Friday, October 31, 2014

Apple CEO Tim Cook: 'I'm Proud To Be Gay'
[ Thu, 30 Oct 2014 18:27:37 GMT ]
With his announcement, Cook becomes the first Fortune 500 chief executive to come out publicly.






Lured to ISIS: Denver Teens Chatted With Recruiter: Report
[ Thu, 30 Oct 2014 19:43:03 GMT ]
Three Denver teens became radicalized online and chatted with an ISIS recruiter for a year before their attempted flight to Syria, report says.






Will Tim Cook Pave the Way for Other Gay CEOs?
[ Thu, 30 Oct 2014 19:43:40 GMT ]
As one of the most powerful tech executives in the world, Cook holds a unique position from which he can show the way for other gay corporate leaders.






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.

Question Mark: Facebook's Zuckerberg Plans Public Q&A
[ Thu, 30 Oct 2014 21:00:35 GMT ]
Have a burning question for Mark Zuckerberg? Next Thursday, he might answer it.






Flying Cars Looking to Revolutionize Your Commute
[ Thu, 30 Oct 2014 22:06:05 GMT ]
This flying car is lightweight and efficient enough to soar across the country, and small enough to fit into the parking spot at work.






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.

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.

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.

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.

Prepaid smart meters outwit Africa's power thieves
[ Wed, 22 Oct 2014 07:55:02 EDT ]
One company says smart meters may hold the answers to the power problems of the world's emerging markets, where slow payment and energy theft remains a powerful disincentive for new investment in the sector.

Can the web predict the future?
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:14:23 EDT ]
From drone wars to cosmic theories, long-term bets take the long view and place odds on the shape of the future.

Facebook brings back the anonymous chatroom
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:25:01 EDT ]
Remember in the late '90s when you would kill time in AOL and IRC chatrooms or post on Usenet? You'd strike up conversations with strangers about subjects you were all interested in, say "The X-Files," container gardening or The Fugees.

The dark world of online harassment
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:13:43 EDT ]
For the past 25 years, the Web has opened up unprecedented possibilities for human communication. But it has a dark side too -- sometimes, a very dark one.

Wearable tech to hack your brain
[ Wed, 22 Oct 2014 00:56:24 EDT ]
The technology sounds simultaneously fake and dangerous: Strap on a headset and send targeted electrical currents into your brain for about 15 minutes to get more energy, improve your focus or calm down.

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Apple Exec Explains iOS 8 Rollout Bug: Re/Code
[ Wed, 29 Oct 2014 15:57:00 GMT ]
Joswiak acknowledged the mistake — but said the problem resided in how the software was “wrapped,” not with the update itself.






Apple Pay Rival CurrentC Says Customer Emails Hacked
[ Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:05:18 GMT ]
One of Apple's competitors in the mobile payment market sent out an email Wednesday telling users it has been breached, CNBC confirmed.






Google Glass Ban Is Now Playing at a Theater Near You
[ Wed, 29 Oct 2014 19:01:50 GMT ]
The Motion Picture Association of America and the National Association of Theatre Owners are banning wearable recording devices in the cinema.






Rocket Blast Teaches Teens Cost of Discovery
[ Wed, 29 Oct 2014 21:17:07 GMT ]
The explosion of an unmanned Antares rocket bound for the space station taught a hard lesson to students whose experiments were on board.






America's First Website Returns to Life
[ Thu, 30 Oct 2014 00:26:50 GMT ]
America's first website has been resurrected by an archival team at Stanford University with a new archival tool.






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.

Can the web predict the future?
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:14:23 EDT ]
From drone wars to cosmic theories, long-term bets take the long view and place odds on the shape of the future.

Facebook brings back the anonymous chatroom
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:25:01 EDT ]
Remember in the late '90s when you would kill time in AOL and IRC chatrooms or post on Usenet? You'd strike up conversations with strangers about subjects you were all interested in, say "The X-Files," container gardening or The Fugees.

The dark world of online harassment
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:13:43 EDT ]
For the past 25 years, the Web has opened up unprecedented possibilities for human communication. But it has a dark side too -- sometimes, a very dark one.

Wearable tech to hack your brain
[ Wed, 22 Oct 2014 00:56:24 EDT ]
The technology sounds simultaneously fake and dangerous: Strap on a headset and send targeted electrical currents into your brain for about 15 minutes to get more energy, improve your focus or calm down.

Twitch bans nude, suggestive gaming
[ Wed, 29 Oct 2014 11:12:12 EDT ]
Looks like it's a bad time to be sexing up your publicly viewable video gaming.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Bear Selfies Could Lead to Grizzly End: Forest Service
[ Tue, 28 Oct 2014 18:08:30 GMT ]
Oh man, it̢۪s a possibly dangerous wild animal! Let̢۪s take a picture!






Droid Turbo Arrives With Big Battery and Screen
[ Tue, 28 Oct 2014 18:40:13 GMT ]
Verizon has announced the Droid Turbo, the carrier's latest flagship phone and one that may lay claim to the best specs on the market.






Google Wants to Search Your Body for Signs of Cancer
[ Tue, 28 Oct 2014 19:49:19 GMT ]
The Internet giant's secretive X division has been working on a technology that would help sniff out signs of cancer and other diseases.






Facebook's Ad Revenue Soars But So Will Spending
[ Tue, 28 Oct 2014 20:37:23 GMT ]
Facebook reported quarterly earnings and revenue that beat analysts' expectations, but the stock tanked on a disappointing outlook.

Google Fit for Android takes on Apple's HealthKit
[ Tue, 28 Oct 2014 21:37:16 GMT ]
Google announced a new platform called Fit on Tuesday that aims to put all the fitness and health data from your apps and devices in one place.






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.

Can the web predict the future?
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:14:23 EDT ]
From drone wars to cosmic theories, long-term bets take the long view and place odds on the shape of the future.

Facebook brings back the anonymous chatroom
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:25:01 EDT ]
Remember in the late '90s when you would kill time in AOL and IRC chatrooms or post on Usenet? You'd strike up conversations with strangers about subjects you were all interested in, say "The X-Files," container gardening or The Fugees.

The dark world of online harassment
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:13:43 EDT ]
For the past 25 years, the Web has opened up unprecedented possibilities for human communication. But it has a dark side too -- sometimes, a very dark one.

Wearable tech to hack your brain
[ Wed, 22 Oct 2014 00:56:24 EDT ]
The technology sounds simultaneously fake and dangerous: Strap on a headset and send targeted electrical currents into your brain for about 15 minutes to get more energy, improve your focus or calm down.

Apple thinks iPad photography is here to stay
[ Mon, 27 Oct 2014 17:25:43 EDT ]
It's the most controversial issue since people started filming videos in portrait mode. Should tablets be used as cameras?

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Google Shakes Up Staff With New Product Czar: Re/Code
[ Mon, 27 Oct 2014 17:49:29 GMT ]
In a significant shakeup of Google management, Larry Page is transferring leadership of core Google products to Sundar Pichai, according to sources.






Beware PowerPoint: Microsoft Warns of Nasty Bug
[ Mon, 27 Oct 2014 18:07:15 GMT ]
Microsoft is worried about a bug that could let hackers take complete control over computers running Windows.






Nest Makes 'Smart Home' Move by Buying Revolv
[ Mon, 27 Oct 2014 21:13:53 GMT ]
With the move, Nest, maker of the smart thermostat, has strengthened its position as a smart home leader.






CVS and Rite Aid Stop Taking Apple Pay
[ Mon, 27 Oct 2014 21:54:49 GMT ]
Some large U.S. retailers are refusing to use Apple's new electronic payments service as they commit to developing a rival payments system.






Nextbit Lets a Tablet Pick Up Where a Phone Left Off
[ Tue, 28 Oct 2014 00:22:44 GMT ]
The company founded by former Google employees has introduced “Baton,” a service that allows users to store and sync all their mobile data online.






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.

Can the web predict the future?
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:14:23 EDT ]
From drone wars to cosmic theories, long-term bets take the long view and place odds on the shape of the future.

Facebook brings back the anonymous chatroom
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:25:01 EDT ]
Remember in the late '90s when you would kill time in AOL and IRC chatrooms or post on Usenet? You'd strike up conversations with strangers about subjects you were all interested in, say "The X-Files," container gardening or The Fugees.

The dark world of online harassment
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:13:43 EDT ]
For the past 25 years, the Web has opened up unprecedented possibilities for human communication. But it has a dark side too -- sometimes, a very dark one.

Wearable tech to hack your brain
[ Wed, 22 Oct 2014 00:56:24 EDT ]
The technology sounds simultaneously fake and dangerous: Strap on a headset and send targeted electrical currents into your brain for about 15 minutes to get more energy, improve your focus or calm down.

Facebook brings back the anonymous chatroom
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:25:01 EDT ]
Remember in the late '90s when you would kill time in AOL and IRC chatrooms or post on Usenet? You'd strike up conversations with strangers about subjects you were all interested in, say "The X-Files," container gardening or The Fugees.

Monday, October 27, 2014

Apple Pay Review: The Re/Code Bi-Coastal Team Test
[ Fri, 24 Oct 2014 17:37:45 GMT ]
The Re/Code Review team's overall conclusion: Apple Pay worked smoothly and quickly in all but a very few instances.






Drones Give Archaeologists a Bird's-Eye View of Past
[ Fri, 24 Oct 2014 22:44:43 GMT ]
From drones that perform high-fidelity 3-D scans to apps that automatically scour satellite data for undiscovered sites, the past is looking futuristic.






Watch Out for Ebola-Themed Email Attacks
[ Fri, 24 Oct 2014 23:18:43 GMT ]
The purveyors of email-based scams and malware have stooped to imitating the World Health Organization, hoping to take advantage of spooked readers.

Hoverboards Are Now a Reality
[ Fri, 24 Oct 2014 23:27:30 GMT ]
A future in which we are all gliding around on hoverboards is now one step closer to reality as a California company has stumbled upon the formula for a viable prototype.






Uber for Kids: Shuddle Wants to Shuttle Your Children
[ Fri, 24 Oct 2014 23:32:47 GMT ]
Little Suzy has soccer practice. Timmy needs to get to his recital. You have an important meeting. Don't worry, Shuddle has you covered.






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.

Can the web predict the future?
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:14:23 EDT ]
From drone wars to cosmic theories, long-term bets take the long view and place odds on the shape of the future.

Facebook brings back the anonymous chatroom
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:25:01 EDT ]
Remember in the late '90s when you would kill time in AOL and IRC chatrooms or post on Usenet? You'd strike up conversations with strangers about subjects you were all interested in, say "The X-Files," container gardening or The Fugees.

The dark world of online harassment
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:13:43 EDT ]
For the past 25 years, the Web has opened up unprecedented possibilities for human communication. But it has a dark side too -- sometimes, a very dark one.

Wearable tech to hack your brain
[ Wed, 22 Oct 2014 00:56:24 EDT ]
The technology sounds simultaneously fake and dangerous: Strap on a headset and send targeted electrical currents into your brain for about 15 minutes to get more energy, improve your focus or calm down.

Facebook brings back the anonymous chatroom
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:25:01 EDT ]
Remember in the late '90s when you would kill time in AOL and IRC chatrooms or post on Usenet? You'd strike up conversations with strangers about subjects you were all interested in, say "The X-Files," container gardening or The Fugees.

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Apple Pay Review: The Re/Code Bi-Coastal Team Test
[ Fri, 24 Oct 2014 17:37:45 GMT ]
The Re/Code Review team's overall conclusion: Apple Pay worked smoothly and quickly in all but a very few instances.






Drones Give Archaeologists a Bird's-Eye View of Past
[ Fri, 24 Oct 2014 22:44:43 GMT ]
From drones that perform high-fidelity 3-D scans to apps that automatically scour satellite data for undiscovered sites, the past is looking futuristic.






Watch Out for Ebola-Themed Email Attacks
[ Fri, 24 Oct 2014 23:18:43 GMT ]
The purveyors of email-based scams and malware have stooped to imitating the World Health Organization, hoping to take advantage of spooked readers.

Hoverboards Are Now a Reality
[ Fri, 24 Oct 2014 23:27:30 GMT ]
A future in which we are all gliding around on hoverboards is now one step closer to reality as a California company has stumbled upon the formula for a viable prototype.






Uber for Kids: Shuddle Wants to Shuttle Your Children
[ Fri, 24 Oct 2014 23:32:47 GMT ]
Little Suzy has soccer practice. Timmy needs to get to his recital. You have an important meeting. Don't worry, Shuddle has you covered.






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.

Can the web predict the future?
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:14:23 EDT ]
From drone wars to cosmic theories, long-term bets take the long view and place odds on the shape of the future.

Facebook brings back the anonymous chatroom
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:25:01 EDT ]
Remember in the late '90s when you would kill time in AOL and IRC chatrooms or post on Usenet? You'd strike up conversations with strangers about subjects you were all interested in, say "The X-Files," container gardening or The Fugees.

The dark world of online harassment
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:13:43 EDT ]
For the past 25 years, the Web has opened up unprecedented possibilities for human communication. But it has a dark side too -- sometimes, a very dark one.

Wearable tech to hack your brain
[ Wed, 22 Oct 2014 00:56:24 EDT ]
The technology sounds simultaneously fake and dangerous: Strap on a headset and send targeted electrical currents into your brain for about 15 minutes to get more energy, improve your focus or calm down.

Facebook brings back the anonymous chatroom
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:25:01 EDT ]
Remember in the late '90s when you would kill time in AOL and IRC chatrooms or post on Usenet? You'd strike up conversations with strangers about subjects you were all interested in, say "The X-Files," container gardening or The Fugees.

Saturday, October 25, 2014

Apple Pay Review: The Re/Code Bi-Coastal Team Test
[ Fri, 24 Oct 2014 17:37:45 GMT ]
The Re/Code Review team's overall conclusion: Apple Pay worked smoothly and quickly in all but a very few instances.






Drones Give Archaeologists a Bird's-Eye View of Past
[ Fri, 24 Oct 2014 22:44:43 GMT ]
From drones that perform high-fidelity 3-D scans to apps that automatically scour satellite data for undiscovered sites, the past is looking futuristic.






Watch Out for Ebola-Themed Email Attacks
[ Fri, 24 Oct 2014 23:18:43 GMT ]
The purveyors of email-based scams and malware have stooped to imitating the World Health Organization, hoping to take advantage of spooked readers.

Hoverboards Are Now a Reality
[ Fri, 24 Oct 2014 23:27:30 GMT ]
A future in which we are all gliding around on hoverboards is now one step closer to reality as a California company has stumbled upon the formula for a viable prototype.






Uber for Kids: Shuddle Wants to Shuttle Your Children
[ Fri, 24 Oct 2014 23:32:47 GMT ]
Little Suzy has soccer practice. Timmy needs to get to his recital. You have an important meeting. Don't worry, Shuddle has you covered.






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.

Can the web predict the future?
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:14:23 EDT ]
From drone wars to cosmic theories, long-term bets take the long view and place odds on the shape of the future.

Facebook brings back the anonymous chatroom
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:25:01 EDT ]
Remember in the late '90s when you would kill time in AOL and IRC chatrooms or post on Usenet? You'd strike up conversations with strangers about subjects you were all interested in, say "The X-Files," container gardening or The Fugees.

The dark world of online harassment
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:13:43 EDT ]
For the past 25 years, the Web has opened up unprecedented possibilities for human communication. But it has a dark side too -- sometimes, a very dark one.

Wearable tech to hack your brain
[ Wed, 22 Oct 2014 00:56:24 EDT ]
The technology sounds simultaneously fake and dangerous: Strap on a headset and send targeted electrical currents into your brain for about 15 minutes to get more energy, improve your focus or calm down.

Facebook brings back the anonymous chatroom
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:25:01 EDT ]
Remember in the late '90s when you would kill time in AOL and IRC chatrooms or post on Usenet? You'd strike up conversations with strangers about subjects you were all interested in, say "The X-Files," container gardening or The Fugees.

Friday, October 24, 2014

Want to Chat Anonymously? Facebook Says Get 'Rooms'
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 18:44:19 GMT ]
The new Rooms app allows people to chat in groups. Users can sign in with an email address or use a pseudonym.






Google Poaches Oxford Brains for A.I. Research
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 19:37:32 GMT ]
Google has visited the hallowed halls of Oxford University and come out with several of the school's most prized minds in artificial intelligence.

Why Mark Zuckerberg Spent Years Learning Mandarin
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 19:58:22 GMT ]
"Having China will make Facebook's global ascent complete. And that's absolutely what they want."






Microsoft Co-Founder Bumps Ebola Effort to $100 Million
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 22:17:30 GMT ]
Paul Allen said the money will pay for programs to train doctors and to build special containment units to evacuate any who get infected.






Amazon Fire Phone Proves To Be an Expensive Flop
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 22:48:58 GMT ]
Amazon says it recorded a $170 million write-down in the third quarter largely related to its unsold stockpile of Fire smartphones.






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.

Can the web predict the future?
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:14:23 EDT ]
From drone wars to cosmic theories, long-term bets take the long view and place odds on the shape of the future.

Facebook brings back the anonymous chatroom
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:25:01 EDT ]
Remember in the late '90s when you would kill time in AOL and IRC chatrooms or post on Usenet? You'd strike up conversations with strangers about subjects you were all interested in, say "The X-Files," container gardening or The Fugees.

The dark world of online harassment
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:13:43 EDT ]
For the past 25 years, the Web has opened up unprecedented possibilities for human communication. But it has a dark side too -- sometimes, a very dark one.

Wearable tech to hack your brain
[ Wed, 22 Oct 2014 00:56:24 EDT ]
The technology sounds simultaneously fake and dangerous: Strap on a headset and send targeted electrical currents into your brain for about 15 minutes to get more energy, improve your focus or calm down.

Facebook brings back the anonymous chatroom
[ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:25:01 EDT ]
Remember in the late '90s when you would kill time in AOL and IRC chatrooms or post on Usenet? You'd strike up conversations with strangers about subjects you were all interested in, say "The X-Files," container gardening or The Fugees.

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Bank of America: Sorry for Double Charging on Apple Pay
[ Wed, 22 Oct 2014 18:21:41 GMT ]
A number of Bank of America customers took to Twitter to complain they were charged twice for purchases they made using Apple's new system.






Tired of Gmail? Google Introduces 'Inbox' App
[ Wed, 22 Oct 2014 18:26:32 GMT ]
Google has officially unveiled Inbox, an app that helps you search through and organize the mountains of email that flood your, er, inbox daily.






Apple iPad Air 2 Review: It's Better, But Is It Enough?
[ Wed, 22 Oct 2014 19:17:23 GMT ]
Re/Code's Walt Mossberg weighs in.






Sold! Vintage Apple-1 Computer Fetches $905,000
[ Wed, 22 Oct 2014 23:19:47 GMT ]
The winning bid for one of the few remaining examples of Apple's first pre-assembled computer far outstripped expectations.






Mystery Photos of CERN: What Are These Things?
[ Wed, 22 Oct 2014 23:41:04 GMT ]
CERN has unraveled some of the deepest secrets of the atom — but it can't seem to pin down what's in these old photos it has found.






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.

Watch car drive itself at 150 mph
[ Wed, 22 Oct 2014 08:20:39 EDT ]
Audi raced its self-piloted car around a track with no one inside.

The next generation of hurricane hunters
[ Wed, 22 Oct 2014 08:21:12 EDT ]
What will $35 million dollars do for the next generation of hurricane hunters? CNN's Rachel Crane explains.

Prepaid smart meters outwit Africa's power thieves
[ Wed, 22 Oct 2014 07:55:02 EDT ]
One company says smart meters may hold the answers to the power problems of the world's emerging markets, where slow payment and energy theft remains a powerful disincentive for new investment in the sector.

Can the web predict the future? The strange world of long-term betting
[ Wed, 22 Oct 2014 10:47:08 EDT ]
From drone wars to cosmic theories, long-term bets take the long view and place odds on the shape of the future.

40% of Web users have been harassed
[ Wed, 22 Oct 2014 23:47:50 EDT ]
For the past 25 years, the Web has opened up unprecedented possibilities for human communication. But it has a dark side too -- sometimes, a very dark one.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Wear a Helmet: This Hoverboard Really Works
[ Tue, 21 Oct 2014 14:31:17 GMT ]
The hoverboard only works above conductive surfaces like aluminum and — you guessed it — copper.






A Bold Vision for the Future of the Postage Stamp
[ Tue, 21 Oct 2014 17:18:13 GMT ]
Madden̢۪s team created Signet, a system that could radically overhaul how we use the US Postal Service. At its core, it is a digital stamp and an app.






Ex-New York Times Editor Jill Abramson Plans a Startup
[ Tue, 21 Oct 2014 18:30:26 GMT ]
Don't worry. She's not creating a new disappearing-message app or an Uber for hair gel.






Apple: We're Aware Of China iCloud Attack
[ Tue, 21 Oct 2014 20:32:42 GMT ]
Apple published a support page about iCloud security in response to a Monday report from censorship watchdog Great Fire.






Hackers Swipe 500 Million Financial Records: Official
[ Tue, 21 Oct 2014 21:28:09 GMT ]
Nearly 519 million financial records have been stolen by hackers in the past 12 months, an FBI official said Monday, according to USA Today.






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.

Germ-zapping robot Gigi sets sights on Ebola
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 21:37:02 EDT ]
Gigi the robot looks like a skinny, harmless cousin of R2-D2, but the machine is a cold-blooded killer for hire, a germ zapper that could become an important weapon in the fight against Ebola.

See Apple's new iPads in :60
[ Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:05:08 EDT ]
Apple is releasing two new iPads: the iPad Air 2 and the iPad Mini 3.

Germ-zapping robot targets Ebola
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 21:37:02 EDT ]
Gigi the robot looks like a skinny, harmless cousin of R2-D2, but the machine is a cold-blooded killer for hire, a germ zapper that could become an important weapon in the fight against Ebola.

What is the mysterious Magic Leap?
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 16:40:56 EDT ]
It may have more than a half-billion dollars in the bank and the backing of tech titans like Google, as well as the investors with some of Silicon Valley's deepest pockets.

What is the mysterious Magic Leap?
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 16:40:56 EDT ]
It may have more than a half-billion dollars in the bank and the backing of tech titans like Google, as well as the investors with some of Silicon Valley's deepest pockets.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Pay Date: Tinder Plans 'Premium' Service
[ Mon, 20 Oct 2014 22:13:04 GMT ]
The co-creator of popular dating app Tinder announced on Monday that his company plans to debut a "premium" version of the service in November.






Facebook Sues Lawyers Over Ownership Lawsuit
[ Mon, 20 Oct 2014 22:30:41 GMT ]
Facebook and CEO Mark Zuckerberg have sued several lawyers who helped Paul Ceglia pursue a lawsuit claiming he owned 50 percent of the company.






Microsoft Offers Cloud Tools in Fight Against Ebola
[ Mon, 20 Oct 2014 23:19:31 GMT ]
Microsoft will provide free cloud-computing and research applications to medical researchers working on the Ebola virus.






Chicago's Cell Networks Best in Country, Tests Show
[ Tue, 21 Oct 2014 00:13:28 GMT ]
Chicagoans have one more reason to be proud of their home: the Windy City's cellular networks were found to be the best in the country.






Another Retailer Hit by Possible Data Breach
[ Tue, 21 Oct 2014 12:09:26 GMT ]
Office supply retailer Staples is investigating a possible breach.






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.

Germ-zapping robot Gigi sets sights on Ebola
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 21:37:02 EDT ]
Gigi the robot looks like a skinny, harmless cousin of R2-D2, but the machine is a cold-blooded killer for hire, a germ zapper that could become an important weapon in the fight against Ebola.

See Apple's new iPads in :60
[ Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:05:08 EDT ]
Apple is releasing two new iPads: the iPad Air 2 and the iPad Mini 3.

Germ-zapping robot targets Ebola
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 21:37:02 EDT ]
Gigi the robot looks like a skinny, harmless cousin of R2-D2, but the machine is a cold-blooded killer for hire, a germ zapper that could become an important weapon in the fight against Ebola.

What is the mysterious Magic Leap?
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 16:40:56 EDT ]
It may have more than a half-billion dollars in the bank and the backing of tech titans like Google, as well as the investors with some of Silicon Valley's deepest pockets.

What is the mysterious Magic Leap?
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 16:40:56 EDT ]
It may have more than a half-billion dollars in the bank and the backing of tech titans like Google, as well as the investors with some of Silicon Valley's deepest pockets.

Monday, October 20, 2014

Mystery Space Plane Lands After Nearly Two Years
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 18:06:09 GMT ]
No one seems to know anything about the Air Force's X-37B secret space plane except that it seems to be working exactly as designed.






Neil Young's PonoPlayer Is Ready to Take on the iPod
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 20:21:05 GMT ]
Neil Young's Pono music player and music download service is finally rockin' in the free world.






Facebook to DEA: No More Fake Profiles, Please
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 22:03:12 GMT ]
Facebook wants assurances from the Drug Enforcement Administration that it's not operating any more fake profile pages as part of investigations.






NASA Moves Satellites Away From Mars-Bound Comet
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 22:42:05 GMT ]
A comet called "Siding Spring" is making an unusually close pass by Mars.






Take Action Sports to the Next Level with LED Light Suits
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 22:45:58 GMT ]
Check out these skiers and snowboarders doing their thing wearing LED suits. Against the night sky and white snow, it's a sight to behold.






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.

Germ-zapping robot Gigi sets sights on Ebola
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 21:37:02 EDT ]
Gigi the robot looks like a skinny, harmless cousin of R2-D2, but the machine is a cold-blooded killer for hire, a germ zapper that could become an important weapon in the fight against Ebola.

See Apple's new iPads in :60
[ Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:05:08 EDT ]
Apple is releasing two new iPads: the iPad Air 2 and the iPad Mini 3.

Germ-zapping robot targets Ebola
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 21:37:02 EDT ]
Gigi the robot looks like a skinny, harmless cousin of R2-D2, but the machine is a cold-blooded killer for hire, a germ zapper that could become an important weapon in the fight against Ebola.

What is the mysterious Magic Leap?
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 16:40:56 EDT ]
It may have more than a half-billion dollars in the bank and the backing of tech titans like Google, as well as the investors with some of Silicon Valley's deepest pockets.

What is the mysterious Magic Leap?
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 16:40:56 EDT ]
It may have more than a half-billion dollars in the bank and the backing of tech titans like Google, as well as the investors with some of Silicon Valley's deepest pockets.

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Mystery Space Plane Lands After Nearly Two Years
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 18:06:09 GMT ]
No one seems to know anything about the Air Force's X-37B secret space plane except that it seems to be working exactly as designed.






Neil Young's PonoPlayer Is Ready to Take on the iPod
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 20:21:05 GMT ]
Neil Young's Pono music player and music download service is finally rockin' in the free world.






Facebook to DEA: No More Fake Profiles, Please
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 22:03:12 GMT ]
Facebook wants assurances from the Drug Enforcement Administration that it's not operating any more fake profile pages as part of investigations.






NASA Moves Satellites Away From Mars-Bound Comet
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 22:42:05 GMT ]
A comet called "Siding Spring" is making an unusually close pass by Mars.






Take Action Sports to the Next Level with LED Light Suits
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 22:45:58 GMT ]
Check out these skiers and snowboarders doing their thing wearing LED suits. Against the night sky and white snow, it's a sight to behold.






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.

Germ-zapping robot Gigi sets sights on Ebola
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 16:51:22 EDT ]
Gigi the robot looks like a skinny, harmless cousin of R2-D2, but the machine is a cold-blooded killer for hire, a germ zapper that could become an important weapon in the fight against Ebola.

See Apple's new iPads in :60
[ Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:05:08 EDT ]
Apple is releasing two new iPads: the iPad Air 2 and the iPad Mini 3.

Germ-zapping robot targets Ebola
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 16:52:36 EDT ]
Gigi the robot looks like a skinny, harmless cousin of R2-D2, but the machine is a cold-blooded killer for hire, a germ zapper that could become an important weapon in the fight against Ebola.

What is the mysterious Magic Leap?
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 16:40:56 EDT ]
It may have more than a half-billion dollars in the bank and the backing of tech titans like Google, as well as the investors with some of Silicon Valley's deepest pockets.

What is the mysterious Magic Leap?
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 16:40:56 EDT ]
It may have more than a half-billion dollars in the bank and the backing of tech titans like Google, as well as the investors with some of Silicon Valley's deepest pockets.

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Mystery Space Plane Lands After Nearly Two Years
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 18:06:09 GMT ]
No one seems to know anything about the Air Force's X-37B secret space plane except that it seems to be working exactly as designed.






Neil Young's PonoPlayer Is Ready to Take on the iPod
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 20:21:05 GMT ]
Neil Young's Pono music player and music download service is finally rockin' in the free world.






Facebook to DEA: No More Fake Profiles, Please
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 22:03:12 GMT ]
Facebook wants assurances from the Drug Enforcement Administration that it's not operating any more fake profile pages as part of investigations.






NASA Moves Satellites Away From Mars-Bound Comet
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 22:42:05 GMT ]
A comet called "Siding Spring" is making an unusually close pass by Mars.






Take Action Sports to the Next Level with LED Light Suits
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 22:45:58 GMT ]
Check out these skiers and snowboarders doing their thing wearing LED suits. Against the night sky and white snow, it's a sight to behold.






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.

Germ-zapping robot Gigi sets sights on Ebola
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 16:51:22 EDT ]
Gigi the robot looks like a skinny, harmless cousin of R2-D2, but the machine is a cold-blooded killer for hire, a germ zapper that could become an important weapon in the fight against Ebola.

See Apple's new iPads in :60
[ Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:05:08 EDT ]
Apple is releasing two new iPads: the iPad Air 2 and the iPad Mini 3.

Germ-zapping robot targets Ebola
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 16:52:36 EDT ]
Gigi the robot looks like a skinny, harmless cousin of R2-D2, but the machine is a cold-blooded killer for hire, a germ zapper that could become an important weapon in the fight against Ebola.

What is the mysterious Magic Leap?
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 16:40:56 EDT ]
It may have more than a half-billion dollars in the bank and the backing of tech titans like Google, as well as the investors with some of Silicon Valley's deepest pockets.

What is the mysterious Magic Leap?
[ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 16:40:56 EDT ]
It may have more than a half-billion dollars in the bank and the backing of tech titans like Google, as well as the investors with some of Silicon Valley's deepest pockets.

Friday, October 17, 2014

Apple Unveils iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3
[ Thu, 16 Oct 2014 19:44:43 GMT ]
Apple unveiled two new tablets on Thursday: the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3.






Anonymous App Whisper Denies It Tracks Its Users
[ Thu, 16 Oct 2014 19:51:56 GMT ]
Whisper, a mobile app that allows people to post anonymous images and messages, has denied charges that it secretly tracks its users.






Google Shares Slide After Q3 Earnings Miss
[ Thu, 16 Oct 2014 20:54:08 GMT ]
The online giant saw a slowdown in the growth rate of its total number of paid clicks.






Google Shares Slide After Q3 Earnings Miss
[ Thu, 16 Oct 2014 20:54:08 GMT ]
The online giant saw a slowdown in the growth rate of its total number of paid clicks.






Twitter Adds Music Streaming to Your Tweets
[ Thu, 16 Oct 2014 23:09:52 GMT ]
Twitter is introducing a new way to listen to audio with built-in media "cards" from SoundCloud and iTunes that can be attached to tweets.






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.

Quiz: Can you guess her invention?
[ Tue, 14 Oct 2014 06:14:30 EDT ]
Some of humankind's greatest scientific discoveries have come from women.

Navy exoskeleton makes workers iperproductive
[ Tue, 14 Oct 2014 08:36:53 EDT ]
The FORTIS makes physically demanding jobs a lot easier, by rendering heavy tools weightless.

Skype has a new Snapchat competitor
[ Tue, 14 Oct 2014 11:38:57 EDT ]
Skype's ephemeral messaging app, Qik, sticks to Skype's video roots while borrowing heavily from the Snapchat playbook.

Woman, 113, fudged her age to get on Facebook
[ Tue, 14 Oct 2014 13:38:05 EDT ]
It's probably no surprise that some folks have been fudging their ages to get on Facebook.

Apple calls Colbert, pokes fun at secrecy
[ Thu, 16 Oct 2014 15:42:35 EDT ]
After details of Apple's new iPads surfaced a day early in the iTunes store, the famously private company mocked itself.

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Inside Will.i.am's Music Factory
[ Thu, 16 Oct 2014 02:15:21 GMT ]
Will.i.am talks to Ronan Farrow about his desire to bridge the gap between music and technology.






Inside Will.i.am's Music Factory
[ Thu, 16 Oct 2014 02:15:21 GMT ]
Will.i.am talks to Ronan Farrow about his desire to bridge the gap between music and technology.

Will.i.am Unveils 'Anita'
[ Thu, 16 Oct 2014 02:18:05 GMT ]
Ronan Farrow takes a look at 'Anita',  Will.i.am's entry into the world of smartwatches.






Will.i.am Unveils 'Puls' and 'Aneeda'
[ Thu, 16 Oct 2014 02:18:05 GMT ]
Ronan Farrow takes a look at will.i.am's entry into the world of smartwatches.






Will.i.am Unveils Smart Wristband and Tech-Music Vision
[ Thu, 16 Oct 2014 02:32:48 GMT ]
The rapper-entrepreneur launches his Puls smart wristband and gives MSNBC viewers a look at his vision for melding technology and artistry.






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.

Quiz: Can you guess her invention?
[ Tue, 14 Oct 2014 06:14:30 EDT ]
Some of humankind's greatest scientific discoveries have come from women.

Navy exoskeleton makes workers iperproductive
[ Tue, 14 Oct 2014 08:36:53 EDT ]
The FORTIS makes physically demanding jobs a lot easier, by rendering heavy tools weightless.

Skype has a new Snapchat competitor
[ Tue, 14 Oct 2014 11:38:57 EDT ]
Skype's ephemeral messaging app, Qik, sticks to Skype's video roots while borrowing heavily from the Snapchat playbook.

Woman, 113, fudged her age to get on Facebook
[ Tue, 14 Oct 2014 13:38:05 EDT ]
It's probably no surprise that some folks have been fudging their ages to get on Facebook.

Bono apologizes for free iTunes album
[ Wed, 15 Oct 2014 11:09:26 EDT ]
Bono is sorry he gave you free music.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Google Glass Addiction? Doctors Say It's Real
[ Tue, 14 Oct 2014 20:38:53 GMT ]
Doctors in San Diego have documented what they describe as the first reported case of “Internet addiction disorder” involving the overuse of Glass.






This Barcelona Comedy Club Is Charging By the Laugh
[ Tue, 14 Oct 2014 22:12:05 GMT ]
Using facial recognition software, a Barcelona comedy club is charging patrons by the laugh. Luckily there's a cap so you don't have worry about finding something too funny.






This Tech Billionaire Wants to Stamp Out Ebola
[ Tue, 14 Oct 2014 22:21:39 GMT ]
Mark Zuckerberg is giving the grant to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control foundation to buy supplies and equipment.






New 'POODLE' Bug Takes Bite Out of Web Encryption
[ Tue, 14 Oct 2014 23:30:14 GMT ]
Google on Tuesday revealed yet another Internet-wide security vulnerability with a cute name but potentially disastrous effects.






U2 Apologizes for iTunes Automatic Album Download
[ Tue, 14 Oct 2014 23:51:23 GMT ]
U2 took to Facebook Tuesday to answer questions from fans, one of whom brought up the "rude" mandatory download of "Songs of Innocence" on iTunes.






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.

Quiz: Can you guess her invention?
[ Tue, 14 Oct 2014 06:14:30 EDT ]
Some of humankind's greatest scientific discoveries have come from women.

Navy exoskeleton makes workers iperproductive
[ Tue, 14 Oct 2014 08:36:53 EDT ]
The FORTIS makes physically demanding jobs a lot easier, by rendering heavy tools weightless.

Skype has a new Snapchat competitor
[ Tue, 14 Oct 2014 11:38:57 EDT ]
Skype's ephemeral messaging app, Qik, sticks to Skype's video roots while borrowing heavily from the Snapchat playbook.

Woman, 113, fudged her age to get on Facebook
[ Tue, 14 Oct 2014 13:38:05 EDT ]
It's probably no surprise that some folks have been fudging their ages to get on Facebook.

Woman, 113, fudged her age to get on Facebook
[ Tue, 14 Oct 2014 13:37:48 EDT ]
It's probably no surprise that some folks have been fudging their ages to get on Facebook.

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Looking Up Symptoms? The Google Doctor Is In
[ Mon, 13 Oct 2014 16:43:05 GMT ]
Google is testing a program that will connect symptom-searching users with doctors via live video chat.






Europol: Only 100 Hackers Lead Global Cybercrime
[ Mon, 13 Oct 2014 18:43:45 GMT ]
"We roughly know who they are. If we can take them out of the equation, then the rest will fall down."






Cloaking Devices: Not Just For Harry Potter
[ Mon, 13 Oct 2014 21:21:02 GMT ]
Nader Engheta and his team have made a breakthrough in organizing and tricking light by relying on binary computer code.






Invisible Cloaks Aren't Just for Harry Potter Anymore
[ Mon, 13 Oct 2014 21:21:02 GMT ]
Nader Engheta and his team have made a breakthrough in organizing and tricking light by relying on binary computer code.

Battery Advances Enable Faster Charging, Fewer Fires
[ Mon, 13 Oct 2014 23:37:25 GMT ]
New research promises to make the lithium-ion batteries that power everything from phones to cars faster to charge and less likely to burst into flame.






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.

Tiny robots carry online shopping
[ Mon, 13 Oct 2014 06:25:19 EDT ]
These robots are less than a meter tall, but they can lift a ton.

Is Facebook horning in on the anonymous app wave?
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 12:59:33 EDT ]
As the reigning champion of social media, Facebook has adopted a fairly consistent strategy in dealing with upstart competitors: If you can't buy 'em, copy 'em.

Apple announces Oct. 16 event
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:00:27 EDT ]
Looks like your iPads and Mac will be getting freshened up in time for the holiday shopping season.

Meet the virtual patients training real doctors
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:36:52 EDT ]
Like a flight simulator for doctors, virtual patients are used to train medical students how to make a diagnosis.

Google test provides live chats with doctors
[ Mon, 13 Oct 2014 13:36:20 EDT ]
People using Google to search for information about their medical problems may soon get another source of information: a real-time chat with a doctor.

Monday, October 13, 2014

GoPro Bouquets, Drones: Nuptials Go High-Tech
[ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 21:53:18 GMT ]
See how couples are using the latest technology to capture their nuptials, including drones, webcasts, and GoPro cameras.






Snapchat: We're Not To Blame for Possible Photos Hack
[ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 22:05:41 GMT ]
"We can confirm that Snapchat̢۪s servers were never breached and were not the source of these leaks," the mobile messaging company says.






Kmart Becomes Latest Retailer to Report Data Breach
[ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 23:00:38 GMT ]
Sears Holdings Corp. says it detected a data breach at its Kmart stores that started last month, affecting customers' credit and debit card accounts.






Microsoft CEO's Gaffe Hits Raw Nerve in Silicon Valley
[ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 23:40:43 GMT ]
"I'm absolutely reeling," said Rachel Sklar, who in 2010 founded Change the Ratio, a group focused on increasing visibility for women in tech.






Artists Push Digital Limits to Strike Chord With Fans
[ Sat, 11 Oct 2014 15:48:01 GMT ]
Musicians are realizing that the digitized world offers unprecedented opportunity to connect with fans -- and to crash spectacularly.






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.

Meet the virtual patients training real doctors
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:36:52 EDT ]
Like a flight simulator for doctors, virtual patients are used to train medical students how to make a diagnosis.

Is Facebook horning in on the anonymous app wave?
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 12:59:33 EDT ]
As the reigning champion of social media, Facebook has adopted a fairly consistent strategy in dealing with upstart competitors: If you can't buy 'em, copy 'em.

Is Facebook horning in on the anonymous app wave?
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 12:59:33 EDT ]
As the reigning champion of social media, Facebook has adopted a fairly consistent strategy in dealing with upstart competitors: If you can't buy 'em, copy 'em.

Apple announces Oct. 16 event
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:00:27 EDT ]
Looks like your iPads and Mac will be getting freshened up in time for the holiday shopping season.

Meet the virtual patients training real doctors
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:36:52 EDT ]
Like a flight simulator for doctors, virtual patients are used to train medical students how to make a diagnosis.

Sunday, October 12, 2014

GoPro Bouquets, Drones: Nuptials Go High-Tech
[ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 21:53:18 GMT ]
See how couples are using the latest technology to capture their nuptials, including drones, webcasts, and GoPro cameras.






Snapchat: We're Not To Blame for Possible Photos Hack
[ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 22:05:41 GMT ]
"We can confirm that Snapchat̢۪s servers were never breached and were not the source of these leaks," the mobile messaging company says.






Kmart Becomes Latest Retailer to Report Data Breach
[ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 23:00:38 GMT ]
Sears Holdings Corp. says it detected a data breach at its Kmart stores that started last month, affecting customers' credit and debit card accounts.






Microsoft CEO's Gaffe Hits Raw Nerve in Silicon Valley
[ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 23:40:43 GMT ]
"I'm absolutely reeling," said Rachel Sklar, who in 2010 founded Change the Ratio, a group focused on increasing visibility for women in tech.






Artists Push Digital Limits to Strike Chord With Fans
[ Sat, 11 Oct 2014 15:48:01 GMT ]
Musicians are realizing that the digitized world offers unprecedented opportunity to connect with fans -- and to crash spectacularly.






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.

Meet the virtual patients training real doctors
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:36:52 EDT ]
Like a flight simulator for doctors, virtual patients are used to train medical students how to make a diagnosis.

Is Facebook horning in on the anonymous app wave?
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 12:59:33 EDT ]
As the reigning champion of social media, Facebook has adopted a fairly consistent strategy in dealing with upstart competitors: If you can't buy 'em, copy 'em.

Is Facebook horning in on the anonymous app wave?
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 12:59:33 EDT ]
As the reigning champion of social media, Facebook has adopted a fairly consistent strategy in dealing with upstart competitors: If you can't buy 'em, copy 'em.

Apple announces Oct. 16 event
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:00:27 EDT ]
Looks like your iPads and Mac will be getting freshened up in time for the holiday shopping season.

Meet the virtual patients training real doctors
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:36:52 EDT ]
Like a flight simulator for doctors, virtual patients are used to train medical students how to make a diagnosis.

Saturday, October 11, 2014

How Does an App Recognize a Song I'm Listening to?
[ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 21:22:24 GMT ]
An app like Shazam is able to identify what song is playing around you in a matter of seconds. It works through a process called audio fingerprinting.






GoPro Bouquets, Drones: Nuptials Go High-Tech
[ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 21:53:18 GMT ]
See how couples are using the latest technology to capture their nuptials, including drones, webcasts, and GoPro cameras.






Snapchat: We're Not To Blame for Possible Photos Hack
[ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 22:05:41 GMT ]
"We can confirm that Snapchat̢۪s servers were never breached and were not the source of these leaks," the mobile messaging company says.






Kmart Becomes Latest Retailer to Report Data Breach
[ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 23:00:38 GMT ]
Sears Holdings Corp. says it detected a data breach at its Kmart stores that started last month, affecting customers' credit and debit card accounts.






Microsoft CEO's Gaffe Hits Raw Nerve in Silicon Valley
[ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 23:40:43 GMT ]
"I'm absolutely reeling," said Rachel Sklar, who in 2010 founded Change the Ratio, a group focused on increasing visibility for women in tech.






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.

Meet the virtual patients training real doctors
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:36:52 EDT ]
Like a flight simulator for doctors, virtual patients are used to train medical students how to make a diagnosis.

Is Facebook horning in on the anonymous app wave?
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 12:59:33 EDT ]
As the reigning champion of social media, Facebook has adopted a fairly consistent strategy in dealing with upstart competitors: If you can't buy 'em, copy 'em.

Is Facebook horning in on the anonymous app wave?
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 12:59:33 EDT ]
As the reigning champion of social media, Facebook has adopted a fairly consistent strategy in dealing with upstart competitors: If you can't buy 'em, copy 'em.

Apple announces Oct. 16 event
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:00:27 EDT ]
Looks like your iPads and Mac will be getting freshened up in time for the holiday shopping season.

Meet the virtual patients training real doctors
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:36:52 EDT ]
Like a flight simulator for doctors, virtual patients are used to train medical students how to make a diagnosis.

Friday, October 10, 2014

Snake-Bot Sheds Light on Sidewinder's Slither
[ Thu, 09 Oct 2014 18:31:29 GMT ]
Researchers studied the subtle yet effective technique employed by sidewinders by watching it in action — and trying it out with a snake-like robot.






Microsoft CEO: Women Should Trust 'the System' on Raises
[ Thu, 09 Oct 2014 22:11:00 GMT ]
Satya Nadella says he was "inarticulate" about the advice he gave to women working in the tech industry about seeking a pay raise.






Dairy Queen Is Latest Retailer to Be Hacked
[ Thu, 09 Oct 2014 23:29:54 GMT ]
The fast-food chain says hackers may have gained access to customer names, credit and debit card numbers and expiration dates at 395 stores.






Obama Says He's Fully Committed to Net Neutrality
[ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 00:36:06 GMT ]
The president's remarks come as U.S. regulators review controversial new regulations that would govern how ISPs manage traffic on their networks.






After Big Buildup, Tesla D Is a Souped-Up Tesla S
[ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 03:43:32 GMT ]
After a week of hype, Tesla Motors announced nothing more exotic than new safety features and a souped-up four-wheel-drive "D" version of the Model S.






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.

Apple announces Oct. 16 event
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:00:27 EDT ]
Looks like your iPads and Mac will be getting freshened up in time for the holiday shopping season.

Is Facebook horning in on the anonymous app wave?
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 12:59:33 EDT ]
As the reigning champion of social media, Facebook has adopted a fairly consistent strategy in dealing with upstart competitors: If you can't buy 'em, copy 'em.

Apple announces Oct. 16 event
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:00:27 EDT ]
Looks like your iPads and Mac will be getting freshened up in time for the holiday shopping season.

Meet the virtual patients training real doctors
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:36:52 EDT ]
Like a flight simulator for doctors, virtual patients are used to train medical students how to make a diagnosis.

Meet the virtual patients training real doctors
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:36:52 EDT ]
Like a flight simulator for doctors, virtual patients are used to train medical students how to make a diagnosis.

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Camel Helps Expand Google Street View to Desert
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 19:53:50 GMT ]
Google strapped a camera onto a camel to capture a unique perspective of Liwa Desert.






OK, Google: How Did You Beat Siri and Cortana?
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 20:59:02 GMT ]
It looks like Google Now has notched a victory over Apple's Siri and Microsoft's Cortana when it comes to answering questions.

Should Workers Get Paid for Security Checks?
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 21:04:11 GMT ]
Supreme Court hears arguments over whether workers should be paid for time spent going through employee anti-theft checks.






Icahn Tweets He Will Send Open Letter to Apple
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 21:34:52 GMT ]
Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn promises an "interesting" open letter to Apple.






HTC's New RE Action Cam Looks Like a Periscope
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 22:37:48 GMT ]
HTC has just stepped into the ring with Sony and GoPro with a waterproof, hand-held action camera that pairs with smartphones.






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.

Apple announces Oct. 16 event
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:00:27 EDT ]
Looks like your iPads and Mac will be getting freshened up in time for the holiday shopping season.

Is Facebook horning in on the anonymous app wave?
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 12:59:33 EDT ]
As the reigning champion of social media, Facebook has adopted a fairly consistent strategy in dealing with upstart competitors: If you can't buy 'em, copy 'em.

Apple announces Oct. 16 event
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:00:27 EDT ]
Looks like your iPads and Mac will be getting freshened up in time for the holiday shopping season.

Meet the virtual patients training real doctors
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:36:52 EDT ]
Like a flight simulator for doctors, virtual patients are used to train medical students how to make a diagnosis.

Meet the virtual patients training real doctors
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:36:52 EDT ]
Like a flight simulator for doctors, virtual patients are used to train medical students how to make a diagnosis.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Good Sign? Toshiba Unveils Aiko the Android
[ Tue, 07 Oct 2014 17:06:13 GMT ]
Toshiba unveiled a robot capable of sign language Tuesday at Japan's massive CEATEC consumer electronics show.

Twitter Sues Government Seeking Surveillance Transparency
[ Tue, 07 Oct 2014 17:48:27 GMT ]
Twitter sued the U.S. government on Tuesday, seeking the ability to release a full report on government surveillance requests.






What to Do When Disaster Strikes? Just Ask Elmo
[ Tue, 07 Oct 2014 19:10:41 GMT ]
The PSEG foundation and Sesame Workshop have launched apps aimed at making kids comfortable in frightening emergency situations.






Tweet or Eat? Americans Skimp to Afford Tech
[ Tue, 07 Oct 2014 19:19:07 GMT ]
Nearly half of Americans have cut back on spending, including for travel, food and health care, in order to afford their technology.






NASA Drone Could Help Detect Wildfires in Refuge
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 01:17:20 GMT ]
Federal officials say drones are safer and cheaper than sending manned aircraft up to look for fires after thunderstorms and lightning strikes.






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.

iPhone 6 vs. Galaxy Alpha: Cost to make
[ Tue, 07 Oct 2014 10:51:02 EDT ]
CNNMoney takes a look at what it costs to build Apple and Samsung's new phones piece by piece.

Blood moon returns, and this time it's bigger
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 01:25:24 EDT ]
Blood moon, Act II, opens soon in the heavens near you. And it will be bigger than Act I.

Finally, a flying car for everybody?
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 06:24:24 EDT ]
There may be plenty of idiots on the road, but is putting them in the skies taking it, quite literally, to the next dimension?

West Coast alarmed by false tsunami alert
[ Mon, 06 Oct 2014 07:34:39 EDT ]
Some mobile and Web users got a disconcerting warning on Wednesday when digital alerts incorrectly showed a tsunami may be headed toward the coast.

Intel pulls ads over sexism in video game drama
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 07:01:28 EDT ]
On Thursday, a major tech company stepped into the middle of a vicious two-month-long battle among video game fans, scholars, developers and journalists over the representation of women in games.

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

MIT Will Analyze Your Tweets
[ Mon, 06 Oct 2014 16:06:31 GMT ]
Twitter is giving MIT̢۪s Media Lab $10 million to scrutinize why social media generates more negative energy than positive energy.






New Dating App Caters to Rich by Weeding Out the Poor
[ Mon, 06 Oct 2014 18:09:46 GMT ]
The app's iTunes page claims members are CEOs, investors, millionaires, and fitness models.






The Navy's Building Robot Boats to Defend Its Ships
[ Mon, 06 Oct 2014 21:02:52 GMT ]
The vessels would act as a force multiplier, allowing one sailor to do the work of several, from a safe location.






Sexting Is the 'New Normal' for Most Teens: Study
[ Mon, 06 Oct 2014 22:27:37 GMT ]
Sexting is common among teens, and not just the ones taking part in high-risk behaviors, a new study shows.






'Revenge Porn' Could Lead to 14 Years in U.K. Prison
[ Tue, 07 Oct 2014 09:49:52 GMT ]
"No one should have to suffer the hurt and humiliation of 'revenge pornography,'" an official with the U.K.'s Crown Prosecution Service said.






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.

Blood moon returns, and this time it's bigger
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 01:25:24 EDT ]
Blood moon, Act II, opens soon in the heavens near you. And it will be bigger than Act I.

Finally, a flying car for everybody?
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 06:24:24 EDT ]
There may be plenty of idiots on the road, but is putting them in the skies taking it, quite literally, to the next dimension?

West Coast alarmed by false tsunami alert
[ Mon, 06 Oct 2014 07:34:39 EDT ]
Some mobile and Web users got a disconcerting warning on Wednesday when digital alerts incorrectly showed a tsunami may be headed toward the coast.

Intel pulls ads over sexism in video game drama
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 07:01:28 EDT ]
On Thursday, a major tech company stepped into the middle of a vicious two-month-long battle among video game fans, scholars, developers and journalists over the representation of women in games.

Hong Kong protesters in cyberwar
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 18:00:24 EDT ]
Jeff Yang says smartphone is a great tool for populist empowerment but it can easily used against us.

Monday, October 6, 2014

What Is Hajj? Inside the Massive Muslim Pilgrimage
[ Sun, 05 Oct 2014 09:14:10 GMT ]
With Hajj underway, social media plays a new role in a traditional custom.






3 Things You Need to Know in Tech
[ Sun, 05 Oct 2014 15:27:17 GMT ]
TODAY̢۪s digital lifestyle contributor Mario Armstrong joins the TODAY team to discuss the three things in tech that you need to know, from the recent JP Morgan hacking to the newest GoPro, the GoPro Hero.






Hewlett-Packard to Split Into 2 Companies: Report
[ Sun, 05 Oct 2014 20:50:27 GMT ]
The breakup would create one company that sells HP's computers and printers and a second that focuses on technology services.






Hewlett-Packard to Split Into Two Companies: Report
[ Sun, 05 Oct 2014 21:35:46 GMT ]
The breakup would create one company that sells HP's computers and printers and a second that focuses on technology services.






HP Peeling Off Its PC Business, Splitting in Two
[ Mon, 06 Oct 2014 11:34:45 GMT ]
Company aims to make itself more profitable in face of stiff competition from 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.

Intel pulls ads over sexism in video game drama
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 07:01:28 EDT ]
On Thursday, a major tech company stepped into the middle of a vicious two-month-long battle among video game fans, scholars, developers and journalists over the representation of women in games.

Blood moon returns, and this time it's bigger
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 01:25:24 EDT ]
Blood moon, Act II, opens soon in the heavens near you. And it will be bigger than Act I.

Finally, a flying car for everybody?
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 06:24:24 EDT ]
There may be plenty of idiots on the road, but is putting them in the skies taking it, quite literally, to the next dimension?

West coast alarmed by false tsunami alert
[ Thu, 02 Oct 2014 17:14:03 EDT ]
Some mobile and Web users got a disconcerting warning on Wednesday when digital alerts incorrectly showed a tsunami may be headed toward the coast.

Intel pulls ads over sexism in video game drama
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 07:01:28 EDT ]
On Thursday, a major tech company stepped into the middle of a vicious two-month-long battle among video game fans, scholars, developers and journalists over the representation of women in games.

Sunday, October 5, 2014

App Turns Your Smartphone Into Cosmic Ray Detector
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 19:19:48 GMT ]
A physicist has released an app that transforms that ordinary smartphone in your pocket into a device that detects elusive cosmic rays.






States Investigate Massive JPMorgan Chase Hack
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 22:50:30 GMT ]
JPMorgan has said that information on 76 million households and 7 million small businesses may have been exposed in the data breach.






First 'Solar Battery' Captures, Stores Sun's Energy
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 23:30:19 GMT ]
Researchers have created a "solar battery" by combining the energy-harvesting panel with the energy-storing medium at a microscopic level.






Weather Forecasts Are About to Get Better
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 23:46:54 GMT ]
New advances in weather technology will allow forecasters to predict severe weather faster and more accurately.






What Is Hajj? Inside the Massive Muslim Pilgrimage
[ Sun, 05 Oct 2014 09:14:10 GMT ]
With Hajj underway, social media plays a new role in a traditional custom.






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.

Intel pulls ads over sexism in video game drama
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 07:01:28 EDT ]
On Thursday, a major tech company stepped into the middle of a vicious two-month-long battle among video game fans, scholars, developers and journalists over the representation of women in games.

Blood moon returns, and this time it's bigger
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 01:25:24 EDT ]
Blood moon, Act II, opens soon in the heavens near you. And it will be bigger than Act I.

Finally, a flying car for everybody?
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 06:24:24 EDT ]
There may be plenty of idiots on the road, but is putting them in the skies taking it, quite literally, to the next dimension?

West coast alarmed by false tsunami alert
[ Thu, 02 Oct 2014 17:14:03 EDT ]
Some mobile and Web users got a disconcerting warning on Wednesday when digital alerts incorrectly showed a tsunami may be headed toward the coast.

Intel pulls ads over sexism in video game drama
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 07:01:28 EDT ]
On Thursday, a major tech company stepped into the middle of a vicious two-month-long battle among video game fans, scholars, developers and journalists over the representation of women in games.

Saturday, October 4, 2014

App Turns Your Smartphone Into Cosmic Ray Detector
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 19:19:48 GMT ]
A physicist has released an app that transforms that ordinary smartphone in your pocket into a device that detects elusive cosmic rays.






Selfies During Hajj? Camera Phones Stir Debate
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 21:05:08 GMT ]
With Hajj underway, social media plays a new role in a traditional custom.






States Investigate Massive JPMorgan Chase Hack
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 22:50:30 GMT ]
JPMorgan has said that information on 76 million households and 7 million small businesses may have been exposed in the data breach.






First 'Solar Battery' Captures, Stores Sun's Energy
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 23:30:19 GMT ]
Researchers have created a "solar battery" by combining the energy-harvesting panel with the energy-storing medium at a microscopic level.






Weather Forecasts Are About to Get Better
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 23:46:54 GMT ]
New advances in weather technology will allow forecasters to predict severe weather faster and more accurately.






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.

Intel pulls ads over sexism in video game drama
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 07:01:28 EDT ]
On Thursday, a major tech company stepped into the middle of a vicious two-month-long battle among video game fans, scholars, developers and journalists over the representation of women in games.

Blood moon returns, and this time it's bigger
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 01:25:24 EDT ]
Blood moon, Act II, opens soon in the heavens near you. And it will be bigger than Act I.

Finally, a flying car for everybody?
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 06:24:24 EDT ]
There may be plenty of idiots on the road, but is putting them in the skies taking it, quite literally, to the next dimension?

West coast alarmed by false tsunami alert
[ Thu, 02 Oct 2014 17:14:03 EDT ]
Some mobile and Web users got a disconcerting warning on Wednesday when digital alerts incorrectly showed a tsunami may be headed toward the coast.

Intel pulls ads over sexism in video game drama
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 07:01:28 EDT ]
On Thursday, a major tech company stepped into the middle of a vicious two-month-long battle among video game fans, scholars, developers and journalists over the representation of women in games.

Friday, October 3, 2014

Facebook Revamps Research Process After Emotion Study
[ Thu, 02 Oct 2014 19:56:18 GMT ]
After the public relations disaster that was Facebook's study manipulation emotional states, the social network is changing the way it does research.






JPMorgan Says Breach Affected 76 Million Households
[ Thu, 02 Oct 2014 22:19:02 GMT ]
JPMorgan Chase disclosed to the SEC that a security breach this summer affects some 76 million households and 7 million small businesses.






Hacking Blamed For Ferguson Grand Jury Tweet
[ Thu, 02 Oct 2014 23:37:49 GMT ]
Susan Nichols says that she did not write a post suggesting a member of the grand jury had given her secret information.






Apple Asks Music Labels for Price Cut on Streaming
[ Thu, 02 Oct 2014 23:41:28 GMT ]
There are lots of music subscription services that let people listen to all the songs they want for $10 a month. Apple thinks that price is too high.






Google Glass App Subtitles Speech for Hard of Hearing
[ Thu, 02 Oct 2014 23:51:41 GMT ]
A new app for Google Glass adds near-real-time captions for everyday conversations.






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.

Intel pulls ads over sexism in video game drama
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 07:01:28 EDT ]
On Thursday, a major tech company stepped into the middle of a vicious two-month-long battle among video game fans, scholars, developers and journalists over the representation of women in games.

Blood moon returns, and this time it's bigger
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 01:25:24 EDT ]
Blood moon, Act II, opens soon in the heavens near you. And it will be bigger than Act I.

Finally, a flying car for everybody?
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 06:24:24 EDT ]
There may be plenty of idiots on the road, but is putting them in the skies taking it, quite literally, to the next dimension?

West coast alarmed by false tsunami alert
[ Thu, 02 Oct 2014 17:14:03 EDT ]
Some mobile and Web users got a disconcerting warning on Wednesday when digital alerts incorrectly showed a tsunami may be headed toward the coast.

Intel pulls ads over sexism in video game drama
[ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 07:01:28 EDT ]
On Thursday, a major tech company stepped into the middle of a vicious two-month-long battle among video game fans, scholars, developers and journalists over the representation of women in games.

Thursday, October 2, 2014

New Jersey Man Takes Shotgun to Neighbor's Drone
[ Wed, 01 Oct 2014 17:57:37 GMT ]
A man with a shotgun decided to bring done a drone flying over one of his neighbor̢۪s home, according to police along the Jersey Shore.






Cyber Spy High: Meet the NSA's Hacker Recruiter
[ Wed, 01 Oct 2014 18:23:57 GMT ]
Through one new program, the agency is cultivating students as young as eighth grade.






Facebook Backpedals on Drag Queen 'Real Name' Issue
[ Wed, 01 Oct 2014 21:13:06 GMT ]
Facebook has relented on requiring hundreds of drag queens to have their profile reflect their "real" name, calling it an honest mistake.






Verizon Cancels Plan to Throttle Heavy 4G Data Users
[ Wed, 01 Oct 2014 21:57:37 GMT ]
The throttling was meant to start Wednesday, but Verizon did an about-face.






Madeleine McCann's Parents Suffer Death Threats
[ Thu, 02 Oct 2014 09:39:47 GMT ]
The messages include graphic tweets and Facebook posts calling for violence against the girl̢۪s parents Kate and Gerry.






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.

Creator of spying app arrested
[ Tue, 30 Sep 2014 11:00:21 EDT ]
The creator of StealthGenie, a mobile app marketed as a tool for spying on cheating spouses and keeping tabs on children, has been arrested, according to federal authorities.

Luxy -- it's the Tinder app for snobs
[ Tue, 30 Sep 2014 14:30:07 EDT ]
If you're looking to hook up via your smartphone, and aren't overly concerned about looking like a snob while doing so, Luxy may be the app for you.

Clean water: A $16 solution
[ Tue, 30 Sep 2014 08:50:56 EDT ]
Could there be a $16 answer to the global challenge of clean drinking water? CNN's Rachel Crane explains.

Creator of spying app arrested
[ Tue, 30 Sep 2014 11:00:21 EDT ]
The creator of StealthGenie, a mobile app marketed as a tool for spying on cheating spouses and keeping tabs on children, has been arrested, according to federal authorities.

Luxy -- it's the Tinder app for snobs
[ Tue, 30 Sep 2014 14:30:07 EDT ]
If you're looking to hook up via your smartphone, and aren't overly concerned about looking like a snob while doing so, Luxy may be the app for you.

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Motion Controlled Phones Only a Few Years Away
[ Tue, 30 Sep 2014 19:29:40 GMT ]
University of Washington researchers are working on motion activated technology for your phone. KING's Josh Green reports that current prototypes allow the turning of pages with a swipe of your hand in the air.






Hackers Charged With Stealing Xbox, Army Technology
[ Tue, 30 Sep 2014 19:57:03 GMT ]
Four alleged members of an international hacking ring have been charged with a variety of cybercrimes by the Department of Justice.






EU Says Apple Tax Deal in Ireland Smells Rotten
[ Tue, 30 Sep 2014 21:43:29 GMT ]
If the preliminary ruling is upheld, Apple risks having to repay Ireland tax rebates worth billions of dollars.






Secrets of Beyonce's Surprise Album Launch Revealed
[ Tue, 30 Sep 2014 22:13:58 GMT ]
A Harvard Business School case study looks at the process of putting out a modern album and a dozen music videos without any promotion - or leaks.






Hong Kong Protesters' Phones Targeted by Malware
[ Tue, 30 Sep 2014 23:52:25 GMT ]
As if tear gas and the "Great Firewall of China" weren't enough to deal with, Hong Kong protestors' phones are now being targeted by Chinese malware.






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.

Creator of spying app arrested
[ Tue, 30 Sep 2014 11:00:21 EDT ]
The creator of StealthGenie, a mobile app marketed as a tool for spying on cheating spouses and keeping tabs on children, has been arrested, according to federal authorities.

Luxy -- it's the Tinder app for snobs
[ Tue, 30 Sep 2014 14:30:07 EDT ]
If you're looking to hook up via your smartphone, and aren't overly concerned about looking like a snob while doing so, Luxy may be the app for you.

Clean water: A $16 solution
[ Tue, 30 Sep 2014 08:50:56 EDT ]
Could there be a $16 answer to the global challenge of clean drinking water? CNN's Rachel Crane explains.

Creator of spying app arrested
[ Tue, 30 Sep 2014 11:00:21 EDT ]
The creator of StealthGenie, a mobile app marketed as a tool for spying on cheating spouses and keeping tabs on children, has been arrested, according to federal authorities.

Luxy -- it's the Tinder app for snobs
[ Tue, 30 Sep 2014 14:30:07 EDT ]
If you're looking to hook up via your smartphone, and aren't overly concerned about looking like a snob while doing so, Luxy may be the app for you.