Monday, September 30, 2013
LG brings out cheaper Ultra HD sets at $3,499 and $4,999
[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 01:13:54 GMT ]
In time for some holiday wish lists, LG has introduced two less-expensive versions of their ultra high-definition TVs, a 55-inch set for $3,499, and a 65-inch TV for $4,999. The TVs are expected to be available from U.S. retailers this month, LG said Friday.
[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 01:13:54 GMT ]
In time for some holiday wish lists, LG has introduced two less-expensive versions of their ultra high-definition TVs, a 55-inch set for $3,499, and a 65-inch TV for $4,999. The TVs are expected to be available from U.S. retailers this month, LG said Friday.
<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feeds.nbcnews.com/c/35002/f/663301/s/31d25b65/sc/40/l/0L0Snbcnews0N0Ctechnology0Csoldiers0E30Erobots0Emilitary0Ebots0Eget0Eawards0Enicknames0Efunerals0E4B11215746/story01.htm" target="_blank">Soldiers <3 robots: Military bots get awards, nicknames ... funerals</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 22:04:10 GMT ]</i><BR>Operating in close proximity to improvised terrorist explosives is the kind of thing that forces friendships. But how would you feel if your partner was a robot? "We named ours Elly … And I talked to her," said Brady, a 28-year-old Army sergeant.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.nbcnews.com/c/35002/f/663301/s/31d25b65/sc/40/mf.gif' border='0'/><br clear='all'/><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/sc/40/rc/1/rc.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/sc/40/rc/1/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/sc/40/rc/2/rc.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/sc/40/rc/2/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/sc/40/rc/3/rc.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/sc/40/rc/3/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/a2.img" border="0"/></a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/a2t.img" border="0"/> </div> <span style="float:left;position:absolute;"></span> </p>
The next big ideas from 'Idea Man' Paul Allen: A.I. and cell biology
[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 22:53:24 GMT ]
Software billionaire Paul Allen is already using his riches to further brain science, spaceflight, rock 'n' roll history — and oh, the Seattle Seahawks, too — but he's not done yet: Artificial intelligence and cell biology are the next big ideas on the agenda for the guy who calls himself "Idea Man.
[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 22:53:24 GMT ]
Software billionaire Paul Allen is already using his riches to further brain science, spaceflight, rock 'n' roll history — and oh, the Seattle Seahawks, too — but he's not done yet: Artificial intelligence and cell biology are the next big ideas on the agenda for the guy who calls himself "Idea Man.
US cable firms like Netflix best in solitary confinement
[ Mon, 30 Sep 2013 11:00:06 GMT ]
analysis Netflix has an open invitation for US cable companies to combine its streaming television service as part of pay-TV packages, but experts say the headway Netflix has made abroad will be hard to replicate here. [Read more]
[ Mon, 30 Sep 2013 11:00:06 GMT ]
analysis Netflix has an open invitation for US cable companies to combine its streaming television service as part of pay-TV packages, but experts say the headway Netflix has made abroad will be hard to replicate here. [Read more]
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BMW roadsters: A journey from 1929 - 2013
[ Mon, 30 Sep 2013 12:02:46 GMT ]
BMW is a company that pretty much everyone loves. The cars it produces are regarded as some of the best in the world, and as it covers all niches there's a BMW for pretty much everyone. We took a look at the history of its roadsters to see just how far the firm's come since the early 20th century. [Read more]
[ Mon, 30 Sep 2013 12:02:46 GMT ]
BMW is a company that pretty much everyone loves. The cars it produces are regarded as some of the best in the world, and as it covers all niches there's a BMW for pretty much everyone. We took a look at the history of its roadsters to see just how far the firm's come since the early 20th century. [Read more]
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How good is the iPhone 5S camera?
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 16:32:45 EDT ]
Very soon, you will be sick of slow-motion videos. They will fill up your Facebook, Instagram and Vine feeds. The amateur clips will show pets jumping and playing, objects falling and breaking, and people dancing about in glorious, high-quality slow motion.
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 16:32:45 EDT ]
Very soon, you will be sick of slow-motion videos. They will fill up your Facebook, Instagram and Vine feeds. The amateur clips will show pets jumping and playing, objects falling and breaking, and people dancing about in glorious, high-quality slow motion.
Sunday, September 29, 2013
LG brings out cheaper Ultra HD sets at $3,499 and $4,999
[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 01:13:54 GMT ]
In time for some holiday wish lists, LG has introduced two less-expensive versions of their ultra high-definition TVs, a 55-inch set for $3,499, and a 65-inch TV for $4,999. The TVs are expected to be available from U.S. retailers this month, LG said Friday.
[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 01:13:54 GMT ]
In time for some holiday wish lists, LG has introduced two less-expensive versions of their ultra high-definition TVs, a 55-inch set for $3,499, and a 65-inch TV for $4,999. The TVs are expected to be available from U.S. retailers this month, LG said Friday.
<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feeds.nbcnews.com/c/35002/f/663301/s/31d25b65/sc/40/l/0L0Snbcnews0N0Ctechnology0Csoldiers0E30Erobots0Emilitary0Ebots0Eget0Eawards0Enicknames0Efunerals0E4B11215746/story01.htm" target="_blank">Soldiers <3 robots: Military bots get awards, nicknames ... funerals</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 22:04:10 GMT ]</i><BR>Operating in close proximity to improvised terrorist explosives is the kind of thing that forces friendships. But how would you feel if your partner was a robot? "We named ours Elly … And I talked to her," said Brady, a 28-year-old Army sergeant.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.nbcnews.com/c/35002/f/663301/s/31d25b65/sc/40/mf.gif' border='0'/><br clear='all'/><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/sc/40/rc/1/rc.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/sc/40/rc/1/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/sc/40/rc/2/rc.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/sc/40/rc/2/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/sc/40/rc/3/rc.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/sc/40/rc/3/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/a2.img" border="0"/></a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/176964958566/u/0/f/663301/c/35002/s/31d25b65/a2t.img" border="0"/> </div> <span style="float:left;position:absolute;"></span> </p>
The next big ideas from 'Idea Man' Paul Allen: A.I. and cell biology
[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 22:53:24 GMT ]
Software billionaire Paul Allen is already using his riches to further brain science, spaceflight, rock 'n' roll history — and oh, the Seattle Seahawks, too — but he's not done yet: Artificial intelligence and cell biology are the next big ideas on the agenda for the guy who calls himself "Idea Man.
[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 22:53:24 GMT ]
Software billionaire Paul Allen is already using his riches to further brain science, spaceflight, rock 'n' roll history — and oh, the Seattle Seahawks, too — but he's not done yet: Artificial intelligence and cell biology are the next big ideas on the agenda for the guy who calls himself "Idea Man.
NSA maps some Americans' social connections, says report
[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 21:01:35 GMT ]
National Security Agency dips into its database of phone and e-mail info to create complex "social graphs" for foreign intelligence purposes, says a report. Some American citizens get swept up in the effort. [Read more]
[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 21:01:35 GMT ]
National Security Agency dips into its database of phone and e-mail info to create complex "social graphs" for foreign intelligence purposes, says a report. Some American citizens get swept up in the effort. [Read more]
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Why the NFL made Twitter its first social draft pick
[ Sun, 29 Sep 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
With a first-of-its-kind deal, the NFL will be sending out video of game highlights, near-instant replays, and analysis in promoted tweets -- giving Twitter a coveted asset rivals like Facebook won't have. [Read more]
[ Sun, 29 Sep 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]
With a first-of-its-kind deal, the NFL will be sending out video of game highlights, near-instant replays, and analysis in promoted tweets -- giving Twitter a coveted asset rivals like Facebook won't have. [Read more]
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How good is the iPhone 5S camera?
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 16:32:45 EDT ]
Very soon, you will be sick of slow-motion videos. They will fill up your Facebook, Instagram and Vine feeds. The amateur clips will show pets jumping and playing, objects falling and breaking, and people dancing about in glorious, high-quality slow motion.
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 16:32:45 EDT ]
Very soon, you will be sick of slow-motion videos. They will fill up your Facebook, Instagram and Vine feeds. The amateur clips will show pets jumping and playing, objects falling and breaking, and people dancing about in glorious, high-quality slow motion.
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Valve unveils Steamcontroller, final part of its plan to capture the living room
[ Fri, 27 Sep 2013 19:52:33 GMT ]
Valve is developing its own gamepad controller, the third and final piece of tech the PC gaming giant announced this week as part of its plan to compete for the living room against entrenched rivals like Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft.
[ Fri, 27 Sep 2013 19:52:33 GMT ]
Valve is developing its own gamepad controller, the third and final piece of tech the PC gaming giant announced this week as part of its plan to compete for the living room against entrenched rivals like Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft.
LG brings out cheaper Ultra HD sets at $3,499 and $4,999
[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 01:13:54 GMT ]
In time for some holiday wish lists, LG has introduced two less-expensive versions of their ultra high-definition TVs, a 55-inch set for $3,499, and a 65-inch TV for $4,999. The TVs are expected to be available from U.S. retailers this month, LG said Friday.
[ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 01:13:54 GMT ]
In time for some holiday wish lists, LG has introduced two less-expensive versions of their ultra high-definition TVs, a 55-inch set for $3,499, and a 65-inch TV for $4,999. The TVs are expected to be available from U.S. retailers this month, LG said Friday.
How good is the iPhone 5S camera?
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 16:32:45 EDT ]
Very soon, you will be sick of slow-motion videos. They will fill up your Facebook, Instagram and Vine feeds. The amateur clips will show pets jumping and playing, objects falling and breaking, and people dancing about in glorious, high-quality slow motion.
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 16:32:45 EDT ]
Very soon, you will be sick of slow-motion videos. They will fill up your Facebook, Instagram and Vine feeds. The amateur clips will show pets jumping and playing, objects falling and breaking, and people dancing about in glorious, high-quality slow motion.
Friday, September 27, 2013
Apple blocks pesky lock-screen intruders with iOS 7.0.2 update
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 17:54:16 GMT ]
Remember that bug that lets you dig into the camera and photos of a locked iPhone, and even send stuff to the owner's email and social accounts? Well, Apple raced to lock it down with the 7.0.2 update available Thursday.
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 17:54:16 GMT ]
Remember that bug that lets you dig into the camera and photos of a locked iPhone, and even send stuff to the owner's email and social accounts? Well, Apple raced to lock it down with the 7.0.2 update available Thursday.
'Grand Theft Auto Online': More cars, more money
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 17:54:20 GMT ]
"Grand Theft Auto Online" will feature a complex virtual economy that allows gamers to spend real-world money to get their hands on in-game cash, Rockstar Games said this week, heralding a rocky start for the new game.
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 17:54:20 GMT ]
"Grand Theft Auto Online" will feature a complex virtual economy that allows gamers to spend real-world money to get their hands on in-game cash, Rockstar Games said this week, heralding a rocky start for the new game.
New Google search can answer longer, more complex questions
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 19:55:25 GMT ]
It's not just questions like "What is a Pekingese dog" that Google gets — it's questions like, "Compare a Pekingese with a Chihuahua." To better deal with such comparison requests, and other long, complex queries, Google said Thursday it has overhauled its search algorithm.
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 19:55:25 GMT ]
It's not just questions like "What is a Pekingese dog" that Google gets — it's questions like, "Compare a Pekingese with a Chihuahua." To better deal with such comparison requests, and other long, complex queries, Google said Thursday it has overhauled its search algorithm.
Typo in your Facebook status? Just hit the new 'Edit' button
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 23:49:03 GMT ]
We all know that feeling of sudden panic when, having posted a carefully crafted Facebook status update, a few minutes later, you notice an embarrassing "teh" or "yuo" marring your masterpiece. Do you delete? Correct it in the comments? Hope no one notices? Well, now you can just edit it out.
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 23:49:03 GMT ]
We all know that feeling of sudden panic when, having posted a carefully crafted Facebook status update, a few minutes later, you notice an embarrassing "teh" or "yuo" marring your masterpiece. Do you delete? Correct it in the comments? Hope no one notices? Well, now you can just edit it out.
Lawsuit against Google over email ads will move forward
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 23:49:04 GMT ]
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge on Thursday refused to dismiss most of a lawsuit against Google over allegations the company improperly scanned the content of customers' emails in order to place ads. U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh in San Jose, Calif.
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 23:49:04 GMT ]
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge on Thursday refused to dismiss most of a lawsuit against Google over allegations the company improperly scanned the content of customers' emails in order to place ads. U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh in San Jose, Calif.
Semi-autonomous driving: Can you drive through town after pressing the throttle only once?
[ Fri, 27 Sep 2013 12:44:24 GMT ]
Radar-guided cruise control means it's technically possible to drive through town after pressing the 'go' pedal once and once only. So, naturally, we had a go in London and hoped there'd be no idiots on the road. [Read more]
[ Fri, 27 Sep 2013 12:44:24 GMT ]
Radar-guided cruise control means it's technically possible to drive through town after pressing the 'go' pedal once and once only. So, naturally, we had a go in London and hoped there'd be no idiots on the road. [Read more]
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YouTube tries to fix its comments
[ Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:36:05 EDT ]
YouTube comments are rough. They dabble in all forms of trolling, bullying, racism, sexism and other offensive -isms, interspersed with endless spurts of nonsensical chatter. Any thoughtful comments are typically lost in a roiling sea of "LOLs," insults and spam.
[ Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:36:05 EDT ]
YouTube comments are rough. They dabble in all forms of trolling, bullying, racism, sexism and other offensive -isms, interspersed with endless spurts of nonsensical chatter. Any thoughtful comments are typically lost in a roiling sea of "LOLs," insults and spam.
How good is the iPhone 5S camera?
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 16:32:45 EDT ]
Very soon, you will be sick of slow-motion videos. They will fill up your Facebook, Instagram and Vine feeds. The amateur clips will show pets jumping and playing, objects falling and breaking, and people dancing about in glorious, high-quality slow motion.
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 16:32:45 EDT ]
Very soon, you will be sick of slow-motion videos. They will fill up your Facebook, Instagram and Vine feeds. The amateur clips will show pets jumping and playing, objects falling and breaking, and people dancing about in glorious, high-quality slow motion.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
California law allows kids to erase Internet mistakes
[ Wed, 25 Sep 2013 19:19:18 GMT ]
California teenagers, who post photographs of themselves wearing too little clothing or having had too much to drink, will have the legal right to erase their online indiscretions under newly enacted first-in-the-nation legislation.
[ Wed, 25 Sep 2013 19:19:18 GMT ]
California teenagers, who post photographs of themselves wearing too little clothing or having had too much to drink, will have the legal right to erase their online indiscretions under newly enacted first-in-the-nation legislation.
15 percent of adult Americans just say no to Internet use
[ Wed, 25 Sep 2013 20:31:16 GMT ]
It may seem impossible, but 15 percent of American adults say they don't use the Internet or email. A good third of them say the Internet isn't relevant to them; they don't want to use it or have any need for it.
[ Wed, 25 Sep 2013 20:31:16 GMT ]
It may seem impossible, but 15 percent of American adults say they don't use the Internet or email. A good third of them say the Internet isn't relevant to them; they don't want to use it or have any need for it.
Academia.edu raises funds to build a Facebook for scientists
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 11:30:00 GMT ]
The startup hopes to overhaul how researchers publish papers, making them freely available to all and substituting social-network success for the traditional peer-review process that scientific journals use today to ensure quality. [Read more]
[ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 11:30:00 GMT ]
The startup hopes to overhaul how researchers publish papers, making them freely available to all and substituting social-network success for the traditional peer-review process that scientific journals use today to ensure quality. [Read more]
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YouTube tries to fix its comments
[ Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:36:05 EDT ]
YouTube comments are rough. They dabble in all forms of trolling, bullying, racism, sexism and other offensive -isms, interspersed with endless spurts of nonsensical chatter. Any thoughtful comments are typically lost in a roiling sea of "LOLs," insults and spam.
[ Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:36:05 EDT ]
YouTube comments are rough. They dabble in all forms of trolling, bullying, racism, sexism and other offensive -isms, interspersed with endless spurts of nonsensical chatter. Any thoughtful comments are typically lost in a roiling sea of "LOLs," insults and spam.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Facebook, Twitter will be unblocked in China's free-trade zone: report
[ Tue, 24 Sep 2013 14:03:02 GMT ]
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Facebook, Twitter and other websites deemed sensitive and blocked by the Chinese government will be accessible in a planned free-trade zone (FTZ) in Shanghai, the South China Morning Post reported on Tuesday.
[ Tue, 24 Sep 2013 14:03:02 GMT ]
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Facebook, Twitter and other websites deemed sensitive and blocked by the Chinese government will be accessible in a planned free-trade zone (FTZ) in Shanghai, the South China Morning Post reported on Tuesday.
Car-ma? Vehicle-stealing bug terrorizes 'Grand Theft Auto V'
[ Tue, 24 Sep 2013 19:08:58 GMT ]
"Grand Theft Auto V" officially launched last week, scooping up more than a billion dollars for developer Rockstar Games and publisher Take-Two Interactive and generally making fans go crazy just to get their hands on a copy of the game.
[ Tue, 24 Sep 2013 19:08:58 GMT ]
"Grand Theft Auto V" officially launched last week, scooping up more than a billion dollars for developer Rockstar Games and publisher Take-Two Interactive and generally making fans go crazy just to get their hands on a copy of the game.
Amazon's Kindle Fire HDX tablets pose real threat to iPad dominance
[ Wed, 25 Sep 2013 04:22:48 GMT ]
Amazon's first trick was selling a tablet so cheap, it was hard not to buy it, despite the shortcomings. Amazon's next trick was to build a second, larger tablet, to show it could compete (if not necessarily win) in the big leagues.
[ Wed, 25 Sep 2013 04:22:48 GMT ]
Amazon's first trick was selling a tablet so cheap, it was hard not to buy it, despite the shortcomings. Amazon's next trick was to build a second, larger tablet, to show it could compete (if not necessarily win) in the big leagues.
Verizon Wireless nudges into home phone, broadband biz
[ Wed, 25 Sep 2013 12:30:00 GMT ]
Meet the Verizon 4G LTE Broadband Router with Voice, the wireless carrier's attempt to replace your home phone and Internet connection. But it's a niche target that will likely only appeal to a few specific users. [Read more]
[ Wed, 25 Sep 2013 12:30:00 GMT ]
Meet the Verizon 4G LTE Broadband Router with Voice, the wireless carrier's attempt to replace your home phone and Internet connection. But it's a niche target that will likely only appeal to a few specific users. [Read more]
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Samsung targets business users -- and BlackBerry -- with new app store
[ Wed, 25 Sep 2013 13:00:00 GMT ]
The Korean electronics giant is working with software developers, such as Citrix and SAP, to offer enterprise apps that have been tweaked to work better with Samsung's mobile devices features like S Pen. [Read more]
[ Wed, 25 Sep 2013 13:00:00 GMT ]
The Korean electronics giant is working with software developers, such as Citrix and SAP, to offer enterprise apps that have been tweaked to work better with Samsung's mobile devices features like S Pen. [Read more]
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Struggling BlackBerry agrees to be sold for $4.7 billion
[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 19:12:06 GMT ]
Struggling smartphone maker BlackBerry has agreed in principal to be acquired by a consortium led by its biggest shareholder, Fairfax Financial, a Canadian insurance company, for $9 per share, in a deal that would total $4.7 billion.
[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 19:12:06 GMT ]
Struggling smartphone maker BlackBerry has agreed in principal to be acquired by a consortium led by its biggest shareholder, Fairfax Financial, a Canadian insurance company, for $9 per share, in a deal that would total $4.7 billion.
NY attorney general cracks down on fake online reviews
[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 19:45:41 GMT ]
A perfect hotel? An amazing restaurant? Teeth whitener that leads to romance? Such things may only truly exist in online reviews, and New York's attorney general says many of them are fakes, just as more consumers searching for guidance are starting to bite.
[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 19:45:41 GMT ]
A perfect hotel? An amazing restaurant? Teeth whitener that leads to romance? Such things may only truly exist in online reviews, and New York's attorney general says many of them are fakes, just as more consumers searching for guidance are starting to bite.
Mockery and MacGyver tricks: How Apple's fingerprint reader is quickly losing its cool
[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 20:14:18 GMT ]
Well, that didn't take long. On Sunday, less than two days after the iPhone 5S went on sale, a German hacker collective became the first to claim victory over the gadget's much-buzzed-about Touch ID fingerprint security system.
[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 20:14:18 GMT ]
Well, that didn't take long. On Sunday, less than two days after the iPhone 5S went on sale, a German hacker collective became the first to claim victory over the gadget's much-buzzed-about Touch ID fingerprint security system.
'Half Life' creatormakes its own bid for the living room with 'SteamOS'
[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 20:36:47 GMT ]
Just when gamers thought that the competition for the living room couldn't get any more intense, Valve, the perennial king of PC gaming software, announced it is seeking a spot on the couch. But it won't be using new hardware.
[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 20:36:47 GMT ]
Just when gamers thought that the competition for the living room couldn't get any more intense, Valve, the perennial king of PC gaming software, announced it is seeking a spot on the couch. But it won't be using new hardware.
At this pace, iTunes Radio beats Pandora in a month
[ Tue, 24 Sep 2013 11:49:45 GMT ]
Apple's streaming music service notched 11 million unique listeners in just five days. If it can keep up that steam, it will topple Pandora from its seat at the top of the Internet radio market, but that's a big "if." [Read more]
[ Tue, 24 Sep 2013 11:49:45 GMT ]
Apple's streaming music service notched 11 million unique listeners in just five days. If it can keep up that steam, it will topple Pandora from its seat at the top of the Internet radio market, but that's a big "if." [Read more]
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Monday, September 23, 2013
Journalism prof placed on leave after anti-NRA tweet
[ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 17:08:02 GMT ]
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - A University of Kansas journalism professor was placed on indefinite administrative leave Friday for a tweet he wrote about the Navy Yard shootings which said, "blood is on the hands of the #NRA. Next time, let it be YOUR sons and daughters." David W.
[ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 17:08:02 GMT ]
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - A University of Kansas journalism professor was placed on indefinite administrative leave Friday for a tweet he wrote about the Navy Yard shootings which said, "blood is on the hands of the #NRA. Next time, let it be YOUR sons and daughters." David W.
Smartphone camera battle: The iPhone 5S faces stiff competition
[ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 17:52:46 GMT ]
When you buy a smartphone these days, part of the deal is that it's supposed to fill in for a point-and-shoot camera. But not all phone cameras are created equal — we did some real-world photo shooting with the latest high-end phones, all of which tout their cameras as a big feature.
[ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 17:52:46 GMT ]
When you buy a smartphone these days, part of the deal is that it's supposed to fill in for a point-and-shoot camera. But not all phone cameras are created equal — we did some real-world photo shooting with the latest high-end phones, all of which tout their cameras as a big feature.
Xbox One vs. PlayStation 4: Howdo they measure up under the hood?
[ Sun, 22 Sep 2013 20:17:58 GMT ]
As the video game industry barrels toward the launch of next-generation consoles this November, the Internet has become awash with arguments pitting Microsoft's Xbox One and Sony's PlayStation 4 against one another in a hardware-heavy fight to the death.
[ Sun, 22 Sep 2013 20:17:58 GMT ]
As the video game industry barrels toward the launch of next-generation consoles this November, the Internet has become awash with arguments pitting Microsoft's Xbox One and Sony's PlayStation 4 against one another in a hardware-heavy fight to the death.
Hacker group claims to have cracked Apple's iPhone 5S fingerprint scanner
[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 04:32:28 GMT ]
BOSTON (Reuters) - A group of German hackers claimed to have cracked the iPhone fingerprint scanner on Sunday, just two days after Apple Inc launched the technology that it promises will better protect devices from criminals and snoopers seeking access.
[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 04:32:28 GMT ]
BOSTON (Reuters) - A group of German hackers claimed to have cracked the iPhone fingerprint scanner on Sunday, just two days after Apple Inc launched the technology that it promises will better protect devices from criminals and snoopers seeking access.
New Surface expected from Microsoft at NYC event
[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 04:48:56 GMT ]
NEW YORK (AP) - Microsoft Corp. is expected to announce new Surface tablet computers, including a version with a smaller screen to compete with Google's Nexus 7 and Apple's iPad Mini. The company has an announcement event scheduled in New York on Monday.
[ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 04:48:56 GMT ]
NEW YORK (AP) - Microsoft Corp. is expected to announce new Surface tablet computers, including a version with a smaller screen to compete with Google's Nexus 7 and Apple's iPad Mini. The company has an announcement event scheduled in New York on Monday.
Siri exits beta, enters manhood
[ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 18:05:23 EDT ]
When Siri, the voice "assistant" on the iPhone, made its debut in 2011, it was welcomed as futuristic way to interact with our gadgets. You could ask it simple questions, banter and flirt, or launch applications with one push of a button and without slogging through touchscreen menus.
[ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 18:05:23 EDT ]
When Siri, the voice "assistant" on the iPhone, made its debut in 2011, it was welcomed as futuristic way to interact with our gadgets. You could ask it simple questions, banter and flirt, or launch applications with one push of a button and without slogging through touchscreen menus.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
'Grand Theft Auto V' sales blow past $1 billion in three days
[ Fri, 20 Sep 2013 21:32:42 GMT ]
"Grand Theft Auto V" has crossed the $1 billion sales mark after three days in stores, a rate faster than any other video game, film or other entertainment product has ever managed, its creator Take Two Interactive said on Friday.
[ Fri, 20 Sep 2013 21:32:42 GMT ]
"Grand Theft Auto V" has crossed the $1 billion sales mark after three days in stores, a rate faster than any other video game, film or other entertainment product has ever managed, its creator Take Two Interactive said on Friday.
Journalism prof placed on leave after anti-NRA tweet
[ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 17:08:02 GMT ]
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - A University of Kansas journalism professor was placed on indefinite administrative leave Friday for a tweet he wrote about the Navy Yard shootings which said, "blood is on the hands of the #NRA. Next time, let it be YOUR sons and daughters." David W.
[ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 17:08:02 GMT ]
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - A University of Kansas journalism professor was placed on indefinite administrative leave Friday for a tweet he wrote about the Navy Yard shootings which said, "blood is on the hands of the #NRA. Next time, let it be YOUR sons and daughters." David W.
Smartphone camera battle: The iPhone 5S faces stiff competition
[ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 17:52:46 GMT ]
When you buy a smartphone these days, part of the deal is that it's supposed to fill in for a point-and-shoot camera. But not all phone cameras are created equal — we did some real-world photo shooting with the latest high-end phones, all of which tout their cameras as a big feature.
[ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 17:52:46 GMT ]
When you buy a smartphone these days, part of the deal is that it's supposed to fill in for a point-and-shoot camera. But not all phone cameras are created equal — we did some real-world photo shooting with the latest high-end phones, all of which tout their cameras as a big feature.
Siri exits beta, enters manhood
[ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 18:05:23 EDT ]
When Siri, the voice "assistant" on the iPhone, made its debut in 2011, it was welcomed as futuristic way to interact with our gadgets. You could ask it simple questions, banter and flirt, or launch applications with one push of a button and without slogging through touchscreen menus.
[ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 18:05:23 EDT ]
When Siri, the voice "assistant" on the iPhone, made its debut in 2011, it was welcomed as futuristic way to interact with our gadgets. You could ask it simple questions, banter and flirt, or launch applications with one push of a button and without slogging through touchscreen menus.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
'Grand Theft Auto V' sales blow past $1 billion in three days
[ Fri, 20 Sep 2013 21:32:42 GMT ]
"Grand Theft Auto V" has crossed the $1 billion sales mark after three days in stores, a rate faster than any other video game, film or other entertainment product has ever managed, its creator Take Two Interactive said on Friday.
[ Fri, 20 Sep 2013 21:32:42 GMT ]
"Grand Theft Auto V" has crossed the $1 billion sales mark after three days in stores, a rate faster than any other video game, film or other entertainment product has ever managed, its creator Take Two Interactive said on Friday.
Rivals can imitate Apple's product strategy, but not gold fever
[ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]
Google and Microsoft can make a phone that rivals the quality and fit and finish of an Apple product. What they can't manufacturer is long lines of people waiting to get their new iPhone or iPad. [Read more]
[ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]
Google and Microsoft can make a phone that rivals the quality and fit and finish of an Apple product. What they can't manufacturer is long lines of people waiting to get their new iPhone or iPad. [Read more]
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Siri exits beta, enters manhood
[ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 18:05:23 EDT ]
When Siri, the voice "assistant" on the iPhone, made its debut in 2011, it was welcomed as futuristic way to interact with our gadgets. You could ask it simple questions, banter and flirt, or launch applications with one push of a button and without slogging through touchscreen menus.
[ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 18:05:23 EDT ]
When Siri, the voice "assistant" on the iPhone, made its debut in 2011, it was welcomed as futuristic way to interact with our gadgets. You could ask it simple questions, banter and flirt, or launch applications with one push of a button and without slogging through touchscreen menus.
Friday, September 20, 2013
Hyperloop sounds crazy ... but simulation says it just might work
[ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 21:12:06 GMT ]
SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk's plan to shunt humans through a pneumatic tube at speeds of 700+ miles per hour via a "Hyperloop" may boggle the mind. But new simulations confirm that the system won't defy the laws of physics.
[ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 21:12:06 GMT ]
SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk's plan to shunt humans through a pneumatic tube at speeds of 700+ miles per hour via a "Hyperloop" may boggle the mind. But new simulations confirm that the system won't defy the laws of physics.
Hackers offered cash, booze to crack iPhone 5S fingerprint scanner
[ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 21:34:17 GMT ]
BOSTON — Hackers are gearing up for Friday's release of the iPhone 5S, aiming to be the first to crack the device's first-ever fingerprint scanner, a security feature that Apple hopes will set the new model apart from the competition.
[ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 21:34:17 GMT ]
BOSTON — Hackers are gearing up for Friday's release of the iPhone 5S, aiming to be the first to crack the device's first-ever fingerprint scanner, a security feature that Apple hopes will set the new model apart from the competition.
Who should — and shouldn't — buy a new iPhone?
[ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 23:03:59 GMT ]
You hear "new iPhone" and you look up, a glint in your eye. You stare down at your phone, whether it's three years old or three months new, and you're like, "I should get the new one!" Stop. Yes, there are plenty of reasons to buy a new iPhone.
[ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 23:03:59 GMT ]
You hear "new iPhone" and you look up, a glint in your eye. You stare down at your phone, whether it's three years old or three months new, and you're like, "I should get the new one!" Stop. Yes, there are plenty of reasons to buy a new iPhone.
iOS 7 already on 18 percent of Apple phones, iPads
[ Fri, 20 Sep 2013 00:15:36 GMT ]
Within 24 hours of its release Wednesday, Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 7, was installed on 18.2 percent of iPhones and iPads, even though the "demand on Apple’s servers caused some to experience very slow download times or errors on launch day.
[ Fri, 20 Sep 2013 00:15:36 GMT ]
Within 24 hours of its release Wednesday, Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 7, was installed on 18.2 percent of iPhones and iPads, even though the "demand on Apple’s servers caused some to experience very slow download times or errors on launch day.
Siri exits beta, enters manhood
[ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 18:05:23 EDT ]
When Siri, the voice "assistant" on the iPhone, made its debut in 2011, it was welcomed as futuristic way to interact with our gadgets. You could ask it simple questions, banter and flirt, or launch applications with one push of a button and without slogging through touchscreen menus.
[ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 18:05:23 EDT ]
When Siri, the voice "assistant" on the iPhone, made its debut in 2011, it was welcomed as futuristic way to interact with our gadgets. You could ask it simple questions, banter and flirt, or launch applications with one push of a button and without slogging through touchscreen menus.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
When choosing a new phone carrier, consider fees
[ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 00:56:44 GMT ]
The new Apple iPhones coming out this Friday will be the first to debut on all four major carriers at once, giving consumers their pick of provider. Comparing the advertised prices of smartphone plans from AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless will get buyers only so far.
[ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 00:56:44 GMT ]
The new Apple iPhones coming out this Friday will be the first to debut on all four major carriers at once, giving consumers their pick of provider. Comparing the advertised prices of smartphone plans from AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless will get buyers only so far.
Siri exits beta, enters manhood
[ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 18:05:23 EDT ]
When Siri, the voice "assistant" on the iPhone, made its debut in 2011, it was welcomed as futuristic way to interact with our gadgets. You could ask it simple questions, banter and flirt, or launch applications with one push of a button and without slogging through touchscreen menus.
[ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 18:05:23 EDT ]
When Siri, the voice "assistant" on the iPhone, made its debut in 2011, it was welcomed as futuristic way to interact with our gadgets. You could ask it simple questions, banter and flirt, or launch applications with one push of a button and without slogging through touchscreen menus.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
As your social media emotions go viral, anger spreads the fastest
[ Tue, 17 Sep 2013 21:53:21 GMT ]
When old-timey villagers in monster movies grab their pitchforks and torches and gather in the town square, it's almost never a spontaneous expression of joy. Nope, the emotion these townsfolk organically spread, all the way to that spooky castle at the edge of town, is anger.
[ Tue, 17 Sep 2013 21:53:21 GMT ]
When old-timey villagers in monster movies grab their pitchforks and torches and gather in the town square, it's almost never a spontaneous expression of joy. Nope, the emotion these townsfolk organically spread, all the way to that spooky castle at the edge of town, is anger.
'Grand Theft Auto V'torture episode sparks controversy
[ Tue, 17 Sep 2013 22:44:03 GMT ]
Not even 24 hours into its long-awaited release, "Grand Theft Auto V" is already attracting criticism for an extended scene that puts the player in control of one of the game's protagonists as he tortures a man suspected of harboring secrets about terrorists.
[ Tue, 17 Sep 2013 22:44:03 GMT ]
Not even 24 hours into its long-awaited release, "Grand Theft Auto V" is already attracting criticism for an extended scene that puts the player in control of one of the game's protagonists as he tortures a man suspected of harboring secrets about terrorists.
iPhone reviewers weigh in: 5S still 'best' but competition mounting
[ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 03:24:06 GMT ]
The reviews are in, and the new iPhones are winning early praise from testers who got the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C last week. As expected, these reviewers sang the praises of the new hardware — particularly the premium 5S with its new fingerprint scanner and improved chip and camera.
[ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 03:24:06 GMT ]
The reviews are in, and the new iPhones are winning early praise from testers who got the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C last week. As expected, these reviewers sang the praises of the new hardware — particularly the premium 5S with its new fingerprint scanner and improved chip and camera.
iPhone's Siri leaves beta, enters manhood
[ Tue, 17 Sep 2013 19:08:21 EDT ]
When Siri, the voice "assistant" on the iPhone, made its debut in 2011, it was welcomed as futuristic way to interact with our gadgets. You could ask it simple questions, banter and flirt, or launch applications with one push of a button and without slogging through touchscreen menus.
[ Tue, 17 Sep 2013 19:08:21 EDT ]
When Siri, the voice "assistant" on the iPhone, made its debut in 2011, it was welcomed as futuristic way to interact with our gadgets. You could ask it simple questions, banter and flirt, or launch applications with one push of a button and without slogging through touchscreen menus.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
A secret audio message, transmitted by touch
[ Mon, 16 Sep 2013 19:35:15 GMT ]
A team at Disney Research has created a novel way to tell someone a secret: pass it from your body to theirs electrically, using your finger and their ear as the speaker. They call it "Ishin-Den-Shin," after a Japanese concept of "unspoken understanding.
[ Mon, 16 Sep 2013 19:35:15 GMT ]
A team at Disney Research has created a novel way to tell someone a secret: pass it from your body to theirs electrically, using your finger and their ear as the speaker. They call it "Ishin-Den-Shin," after a Japanese concept of "unspoken understanding.
Solar plane pioneers to partner with Google
[ Tue, 17 Sep 2013 00:35:19 GMT ]
The company behind Solar Impulse, the first solar airplane capable of flying day and night without using any fuel, is partnering with Google to help promote its goal of circumnavigating the globe in 2015 using only solar energy.
[ Tue, 17 Sep 2013 00:35:19 GMT ]
The company behind Solar Impulse, the first solar airplane capable of flying day and night without using any fuel, is partnering with Google to help promote its goal of circumnavigating the globe in 2015 using only solar energy.
Gamers gear up for 'Grand Theft Auto V'
[ Mon, 16 Sep 2013 18:51:06 EDT ]
When players get their hands on "Grand Theft Auto V" on Tuesday, the gaming world will get another titillating dose of the sex and violence that has come to define the series in the eyes of millions -- many of whom have never played it.
[ Mon, 16 Sep 2013 18:51:06 EDT ]
When players get their hands on "Grand Theft Auto V" on Tuesday, the gaming world will get another titillating dose of the sex and violence that has come to define the series in the eyes of millions -- many of whom have never played it.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Three quarters of smartphone users use location services, says study
[ Sat, 14 Sep 2013 16:53:45 GMT ]
Maybe Foursquare has lost a bit of its allure — who wants to be Mayor of John F. Kennedy International Airport, Terminal 5? — but a new study shows that Americans still love sharing their location to anyone (or anything) who will listen.
[ Sat, 14 Sep 2013 16:53:45 GMT ]
Maybe Foursquare has lost a bit of its allure — who wants to be Mayor of John F. Kennedy International Airport, Terminal 5? — but a new study shows that Americans still love sharing their location to anyone (or anything) who will listen.
Psychology of a fanboy: Why you keep buying the same stuff
[ Sun, 15 Sep 2013 14:36:39 GMT ]
None of us want to admit it, but chances are we're all fanboys of something. Whether it's a particular brand of software, gadget, or anything else, we often rally behind companies and ideologies without even realizing it. Here's why we become fanboys and how to prevent it from happening to you.
[ Sun, 15 Sep 2013 14:36:39 GMT ]
None of us want to admit it, but chances are we're all fanboys of something. Whether it's a particular brand of software, gadget, or anything else, we often rally behind companies and ideologies without even realizing it. Here's why we become fanboys and how to prevent it from happening to you.
Twitter flies from obscurity to the height of fame
[ Sun, 15 Sep 2013 14:42:14 GMT ]
The Pope. President Obama. Queen Elizabeth. Oprah. You.When Twitter started seven years ago as an obscure medium for geeks, critics dismissed it as an exercise in narcissism. Some thought it would be as intriguing as watching a bunch of people gaze at their bellybuttons.
[ Sun, 15 Sep 2013 14:42:14 GMT ]
The Pope. President Obama. Queen Elizabeth. Oprah. You.When Twitter started seven years ago as an obscure medium for geeks, critics dismissed it as an exercise in narcissism. Some thought it would be as intriguing as watching a bunch of people gaze at their bellybuttons.
Despite fears, NSA revelations helping US tech industry
[ Sun, 15 Sep 2013 18:14:19 GMT ]
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Edward Snowden's unprecedented exposure of U.S. technology companies' close collaboration with national intelligence agencies, widely expected to damage the industry's financial performance abroad, may actually end up helping.
[ Sun, 15 Sep 2013 18:14:19 GMT ]
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Edward Snowden's unprecedented exposure of U.S. technology companies' close collaboration with national intelligence agencies, widely expected to damage the industry's financial performance abroad, may actually end up helping.
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Dog's best friend? Robots, if we're not careful
[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 20:47:44 GMT ]
Humans have been best buds with dogs for over 33,000 years, but that epic allegiance seems to be faltering as our pooches get closer and comfier with robots.The Internet has long been documenting our cats' sinister fascination with Roombas.
[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 20:47:44 GMT ]
Humans have been best buds with dogs for over 33,000 years, but that epic allegiance seems to be faltering as our pooches get closer and comfier with robots.The Internet has long been documenting our cats' sinister fascination with Roombas.
'USB condom' prevents device hijackings at rogue ports
[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 22:43:48 GMT ]
Worried about plugging your device into an unfamiliar port and exposing it to horrible viruses or trojans? Simply put this "USB condom" between the male and female ends before docking and the only thing transmitted will be safe, clean electricity.
[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 22:43:48 GMT ]
Worried about plugging your device into an unfamiliar port and exposing it to horrible viruses or trojans? Simply put this "USB condom" between the male and female ends before docking and the only thing transmitted will be safe, clean electricity.
World's largest walking robot is a fire-breathing dragon ... of course
[ Sat, 14 Sep 2013 15:58:08 GMT ]
If you're making the world's largest walking robot, obviously you go all out and make it spectacular. Something that can shoot flames. Otherwise, what's the point? After more than a decade of planning and work, the "Tradinno" project received the recognition it deserved.
[ Sat, 14 Sep 2013 15:58:08 GMT ]
If you're making the world's largest walking robot, obviously you go all out and make it spectacular. Something that can shoot flames. Otherwise, what's the point? After more than a decade of planning and work, the "Tradinno" project received the recognition it deserved.
Three quarters of smartphone users use location services, says study
[ Sat, 14 Sep 2013 16:53:45 GMT ]
Maybe Foursquare has lost a bit of its allure — who wants to be Mayor of John F. Kennedy International Airport, Terminal 5? — but a new study shows that Americans still love sharing their location to anyone (or anything) who will listen.
[ Sat, 14 Sep 2013 16:53:45 GMT ]
Maybe Foursquare has lost a bit of its allure — who wants to be Mayor of John F. Kennedy International Airport, Terminal 5? — but a new study shows that Americans still love sharing their location to anyone (or anything) who will listen.
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Can Plants vs. Zombies become a Mario-sized gaming empire?
[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 16:37:11 GMT ]
After waiting more than four years to get their hands on a new Plants vs. Zombies title, gamers finally got another chance to kill the living dead with aggressive garden plants this summer with "Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time." The result?
[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 16:37:11 GMT ]
After waiting more than four years to get their hands on a new Plants vs. Zombies title, gamers finally got another chance to kill the living dead with aggressive garden plants this summer with "Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time." The result?
World's largest walking robot is a fire-breathing dragon ... of course
[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 20:20:00 GMT ]
If you're making make the world's largest walking robot, obviously you go all out and make it spectacular. Something that can shoot flames. Otherwise, what's the point? After more than a decade of planning and work, the "Tradinno" project received the recognition it deserved.
[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 20:20:00 GMT ]
If you're making make the world's largest walking robot, obviously you go all out and make it spectacular. Something that can shoot flames. Otherwise, what's the point? After more than a decade of planning and work, the "Tradinno" project received the recognition it deserved.
Dog's best friend? Robots, if we're not careful
[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 20:47:44 GMT ]
Humans have been best buds with dogs for over 33,000 years, but that epic allegiance seems to be faltering as our pooches get closer and comfier with robots.The Internet has long been documenting our cats' sinister fascination with Roombas.
[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 20:47:44 GMT ]
Humans have been best buds with dogs for over 33,000 years, but that epic allegiance seems to be faltering as our pooches get closer and comfier with robots.The Internet has long been documenting our cats' sinister fascination with Roombas.
'USB condom' prevents device hijackings at rogue ports
[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 22:43:48 GMT ]
Worried about plugging your device into an unfamiliar port and exposing it to horrible viruses or trojans? Simply put this "USB condom" between the male and female ends before docking and the only thing transmitted will be safe, clean electricity.
[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 22:43:48 GMT ]
Worried about plugging your device into an unfamiliar port and exposing it to horrible viruses or trojans? Simply put this "USB condom" between the male and female ends before docking and the only thing transmitted will be safe, clean electricity.
Friday, September 13, 2013
T-Mobile prices iPhone 5C at $528; iPhone 5S at $649
[ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 18:16:06 GMT ]
T-Mobile just published its monthly pay-as-you-go pricing for the new iPhones. Qualified customers can buy an iPhone 5C for zero down plus 24 monthly payments of $22, totaling $528. A similar plan for the iPhone 5S requires a $99 down payment, plus $22.91 per month, leading to a grand total of $648.
[ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 18:16:06 GMT ]
T-Mobile just published its monthly pay-as-you-go pricing for the new iPhones. Qualified customers can buy an iPhone 5C for zero down plus 24 monthly payments of $22, totaling $528. A similar plan for the iPhone 5S requires a $99 down payment, plus $22.91 per month, leading to a grand total of $648.
Xbone: Microsoft buys domainfor Xbox One nickname it hates
[ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 18:44:20 GMT ]
You know the old saying: if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Having bowed to the competition once after it realized just how unhappy gamers were with the Xbox One's controversial features, Microsoft has once again embraced its demons — this time in the form of an unpleasant nickname.
[ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 18:44:20 GMT ]
You know the old saying: if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Having bowed to the competition once after it realized just how unhappy gamers were with the Xbox One's controversial features, Microsoft has once again embraced its demons — this time in the form of an unpleasant nickname.
United Airlines accidentally offers airfares for nothing
[ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 21:10:16 GMT ]
For a little while on Thursday, United Airlines was giving away airplane tickets for free, or close to it.Passengers reported buying tickets for $5 to $10. United says it accidentally filed fares for $0, although airport charges might have resulted in a small cost.
[ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 21:10:16 GMT ]
For a little while on Thursday, United Airlines was giving away airplane tickets for free, or close to it.Passengers reported buying tickets for $5 to $10. United says it accidentally filed fares for $0, although airport charges might have resulted in a small cost.
Three quarters of smartphone users share their location, says study
[ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 21:27:02 GMT ]
Maybe Foursquare has lost a bit of its allure — who wants to be Mayor of John F. Kennedy International Airport, Terminal 5? — but a new study shows that Americans still love sharing their location to anyone (or anything) who will listen.
[ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 21:27:02 GMT ]
Maybe Foursquare has lost a bit of its allure — who wants to be Mayor of John F. Kennedy International Airport, Terminal 5? — but a new study shows that Americans still love sharing their location to anyone (or anything) who will listen.
Twitter tweets that it has filed for stock IPO
[ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 22:45:12 GMT ]
SAN FRANCISCO — In fewer than 140 characters, Twitter announced Thursday that it has taken the first step toward going public, seeking to tap the same Wall Street well as its social media cousins, Facebook and LinkedIn.
[ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 22:45:12 GMT ]
SAN FRANCISCO — In fewer than 140 characters, Twitter announced Thursday that it has taken the first step toward going public, seeking to tap the same Wall Street well as its social media cousins, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Pre-caffeine tech: Internet hiding, regretful dogs
[ Wed, 11 Sep 2013 22:12:13 GMT ]
Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.Privacy, please! New technologies could hide your identity online ... in the future, anyway.But, hey! Here's six things you can do now to be stealthier on the Internet.Yup.
[ Wed, 11 Sep 2013 22:12:13 GMT ]
Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.Privacy, please! New technologies could hide your identity online ... in the future, anyway.But, hey! Here's six things you can do now to be stealthier on the Internet.Yup.
6 things you can do now to be stealthier on the Internet
[ Wed, 11 Sep 2013 22:12:14 GMT ]
While being invisible on the Internet is about as possible as being invisible in real life, a few easy changes of habit can make you a more elusive target for advertisers, intrusive social networks and possibly even the NSA and friends.
[ Wed, 11 Sep 2013 22:12:14 GMT ]
While being invisible on the Internet is about as possible as being invisible in real life, a few easy changes of habit can make you a more elusive target for advertisers, intrusive social networks and possibly even the NSA and friends.
Privacy, please: New technologies could hide your identity online
[ Wed, 11 Sep 2013 22:12:15 GMT ]
You may want to stay anonymous online — that doesn't mean you can. Data crunching has grown so sophisticated and powerful, privacy researchers now warn that tracing identities from a pool of supposedly "anonymized" data is not just a possibility, it's a certainty.
[ Wed, 11 Sep 2013 22:12:15 GMT ]
You may want to stay anonymous online — that doesn't mean you can. Data crunching has grown so sophisticated and powerful, privacy researchers now warn that tracing identities from a pool of supposedly "anonymized" data is not just a possibility, it's a certainty.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
'Infinity Blade 3' to launch with iPhone 5S
[ Tue, 10 Sep 2013 20:28:24 GMT ]
The third installment in the hit mobile hacking-and-slashing game "Infinity Blade" will launch alongside iPhone 5S and the revamped mobile operating system, iOS 7, Epic Games representatives announced at Tuesday during Apple's media event in Cupertino, Calif.
[ Tue, 10 Sep 2013 20:28:24 GMT ]
The third installment in the hit mobile hacking-and-slashing game "Infinity Blade" will launch alongside iPhone 5S and the revamped mobile operating system, iOS 7, Epic Games representatives announced at Tuesday during Apple's media event in Cupertino, Calif.
Google loses appeal in Street View privacy case
[ Tue, 10 Sep 2013 21:43:07 GMT ]
A federal appeals court rejected Google's bid to dismiss a lawsuit accusing it of violating federal wiretap law when its accidentally collected emails and other personal data while building its popular Street View program. The 9th U.S.
[ Tue, 10 Sep 2013 21:43:07 GMT ]
A federal appeals court rejected Google's bid to dismiss a lawsuit accusing it of violating federal wiretap law when its accidentally collected emails and other personal data while building its popular Street View program. The 9th U.S.
iPhone's new fingerprint sensor knows you from Adam
[ Tue, 10 Sep 2013 21:59:33 GMT ]
Apple's iPhone 5S, announced Tuesday, will come with a powerful new security feature called Touch ID, a fingerprint scanner built right into the home button. You won't have to type in a PIN on your phone ever again — and apparently, many people weren't doing it to begin with.
[ Tue, 10 Sep 2013 21:59:33 GMT ]
Apple's iPhone 5S, announced Tuesday, will come with a powerful new security feature called Touch ID, a fingerprint scanner built right into the home button. You won't have to type in a PIN on your phone ever again — and apparently, many people weren't doing it to begin with.
Apple launches iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S
[ Tue, 10 Sep 2013 22:28:03 GMT ]
Apple unveiled two new iPhones a Tuesday, the speedier iPhone 5S and the less expensive iPhone 5C. Whether all that's gold will glitter for the Cupertino company — including a new gold iPhone — remains to be seen, as the phone sticks with its 4-inch screen in an era of much bigger displays.
[ Tue, 10 Sep 2013 22:28:03 GMT ]
Apple unveiled two new iPhones a Tuesday, the speedier iPhone 5S and the less expensive iPhone 5C. Whether all that's gold will glitter for the Cupertino company — including a new gold iPhone — remains to be seen, as the phone sticks with its 4-inch screen in an era of much bigger displays.
With new iPhones, Apple chose style over screen size
[ Wed, 11 Sep 2013 00:24:08 GMT ]
There were no real surprises at the Apple press event in Cupertino, Calif., but we finally got a chance to see the iPhone 5S and 5C up close. While the flagship 5S does come with some engineering excellence, these phones on the whole play to Apple's core strength: Style.
[ Wed, 11 Sep 2013 00:24:08 GMT ]
There were no real surprises at the Apple press event in Cupertino, Calif., but we finally got a chance to see the iPhone 5S and 5C up close. While the flagship 5S does come with some engineering excellence, these phones on the whole play to Apple's core strength: Style.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Verizon, FCC battle in court over net neutrality, site blocking
[ Mon, 09 Sep 2013 19:53:51 GMT ]
WASHINGTON — Judges hearing an appeal by Verizon Communications of the U.S. government's open internet rules spent much of their time on Monday focused on what sorts of charges levied on websites would be considered illegal blocking.
[ Mon, 09 Sep 2013 19:53:51 GMT ]
WASHINGTON — Judges hearing an appeal by Verizon Communications of the U.S. government's open internet rules spent much of their time on Monday focused on what sorts of charges levied on websites would be considered illegal blocking.
Monitoring drivers' brain waves could halt carjackings, DUIs
[ Mon, 09 Sep 2013 21:35:38 GMT ]
A new system that monitors a driver's brain waves could thwart carjacking and the stealing of cars carrying precious cargo and money, say researchers.Passwords, iris scanners and fingerprint recognition provide one-time authentication to a building or website.
[ Mon, 09 Sep 2013 21:35:38 GMT ]
A new system that monitors a driver's brain waves could thwart carjacking and the stealing of cars carrying precious cargo and money, say researchers.Passwords, iris scanners and fingerprint recognition provide one-time authentication to a building or website.
Ricoh's Theta shoots 360-degree pics easily, but fails to thrill
[ Tue, 10 Sep 2013 00:38:18 GMT ]
Ricoh has created an interesting camera called the Theta that lets you capture 360-degree pictures (nearly spherical, in fact) with a single press of a button. It definitely works — but for $400, it needs to do more than just work.
[ Tue, 10 Sep 2013 00:38:18 GMT ]
Ricoh has created an interesting camera called the Theta that lets you capture 360-degree pictures (nearly spherical, in fact) with a single press of a button. It definitely works — but for $400, it needs to do more than just work.
How Ground Zero's supertower rose above New York's 9/11 nightmare
[ Tue, 10 Sep 2013 08:21:10 GMT ]
It can take the blast from a truck bomb, or the fiery impact of a jet airplane — and yet, at 1,776 feet in height, the supertower rises higher than the terror-hit twin towers that once stood on the site.Safety first, then symbolism: That's the message conveyed by New York's One World Trade Center.
[ Tue, 10 Sep 2013 08:21:10 GMT ]
It can take the blast from a truck bomb, or the fiery impact of a jet airplane — and yet, at 1,776 feet in height, the supertower rises higher than the terror-hit twin towers that once stood on the site.Safety first, then symbolism: That's the message conveyed by New York's One World Trade Center.
As Apple plays to the masses, the fanboys could grow restless
[ Tue, 10 Sep 2013 09:09:47 GMT ]
Apple keynotes are like Christmas morning — after weeks of shaking boxes, the wrapping comes off and we finally get a look at the goods. In recent years, though, the keynotes have felt a bit anti-climactic, like Christmas mornings in the age of the Amazon wishlist.
[ Tue, 10 Sep 2013 09:09:47 GMT ]
Apple keynotes are like Christmas morning — after weeks of shaking boxes, the wrapping comes off and we finally get a look at the goods. In recent years, though, the keynotes have felt a bit anti-climactic, like Christmas mornings in the age of the Amazon wishlist.
Monday, September 9, 2013
Smartwatches will soon take off — but not because they tell time
[ Sun, 08 Sep 2013 15:27:48 GMT ]
I don't wear a watch. I haven't worn a watch since the aluminum band on my 1998 Swatch had a disagreement with the aluminum wrist pad on my 2008 MacBook Pro, and the MacBook won. Besides, the laptop, my cellphone, my cable box — even our newest car — all have clocks that set themselves.
[ Sun, 08 Sep 2013 15:27:48 GMT ]
I don't wear a watch. I haven't worn a watch since the aluminum band on my 1998 Swatch had a disagreement with the aluminum wrist pad on my 2008 MacBook Pro, and the MacBook won. Besides, the laptop, my cellphone, my cable box — even our newest car — all have clocks that set themselves.
NSA can access most smartphone data, says report
[ Sun, 08 Sep 2013 18:32:02 GMT ]
BERLIN — The U.S. National Security Agency is able to crack protective measures on iPhones, Android and BlackBerry devices, giving it access to users' data on all major smartphones, according to a report Sunday in German news weekly Der Spiegel.
[ Sun, 08 Sep 2013 18:32:02 GMT ]
BERLIN — The U.S. National Security Agency is able to crack protective measures on iPhones, Android and BlackBerry devices, giving it access to users' data on all major smartphones, according to a report Sunday in German news weekly Der Spiegel.
2011 ruling allowed NSA search of domestic emails
[ Sun, 08 Sep 2013 21:01:50 GMT ]
The Obama administration quietly won permission from a surveillance court in 2011 for the National Security Agency to search deliberately for Americans' communications in its huge databases of intercepted phone calls and emails, according to a published report.
[ Sun, 08 Sep 2013 21:01:50 GMT ]
The Obama administration quietly won permission from a surveillance court in 2011 for the National Security Agency to search deliberately for Americans' communications in its huge databases of intercepted phone calls and emails, according to a published report.
On eve of iPhone event, Apple rumors reach fever pitch
[ Mon, 09 Sep 2013 09:16:13 GMT ]
Two iPhones, one called the iPhone 5S, the other the iPhone 5C. Goldish-champagne and maybe even graphite as possible color options, in addition to the usual black and white. Screen size? The same — this time, anyway.Though Apple is mum ahead of its press event Tuesday at 10 a.m. P.T.
[ Mon, 09 Sep 2013 09:16:13 GMT ]
Two iPhones, one called the iPhone 5S, the other the iPhone 5C. Goldish-champagne and maybe even graphite as possible color options, in addition to the usual black and white. Screen size? The same — this time, anyway.Though Apple is mum ahead of its press event Tuesday at 10 a.m. P.T.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
After NSA encryption-cracking revelation, can we trust Internet security?
[ Fri, 06 Sep 2013 20:57:52 GMT ]
News that the NSA can break or bypass a variety of digital encryption tools has researchers second-guessing the strength of Internet security products they previously trusted, and wondering exactly who else, besides the feds, may be listening in.
[ Fri, 06 Sep 2013 20:57:52 GMT ]
News that the NSA can break or bypass a variety of digital encryption tools has researchers second-guessing the strength of Internet security products they previously trusted, and wondering exactly who else, besides the feds, may be listening in.
FBI warns Syrian group may increase cyberattacks
[ Fri, 06 Sep 2013 22:10:07 GMT ]
SAN FRANCISCO — The FBI strengthened on Friday its warning to businesses that a hacking group loyal to the government of Syria might intensify its internet attacks as the United States weighs military strikes in that country.
[ Fri, 06 Sep 2013 22:10:07 GMT ]
SAN FRANCISCO — The FBI strengthened on Friday its warning to businesses that a hacking group loyal to the government of Syria might intensify its internet attacks as the United States weighs military strikes in that country.
Yahoo's first transparency report details US requests for user data
[ Sat, 07 Sep 2013 18:51:56 GMT ]
Yahoo issued its first "transparency report" government requests for user data, and it shows that in the U.S. for the first six months of this year, there were 12,444 requests for data that covered 40,322 user accounts. The difference in the numbers is because some users have multiple accounts.
[ Sat, 07 Sep 2013 18:51:56 GMT ]
Yahoo issued its first "transparency report" government requests for user data, and it shows that in the U.S. for the first six months of this year, there were 12,444 requests for data that covered 40,322 user accounts. The difference in the numbers is because some users have multiple accounts.
Internet experts want security revamp after NSA revelations
[ Sun, 08 Sep 2013 08:59:32 GMT ]
SAN FRANCISCO - Internet security experts are calling for a campaign to rewrite Web security in the wake of disclosures that the U.S. National Security Agency has developed the capability to break encryption protecting millions of sites.
[ Sun, 08 Sep 2013 08:59:32 GMT ]
SAN FRANCISCO - Internet security experts are calling for a campaign to rewrite Web security in the wake of disclosures that the U.S. National Security Agency has developed the capability to break encryption protecting millions of sites.
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Bye-bye, classic iPod? Apple's original MP3 player may soon die off
[ Fri, 06 Sep 2013 19:33:42 GMT ]
Ten years ago, like millions of others, I bought a very small (for its time), new-fangled gadget that could play thousands of songs and that I could carry in my pocket or purse. It kicked my Walkman to the curb, and I never looked back.
[ Fri, 06 Sep 2013 19:33:42 GMT ]
Ten years ago, like millions of others, I bought a very small (for its time), new-fangled gadget that could play thousands of songs and that I could carry in my pocket or purse. It kicked my Walkman to the curb, and I never looked back.
After NSA encryption-cracking revelation, can we trust Internet security?
[ Fri, 06 Sep 2013 20:41:19 GMT ]
News that the NSA can break or bypass a variety of digital encryption tools has researchers second-guessing the strength of Internet security products they previously trusted, and wondering exactly who else, besides the feds, may be listening in.
[ Fri, 06 Sep 2013 20:41:19 GMT ]
News that the NSA can break or bypass a variety of digital encryption tools has researchers second-guessing the strength of Internet security products they previously trusted, and wondering exactly who else, besides the feds, may be listening in.
After NSA encryption-cracking revelation, can we trust Internet security?
[ Fri, 06 Sep 2013 20:57:52 GMT ]
News that the NSA can break or bypass a variety of digital encryption tools has researchers second-guessing the strength of Internet security products they previously trusted, and wondering exactly who else, besides the feds, may be listening in.
[ Fri, 06 Sep 2013 20:57:52 GMT ]
News that the NSA can break or bypass a variety of digital encryption tools has researchers second-guessing the strength of Internet security products they previously trusted, and wondering exactly who else, besides the feds, may be listening in.
FBI warns Syrian group may increase cyberattacks
[ Fri, 06 Sep 2013 22:10:07 GMT ]
SAN FRANCISCO — The FBI strengthened on Friday its warning to businesses that a hacking group loyal to the government of Syria might intensify its internet attacks as the United States weighs military strikes in that country.
[ Fri, 06 Sep 2013 22:10:07 GMT ]
SAN FRANCISCO — The FBI strengthened on Friday its warning to businesses that a hacking group loyal to the government of Syria might intensify its internet attacks as the United States weighs military strikes in that country.
Friday, September 6, 2013
Yes, Qualcomm also has a smartwatch
[ Thu, 05 Sep 2013 15:14:21 GMT ]
Qualcomm has unveiled the Toq, a smartwatch that can play music and handle phone calls and messages, and said it would start selling the device in the fourth quarter, marking the chipmaker's entry into the emerging arena of wearable computing.
[ Thu, 05 Sep 2013 15:14:21 GMT ]
Qualcomm has unveiled the Toq, a smartwatch that can play music and handle phone calls and messages, and said it would start selling the device in the fourth quarter, marking the chipmaker's entry into the emerging arena of wearable computing.
Cheapism: Finding the best budget laptops
[ Thu, 05 Sep 2013 16:54:40 GMT ]
These days, if an expert weighs in on a portable computer that costs less than $500, it’s more often a tablet or smartphone than a laptop. With innumerable model numbers and configurations on the market, it’s also tough for any budget notebook to accumulate helpful consumer reviews.
[ Thu, 05 Sep 2013 16:54:40 GMT ]
These days, if an expert weighs in on a portable computer that costs less than $500, it’s more often a tablet or smartphone than a laptop. With innumerable model numbers and configurations on the market, it’s also tough for any budget notebook to accumulate helpful consumer reviews.
Marksmen line up for drone-hunting permits
[ Fri, 06 Sep 2013 01:13:42 GMT ]
DENVER — Voters in one small Colorado town won't decide until next month whether to issue hunting licenses to shoot down drones, but hundreds of marksmen are lining up for permits to fell such aircraft in the unlikely event any appear in local skies.
[ Fri, 06 Sep 2013 01:13:42 GMT ]
DENVER — Voters in one small Colorado town won't decide until next month whether to issue hunting licenses to shoot down drones, but hundreds of marksmen are lining up for permits to fell such aircraft in the unlikely event any appear in local skies.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
New Samsung Galaxy Note 3 phablet has 5.7-inch screen
[ Wed, 04 Sep 2013 18:53:51 GMT ]
Samsung, feeling in the pink, made its popular phablet screen even bigger, unveiling the new Galaxy Note 3 with a 5.7-inch display, and a new color choice: pink, in addition to black and white.The screen on the current Galaxy Note 2 is 5.5 inches.
[ Wed, 04 Sep 2013 18:53:51 GMT ]
Samsung, feeling in the pink, made its popular phablet screen even bigger, unveiling the new Galaxy Note 3 with a 5.7-inch display, and a new color choice: pink, in addition to black and white.The screen on the current Galaxy Note 2 is 5.5 inches.
'Grand Theft Auto' Banshee sports car now exists in real life
[ Wed, 04 Sep 2013 19:39:01 GMT ]
In the latest example of lavish stunts by video game companies promoting their wares, Rockstar Games has turned one of the snazziest cars from the highly anticipated "Grand Theft Auto 5" into a real-world automobile that one lucky "GTA" player can win.
[ Wed, 04 Sep 2013 19:39:01 GMT ]
In the latest example of lavish stunts by video game companies promoting their wares, Rockstar Games has turned one of the snazziest cars from the highly anticipated "Grand Theft Auto 5" into a real-world automobile that one lucky "GTA" player can win.
Racy video game makes older adults better multitaskers
[ Wed, 04 Sep 2013 22:10:36 GMT ]
A specially designed video game revved up the brains of middle-aged and elderly volunteers, researchers reported on Wednesday.People who played the game became faster and better at multitasking than 20-somethings who hadn’t played it, the researchers report in the journal Nature.
[ Wed, 04 Sep 2013 22:10:36 GMT ]
A specially designed video game revved up the brains of middle-aged and elderly volunteers, researchers reported on Wednesday.People who played the game became faster and better at multitasking than 20-somethings who hadn’t played it, the researchers report in the journal Nature.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Next version of Android is 'KitKat'? Give me a break!
[ Tue, 03 Sep 2013 19:35:26 GMT ]
Ever since Android 4.1, or "Jelly Bean," was released in 2012, there have been rumors about what the next entry would be in the sweet-toothed alphabetical naming scheme. The lead contender was "Key Lime Pie," but Google has just surprised everybody by announcing that version 4.
[ Tue, 03 Sep 2013 19:35:26 GMT ]
Ever since Android 4.1, or "Jelly Bean," was released in 2012, there have been rumors about what the next entry would be in the sweet-toothed alphabetical naming scheme. The lead contender was "Key Lime Pie," but Google has just surprised everybody by announcing that version 4.
Live inside a crazy cartoon world in 'Rayman Legends'
[ Wed, 04 Sep 2013 00:03:16 GMT ]
Just as video game technology has made it possible to all but bring action figures to life, kids games can now put you inside cartoons. Case in point is "Rayman Legends," the latest edition of Ubisoft's popular children's platformer, now available on all major consoles and PCs.
[ Wed, 04 Sep 2013 00:03:16 GMT ]
Just as video game technology has made it possible to all but bring action figures to life, kids games can now put you inside cartoons. Case in point is "Rayman Legends," the latest edition of Ubisoft's popular children's platformer, now available on all major consoles and PCs.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Friending the boss on Facebook: Fun or foolish?
[ Mon, 02 Sep 2013 15:39:18 GMT ]
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Everybody likes to make a good first impression. Even more - maintain a great relationship.For those of you who are in-person communication geniuses, keep this in mind: the game is changed on social media.What you might convey in person, might not be appropriate typed online.
[ Mon, 02 Sep 2013 15:39:18 GMT ]
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Everybody likes to make a good first impression. Even more - maintain a great relationship.For those of you who are in-person communication geniuses, keep this in mind: the game is changed on social media.What you might convey in person, might not be appropriate typed online.
Blue or white: What color is your city's collar? As local work forces evolve, civic identities stick
[ Mon, 02 Sep 2013 15:39:22 GMT ]
In a city still packing a wicked-hard edge, an old maxim lives on: “Boston is about sports, politics and revenge.†From the clout of its labor unions to the grit of its Red Sox, Beantown remains synonymous with working class. And the locals like it that way.
[ Mon, 02 Sep 2013 15:39:22 GMT ]
In a city still packing a wicked-hard edge, an old maxim lives on: “Boston is about sports, politics and revenge.†From the clout of its labor unions to the grit of its Red Sox, Beantown remains synonymous with working class. And the locals like it that way.
Lava lamps: 50 years old and still groovy
[ Mon, 02 Sep 2013 16:36:46 GMT ]
Call them '60s relics or hippy home accessories, lava lamps have been casting their dim but groovy light on interiors for half a century, having hit British shelves 50 years ago on Tuesday.A British company began marketing their original creation as an "exotic conversation piece" in 1963.
[ Mon, 02 Sep 2013 16:36:46 GMT ]
Call them '60s relics or hippy home accessories, lava lamps have been casting their dim but groovy light on interiors for half a century, having hit British shelves 50 years ago on Tuesday.A British company began marketing their original creation as an "exotic conversation piece" in 1963.
Monday, September 2, 2013
'Bang With Friends' is back on App Store, now called 'Down'
[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 18:23:44 GMT ]
After three months of exile from Apple's notoriously stringent iOS app store, the app formerly known as "Bang With Friends" is once again available for iPhones and iPads.The catch? Technically, it's not "Bang With Friends" — at least not for Apple.
[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 18:23:44 GMT ]
After three months of exile from Apple's notoriously stringent iOS app store, the app formerly known as "Bang With Friends" is once again available for iPhones and iPads.The catch? Technically, it's not "Bang With Friends" — at least not for Apple.
Microsoft Surface Pro gets permanent price cut to $799
[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 20:15:03 GMT ]
In a bid to spur sales of its Surface tablets, Microsoft recently reduced their prices by a significant amount, but for the Surface Pro, the cut was only temporary — or so it was said. Perhaps pleased by the results, the company has decided to make the new prices permanent.
[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 20:15:03 GMT ]
In a bid to spur sales of its Surface tablets, Microsoft recently reduced their prices by a significant amount, but for the Surface Pro, the cut was only temporary — or so it was said. Perhaps pleased by the results, the company has decided to make the new prices permanent.
At 20, 'Magic:The Gathering' still going strong — and not just in schoollunchrooms  Â
[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 21:27:05 GMT ]
This Labor Day weekend, tens of thousands of gamers will descend on the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) in Seattle to check out the latest and greatest from their favorite game studios. Like Comic-Con, the various PAX conventions are a mammoth celebration of all things nerdy.
[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 21:27:05 GMT ]
This Labor Day weekend, tens of thousands of gamers will descend on the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) in Seattle to check out the latest and greatest from their favorite game studios. Like Comic-Con, the various PAX conventions are a mammoth celebration of all things nerdy.
Microsoft, Google plan to sue over surveillance disclosure
[ Sat, 31 Aug 2013 00:23:07 GMT ]
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice's talks with Microsoft and Google have hit a wall as the government pushes back at the tech companies' demand for the ability to disclose the now-secret data requests they receive. Both companies may sue in order to "speak more freely.
[ Sat, 31 Aug 2013 00:23:07 GMT ]
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice's talks with Microsoft and Google have hit a wall as the government pushes back at the tech companies' demand for the ability to disclose the now-secret data requests they receive. Both companies may sue in order to "speak more freely.
Your phone is blabbing your location to anyone who will listen
[ Sat, 31 Aug 2013 16:32:34 GMT ]
Everywhere you go, your phone is sending out signals that can be assembled to form a picture of your movements. You can't turn them off, and companies have begun to pick them up, often without any indication that they're doing so.
[ Sat, 31 Aug 2013 16:32:34 GMT ]
Everywhere you go, your phone is sending out signals that can be assembled to form a picture of your movements. You can't turn them off, and companies have begun to pick them up, often without any indication that they're doing so.
Sunday, September 1, 2013
'Bang With Friends' is back on App Store, now called 'Down'
[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 18:23:44 GMT ]
After three months of exile from Apple's notoriously stringent iOS app store, the app formerly known as "Bang With Friends" is once again available for iPhones and iPads.The catch? Technically, it's not "Bang With Friends" — at least not for Apple.
[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 18:23:44 GMT ]
After three months of exile from Apple's notoriously stringent iOS app store, the app formerly known as "Bang With Friends" is once again available for iPhones and iPads.The catch? Technically, it's not "Bang With Friends" — at least not for Apple.
Microsoft Surface Pro gets permanent price cut to $799
[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 20:15:03 GMT ]
In a bid to spur sales of its Surface tablets, Microsoft recently reduced their prices by a significant amount, but for the Surface Pro, the cut was only temporary — or so it was said. Perhaps pleased by the results, the company has decided to make the new prices permanent.
[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 20:15:03 GMT ]
In a bid to spur sales of its Surface tablets, Microsoft recently reduced their prices by a significant amount, but for the Surface Pro, the cut was only temporary — or so it was said. Perhaps pleased by the results, the company has decided to make the new prices permanent.
At 20, 'Magic:The Gathering' still going strong — and not just in schoollunchrooms  Â
[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 21:27:05 GMT ]
This Labor Day weekend, tens of thousands of gamers will descend on the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) in Seattle to check out the latest and greatest from their favorite game studios. Like Comic-Con, the various PAX conventions are a mammoth celebration of all things nerdy.
[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 21:27:05 GMT ]
This Labor Day weekend, tens of thousands of gamers will descend on the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) in Seattle to check out the latest and greatest from their favorite game studios. Like Comic-Con, the various PAX conventions are a mammoth celebration of all things nerdy.
Microsoft, Google plan to sue over surveillance disclosure
[ Sat, 31 Aug 2013 00:23:07 GMT ]
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice's talks with Microsoft and Google have hit a wall as the government pushes back at the tech companies' demand for the ability to disclose the now-secret data requests they receive. Both companies may sue in order to "speak more freely.
[ Sat, 31 Aug 2013 00:23:07 GMT ]
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice's talks with Microsoft and Google have hit a wall as the government pushes back at the tech companies' demand for the ability to disclose the now-secret data requests they receive. Both companies may sue in order to "speak more freely.
Your phone is blabbing your location to anyone who will listen
[ Sat, 31 Aug 2013 16:32:34 GMT ]
Everywhere you go, your phone is sending out signals that can be assembled to form a picture of your movements. You can't turn them off, and companies have begun to pick them up, often without any indication that they're doing so.
[ Sat, 31 Aug 2013 16:32:34 GMT ]
Everywhere you go, your phone is sending out signals that can be assembled to form a picture of your movements. You can't turn them off, and companies have begun to pick them up, often without any indication that they're doing so.
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