Saturday, January 31, 2015

Robot Learns Moves by Watching YouTube Videos
[ Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:43:15 GMT ]
Scientists have created a humanoid robot that learns basic cooking actions by watching videos.






Man Who 3-D Printed Castle Now Wants to Print Village
[ Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:57:06 GMT ]
Andrey Rudenko built a castle. It's not very large, but not even King Louis XIV could have imagined its construction.






Uber on Privacy: 'We Haven't Always Gotten It Right'
[ Fri, 30 Jan 2015 22:37:05 GMT ]
The app-based car-hiring service acknowledges in a blog post that it's made some mistakes in the way it handles data on passengers.






GPS-Equipped Bike Light Tracks Rides รข€” and Thieves
[ Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:07:08 GMT ]
Now that you can get a smart bike lock for your smart bike, why not have a smart tail light as well?

iPhone on the Sidelines? In NFL, That's Not Allowed
[ Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:20:14 GMT ]
Football fans might see Russell Wilson playing with a tablet on the sidelines of Super Bowl XLIX.






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

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

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

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

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

This drone crashed the White House lawn
[ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 11:28:53 EST ]
Drone-maker DJI is planning a software update to prevent its drones from flying in downtown D.C.

Tesla's 'insane mode' stuns woman
[ Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:29:03 EST ]
The YouTube channel DragTimes published a clip of passengers reacting to Tesla's "insane mode" which can accelerate a car from 0 to 70 mph in a few seconds.

Rings 200 times as large as Saturn's discovered
[ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:23:12 EST ]
In 1610, after he built his telescope, Galileo Galilei first spotted enormous Saturn's gigantic rings. More than 400 years later, astronomers have in a sense dwarfed that discovery with a similar first.

Nanobots could be small solutions to big problems
[ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:21:13 EST ]
Advancements in nanotechnology have created robots small enough to enter the human body.

In a hurry? Let a robot valet park your car
[ Fri, 30 Jan 2015 17:05:50 EST ]
A robotic assistant is taking the sweat out of getting on a plane at Germany's Dusseldorf airport.

Friday, January 30, 2015

Want to Watch the Ads, Skip the Game? Dish Says OK
[ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 17:38:58 GMT ]
For the Monday morning commercial quarterbacks, Dish offers a way to skip the touchdowns and interceptions and just focus on the ads.






FCC Sets New, Faster Definition for Broadband
[ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 19:03:49 GMT ]
U.S. regulators have determined that only connections with download speeds of 25 megabits per second or faster will qualify as broadband.






You Can Now Pre-Order Sony's $1,200 Walkman
[ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 19:21:53 GMT ]
Do you have an extraordinary sense of hearing and a couple thousand bucks burning a hole in your pocket? Sony wants to talk to you.






'Anonymous' Credit Card Data Can Still Give You Away
[ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 23:07:19 GMT ]
A researcher has shown that knowing just a handful of charges out of millions of "anonymized" purchases will serve to identify a card and its owner.






Facebook Launches 'Place Tips' Local Recommendations
[ Fri, 30 Jan 2015 00:43:58 GMT ]
With the new feature, location-based recommendations pop up at the top of your News Feed.






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.

Facebook, Instagram goes down; Twitter freaks out
[ Tue, 27 Jan 2015 15:17:29 EST ]
It's bad enough that the northwest has a horrible storm to contend with, but then Facebook and Instagram goes out?

This drone crashed the White House lawn
[ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 11:28:53 EST ]
Drone-maker DJI is planning a software update to prevent its drones from flying in downtown D.C.

Tesla's 'insane mode' stuns woman
[ Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:29:03 EST ]
The YouTube channel DragTimes published a clip of passengers reacting to Tesla's "insane mode" which can accelerate a car from 0 to 70 mph in a few seconds.

Rings 200 times as large as Saturn's discovered
[ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:23:12 EST ]
In 1610, after he built his telescope, Galileo Galilei first spotted enormous Saturn's gigantic rings. More than 400 years later, astronomers have in a sense dwarfed that discovery with a similar first.

Nanobots could be small solutions to big problems
[ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:21:13 EST ]
Advancements in nanotechnology have created robots small enough to enter the human body.

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Natural Disaster? Cyborg Cockroaches to the Rescue
[ Wed, 28 Jan 2015 20:08:40 GMT ]
Researchers have harnessed nature's most enduring survivor, the cockroach. By outfitting the insects with remote controls and audio sensors, scientists can use the bugs to explore disaster sites and find survivors.






Facebook Users Are Increasingly Going Mobile
[ Wed, 28 Jan 2015 23:07:19 GMT ]
Facebook says more than eight of every 10 people who use its service now do so on a mobile device.






Smart Mattress Cover Warms Your Bed, Tracks Your Sleep
[ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 00:35:50 GMT ]
The Internet of Things has made its way into a lot of homes already, but the Luna is one of the first devices to get all the way into the bed.






France Launches Online Campaign to Deter Would-Be Jihadists
[ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 01:40:49 GMT ]
Three weeks after deadly attacks rocked the country, authorities began an Web campaign to dissuade would-be jihadists from joining terror groups.






France Launches Online Campaign to Deter Would-Be Jihadis
[ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 01:40:49 GMT ]
Three weeks after deadly attacks rocked the country, authorities began an Web campaign to dissuade would-be jihadis from joining terror groups.






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.

See how technology is revolutionizing modern policing
[ Tue, 27 Jan 2015 15:17:28 EST ]
Policing is rapidly changing with the advent of new technology. CNN's Kyung Lah reports.

Laser-transformed metal so slick that water bounces off
[ Tue, 27 Jan 2015 15:17:28 EST ]
Water often damages metals, causing rust, wear and decay.

Facebook, Instagram goes down; Twitter freaks out
[ Tue, 27 Jan 2015 15:17:29 EST ]
It's bad enough that the northwest has a horrible storm to contend with, but then Facebook and Instagram goes out?

Tesla's 'insane mode' stuns woman
[ Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:29:03 EST ]
The YouTube channel DragTimes published a clip of passengers reacting to Tesla's "insane mode" which can accelerate a car from 0 to 70 mph in a few seconds.

Rings 200 times as large as Saturn's
[ Wed, 28 Jan 2015 10:26:10 EST ]
In 1610, after he built his telescope, Galileo Galilei first spotted enormous Saturn's gigantic rings. More than 400 years later, astronomers have in a sense dwarfed that discovery with a similar first.

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Yahoo to Spin Off Its Remaining Stake in Alibaba
[ Tue, 27 Jan 2015 21:43:57 GMT ]
A newly formed entity called SpinCo will inherit ownership of Yahoo's remaining 384 million shares in the Chinese ecommerce giant.






Lawmakers: Should Social Media Ban Terrorist Posts?
[ Tue, 27 Jan 2015 21:50:47 GMT ]
Lawmakers and policy experts discussed whether social media sites should be held responsible when terrorists use them.






It's Official: Apple Watch Will Ship in April
[ Tue, 27 Jan 2015 22:39:38 GMT ]
Chief Executive Tim Cook announced the timing as part of the company's holiday quarter earnings call.






Instagram for a Cause: Movement to Feed Homeless
[ Tue, 27 Jan 2015 22:51:33 GMT ]
HashtagLunchbag, a movement that began with a few brown-bag lunches for the homeless on Skid Row, has spread to 100 cities and five continents.






Man Hacks Into Baby Monitor
[ Wed, 28 Jan 2015 03:41:14 GMT ]
A nanny is terrified to learn someone hacked into baby monitor camera and watched her every move. KPRC's Phil Archer reports.






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.

Gaming to death: What turns a hobby into a health hazard?
[ Tue, 27 Jan 2015 15:17:28 EST ]
Earlier this month, a 32-year old male gamer was found dead at a Taiwanese Internet cafe following a non-stop three-day gaming session. This followed the death of another male gamer who died in Taipei at the start of the year following a five-day gaming binge.

See how technology is revolutionizing modern policing
[ Tue, 27 Jan 2015 15:17:28 EST ]
Policing is rapidly changing with the advent of new technology. CNN's Kyung Lah reports.

Asteroid's moon seen during Earth flyby
[ Tue, 27 Jan 2015 17:31:26 EST ]
The asteroid that flew close to Earth Monday didn't come alone.

Laser-transformed metal so slick that water bounces off
[ Tue, 27 Jan 2015 15:17:28 EST ]
Water often damages metals, causing rust, wear and decay.

Facebook, Instagram goes down; Twitter freaks out
[ Tue, 27 Jan 2015 15:17:29 EST ]
It's bad enough that the northwest has a horrible storm to contend with, but then Facebook and Instagram goes out?

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The Super Bowl, Beer and Cellphones Don't Mix
[ Mon, 26 Jan 2015 16:28:40 GMT ]
Seahawks fans are 11 percent more likely to fumble the phone more than Patriots fans.






Blizzard 2015: 8 Apps to Keep You Safe and Informed
[ Mon, 26 Jan 2015 20:15:20 GMT ]
The Northeast is bearing down for what could be a historic storm, with 60 million people under a winter weather alert as of midday Monday.






Facebook's Oculus to Make Virtual Reality Movies
[ Mon, 26 Jan 2015 20:38:27 GMT ]
Oculus VR is tapping talent from both Pixar and the video gaming world for its new in-house movie studio.






Facebook, Instagram Down for Millions of Users Worldwide
[ Tue, 27 Jan 2015 07:30:07 GMT ]
Facebook and Instagram suffered an outage Tuesday, affecting users in the United States, Asia, Australia and Europe.






Outage Leaves Millions Without Facebook, Instagram
[ Tue, 27 Jan 2015 09:02:34 GMT ]
Facebook and Instagram suffered an outage Tuesday, affecting users in the United States, Asia, Australia and Europe.






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.

One of your favorite tech activities -- sitting -- will kill you
[ Wed, 21 Jan 2015 11:53:59 EST ]
One of your favorite activities may actually be killing you.

Gaming to death: What turns a hobby into a health hazard?
[ Wed, 21 Jan 2015 11:55:12 EST ]
Earlier this month, a 32-year old male gamer was found dead at a Taiwanese Internet cafe following a non-stop three-day gaming session. This followed the death of another male gamer who died in Taipei at the start of the year following a five-day gaming binge.

See how technology is revolutionizing modern policing
[ Fri, 23 Jan 2015 12:57:46 EST ]
Policing is rapidly changing with the advent of new technology. CNN's Kyung Lah reports.

How to catch a glimpse of asteroid flyby
[ Mon, 26 Jan 2015 14:52:32 EST ]
A treat is in store for sky watchers Monday, as a large asteroid will fly close to Earth.

Laser-transformed metal super rust-resistant
[ Fri, 23 Jan 2015 10:12:43 EST ]
The possibilities are many: Kitchenware, of course. Airplanes: No more worrying about de-icing, because water won't be able to freeze on aircraft in the first place.

Monday, January 26, 2015

New Saudi King Takes Throne, Updates Twitter Profile
[ Fri, 23 Jan 2015 13:44:36 GMT ]
Salman bin Abdul-Aziz, Saudi Arabia's new king, tweeted a message to his 1.3 million followers following the death of his half-brother King Abdullah.






Sony: 'Critical' Systems Won't Be Back Until February
[ Fri, 23 Jan 2015 16:10:20 GMT ]
Sony still hasn't recovered from the massive cyberattack that leaked massive amounts of internal company information onto the open Internet.






Filmmakers Blur Lines with Virtual Reality at Sundance
[ Fri, 23 Jan 2015 17:43:53 GMT ]
This year's conclave of independent films in Park City, Utah, is devoting its New Frontier showcase to virtual reality film with 11 works.






Beautiful Celebrity Portraits Are Made Entirely of Emoji
[ Fri, 23 Jan 2015 20:43:28 GMT ]
Texting with smiley faces, balloons and women dancing in dresses can spice up a conversation, but rapper Yung Jake has elevated emoji to an art form.






'404 - Plane Not Found': Malaysia Airlines Site Hacked
[ Mon, 26 Jan 2015 09:57:45 GMT ]
he website of Malaysia Airlines was hacked Monday by a group that proclaimed support for ISIS and also vowed to release data stolen from the site.






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.

Gaming to death: What turns a hobby into a health hazard?
[ Wed, 21 Jan 2015 11:55:12 EST ]
Earlier this month, a 32-year old male gamer was found dead at a Taiwanese Internet cafe following a non-stop three-day gaming session. This followed the death of another male gamer who died in Taipei at the start of the year following a five-day gaming binge.

See how technology is revolutionizing modern policing
[ Fri, 23 Jan 2015 12:57:46 EST ]
Policing is rapidly changing with the advent of new technology. CNN's Kyung Lah reports.

Experts talk tech, bad ideas and timing at Digital Life Design 2015
[ Fri, 23 Jan 2015 10:42:16 EST ]
"Das war erst der Anfang" -- "It was only the beginning" -- a very cryptic theme for this year's Digital Life Design conference, which was held in Munich over three days and saw 1,000 attendees and 150 speakers.

Big asteroid to fly by Earth Monday
[ Sat, 24 Jan 2015 07:17:44 EST ]
A big asteroid will fly by Earth on Monday, but NASA says don't worry -- we'll be safe.

Laser-transformed metal super rust-resistant
[ Fri, 23 Jan 2015 10:12:43 EST ]
The possibilities are many: Kitchenware, of course. Airplanes: No more worrying about de-icing, because water won't be able to freeze on aircraft in the first place.

Saturday, January 24, 2015

World Leaders Mourn King Abdullah on Twitter
[ Fri, 23 Jan 2015 12:33:47 GMT ]
The leaders of countries worldwide have have taken to social media to express their condolences after the death of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah.






New Saudi King Takes Throne, Updates Twitter Profile
[ Fri, 23 Jan 2015 13:44:36 GMT ]
Salman bin Abdul-Aziz, Saudi Arabia's new king, tweeted a message to his 1.3 million followers following the death of his half-brother King Abdullah.






Sony: 'Critical' Systems Won't Be Back Until February
[ Fri, 23 Jan 2015 16:10:20 GMT ]
Sony still hasn't recovered from the massive cyberattack that leaked massive amounts of internal company information onto the open Internet.






Filmmakers Blur Lines with Virtual Reality at Sundance
[ Fri, 23 Jan 2015 17:43:53 GMT ]
This year's conclave of independent films in Park City, Utah, is devoting its New Frontier showcase to virtual reality film with 11 works.






Beautiful Celebrity Portraits Are Made Entirely of Emoji
[ Fri, 23 Jan 2015 20:43:28 GMT ]
Texting with smiley faces, balloons and women dancing in dresses can spice up a conversation, but rapper Yung Jake has elevated emoji to an art form.






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.

Is proton therapy the 'magic bullet' for cancer?
[ Thu, 22 Jan 2015 08:59:25 EST ]
A Belgian nuclear physicist is pioneering a new treatment for cancer that offers more precision and less side effects: proton radiation.

See how technology is revolutionizing modern policing
[ Fri, 23 Jan 2015 12:57:46 EST ]
Policing is rapidly changing with the advent of new technology. CNN's Kyung Lah reports.

Experts talk tech, bad ideas and timing at Digital Life Design 2015
[ Fri, 23 Jan 2015 10:42:16 EST ]
"Das war erst der Anfang" -- "It was only the beginning" -- a very cryptic theme for this year's Digital Life Design conference, which was held in Munich over three days and saw 1,000 attendees and 150 speakers.

Big asteroid to fly by Earth Monday
[ Thu, 22 Jan 2015 14:40:06 EST ]
A big asteroid will fly by Earth on Monday, but NASA says don't worry -- we'll be safe.

Laser-transformed metal super rust-resistant
[ Fri, 23 Jan 2015 10:12:43 EST ]
The possibilities are many: Kitchenware, of course. Airplanes: No more worrying about de-icing, because water won't be able to freeze on aircraft in the first place.

Friday, January 23, 2015

Writer Tied to 'Anonymous' Hackers Sentenced to Prison
[ Thu, 22 Jan 2015 22:01:51 GMT ]
Barrett Brown came under federal investigation for posting a link to data stolen from the defense contractor Stratfor.






Obama on YouTube: Youth and Internet will lead the way
[ Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:03:51 GMT ]
Three of YouTube's most popular show creators set up in the White House on Thursday for a live streaming interview with President Obama.






Apple's Tim Cook Sees His Total Pay Double in 2014
[ Fri, 23 Jan 2015 01:16:30 GMT ]
Cook got a hefty cash bonus that brought his total compensation to $9.2 million last year.






Japanese Twitter Users Mock ISIS With Internet Meme
[ Fri, 23 Jan 2015 02:06:44 GMT ]
Japanese Twitter users are facing their country's hostage crisis by mocking ISIS with a nationwide photoshop battle.






New Saudi King Takes Throne, Updates Twitter Profile
[ Fri, 23 Jan 2015 11:51:49 GMT ]
Salman bin Abdul-Aziz, Saudi Arabia's new king, tweeted a message to his 1.3 million followers following the death of his half-brother King Abdullah.






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.

X-ray method helps decipher ancient scrolls
[ Wed, 21 Jan 2015 10:02:12 EST ]
In A.D. 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted and buried the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Almost 2,000 years later, researchers may be on the brink of reading some of the charred scrolls damaged in the eruption.

One of your favorite tech activities -- sitting -- will kill you
[ Wed, 21 Jan 2015 11:53:59 EST ]
One of your favorite activities may actually be killing you.

Gaming to death: What turns a hobby into a health hazard?
[ Wed, 21 Jan 2015 11:55:12 EST ]
Earlier this month, a 32-year old male gamer was found dead at a Taiwanese Internet cafe following a non-stop three-day gaming session. This followed the death of another male gamer who died in Taipei at the start of the year following a five-day gaming binge.

Is proton therapy the 'magic bullet' for cancer?
[ Thu, 22 Jan 2015 08:59:25 EST ]
A Belgian nuclear physicist is pioneering a new treatment for cancer that offers more precision and less side effects: proton radiation.

Big asteroid to fly by Earth Monday
[ Thu, 22 Jan 2015 14:40:06 EST ]
A big asteroid will fly by Earth on Monday, but NASA says don't worry -- we'll be safe.

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Microsoft's HoloLens Headset Augments Your Reality
[ Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:34:56 GMT ]
Microsoft threw a major curveball at Wednesday's big event, announcing Windows Holographic and the top secret HoloLens headset.






Drone Buzzes House Committee, But No 'Haircuts' Given
[ Wed, 21 Jan 2015 23:01:47 GMT ]
The House Science, Space and Technology Committee got up close and personal with the drones the federal government is tasked with regulating.






Drone Carrying Meth Crashes in Mexico Near U.S. Border
[ Thu, 22 Jan 2015 01:25:40 GMT ]
The small drone crashed in Tijuana near the San Ysidro Port of Entry, and it had six pounds of crystal meth attached.






Madonna Thanks FBI for Arrest in 'Devastating' Music Hack
[ Thu, 22 Jan 2015 11:38:51 GMT ]
Madonna has thanked the FBI for its role in the arrest of a suspected hacker who allegedly broke into her computer, stole music and leaked it 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.

What went wrong with Google Glass
[ Wed, 21 Jan 2015 10:09:39 EST ]
Martha Pease says just because you can build something doesn't mean you should. Even if you cook up something cool and new and make it available, real people may still not want it.

X-ray method helps decipher ancient scrolls
[ Wed, 21 Jan 2015 10:02:12 EST ]
In A.D. 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted and buried the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Almost 2,000 years later, researchers may be on the brink of reading some of the charred scrolls damaged in the eruption.

One of your favorite tech activities -- sitting -- will kill you
[ Wed, 21 Jan 2015 11:53:59 EST ]
One of your favorite activities may actually be killing you.

Gaming to death: What turns a hobby into a health hazard?
[ Wed, 21 Jan 2015 11:55:12 EST ]
Earlier this month, a 32-year old male gamer was found dead at a Taiwanese Internet cafe following a non-stop three-day gaming session. This followed the death of another male gamer who died in Taipei at the start of the year following a five-day gaming binge.

Scientists upload a worm's brain into a Lego robot
[ Wed, 21 Jan 2015 10:01:50 EST ]
A humble roundworm is leading the race in artificial intelligence, showing that it may be possible to one day upload our brains to a computer.

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

SpaceX Gets $1 Billion From Google and Fidelity
[ Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:27:07 GMT ]
SpaceX says it has received a $1 billion investment from Google and Fidelity, valuing the company at $10 billion.

SpaceX Gets $1 Billion from Google and Fidelity
[ Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:27:07 GMT ]
SpaceX says it has received a $1 billion investment from Google and Fidelity, valuing the company at $10 billion.






U.S. to Pay Woman $134K Over Fake Facebook Page
[ Tue, 20 Jan 2015 22:17:55 GMT ]
The U.S. has agreed to pay a New York woman $134,000 for having set up a fake Facebook page using her identity, according to court documents.






'DoctorClu' Charged With Helping Run Silk Road 2.0
[ Wed, 21 Jan 2015 00:30:28 GMT ]
U.S. authorities say a Washington state man helped manage the successor website to the Silk Road online black market.






New York Man Accused of Trying to Sell Ricin
[ Wed, 21 Jan 2015 01:11:10 GMT ]
The FBI said a New York man tried to stockpile ricin and sell it on what officials have dubbed the "dark web."






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.

Man dies in Taiwan after 3-day online gaming binge
[ Mon, 19 Jan 2015 12:49:08 EST ]
A 32-year-old man was found dead in an Internet cafe in Taiwan after a marathon three-day gaming binge, the island's second death of an online gamer this year.

7 'tech superheroes' to watch in 2015
[ Tue, 20 Jan 2015 12:02:37 EST ]
Who are the tech masterminds to watch in 2015? Industry insider, Shivvy Jervis, gives her predictions.

Flight to make stops in India and U.S.
[ Tue, 20 Jan 2015 09:22:01 EST ]
Soon, the plane's unique silhouette may be visible across the horizons of Southern Europe, Africa, Asia and North America.

The end of Google Glass or a new beginning?
[ Mon, 19 Jan 2015 11:24:02 EST ]
Google has announced it will stop producing Google Glass in its present form. Inevitably, the announcement caused a stir on social media.

Opinion: The tech giant didn't do its homework
[ Tue, 20 Jan 2015 12:40:11 EST ]
Martha Pease says just because you can build something doesn't mean you should. Even if you cook up something cool and new and make it available, real people may still not want it.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Internet of Things Slowed by Industry Roadblock
[ Sun, 18 Jan 2015 20:04:07 GMT ]
The "Internet of Things" is invading our homes, but these connected devices face a big challenge: they all speak different digital languages.






Amazon Is Jumping Into the Movie Business
[ Mon, 19 Jan 2015 15:39:08 GMT ]
The company plans to "create close to 12 movies a year," said Roy Price, the vice president of Amazon Studios.






Microsoft Outlook Hacked in China: Report
[ Mon, 19 Jan 2015 18:02:16 GMT ]
Chinese users of Microsoft's Outlook email service were subject to a hacking attack over the weekend, an online censorship watchdog reports.






Apple Honors MLK With Revamped Homepage
[ Mon, 19 Jan 2015 19:03:53 GMT ]
Apple paid tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday by devoting its entire homepage to the slain civil-rights icon.






Cloned Cattle With Human DNA Might Hold Ebola Cure
[ Mon, 19 Jan 2015 19:21:09 GMT ]
On a farm outside Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a herd of cloned, genetically engineered cattle are busy incubating antibodies against the Ebola virus.






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.

2014 was Earth's hottest year on record
[ Sat, 17 Jan 2015 11:48:29 EST ]
2014 was the Earth's warmest year on record, a U.S. weather agency announced Friday, with average temperatures 0.07 degrees Fahrenheit above the previous high.

Missing Mars spacecraft spotted after 11 years
[ Sun, 18 Jan 2015 17:31:01 EST ]
The 11-year-old mystery of what happened to the UK-sponsored Beagle 2 Mars lander appears to be mostly solved.

Meet robot makers as young as 6
[ Mon, 19 Jan 2015 10:49:26 EST ]
Building and programing a robot from scratch may sound like an impossible task to most primary school students, but one man is changing that mind-set for a generation of Ugandans.

The end of Google Glass or a new beginning?
[ Mon, 19 Jan 2015 11:24:02 EST ]
Google has announced it will stop producing Google Glass in its present form. Inevitably, the announcement caused a stir on social media.

Man dies in Taiwan after 3-day online gaming binge
[ Mon, 19 Jan 2015 12:49:08 EST ]
A 32-year-old man was found dead in an Internet cafe in Taiwan after a marathon three-day gaming binge, the island's second death of an online gamer this year.

Monday, January 19, 2015

Call for Crackdown After Drone Gets Too Close to Jet
[ Fri, 16 Jan 2015 18:11:33 GMT ]
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is calling on the federal government Friday to release rule for the use of unmanned drones.






New York Post Twitter Account Apparently Hacked
[ Fri, 16 Jan 2015 18:27:05 GMT ]
The New York Post Twitter account was apparently compromised on Friday, sending a series of apparently untrue tweets.






This Double Amputee Has Robotic Limbs That He Can Control with his Thoughts
[ Fri, 16 Jan 2015 23:31:55 GMT ]
Les Baugh lost both his arms in an accident but thanks to researchers at Johns Hopkins, he now has robotic arms that he can control with his thoughts.






Internet of Things Slowed by Industry Roadblock
[ Sun, 18 Jan 2015 20:04:07 GMT ]
The "Internet of Things" is invading our homes, but these connected devices face a big challenge: they all speak different digital languages.






Cloned Cattle With Human DNA Might Hold Ebola Cure
[ Mon, 19 Jan 2015 10:12:11 GMT ]
On a farm outside Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a herd of cloned, genetically engineered cattle are busy incubating antibodies against the Ebola virus.






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

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

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

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

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

This could shave your drive time by 40%
[ Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:58:36 EST ]
Researchers want to replace physical traffic lights with virtual traffic lights on a car's windshield.

Astronaut to spend one year in space
[ Fri, 16 Jan 2015 10:10:31 EST ]
NASA is sending astronaut Scott Kelly to live on the International Space Station for a year. That's the longest any U.S. astronaut has spent in space and twice as long as crew members usually stay on the space station.

2014 was Earth's hottest year on record
[ Sat, 17 Jan 2015 11:48:29 EST ]
2014 was the Earth's warmest year on record, a U.S. weather agency announced Friday, with average temperatures 0.07 degrees Fahrenheit above the previous high.

Missing Mars spacecraft spotted after 11 years
[ Sun, 18 Jan 2015 17:31:01 EST ]
The 11-year-old mystery of what happened to the UK-sponsored Beagle 2 Mars lander appears to be mostly solved.

Or a new beginning for Google Glass
[ Sun, 18 Jan 2015 17:34:13 EST ]
Google has announced it will stop producing Google Glass in its present form. Inevitably, the announcement caused a stir on social media.

Sunday, January 18, 2015

In Search of Serenity, I Tested a Mood-Changing Device
[ Fri, 16 Jan 2015 14:55:14 GMT ]
Thync, a wearable device that promises to change your mood by zapping electricity directly to your brain. It sounded nuts. And I had to try it.






British Police Arrest Man Over Xbox, PlayStation Hacks
[ Fri, 16 Jan 2015 16:57:18 GMT ]
British police said on Friday they had arrested a man in northwest England following the 2014 cyberattacks on Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox systems.






Call for Crackdown After Drone Gets Too Close to Jet
[ Fri, 16 Jan 2015 18:11:33 GMT ]
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is calling on the federal government Friday to release rule for the use of unmanned drones.






New York Post Twitter Account Apparently Hacked
[ Fri, 16 Jan 2015 18:27:05 GMT ]
The New York Post Twitter account was apparently compromised on Friday, sending a series of apparently untrue tweets.






This Double Amputee Has Robotic Limbs That He Can Control with his Thoughts
[ Fri, 16 Jan 2015 23:31:55 GMT ]
Les Baugh lost both his arms in an accident but thanks to researchers at Johns Hopkins, he now has robotic arms that he can control with his thoughts.






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.

Portable 'blood test in a box' to give instant diagnoses
[ Thu, 15 Jan 2015 08:51:53 EST ]
An Irish company has developed a new device that allows doctors to give an immediate reading from a single drop of blood.

The weird things we sent to space
[ Thu, 15 Jan 2015 08:56:32 EST ]
Over 5,000 pounds of supplies were just sent to the International Space Station. And while a lot of it was regular stuff like food and equipment, some unusual items also hitched a ride.

This could shave your drive time by 40%
[ Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:58:36 EST ]
Researchers want to replace physical traffic lights with virtual traffic lights on a car's windshield.

Astronaut to spend one year in space
[ Fri, 16 Jan 2015 10:10:31 EST ]
NASA is sending astronaut Scott Kelly to live on the International Space Station for a year. That's the longest any U.S. astronaut has spent in space and twice as long as crew members usually stay on the space station.

UK's Beagle 2 lander spotted on Mars
[ Fri, 16 Jan 2015 10:35:48 EST ]
The 11-year-old mystery of what happened to the UK-sponsored Beagle 2 Mars lander appears to be mostly solved.

Saturday, January 17, 2015

In Search of Serenity, I Tested a Mood-Changing Device
[ Fri, 16 Jan 2015 14:55:14 GMT ]
Thync, a wearable device that promises to change your mood by zapping electricity directly to your brain. It sounded nuts. And I had to try it.






British Police Arrest Man Over Xbox, PlayStation Hacks
[ Fri, 16 Jan 2015 16:57:18 GMT ]
British police said on Friday they had arrested a man in northwest England following the 2014 cyberattacks on Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox systems.






Call for Crackdown After Drone Gets Too Close to Jet
[ Fri, 16 Jan 2015 18:11:33 GMT ]
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is calling on the federal government Friday to release rule for the use of unmanned drones.






New York Post Twitter Account Apparently Hacked
[ Fri, 16 Jan 2015 18:27:05 GMT ]
The New York Post Twitter account was apparently compromised on Friday, sending a series of apparently untrue tweets.






This Double Amputee Has Robotic Limbs That He Can Control with his Thoughts
[ Fri, 16 Jan 2015 23:31:55 GMT ]
Les Baugh lost both his arms in an accident but thanks to researchers at Johns Hopkins, he now has robotic arms that he can control with his thoughts.






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.

Portable 'blood test in a box' to give instant diagnoses
[ Thu, 15 Jan 2015 08:51:53 EST ]
An Irish company has developed a new device that allows doctors to give an immediate reading from a single drop of blood.

The weird things we sent to space
[ Thu, 15 Jan 2015 08:56:32 EST ]
Over 5,000 pounds of supplies were just sent to the International Space Station. And while a lot of it was regular stuff like food and equipment, some unusual items also hitched a ride.

This could shave your drive time by 40%
[ Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:58:36 EST ]
Researchers want to replace physical traffic lights with virtual traffic lights on a car's windshield.

Astronaut to spend one year in space
[ Fri, 16 Jan 2015 10:10:31 EST ]
NASA is sending astronaut Scott Kelly to live on the International Space Station for a year. That's the longest any U.S. astronaut has spent in space and twice as long as crew members usually stay on the space station.

UK's Beagle 2 lander spotted on Mars
[ Fri, 16 Jan 2015 10:35:48 EST ]
The 11-year-old mystery of what happened to the UK-sponsored Beagle 2 Mars lander appears to be mostly solved.

Friday, January 16, 2015

Virgin and Qualcomm Back OneWeb's Satellite Venture
[ Thu, 15 Jan 2015 21:22:08 GMT ]
The Virgin Group and Qualcomm are investing in OneWeb's plan to provide satellite Internet access, and Virgin Galactic will launch the satellites.






Stressed Out? Social Media May Help Women Cope
[ Thu, 15 Jan 2015 22:04:43 GMT ]
The survey finds that women who frequently use social media to connect with friends and family report feeling less stressed.






Disconnected: You Can't Buy Google Glass Anymore
[ Thu, 15 Jan 2015 22:29:56 GMT ]
Google says it plans to develop a more polished and affordable version that's less likely to be viewed as a freakish device.






Apple, Google Reach $415M Settlement in Wage Lawsuit
[ Thu, 15 Jan 2015 23:56:19 GMT ]
Apple, Google and two other Silicon Valley companies have agreed to pay $415 million in a second attempt to resolve a class-action lawsuit.






These YouTube Stars Will Interview Obama
[ Fri, 16 Jan 2015 05:29:22 GMT ]
A few of YouTube's brightest stars are getting the opportunity to pose questions, suggested by their followers, to President Obama.






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.

Are Scouts losing out as cookie sales enter digital realm?
[ Thu, 15 Jan 2015 10:17:38 EST ]
When I was a member of the Girl Scout Council of Greater New York, cookie time was my favorite time of the year, from first grade to 12th grade.

How your phone is suffocating you
[ Wed, 14 Jan 2015 08:53:07 EST ]
Chances are you're watching this while leaning over a table or slumped back in a chair. The position you're in is probably causing you pain, whether you're aware of it yet or not. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the effect "text neck" is having on our bodies.

Portable 'blood test in a box' to give instant diagnoses
[ Thu, 15 Jan 2015 08:51:53 EST ]
An Irish company has developed a new device that allows doctors to give an immediate reading from a single drop of blood.

The weird things we sent to space
[ Thu, 15 Jan 2015 08:56:32 EST ]
Over 5,000 pounds of supplies were just sent to the International Space Station. And while a lot of it was regular stuff like food and equipment, some unusual items also hitched a ride.

This could shave your drive time by 40%
[ Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:58:36 EST ]
Researchers want to replace physical traffic lights with virtual traffic lights on a car's windshield.

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Zuckerberg Takes Internet.org and Q&A to Colombia
[ Wed, 14 Jan 2015 23:18:44 GMT ]
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg conducted his now-monthly public Q&A session Wednesday, this time in Colombia.






Google Will Launch Modular Cell Phone In Puerto Rico
[ Wed, 14 Jan 2015 23:34:47 GMT ]
Google has chosen Puerto Rico as the place where it will do a limited pilot launch of its new modular cell phone later this year.






Federal Agent Says He Secretly Infiltrated Silk Road
[ Thu, 15 Jan 2015 01:08:33 GMT ]
The agent testified he took over a Silk Road moderator's account and participated in the arrest of its suspected operator, Ross Ulbricht.






Study Explores 'Smartphone Separation Anxiety'
[ Thu, 15 Jan 2015 04:16:20 GMT ]
New study finds smart phone users suffer withdrawal symptoms when separated from their devices. NBC's Erika Edwards reports.






'Juvenile Prank': Cops Unimpressed by 'Coke' Sale
[ Thu, 15 Jan 2015 10:32:53 GMT ]
The Los Angeles Police Department isn't laughing about videotaped prank involving an alleged "coke" sale that is gaining popularity 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.

Would you trust a driverless car?
[ Mon, 12 Jan 2015 15:27:24 EST ]
Each year tech junkies from around the world gather in Las Vegas for International CES, the Consumer Electronics Show where innovators come to show off their latest prototypes, preview products and announce new releases, including a Mercedes Benz that doesn't even need a chauffeur to drive you around.

High-tech gloves turn everyone into a musician
[ Mon, 12 Jan 2015 09:57:51 EST ]
Musician Imogen Heap is using high-tech music gloves to translate simple gestures in to mind-bending music.

How your phone is suffocating you
[ Wed, 14 Jan 2015 08:53:07 EST ]
Chances are you're watching this while leaning over a table or slumped back in a chair. The position you're in is probably causing you pain, whether you're aware of it yet or not. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the effect "text neck" is having on our bodies.

Want to be the next Mark Zuckerberg?
[ Wed, 14 Jan 2015 08:59:42 EST ]
Opinion: If you want to be an entrepreneur, you'd better have the right skills and a great idea.

Traffic lights on windshields could do that
[ Wed, 14 Jan 2015 13:35:05 EST ]
Researchers want to replace physical traffic lights with virtual traffic lights on a car's windshield.

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Passwords Changed After CENTCOM Hack
[ Tue, 13 Jan 2015 18:25:55 GMT ]
As a result of the hack attack CENTCOM social media, the Office of the Sec. of Defense ordered that passwords be changed to 50 social media accounts.






Luxury MP3 Players Take Aim at Fans of Digital Audio
[ Tue, 13 Jan 2015 21:49:55 GMT ]
You might think that smartphones have killed the dedicated MP3 player, but some companies are doubling down on them รข€” and doubling the price.






3D Print Your Next House
[ Wed, 14 Jan 2015 00:23:59 GMT ]
Hoping to ward off the next housing crisis, a company called WikiHouse is trying to popularize a 3D printed house with an open-source design.






Instant Translation: Google Improves Speech, Photo Modes
[ Wed, 14 Jan 2015 08:32:24 GMT ]
Improvements have arrived for Google's free Translate app, which, as you may guess, lets you translate both spoken and written words in an instant.






French Comic Arrested for Defending Terrorism
[ Wed, 14 Jan 2015 11:15:51 GMT ]
A French comic has been detained for defending terrorism after posting comments on Facebook that seemed to support the Charlie Hebdo attackers.






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.

Feel the vibration: The next phase in virtual reality
[ Mon, 12 Jan 2015 09:53:35 EST ]
Place both hands flat on your chest, just below the clavicle, and say something out loud. Feel that? Every time you speak, your chest cavity vibrates.

SpaceX tries historic landing: 'Close, but no cigar'
[ Mon, 12 Jan 2015 10:19:26 EST ]
-PLEASE ADD WHERE LAUNCH HAPPENING AT in last graf

Would you trust a driverless car?
[ Mon, 12 Jan 2015 15:27:24 EST ]
Each year tech junkies from around the world gather in Las Vegas for International CES, the Consumer Electronics Show where innovators come to show off their latest prototypes, preview products and announce new releases, including a Mercedes Benz that doesn't even need a chauffeur to drive you around.

High-tech gloves turn everyone into a musician
[ Mon, 12 Jan 2015 09:57:51 EST ]
Musician Imogen Heap is using high-tech music gloves to translate simple gestures in to mind-bending music.

You have to see these sound waves
[ Tue, 13 Jan 2015 13:20:09 EST ]
'Cymatics' is the science of visualizing audio frequencies. Musician Nigel Stanford and Director Shahir Duad explain how they used various techniques and materials to create stunning visual effects that correspond to the music.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Accused Silk Road Creator Ulbricht Goes to Trial
[ Mon, 12 Jan 2015 21:57:12 GMT ]
Jury selection is scheduled for Tuesday in Manhattan federal court in the case of Ross Ulbricht, who authorities say created Silk Road.






It's Orange and Hard to Destroy, But What's in a Black Box?
[ Mon, 12 Jan 2015 22:03:56 GMT ]
Here's what officials expect to find inside the flight data recorder.






Twitter Activity Can Help Predict TV Show's Success
[ Tue, 13 Jan 2015 00:39:12 GMT ]
Research from Nielsen shows that Twitter activity in the weeks before a show's premiere can help predict whether it's going to hit or bomb.






'Like' This: Can Facebook Assess Your Personality?
[ Tue, 13 Jan 2015 03:02:31 GMT ]
A computer was able to accurately assess personality using only a bit of users' Facebook activity, researchers reported Monday.






Pro-ISIS Hackers Hit CENTCOM Twitter, YouTube
[ Tue, 13 Jan 2015 08:22:39 GMT ]
Twitter and Youtube accounts for U.S Central Command were hacked by an unknown group on Monday.






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.

Experts invent invisibility cloak
[ Fri, 09 Jan 2015 10:07:05 EST ]
Researchers at the University of Rochester create a 3-D, transmitting, continuously multidirectional cloaking device.

Feel the vibration: The next phase in virtual reality
[ Mon, 12 Jan 2015 09:53:35 EST ]
Place both hands flat on your chest, just below the clavicle, and say something out loud. Feel that? Every time you speak, your chest cavity vibrates.

SpaceX tries historic landing: 'Close, but no cigar'
[ Mon, 12 Jan 2015 10:19:26 EST ]
-PLEASE ADD WHERE LAUNCH HAPPENING AT in last graf

Would you trust a driverless car?
[ Mon, 12 Jan 2015 15:27:24 EST ]
Each year tech junkies from around the world gather in Las Vegas for International CES, the Consumer Electronics Show where innovators come to show off their latest prototypes, preview products and announce new releases, including a Mercedes Benz that doesn't even need a chauffeur to drive you around.

High-tech gloves turn everyone into a musician
[ Mon, 12 Jan 2015 09:57:51 EST ]
Musician Imogen Heap is using high-tech music gloves to translate simple gestures in to mind-bending music.

Monday, January 12, 2015

Check Out the Coolest Gadgets From CES
[ Sat, 10 Jan 2015 00:46:13 GMT ]
NBC's Mark Barger reports from the floor of the Consumer Electronics Show, with some of the coolest gadgets from this year's show in Las Vegas.






This Will Be the World's Largest Digital Camera
[ Sat, 10 Jan 2015 01:43:48 GMT ]
Funding has been approved for the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope's massive 3.2-gigapixel sensor.






Je Suis Facebook? Zuckerberg Raises Free Speech Questions
[ Sat, 10 Jan 2015 01:45:58 GMT ]
In the wake of the terrorist attacks on French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, "Je Suis Charlie" has become a rallying cry in support of free speech.






New Ranking Calls Out Calif. for Social Media Narcissism
[ Sat, 10 Jan 2015 21:56:36 GMT ]
An analysis found that residents of California tend to be the most boastful when it comes to sharing information on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.






Experts Say We Better Study A.I. Before We Unleash It
[ Mon, 12 Jan 2015 02:27:01 GMT ]
A scientific think tank that champions the development of artificial intelligence is calling for more research to avoid "potential pitfalls" of the technology.






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

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

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

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

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

The weirdest app ideas of 2014
[ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 10:49:04 EST ]
An app to get free hugs from strangers? One to cope with "dental anxiety"? Here are the wackiest app ideas of the year.

Resolve to hit 'delete' in 2015
[ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 07:41:34 EST ]
Does it matter if you keep an organized email inbox? CNN's Chris Boyette shows you how to do it.

NASA designs ape-like robot for disasters
[ Mon, 29 Dec 2014 22:33:33 EST ]
When we imagine the robots of the future, they often look and move like humans, standing up on two legs and using a pair of arms to grab and move objects. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is working on a different kind of robot for disaster response that's designed to move like an ape.

Resolve to put down your smartphone
[ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:29:31 EST ]
As smartphones bleed into all parts of our life, a common New Year's resolution for 2015 will be to cut down on phone usage and be more present in the moment.

Resolve to put down your smartphone
[ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:29:31 EST ]
As smartphones bleed into all parts of our life, a common New Year's resolution for 2015 will be to cut down on phone usage and be more present in the moment.

Sunday, January 11, 2015

'The Worst Deal of the Century' 15 Years Later
[ Fri, 09 Jan 2015 22:14:24 GMT ]
When AOL and Time Warner announced they would merge, it seemed like the start of a new era. By week's end, the massive misstep was already becoming clear.






Check Out the Coolest Gadgets From CES
[ Sat, 10 Jan 2015 00:46:13 GMT ]
NBC's Mark Barger reports from the floor of the Consumer Electronics Show, with some of the coolest gadgets from this year's show in Las Vegas.






This Will Be the World's Largest Digital Camera
[ Sat, 10 Jan 2015 01:43:48 GMT ]
Funding has been approved for the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope's massive 3.2-gigapixel sensor.






Je Suis Facebook? Zuckerberg Raises Free Speech Questions
[ Sat, 10 Jan 2015 01:45:58 GMT ]
In the wake of the terrorist attacks on French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, "Je Suis Charlie" has become a rallying cry in support of free speech.






New Ranking Calls Out Calif. for Social Media Narcissism
[ Sat, 10 Jan 2015 21:56:36 GMT ]
An analysis found that residents of California tend to be the most boastful when it comes to sharing information on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.






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

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

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

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

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

The weirdest app ideas of 2014
[ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 10:49:04 EST ]
An app to get free hugs from strangers? One to cope with "dental anxiety"? Here are the wackiest app ideas of the year.

Resolve to hit 'delete' in 2015
[ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 07:41:34 EST ]
Does it matter if you keep an organized email inbox? CNN's Chris Boyette shows you how to do it.

NASA designs ape-like robot for disasters
[ Mon, 29 Dec 2014 22:33:33 EST ]
When we imagine the robots of the future, they often look and move like humans, standing up on two legs and using a pair of arms to grab and move objects. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is working on a different kind of robot for disaster response that's designed to move like an ape.

Resolve to put down your smartphone
[ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:29:31 EST ]
As smartphones bleed into all parts of our life, a common New Year's resolution for 2015 will be to cut down on phone usage and be more present in the moment.

Resolve to put down your smartphone
[ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:29:31 EST ]
As smartphones bleed into all parts of our life, a common New Year's resolution for 2015 will be to cut down on phone usage and be more present in the moment.

Saturday, January 10, 2015

CES's Coolest Gadgets: Personal Drones, Smart Socks
[ Fri, 09 Jan 2015 19:58:24 GMT ]
NBC's Mark Barger reports from the floor of the Consumer Electronics Show, with some of the coolest gadgets from this year's show in Las Vegas.






'The Worst Deal of the Century' 15 Years Later
[ Fri, 09 Jan 2015 22:14:24 GMT ]
When AOL and Time Warner announced they would merge, it seemed like the start of a new era. By week's end, the massive misstep was already becoming clear.






Check Out the Coolest Gadgets From CES
[ Sat, 10 Jan 2015 00:46:13 GMT ]
NBC's Mark Barger reports from the floor of the Consumer Electronics Show, with some of the coolest gadgets from this year's show in Las Vegas.






This Will Be the World's Largest Digital Camera
[ Sat, 10 Jan 2015 01:43:48 GMT ]
Funding has been approved for the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope's massive 3.2-gigapixel sensor.






Je Suis Facebook? Zuckerberg Raises Free Speech Questions
[ Sat, 10 Jan 2015 01:45:58 GMT ]
In the wake of the terrorist attacks on French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, "Je Suis Charlie" has become a rallying cry in support of free speech.






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

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

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

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

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

The weirdest app ideas of 2014
[ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 10:49:04 EST ]
An app to get free hugs from strangers? One to cope with "dental anxiety"? Here are the wackiest app ideas of the year.

Resolve to hit 'delete' in 2015
[ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 07:41:34 EST ]
Does it matter if you keep an organized email inbox? CNN's Chris Boyette shows you how to do it.

NASA designs ape-like robot for disasters
[ Mon, 29 Dec 2014 22:33:33 EST ]
When we imagine the robots of the future, they often look and move like humans, standing up on two legs and using a pair of arms to grab and move objects. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is working on a different kind of robot for disaster response that's designed to move like an ape.

Resolve to put down your smartphone
[ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:29:31 EST ]
As smartphones bleed into all parts of our life, a common New Year's resolution for 2015 will be to cut down on phone usage and be more present in the moment.

Resolve to put down your smartphone
[ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:29:31 EST ]
As smartphones bleed into all parts of our life, a common New Year's resolution for 2015 will be to cut down on phone usage and be more present in the moment.

Friday, January 9, 2015

'Back to the Future Part II' Writer Talks 2015 Predictions
[ Thu, 08 Jan 2015 16:28:06 GMT ]
In "Back to the Future Part II," Marty McFly and Doc Brown travel to the year 2015, a world filled with flying cars and hoverboards.






Consumer Electronics Show: Smaller, Smarter, Faster
[ Thu, 08 Jan 2015 17:57:27 GMT ]
Innovation is on display at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. NBC's Jennifer Bjorklund reports.






10-Second Pitch: The Most Fun, Futuristic Gadgets at CES
[ Thu, 08 Jan 2015 18:29:37 GMT ]
NBC News went beyond the big flashy booths at CES 2015 to find tiny companies' futuristic, fun and fascinating gadgets.






Google Wants to Start Selling You Auto Insurance
[ Fri, 09 Jan 2015 00:12:07 GMT ]
Google may be moving into the U.S. auto insurance market with a shopping site for people to compare and buy policies.






Flexible Implants Put Paralyzed Rats Back on Their Feet
[ Fri, 09 Jan 2015 00:34:32 GMT ]
Researchers have created an ultra-flexible brain implant that may help restore injured spinal cords and nervous systems without inflammation.






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

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

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

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

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

The weirdest app ideas of 2014
[ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 10:49:04 EST ]
An app to get free hugs from strangers? One to cope with "dental anxiety"? Here are the wackiest app ideas of the year.

Resolve to hit 'delete' in 2015
[ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 07:41:34 EST ]
Does it matter if you keep an organized email inbox? CNN's Chris Boyette shows you how to do it.

NASA designs ape-like robot for disasters
[ Mon, 29 Dec 2014 22:33:33 EST ]
When we imagine the robots of the future, they often look and move like humans, standing up on two legs and using a pair of arms to grab and move objects. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is working on a different kind of robot for disaster response that's designed to move like an ape.

Resolve to put down your smartphone
[ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:29:31 EST ]
As smartphones bleed into all parts of our life, a common New Year's resolution for 2015 will be to cut down on phone usage and be more present in the moment.

Resolve to put down your smartphone
[ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:29:31 EST ]
As smartphones bleed into all parts of our life, a common New Year's resolution for 2015 will be to cut down on phone usage and be more present in the moment.

Thursday, January 8, 2015

CES: See the Craziest Gadgets in 10 Seconds or Less
[ Wed, 07 Jan 2015 23:43:27 GMT ]
NBC News went beyond the big flashy booths at CES 2015 to find tiny companies' futuristic, fun and fascinating gadgets.






FCC Chief Hints at Stricter Rules on Internet Providers
[ Thu, 08 Jan 2015 00:31:20 GMT ]
Tom Wheeler has given the strongest indication yet that he plans to follow President Barack Obama's lead on "net neutrality."






Hands on With New Oculus Rift: Teetering on Edge of a Skyscraper
[ Thu, 08 Jan 2015 01:21:29 GMT ]
NBC News senior tech writer Julianne Pepitone donned Oculus Rift Crescent Bay at CES, where she faced a roaring T. rex and swayed atop a skyscraper.






Oculus CEO: It's Still 'Day Zero' For Virtual Reality
[ Thu, 08 Jan 2015 01:58:21 GMT ]
Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe sees virtual reality applications in a variety of fields, including film, architecture, design and education.






App Snaps Suspected Burglar's Photo
[ Thu, 08 Jan 2015 02:19:15 GMT ]
Police in Oklahoma City hope a photo snapped by an app on a burglary victim's phone will help them nab criminals. KFOR's La'Tasha Givens reports.






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

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

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

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

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

The weirdest app ideas of 2014
[ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 10:49:04 EST ]
An app to get free hugs from strangers? One to cope with "dental anxiety"? Here are the wackiest app ideas of the year.

Resolve to hit 'delete' in 2015
[ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 07:41:34 EST ]
Does it matter if you keep an organized email inbox? CNN's Chris Boyette shows you how to do it.

NASA designs ape-like robot for disasters
[ Mon, 29 Dec 2014 22:33:33 EST ]
When we imagine the robots of the future, they often look and move like humans, standing up on two legs and using a pair of arms to grab and move objects. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is working on a different kind of robot for disaster response that's designed to move like an ape.

Resolve to put down your smartphone
[ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:29:31 EST ]
As smartphones bleed into all parts of our life, a common New Year's resolution for 2015 will be to cut down on phone usage and be more present in the moment.

Resolve to put down your smartphone
[ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:29:31 EST ]
As smartphones bleed into all parts of our life, a common New Year's resolution for 2015 will be to cut down on phone usage and be more present in the moment.

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Security Cameras Will soon Be Able to Recognize Faces
[ Tue, 06 Jan 2015 19:06:51 GMT ]
Owners of Simplicam home monitoring cameras will soon be able to set them up to recognize friendly faces รข€” and to not send an alert when they do.

An ATM That Takes Your Devices for Cash on the Spot
[ Tue, 06 Jan 2015 19:15:21 GMT ]
EcoATM is a company that sets up ATM-like machines in stores where consumers can trade in their old electronics for cash on the spot.






An ATM That Takes Your Devices for Cash on the Spot
[ Tue, 06 Jan 2015 19:15:21 GMT ]
EcoATM is a company that sets up ATM-like machines in stores where consumers can trade in their old electronics for cash on the spot.

Should You Fear Bots or Embrace Them?
[ Tue, 06 Jan 2015 21:14:46 GMT ]
NBC's Julianne Pepitone explains what roles bots play on the web.






App Use Rises 76 Percent Thanks to Eager Shoppers
[ Tue, 06 Jan 2015 23:31:21 GMT ]
If you did a little more shopping on your phone in 2014 than usual, you're not the only one.






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

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

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

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

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

The weirdest app ideas of 2014
[ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 10:49:04 EST ]
An app to get free hugs from strangers? One to cope with "dental anxiety"? Here are the wackiest app ideas of the year.

Resolve to hit 'delete' in 2015
[ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 07:41:34 EST ]
Does it matter if you keep an organized email inbox? CNN's Chris Boyette shows you how to do it.

NASA designs ape-like robot for disasters
[ Mon, 29 Dec 2014 22:33:33 EST ]
When we imagine the robots of the future, they often look and move like humans, standing up on two legs and using a pair of arms to grab and move objects. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is working on a different kind of robot for disaster response that's designed to move like an ape.

Resolve to put down your smartphone
[ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:29:31 EST ]
As smartphones bleed into all parts of our life, a common New Year's resolution for 2015 will be to cut down on phone usage and be more present in the moment.

Resolve to put down your smartphone
[ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:29:31 EST ]
As smartphones bleed into all parts of our life, a common New Year's resolution for 2015 will be to cut down on phone usage and be more present in the moment.

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Facebook Aquires Voice Recognition Company Wit.ai
[ Mon, 05 Jan 2015 23:46:34 GMT ]
Facebook has purchased a young startup company called Wit.ai that helps make everyday language intelligible to smart devices.






Facebook Acquires Voice Recognition Startup Wit.ai
[ Mon, 05 Jan 2015 23:55:45 GMT ]
Facebook has purchased a young startup company called Wit.ai that helps make everyday language intelligible to smart devices.

Facebook Acquires Voice Recognition Startup Company Wit.ai
[ Mon, 05 Jan 2015 23:55:45 GMT ]
Facebook has purchased a young startup company called Wit.ai that helps make everyday language intelligible to smart devices.






Sony's 'Symphonic Light' Speaker Is a Musical Lamp
[ Tue, 06 Jan 2015 03:40:38 GMT ]
This lamp won't grant you any wishes, but Sony's upcoming "Symphonic Light" speaker-lamp combines light and sound in a way that looks a bit magical.






Samsung CEO: Smart Home Will Die Without Open System
[ Tue, 06 Jan 2015 04:43:49 GMT ]
Samsung is "prepared to play a leading role" in promoting a system that lets Internet-connected devices from any manufacturer work together.






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

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

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

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

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

The weirdest app ideas of 2014
[ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 10:49:04 EST ]
An app to get free hugs from strangers? One to cope with "dental anxiety"? Here are the wackiest app ideas of the year.

Resolve to hit 'delete' in 2015
[ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 07:41:34 EST ]
Does it matter if you keep an organized email inbox? CNN's Chris Boyette shows you how to do it.

NASA designs ape-like robot for disasters
[ Mon, 29 Dec 2014 22:33:33 EST ]
When we imagine the robots of the future, they often look and move like humans, standing up on two legs and using a pair of arms to grab and move objects. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is working on a different kind of robot for disaster response that's designed to move like an ape.

Resolve to put down your smartphone
[ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:29:31 EST ]
As smartphones bleed into all parts of our life, a common New Year's resolution for 2015 will be to cut down on phone usage and be more present in the moment.

Resolve to put down your smartphone
[ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:29:31 EST ]
As smartphones bleed into all parts of our life, a common New Year's resolution for 2015 will be to cut down on phone usage and be more present in the moment.

Monday, January 5, 2015

Yahoo Search and Bing Back Online After Outages
[ Fri, 02 Jan 2015 21:55:35 GMT ]
Yahoo Search was unavailable for several hours; Bing was down for a much shorter time.

FCC to Vote Next Month on Net Neutrality Rules
[ Sat, 03 Jan 2015 00:11:29 GMT ]







Teacher's Lesson on Social Media Dangers Goes Viral
[ Sat, 03 Jan 2015 16:01:19 GMT ]
The Internet can be a dangerous place for young posters, so a sixth grade teacher set out to make an example of how easily something can spread.






3-D Printed Candies: Coming to a Sweet Tooth Near You?
[ Sat, 03 Jan 2015 18:01:25 GMT ]
CNBC's Sara Eisen reports on efforts to get printed food out of the research lab, and into restaurants, stores, and consumers mouth's.






Hacker Tries 'Sextortion' Against Miss Teen USA
[ Sun, 04 Jan 2015 23:09:02 GMT ]
A beauty queen's computer is hijacked and nude pictures taken without her consent. Then the hacker tries to extort her.






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

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

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

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

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

The weirdest app ideas of 2014
[ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 10:49:04 EST ]
An app to get free hugs from strangers? One to cope with "dental anxiety"? Here are the wackiest app ideas of the year.

Resolve to hit 'delete' in 2015
[ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 07:41:34 EST ]
Does it matter if you keep an organized email inbox? CNN's Chris Boyette shows you how to do it.

NASA designs ape-like robot for disasters
[ Mon, 29 Dec 2014 22:33:33 EST ]
When we imagine the robots of the future, they often look and move like humans, standing up on two legs and using a pair of arms to grab and move objects. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is working on a different kind of robot for disaster response that's designed to move like an ape.

Resolve to put down your smartphone
[ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:29:31 EST ]
As smartphones bleed into all parts of our life, a common New Year's resolution for 2015 will be to cut down on phone usage and be more present in the moment.

Resolve to put down your smartphone
[ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:29:31 EST ]
As smartphones bleed into all parts of our life, a common New Year's resolution for 2015 will be to cut down on phone usage and be more present in the moment.

Sunday, January 4, 2015

Yahoo Search Goes Down Shortly After Bing Outage
[ Fri, 02 Jan 2015 21:55:35 GMT ]
Yahoo said its engineers were working hard to restore the service.






Yahoo Search and Bing Back Online After Outages
[ Fri, 02 Jan 2015 21:55:35 GMT ]
Yahoo Search was unavailable for several hours; Bing was down for a much shorter time.

FCC to Vote Next Month on Net Neutrality Rules
[ Sat, 03 Jan 2015 00:11:29 GMT ]







Teacher's Lesson on Social Media Dangers Goes Viral
[ Sat, 03 Jan 2015 16:01:19 GMT ]
The Internet can be a dangerous place for young posters, so a sixth grade teacher set out to make an example of how easily something can spread.






3-D Printed Candies: Coming to a Sweet Tooth Near You?
[ Sat, 03 Jan 2015 18:01:25 GMT ]
CNBC's Sara Eisen reports on efforts to get printed food out of the research lab, and into restaurants, stores, and consumers mouth'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.

The weirdest app ideas of 2014
[ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 10:49:04 EST ]
An app to get free hugs from strangers? One to cope with "dental anxiety"? Here are the wackiest app ideas of the year.

Resolve to hit 'delete' in 2015
[ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 07:41:34 EST ]
Does it matter if you keep an organized email inbox? CNN's Chris Boyette shows you how to do it.

NASA designs ape-like robot for disasters
[ Mon, 29 Dec 2014 22:33:33 EST ]
When we imagine the robots of the future, they often look and move like humans, standing up on two legs and using a pair of arms to grab and move objects. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is working on a different kind of robot for disaster response that's designed to move like an ape.

Resolve to put down your smartphone
[ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:29:31 EST ]
As smartphones bleed into all parts of our life, a common New Year's resolution for 2015 will be to cut down on phone usage and be more present in the moment.

Resolve to put down your smartphone
[ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:29:31 EST ]
As smartphones bleed into all parts of our life, a common New Year's resolution for 2015 will be to cut down on phone usage and be more present in the moment.

Saturday, January 3, 2015

$163 for an Uber? Twitter Explodes After Pricey NYE
[ Fri, 02 Jan 2015 19:26:11 GMT ]
People have always suffered hangovers after New Year's Eve. This year, many party-goers woke up on Jan. 1 experiencing a new affliction: Uber rage.






Attention 'Ethical Hackers': The FBI Has a Job for You
[ Fri, 02 Jan 2015 20:26:25 GMT ]
The bureau is looking to hire more people with technical backgrounds รข€” particularly cyber expertise.






Yahoo Search Goes Down Shortly After Bing Outage
[ Fri, 02 Jan 2015 21:55:35 GMT ]
Yahoo said its engineers were working hard to restore the service.






Yahoo Search and Bing Back Online After Outages
[ Fri, 02 Jan 2015 21:55:35 GMT ]
Yahoo Search was unavailable for several hours; Bing was down for a much shorter time.

FCC to Vote Next Month on Net Neutrality Rules
[ Sat, 03 Jan 2015 00:11:29 GMT ]







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

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

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

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

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

The weirdest app ideas of 2014
[ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 10:49:04 EST ]
An app to get free hugs from strangers? One to cope with "dental anxiety"? Here are the wackiest app ideas of the year.

Resolve to hit 'delete' in 2015
[ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 07:41:34 EST ]
Does it matter if you keep an organized email inbox? CNN's Chris Boyette shows you how to do it.

NASA designs ape-like robot for disasters
[ Mon, 29 Dec 2014 22:33:33 EST ]
When we imagine the robots of the future, they often look and move like humans, standing up on two legs and using a pair of arms to grab and move objects. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is working on a different kind of robot for disaster response that's designed to move like an ape.

Resolve to put down your smartphone
[ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:29:31 EST ]
As smartphones bleed into all parts of our life, a common New Year's resolution for 2015 will be to cut down on phone usage and be more present in the moment.

Resolve to put down your smartphone
[ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:29:31 EST ]
As smartphones bleed into all parts of our life, a common New Year's resolution for 2015 will be to cut down on phone usage and be more present in the moment.

Friday, January 2, 2015

Make Work Active with this Chair Mouse
[ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 22:59:03 GMT ]
This chair is more than a chair: it's a computer mouse. Instead of just sitting there, it allows work to be more active by using the whole body just to click and drag.






Dancing With the Stars: Space Sounds Remixed Into Music
[ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 23:22:43 GMT ]
A group of musical artists has created a free EP of music created entirely from NASA's collection of space-related sounds.






Uber Prices to Surge During New Year's Eve
[ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 15:12:10 GMT ]
Due to high demand รข€” and because it can รข€” Uber is bringing back its surge pricing, a boon to its drivers but a bane to passengers.






Annual iPad Sales Expected to Fall for First Time
[ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 15:27:00 GMT ]
ABI Research on Tuesday forecast for iPad sales to reach about 68 million in 2014, down from the 74 million units sold in 2013.






Mark Zuckerberg Wants Ideas for New Year's Resolution
[ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 19:59:51 GMT ]
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg makes New Year's resolutions just like us normal folks.






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

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

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

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

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

The weirdest app ideas of 2014
[ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 10:49:04 EST ]
An app to get free hugs from strangers? One to cope with "dental anxiety"? Here are the wackiest app ideas of the year.

Resolve to hit 'delete' in 2015
[ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 07:41:34 EST ]
Does it matter if you keep an organized email inbox? CNN's Chris Boyette shows you how to do it.

NASA designs ape-like robot for disasters
[ Mon, 29 Dec 2014 22:33:33 EST ]
When we imagine the robots of the future, they often look and move like humans, standing up on two legs and using a pair of arms to grab and move objects. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is working on a different kind of robot for disaster response that's designed to move like an ape.

Resolve to put down your smartphone
[ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:29:31 EST ]
As smartphones bleed into all parts of our life, a common New Year's resolution for 2015 will be to cut down on phone usage and be more present in the moment.

Resolve to put down your smartphone
[ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:29:31 EST ]
As smartphones bleed into all parts of our life, a common New Year's resolution for 2015 will be to cut down on phone usage and be more present in the moment.

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Make Work Active with this Chair Mouse
[ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 22:59:03 GMT ]
This chair is more than a chair: it's a computer mouse. Instead of just sitting there, it allows work to be more active by using the whole body just to click and drag.






Dancing With the Stars: Space Sounds Remixed Into Music
[ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 23:22:43 GMT ]
A group of musical artists has created a free EP of music created entirely from NASA's collection of space-related sounds.






Uber Prices to Surge During New Year's Eve
[ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 15:12:10 GMT ]
Due to high demand รข€” and because it can รข€” Uber is bringing back its surge pricing, a boon to its drivers but a bane to passengers.






Annual iPad Sales Expected to Fall for First Time
[ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 15:27:00 GMT ]
ABI Research on Tuesday forecast for iPad sales to reach about 68 million in 2014, down from the 74 million units sold in 2013.






Mark Zuckerberg Wants Ideas for New Year's Resolution
[ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 19:59:51 GMT ]
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg makes New Year's resolutions just like us normal folks.






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.

Future cities may harvest energy from footsteps
[ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 16:47:15 EST ]
Using a technology that has been around for 130 years, a company called Pavegen hopes to create electricity from everyday human activities.

The weirdest app ideas of 2014
[ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 10:49:04 EST ]
An app to get free hugs from strangers? One to cope with "dental anxiety"? Here are the wackiest app ideas of the year.

Resolve to hit 'delete' in 2015
[ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 07:41:34 EST ]
Does it matter if you keep an organized email inbox? CNN's Chris Boyette shows you how to do it.

NASA designs ape-like robot for disasters
[ Mon, 29 Dec 2014 22:33:33 EST ]
When we imagine the robots of the future, they often look and move like humans, standing up on two legs and using a pair of arms to grab and move objects. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is working on a different kind of robot for disaster response that's designed to move like an ape.

NASA designs ape-like robot for disasters
[ Mon, 29 Dec 2014 22:33:33 EST ]
When we imagine the robots of the future, they often look and move like humans, standing up on two legs and using a pair of arms to grab and move objects. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is working on a different kind of robot for disaster response that's designed to move like an ape.