Saturday, May 30, 2015

Apple (Kind of) Fixes iPhone-Crashing Text Message Bug
[ Fri, 29 May 2015 15:14:19 GMT ]
Apple doesn't yet have an official fix for the bug caused by a certain string of Arabic characters, but the company published a temporary workaround.







MIT Cheetah-Bot Makes Flying Leaps With Lifelike Ease
[ Fri, 29 May 2015 16:01:56 GMT ]
MIT's Cheetah robot can now make flying leaps over obstacles as high as 15 inches.







Google and Levi's Team Up to Weave Tech Into Textiles
[ Fri, 29 May 2015 18:34:40 GMT ]
A new project from Google looks to smarten up clothing by embedding conductive fibers in the material itself, and adding button-sized computers.







Silk Road Mastermind Ross Ulbricht Gets Life in Prison
[ Fri, 29 May 2015 20:15:34 GMT ]
Ross Ulbricht, the convicted operator of the underground online black market Silk Road, was sentenced Friday to life in prison.







Google Internet Drone Crashes During Test Flight
[ Fri, 29 May 2015 20:32:13 GMT ]
Google confirms that a prototype solar-powered drone intended to one day provide Internet access from the sky crashed earlier this month.







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

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

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

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

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

Aircraft skin and bird-guiding drones
[ Fri, 29 May 2015 09:36:30 EDT ]

This table sucks up heat to lower your AC bills
[ Mon, 25 May 2015 09:13:32 EDT ]
Imagine a table that's not only good for the environment but also lowers your air conditioning bills. Two designers from Paris might just have found the answer.

The invention that changed music forever
[ Tue, 26 May 2015 06:26:48 EDT ]
Cher's 1998 hit 'Believe' debuted the use of a technology called "Auto-Tune", a pitch correcting software that has since changed the music industry.

U.S. Air Force confirms targeted EMP
[ Mon, 25 May 2015 13:27:24 EDT ]
Boeing has developed a weapon that can target and destroy electronic systems in a specific building.

How your phone is crucial to 2016 election
[ Fri, 29 May 2015 07:58:09 EDT ]
Next year's election presents a new opportunity for politicians to harness a slew of technologies -- from video to demographic data -- that will help them reach voters.

Friday, May 29, 2015

New Google Photos App Offers Free Unlimited Storage
[ Thu, 28 May 2015 18:15:57 GMT ]
The new app lets people keep as many photos and videos as they want on the cloud - for free.







New Tool for Examining Dinosaur Fossils: Lasers
[ Thu, 28 May 2015 19:15:52 GMT ]
A new technique that uses a laser to illuminate fossils is producing beautiful and fascinating results at the University of Kansas.







Google, GoPro Unveil 16-Camera Virtual Reality Rig
[ Thu, 28 May 2015 21:11:15 GMT ]
Not content to have simply launched a flying six-camera drone on Wednesday, GoPro announced a 16-camera rig Thursday in a partnership with Google.







How to Surf the Web Safely at 30,000 Feet
[ Thu, 28 May 2015 23:20:12 GMT ]
Unthinkable just a few years ago, Internet access is now widely available on planes in flight. But it carries the same risks as on the ground.







Mexican Cabbies Promise to 'Hunt Down' Uber Drivers
[ Fri, 29 May 2015 06:52:58 GMT ]
Mexico is the site of the latest turf war since the meteoric rise of car service companies, like Uber, Lyft or Cabify.







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 table sucks up heat to lower your AC bills
[ Mon, 25 May 2015 09:13:32 EDT ]
Imagine a table that's not only good for the environment but also lowers your air conditioning bills. Two designers from Paris might just have found the answer.

The invention that changed music forever
[ Tue, 26 May 2015 06:26:48 EDT ]
Cher's 1998 hit 'Believe' debuted the use of a technology called "Auto-Tune", a pitch correcting software that has since changed the music industry.

U.S. Air Force confirms targeted EMP
[ Mon, 25 May 2015 13:27:24 EDT ]
Boeing has developed a weapon that can target and destroy electronic systems in a specific building.

Technology will make humans rise
[ Tue, 26 May 2015 14:19:03 EDT ]
We shouldn't be scared of new technology taking over our lives -- we should be embracing it, argues David Coplin.

Is Periscope the future of news?
[ Wed, 27 May 2015 12:06:02 EDT ]
One million users joined Periscope in its first 10 days on the iPhone app store. Today, the Twitter-owned platform is two months old and has just launched a version for Android. And, like any new social media platform, it's at the center of multiple legal and ethical controversies.

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Apple Bug: Text Message Instantly Crashes Your iPhone
[ Wed, 27 May 2015 17:54:43 GMT ]
Apple is working on a fix for a bug in iOS that makes it possible to crash an iPhone and simply by sending it a specific text message.







IRS Breach Puts Spotlight on 'Costco of Cybercrime'
[ Wed, 27 May 2015 18:12:31 GMT ]
Breaches add to the troves of data floating around: Social Security numbers, addresses and more sold between criminals in dark corners of the web.







Google Confirms 'Buy Button' Is Coming Very Soon
[ Wed, 27 May 2015 22:36:49 GMT ]
Google's next commerce effort will be a "buy button" to help people purchase products featured in its shopping ads.







Awair Smart Air Monitor Keeps Your Home in the Clear
[ Thu, 28 May 2015 00:41:00 GMT ]
Awair is a gadget that breathes the air you breathe and gives you constant reports and suggestions based on what it detects.







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 table sucks up heat to lower your AC bills
[ Mon, 25 May 2015 09:13:32 EDT ]
Imagine a table that's not only good for the environment but also lowers your air conditioning bills. Two designers from Paris might just have found the answer.

The invention that changed music forever
[ Tue, 26 May 2015 06:26:48 EDT ]
Cher's 1998 hit 'Believe' debuted the use of a technology called "Auto-Tune", a pitch correcting software that has since changed the music industry.

U.S. Air Force confirms targeted EMP
[ Mon, 25 May 2015 13:27:24 EDT ]
Boeing has developed a weapon that can target and destroy electronic systems in a specific building.

Technology will make humans rise
[ Tue, 26 May 2015 14:19:03 EDT ]
We shouldn't be scared of new technology taking over our lives -- we should be embracing it, argues David Coplin.

Is Periscope the future of news?
[ Wed, 27 May 2015 12:06:02 EDT ]
One million users joined Periscope in its first 10 days on the iPhone app store. Today, the Twitter-owned platform is two months old and has just launched a version for Android. And, like any new social media platform, it's at the center of multiple legal and ethical controversies.

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Google Helps Fund Tech for People With Disabilities
[ Tue, 26 May 2015 18:15:37 GMT ]
Google will award up to $20 million in grants to support emerging technologies that help people with disabilities.







Google Doodle Honors First American Woman in Space
[ Tue, 26 May 2015 20:01:33 GMT ]
Google paid tribute to America's first woman in space with a series of five animated "Doodles" appearing on its website.







IRS: Thieves Stole Tax Info From 100,000 Taxpayers
[ Tue, 26 May 2015 20:22:45 GMT ]
The IRS says thieves used an online service provided by the agency to gain access to information from more than 100,000 taxpayers.







Vox Media Buys Tech News Website Re/code
[ Tue, 26 May 2015 23:24:19 GMT ]
Tech news website Re/code says it's been acquired by online publishing company Vox Media.







Data Breaches Cost Average of $3.8 Million Each: Study
[ Wed, 27 May 2015 10:00:46 GMT ]
Hackers and "criminal insiders" accounted for 47 percent of the data breaches in Ponemon's study.







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 table sucks up heat to lower your AC bills
[ Mon, 25 May 2015 09:13:32 EDT ]
Imagine a table that's not only good for the environment but also lowers your air conditioning bills. Two designers from Paris might just have found the answer.

The invention that changed music forever
[ Tue, 26 May 2015 06:26:48 EDT ]
Cher's 1998 hit 'Believe' debuted the use of a technology called "Auto-Tune", a pitch correcting software that has since changed the music industry.

U.S. Air Force confirms targeted EMP
[ Mon, 25 May 2015 13:27:24 EDT ]
Boeing has developed a weapon that can target and destroy electronic systems in a specific building.

Technology will make humans rise
[ Tue, 26 May 2015 14:19:03 EDT ]
We shouldn't be scared of new technology taking over our lives -- we should be embracing it, argues David Coplin.

Is it the future of news?
[ Tue, 26 May 2015 14:23:01 EDT ]
One million users joined Periscope in its first 10 days on the iPhone app store. Today, the Twitter-owned platform is two months old and has just launched a version for Android. And, like any new social media platform, it's at the center of multiple legal and ethical controversies.

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

LilBubome Decodes the Genes of Famed Internet Cat
[ Fri, 22 May 2015 23:17:22 GMT ]
A project called the LilBubome aims to decode Lil Bub's genome and figure out just what it is that makes her so ... well, cute.







LilBubome Decodes the Genes of Famed Internet Cat
[ Fri, 22 May 2015 23:17:22 GMT ]
A project called the LilBubome aims to decode Lil Bub's genome and figure out just what it is that makes her so ... well, cute.







Q&A: 'Lost' Creator Damon Lindelof Talks 'Tomorrowland'
[ Sat, 23 May 2015 01:54:34 GMT ]
In an entertainment landscape littered with dystopian franchises, Disney's 'Tomorrowland,' which comes out on Friday, is a beacon of techno-optimism.







Paging Dr. Robot: Droid Takes Ouch Out of Kids' Visits
[ Sat, 23 May 2015 23:55:22 GMT ]
A study showed MEDi could reduce kids' pain by 50 percent by lowering their stress level.







Why Are So Many IndyCar Drivers Crashing?
[ Sun, 24 May 2015 18:38:00 GMT ]
A spate of fiery crashes in the run-up to Sunday's Indianapolis 500 has raised questions about new body kits.







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.

Solar plane delayed for next leg of epic journey
[ Mon, 25 May 2015 09:48:19 EDT ]

Startup makes rhino horns - without rhinos
[ Thu, 21 May 2015 12:10:49 EDT ]
After 40 million years, the Sun may be setting for one of the world's largest land animals. Three of the five surviving rhino species are critically endangered, poaching rates are off the charts, and the northern white rhino is down to a single representative.

This table sucks up heat to lower your AC bills
[ Mon, 25 May 2015 09:13:32 EDT ]
Imagine a table that's not only good for the environment but also lowers your air conditioning bills. Two designers from Paris might just have found the answer.

The invention that changed music forever
[ Tue, 26 May 2015 06:26:48 EDT ]
Cher's 1998 hit 'Believe' debuted the use of a technology called "Auto-Tune", a pitch correcting software that has since changed the music industry.

U.S. Air Force confirms targeted EMP
[ Mon, 25 May 2015 13:27:24 EDT ]
Boeing has developed a weapon that can target and destroy electronic systems in a specific building.

Monday, May 25, 2015

LilBubome Decodes the Genes of Famed Internet Cat
[ Fri, 22 May 2015 23:17:22 GMT ]
A project called the LilBubome aims to decode Lil Bub's genome and figure out just what it is that makes her so ... well, cute.







LilBubome Decodes the Genes of Famed Internet Cat
[ Fri, 22 May 2015 23:17:22 GMT ]
A project called the LilBubome aims to decode Lil Bub's genome and figure out just what it is that makes her so ... well, cute.







Q&A: 'Lost' Creator Damon Lindelof Talks 'Tomorrowland'
[ Sat, 23 May 2015 01:54:34 GMT ]
In an entertainment landscape littered with dystopian franchises, Disney's 'Tomorrowland,' which comes out on Friday, is a beacon of techno-optimism.







Paging Dr. Robot: Droid Takes Ouch Out of Kids' Visits
[ Sat, 23 May 2015 23:55:22 GMT ]
A study showed MEDi could reduce kids' pain by 50 percent by lowering their stress level.







Why Are So Many IndyCar Drivers Crashing?
[ Sun, 24 May 2015 09:24:29 GMT ]
A spate of fiery crashes in the run-up to Sunday's Indianapolis 500 has raised questions about new body kits.







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.

Super substance may yield tech 'miracles'
[ Thu, 21 May 2015 10:11:37 EDT ]

Solar plane set for next leg of epic journey
[ Mon, 25 May 2015 04:24:40 EDT ]

The Netflix of China muscles in to U.S. market
[ Tue, 19 May 2015 07:52:29 EDT ]
Letv announced its entry into the Chinese smartphone market in April and the company plans to offer phones in the United States by year's end.

Secret space plane, solar sail and CubeSats launching
[ Wed, 20 May 2015 11:50:27 EDT ]
How much can you pack on top of one rocket? A United Launch Alliance Atlas V is carrying up the U.S. Air Force's so-called secret space plane, The Planetary Society's solar sail, and several CubeSats, or tiny satellites.

Startup makes rhino horns - without rhinos
[ Thu, 21 May 2015 12:10:49 EDT ]
After 40 million years, the Sun may be setting for one of the world's largest land animals. Three of the five surviving rhino species are critically endangered, poaching rates are off the charts, and the northern white rhino is down to a single representative.

Sunday, May 24, 2015

LilBubome Decodes the Genes of Famed Internet Cat
[ Fri, 22 May 2015 23:17:22 GMT ]
A project called the LilBubome aims to decode Lil Bub's genome and figure out just what it is that makes her so ... well, cute.







LilBubome Decodes the Genes of Famed Internet Cat
[ Fri, 22 May 2015 23:17:22 GMT ]
A project called the LilBubome aims to decode Lil Bub's genome and figure out just what it is that makes her so ... well, cute.







Q&A: 'Lost' Creator Damon Lindelof Talks 'Tomorrowland'
[ Sat, 23 May 2015 01:54:34 GMT ]
In an entertainment landscape littered with dystopian franchises, Disney's 'Tomorrowland,' which comes out on Friday, is a beacon of techno-optimism.







Paging Dr. Robot: Droid Takes Ouch Out of Kids' Visits
[ Sat, 23 May 2015 23:55:22 GMT ]
A study showed MEDi could reduce kids' pain by 50 percent by lowering their stress level.







Why Are So Many IndyCar Drivers Crashing?
[ Sun, 24 May 2015 09:24:29 GMT ]
A spate of fiery crashes in the run-up to Sunday's Indianapolis 500 has raised questions about new body kits.







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.

'Crab car' drives sideways
[ Mon, 11 May 2015 14:46:03 EDT ]

Super substance may yield tech 'miracles'
[ Thu, 21 May 2015 10:11:37 EDT ]

The Netflix of China muscles in to U.S. market
[ Tue, 19 May 2015 07:52:29 EDT ]
Letv announced its entry into the Chinese smartphone market in April and the company plans to offer phones in the United States by year's end.

Secret space plane, solar sail and CubeSats launching
[ Wed, 20 May 2015 11:50:27 EDT ]
How much can you pack on top of one rocket? A United Launch Alliance Atlas V is carrying up the U.S. Air Force's so-called secret space plane, The Planetary Society's solar sail, and several CubeSats, or tiny satellites.

Startup makes rhino horns - without rhinos
[ Thu, 21 May 2015 12:10:49 EDT ]
After 40 million years, the Sun may be setting for one of the world's largest land animals. Three of the five surviving rhino species are critically endangered, poaching rates are off the charts, and the northern white rhino is down to a single representative.

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Google Patents Toys That Watch and Listen to Your Kids
[ Fri, 22 May 2015 19:35:35 GMT ]
Email snooping may be the least of Google intrusions if this patent for sensor-packed dolls and toys ever gets put to use.







Live Off the Grid in This Solar-Powered 'Ecocapsule' Pod
[ Fri, 22 May 2015 21:18:49 GMT ]
Ever feel like just leaving it all behind and moving into a tiny pod in the country? You might, after seeing the Ecocapsule.







LilBubome Decodes the Genes of Famed Internet Cat
[ Fri, 22 May 2015 23:17:22 GMT ]
A project called the LilBubome aims to decode Lil Bub's genome and figure out just what it is that makes her so ... well, cute.







LilBubome Decodes the Genes of Famed Internet Cat
[ Fri, 22 May 2015 23:17:22 GMT ]
A project called the LilBubome aims to decode Lil Bub's genome and figure out just what it is that makes her so ... well, cute.







Q&A: 'Lost' Creator Damon Lindelof Talks 'Tomorrowland'
[ Sat, 23 May 2015 01:54:34 GMT ]
In an entertainment landscape littered with dystopian franchises, Disney's 'Tomorrowland,' which comes out on Friday, is a beacon of techno-optimism.







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.

'Crab car' drives sideways
[ Mon, 11 May 2015 14:46:03 EDT ]

Super substance may yield tech 'miracles'
[ Thu, 21 May 2015 10:11:37 EDT ]

The Netflix of China muscles in to U.S. market
[ Tue, 19 May 2015 07:52:29 EDT ]
Letv announced its entry into the Chinese smartphone market in April and the company plans to offer phones in the United States by year's end.

Secret space plane, solar sail and CubeSats launching
[ Wed, 20 May 2015 11:50:27 EDT ]
How much can you pack on top of one rocket? A United Launch Alliance Atlas V is carrying up the U.S. Air Force's so-called secret space plane, The Planetary Society's solar sail, and several CubeSats, or tiny satellites.

Startup makes rhino horns - without rhinos
[ Thu, 21 May 2015 12:10:49 EDT ]
After 40 million years, the Sun may be setting for one of the world's largest land animals. Three of the five surviving rhino species are critically endangered, poaching rates are off the charts, and the northern white rhino is down to a single representative.

Friday, May 22, 2015

Injured Turtle Gets His Bite Back With 3-D Printed Jaw
[ Wed, 20 May 2015 21:32:32 GMT ]
An injured loggerhead sea turtle has been equipped with a 3-D printed prosthetic jaw at a rehabilitation center in Turkey.







Q&A: 'Lost' Creator Damon Lindelof Talks 'Tomorrowland'
[ Thu, 21 May 2015 14:05:56 GMT ]
In an entertainment landscape littered with dystopian franchises, Disney's 'Tomorrowland,' which comes out on Friday, is a beacon of techno-optimism.







Playboy Keeps Its Clothes on With New SFW App
[ Thu, 21 May 2015 17:56:53 GMT ]
Playboy is getting skin in the media game by ditching naked ladies for content that readers may feel comfortable showing their mothers.







Mind-Controlled Robot Arm Gives New Freedom to Paralyzed Man
[ Thu, 21 May 2015 19:01:44 GMT ]
A man paralyzed from the neck down can drink on his own using a mind-controlled robot arm.







Phree Stylus Lets You Write Digitally on Any Surface
[ Thu, 21 May 2015 19:43:21 GMT ]
Phree is a new gadget that allows you to write or sketch on nearly any surface and save it digitally.







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.

'Crab car' drives sideways
[ Mon, 11 May 2015 14:46:03 EDT ]

Super substance may yield tech 'miracles'
[ Thu, 21 May 2015 10:11:37 EDT ]

The Netflix of China muscles in to U.S. market
[ Tue, 19 May 2015 07:52:29 EDT ]
Letv announced its entry into the Chinese smartphone market in April and the company plans to offer phones in the United States by year's end.

Secret space plane, solar sail and CubeSats launching
[ Wed, 20 May 2015 11:50:27 EDT ]
How much can you pack on top of one rocket? A United Launch Alliance Atlas V is carrying up the U.S. Air Force's so-called secret space plane, The Planetary Society's solar sail, and several CubeSats, or tiny satellites.

Startup makes rhino horns - without rhinos
[ Thu, 21 May 2015 12:10:49 EDT ]
After 40 million years, the Sun may be setting for one of the world's largest land animals. Three of the five surviving rhino species are critically endangered, poaching rates are off the charts, and the northern white rhino is down to a single representative.

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Sound Torch Sets Fire to Your Music - Literally
[ Wed, 20 May 2015 20:06:50 GMT ]
"Like fire? LOVE music? Now you can combine the two!" If you're not sold on the Sound Torch already, maybe you need more excitement in your life.







Sound Torch Sets Fire to Your Music - Literally
[ Wed, 20 May 2015 20:06:50 GMT ]
"Like fire? LOVE music? Now you can combine the two!" If you're not sold on the Sound Torch already, maybe you need more excitement in your life.







'New Spotify' Adds Video, Podcasts and Songs to Match Your Running Pace
[ Wed, 20 May 2015 20:23:24 GMT ]
"There's an incredible opportunity to soundtrack your entire day, and your entire life, in all its complexity," said Spotify CEO Daniel Ek.







CareFirst Hack Exposed Data on 1.1 Million Customers
[ Wed, 20 May 2015 20:58:43 GMT ]
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield sells health insurance in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.







Injured Turtle Gets His Bite Back With 3-D Printed Jaw
[ Wed, 20 May 2015 21:32:32 GMT ]
An injured loggerhead sea turtle has been equipped with a 3-D printed prosthetic jaw at a rehabilitation center in Turkey.







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 robot could one day roam the Moon
[ Mon, 04 May 2015 08:59:39 EDT ]

'Crab car' drives sideways
[ Mon, 11 May 2015 14:46:03 EDT ]

Super substance may yield tech 'miracles'
[ Wed, 20 May 2015 15:17:50 EDT ]
Scientists are finding new ways to use graphene, a one-atom thick substance that could be the key to life changing products. CNN's Thom Patterson reports.

The Netflix of China muscles in to U.S. market
[ Tue, 19 May 2015 07:52:29 EDT ]
Letv announced its entry into the Chinese smartphone market in April and the company plans to offer phones in the United States by year's end.

Secret space plane, solar sail and CubeSats launching
[ Wed, 20 May 2015 11:50:27 EDT ]
How much can you pack on top of one rocket? A United Launch Alliance Atlas V is carrying up the U.S. Air Force's so-called secret space plane, The Planetary Society's solar sail, and several CubeSats, or tiny satellites.

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Facebook, Google Urge Obama to Reject 'Back Doors'
[ Tue, 19 May 2015 14:54:47 GMT ]
In an open letter sent to President Barack Obama on Tuesday, leading tech firms urged against encryption 'back doors.'







Light Phone Lets You Leave Your Real Phone at Home
[ Tue, 19 May 2015 19:53:09 GMT ]
Who hasn't wanted to run to the store, or grab lunch, or just go for a walk — but been reluctant to take your phone? Take Light Phone instead.







Advocacy Groups: Raunchy Videos on YouTube Kids
[ Tue, 19 May 2015 20:20:59 GMT ]
Drugs, sex and booze? Two consumer-advocacy groups say they found references to all three kids' no-nos in videos on Google's YouTube Kids.







LG Shows Off 'Wallpaper' TV No Thicker Than a Sticker
[ Tue, 19 May 2015 21:54:28 GMT ]
If you thought TVs couldn't get any thinner, think again. LG Display's "wallpaper" display is 55 inches wide, but less than a millimeter thick.







Lonely Hearts Conned Out of $800 Million: FBI
[ Wed, 20 May 2015 03:23:00 GMT ]
Social media scams and cruel cons that target lonely hearts to rob them blind were the leading drivers of Internet fraud in 2014, the FBI said Tuesday







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 robot could one day roam the Moon
[ Mon, 04 May 2015 08:59:39 EDT ]

'Crab car' drives sideways
[ Mon, 11 May 2015 14:46:03 EDT ]

FBI: Hacker claimed to have taken over flight's engine controls
[ Mon, 18 May 2015 17:07:19 EDT ]
A cybersecurity consultant told the FBI he hacked into computer systems aboard airliners up to 20 times and managed to control an aircraft engine during a flight, according to federal court documents.

Superbowl of robotics makes STEM subjects exciting
[ Tue, 19 May 2015 12:18:34 EDT ]
Forty-thousand fans were chanting, screaming and cheering on their teams. The enthusiastic spectators had painted faces, were donning costumes, and no one was actually sitting in their seats -- all were standing to get a better look at the action happening in the pens.

The Netflix of China muscles in to U.S. market
[ Tue, 19 May 2015 07:52:29 EDT ]
Letv announced its entry into the Chinese smartphone market in April and the company plans to offer phones in the United States by year's end.

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Dotcom to .Pizza: Welcome to the Web Domain Rush
[ Mon, 18 May 2015 20:39:21 GMT ]
The Internet's long-restricted virtual real estate market is open for business.







Fujifilm X-T10 Trims Size, Price of Flagship Camera
[ Mon, 18 May 2015 21:30:16 GMT ]
The X-T10 packs most of the features of the company's fanciest interchangeable-lens camera, the X-T1, into a cheaper and lighter package.







Facebook's Internet.org Takes Heat From Around the World
[ Mon, 18 May 2015 21:49:31 GMT ]
The Facebook-led initiative to bring Internet access to the billions who don't have it is running into opposition from groups around the world.







Has Distracted Driving Met Its Match?
[ Tue, 19 May 2015 11:58:07 GMT ]
It's a device that prevents a driver's cell phone from making or receiving phone calls or text messages when the vehicle is in drive.







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.

'Crab car' drives sideways
[ Mon, 11 May 2015 14:46:03 EDT ]

FBI: Hacker claimed to have taken over flight's engine controls
[ Mon, 18 May 2015 17:07:19 EDT ]
A cybersecurity consultant told the FBI he hacked into computer systems aboard airliners up to 20 times and managed to control an aircraft engine during a flight, according to federal court documents.

Electroceuticals have staggering possibilities
[ Fri, 15 May 2015 08:26:30 EDT ]
A patch of gold, just a few centimeters wide and light as a feather, could reveal your innermost thoughts and feelings.

Superbowl of robotics makes STEM subjects exciting
[ Tue, 19 May 2015 07:40:51 EDT ]
Forty-thousand fans were chanting, screaming and cheering on their teams. The enthusiastic spectators had painted faces, were donning costumes, and no one was actually sitting in their seats -- all were standing to get a better look at the action happening in the pens.

The Netflix of China muscles in to U.S. market
[ Tue, 19 May 2015 07:52:29 EDT ]
Letv announced its entry into the Chinese smartphone market in April and the company plans to offer phones in the United States by year's end.

Monday, May 18, 2015

Meet Nuimo, a Universal Remote for Your Home
[ Fri, 15 May 2015 19:28:54 GMT ]
Nuimo is a smart device that connects to your other devices, allowing you to control them with natural gestures and a smoothly spinning dial.







Venom: Is New Computer Bug as Scary as It Sounds?
[ Fri, 15 May 2015 21:27:52 GMT ]
Heartbleed. Shellshock. And now Venom. The names for cyber vulnerabilities keep getting scarier.







Sorry, Pirates: No Free Windows 10 For You
[ Fri, 15 May 2015 22:20:02 GMT ]
Windows 10 is going to be a free upgrade for existing users ... unless you're a software pirate.







Russian Rocket Crash: Proton-M Goes Down in Siberia
[ Sat, 16 May 2015 08:31:34 GMT ]
A Proton-M carrier rocket carrying a Mexican satellite malfunctioned and crashed in Siberia soon after launch on Saturday.







ISIS Is Looting Ancient Syrian Sites 'Into Oblivion'
[ Sat, 16 May 2015 09:51:10 GMT ]
Parts of Syria conquered by ISIS are suffering "industrial scale" looting and destruction of priceless antiquities and historical sites, experts say.







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

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

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

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

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

NASA's drone is part chopper, part airplane
[ Thu, 14 May 2015 09:05:33 EDT ]
It can hover like a helicopter but fly like a plane. Is NASA's new 10-engine electric drone the shape of aircraft to come?

Biologist creates 'self-healing' concrete
[ Thu, 14 May 2015 12:44:02 EDT ]
It's the world's most popular building material, and ever since the Romans built the pantheon from it some 2,000 years ago, we've been trying to find ways to make concrete more durable.

Solar-powered plane on round-the-world flight gets stuck in China
[ Fri, 15 May 2015 08:01:51 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.

Positive train control wasn't installed
[ Thu, 14 May 2015 18:03:23 EDT ]
A system known as positive train control likely would have kept the Amtrak train from derailing in Philadelphia, National Transportation Safety Board Member Robert Sumwalt says.

Electroceuticals have staggering possibilities
[ Fri, 15 May 2015 08:26:30 EDT ]
A patch of gold, just a few centimeters wide and light as a feather, could reveal your innermost thoughts and feelings.

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Meet Nuimo, a Universal Remote for Your Home
[ Fri, 15 May 2015 19:28:54 GMT ]
Nuimo is a smart device that connects to your other devices, allowing you to control them with natural gestures and a smoothly spinning dial.







Venom: Is New Computer Bug as Scary as It Sounds?
[ Fri, 15 May 2015 21:27:52 GMT ]
Heartbleed. Shellshock. And now Venom. The names for cyber vulnerabilities keep getting scarier.







Sorry, Pirates: No Free Windows 10 For You
[ Fri, 15 May 2015 22:20:02 GMT ]
Windows 10 is going to be a free upgrade for existing users ... unless you're a software pirate.







Russian Rocket Crash: Proton-M Goes Down in Siberia
[ Sat, 16 May 2015 08:31:34 GMT ]
A Proton-M carrier rocket carrying a Mexican satellite malfunctioned and crashed in Siberia soon after launch on Saturday.







ISIS Is Looting Ancient Syrian Sites 'Into Oblivion'
[ Sat, 16 May 2015 09:51:10 GMT ]
Parts of Syria conquered by ISIS are suffering "industrial scale" looting and destruction of priceless antiquities and historical sites, experts say.







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

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

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

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

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

NASA's drone is part chopper, part airplane
[ Thu, 14 May 2015 09:05:33 EDT ]
It can hover like a helicopter but fly like a plane. Is NASA's new 10-engine electric drone the shape of aircraft to come?

Biologist creates 'self-healing' concrete
[ Thu, 14 May 2015 12:44:02 EDT ]
It's the world's most popular building material, and ever since the Romans built the pantheon from it some 2,000 years ago, we've been trying to find ways to make concrete more durable.

Solar-powered plane on round-the-world flight gets stuck in China
[ Fri, 15 May 2015 08:01:51 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.

Positive train control wasn't installed
[ Thu, 14 May 2015 18:03:23 EDT ]
A system known as positive train control likely would have kept the Amtrak train from derailing in Philadelphia, National Transportation Safety Board Member Robert Sumwalt says.

Electroceuticals have staggering possibilities
[ Fri, 15 May 2015 08:26:30 EDT ]
A patch of gold, just a few centimeters wide and light as a feather, could reveal your innermost thoughts and feelings.

Saturday, May 16, 2015

Meet Nuimo, a Universal Remote for Your Home
[ Fri, 15 May 2015 19:28:54 GMT ]
Nuimo is a smart device that connects to your other devices, allowing you to control them with natural gestures and a smoothly spinning dial.







Venom: Is New Computer Bug as Scary as It Sounds?
[ Fri, 15 May 2015 21:27:52 GMT ]
Heartbleed. Shellshock. And now Venom. The names for cyber vulnerabilities keep getting scarier.







Sorry, Pirates: No Free Windows 10 For You
[ Fri, 15 May 2015 22:20:02 GMT ]
Windows 10 is going to be a free upgrade for existing users ... unless you're a software pirate.







Russian Rocket Crash: Proton-M Goes Down in Siberia
[ Sat, 16 May 2015 08:31:34 GMT ]
A Proton-M carrier rocket carrying a Mexican satellite malfunctioned and crashed in Siberia soon after launch on Saturday.







ISIS Is Looting Ancient Syrian Sites 'Into Oblivion'
[ Sat, 16 May 2015 09:51:10 GMT ]
Parts of Syria conquered by ISIS are suffering "industrial scale" looting and destruction of priceless antiquities and historical sites, experts say.







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

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

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

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

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

NASA's drone is part chopper, part airplane
[ Thu, 14 May 2015 09:05:33 EDT ]
It can hover like a helicopter but fly like a plane. Is NASA's new 10-engine electric drone the shape of aircraft to come?

Biologist creates 'self-healing' concrete
[ Thu, 14 May 2015 12:44:02 EDT ]
It's the world's most popular building material, and ever since the Romans built the pantheon from it some 2,000 years ago, we've been trying to find ways to make concrete more durable.

Solar-powered plane on round-the-world flight gets stuck in China
[ Fri, 15 May 2015 08:01:51 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.

Positive train control wasn't installed
[ Thu, 14 May 2015 18:03:23 EDT ]
A system known as positive train control likely would have kept the Amtrak train from derailing in Philadelphia, National Transportation Safety Board Member Robert Sumwalt says.

Electroceuticals have staggering possibilities
[ Fri, 15 May 2015 08:26:30 EDT ]
A patch of gold, just a few centimeters wide and light as a feather, could reveal your innermost thoughts and feelings.

Friday, May 15, 2015

Robots to Battle for $3.5M in DARPA Challenge
[ Wed, 13 May 2015 20:27:37 GMT ]
The DARPA Robotics Challenge kicks off in June in Pomona, California.







Odell Beckham's Not Worried About Video Game Curse
[ Thu, 14 May 2015 10:30:05 GMT ]
The bad ju-ju that has sometimes come with being on the Madden video game cover doesn't worry Odell Beckham.







Robot Valet: Manhattan Hotel Gets an Automated Helper
[ Thu, 14 May 2015 14:34:56 GMT ]
Yobot can handle 500 pounds, and on a busy day, it negotiates around 300 pieces of luggage, according to Yotel.







World's First Warm-Blooded Fish Is Discovered
[ Thu, 14 May 2015 20:18:22 GMT ]
Researchers have discovered something surprising about a deep-sea dweller known as the opah: It's got warm blood.







Gadget Cracks Master Lock Combos in Seconds
[ Thu, 14 May 2015 22:13:29 GMT ]
There's a device out there that can take any Master combination lock and open it in a few seconds. Luckily just the one.







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

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

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

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

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

'Crab car' drives sideways
[ Mon, 11 May 2015 14:46:03 EDT ]

NASA's drone is part chopper, part airplane
[ Thu, 14 May 2015 09:05:33 EDT ]
It can hover like a helicopter but fly like a plane. Is NASA's new 10-engine electric drone the shape of aircraft to come?

Washington Post mobile site temporarily shut down in apparent hack
[ Thu, 14 May 2015 15:21:39 EDT ]
The Washington Post's mobile website was temporarily downed Thursday in an apparent hack.

Biologist creates 'self-healing' concrete
[ Thu, 14 May 2015 12:44:02 EDT ]
It's the world's most popular building material, and ever since the Romans built the pantheon from it some 2,000 years ago, we've been trying to find ways to make concrete more durable.

Positive train control wasn't installed
[ Thu, 14 May 2015 10:00:04 EDT ]
A system known as positive train control likely would have kept the Amtrak train from derailing in Philadelphia, National Transportation Safety Board Member Robert Sumwalt says.

Thursday, May 14, 2015

FAA Says Washington, D.C., Is a No-Drone Zone
[ Wed, 13 May 2015 18:09:15 GMT ]
The FAA has launched a public outreach campaign to remind people that flying drones in and around the nation's capital is prohibited.







Hackers' New Target? Starbucks Gift Card Holders
[ Wed, 13 May 2015 18:20:49 GMT ]
Hackers looking for new ways to drain money from consumers' bank accounts and evade increased bank security measures have found a clever side door.







Minecraft Tops YouTube's Most-Watched Games
[ Wed, 13 May 2015 20:22:47 GMT ]
Content featuring the virtual brick-building video game has been watched more than any other interactive title in the 10 years since YouTube launched.







Robots to Battle for $3.5M in DARPA Challenge
[ Wed, 13 May 2015 20:27:37 GMT ]
The DARPA Robotics Challenge kicks off in June in Pomona, California.







Odell Beckham's Not Worried About Video Game Curse
[ Thu, 14 May 2015 10:30:05 GMT ]
The bad ju-ju that has sometimes come with being on the Madden video game cover doesn't worry Odell Beckham.







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

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

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

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

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

Tiny trackpad fits on your fingernail
[ Mon, 11 May 2015 14:54:38 EDT ]
NailO, a wearable tech device, turns your thumbnail into wireless mouse. CNN's Thom Patterson reports.

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

U.S. develops self-guided ammunition
[ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:00:00 EDT ]

This robot could one day roam the Moon
[ Mon, 04 May 2015 08:59:39 EDT ]

'Crab car' drives sideways
[ Mon, 11 May 2015 14:46:03 EDT ]

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Why Did Verizon Buy AOL? Mobile Domination
[ Tue, 12 May 2015 16:54:48 GMT ]
Verizon already provides the cable and cell service that consumers use to get content. By buying AOL, Verizon buys the content and advertising too.







Meet Lily, a Camera Drone That Follows You Automatically
[ Tue, 12 May 2015 18:48:45 GMT ]
Lily is a new quad-rotor drone that you don't have to pilot at all — just toss it in the air, and it will follow you wherever you go.







Squid-Like Rover Could Explore Jupiter's Moon
[ Tue, 12 May 2015 21:23:47 GMT ]
Europa's seas may be salty, causing discoloration on the surface, and necessitating a unique solution to exploring the planet.







Samsung Unveils New Chips to Power Internet of Things
[ Tue, 12 May 2015 22:33:14 GMT ]
Samsung wants to sell the digital brains that will go into billions of "smart" home appliances, industrial sensors and other connected gadgets.







Verizon, Sprint to Pay Millions Over Phony Charges
[ Wed, 13 May 2015 00:43:03 GMT ]
Verizon Wireless will pay $90 million and Sprint $68 million to settle charges that they allowed phony charges on their customers' monthly bills.







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

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

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

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

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

Tiny trackpad fits on your fingernail
[ Mon, 11 May 2015 14:54:38 EDT ]
NailO, a wearable tech device, turns your thumbnail into wireless mouse. CNN's Thom Patterson reports.

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

U.S. develops self-guided ammunition
[ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:00:00 EDT ]

This robot could one day roam the Moon
[ Mon, 04 May 2015 08:59:39 EDT ]

'Crab car' drives sideways
[ Mon, 11 May 2015 14:46:03 EDT ]

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Google: Self-Driving Cars Have Never Caused an Accident
[ Mon, 11 May 2015 21:26:16 GMT ]
Google says its self-driving cars have been involved in 11 minor accidents over the past six years but none were the car's fault.







Drone Debate: Here's What You Need to Know
[ Mon, 11 May 2015 22:20:29 GMT ]
The FAA recently announced a new program to research the future of domestic drone usage. Military drones have been around for a while, but private drone ownership is a brave new world.







Window Reflection in Your Photo? This Program Removes It
[ Mon, 11 May 2015 23:06:25 GMT ]
Computer scientists at MIT have found a way to tone down those annoying reflections that often appear when you take a picture through the window.







Tech Giants Unite Behind Limits on NSA Surveillance
[ Tue, 12 May 2015 03:25:16 GMT ]
Groups representing the biggest tech companies — including Facebook, Apple and Google — urged Congress to rein in the National Security Agency.







Verizon to Buy AOL in $4.4 Billion Deal
[ Tue, 12 May 2015 11:29:06 GMT ]
Telecom giant Verizon announced Tuesday it will be buying AOL for $50 per share, or about $4.4 billion.







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 robot could one day roam the Moon
[ Mon, 04 May 2015 08:59:39 EDT ]

'Crab car' drives sideways
[ Mon, 11 May 2015 14:46:03 EDT ]

Russian spacecraft 'ceased to exist'
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 13:16:36 EDT ]
A crewless Russian cargo space ship that had gone astray, has 'ceased to exist,' Russia's space agency said Friday. The bulk of it burned up after re-entering Earth's atmosphere.

Tiny trackpad fits on your fingernail
[ Mon, 11 May 2015 14:54:38 EDT ]
NailO, a wearable tech device, turns your thumbnail into wireless mouse. CNN's Thom Patterson reports.

'Voxiebox' creates real-life holograms
[ Mon, 11 May 2015 14:05:04 EDT ]
New 3-D light printing technology called the "Voxiebox" makes moving objects dance.

Monday, May 11, 2015

Samsung Virtual Reality Headset Hits Shelves
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 20:17:09 GMT ]
Desperate to have virtual reality at home, but don't want to wait until Oculus releases its headset next year? You're in luck.







Chuck's Take: Mending Fences in Latin America
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 20:54:57 GMT ]
At the eMerge Americas conference in Miami, Chuck explains how Brazil was a lost opportunity, and how technology could prevent that from happening again.







Solar Impulse Poised for its Epic Pacific Crossing
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 21:02:19 GMT ]
NBC News' Ian Williams offers an up-close look at Solar Impulse's hangar in China.







This App Lets You Reserve a Parking Spot
[ Sun, 10 May 2015 06:20:57 GMT ]
After racking up thousands of dollars in tickets, a pair of Chicago roommates decided to channel their frustration into—what else?—an app.







Home-Cooked Meals and Netflix on Mars? It's Possible
[ Sun, 10 May 2015 15:21:21 GMT ]
Getting to the Red Planet is only half the battle: Experts say that staying happy and comfortable there is also a serious challenge.







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

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

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

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

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

How this bra could save your life
[ Thu, 07 May 2015 08:59:13 EDT ]
To find out about your body's vital signs, all you need to do is to get dressed, with smart fabrics letting you monitor your health with your clothes.

Oculus Rift hitting market early next year
[ Wed, 06 May 2015 14:52:16 EDT ]
After almost three years of hype, trade-show demos and breathless reviews from tech journalists, the long-awaited Oculus Rift finally has a release date. Sort of.

Court rules NSA phone spying program illegal
[ Thu, 07 May 2015 12:31:16 EDT ]
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that the National Security Agency's controversial collection of Americans' phone records, first revealed by Edward Snowden, is not legal under the Patriot Act.

Russian spacecraft 'ceased to exist'
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 08:24:00 EDT ]
A crewless Russian cargo space ship that had gone astray, has 'ceased to exist,' Russia's space agency said Friday. The bulk of it burned up after re-entering Earth's atmosphere.

Concept car can shrink and flex
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 08:28:57 EDT ]
A smart car has been built that can move sideways, and make itself shorter, to cope with urban parking.

Sunday, May 10, 2015

Humans Win Man vs. Machine Poker Showdown - Barely
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 19:10:24 GMT ]
A poker showdown between professional players and an artificial intelligence program has ended with a quasi-victory for the humans.







Samsung Virtual Reality Headset Hits Shelves
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 20:17:09 GMT ]
Desperate to have virtual reality at home, but don't want to wait until Oculus releases its headset next year? You're in luck.







Chuck's Take: Mending Fences in Latin America
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 20:54:57 GMT ]
At the eMerge Americas conference in Miami, Chuck explains how Brazil was a lost opportunity, and how technology could prevent that from happening again.







This App Lets You Reserve a Parking Spot
[ Sun, 10 May 2015 06:20:57 GMT ]
After racking up thousands of dollars in tickets, a pair of Chicago roommates decided to channel their frustration into—what else?—an app.







Home-Cooked Meals and Netflix on Mars? It's Possible
[ Sun, 10 May 2015 11:43:42 GMT ]
Getting to the Red Planet is only half the battle: Experts say that staying happy and comfortable there is also a serious challenge.







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

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

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

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

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

How this bra could save your life
[ Thu, 07 May 2015 08:59:13 EDT ]
To find out about your body's vital signs, all you need to do is to get dressed, with smart fabrics letting you monitor your health with your clothes.

Oculus Rift hitting market early next year
[ Wed, 06 May 2015 14:52:16 EDT ]
After almost three years of hype, trade-show demos and breathless reviews from tech journalists, the long-awaited Oculus Rift finally has a release date. Sort of.

Court rules NSA phone spying program illegal
[ Thu, 07 May 2015 12:31:16 EDT ]
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that the National Security Agency's controversial collection of Americans' phone records, first revealed by Edward Snowden, is not legal under the Patriot Act.

Russian spacecraft 'ceased to exist'
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 08:24:00 EDT ]
A crewless Russian cargo space ship that had gone astray, has 'ceased to exist,' Russia's space agency said Friday. The bulk of it burned up after re-entering Earth's atmosphere.

Concept car can shrink and flex
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 08:28:57 EDT ]
A smart car has been built that can move sideways, and make itself shorter, to cope with urban parking.

Saturday, May 9, 2015

Hot Year? Watch Out For West Nile
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 17:48:06 GMT ]
Hot weather one year may bring more West Nile virus the next, by encouraging mosquitoes that carry it, researchers report in a new study.







30 Seconds to Know: What Is Doxing?
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 19:09:05 GMT ]
Being on the Internet comes with the risk of this security threat.







Humans Win Man vs. Machine Poker Showdown - Barely
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 19:10:24 GMT ]
A poker showdown between professional players and an artificial intelligence program has ended with a quasi-victory for the humans.







Samsung Virtual Reality Headset Hits Shelves
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 20:17:09 GMT ]
Desperate to have virtual reality at home, but don't want to wait until Oculus releases its headset next year? You're in luck.







Chuck's Take: Mending Fences in Latin America
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 20:54:57 GMT ]
At the eMerge Americas conference in Miami, Chuck explains how Brazil was a lost opportunity, and how technology could prevent that from happening again.







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

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

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

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

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

How this bra could save your life
[ Thu, 07 May 2015 08:59:13 EDT ]
To find out about your body's vital signs, all you need to do is to get dressed, with smart fabrics letting you monitor your health with your clothes.

Oculus Rift hitting market early next year
[ Wed, 06 May 2015 14:52:16 EDT ]
After almost three years of hype, trade-show demos and breathless reviews from tech journalists, the long-awaited Oculus Rift finally has a release date. Sort of.

Court rules NSA phone spying program illegal
[ Thu, 07 May 2015 12:31:16 EDT ]
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that the National Security Agency's controversial collection of Americans' phone records, first revealed by Edward Snowden, is not legal under the Patriot Act.

Russian spacecraft 'ceased to exist'
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 08:24:00 EDT ]
A crewless Russian cargo space ship that had gone astray, has 'ceased to exist,' Russia's space agency said Friday. The bulk of it burned up after re-entering Earth's atmosphere.

Concept car can shrink and flex
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 08:28:57 EDT ]
A smart car has been built that can move sideways, and make itself shorter, to cope with urban parking.

Friday, May 8, 2015

U.S. Could Reach 1 Million Drone Flights a Day by 2035
[ Thu, 07 May 2015 15:59:11 GMT ]
The million-per-day milestone will happen 'given the right regulatory environment,' said trade group Consumer Electronics Association.







Health Industry Not Prepared for Hacking Threat: Report
[ Thu, 07 May 2015 17:02:11 GMT ]
Your medical records are a prime target for hackers, but the healthcare industry is not prepared to deal with a surge in data breaches, a report says.







Fitbit Files to Trade on the New York Stock Exchange
[ Thu, 07 May 2015 19:57:47 GMT ]
The sport tracker company Fitbit filed for an IPO of up to a $100 million.







How NASA Technology Found Buried Earthquake Victims
[ Thu, 07 May 2015 20:08:49 GMT ]
After the 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, a NASA device the size of a suitcase was used to detect the heartbeats of four people.







You Make Your Own 'Filter Bubble' on Facebook: Study
[ Thu, 07 May 2015 21:26:35 GMT ]
Facebook's bias in selecting political articles close to your beliefs is nowhere near as effective as your own bias against clicking certain links.







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.

Russia unwraps new high-tech tank
[ Wed, 06 May 2015 10:42:03 EDT ]
The wraps are off Russia's new main battle tank.

How this bra could save your life
[ Thu, 07 May 2015 08:59:13 EDT ]
To find out about your body's vital signs, all you need to do is to get dressed, with smart fabrics letting you monitor your health with your clothes.

Russian spacecraft due to re-enter Earth's atmosphere, burn up
[ Thu, 07 May 2015 08:59:03 EDT ]
An unmanned space cargo ship that spun out of control after launch last week is due to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere within hours, when almost all of it will burn up, Russian state media said.

Oculus Rift hitting market early next year
[ Wed, 06 May 2015 14:52:16 EDT ]
After almost three years of hype, trade-show demos and breathless reviews from tech journalists, the long-awaited Oculus Rift finally has a release date. Sort of.

Court rules NSA phone spying program illegal
[ Thu, 07 May 2015 10:52:22 EDT ]
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that the National Security Agency's controversial collection of Americans' phone records, first revealed by Edward Snowden, is not legal under the Patriot Act.

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Mom Held Hostage Uses Pizza App to Call for Help
[ Wed, 06 May 2015 16:54:03 GMT ]
Cheryl Treadway, a Florida mother being held hostage at knifepoint by her boyfriend, called for help using Pizza Hut's cellphone app.






Spiders Sprayed With Graphene Spin Super-Strong Silk
[ Wed, 06 May 2015 19:00:42 GMT ]
Italian researchers have discovered that common spiders, when sprayed by carbon nanomaterials, can produce silk several times stronger than normal.







Spiders Sprayed With Graphene Spin Super-Strong Silk
[ Wed, 06 May 2015 19:23:31 GMT ]
Italian researchers have discovered that common spiders, when sprayed by carbon nanomaterials, can produce silk several times stronger than normal.







This App Helps You Quit Drinking
[ Wed, 06 May 2015 21:34:18 GMT ]
A new app designed in Taiwan gives users alternatives activities to take their mind off alcohol.







Sony's Latest Smartphone Is a Selfie Machine
[ Wed, 06 May 2015 21:42:07 GMT ]
Sony's latest smartphone, the Xperia C4 PROselfie features an extra-wide-angle lens on the front shooter, hopefully making it unnecessary to employ a selfie stick.







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.

Music recognition technology shows rap the most influential music since 1960
[ Wed, 06 May 2015 10:33:27 EDT ]
Forget The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, the most important development in pop music in the past half century is hip-hop.

Russia unwraps new high-tech tank
[ Wed, 06 May 2015 10:42:03 EDT ]
The wraps are off Russia's new main battle tank.

Airbus and Boeing have some amazing plane ideas
[ Tue, 05 May 2015 12:12:35 EDT ]
The future of flight looks surreal, at least judging by the patents filed by Airbus and Boeing. They might not get off the ground soon, but we'd like to imagine a future of flight shaped by these far-sighted ideas.

Spacecraft escape pod the newest thing
[ Wed, 06 May 2015 10:50:37 EDT ]
SpaceX and NASA have developed a new abort system, or a backup escape plan, aimed at ensuring the safety of their astronauts from launch to orbit. They plan to test this new system on Wednesday, May 6.

Oculus Rift hitting market early next year
[ Wed, 06 May 2015 14:52:16 EDT ]
After almost three years of hype, trade-show demos and breathless reviews from tech journalists, the long-awaited Oculus Rift finally has a release date. Sort of.

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Microsoft's Much-Improved Surface 3 Tablet Hits Stores
[ Tue, 05 May 2015 18:41:57 GMT ]
The Surface 3 may be the first device that keeps all the promises Microsoft made when it first announced the ambitious line of tablet-laptops.






NASA Wants Your Ideas for Improving Life on Mars
[ Tue, 05 May 2015 23:14:18 GMT ]
Do you have a great idea for how to make astronauts' lives on Mars more livable or efficient? NASA wants to hear about it — and may even pay you.






David Goldberg Mourned by Silicon Valley Execs, Friends
[ Wed, 06 May 2015 00:44:57 GMT ]
David Goldberg's marriage to Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg made them one of Silicon Valley's most prominent couples.






Mom Held Hostage Uses Pizza App to Call for Help
[ Wed, 06 May 2015 08:24:01 GMT ]
Cheryl Treadway, a Florida mother being held hostage at knifepoint by her boyfriend, called for help using Pizza Hut's cellphone app.






Look, Ma, No Hands: 1st Self-Driving Truck Hits Road
[ Wed, 06 May 2015 11:33:06 GMT ]
The new system is intended to usher in an era that could very well lead to fleets of trucks that have no humans on board.







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.

Mayweather-Pacquiao fight plagued by piracy on Periscope, Meerkat
[ Mon, 04 May 2015 08:50:42 EDT ]
The broadcast of the highly anticipated boxing match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao was hit with piracy, despite television executives' best efforts to prevent illegal viewing.

Karen O sings journalist Nellie Bly's praises in Google Doodle song
[ Tue, 05 May 2015 08:53:01 EDT ]
Tuesday's Google Doodle pays tribute to journalist Nellie Bly with a melodic ode sung by Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman Karen O.

A desktop computer for developing countries
[ Mon, 04 May 2015 09:17:20 EDT ]
You will see plenty of smartphones in countries locked out of the knowledge economy and you'll see plenty of TVs, but you're unlikely to see desktop computers in remote areas. Here's one solution.

Russia shows off new high-tech tank
[ Tue, 05 May 2015 10:30:22 EDT ]
The wraps are off Russia's new main battle tank.

Airbus and Boeing have some amazing plane ideas
[ Tue, 05 May 2015 12:12:35 EDT ]
The future of flight looks surreal, at least judging by the patents filed by Airbus and Boeing. They might not get off the ground soon, but we'd like to imagine a future of flight shaped by these far-sighted ideas.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Mayweather-Pacquiao: Periscope 'Won by Knockout'
[ Mon, 04 May 2015 13:47:09 GMT ]
Broadcasters suffered a major headache as some of those watching the fight live-streamed the event on the Twitter-owned Periscope app.






Star Wars Day: Astronauts, Chewbacca and Fans Celebrate
[ Mon, 04 May 2015 19:04:46 GMT ]
Yes, celebrate Star Wars Day, you must.






Roomba Co-Creator's Next Invention Is a Drone
[ Mon, 04 May 2015 19:05:43 GMT ]
One of the creators of the Roomba is looking to shake up another high-tech category: drones.






NASA's 10-Engine Electric Plane Passes Flight Test
[ Mon, 04 May 2015 22:56:52 GMT ]
Greased Lightning is an electric plane with 10 engines that can take off and land like a helicopter.

SurveyMonkey CEO Died During Treadmill Workout
[ Mon, 04 May 2015 23:25:36 GMT ]
David Goldberg, chief executive of SurveyMonkey and husband of Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, died after collapsing in a Mexican resort's gym.






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 robot could one day roam the Moon
[ Mon, 04 May 2015 08:59:39 EDT ]

Website claims to tell you how old you look
[ Mon, 04 May 2015 08:54:32 EDT ]
You're only as old as you think you are. Or in this case, as old as a computer algorithm thinks you are.

10 fun ways to celebrate Screen-Free Week
[ Mon, 04 May 2015 08:50:38 EDT ]
As a child of the 1970s, this mom loves her television set with its approximately 400 cable channels, her smartphone, her tablet -- and still banishes all screens from her child's life most days. Here's how.

Mayweather-Pacquiao fight plagued by piracy on Periscope, Meerkat
[ Mon, 04 May 2015 08:50:42 EDT ]
The broadcast of the highly anticipated boxing match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao was hit with piracy, despite television executives' best efforts to prevent illegal viewing.

A desktop computer for developing countries
[ Mon, 04 May 2015 09:17:20 EDT ]
You will see plenty of smartphones in countries locked out of the knowledge economy and you'll see plenty of TVs, but you're unlikely to see desktop computers in remote areas. Here's one solution.

Monday, May 4, 2015

High-Tech Legos Help City Planners Evaluate Designs
[ Fri, 01 May 2015 19:31:48 GMT ]
Researchers at MIT have developed a planning tool built on the humble Lego brick. Joe Toohey reports.






Tesla's Powerwall Leads Charge for Self-Powered Homes
[ Fri, 01 May 2015 19:56:01 GMT ]
People have been trying to live off the grid for as long as there has been a grid to leave behind.






Will These Kentucky Derby Bettors Be Appy?
[ Sat, 02 May 2015 18:07:35 GMT ]
Saturday's Kentucky Derby is going to be a first—because you'll be able to bet money on the race from an iPhone app.






Small Businesses Are Jumping on the Robot Bandwagon
[ Sun, 03 May 2015 00:28:11 GMT ]
Robots aren't just for corporate Goliaths -- now even the little guy on Main Street is adopting them.






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 ]

U.S. develops self-guided ammunition
[ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:00:00 EDT ]

This robot could one day roam the Moon
[ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 10:09:57 EDT ]
Our next Moon exploration mission may involve a small step for an ape, but a giant leap for all primates.

This website claims to tell you in seconds
[ Fri, 01 May 2015 14:27:30 EDT ]
You're only as old as you think you are. Or in this case, as old as a computer algorithm thinks you are.

Sunday, May 3, 2015

High-Tech Legos Help City Planners Evaluate Designs
[ Fri, 01 May 2015 19:31:48 GMT ]
Researchers at MIT have developed a planning tool built on the humble Lego brick. Joe Toohey reports.






Tesla's Powerwall Leads Charge for Self-Powered Homes
[ Fri, 01 May 2015 19:56:01 GMT ]
People have been trying to live off the grid for as long as there has been a grid to leave behind.






Will These Kentucky Derby Bettors Be Appy?
[ Sat, 02 May 2015 18:07:35 GMT ]
Saturday's Kentucky Derby is going to be a first—because you'll be able to bet money on the race from an iPhone app.






Small Businesses Are Jumping on the Robot Bandwagon
[ Sun, 03 May 2015 00:28:11 GMT ]
Robots aren't just for corporate Goliaths -- now even the little guy on Main Street is adopting them.






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 ]

U.S. develops self-guided ammunition
[ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:00:00 EDT ]

This robot could one day roam the Moon
[ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 10:09:57 EDT ]
Our next Moon exploration mission may involve a small step for an ape, but a giant leap for all primates.

This website claims to tell you in seconds
[ Fri, 01 May 2015 14:27:30 EDT ]
You're only as old as you think you are. Or in this case, as old as a computer algorithm thinks you are.

Saturday, May 2, 2015

Will These Kentucky Derby Bettors Be Appy?
[ Fri, 01 May 2015 16:46:06 GMT ]
Saturday's Kentucky Derby is going to be a first—because you'll be able to bet money on the race from an iPhone app.






Mayweather and Pacquiao: The Perfect Storm for Piracy?
[ Fri, 01 May 2015 17:19:11 GMT ]
When Manny Pacquiao fights Floyd Mayweather on Saturday, millions are expected to pay big bucks to watch it on cable.






High-Tech Legos Help City Planners Evaluate Designs
[ Fri, 01 May 2015 19:31:48 GMT ]
Researchers at MIT have developed a planning tool built on the humble Lego brick. Joe Toohey reports.






Tesla's Powerwall Leads Charge for Self-Powered Homes
[ Fri, 01 May 2015 19:56:01 GMT ]
People have been trying to live off the grid for as long as there has been a grid to leave behind.






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 ]

U.S. develops self-guided ammunition
[ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:00:00 EDT ]

This robot could one day roam the Moon
[ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 10:09:57 EDT ]
Our next Moon exploration mission may involve a small step for an ape, but a giant leap for all primates.

This website claims to tell you in seconds
[ Fri, 01 May 2015 14:27:30 EDT ]
You're only as old as you think you are. Or in this case, as old as a computer algorithm thinks you are.

Friday, May 1, 2015

Miami Seeks Apps to Save the World
[ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 17:11:08 GMT ]
From mobility to climate change, innovators are seeking ways to turn the technology revolution to urban problems, and Miami wants to be the center of the action.






These Hospital Robots Navigate a 'Virtual Railroad'
[ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 17:22:57 GMT ]
Roving robots make their way around the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center, transporting medication, linens and medical waste.






Apple, IBM Customize iPads for Japan's Seniors
[ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 17:46:01 GMT ]
Apple, IBM and a Japanese insurance and bank holding company have formed a partnership to improve the lives of elderly people in Japan.






Vacuum-Equipped Trash Can Smartens Up the Kitchen
[ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 19:22:23 GMT ]
After getting a smart fridge, smart sprinklers, smart mattress, and smart door lock, what's next? A smart trash can, of course.






How Old Do I Look? Microsoft Makes a (Wild) Guess
[ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 23:02:55 GMT ]
Microsoft has put online an experiment in facial recognition that aims to tell you the age of anyone in any picture you upload.






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 ]

U.S. develops self-guided ammunition
[ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:00:00 EDT ]

This robot could one day roam the Moon
[ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 10:09:57 EDT ]
Our next Moon exploration mission may involve a small step for an ape, but a giant leap for all primates.