Monday, November 30, 2015

Debris Found Off U.K. Coast Could Be From SpaceX Rocket
[ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 19:36:03 GMT ]
A chunk of metal found off the southwestern tip of England could be from a SpaceX rocket.









Gates to Launch Multibillion-Dollar Clean Energy Initiative
[ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 20:13:52 GMT ]
The Microsoft co-founder and heads of state will launch the Clean Tech Initiative on the opening day of the U.N. climate change summit in Paris.









How to Keep Your Data Safe While Online Shopping
[ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 22:02:48 GMT ]
The holiday shopping season is underway and there are deals galore on the Web. But those deals could give hackers more entry points to access online shoppers' personal information. Online shoppers can take a few simple steps to make sure they don't end up as identity-theft victims this holiday season.









Massive NSA Phone Data Collection to Cease
[ Sat, 28 Nov 2015 03:58:59 GMT ]
Beginning Sunday, if the government wants to check on a phone number in a potential terrorism case, a request must be made to the phone company.









Facebook Extending 4-Month Parental Leave Policy Worldwide
[ Sun, 29 Nov 2015 22:04:57 GMT ]
The updates to existing parental leave policies reflect a shift within the tech industry, as many in Silicon Valley reach the next stage of life.









Uncovering mysteries in the upcoming 'Sherlock' Victorian special - CNET
[ Sun, 29 Nov 2015 23:41:25 GMT ]
While the "Sherlock" Victorian special "The Abominable Bride" gets closer to its January 2016 air date, we present the facts, another trailer and a stockpile of photos to decipher any hints.









Black hole observed devouring a star - CNET
[ Mon, 30 Nov 2015 02:42:01 GMT ]
An international team of astronomers has witnessed an "extremely rare" event: a black hole eating a star then ejecting a near light-speed flare.









Ralph McQuarrie's Boba Fett gets new life as a Star Wars collectible - CNET
[ Mon, 30 Nov 2015 08:07:21 GMT ]
You don't need to be a bounty hunter to track down and acquire valuable merchandise like this highly detailed Ralph McQuarrie Boba Fett Star Wars statue from Sideshow Collectibles.









Amazon shows off new prototype delivery drone - CNET
[ Mon, 30 Nov 2015 10:33:26 GMT ]
An Amazon video shows a "hybrid" drone accepting a small package into its fuselage and then ascending like a helicopter before flying more like an airplane.









Spotify, you make my streams come true (aka, the making of my musical wonderland) - CNET
[ Mon, 30 Nov 2015 10:40:59 GMT ]
Commentary: A lifelong music lover, I've found that Spotify's streaming service is the best way to hear the songs I love most. To me, music services like this count among the most exciting technological achievements today.









Albert Einstein's special mark on the universe
[ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 19:42:29 GMT ]
It has been exactly 100 years since Albert Einstein presented his theory of general relativity to an audience of scientists on November 25, 1915. While virtually everyone has heard of Einstein and his theory, very few people have any idea of what the theory actually is.









Women scientists who changed the world
[ Sat, 28 Nov 2015 19:14:25 GMT ]
For decades, stories have gone largely untold about world-changing accomplishments by dozens of female pioneers in science, medicine and technology.









Space tech meets aviation: The hypersonic revolution
[ Sat, 28 Nov 2015 19:17:56 GMT ]
Researchers at the German Aerospace Center have come up with a revolutionary hypersonic jet concept that could travel at 25 times the speed of sound.









Airbus patent detaches the cabin from the airplane
[ Sat, 28 Nov 2015 19:20:34 GMT ]
Plane manufacturers have come up with some interesting ideas. The latest: Turn cabins -- the part of the plane where you sit -- into detachable modules separate from the planes. Then mix and match 'em, and you save all kinds of time and money, Airbus says.









Sunday, November 29, 2015

Want a Hoverboard for the Holidays? Slow Your Roll
[ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 16:45:12 GMT ]
They're the tech trend that no one quite knows what to make of, though everyone wants to give them a try at least once.









Debris Found Off U.K. Coast Could Be From SpaceX Rocket
[ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 19:36:03 GMT ]
A chunk of metal found off the southwestern tip of England could be from a SpaceX rocket.









Gates to Launch Multibillion-Dollar Clean Energy Initiative
[ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 20:13:52 GMT ]
The Microsoft co-founder and heads of state will launch the Clean Tech Initiative on the opening day of the U.N. climate change summit in Paris.









How to Keep Your Data Safe While Online Shopping
[ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 22:02:48 GMT ]
The holiday shopping season is underway and there are deals galore on the Web. But those deals could give hackers more entry points to access online shoppers' personal information. Online shoppers can take a few simple steps to make sure they don't end up as identity-theft victims this holiday season.









Massive NSA Phone Data Collection to Cease
[ Sat, 28 Nov 2015 03:58:59 GMT ]
Beginning Sunday, if the government wants to check on a phone number in a potential terrorism case, a request must be made to the phone company.









​Winter is coming! Grab these geeky sweaters to get warm - CNET
[ Sat, 28 Nov 2015 20:19:23 GMT ]
Stay toasty in Hoth-like winters with our favorite nerdy sweaters featuring Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who, Gremlins, Cthulhu, superheroes and gaming characters.









Yum? Now you can make chocolate poop-emoji cookies - CNET
[ Sat, 28 Nov 2015 20:20:57 GMT ]
The cute little emoji symbol of a smiling pile of feces is now edible. YouTube star and pastry chef Rosanna Pansino shows you how to bake your own sweet-smelling poop cookies.









Cozy up with sci-fi and superhero sweaters (pictures) - CNET
[ Sat, 28 Nov 2015 20:22:19 GMT ]
Don't be left in the cold this winter when you can warm up by wearing sweaters that show off your love for superheroes, Time Lords, Darth Vader, Gremlins, Cthulhu, Game of Thrones and robots.









Your Black Friday mall brawl highlights - CNET
[ Sun, 29 Nov 2015 00:14:28 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: As people rushed to get electronics, little seemed to have changed from previous years. There was pandemonium, and there were fights.









Sleep like a Time Lord with 'Doctor Who' bedding - CNET
[ Sun, 29 Nov 2015 00:41:54 GMT ]
Allons-zzzz! Have sweet dreams with this stylish bedding featuring the Tardis and elegant Gallifreyan symbols. Sadly, these sheets won't bend space and time so you can snooze longer.









Albert Einstein's special mark on the universe
[ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 19:42:29 GMT ]
It has been exactly 100 years since Albert Einstein presented his theory of general relativity to an audience of scientists on November 25, 1915. While virtually everyone has heard of Einstein and his theory, very few people have any idea of what the theory actually is.









Women scientists who changed the world
[ Sat, 28 Nov 2015 19:14:25 GMT ]
For decades, stories have gone largely untold about world-changing accomplishments by dozens of female pioneers in science, medicine and technology.









Space tech meets aviation: The hypersonic revolution
[ Sat, 28 Nov 2015 19:17:56 GMT ]
Researchers at the German Aerospace Center have come up with a revolutionary hypersonic jet concept that could travel at 25 times the speed of sound.









Airbus patent detaches the cabin from the airplane
[ Sat, 28 Nov 2015 19:20:34 GMT ]
Plane manufacturers have come up with some interesting ideas. The latest: Turn cabins -- the part of the plane where you sit -- into detachable modules separate from the planes. Then mix and match 'em, and you save all kinds of time and money, Airbus says.









Saturday, November 28, 2015

Want a Hoverboard for the Holidays? Slow Your Roll
[ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 16:45:12 GMT ]
They're the tech trend that no one quite knows what to make of, though everyone wants to give them a try at least once.









Debris Found Off U.K. Coast Could Be From SpaceX Rocket
[ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 19:36:03 GMT ]
A chunk of metal found off the southwestern tip of England could be from a SpaceX rocket.









Gates to Launch Multibillion-Dollar Clean Energy Initiative
[ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 20:13:52 GMT ]
The Microsoft co-founder and heads of state will launch the Clean Tech Initiative on the opening day of the U.N. climate change summit in Paris.









How to Keep Your Data Safe While Online Shopping
[ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 22:02:48 GMT ]
The holiday shopping season is underway and there are deals galore on the Web. But those deals could give hackers more entry points to access online shoppers' personal information. Online shoppers can take a few simple steps to make sure they don't end up as identity-theft victims this holiday season.









Massive NSA Phone Data Collection to Cease
[ Sat, 28 Nov 2015 03:58:59 GMT ]
Beginning Sunday, if the government wants to check on a phone number in a potential terrorism case, a request must be made to the phone company.









Facebook offers all employees four months paid baby leave - CNET
[ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 20:47:19 GMT ]
As CEO Mark Zuckerberg prepares to become a father, the world's largest social network shakes up its parental leave policy.









At last! New Star Wars ad features the bad guys - CNET
[ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 21:04:15 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: For Thanksgiving, Disney releases another Star Wars TV spot that promises a lot of badness.









A holiday treat: 'Star Wars' reimagined in gingerbread - CNET
[ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 21:37:17 GMT ]
Famous scenes from the original trilogy and the prequels are rendered in gingerbread, complete with an edible Jabba the Hutt and giant candy R2-D2.









Hack of toy maker VTech exposes families - CNET
[ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 23:50:41 GMT ]
A hacker got into a customer database for the Learning Lodge app store, where parents can download apps, games and e-books for VTech toys.









Your Black Friday mall brawl highlights - CNET
[ Sat, 28 Nov 2015 00:16:57 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: As people rushed to get electronics, little seemed to have changed from previous years. There was pandemonium, and there were fights.









Personal sensors: the first genuine must-have accessory?
[ Thu, 26 Nov 2015 20:20:57 GMT ]
In major cities, we are surrounded by silent killers at all times.









For Porsche, the sounds of revving engines are a crucial design element
[ Thu, 26 Nov 2015 20:22:15 GMT ]
From the waking groans of a key in the ignition, to the grunt of exhaust as the metal beast pushes its limits, the sounds of an automobile in motion are like music to petrolheads' ears.









Great gadget gifts for $100 or less
[ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 19:38:36 GMT ]
From smartphones to TVs to gaming consoles, most consumer electronics cost hundreds and even thousands of dollars.









Albert Einstein's special mark on the universe
[ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 19:42:29 GMT ]
It has been exactly 100 years since Albert Einstein presented his theory of general relativity to an audience of scientists on November 25, 1915. While virtually everyone has heard of Einstein and his theory, very few people have any idea of what the theory actually is.









Friday, November 27, 2015

App Lets You Visualize the Wireless Signals Around You
[ Thu, 26 Nov 2015 01:07:18 GMT ]
Electromagnetic radiation is everywhere, being transmitted from millions of towers and Wi-Fi routers - and this app lets you visualize it.









Judge Gives Preliminary OK to Sony Hack Settlement
[ Thu, 26 Nov 2015 01:33:35 GMT ]
Sony agrees to reimburse employees up to $10,000 apiece for ID-theft losses, credit-fraud protection services and to pay for plaintiffs' legal fees.









This Uber Rival Had to Replace Its Cabs With Boats
[ Thu, 26 Nov 2015 07:33:58 GMT ]
The Indian state of Tamil Nadu has received unusually high monsoon rainfall in the last few weeks, leading to fast-rising floods.









E.T. Turkey: How Astronauts Spend Thanksgiving in Space
[ Thu, 26 Nov 2015 16:32:47 GMT ]
Astronauts gave thanks and preview their traditional space meal in a greeting from the International Space Station just in time for Thanksgiving.









Paris Could Limit Most Extreme Warming, Study Says
[ Thu, 26 Nov 2015 20:19:33 GMT ]
The pledges made in the lead-up to a major climate summit in Paris next week could limit the likelihood of the most extreme global warming scenarios.









Raspberry Pi's latest computer costs just $5 - CNET
[ Thu, 26 Nov 2015 17:57:55 GMT ]
The British company is making learning to code as affordable as a skinny latte.









At last! New 'Star Wars' ad features the bad guys - CNET
[ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 04:46:52 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: For Thanksgiving, Disney released another "Star Wars" TV spot that promised a lot of badness.









Tinder users jump 400 percent in India over a year - CNET
[ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 05:00:13 GMT ]
The popular dating app has enjoyed incredible growth in India, where smartphone and Internet connectivity are hitting new highs.









Smart home saviour: Man saves house from Australian bushfires with an app - CNET
[ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 05:16:22 GMT ]
As bushfires raged through South Australia, a man watched the flames approach his farm while he was 3,000km away, but not entirely helpless to act.









Crave giveaway: 128GB SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick - CNET
[ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 08:00:02 GMT ]
Win a $99.99 compact storage device for the mobile era that has its own Wi-Fi network built right in. Can't beat that for a Black Friday deal.









'Like riding on the moon': Welcome to the fastest place in the world
[ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 14:03:59 GMT ]
Nowhere on earth is more synonymous with the pursuit of speed than the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats of north-western Utah.









How do you revive a dying species?
[ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 14:06:55 GMT ]
There is only one male northern white rhino left in the world. His name is Sudan, he's 42-years old -- practically geriatric in rhino terms. His sperm count is low and his hind legs are weak -- meaning he's in no position to mate.









Space tech meets aviation: The hypersonic revolution
[ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 15:14:09 GMT ]
London to Melbourne in 90 minutes? Paris to San Francisco in under an hour?









Personal sensors: the first genuine must-have accessory?
[ Thu, 26 Nov 2015 20:20:57 GMT ]
In major cities, we are surrounded by silent killers at all times.









For Porsche, the sounds of revving engines are a crucial design element
[ Thu, 26 Nov 2015 20:22:15 GMT ]
From the waking groans of a key in the ignition, to the grunt of exhaust as the metal beast pushes its limits, the sounds of an automobile in motion are like music to petrolheads' ears.









Thursday, November 26, 2015

'Tech Tats' Put Circuits on Your Skin With Conductive Ink
[ Wed, 25 Nov 2015 20:26:32 GMT ]
Who needs a smartwatch when you can have a smart tattoo? The tech team at Chaotic Moon Studios has made it possible.









App Lets You Visualize the Wireless Signals Around You
[ Thu, 26 Nov 2015 01:07:18 GMT ]
Electromagnetic radiation is everywhere, being transmitted from millions of towers and Wi-Fi routers - and this app lets you visualize it.









Judge Gives Preliminary OK to Sony Hack Settlement
[ Thu, 26 Nov 2015 01:33:35 GMT ]
Sony agrees to reimburse employees up to $10,000 apiece for ID-theft losses, credit-fraud protection services and to pay for plaintiffs' legal fees.









This Uber Rival Had to Replace Its Cabs With Boats
[ Thu, 26 Nov 2015 07:33:58 GMT ]
The Indian state of Tamil Nadu has received unusually high monsoon rainfall in the last few weeks, leading to fast-rising floods.









E.T. Turkey: How Astronauts Spend Thanksgiving in Space
[ Thu, 26 Nov 2015 10:20:51 GMT ]
Astronauts gave thanks and preview their traditional space meal in a greeting from the International Space Station just in time for Thanksgiving.









Your Black Friday shopping survival guide - CNET
[ Wed, 25 Nov 2015 23:28:41 GMT ]
Ready to battle for deals? Bridget Carey helps you plan your strategy with tips on smartphone apps, where to find the best deals, and when to avoid the stores.









Biosensors take shape as temporary tattoos (Tomorrow Daily 278 show notes) - CNET
[ Wed, 25 Nov 2015 23:30:03 GMT ]
Chaotic Moon's "Tech Tat" is designed to be a temporary biomonitor. It can be placed anywhere on the human body, making it more discreet than a wrist wearable, and biometrics it gathers are sent to an easy to use app.









Horror movies to be thankful you survived watching - CNET
[ Thu, 26 Nov 2015 00:59:29 GMT ]
Spend Thanksgiving watching these scary movies with killer turkeys, deranged family members and alien abductions. Just don't blame us if your family doesn't appreciate gore with their gravy.









Gore and gravy: Terrifying Thanksgiving films (pictures) - CNET
[ Thu, 26 Nov 2015 02:04:00 GMT ]
Gather around the dinner table and count your blessings that you'll never run into these serial killers, Satanic turkeys and aliens. Many of these horror films are available to add to your streaming queue.









Lenovo reportedly axing its Vibe brand of smartphones - CNET
[ Thu, 26 Nov 2015 09:41:01 GMT ]
Reports out of China indicate that Lenovo is closing the door on its Vibe series of phones to consolidate its product offerings.









'Like riding on the moon': Welcome to the fastest place in the world
[ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 14:03:59 GMT ]
Nowhere on earth is more synonymous with the pursuit of speed than the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats of north-western Utah.









How do you revive a dying species?
[ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 14:06:55 GMT ]
There is only one male northern white rhino left in the world. His name is Sudan, he's 42-years old -- practically geriatric in rhino terms. His sperm count is low and his hind legs are weak -- meaning he's in no position to mate.









Space tech meets aviation: The hypersonic revolution
[ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 15:14:09 GMT ]
London to Melbourne in 90 minutes? Paris to San Francisco in under an hour?









Personal sensors: the first genuine must-have accessory?
[ Wed, 25 Nov 2015 13:17:05 GMT ]
In major cities, we are surrounded by silent killers at all times.









For Porsche, the sounds of revving engines are a crucial design element
[ Wed, 25 Nov 2015 13:36:09 GMT ]
From the waking groans of a key in the ignition, to the grunt of exhaust as the metal beast pushes its limits, the sounds of an automobile in motion are like music to petrolheads' ears.









Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Can't Wait Until Black Friday? Grab These Early Deals
[ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 20:15:11 GMT ]
Looking for a new iPad? How about an Apple Watch? Best Buy is offering big discounts on them for Black Friday.









Amazon Pulls Nazi-Themed Ads From NYC Subway
[ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 21:40:43 GMT ]
The advertisements for "The Man in the High Castle" completely wrapped the seats, walls and ceilings of one train.









FBI Has Lead in Theft of 1.2 Billion Web Credentials
[ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 21:54:52 GMT ]
A hacker has been linked through a Russian email address to the theft of a record 1.2 billion Internet credentials, the FBI said in court documents.









Cancer Treatment Could Improve, Thanks to Sound Waves
[ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 22:06:10 GMT ]
Curing patients of cancer is a challenge because the corrupted cells can escape to far corners of the body. But one research team may have found a new









Groups Complain YouTube Kids Is Full of Junk-Food Content
[ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 23:05:56 GMT ]
Two groups are asking the FTC to investigate why the app for young children features commercials and videos for products like soda, candy and cookies.









The CraveCast gives thanks for 'Jessica Jones,' 'MST 3K' and 'the crowd' - CNET
[ Wed, 25 Nov 2015 02:11:03 GMT ]
On Tuesday's CraveCast, we'll talk about new shows we're excited for, plus the most hyped franchise ever and crowdsourcing a multiverse.









Science creates flatworms with the heads and brains of other flatworms - CNET
[ Wed, 25 Nov 2015 03:41:29 GMT ]
Without altering its genomic sequence, biologists have created hybrid flatworms with heads and bodies from two different species.









Amazon adorns New York subway with Nazi insignia - CNET
[ Wed, 25 Nov 2015 04:07:19 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: To promote its new series "The Man in the High Castle," Amazon decides to confront strap hangers with Nazi and Japanese war symbolism. The ads are reportedly being pulled, but it's not clear by whom.









Battle lines drawn in first trailer for 'Captain America: Civil War' - CNET
[ Wed, 25 Nov 2015 06:01:22 GMT ]
Captain America and Iron Man throw down in the first trailer for the upcoming film from Marvel Studios.









Australian Roads Minister's stern reminder: Hoverboards are banned - CNET
[ Wed, 25 Nov 2015 06:12:39 GMT ]
Marty McFly made them cool and Justin Bieber has even ridden one, but a politician in Australia has played the "Christmas Grinch" warning against buying hoverboards, which are banned on local roads.









Hate being stared at? Here's a solution
[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:30:38 GMT ]










Pigeons, the next great cancer detector?
[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 09:40:18 GMT ]
Scientists have discovered you can teach one of the most maligned of birds how to identify cancer.









'Like riding on the moon': Welcome to the fastest place in the world
[ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 14:03:59 GMT ]
Nowhere on earth is more synonymous with the pursuit of speed than the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats of north-western Utah.









How do you revive a dying species?
[ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 14:06:55 GMT ]
There is only one male northern white rhino left in the world. His name is Sudan, he's 42-years old -- practically geriatric in rhino terms. His sperm count is low and his hind legs are weak -- meaning he's in no position to mate.









Space tech meets aviation: The hypersonic revolution
[ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 15:14:09 GMT ]
London to Melbourne in 90 minutes? Paris to San Francisco in under an hour?









Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Government Agencies to Slash Greenhouse Emissions
[ Mon, 23 Nov 2015 20:42:07 GMT ]
U.S. federal agencies will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their operations to 41.8 percent below 2008 levels by 2025, the White House announced.









Link Removed? New Site Tracks Online Content Takedowns
[ Mon, 23 Nov 2015 20:58:54 GMT ]
Well-meaning posts and innocent users can get caught in the crossfire when controversial content is accidentally or deliberately suppressed.









U.K. Town Wants You to Know: Goole Isn't Google!
[ Mon, 23 Nov 2015 21:59:47 GMT ]
Volunteers in the sleepy East Yorkshire port town have decided to create their very own search engine so people can find it.









Gene-Engineered Mosquitoes Can't Spread Malaria
[ Mon, 23 Nov 2015 22:37:38 GMT ]
Researchers in California have genetically engineered mosquitoes that cannot be infected with the malaria parasite and who pass the trait on.









Dell Acknowledges Security Hole in New Laptops
[ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 00:21:38 GMT ]
Dell says the security hole could make it easy for hackers to access users' private data.









Robot snake can shift its shape quickly, also haunts our dreams (Tomorrow Daily 276 show notes) - CNET
[ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 01:07:08 GMT ]
All we can say is, "Robot snakes. Why did it have to be robot snakes?"









Ahmed the Clock Kid wants $15 million from city and school - CNET
[ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 04:00:04 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: Ahmed Mohamed, the 14-year-old who was arrested for bringing a homemade clock to school and then became a hero at Google and Facebook, is now demanding compensation and an apology.









New tech can boost smartphone resolution to 4K without hindering battery life - CNET
[ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 05:11:14 GMT ]
Software technology being developed in Japan is able to improve smartphone screen resolution to 4K while not drastically effecting battery life.









Microsoft's female workforce shrank 2 percent last year - CNET
[ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 06:49:00 GMT ]
The company's workforce diversity efforts suffer a setback due to job cuts at overseas factories -- jobs held by a high percentage of women.









Apple said to plan Apple Pay launch in China by February - CNET
[ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 06:53:52 GMT ]
Deal with four banks clears the way for the tech titan's electronic-payments service to work in the world's largest smartphone market, sources tell The Wall Street Journal.









The making of 'Star Wars Battlefront'
[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:28:47 GMT ]










Hate being stared at? Here's a solution
[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:30:38 GMT ]










Pigeons, the next great cancer detector?
[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 09:40:18 GMT ]
Scientists have discovered you can teach one of the most maligned of birds how to identify cancer.









How do you revive a dying species?
[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 09:41:00 GMT ]
There is only one male northern white rhino left in the world. His name is Sudan, he's 42-years old -- practically geriatric in rhino terms. His sperm count is low and his hind legs are weak -- meaning he's in no position to mate.









Monday, November 23, 2015

Drone Registration Task Force Set to Report to FAA
[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 20:10:51 GMT ]
A group of experts exploring the best way to register drones will submit its recommendations to government regulators on Saturday.









NASA Tasks SpaceX With Flying Astronauts to Space Station
[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 22:55:33 GMT ]
NASA officially placed an order with SpaceX Friday for a manned mission to the International Space Station in 2017.









Facebook's Zuckerberg to Take 2 Months of Paternity Leave
[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 00:16:09 GMT ]
Zuckerberg says studies show that when working parents take time to be with their newborns, outcomes are better for the children and families.









'Electronic Plants' Grow Wires Inside Themselves
[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 00:29:55 GMT ]
Researchers have made plants grow conductive wires inside themselves that could one day provide communication or power systems for electronics.









How Viral Cat Pictures Helped Cops During Raids
[ Mon, 23 Nov 2015 10:42:45 GMT ]
Belgians posted pictures of cats to Twitter in response to police asking not to reveal their whereabouts during terror raids.









Bishop, how much time: Seiko re-releasing Ripley's 'Aliens' watch - CNET
[ Mon, 23 Nov 2015 00:44:31 GMT ]
Seiko Japan will be re-releasing the 1983 Chronograph 7A28-7000, worn by Sigourney Weaver in 1986's "Aliens".









Samsung's new Virtual Reality ad makes it look surprisingly simple - CNET
[ Mon, 23 Nov 2015 02:06:05 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: The Gear VR actually looks easy to use, if you believe Samsung's simple, effective new ad for it.









Asia's video game scene has a new player: Singapore - CNET
[ Mon, 23 Nov 2015 03:26:25 GMT ]
With roughly 17,000 visitors paying to attend the island state's recent GameStart Asia gaming expo, the future of gaming in the region looks set to soar.









Six Million Dollar Plant: Scientists grow cyborg roses - CNET
[ Mon, 23 Nov 2015 04:39:11 GMT ]
A team of researchers has created living rose plants with electronic circuits threaded through their veins.









'Superman III' reimagined as a horror film - CNET
[ Mon, 23 Nov 2015 04:47:10 GMT ]
Evil Superman battle! Killer computers! Richard Pryor as a hacker! Watch this "Superman III" trailer remade to look like the horror film it probably should have been.









The making of 'Star Wars Battlefront'
[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:28:47 GMT ]










Hate being stared at? Here's a solution
[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:30:38 GMT ]










Pigeons, the next great cancer detector?
[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 09:40:18 GMT ]
Scientists have discovered you can teach one of the most maligned of birds how to identify cancer.









How do you revive a dying species?
[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 09:41:00 GMT ]
There is only one male northern white rhino left in the world. His name is Sudan, he's 42-years old -- practically geriatric in rhino terms. His sperm count is low and his hind legs are weak -- meaning he's in no position to mate.









Sunday, November 22, 2015

State Dept. Cyber Security Still Not Up to Par: Audit
[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 18:19:12 GMT ]
The department's independent watchdog says the department is failing to comply with federal cyber security standards, putting sensitive data at risk









Drone Registration Task Force Set to Report to FAA
[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 20:10:51 GMT ]
A group of experts exploring the best way to register drones will submit its recommendations to government regulators on Saturday.









NASA Tasks SpaceX With Flying Astronauts to Space Station
[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 22:55:33 GMT ]
NASA officially placed an order with SpaceX Friday for a manned mission to the International Space Station in 2017.









Facebook's Zuckerberg to Take 2 Months of Paternity Leave
[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 00:16:09 GMT ]
Zuckerberg says studies show that when working parents take time to be with their newborns, outcomes are better for the children and families.









'Electronic Plants' Grow Wires Inside Themselves
[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 00:29:55 GMT ]
Researchers have made plants grow conductive wires inside themselves that could one day provide communication or power systems for electronics.









What I learned from watching Star Wars in the wrong order - CNET
[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 14:00:03 GMT ]
Is the Millennium Falcon alive? That's just one of the questions answered when I watched the original Star Wars films in the popular Machete Order.









How you can watch all six Star Wars movies before 'The Force Awakens' - CNET
[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 14:00:05 GMT ]
Here's how you can buy, download or stream the six movies of the original and prequel trilogies in the US, Australia and the UK.









Jawbone sees latest round of layoffs - CNET
[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 18:27:56 GMT ]
The maker of Up fitness trackers is closing its New York office and letting about 60 workers go.









Customers at Sheraton, Westin, other hotels hit by data-stealing hack attack - CNET
[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 22:18:08 GMT ]
Starwood Hotels and Resorts, the company behind nearly a dozen hotel brands, says that more than 50 of its locations suffered from a malware attack on point-of-sale systems.









What should Yahoo get rid of? - CNET
[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 23:07:34 GMT ]
The struggling Internet giant is trying to decide which of its services it should keep or dump. Yahoo Real Estate, or maybe even Yahoo News, could be on the chopping block, analysts say.









The making of 'Star Wars Battlefront'
[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:28:47 GMT ]










Hate being stared at? Here's a solution
[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:30:38 GMT ]










Pigeons, the next great cancer detector?
[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 09:40:18 GMT ]
Scientists have discovered you can teach one of the most maligned of birds how to identify cancer.









How do you revive a dying species?
[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 09:41:00 GMT ]
There is only one male northern white rhino left in the world. His name is Sudan, he's 42-years old -- practically geriatric in rhino terms. His sperm count is low and his hind legs are weak -- meaning he's in no position to mate.









Saturday, November 21, 2015

State Dept. Cyber Security Still Not Up to Par: Audit
[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 18:19:12 GMT ]
The department's independent watchdog says the department is failing to comply with federal cyber security standards, putting sensitive data at risk









Drone Registration Task Force Set to Report to FAA
[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 20:10:51 GMT ]
A group of experts exploring the best way to register drones will submit its recommendations to government regulators on Saturday.









NASA Tasks SpaceX With Flying Astronauts to Space Station
[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 22:55:33 GMT ]
NASA officially placed an order with SpaceX Friday for a manned mission to the International Space Station in 2017.









Facebook's Zuckerberg to Take 2 Months of Paternity Leave
[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 00:16:09 GMT ]
Zuckerberg says studies show that when working parents take time to be with their newborns, outcomes are better for the children and families.









'Electronic Plants' Grow Wires Inside Themselves
[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 00:29:55 GMT ]
Researchers have made plants grow conductive wires inside themselves that could one day provide communication or power systems for electronics.









See parents of social-media fanatics try selfie sticks for the first time - CNET
[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 22:57:50 GMT ]
In the Fine Brothers' latest "Elders React" video, the older generation tries out selfie sticks. "Whoever came up with this is an irritating genius," says one.









Facebook's Zuckerberg to take two months off for daughter's birth - CNET
[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 00:45:46 GMT ]
The CEO of the world's largest social network has been unusually public about his and his wife's experiences conceiving and preparing for their child. Now he's talking about how he'll juggle his job as well.









Last call sounds for Adobe Revel cloud service - CNET
[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 00:50:59 GMT ]
In a not-unexpected move, Adobe shuts off its consumer-focused cheap-storage subscription service.









Fill your home with pheromones using your smartphone - CNET
[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 01:12:41 GMT ]
Already, you can set the mood with lighting and music before you even get home from a date. Soon, you might be able to scent it for success as well.









How long did the iPad Pro last as Brian's work computer? (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast Ep. 16) - CNET
[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 03:41:02 GMT ]
iPad Pro's have a charging issues, the Apple Pencil goes through torture, and we finally watch the Steve Jobs movie.









The making of 'Star Wars Battlefront'
[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:28:47 GMT ]










Hate being stared at? Here's a solution
[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:30:38 GMT ]










Pigeons, the next great cancer detector?
[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 09:40:18 GMT ]
Scientists have discovered you can teach one of the most maligned of birds how to identify cancer.









How do you revive a dying species?
[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 09:41:00 GMT ]
There is only one male northern white rhino left in the world. His name is Sudan, he's 42-years old -- practically geriatric in rhino terms. His sperm count is low and his hind legs are weak -- meaning he's in no position to mate.









Friday, November 20, 2015

Zuckerberg Gives $20M to Schools For Faster Internet
[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 20:29:13 GMT ]
Some students will be able to browse Facebook faster, thanks to a donation from Facebook's CEO.









FBI: Hackers Could Be Targeting Cops, Politicians
[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 21:45:10 GMT ]
The FBI is warning politicians and law-enforcement officials that they could be at increased risk of having their email accounts hacked.









Tech Coalition Defies Calls for Weakened Encryption
[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 22:51:54 GMT ]
A coalition of dozens of the largest tech companies in the world expressed its opposition to any form of a "backdoor" into encrypted devices.









FDA: It's Safe to Eat Genetically Modified Salmon
[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 00:18:29 GMT ]
The salmon cannot be grown in the U.S., the FDA said.









Researchers Teach Robots When to Say 'No' to Humans
[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 00:54:02 GMT ]
"I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that."









Physicists prove Einstein's 'spooky' quantum entanglement - CNET
[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 04:27:09 GMT ]
Multiple research teams claim to have conclusively demonstrated quantum entanglement, which had been disdainfully dubbed "spooky action at a distance" by Albert Einstein.









Crave giveaway: Pocket Party portable Bluetooth speaker with light show - CNET
[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 08:00:02 GMT ]
A little speaker created by a DJ and a team of engineers promises high-quality sound along with an integrated, music-synced light show. And you could win one for free.









Lost board game found in 2,300-year-old tomb - CNET
[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 08:19:08 GMT ]
Pieces of a board game that hasn't been played for an estimated 1,500 years have been found in a tomb in China.









It's official: Xbox One price drops $50 during Black Friday weekend - CNET
[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 11:01:02 GMT ]
Deals run from Black Friday to Cyber Monday on all Xbox One consoles and bundles offered this holiday season.









Peter Jackson: 'I didn't know what the hell I was doing' when shooting 'The Hobbit' - CNET
[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 11:51:54 GMT ]
The director has revealed how rushed pre-production on his second Tolkien trilogy left him "making it up as I went along."









Solar wind transformed Mars
[ Wed, 18 Nov 2015 19:35:27 GMT ]
NASA delivered key findings by its Maven spacecraft that reveal what happened to the Martain atmosphere.









'Best chance for life'
[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:27:46 GMT ]










The making of 'Star Wars Battlefront'
[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:28:47 GMT ]










Hate being stared at? Here's a solution
[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:30:38 GMT ]










Thursday, November 19, 2015

Manhattan DA Pushes for Backdoor Into Encrypted Phones
[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 00:26:35 GMT ]
The Manhattan DA's office issued a report urging lawmakers to require companies like Apple and Google to provide a back door into encrypted phones.









Carnegie Mellon Denies It Was Paid by FBI to Crack Tor
[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 01:16:44 GMT ]
Carnegie Mellon University issued a statement Wednesday describing as "inaccurate" reports that it had taken a $1 million payment from the FBI to hack









Researchers Figure Out How to Grow New Vocal Cords
[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 01:33:39 GMT ]
It's not an easy thing to do.









Gene Scan Finds Surprising Mutations in Kids With Cancer
[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 03:08:04 GMT ]
More than 8 percent of children with cancer have unsuspected genetic mutations that could run in their families, researchers reported on Wednesday.









Here's What Keeps Intelligence Officials Up at Night
[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 09:55:18 GMT ]
The Paris terror attacks have political leaders worried — and for good reason. Here's what's keeping lawmakers and intelligence officials up at night.









2017 Hyundai Elantra debuts at LA Auto Show (pictures) - CNET
[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 01:50:18 GMT ]
Hyundai's immensely popular Elantra sedan grows up, both physically and technologically, with the debut of the sixth-generation model.









Farewell, hope of life on Kepler-438b, it was good while it lasted - CNET
[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 02:07:22 GMT ]
One of the most Earth-like planets located by the Kepler mission is uninhabitable after all, due to its very active star.









New technology removes snow, dust and mist from videos - CNET
[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 03:01:48 GMT ]
Morpho Inc has shown off technology that can remove obstructing particles like dust and snow from videos. It's being designed for trains and trucks, but will eventually be available in the consumer tech world.









Lasers cool liquid for the first time ever - CNET
[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 05:27:29 GMT ]
For the first time, lasers have been used to cool liquid, a technique that could in future be used for precision cooling.









Instagram doubles its active users in India in a year - CNET
[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 06:14:49 GMT ]
The Facebook-owned photo-sharing service has doubled in popularity over the period of a year in India, which is itself enjoying explosive Internet growth.









Women scientists who changed the world
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:37:16 GMT ]
For decades, stories have gone largely untold about world-changing accomplishments by dozens of female pioneers in science, medicine and technology.









Can micro-homes offer housing solution?
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:16 GMT ]










What will buildings of the future look like?
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:16 GMT ]
What will buildings look like in the future? If this week's World Architecture Festival (WAF) is any indicator, the built environment will become more modular, multi-purpose and sustainable.









Cop pulls over Google self-driving car
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:57 GMT ]
No driver? No ticket.









Solar wind transformed Mars
[ Wed, 18 Nov 2015 19:35:27 GMT ]
NASA delivered key findings by its Maven spacecraft that reveal what happened to the Martain atmosphere.









Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Researchers Create Tiny 'Submarine' from Single Molecule
[ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 20:52:56 GMT ]
Researchers have created a tiny submarine with a propeller that runs at a million RPM - and it's all a single molecule.









NASA Teams With Universities to Prep Robots for Space
[ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 22:24:17 GMT ]
Two university groups have been selected to upgrade NASA robots that could one day help humans explore deep space and perhaps even Mars.









ReCon Watches Your Other Apps for Leaked Private Info
[ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 22:46:26 GMT ]
A new app called ReCon keeps an eye on the other apps on your phone, recording when they send private data, letting you decide how much is too much.









Google Self-Driving Cars Hope for Fast Lane in Texas
[ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 23:34:04 GMT ]
With Google's self-driving cars slowed in a gridlock of California regulation, Texas is offering a fast lane.









Google+ Gets Another Design Makeover
[ Wed, 18 Nov 2015 00:06:42 GMT ]
Google+, the Internet giant's unsuccessful attempt at creating a rival to Facebook, has received yet another fresh coat of paint.









Bill Nye says Nascar is the 'anti-NASA' - CNET
[ Wed, 18 Nov 2015 04:30:02 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: In a new book, the Science Guy says he's depressed at how such old technology is celebrated by so many. He wants Nascar to turn an exciting green.









Amazon reveals its 2015 Black Friday deals - CNET
[ Wed, 18 Nov 2015 05:02:02 GMT ]
Get a sneak peek at Amazon's Black Friday sales, which includes hundreds of items, daily deals and local 2-hour delivery.









Experimental Alzheimer's drug also seems to slow ageing - CNET
[ Wed, 18 Nov 2015 05:52:31 GMT ]
A drug tested on mice as a potential preventative against Alzheimer's disease had a range of unexpected anti-ageing effects.









Infiniti unveils comely, compact QX30 crossover (pictures) - CNET
[ Wed, 18 Nov 2015 07:38:57 GMT ]
On the eve of the 2015 LA Auto Show, Infiniti shows off one of the best looking vehicles in its history: the new compact QX30.









Facebook activates Safety Check for Nigeria bombing - CNET
[ Wed, 18 Nov 2015 11:57:19 GMT ]
For the second time in a week, the social network is letting users in the vicinity of a terrorist attack let their friends and family know they're safe with one click.









Women scientists who changed the world
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:37:16 GMT ]
For decades, stories have gone largely untold about world-changing accomplishments by dozens of female pioneers in science, medicine and technology.









Can micro-homes offer housing solution?
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:16 GMT ]










What will buildings of the future look like?
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:16 GMT ]
What will buildings look like in the future? If this week's World Architecture Festival (WAF) is any indicator, the built environment will become more modular, multi-purpose and sustainable.









Cop pulls over Google self-driving car
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:57 GMT ]
No driver? No ticket.









Google, Facebook, SpaceX, OneWeb plan to beam Internet everywhere
[ Sun, 15 Nov 2015 22:29:12 GMT ]
By now it's kind of hard to believe, even sort of embarrassing.









Tuesday, November 17, 2015

'Hour of Code' Teaching Effort Lures Kids With Minecraft
[ Mon, 16 Nov 2015 20:27:48 GMT ]
Microsoft and Code.org are betting on kids' familiarity with Minecraft to help make computer programming more approachable.









Space Station Suffers Short Circuit But No Danger to Crew
[ Mon, 16 Nov 2015 23:23:04 GMT ]
A short circuit put part of the International Space Station's power systems offline Friday, and fixing the damage may necessitate a spacewalk.









Word of the Year Will Make You Laugh. Or Cry. Or Both.
[ Mon, 16 Nov 2015 23:57:42 GMT ]
For the first time ever, we can't print Oxford Dictionaries' Word of the Year. And not because it's an expletive — it's an emoji.









Paris Attack Renews Debate Over Encrypted Apps
[ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 00:51:48 GMT ]
The deadly terror attack in Paris could reignite the debate over whether the government should have a 'back door' to access encrypted communications.









ISIS Has Help Desk for Terrorists Staffed 24/7
[ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 00:52:18 GMT ]
ISIS has a help desk of senior cyber operatives ready to teach would-be terrorists how to communicate in secret and evade detection by authorities.









Hacker group: We'll wipe ISIS off the Internet - CNET
[ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 01:28:39 GMT ]
Twitter accounts affiliated with the group of Internet vigilantes vow to hound the Islamic militants off the Web.









Pandora's latest buy sets it up to play the exact song you want - CNET
[ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 02:08:57 GMT ]
Pandora agrees to buy most of smaller streaming service Rdio for $75 million in cash, which clears the way for the online radio giant to let you listen to the specific track you want to hear.









Samsung offers teens free vacation, as long as they...go on, guess - CNET
[ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 04:00:03 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: A highly entertaining -- or highly dubious -- ad from the French arm of Samsung tries to bargain with something we all hold precious. Very precious.









Ford announces Sync Connect smartphone app - CNET
[ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 05:01:02 GMT ]
The app works with Ford's new embedded modem, first arriving on the 2017 Escape, to bring vehicle functions to the owner's smartphone, no matter where they are.









UFO fanatics spot ancient god on Mars - CNET
[ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 05:43:56 GMT ]
Imaginative humans once again see signs of otherworldly activity on Mars. This time it's in the form of a face-like rock that sports an impressive beard.









Wonders of the universe
[ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:40:32 GMT ]










Women scientists who changed the world
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:37:16 GMT ]
For decades, stories have gone largely untold about world-changing accomplishments by dozens of female pioneers in science, medicine and technology.









Can micro-homes offer housing solution?
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:16 GMT ]










What will buildings of the future look like?
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:16 GMT ]
What will buildings look like in the future? If this week's World Architecture Festival (WAF) is any indicator, the built environment will become more modular, multi-purpose and sustainable.









Cop pulls over Google self-driving car
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:57 GMT ]
No driver? No ticket.









Monday, November 16, 2015

Does Uber Hurt or Help Environment? Study to Investigate
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 22:32:54 GMT ]
Study aims to find out if ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft help reduce fossil fuel emissions.









Google to Warn Gmail Users of Unencrypted Emails
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 00:30:40 GMT ]
Gmail will soon warn users when an email originated from a non-secure connection, meaning it could have been tampered with.









Chaos in Paris Captured on Twitter
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 07:12:18 GMT ]
Users on Periscope, Twitter and Vine capture chaos in Paris, France, amid multiple reports of gunfire and an explosion near city's soccer stadium









ISIS Supporters Celebrate Attacks, But Who's to Blame?
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 09:44:32 GMT ]
ISIS? Al Qaeda? It's too early to say who's the culprit in the Paris terror attacks.









Cellphone Saves Life of Soccer Fan Fleeing Paris Stadium
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 22:36:01 GMT ]
A Frenchman was on his cellphone when the Paris terror attacks began, and his mobile device saved his life.









How T-Mobile's new data plans stack up
[ Sun, 15 Nov 2015 16:19:54 GMT ]
In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon explains who benefits from T-Mobile's new data plans and who doesn't.









Woz says he's still a laptop guy, despite Tim Cook's comments
[ Sun, 15 Nov 2015 18:00:13 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: Not going along with Tim Cook's feeling that PCs are dead, the Apple co-founder says it's laptops for him and he's not in love with the Apple Watch.









Facebook to use Safety Check feature more often in wake of criticism
[ Sun, 15 Nov 2015 21:10:01 GMT ]
The social network's CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the status tool will be used more often during human disasters, following outcry over the company not activating it during the bombings in Beirut.









Best Buy begs you to buy Beats headphones instead of bad Christmas gifts
[ Sun, 15 Nov 2015 22:00:05 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: In a new ad, the retailer shows a man who's just tired of getting exactly what he doesn't want for Christmas.









Apple's first Singapore store will be powered entirely by renewable energy
[ Mon, 16 Nov 2015 04:53:32 GMT ]
Following a global push to power all its facilities with green energy, the iPhone maker's first retail store in Singapore will run entirely on solar energy.









Women scientists who changed the world
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:37:16 GMT ]
For decades, stories have gone largely untold about world-changing accomplishments by dozens of female pioneers in science, medicine and technology.









Can micro-homes offer housing solution?
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:16 GMT ]










What will buildings of the future look like?
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:16 GMT ]
What will buildings look like in the future? If this week's World Architecture Festival (WAF) is any indicator, the built environment will become more modular, multi-purpose and sustainable.









Cop pulls over Google self-driving car
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:57 GMT ]
No driver? No ticket.









Google, Facebook, SpaceX, OneWeb plan to beam Internet everywhere
[ Sun, 15 Nov 2015 22:29:12 GMT ]
By now it's kind of hard to believe, even sort of embarrassing.









Sunday, November 15, 2015

Does Uber Hurt or Help Environment? Study to Investigate
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 22:32:54 GMT ]
Study aims to find out if ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft help reduce fossil fuel emissions.









Google to Warn Gmail Users of Unencrypted Emails
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 00:30:40 GMT ]
Gmail will soon warn users when an email originated from a non-secure connection, meaning it could have been tampered with.









Chaos in Paris Captured on Twitter
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 07:12:18 GMT ]
Users on Periscope, Twitter and Vine capture chaos in Paris, France, amid multiple reports of gunfire and an explosion near city's soccer stadium









ISIS Supporters Celebrate Attacks, But Who's to Blame?
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 09:44:32 GMT ]
ISIS? Al Qaeda? It's too early to say who's the culprit in the Paris terror attacks.









Cellphone Saves Life of Soccer Fan Fleeing Paris Stadium
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 22:36:01 GMT ]
A Frenchman was on his cellphone when the Paris terror attacks began, and his mobile device saved his life.









First impressions of the iPad Pro, Apple Watch 2 rumors and more (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast)
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 00:06:34 GMT ]
The iPad Pro can be awesome depending on how you use it. Or Not. Apple Watch 2 coming in 2016? And The Apple Store owns up to its mistake.









Sony announces hi-res listening stations at Best Buy (hands-on)
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 14:17:12 GMT ]
​Sony has launched a number of "hi-res" kiosks at Best Buy stores to enable customers to experience high-resolution music. CNET attended the launch for a hands-on.









Facebook activates safety status tool after deadly Paris attacks
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 16:29:56 GMT ]
The social network's Safety Check tool is designed to let those affected by the Paris massacre easily get in touch with their Facebook friends.









Tim Cook insists Apple is 'open' after black teens asked to leave store, report says
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 19:43:52 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: CEO says it's unacceptable that the teens were asked to leave an Apple store because they "might steal something," according to a memo published by Buzzfeed.









How to watch the Democrats duke it out online
[ Sun, 15 Nov 2015 02:00:55 GMT ]
Cable networks hid two of the first five presidential debates behind paywalls, frustrating cord cutters interested in politics. Saturday's debate will be available live online.









Wonders of the universe
[ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:40:32 GMT ]










Women scientists who changed the world
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:37:16 GMT ]
For decades, stories have gone largely untold about world-changing accomplishments by dozens of female pioneers in science, medicine and technology.









Can micro-homes offer housing solution?
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:16 GMT ]










What will buildings of the future look like?
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:16 GMT ]
What will buildings look like in the future? If this week's World Architecture Festival (WAF) is any indicator, the built environment will become more modular, multi-purpose and sustainable.









Cop pulls over Google self-driving car
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:57 GMT ]
No driver? No ticket.









Saturday, November 14, 2015

Pope Francis: Put Your Phone Away at the Dinner Table
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 21:36:16 GMT ]
Think checking your phone at dinner is rude? You now have official papal backup.









Does Uber Hurt or Help Environment? Study to Investigate
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 22:32:54 GMT ]
Study aims to find out if ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft help reduce fossil fuel emissions.









Google to Warn Gmail Users of Unencrypted Emails
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 00:30:40 GMT ]
Gmail will soon warn users when an email originated from a non-secure connection, meaning it could have been tampered with.









Chaos in Paris Captured on Twitter
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 07:12:18 GMT ]
Users on Periscope, Twitter and Vine capture chaos in Paris, France, amid multiple reports of gunfire and an explosion near city's soccer stadium









ISIS Supporters Celebrate Attacks, But Who's to Blame?
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 09:44:32 GMT ]
ISIS? Al Qaeda? It's too early to say who's the culprit in the Paris terror attacks.









Vizio smart TVs watch you while you're watching them. What's the deal?
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 23:18:03 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: It emerged this week that Vizio's new "Smart Interactivity" feature tracks your viewing habits and passes them on to advertisers. What's more, the feature is on by default.









Why these comedians can't stop playing the worst game in history
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 23:44:36 GMT ]
Members of the sketch comedy group Loading Ready Run tell CNET about their strange journey for charity, driving from Phoenix to Las Vegas and back again (and again and again) in the game Desert Bus.









Google's self-driving car pulled over for driving too slowly
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 23:57:35 GMT ]
The vehicle was traveling well under the 35 mph speed limit -- legally, police in Google's hometown say.









First impressions of the iPad Pro, Apple Watch 2 rumors and more (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast)
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 00:06:34 GMT ]
The iPad Pro can be awesome depending on how you use it. Or Not. Apple Watch 2 coming in 2016? And The Apple Store owns up to its mistake.









Facebook activates safety status tool after deadly Paris attacks
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 02:42:08 GMT ]
The social network's Safety Check tool is designed to let those affected by the Paris massacre easily get in touch with their Facebook friends.









Wonders of the universe
[ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:40:32 GMT ]










Women scientists who changed the world
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:37:16 GMT ]
For decades, stories have gone largely untold about world-changing accomplishments by dozens of female pioneers in science, medicine and technology.









Can micro-homes offer housing solution?
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:16 GMT ]










What will buildings of the future look like?
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:16 GMT ]
What will buildings look like in the future? If this week's World Architecture Festival (WAF) is any indicator, the built environment will become more modular, multi-purpose and sustainable.









Cop pulls over Google self-driving car
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:57 GMT ]
No driver? No ticket.









Friday, November 13, 2015

U.S. and U.K. Test Response to Financial Cyberattack
[ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 21:35:44 GMT ]
The test focused on how the world's two biggest financial centers, New York and London, would cope with a major cyberterrorism incident.









Facebook Messenger Testing Disappearing Messages
[ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 23:04:07 GMT ]
Snapchat made so-called "ephemeral messaging" a thing, and now Facebook is getting in on the action too.









How Mother Nature Helps Prevent Climate Change
[ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 23:42:51 GMT ]
Humans worried about global warming are getting some help from Earth — for now.









Google Self-Driving Car Gets Pulled Over
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 09:09:12 GMT ]
"We want them to feel friendly and approachable, rather than zooming scarily through neighborhood streets," the Google Self-Driving Car Project said.









Far Out! New Image of Pluto Is Downright Psychedelic
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 10:33:16 GMT ]
Sure, you've seen Pluto. But have you seen Pluto ... on principal component analysis?









Han Solo blaster flask prototype smuggles your booze
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 01:24:36 GMT ]
A concept for a blaster flask makes sure you always know who shot first, so long as that shot involves your favorite adult beverage.









Prince says he was right about the Internet being over
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 05:00:02 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: The dapper, diminutive singer says no musician has made money from the Web, just as he predicted.









Apple to pull the plug on Beats Music on Nov. 30
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 06:12:18 GMT ]
The Beats music service will be silenced in favor of Apple Music, the subscription service launched in June.









The hype awakens: Another new 'Star Wars' TV spot
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 06:30:03 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: The hype is in earnest. The clues are boundless. Wait, are lightsabers not all that? Can you cope?









Crave giveaway: Nuyu Activity Tracker and Wireless Scale for connected workouts
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 08:00:02 GMT ]
This week's prize is a pair of workout wearables for you and a friend, plus a wireless scale that syncs with your phone to report your progress. Tweet for a chance to win!









Can micro-homes offer housing solution?
[ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:08:26 GMT ]










How to make science safer for women
[ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:12:55 GMT ]
It's a lesson most female astronomers learn at some point in their careers when they face unwanted sexual behavior from professors, advisers or anyone who holds their future in their hands.









$9B startup is a medical mystery
[ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:02:17 GMT ]










'Best chance for life'
[ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:39:44 GMT ]










Wonders of the universe
[ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:40:32 GMT ]










Thursday, November 12, 2015

UN Meeting Opens Way for Satellite Tracking of Jets
[ Wed, 11 Nov 2015 19:09:08 GMT ]
A deal reached at a U.N. meeting on Wednesday opens the way for satellite tracking of airliners.









Happy Face? Microsoft Tool Scans Your Photos for Emotions
[ Wed, 11 Nov 2015 20:17:56 GMT ]
Can a computer know how you're feeling? With a little smarts and a lot of reference photos, it can at least make a guess.









Governments Requesting More User Data from Facebook
[ Wed, 11 Nov 2015 21:40:48 GMT ]
Governments around the world are increasingly asking Facebook to cough up personal data on its users.









Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg Is Christening a New Navy Sub
[ Wed, 11 Nov 2015 23:44:49 GMT ]
The U.S. Navy has made an unconventional choice to sponsor its newest submarine: Facebook's chief operating officer.









Disney Smartwatch Knows What You're Touching
[ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:00:49 GMT ]
Some smartwatches know your heart rate, and some know your location — but do any know what appliance you're using, or what door you're opening?









Action heats up in new images from Netflix's Marvel series 'Jessica Jones' (pictures)
[ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 04:06:35 GMT ]
See more of the ex-superhero turned detective, her allies, and her nemesis the Purple Man in these new shots from Netflix's upcoming Marvel series "Jessica Jones" set in New York's Hell's Kitchen.









Why I'm excited for 'Jessica Jones'
[ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 04:59:43 GMT ]
Commentary: Who is this wild-eyed woman staking out the same city as Matt Murdock in the popular "Daredevil"? CNET's Bonnie Burton explains why Netflix's upcoming superpowered P.I. show should pack a punch.









The top Black Friday deals you can get at Best Buy
[ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 05:29:32 GMT ]
​Best Buy has posted a 27-page catalog detailing its Black Friday deals. These are the ones worth checking out.









Asus confirms it's bringing out a set of augmented reality glasses next year
[ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 05:38:38 GMT ]
The electronics giant has previously talked with Microsoft about building a cheaper version of its HoloLens, which will arrive next year for $3,000.









Amazon's 'Man in the High Castle' too 'expensive and dangerous' for TV networks, creator says
[ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 11:18:48 GMT ]
Former "X-Files" writer Frank Spotnitz says his cinematic new Philip K. Dick adaptation found financial and creative freedom at Amazon.









Google Doodle honors actress, inventor Hedy Lamarr
[ Mon, 09 Nov 2015 16:10:10 GMT ]
She was a glamorous Hollywood actress who romanced Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy and Jimmy Stewart onscreen and was hailed as "the world's most beautiful woman."









How to 'lasso' a Goodyear 'blimp'
[ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:07:04 GMT ]
I'm sitting in a gigantic Mack truck. Fifty feet away, a huge blimp nearly as long as a football field hovers in front of me, filling up the windshield.









Can micro-homes offer housing solution?
[ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:08:26 GMT ]










How to make science safer for women
[ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:12:55 GMT ]
It's a lesson most female astronomers learn at some point in their careers when they face unwanted sexual behavior from professors, advisers or anyone who holds their future in their hands.









Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Stylograph Smart Pen Lets You Write in Style
[ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 20:30:40 GMT ]
Anyone who jots down notes or sketches frequently can imagine the convenience of being able to quickly digitize and share their creations.









Binge On! T-Mobile Unveils Free Video Streaming
[ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 21:24:35 GMT ]
Can't stop binge-watching "House of Cards?" Now T-Mobile customers can stream all the video they want for free ... well, except for YouTube videos.









Google Defeats Most Claims in Browser Tracking Lawsuit
[ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 23:05:46 GMT ]
Four computer users had accused Google of bypassing their Web browser cookie blockers.









Why You Can't Mention Tsu.co on Facebook
[ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 23:43:02 GMT ]
Facebook defends its Tsu ban as a way to prevent its service from turning into a hangout for scam artists and opportunists.









2 Fantasy Sports Sites Ordered to Stop Taking Bets in N.Y.
[ Wed, 11 Nov 2015 09:36:58 GMT ]
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman ordered fantasy sports companies DraftKings and FanDuel on Tuesday to stop accepting bets in the state.









Jawbone user data shows Indians sleep less than most westerners
[ Wed, 11 Nov 2015 05:27:54 GMT ]
The US-based wearables company has been compiling data on the sleeping and walking habits of its Indian Jawbone Up users, reporting that they rest and walk less than many westerners.









Space junk: What happens when it crashes back to Earth? (pictures)
[ Wed, 11 Nov 2015 06:37:34 GMT ]
Millions of pieces of debris are floating in space right now. One in particular is set to return in a fabulous fireball.









Asia-based ride-booking service GrabTaxi to offer carpooling services
[ Wed, 11 Nov 2015 09:11:02 GMT ]
The Uber-equivalent of the region plans to offer carpooling services in Singapore and five other countries that will allow customers to save cash on their commute.









Alibaba made $1 billion in 8 minutes
[ Wed, 11 Nov 2015 09:45:51 GMT ]
China is in the throes of the world's single largest day of shopping, Single's day. Shoppers are expected to spend a record amount of money, mainly through online platforms like Alibaba and JD.com.









Google finally pulling the plug on Chrome for Windows XP
[ Wed, 11 Nov 2015 11:29:11 GMT ]
Chrome will no longer be supported on older versions of Windows and Mac OS X from April 2016.









Google Doodle honors actress, inventor Hedy Lamarr
[ Mon, 09 Nov 2015 16:10:10 GMT ]
She was a glamorous Hollywood actress who romanced Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy and Jimmy Stewart onscreen and was hailed as "the world's most beautiful woman."









How to 'lasso' a Goodyear 'blimp'
[ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:07:04 GMT ]
I'm sitting in a gigantic Mack truck. Fifty feet away, a huge blimp nearly as long as a football field hovers in front of me, filling up the windshield.









Can micro-homes offer housing solution?
[ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:08:26 GMT ]










How to make science safer for women
[ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:12:55 GMT ]
It's a lesson most female astronomers learn at some point in their careers when they face unwanted sexual behavior from professors, advisers or anyone who holds their future in their hands.









Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Gamers Get Excited for the 'Fallout 4' Release
[ Mon, 09 Nov 2015 20:12:30 GMT ]
If your coworker calls in sick on Tuesday, chances are that "Fallout 4" is to blame.









'Modern-Day Indiana Jones' Wins $1 Million TED Prize
[ Mon, 09 Nov 2015 20:16:27 GMT ]
Sarah Parcak has been described as a 'modern-day Indiana Jones' for her field exploits.









Dyson' High-End Robot Vacuum Coming to U.S. Next Year
[ Mon, 09 Nov 2015 23:26:45 GMT ]
Robot vacuums are still a rare sight these days, but it's not for want of selection — and now Dyson is bringing its ultra-fancy 360 Eye to the US.









Massachusetts Teens Use Tech Savvy to Sell Cars
[ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 00:14:22 GMT ]
Thomas Pugsley is in many ways an average teenager. But when he goes to his after-school job, he's not bagging groceries.









Scientists Spot 'Weird' Ice-Spewing Volcanoes on Pluto
[ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 00:22:04 GMT ]
The discovery raises questions about how the tiny, distant world has been so geologically active.









This huge new fusion reactor took 19 years to build (Tomorrow Daily 272)
[ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 00:29:26 GMT ]
Germany's newest nuclear fusion reactor took over 19 years and 1 million hours to complete. Obviously, it's a major undertaking, but even though it has a huge footprint, this particular type of reactor has some benefits compared with other types of designs.









Obama: Hello, Facebook! Let's get serious, and have fun too
[ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 01:26:44 GMT ]
The president in May attracted more than a million followers less than five hours after sending his first tweet. Now he's going after the "Like" votes.









Custom circuit board printer takes out 2015 James Dyson Award
[ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 06:00:59 GMT ]
A team of Canadian engineers has taken out one of the world's top design prizes with a 3D printer that prints out customised circuit boards with the press of a button.









China looking to scrub its Internet of offensive songs
[ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 08:58:34 GMT ]
The People's Republic is taking aim on music, ordering all music streaming companies to examine songs before they're released to the public to ensure they're not violent, overly sexual or inappropriate.









Wearable tech takes flight as UK airline EasyJet debuts LED and sensor-studded uniforms
[ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 10:34:02 GMT ]
Crew at the short-haul airline could soon be sporting wearable tech to help light up your flight.









How to 'lasso' a Goodyear 'blimp'
[ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 19:52:35 GMT ]
I'm sitting in a gigantic Mack truck. Fifty feet away, a huge blimp nearly as long as a football field hovers in front of me, filling up the windshield.









Solar wind transformed Mars
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 18:59:40 GMT ]
NASA delivered key findings by its Maven spacecraft that reveal what happened to the Martain atmosphere.









Meet the people who 'live in the future'
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 20:08:28 GMT ]










Google Doodle honors actress, inventor Hedy Lamarr
[ Mon, 09 Nov 2015 16:10:10 GMT ]
She was a glamorous Hollywood actress who romanced Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy and Jimmy Stewart onscreen and was hailed as "the world's most beautiful woman."









Monday, November 9, 2015

FCC: We Can't Force Companies to Stop Tracking You Online
[ Sat, 07 Nov 2015 00:40:09 GMT ]
The FCC decided Friday that it can't force Internet companies like Google, Facebook and ad providers from tracking users online.









Apple Defeats Class Action Lawsuit Over Bag Searches
[ Sun, 08 Nov 2015 05:58:14 GMT ]
Employees sued to be reimbursed for the time taken by Apple to search their bags to ensure they did not steal any merchandise.









Google, Heart Association Team Up On New Research Venture
[ Sun, 08 Nov 2015 21:05:39 GMT ]
A company whose name is synonymous with eyeballs on the Internet is turning its attention to hearts.









Why Millennials Are Buying More Vinyl Records
[ Sun, 08 Nov 2015 23:03:25 GMT ]
The entertainment industry always loves a good comeback story, and music's latest resurgence is no exception.









Google Honors '40s Hollywood Star (and Not for Her Acting)
[ Mon, 09 Nov 2015 10:25:57 GMT ]
Monday's Google Doodle celebrates the beauty and brains of actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr, who would've turned 101 on Nov. 9.









Optimistic futurism: The designers building the world of tomorrow
[ Mon, 09 Nov 2015 09:00:05 GMT ]
Whether it's the first cordless kettle or a spacecraft for civilians, UK design company Seymourpowell has long created inventions that are on "the edge of the future." But how do you design the world of tomorrow if it doesn't exist today?









Snapchat closes in on Facebook as it hits 6 billion daily video views
[ Mon, 09 Nov 2015 09:27:48 GMT ]
The US-based photo and video messaging service is closing the gap with Facebook, which reports 8 billion views per day.









Opera Max data-saving app to come bundled on Samsung, Xiaomi phones
[ Mon, 09 Nov 2015 09:45:51 GMT ]
The Web browser's data-management app will be integrated on new phones from 14 Android smartphone makers, letting users shave up to 60 percent off their data usage.









Local Motors LM3D Swim: A closer look at the first 3D printed car you can buy (pictures)
[ Mon, 09 Nov 2015 10:00:20 GMT ]
Last year, Local Motors 3D printed its first electric car. This year, it refined the EV's design. Next year, you'll be able to buy and print one of your own.









Scientists awarded $22M in Zuckerberg-backed Breakthrough Prize
[ Mon, 09 Nov 2015 11:15:07 GMT ]
The awards were given to researchers from around the world who have solved mysteries such as secret brain circuits and shape-shifting spaces.









Human 'mini brains' grown in labs may help solve cancer, autism, Alzheimer's
[ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 19:38:02 GMT ]
A Harvard medical pioneer calls it "astounding" — an "incredible achievement" and a "quantum leap forward" in the battle against cancer, autism, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.









The problem with crowdsourcing cold cases
[ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 19:39:24 GMT ]










How to 'lasso' a Goodyear 'blimp'
[ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 19:52:35 GMT ]
I'm sitting in a gigantic Mack truck. Fifty feet away, a huge blimp nearly as long as a football field hovers in front of me, filling up the windshield.









Solar wind transformed Mars
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 18:59:40 GMT ]
NASA delivered key findings by its Maven spacecraft that reveal what happened to the Martain atmosphere.









Meet the people who 'live in the future'
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 20:08:28 GMT ]










Sunday, November 8, 2015

4 in 10 Businesses Have Filed a Cyber Insurance Claim
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 20:01:06 GMT ]
Many businesses purchase insurance policies hoping they never have to use them. Turns out that hasn't been the case with cybersecurity insurance.









Zuckerberg Says $100M Newark School Donation a Success
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 21:19:25 GMT ]
The Facebook CEO says the city's school have seen a "large improvement" in graduation rates.









Toyota to Set Up $1B AI Research Lab in Silicon Valley
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 21:33:51 GMT ]
The investment underlines the Japanese automaker's determination to lead in self-driving cars and apply the tech to other areas of daily life.









FCC: We Can't Force Companies to Stop Tracking You Online
[ Sat, 07 Nov 2015 00:40:09 GMT ]
The FCC decided Friday that it can't force Internet companies like Google, Facebook and ad providers from tracking users online.









Apple Defeats Class Action Lawsuit Over Bag Searches
[ Sun, 08 Nov 2015 05:58:14 GMT ]
Employees sued to be reimbursed for the time taken by Apple to search their bags to ensure they did not steal any merchandise.









iPhone 7 rumors and iPad Pro news (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy)
[ Sat, 07 Nov 2015 19:22:14 GMT ]
Apple TV OS developers bring Safari and folders to the platform, the iPad Pro comes to Sam's Club on November the 13th and iPhone 7 rumors.









Stronger than steel and stretchier than elastic, synthetic silk could transform clothing
[ Sat, 07 Nov 2015 19:39:16 GMT ]
US startup Bolt Threads reckons it has one-upped spiders to unlock the incredible potential of synthetic silk.









HTC mocks Apple's '1984' ad (really)
[ Sat, 07 Nov 2015 21:25:25 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: In doing something that's been done before, HTC thinks it can be, um, different.









Warcraft fans get double dose of WoW with movie, expansion trailers
[ Sat, 07 Nov 2015 21:25:35 GMT ]
Legendary Films releases a new trailer for the upcoming movie "Warcraft," while Blizzard's out with a new trailer for the Legion expansion pack. If you're a World of Warcraft fan, just breathe.









Three chapters in, CNET's crowdsourced sci-fi novel is coming to life
[ Sat, 07 Nov 2015 21:35:31 GMT ]
CNET's Crave blog has asked the world to help write a sci-fi novel, and the world has responded. Here's an update on our first week creating an alternate multiverse.









Human 'mini brains' grown in labs may help solve cancer, autism, Alzheimer's
[ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 19:38:02 GMT ]
A Harvard medical pioneer calls it "astounding" — an "incredible achievement" and a "quantum leap forward" in the battle against cancer, autism, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.









The problem with crowdsourcing cold cases
[ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 19:39:24 GMT ]










How to 'lasso' a Goodyear 'blimp'
[ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 19:52:35 GMT ]
I'm sitting in a gigantic Mack truck. Fifty feet away, a huge blimp nearly as long as a football field hovers in front of me, filling up the windshield.









Solar wind transformed Mars
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 18:59:40 GMT ]
NASA delivered key findings by its Maven spacecraft that reveal what happened to the Martain atmosphere.









Meet the people who 'live in the future'
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 20:08:28 GMT ]










Saturday, November 7, 2015

SETI Finds No Sign of Aliens at KIC 8462852 ... Yet
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 17:11:34 GMT ]
Alien hunters have been training their telescopes on the mysterious KIC 8462852 star system for longer than than two weeks.









FCC: We Can't Force Companies to Stop Tracking You Online
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 19:35:30 GMT ]
The FCC decided Friday that it can't force Internet companies like Google, Facebook and ad providers from tracking users online.









4 in 10 Businesses Have Filed a Cyber Insurance Claim
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 20:01:06 GMT ]
Many businesses purchase insurance policies hoping they never have to use them. Turns out that hasn't been the case with cybersecurity insurance.









Zuckerberg Says $100M Newark School Donation a Success
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 21:19:25 GMT ]
The Facebook CEO says the city's school have seen a "large improvement" in graduation rates.









Toyota to Set Up $1B AI Research Lab in Silicon Valley
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 21:33:51 GMT ]
The investment underlines the Japanese automaker's determination to lead in self-driving cars and apply the tech to other areas of daily life.









Nissan's Full Display Mirror lets racers see through solid objects
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 22:46:53 GMT ]
When your race car doesn't have a rear window, and your side mirrors aren't providing much help, it's up to camera technology to fill in the gaps.









Mustangs, Explorers and Foci, oh my!: Ford at SEMA 2015 (pictures)
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 23:39:40 GMT ]
From drag-racing pony cars to SUVs outfitted for exploration and hot hatchbacks focused on performance, Ford showcases the many ways enthusiasts make its cars their own.









iPhone 7 rumors and iPad Pro news (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy)
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 23:41:08 GMT ]
Apple tvOS developers bring Safari and fodlers to the platform, the iPad Pro comes to Sam's Club on November the 13th, and iPhone 7 rumors.









Warcraft fans get double dose of WoW with movie, expansion trailers
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 23:53:46 GMT ]
Legendary Films releases a new trailer for the upcoming movie "Warcraft" Friday, while Blizzard's out with with a new trailer for the Legion expansion pack. If you're a World of Warcraft fan, just breathe.









Toyota brings some wonderful toys to SEMA 2015 (pictures)
[ Sat, 07 Nov 2015 00:24:54 GMT ]
A hydrogen-powered car inspired by "Back to the Future" and a pair of the craziest minivans you've ever seen round out an epic array of Toyota customs at the 2015 SEMA Show.









Human 'mini brains' grown in labs may help solve cancer, autism, Alzheimer's
[ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 19:38:02 GMT ]
A Harvard medical pioneer calls it "astounding" — an "incredible achievement" and a "quantum leap forward" in the battle against cancer, autism, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.









The problem with crowdsourcing cold cases
[ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 19:39:24 GMT ]










How to 'lasso' a Goodyear 'blimp'
[ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 19:52:35 GMT ]
I'm sitting in a gigantic Mack truck. Fifty feet away, a huge blimp nearly as long as a football field hovers in front of me, filling up the windshield.









Solar wind transformed Mars
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 18:59:40 GMT ]
NASA delivered key findings by its Maven spacecraft that reveal what happened to the Martain atmosphere.









Meet the people who 'live in the future'
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 20:08:28 GMT ]










Friday, November 6, 2015

Watch Two Men in Jetpacks Fly Alongside a Jumbo Jet
[ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 20:59:31 GMT ]
Jetpacks may not be an everyday commuting tool, but they do exist — and they're capable of some impressive aerial acrobatics.









Finland Designs Its Own Unique Set of Emoji
[ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 23:01:41 GMT ]
Finland is proud of its culture, its climate and its history, and it plans to show them off in a rather unique fashion: emoji.









Balloon You Can Swallow Fights Obesity
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 00:37:18 GMT ]
A new type of stomach-filling balloon can help people drop pounds, and it doesn't require any surgery to place it, researchers report.









Prison System Looks to Shut Down Contraband-Toting Drones
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 01:10:21 GMT ]
The Federal Bureau of Prisons is looking for help in keeping pesky drones out of the airspace of its incarceration facilities.









One Girl's Search Brought Her 48 Brothers and Sisters
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 10:06:48 GMT ]
Think one or two siblings is a lot to keep track of? Try to keep up when you may be one of 49.









Dying man granted 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' screening
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 05:24:30 GMT ]
Star Wars fan Daniel Fleetwood, who's dying of cancer, isn't sure he'll survive to the movie's release date. So the Internet comes to the rescue.









MultiPAX: Multiplayer mayhem at PAX Australia (pictures)
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 06:17:39 GMT ]
While mainstream developers shift away from local multiplayer, the sheer scope and variety of independent multiplayer games at PAX Australia 2015 shows that it ain't dead yet.









Heist takes a noir look at the art of cat burglary (PAX Aus 2015)
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 06:26:14 GMT ]
Silent, stylish and non-lethal: Heist brings an iconic art-style to a clever (and challenging) stealth game.









The Warlock of Firetop Mountain adds a new element to the Fighting Fantasy series (PAX Aus 2015)
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 07:00:03 GMT ]
Tin Man Games continues its digital adaptations of the classic Fighting Fantasy game books from Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone. This time it's the 1982 classic, "The Warlock of Firetop Mountain".









Crave giveaway: Blast Motion Easton Power Sensor for improving your baseball swing
[ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 08:00:02 GMT ]
This week's prize could make you a better batter. It's a motion sensor that attaches to your bat and delivers metrics on your swing, and video of you in action, to your mobile device.









Chinese firm leads new 'drone age'
[ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 19:29:26 GMT ]
Time and time again we hear that distinctive buzz.









Is this how we'll get around in the future?
[ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 19:38:02 GMT ]
Take a look at the most outlandish designs for personal mobility vehicles.









Human 'mini brains' grown in labs may help solve cancer, autism, Alzheimer's
[ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 19:38:02 GMT ]
A Harvard medical pioneer calls it "astounding" — an "incredible achievement" and a "quantum leap forward" in the battle against cancer, autism, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.









The problem with crowdsourcing cold cases
[ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 19:39:24 GMT ]










How to 'lasso' a Goodyear 'blimp'
[ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 19:52:35 GMT ]
I'm sitting in a gigantic Mack truck. Fifty feet away, a huge blimp nearly as long as a football field hovers in front of me, filling up the windshield.









Thursday, November 5, 2015

Got the Right Stuff? NASA Hiring New Astronauts
[ Wed, 04 Nov 2015 20:13:36 GMT ]
The space agency will begin accepting applications in mid-December for new astronaut candidates.









Study Ranks Tech Companies' Respect for Digital Rights
[ Wed, 04 Nov 2015 20:19:24 GMT ]
How well are the biggest tech companies upholding your rights and privacy? A long term study published Tuesday ranks them on dozens of criteria.









Facebook Surpasses 1.5 Billion Monthly Users
[ Wed, 04 Nov 2015 21:54:01 GMT ]
That's a 14 percent jump from this time a year ago.









Addicted to Emoji? This Keyboard Could Be the Answer
[ Wed, 04 Nov 2015 23:23:08 GMT ]
Emoji have worked their way onto just about every digital communication platform, but it's not always easy to find the one you want in a hurry. Perhap









Businesses Go After Customers Who Post Bad Online Reviews
[ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 08:47:07 GMT ]
They're called non-disparagement clauses and if a company thinks your bad review hurts their bottom line, it allows them to take action against you.









Juror fined for Facebook posts about criminal court case
[ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 05:55:34 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: A New York juror seems to not know the rules, which results in a mistrial and a $1,000 fine for her.









Creepier than Google Glass? A third eye in the middle of your head
[ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 06:13:45 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: 3RDi is a camera that sits in the middle of your head. It wants to "capture your life," while perhaps it captures everyone else's too.









Roto Color Runners invites you to trip the light fantastic (PAX Aus 2015)
[ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 06:28:31 GMT ]
Brendan Votano from Blue Volcano talks about his strangely soothing rotoscoped "endless runner" that lets you unleash the music of the spheres.









Objects in Space lets you feel like a true spaceship captain (PAX Aus 2015)
[ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 06:59:02 GMT ]
"Less like World War II dogfighters, more like Cold War submarines": That was the mantra for Flat Earth Games when they decided to create a game that got space right.









Depth is a game that proves you really need a bigger boat (PAX Aus 2015)
[ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 09:42:03 GMT ]
Ever wanted to play as a Great White Shark? You're in luck: It's shark versus human in this underwater multiplayer game from Atomiser games. It's never safe to get back in the water.









How to 'lasso' a Goodyear 'blimp'
[ Wed, 04 Nov 2015 18:02:18 GMT ]
I'm sitting in a gigantic Mack truck. Fifty feet away, a huge blimp nearly as long as a football field hovers in front of me, filling up the windshield.









NYC to London in 30 minutes?
[ Wed, 04 Nov 2015 18:45:18 GMT ]
Here we go again with another super-cool design for an airliner that flies faster than the speed of sound.









Own the watch that went to the moon
[ Wed, 04 Nov 2015 19:05:04 GMT ]
A Bulova Chronograph worn by Apollo 15 flight commander Dave Scott while on the moon -- the only privately owned watch to go to the moon -- is hitting the auction block.









China's Steve Jobs is changing U.S., too
[ Wed, 04 Nov 2015 19:05:04 GMT ]
Xiaomi is the most important phone manufacturer you've never heard of.









Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Google Will Let Artificial Intelligence Reply to Your Email
[ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 18:56:11 GMT ]
Google is putting a different twist on the concept of 'automated reply' with a new tool that aims to write responses to your email.









When Robots Get Hurt, Humans Feel Their Pain
[ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 20:29:09 GMT ]
When we see another person in pain, we empathize and offer consolation. But would we react the same way to a robot?









As Scientists Worry About Warming, U.S. Public Doesn't
[ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 20:58:20 GMT ]
Americans are hot but not too bothered by global warming.









Instagram Star Essena O'Neil Quits Social Media
[ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 23:22:44 GMT ]
An Australian model and Instagram star is now determined to reveal to her thousands of fans that her "dream life" was really fake.









FAA to Drone Task Force: 'Think Outside the Box'
[ Wed, 04 Nov 2015 00:35:36 GMT ]
Transportation officials say the registration of drones is one way to keep the skies near airports safer.









'Social Shot' creates custom cocktail from your Facebook data (Tomorrow Daily 269)
[ Wed, 04 Nov 2015 00:38:15 GMT ]
"The Social Shot" is an interesting cart with a mission: to devise how your personality fits into five specific human traits, and then craft an alcoholic shot specifically customized to your Facebook profile's information.









Inside Intel's tiny house of the future
[ Wed, 04 Nov 2015 00:43:54 GMT ]
This concept smart home aims to do more with less, by connecting together devices through one app.









These hilarious tweets about the new Twitter hearts are real stars
[ Wed, 04 Nov 2015 01:49:27 GMT ]
While some people love Twitter's change of the fave icon, the switch has plenty of people annoyed. Here's what's in their hearts as #heartgate grows.









Best mobile games of October 2015 (pictures)
[ Wed, 04 Nov 2015 02:17:06 GMT ]
Looking for a new game to play on your mobile device? Here's our pick of the best released in October 2015.









Samsung retains top spot in India's increasingly important smartphone market
[ Wed, 04 Nov 2015 04:31:07 GMT ]
The South Korean electronics giant has strengthened its grip on India's smartphone market, keeping its top position in quarter three of 2015









These trees eat pollution
[ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 01:07:18 GMT ]










Can this harvest energy from thin air?
[ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 01:08:34 GMT ]










Russia, the Internet and a new way to wage war?
[ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 01:10:26 GMT ]










How a 3D-printed heart changed a 4-year-old's life
[ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 19:53:09 GMT ]










Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Toddlers Are Pros With Tablets, Smartphones: Study
[ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 01:11:42 GMT ]
Some toddlers may not be potty trained, but they can stream Netflix with the best of them, this study finds.









Sprint Signs First Direct Service Agreement With Cuban Phone Company
[ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:55:44 GMT ]
At the Havana International Trade Fair on Monday, Nov. 2, Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure signed the first direct roaming service agreement with Cuba telecommunications company ETECSA.









Video Game Juggernaut to Buy 'Candy Crush' Maker for $5.9B
[ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 06:01:35 GMT ]
The purchase gives Activision, which owns "World of Warcraft," "Call of Duty" and "Diablo," dominance on mobile, console and PC platforms.









Here's What It's Like to Use a Real-Life Holodeck
[ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 07:42:58 GMT ]
The beta test for the first Void Entertainment Center (VEC) will open in Pleasant Grove, Utah, next summer.









Why Aren't 2016 Candidates Talking About Cybersecurity?
[ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 11:16:10 GMT ]
Controversial legislation, massive security breaches, and thorny relations with China could eventually push the issue into the media spotlight.









Steve Jobs' legacy includes the women he inspired
[ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 06:00:30 GMT ]
Women played a key role in helping create the Macintosh. Some of the women on the original Mac team share how Jobs pushed them to extraordinary levels of creativity.









Activision buys Candy Crush creator King Digital for $5.9B
[ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 07:14:06 GMT ]
Acquisition unifies two of the biggest game makers as mobile gaming takes off with consumers.









Amazon to begin selling books -- in its own bookstore
[ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 07:23:38 GMT ]
The Internet retailer opens its first bookstore in Seattle, two decades after it began selling books online.









​The robots aren't just coming -- they're already here
[ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 10:43:31 GMT ]
As machines increasingly sense what's going on and take action on their own, robots are blending into the world of humans, a robotics group leader says.









Don't get burned by bad Black Friday 'deals'
[ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 11:01:47 GMT ]
Black Friday becomes Black November, with Amazon and Newegg already starting promotions, invoking shopping panic. Meanwhile, Windows 10 updates get pushy, and a new "Star Trek" TV show is in the works.









Space station celebrates 15 years of human life in space
[ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 01:02:55 GMT ]
Continuous human habitation in space began 15 years ago, when three people stepped onto an orbiting laboratory that space agencies see as a springboard to Mars.









These trees eat pollution
[ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 01:07:18 GMT ]










Can this harvest energy from thin air?
[ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 01:08:34 GMT ]










Russia, the Internet and a new way to wage war?
[ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 01:10:26 GMT ]










Monday, November 2, 2015

Watch Tesla's Autopilot Mode Avoid Head-On Collision
[ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 21:54:34 GMT ]
Tesla's "Autopilot" enhanced cruise control system only went live two weeks ago, and it may have already saved a few lives.









No More 'Daily Deals': Amazon to Shutter Amazon Local
[ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 22:40:19 GMT ]
Amazon.com says it will stop selling daily deals on its Amazon Local website and app, starting Dec. 18.









White House Details Plan to Beef Up Feds' Cybersecurity
[ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 23:42:09 GMT ]
The White House announced plans on Friday to modernize the federal government's out-of-date cybersecurity practices.









Astronomers Are Excited About the 'Halloween Asteroid'
[ Sat, 31 Oct 2015 10:23:02 GMT ]
An asteroid large enough to wreak continent-wide devastation will pass by the Earth. On Halloween. And astronomers could not be happier about it.









Animals vs. Drones: Should Close Encounters Be Banned?
[ Sun, 01 Nov 2015 09:22:02 GMT ]
As drones have become more popular, so has footage of creatures such as hawks, kangaroos and alligators attacking airborne cameras.









New 'Preacher' trailer shows supernatural salvation
[ Mon, 02 Nov 2015 05:38:10 GMT ]
Watch Dominic Cooper spread the gospel and supernatural mayhem in the new "Preacher" TV series based on the comic of the same name, premiering on AMC in mid-2016.









Virtual reality needs three to five years to take off, says HTC
[ Mon, 02 Nov 2015 06:31:52 GMT ]
The HTC Vive virtual reality headset will be released in limited quantities later this year, but the company's chief content officer says it will take several years for the tech to become mainstream.









Third man arrested over TalkTalk hack as Vodafone reveals cyberattack of its own
[ Mon, 02 Nov 2015 11:15:54 GMT ]
Vodafone is the second British telecommunications company in two weeks to be on the receiving end of a serious hack.









Xiaomi makes its first moves to sell its phones in Africa
[ Mon, 02 Nov 2015 11:41:54 GMT ]
The world's fifth-largest smartphone maker will sell its Redmi 2 and Mi 4 in Africa through a distribution partner.









Eric Schmidt: Potential Android and Chrome OS merger rooted in software advancement
[ Mon, 02 Nov 2015 11:52:09 GMT ]
The executive chairman of Alphabet, Google's parent company, admits there is some merit to the rumour of its mobile and laptop software merging, and talks up the company's presence in China.









Ethiopia starts looking at the stars - from a nearly perfect location
[ Tue, 27 Oct 2015 15:20:43 GMT ]
For young people there is no limit, and in Addis Ababa dreams fly about classrooms with as much abandon as anywhere else in the world.









Unwanted life forms found on Space Station
[ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:10:28 GMT ]










Russia, the Internet and a new way to wage war?
[ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 14:19:04 GMT ]
NYT report on Russia ships operating over deep sea internet cables shows we need new rules on use and abuse of world's shared resources.









The problem with crowdsourcing cold cases
[ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 15:11:50 GMT ]










Tech giants plan to beam Internet everywhere
[ Mon, 02 Nov 2015 01:52:28 GMT ]










Sunday, November 1, 2015

Watch Tesla's Autopilot Mode Avoid Head-On Collision
[ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 21:54:34 GMT ]
Tesla's "Autopilot" enhanced cruise control system only went live two weeks ago, and it may have already saved a few lives.









No More 'Daily Deals': Amazon to Shutter Amazon Local
[ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 22:40:19 GMT ]
Amazon.com says it will stop selling daily deals on its Amazon Local website and app, starting Dec. 18.









White House Details Plan to Beef Up Feds' Cybersecurity
[ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 23:42:09 GMT ]
The White House announced plans on Friday to modernize the federal government's out-of-date cybersecurity practices.









Astronomers Are Excited About the 'Halloween Asteroid'
[ Sat, 31 Oct 2015 10:23:02 GMT ]
An asteroid large enough to wreak continent-wide devastation will pass by the Earth. On Halloween. And astronomers could not be happier about it.









Animals vs. Drones: Should Close Encounters Be Banned?
[ Sun, 01 Nov 2015 09:22:02 GMT ]
As drones have become more popular, so has footage of creatures such as hawks, kangaroos and alligators attacking airborne cameras.









Research says your cat might be thinking about killing you? Really?
[ Sat, 31 Oct 2015 18:43:34 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: Research from the University of Edinburgh and the Bronx Zoo suggests that cats have personalities similar to those of African lions. Some suggest this means your cat wants to be rid of you.









Scary history: Origins of 10 classic Halloween monsters
[ Sat, 31 Oct 2015 22:34:24 GMT ]
How did the ghouls that haunt Halloween get their start? Where were werewolves, vampires and zombies lurking before taking over Hollywood? We dig for the roots of the creatures that have scared us for centuries.









Young Star Wars fan in walker pilots Millennium Falcon costume for Halloween
[ Sat, 31 Oct 2015 23:15:30 GMT ]
Five-year-old Sebastian Bailey is all set to trick or treat as Han Solo piloting his very own Millennium Falcon, thanks to his crafty parents.









Self-driving Volkswagen completes 1,500-mile Mexican trek
[ Sat, 31 Oct 2015 23:30:13 GMT ]
A University of Nevada researcher and his colleagues went hands-free from Nogales to Mexico City, setting a record in the process.









Aaron Sorkin wanted to call his Steve Jobs movie 'One more thing...'
[ Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:01:02 GMT ]
CNET speaks to the Oscar-winning screenwriter about his unique take on the Apple co-founder's life.









Opinion: The rise of the killer robots
[ Tue, 27 Oct 2015 14:57:39 GMT ]










Ethiopia starts looking at the stars - from a nearly perfect location
[ Tue, 27 Oct 2015 15:20:43 GMT ]
For young people there is no limit, and in Addis Ababa dreams fly about classrooms with as much abandon as anywhere else in the world.









Unwanted life forms found on Space Station
[ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:10:28 GMT ]










Russia, the Internet and a new way to wage war?
[ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 14:19:04 GMT ]
NYT report on Russia ships operating over deep sea internet cables shows we need new rules on use and abuse of world's shared resources.









The problem with crowdsourcing cold cases
[ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 15:11:50 GMT ]