Thursday, April 30, 2015

Anonymous Sharing App 'Secret' Shuts Down
[ Wed, 29 Apr 2015 21:02:01 GMT ]
Secret, the anonymous social sharing app that was the darling of Silicon Valley in 2014, is shutting down.

Doctors Save Babies by Printing '4-D' Airways
[ Wed, 29 Apr 2015 21:02:54 GMT ]
Three small children with weak airways that were constantly collapsing are alive and well thanks to a "4-D" printed splint that saved them from almost certain suffocation.






Apple Says Irish Tax Probe Could Have 'Material' Impact
[ Wed, 29 Apr 2015 23:42:58 GMT ]
Apple has raised a flag about the potential cost if it is required to pay past taxes to Ireland.






How to Stop Your Cellphone From Tracking Where You Go
[ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 00:05:11 GMT ]
Apple and Android phones may be collecting data about where you go, but it can be prevented.






Why Tattoos Might Be a Big Problem for the Apple Watch
[ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 08:15:23 GMT ]
Tattooed tech lovers, take note: The Apple Watch's heart rate sensor may not work for people with tattoos covering their wrists.






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 quantum dots are taking over your TV
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:25:22 EDT ]

Meet the man who builds houses with water
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:11:52 EDT ]

This antenna could give good plane Wi-Fi
[ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 10:41:09 EDT ]

Is this the future of flight?
[ Tue, 21 Apr 2015 08:53:12 EDT ]

U.S. develops self-guided ammunition
[ Wed, 29 Apr 2015 14:11:14 EDT ]
You know the phrase "dodging a bullet"? Forget about it. Probably not going to happen anymore.

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Tech's Quest to Revive San Francisco's Underbelly
[ Tue, 28 Apr 2015 15:58:48 GMT ]
The homelessness, poverty and drug abuse are still apparent, sitting literally at the feet of some of the world's fastest engines of wealth creation.






Secretive X-37B Space Plane to Test New Thruster
[ Tue, 28 Apr 2015 18:35:22 GMT ]
After years of silence on the X-37B space plane, the Defense Department has revealed that the craft will host an experimental new thrust system.






It's a Small, Small World in Microscope Video Contest
[ Tue, 28 Apr 2015 20:36:54 GMT ]
Nikon is out with the winners of its annual Small World in Motion Photomicrography Competition, highlighting the best videos of microscopic subjects.






How Virtual Reality is Being Used to Tackle Prejudice
[ Tue, 28 Apr 2015 21:19:49 GMT ]
One group of technologists and researchers is working to use virtual reality to create a new way of helping people better understand each other.






Virtual Reality Takes You Inside DORA the Robot's Eyes
[ Tue, 28 Apr 2015 22:56:28 GMT ]
Telepresence still isn't a lot like real life. Researchers aim to change that by supercharging this new type of gadget with virtual reality.






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.

New tech creates buttons out of thin air
[ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:26:21 EDT ]

Why quantum dots are taking over your TV
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:25:22 EDT ]

Meet the man who builds houses with water
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:11:52 EDT ]

This antenna could give good plane Wi-Fi
[ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 10:41:09 EDT ]

Is this the future of flight?
[ Tue, 21 Apr 2015 08:53:12 EDT ]

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Facebook Tool Helps Track Nepal Quake Survivors
[ Mon, 27 Apr 2015 15:20:38 GMT ]
Safety Check, which it rolled out last year, asks users in an area affected by disaster or tragedy if they are safe.






Retail Tracking Company Violated Privacy Policy: FTC
[ Mon, 27 Apr 2015 15:34:18 GMT ]
The FTC complaint alleges shoppers didn't know they were being tracked and there was no in store opt-out mechanism for them to use.






Astronauts Take In 'Gravity' on New 65-Inch Screen
[ Mon, 27 Apr 2015 18:01:47 GMT ]
Over the weekend, astronauts aboard the International Space Station raised eyebrows with their choice of movie: "Gravity."






U.S. Teen Smashes Rubik's Cube World Record
[ Mon, 27 Apr 2015 20:35:20 GMT ]
There's a new Rubik's Cube champion in the house, and his name is Collin Burns.






Forget the Watch: iPhones Make Apple Profits Tick
[ Mon, 27 Apr 2015 21:59:16 GMT ]
Apple turned in another blow-out quarterly financial report, thanks in large part to continued hot sales of its iPhones.






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 this the future of flight?
[ Tue, 21 Apr 2015 08:53:12 EDT ]

Second robot captures glow inside stricken Fukushima plant
[ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:36:28 EDT ]
A second robotic probe sent into the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant has captured images of a strange green glow.

YouTube marks 10 years of uploads with new studios for filmmakers
[ Thu, 23 Apr 2015 04:02:33 EDT ]
As it marks 10 years since the first upload, YouTube is striving to improve the quality of its content by investing in "YouTube Spaces."

The man who makes clouds in a lab
[ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:37:09 EDT ]
It may be the secret weapon against global warming -- using focused laser beams to affect the weather.

As Japan ages, robots may get more jobs
[ Sun, 26 Apr 2015 07:56:48 EDT ]
A growing number of Japanese businesses are testing out robots as a possible solution to the country's shrinking workforce.

Monday, April 27, 2015

Computer Takes on Poker Pros at Texas Hold 'Em
[ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 20:05:34 GMT ]
Computers may have proven their superiority at chess, but what about poker, where mind games are as much a part of the game as the cards themselves?






Tiny Robots Carry Loads Over 100 Times Their Weight
[ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 22:58:51 GMT ]
Inventors at Stanford have created a handful of tiny robots that can carry objects many times their weight, like robotic ants.






Astell & Kern Unveils Flashy New High-End Audio Player
[ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 23:47:25 GMT ]
Astell & Kern, makers of luxury audio players, will soon have a flashy new device on the market: the highly pocketable AK Jr.






Silicon Valley Is Finding it Harder to Ignore the Blind
[ Mon, 27 Apr 2015 03:08:32 GMT ]
As companies like Netflix and Uber go from start-ups to tech giants, they are finding it harder to ignore people with disabilities, especially the blind.






Facebook Tool Helps Track Nepal Quake Survivors
[ Mon, 27 Apr 2015 09:38:09 GMT ]
Safety Check, which it rolled out last year, asks users in an area affected by disaster or tragedy if they are safe.






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 this the future of flight?
[ Tue, 21 Apr 2015 08:53:12 EDT ]

Second robot captures glow inside stricken Fukushima plant
[ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:36:28 EDT ]
A second robotic probe sent into the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant has captured images of a strange green glow.

YouTube marks 10 years of uploads with new studios for filmmakers
[ Thu, 23 Apr 2015 04:02:33 EDT ]
As it marks 10 years since the first upload, YouTube is striving to improve the quality of its content by investing in "YouTube Spaces."

The man who makes clouds in a lab
[ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:37:09 EDT ]
It may be the secret weapon against global warming -- using focused laser beams to affect the weather.

As Japan ages, robots may get more jobs
[ Sun, 26 Apr 2015 07:56:48 EDT ]
A growing number of Japanese businesses are testing out robots as a possible solution to the country's shrinking workforce.

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Will Consumers Learn To Love the Apple Watch?
[ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 08:02:58 GMT ]
The first customers to sign up for the new Apple Watch will begin receiving their devices today. NBC's Mark Barger and Julianne Pepitone report.

Here's Why Your Boss Is Pumped About the Apple Watch
[ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 13:55:52 GMT ]
If you thought your smartphone had you tethered to your job, just wait until you're wearing an Apple Watch.






Computer Takes on Poker Pros at Texas Hold 'Em
[ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 20:05:34 GMT ]
Computers may have proven their superiority at chess, but what about poker, where mind games are as much a part of the game as the cards themselves?






Tiny Robots Carry Loads Over 100 Times Their Weight
[ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 22:58:51 GMT ]
Inventors at Stanford have created a handful of tiny robots that can carry objects many times their weight, like robotic ants.






Astell & Kern Unveils Flashy New High-End Audio Player
[ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 23:47:25 GMT ]
Astell & Kern, makers of luxury audio players, will soon have a flashy new device on the market: the highly pocketable AK Jr.






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 antenna could give good plane Wi-Fi
[ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 10:41:09 EDT ]

Is this the future of flight?
[ Tue, 21 Apr 2015 08:53:12 EDT ]

Second robot captures glow inside stricken Fukushima plant
[ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:36:28 EDT ]
A second robotic probe sent into the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant has captured images of a strange green glow.

YouTube marks 10 years of uploads with new studios for filmmakers
[ Thu, 23 Apr 2015 04:02:33 EDT ]
As it marks 10 years since the first upload, YouTube is striving to improve the quality of its content by investing in "YouTube Spaces."

The man who makes clouds in a lab
[ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:37:09 EDT ]
It may be the secret weapon against global warming -- using focused laser beams to affect the weather.

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Will Consumers Learn To Love the Apple Watch?
[ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 08:02:58 GMT ]
The first customers to sign up for the new Apple Watch will begin receiving their devices today. NBC's Mark Barger and Julianne Pepitone report.

Here's Why Your Boss Is Pumped About the Apple Watch
[ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 13:55:52 GMT ]
If you thought your smartphone had you tethered to your job, just wait until you're wearing an Apple Watch.






Computer Takes on Poker Pros at Texas Hold 'Em
[ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 20:05:34 GMT ]
Computers may have proven their superiority at chess, but what about poker, where mind games are as much a part of the game as the cards themselves?






Tiny Robots Carry Loads Over 100 Times Their Weight
[ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 22:58:51 GMT ]
Inventors at Stanford have created a handful of tiny robots that can carry objects many times their weight, like robotic ants.






Astell & Kern Unveils Flashy New High-End Audio Player
[ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 23:47:25 GMT ]
Astell & Kern, makers of luxury audio players, will soon have a flashy new device on the market: the highly pocketable AK Jr.






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 antenna could give good plane Wi-Fi
[ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 10:41:09 EDT ]

Is this the future of flight?
[ Tue, 21 Apr 2015 08:53:12 EDT ]

Second robot captures glow inside stricken Fukushima plant
[ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:36:28 EDT ]
A second robotic probe sent into the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant has captured images of a strange green glow.

YouTube marks 10 years of uploads with new studios for filmmakers
[ Thu, 23 Apr 2015 04:02:33 EDT ]
As it marks 10 years since the first upload, YouTube is striving to improve the quality of its content by investing in "YouTube Spaces."

The man who makes clouds in a lab
[ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:37:09 EDT ]
It may be the secret weapon against global warming -- using focused laser beams to affect the weather.

Friday, April 24, 2015

These Cybercrooks Are Available for Hire By the Hour
[ Thu, 23 Apr 2015 17:09:59 GMT ]
You can now anonymously hire a cybercriminal online for as little as $6 to $10 per hour, says Rodney Joffe, senior vice president at Neustar.






Department of Defense Releases New Cyber Strategy
[ Thu, 23 Apr 2015 17:47:36 GMT ]
The Department of Defense unveiled its first new cyber strategy since 2011 on Thursday.

Emoji Use Around the World
[ Thu, 23 Apr 2015 18:09:56 GMT ]
A company called SwiftKey has analyzed over one billion pieces of emoji data from speakers of 16 different languages around the world.






New Turing Phone is Extra Strong, Extra Secure
[ Thu, 23 Apr 2015 18:27:50 GMT ]
The Turing Phone is a one-off product from a new company that aims to one-up the competition with a unique body and extra security software.






Latest Acer Notebooks Blaze With Color
[ Thu, 23 Apr 2015 22:30:44 GMT ]
If you're looking for a cheap Windows notebook and want something with a little flair, Acer has you covered.






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

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

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

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

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

This antenna could give good plane Wi-Fi
[ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 10:41:09 EDT ]

Is this the future of flight?
[ Tue, 21 Apr 2015 08:53:12 EDT ]

Second robot captures glow inside stricken Fukushima plant
[ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 11:35:15 EDT ]
A second robotic probe sent into the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant has captured images of a strange green glow.

YouTube marks 10 years of uploads with new studios for filmmakers
[ Thu, 23 Apr 2015 04:02:33 EDT ]
As it marks 10 years since the first upload, YouTube is striving to improve the quality of its content by investing in "YouTube Spaces."

Japan's space agency aims for the moon in 2018
[ Thu, 23 Apr 2015 04:05:05 EDT ]
Japan's space agency announced this week that the country would put an unmanned rover on the surface of the moon by 2018, joining an elite club of nations who have explored Earth's satellite.

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Can Data Make Government More Open? Americans Mixed
[ Wed, 22 Apr 2015 14:51:32 GMT ]
Americans are mixed on whether or not "open data" initiatives will make government officials more accountable to the public.






Say Hi to Fi: Google Launches Cellphone Service
[ Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:14:05 GMT ]
Google has launched a U.S. wireless service that lets customers pay only for the data they use.






Atomic Clock Won't Lose a Second in 15 Billion Years
[ Wed, 22 Apr 2015 19:14:32 GMT ]
The latest in astronomical accuracy is an clock that, if it been running at the time of the Big Bang, would still be correct to within a second today.






No iPhone Zone: Bug Crashes Apple Devices
[ Wed, 22 Apr 2015 22:35:06 GMT ]
A flaw in the way iOS apps handle secure connections could let hackers crash any affected app at will via an infected Wi-Fi network.






No Dials: These Camera Lenses Have Displays Built In
[ Wed, 22 Apr 2015 23:50:07 GMT ]
A pair of new camera lenses from Zeiss dispense with the labeled dials for adjusting focus and aperture, instead opting for a built-in screen.






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 this the future of flight?
[ Tue, 21 Apr 2015 08:53:12 EDT ]

Second robot captures glow inside stricken Fukushima plant
[ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 11:35:15 EDT ]
A second robotic probe sent into the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant has captured images of a strange green glow.

Scientists confirm existence of supervoid
[ Tue, 21 Apr 2015 11:02:54 EDT ]
Scientists have confirmed the existence of what one said might be "the largest individual structure ever found by humanity" -- a supervoid in space with far fewer galaxies than is usual.

YouTube marks 10 years of uploads with new studios for filmmakers
[ Thu, 23 Apr 2015 04:02:33 EDT ]
As it marks 10 years since the first upload, YouTube is striving to improve the quality of its content by investing in "YouTube Spaces."

Japan's space agency aims for the moon in 2018
[ Thu, 23 Apr 2015 04:05:05 EDT ]
Japan's space agency announced this week that the country would put an unmanned rover on the surface of the moon by 2018, joining an elite club of nations who have explored Earth's satellite.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

DHS to Open Satellite Cyber Office in Silicon Valley
[ Tue, 21 Apr 2015 18:50:15 GMT ]
DHS plans to open a satellite office in Silicon Valley to better collaborate with tech companies in the fight against cyberattacks.






How Do Solar Panels Work?
[ Tue, 21 Apr 2015 19:29:15 GMT ]
A photovoltaic cell is the technology that's used to convert the sun's energy into electrical power.






White House Seeks Silicon Valley Help on Encryption
[ Tue, 21 Apr 2015 23:25:35 GMT ]
The Obama administration wants a system with strong encryption that could be pierced legally by one party without opening the door to others.






Loch Ness Monster hunters get help from Google
[ Wed, 22 Apr 2015 00:05:05 GMT ]







Algae-Based Surfboard Waves Goodbye to Petroleum
[ Wed, 22 Apr 2015 02:01:57 GMT ]
Researchers have found a way to create surfboards without using fossil fuels, which may allay the concerns of many eco-conscious wave riders.






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

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

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

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

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

Meet the man who builds houses with water
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:11:52 EDT ]

This antenna could give good plane Wi-Fi
[ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 10:41:09 EDT ]

Is this the future of flight?
[ Tue, 21 Apr 2015 08:53:12 EDT ]

Second robot captures glow inside stricken Fukushima plant
[ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 11:35:15 EDT ]
A second robotic probe sent into the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant has captured images of a strange green glow.

Scientists confirm existence of supervoid
[ Tue, 21 Apr 2015 11:02:54 EDT ]
Scientists have confirmed the existence of what one said might be "the largest individual structure ever found by humanity" -- a supervoid in space with far fewer galaxies than is usual.

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Google Allows Download of Your Entire Search History
[ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 17:08:44 GMT ]
The search giant already allowed users to view their history, but now they can download their entire history in just a few simple steps.






Apple Carbon Footprint Rises Despite Green Measures
[ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 18:39:13 GMT ]
Apple is more energy efficient than it ever has been, according to a new report.

Meet a Frighteningly Human Robot
[ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 20:03:23 GMT ]
A life-like robot receptionist has been unveiled at a department store in Tokyo.






Solar Plane Resumes Trek Across China After Delays
[ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 23:01:53 GMT ]
The solar-powered plane took to the air for the sixth leg of a round-the-world flight after three weeks of delay due to risky weather.

Bug Exposes 1,000 iPhone and iPad Apps to Hacks
[ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 23:21:38 GMT ]
A bug in a widely used piece of software temporarily exposed around a thousand iOS apps to the possibility of hacking, and some are still at risk.






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 quantum dots are taking over your TV
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:25:22 EDT ]

Meet the man who builds houses with water
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:11:52 EDT ]

This antenna could give good plane Wi-Fi
[ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 10:41:09 EDT ]

Second robot captures glow inside stricken Fukushima plant
[ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 11:35:15 EDT ]
A second robotic probe sent into the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant has captured images of a strange green glow.

10 travel apps to download to your Apple Watch
[ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 07:37:16 EDT ]
A handful of wrist-ready apps are already promising to transform the way you navigate the globe.

Monday, April 20, 2015

Japan Bullet Train Breaks 12-Year Speed Record
[ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 18:17:01 GMT ]
A Japanese bullet train reached a speed of 366 mph during a test run this week, breaking the previous record of 361 mph set in 2003.






Businesses Fret as Google Shakes Up Mobile Search
[ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 19:38:03 GMT ]
Google is changing the way its search engine recommends websites on smartphones.






Disney 3-D Printer Uses Fabric to Create Soft Objects
[ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 21:21:57 GMT ]
A new type of 3-D printer created by Disney Research allows layers of soft fabric to be used instead of plastic or metal.






Google Soon to Launch Thousands of Internet Balloons
[ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 23:47:59 GMT ]
A new video from Project Loon shows how far things have come from the early days of hand-assembled, off-the-shelf balloons and prototype hardware.






Remote-Controlled Jets? Tragic Crash Prompts Debate
[ Sun, 19 Apr 2015 14:20:13 GMT ]
Technology that would allow planes to be controlled remotely in situations similar to the Germanwings tragedy is being eyed by German authorities.






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 quantum dots are taking over your TV
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:25:22 EDT ]

Meet the man who builds houses with water
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:11:52 EDT ]

This antenna could finally give good plane Wi-Fi
[ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 12:33:04 EDT ]

Solar-powered plane on round-the-world flight gets stuck in China
[ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 10:10:14 EDT ]
The Solar Impulse 2, the experimental plane attempting to fly around the world without using a drop of fuel, has been grounded by the weather in China.

The price of public shaming in the Internet age
[ Thu, 16 Apr 2015 11:25:39 EDT ]
Shaming has become rampant on social media, sometimes haunting subjects well after they apologized.

Sunday, April 19, 2015

Japan Bullet Train Breaks 12-Year Speed Record
[ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 18:17:01 GMT ]
A Japanese bullet train reached a speed of 366 mph during a test run this week, breaking the previous record of 361 mph set in 2003.






Businesses Fret as Google Shakes Up Mobile Search
[ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 19:38:03 GMT ]
Google is changing the way its search engine recommends websites on smartphones.






Disney 3-D Printer Uses Fabric to Create Soft Objects
[ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 21:21:57 GMT ]
A new type of 3-D printer created by Disney Research allows layers of soft fabric to be used instead of plastic or metal.






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.

Google Soon to Launch Thousands of Internet Balloons
[ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 23:47:59 GMT ]
A new video from Project Loon shows how far things have come from the early days of hand-assembled, off-the-shelf balloons and prototype hardware.






Remote-Controlled Jets? Tragic Crash Prompts Debate
[ Sun, 19 Apr 2015 08:59:25 GMT ]
Technology that would allow planes to be controlled remotely in situations similar to the Germanwings tragedy is being eyed by German authorities.






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.

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 quantum dots are taking over your TV
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:25:22 EDT ]

Meet the man who builds houses with water
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:11:52 EDT ]

This antenna could finally give good plane Wi-Fi
[ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 12:33:04 EDT ]

Solar-powered plane on round-the-world flight gets stuck in China
[ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 10:10:14 EDT ]
The Solar Impulse 2, the experimental plane attempting to fly around the world without using a drop of fuel, has been grounded by the weather in China.

The price of public shaming in the Internet age
[ Thu, 16 Apr 2015 11:25:39 EDT ]
Shaming has become rampant on social media, sometimes haunting subjects well after they apologized.

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Coachella-Bound? Get the Most From Your Mobile Device at Music Festivals
[ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 14:22:15 GMT ]
These gadgets help keep your mobile devices running during this summer's music festivals. NBC's Mark Barger and NBC News' Julianne Pepitone report.






Japan Bullet Train Breaks 12-Year Speed Record
[ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 18:17:01 GMT ]
A Japanese bullet train reached a speed of 366 mph during a test run this week, breaking the previous record of 361 mph set in 2003.






Businesses Fret as Google Shakes Up Mobile Search
[ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 19:38:03 GMT ]
Google is changing the way its search engine recommends websites on smartphones.






Disney 3-D Printer Uses Fabric to Create Soft Objects
[ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 21:21:57 GMT ]
A new type of 3-D printer created by Disney Research allows layers of soft fabric to be used instead of plastic or metal.






Google Soon to Launch Thousands of Internet Balloons
[ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 23:47:59 GMT ]
A new video from Project Loon shows how far things have come from the early days of hand-assembled, off-the-shelf balloons and prototype hardware.






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 quantum dots are taking over your TV
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:25:22 EDT ]

Meet the man who builds houses with water
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:11:52 EDT ]

This antenna could finally give good plane Wi-Fi
[ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 12:33:04 EDT ]

Solar-powered plane on round-the-world flight gets stuck in China
[ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 10:10:14 EDT ]
The Solar Impulse 2, the experimental plane attempting to fly around the world without using a drop of fuel, has been grounded by the weather in China.

The price of public shaming in the Internet age
[ Thu, 16 Apr 2015 11:25:39 EDT ]
Shaming has become rampant on social media, sometimes haunting subjects well after they apologized.

Friday, April 17, 2015

Study: Men Donate More to Attractive Female Fundraisers
[ Thu, 16 Apr 2015 17:50:15 GMT ]
Men feel most generous online when donating to attractive women — especially if other men have already given them money.






Navy's LOCUST Program Launches Swarms of Tiny Drones
[ Thu, 16 Apr 2015 19:00:10 GMT ]
The Low-Cost UAV Swarming Technology program, or LOCUST, packs small, disposable drones into a rocket launcher-like mechanism.






WikiLeaks Puts 30,000 Hacked Sony Documents Online
[ Thu, 16 Apr 2015 19:41:40 GMT ]
WikiLeaks has made more than 30,000 documents from last year's Sony Pictures hack available to the public.






Sports Gadgets to Get You Up and Active
[ Thu, 16 Apr 2015 20:54:48 GMT ]
Spring is the time to get outside and get moving - with high-tech fitness socks, smart treadmills and more.






Ultratide Smartwatch Lets You Know When the Surf's Up
[ Thu, 16 Apr 2015 21:25:58 GMT ]
There are smartwatches for everyday life, for runners and for bikers, but what about surfers?






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.

New tech creates buttons out of thin air
[ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:26:21 EDT ]

Why quantum dots are taking over your TV
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:25:22 EDT ]

Meet the man who builds houses with water
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:11:52 EDT ]

10 ways to be creative
[ Thu, 16 Apr 2015 11:05:31 EDT ]
Is your creativity at a lull? Two neuroscientists have come up with a scientific formula for inspiration.

The price of public shaming in the Internet age
[ Thu, 16 Apr 2015 11:25:39 EDT ]
Shaming has become rampant on social media, sometimes haunting subjects well after they apologized.

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Robot Chef Could be Serving You Meals in 2017
[ Wed, 15 Apr 2015 18:44:39 GMT ]
It may not be long before your meal, or at least part of it, is prepared by a pair of robot hands.






'Toilet to Tap' Gets Serious Look in California
[ Wed, 15 Apr 2015 19:27:06 GMT ]
Michael Markus, General Manager of the Orange County Water District, talks about the three-step water cleansing process at the water treatment facility in Fountain Valley, California.






Men Twice As Likely As Women to Buy Apple Watch: Poll
[ Wed, 15 Apr 2015 21:11:09 GMT ]
Overall, about 6 percent of U.S. adults plan to buy Apple's smartwatch according to the Reuters/Ipsos poll.






Google App Turns Touchscreen Chicken-Scratches to Text
[ Wed, 15 Apr 2015 21:51:22 GMT ]
Handwriting recognition on smartphones and tablets has never been the best, but a new app from Google does it better than any we've ever encountered.






Russia Watchdog Cracks Down on Celeb Memes
[ Thu, 16 Apr 2015 07:47:09 GMT ]
Russia's media, IT and telecommunications regulator launched an offensive against "defaming the honor, dignity and business reputation" of celebs.






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 ]

New tech creates buttons out of thin air
[ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:26:21 EDT ]

Why quantum dots are taking over your TV
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:25:22 EDT ]

Meet the man who builds houses with water
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:11:52 EDT ]

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Sony's Latest Cameras Put a 30x Zoom in Your Pocket
[ Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:21:59 GMT ]
Sony announced a pair of new point-and-shoot cameras on Tuesday which it claims are the world's smallest to feature a 30x zoom.






Net Neutrality Rules Published, Now Come the Lawsuits
[ Tue, 14 Apr 2015 23:07:48 GMT ]
AT&T Inc. and three cable and wireless trade groups have filed separate lawsuits challenging the FCC's new regulations governing web traffic.






Planes Are Vulnerable to Hacks, Report Says
[ Wed, 15 Apr 2015 00:10:00 GMT ]
The General Accounting Office concluded more work must be done to protect planes against hackers and other cybersecurity threats.






Pope's iPad Fetches Small Fortune at Auction
[ Wed, 15 Apr 2015 11:30:12 GMT ]
Pope Francis has called the Internet a "gift from God," but confesses to being a "disaster" with technology.

EU Raises Stakes in Google Battle With Antitrust Charges
[ Wed, 15 Apr 2015 11:36:40 GMT ]
The EU is announcing an antitrust move against Google. Details on the charges, with CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin.






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 tech creates buttons out of thin air
[ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:26:21 EDT ]

Why quantum dots are taking over your TV
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:25:22 EDT ]

Meet the man who builds houses with water
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:11:52 EDT ]

Study: China cybercensors attack outside its borders with 'Great Cannon'
[ Mon, 13 Apr 2015 10:33:54 EDT ]
China's cybercensors have long used a "Great Firewall" to block its citizens from reading critical articles from Western news websites or consuming other content it disapproves of.

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

How Robots Are Stealing a March on the Military
[ Mon, 13 Apr 2015 14:32:30 GMT ]
The robots of the future could take the weight off a soldier's shoulders.






Chinese Hackers Target Southeast Asia, India: Report
[ Mon, 13 Apr 2015 18:07:00 GMT ]
Hackers, most likely from China, have been spying on governments and businesses in Southeast Asia and India uninterrupted for a decade.






'Solo' Drone Promises Hollywood-Quality Photos
[ Mon, 13 Apr 2015 18:24:40 GMT ]
Drones may still be a niche market, but 3D Robotics is betting that won't be the case for long.






Drive a Car? What to Expect From Robots Competition
[ Mon, 13 Apr 2015 21:41:57 GMT ]
DARPA has announced the final list of tasks that robots will be expected to autonomously perform in the agency's Robotics Challenge later this year.






Cybercriminals Had a Banner Year in 2014: Report
[ Tue, 14 Apr 2015 04:38:49 GMT ]
Cybercrime is on the rise and the criminals are finding new ways to attack us.






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 tech creates buttons out of thin air
[ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:26:21 EDT ]

Why quantum dots are taking over your TV
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:25:22 EDT ]

Meet the man who builds houses with water
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:11:52 EDT ]

Study: China cybercensors attack outside its borders with 'Great Cannon'
[ Mon, 13 Apr 2015 10:33:54 EDT ]
China's cybercensors have long used a "Great Firewall" to block its citizens from reading critical articles from Western news websites or consuming other content it disapproves of.

Monday, April 13, 2015

Hundreds of Apple Watches Already on eBay
[ Fri, 10 Apr 2015 20:48:04 GMT ]
The Apple Watch is already out of stock for people buying it the normal way —but there are plenty for sale on eBay.






Treatment for Cotton Repels Both Fire and Water
[ Fri, 10 Apr 2015 21:19:08 GMT ]
Researchers in China have devised a treatment for cotton that makes the fabric both flame-resistant and waterproof.






Apple Watch Hits Stores, Online Orders Back Up
[ Fri, 10 Apr 2015 23:04:06 GMT ]
The Apple Watch has arrived and fans are lining up around the world for their first chance to try one on.






Should the Public See Police Camera Footage?
[ Sat, 11 Apr 2015 23:03:42 GMT ]
Body cameras have become a go-to solution for police trying to improve relations with the public. But some don't want the public to see the footage.






Hillary Joins Facebook, Gets 600K Likes in 12 Hours
[ Mon, 13 Apr 2015 10:07:16 GMT ]
Hillary Clinton took a little over 12 hours to storm to 600,000 likes and more than 1.8 million video views after setting up her first Facebook page.






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.

New tech creates buttons out of thin air
[ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:26:21 EDT ]

Why quantum dots are taking over your TV
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:25:22 EDT ]

Meet the man who builds houses with water
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:11:52 EDT ]

Woman gets OK to serve husband with divorce papers on Facebook
[ Tue, 07 Apr 2015 22:42:03 EDT ]
Facebook may soon need to add "Just got served divorce papers" to its list of relationship statuses now that a New York judge has said the social media site is an acceptable way for a Brooklyn woman to serve her husband with divorce papers.

Longest continuously produced military plane
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:22:42 EDT ]
The little-known star of this week's No. 1 car chase movie, "Furious 7" isn't a car. It's a technically savvy workhorse of an airplane.

Sunday, April 12, 2015

China's 'Great Cannon' Censors Foreign Websites by Force
[ Fri, 10 Apr 2015 18:55:14 GMT ]
There's a new tool in China's arsenal of Internet censorship tools: a "Great Cannon" that deluges foreign websites with traffic to take them offline.






Hundreds of Apple Watches Already on eBay
[ Fri, 10 Apr 2015 20:48:04 GMT ]
The Apple Watch is already out of stock for people buying it the normal way —but there are plenty for sale on eBay.






Treatment for Cotton Repels Both Fire and Water
[ Fri, 10 Apr 2015 21:19:08 GMT ]
Researchers in China have devised a treatment for cotton that makes the fabric both flame-resistant and waterproof.






Apple Watch Hits Stores, Online Orders Back Up
[ Fri, 10 Apr 2015 23:04:06 GMT ]
The Apple Watch has arrived and fans are lining up around the world for their first chance to try one on.






Should the Public See Police Camera Footage?
[ Sat, 11 Apr 2015 23:03:42 GMT ]
Body cameras have become a go-to solution for police trying to improve relations with the public. But some don't want the public to see the footage.






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.

New tech creates buttons out of thin air
[ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:26:21 EDT ]

Why quantum dots are taking over your TV
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:25:22 EDT ]

Meet the man who builds houses with water
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:11:52 EDT ]

Woman gets OK to serve husband with divorce papers on Facebook
[ Tue, 07 Apr 2015 22:42:03 EDT ]
Facebook may soon need to add "Just got served divorce papers" to its list of relationship statuses now that a New York judge has said the social media site is an acceptable way for a Brooklyn woman to serve her husband with divorce papers.

Longest continuously produced military plane
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:22:42 EDT ]
The little-known star of this week's No. 1 car chase movie, "Furious 7" isn't a car. It's a technically savvy workhorse of an airplane.

Saturday, April 11, 2015

Vibrate Mode: Smartphones Could Detect Earthquakes
[ Fri, 10 Apr 2015 17:15:14 GMT ]
A network of smartphones could deliver early earthquake warnings in areas of the world prone to quakes but that can't afford more expensive systems.






China's 'Great Cannon' Censors Foreign Websites by Force
[ Fri, 10 Apr 2015 18:55:14 GMT ]
There's a new tool in China's arsenal of Internet censorship tools: a "Great Cannon" that deluges foreign websites with traffic to take them offline.






Apple Watch Hits Stores, Online Orders Back Up
[ Fri, 10 Apr 2015 19:20:20 GMT ]
The Apple Watch has arrived and fans are lining up around the world for their first chance to try one on.






Hundreds of Apple Watches Already on eBay
[ Fri, 10 Apr 2015 20:48:04 GMT ]
The Apple Watch is already out of stock for people buying it the normal way —but there are plenty for sale on eBay.






Treatment for Cotton Repels Both Fire and Water
[ Fri, 10 Apr 2015 21:19:08 GMT ]
Researchers in China have devised a treatment for cotton that makes the fabric both flame-resistant and waterproof.






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.

New tech creates buttons out of thin air
[ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:26:21 EDT ]

Why quantum dots are taking over your TV
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:25:22 EDT ]

Meet the man who builds houses with water
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:11:52 EDT ]

Woman gets OK to serve husband with divorce papers on Facebook
[ Tue, 07 Apr 2015 22:42:03 EDT ]
Facebook may soon need to add "Just got served divorce papers" to its list of relationship statuses now that a New York judge has said the social media site is an acceptable way for a Brooklyn woman to serve her husband with divorce papers.

Longest continuously produced military plane
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:22:42 EDT ]
The little-known star of this week's No. 1 car chase movie, "Furious 7" isn't a car. It's a technically savvy workhorse of an airplane.

Friday, April 10, 2015

Three Reasons the Apple Watch Might Still Flop
[ Thu, 09 Apr 2015 19:19:42 GMT ]
Don't get too excited about all the positive Apple Watch reviews just yet. The device still has some big challenges ahead, industry experts say.






Teams Vie for Money to Make Salt Water Drinkable
[ Thu, 09 Apr 2015 17:04:32 GMT ]
The contest's purpose is to give a boost to the developing world—and maybe to drought-stricken California.






DOE to Spend $200 Million on New Supercomputer
[ Thu, 09 Apr 2015 18:01:13 GMT ]
The next-generation supercomputer will be five to seven times faster than current top supercomputers.






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.

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.

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.

Seen an Apple Watch TV Ad Recently? You're Not Alone
[ Thu, 09 Apr 2015 22:59:54 GMT ]
If the Apple Watch doesn't take off at launch, it won't be for the lack of television advertising.






Oglers Flock to Apple Watch Debut
[ Fri, 10 Apr 2015 07:38:51 GMT ]
The Apple Watch, CEO Tim Cook's first new major product, was available for pre-order online and to try out in stores — but not take home.






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.

Why quantum dots are taking over your TV
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:25:22 EDT ]

Woman gets OK to serve husband with divorce papers on Facebook
[ Tue, 07 Apr 2015 22:42:03 EDT ]
Facebook may soon need to add "Just got served divorce papers" to its list of relationship statuses now that a New York judge has said the social media site is an acceptable way for a Brooklyn woman to serve her husband with divorce papers.

Longest continuously produced military plane
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:22:42 EDT ]
The little-known star of this week's No. 1 car chase movie, "Furious 7" isn't a car. It's a technically savvy workhorse of an airplane.

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

Meet the man who builds houses with water
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:11:52 EDT ]

Helmet lets pilots see through plane
[ Fri, 03 Apr 2015 09:50:25 EDT ]
A new helmet gives pilots of the F-35 fighter jet the ability to see the ground in all directions.

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Kobo's Glo HD E-Reader Takes Aim at Kindles
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 19:50:04 GMT ]
Kobo's latest e-reader, the Glo HD, takes dead aim at Amazon's most popular model, the Paperwhite.






Google Hints at Spoiler Warnings for Social Media
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 21:30:07 GMT ]
It's nearly impossible to avoid spoilers online, but Google apparently wants to do something about it.






Binge Watch? Netflix Spoofs Apple Watch in Parody Video
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 23:02:10 GMT ]
Sure, you can start ordering the Apple Watch come Friday, but Netflix wants to remind you that you can't watch streaming video on it.






'Islamist' Hackers Knock TV Network Off the Air
[ Thu, 09 Apr 2015 10:36:52 GMT ]
An "Islamist group" hacked French television network TV5Monde on Wednesday night, leaving the station unable to broadcast.






Facebook Remains Top Social Network for Teens: Pew
[ Thu, 09 Apr 2015 11:12:39 GMT ]
A study of teenagers' online habits shows that while just about all teens go online daily, what they do and what apps they use vary widely.






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 quantum dots are taking over your TV
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:25:22 EDT ]

Meet the man who builds houses with water
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:11:52 EDT ]

Helmet lets pilots see through plane
[ Fri, 03 Apr 2015 09:50:25 EDT ]
A new helmet gives pilots of the F-35 fighter jet the ability to see the ground in all directions.

Woman gets OK to serve husband with divorce papers on Facebook
[ Tue, 07 Apr 2015 22:42:03 EDT ]
Facebook may soon need to add "Just got served divorce papers" to its list of relationship statuses now that a New York judge has said the social media site is an acceptable way for a Brooklyn woman to serve her husband with divorce papers.

Longest continuously produced military plane
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:22:42 EDT ]
The little-known star of this week's No. 1 car chase movie, "Furious 7" isn't a car. It's a technically savvy workhorse of an airplane.

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

HBO Now Launches Just in Time For 'Game of Thrones'
[ Tue, 07 Apr 2015 17:20:15 GMT ]
HBO's standalone streaming service, HBO Now, has launched in time for Sunday's season five premiere of "Game of Thrones."






Smart Alarm Wakes You But Not Your Partner
[ Tue, 07 Apr 2015 18:14:13 GMT ]
A new gadget aims to avoid waking to another's alarm by sending a beam of light and sound directly, and only, to the person who needs to get up.






Space Station Sends 3-D-Printed Parts Back to Earth
[ Tue, 07 Apr 2015 20:03:24 GMT ]
The astronauts aboard the International Space Station usually receive packages from Earth, but things are the other way around this week.






YouTube Kids App Slammed for 'Deceptive' Advertising
[ Tue, 07 Apr 2015 21:20:55 GMT ]
Google is refuting claims by consumer advocates that its YouTube Kids mobile app targets young children with unfair and deceptive advertising.






Thousands Get Set to Log Into Space Apps Challenge
[ Tue, 07 Apr 2015 23:31:19 GMT ]
The fourth annual International Space Apps Challenge will let citizen scientists all over the world come up with new ways to use data from space.






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 tech creates buttons out of thin air
[ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:26:21 EDT ]

Why quantum dots are taking over your TV
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:25:22 EDT ]

Helmet lets pilots see through plane
[ Fri, 03 Apr 2015 09:50:25 EDT ]
A new helmet gives pilots of the F-35 fighter jet the ability to see the ground in all directions.

Woman gets OK to serve husband with divorce papers on Facebook
[ Tue, 07 Apr 2015 14:32:26 EDT ]
Facebook may soon need to add "Just got served divorce papers" to its list of relationship statuses now that a New York judge has said the social media site is an acceptable way for a Brooklyn woman to serve her husband with divorce papers.

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Turkey Clamps Down on Social Media Over Hostage Images
[ Mon, 06 Apr 2015 15:44:45 GMT ]
Twitter has complied with Turkey's request to remove photographs of an Istanbul prosecutor held at gunpoint by far-left militants, an official said.






Intel's Windows PC-on-a-Stick Now Available to Buy
[ Mon, 06 Apr 2015 19:57:06 GMT ]
Been thinking about getting a new computer? This tiny gadget from Intel might fit the bill if the job isn't too demanding.






New Way to Stream Music but Song Remains the Same
[ Mon, 06 Apr 2015 22:25:09 GMT ]
Tidal, the new music streaming service backed by Jay-Z and other stars, is the latest attempt by the music industry to maintain control over the internet.






Samsung Fires Back at 'Bendgate' claims
[ Mon, 06 Apr 2015 23:01:51 GMT ]
Samsung has officially questioned the results of a test purporting to show the Galaxy S6 Edge.






These Places Are Trying to Put the Brakes on Uber
[ Tue, 07 Apr 2015 09:36:45 GMT ]
Uber is valued at more than $40 billion. Will that be enough to cover its legal fees?






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 tech creates buttons out of thin air
[ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:26:21 EDT ]

Why quantum dots are taking over your TV
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:25:22 EDT ]

Helmet lets pilots see through plane
[ Fri, 03 Apr 2015 09:50:25 EDT ]
A new helmet gives pilots of the F-35 fighter jet the ability to see the ground in all directions.

Large Hadron Collider lights up
[ Mon, 06 Apr 2015 08:08:38 EDT ]
The world's biggest and most powerful physics experiment is taking place as you read this.

Monday, April 6, 2015

Icefin Robotic Submersible Probes Antarctic Depths
[ Fri, 03 Apr 2015 21:21:59 GMT ]
A new type of robotic submersible craft is giving scientists unprecedented access to the freezing waters beneath the icy crust of Antarctica.






How Tech Could Save California Lawns
[ Sat, 04 Apr 2015 16:51:58 GMT ]
The plush, green lawns that dot the cities and suburbs of California are in danger thanks to the four-year-long drought.






Your 'Free' Phone Apps Could Be Costing You
[ Sun, 05 Apr 2015 06:04:47 GMT ]
It turns out those free apps could be draining your phone's battery and your data plan.






Does Music Really Sound Any Better on Expensive Players?
[ Sun, 05 Apr 2015 20:52:28 GMT ]
New devices and file formats fuel an expanding audiophile debate.






The NSA Is Collecting Your Racy Pics, Snowden Says
[ Mon, 06 Apr 2015 09:11:52 GMT ]
Americans shouldn't curb their Internet use simply to avoid having intimate pictures intercepted by the NSA, Edward Snowden told HBO's John Oliver.






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.

New tech creates buttons out of thin air
[ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:26:21 EDT ]

Why quantum dots are taking over your TV
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:25:22 EDT ]

Helmet lets pilots see through plane
[ Fri, 03 Apr 2015 09:50:25 EDT ]
A new helmet gives pilots of the F-35 fighter jet the ability to see the ground in all directions.

Autopilot technology might have saved Germanwings Flight 9525
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:05:38 EDT ]
There are new calls from aviation experts to develop and deploy enhanced crash avoidance software that could take control of an aircraft away from a pilot, if needed, and steer the plane to a safe altitude.

Large Hadron Collider lights up
[ Mon, 06 Apr 2015 08:08:38 EDT ]
The world's biggest and most powerful physics experiment is taking place as you read this.

Sunday, April 5, 2015

Want Your Robot to be Taylor Swift? Google Can Help
[ Fri, 03 Apr 2015 13:14:43 GMT ]
Google was granted a patent on Tuesday that could see it develop downloadable personalities for robots.






Attention Binge Watchers: This Is Your Dream Job
[ Fri, 03 Apr 2015 13:46:25 GMT ]
Attention couch potatoes: This is your dream job.






Icefin Robotic Submersible Probes Antarctic Depths
[ Fri, 03 Apr 2015 21:21:59 GMT ]
A new type of robotic submersible craft is giving scientists unprecedented access to the freezing waters beneath the icy crust of Antarctica.






How Tech Could Save California Lawns
[ Sat, 04 Apr 2015 16:51:58 GMT ]
The plush, green lawns that dot the cities and suburbs of California are in danger thanks to the four-year-long drought.






Your 'Free' Phone Apps Could Be Costing You
[ Sun, 05 Apr 2015 06:04:47 GMT ]
It turns out those free apps could be draining your phone's battery and your data 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.

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

New tech creates buttons out of thin air
[ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:26:21 EDT ]

Why quantum dots are taking over your TV
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:25:22 EDT ]

Helmet lets pilots see through plane
[ Fri, 03 Apr 2015 09:50:25 EDT ]
A new helmet gives pilots of the F-35 fighter jet the ability to see the ground in all directions.

Autopilot technology might have saved Germanwings Flight 9525
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:05:38 EDT ]
There are new calls from aviation experts to develop and deploy enhanced crash avoidance software that could take control of an aircraft away from a pilot, if needed, and steer the plane to a safe altitude.

Saturday, April 4, 2015

How High School Students Use Instagram to Pick Colleges
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 21:11:11 GMT ]
Seventy-six percent of teens use Instagram and now they are using it to discover what campus life is really like at perspective colleges.

Nikon 1 J5 Brings Enthusiast Features to Tiny Camera
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 21:25:14 GMT ]
The new, super-compact J5 comes with several features that serious photographers could find useful.






Want Your Robot to be Taylor Swift? Google Can Help
[ Fri, 03 Apr 2015 13:14:43 GMT ]
Google was granted a patent on Tuesday that could see it develop downloadable personalities for robots.






Attention Binge Watchers: This Is Your Dream Job
[ Fri, 03 Apr 2015 13:46:25 GMT ]
Attention couch potatoes: This is your dream job.






Icefin Robotic Submersible Probes Antarctic Depths
[ Fri, 03 Apr 2015 21:21:59 GMT ]
A new type of robotic submersible craft is giving scientists unprecedented access to the freezing waters beneath the icy crust of Antarctica.






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 tech creates buttons out of thin air
[ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:26:21 EDT ]

Why quantum dots are taking over your TV
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:25:22 EDT ]

Helmet lets pilots see through plane
[ Fri, 03 Apr 2015 09:50:25 EDT ]
A new helmet gives pilots of the F-35 fighter jet the ability to see the ground in all directions.

Autopilot technology might have saved Germanwings Flight 9525
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:05:38 EDT ]
There are new calls from aviation experts to develop and deploy enhanced crash avoidance software that could take control of an aircraft away from a pilot, if needed, and steer the plane to a safe altitude.

Friday, April 3, 2015

No Hands! Driverless Car Completes Cross-Country Trip
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 19:02:16 GMT ]
An autonomous car created by Delphi Automotive completed a 3,400-mile trip across the country this week.






'Dyre Wolf' Cyber Gang Stole More Than $1 Million
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 20:00:10 GMT ]
The scheme is small in comparison with more recent widespread online fraud schemes but represents a new level of sophistication.






Uber Taps Facebook Exec as First Security Chief
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 20:43:07 GMT ]
Everytime you take an Uber, sensitive personal and financial data float up to the cloud.






How High School Students Use Instagram to Pick Colleges
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 21:11:11 GMT ]
Seventy-six percent of teens use Instagram and now they are using it to discover what campus life is really like at perspective colleges.

Nikon 1 J5 Brings Enthusiast Features to Tiny Camera
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 21:25:14 GMT ]
The new, super-compact J5 comes with several features that serious photographers could find useful.






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.

New tech creates buttons out of thin air
[ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:26:21 EDT ]

Why quantum dots are taking over your TV
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:25:22 EDT ]

What's the 1 mistake all entrepreneurs make?
[ Tue, 31 Mar 2015 09:44:12 EDT ]
Getting it wrong is part of starting a business. What should entrepreneurs avoid?

Will Internet cats have 9 billion lives?
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 08:04:17 EDT ]
Why is the Internet so darned crazy about cats? Why isn't it crazy about dogs?

Autopilot technology might have saved Germanwings Flight 9525
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:05:38 EDT ]
There are new calls from aviation experts to develop and deploy enhanced crash avoidance software that could take control of an aircraft away from a pilot, if needed, and steer the plane to a safe altitude.

Thursday, April 2, 2015

This Boot Exoskeleton Was Made for Walking Efficiently
[ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 16:58:56 GMT ]
Humans were born to walk and run on two feet, but that doesn't mean we can't use a little help now and then.






SnapPower Adds a USB Plug to Your Electrical Outlets
[ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 19:41:07 GMT ]
The SnapPower Charger is an ultra-simple electrical outlet replacement that adds a USB port below the usual sockets - no wiring necessary.






Facebook Launches Meme-Tastic Video App 'Riff'
[ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 20:03:25 GMT ]
Facebook unveiled a new app called Riff that lets users create video with friends.

Tech Leaders: Religious Freedom Law Bad for Business
[ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 22:47:56 GMT ]
Dozens of leaders from the Internet and tech industry have signed a joint statement saying that "discrimination is bad for business.






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 ]

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 ]

New tech creates buttons out of thin air
[ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:26:21 EDT ]

What's the 1 mistake all entrepreneurs make?
[ Tue, 31 Mar 2015 09:44:12 EDT ]
Getting it wrong is part of starting a business. What should entrepreneurs avoid?

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Is Elon Musk's 'Major New Product Line' a Battery?
[ Tue, 31 Mar 2015 20:40:08 GMT ]
On Monday, Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk took to Twitter to tease a new product announcement.






These Robo-Ants Are Equipped to Steal Jobs
[ Tue, 31 Mar 2015 20:43:51 GMT ]
Robotic ants, the size of a human hand that use camera, sensors and radio modules to coordinate their actions, are being touted as the future of factory production systems.






Watch Students Pump Up the Bass to Put Out Fire
[ Tue, 31 Mar 2015 20:57:46 GMT ]
Senior engineering students at George Mason University demo their sonic fire extinguisher, which uses sound waves at a specific frequency to disrupt the oxidation at the core of a fire.






IBM Places $3 Billion Bet on Internet of Things
[ Tue, 31 Mar 2015 22:13:34 GMT ]
IBM is building an "Internet of Things" division aimed at harnessing the massive trove of data collected by smart devices and appliances.






Girl Gets New Hand Thanks To 3-D Printing Technology
[ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:48:44 GMT ]
Faith Lennox had part of her arm amputated at an early age, but is able to surf, swim, and bike a lot easier thanks to some incredible technology.






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

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

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

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

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

'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 ]

What's the 1 mistake all entrepreneurs make?
[ Tue, 31 Mar 2015 09:44:12 EDT ]
Getting it wrong is part of starting a business. What should entrepreneurs avoid?