product of elusive dark matter — or it might not be. For the past several years, scientists have debated whether the light is really there, and what it means. Now, researchers are petitioning the management team of NASA's Fermi Gamma-Ray Space Telescope, the observatory that...
    


Amazon's secret weapon: $600 million in annual ad revenue
[ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:05:23 GMT ]
The company made more than $600 million in ad revenue last year and is expected to generate $835 million this year, according to the latest data from research firm eMarketer. [Read more]
    


5 great apps to customize your Android home screen experience
[ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:05:35 GMT ]
Breathe new life into your Android phone with one of these excellent apps and utilities. [Read more]
    


EU Net neutrality plan to outlaw throttling, site-blocking
[ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:50:51 GMT ]
Digital chief of the EU says she will guarantee access to the full and open Internet on every device, on every network. [Read more]
    


Why the new Xbox still won't fix TV
[ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:37:04 EDT ]
Microsoft's new video game console, the Xbox One, made its long-awaited debut last month. The real story here isn't about video games, though.

Halo to hit Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 in July
[ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:55:35 GMT ]
A new edition to the franchise dubbed Halo: Spartan Assault will be available to Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 users for $6.99. [Read more]
    


The startup behind 'Dots'
[ Fri, 31 May 2013 15:16:25 EDT ]
The failed-startup story is familiar by now.

Gripes about new PlayStation, Xbox
[ Fri, 31 May 2013 15:16:40 EDT ]
With E3, the world's biggest video game expo, approaching, Sony and Microsoft are getting ready to wow the entertainment world with their next generation consoles.

Tech tools for better fitness
[ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:50:41 EDT ]
Last November, avid biker Leon Shaner found himself pushing harder than usual to keep up with a new friend.

Teen builds working submarine
[ Fri, 31 May 2013 15:17:24 EDT ]
An 18-year-old high school student, Justin Beckerman, has built a one-man submarine. The Nautilus took its teen inventor six months and US$2,000 to put together. All while keeping on top of his homework.

Monday, June 3, 2013

'Remember Me' is an unforgettable sci-fi thriller
[ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 07:19:30 GMT ]
    


Top weekend Google searches: Mars rat, Al Capone
[ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:19:51 GMT ]
    


Facebook may boost self-esteem — but there's a downside, says study
[ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:38:32 GMT ]
Even if you're not living your best life you can make it look like you are on Facebook, and just glimpsing this idealized version of yourself can provide a rush of self-esteem, a new study shows. But there may be a downside to those positive feelings. Researchers from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, measured Facebook users' self-esteem after they looked at their own profiles. The research...
    


Strange asteroid has a tail 620,000 miles long!
[ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:55:13 GMT ]
By Mike WallSpace.comAn odd asteroid's peculiar tail is far longer than previously thought, stretching nearly three times the distance from Earth to the moon, scientists say.The surprising tail of dust streaming from the asteroid P/2010 A2 is about 620,000 miles (1 million kilometers) long, new photos taken by the One Degree Imager (ODI) camera at the WIYN telescope in Arizona reveal."Previous ima...
    


Science of Golf: Work, Energy and Power
[ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:00:47 GMT ]
    


Apple owes France $6.5 million in unpaid taxes
[ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:02:13 GMT ]
The company neglected to pay 5 million euros on royalty taxes related to iPads sold in France in 2011, says a French organization for authors, composers, and music publishers. [Read more]
    


Microsoft gives timetable for Windows 'Blue' servers
[ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:17:25 GMT ]
New versions of Microsoft's Windows Server, SQL Server, System Center, Visual Studio and Windows Intune are all on tap, arriving largely by the end of calendar 2013. [Read more]
    


Apple launches WWDC app in time for big show
[ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:29:46 GMT ]
The free application includes everything from session videos to new information and maps. [Read more]
    


Radio chain picks up pared-down AOL music sites
[ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:36:38 GMT ]
Townsquare Media Group buys country, hip-hop, and metal sites -- plus a comics page for good measure -- after AOL shelved them earlier this year [Read more]
    


It's curtains for curtains: Digital shades go opaque on command
[ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:03:46 GMT ]
Sonte Film window coverings made from a special material that responds to electric current can go opaque or clear at the bidding of a smartphone app. [Read more]
    


'Hitler' teapot goes viral
[ Thu, 30 May 2013 12:04:21 EDT ]
CNN humor columnist Jarrett Bellini breaks down the JCPenney "Hitler Teapot."

Film to digital: Movies in a new light
[ Fri, 31 May 2013 15:16:54 EDT ]
Vast majority of theaters have changed to digital projection. Lots of pros, including sharp picture and less wear, but some still miss film.

Gripes about new PlayStation, Xbox
[ Fri, 31 May 2013 15:16:40 EDT ]
With E3, the world's biggest video game expo, approaching, Sony and Microsoft are getting ready to wow the entertainment world with their next generation consoles.

The startup behind 'Dots'
[ Fri, 31 May 2013 15:16:25 EDT ]
The failed-startup story is familiar by now.

7 fitness tools that tap the power of your friends
[ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 09:36:57 EDT ]
Last November, avid biker Leon Shaner found himself pushing harder than usual to keep up with a new friend.

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Judge orders Google to turn over data to FBI
[ Sat, 01 Jun 2013 16:31:25 GMT ]
A federal judge has ruled that Google Inc. must comply with the FBI's warrantless demands for customer data, rejecting the company's argument that the government's practice of issuing so-called national security letters to telecommunication companies, Internet service providers, banks and others was unconstitutional and unnecessary. FBI counter-terrorism agents began issuing the secret letter...
    


'Mars rat' taking Internet by storm
[ Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:21:04 GMT ]
A Mars rock that bears a passing resemblance to a rodent is scuttling across the Internet with gusto, even inspiring some fans to set up a Twitter account in its name.UFO buffs spotted the purported "Mars rat" in a panoramic photo snapped in September 2012 by NASA's Curiosity rover. Zooming in on a portion of the image reveals what appears to be a rodent crouching between two rocks, its nose t...
    


Why sharks generate more money alive than dead
[ Sat, 01 Jun 2013 21:26:39 GMT ]
Sharks that are free to swim around in their natural habitats are a valuable part of tourism around the world, a new study finds, which suggests sharks are worth more in the world's oceans than they are on restaurant menus.The new research provides evidence of the value of conservation against the rampant killing of sharks for food, said study lead author Andrés Cisneros-Montemayor, a Ph.D. ca...
    


Frogs fading? Amphibian census may guide recovery leaps
[ Sat, 01 Jun 2013 22:10:59 GMT ]
Karen Lips, an amphibian ecologist and tropical biologist, is an associate professor at the University of Maryland in College Park. She contributed this article to LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.It was a dark and steamy night and clouds of insects were biting our faces and hands as we carefully examined a tiny emerald glass frog. I was with my team of researchers in the midd...
    


How to clean out your overflowing hard drive and get your space back
[ Sun, 02 Jun 2013 15:23:23 GMT ]
Hard drives get messy. You save files and forget them, download huge chunks of data that pile up, and change your naming schemes a hundred times. It's spring, though, so why not do a little tidying up?To make things simpler, we're going to look at this from the perspective of cleaning up a secondary drive that doesn't have an OS installed on it. You can use these same tactics for any drive, but th...
    


Windows 8 vies with Vista, but Windows 7 gains
[ Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:21:56 GMT ]
Oops, Windows 7 gains in May, though Windows 8 makes headway against Vista. [Read more]
    


Meet Fitwall, where tech and elite fitness get off the ground
[ Sun, 02 Jun 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
Already popular with professional athletes, this quirky vertical training modality is making its consumer debut in a sunny beach town where appearances are everything. [Read more]
    


New MacBook Pro and MacBook Air may debut at WWDC
[ Sun, 02 Jun 2013 14:14:21 GMT ]
Mingchi Kuo of KGI Securities expects a slimmer MacBook Pro with longer battery life based on Intel's new Haswell processors. [Read more]
    


The low, low lowdown on the Hsu Research VTF-3 MK4 subwoofer
[ Sun, 02 Jun 2013 15:06:00 GMT ]
Hsu Research makes great small subs, so the Audiophiliac wanted to try one of the company's bigger (but not too expensive) subs, and wasn't disappointed. [Read more]
    


Man jumps on tracks to get cell phone, killed by train
[ Sun, 02 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT ]
Eyewitnesses say that a 22-year-old man jumped down onto the subway tracks in the Bronx after dropping his cell phone. A train strikes him. [Read more]
    


'Hitler' teapot goes viral
[ Thu, 30 May 2013 12:04:21 EDT ]
CNN humor columnist Jarrett Bellini breaks down the JCPenney "Hitler Teapot."

Film to digital: Movies in a new light
[ Fri, 31 May 2013 15:16:54 EDT ]
Vast majority of theaters have changed to digital projection. Lots of pros, including sharp picture and less wear, but some still miss film.

Gripes about new PlayStation, Xbox
[ Fri, 31 May 2013 15:16:40 EDT ]
With E3, the world's biggest video game expo, approaching, Sony and Microsoft are getting ready to wow the entertainment world with their next generation consoles.

The startup behind 'Dots'
[ Fri, 31 May 2013 15:16:25 EDT ]
The failed-startup story is familiar by now.

Film to digital: Seeing movies in a new light
[ Fri, 31 May 2013 12:17:45 EDT ]
Vast majority of theaters have changed to digital projection. Lots of pros, including sharp picture and less wear, but some still miss film.

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Hands on with 'TheLast of Us,' a zombie game with a very human face
[ Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:28:26 GMT ]
Immediately after I first stepped into Joel's shoes to play "The Last of Us," a new post-apocalyptic zombie game being published by Sony and developed by Naughty Dog, I died. Joel and Ellie, his young female ward, had just been ambushed by a group of "Mad Max"-style raiders when trying to drive a car through a desolate, overgrown version of Pittsburgh, and the confrontation forced their car off th...
    


More Oklahoma twisters!? Latest outbreak fits Tornado Alley's pattern
[ Sat, 01 Jun 2013 02:23:18 GMT ]
Friday's tornado emergency sent a chill through Oklahoma City and its environs, in large part because it came less than two weeks after a powerful twister drove through the same area. The attention given to the weather pummeling America's midsection plays off the devastation left behind on May 20 in Moore, Okla. — and that contributes to the perception that this year's storm season has been far wo...
    


Digital trends: New tablet and apps, cutting Internet cord
[ Sat, 01 Jun 2013 13:07:52 GMT ]
    


Cicadas can survive a superstorm — but not changes wrought by humans
[ Sat, 01 Jun 2013 15:41:48 GMT ]
The march of the cicadas is hitting prime time on the East Coast, and that means researchers are getting their best opportunities to study how the burrowing insects have weathered the past 17 years. They're finding some amazing comebacks, and some puzzling absences as well.Over the past few weeks, billions of cicadas have been rising out of the ground, over a swath of territory ranging from Georgi...
    


How and why to teach your kids to code
[ Sat, 01 Jun 2013 15:58:07 GMT ]
Whether or not your child grows up to be the next Zuckerberg, programming is a highly useful skill for him or her to learn. It teaches vital problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills. Plus, it can be downright fun for you both. Here are some of the best tried-and-true apps for teaching kids of all ages how to code.There's no time like the presentPerhaps there's no better group to teach...
    


Oculus VR co-founder, 33, killed by speeding car
[ Sat, 01 Jun 2013 07:02:08 GMT ]
Tragedy hits the company that made the Oculus Rift head-mounted virtual-reality display as co-founder Andrew Reisse finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time during a police chase. [Read more]
    


Tim Cook: What, me worry?
[ Sat, 01 Jun 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
Apple's CEO has set the bar high. He will need to jump over that bar with a game-changing or seriously game-on product. If not, he will have something to worry about. [Read more]
    


'Minority Report' in waiting: Wearable tech on the cusp of going mainstream?
[ Sat, 01 Jun 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
If past is prologue, wearable computers will soon be the dominant technology we all use. Even if the hype's getting ahead of the reality, a nascent market is notching measurable progress. [Read more]
    


Intel's next-gen quad-core processors tested
[ Sat, 01 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT ]
Fourth-gen Core i-series "Haswell" CPUs promise big leaps in performance and battery life. [Read more]
    


V-Moda's outrageously sweet portable DAC and headphone amp
[ Sat, 01 Jun 2013 14:36:00 GMT ]
There are lots of headphone amps, but only the Vamp Verza works with the digital output of an iPhone or Android device, and that's a difference you can hear. [Read more]
    


'Hitler' teapot goes viral
[ Thu, 30 May 2013 12:04:21 EDT ]
CNN humor columnist Jarrett Bellini breaks down the JCPenney "Hitler Teapot."

Film to digital: Movies in a new light
[ Fri, 31 May 2013 15:16:54 EDT ]
Vast majority of theaters have changed to digital projection. Lots of pros, including sharp picture and less wear, but some still miss film.

Gripes about new PlayStation, Xbox
[ Fri, 31 May 2013 15:16:40 EDT ]
With E3, the world's biggest video game expo, approaching, Sony and Microsoft are getting ready to wow the entertainment world with their next generation consoles.

The startup behind 'Dots'
[ Fri, 31 May 2013 15:16:25 EDT ]
The failed-startup story is familiar by now.

Film to digital: Seeing movies in a new light
[ Fri, 31 May 2013 12:17:45 EDT ]
Vast majority of theaters have changed to digital projection. Lots of pros, including sharp picture and less wear, but some still miss film.