Apple, Google Routinely Asked to Help Access Devices: ACLU[ Wed, 30 Mar 2016 21:32:00 GMT ]The Justice Department previously disclosed that Apple has received 70 court orders requiring it to provide assistance since 2008.

State Department Apologizes for Calling Americans Ugly[ Thu, 31 Mar 2016 00:25:00 GMT ]The State Department tweeted out a warning to Americans traveling overseas Wednesday — and then deleted the tweet after people called it sexist.

Mile-Long Ice Wall to Contain Fukushima's Remains[ Thu, 31 Mar 2016 06:42:20 GMT ]The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant suffered a massive meltdown following the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami which hit the Japanese coast.

FBI Agrees to Unlock iPhone in Arkansas Homicide[ Thu, 31 Mar 2016 09:45:06 GMT ]The FBI has agreed to help an Arkansas prosecutor unlock an iPhone and iPod belonging to two teenagers accused of killing a couple.

When Mobsters Meet Hackers: The New Bank Heist[ Thu, 31 Mar 2016 10:38:36 GMT ]Hundreds of millions of dollars have been stolen from banks and financial services companies in recent years because of digital criminals.

College basketball finals to be shown in VR. Brackets still busted - CNET[ Thu, 31 Mar 2016 10:32:05 GMT ]Hoop fans can opt to go courtside to catch all of the Final Four action in virtual reality.

No salt, no problem! Japanese Electro Fork zaps flavour into your mouth - CNET[ Thu, 31 Mar 2016 11:50:36 GMT ]Tokyo University has developed a utensil that uses electric current to trick your mouth into making foods taste saltier.

Why everyone deserves broadband no matter how much they make (Q&A) - CNET[ Thu, 31 Mar 2016 12:00:03 GMT ]CNET speaks with FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn about why it's important for low-income Americans to have access to high-speed Internet.

There's now an Amazon Dash button for Trojan condoms - CNET[ Thu, 31 Mar 2016 12:00:06 GMT ]Amazon's Dash program marks its first birthday by spawning buttons for kitty litter, Red Bull, razors and more.

Forget smaller iPhones. Where's Apple's answer to Amazon's Echo? - CNET[ Thu, 31 Mar 2016 12:02:48 GMT ]Apple finds itself behind in the smart-home race as Amazon expands its family of Echo products.

Can you spot the smartwatch?[ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 16:39:19 GMT ]For the horologically-inclined, the rise of the smartwatch poses a problem.

Stunning, otherworldly visions of beauty[ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 16:52:32 GMT ]

Shockwave of an exploding star[ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 16:53:27 GMT ]

The next big thing? The desktop (yes, really)[ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 18:37:57 GMT ]

Why your next hotel will be staffed by robots[ Wed, 30 Mar 2016 13:07:51 GMT ]Robots are making an appearance in hotels around the planet -- and more are on their way.

iWhat? End of FBI-Apple Feud Only Raises More Questions[ Tue, 29 Mar 2016 14:34:00 GMT ]So now we can stop talking about all that encryption stuff, right? Not so much.

Be A Cooking Show Host With New Social Network 'Nom'[ Tue, 29 Mar 2016 20:37:00 GMT ]YouTube co-founder Steve Chen's latest project is a social network for food lovers, fittingly called "Nom." Just after the new site's launch, Chen and NBC's Olivia Sterns took the new platform for a live test, broadcasting a mixology demo together from a bar in Austin, Texas.

Foxconn Finally Buys Sharp, Knocks $1B Off Original Offer[ Wed, 30 Mar 2016 10:25:00 GMT ]Taiwan's Foxconn agreed to acquire Sharp Corp at a big discount to its original offer after a month of wrangling.

Hackers 'Breach Networks' at Major U.S. Law Firms[ Wed, 30 Mar 2016 10:54:00 GMT ]Hackers broke into the computer networks of some big U.S. law firms, including Cravath Swaine& Moore LLP and Weil Gotshal& Manges LLP.

Hijack Hijinks: Hostage Explains Bizarre 'Selfie'[ Wed, 30 Mar 2016 11:36:48 GMT ]The photo of Ben Innes posting next to the hijacker has gone viral -- sparking a mixture of bemusement and disgust.

Minecraft helps autistic kids build richer lives - CNET[ Wed, 30 Mar 2016 02:14:13 GMT ]All kids love building new worlds in Minecraft. But for those living with an autism spectrum disorder, it's also providing them with ways to engage in school and build healthy social lives.

Minecraft helps kids with autism build richer lives - CNET[ Wed, 30 Mar 2016 04:21:44 GMT ]All kids love building new worlds in Minecraft. But for those living with an autism spectrum disorder, it's also providing them with ways to engage in school and build healthy social lives.

Apple's iPad goes to bat for Major League Baseball - CNET[ Wed, 30 Mar 2016 06:13:56 GMT ]Apple's 12.9-inch tablets will be in Major League dugouts this season, helping coaches sift through players' performance data.

This time, Scott Sterling gets a volleyball beatdown - CNET[ Wed, 30 Mar 2016 09:41:57 GMT ]Scott Sterling, the goalie who fended off a soccer shootout using nothing but his face, steps onto the volleyball court in a new sketch from BYUtv comedy troupe Studio C.

Yamaha preps 'affordable' Dolby Atmos receivers for 2016 - CNET[ Wed, 30 Mar 2016 10:29:19 GMT ]Yamaha has detailed four new receivers that include features such as multiroom music, Dolby Atmos and 4K compatibility.

Can you spot the smartwatch?[ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 16:39:19 GMT ]For the horologically-inclined, the rise of the smartwatch poses a problem.

Why your next hotel will be staffed by robots[ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 16:48:13 GMT ]

Stunning, otherworldly visions of beauty[ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 16:52:32 GMT ]

Shockwave of an exploding star[ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 16:53:27 GMT ]

The next big thing? The desktop (yes, really)[ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 18:37:57 GMT ]

Feds Say They Got Data Off Terror iPhone Without Apple[ Tue, 29 Mar 2016 03:44:28 GMT ]The FBI no longer believes it needs Apple's help in opening the iPhone used by the San Bernardino shooter.

Hacker: I Sent Antisemitic Message to College Printers[ Tue, 29 Mar 2016 03:53:13 GMT ]While "weev" cast his action as a strike against authorities who would limit speech, his writings suggest he believes the message he sent last week.

How Virtual Reality Will Change the Way You Shop[ Tue, 29 Mar 2016 06:19:34 GMT ]The technology revolution is about much more than video games.

Yahoo Sets Date for Bids, Could be Sold by July[ Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:10:41 GMT ]Yahoo has set an April 11 deadline to submit preliminary bids for its web business and Asian assets, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

Google Was Available in China…But Only For Two Hours[ Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:22:00 GMT ]Google's search services found a way through China's six-year-old ban over the weekend - but only for a couple of hours.

Feds get data off terrorist's iPhone without Apple's help - CNET[ Tue, 29 Mar 2016 02:54:43 GMT ]That ends this particular legal battle between Apple and the FBI, but the broader debate over privacy and security lives on.

New 'Lego Batman Movie' teaser trailer full of feelings - CNET[ Tue, 29 Mar 2016 03:28:39 GMT ]A teaser trailer for "Lego Batman" gives fans a heartfelt look at Wayne Manor, plus epic team-ups with Superman and Wonder Woman in the movie due out in 2017.

Yahoo suitors said to have two weeks to submit preliminary bids - CNET[ Tue, 29 Mar 2016 03:43:49 GMT ]Beleaguered web pioneer asks for offers to be submitted by April 11 for its core Web business and Asian assets, sources tell the Wall Street Journal.

Samsung Pay officially launches in China - CNET[ Tue, 29 Mar 2016 04:24:56 GMT ]Samsung's mobile-payments service debuts a little more than a month after rival Apple Pay arrived in China.

iPhone SE's preorder numbers good, not great, in China - CNET[ Tue, 29 Mar 2016 06:25:56 GMT ]Apple's cheapest phone ever has garnered 3.4 million reservations in China, but that "lukewarm" reception still puts it behind local competition.

Can you spot the smartwatch?[ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 16:39:19 GMT ]For the horologically-inclined, the rise of the smartwatch poses a problem.

Why your next hotel will be staffed by robots[ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 16:48:13 GMT ]

Stunning, otherworldly visions of beauty[ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 16:52:32 GMT ]

Shockwave of an exploding star[ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 16:53:27 GMT ]

The next big thing? The desktop (yes, really)[ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 18:37:57 GMT ]

Apple Asks Judge for Delay in Brooklyn iPhone Case[ Fri, 25 Mar 2016 19:02:00 GMT ]Lawyers for Apple are asking a federal judge in New York to delay proceedings in a court fight over access to an iPhone seized from a drug dealer.

Drone Delivers Package to Residential Area for First Time[ Sat, 26 Mar 2016 03:25:00 GMT ]A drone has successfully delivered a package to a residential location in a small Nevada town.

The Number of Movies on Netflix Is Dropping Fast[ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 08:57:51 GMT ]As Netflix has beefed up its original offerings, it's let more non-exclusive content disappear from the service.

Facebook Stumbles Again With 'Safety Check'[ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 10:17:40 GMT ]Facebook apologized to users on the other side of the world from Sunday's suicide bombing in Pakistan who received notices asking if they were safe.

How to Remotely Wipe Your iPhone, iPad[ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 11:49:00 GMT ]NBC News investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen demonstrates how to remotely wipe your Apple devices, including iPhones and iPads.

Bernie Sanders' bizarre bird encounter inspires new 'Birdie Sanders' memes - CNET[ Sun, 27 Mar 2016 18:42:41 GMT ]During a rally in Portland, Oregon, a bird perches on US presidential candidate Bernie Sanders' podium and the crowd goes wild. People on Twitter rebrand the moment with meme tweets. Get it? Tweets?

Will this state ban texting while walking? - CNET[ Sun, 27 Mar 2016 20:00:03 GMT ]Technically Incorrect: A bill is proposed by a New Jersey assemblywoman that would potentially send texting pedestrians to jail.

Facebook's Safety Check malfunctions after Pakistan bombing - CNET[ Sun, 27 Mar 2016 21:01:34 GMT ]Facebook users thousands of miles from the blast site report receiving the automatic query about their well being.

Apple's iPhone may get new screen, wireless charging next year - CNET[ Sun, 27 Mar 2016 21:56:50 GMT ]The popular smartphone may get a complete makeover in 2017, a year earlier than previously predicted, according to a reliable Apple analyst.

Thousands sign satirical petition to allow guns at Republican Convention - CNET[ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 00:49:05 GMT ]Technically Incorrect: An online petition on Change.org claims that constitutional rights are being denied to those who want to bring a gun to the fight for the Republican Party's future. Except the petition is surely humorous.

Why your next hotel will be staffed by robots[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 11:56:26 GMT ]

Shockwave of an exploding star seen for the first time[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 11:57:18 GMT ]

A computer takes on a human grandmaster[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 12:29:00 GMT ]

Can you spot the smartwatch?[ Thu, 24 Mar 2016 16:51:38 GMT ]For the horologically-inclined, the rise of the smartwatch poses a problem.

Google Chrome extension Reword flags insulting messages[ Thu, 24 Mar 2016 17:01:26 GMT ]

Microsoft Axes Twitter Bot That Turned Racist[ Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:31:00 GMT ]Did you hear about the artificial intelligence program that Microsoft designed to chat like a teenage girl?

Apple Pulls Back iOS 9.3 for Some Older Devices[ Fri, 25 Mar 2016 16:24:00 GMT ]Apple told NBC in a statement today that it will "temporary pull back" the new software update due to a glitch

Check Out the World's Largest Aircraft[ Fri, 25 Mar 2016 17:11:56 GMT ]The Airlander 10 is part-airship and part-plane. NBC News' Rupert Barker takes a tour.

Apple Asks Judge for Delay in Brooklyn iPhone Case[ Fri, 25 Mar 2016 19:02:00 GMT ]Lawyers for Apple are asking a federal judge in New York to delay proceedings in a court fight over access to an iPhone seized from a drug dealer.

Drone Delivers Package to Residential Area for First Time[ Sat, 26 Mar 2016 03:25:00 GMT ]A drone has successfully delivered a package to a residential location in a small Nevada town.

Louis C.K. says Internet news is heroin - CNET[ Sat, 26 Mar 2016 18:57:20 GMT ]Technically Incorrect: In an email to fans, the comedian draws a contrast between news on the Web and news in newspapers.

Widescreen, letterbox and black bars: How to wrangle TV aspect ratios - CNET[ Sat, 26 Mar 2016 20:05:24 GMT ]Confused why there are black bars on the top and bottom (or sometimes on the sides) of your TV? It's not your TV. Well, not really. Here's all you ever wanted to know about aspect ratios.

Oculus creator Palmer Luckey flies to Alaska to deliver first Rift VR headset to customer - CNET[ Sat, 26 Mar 2016 21:04:17 GMT ]It's not every day that the mastermind behind the gadget of the future drops by to hand you the device in person. But today was one of those days.

Oculus VR goggles could change the future. Or not. - CNET[ Sat, 26 Mar 2016 21:19:27 GMT ]The virtual-reality era officially begins on Monday. Facebook will start selling its $599 Rift, a VR headset it believes will change our lives -- again.

Bernie Sanders' bizarre bird encounter inspires new 'Birdie Sanders' memes - CNET[ Sun, 27 Mar 2016 01:49:09 GMT ]During a rally in Portland, Oregon, a bird perches on US presidential candidate Bernie Sanders' podium and the crowd goes wild. People on Twitter rebrand the moment with meme tweets. Get it? Tweets?

Why your next hotel will be staffed by robots[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 11:56:26 GMT ]

Shockwave of an exploding star seen for the first time[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 11:57:18 GMT ]

A computer takes on a human grandmaster[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 12:29:00 GMT ]

Can you spot the smartwatch?[ Thu, 24 Mar 2016 16:51:38 GMT ]For the horologically-inclined, the rise of the smartwatch poses a problem.

Google Chrome extension Reword flags insulting messages[ Thu, 24 Mar 2016 17:01:26 GMT ]

Microsoft Axes Twitter Bot That Turned Racist[ Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:31:00 GMT ]Did you hear about the artificial intelligence program that Microsoft designed to chat like a teenage girl?

Apple Pulls Back iOS 9.3 for Some Older Devices[ Fri, 25 Mar 2016 16:24:00 GMT ]Apple told NBC in a statement today that it will "temporary pull back" the new software update due to a glitch

Check Out the World's Largest Aircraft[ Fri, 25 Mar 2016 17:11:56 GMT ]The Airlander 10 is part-airship and part-plane. NBC News' Rupert Barker takes a tour.

Apple Asks Judge for Delay in Brooklyn iPhone Case[ Fri, 25 Mar 2016 19:02:00 GMT ]Lawyers for Apple are asking a federal judge in New York to delay proceedings in a court fight over access to an iPhone seized from a drug dealer.

Drone Delivers Package to Residential Area for First Time[ Sat, 26 Mar 2016 03:25:00 GMT ]A drone has successfully delivered a package to a residential location in a small Nevada town.

BioWare's Mass Effect Andromeda and new IP look 'stunning,' dev says - CNET[ Fri, 25 Mar 2016 23:26:38 GMT ]Two of BioWare's most-anticipated projects are coming along well, studio director says.

Bitmojis are worth how much?! Snapchat reportedly buys Bitstrips (CNET Update show notes) - CNET[ Fri, 25 Mar 2016 23:44:29 GMT ]An emoji cartoon app could now be part of Snapchat, Apple creates its first TV series, and Netflix admits to throttling some customer's video streams.

Microsoft apologizes after AI teen Tay misbehaves - CNET[ Fri, 25 Mar 2016 23:54:15 GMT ]The chatbot was supposed to engage with millennials in a casual and playful way. Instead, she let loose a string of racist and sexist tweets.

Netflix, you got some splainin' to do - CNET[ Sat, 26 Mar 2016 01:30:22 GMT ]The streaming-video service may not have violated Net neutrality rules by secretly slowing down service for certain customers, but it still owes its subscribers an explanation.

CNET's LG G5 Giveaway - CNET[ Sat, 26 Mar 2016 03:25:27 GMT ]Two lucky winners have the chance* to get their hands on a new LG G5 phone.

Why your next hotel will be staffed by robots[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 11:56:26 GMT ]

Shockwave of an exploding star seen for the first time[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 11:57:18 GMT ]

A computer takes on a human grandmaster[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 12:29:00 GMT ]

Can you spot the smartwatch?[ Thu, 24 Mar 2016 16:51:38 GMT ]For the horologically-inclined, the rise of the smartwatch poses a problem.

Google Chrome extension Reword flags insulting messages[ Thu, 24 Mar 2016 17:01:26 GMT ]

Gene Study Shows Zika Showed up Early — and Lurked[ Thu, 24 Mar 2016 21:46:00 GMT ]The Zika virus has probably been circulating quietly and undetected in Brazil since 2013, a new genetic study shows. Officials first noticed in 2015.

Stripped-Down Microbe Could Shed Light on Life's Mysteries[ Fri, 25 Mar 2016 00:08:12 GMT ]Scientists have created a stripped-down life form, a bacterium with a minimal number of genes needed to keep it going.

Check Out the World's Largest Aircraft[ Fri, 25 Mar 2016 09:34:03 GMT ]The Airlander 10 is part-airship and part-plane. NBC News' Rupert Barker takes a tour.

Netflix Admits 'Throttling' Service on AT&T, Verizon[ Fri, 25 Mar 2016 10:09:05 GMT ]Netflix said it had been lowering the quality of its video for customers watching its service on wireless networks such as AT&T and Verizon.

Microsoft Might Back Yahoo Bidders[ Fri, 25 Mar 2016 10:33:28 GMT ]Microsoft executives are in talks with equity firms considering bids for Yahoo, in an attempt to ensure a good relationship with Yahoo's buyer.

Netflix admits throttling video speeds on AT&T, Verizon - CNET[ Fri, 25 Mar 2016 03:23:08 GMT ]Video-streaming service says it's been slowing down video speeds for five years to protect its customers.

Before Twitter and Trump, candidates' families have been fair game - CNET[ Fri, 25 Mar 2016 04:02:53 GMT ]Social media might be broadening the audience of nasty attacks, but a look at history suggests they're not the cause.

Apple shows how kissing actors desperately need Siri and Apple Music - CNET[ Fri, 25 Mar 2016 04:56:28 GMT ]Technically Incorrect: A new Apple TV ad features the actor who plays Jaime Lanister in the throes of acting passion. Even Apple Music lends a hand. But will technology be enough?

Crave giveaway: Free 32GB computer memory boost from Crucial - CNET[ Fri, 25 Mar 2016 07:00:02 GMT ]Does your computer need a performance boost? Read on to find out how to get a new memory module that will especially appeal to gamers and overclockers.

CNET's LG G5 Giveaway - CNET[ Fri, 25 Mar 2016 07:01:02 GMT ]Two lucky winners have the chance to get their hands on a new LG G5 phone.

Why your next hotel will be staffed by robots[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 11:56:26 GMT ]

Shockwave of an exploding star seen for the first time[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 11:57:18 GMT ]

A computer takes on a human grandmaster[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 12:29:00 GMT ]

Can you spot the smartwatch?[ Thu, 24 Mar 2016 16:51:38 GMT ]For the horologically-inclined, the rise of the smartwatch poses a problem.

Google Chrome extension Reword flags insulting messages[ Thu, 24 Mar 2016 17:01:26 GMT ]

Pay-Per-Article News App Tries for American Readers[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 20:47:00 GMT ]The 29-year-old journalist-turned-entrepreneur believes readers anywhere are willing to pay for quality journalism.

Three U.S. Hospitals Hit in String of Ransomware Attacks[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 21:16:00 GMT ]Over the weekend, two hospitals had their websites brought down by ransomware, a type of computer virus

Is This the 'Third Party' Helping the FBI?[ Thu, 24 Mar 2016 10:19:00 GMT ]Israel's Cellebrite, a provider of mobile forensic software, is helping the FBI, the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper reported on Wednesday.

Yahoo's Entire Board May be Axed[ Thu, 24 Mar 2016 10:30:00 GMT ]Activist hedge fund Starboard, which is leading an investor revolt against Yahoo Inc's management team, is seeking to remove the entire board.

$1.7B Giant Arch to Cover Chernobyl For Next Century[ Thu, 24 Mar 2016 11:54:00 GMT ]The world's largest land-based moving structure has been built to prevent deadly radiation from the Chernobyl nuclear site for the next 100 years.

See prankster take hoverboard for a slapstick drunken spin - CNET[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 23:57:51 GMT ]Comedian Nathan Barnatt brought a hoverboard to Las Vegas to see how people would react to the sight of a drunk frat bro trying to hover across the Strip. He must have amazing health insurance.

Samsung Pay: What you need to know (FAQ) - CNET[ Thu, 24 Mar 2016 02:28:49 GMT ]Samsung Pay is now available in the US. Here's how it works and what you need to use the mobile payment system.

Aussie comedy 'The Justice Lease' brings Batman v Superman to the suburbs - CNET[ Thu, 24 Mar 2016 05:00:22 GMT ]A new Aussie YouTube comedy series asks who would really win in a fight if Superman and Batman lived in a sharehouse in the suburbs. Welcome to "the dorm of justice."

Apple Store offline ahead of preorders for new iPhone, iPad - CNET[ Thu, 24 Mar 2016 06:41:54 GMT ]Preorders begin at midnight Thursday for the iPhone SE and iPad Pro 9.7, two product line refreshers unveiled earlier this week.

E-sports will be as big as football and basketball, Xbox exec says - CNET[ Thu, 24 Mar 2016 10:12:28 GMT ]"It's so accessible -- anybody can play a game. I think there's no cap to what e-sports can become."

So ... was that climate change?[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:30:05 GMT ]

Can you spot the smartwatch?[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 11:52:17 GMT ]For the horologically-inclined, the rise of the smartwatch poses a problem.

Why your next hotel will be staffed by robots[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 11:56:26 GMT ]

Shockwave of an exploding star seen for the first time[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 11:57:18 GMT ]

A computer takes on a human grandmaster[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 12:29:00 GMT ]

FAA, Apple Investigate In-Flight iPhone Fire[ Tue, 22 Mar 2016 16:35:00 GMT ]The FAA and Apple are investigating after a teenager's iPhone burst into flames mid-air on a flight to Hawaii.

Ex-State Dept. Worker Sentenced For 'Sextortion'[ Tue, 22 Mar 2016 23:36:59 GMT ]Michael Ford often targeted women — some of whom were American college students — and had a "particular focus" on sorority girls and aspiring models.

Google's Cloud Nabs Home Depot as Client[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 10:13:55 GMT ]Google, long an also-ran in cloud services, has scored an important victory in its effort to win corporate clients: Home Depot.

New iPhone 'Too Small, Too Expensive' For Newer Markets[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 10:30:00 GMT ]The iPhone SE may be Apple's cheapest phone yet but it's unlikely to make a dent in emerging markets (EMs), where currency volatility may pu

Bangladesh Bank Might Sue NY Fed After Hack-Heist[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 10:58:56 GMT ]Hackers ordered the New York Fed to transfer $81 million from Bangladesh central bank funds to accounts in the Philippines.

Lincoln Navigator Concept spreads its wings at the New York auto show - Roadshow[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 04:01:02 GMT ]Gullwing doors, a roomier and more comfortable cabin and more power highlight the concept.

Timeline: A history of encryption and government backdoors (pictures) - CNET[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 04:39:20 GMT ]George Washington, iPhone, and the history of encryption.

Good job, dummy: Aussie prime minister rips off campaign slogan from 'Veep' - CNET[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 07:32:53 GMT ]It was the "most meaningless election slogan" they could think of -- now the creators of "Veep" are laughing after Australia's highest elected official took their catchphrase for himself.

Do these small smart appliances deserve a place on your countertop? (pictures) - CNET[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 08:00:03 GMT ]Small appliances have gotten smarter with the help of Wi-Fi, apps and touchscreens. Check out these countertop devices that want to improve the way you cook a meal.

Biggest pay gap in America: Computer programmers - CNET[ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 11:01:02 GMT ]The tech industry's best jobs have a gender problem.

17 travel inventions we need right now[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:47:09 GMT ]Science has taken us to space, cured diseases and split the atom. Creating cooler travel pants should be a cinch.

The man who uses lasers to control weather[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:49:52 GMT ]Swiss physicist Jean-Pierre Wolf is pioneering the use of focused laser beams to affect the weather.

Kalamazoo shooting suspect blames Uber app[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 11:53:19 GMT ]Jason Dalton was reluctant to talk at first because, as he told police, he didn't want to come across as a "crazy person."

What Rubio got right on immigration[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:29:26 GMT ]

So ... was that climate change?[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:30:05 GMT ]

Fitness Trackers Count Steps, Not Calories: Study[ Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:03:56 GMT ]Fitness trackers may watch every step you take, but every breath you take? Not so much.

Encryption an 'Enabler of Human Rights,' Amnesty Says[ Tue, 22 Mar 2016 01:04:00 GMT ]Human rights group Amnesty International released a report on encryption just one day before Apple is due to go to court with the feds in California.

Intel Mastermind Andy Grove Dead at 79[ Tue, 22 Mar 2016 03:39:54 GMT ]With his motto "only the paranoid survive," Grove championed an innovative environment within Intel.

Facebook Activates Safety Check After Attacks[ Tue, 22 Mar 2016 10:39:00 GMT ]Facebook activated its Safety Check feature Tuesday morning, following explosions around Brussels. The option allows users in a tragedy or natural dis

Nintendo Shares Spike on Success of First App[ Tue, 22 Mar 2016 11:16:30 GMT ]Nintendo shares spiked over 8 percent Tuesday after the company's first mobile app, Miitomo, racked up a million users in three days.

Now you can explore an interactive 3D model of Richard III's grave - CNET[ Tue, 22 Mar 2016 03:35:48 GMT ]Using 3D platform Sketchfab, researchers reconstruct an interactive model of the English king's burial site as he was found under a parking lot in Leicester.

Using an old PC is sad, says Apple exec - CNET[ Tue, 22 Mar 2016 03:45:59 GMT ]Technically Incorrect: There was one memorable joke from the Apple event told by the company's Phil Schiller. But was it a joke? And if so, was it funny?

Andy Grove, Intel cofounder and chip visionary, has died - CNET[ Tue, 22 Mar 2016 03:47:53 GMT ]Former CEO of the chip company he helped make great, Grove was practically synonymous with the tech industry of the '70s and '80s.

FBI to Apple: We don't need your iPhone hack - CNET[ Tue, 22 Mar 2016 05:32:33 GMT ]The law enforcement agency reveals an outside party has shown it a way that could unlock a terrorist's iPhone 5C without Apple's help.

Indonesian taxi drivers riot over Uber - CNET[ Tue, 22 Mar 2016 09:46:18 GMT ]Cab drivers in Jakarta, Indonesia have blocked off major roads and have attacked vehicles in protest against Uber and other ride-sharing apps.

17 travel inventions we need right now[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:47:09 GMT ]Science has taken us to space, cured diseases and split the atom. Creating cooler travel pants should be a cinch.

The man who uses lasers to control weather[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:49:52 GMT ]Swiss physicist Jean-Pierre Wolf is pioneering the use of focused laser beams to affect the weather.

Kalamazoo shooting suspect blames Uber app[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 11:53:19 GMT ]Jason Dalton was reluctant to talk at first because, as he told police, he didn't want to come across as a "crazy person."

What Rubio got right on immigration[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:29:26 GMT ]

So ... was that climate change?[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:30:05 GMT ]

#Pray: Pope Francis Joins Instagram With First Post[ Sat, 19 Mar 2016 18:51:00 GMT ]Pope Francis personally launched his own Instagram account Saturday, posting a picture with a caption in asking that the faithful pray for him.

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak On Life-Changing Tech and the Encryption Debate[ Sun, 20 Mar 2016 04:20:55 GMT ]Steve Wozniak launched the first ever Silicon Valley Comic Con in San Jose this weekend. In an interview with NBC's Olivia Sterns on the show floor, "The Woz" defended his company in the FBI-encryption debate, tested out the latest tech, and shared his thoughts on artificial intelligence.

Police Investigating Facebook Photo of Duct-Taped Kids[ Sun, 20 Mar 2016 21:34:00 GMT ]The photo was published on Facebook under a caption that read, "Kids for Sale 45% Off because they bad."

Update Your Kindle Today or Lose Internet Access[ Mon, 21 Mar 2016 10:30:00 GMT ]Kindle users will lose Internet connectivity on their devices if they don't install a crucial update before March 22, Amazon has warned.

Microsoft: Hiring Go-Go Dancers Was a Bad Idea[ Mon, 21 Mar 2016 10:43:00 GMT ]Microsoft says it was "unequivocally wrong" for hosting a party with scantily dressed female dancers during a video game developers' conference.

RRS Boaty McBoatface could be the UK's next polar research vessel - CNET[ Mon, 21 Mar 2016 09:30:09 GMT ]Britain's National Environment Research Council is asking the public to name its new state-of-the-art polar research vessel, with predictable results.

DC heroes reimagined as ancient Indonesian shadow puppets - CNET[ Mon, 21 Mar 2016 09:33:54 GMT ]Superman and Batman will clash from next week on the silver screen, but they stand side by side here as shadow puppets thanks to a group called Fusion Wayang Kulit.

Facebook wants to be everywhere, except BlackBerry - CNET[ Mon, 21 Mar 2016 09:43:57 GMT ]BlackBerry's purple patch is well and truly over after Facebook pulled support for its social media app from the struggling mobile platform, with WhatsApp set to follow suit by years' end.

Twitter in 10 tweets - CNET[ Mon, 21 Mar 2016 10:30:17 GMT ]The social network is celebrating 10 years of letting folks share their thoughts in 140 characters or fewer. Here are the moments that stand out.

The Justice League recreated as traditional Malaysian shadow puppets (pictures) - CNET[ Mon, 21 Mar 2016 10:47:13 GMT ]Malaysian artists have put a creative twist on some of the world's most beloved comic book characters.

17 travel inventions we need right now[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:47:09 GMT ]Science has taken us to space, cured diseases and split the atom. Creating cooler travel pants should be a cinch.

The man who uses lasers to control weather[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:49:52 GMT ]Swiss physicist Jean-Pierre Wolf is pioneering the use of focused laser beams to affect the weather.

Kalamazoo shooting suspect blames Uber app[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 11:53:19 GMT ]Jason Dalton was reluctant to talk at first because, as he told police, he didn't want to come across as a "crazy person."

What Rubio got right on immigration[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:29:26 GMT ]

So ... was that climate change?[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:30:05 GMT ]

FBI Warns Automakers, Owners About Vehicle Hacking Risks[ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 14:53:00 GMT ]"The FBI and NHTSA are warning the general public and manufacturers- of vehicles, vehicle components, and aftermarket devices.

Best Way to Beat the Traffic? Take a Longer Route[ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 18:13:00 GMT ]New research shows that the best way to cut through rush hour traffic is to take the high road — literally.

This Uber Rival Wants to Put the 'Share' Back in 'Rideshare'[ Sat, 19 Mar 2016 10:43:09 GMT ]Ridesharing startup Juno has a formula that could set it apart from its competitors - by offering its drivers equity in the company.

#Pray: Pope Francis Joins Instagram With First Post[ Sat, 19 Mar 2016 18:51:00 GMT ]Pope Francis personally launched his own Instagram account Saturday, posting a picture with a caption in asking that the faithful pray for him.

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak On Life-Changing Tech and the Encryption Debate[ Sun, 20 Mar 2016 04:20:55 GMT ]Steve Wozniak launched the first ever Silicon Valley Comic Con in San Jose this weekend. In an interview with NBC's Olivia Sterns on the show floor, "The Woz" defended his company in the FBI-encryption debate, tested out the latest tech, and shared his thoughts on artificial intelligence.

Countdown to doomsday: Apple, FBI face off in court Tuesday - CNET[ Sat, 19 Mar 2016 12:00:06 GMT ]In their struggle over cracking into an iPhone used by a terrorist, both sides present scary scenarios for what will happen should the other party prevail.

Is Google's Project Fi right for you? - CNET[ Sat, 19 Mar 2016 16:15:35 GMT ]If you're an Android fan who frequently travels internationally, the Project Fi mobile service could be your ticket to big savings. But there are a few things you should know. CNET's Marguerite Reardon explains.

Pope joins Instagram, wants to spread mercy - CNET[ Sat, 19 Mar 2016 19:09:17 GMT ]Technically Incorrect: Pope Francis is expanding his social-media reach. You have to get followers wherever you can.

Wonder Woman reveals glowing bracelets in new 'Batman v Superman' pic - CNET[ Sat, 19 Mar 2016 19:29:29 GMT ]Actress Gal Gadot posts a new image of Amazon princess Diana showing off part of her iconic superhero costume. Within days, we'll get to see see how Wonder Woman uses them in battle.

William Shatner doesn't know who invented the iPhone - CNET[ Sat, 19 Mar 2016 20:39:17 GMT ]The actor best known as Capt. James T. Kirk of "Star Trek" fame kicks off his Silicon Valley Comic Con panel by putting Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak on the spot.

17 travel inventions we need right now[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:47:09 GMT ]Science has taken us to space, cured diseases and split the atom. Creating cooler travel pants should be a cinch.

The man who uses lasers to control weather[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:49:52 GMT ]Swiss physicist Jean-Pierre Wolf is pioneering the use of focused laser beams to affect the weather.

Kalamazoo shooting suspect blames Uber app[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 11:53:19 GMT ]Jason Dalton was reluctant to talk at first because, as he told police, he didn't want to come across as a "crazy person."

What Rubio got right on immigration[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:29:26 GMT ]

So ... was that climate change?[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:30:05 GMT ]

Domino's Debuts Pizza Delivery by Robot[ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]Domino's New Zealand has introduced the world's first pizza delivery robot.

'Kasita' is a High-Tech Tiny Home for the Minimalist Crowd[ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 13:40:00 GMT ]Kasita is a 270-square foot high-tech homes designed so people can afford to live in otherwise expensive city centers. These small sleek box-shape units are also stackable and can move between cities.

FBI Warns Automakers, Owners About Vehicle Hacking Risks[ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 14:53:00 GMT ]"The FBI and NHTSA are warning the general public and manufacturers- of vehicles, vehicle components, and aftermarket devices.

Best Way to Beat the Traffic? Take a Longer Route[ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 18:13:00 GMT ]New research shows that the best way to cut through rush hour traffic is to take the high road — literally.

This Uber Rival Wants to Put the 'Share' Back in 'Rideshare'[ Sat, 19 Mar 2016 10:43:09 GMT ]Ridesharing startup Juno has a formula that could set it apart from its competitors - by offering its drivers equity in the company.

Microsoft takes blame for 'dancing schoolgirls' at Xbox party - CNET[ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 23:24:15 GMT ]Technically Incorrect: Tone-deaf party at Game Developer Conference features scantily-clad dancers in fishnet tights. That doesn't bode well for Microsoft's diversity and inclusion efforts.

FBI says car hacking is a real risk - Roadshow[ Sat, 19 Mar 2016 00:05:17 GMT ]Security researchers have shown they can take over steering and disable the brakes of moving vehicles.

Hulk Hogan body slams Gawker, wins $115 million in sex tape case - CNET[ Sat, 19 Mar 2016 00:52:43 GMT ]The wrestling star has won a suit against Gawker media for publishing a sex tape showing him with a friend's estranged wife.

Simon Pegg in talks for Steven Spielberg's 'Ready Player One' - CNET[ Sat, 19 Mar 2016 01:40:15 GMT ]The big-screen adaptation of Ernest Cline's popular sci-fi novel debuts in 2018, and Pegg could play Ogden Morrow, the co-creator of Oasis.

Every iPad- and iPhone-related thing you can expect at Apple's March 21 event - CNET[ Sat, 19 Mar 2016 03:02:28 GMT ]We prepare you for Apple's keynote; Apple wants to build its own cloud; and Siri understands Cookie Monster.

17 travel inventions we need right now[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:47:09 GMT ]Science has taken us to space, cured diseases and split the atom. Creating cooler travel pants should be a cinch.

The man who uses lasers to control weather[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:49:52 GMT ]Swiss physicist Jean-Pierre Wolf is pioneering the use of focused laser beams to affect the weather.

Kalamazoo shooting suspect blames Uber app[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 11:53:19 GMT ]Jason Dalton was reluctant to talk at first because, as he told police, he didn't want to come across as a "crazy person."

What Rubio got right on immigration[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:29:26 GMT ]

So ... was that climate change?[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:30:05 GMT ]

Pluto's Shaping Up to Be Interesting[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 21:39:04 GMT ]Pluto's frigid surface varies tremendously from place to place, featuring provinces dominated by different types of ices.

'Leaked' Trump Info Has Been Online for a While[ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 00:06:00 GMT ]The information appears to have been floating around online since 2013.

Twitter, Facebook to Stream Live TV?[ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 10:08:27 GMT ]Social media giants Facebook and Twitter are in a race to win the rights to show conventional TV programs, according to one report

SEC: Amazon Should Take Vote on Gender Pay Gap[ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 10:31:00 GMT ]Amazon should allow shareholders to vote on a proposal on gender pay equality, the U.S. securities regulator decided this week.

Domino's Debuts Pizza Delivery by Robot[ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]Domino's New Zealand has introduced the world's first pizza delivery robot. The three-foot-tall pepperoni purveyor delivers "piping hot meals" and has

Robotic braking about to become the new normal (AutoComplete Ep. 10) - Roadshow[ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 05:42:58 GMT ]A milestone deal promises automatic braking on most cars by 2022. How much range will Tesla Model 3 really have at $35,000? And pickup trucks become the unlikely arena for camera wars.

Crave giveaway: Complete set of 86 Google Android collector pins - CNET[ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 07:00:03 GMT ]Every year for Mobile World Congress, Google produces a large set of adorable pin badges depicting different Android characters. Win every single one of them from this year's MWC here.

Twitter to close the door on its Windows TweetDeck app - CNET[ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 08:13:08 GMT ]TweetDeck users will still be able to use the Web version of the dashboard to manage multiple Twitter accounts.

Domino's robot finally removes last vestiges of human contact from pizza delivery - CNET[ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 09:15:24 GMT ]Even though it's just a prototype for now, this robot could one day deliver pizza to you while you sit at home in your pyjamas on a Friday night. But is that really a future you want to live in?

Young people prefer an Internet connection to daylight - CNET[ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 10:22:41 GMT ]Technically Incorrect: A UK survey suggests that daylight isn't all that -- at least in young people's enlightened minds. Neither is hot water. But they do love the idea of more followers on social media.

17 travel inventions we need right now[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:47:09 GMT ]Science has taken us to space, cured diseases and split the atom. Creating cooler travel pants should be a cinch.

The man who uses lasers to control weather[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:49:52 GMT ]Swiss physicist Jean-Pierre Wolf is pioneering the use of focused laser beams to affect the weather.

Kalamazoo shooting suspect blames Uber app[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 11:53:19 GMT ]Jason Dalton was reluctant to talk at first because, as he told police, he didn't want to come across as a "crazy person."

What Rubio got right on immigration[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:29:26 GMT ]

So ... was that climate change?[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:30:05 GMT ]

Senators, Google Urge Self-Driving Regulations[ Wed, 16 Mar 2016 10:26:00 GMT ]Members of a U.S. Senate panel and firms working on self-driving vehicles on Tuesday called for national rather than state regulation of the cars.

WhatsApp May Start Encrypting Voice Calls[ Wed, 16 Mar 2016 10:55:00 GMT ]Messaging service WhatsApp could soon be encrypting voice calls made through its platform, as Apple continues its fight for privacy.

Pigeon Patrol: Birds in Backpacks Monitor Air[ Wed, 16 Mar 2016 11:37:00 GMT ]Pigeons wearing tiny GPS-enabled backpacks have started patrolling England's capital city to monitor the air quality of the famous "London fog."

Cyber Crooks Snap Up Old Domains to Serve Malicious Ads[ Wed, 16 Mar 2016 17:36:00 GMT ]Users on the websites of the New York Times, Newsweek, BBC and AOL may have installed malware on their computers if they clicked on the malicious ads.

EU Wants to Know More About Apple's Irish Tax Deal[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 10:45:44 GMT ]European Union antitrust regulators have asked Ireland to provide further details on the country's tax deal with Apple.

Disney and Hipster Whale team up for a Crossy Road crossy-over - CNET[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 06:23:57 GMT ]Disney has released a trailer for an upcoming collaboration that sees Disney and Pixar characters playing in traffic.

This robot flies, lands and crawls up walls like a bug - CNET[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 09:00:43 GMT ]After years of trials and research, Stanford University has made a robot that's agile as a cockroach.

New York Times, BBC and others inadvertently serve up dangerous ads - CNET[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 10:18:02 GMT ]Major websites were hit by a "malvertising" attack that hijacked people's computers and demanded ransom.

Scion FR-S 86'd by Toyota for New York auto show - Roadshow[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 10:47:21 GMT ]In one of the first big changes to its lineup since it announced the dissolution of Scion, Toyota will bring the newly renamed 86 sports car to the Big Apple, dropping its former FR-S name.

Michelle Obama says she won't run for president - CNET[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 10:57:27 GMT ]Speaking at SXSW, the first lady talks about the importance of education for young girls, the record album that influenced her the most -- and life after the White House.

Next big thing in tech? The desktop (yes, really)[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 12:59:28 GMT ]

'Best chance for life outside our solar system'[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:21:01 GMT ]

17 travel inventions we need right now[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:47:09 GMT ]Science has taken us to space, cured diseases and split the atom. Creating cooler travel pants should be a cinch.

The man who uses lasers to control weather[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:49:52 GMT ]Swiss physicist Jean-Pierre Wolf is pioneering the use of focused laser beams to affect the weather.

Kalamazoo shooting suspect blames Uber app[ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 11:53:19 GMT ]Jason Dalton was reluctant to talk at first because, as he told police, he didn't want to come across as a "crazy person."

Sony PlayStation Virtual Reality Headset to Launch in Fall[ Wed, 16 Mar 2016 00:51:49 GMT ]Sony Corp announced on Tuesday that its virtual reality headset for PlayStation will launch globally in October for $399.

Your Instagram Feed Is About to Change in a Big Way[ Wed, 16 Mar 2016 08:09:22 GMT ]Instagram won't be so instant anymore.

Senators, Google Urge Self-Driving Regulations[ Wed, 16 Mar 2016 10:26:00 GMT ]Members of a U.S. Senate panel and firms working on self-driving vehicles on Tuesday called for national rather than state regulation of the cars.

WhatsApp May Start Encrypting Voice Calls[ Wed, 16 Mar 2016 10:55:00 GMT ]Messaging service WhatsApp could soon be encrypting voice calls made through its platform, as Apple continues its fight for privacy.

Pigeon Patrol: Birds in Backpacks Monitor Air[ Wed, 16 Mar 2016 11:37:44 GMT ]Pigeons wearing tiny GPS-enabled backpacks have started patrolling England's capital city to monitor the air quality of the famous "London fog."

This action movie was shot almost entirely with a GoPro - CNET[ Wed, 16 Mar 2016 04:29:50 GMT ]"Hardcore Henry," which had its US premier at the South By Southwest festival, is the first point-of-view action feature film. Which is both innovative and nauseating. (Warning: some mild spoilers ahead.)

A new challenger! MMA fighter Angela Hill enters as Street Fighter's Dhalsim - CNET[ Wed, 16 Mar 2016 04:51:15 GMT ]Mixed martial artist Angela "Overkill" Hill channeled her "yoga flame" at the weigh-in for the Invicta Fighting Championships by entering as yoga master Dhalsim from the classic fighting game Street Fighter II.

Hacker who stole celebrities' nude photos will plead guilty - CNET[ Wed, 16 Mar 2016 10:21:28 GMT ]Using phishing emails and guesswork, the Pennsylvania man rummaged through actresses' iCloud accounts. He's not accused of sharing the photos.

PlayStation VR is $399, but here's how much you'll really pay - CNET[ Wed, 16 Mar 2016 10:45:24 GMT ]If you buy a PlayStation VR and plug it into your PS4, it won't do anything without a PlayStation Camera. And many games also need PlayStation Move controllers. Want it all? Better have another $150 ready.

Delphi's self-driving car is Audi this world - Roadshow[ Wed, 16 Mar 2016 11:07:40 GMT ]It may not reach everyday drivers anytime soon, but Delphi's Vehicle to Everything technology can already pilot an Audi SQ5.

Next big thing in tech? The desktop (yes, really)[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 12:59:28 GMT ]

Kalamazoo shooting suspect blames Uber app[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 13:04:47 GMT ]Jason Dalton was reluctant to talk at first because, as he told police, he didn't want to come across as a "crazy person."

'Best chance for life outside our solar system'[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:21:01 GMT ]

17 travel inventions we need right now[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:47:09 GMT ]Science has taken us to space, cured diseases and split the atom. Creating cooler travel pants should be a cinch.

The man who uses lasers to control weather[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:49:52 GMT ]Swiss physicist Jean-Pierre Wolf is pioneering the use of focused laser beams to affect the weather.

European Mission to Mars Launches to Seek Signs of Life[ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 13:56:00 GMT ]Two robotic spacecraft began a seven-month journey to the Red Planet today, blasting off together atop a Russian Proton-M rocket.

It's Pi Day! Indulge Your Inner Nerd, Get Free Pie[ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 15:33:00 GMT ]It's National Pi Day! Not just a geeky celebration for mathematicians, but an event officially recognized by the House of Representatives.

DOJ 'Got a Little Carried Away,' Apple's Lawyer Says[ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 17:15:00 GMT ]Apple counsel Ted Boutrous told CNBC on Monday that federal lawyers 'got a little carried away' with their rhetoric in the latest court filing.

Driver in Massacre Says Uber App Made Him a 'Puppet'[ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 23:59:00 GMT ]Jason Dalton may be going for a modern twist on an old defense: The app made him do it.

Silicon Valley's Cooling Off is Felt at SXSW[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 10:22:00 GMT ]Usually a big party for Silicon Valley investors and start-ups, this year the SXSW Interactive festival has diminished somewhat in importance.

J.J. Abrams on the blessings and curses of technology - CNET[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 03:13:34 GMT ]The Star Wars director, along with longtime friend and "The Jinx" director Andrew Jarecki, talk about artificial intelligence, computer effects, and why tech can be a "nightmare" for filmmakers.

Spiders also like to eat their veggies - CNET[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 03:26:42 GMT ]The primary food source of spiders is usually the liquefied innards of insects, but a new study finds they like to nosh on vegetables, too.

This is what happens when a bird blasts into a plane - CNET[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 03:38:23 GMT ]Technically Incorrect: An Egyptair 737 lands safely at London's Heathrow Airport, but with a gaping hole in its nose.

Scientists invent glass that can turn from clear to opaque in less than a second - CNET[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 05:53:43 GMT ]The glass, developed at Harvard, can transition between transparent, translucent and opaque with the application of an electric current.

Lyft teams up with GM on car-rental program to recruit new drivers - CNET[ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 08:51:10 GMT ]Short-term program will provide a free rental vehicle when drivers log at least 65 rides a week for the ride-hailing service.

'Music' from moon's far side[ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 18:21:36 GMT ]

Discovery could herald new particle[ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 13:49:47 GMT ]

The man who wants to control the weather with lasers[ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 13:51:41 GMT ]

Inventor shows off 'Ironman'-like diving suit[ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 14:34:15 GMT ]Phil Nuytten isn't Tony Stark -- the Hollywood movie character who invents the "Ironman" suit -- but why would he want to be? For deep sea divers, Nuytten is already a star.

Vetting drivers in age of Uber[ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 14:37:20 GMT ]The recent mass shooting in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has placed public attention squarely on the issue of the background checks performed on Uber drivers.

Why Is This Basic Cellphone a Favorite for ISIS Fighters?[ Sat, 12 Mar 2016 11:28:00 GMT ]The must-have cellphone for ISIS fighters has no apps, no camera, and ships for less than $30.

Human Go Player Beats Machine on Fourth Try[ Sun, 13 Mar 2016 11:34:05 GMT ]A champion Go player scored his first win over Go-playing computer software on Sunday after losing three straight times in the ancient Chinese game.

Hospital Walls Disappear Into Virtual Reality[ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 07:28:37 GMT ]Some of the hottest technology is transporting kids into places they'd never be able to see otherwise.

Russian Court Rejects Google Appeal[ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 10:32:00 GMT ]The Moscow Arbitration court on Monday rejected an appeal from Google and upheld a ruling that the U.S. firm broke anti-monopoly laws.

China's Electric Car Sales to Double This Year[ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 10:52:00 GMT ]China's production and sale of electric cars will more than double this year, the industry minister said on Sunday.

Olivia Munn talks video games, hoverboards and X-Men - CNET[ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 05:05:47 GMT ]Olivia Munn loves her smart home and says she'll be the first to invest in flying hoverboards. Just don't call her a nerd or a geek.

Functional human hearts regenerated from skin cells - CNET[ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 05:07:41 GMT ]A team of researchers has used adult skin cells to regenerate functional human heart tissue, a major step forward in bioengineering organs.

Robotic exoskeleton for paraplegics approved for market - CNET[ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 05:34:35 GMT ]A robotic exosuit that will help paraplegics stand and walk is the second to be approved for clinical and personal use by the FDA.

Screening Room wants to take 'going to the movies' out of going to the movies - CNET[ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 06:26:56 GMT ]Hollywood's biggest directors and Napster co-founder Sean Parker want to let you download films on the same day they hit theatres, but would you pay $50 for the privilege?

Samsung Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge not quite waterproof, torture tests reveal - CNET[ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 09:00:02 GMT ]Warranty-seller SquareTrade abused the latest smartphones from Samsung and Apple and found the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge survive dunking better, but not without some sonic scars.

A computer takes on a human grandmaster[ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 00:11:53 GMT ]

Discovery could herald new particle[ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 12:39:47 GMT ]

Are female emojis harmful to girls?[ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 12:43:39 GMT ]Female emojis are limiting and stereotypical, a new #LikeAGirl video argues.

17 travel inventions we need right now[ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 12:45:37 GMT ]Science has taken us to space, cured diseases and split the atom. Creating cooler travel pants should be a cinch.

'Music' from moon's far side[ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 18:21:36 GMT ]

NBCBLK's Ultimate Guide To SXSW[ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 21:46:57 GMT ]Follow this NBCBLK guide to SXSW to see what discussions, events, and local eats we will be checking out while at SXSW.

Obama Makes Case for Access to Mobile Device Data[ Sat, 12 Mar 2016 06:52:00 GMT ]President Obama made a passionate case for mobile devices to be built in a way that would allow the government to gain access to personal data if needed to prevent a terrorist attack or enforce tax laws.

Emojis Are No Longer Child's Play as Arrests Rise[ Sat, 12 Mar 2016 10:58:00 GMT ]Emojis and emoticons are especially popular with the teen set, in part because this appealing artwork can express a complex emotion or sentiment.

Why Is This Basic Cellphone a Favorite for ISIS Fighters?[ Sat, 12 Mar 2016 11:28:58 GMT ]The must-have cellphone for ISIS fighters has no apps, no camera, and ships for less than $30.

Human Go Player Beats Machine on Fourth Try[ Sun, 13 Mar 2016 11:34:05 GMT ]A champion Go player scored his first win over Go-playing computer software on Sunday after losing three straight times in the ancient Chinese game.

NASA Dawn mission nabs a big win in aviation circles - CNET[ Sat, 12 Mar 2016 20:04:16 GMT ]For its journey to far-flung corners of the solar system, NASA takes home the Collier Trophy, a prize that's gone to Orville Wright, the Apollo 11 crew and other pioneers of air and space travel.

SnapGlass? HoloChat? Snapchat is secretly hiring wearable technology experts - CNET[ Sat, 12 Mar 2016 20:06:18 GMT ]There's reason to believe Snapchat is building smart glasses. That could mean a lot more snaps from a whole new perspective.

These flying machines are the most remarkable in US history (pictures) - CNET[ Sat, 12 Mar 2016 20:12:40 GMT ]Since 1911, the Collier Trophy has recognized a significant aerospace achievement, from early seaplanes to the supersonic X-1. This year it went to a NASA mission.

Lawmakers say digital-security commission is about more than just Apple vs. FBI - CNET[ Sat, 12 Mar 2016 21:13:19 GMT ]Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Michael McCaul are trying to start a commission to examine privacy and security. But it goes beyond a "one-phone case."

$50 million 'Smart City Challenge' finalists announced at SXSW - Roadshow[ Sat, 12 Mar 2016 22:57:01 GMT ]In Austin, Texas, US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has just unveiled the seven cities that are still in the running for $50 million in funding that could radically reinvent their streets.

A computer takes on a human grandmaster[ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 00:11:53 GMT ]

Discovery could herald new particle[ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 12:39:47 GMT ]

Are female emojis harmful to girls?[ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 12:43:39 GMT ]Female emojis are limiting and stereotypical, a new #LikeAGirl video argues.

17 travel inventions we need right now[ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 12:45:37 GMT ]Science has taken us to space, cured diseases and split the atom. Creating cooler travel pants should be a cinch.

'Music' from moon's far side[ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 18:21:36 GMT ]

White House Pushes to Bring Broadband to 20M Americans[ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 18:16:27 GMT ]President Obama announced a new initiative this week to connect 20 million more Americans to broadband by 2020.

NBCBLK's Ultimate Guide To SXSW[ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 21:46:57 GMT ]Follow this NBCBLK guide to SXSW to see what discussions, events, and local eats we will be checking out while at SXSW.

Obama Makes Case for Access to Mobile Device Data[ Sat, 12 Mar 2016 06:52:00 GMT ]President Obama made a passionate case for mobile devices to be built in a way that would allow the government to gain access to personal data if needed to prevent a terrorist attack or enforce tax laws.

Emojis No Longer Child's Play as Arrests Rise[ Sat, 12 Mar 2016 10:58:41 GMT ]Emojis and emoticons are especially popular with the teen set, in part because this appealing artwork can express a complex emotion or sentiment.

Why Is This Basic Cellphone a Favorite for ISIS Fighters?[ Sat, 12 Mar 2016 11:28:58 GMT ]The must-have cellphone for ISIS fighters has no apps, no camera, and ships for less than $30.

DIY gas masks tested against pepper spray grenades - CNET[ Sat, 12 Mar 2016 00:03:35 GMT ]Can household items be transformed into effective gas masks? This is one craft project that could leave you choked up.

Google's Chris Urmson explains self-driving car crash - Roadshow[ Sat, 12 Mar 2016 00:21:12 GMT ]During a presentation at Austin's SXSW, Google's director of its self-driving car project, Chris Urmson, explained exactly what happened when one of its self-driving cars collided with a bus.

Crave ​Ep. 232: Some things we learned from Scott Kelly's year in space - CNET[ Sat, 12 Mar 2016 00:38:09 GMT ]Scott Kelly returned to Earth last week with some serious frequent-flier miles, a vast knowledge of microgravity gardening, and a few more inches of height.

MacBook storage could run 1000 times faster with new Intel tech (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Ep. 29) - CNET[ Sat, 12 Mar 2016 01:22:23 GMT ]Apple's March 21st event looks meh, there's rumors of an 5.8 inch OLED iPhone and you don't need to close apps running in the background of your iPhone.

The 'Dieselgate' bad news just won't quit (AutoComplete Ep, 9) - Roadshow[ Sat, 12 Mar 2016 08:34:05 GMT ]Three more updates on "Dieselgate," plus some good news for minivan lovers, and the foundation of next-generation Subarus.

A computer takes on a human grandmaster[ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 00:11:53 GMT ]

Discovery could herald new particle[ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 12:39:47 GMT ]

Are female emojis harmful to girls?[ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 12:43:39 GMT ]Female emojis are limiting and stereotypical, a new #LikeAGirl video argues.

17 travel inventions we need right now[ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 12:45:37 GMT ]Science has taken us to space, cured diseases and split the atom. Creating cooler travel pants should be a cinch.

'Music' from moon's far side[ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 18:21:36 GMT ]

Apple Plans to Hold Event Day Before Facing FBI in Court[ Thu, 10 Mar 2016 17:47:00 GMT ]Apple is planning to 'loop' the media in on its latest plans at an invitation-only event March 21.

Robots Will Take Jobs, But Not Our Own, Americans Say[ Thu, 10 Mar 2016 21:33:00 GMT ]Most Americans predict a robot takeover is upon us, but they don't seem to be too worried about it.

Gunman's iCloud Backup Likely Disabled, DOJ Says[ Thu, 10 Mar 2016 23:54:00 GMT ]Apple has argued that if the password had not been changed, it is possible that the current case unfolding in California might have been avoided.

DOJ Calls Apple's iPhone Arguments 'Corrosive'[ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 01:34:55 GMT ]The Justice Department urged a federal judge in California Thursday to stick with her original order directing Apple to help them open a locked phone.

Hacker's Typo Foiled Billion-Dollar Heist[ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 11:45:00 GMT ]A spelling mistake in an online bank transfer prevented a nearly $1 billion heist involving the Bangladesh central bank and the NY Federal Reserve.

J.K. Rowling writes new stories about wizard segregation, skin-walkers and Salem witches - CNET[ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 04:08:51 GMT ]Harry Potter fans are in for a treat: Four installments of the "Magic in North America" series on the Pottermore website explores the history of Native American mythology, Salem witch trials, wandless magic, wizard segregation and more.

US top cop takes FBI's iPhone case to Stephen Colbert's audience - CNET[ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 05:06:27 GMT ]US Attorney General tells "Late Show" host that it just wants Apple to comply with the wishes of San Bernardino County -- the owner of the iPhone used in the terrorist attack.

Stem cells restore sight in rabbits and humans - CNET[ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 05:08:41 GMT ]In two different studies, stem cells have been used to regenerate parts of the eye and restore sight to both blind rabbits and blind humans.

Crave giveaway: Reeljuice portable charger with built-in cable - CNET[ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 08:00:02 GMT ]The Reeljuice 5X holds enough power to charge a smartphone five times, and the cord's retractable. We won't ask where you're going with it, we'll just give you a chance to win.

Snowden calls bullplop on the FBI and Amazon's VR dreams (CNET UK podcast 472 show notes) - CNET[ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 10:49:00 GMT ]The UK's greatest tech podcast discusses Macs being held to ransom and why Andy is too afraid to visit Australia.

How real is hypersonic aircraft revolution?[ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 14:58:49 GMT ]

Next big thing in tech? The desktop (yes, really)[ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 15:34:15 GMT ]

Using lasers to preserve the world's treasures[ Thu, 10 Mar 2016 18:01:51 GMT ]

Cubans embracing the digital age[ Thu, 10 Mar 2016 18:06:17 GMT ]The communist government has gradually welcomed technology that makes Cuba more open to the world.

How a high-tech bra could be your next doctor[ Thu, 10 Mar 2016 18:14:22 GMT ]

Congress Will Hear from Head of Google's Robot Cars[ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 20:20:00 GMT ]The head of the Google self-driving car project and auto executives will testify before Congress next week on efforts to develop autonomous cars.

Self-Cleaning Bathrooms? Catch a Glimpse of the Future of Flying[ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 20:26:00 GMT ]Set to be awarded in Hamburg, Germany on April 5, the Crystal Cabin Awards not only reward current industry creativity.

NASA Delays Mars InSight Lander Mission to 2018[ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 22:29:00 GMT ]The Jet Propulsion Lab announced on Wednesday that it was aiming for a new launch window beginning in May 2018.

Facebook Buys Face-Swapping App Masquerade[ Thu, 10 Mar 2016 11:43:00 GMT ]Facebook is acquiring Masquerade Technologies Inc, creator of the popular face-swapping app MSQRD, as part of efforts to build its video services.

Apple Stock Up As Wall St. Eyes New iPhone[ Thu, 10 Mar 2016 11:51:45 GMT ]Battered by nearly a year of off-and-on declines because of fears of a slowdown in iPhone sales, Apple' s stock now is valued closer to IBM.

Apple worries of increased iPhone snooping if FBI wins case - CNET[ Thu, 10 Mar 2016 05:44:36 GMT ]Apple's Eddy Cue tells Univision that the battle could lead to law enforcement using your iPhone's camera and microphone to keep an eye on you.

Data-cheap Facebook Lite hits 100 million users in the developing world - CNET[ Thu, 10 Mar 2016 06:05:15 GMT ]The Android-exclusive is the fastest growing Facebook app, and one part of the company's mission to connect the emerging world.

Oculus Rift VR being used for tsunami disaster training in Japan - CNET[ Thu, 10 Mar 2016 08:01:35 GMT ]A Japanese university is hoping to prepare the country's citizens for what they could be in for if another huge earthquake hits.

Newly discovered Australian spider breathes underwater, eats toads - CNET[ Thu, 10 Mar 2016 09:48:49 GMT ]The spider has been named in honour of world renowned physicist and string theory expert Brian Greene.

Pay up or else: Ransomware is the hot hacking trend of 2016 - CNET[ Thu, 10 Mar 2016 10:30:03 GMT ]There are steps you can take before forking over cash for vital files held hostage. Your results, however, may vary.

How Apple can show users it really cares[ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 14:38:43 GMT ]

Breakup service does the dirty work[ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 14:43:36 GMT ]The Breakup Shop's unconventional methods spark a conversation about the ever-increasing role technology plays in modern relationships, especially among millennials.

A computer takes on a human grandmaster[ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 14:49:28 GMT ]

How real is hypersonic aircraft revolution?[ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 14:58:49 GMT ]

Next big thing in tech? The desktop (yes, really)[ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 15:34:15 GMT ]

Total Solar Eclipse Tuesday: How to Watch It Online[ Tue, 08 Mar 2016 21:49:00 GMT ]If you can't make it there in person, you can watch live via Slooh or NASA, in collaboration with Exploratorium and the National Science Foundation.

N. Koreans Risk Imprisonment Calling Loved Ones Abroad[ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:02:00 GMT ]North Koreans are risking imprisonment for treason by using banned cellphones to call loved ones who escaped to the outside world.

Machine Plays 'Perfectly,' Defeats Board Game Champion[ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 10:49:59 GMT ]South Korea's Lee Sedol, 33, surrendered in the first of five "Go" matches against Google-owned computer program AlphaGo on Wednesday.

Bezos's Space Co. Plans Human Flights by 2017[ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 11:09:30 GMT ]Private space travel company Blue Origin expects its first test flights with people in 2017, company founder Jeff Bezos said during a tour.

Big Banks to Start Instant Cash Transfers[ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 11:20:00 GMT ]Depositors at some of the largest banks are finally going to get the chance to send money to another person's by mobile phone.

If you think drones are scary, don't read this (pictures) - CNET[ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 05:12:02 GMT ]Right now they don't do much more than hover and take video. But that's gonna change.

Google exec can't wait for a computer to love him - CNET[ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 05:35:59 GMT ]Technically Incorrect: Ray Kurzweil insists that in the near future computers will know what it is to think and be like us.

Bionic fingertip allows an amputee to feel textures for the first time - CNET[ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 05:50:30 GMT ]An artificial fingertip interfacing directly with the user's nerves has allowed an amputee to distinguish between textures.

Apple has support of independent voters in FBI iPhone battle - CNET[ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 07:17:19 GMT ]In a 2-to-1 margin, independent voters say the iPhone maker shouldn't cooperate with government efforts to crack open a terrorist's iPhone, according to a new poll.

Google hooked us on the geekiest game you've never heard of - CNET[ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 08:11:53 GMT ]100,000 people just watched a computer play an ancient Chinese board game on YouTube, and Artificial Intelligence won. This is how Google takes over the world.

Next big thing in tech? The desktop (yes, really)[ Tue, 08 Mar 2016 13:37:01 GMT ]

Astronaut back home after year in space[ Tue, 08 Mar 2016 13:45:17 GMT ]Astronaut Scott Kelly arrives home to hugs, beer and apple pie after nearly a year in space.

Using lasers to preserve the world's treasures[ Tue, 08 Mar 2016 14:21:52 GMT ]

Are female emojis sexist and harmful to girls?[ Tue, 08 Mar 2016 20:43:37 GMT ]

Why is $3 billion worth of cancer drugs being thrown away?[ Tue, 08 Mar 2016 20:43:49 GMT ]

FBI Wants to 'Turn Back the Clock,' Apple VP Says[ Mon, 07 Mar 2016 17:06:00 GMT ]The FBI wants Apple to build a piece of software that would then be loaded onto an iPhone used by one of the shooters in the San Bernardino massacre.

Prosecutors Push Again for Apple to Open Brooklyn iPhone[ Mon, 07 Mar 2016 22:55:00 GMT ]Prosecutors are seeking to overturn last week's ruling from a federal magistrate denying the government's request.

Airlines Ordered to Boost Real-Time Tracking for Jets[ Tue, 08 Mar 2016 09:58:20 GMT ]The U.N.'s aviation agency has issued new rules for real-time tracking of passenger planes in distress after the disappearance of MH370 two years ago.

Verizon to Pay $1.35M Fine For 'Supercookies'[ Tue, 08 Mar 2016 11:29:00 GMT ]Verizon will pay a $1.35 million fine and agreed to a three-year consent decree after the FCC found it violated the privacy of its users.

Your Facebook 'Reactions' Can Be Trump Faces[ Tue, 08 Mar 2016 12:09:13 GMT ]If you have already grown tired of the new Facebook "reaction" emojis, there's a new version available -- starring Pokemon or Donald Trump in a variet

The 19th century women who catalogued the cosmos - CNET[ Tue, 08 Mar 2016 06:09:49 GMT ]Called the Harvard Computers, a team of women in the 19th century catalogued the stars and developed systems that are still in use today.

The Harvard Computers who changed astronomy (pictures) - CNET[ Tue, 08 Mar 2016 06:09:51 GMT ]These four women are little known, but their contributions to astronomy are still in use over a century later.

New J.K. Rowling stories to debut about wizarding history in America - CNET[ Tue, 08 Mar 2016 06:10:28 GMT ]"The wizarding world you thought you knew is much bigger than you imagined." Four original stories by Rowling will debut in "Magic in North America" series this week on the Pottermore website.

8K TV broadcasting coming to Japan during 2016 Olympics - CNET[ Tue, 08 Mar 2016 07:11:28 GMT ]The Olympics Broadcasting Services will be shooting 8K content during the 2016 games, trialling the ultra-high-resolution format ahead of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

VW GTI TCR is one boss touring car - Roadshow[ Tue, 08 Mar 2016 08:00:02 GMT ]Not that you can go out and get one, because they're already sold out.

Cubans embracing the digital age[ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 16:12:20 GMT ]Cuba's communist-run government has gradually welcomed technology that makes the nation more open to the world.

Why is $3 billion worth of cancer drugs being thrown away?[ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 16:13:55 GMT ]

How real is the hypersonic aircraft revolution?[ Mon, 07 Mar 2016 13:27:34 GMT ]We live in an era of fast technological change: self-driving cars, drones, artificial intelligence.

Who really invented stealth technology?[ Mon, 07 Mar 2016 13:29:55 GMT ]Lawyers are still arguing over the origins and legal ownership of the technology that allows pilots to fly virtually undetected by enemy radar.

Ray Tomlinson, the creator of email, dies at 74[ Mon, 07 Mar 2016 19:01:12 GMT ]

R2-D2 Creator Tony Dyson Dies at 68[ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 16:51:00 GMT ]Dyson built the R2-D2 models designed by illustrator Ralph McQuarrie with special effects artist John Stears.

Astronaut Scott Kelly Tells of Bumpy Return to Gravity[ Sat, 05 Mar 2016 08:20:00 GMT ]Speaking out in a news conference, the record-setting NASA astronaut says his return to life on Earth has been a little more difficult than expected.

Your Next Car May Be Unlocked With Your Smartphone[ Sat, 05 Mar 2016 11:15:56 GMT ]You might notice something missing if you buy the new 2017 Volvo S90. The car key.

Inventor of Email, Ray Tomlinson, Dies[ Sun, 06 Mar 2016 22:41:00 GMT ]Tomlinson chose the "@" symbol to connect the username with the destination address and it has now become a cultural icon.

Apple Users Targeted in Ransomware Campaign[ Mon, 07 Mar 2016 11:29:18 GMT ]Apple customers were targeted by hackers over the weekend in the first campaign against Macintosh computers using software known as ransomware.

​Apple users beware: First live ransomware targeting Mac found 'in the wild' - CNET[ Mon, 07 Mar 2016 03:21:12 GMT ]Researchers have discovered what they say is the first real-world ransomware targeting Macs, and if you've downloaded torrenting software recently, you may be at risk.

World's oldest chameleon found preserved in amber - CNET[ Mon, 07 Mar 2016 05:03:09 GMT ]Twelve lizards have been found trapped in amber, including a remarkable specimen identified as the world's oldest chameleon.

Scientists discover a potential new species: Caspar The Ghost Octopus - CNET[ Mon, 07 Mar 2016 05:57:38 GMT ]Technically Incorrect: Somewhere just off an island near Hawaii, there's something scary. Or is it friendly? It's definitely different.

Google's magic Internet balloons bringing Wi-Fi to India - CNET[ Mon, 07 Mar 2016 06:49:30 GMT ]The software and hardware giant hopes to succeed where Facebook's Free Basics failed -- connecting hundreds of millions of Indians in rural areas to the Internet with Project Loon.

Apple's head software engineer refuses to 'turn back the clock' on iPhone security - CNET[ Mon, 07 Mar 2016 08:28:57 GMT ]If digital security is an "endless race," then Craig Federighi says the FBI is asking Apple to "turn back the clock to a less-secure time and less-secure technologies" by making a backdoor into the iPhone.

5 cool technology leaps about to change aviation[ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:14:33 GMT ]Given the terrifyingly airline seat patents filed in recent years, the future of flying often looks bleak.

Feds test SkyTracker rogue drone detector[ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:42:34 GMT ]The FAA and Department of Homeland Security have successfully tested a new prototype technology called SkyTracker, which is designed to find rogue drones flying near airports.

Astronaut Scott Kelly back home after year in space[ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 15:54:27 GMT ]Astronaut Scott Kelly arrived in Houston to hugs, beer and apple pie after nearly a year in space.

Cubans embracing the digital age[ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 16:12:20 GMT ]Cuba's communist-run government has gradually welcomed technology that makes the nation more open to the world.

Why is $3 billion worth of cancer drugs being thrown away?[ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 16:13:55 GMT ]

Farthest Galaxy Yet Smashes Cosmic Distance Record[ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 14:25:00 GMT ]The Hubble Space Telescope just calculated the distance to the most far-out galaxy ever measured.

Octopus-Like 'Skin' Could Be Used For 'Mood Robots'[ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 15:22:00 GMT ]Graduate students have developed a stretchy, light-up fabric that mimics an octopus skin, and say they want to adapt it to make "mood robots".

R2-D2 Creator Tony Dyson Dies at 68[ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 16:51:00 GMT ]Dyson built the R2-D2 models designed by illustrator Ralph McQuarrie with special effects artist John Stears.

Astronaut Scott Kelly Tells of Bumpy Return to Gravity[ Sat, 05 Mar 2016 08:20:00 GMT ]Speaking out in a news conference, the record-setting NASA astronaut says his return to life on Earth has been a little more difficult than expected.

Your Next Car May Be Unlocked With Your Smartphone[ Sat, 05 Mar 2016 11:15:56 GMT ]You might notice something missing if you buy the new 2017 Volvo S90. The car key.

Attacks targeting ISIS, Ukraine bring cyberwar out of shadows - CNET[ Sat, 05 Mar 2016 13:00:05 GMT ]Destructive skirmishes are taking place in cyberspace right now, and increasingly they're spilling into people's daily lives.

Amazon flip-flops, will protect user data on Fire tablets after all - CNET[ Sat, 05 Mar 2016 17:08:09 GMT ]The e-commerce giant had nixed encryption on the slates, a move cybersecurity experts panned. Now it says it'll bring the technology back.

We're fighting an invisible war -- in cyberspace - CNET[ Sat, 05 Mar 2016 17:43:12 GMT ]Destructive skirmishes are taking place in cyberspace right now, and increasingly they're spilling into people's daily lives.

SpaceX rocket fails attempted barge landing for fourth time - CNET[ Sat, 05 Mar 2016 19:33:54 GMT ]Elon Musk's SpaceX really wants to be able to launch rockets for space missions and land them on platforms at sea, but so far none of the trial landings has stuck.

Teen charged for allegedly stealing nude pic from teacher's phone - CNET[ Sat, 05 Mar 2016 20:31:43 GMT ]Technically Incorrect: After engineering teacher Leigh Anne Arthur is asked to resign for leaving her phone open to an alleged student thief, charges are brought against the teen for nicking her nude picture and posting it online.

5 cool technology leaps about to change aviation[ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:14:33 GMT ]Given the terrifyingly airline seat patents filed in recent years, the future of flying often looks bleak.

Feds test SkyTracker rogue drone detector[ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:42:34 GMT ]The FAA and Department of Homeland Security have successfully tested a new prototype technology called SkyTracker, which is designed to find rogue drones flying near airports.

Astronaut Scott Kelly back home after year in space[ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 15:54:27 GMT ]Astronaut Scott Kelly arrived in Houston to hugs, beer and apple pie after nearly a year in space.

Cubans embracing the digital age[ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 16:12:20 GMT ]Cuba's communist-run government has gradually welcomed technology that makes the nation more open to the world.

Why is $3 billion worth of cancer drugs being thrown away?[ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 16:13:55 GMT ]

Farthest Galaxy Yet Smashes Cosmic Distance Record[ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 14:25:00 GMT ]The Hubble Space Telescope just calculated the distance to the most far-out galaxy ever measured.

Octopus-Like 'Skin' Could Be Used For 'Mood Robots'[ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 15:22:00 GMT ]Graduate students have developed a stretchy, light-up fabric that mimics an octopus skin, and say they want to adapt it to make "mood robots".

R2-D2 Creator Tony Dyson Dies at 68[ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 16:51:00 GMT ]Dyson built the R2-D2 models designed by illustrator Ralph McQuarrie with special effects artist John Stears.

Astronaut Scott Kelly Tells of Bumpy Return to Gravity[ Sat, 05 Mar 2016 08:20:00 GMT ]Speaking out in a news conference, the record-setting NASA astronaut says his return to life on Earth has been a little more difficult than expected.

Your Next Car May Be Unlocked With Your Smartphone[ Sat, 05 Mar 2016 11:15:56 GMT ]You might notice something missing if you buy the new 2017 Volvo S90. The car key.

If 'House of Cards' schemer Frank Underwood joined the US presidential race - CNET[ Sat, 05 Mar 2016 00:59:36 GMT ]Commentary: CNET's Eric Mack imagines how Kevin Spacey's Machiavellian character might manipulate the race to finally get what he wants, and you might be surprised by who comes out on top.

Trump loses his voice... mail - CNET[ Sat, 05 Mar 2016 01:11:45 GMT ]A group of youngsters intending to prank call the Republican presidential candidate end up changing his voice mail password and message, according to Gawker.

SpaceX rocket fails attempted barge landing for fourth time - CNET[ Sat, 05 Mar 2016 01:20:09 GMT ]Elon Musk's SpaceX really wants to be able to launch rockets for space missions and land them on platforms at sea, but so far, none of the trial landings have stuck.

After blasting Clinton, ex big league pitcher turns to Facebook followers for support - CNET[ Sat, 05 Mar 2016 02:39:51 GMT ]ESPN analyst Curt Schilling looks to users of the social network for a reprieve as he wonders about his job-status following comments he made about the presidential candidate.

Amazon flip-flops, will protect user data on Fire tablets after all - CNET[ Sat, 05 Mar 2016 07:48:02 GMT ]The Internet retailer says it will bring back encryption technology for its devices after taking it away, a move cybersecurity experts panned.

5 cool technology leaps about to change aviation[ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:14:33 GMT ]Given the terrifyingly airline seat patents filed in recent years, the future of flying often looks bleak.

Feds test SkyTracker rogue drone detector[ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:42:34 GMT ]The FAA and Department of Homeland Security have successfully tested a new prototype technology called SkyTracker, which is designed to find rogue drones flying near airports.

Astronaut Scott Kelly back home after year in space[ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 15:54:27 GMT ]Astronaut Scott Kelly arrived in Houston to hugs, beer and apple pie after nearly a year in space.

Cubans embracing the digital age[ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 16:12:20 GMT ]Cuba's communist-run government has gradually welcomed technology that makes the nation more open to the world.

Why is $3 billion worth of cancer drugs being thrown away?[ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 16:13:55 GMT ]

Hackers Use Facebook Quizzes to Steal Personal Info[ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:43:08 GMT ]Security experts warn that hackers often use Facebook quizzes to access your personal information. WFLA's Lindsey Mastis reports.

U.K. Says Fake Online Profiles May Mean Jail[ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 18:48:00 GMT ]Britain's prosecution service says people could be charged if they create fake online profiles in order to harass or humiliate others.

Monkeys Steer Wheelchairs Using Thought Alone[ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 18:53:09 GMT ]Two monkeys with brain implants have steered wheelchairs using only their minds, a step forward for a field seeking to mobilize people with paralysis.

Tech vs. the Feds: Apple Allies Rally in Flurry of Filings[ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 21:12:00 GMT ]The world of bits and bytes is locking arms with Apple in a set of new legal filings on Thursday.

Facebook to Pay Millions More in U.K. Taxes[ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 11:48:38 GMT ]Facebook is to restructure the way it pays tax in Britain, meaning it will pay "millions of pounds" more to the Treasury.

Musical Rube Goldberg machine sings an extraordinarily pretty song - CNET[ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 05:10:21 GMT ]A Swedish band called Wintergatan has built a music machine out of wood, cables, steel marbles and Lego, and you can see it in action.

Your 3D printer is telling people what it's making - CNET[ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 05:14:04 GMT ]The sounds of a 3D printer at work can be reverse engineered to reconstruct the original 3D model. It sounds cool, but there could be big implications for industrial espionage.

A year isolated in space preps astronaut for modern dinner manners - CNET[ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 06:15:17 GMT ]The #YearInSpace is over, and it's time for astronaut Scott Kelly to readjust to life on #Earth. But even if you've run rings around your home planet, it doesn't stop you from facing the same old tech problems at the dinner table.

Tech industry rallies around Apple in its iPhone fight with FBI - CNET[ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 06:36:10 GMT ]More than 40 top tech companies, including Amazon, Facebook, Google and Microsoft, as well as privacy and industry trade groups, weigh in on the government's demand to force Apple to change the iPhone.

Crave giveaway: Nail yourself a 'Hitman: Agent 47' prize pack - CNET[ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 08:00:02 GMT ]It's a game, it's a movie, it's not a viable career choice. Here's how to win your own "Hitman" briefcase and other swag, plus a Blu-ray.

Mideast's worst drought in 900 years[ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 13:31:27 GMT ]

Apple, here's how you can show users you really care[ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 13:38:45 GMT ]

5 cool technology leaps about to change aviation[ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:14:33 GMT ]Given the terrifyingly airline seat patents filed in recent years, the future of flying often looks bleak.

Feds test SkyTracker rogue drone detector[ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:42:34 GMT ]The FAA and Department of Homeland Security have successfully tested a new prototype technology called SkyTracker, which is designed to find rogue drones flying near airports.

Astronaut Scott Kelly 2 inches taller after year in space[ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 19:15:38 GMT ]Astronaut Scott Kelly arrived in Houston to hugs, beer and apple pie after nearly a year in space.

ACLU: Apple Ruling for the Feds Would Be 'Catastrophic'[ Wed, 02 Mar 2016 17:00:00 GMT ]The American Civil Liberties Union is filing a "friend of the court" brief in California on Wednesday supporting Apple in its stand against the FBI.

$1M Turing Award Goes to Pioneers of Internet Encryption[ Wed, 02 Mar 2016 17:25:00 GMT ]Turing Award goes to a pair of cryptographers whose ideas helped make the Internet possible.

Googling for 'Move to Canada' Spiked on Super Tuesday[ Wed, 02 Mar 2016 21:42:00 GMT ]Hot on the heels of Super Tuesday wins by Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, Google searches for 'how to move to Canada' started to take off.

IBM Sues Groupon Over Alleged Patent Infringement[ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 01:39:02 GMT ]The complaint accuses Groupon of building its business model using IBM's patents without authorization despite prior warnings.

Apple's New Office Signals Change for Valley[ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 11:18:30 GMT ]Apple prepares to open chic new offices in San Francisco's high-rent South of Market neighborhood, which has spawned scores of promising startups.

Apple gets backing in FBI iPhone case from privacy groups, tech titans - CNET[ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 00:45:09 GMT ]The ACLU files the first in an expected series of briefs telling a federal court that it sides with Apple and believes an FBI request to hack a terrorist's iPhone threatens everyone's privacy and security.

Kanye cheesed off at Deadmau5 as Twitter baiting continues - CNET[ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 01:06:15 GMT ]Social media might be all about bringing people together to share stories, but as any true celebrity follower knows, it's also the place to see Grade-A celebrity fueds unfold in real time. And once again, Kanye West has served up the goods.

Your bus may be spying on you - CNET[ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 02:00:02 GMT ]Technically Incorrect: In another round of the slugfest between security and privacy, Maryland lawmakers are objecting to buses that get in your business. A bill before the state senate would limit audio recording on public transit.

After Super Tuesday, Google searches for one phrase hit an all-time high - CNET[ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 06:01:39 GMT ]Following the biggest night of primary results in the presidential election so far, a record number of people went online looking for someplace a little more calm and cool.

Ted Cruz likes to twerk and eat hair in Bad Lip Reading video - CNET[ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 06:36:50 GMT ]The US presidential race gets much more entertaining when Ted Cruz's comments are translated via YouTube series Bad Lip Reading. His new campaign slogan: "I need a bogel for the glotch."

Apple-FBI debate may be least of challenges[ Tue, 01 Mar 2016 18:44:03 GMT ]

Who really invented stealth technology?[ Tue, 01 Mar 2016 19:03:03 GMT ]Decades after the U.S. Air Force unveiled one if its first stealth combat planes, the B-2 bomber, lawyers are still arguing over the origins and legal ownership of the technology that allows pilots to fly virtually undetected by enemy radar.

Data a toxic asset, so why not throw it out?[ Tue, 01 Mar 2016 20:41:58 GMT ]

Breakup service does dirty work for the lovelorn[ Wed, 02 Mar 2016 13:01:51 GMT ]

Are female emojis sexist and harmful to girls?[ Wed, 02 Mar 2016 15:35:48 GMT ]

Husband of San Bernardino Victim Supports Apple[ Wed, 02 Mar 2016 02:31:00 GMT ]"I support Apple and the decision they have made," wrote Salihin Kondoker in a letter of support to U.S. Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym.

After 340 Days in Space, NASA's Scott Kelly Is Home[ Wed, 02 Mar 2016 09:39:39 GMT ]NASA is celebrating a very big homecoming as American astronaut Scott Kelly returns to earth.

Apple Files Formal Objection in iPhone Battle With FBI[ Wed, 02 Mar 2016 09:49:50 GMT ]Apple and the FBI are battling over an FBI request to access a locked iPhone.

Facebook VP Jailed in Data Privacy Row[ Wed, 02 Mar 2016 11:14:00 GMT ]A Brazilian judge ordered the jailing of Facebook Vice President for Latin America Diego Dzodan.

Hack Us, Says Pentagon to Cybersafety Experts[ Wed, 02 Mar 2016 11:51:03 GMT ]The Pentagon said it would invite vetted hackers to test the cybersecurity of some public U.S. Defense Department websites as part of a pilot project.

Zynga CEO Mark Pincus steps down -- again - CNET[ Wed, 02 Mar 2016 05:21:22 GMT ]Former EA mobile chief Frank Gibeau will become the beleaguered game maker's fourth CEO in the past three years.

On Super Tuesday, the Web fears for Chris Christie - CNET[ Wed, 02 Mar 2016 05:36:09 GMT ]Technically Incorrect: A Vine featuring the New Jersey governor seemingly bewildered as he stands behind a victorious Donald Trump spawns the #freechrischristie movement.

The Subaru concept we won't ever see - Roadshow[ Wed, 02 Mar 2016 10:42:26 GMT ]The Subaru XV Concept is an absolute stunner. But if Subaru's track record is any indication, the production vehicle won't look anything like it.

Deadmau5 rats out Kanye over Pirate Bay gaffe - CNET[ Wed, 02 Mar 2016 10:48:40 GMT ]Sure, we should all pay a fair price for digital downloads, but maybe Kanye needs a little help when it comes to coughing up cash for what he downloads online. But his fellow artists are ready to help...

New Civic hatchback prototype brings the hot back to Honda - Roadshow[ Wed, 02 Mar 2016 11:29:33 GMT ]Although still officially in prototype form, the Civic hatchback that we saw at the Geneva Motor Show this year promises to be the hot hatch we've been pining for.

Feds test SkyTracker rogue drone detector[ Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:59:09 GMT ]

Attorney general ready to defend surveillance at tech industry gathering[ Tue, 01 Mar 2016 18:22:27 GMT ]Attorney General Loretta Lynch is traveling to the heart of the U.S. technology industry to make her pitch that tech companies should help the government access their customers' data for national security investigations.

Apple-FBI debate may be least of challenges[ Tue, 01 Mar 2016 18:44:03 GMT ]

Who really invented stealth technology?[ Tue, 01 Mar 2016 19:03:03 GMT ]Decades after the U.S. Air Force unveiled one if its first stealth combat planes, the B-2 bomber, lawyers are still arguing over the origins and legal ownership of the technology that allows pilots to fly virtually undetected by enemy radar.

Data a toxic asset, so why not throw it out?[ Tue, 01 Mar 2016 20:41:58 GMT ]

Apple Doesn't Have to Help FBI in N.Y. iPhone Case: Judge[ Mon, 29 Feb 2016 22:37:00 GMT ]A New York judge says the U.S. Justice Department cannot force Apple to provide the FBI with access to locked iPhone data in a routine drug case.

Hundreds of Tesla Workers Walk Off Job in Labor Dispute[ Mon, 29 Feb 2016 22:52:00 GMT ]Hundreds of union construction workers walked off the job at Tesla Motors' battery factory in northern Nevada on Monday.

1 Dead After App Sends Israeli Soldiers Into Refugee Camp[ Tue, 01 Mar 2016 10:20:33 GMT ]A Palestinian was killed and several others wounded after two Israeli soldiers strayed into a West Bank refugee camp and had to be rescued.

'Sexy' Video Teaches First Aid, Triggers Outrage[ Tue, 01 Mar 2016 11:21:03 GMT ]A viral campaign featuring scantily-clad women reenacting music videos and that is aimed at teaching first aid has sparked controversy in Germany.

Pentagon Taps Private Sector for Cybersafety[ Tue, 01 Mar 2016 11:38:01 GMT ]The Pentagon plans to meet interested companies and request proposals before Sept. 30, the end of fiscal year 2016, after finalizing requirements for a more flexible and adaptive replacement.

Apple scores iPhone legal victory that may help in FBI fight - CNET[ Tue, 01 Mar 2016 00:58:04 GMT ]A judge's ruling in a trial in New York may give Apple ammunition in its fight against the FBI to keep a security "back door" out of your iPhone.

HTC Vive vs Oculus Rift preorders: Which will you choose? - CNET[ Tue, 01 Mar 2016 02:33:45 GMT ]Virtual Reality has arrived, and we've got options.

Bing, Google make predictions about Super Tuesday's winners - CNET[ Tue, 01 Mar 2016 04:47:54 GMT ]The biggest day so far in the US presidential primary race hits Tuesday, and the data from top search engines point to big wins for two of the candidates.

Best mobile games of February 2016 - CNET[ Tue, 01 Mar 2016 06:03:14 GMT ]Looking for a new game to play on your mobile device? Here's our pick of the best released in February 2016.

2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport is a naturally aspirated thriller in Geneva - Roadshow[ Tue, 01 Mar 2016 11:13:23 GMT ]Chevrolet has unveiled the 2017 Corvette GS in Geneva, and it sits between the base Stingray and the fire-breathing forced-induction Z06.

Apple vs. FBI debate may be the least of our challenges[ Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:28:56 GMT ]

5 cool technology leaps about to change aviation[ Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:33:17 GMT ]Given the terrifyingly airline seat patents filed in recent years, the future of flying often looks bleak.

Government enlists tech giants to fight ISIS message[ Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:33:55 GMT ]

How to build a time machine[ Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:35:49 GMT ]Every now and again, we all indulge in dreams about traveling in time. Wouldn't it be wonderful to return to that specific point in the past to change a bad decision or relive an experience -- those halcyon days of childhood, that night you won an Oscar -- or to zip ahead to see how things turn out in the far future.

Feds test SkyTracker rogue drone detector[ Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:59:09 GMT ]