Thursday, July 31, 2014

Smarter Smartphones: What Is a Kill Switch?
[ Wed, 30 Jul 2014 15:17:55 GMT ]
With smartphone thefts on the rise, the mobile phone industry is working to make stolen devices worthless to criminals.






'Bronie' Boom? How 3D Printing Could Change the Toy Industry
[ Wed, 30 Jul 2014 20:29:25 GMT ]
The 3-D printing is making it easier than ever for fans to express their love for TV shows, movies and video games.






Will Feds Go After OkCupid for Deceiving Daters?
[ Wed, 30 Jul 2014 20:42:22 GMT ]
On Monday, President Christian Rudder disclosed in a blog post that OkCupid had conducted experiments on its users.






Hands Free: Driverless Cars Could Hit U.K. in 2015
[ Wed, 30 Jul 2014 23:51:09 GMT ]
British officials have announced two official efforts to jump-start driverless vehicle testing and regulations in their country.






'Internet of Things' Devices Vulnerable to Attack: Report
[ Thu, 31 Jul 2014 04:10:16 GMT ]
A new study finds that the "Internet of Things" often lacks common security features, leaving devices and possibly your home open to attack.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

Neil Patrick Harris and digital art
[ Wed, 30 Jul 2014 09:42:26 EDT ]
Neil Patrick Harris teams with LG Electronics' "Art of Pixel Campaign" as a competition adviser for digital art students.

Facebook: Get Messenger app now
[ Wed, 30 Jul 2014 09:42:35 EDT ]
For mobile users who text with friends via Facebook, it's almost time to download the social-media giant's dedicated app for doing so, or lose the ability.

Hackers find lost NASA photos
[ Wed, 30 Jul 2014 09:43:08 EDT ]
These "techno archaeologists" are using DIY engineering to revamp NASA's early moon pics.

Pick up a hitchhiking robot?
[ Wed, 30 Jul 2014 09:42:51 EDT ]
Would you pick up a hitchhiking robot? CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on a robot hitching cross-country all by itself.

Facebook: Get Messenger app or else
[ Tue, 29 Jul 2014 15:52:02 EDT ]
For mobile users who text with friends via Facebook, it's almost time to download the social-media giant's dedicated app for doing so, or lose the ability.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

D'oh! Tesla's Elon Musk to Perform in 'The Simpsons'
[ Tue, 29 Jul 2014 21:24:24 GMT ]
The 43-year-old billionaire entrepreneur is about to leave a centenarian nuclear plant owner bankrupt, at least on TV.






Tech Makes Your Screen, Not You, Wear the Glasses
[ Tue, 29 Jul 2014 22:15:17 GMT ]
New research out of UC Berkeley puts corrective lenses on your screen, so you can see it clearly even if you need glasses.






Martha Stewart Explains: 'Why I Love My Drone'
[ Wed, 30 Jul 2014 00:10:50 GMT ]
The lifestyle maven got a drone last year as a birthday present, and apparently life hasn̢۪t been the same since then.






Eight Ways Tech Is Tilting the Balance in Gaza
[ Wed, 30 Jul 2014 08:21:52 GMT ]
The deadly conflict playing out in Gaza has underlined the growing role of technology in modern warfare.






Rocket Attack? There's an App for That
[ Wed, 30 Jul 2014 08:21:52 GMT ]
The deadly conflict playing out in Gaza has underlined the growing role of technology in modern warfare.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

Teen invents hot car alarm device
[ Mon, 28 Jul 2014 11:06:48 EDT ]
A New Mexico teen invented an alarm to alert people if they leave their children in hot cars. CNN affiliate KOAT reports.

NASA maps geysers on Saturn moon
[ Tue, 29 Jul 2014 16:02:08 EDT ]
On the surface of one of Saturn's icy moons, scientists have discovered the possible existence of a very important, life-sustaining element: liquid water.

Neil Patrick Harris promotes digital art
[ Tue, 29 Jul 2014 16:00:15 EDT ]
Neil Patrick Harris teams with LG Electronics' "Art of Pixel Campaign" as a competition adviser for digital art students.

Facebook: Get Messenger app or else
[ Tue, 29 Jul 2014 15:52:02 EDT ]
For mobile users who text with friends via Facebook, it's almost time to download the social-media giant's dedicated app for doing so, or lose the ability.

Facebook: Get Messenger app or else
[ Tue, 29 Jul 2014 15:52:02 EDT ]
For mobile users who text with friends via Facebook, it's almost time to download the social-media giant's dedicated app for doing so, or lose the ability.

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Professors Call FAA's Drone Rules 'Unreasonable'
[ Mon, 28 Jul 2014 19:59:36 GMT ]
Faculty from over a dozen universities have registered a formal complaint with the FAA over restrictions on model aircraft and drones.






He's Back! Yo App Co-Founder Launches Snapchat Rival
[ Mon, 28 Jul 2014 20:56:04 GMT ]
For a moment there in June, the Internet was enthralled by the ridiculousness of Yo.

New Grilled Cheese Tech Promises Crunchy Delivery
[ Mon, 28 Jul 2014 21:22:00 GMT ]
Finally, technology has given us something to chew on: hot, crunchy grilled cheese sandwiches.






Facebook Begins Forcing Messaging Into Separate App
[ Mon, 28 Jul 2014 23:52:29 GMT ]
Facebook announced Monday that it would soon begin forcing users to do their messaging in a separate app.






Mysterious 'Woman in Black' Sets Social Media Abuzz
[ Tue, 29 Jul 2014 00:02:33 GMT ]
A woman wearing a flowing, black dress and strolling along busy highways in parts of the Southeast and Midwest has social media wondering who she is.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

U.S. military wanted a moon base
[ Mon, 28 Jul 2014 14:09:40 EDT ]
The U.S. military races to the moon to build a base -- to beat the Russians to the punch. Maybe test a nuclear weapon on the surface. Consider a lunar-based bombing system to target earthbound foes. That was the plan in the 1960s, according to declassified national security documents released this week.

Teen invents hot car alarm device
[ Mon, 28 Jul 2014 11:06:48 EDT ]
A New Mexico teen invented an alarm to alert people if they leave their children in hot cars. CNN affiliate KOAT reports.

See through walls -- on your iPhone
[ Fri, 25 Jul 2014 17:22:13 EDT ]
Invasive or awesome? A new device turns your iPhone into a thermal imaging sensor.

U.S. military wanted a moon base
[ Mon, 28 Jul 2014 14:09:40 EDT ]
The U.S. military races to the moon to build a base -- to beat the Russians to the punch. Maybe test a nuclear weapon on the surface. Consider a lunar-based bombing system to target earthbound foes. That was the plan in the 1960s, according to declassified national security documents released this week.

Teen invents hot car alarm device
[ Mon, 28 Jul 2014 11:06:48 EDT ]
A New Mexico teen invented an alarm to alert people if they leave their children in hot cars. CNN affiliate KOAT reports.

Monday, July 28, 2014

Museum Hosts 3-D Printed Skeleton of Richard III
[ Fri, 25 Jul 2014 23:36:29 GMT ]
Richard III's bones may be going back to his recently unearthed tomb, but visitors can see a 3-D printed replica of his skeleton nearby.






For 6-Year-Old, 3-D Printing Means He Gets New Arm
[ Sat, 26 Jul 2014 13:29:23 GMT ]
Alex̢۪s new limb only cost $350 to build, compared with up to $40,000 for similar prostheses currently on the market.






'Bronie' Boom? How 3D Printing Could Change the Toy Industry
[ Sat, 26 Jul 2014 16:41:26 GMT ]
The 3-D printing is making it easier than ever for fans to express their love for TV shows, movies and video games.






What Is a DDoS Attack?
[ Mon, 28 Jul 2014 09:24:56 GMT ]
DDoS stands for distributed denial-of-service and it's a way that Internet attackers bring down a website.






Hitchhiking Robot Makes Epic Trip Across Canada
[ Mon, 28 Jul 2014 10:16:21 GMT ]
Can a robot travel nearly 4,000 miles relying solely on the kindness of human strangers?






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

Self-healing buildings, bodies, and machines
[ Fri, 25 Jul 2014 17:19:51 EDT ]
Crumbling buildings, burnt-out PCs, potholes, and cracked smartphone screens -- all these damaged goods could soon be distant memories, as a new generation of "self-healing" technologies emerge.

See through walls on ... your iPhone
[ Fri, 25 Jul 2014 17:20:28 EDT ]
Invasive or awesome? A new device turns your iPhone into a thermal imaging sensor.

12 real people in video games
[ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 07:35:52 EDT ]
It's a matter of geopolitical debate whether Manuel Noriega's reputation can be damaged any more than it already was. But the former Panamanian dictator says a video game did just that.

NASA tackles new space threat
[ Wed, 23 Jul 2014 11:25:05 EDT ]
Seems NASA's fascination with the moon is in the past. It's focused on something far more menacing: incoming asteroids

See through walls -- on your iPhone
[ Fri, 25 Jul 2014 17:22:13 EDT ]
Invasive or awesome? A new device turns your iPhone into a thermal imaging sensor.

Sunday, July 27, 2014

U.K. Parents Spoil Their Kids With Tech Gadgets
[ Fri, 25 Jul 2014 22:22:08 GMT ]
U.K. children now own an average of four gadgets each, and parents estimate they spend about $500 a year on technology for their children.

Museum Hosts 3-D Printed Skeleton of Richard III
[ Fri, 25 Jul 2014 23:36:29 GMT ]
Richard III's bones may be going back to his recently unearthed tomb, but visitors can see a 3-D printed replica of his skeleton nearby.






Museum Hosts 3-D Printed Skeleton of Richard III
[ Fri, 25 Jul 2014 23:36:29 GMT ]
Richard III's bones may be going back to his recently unearthed tomb, but visitors can see a 3-D printed replica of his skeleton nearby.






For 6-Year-Old, 3-D Printing Means He Gets New Arm
[ Sat, 26 Jul 2014 13:29:23 GMT ]
Alex̢۪s new limb only cost $350 to build, compared with up to $40,000 for similar prostheses currently on the market.






'Bronie' Boom? How 3D Printing Could Change the Toy Industry
[ Sat, 26 Jul 2014 16:41:26 GMT ]
The 3-D printing is making it easier than ever for fans to express their love for TV shows, movies and video games.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

Self-healing buildings, bodies, and machines
[ Fri, 25 Jul 2014 17:19:51 EDT ]
Crumbling buildings, burnt-out PCs, potholes, and cracked smartphone screens -- all these damaged goods could soon be distant memories, as a new generation of "self-healing" technologies emerge.

See through walls on ... your iPhone
[ Fri, 25 Jul 2014 17:20:28 EDT ]
Invasive or awesome? A new device turns your iPhone into a thermal imaging sensor.

12 real people in video games
[ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 07:35:52 EDT ]
It's a matter of geopolitical debate whether Manuel Noriega's reputation can be damaged any more than it already was. But the former Panamanian dictator says a video game did just that.

NASA tackles new space threat
[ Wed, 23 Jul 2014 11:25:05 EDT ]
Seems NASA's fascination with the moon is in the past. It's focused on something far more menacing: incoming asteroids

See through walls -- on your iPhone
[ Fri, 25 Jul 2014 17:22:13 EDT ]
Invasive or awesome? A new device turns your iPhone into a thermal imaging sensor.

Saturday, July 26, 2014

What Is a DDoS Attack?
[ Fri, 25 Jul 2014 21:29:08 GMT ]
DDoS stands for distributed denial-of-service and it's a way that Internet attackers bring down a website.






U.K. Parents Spoil Their Kids With Tech Gadgets
[ Fri, 25 Jul 2014 22:22:08 GMT ]
U.K. children now own an average of four gadgets each, and parents estimate they spend about $500 a year on technology for their children.

Museum Hosts 3-D Printed Skeleton of Richard III
[ Fri, 25 Jul 2014 23:36:29 GMT ]
Richard III's bones may be going back to his recently unearthed tomb, but visitors can see a 3-D printed replica of his skeleton nearby.






Museum Hosts 3-D Printed Skeleton of Richard III
[ Fri, 25 Jul 2014 23:36:29 GMT ]
Richard III's bones may be going back to his recently unearthed tomb, but visitors can see a 3-D printed replica of his skeleton nearby.






'Bronie' Boom? How 3D Printing Could Change the Toy Industry
[ Sat, 26 Jul 2014 11:30:58 GMT ]
The 3-D printing is making it easier than ever for fans to express their love for TV shows, movies and video games.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

Self-healing buildings, bodies, and machines
[ Fri, 25 Jul 2014 17:19:51 EDT ]
Crumbling buildings, burnt-out PCs, potholes, and cracked smartphone screens -- all these damaged goods could soon be distant memories, as a new generation of "self-healing" technologies emerge.

See through walls on ... your iPhone
[ Fri, 25 Jul 2014 17:20:28 EDT ]
Invasive or awesome? A new device turns your iPhone into a thermal imaging sensor.

12 real people in video games
[ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 07:35:52 EDT ]
It's a matter of geopolitical debate whether Manuel Noriega's reputation can be damaged any more than it already was. But the former Panamanian dictator says a video game did just that.

NASA tackles new space threat
[ Wed, 23 Jul 2014 11:25:05 EDT ]
Seems NASA's fascination with the moon is in the past. It's focused on something far more menacing: incoming asteroids

See through walls -- on your iPhone
[ Fri, 25 Jul 2014 17:22:13 EDT ]
Invasive or awesome? A new device turns your iPhone into a thermal imaging sensor.

Friday, July 25, 2014

Drive-By Galactic Images Made Possible by Fiber Bundles
[ Thu, 24 Jul 2014 19:04:49 GMT ]
A new way of using fiber optics massively increases the amount of data this Australian observatory is getting from a night looking up.






Computer May Know the Beatles Better Than You Do
[ Thu, 24 Jul 2014 21:26:54 GMT ]
Computer scientists have developed a music analysis program that can put all the Beatles albums in order just by giving them a listen.






Amazon Loss Bigger Than Expected
[ Thu, 24 Jul 2014 22:02:47 GMT ]
Amazon has long focused on spending the money it makes to grow and expand into new areas. It reported a bigger-than-expected second-quarter loss.






Police Investigate Drone That Buzzed Space Needle
[ Fri, 25 Jul 2014 00:14:59 GMT ]
Sightseers at Seattle's Space Needle saw a small drone buzz the landmark's observation deck — and the craft's owner got a police visit.






Smarter Smartphones: What Is a Kill Switch?
[ Fri, 25 Jul 2014 09:10:53 GMT ]
With smartphone thefts on the rise, the mobile phone industry is working to make stolen devices worthless to criminals.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

Manuel Noriega sues over 'Call of Duty'
[ Thu, 17 Jul 2014 13:55:44 EDT ]
Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega has a message for the publishers of a popular video game that features a mission to capture him: You owe me money.

12 real people who appeared in video games
[ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 07:35:52 EDT ]
It's a matter of geopolitical debate whether Manuel Noriega's reputation can be damaged any more than it already was. But the former Panamanian dictator says a video game did just that.

Google Glass now supports mind control
[ Wed, 23 Jul 2014 12:27:22 EDT ]
An app has been developed that allows a Google Glass user to control the device using their mind. Erin McLaughlin reports.

12 real people in video games
[ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 07:35:52 EDT ]
It's a matter of geopolitical debate whether Manuel Noriega's reputation can be damaged any more than it already was. But the former Panamanian dictator says a video game did just that.

NASA tackles new space threat
[ Wed, 23 Jul 2014 11:25:05 EDT ]
Seems NASA's fascination with the moon is in the past. It's focused on something far more menacing: incoming asteroids

Thursday, July 24, 2014

What is the Six Californias Plan?
[ Wed, 23 Jul 2014 22:36:52 GMT ]
A Silicon Valley-based tech entrepreneur has a plan to fix all of California's problems by dividing it up into six new states.






Automatic Parachute Could Slow Crashing Drones
[ Wed, 23 Jul 2014 22:51:32 GMT ]
Drones and remote-controlled copters are pretty safe, but if something goes wrong, it'd be nice to have a little insurance on board.






Mobile Ads Give Facebook Big Boost
[ Wed, 23 Jul 2014 23:12:51 GMT ]
Facebook posted sharply higher earnings as revenue from mobile advertising continued to grow, and more people used it, more often.






Nigerian 419 Email Scammers Shift to Malware
[ Wed, 23 Jul 2014 23:40:37 GMT ]
Some of the same folks behind the Nigeria 419 email scam are apparently switching to more sophisticated cyberfraud tactics.






Golden States: What's Behind the Plan to Break Up California?
[ Thu, 24 Jul 2014 09:16:04 GMT ]
A Silicon Valley-based tech entrepreneur has a plan to fix all of California's problems by dividing it up into six new states.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

12 real people who appeared in video games
[ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 07:35:52 EDT ]
It's a matter of geopolitical debate whether Manuel Noriega's reputation can be damaged any more than it already was. But the former Panamanian dictator says a video game did just that.

Noriega sues over 'Call of Duty'
[ Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:41:21 EDT ]
Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega has a message for the publishers of a popular video game that features a mission to capture him: You owe me money.

Google Glass now supports mind control
[ Wed, 23 Jul 2014 12:27:22 EDT ]
An app has been developed that allows a Google Glass user to control the device using their mind. Erin McLaughlin reports.

12 real people in video games
[ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 07:35:52 EDT ]
It's a matter of geopolitical debate whether Manuel Noriega's reputation can be damaged any more than it already was. But the former Panamanian dictator says a video game did just that.

NASA tackles new space threat
[ Wed, 23 Jul 2014 11:25:05 EDT ]
Seems NASA's fascination with the moon is in the past. It's focused on something far more menacing: incoming asteroids

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

MagicJack Inventor Dan Borislow Dies at 52
[ Tue, 22 Jul 2014 23:52:45 GMT ]
Dan Borislow, the inventor of magicJack and a pioneer in developing phone calls over the Internet, died Monday of a heart attack.

Apple Just Sold How Many iPhones?
[ Tue, 22 Jul 2014 23:59:32 GMT ]
Apple's growth prospects are looking brighter as anticipation builds for the upcoming release of the next iPhone.






Apple Faces Class-Action Suit for Unpaid Wages
[ Wed, 23 Jul 2014 00:57:00 GMT ]
A California court gave class-action status to a lawsuit by former Apple employees who claim they were denied breaks and are owed back wages.






StubHub Ticket Reseller: We're Victim of Cyber Fraud
[ Wed, 23 Jul 2014 05:32:07 GMT ]
Arrests and details of the case will be announced in the U.S., Canada and England, authorities say.






Amazon Fire Phone Innovates, But Is It Really Better?
[ Wed, 23 Jul 2014 06:52:44 GMT ]
Amazon's Fire phone has features that seem almost magical, but does that make it a good smartphone?






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

This machine smells cancer
[ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:25:45 EDT ]
Scientists are developing "electronic noses" to detect deadly diseases.

Should we go back to the moon?
[ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 08:06:17 EDT ]
45 years ago man first walked on the moon. Is it time to go back?

Noriega sues over 'Call of Duty'
[ Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:41:21 EDT ]
Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega has a message for the publishers of a popular video game that features a mission to capture him: You owe me money.

12 real people in video games
[ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 07:35:52 EDT ]
It's a matter of geopolitical debate whether Manuel Noriega's reputation can be damaged any more than it already was. But the former Panamanian dictator says a video game did just that.

12 real people who appeared in video games
[ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 07:35:52 EDT ]
It's a matter of geopolitical debate whether Manuel Noriega's reputation can be damaged any more than it already was. But the former Panamanian dictator says a video game did just that.

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

New Tracking Tool Like a Cookie That Can't be Blocked
[ Mon, 21 Jul 2014 17:54:25 GMT ]
The privacy arms race continues as companies release new tools to track people's browsing habits.






'No Boundaries': Live Concerts Experiment With Wearable Tech
[ Mon, 21 Jul 2014 19:20:32 GMT ]
Music shows are seeing significant new commercial and experiential trends driven by tech, with more on the horizon.






Camera-Studded Dome Tracks Your Every Move
[ Mon, 21 Jul 2014 21:10:09 GMT ]
Carnegie Mellon researchers have created a dome with 480 cameras on the interior that tracks movement inside with incredible precision.






Hillary Clinton Hits Facebook and Twitter for Q&As
[ Mon, 21 Jul 2014 23:03:09 GMT ]
The former Secretary of State took to social media to answer questions about her new book (and avoid talking about a 2016 presidential run).






Yahoo Buys Mobile Analytics Firm Flurry
[ Tue, 22 Jul 2014 00:01:42 GMT ]
Yahoo is buying Flurry, a startup that helps other programmers build better mobile apps and craft marketing campaigns for smartphones and tablets.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

This machine smells cancer
[ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:25:45 EDT ]
Scientists are developing "electronic noses" to detect deadly diseases.

Should we go back to the moon?
[ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 08:06:17 EDT ]
45 years ago man first walked on the moon. Is it time to go back?

Noriega sues over 'Call of Duty'
[ Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:41:21 EDT ]
Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega has a message for the publishers of a popular video game that features a mission to capture him: You owe me money.

12 real people in video games
[ Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:41:14 EDT ]
It's a matter of geopolitical debate whether Manuel Noriega's reputation can be damaged any more than it already was. But the former Panamanian dictator says a video game did just that.

12 real people who appeared in video games
[ Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:39:13 EDT ]
It's a matter of geopolitical debate whether Manuel Noriega's reputation can be damaged any more than it already was. But the former Panamanian dictator says a video game did just that.

Monday, July 21, 2014

No Signal? No Problem: GoTenna Connects You Off-Grid
[ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 20:58:36 GMT ]
GoTenna gives phones the ability to communicate with each other over great distances, even when there's no signal, or no network at all.






Group Pushes To Unlock Dead Loved One's Digital Lives
[ Sat, 19 Jul 2014 18:56:44 GMT ]
A lawyers' group has drafted a road map for lawmakers that, if enacted by states, would change how survivors gain entry to the dead's “digital assets."






Love Kim Kardashian? There's an App for That, Too
[ Sun, 20 Jul 2014 09:44:46 GMT ]
The reality TV star stands to make millions from her game, "Kim Kardashian: Hollywood," which has skyrocketed in the App Store charts.






Should Commercial Jets Be Built to Avoid Missiles?
[ Sun, 20 Jul 2014 20:56:46 GMT ]
Theoretically, even a hulking Boeing 777 could evade a missile like the one that brought down flight MH17 using military-grade technology.






Your Racy Photos Are 'Fringe Benefits' at NSA: Snowden
[ Mon, 21 Jul 2014 09:01:09 GMT ]
Naked or sexually compromising photos intercepted by the NSA are routinely shared among intelligence workers, Edward Snowden says.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

This machine smells cancer
[ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:25:45 EDT ]
Scientists are developing "electronic noses" to detect deadly diseases.

Should we go back to the moon?
[ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 08:06:17 EDT ]
45 years ago man first walked on the moon. Is it time to go back?

Noriega sues over 'Call of Duty'
[ Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:41:21 EDT ]
Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega has a message for the publishers of a popular video game that features a mission to capture him: You owe me money.

12 real people in video games
[ Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:41:14 EDT ]
It's a matter of geopolitical debate whether Manuel Noriega's reputation can be damaged any more than it already was. But the former Panamanian dictator says a video game did just that.

12 real people who appeared in video games
[ Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:39:13 EDT ]
It's a matter of geopolitical debate whether Manuel Noriega's reputation can be damaged any more than it already was. But the former Panamanian dictator says a video game did just that.

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Feds Ask Hackers' to Help Zap 'Rachel' Robocalls
[ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 20:23:38 GMT ]
The FTC hopes hackers can help out a stop to those annoying automated telemarketing calls from “Rachel from Cardholder Services.”

When a Loved One Dies: How to Take Over a Social Media Profile
[ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 20:29:53 GMT ]
Social media sites have varying rules for how you can take over the account of a relative who has died.






No Signal? No Problem: GoTenna Connects You Off-Grid
[ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 20:58:36 GMT ]
GoTenna gives phones the ability to communicate with each other over great distances, even when there's no signal, or no network at all.






Group Pushes To Unlock Dead Loved One's Digital Lives
[ Sat, 19 Jul 2014 18:56:44 GMT ]
A lawyers' group has drafted a road map for lawmakers that, if enacted by states, would change how survivors gain entry to the dead's “digital assets."






Love Kim Kardashian? There's an App for That, Too
[ Sun, 20 Jul 2014 09:44:46 GMT ]
The reality TV star stands to make millions from her game, "Kim Kardashian: Hollywood," which has skyrocketed in the App Store charts.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

This machine smells cancer
[ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:25:45 EDT ]
Scientists are developing "electronic noses" to detect deadly diseases.

Should we go back to the moon?
[ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 08:06:17 EDT ]
45 years ago man first walked on the moon. Is it time to go back?

Noriega sues over 'Call of Duty'
[ Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:41:21 EDT ]
Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega has a message for the publishers of a popular video game that features a mission to capture him: You owe me money.

12 real people in video games
[ Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:41:14 EDT ]
It's a matter of geopolitical debate whether Manuel Noriega's reputation can be damaged any more than it already was. But the former Panamanian dictator says a video game did just that.

12 real people who appeared in video games
[ Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:39:13 EDT ]
It's a matter of geopolitical debate whether Manuel Noriega's reputation can be damaged any more than it already was. But the former Panamanian dictator says a video game did just that.

Saturday, July 19, 2014

U.S. Net Neutrality Debate Nears First Marker
[ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 17:49:15 GMT ]
The FCC will continue collecting comments, made in response to these first submissions, until Sept. 10.






Google Doodle Celebrates Nelson Mandela's Birthday
[ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 18:34:52 GMT ]
Google celebrates what would have been Nelson Mandela's 96th birthday with animations and inspirational quotes.






Feds Ask Hackers' to Help Zap 'Rachel' Robocalls
[ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 20:23:38 GMT ]
The FTC hopes hackers can help out a stop to those annoying automated telemarketing calls from “Rachel from Cardholder Services.”

When a Loved One Dies: How to Take Over a Social Media Profile
[ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 20:29:53 GMT ]
Social media sites have varying rules for how you can take over the account of a relative who has died.






No Signal? No Problem: GoTenna Connects You Off-Grid
[ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 20:58:36 GMT ]
GoTenna gives phones the ability to communicate with each other over great distances, even when there's no signal, or no network at all.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

This machine smells cancer
[ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:25:45 EDT ]
Scientists are developing "electronic noses" to detect deadly diseases.

Should we go back to the moon?
[ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 08:06:17 EDT ]
45 years ago man first walked on the moon. Is it time to go back?

Noriega sues over 'Call of Duty'
[ Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:41:21 EDT ]
Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega has a message for the publishers of a popular video game that features a mission to capture him: You owe me money.

12 real people in video games
[ Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:41:14 EDT ]
It's a matter of geopolitical debate whether Manuel Noriega's reputation can be damaged any more than it already was. But the former Panamanian dictator says a video game did just that.

12 real people who appeared in video games
[ Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:39:13 EDT ]
It's a matter of geopolitical debate whether Manuel Noriega's reputation can be damaged any more than it already was. But the former Panamanian dictator says a video game did just that.

Friday, July 18, 2014

Can a Plane's Black Box Be Destroyed?
[ Thu, 17 Jul 2014 20:48:03 GMT ]
An unconfirmed report states pro-Russian separatists have obtained the "black box" flight recorder.






Alibaba IPO Likely Pushed to September
[ Thu, 17 Jul 2014 21:08:32 GMT ]
Alibaba has pushed its highly anticipated IPO until after the Labor Day holiday, a source with knowledge of the matter tells Reuters.






Get a Grip With This Robotic Hand Extender
[ Thu, 17 Jul 2014 21:38:09 GMT ]
Researchers at MIT have created a robotic hand that, rather than simply replacing one's grip, enhances its reach with two extra fingers.






New York Proposes State Regulations for Bitcoin
[ Thu, 17 Jul 2014 23:04:34 GMT ]
With the proposed virtual currency guidelines, New York regulators hope to curb money laundering and safeguard bitcoin investors,






Amazon Debuts Kindle Unlimited on Any Device
[ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 11:49:33 GMT ]
Kindle Unlimited will be priced at $9.99 a month.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

This machine smells cancer
[ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:25:45 EDT ]
Scientists are developing "electronic noses" to detect deadly diseases.

Should we go back to the moon?
[ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 08:06:17 EDT ]
45 years ago man first walked on the moon. Is it time to go back?

Noriega sues over 'Call of Duty'
[ Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:41:21 EDT ]
Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega has a message for the publishers of a popular video game that features a mission to capture him: You owe me money.

12 real people in video games
[ Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:41:14 EDT ]
It's a matter of geopolitical debate whether Manuel Noriega's reputation can be damaged any more than it already was. But the former Panamanian dictator says a video game did just that.

12 real people who appeared in video games
[ Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:39:13 EDT ]
It's a matter of geopolitical debate whether Manuel Noriega's reputation can be damaged any more than it already was. But the former Panamanian dictator says a video game did just that.

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Google Street View Sniffs Out America's Gas Leaks
[ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 19:54:30 GMT ]
Google cars fit with air monitors have taken millions of readings along the streets of Boston, New York and Indianapolis.






Apple Agrees to $450M Settlement in E-book Case
[ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 21:08:55 GMT ]
The long-running saga of e-book price fixing may be drawing to a close and many consumers may find a surprise ending: some compensation from Apple.






Microsoft's Bing starts taking 'forgotten' requests
[ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 21:50:08 GMT ]
Microsoft has started taking requests from people in Europe who want to be removed from its Bing search engine results.






Microsoft's Bing Starts Taking 'Forgotten' Requests
[ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 21:50:08 GMT ]
Microsoft has started taking requests from people in Europe who want to be removed from its Bing search engine results.

Crowdsourcing Gets Rebooted ISEE-3 Probe Moving
[ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 22:35:25 GMT ]
After a series of setbacks, a revived decades-old spacecraft may be getting back on track — with input from a global community of experts.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

Amazon sued over kids buying apps
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:11:20 EDT ]
FTC says Amazon is illegally charging parents for millions in purchases by their kids. Richard Quest has more.

World Cup broke social-media records
[ Mon, 14 Jul 2014 12:33:31 EDT ]
In terms of online entertainment, the World Cup seemed to have it all.

Is this the world's fastest car?
[ Tue, 15 Jul 2014 13:56:47 EDT ]
Introducing the Hennessey Venom GT, one of the fastest cars in the world.

This machine smells cancer
[ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:25:45 EDT ]
Scientists are developing "electronic noses" to detect deadly diseases.

A machine that can 'smell' cancer
[ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:25:05 EDT ]
Scientists are developing "electronic noses" to detect deadly diseases.

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Apple Teams Up With IBM in Push For Enterprise
[ Tue, 15 Jul 2014 21:13:11 GMT ]
Tech behemoths Apple and IBM announced a partnership Tuesday that could make Apple a major player in the business market.






Yahoo Gets Boost From Alibaba Deal Despite Results
[ Tue, 15 Jul 2014 21:38:59 GMT ]
Yahoo will pay investors at least half the proceeds from its Alibaba share sale when the Chinese Internet retailer goes public.






Facebook and Nielsen to Track TV Viewing on Mobiles
[ Tue, 15 Jul 2014 21:53:04 GMT ]
Starting this fall, Nielsen and Facebook will be combining forces, with Nielsen tracking viewers and Facebook providing demographics.






Facebook and Nielsen to Track TV Viewing on Mobiles
[ Tue, 15 Jul 2014 21:53:04 GMT ]
Starting this fall, Nielsen and Facebook will be combining forces, with Nielsen tracking viewers and Facebook providing demographics.






Google Plus Ends 'Real Name' Policy
[ Tue, 15 Jul 2014 23:09:27 GMT ]
Google has ended a long and unpopular policy requiring a real name to register a Google Plus account.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

Musk pledges million to Tesla museum
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:11:30 EDT ]
On Nikola Tesla's 158th birthday, it was the effort to build a museum in the influential scientist's honor that got the gift.

Amazon sued over kids buying apps
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:11:20 EDT ]
FTC says Amazon is illegally charging parents for millions in purchases by their kids. Richard Quest has more.

World Cup broke social-media records
[ Mon, 14 Jul 2014 12:33:31 EDT ]
In terms of online entertainment, the World Cup seemed to have it all.

Is this the world's fastest car?
[ Tue, 15 Jul 2014 13:56:47 EDT ]
Introducing the Hennessey Venom GT, one of the fastest cars in the world.

Scientists 'very close' to finding another Earth
[ Tue, 15 Jul 2014 08:33:02 EDT ]
Scientists looking for signs of life in the universe -- as well as another planet like our own -- are a lot closer to their goal than people realize.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Vantablack: Firm Shows Off 'World's Darkest Material'
[ Mon, 14 Jul 2014 19:35:59 GMT ]
This material absorbs up to 99.965 percent of incoming light. It's so black your mind may have trouble comprehending it.






'Squishy' Robots Could Someday Rescue You
[ Mon, 14 Jul 2014 21:44:27 GMT ]
A material built from wax and foam could one day be used to make octopus-like robots the can morph between hard and soft states a la “Terminator 2.”






Microsoft's 'Project Adam' Learns to See Like We Do
[ Mon, 14 Jul 2014 22:55:55 GMT ]
Microsoft has taken the wraps off a new A.I. project that blows others in the field away - at identifying Welsh Corgis, anyway.






Psst ... Wanna Buy a Restaurant Reservation?
[ Mon, 14 Jul 2014 22:57:58 GMT ]
Reservation Hop makes restaurant reservations under false names and then sells them, which has critics calling it unethical, sleazy and worse.






Apple Says iPad Nickel Allergies 'Extremely Rare'
[ Tue, 15 Jul 2014 00:30:20 GMT ]
Apple says its products are safe, and that cases like the one of an 11-year-old iPad user who developed a severe skin rash are "extremely rare."






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

Police: Prostitute killed Google exec
[ Thu, 10 Jul 2014 21:15:15 EDT ]
A woman whom police describe as a high-end prostitute is under arrest after they say she injected a Silicon Valley tech executive with heroin and then casually left as he lay dying.

Musk pledges million to Tesla museum
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:11:30 EDT ]
On Nikola Tesla's 158th birthday, it was the effort to build a museum in the influential scientist's honor that got the gift.

Amazon sued over kids buying apps
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:11:20 EDT ]
FTC says Amazon is illegally charging parents for millions in purchases by their kids. Richard Quest has more.

World Cup broke social-media records
[ Mon, 14 Jul 2014 12:33:31 EDT ]
In terms of online entertainment, the World Cup seemed to have it all.

World Cup walloped social-media records
[ Mon, 14 Jul 2014 12:34:22 EDT ]
In terms of online entertainment, the World Cup seemed to have it all.

Monday, July 14, 2014

Google Seeks Help With 'Right to be Forgotten'
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 21:43:51 GMT ]
A panel of experts will advise Google on how best to comply with a European ruling that some people have the “right to be forgotten" by its search engine.






Hotshot! DARPA Tests Self-Guided Bullets
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 23:28:39 GMT ]
How do you hit a target if you have bad aim? U.S. military research agency DARPA has developed a futuristic sniper-bullet system to solve that problem.






Eyes in the Sky: Are Border Drones Worth the Money?
[ Sun, 13 Jul 2014 20:02:55 GMT ]
The White House requests millions more for drones as it deals with a surge of immigrant youths.






'Blade Runner' Makes Biblical Return to Twitter
[ Mon, 14 Jul 2014 09:51:53 GMT ]
Olympic sprinter tweets pictures including inspirational quotes, a psalm from the Bible and photos of him helping children with disabilities.

Samsung Suspends Supplier Amid Child Labor Claims
[ Mon, 14 Jul 2014 09:55:00 GMT ]
The world's biggest smartphone maker said it would permanently cut all ties with the supplier if the allegations were true.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

12 wacky smartphone cases
[ Wed, 09 Jul 2014 11:07:15 EDT ]
Not so long ago, a cellphone used to look like a cellphone. But these days, it's not unheard of to see someone talking on a rabbit pressed to his or her ear.

Police: Prostitute killed Google exec
[ Thu, 10 Jul 2014 21:15:15 EDT ]
A woman whom police describe as a high-end prostitute is under arrest after they say she injected a Silicon Valley tech executive with heroin and then casually left as he lay dying.

Musk pledges million to Tesla museum
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:11:30 EDT ]
On Nikola Tesla's 158th birthday, it was the effort to build a museum in the influential scientist's honor that got the gift.

Amazon sued over kids buying apps
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:11:20 EDT ]
FTC says Amazon is illegally charging parents for millions in purchases by their kids. Richard Quest has more.

Elon Musk promises $1 million for Tesla museum
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 07:45:54 EDT ]
On Nikola Tesla's 158th birthday, it was the effort to build a museum in the influential scientist's honor that got the gift.

Sunday, July 13, 2014

From the Tin Man to the Teen Titans: A History of Cyborgs
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:56:47 GMT ]
Forget man versus machine. Try man and machine. Turns out cyborgs have been fiction's way of rebelling since the nineteenth century.






Say Cheese! Drones Light Up Photoshoots
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 16:38:20 GMT ]
Researchers are experimenting with how lightweight drones can assist with rim lighting for photo-shoots.






Does Not Compute: Most STEM Grads Don't Get STEM Jobs
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 20:33:40 GMT ]
Most people with a science, technology, engineering or math degree don't end up in those fields, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.






Google Seeks Help With 'Right to be Forgotten'
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 21:43:51 GMT ]
A panel of experts will advise Google on how best to comply with a European ruling that some people have the “right to be forgotten" by its search engine.






Hotshot! DARPA Tests Self-Guided Bullets
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 23:28:39 GMT ]
How do you hit a target if you have bad aim? U.S. military research agency DARPA has developed a futuristic sniper-bullet system to solve that problem.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

12 wacky smartphone cases
[ Wed, 09 Jul 2014 11:07:15 EDT ]
Not so long ago, a cellphone used to look like a cellphone. But these days, it's not unheard of to see someone talking on a rabbit pressed to his or her ear.

Police: Prostitute killed Google exec
[ Thu, 10 Jul 2014 21:15:15 EDT ]
A woman whom police describe as a high-end prostitute is under arrest after they say she injected a Silicon Valley tech executive with heroin and then casually left as he lay dying.

Musk pledges million to Tesla museum
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:11:30 EDT ]
On Nikola Tesla's 158th birthday, it was the effort to build a museum in the influential scientist's honor that got the gift.

Amazon sued over kids buying apps
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:11:20 EDT ]
FTC says Amazon is illegally charging parents for millions in purchases by their kids. Richard Quest has more.

Elon Musk promises $1 million for Tesla museum
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 07:45:54 EDT ]
On Nikola Tesla's 158th birthday, it was the effort to build a museum in the influential scientist's honor that got the gift.

Saturday, July 12, 2014

From the Tin Man to the Teen Titans: A History of Cyborgs
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:56:47 GMT ]
Forget man versus machine. Try man and machine. Turns out cyborgs have been fiction's way of rebelling since the nineteenth century.






Say Cheese! Drones Light Up Photoshoots
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 16:38:20 GMT ]
Researchers are experimenting with how lightweight drones can assist with rim lighting for photo-shoots.






Does Not Compute: Most STEM Grads Don't Get STEM Jobs
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 20:33:40 GMT ]
Most people with a science, technology, engineering or math degree don't end up in those fields, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.






Google Seeks Help With 'Right to be Forgotten'
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 21:43:51 GMT ]
A panel of experts will advise Google on how best to comply with a European ruling that some people have the “right to be forgotten" by its search engine.






Hotshot! DARPA Tests Self-Guided Bullets
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 23:28:39 GMT ]
How do you hit a target if you have bad aim? U.S. military research agency DARPA has developed a futuristic sniper-bullet system to solve that problem.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

12 wacky smartphone cases
[ Wed, 09 Jul 2014 11:07:15 EDT ]
Not so long ago, a cellphone used to look like a cellphone. But these days, it's not unheard of to see someone talking on a rabbit pressed to his or her ear.

Police: Prostitute killed Google exec
[ Thu, 10 Jul 2014 21:15:15 EDT ]
A woman whom police describe as a high-end prostitute is under arrest after they say she injected a Silicon Valley tech executive with heroin and then casually left as he lay dying.

Musk pledges million to Tesla museum
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:11:30 EDT ]
On Nikola Tesla's 158th birthday, it was the effort to build a museum in the influential scientist's honor that got the gift.

Amazon sued over kids buying apps
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:11:20 EDT ]
FTC says Amazon is illegally charging parents for millions in purchases by their kids. Richard Quest has more.

Elon Musk promises $1 million for Tesla museum
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 07:45:54 EDT ]
On Nikola Tesla's 158th birthday, it was the effort to build a museum in the influential scientist's honor that got the gift.

Friday, July 11, 2014

Amazon Seeks FAA Permission to Test Drone Delivery
[ Thu, 10 Jul 2014 22:22:39 GMT ]
Amazon has officially requested that the FAA allow the company to test drone-based package delivery in its own backyard.

FTC Sues Amazon Over Kids' In-App Charges
[ Thu, 10 Jul 2014 22:30:04 GMT ]
The Federal Trade Commission is suing Amazon, saying the company hasn̢۪t done enough to prevent kids from making unauthorized in-app purchases.






'Coolest' Smart Cooler Will Power Your Next BBQ
[ Thu, 10 Jul 2014 23:53:36 GMT ]
Really, a smart cooler? It sounds like a joke, but who couldn't use a charger, waterproof speaker and blender at their next cookout?






Cyborgs Among Us: Human 'Biohackers' Embed Metals in Body
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 08:45:19 GMT ]
Biohacking is a niche community at the literal bleeding edge of body modification, where man and machine become one.






From the Tin Man to the Teen Titans: A History of Cyborgs
[ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 09:17:20 GMT ]
Forget man versus machine. Try man and machine. Turns out cyborgs have been fiction's way of rebelling since the nineteenth century.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

The secrets of Apple, Google leaders
[ Wed, 09 Jul 2014 09:21:31 EDT ]
Norman Matloff says a secret wage theft pact between Google, Apple and others highlights ethics problem in tech.

The funniest Germany vs. Brazil tweets
[ Wed, 09 Jul 2014 13:51:55 EDT ]
You had to feel sorry for the home team when host country Brazil got trounced 7-1 by Germany in their World Cup semifinal game on Tuesday.

12 wacky smartphone cases
[ Wed, 09 Jul 2014 11:07:15 EDT ]
Not so long ago, a cellphone used to look like a cellphone. But these days, it's not unheard of to see someone talking on a rabbit pressed to his or her ear.

Police: Prostitute killed Google exec
[ Thu, 10 Jul 2014 09:46:52 EDT ]
A woman whom police describe as a high-end prostitute is under arrest after they say she injected a Silicon Valley tech executive with heroin and then casually left as he lay dying.

12 wacky smartphone cases
[ Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:10:23 EDT ]
Not so long ago, a cellphone used to look like a cellphone. But these days, it's not unheard of to see someone talking on a rabbit pressed to his or her ear.

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Germany's Domination of Brazil Sets Twitter Records
[ Wed, 09 Jul 2014 13:44:12 GMT ]
The Twitterverse exploded during Germany's 7-1 defeat of host country Brazil in the World Cup.






Google Gives Nonprofits the Gift of Glass
[ Wed, 09 Jul 2014 19:52:17 GMT ]
Google announced the winners of its Giving through Glass contest, awarding five nonprofits grants and a pair of the company's Glass headset.






Sigourney Weaver Reprises 'Alien' Role in New Game
[ Wed, 09 Jul 2014 20:12:13 GMT ]
The actress who portrayed officer Ellen Ripley in the "Alien" film franchise is reprising her role in "Alien: Isolation," an upcoming video game.






LG's Kizon Smartband Lets Parents Track Their Kids
[ Wed, 09 Jul 2014 22:12:43 GMT ]
LG has announced a wearable for youngsters, called the Kizon, that keeps track of their location and makes limited phone calls.






iPhone Lost in Grain Elevator Turns Up 8 Months Later
[ Thu, 10 Jul 2014 00:56:05 GMT ]
This farmer thought he'd lost his phone forever when it went into a grain elevator. But as it turns out, it's a small world.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

Modified mosquitoes kill disease
[ Wed, 09 Jul 2014 09:21:02 EDT ]
How scientists are using genetic modification to create self-destructing mosquitoes.

The secrets of Apple, Google leaders
[ Wed, 09 Jul 2014 09:21:31 EDT ]
Norman Matloff says a secret wage theft pact between Google, Apple and others highlights ethics problem in tech.

The funniest Germany vs. Brazil tweets
[ Wed, 09 Jul 2014 13:51:55 EDT ]
You had to feel sorry for the home team when host country Brazil got trounced 7-1 by Germany in their World Cup semifinal game on Tuesday.

12 wacky smartphone cases
[ Wed, 09 Jul 2014 11:07:15 EDT ]
Not so long ago, a cellphone used to look like a cellphone. But these days, it's not unheard of to see someone talking on a rabbit pressed to his or her ear.

12 wacky smartphone cases
[ Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:10:23 EDT ]
Not so long ago, a cellphone used to look like a cellphone. But these days, it's not unheard of to see someone talking on a rabbit pressed to his or her ear.

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Yahoo Researchers Want GPS to Take the Scenic Route
[ Tue, 08 Jul 2014 21:24:06 GMT ]
Sure, your GPS can give you the shortest, fastest way to get from A to B. But what if you wanted to take the scenic route?






Russian Accused of Hacking Into U.S. Restaurants
[ Tue, 08 Jul 2014 23:39:48 GMT ]
An indictment accuses a Russian man of hacking into computers at hundreds of retail businesses in the U.S.






David Attenborough to Enter Virtual Reality
[ Wed, 09 Jul 2014 00:01:51 GMT ]
Nature documentaries are coming to virtual reality headset near you — with the blessing of one of the biggest names in the industry.






Netflix Tagger Shares Reality of Internet Dream Job
[ Wed, 09 Jul 2014 03:13:16 GMT ]
Unfortunately, it's not all lying in bed and eating snacks — though the rest of it does sound pretty good.






High-Tech Magic Behind 'Planet of the Apes'
[ Wed, 09 Jul 2014 11:38:41 GMT ]
The creatures in 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' are more realistic than ever. NBC's Ben Fogle met actor Andy Serkis to find out how they're created.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

This 3-D printed robot talks
[ Fri, 04 Jul 2014 10:48:04 EDT ]
Intel's Futurist introduces the world to "Jimmy," a walking, talking social robot.

Kickstarter raises cash for potato salad
[ Mon, 07 Jul 2014 15:27:10 EDT ]
Zack Brown of Columbus, Ohio, posted his Kickstarter project with a goal of $10 and a desire to make potato salad for the first time. As of Monday morning, more than 800 backers had pledged $8,000 for a chance to taste Brown's creation.

Reservation startup angers tech world
[ Mon, 07 Jul 2014 15:25:58 EDT ]
There's a website that lies to restaurants, making reservations under fake names, and then sells them to you.

Social media helped her drop 180 pounds
[ Mon, 07 Jul 2014 15:26:45 EDT ]
One woman says social media helped her drop a whopping 180 pounds.

Genetically modified mosquitoes kill disease
[ Tue, 08 Jul 2014 11:48:03 EDT ]
How scientists are using genetic modification to create self-destructing mosquitoes.

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Kickstarter Potato Salad Project Raises $17,000-Plus
[ Mon, 07 Jul 2014 20:04:16 GMT ]
On the Internet, nothing is impossible. That includes raising more than $17,000 from a bunch of strangers to make … potato salad.

Internet Danger: What Is Ransomware?
[ Mon, 07 Jul 2014 20:28:41 GMT ]
Criminals are taking computers hostage with ransomware and threatening to wipe out all files if the victims don̢۪t pay up.






Isis Wallet Will Rebrand After Rise of Militant Group
[ Mon, 07 Jul 2014 21:39:06 GMT ]
The company did not say which new names they may be considering, but the CEO promised to share details as "our journey progresses."






What Should You Do When Criminals Take Your Computer Hostage?
[ Tue, 08 Jul 2014 00:20:59 GMT ]
Criminals are taking computers hostage with ransomware and threatening to wipe out all files if the victims don̢۪t pay up.






Unplugged: More American Homes Go Without Landlines
[ Tue, 08 Jul 2014 04:03:44 GMT ]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released on Tuesday preliminary results from a 2013 survey about increasing wireless-only households.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

This 3-D printed robot talks
[ Fri, 04 Jul 2014 10:48:04 EDT ]
Intel's Futurist introduces the world to "Jimmy," a walking, talking social robot.

Kickstarter raises cash for potato salad
[ Mon, 07 Jul 2014 15:27:10 EDT ]
Zack Brown of Columbus, Ohio, posted his Kickstarter project with a goal of $10 and a desire to make potato salad for the first time. As of Monday morning, more than 800 backers had pledged $8,000 for a chance to taste Brown's creation.

Reservation startup angers tech world
[ Mon, 07 Jul 2014 15:25:58 EDT ]
There's a website that lies to restaurants, making reservations under fake names, and then sells them to you.

Social media helped her drop 180 pounds
[ Mon, 07 Jul 2014 15:26:45 EDT ]
One woman says social media helped her drop a whopping 180 pounds.

Potato-salad rookie cashes in on Kickstarter
[ Mon, 07 Jul 2014 15:27:46 EDT ]
Zack Brown of Columbus, Ohio, posted his Kickstarter project with a goal of $10 and a desire to make potato salad for the first time. As of Monday morning, more than 800 backers had pledged $8,000 for a chance to taste Brown's creation.

Monday, July 7, 2014

British Media Decry Google's Removal of Search Links
[ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 22:13:18 GMT ]
Google's removal of search results to comply with a European Court "right to be forgotten" ruling is drawing accusations of press censorship.






32,000 Mormon Missionaries to Get iPad Minis
[ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 23:09:28 GMT ]
The Mormon church is expanding a program that gives missionaries iPad minis and broadens their proselytizing to social media.






Russia Passes Bill That Could Restrict Internet
[ Fri, 04 Jul 2014 20:55:23 GMT ]
Russia's parliament has passed a law to force Internet sites that store the personal data of Russian citizens to do so inside the country.






Banks Turn to Computer Games to Recruit Talent
[ Fri, 04 Jul 2014 21:07:03 GMT ]
Some banks will be looking at more than just applicants' resumes this recruitment season. They will also be checking out candidates' gaming skills.






Are Office Robots Really a Good Idea?
[ Sun, 06 Jul 2014 09:42:45 GMT ]
Mechanized workers in the office are slowly making their way from the pages of science fiction and working side-by-side with humans.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

Happy 35th birthday, Walkman
[ Wed, 02 Jul 2014 12:14:46 EDT ]
It was 35 years ago Tuesday that Sony, not Apple, revolutionized the way we listen to music.

Forget selfies -- make way for 'dronies'
[ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 12:16:06 EDT ]
Forget selfies. Those are so 2013.

Lohan sues 'Grand Theft Auto V'
[ Fri, 04 Jul 2014 09:53:46 EDT ]
Lindsay Lohan has filed suit against a video game maker, alleging the company based the likeness of a character on her.

Truck of the future drives itself
[ Fri, 04 Jul 2014 09:53:35 EDT ]
Tractor-trailer drivers, if you text while driving in the middle of the freeway, then the future may belong to you.

Truck of the future aims to drive itself
[ Fri, 04 Jul 2014 09:52:04 EDT ]
Tractor-trailer drivers, if you text while driving in the middle of the freeway, then the future may belong to you.

Sunday, July 6, 2014

British Media Decry Google's Removal of Search Links
[ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 22:13:18 GMT ]
Google's removal of search results to comply with a European Court "right to be forgotten" ruling is drawing accusations of press censorship.






32,000 Mormon Missionaries to Get iPad Minis
[ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 23:09:28 GMT ]
The Mormon church is expanding a program that gives missionaries iPad minis and broadens their proselytizing to social media.






Russia Passes Bill That Could Restrict Internet
[ Fri, 04 Jul 2014 20:55:23 GMT ]
Russia's parliament has passed a law to force Internet sites that store the personal data of Russian citizens to do so inside the country.






Banks Turn to Computer Games to Recruit Talent
[ Fri, 04 Jul 2014 21:07:03 GMT ]
Some banks will be looking at more than just applicants' resumes this recruitment season. They will also be checking out candidates' gaming skills.






Are Office Robots Really a Good Idea?
[ Sun, 06 Jul 2014 09:42:45 GMT ]
Mechanized workers in the office are slowly making their way from the pages of science fiction and working side-by-side with humans.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

Happy 35th birthday, Walkman
[ Wed, 02 Jul 2014 12:14:46 EDT ]
It was 35 years ago Tuesday that Sony, not Apple, revolutionized the way we listen to music.

Forget selfies -- make way for 'dronies'
[ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 12:16:06 EDT ]
Forget selfies. Those are so 2013.

Lohan sues 'Grand Theft Auto V'
[ Fri, 04 Jul 2014 09:53:46 EDT ]
Lindsay Lohan has filed suit against a video game maker, alleging the company based the likeness of a character on her.

Truck of the future drives itself
[ Fri, 04 Jul 2014 09:53:35 EDT ]
Tractor-trailer drivers, if you text while driving in the middle of the freeway, then the future may belong to you.

Truck of the future aims to drive itself
[ Fri, 04 Jul 2014 09:52:04 EDT ]
Tractor-trailer drivers, if you text while driving in the middle of the freeway, then the future may belong to you.

Saturday, July 5, 2014

Journal Expresses 'Concern' Over Facebook Study
[ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 22:03:39 GMT ]
PNAS, the journal that published Facebook's controversial "emotional contagion" study, is expressing "concern" over the study's methods.






British Media Decry Google's Removal of Search Links
[ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 22:13:18 GMT ]
Google's removal of search results to comply with a European Court "right to be forgotten" ruling is drawing accusations of press censorship.






32,000 Mormon Missionaries to Get iPad Minis
[ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 23:09:28 GMT ]
The Mormon church is expanding a program that gives missionaries iPad minis and broadens their proselytizing to social media.






Russia Passes Bill That Could Restrict Internet
[ Fri, 04 Jul 2014 20:55:23 GMT ]
Russia's parliament has passed a law to force Internet sites that store the personal data of Russian citizens to do so inside the country.






Banks Turn to Computer Games to Recruit Talent
[ Fri, 04 Jul 2014 21:07:03 GMT ]
Some banks will be looking at more than just applicants' resumes this recruitment season. They will also be checking out candidates' gaming skills.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

Happy 35th birthday, Walkman
[ Wed, 02 Jul 2014 12:14:46 EDT ]
It was 35 years ago Tuesday that Sony, not Apple, revolutionized the way we listen to music.

Forget selfies -- make way for 'dronies'
[ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 12:16:06 EDT ]
Forget selfies. Those are so 2013.

Lohan sues 'Grand Theft Auto V'
[ Fri, 04 Jul 2014 09:53:46 EDT ]
Lindsay Lohan has filed suit against a video game maker, alleging the company based the likeness of a character on her.

Truck of the future drives itself
[ Fri, 04 Jul 2014 09:53:35 EDT ]
Tractor-trailer drivers, if you text while driving in the middle of the freeway, then the future may belong to you.

Truck of the future aims to drive itself
[ Fri, 04 Jul 2014 09:52:04 EDT ]
Tractor-trailer drivers, if you text while driving in the middle of the freeway, then the future may belong to you.

Friday, July 4, 2014

Google Camera Takes Eerie Selfies in Museum Mirrors
[ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 19:21:00 GMT ]
Google's Street View cameras have been traveling the world, collecting images of art, architecture ... and sometimes, themselves.






British Media Decry Google's Removal of Search Links
[ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 19:40:40 GMT ]
Google's removal of search results to comply with a European Court "right to be forgotten" ruling is drawing accusations of press censorship.






Journal Expresses 'Concern' Over Facebook Study
[ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 22:03:39 GMT ]
PNAS, the journal that published Facebook's controversial "emotional contagion" study, is expressing "concern" over the study's methods.






British Media Decry Google's Removal of Search Links
[ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 22:13:18 GMT ]
Google's removal of search results to comply with a European Court "right to be forgotten" ruling is drawing accusations of press censorship.






32,000 Mormon Missionaries to Get iPad Minis
[ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 23:09:28 GMT ]
The Mormon church is expanding a program that gives missionaries iPad minis and broadens their proselytizing to social media.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

U.S. World Cup fans won online
[ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 10:20:57 EDT ]
The results of Tuesday's knockout-round match with Belgium remain to be seen. But online, Team USA is already a World Cup winner.

Car death highlights digital evidence
[ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 10:20:32 EDT ]
One of the few details to come out of the murder case against suburban Atlanta dad Justin Ross Harris -- whose son was found dead after being strapped into a hot car for hours -- is that he searched for information about such deaths shortly before the incident occurred.

Dream readers apps that work?
[ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 10:20:19 EDT ]
A series of new apps and wearable devices promise to give us instant insight into our nocturnal lives.

Happy 35th birthday, Walkman
[ Wed, 02 Jul 2014 12:14:46 EDT ]
It was 35 years ago Tuesday that Sony, not Apple, revolutionized the way we listen to music.

Forget selfies -- make way for 'dronies'
[ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 12:16:06 EDT ]
Forget selfies. Those are so 2013.

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Amazon Fights FTC Over Kids' In-App Purchases
[ Wed, 02 Jul 2014 21:37:05 GMT ]
Amazon.com is fighting U.S. regulators' demands that it pay a penalty over its policies on purchases made by children on smartphone apps.






Brazilian 'Bolware' Cyber Bandits Bank Billions
[ Wed, 02 Jul 2014 23:38:04 GMT ]
A massive cyber-fraud ring in Brazil may have netted billions using malware that fiddles with online payment forms.






U.K. Investigates Facebook's Psych Experiment
[ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 00:00:44 GMT ]
British regulators are investigating revelations that Facebook treated hordes of users like lab rats in an experiment probing into their emotions.






How to Survive a Riptide
[ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 00:42:52 GMT ]
5 simple tips to staying safe in a strong current.






How to Survive a Rip Current
[ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 00:42:52 GMT ]
5 simple tips to staying safe in a strong current.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

NASA test-launches a flying saucer
[ Mon, 30 Jun 2014 10:43:53 EDT ]
NASA's new flying saucer-shaped spacecraft lifted off from its launch pad at the U.S. Navy's Pacific Missile Range facility in Kauai, Hawaii, Saturday morning, after several previous weather-related delays this month.

NASA to launch pollution satellite
[ Tue, 01 Jul 2014 09:29:13 EDT ]
For the first time ever, NASA is launching a mission just to study climate change.

Opinion: Facebook experiment not new
[ Tue, 01 Jul 2014 12:21:57 EDT ]
David Weinberger says FB's psychological experiments on users were only a more intrusive version of what the company does every time we visit our page. The outrage is that we let them do it

U.S. World Cup fans are winning online
[ Tue, 01 Jul 2014 12:20:50 EDT ]
The results of Tuesday's knockout-round match with Belgium remain to be seen. But online, Team USA is already a World Cup winner.

Happy 35th birthday, Walkman
[ Tue, 01 Jul 2014 18:35:37 EDT ]
It was 35 years ago Tuesday that Sony, not Apple, revolutionized the way we listen to music.

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Single Bidder Wins Auction of 30,000 Seized Bitcoins
[ Tue, 01 Jul 2014 21:45:33 GMT ]
A single bidder has taken home the nearly 30,000 bitcoins seized from the Silk Road and auctioned off by the U.S. Marshals Service.






Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Un-Orthodox High-Tech Positions
[ Tue, 01 Jul 2014 22:14:50 GMT ]
When they are not reading from the Torah scripture, they're coding for JavaScript and building mobile applications for websites.






FTC: T-Mobile Made Millions with 'Cramming' Charges
[ Tue, 01 Jul 2014 22:29:51 GMT ]
T-Mobile USA knowingly made hundreds of millions of dollars off its customers in bogus charges, a federal regulator alleged Tuesday.






U.S.-Belgium World Cup Match Proves Hot on Twitter
[ Wed, 02 Jul 2014 00:33:06 GMT ]
The U.S.-Belgium World Cup match played out to a huge crowd on social media. Twitter says there were 9.1 million tweets sent during the match.






U.S.-Belgium World Cup Match Proves Hot on Twitter
[ Wed, 02 Jul 2014 00:53:34 GMT ]
The U.S.-Belgium World Cup match played out to a huge crowd on social media. Twitter says there were 9.1 million tweets sent during the match.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

NASA test-launches a flying saucer
[ Mon, 30 Jun 2014 10:43:53 EDT ]
NASA's new flying saucer-shaped spacecraft lifted off from its launch pad at the U.S. Navy's Pacific Missile Range facility in Kauai, Hawaii, Saturday morning, after several previous weather-related delays this month.

NASA to launch pollution satellite
[ Tue, 01 Jul 2014 09:29:13 EDT ]
For the first time ever, NASA is launching a mission just to study climate change.

Opinion: Facebook experiment not new
[ Tue, 01 Jul 2014 12:21:57 EDT ]
David Weinberger says FB's psychological experiments on users were only a more intrusive version of what the company does every time we visit our page. The outrage is that we let them do it

U.S. World Cup fans are winning online
[ Tue, 01 Jul 2014 12:20:50 EDT ]
The results of Tuesday's knockout-round match with Belgium remain to be seen. But online, Team USA is already a World Cup winner.

Happy 35th birthday, Walkman
[ Tue, 01 Jul 2014 18:35:37 EDT ]
It was 35 years ago Tuesday that Sony, not Apple, revolutionized the way we listen to music.

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Facebook Secretly Toyed With Users' Emotions. Again.
[ Mon, 30 Jun 2014 21:42:17 GMT ]
Anger erupted over a study in which what could be termed the social media company's "Emotions Lab" tweaked the News Feeds of some of its users.

Europeans Rush to File Google 'Forgotten' Requests
[ Mon, 30 Jun 2014 21:55:10 GMT ]
A French startup service says about 350 people a day in Europe are using its website to file “right to be forgotten” requests with Google.

Lasers and Stem Cells! How One Doc Is Regrowing Teeth
[ Mon, 30 Jun 2014 22:06:00 GMT ]
Working with a team of researchers at the Harvard Wyss Institute, Doctor Praveen Arany has found a way to coax stem cells into the production of dentin, a material that forms the backbone of teeth.






Laptop's Battery 'Just Exploded,' Burn Victim Says
[ Tue, 01 Jul 2014 08:11:35 GMT ]
Loretta Luff, 72, looked down and realized to her horror that not only had her laptop exploded, but her shirt was on fire. Read more: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/weird/Woman-Burned-After-Laptop-Explodes-Inside-Home-






Hiker Doesn't Buy a New Phone. That Saved His Life
[ Tue, 01 Jul 2014 11:21:48 GMT ]
Liu Quanming can thank his trusty old Nokia's battery for helping rescuers locate him five days after he fell down a ravine.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

World Cup fans look for love online
[ Fri, 27 Jun 2014 11:58:08 EDT ]
Popular location-based dating apps see a surge in activity in Brazil with World Cup fans looking for love.

What will Aereo's TV watchers do now?
[ Wed, 25 Jun 2014 17:47:14 EDT ]
Aereo, the embattled startup that captured shows from the broadcast airwaves and let users stream them digitally to their computers, smartphones or tablets, is essentially dead after a Supreme Court ruling Wednesday.

Meet NASA's new deep-space craft
[ Thu, 26 Jun 2014 17:37:21 EDT ]
The U.S. space shuttle program retired in 2011, leaving American astronauts to hitchhike into orbit. But after three long years, NASA's successor is almost ready to make an entrance.

Film remembers the 'Internet's Own Boy'
[ Fri, 27 Jun 2014 15:04:44 EDT ]
In life, Aaron Swartz was a force in creating today's Web, helping write game-changing code in his early teens before turning his attentions to Internet activism.

NASA test-launches a flying saucer
[ Mon, 30 Jun 2014 10:43:53 EDT ]
NASA's new flying saucer-shaped spacecraft lifted off from its launch pad at the U.S. Navy's Pacific Missile Range facility in Kauai, Hawaii, Saturday morning, after several previous weather-related delays this month.