Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Google to Alert Drivers to Railroad Crossings
[ Mon, 29 Jun 2015 14:37:48 GMT ]
Google will add audio and visual alerts to warn drivers about upcoming railroad crossings on Google's navigation system.









OPM Suspends Background Check System in Wake of Hack
[ Mon, 29 Jun 2015 20:54:56 GMT ]
The Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing system will be offline for four to six weeks.









Largest Federal Employees Union Sues OPM Over Hack
[ Mon, 29 Jun 2015 22:15:46 GMT ]
The American Federation of Government Employees has filed a lawsuit against the Office of Personnel management and its leaders.









PayPal Backs Down on Controversial Robocall Policy
[ Tue, 30 Jun 2015 00:11:06 GMT ]
PayPal's controversial new policy would have automatically "opted in" its users to receive robocalls and text messages from the company.









'Fifty Shades' Author Endures Painful Twitter Q&A
[ Tue, 30 Jun 2015 11:52:39 GMT ]
Fifty Shades of Grey author EL James endured some pain of her own when Twitter users took advantage of a Q&A to make fun of her erotic fiction.









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.

Buy your own airship
[ Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:50:27 EDT ]

The real-life Iron Man glove is here
[ Fri, 26 Jun 2015 13:39:29 EDT ]
You've seen the films — now you can have the gadgets. Meet the tech-enthusiast who can make the real-life film and game props that you can take home.

Self-healing plastic could end cracked phone horror
[ Thu, 25 Jun 2015 13:11:08 EDT ]
Many of us know all too well the frustration that comes of buying a shiny new gadget, only to see it smashed into a thousand pieces soon after.

Gay pride: How the world turned into a rainbow this weekend
[ Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:31:09 EDT ]
Scroll through your Facebook feed and you'll already see an array of family photos, pouting selfies and delectable dinners. But over the past few of days, there's also been a bright splash of color as users have been updating their profile pics with a rainbow overlay to advocate gay pride.

Solar plane faces most dangerous part of round the world flight
[ Mon, 29 Jun 2015 12:08:23 EDT ]
Solar Impulse 2 pilot begins the most dangerous leg of an attempt to fly a solar powered plane around the world for the first time.

Monday, June 29, 2015

Drones Hindered California Wildfire Fight: Officials
[ Fri, 26 Jun 2015 15:57:26 GMT ]
"Losing the ability to utilize these aircraft has a serious impact on the success of the firefighters on the ground."







How to Watch 'Dark Knight' Planet Cross Host Star's Face
[ Fri, 26 Jun 2015 18:55:00 GMT ]
If you've ever wanted to catch a glimpse of a distant alien world, here's your chance.







Apple Watch Has Some Millennials Feeling Guilty
[ Fri, 26 Jun 2015 23:18:08 GMT ]
For the most lucrative of buyers, interest in the Apple watch may be waning.







Solar-Powered Plane Takes Off From Japan Bound For Hawaii
[ Mon, 29 Jun 2015 06:56:45 GMT ]
Solar Impulse 2 left Japan's Nagoya airport early Monday for a five-day flight to Hawaii without using a drop of fuel.







Solar Plane Takes Off, Passes 'Point of No Return'
[ Mon, 29 Jun 2015 07:15:11 GMT ]
A solar-powered plane took off from Japan to attempt a five-day flight over open water to Hawaii, the eighth leg of its bid to fly around the world.







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.

Joyride on a jetpack
[ Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:53:35 EDT ]
By the early 21st century, we were supposed to be living in a futuristic utopia, with robots to do our chores and flying saucers to drive us to work -- if you believe in the soothsaying powers of "The Jetsons," that is.

Buy your own airship
[ Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:50:27 EDT ]

The real-life Iron Man glove is here
[ Fri, 26 Jun 2015 13:39:29 EDT ]
You've seen the films — now you can have the gadgets. Meet the tech-enthusiast who can make the real-life film and game props that you can take home.

Self-healing plastic could end cracked phone horror
[ Thu, 25 Jun 2015 13:11:08 EDT ]
Many of us know all too well the frustration that comes of buying a shiny new gadget, only to see it smashed into a thousand pieces soon after.

Gay pride: How the world turned into a rainbow this weekend
[ Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:31:09 EDT ]
Scroll through your Facebook feed and you'll already see an array of family photos, pouting selfies and delectable dinners. But over the past few of days, there's also been a bright splash of color as users have been updating their profile pics with a rainbow overlay to advocate gay pride.

Sunday, June 28, 2015

Gadgets to Get Summer Started: Robot Bartenders, Smart Doorbells
[ Fri, 26 Jun 2015 14:55:28 GMT ]
These tech toys will make entertaining easy at your summer parties. NBC News' Mark Barger and Julianne Pepitone report.







Apple's Tim Cook: SCOTUS Ruling a 'Victory for Equality'
[ Fri, 26 Jun 2015 15:38:05 GMT ]
Cook became the first CEO of a Fortune 500 company to come out publicly when he wrote an essay in an October 2014 issue of Bloomberg Businessweek.







Drones Hindered California Wildfire Fight: Officials
[ Fri, 26 Jun 2015 15:57:26 GMT ]
"Losing the ability to utilize these aircraft has a serious impact on the success of the firefighters on the ground."







How to Watch 'Dark Knight' Planet Cross Host Star's Face
[ Fri, 26 Jun 2015 18:55:00 GMT ]
If you've ever wanted to catch a glimpse of a distant alien world, here's your chance.







Apple Watch Has Some Millennials Feeling Guilty
[ Fri, 26 Jun 2015 23:18:08 GMT ]
For the most lucrative of buyers, interest in the Apple watch may be waning.







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.

Airplanes that fix themselves?
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:13:48 EDT ]

Buy your own airship
[ Tue, 23 Jun 2015 12:58:59 EDT ]

'Emotional' robot sells out in a minute
[ Tue, 23 Jun 2015 12:49:21 EDT ]
Pepper the humanoid robot is so hot that he sold out within a minute, according to his Japanese creator, SoftBank Robotics Corp.

The real-life Iron Man glove is here
[ Fri, 26 Jun 2015 13:39:29 EDT ]
You've seen the films — now you can have the gadgets. Meet the tech-enthusiast who can make the real-life film and game props that you can take home.

Self-healing plastic could end cracked phone horror
[ Thu, 25 Jun 2015 13:11:08 EDT ]
Many of us know all too well the frustration that comes of buying a shiny new gadget, only to see it smashed into a thousand pieces soon after.

Saturday, June 27, 2015

Gadgets to Get Summer Started: Robot Bartenders, Smart Doorbells
[ Fri, 26 Jun 2015 14:55:28 GMT ]
These tech toys will make entertaining easy at your summer parties. NBC News' Mark Barger and Julianne Pepitone report.







Apple's Tim Cook: SCOTUS Ruling a 'Victory for Equality'
[ Fri, 26 Jun 2015 15:38:05 GMT ]
Cook became the first CEO of a Fortune 500 company to come out publicly when he wrote an essay in an October 2014 issue of Bloomberg Businessweek.







Drones Hindered California Wildfire Fight: Officials
[ Fri, 26 Jun 2015 15:57:26 GMT ]
"Losing the ability to utilize these aircraft has a serious impact on the success of the firefighters on the ground."







How to Watch 'Dark Knight' Planet Cross Host Star's Face
[ Fri, 26 Jun 2015 18:55:00 GMT ]
If you've ever wanted to catch a glimpse of a distant alien world, here's your chance.







Apple Watch Has Some Millennials Feeling Guilty
[ Fri, 26 Jun 2015 23:18:08 GMT ]
For the most lucrative of buyers, interest in the Apple watch may be waning.







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.

Airplanes that fix themselves?
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:13:48 EDT ]

Buy your own airship
[ Tue, 23 Jun 2015 12:58:59 EDT ]

'Emotional' robot sells out in a minute
[ Tue, 23 Jun 2015 12:49:21 EDT ]
Pepper the humanoid robot is so hot that he sold out within a minute, according to his Japanese creator, SoftBank Robotics Corp.

The real-life Iron Man glove is here
[ Fri, 26 Jun 2015 13:39:29 EDT ]
You've seen the films — now you can have the gadgets. Meet the tech-enthusiast who can make the real-life film and game props that you can take home.

Self-healing plastic could end cracked phone horror
[ Thu, 25 Jun 2015 13:11:08 EDT ]
Many of us know all too well the frustration that comes of buying a shiny new gadget, only to see it smashed into a thousand pieces soon after.

Friday, June 26, 2015

OPM, Reeling From Hacks, Will Hire Cybersecurity Advisor
[ Thu, 25 Jun 2015 14:40:43 GMT ]
The recent pair of breaches have been embarrassing for OPM, and a growing group of lawmakers has called for Archuleta to resign as a result.







China Is 'Leading Suspect' in Major U.S. Hacks: Intel Chief
[ Thu, 25 Jun 2015 17:36:18 GMT ]
A moderator asked Clapper he could name China as the perpetrator of the breaches at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).







Google's Autonomous Car Takes First Drive on Public Roads
[ Thu, 25 Jun 2015 19:25:25 GMT ]
Google's prototype self-driving cars have made the leap from the test track to public streets, and are now cruising around Mountain View, California.







'Prospective Buyers Take Virtual Tours of Luxury Apartments'
[ Thu, 25 Jun 2015 20:01:12 GMT ]
A virtual reality experience from Studio 216 takes prospective buyers through the unbuilt LUMA condominium tower in Seattle.







Microsoft's Futuristic HoloLens Gets a Ride to Space
[ Thu, 25 Jun 2015 21:28:36 GMT ]
Microsoft's HoloLens is about to get its most extreme application yet — on the International Space Station.







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

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

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

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

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

Airplanes that fix themselves?
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:13:48 EDT ]

Buy your own airship
[ Tue, 23 Jun 2015 12:58:59 EDT ]

'Emotional' robot sells out in a minute
[ Tue, 23 Jun 2015 12:49:21 EDT ]
Pepper the humanoid robot is so hot that he sold out within a minute, according to his Japanese creator, SoftBank Robotics Corp.

How smartphones can improve city life
[ Wed, 24 Jun 2015 12:28:51 EDT ]
In cities around the world information -- in the form of data -- is readily shared and collected everywhere through smartphones, tablets, sensors and many more communication devices now part of everyday life. On the streets of Singapore, this amounting of "big data" is being used to improve urban life.

Self-healing plastic could end cracked phone horror
[ Thu, 25 Jun 2015 13:11:08 EDT ]
Many of us know all too well the frustration that comes of buying a shiny new gadget, only to see it smashed into a thousand pieces soon after.

Thursday, June 25, 2015

Telescope Builders Blocked at Sacred Hawaiian Mountain
[ Wed, 24 Jun 2015 20:01:48 GMT ]
Hundreds of protesters blocked workers trying to restart work on a giant telescope atop a mountain considered sacred by many Native Hawaiians.







Ultra-Thin Display Changes Color Like a Chameleon
[ Wed, 24 Jun 2015 22:08:05 GMT ]
Researchers have created a new kind of full-color display that's a fraction of the width of a human hair and just as flexible.







Kerry: U.S. Is Not Spying on French President, Government
[ Thu, 25 Jun 2015 02:25:06 GMT ]
Kerry said the U.S. is not targeting the communications of the French president, after WikiLeaks released what it said were intercepts.







Telescope Builders Retreat From Sacred Hawaii Mountain
[ Thu, 25 Jun 2015 09:52:59 GMT ]
Protesters cheered after construction crews retreated from a telescope construction site on a mountain that Native Hawaiians consider sacred.







It's Alive: Amazon Echo is Siri On Steroids
[ Thu, 25 Jun 2015 11:27:04 GMT ]
The Amazon Echo is a control hub for your media, your music and your home - all controlled by your voice.







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.

Most ambitious luxury home ever printed in 3D
[ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 12:54:34 EDT ]

Airplanes that fix themselves?
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:13:48 EDT ]

Buy your own airship
[ Tue, 23 Jun 2015 12:58:59 EDT ]

'Emotional' robot sells out in a minute
[ Tue, 23 Jun 2015 12:49:21 EDT ]
Pepper the humanoid robot is so hot that he sold out within a minute, according to his Japanese creator, SoftBank Robotics Corp.

How smartphones can improve city life
[ Wed, 24 Jun 2015 12:28:51 EDT ]
In cities around the world information -- in the form of data -- is readily shared and collected everywhere through smartphones, tablets, sensors and many more communication devices now part of everyday life. On the streets of Singapore, this amounting of "big data" is being used to improve urban life.

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

OPM Still Can't Say How Many Affected in Second Hack
[ Tue, 23 Jun 2015 18:20:34 GMT ]
Katherine Archuleta said her office has not yet determined how many Americans may be affected by the second cyberattack on OPM's systems.







Ily Brings The Home Phone Into the 21st Century
[ Tue, 23 Jun 2015 18:38:38 GMT ]
Ily aims not just to replace the clunky home phone, but to integrate with the phones and tablets we all use to communicate with these days.







'Blackshades' Cyber Mastermind Sentenced to Prison
[ Tue, 23 Jun 2015 20:24:35 GMT ]
The leader of a group called Blackshades has been sentenced to prison for distributing software that was used to hack into half a million computers.







U.S. and China Discuss Thorny Topic of Cybersecurity
[ Tue, 23 Jun 2015 20:55:12 GMT ]
As U.S. and Chinese officials meet in Washington, a massive data hack of millions of Americans' personal information is the elephant in the room.







France: Alleged U.S. Spying on Presidents 'Unacceptable'
[ Wed, 24 Jun 2015 11:42:47 GMT ]
"France will not tolerate actions that threaten its security and the protection of its interests," President Hollande's office said in a statement.







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

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

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

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

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

This could be how we will we fly in 2050
[ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 17:58:42 EDT ]

Can this app cure jet lag?
[ Sun, 21 Jun 2015 17:30:09 EDT ]
Some people swear by booze and sex pills. If they don't work, there's now a phone gadget.

Airplanes that fix themselves?
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:13:48 EDT ]

Buy your own airship
[ Tue, 23 Jun 2015 12:58:59 EDT ]

'Emotional' robot sells out in a minute
[ Tue, 23 Jun 2015 12:49:21 EDT ]
Pepper the humanoid robot is so hot that he sold out within a minute, according to his Japanese creator, SoftBank Robotics Corp.

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Critical Infrastructure Vulnerable to Cyberattacks, Says Kaspersky
[ Mon, 22 Jun 2015 14:20:44 GMT ]
In the second of our six-part series, cybersecurity expert Eugene Kaspersky discusses the likelihood of attacks on critical systems.







Uber Bans Drivers and Passengers From Carrying Guns
[ Mon, 22 Jun 2015 14:39:25 GMT ]
Uber has banned riders and drivers from carrying guns.







Amazon Tests Paying Authors Per Page Instead of Per Book
[ Mon, 22 Jun 2015 18:34:23 GMT ]
An experimental new payment model from Amazon would see authors paid not for every book sold, but for every page read of that book.







Sony Puts Prices on Its Slim, Android-Powered 4K TVs
[ Mon, 22 Jun 2015 20:07:30 GMT ]
If you were intrigued by Sony's big, beautiful 4K TVs at CES earlier this year, we've got good news and bad news.







Lego Wants to Phase Out Plastic in its Toy Bricks
[ Mon, 22 Jun 2015 22:40:06 GMT ]
Lego wants to replace the plastic used in its toy bricks with environmentally "sustainable" materials by 2030.







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.

Want to buy your own airship? Get your orders in now
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:07:29 EDT ]
If you've always dreamed of soaring through the skies at the helm of your very own airship, it's time to get out your checkbook: Orders are now open, and you could be flying by 2018.

Airplanes that fix themselves?
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:13:48 EDT ]

Joyride on a jetpack: Taking to the 'skies' over Paris
[ Sun, 21 Jun 2015 17:45:40 EDT ]
By the early 21st century, we were supposed to be living in a futuristic utopia, with robots to do our chores and flying saucers to drive us to work -- if you believe in the soothsaying powers of "The Jetsons," that is.

Is comet lander about to hit redial?
[ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 12:36:20 EDT ]
Scientists at the European Space Agency say they are hopeful of receiving new messages from the Philae comet lander as early as Wednesday.

The video game that imagines a whole galaxy
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 02:03:53 EDT ]
It would take 584 billion years to visit ambitious sci-fi adventure game "No Man's Sky's" 18 quintillion planets.

Monday, June 22, 2015

These States Depend on 'Obama Phone' the Most
[ Sat, 20 Jun 2015 20:25:56 GMT ]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to expand Lifeline, a government program that subsidizes telephone service for the poor.







Hackers Ground 1,400 Passengers at Warsaw Airport
[ Sun, 21 Jun 2015 21:04:16 GMT ]
About 1,400 passengers of the Polish airline LOT were grounded at the Warsaw airport after hackers attacked the systems used to issue flight plans.







Ex-Secret Service Agent to Plead Guilty to Silk Road Theft
[ Sun, 21 Jun 2015 22:25:41 GMT ]
A former Secret Service agent who helped bring down Silk Road's founder skimmed hundreds of thousands of dollars and routed the money to his accounts.







Apple to Pay Up After Swift Shames Company in Letter
[ Mon, 22 Jun 2015 07:41:43 GMT ]
An executive for tech giant Apple signals the company will reverse course and pay artists during the trial period of its new streaming music service.







Israeli Official's Wife Sorry for 'Obama Coffee' Tweet
[ Mon, 22 Jun 2015 08:28:40 GMT ]
Judy Nir Mozes Shalom, wife of Israeli Interior Minister Silvan Shalom, caused a stir on Twitter Sunday after sharing a controversial joke.







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.

Want to buy your own airship? Get your orders in now
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:07:29 EDT ]
If you've always dreamed of soaring through the skies at the helm of your very own airship, it's time to get out your checkbook: Orders are now open, and you could be flying by 2018.

Airplanes that fix themselves?
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:13:48 EDT ]

Joyride on a jetpack: Taking to the 'skies' over Paris
[ Sun, 21 Jun 2015 17:45:40 EDT ]
By the early 21st century, we were supposed to be living in a futuristic utopia, with robots to do our chores and flying saucers to drive us to work -- if you believe in the soothsaying powers of "The Jetsons," that is.

Is comet lander about to hit redial?
[ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 12:36:20 EDT ]
Scientists at the European Space Agency say they are hopeful of receiving new messages from the Philae comet lander as early as Wednesday.

The video game that imagines a whole galaxy
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 02:03:53 EDT ]
It would take 584 billion years to visit ambitious sci-fi adventure game "No Man's Sky's" 18 quintillion planets.

Sunday, June 21, 2015

Google to Remove 'Revenge Porn' From Search Results
[ Fri, 19 Jun 2015 18:22:03 GMT ]
Google will remove "revenge porn" from its search results.







Twitter Tests New Ways to Get You to Buy Stuff
[ Fri, 19 Jun 2015 22:46:41 GMT ]
Twitter is testing new pages that gather all sorts of information about products and places.







Need a Roommate? Craigslist Isn't the Only Answer
[ Sat, 20 Jun 2015 12:56:28 GMT ]
Before the Internet, people found roommates through friends or the classified section. Then came Craigslist in the '90s.







Uncharted Waters: Drone Spots Sharks Off California Coast
[ Sat, 20 Jun 2015 14:56:38 GMT ]
Using drones to spot sharks is uncharted waters, and off of Seal Beach, California, the new technology has revealed many more sharks than expected.







These States Depend on 'Obama Phone' the Most
[ Sat, 20 Jun 2015 20:25:56 GMT ]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to expand Lifeline, a government program that subsidizes telephone service for the poor.







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.

Architects design 'world's tallest' wooden skyscraper
[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 09:56:06 EDT ]
Forget steel and concrete. The new material of choice for skyscrapers could be wood if Canadian architect Michael Green has his way.

Want to buy your own airship? Get your orders in now
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:07:29 EDT ]
If you've always dreamed of soaring through the skies at the helm of your very own airship, it's time to get out your checkbook: Orders are now open, and you could be flying by 2018.

Airplanes that fix themselves?
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:13:48 EDT ]

Is comet lander about to hit redial?
[ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 12:36:20 EDT ]
Scientists at the European Space Agency say they are hopeful of receiving new messages from the Philae comet lander as early as Wednesday.

The video game that imagines a whole galaxy
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 02:03:53 EDT ]
It would take 584 billion years to visit ambitious sci-fi adventure game "No Man's Sky's" 18 quintillion planets.

Saturday, June 20, 2015

FEMA Taps Google, Microsoft For Disaster-Response Team
[ Fri, 19 Jun 2015 15:26:03 GMT ]
The government is assembling a team of tech titans that will help train volunteers to set up temporary communications networks post-disaster.







FDA Approves Device That Lets Blind 'See' With Tongue
[ Fri, 19 Jun 2015 17:37:07 GMT ]
The BrainPort V100, a gadget that claims to help blind people "see" with their tongues, was approved Thursday by the Food and Drug Administration.







Canon G3 X Camera Combines Huge Zoom With Compact Size
[ Fri, 19 Jun 2015 18:06:10 GMT ]
The latest camera from Canon is the G3 X, which straddles the line between a "superzoom" and a luxury compact point-and-shoot.







Google to Remove 'Revenge Porn' From Search Results
[ Fri, 19 Jun 2015 18:22:03 GMT ]
Google will remove "revenge porn" from its search results.







Twitter Tests New Ways to Get You to Buy Stuff
[ Fri, 19 Jun 2015 22:46:41 GMT ]
Twitter is testing new pages that gather all sorts of information about products and places.







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.

Architects design 'world's tallest' wooden skyscraper
[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 09:56:06 EDT ]
Forget steel and concrete. The new material of choice for skyscrapers could be wood if Canadian architect Michael Green has his way.

Want to buy your own airship? Get your orders in now
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:07:29 EDT ]
If you've always dreamed of soaring through the skies at the helm of your very own airship, it's time to get out your checkbook: Orders are now open, and you could be flying by 2018.

Airplanes that fix themselves?
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:13:48 EDT ]

Is comet lander about to hit redial?
[ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 12:36:20 EDT ]
Scientists at the European Space Agency say they are hopeful of receiving new messages from the Philae comet lander as early as Wednesday.

The video game that imagines a whole galaxy
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 02:03:53 EDT ]
It would take 584 billion years to visit ambitious sci-fi adventure game "No Man's Sky's" 18 quintillion planets.

Friday, June 19, 2015

Watch Bands Could Be a Cash Cow for Apple
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 17:37:09 GMT ]
Nearly 20 percent of Apple Watch buyers are not only shelling out hundreds of dollars for the timepiece but are springing for a spare band too.







iPhone Camera Not Good Enough? Snap On the DxO One
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 19:03:34 GMT ]
Smartphone cameras have gotten pretty good, but sometimes you want something with a bit more power.







'Where Can We Be Black?': Online Sorrow Over Shooting
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 19:29:47 GMT ]
The Charleston church shooting provoked shock and outrage on Twitter.







FCC Says Phone Companies Can Block Robocalls
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 22:23:23 GMT ]
Federal regulators said Thursday that phone companies can block robocalls and urged them to start doing it , but will the companies follow through?







California Releases Reports on Self-Driving Car Accidents
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 23:36:10 GMT ]
California state officials have released reports detailing six accidents that involved self-driving car prototypes,







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.

Architects design 'world's tallest' wooden skyscraper
[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 09:56:06 EDT ]
Forget steel and concrete. The new material of choice for skyscrapers could be wood if Canadian architect Michael Green has his way.

Want to buy your own airship? Get your orders in now
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:07:29 EDT ]
If you've always dreamed of soaring through the skies at the helm of your very own airship, it's time to get out your checkbook: Orders are now open, and you could be flying by 2018.

Airplanes that fix themselves?
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:13:48 EDT ]

Is comet lander about to hit redial?
[ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 12:36:20 EDT ]
Scientists at the European Space Agency say they are hopeful of receiving new messages from the Philae comet lander as early as Wednesday.

The video game that imagines a whole galaxy
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 02:03:53 EDT ]
It would take 584 billion years to visit ambitious sci-fi adventure game "No Man's Sky's" 18 quintillion planets.

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Google's Nest Adds Security Camera to Smart Home Lineup
[ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 18:00:15 GMT ]
Smart home device maker Nest showed off its latest creation at an event in San Francisco on Wednesday: a wireless security camera called the Cam.







Canada Government Websites Taken Down in Cyberattack
[ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:13:22 GMT ]
The hacking group Anonymous is taking responsibility, saying the cyberattack is in retaliation for a new anti-terrorism law.







Sen. Susan Collins May Have Had Info Stolen in Hack
[ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 23:10:48 GMT ]
Collins, a key member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, was informed her Social Security number and other information may have been compromised.







AT&T Faces $100M Fine Over 'Unlimited' Data Plans
[ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 23:30:41 GMT ]
AT&T says it will "vigorously dispute" the decision.







'Where Can We Be Black?': Online Sorrow Over Shooting
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 08:50:44 GMT ]
The Charleston church shooting provoked shock and outrage on Twitter.







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.

Architects design 'world's tallest' wooden skyscraper
[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 09:56:06 EDT ]
Forget steel and concrete. The new material of choice for skyscrapers could be wood if Canadian architect Michael Green has his way.

The crowdfunding platform made for Africa
[ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 13:11:12 EDT ]
Picking the right crowdfunding site for your business is key. What works in New York might not necessarily work in Cape Town. Now a South African company has built a platform for entrepreneurs from the continent -- and it's already making waves.

Scientists emerge from Hawaiian 'Mars'
[ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 08:26:12 EDT ]
After eight long months cooped up in a plastic dome with five other people, what part of the outside world would you miss the most?

Is comet lander about to hit redial?
[ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 12:36:20 EDT ]
Scientists at the European Space Agency say they are hopeful of receiving new messages from the Philae comet lander as early as Wednesday.

The video game that imagines a whole galaxy
[ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 02:03:53 EDT ]
It would take 584 billion years to visit ambitious sci-fi adventure game "No Man's Sky's" 18 quintillion planets.

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Google Results Now Show Nutrition for Popular Chains
[ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 17:41:12 GMT ]
Google will provide more accessible, detailed results about specific items and full menus at popular chains.







OPM Says It Thwarts 10 Million Hack Attempts a Month
[ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 17:59:48 GMT ]
Attacks like the one that exposed the personal data of millions of federal workers are likely to increase, a government official says.







'Evaporation Engine' Runs on Water, Propels Tiny Car
[ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 19:51:03 GMT ]
Researchers have created a way to harvest energy from the imperceptible process of water evaporating, using it to power tiny machines.







'Fairphone 2' Designed To Be 'Ethical' Smartphone
[ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 21:38:33 GMT ]
A new smartphone is coming out later this year from Fairphone, a company that aims to take the unethical practices out of the electronics world.







Amazon Calls for Uniform Delivery-by-Drone Rules
[ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 22:52:36 GMT ]
Amazon.com wants uniform, workable rules from the FAA as it seeks to bolster its efforts to deliver products via small drones.







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-powered 'supertrees' breathe life into urban oasis
[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 09:12:42 EDT ]
An imposing canopy of artificial trees up to 50 meters is high towering over a vast urban oasis.

Architects design 'world's tallest' wooden skyscraper
[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 09:56:06 EDT ]
Forget steel and concrete. The new material of choice for skyscrapers could be wood if Canadian architect Michael Green has his way.

China's start-up city defies skeptics
[ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 09:12:07 EDT ]
Soon after computer engineer Terry Ouyang finished university, he found there was plenty of work with industry behemoths such as IBM. But it wasn't long before he ditched the corporate ladder to make hardware on his own terms.

Scientists emerge from Hawaiian 'Mars'
[ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 08:26:12 EDT ]
After eight long months cooped up in a plastic dome with five other people, what part of the outside world would you miss the most?

The crowdfunding platform made for Africa
[ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 13:11:12 EDT ]
Picking the right crowdfunding site for your business is key. What works in New York might not necessarily work in Cape Town. Now a South African company has built a platform for entrepreneurs from the continent -- and it's already making waves.

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

10 Video Games to Be Excited About at E3 2015
[ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 20:57:42 GMT ]
For gamers, all eyes are on Los Angeles as it hosts the annual video game show E3.







Kaspersky Says Spyware Masqueraded Under Foxconn Name
[ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 21:04:53 GMT ]
Foxconn customers have included many of the world's biggest electronic makers, including Apple, Blackberry, Google, Huawei and Microsoft.







Hack May Have Exposed Info on 390,000 People Tied to DHS
[ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 22:57:57 GMT ]
Current and former Homeland Security Department employees are among those who may have had their private data compromised.







LastPass Breached, But User Data Safe From Hackers
[ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 23:25:05 GMT ]
Password management service LastPass informed its users Monday that it had detected and blocked "suspicious activity" on its networks last Friday.







Airbus Agrees to Make Satellites for OneWeb Internet
[ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 00:39:31 GMT ]
Europe's Airbus Group will build about 900 satellites for OneWeb, which plans to offer high-speed, space-based Internet access to billions worldwide.







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-powered 'supertrees' breathe life into urban oasis
[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 09:12:42 EDT ]
An imposing canopy of artificial trees up to 50 meters is high towering over a vast urban oasis.

Architects design 'world's tallest' wooden skyscraper
[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 09:56:06 EDT ]
Forget steel and concrete. The new material of choice for skyscrapers could be wood if Canadian architect Michael Green has his way.

A wooden skyscraper to rival Eiffel Tower?
[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 10:00:08 EDT ]
Forget steel and concrete. The new material of choice for skyscrapers could be wood if Canadian architect Michael Green has his way.

China's start-up city defies skeptics
[ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 09:12:07 EDT ]
Soon after computer engineer Terry Ouyang finished university, he found there was plenty of work with industry behemoths such as IBM. But it wasn't long before he ditched the corporate ladder to make hardware on his own terms.

Mars simulation scientists emerge to feel the wind on their faces
[ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 02:53:33 EDT ]
After eight long months cooped up in a plastic dome with five other people, what part of the outside world would you miss the most?

Monday, June 15, 2015

Tom Costello Rides Upside-Down with the Breitling Jet Team
[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 18:46:08 GMT ]
The pilots who fly on the Breitling Jet Team are among the top in the world, known for flying at high speed in expert formation.







Google Launches a YouTube Built for Gamers
[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 20:32:12 GMT ]
Google said on Friday that it is launching a live streaming gaming service called "YouTube Gaming", creating a rival to Amazon's Twitch service.







Second Hack May Have Exposed Security Information
[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 23:05:05 GMT ]
The second hack was discovered as investigators probed a cyberattack on the Office of Personnel Management that some have blamed on China.







Vroooooom! Carmakers Know What Sales Sound Like
[ Sat, 13 Jun 2015 11:11:20 GMT ]
A growing number of car makers are "enhancing" or creating engine sounds to satisfy performance drivers' expectations.







Teen Shot Over Facebook Comments About Rapper Is Alive
[ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 08:35:40 GMT ]
Germel Dossie, 17, allegedly shot Clifton Frye over remarks made about recently slain rapper Young Pappy on the social media site.







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

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

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

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

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

Can an Apple watch read your mind?
[ Fri, 29 May 2015 11:09:26 EDT ]

Most ambitious luxury home ever printed in 3D
[ Thu, 11 Jun 2015 11:51:38 EDT ]
There's already a 3D-printed house being built in the Netherlands. In China, 3D-printed mansions are reportedly on the rise.

Solar-powered 'supertrees' breathe life into urban oasis
[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 09:12:42 EDT ]
An imposing canopy of artificial trees up to 50 meters is high towering over a vast urban oasis.

Architects design 'world's tallest' wooden skyscraper
[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 09:56:06 EDT ]
Forget steel and concrete. The new material of choice for skyscrapers could be wood if Canadian architect Michael Green has his way.

A wooden skyscraper to rival Eiffel Tower?
[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 10:00:08 EDT ]
Forget steel and concrete. The new material of choice for skyscrapers could be wood if Canadian architect Michael Green has his way.

Sunday, June 14, 2015

Parrot's Hydrofoil Drone Conquers Air and Sea Alike
[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 18:05:36 GMT ]
A new drone from Parrot does double duty, flying through the air like any other quadcopter but converting in a snap to propel a small hydrofoil boat.







Tom Costello Rides Upside-Down with the Breitling Jet Team
[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 18:46:08 GMT ]
The pilots who fly on the Breitling Jet Team are among the top in the world, known for flying at high speed in expert formation.







Google Launches a YouTube Built for Gamers
[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 20:32:12 GMT ]
Google said on Friday that it is launching a live streaming gaming service called "YouTube Gaming", creating a rival to Amazon's Twitch service.







Second Hack May Have Exposed Security Information
[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 23:05:05 GMT ]
The second hack was discovered as investigators probed a cyberattack on the Office of Personnel Management that some have blamed on China.







Vroooooom! Carmakers Know What Sales Sound Like
[ Sat, 13 Jun 2015 11:11:20 GMT ]
A growing number of car makers are "enhancing" or creating engine sounds to satisfy performance drivers' expectations.







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

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

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

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

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

Can an Apple watch read your mind?
[ Fri, 29 May 2015 11:09:26 EDT ]

Most ambitious luxury home ever printed in 3D
[ Thu, 11 Jun 2015 11:51:38 EDT ]
There's already a 3D-printed house being built in the Netherlands. In China, 3D-printed mansions are reportedly on the rise.

Solar-powered 'supertrees' breathe life into urban oasis
[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 09:12:42 EDT ]
An imposing canopy of artificial trees up to 50 meters is high towering over a vast urban oasis.

Architects design 'world's tallest' wooden skyscraper
[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 09:56:06 EDT ]
Forget steel and concrete. The new material of choice for skyscrapers could be wood if Canadian architect Michael Green has his way.

A wooden skyscraper to rival Eiffel Tower?
[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 10:00:08 EDT ]
Forget steel and concrete. The new material of choice for skyscrapers could be wood if Canadian architect Michael Green has his way.

Saturday, June 13, 2015

Parrot's Hydrofoil Drone Conquers Air and Sea Alike
[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 18:05:36 GMT ]
A new drone from Parrot does double duty, flying through the air like any other quadcopter but converting in a snap to propel a small hydrofoil boat.







Tom Costello Rides Upside-Down with the Breitling Jet Team
[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 18:46:08 GMT ]
The pilots who fly on the Breitling Jet Team are among the top in the world, known for flying at high speed in expert formation.







Google Launches a YouTube Built for Gamers
[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 20:32:12 GMT ]
Google said on Friday that it is launching a live streaming gaming service called "YouTube Gaming", creating a rival to Amazon's Twitch service.







Second Hack May Have Exposed Security Information
[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 23:05:05 GMT ]
The second hack was discovered as investigators probed a cyberattack on the Office of Personnel Management that some have blamed on China.







Vroooooom! Carmakers Know What Sales Sound Like
[ Sat, 13 Jun 2015 11:11:20 GMT ]
A growing number of car makers are "enhancing" or creating engine sounds to satisfy performance drivers' expectations.







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

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

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

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

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

Can an Apple watch read your mind?
[ Fri, 29 May 2015 11:09:26 EDT ]

Most ambitious luxury home ever printed in 3D
[ Thu, 11 Jun 2015 11:51:38 EDT ]
There's already a 3D-printed house being built in the Netherlands. In China, 3D-printed mansions are reportedly on the rise.

Solar-powered 'supertrees' breathe life into urban oasis
[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 09:12:42 EDT ]
An imposing canopy of artificial trees up to 50 meters is high towering over a vast urban oasis.

Architects design 'world's tallest' wooden skyscraper
[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 09:56:06 EDT ]
Forget steel and concrete. The new material of choice for skyscrapers could be wood if Canadian architect Michael Green has his way.

A wooden skyscraper to rival Eiffel Tower?
[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 10:00:08 EDT ]
Forget steel and concrete. The new material of choice for skyscrapers could be wood if Canadian architect Michael Green has his way.

Thursday, June 11, 2015

Facebook Earns 51 percent of Ad Revenue Overseas
[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 14:32:51 GMT ]








Apple Sending Out Google Street View-Style Cars
[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 14:55:04 GMT ]
Apple is sending out its own Street View-style vehicles.







Computer Virus Used to Spy on Iran Nuclear Talks: Report
[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 16:27:39 GMT ]
A computer virus was used to hack into computers in European hotels last year that were hosting talks on Iran's nuclear program.







Snapchat-Like App Gives Parents Updates From OR
[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 18:17:35 GMT ]
A children's hospital in Ohio uses an app like Snapchat to give parents real-time video, text and photo updates from the operating room. And since the "snaps" or updates seemingly disappear, patient records may remain protected and liability is possibly minimized. WCMH's Ellie Merritt report.







Leica, Sony Show Off Impressive New High-End Cameras
[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 18:48:38 GMT ]
Looking for a new camera and happen to have a couple thousand bucks burning a hole in your pocket? You're in luck.







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.

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.

Most ambitious luxury home ever?
[ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 11:52:28 EDT ]
There's already a 3D-printed house being built in the Netherlands. In China, 3D-printed mansions are reportedly on the rise.

Solar-powered 'supertrees' breathe life into urban oasis
[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 09:12:42 EDT ]
An imposing canopy of artificial trees up to 50 meters is high towering over a vast urban oasis.

Found: Preserved dinosaur cells -- but sadly scientists still can't build Jurassic World
[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 09:22:23 EDT ]
The science behind the Jurassic Park films always seemed far-fetched, even before the latest instalment, Jurassic World, introduced the idea of genetically engineered super-dinosaurs.

FBI seized tech from home linked to celebrity hack
[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 13:04:53 EDT ]
FBI agents stormed a home in Chicago last fall and seized several computers, cell phones and storage drives in connection with the investigation into the hacking and leaking of dozens of celebrities' private nude photos, according to a warrant unsealed this week.

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Revealed: Reddit Explains the Mystery Behind 'The Button'
[ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 20:01:58 GMT ]
Social-news site Reddit launched a button with a countdown timer that quickly became an intensely debated mystery. NBC News talked to Reddit about what The Button really means.







Intel Launches Fund for Minority, Women-Led Firms
[ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 20:57:49 GMT ]
Intel says the move is aimed at changing the face of Silicon Valley, which is dominated by white male executives and investors.







Cuttlefish Camouflage Could Inspire Artificial Skin
[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:15:34 GMT ]
The shifting colors on the skin of cuttlefish and other cephalopods could lead to bio-inspired camouflage and signalling, researchers say.







NFL Player Who Earns $510K Moonlights as Uber Driver
[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 07:35:17 GMT ]
Defensive tackle A.J. Francis is under contract to earn $510,000 this year from the Miami Dolphins, but paychecks don't start coming until July.







Celebrity Nude Photo Hack May Be Larger Than Thought
[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 07:45:00 GMT ]
Almost 600 iCloud accounts were successfully breached in last years celebrity nude photo hack, the FBI says in court documents.







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

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

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

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

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

This could charge a phone in 60 seconds
[ Mon, 13 Apr 2015 09:43:05 EDT ]

Can an Apple watch read your mind?
[ Fri, 29 May 2015 11:09:26 EDT ]

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.

Most ambitious luxury home ever?
[ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 11:52:28 EDT ]
There's already a 3D-printed house being built in the Netherlands. In China, 3D-printed mansions are reportedly on the rise.

Hypersonic aircraft to go 5 times the speed of sound
[ Sat, 06 Jun 2015 17:28:08 EDT ]
The U.S. Air Force aims to develop an unmanned flying weapon by 2023 that would travel at least five times the speed of sound and might transform the nature of warfare.

Sunday, June 7, 2015

Google Reveals Details of Its Self-Driving Car Accidents
[ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 19:49:00 GMT ]
For the first time, Google has started publicly disclosing details of accidents involving its autonomous vehicles.







Can the Government Protect Itself From Hackers?
[ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 20:30:45 GMT ]
Government networks are sprawling, outdated and require bureaucracy to fix -- and federal agencies are facing attacks from sophisticated adversaries.







Data on Federal Workers a Priority for Chinese Hackers: Experts
[ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 21:34:13 GMT ]
Chinese intelligence policy has long targeted mass databases for attack and later exploitation, cybersecurity experts say.







Swordsman vs. Machine: Robotic Arm and Samurai Face Off
[ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 22:48:52 GMT ]
The swordfighting skills of the Japanese samurai are the stuff of legend, but are they in danger of being replaced by robots, like so many others?







Scientists Mimic Nature's Genius With 'Biomimetics'
[ Sun, 07 Jun 2015 02:32:56 GMT ]
Biomimetics, a field that looks to nature for inspiration and even raw materials, is exploding in popularity.







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.

Table sucks up heat to lower your AC bills
[ Sat, 30 May 2015 16:20:04 EDT ]

Spaceports and sky farms
[ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 11:25:52 EDT ]

Most ambitious luxury home ever?
[ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 11:52:28 EDT ]
There's already a 3D-printed house being built in the Netherlands. In China, 3D-printed mansions are reportedly on the rise.

Hypersonic aircraft to go 5 times the speed of sound
[ Sat, 06 Jun 2015 17:28:08 EDT ]
The U.S. Air Force aims to develop an unmanned flying weapon by 2023 that would travel at least five times the speed of sound and might transform the nature of warfare.

World's largest telescope coming
[ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 12:09:05 EDT ]
In the vast expanse of the universe, we are still trying to find our place. Is there anyone else out there? Where do we come from? Are there other habitable planets like our own?

Saturday, June 6, 2015

Amazon, Google Race to Get Your DNA Into the Cloud
[ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 19:44:03 GMT ]
Amazon is in a race with Google to store human DNA data, seeking both bragging rights and share in a business that may be worth $1bn a year by 2018.







Google Reveals Details of Its Self-Driving Car Accidents
[ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 19:49:00 GMT ]
For the first time, Google has started publicly disclosing details of accidents involving its autonomous vehicles.







Can the Government Protect Itself From Hackers?
[ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 20:30:45 GMT ]
Government networks are sprawling, outdated and require bureaucracy to fix -- and federal agencies are facing attacks from sophisticated adversaries.







Data on Federal Workers a Priority for Chinese Hackers: Experts
[ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 21:34:13 GMT ]
Chinese intelligence policy has long targeted mass databases for attack and later exploitation, cybersecurity experts say.







Swordsman vs. Machine: Robotic Arm and Samurai Face Off
[ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 22:48:52 GMT ]
The swordfighting skills of the Japanese samurai are the stuff of legend, but are they in danger of being replaced by robots, like so many others?







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 ]

Table sucks up heat to lower your AC bills
[ Sat, 30 May 2015 16:20:04 EDT ]

Spaceports and sky farms
[ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 11:25:52 EDT ]

Most ambitious luxury home ever?
[ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 11:52:28 EDT ]
There's already a 3D-printed house being built in the Netherlands. In China, 3D-printed mansions are reportedly on the rise.

World's largest telescope coming
[ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 12:09:05 EDT ]
In the vast expanse of the universe, we are still trying to find our place. Is there anyone else out there? Where do we come from? Are there other habitable planets like our own?

Friday, June 5, 2015

'Steam Controller' is Equal Parts Mouse and Controller
[ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 19:20:17 GMT ]
Ever want to lay back on the couch to play your new game, but then remember that it's the kind you need a mouse for? Valve has you covered.







Mario, Tetris, Pac-Man Enter Video Game Hall of Fame
[ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 19:59:36 GMT ]
Six of the video gaming world's most iconic titles have been inducted into the Video Game Hall of Fame at the Strong National Museum of Play.







Frictionless Surface Could Smooth Trail to Nanotech
[ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 21:27:43 GMT ]
Scientists have developed a technique for creating surfaces that can slide past each other with virtually no friction.







China Suspected of Massive U.S. Data Breach
[ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 01:15:00 GMT ]
The U.S. is assessing the impact of a massive data breach, blamed by China, involving the agency that handles security clearances and federal records.







China Blasts 'Irresponsible' U.S. Over Data Breach Accusations
[ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 11:38:04 GMT ]
China accused the U.S. of making "groundless accusations" and being "irresponsible" Friday in blaming Chinese hackers for a vast data breach.







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

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

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

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

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

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

Table sucks up heat to lower your AC bills
[ Sat, 30 May 2015 16:20:04 EDT ]

Spaceports and sky farms
[ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 11:25:52 EDT ]

Most ambitious luxury home ever?
[ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 11:52:28 EDT ]
There's already a 3D-printed house being built in the Netherlands. In China, 3D-printed mansions are reportedly on the rise.

World's largest telescope to explore universe's secrets
[ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 11:21:26 EDT ]
In the vast expanse of the universe, we are still trying to find our place. Is there anyone else out there? Where do we come from? Are there other habitable planets like our own?

Thursday, June 4, 2015

Odin Laser-Projection Trackpad Has a Bright Future
[ Wed, 03 Jun 2015 19:38:18 GMT ]
Your wireless mouse is small and light, and your laptop has a trackpad - but why not use this cool laser-projected touch surface instead?







Yahoo Scores Deal for First Livestream of NFL Game
[ Wed, 03 Jun 2015 20:05:37 GMT ]
Yahoo has won the rights to stream the Oct. 25 matchup in London between the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars.







Google's Brin Defends Records of Self-Driving Cars
[ Wed, 03 Jun 2015 20:20:30 GMT ]
Google co-founder Sergey Brin says the Internet company isn't releasing the accident reports involving its self-driving cars.







Damaged Wing Grounds Solar Impulse Plane For a Week
[ Wed, 03 Jun 2015 21:12:10 GMT ]
The same inclement weather that forced Solar Impulse down in Japan also caused wing damage that will keep the plane down for about a week.







ATMs Could Be Among First to Upgrade to Windows 10
[ Wed, 03 Jun 2015 22:56:30 GMT ]
Windows 10 is a free upgrade, which may result in lots of systems making the jump — including thousands of ATMs.







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.

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.

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

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

Table sucks up heat to lower your AC bills
[ Sat, 30 May 2015 16:20:04 EDT ]

Spaceports and sky farms
[ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 11:25:52 EDT ]

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Facebook Opens Artificial Intelligence Center in Paris
[ Tue, 02 Jun 2015 16:32:14 GMT ]
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that his company is opening an "international research center for artificial intelligence" in the city.







Prepare Your Wallets: Pinterest Introduces 'Buyable' Pins
[ Tue, 02 Jun 2015 18:42:57 GMT ]
Pinterest just introduced a way for users of its shareable image collections to buy what they see with just a couple taps.







Disney Unveils New 'Playmation' Toys
[ Tue, 02 Jun 2015 20:12:15 GMT ]
Disney on Tuesday unveiled "Playmation," a new type of high-tech toy that brings motion-sensor technology, Bluetooth and cloud connectivity to wearable devices and traditional action figures.







Microsoft Working on WiFi App That Keeps You Connected
[ Tue, 02 Jun 2015 21:51:32 GMT ]
Microsoft briefly and accidentally took the wraps off a new app Tuesday when the service's website went live ahead of schedule.







The Queen Isn't Dead (Despite What You Read on Twitter)
[ Wed, 03 Jun 2015 12:06:52 GMT ]
A behind-the-scenes rehearsal of how the BBC will handle the death of Queen Elizabeth II ended with an apology Wednesday.







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 ]

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

Table sucks up heat to lower your AC bills
[ Sat, 30 May 2015 16:20:04 EDT ]

Spaceports and sky farms
[ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 11:25:52 EDT ]

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.

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

GoPro Adds a Touchscreen to Its Action Cams
[ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 18:05:53 GMT ]
Like to see what you're shooting? GoPro has just made things a bit simpler with the release of the Hero+ LCD, with a touchscreen on the back.







Weather Forces Solar Impulse Plane to Land in Japan
[ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 18:15:40 GMT ]
A solar-powered plane attempting to circle the globe without a drop of fuel made an unscheduled landing in Japan on Monday to wait out bad weather.







Why Some Netflix Users Are Suddenly Seeing Ads
[ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 19:37:57 GMT ]
It looks like Netflix is experimenting with ads - but not the commercial type.







Millennials Get Their Political News From Facebook
[ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 21:05:48 GMT ]
The younger, Internet-savvy generation gets its political news from Facebook far more than local news or other sources trusted by older generations.







Google Preaches Diversity But Hiring Numbers Still Lag
[ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 22:45:31 GMT ]
Google says it hired a woman to fill one out of every five of its openings for technology jobs last year.







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.

Table sucks up heat to lower your AC bills
[ Sat, 30 May 2015 16:20:04 EDT ]

Spaceports and sky farms
[ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 11:25:52 EDT ]

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.

Supreme Court Justices rule on Facebook threats
[ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 11:46:22 EDT ]
The Supreme Court ruled Monday in favor of a Pennsylvania man who posted several violent messages on Facebook and was convicted under a federal threat statute. The Court held that the standard used to convict him was too low.

Monday, June 1, 2015

Thousands of Sites Block Congress in Protest to NSA Laws
[ Sat, 30 May 2015 16:03:29 GMT ]
Thousands of sites are blocking Congress from viewing their webpages in an online demonstration against the Patriot Act.







Solar Impulse Plane Takes Off on Six-Day Pacific Flight
[ Sat, 30 May 2015 19:37:31 GMT ]
After more than a month of preparation, the Solar Impulse 2 airplane took off from China for the most grueling leg of its round-the-world odyssey







Going Mobile: The Marriage of Cars And Smartphones
[ Sun, 31 May 2015 21:07:15 GMT ]
It's becoming more difficult to walk - or drive — away from your smartphone.







Solar Plane to Make Surprise Stop for 'Pilot's Safety'
[ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 09:06:12 GMT ]
A solar plane attempting to fly around the world without a drop of fuel plans to make an unscheduled stop Monday night in Japan due to bad weather.







'Mysterious Lady' Throws Away $200,000 Apple-1
[ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 11:35:31 GMT ]
A Silicon Valley-based recycling company is looking for a person who dropped off a rare vintage Apple computer, so it can give her $100,000.







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.

Table sucks up heat to lower your AC bills
[ Sat, 30 May 2015 16:20:04 EDT ]

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.

Solar Impulse plane begins marathon Pacific flight
[ Sat, 30 May 2015 16:18:29 EDT ]
Five days, five nights, one pilot -- and no fuel.