Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Sony Launches Spotify-Powered PlayStation Music App
[ Mon, 30 Mar 2015 13:05:00 GMT ]
Sometimes, it's better to leave things to the experts. That's what Sony learned in trying to build its own streaming-music service.






Elon Musk Teases Tesla's New Product: A Home Battery?
[ Mon, 30 Mar 2015 18:27:04 GMT ]
Elon Musk set the Internet abuzz on Monday when he tweeted that the company will unveil a new non-automotive product next month.

2 Ex-Agents Accused of Stealing Silk Road Bitcoin
[ Mon, 30 Mar 2015 19:09:19 GMT ]
A pair of former federal agents allegedly stole more than $800,000 worth of bitcoins while investigating the underground online black market Silk Road.






Round-the-World Solar Plane Touches Down in China
[ Mon, 30 Mar 2015 19:19:54 GMT ]
After a 20-hour flight, the Solar Impulse 2 airplane touched down in China to finish the fifth leg of its unprecedented round-the-world odyssey.






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.

'Bloons' may let tourists experience near space
[ Fri, 06 Mar 2015 09:01:10 EST ]

World's biggest aircraft
[ Tue, 10 Mar 2015 11:31:03 EDT ]

This house will pay you to live in it
[ Wed, 18 Mar 2015 10:40:41 EDT ]

Boeing granted patent for 'force field'
[ Tue, 24 Mar 2015 08:48:44 EDT ]

Livestream your life with this new app
[ Thu, 26 Mar 2015 15:19:47 EDT ]
If you haven't yet been asked by friends or co-workers to Meerkat, chances are you will soon.

Monday, March 30, 2015

Tim Cook Blasts Indiana's 'Religious Freedom' Law
[ Fri, 27 Mar 2015 23:28:20 GMT ]
Opponents of the law say it could allow companies to deny services to gay people.






Cyberbullying's Got a New Target: Big Companies
[ Sun, 29 Mar 2015 07:57:12 GMT ]
Online bullying has become an increasingly frequent phenomenon—with even big companies now tasting the wrath of angry swarms of web activists.






Round-the-World Solar Plane Takes Slow Trip to China
[ Sun, 29 Mar 2015 22:58:43 GMT ]
After a 10-day stopover in Myanmar, the Solar Impulse 2 airplane headed for China on the fifth leg of its unprecedented round-the-world flight.






Bracing for Power Grid Attack: 'One Is Too Many'
[ Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:36:35 GMT ]
An NBC News-USA Today investigation takes a close look at the threats facing the nation's power supply that could leave millions in the dark.






Apple to Oppose Controversial 'Religious Freedom' Laws
[ Mon, 30 Mar 2015 02:36:17 GMT ]
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act into law, sparking an outcry from those who say it could be used to discriminate.






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 house will pay you to live in it
[ Wed, 18 Mar 2015 10:40:41 EDT ]

Boeing granted patent for 'force field'
[ Tue, 24 Mar 2015 08:48:44 EDT ]

Fighting cancer and Ebola with nanoparticles
[ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 21:39:19 EDT ]
Nanotechnology research could bring us the next big break in the battle against cancer and Ebola.

NASA's Mars rover celebrates milestone
[ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:02:08 EDT ]
NASA's long-serving Mars rover Opportunity set a significant benchmark Tuesday as it clocked in 26.219 miles (42 kilometers) -- the first-ever Martian marathon.

Livestream your life with this new app
[ Thu, 26 Mar 2015 15:19:47 EDT ]
If you haven't yet been asked by friends or co-workers to Meerkat, chances are you will soon.

Sunday, March 29, 2015

Mark Kelly: My Twin Brother's Spending a Year in Space
[ Fri, 27 Mar 2015 20:38:42 GMT ]
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Korienko will spend close to a year at the International Space Station.






Google, J&J Team Up to Build Robot Surgeons
[ Fri, 27 Mar 2015 21:40:19 GMT ]
Google is teaming up with Johnson & Johnson to build robots that can help surgeons in the operating room






Bionic Animals Mimic Ants, Butterflies and Chameleons
[ Fri, 27 Mar 2015 22:33:34 GMT ]
A new menagerie of animal-inspired robotics has been unveiled by the researchers at Festo.






Tim Cook Blasts Indiana's 'Religious Freedom' Law
[ Fri, 27 Mar 2015 23:28:20 GMT ]
Opponents of the law say it could allow companies to deny services to gay people.






Cyberbullying's Got a New Target: Big Companies
[ Sat, 28 Mar 2015 18:15:25 GMT ]
Online bullying has become an increasingly frequent phenomenon—with even big companies now tasting the wrath of angry swarms of web activists.






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 house will pay you to live in it
[ Wed, 18 Mar 2015 10:40:41 EDT ]

Boeing granted patent for 'force field'
[ Tue, 24 Mar 2015 08:48:44 EDT ]

Fighting cancer and Ebola with nanoparticles
[ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 21:39:19 EDT ]
Nanotechnology research could bring us the next big break in the battle against cancer and Ebola.

NASA's Mars rover celebrates milestone
[ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:02:08 EDT ]
NASA's long-serving Mars rover Opportunity set a significant benchmark Tuesday as it clocked in 26.219 miles (42 kilometers) -- the first-ever Martian marathon.

Livestream your life with this new app
[ Thu, 26 Mar 2015 15:19:47 EDT ]
If you haven't yet been asked by friends or co-workers to Meerkat, chances are you will soon.

Saturday, March 28, 2015

Silicon Valley Sexism? Case May Not Provide an Answer
[ Fri, 27 Mar 2015 17:09:36 GMT ]
Former Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers junior partner Ellen Pao is seeking tens of millions of dollars in damages from her former employer.






Mark Kelly: My Twin Brother's Spending a Year in Space
[ Fri, 27 Mar 2015 20:38:42 GMT ]
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Korienko will spend close to a year at the International Space Station.






Google, J&J Team Up to Build Robot Surgeons
[ Fri, 27 Mar 2015 21:40:19 GMT ]
Google is teaming up with Johnson & Johnson to build robots that can help surgeons in the operating room






Bionic Animals Mimic Ants, Butterflies and Chameleons
[ Fri, 27 Mar 2015 22:33:34 GMT ]
A new menagerie of animal-inspired robotics has been unveiled by the researchers at Festo.






Tim Cook Blasts Indiana's 'Religious Freedom' Law
[ Fri, 27 Mar 2015 23:28:20 GMT ]
Opponents of the law say it could allow companies to deny services to gay people.






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 house will pay you to live in it
[ Wed, 18 Mar 2015 10:40:41 EDT ]

Boeing granted patent for 'force field'
[ Tue, 24 Mar 2015 08:48:44 EDT ]

Fighting cancer and Ebola with nanoparticles
[ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 21:39:19 EDT ]
Nanotechnology research could bring us the next big break in the battle against cancer and Ebola.

NASA's Mars rover celebrates milestone
[ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:02:08 EDT ]
NASA's long-serving Mars rover Opportunity set a significant benchmark Tuesday as it clocked in 26.219 miles (42 kilometers) -- the first-ever Martian marathon.

Livestream your life with this new app
[ Thu, 26 Mar 2015 15:19:47 EDT ]
If you haven't yet been asked by friends or co-workers to Meerkat, chances are you will soon.

Friday, March 27, 2015

Rescued Tortoise Gets New Shell Thanks to 3D Technology
[ Thu, 26 Mar 2015 17:12:37 GMT ]
A Colorado Tech University student uses a 3D printer to craft a new shell for a wounded tortoise. KUSA's Ryan Haarer reports.






'Gecko Structure' Material Sticks or Slips on Command
[ Thu, 26 Mar 2015 18:16:14 GMT ]
Researchers have created a new material covered in what they call "gecko structures" that can be switched between sticky and slippery in an instant.






ATF Spent $600K on Drones That Never Flew
[ Thu, 26 Mar 2015 21:01:12 GMT ]
The Department of Justice's agencies have spent millions on drones that never flew or are barely used, says a federal auditor's report.






Meerkat, Take That! Twitter Introduces Periscope
[ Thu, 26 Mar 2015 21:38:25 GMT ]
Twitter launched a video streaming app called Periscope on the same day that rival Meerkat announced a $14 million round of funding.






New U.N. Investigator to Probe Digital Spying
[ Thu, 26 Mar 2015 22:06:40 GMT ]
The United Nations' top human rights body has created a new post to investigate digital spying and violations of online privacy.






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.

Boeing granted patent for 'force field'
[ Tue, 24 Mar 2015 08:48:44 EDT ]

New book softens image of Apple's Steve Jobs
[ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:04:41 EDT ]
A new book, "Becoming Steve Jobs," is presenting a gentler portrait of the mercurial Apple co-founder than was seen in Walter Isaacson's 2011 bestseller.

Fighting cancer and Ebola with nanoparticles
[ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 21:39:19 EDT ]
Nanotechnology research could bring us the next big break in the battle against cancer and Ebola.

NASA's Mars rover celebrates milestone
[ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:02:08 EDT ]
NASA's long-serving Mars rover Opportunity set a significant benchmark Tuesday as it clocked in 26.219 miles (42 kilometers) -- the first-ever Martian marathon.

Livestream your life with this new app
[ Thu, 26 Mar 2015 15:19:47 EDT ]
If you haven't yet been asked by friends or co-workers to Meerkat, chances are you will soon.

Thursday, March 26, 2015

U.S. Calls for Global Consensus on Tackling Cybercrime
[ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:32:38 GMT ]
The U.S. called on Wednesday for an international consensus to tackle the growing threat of cyber crime in financial services and other sectors.






Apple Co-Founder: Will AI Turn Us Into 'Family Pets'?
[ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 15:22:43 GMT ]
It looks like Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking aren't the only people worried that artificial intelligence could spell doom for mankind.






Facebook Unveils Customer-Service Feature for Messenger
[ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 16:56:25 GMT ]
Facebook says the service will cut down on email from retailers and streamline the customer-service experience.






Introducing China's First Electric Bus
[ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 21:06:30 GMT ]
This gas-free giant can carry twice as many passengers as China's regular buses and has already hit the roads of Beijing.






FTC Regrets Release of Documents in Google Probe
[ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 22:14:00 GMT ]
The documents indicated that key staff members at the FTC were in favor of suing Google for allegedly breaking antitrust law.






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.

'Uber for motorbikes' takes off
[ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:04:08 EDT ]
SafeBoda in Kampala are changing the reputation of boda-bodas and to luring tech savvy Ugandans back onto a bike. A click of their app brings you a bike complete with uniformed driver in a bright orange jacket, helmet and fully trained in road safety. And he'll even have a helmet for you -- unlike the thousands of rogue drivers found in th capital city, Kampala.

New book softens image of Apple's Steve Jobs
[ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:04:41 EDT ]
A new book, "Becoming Steve Jobs," is presenting a gentler portrait of the mercurial Apple co-founder than was seen in Walter Isaacson's 2011 bestseller.

'It's a fight for the wrist'
[ Tue, 24 Mar 2015 10:58:05 EDT ]
Browsing the 141,000 sq meters of stalls in Baselworld this year its hard to make out whether the industry is one step ahead or behind.

Fighting cancer and Ebola with nanoparticles
[ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 10:30:22 EDT ]
Nanotechnology research could bring us the next big break in the battle against cancer and Ebola.

NASA's Mars rover celebrates milestone
[ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:02:08 EDT ]
NASA's long-serving Mars rover Opportunity set a significant benchmark Tuesday as it clocked in 26.219 miles (42 kilometers) -- the first-ever Martian marathon.

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

'Threat-Sharing' Cyber Bill Introduced in US House
[ Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:20:04 GMT ]
The U.S. House Intelligence Committee introduced on Tuesday its version of long-awaited legislation intended to enhance information sharing.






Americans Can't Seem to Agree on Self-Driving Cars
[ Tue, 24 Mar 2015 19:07:24 GMT ]
Self-driving cars may be cool and the wave of the future, but a third of Americans say they would never buy one.






Google's Pony Express to Allow Bill Pay Via Email: Re/Code
[ Tue, 24 Mar 2015 19:59:38 GMT ]
Google's mission to organize the world's information is now targeting your physical mailbox.






Amazon Blasts FAA for Slowness on Drone Regulations
[ Tue, 24 Mar 2015 20:15:31 GMT ]
The online retailer says the U.S. is falling behind other countries when it comes to realizing the economic potential of drone technology.






Mouse Lover? Treat Yourself to the Logitech MX Master
[ Tue, 24 Mar 2015 23:42:24 GMT ]
Look at your mouse. Now look at the Logitech MX Master. Is there any comparison?






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.

Join Meerkat for a chat about #CNNInstantStartups
[ Tue, 24 Mar 2015 13:43:00 EDT ]
If you haven't yet been asked by friends or co-workers to Meerkat, chances are you will soon.

New book softens image of Apple's Steve Jobs
[ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:04:41 EDT ]
A new book, "Becoming Steve Jobs," is presenting a gentler portrait of the mercurial Apple co-founder than was seen in Walter Isaacson's 2011 bestseller.

Opinion: Silicon Valley can afford to end poverty
[ Mon, 23 Mar 2015 11:31:29 EDT ]
It's high time for Apple, Google, Facebook and other Silicon Valley companies to acknowledge their role in creating a valley that not only is an economic powerhouse but also is crippled by inequality and poverty, John D. Sutter writes.

'It's a fight for the wrist'
[ Tue, 24 Mar 2015 10:58:05 EDT ]
Browsing the 141,000 sq meters of stalls in Baselworld this year its hard to make out whether the industry is one step ahead or behind.

NASA's Mars rover celebrates milestone
[ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:02:08 EDT ]
NASA's long-serving Mars rover Opportunity set a significant benchmark Tuesday as it clocked in 26.219 miles (42 kilometers) -- the first-ever Martian marathon.

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Supergirls Conquer Obama at White House Science Fair
[ Mon, 23 Mar 2015 18:01:48 GMT ]
President Barack Obama got into waves and robots at the White House Science Fair, but it was the elementary-school Supergirls who captured his heart.






FTC Sets Up New Emerging Tech Watchdog Office
[ Mon, 23 Mar 2015 19:34:13 GMT ]
The Federal Trade Commission is expanding a special unit dedicated to fraud detection and consumer protection.






Internet Providers Sue FCC Over Net Neutrality Rules
[ Mon, 23 Mar 2015 22:22:27 GMT ]
The court filings by US Telecom and Alamo Broadband mark the first of several anticipated legal challenges to the new FCC rules.






Encrypted Data: Simple Idea, Complex Math
[ Mon, 23 Mar 2015 22:39:20 GMT ]
Protecting your data may require complex math, but the process is surprisingly simple.






Drones Are Helping Save Rhinos From Extinction
[ Tue, 24 Mar 2015 10:54:13 GMT ]
University students in Spain are developing drone technology that helps identify poachers in an effort to save rhinos from extinction.






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 your teen using apps to keep secrets?
[ Mon, 16 Mar 2015 08:39:07 EDT ]
If you think "my teen would never sext," you might be mistaken.

The science behind your ponytail
[ Wed, 18 Mar 2015 10:35:39 EDT ]
A satirical cousin to the more esteemed Swedish award, the Ig Nobel seeks to highlight research that first makes you laugh, then makes you think.

Contact lens with built-in telescope
[ Tue, 17 Mar 2015 10:38:25 EDT ]
Smart contact lenses are using miniscule mirrors and filters to give telescopic vision.

Silicon Valley to millennials: Drop dead
[ Thu, 19 Mar 2015 09:46:20 EDT ]
The tech revolution is wiping out jobs for the next generation, yet people still idolize Silicon Valley.

Opinion: Silicon Valley can afford to end poverty
[ Mon, 23 Mar 2015 11:31:29 EDT ]
It's high time for Apple, Google, Facebook and other Silicon Valley companies to acknowledge their role in creating a valley that not only is an economic powerhouse but also is crippled by inequality and poverty, John D. Sutter writes.

Monday, March 23, 2015

Worried About Your Kid at the Wheel? Meet 'Teen Driver'
[ Fri, 20 Mar 2015 19:52:07 GMT ]
For parents worried about handing over the car keys to their son or daughter, there's a new system designed to monitor and assist young drivers.






Nerd Watch: Grow Your Own Custom Muscles
[ Fri, 20 Mar 2015 21:50:54 GMT ]
Researchers are working on a way to grow custom-made muscles to test drug therapies before they're prescribed.






Buying Stuff With Selfies?
[ Fri, 20 Mar 2015 23:49:58 GMT ]
Alibaba is unveiling a 'Smile To Pay' plan which will use facial recognition technology to confirm purchases and payments.






Take a Virtual Trip to the Museum With This Robot
[ Sat, 21 Mar 2015 01:07:58 GMT ]
The Seattle Art Museum has a high-tech solution for people who'd like to visit but can't: a remote-controlled telepresence robot.






White House Science Fair Puts Whiz Kids in Spotlight
[ Sun, 22 Mar 2015 17:17:41 GMT ]
President Barack Obama has a blast at the White House Science Fair, one of his "favorite things" — but Monday's event isn't just fun and games.






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

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

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

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

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

How a circular smartphone could help rework tech
[ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:18:24 EDT ]
Screens are rectangles. Even the 3-year-old playing with your iPad could tell you that. But what would the digital world look like through a different sort of frame?

Is your teen using apps to keep secrets?
[ Mon, 16 Mar 2015 08:39:07 EDT ]
If you think "my teen would never sext," you might be mistaken.

The science behind your ponytail
[ Wed, 18 Mar 2015 10:35:39 EDT ]
A satirical cousin to the more esteemed Swedish award, the Ig Nobel seeks to highlight research that first makes you laugh, then makes you think.

Contact lens with built-in telescope
[ Tue, 17 Mar 2015 10:38:25 EDT ]
Smart contact lenses are using miniscule mirrors and filters to give telescopic vision.

Silicon Valley to millennials: Drop dead
[ Thu, 19 Mar 2015 09:46:20 EDT ]
The tech revolution is wiping out jobs for the next generation, yet people still idolize Silicon Valley.

Sunday, March 22, 2015

Old Routers Could Pose Serious Security Risk
[ Fri, 20 Mar 2015 19:43:06 GMT ]
Some low-cost routers provided by ISPs have serious security flaws that could get your Internet traffic or computer hijacked.






Worried About Your Kid at the Wheel? Meet 'Teen Driver'
[ Fri, 20 Mar 2015 19:52:07 GMT ]
For parents worried about handing over the car keys to their son or daughter, there's a new system designed to monitor and assist young drivers.






Grow Your Own Custom Muscles
[ Fri, 20 Mar 2015 21:50:54 GMT ]
Researchers are working on a way to grow custom-made muscles to test drug therapies before they're prescribed.






Buying Stuff With Selfies?
[ Fri, 20 Mar 2015 23:49:58 GMT ]
Alibaba is unveiling a 'Smile To Pay' plan which will use facial recognition technology to confirm purchases and payments.






Take a Virtual Trip to the Museum With This Robot
[ Sat, 21 Mar 2015 01:07:58 GMT ]
The Seattle Art Museum has a high-tech solution for people who'd like to visit but can't: a remote-controlled telepresence robot.






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.

How a circular smartphone could help rework tech
[ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:18:24 EDT ]
Screens are rectangles. Even the 3-year-old playing with your iPad could tell you that. But what would the digital world look like through a different sort of frame?

Is your teen using apps to keep secrets?
[ Mon, 16 Mar 2015 08:39:07 EDT ]
If you think "my teen would never sext," you might be mistaken.

The science behind your ponytail
[ Wed, 18 Mar 2015 10:35:39 EDT ]
A satirical cousin to the more esteemed Swedish award, the Ig Nobel seeks to highlight research that first makes you laugh, then makes you think.

Contact lens with built-in telescope
[ Tue, 17 Mar 2015 10:38:25 EDT ]
Smart contact lenses are using miniscule mirrors and filters to give telescopic vision.

Silicon Valley to millennials: Drop dead
[ Thu, 19 Mar 2015 09:46:20 EDT ]
The tech revolution is wiping out jobs for the next generation, yet people still idolize Silicon Valley.

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Old Routers Could Pose Serious Security Risk
[ Fri, 20 Mar 2015 19:43:06 GMT ]
Some low-cost routers provided by ISPs have serious security flaws that could get your Internet traffic or computer hijacked.






Worried About Your Kid at the Wheel? Meet 'Teen Driver'
[ Fri, 20 Mar 2015 19:52:07 GMT ]
For parents worried about handing over the car keys to their son or daughter, there's a new system designed to monitor and assist young drivers.






Grow Your Own Custom Muscles
[ Fri, 20 Mar 2015 21:50:54 GMT ]
Researchers are working on a way to grow custom-made muscles to test drug therapies before they're prescribed.






Buying Stuff With Selfies?
[ Fri, 20 Mar 2015 23:49:58 GMT ]
Alibaba is unveiling a 'Smile To Pay' plan which will use facial recognition technology to confirm purchases and payments.






Take a Virtual Trip to the Museum With This Robot
[ Sat, 21 Mar 2015 01:07:58 GMT ]
The Seattle Art Museum has a high-tech solution for people who'd like to visit but can't: a remote-controlled telepresence robot.






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.

How a circular smartphone could help rework tech
[ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:18:24 EDT ]
Screens are rectangles. Even the 3-year-old playing with your iPad could tell you that. But what would the digital world look like through a different sort of frame?

Is your teen using apps to keep secrets?
[ Mon, 16 Mar 2015 08:39:07 EDT ]
If you think "my teen would never sext," you might be mistaken.

The science behind your ponytail
[ Wed, 18 Mar 2015 10:35:39 EDT ]
A satirical cousin to the more esteemed Swedish award, the Ig Nobel seeks to highlight research that first makes you laugh, then makes you think.

Contact lens with built-in telescope
[ Tue, 17 Mar 2015 10:38:25 EDT ]
Smart contact lenses are using miniscule mirrors and filters to give telescopic vision.

Silicon Valley to millennials: Drop dead
[ Thu, 19 Mar 2015 09:46:20 EDT ]
The tech revolution is wiping out jobs for the next generation, yet people still idolize Silicon Valley.

Friday, March 20, 2015

Former Facebook Employee Sues for Discrimination
[ Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:27:06 GMT ]
A former Facebook employee is suing the social media network for discrimination.






Tesla Update To Address 'Range Anxiety'
[ Thu, 19 Mar 2015 19:30:15 GMT ]
CNBC's Phil LeBeau reports on comments by Tesla CEO Elon Musk in its conference call on ending range anxiety, and the auto steering feature.






Three New Smartwatches Combine Analog With Digital
[ Thu, 19 Mar 2015 19:31:04 GMT ]
A trio of smartwatches give lovers of timepieces the benefits of the wrist-worn gadgets, but with a classic analog look.






FAA Gives OK for Amazon to Test Delivery Drones
[ Thu, 19 Mar 2015 21:31:06 GMT ]
Amazon has moved a step closer to its goal of one day delivering its packages by drone.






Facebook Exec Tapped for New White House Tech Role
[ Thu, 19 Mar 2015 22:06:59 GMT ]
The White House announced Thursday that it has appointed former Facebook Engineering Director David Recordon to a brand-new tech position.






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.

How a circular smartphone could help rework tech
[ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:18:24 EDT ]
Screens are rectangles. Even the 3-year-old playing with your iPad could tell you that. But what would the digital world look like through a different sort of frame?

Is your teen using apps to keep secrets?
[ Mon, 16 Mar 2015 08:39:07 EDT ]
If you think "my teen would never sext," you might be mistaken.

The science behind your ponytail
[ Wed, 18 Mar 2015 10:35:39 EDT ]
A satirical cousin to the more esteemed Swedish award, the Ig Nobel seeks to highlight research that first makes you laugh, then makes you think.

Contact lens with built-in telescope
[ Tue, 17 Mar 2015 10:38:25 EDT ]
Smart contact lenses are using miniscule mirrors and filters to give telescopic vision.

Silicon Valley to millennials: Drop dead
[ Thu, 19 Mar 2015 09:46:20 EDT ]
The tech revolution is wiping out jobs for the next generation, yet people still idolize Silicon Valley.

Thursday, March 19, 2015

No Charges in Case of White House Drone Crash
[ Wed, 18 Mar 2015 18:59:36 GMT ]
Federal prosecutors will not pursue criminal charges against the operator of a small drone that crashed on the grounds of the White House.






iPhone Encryption 'Petrified' NSA: Glenn Greenwald
[ Wed, 18 Mar 2015 20:59:36 GMT ]
Stronger encryption in Apple's iPhones and on websites like Facebook has 'petrified' the U.S. government, Glenn Greenwald told CNBC.






Low Battery? Crank A Phone Back to Life With This Case
[ Wed, 18 Mar 2015 21:07:27 GMT ]
If you can get over the weirdness of it, this iPhone case with a built-in crank could be a handy last-minute savior.






Round-the-World Solar Plane Heads for Mandalay
[ Thu, 19 Mar 2015 00:56:27 GMT ]
The wide-winged Solar Impulse 2 airplane took off from the Indian holy city of Varanasi before sunrise on Thursday, heading for Mandalay in Myanmar.






Target Close to $10 Million Settlement in Data Breach
[ Thu, 19 Mar 2015 03:39:32 GMT ]
Target Corp. and lawyers for customers whose personal information was stolen in a 2013 data breach have agreed on a $10 million settlement.






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.

How a circular smartphone could help rework tech
[ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:18:24 EDT ]
Screens are rectangles. Even the 3-year-old playing with your iPad could tell you that. But what would the digital world look like through a different sort of frame?

Is your teen using apps to keep secrets?
[ Mon, 16 Mar 2015 08:39:07 EDT ]
If you think "my teen would never sext," you might be mistaken.

The science behind your ponytail
[ Wed, 18 Mar 2015 10:35:39 EDT ]
A satirical cousin to the more esteemed Swedish award, the Ig Nobel seeks to highlight research that first makes you laugh, then makes you think.

Contact lens with built-in telescope
[ Tue, 17 Mar 2015 10:38:25 EDT ]
Smart contact lenses are using miniscule mirrors and filters to give telescopic vision.

Opinion: Tossed away like yesterday's laptop
[ Wed, 18 Mar 2015 13:20:33 EDT ]
The tech revolution is wiping out jobs for the next generation, yet people still idolize Silicon Valley.

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Graphene Could Filter Water, Improve Fuel Cells
[ Tue, 17 Mar 2015 20:02:00 GMT ]
Graphene is at its best in perfect unbroken sheets, but even "defective" graphene may excel in certain situations, researchers have discovered.






Premera Blue Cross Hacked: 11 Million Customers Could Be Affected
[ Tue, 17 Mar 2015 20:09:35 GMT ]
One month after Anthem, another major health insurer announced it has been hit by a cyberattack: Premera Blue Cross.






State Department Network Cleaned Up After Four Days
[ Tue, 17 Mar 2015 20:13:21 GMT ]
The State Department's unclassified worldwide email network was shut down last week for four days to clean up malware and boost defenses.






Human-Driven Cars May Be Illegal Someday: Elon Musk
[ Tue, 17 Mar 2015 22:50:22 GMT ]
Cars driven by humans could be outlawed once it's proven that self-driving autos are safer, Tesla's Elon Musk says.






Solar Plane Flies Across India After Untangling Red Tape
[ Wed, 18 Mar 2015 04:07:30 GMT ]
The Swiss-built Solar Impulse 2 airplane continued its fuel-free flight around the world on Wednesday, taking off from Ahmedabad in India.






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.

She's the 'princess' paid to hack Google
[ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 09:53:28 EDT ]
Meet Parisa Tabriz, the 31-year-old hacker with perhaps the most enchanted job title in engineering -- "Google Security Princess."

How a circular smartphone could help rework tech
[ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:18:24 EDT ]
Screens are rectangles. Even the 3-year-old playing with your iPad could tell you that. But what would the digital world look like through a different sort of frame?

Behind the scenes at SXSW
[ Sun, 15 Mar 2015 17:24:19 EDT ]
Thousands descend on Austin, Texas to talk tech, play music and network...kind of. Laurie Segall reports.

Is your teen using apps to keep secrets?
[ Mon, 16 Mar 2015 08:39:07 EDT ]
If you think "my teen would never sext," you might be mistaken.

Contact lens with built-in telescope
[ Tue, 17 Mar 2015 10:38:25 EDT ]
Smart contact lenses are using miniscule mirrors and filters to give telescopic vision.

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Thirty Percent of Adults Try to Shield Cyber Info: Poll
[ Mon, 16 Mar 2015 17:02:14 GMT ]
Thirty percent of adults in the United States have taken steps to hide their information from government surveillance programs.






Pick the Perfect NCAA Bracket? Don't Bet on It
[ Mon, 16 Mar 2015 19:09:03 GMT ]
Microsoft's Bing has unveiled "bracket builder" that promises to help you come out on top of your office pool. Will it work?






How Satellite Internet Could Weather Future Disasters
[ Mon, 16 Mar 2015 22:54:26 GMT ]
The founder of the OneWeb satellite venture wants to give the Internet a global boost — and also boost the response to disasters such as Cyclone Pam.






Improved 3-D Printer Makes Objects at a Faster CLIP
[ Tue, 17 Mar 2015 01:30:38 GMT ]
A new 3-D printing method allows for smooth, continuous surfaces — and it's far faster than existing machines, to boot.






French Crackdown on Terror Sites Isn't Going Too Well
[ Tue, 17 Mar 2015 08:11:16 GMT ]
Ministry officials conceded Monday that the first try at scrubbing away hundreds of sites that defend terrorism may not work perfectly.






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.

She's the 'princess' paid to hack Google
[ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 09:53:28 EDT ]
Meet Parisa Tabriz, the 31-year-old hacker with perhaps the most enchanted job title in engineering -- "Google Security Princess."

How a circular smartphone could help rework tech
[ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:18:24 EDT ]
Screens are rectangles. Even the 3-year-old playing with your iPad could tell you that. But what would the digital world look like through a different sort of frame?

Behind the scenes at SXSW
[ Sun, 15 Mar 2015 17:24:19 EDT ]
Thousands descend on Austin, Texas to talk tech, play music and network...kind of. Laurie Segall reports.

Contact lens with built-in telescope
[ Tue, 17 Mar 2015 07:58:05 EDT ]
Smart contact lenses are using miniscule mirrors and filters to give telescopic vision.

Is your teen using apps to keep secrets?
[ Mon, 16 Mar 2015 08:39:07 EDT ]
If you think "my teen would never sext," you might be mistaken.

Monday, March 16, 2015

CIA Chief: Social Media Makes It Harder to Fight Terror
[ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 19:37:20 GMT ]
John Brennan says groups like Islamic State are increasing turning to social media and other technology to share information and wage militancy.






Cold Out? Screen Cover Makes iPhones Glove-Compatible
[ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 21:34:20 GMT ]
A new screen cover called Glovys flips the script, making your phone compatible with your gloves instead of vice versa.






Facebook Buys Shopping Search Engine TheFind
[ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 22:14:03 GMT ]
Facebook says it bought the ecommerce search engine to help boost its advertising business.






State Department Tries to Purge Malware After Hack
[ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 22:54:37 GMT ]
The State Department temporarily shut down Internet service on its unclassified computer network in an attempt to try to root out malware.






UK Space Agency Boosts Cubesat Space Internet Plan
[ Sat, 14 Mar 2015 00:02:02 GMT ]
The UK Space Agency will collaborate with space tech companies Clyde Space and Outernet on a satellite-based global Internet plan.






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.

She's the 'princess' paid to hack Google
[ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 09:53:28 EDT ]
Meet Parisa Tabriz, the 31-year-old hacker with perhaps the most enchanted job title in engineering -- "Google Security Princess."

Instantly stream your life with Meerkat
[ Sun, 15 Mar 2015 17:24:50 EDT ]
Meerkat is picking up a lot of buzz at this year's South by Southwest conference. The new app allows you to stream live video whenever, wherever, to all of your Twitter followers.

How a circular smartphone could help rework tech
[ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:18:24 EDT ]
Screens are rectangles. Even the 3-year-old playing with your iPad could tell you that. But what would the digital world look like through a different sort of frame?

Behind the scenes at SXSW
[ Sun, 15 Mar 2015 17:24:19 EDT ]
Thousands descend on Austin, Texas to talk tech, play music and network...kind of. Laurie Segall reports.

30 years of .com
[ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 13:28:24 EDT ]
One of the grandaddies of Internet domains, .com, turns 30 years old Sunday. Take a look at some of the highs and lows.

Sunday, March 15, 2015

CIA Chief: Social Media Makes It Harder to Fight Terror
[ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 19:37:20 GMT ]
John Brennan says groups like Islamic State are increasing turning to social media and other technology to share information and wage militancy.






Cold Out? Screen Cover Makes iPhones Glove-Compatible
[ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 21:34:20 GMT ]
A new screen cover called Glovys flips the script, making your phone compatible with your gloves instead of vice versa.






Facebook Buys Shopping Search Engine TheFind
[ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 22:14:03 GMT ]
Facebook says it bought the ecommerce search engine to help boost its advertising business.






State Department Tries to Purge Malware After Hack
[ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 22:54:37 GMT ]
The State Department temporarily shut down Internet service on its unclassified computer network in an attempt to try to root out malware.






UK Space Agency Boosts Cubesat Space Internet Plan
[ Sat, 14 Mar 2015 00:02:02 GMT ]
The UK Space Agency will collaborate with space tech companies Clyde Space and Outernet on a satellite-based global Internet plan.






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.

Great photos from the world's smallest satellites
[ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 09:53:28 EDT ]
The largest constellation of Earth imaging satellites currently orbiting the planet is much smaller than you might think.

The 'piranha' running a $4.6 billion media empire
[ Sat, 14 Mar 2015 10:55:39 EDT ]
Meet Rohana Rozhan, boss of multi-billion dollar media comapny Astro Malaysia.

She's the 'princess' paid to hack Google
[ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 09:53:28 EDT ]
Meet Parisa Tabriz, the 31-year-old hacker with perhaps the most enchanted job title in engineering -- "Google Security Princess."

How a circular smartphone could help rework tech
[ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:18:24 EDT ]
Screens are rectangles. Even the 3-year-old playing with your iPad could tell you that. But what would the digital world look like through a different sort of frame?

30 years of .com
[ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 13:28:24 EDT ]
One of the grandaddies of Internet domains, .com, turns 30 years old Sunday. Take a look at some of the highs and lows.

Saturday, March 14, 2015

CIA Chief: Social Media Makes It Harder to Fight Terror
[ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 19:37:20 GMT ]
John Brennan says groups like Islamic State are increasing turning to social media and other technology to share information and wage militancy.






Cold Out? Screen Cover Makes iPhones Glove-Compatible
[ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 21:34:20 GMT ]
A new screen cover called Glovys flips the script, making your phone compatible with your gloves instead of vice versa.






Facebook Buys Shopping Search Engine TheFind
[ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 22:14:03 GMT ]
Facebook says it bought the ecommerce search engine to help boost its advertising business.






State Department Tries to Purge Malware After Hack
[ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 22:54:37 GMT ]
The State Department temporarily shut down Internet service on its unclassified computer network in an attempt to try to root out malware.






UK Space Agency Boosts Cubesat Space Internet Plan
[ Sat, 14 Mar 2015 00:02:02 GMT ]
The UK Space Agency will collaborate with space tech companies Clyde Space and Outernet on a satellite-based global Internet plan.






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

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

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

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

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

World's largest machine gets ready to restart
[ Wed, 11 Mar 2015 09:27:41 EDT ]
It may not provide the answer to life, the universe and everything, but when the Large Hadron Collider at Geneva's CERN starts up again this month, particle physicists are planning to give this question their best shot.

Great photos from the world's smallest satellites
[ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 09:53:28 EDT ]
The largest constellation of Earth imaging satellites currently orbiting the planet is much smaller than you might think.

She's the 'princess' paid to hack Google
[ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 09:53:28 EDT ]
Meet Parisa Tabriz, the 31-year-old hacker with perhaps the most enchanted job title in engineering -- "Google Security Princess."

How a circular smartphone could help rework tech
[ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:18:24 EDT ]
Screens are rectangles. Even the 3-year-old playing with your iPad could tell you that. But what would the digital world look like through a different sort of frame?

30 years of .com
[ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 13:28:24 EDT ]
One of the grandaddies of Internet domains, .com, turns 30 years old Sunday. Take a look at some of the highs and lows.

Friday, March 13, 2015

Colorful $4M Drug Haul Was Set to Be Sold Online
[ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 16:24:45 GMT ]
Police have conducted what they say could be Germany's biggest-ever drug bust.






Meet USB-C: One Port to Rule (and Charge) Them All
[ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 23:04:57 GMT ]
USB-C is the faster, better and more user-friendly new generation of the USB ports we use every day.






Note-Writing Robots Pen Letters In Your Handwriting
[ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 23:05:26 GMT ]
Bond, a new startup in New York City, has created robots that can learn your handwriting and convert digital notes into personalized letters.






Military Agency Wants to Help Protect Your Online Data
[ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 23:48:30 GMT ]
Of the many organizations in the world that might attempt to improve online privacy, it's rather surprising to hear that DARPA is getting in the fun.






WikiLeaks' Assange Faces DNA Test in Embassy Hideaway
[ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 10:34:20 GMT ]
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could be questioned in London and have a DNA sample taken over sex assault and rape allegations, prosecutors said.






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

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

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

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

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

This card wants to replace your wallet
[ Wed, 11 Mar 2015 10:58:20 EDT ]
The Stratos card is an electronic credit card that pairs with your smartphone and allows you to combine all the cards in your wallet into one.

6 traits successful entrepreneurs share
[ Wed, 11 Mar 2015 08:45:31 EDT ]
As a writer at The Idea Village in New Orleans, I've interviewed dozens of entrepreneurs, ranging from new founders of fledgling companies to seasoned leaders who have launched several successful businesses.

Be careful when diagnosing your ailments online
[ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:00:41 EDT ]
When I was a child, a pale specter used to call our house most evenings, eager to chat with my doctor father about her myriad medical concerns.

World's largest machine gets ready to restart
[ Wed, 11 Mar 2015 09:27:41 EDT ]
It may not provide the answer to life, the universe and everything, but when the Large Hadron Collider at Geneva's CERN starts up again this month, particle physicists are planning to give this question their best shot.

How a circular smartphone could help rework tech
[ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:18:24 EDT ]
Screens are rectangles. Even the 3-year-old playing with your iPad could tell you that. But what would the digital world look like through a different sort of frame?

Thursday, March 12, 2015

New App Helps Doctors Catch Suicide Risk
[ Wed, 11 Mar 2015 15:23:45 GMT ]
Doctors and other health professionals have a new tool to help fight suicide - an app that helps them ask the right questions.






Apple's iTunes, App Stores Back After 12-Hour Outage
[ Wed, 11 Mar 2015 21:37:50 GMT ]
Apple's iTunes and App Store came back online on Wednesday afternoon, according to its online status page, after an unusual hours-long disruption.






Olympus SH-2 Camera Packs Big Zoom in a Tiny Body
[ Wed, 11 Mar 2015 22:52:11 GMT ]
The new 16-megapixel Olympus SH-2 doesn't have a big sensor, but it makes up for it with a long zoom and solid image stabilization.






Cyclops Sub Makes Deep-Sea Exploration Comfy
[ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 01:36:05 GMT ]
OceanGate thinks there's an important place for humankind underwater — and it doesn't have to be a claustrophobic, rivet-studded experience, either.






Here Are 15 Places Where Your Selfie Stick Isn't Welcome
[ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 08:41:26 GMT ]
The "wand of narcissism" is considered a threat to people and priceless artworks.






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.

Technology might have solved MH370 mystery
[ Sun, 08 Mar 2015 08:03:20 EDT ]
A year later, it still sounds impossible: A sophisticated $270 million airliner carrying 239 people disappears, leaving very few clues about where it went. Believe it or not, in our modern world, airplane tracking hasn't caught up to available technology.

No Apple Watch could replace these timepieces
[ Tue, 10 Mar 2015 09:28:09 EDT ]
Apple says its Watch is "the most personal device we've ever created." But CNN.com readers say they won't trade in their beloved timepieces for the new gadget.

This card wants to replace your wallet
[ Wed, 11 Mar 2015 10:58:20 EDT ]
The Stratos card is an electronic credit card that pairs with your smartphone and allows you to combine all the cards in your wallet into one.

6 traits successful entrepreneurs share
[ Wed, 11 Mar 2015 08:45:31 EDT ]
As a writer at The Idea Village in New Orleans, I've interviewed dozens of entrepreneurs, ranging from new founders of fledgling companies to seasoned leaders who have launched several successful businesses.

World's largest machine gets ready to restart
[ Wed, 11 Mar 2015 09:27:41 EDT ]
It may not provide the answer to life, the universe and everything, but when the Large Hadron Collider at Geneva's CERN starts up again this month, particle physicists are planning to give this question their best shot.

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Solar Impulse Lands in India After 15 Hours of Flight
[ Tue, 10 Mar 2015 18:28:00 GMT ]
The Solar Impulse plane completed the second leg of its round-the-world journey on Tuesday in Ahmedabad, India, after flying for more than 15 hours.






Ads Shown Before ISIS YouTube Videos Cause Stir
[ Tue, 10 Mar 2015 19:32:15 GMT ]
Several major U.S. companies were caught unaware that ads featuring their products were playing before Islamic State-related videos on YouTube






Apple's Mojo: Can It Get People to Wear Smart Watches?
[ Tue, 10 Mar 2015 21:41:25 GMT ]
There is a reason Apple brought out supermodel Christy Turlington to show off its latest gadget.






Facebook Lets Advertisers Get Closer Look at its Users
[ Tue, 10 Mar 2015 22:18:02 GMT ]
If you're an advertiser, it's likely someone on Facebook is talking about your product. But what are they saying? And who is doing all the talking?






8-Bit Binge: Hack Puts Netflix on Original Nintendo
[ Tue, 10 Mar 2015 23:29:03 GMT ]
Netflix's latest "hack day," on which developers test out new features and concoct hacked versions of the service, was a particularly entertaining 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.

World's biggest aircraft
[ Tue, 10 Mar 2015 11:31:03 EDT ]

Technology might have solved MH370 mystery
[ Sun, 08 Mar 2015 08:03:20 EDT ]
A year later, it still sounds impossible: A sophisticated $270 million airliner carrying 239 people disappears, leaving very few clues about where it went. Believe it or not, in our modern world, airplane tracking hasn't caught up to available technology.

How your iPhone could diagnose Parkinson's
[ Mon, 09 Mar 2015 17:25:57 EDT ]
Apple's new ResearchKit is an open source platform that turns your iPhone into a medical diagnostics device.

No Apple Watch could replace these timepieces
[ Tue, 10 Mar 2015 09:28:09 EDT ]
Apple says its Watch is "the most personal device we've ever created." But CNN.com readers say they won't trade in their beloved timepieces for the new gadget.

Everything about the Apple Watch in :90
[ Tue, 10 Mar 2015 09:50:05 EDT ]
The Apple Watch is the company's first new gadget since Steve Jobs was CEO. Here are all of the highlights.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Apple Unveils Ultra-Thin MacBook With Retina Display
[ Mon, 09 Mar 2015 18:10:25 GMT ]
The Apple Watch isn't the only new gadget coming out of Cupertino. The company unveiled a new 12-inch MacBook with a Retina display on Monday.






Why Does Apple Want to Use My iPhone Data for Research?
[ Mon, 09 Mar 2015 21:04:07 GMT ]
Apple's developed iPhone technology that will let you help medical researchers.






8 Things You'll Want to Do With Your Apple Watch
[ Mon, 09 Mar 2015 22:31:44 GMT ]







Apple Launches Medical Research App
[ Mon, 09 Mar 2015 23:18:51 GMT ]
Patients with asthma, Parkinson's, breast cancer and other conditions can use iPhones to take part in medical research studies using their devices.






After 'Pit Stop,' Solar-Powered Plane Moves On to India
[ Tue, 10 Mar 2015 03:25:36 GMT ]
The Swiss-built Solar Impulse plane set out for India on the second leg of its round-the-world journey on Tuesday after a quick pit stop in Oman.






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.

'Bloons' may let tourists experience near space
[ Fri, 06 Mar 2015 09:01:10 EST ]

NASA to send submarine into space
[ Fri, 06 Mar 2015 08:58:34 EST ]
NASA is working on a submarine to explore the methane seas of Saturn's largest moon, Titan.

Technology might have solved MH370 mystery
[ Sun, 08 Mar 2015 08:03:20 EDT ]
A year later, it still sounds impossible: A sophisticated $270 million airliner carrying 239 people disappears, leaving very few clues about where it went. Believe it or not, in our modern world, airplane tracking hasn't caught up to available technology.

Solar-powered plane completes first leg of round-the-world journey
[ Mon, 09 Mar 2015 13:00:23 EDT ]
Solar Impulse 2 took off from Abu Dhabi on the first leg of its quest to be the first plane to fly around the world fueled only by the sun's rays.

How your iPhone could diagnose Parkinson's
[ Mon, 09 Mar 2015 15:14:17 EDT ]
Apple's new ResearchKit is an open source platform that turns your iPhone into a medical diagnostics device.

Monday, March 9, 2015

Three Charged in Massive Email Address Hack: Feds
[ Fri, 06 Mar 2015 19:01:55 GMT ]
At least eight email service providers in the U.S. were hacked and more than a billion email addresses stolen.






Microsoft Says PCs Also at Risk to 'Freak' Bug
[ Fri, 06 Mar 2015 23:08:20 GMT ]
The encryption flaw was initially believed to only threaten mobile devices and Mac computers.






Solar-Powered Plane Gets Set for Round-the-World Flight
[ Sun, 08 Mar 2015 17:58:35 GMT ]
After years of work, the Solar Impulse venture is due to send a solar-powered plane on a months-long trek around the world without a drop of fuel.






Solar Impulse Plane Takes Off on Round-the-World Flight
[ Mon, 09 Mar 2015 07:55:37 GMT ]
The Solar Impulse 2 airplane took off to begin what's expected to be the first round-the-world flight powered by nothing but the sun.






This Fugitive Regrets Posting Softball Plans on Facebook
[ Mon, 09 Mar 2015 10:55:04 GMT ]
A fugitive learned a lesson about privacy settings after police were able to catch him by monitoring his Facebook account, authorities said.






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

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

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

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

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

'Bloons' may let tourists experience near space
[ Fri, 06 Mar 2015 09:01:10 EST ]

Man claims exploding iPhone left him with severe leg burns
[ Tue, 03 Mar 2015 11:30:26 EST ]
A New York man says his smartphone blew up in his pocket and that he wound up in a hospital.

NASA to send submarine into space
[ Fri, 06 Mar 2015 08:58:34 EST ]
NASA is working on a submarine to explore the methane seas of Saturn's largest moon, Titan.

Technology might have solved MH370 mystery
[ Sun, 08 Mar 2015 08:03:20 EDT ]
A year later, it still sounds impossible: A sophisticated $270 million airliner carrying 239 people disappears, leaving very few clues about where it went. Believe it or not, in our modern world, airplane tracking hasn't caught up to available technology.

Inside Mobile World Congress 2015
[ Fri, 06 Mar 2015 11:21:34 EST ]
Mobile World Congress isn't just about cell phones -- this year's event showcased the technology of tomorrow.

Sunday, March 8, 2015

Study: ISIS Supporters Behind 46,000 Twitter Accounts
[ Fri, 06 Mar 2015 16:33:30 GMT ]
At least 46,000 Twitter accounts were run by ISIS supporters in the fall of 2014, according to estimates by the Brookings Institution.

What Could Make or Break the Apple Watch
[ Fri, 06 Mar 2015 17:43:37 GMT ]
The Apple Watch is expected to make its big debut on Monday.






Dads Demand 'Amazon Moms' Name Change
[ Fri, 06 Mar 2015 18:32:55 GMT ]
Fathers in non-traditional roles take issue with Amazon.com because of service called "Amazon Moms", which offers discounts on items like baby products, diapers, and food. KING's Natalie Swaby reports.






Three Charged in Massive Email Address Hack: Feds
[ Fri, 06 Mar 2015 19:01:55 GMT ]
At least eight email service providers in the U.S. were hacked and more than a billion email addresses stolen.






Microsoft Says PCs Also at Risk to 'Freak' Bug
[ Fri, 06 Mar 2015 23:08:20 GMT ]
The encryption flaw was initially believed to only threaten mobile devices and Mac computers.






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.

'Bloons' may let tourists experience near space
[ Fri, 06 Mar 2015 09:01:10 EST ]

Man claims exploding iPhone left him with severe leg burns
[ Tue, 03 Mar 2015 11:30:26 EST ]
A New York man says his smartphone blew up in his pocket and that he wound up in a hospital.

NASA to send submarine into space
[ Fri, 06 Mar 2015 08:58:34 EST ]
NASA is working on a submarine to explore the methane seas of Saturn's largest moon, Titan.

21st century technology might have solved the MH370 mystery
[ Fri, 06 Mar 2015 11:58:26 EST ]
A year later, it still sounds impossible: A sophisticated $270 million airliner carrying 239 people disappears, leaving very few clues about where it went. Believe it or not, in our modern world, airplane tracking hasn't caught up to available technology.

Inside Mobile World Congress 2015
[ Fri, 06 Mar 2015 11:21:34 EST ]
Mobile World Congress isn't just about cell phones -- this year's event showcased the technology of tomorrow.

Saturday, March 7, 2015

21st century technology might have solved the MH370 mystery
[ Fri, 06 Mar 2015 11:25:15 EST ]
A year later, it still sounds impossible: A sophisticated $270 million airliner carrying 239 people disappears, leaving very few clues about where it went. Believe it or not, in our modern world, airplane tracking hasn't caught up to available technology.

Inside Mobile World Congress 2015
[ Fri, 06 Mar 2015 11:21:34 EST ]
Mobile World Congress isn't just about cell phones -- this year's event showcased the technology of tomorrow.

Friday, March 6, 2015

Lockheed Laser Weapon Destroys Truck From Mile Away
[ Thu, 05 Mar 2015 18:22:22 GMT ]
Witness the firepower of this fully armed and operational laser from Lockheed Martin.






'CSI: Cyber': 10 Cybersecurity Experts Review Show
[ Thu, 05 Mar 2015 18:58:37 GMT ]
Hackers! Crime! The guy from "Dawson's Creek"! Yes, 'CSI: Cyber' had it all Wednesday night in its premiere on CBS.






Drone Film Festival Is Meant to 'Fight Stigma,' Creator Says
[ Thu, 05 Mar 2015 20:31:49 GMT ]
NBC News is the headline sponsor of the first New York City Drone Film Festival, an event celebrating the art of drone cinematography.






Smart Grill Cooks Steaks With Astronomical Precision
[ Thu, 05 Mar 2015 23:17:28 GMT ]
Cinder's aim is to combine the precision cooking of, say, a sous-vide setup with the convenience of a countertop grill.






Chemists Create a Tough Self-Cleaning Paint
[ Fri, 06 Mar 2015 01:22:32 GMT ]
Scientists have developed a new paint that can be applied to clothes, paper, glass and steel to make resilient surfaces that can clean themselves.






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.

Cycle super highways coming to a city near you
[ Wed, 04 Mar 2015 12:01:02 EST ]

Man claims exploding iPhone left him with severe leg burns
[ Tue, 03 Mar 2015 11:30:26 EST ]
A New York man says his smartphone blew up in his pocket and that he wound up in a hospital.

Laser procedure can change eye color
[ Wed, 04 Mar 2015 12:04:45 EST ]
A treatment undergoing trials uses laser to alter pigmentation in the iris and permanently change one's eye color from brown to blue.

'Bloons' may let tourists experience near space
[ Thu, 05 Mar 2015 08:28:43 EST ]
Two companies are racing to fly tourists to near space beneath helium balloons.

21st century technology might have solved the mystery
[ Thu, 05 Mar 2015 15:58:41 EST ]
A year later, it still sounds impossible: A sophisticated $270 million airliner carrying 239 people disappears, leaving very few clues about where it went. Believe it or not, in our modern world, airplane tracking hasn't caught up to available technology.

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

NBC News Sponsors NYC Drone Film Festival
[ Tue, 03 Mar 2015 18:42:21 GMT ]
NBC News has signed on as the headline sponsor of the first New York City Drone Film Festival, an event celebrating the art of drone cinematography.






Pebble's 'Time Steel' Is Biggest Kickstarter Ever
[ Tue, 03 Mar 2015 19:28:56 GMT ]
The all-steel version of Pebble's new Time smartwatch helped the project become the most-backed of all time Tuesday.






Google Street View Visits The Amazon Jungle
[ Tue, 03 Mar 2015 21:33:59 GMT ]
Google has teamed up with a Brazilian NGO that aims to promote conservation in the Amazon jungle, providing us with the Amazon Street View.






Apple and Google Plan Fixes for 'Freak' Security Bug
[ Tue, 03 Mar 2015 22:48:38 GMT ]
The two companies have developed software fixes for a newly uncovered security flaw affecting mobile devices and Mac computers.






Zero-G Cocktail Glass Lets Astronauts Drink With Dignity
[ Tue, 03 Mar 2015 23:41:39 GMT ]
Astronauts work hard all day. Why shouldn't they have a nice drink when they get back to the safety of the space station?






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.

Our George Jetson dreams could come true
[ Thu, 26 Feb 2015 11:32:06 EST ]

Why DNA could be the future of data storage
[ Sun, 01 Mar 2015 10:00:16 EST ]

Astronauts finish 5-hour spacewalk despite water found in helmet
[ Mon, 02 Mar 2015 07:44:15 EST ]
Astronauts on the International Space Station completed a spacewalk Sunday despite the appearance of water inside an astronaut's helmet, NASA reported.

Man claims exploding iPhone left him with severe leg burns
[ Tue, 03 Mar 2015 11:30:26 EST ]
A New York man says his smartphone blew up in his pocket and that he wound up in a hospital.

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Over 30? New Tinder Plus Will Cost You $20 a Month
[ Mon, 02 Mar 2015 22:29:55 GMT ]
Tinder is for the young. Or at least it's new service, Tinder Plus, seems to be.






Obama Criticizes China's Plans for New Tech Rules
[ Mon, 02 Mar 2015 23:09:02 GMT ]
Obama is urging Beijing to change the policy if it wants to do business with the United States.






The Secret to a Strong Password: Length
[ Mon, 02 Mar 2015 23:35:06 GMT ]
A strong password can take many shapes and sizes, but one of the best way to thwart a hacker is to make your password long. Illustrated by Rob Donnelly.






And the Secret to a Strong Password Is...
[ Mon, 02 Mar 2015 23:35:06 GMT ]
A strong password can take many shapes and sizes, but one of the best way to thwart a hacker is to make your password long. Illustrated by Rob Donnelly.

Stratos Smart Card Combines Credit, ATM, Loyalty in One
[ Tue, 03 Mar 2015 05:07:22 GMT ]
Stratos is a new smart card that claims 100 percent compatibility with any reader you'll come across out there.






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.

Why DNA could be the future of data storage
[ Sun, 01 Mar 2015 10:00:16 EST ]

U.S. military has a heat ray
[ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 08:18:05 EST ]
The U.S. military is developing a real-life heat ray. CNN's Thom Patterson explains this non-lethal "active denial system."

Black hole is 12 billion times bigger than the sun
[ Thu, 26 Feb 2015 18:32:27 EST ]
Researchers in China have spotted a supermassive black hole, 12 billion times the size of the sun and around 900 million years old.

Astronauts finish 5-hour spacewalk despite water found in helmet
[ Mon, 02 Mar 2015 07:44:15 EST ]
Astronauts on the International Space Station completed a spacewalk Sunday despite the appearance of water inside an astronaut's helmet, NASA reported.

Buzz Aldrin: Leonard Nimoy, my fellow space traveler
[ Sun, 01 Mar 2015 09:49:47 EST ]
His Mr. Spock helped make space travel accessible to all.

Sunday, March 1, 2015

These Internet-Connected Dolls Can Record Your Kids
[ Sat, 28 Feb 2015 06:30:06 GMT ]
New interactive toys interact with kids by recording and storing conversations. NBC's Mark Barger and NBC News senior tech writer Julianne Pepitone report.






Good News Pandas: Survey Shows Population Growing
[ Sat, 28 Feb 2015 10:03:46 GMT ]
According to a census by China's State Forestry Administration, the panda population has grown by 268 to a total of 1,864 since 2003.






Good News Pandas: Survey Shows Population Growing
[ Sat, 28 Feb 2015 10:03:46 GMT ]
According to a census by China's State Forestry Administration, the panda population has grown by 268 to a total of 1,864 since 2003.






Good News Pandas: Survey Shows Population Growing
[ Sat, 28 Feb 2015 10:03:46 GMT ]
According to a census by China's State Forestry Administration, the panda population has grown by 268 to a total of 1,864 since 2003.






Drone Researchers Find a New Frontier in Alaska
[ Sat, 28 Feb 2015 14:11:11 GMT ]
Compared to the continental U.S., where busy skies and streets make safety a huge issue, Alaska has become a key research and development field.






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 social network that you can wear
[ Thu, 26 Feb 2015 11:28:54 EST ]
Once was a time when finding out if you were compatible with someone involved a complex social interplay of body language, conversational nuance and good food and wine.

Black hole is 12 billion times bigger than the sun
[ Thu, 26 Feb 2015 18:32:27 EST ]
Researchers in China have spotted a supermassive black hole, 12 billion times the size of the sun and around 900 million years old.

Astronaut finds water in helmet after seven-hour spacewalk
[ Fri, 27 Feb 2015 08:45:57 EST ]
NASA astronaut Terry Virts found a small amount of water in his helmet after a spacewalk this week, but it did not put him in any danger or interfere with his duties.

Even Vulcans shed a tear: Nimoy, 'Star Trek's' Spock, dies at 83
[ Fri, 27 Feb 2015 15:31:14 EST ]
Leonard Nimoy, whose portrayal of "Star Trek's" logic-driven, half-human science officer Spock made him an iconic figure to generations, died Friday. He was 83.

How the 'memristor' could revolutionize electronics
[ Fri, 27 Feb 2015 13:57:25 EST ]
A new type of electrical component called "memristor" could mean the end of electronics as we know it and the beginning of a new era called "ionics".