Sunday, August 31, 2014

Miranda July's App Has Strangers Deliver Messages
[ Fri, 29 Aug 2014 15:20:59 GMT ]
Why text when you can have a total stranger deliver a message to your friend?






Apple Wearable Won't Ship Until Next Year
[ Fri, 29 Aug 2014 16:42:03 GMT ]
That new wearable device Apple is introducing on September 9? It's probably not coming until 2015, according to Re/Code.






Ex-Apple Worker Sam Sung's Business Card Nets $2,653
[ Fri, 29 Aug 2014 19:46:47 GMT ]
Yes, there was an Apple store specialist named Sam Sung, and yes, he sold his business card on eBay.






Yellowstone Reminds Tourists: Leave Your Drones at Home
[ Fri, 29 Aug 2014 21:20:43 GMT ]
Yellowstone officials say at least three tourists have been cited this summer for illegally flying drones in the park.






Fad or the Future? Wearable Tech May Not Do Us Good
[ Sat, 30 Aug 2014 23:04:28 GMT ]
These days, you can track your calories, concentration and sexual stamina. But does it do any good?






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

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

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

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

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

Is bigger really better for Apple?
[ Thu, 28 Aug 2014 11:12:25 EDT ]
After ceding the smartphone and tablet size war to competitors like Samsung for the past few years, it appears Apple had finally decided that bigger is better.

It's official! Apple sets event for Sept. 9
[ Thu, 28 Aug 2014 12:42:32 EDT ]
Apple has set Sept. 9 as the date for a big announcement.

Google reveals secret drone delivery tests
[ Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:22:09 EDT ]
Google is the latest company to branch out into delivery by drone, it revealed today. The technology giant started running its first test flights earlier this month as part of Project Wing, a secretive, two-year-old program exploring drone delivery.

Apple sets event for Sept. 9
[ Fri, 29 Aug 2014 10:28:57 EDT ]
Apple has set Sept. 9 as the date for a big announcement.

Google reveals drone tests
[ Fri, 29 Aug 2014 10:28:46 EDT ]
Google is the latest company to branch out into delivery by drone, it revealed today. The technology giant started running its first test flights earlier this month as part of Project Wing, a secretive, two-year-old program exploring drone delivery.

Saturday, August 30, 2014

Sad Times for Angry Birds: Rovio CEO to Step Down
[ Fri, 29 Aug 2014 14:50:28 GMT ]
Rovio is under financial pressure, and soon a new CEO will rule the roost.






Miranda July's App Has Strangers Deliver Messages
[ Fri, 29 Aug 2014 15:20:59 GMT ]
Why text when you can have a total stranger deliver a message to your friend?






Apple Wearable Won't Ship Until Next Year
[ Fri, 29 Aug 2014 16:42:03 GMT ]
That new wearable device Apple is introducing on September 9? It's probably not coming until 2015, according to Re/Code.






Ex-Apple Worker Sam Sung's Business Card Nets $2,653
[ Fri, 29 Aug 2014 19:46:47 GMT ]
Yes, there was an Apple store specialist named Sam Sung, and yes, he sold his business card on eBay.






Yellowstone Reminds Tourists: Leave Your Drones at Home
[ Fri, 29 Aug 2014 21:20:43 GMT ]
Yellowstone officials say at least three tourists have been cited this summer for illegally flying drones in the park.






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

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

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

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

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

Is bigger really better for Apple?
[ Thu, 28 Aug 2014 11:12:25 EDT ]
After ceding the smartphone and tablet size war to competitors like Samsung for the past few years, it appears Apple had finally decided that bigger is better.

It's official! Apple sets event for Sept. 9
[ Thu, 28 Aug 2014 12:42:32 EDT ]
Apple has set Sept. 9 as the date for a big announcement.

Google reveals secret drone delivery tests
[ Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:22:09 EDT ]
Google is the latest company to branch out into delivery by drone, it revealed today. The technology giant started running its first test flights earlier this month as part of Project Wing, a secretive, two-year-old program exploring drone delivery.

Apple sets event for Sept. 9
[ Fri, 29 Aug 2014 10:28:57 EDT ]
Apple has set Sept. 9 as the date for a big announcement.

Google reveals drone tests
[ Fri, 29 Aug 2014 10:28:46 EDT ]
Google is the latest company to branch out into delivery by drone, it revealed today. The technology giant started running its first test flights earlier this month as part of Project Wing, a secretive, two-year-old program exploring drone delivery.

Friday, August 29, 2014

Astronaut Captures Aurora in Stunning Time-Lapse
[ Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:28:47 GMT ]
An astronaut living on the International Space Station posted this video of an aurora –- an atmospheric light display far above the earth.

Astronaut Captures Aurora in Stunning Time-Lapse
[ Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:28:47 GMT ]
An astronaut living on the International Space Station posted this video of an aurora –- an atmospheric light display far above the earth.

Dyson Robot Vacuum Coming? Video Teases New Product
[ Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:29:54 GMT ]
The British technology company has released a 25-second video cryptically teasing a disk-shaped, floor-hugging device.






IBM's Watson Turns From 'Jeopardy' to Cancer Research
[ Thu, 28 Aug 2014 21:07:38 GMT ]
IBM's supercomputer is starting a new career helping researchers make scientific discoveries.






Google Tests Delivery Drones in Australia
[ Thu, 28 Aug 2014 23:10:06 GMT ]
Google has been working on a secret initiative, dubbed Project Wing, to develop "a delivery system that uses self-flying vehicles."






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

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

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

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

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

GHOST: Stealth ship of the future
[ Wed, 27 Aug 2014 09:19:36 EDT ]
Juliet Marine Systems is funding and designing GHOST, a cutting-edge stealth sea vessel, but will the U.S. Navy buy it?

Is bigger really better for Apple?
[ Thu, 28 Aug 2014 11:12:25 EDT ]
After ceding the smartphone and tablet size war to competitors like Samsung for the past few years, it appears Apple had finally decided that bigger is better.

GHOST: Stealth ship of the future
[ Wed, 27 Aug 2014 09:19:36 EDT ]
Juliet Marine Systems is funding and designing GHOST, a cutting-edge stealth sea vessel, but will the U.S. Navy buy it?

It's official! Apple sets event for Sept. 9
[ Thu, 28 Aug 2014 12:42:32 EDT ]
Apple has set Sept. 9 as the date for a big announcement.

It's official! Apple sets event for Sept. 9
[ Thu, 28 Aug 2014 12:42:32 EDT ]
Apple has set Sept. 9 as the date for a big announcement.

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Apple Plans to Announce Wearable in September
[ Wed, 27 Aug 2014 17:34:34 GMT ]
The new Apple wearable device will be unveiled earlier than expected, Re/Code reports.






Man 3-D Prints Backyard Castle, Plans House Next
[ Wed, 27 Aug 2014 18:33:57 GMT ]
Andrey Rudenko used a custom 3-D printer to create a tiny cement castle in his backyard, and next he plans to build a two-story house.






Apple Loses Bid to Block Sales of Nine Samsung Phones
[ Wed, 27 Aug 2014 23:25:00 GMT ]
A federal judge has rejected Apple's attempt to block the sale of several older Samsung smartphones that copied features in the iPhone.






FBI Investigates Whether Russians Hacked JPMorgan
[ Thu, 28 Aug 2014 02:49:39 GMT ]
Federal authorities are investigating hacking attacks against JPMorgan Chase and several other banks, according to published reports






WHO: Ebola Outbreak Could Infect More Than 20,000
[ Thu, 28 Aug 2014 10:16:20 GMT ]
A doctor in Nigeria's oil hub of Port Harcourt has died from Ebola, officials said as the death toll in the outbreak climbed to 1, 552.






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

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

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

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

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

Ralph Lauren's new tech threads
[ Tue, 26 Aug 2014 15:47:20 EDT ]
Ralph Lauren is launching wearable tech clothing with sensors that will help monitor health and performance.

Tech helps Alzheimer's caregivers
[ Tue, 26 Aug 2014 15:48:35 EDT ]
How caregivers are using smart-home technology and wearable devices to monitor family members with memory problems, helping them live independently for longer amounts of time.

Make time-lapse videos on Instagram
[ Tue, 26 Aug 2014 15:48:05 EDT ]
Instagram's new free app Hyperlapse uses the iPhone's gyroscope to capture steady time-lapse videos, even if you're moving.

GHOST: Stealth ship of the future
[ Wed, 27 Aug 2014 09:19:36 EDT ]
Juliet Marine Systems is funding and designing GHOST, a cutting-edge stealth sea vessel, but will the U.S. Navy buy it?

A real R2-D2 on the space station
[ Wed, 27 Aug 2014 09:22:00 EDT ]
Mouse astronauts are joining the research carried out at the International Space Station.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Instagram's 'Hyperlapse' App Shoots Time-Lapse Video
[ Tue, 26 Aug 2014 17:43:53 GMT ]
Get ready for lots of time-lapse videos of boozy brunches and pairs of feet on the beach.






Uber Denies Wrongdoing in Recruiting Lyft Drivers
[ Tue, 26 Aug 2014 20:31:08 GMT ]
Lyft drivers have reportedly been hailed and recruited by Uber "brand ambassadors," The Verge reports.






Uber Denies Wrongdoing in Recruiting Lyft Drivers
[ Tue, 26 Aug 2014 20:31:08 GMT ]
Lyft drivers have reportedly been hailed and recruited by Uber "brand ambassadors," The Verge reports.






H-P Recalls 6 Million Power Cords Over Fire Hazard
[ Tue, 26 Aug 2014 22:33:47 GMT ]
Hewlett-Packard is recalling about 6 million computer power cords after 29 reports of the cords melting or charring.






Space Junk Tracking Site Planned in Australia
[ Wed, 27 Aug 2014 00:13:21 GMT ]
Lockheed Martin and Australia-based Electro Optic Systems are partnering up to establish a new laser-based space junk tracking site.






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

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

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

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

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

See how fuel burns in space
[ Mon, 25 Aug 2014 17:05:09 EDT ]
Astronaut Reid Wiseman tweeted video from the International Space Station of fuel burning in space.

Ralph Lauren's new tech threads
[ Tue, 26 Aug 2014 15:47:20 EDT ]
Ralph Lauren is launching wearable tech clothing with sensors that will help monitor health and performance.

Tech helps Alzheimer's caregivers
[ Tue, 26 Aug 2014 15:48:35 EDT ]
How caregivers are using smart-home technology and wearable devices to monitor family members with memory problems, helping them live independently for longer amounts of time.

Make time-lapse videos on Instagram
[ Tue, 26 Aug 2014 15:48:05 EDT ]
Instagram's new free app Hyperlapse uses the iPhone's gyroscope to capture steady time-lapse videos, even if you're moving.

Instagram gets time-lapse videos moving
[ Tue, 26 Aug 2014 15:49:43 EDT ]
Instagram's new free app Hyperlapse uses the iPhone's gyroscope to capture steady time-lapse videos, even if you're moving.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Royal Caribbean's New Ship Features Robot Bartenders
[ Mon, 25 Aug 2014 20:00:30 GMT ]
Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship, Quantum of the Seas, will have a “Bionic Bar” staffed with robot bartenders.






Amazon to Buy Live-Streaming Game Site Twitch
[ Mon, 25 Aug 2014 20:42:56 GMT ]
Amazon has agreed to buy live-streaming gaming network Twitch for just under $1 billion, the companies said Monday.






California Requires Smartphone 'Kill Switch' for Thefts
[ Mon, 25 Aug 2014 22:56:35 GMT ]
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation requiring all smartphones sold in the state to come with a "kill switch" to render them inoperable if stolen.






Smart Tennis Sensor Tracks Your On-Court Performance
[ Mon, 25 Aug 2014 23:21:55 GMT ]
What to get the tennis player who has everything? How about a techie racket that relays data for every swing (and miss) they make on the court?






Satellite Shows Stunning Views of China From Above
[ Tue, 26 Aug 2014 00:49:06 GMT ]
China's first satellite with high-resolution imaging equipment has taken some spectacular shots of the country.






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

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

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

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

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

Build a home for $30. Seriously
[ Mon, 18 Aug 2014 07:54:44 EDT ]
From Islands to hotels and treehouses, ideal homes from waste materials

SpaceX rocket self-detonates
[ Mon, 25 Aug 2014 17:09:26 EDT ]
A small rung on a long ladder to Mars broke on Friday, when a rocket test in Texas ended in ball of fire in the sky. The rocket self-destructed as a safety measure -- a common practice in the aerospace industry.

Meet Tom Hanks' typewriter app
[ Mon, 25 Aug 2014 17:09:37 EDT ]
We all have weird, irrational concerns.

See how fuel burns in space
[ Mon, 25 Aug 2014 17:05:09 EDT ]
Astronaut Reid Wiseman tweeted video from the International Space Station of fuel burning in space.

Experimental SpaceX rocket self-detonates
[ Mon, 25 Aug 2014 12:13:45 EDT ]
A small rung on a long ladder to Mars broke on Friday, when a rocket test in Texas ended in ball of fire in the sky. The rocket self-destructed as a safety measure -- a common practice in the aerospace industry.

Monday, August 25, 2014

Most People Download Zero Apps a Month
[ Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:52:07 GMT ]
Download overload! It turns out most people are happy with the few apps that they have.






Google's Self-Driving Cars to Get Steering Wheels
[ Fri, 22 Aug 2014 20:04:25 GMT ]
California rules for testing of autonomous vehicles require that a driver be able to take “immediate physical control” in case something goes wrong.






Security Breach Hit 25,000 Federal Workers
[ Fri, 22 Aug 2014 22:18:52 GMT ]
A recent computer breach at a government contracting firm may have affected the internal files of as many as 25,000 Homeland Security workers.






FBI Shreds Millions of Files, Goes All-Digital
[ Fri, 22 Aug 2014 22:51:10 GMT ]
The FBI has done away with millions upon millions of paper files, stashed in rows of cabinets, as it moves to an all-digital records system.






SpaceX Test Flight Explodes Over Texas Town
[ Sat, 23 Aug 2014 00:15:59 GMT ]
A SpaceX prototype rocket automatically detonated Friday after a problem during a flight over McGregor, Texas, the company told NBC News Friday night.






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

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

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

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

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

Sit anywhere with this invisible chair
[ Wed, 20 Aug 2014 09:57:17 EDT ]
It's like a chair that isn't there, but magically appears whenever you need it. It's called the Chairless Chair and you wear it on your legs like an exoskeleton: when it's not activated, you can walk normally or even run. And then, at the touch of a button, it locks into place and you can sit down on it. Like a chair that is now there.

Survey: We download fewer apps
[ Thu, 21 Aug 2014 15:42:35 EDT ]
A Deloitte survey shows that 31% of British smartphone users do not download apps. What's next for the app economy?

Meet Sobrr, the anti-Facebook app
[ Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:14:15 EDT ]
What would you do if you only had one day to live? Probably not spend time downloading and fiddling with a mobile app, we're guessing.

Build a home for $30. Seriously
[ Mon, 18 Aug 2014 07:54:44 EDT ]
From Islands to hotels and treehouses, ideal homes from waste materials

For $30, you could live in your own 'trash palace'
[ Fri, 22 Aug 2014 12:31:56 EDT ]
From Islands to hotels and treehouses, ideal homes from waste materials

Sunday, August 24, 2014

Most People Download Zero Apps a Month
[ Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:52:07 GMT ]
Download overload! It turns out most people are happy with the few apps that they have.






Google's Self-Driving Cars to Get Steering Wheels
[ Fri, 22 Aug 2014 20:04:25 GMT ]
California rules for testing of autonomous vehicles require that a driver be able to take “immediate physical control” in case something goes wrong.






Security Breach Hit 25,000 Federal Workers
[ Fri, 22 Aug 2014 22:18:52 GMT ]
A recent computer breach at a government contracting firm may have affected the internal files of as many as 25,000 Homeland Security workers.






FBI Shreds Millions of Files, Goes All-Digital
[ Fri, 22 Aug 2014 22:51:10 GMT ]
The FBI has done away with millions upon millions of paper files, stashed in rows of cabinets, as it moves to an all-digital records system.






SpaceX Test Flight Explodes Over Texas Town
[ Sat, 23 Aug 2014 00:15:59 GMT ]
A SpaceX prototype rocket automatically detonated Friday after a problem during a flight over McGregor, Texas, the company told NBC News Friday night.






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

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

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

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

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

Sit anywhere with this invisible chair
[ Wed, 20 Aug 2014 09:57:17 EDT ]
It's like a chair that isn't there, but magically appears whenever you need it. It's called the Chairless Chair and you wear it on your legs like an exoskeleton: when it's not activated, you can walk normally or even run. And then, at the touch of a button, it locks into place and you can sit down on it. Like a chair that is now there.

Survey: We download fewer apps
[ Thu, 21 Aug 2014 15:42:35 EDT ]
A Deloitte survey shows that 31% of British smartphone users do not download apps. What's next for the app economy?

Meet Sobrr, the anti-Facebook app
[ Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:14:15 EDT ]
What would you do if you only had one day to live? Probably not spend time downloading and fiddling with a mobile app, we're guessing.

Build a home for $30. Seriously
[ Mon, 18 Aug 2014 07:54:44 EDT ]
From Islands to hotels and treehouses, ideal homes from waste materials

For $30, you could live in your own 'trash palace'
[ Fri, 22 Aug 2014 12:31:56 EDT ]
From Islands to hotels and treehouses, ideal homes from waste materials

Saturday, August 23, 2014

Most People Download Zero Apps a Month
[ Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:52:07 GMT ]
Download overload! It turns out most people are happy with the few apps that they have.






Google's Self-Driving Cars to Get Steering Wheels
[ Fri, 22 Aug 2014 20:04:25 GMT ]
California rules for testing of autonomous vehicles require that a driver be able to take “immediate physical control” in case something goes wrong.






Security Breach Hit 25,000 Federal Workers
[ Fri, 22 Aug 2014 22:18:52 GMT ]
A recent computer breach at a government contracting firm may have affected the internal files of as many as 25,000 Homeland Security workers.






FBI Shreds Millions of Files, Goes All-Digital
[ Fri, 22 Aug 2014 22:51:10 GMT ]
The FBI has done away with millions upon millions of paper files, stashed in rows of cabinets, as it moves to an all-digital records system.






SpaceX Test Flight Explodes Over Texas Town
[ Sat, 23 Aug 2014 00:15:59 GMT ]
A SpaceX prototype rocket automatically detonated Friday after a problem during a flight over McGregor, Texas, the company told NBC News Friday night.






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

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

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

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

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

Sit anywhere with this invisible chair
[ Wed, 20 Aug 2014 09:57:17 EDT ]
It's like a chair that isn't there, but magically appears whenever you need it. It's called the Chairless Chair and you wear it on your legs like an exoskeleton: when it's not activated, you can walk normally or even run. And then, at the touch of a button, it locks into place and you can sit down on it. Like a chair that is now there.

Survey: We download fewer apps
[ Thu, 21 Aug 2014 15:42:35 EDT ]
A Deloitte survey shows that 31% of British smartphone users do not download apps. What's next for the app economy?

Meet Sobrr, the anti-Facebook app
[ Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:14:15 EDT ]
What would you do if you only had one day to live? Probably not spend time downloading and fiddling with a mobile app, we're guessing.

Build a home for $30. Seriously
[ Mon, 18 Aug 2014 07:54:44 EDT ]
From Islands to hotels and treehouses, ideal homes from waste materials

For $30, you could live in your own 'trash palace'
[ Fri, 22 Aug 2014 12:31:56 EDT ]
From Islands to hotels and treehouses, ideal homes from waste materials

Friday, August 22, 2014

Five Free Apps Help College Kids Save, Sleep, Study
[ Thu, 21 Aug 2014 19:43:31 GMT ]
Here are five free mobile apps to help college students study, find special student discounts near campus and cheaply rent textbooks.






No Copyright for Monkey Selfie, U.S. Regulators Say
[ Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:22:02 GMT ]
Before you go bananas over a monkey selfie, know that the U.S. Copyright Office is on the side of humans.






No Copyright for Monkey Selfie, U.S. Regulators Say
[ Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:22:02 GMT ]
Before you go bananas over a monkey selfie, know that the U.S. Copyright Office is on the side of humans.






Sneak Attack: Android Apps Can Spy on Each Other
[ Thu, 21 Aug 2014 22:58:07 GMT ]
Researchers have shown that one app can "spy" on another and possibly even steal passwords, credit-card numbers or sensitive photos.






'Flappy Bird' Creator Launches 'Swing Copters' Game
[ Fri, 22 Aug 2014 00:11:26 GMT ]
The creator of the ultra-difficult game sensation, "Flappy Bird," has released a new title — and believe it or not, it's even harder.






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

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

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

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

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

Social media and the beheading video
[ Thu, 21 Aug 2014 09:56:59 EDT ]
David Weinberger says Twitter and other social networks have been vested with a responsibility, and a trust, they did not ask for.

Sit anywhere with this invisible chair
[ Wed, 20 Aug 2014 09:57:17 EDT ]
It's like a chair that isn't there, but magically appears whenever you need it. It's called the Chairless Chair and you wear it on your legs like an exoskeleton: when it's not activated, you can walk normally or even run. And then, at the touch of a button, it locks into place and you can sit down on it. Like a chair that is now there.

Survey: We download fewer apps
[ Thu, 21 Aug 2014 15:42:35 EDT ]
A Deloitte survey shows that 31% of British smartphone users do not download apps. What's next for the app economy?

Meet Sobrr, the anti-Facebook app
[ Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:14:15 EDT ]
What would you do if you only had one day to live? Probably not spend time downloading and fiddling with a mobile app, we're guessing.

Meet Sobrr, the anti-Facebook app
[ Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:14:15 EDT ]
What would you do if you only had one day to live? Probably not spend time downloading and fiddling with a mobile app, we're guessing.

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Mom Builds an App so Her Son Will 'Ignore No More'
[ Wed, 20 Aug 2014 22:02:47 GMT ]
Ever get the feeling your calls are being ignored? In the age of smartphones and caller ID, we all know it happens, but what can be done?

Internet Invaders: What Exactly Is a Troll?
[ Wed, 20 Aug 2014 22:17:08 GMT ]
Trolls are more than just characters in fairy tales. They've been stirring up trouble in the comments section of many websites.






Stop. No, Go! Traffic Lights Prove Easy To Hack
[ Wed, 20 Aug 2014 23:33:37 GMT ]
A team of researchers managed to take control of a system of nearly 100 traffic lights with nothing more than a laptop and a bit of custom code.






UPS Stores Hack Puts Customer Info at Risk
[ Thu, 21 Aug 2014 00:44:09 GMT ]
Some customers of The UPS Store may have had their credit and debit card info exposed by a computer virus found on systems at stores in 24 states.






For Twitter, James Foley Tragedy Raises Tough Questions
[ Thu, 21 Aug 2014 09:47:55 GMT ]
Twitter banned users sharing graphic images of deceased journalist James Foley. Did it make the right call?






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

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

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

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

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

A mind-reading headband pours beer
[ Mon, 18 Aug 2014 10:44:05 EDT ]
Behold the $300 headband that does everything from pour your beer, levitate your chair, and calm you down, simply by reading your brain waves.

2022 World Cup city rises in the desert
[ Tue, 19 Aug 2014 09:41:39 EDT ]
Grab a glimpse of the near future. Plans for the desert city of Lusail include man-made islands and a host arena for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

'Dungeons & Dragons' goes digital
[ Wed, 20 Aug 2014 09:48:35 EDT ]
The world of Dungeons & Dragons, the iconic role-playing game that has captivated millions since the 1970s, is more than just rolling dice on a table top. In 2014, it is computer games, books, online comics, miniature figurines and more, aimed at staying relevant in a digital age.

2022 World Cup city rises in the desert
[ Tue, 19 Aug 2014 09:41:39 EDT ]
Grab a glimpse of the near future. Plans for the desert city of Lusail include man-made islands and a host arena for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

E-readers bring hope to Africa's schools
[ Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:38:47 EDT ]
Heaps of trash pile up for miles in Kibera, a district of Nairobi that houses nearly 1 million people and is one of the poorest slums in the world. Aluminum shanties fill the horizon, and an odor of urine cuts through the air. A man trots through the narrow, unpaved streets on a camel.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Microsoft's Ballmer Quits Board for Basketball
[ Tue, 19 Aug 2014 18:52:43 GMT ]
Former Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer will leave the software company's board with immediate effect, to run the NBA's Clippers.






Top Guns: Drone and Pilot Team Up on Historic Flight
[ Tue, 19 Aug 2014 19:22:57 GMT ]
The Navy proves that unmanned drones and fighter pilots can fly together.






'Selfie' the TV Show Has Arrived
[ Tue, 19 Aug 2014 21:36:58 GMT ]
Karen Gillan and John Cho let the social media references flow on the new comedy "Selfie."






FBI Investigating Theft of 1.2 Billion Passwords
[ Tue, 19 Aug 2014 23:32:22 GMT ]
Hold Security, a cybersecurity firm, said earlier this month that it has uncovered 1.2 billion logins and passwords amassed by a Russian crime ring.






Seeing Green: How Pot Delivery Apps Stay Above the Law
[ Wed, 20 Aug 2014 10:50:27 GMT ]
Companies including Eaze and Canary aim to make marijuana delivery as easy as the tap of a few smartphone buttons.






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

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

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

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

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

Social media talks 'the talk'
[ Mon, 18 Aug 2014 10:44:20 EDT ]
If you're African-American, you might have gotten "the talk."

Image overload: Help us, NASA says
[ Sun, 17 Aug 2014 12:30:24 EDT ]
NASA is asking for your help analyzing hundreds of thousands of images that astronauts have taken from space.

A mind-reading headband pours beer
[ Mon, 18 Aug 2014 10:44:05 EDT ]
Behold the $300 headband that does everything from pour your beer, levitate your chair, and calm you down, simply by reading your brain waves.

2022 World Cup city rises in the desert
[ Tue, 19 Aug 2014 09:41:39 EDT ]
Grab a glimpse of the near future. Plans for the desert city of Lusail include man-made islands and a host arena for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

2022 World Cup city rises in the desert
[ Tue, 19 Aug 2014 09:41:39 EDT ]
Grab a glimpse of the near future. Plans for the desert city of Lusail include man-made islands and a host arena for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

How Google and Apple Are Going to Take Over Your Car
[ Mon, 18 Aug 2014 17:33:32 GMT ]
Is this an Apple or an Android car ? That may be the question you find yourself asking in the not-so-distant future.






U.S. Hospital Chain Says 4.5 Million Records Hacked
[ Mon, 18 Aug 2014 19:20:47 GMT ]
Community Health Systems says the massive hack originated in China.






Gamers Want 'Zelda,' 'WoW' Robin Williams Tributes
[ Mon, 18 Aug 2014 19:47:32 GMT ]
Petitions have been signed asking two of the largest gaming companies in the world to honor the late actor, comedian, and gamer Robin Williams.






New Corvette Option Keeps an Eye on Valets
[ Mon, 18 Aug 2014 23:16:23 GMT ]
The latest version of the sports car has a feature that records where the car goes with a camera mounted in the windshield trim.






Leak Reveals Google Music Streaming Plans
[ Mon, 18 Aug 2014 23:40:07 GMT ]
Details of Google's long-rumored YouTube music subscription service appear to have leaked. "Music Key" will offer unlimited access for $10.






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

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

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

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

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

See the UFO? Try squinting
[ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 22:36:51 EDT ]
Down on Earth, we all know: Do anything stupid these days, and video of it will turn up in the Internet to embarrass you.

Social media talks 'the talk'
[ Mon, 18 Aug 2014 10:44:20 EDT ]
If you're African-American, you might have gotten "the talk."

Image overload: Help us, NASA says
[ Sun, 17 Aug 2014 12:30:24 EDT ]
NASA is asking for your help analyzing hundreds of thousands of images that astronauts have taken from space.

A mind-reading headband pours beer
[ Mon, 18 Aug 2014 10:44:05 EDT ]
Behold the $300 headband that does everything from pour your beer, levitate your chair, and calm you down, simply by reading your brain waves.

This mind-reading headband pours beer
[ Mon, 18 Aug 2014 10:42:28 EDT ]
Behold the $300 headband that does everything from pour your beer, levitate your chair, and calm you down, simply by reading your brain waves.

Monday, August 18, 2014

Your Phone's Motion Sensor Could Be Eavesdropping
[ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 22:01:02 GMT ]
Researchers just found yet another reason to be paranoid: your phone's gyroscope could be listening in on you.






Bill Gates Aces Ice Bucket Challenge
[ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 22:15:07 GMT ]
Take that, Mark Zuckerberg. The former Microsoft CEO stepped up to the ALS challenge in impressive fashion.






Bill Gates Adds a Twist to ALS Ice-Bucket Challenge
[ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 22:24:29 GMT ]
Just when you thought you'd get brain freeze if you saw one more ice-bucket challenge, Bill Gates comes out with one that outdoes the others.






Creator of Pop-Up Ads: 'I'm Sorry'
[ Sat, 16 Aug 2014 00:01:00 GMT ]
Ethan Zuckerman, creator of the original pop-up ad, which first appeared on Tripod.com in 1997, has a message for the Internet: "I'm sorry."






NASA Nears Billion-Dollar Decision on Space Taxis
[ Sun, 17 Aug 2014 17:14:58 GMT ]
NASA is getting ready for a multibillion-dollar run toward the goal of sending American astronauts into orbit on U.S.-built spaceships.






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

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

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

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

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

See a black hole bending light
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 14:42:05 EDT ]
NASA's black-hole hunting telescope has captured a cosmic battle between dark and light.

Woman wins math's highest honor
[ Thu, 14 Aug 2014 07:30:50 EDT ]
For the first time in history, a woman has received the highest honor in mathematics, often nicknamed the Nobel Prize of mathematics.

Will you take the #IceBucketChallenge?
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 22:23:27 EDT ]
Let's face it -- it doesn't take much to convince us to do ridiculous things, document them and share them on the Internet.

See the UFO? Try squinting
[ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 22:36:51 EDT ]
Down on Earth, we all know: Do anything stupid these days, and video of it will turn up in the Internet to embarrass you.

After Ferguson, social media discusses 'the talk'
[ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 18:21:45 EDT ]
If you're African-American, you might have gotten "the talk."

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Your Phone's Motion Sensor Could Be Eavesdropping
[ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 22:01:02 GMT ]
Researchers just found yet another reason to be paranoid: your phone's gyroscope could be listening in on you.






Bill Gates Aces Ice Bucket Challenge
[ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 22:15:07 GMT ]
Take that, Mark Zuckerberg. The former Microsoft CEO stepped up to the ALS challenge in impressive fashion.






Bill Gates Adds a Twist to ALS Ice-Bucket Challenge
[ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 22:24:29 GMT ]
Just when you thought you'd get brain freeze if you saw one more ice-bucket challenge, Bill Gates comes out with one that outdoes the others.






Creator of Pop-Up Ads: 'I'm Sorry'
[ Sat, 16 Aug 2014 00:01:00 GMT ]
Ethan Zuckerman, creator of the original pop-up ad, which first appeared on Tripod.com in 1997, has a message for the Internet: "I'm sorry."






NASA Nears Billion-Dollar Decision on Space Taxis
[ Sun, 17 Aug 2014 10:23:20 GMT ]
NASA is getting ready for a multibillion-dollar run toward the goal of sending American astronauts into orbit on U.S.-built spaceships.






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

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

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

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

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

See a black hole bending light
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 14:42:05 EDT ]
NASA's black-hole hunting telescope has captured a cosmic battle between dark and light.

Woman wins math's highest honor
[ Thu, 14 Aug 2014 07:30:50 EDT ]
For the first time in history, a woman has received the highest honor in mathematics, often nicknamed the Nobel Prize of mathematics.

Will you take the #IceBucketChallenge?
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 22:23:27 EDT ]
Let's face it -- it doesn't take much to convince us to do ridiculous things, document them and share them on the Internet.

See the UFO? Try squinting
[ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 11:14:32 EDT ]
Down on Earth, we all know: Do anything stupid these days, and video of it will turn up in the Internet to embarrass you.

After Ferguson, social media discusses 'the talk'
[ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 18:21:45 EDT ]
If you're African-American, you might have gotten "the talk."

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Robot Romeo Charms Women on OKCupid
[ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 21:31:10 GMT ]
Apparently being a human isn't necessary to keep a conversation going on OKCupid.

Your Phone's Motion Sensor Could Be Eavesdropping
[ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 22:01:02 GMT ]
Researchers just found yet another reason to be paranoid: your phone's gyroscope could be listening in on you.






Bill Gates Aces Ice Bucket Challenge
[ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 22:15:07 GMT ]
Take that, Mark Zuckerberg. The former Microsoft CEO stepped up to the ALS challenge in impressive fashion.






Bill Gates Adds a Twist to ALS Ice-Bucket Challenge
[ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 22:24:29 GMT ]
Just when you thought you'd get brain freeze if you saw one more ice-bucket challenge, Bill Gates comes out with one that outdoes the others.






Creator of Pop-Up Ads: 'I'm Sorry'
[ Sat, 16 Aug 2014 00:01:00 GMT ]
Ethan Zuckerman, creator of the original pop-up ad, which first appeared on Tripod.com in 1997, has a message for the Internet: "I'm sorry."






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

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

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

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

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

See a black hole bending light
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 14:42:05 EDT ]
NASA's black-hole hunting telescope has captured a cosmic battle between dark and light.

Woman wins math's highest honor
[ Thu, 14 Aug 2014 07:30:50 EDT ]
For the first time in history, a woman has received the highest honor in mathematics, often nicknamed the Nobel Prize of mathematics.

Will you take the #IceBucketChallenge?
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 22:23:27 EDT ]
Let's face it -- it doesn't take much to convince us to do ridiculous things, document them and share them on the Internet.

See the UFO? Try squinting
[ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 11:14:32 EDT ]
Down on Earth, we all know: Do anything stupid these days, and video of it will turn up in the Internet to embarrass you.

After Ferguson, social media discusses 'the talk'
[ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 18:21:45 EDT ]
If you're African-American, you might have gotten "the talk."

Friday, August 15, 2014

Here Are the iPhone 6 Features Shoppers Want Most
[ Thu, 14 Aug 2014 23:18:27 GMT ]
The iPhone 6 could be hitting shelves in as soon as a month, and all Apple diehards have their own personal wishlist for the device.






Pro Gaming Faces a Surprising Challenge: Doping
[ Thu, 14 Aug 2014 23:52:56 GMT ]
Increased pressure on players has reportedly led to widespread drug problems, says one industry veteran.






Craigslist 'Landlord' Rented Other People's Homes: Cops
[ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 07:19:06 GMT ]
Terrence Hill has been accused of posting for-rent ads on Craiglist for properties he didn't own -- and then renting them out to unwitting "tenants."

Craigslist Scam: 'Landlord' Didn't Own Homes, Cops Say
[ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 07:19:06 GMT ]
Terrence Hill has been accused of posting for-rent ads on Craiglist for properties he didn't own -- and then renting them out to unwitting "tenants."






Craigslist 'Landlord' Rented Out Others' Homes: Cops
[ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 07:19:06 GMT ]
Terrence Hill has been accused of posting for-rent ads on Craiglist for properties he didn't own -- and then renting them out to unwitting "tenants."






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

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

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

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

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

Is this the future of parenting?
[ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 17:57:46 EDT ]
Babies are unpredictable, messy and constantly changing. Sleep-deprived parents struggling to make sense of their tiny humans' behaviors are starting to take a scientific approach, collecting data in the hopes of solving problems like not sleeping through the night.

See a black hole bending light
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 14:42:05 EDT ]
NASA's black-hole hunting telescope has captured a cosmic battle between dark and light.

Woman wins math's highest honor
[ Thu, 14 Aug 2014 07:30:50 EDT ]
For the first time in history, a woman has received the highest honor in mathematics, often nicknamed the Nobel Prize of mathematics.

Will you take the #IceBucketChallenge?
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 22:23:27 EDT ]
Let's face it -- it doesn't take much to convince us to do ridiculous things, document them and share them on the Internet.

Robin Williams' daughter quits Twitter after abuse
[ Thu, 14 Aug 2014 10:54:44 EDT ]
Actress Zelda Williams, daughter of comedy great Robin Williams who died Monday from an apparent suicide, has quit social media after receiving taunts from Internet trolls.

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Best Back-to-School Gadgets for Under $25
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 18:07:39 GMT ]
Having the coolest tech at school doesn't mean having to spend a fortune.






Facial Recognition Tech Leads FBI to 14-Year Fugitive
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 21:25:03 GMT ]
The FBI just closed the book on a cold case thanks to its facial recognition systems, tracking down a fugitive who'd been on the run 14 years.






Google Opens Classroom Tool to Teachers Worldwide
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 22:31:11 GMT ]
Google has released Classroom, an online tool that connects teachers, students and assignments in one paperless program.






FCC to Look Into Illegal 'StingRay' Use
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 23:12:32 GMT ]
The FCC has established a task force to look into the illegal use of devices that enable covert interception of cell signals and data.






Hacked! Russia's 'Ashamed' PM Didn't Really Resign
[ Thu, 14 Aug 2014 11:00:01 GMT ]
The fake tweet had Medvedev saying: "I am resigning. I am ashamed of the government's actions. I'm sorry."






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

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

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

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

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

Is this the future of parenting?
[ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 17:57:46 EDT ]
Babies are unpredictable, messy and constantly changing. Sleep-deprived parents struggling to make sense of their tiny humans' behaviors are starting to take a scientific approach, collecting data in the hopes of solving problems like not sleeping through the night.

See a black hole bending light
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 14:42:05 EDT ]
NASA's black-hole hunting telescope has captured a cosmic battle between dark and light.

Woman wins math's highest honor
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 14:41:45 EDT ]
For the first time in history, a woman has received the highest honor in mathematics, often nicknamed the Nobel Prize of mathematics.

Will you take the #IceBucketChallenge?
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 22:23:27 EDT ]
Let's face it -- it doesn't take much to convince us to do ridiculous things, document them and share them on the Internet.

Will you take the #IceBucketChallenge?
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 22:23:27 EDT ]
Let's face it -- it doesn't take much to convince us to do ridiculous things, document them and share them on the Internet.

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Meet the Bluetooth Speaker That Floats in the Air
[ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 20:17:49 GMT ]
Yes, it really does float in the air. Also, it plays music.






Cute Cube: Polaroid Shows Off New, Tiny Action Cam
[ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 21:43:12 GMT ]
At just 35mm (a little less than an inch and a half) on each side, the Cube is one of the smallest "action cams" out there.






Spoiler Alert! Online News Gives Away Show Plots
[ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 23:21:09 GMT ]
Trying to avoid spoilers for television shows? Then stay away from the Internet.






Scribble Smart Pen Replicates Any Color Instantly
[ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 23:55:12 GMT ]
A new device is claimed to be the final word for artists looking for the right color, letting you pick any hue in the world just by touching it.






WorldView-3 Satellite Will Upgrade Google's Earth
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 01:21:04 GMT ]
DigitalGlobe's WorldView-3 satellite, due for launch on Wednesday, could generate a new round of buzz about high-resolution pictures of the planet.






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

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

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

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

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

Send robot to the moon, win $20M
[ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 09:15:46 EDT ]
Google is shooting for the stars by sponsoring a competition to land on the moon.

Female hackers join forces
[ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 05:45:08 EDT ]
Female techies across Africa are joining forces to help each other break the glass ceiling in a largely male-dominated industry.

Satellites fight crime from space
[ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 05:52:20 EDT ]
Satellite-based surveillance is set to transform law enforcement, but will the good guys suffer as well as the crooks?

Is this the future of parenting?
[ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 17:57:46 EDT ]
Babies are unpredictable, messy and constantly changing. Sleep-deprived parents struggling to make sense of their tiny humans' behaviors are starting to take a scientific approach, collecting data in the hopes of solving problems like not sleeping through the night.

Is this the high-tech future of parenting?
[ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 17:57:09 EDT ]
Babies are unpredictable, messy and constantly changing. Sleep-deprived parents struggling to make sense of their tiny humans' behaviors are starting to take a scientific approach, collecting data in the hopes of solving problems like not sleeping through the night.

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

LG's New OLED TV is 'Cheapest' Yet
[ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 17:56:58 GMT ]
OLED screens boast bold colors and wide viewing angles. But even LG's new 'cheap' OLED TV is pricey for the average consumer.






WarKitteh: Cat Is Weaponized for Electronic Warfare
[ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 19:33:03 GMT ]
Cats are usually up to no good, but now they can do more than turn up flower beds. This one scans for unsecured wireless networks.






It's OK if You're Caught Napping at Some Colleges
[ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 20:59:21 GMT ]
“Nap rooms” offer exhausted bleary-eyed students an opportunity to catch up on some Zzzzs between classes.






5 Privacy Myths About Facebook's Messenger App
[ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 21:31:21 GMT ]
Facebook's recent effort to force people to adopt its standalone mobile messaging app has privacy-concerned users up in arms.






Astronaut in Space Steers Rover on Earth
[ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 21:35:54 GMT ]
A European astronaut drove a rover from the International Space Station, testing a system that could one day help us drive robots on Mars.






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

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

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

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

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

Is a houseplant spying on you?
[ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 10:21:15 EDT ]
Before you spill your deepest darkest secrets, or plans for world domination, look around you. Is there a gossipy potato chip bag or leafy green houseplant nearby picking up your conversation?

An app to get paid before payday
[ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 13:37:12 EDT ]
A new service lets workers access pay they've already earned, without having to wait for payday.

Satellites fight crime from space
[ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 05:52:20 EDT ]
Satellite-based surveillance is set to transform law enforcement, but will the good guys suffer as well as the crooks?

Send robot to the moon, win $20M
[ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 09:15:46 EDT ]
Google is shooting for the stars by sponsoring a competition to land on the moon.

Send a robot to the moon, win $20 million
[ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 09:15:09 EDT ]
Google is shooting for the stars by sponsoring a competition to land on the moon.

Monday, August 11, 2014

FCC Pushes for More Text-to-911 Services
[ Fri, 08 Aug 2014 22:33:15 GMT ]
Despite the move, widespread availability of such services could still be several years away.






Shell Shame: Outcry After iPads Mounted on Tortoises
[ Fri, 08 Aug 2014 22:59:47 GMT ]
Cai Guo-Qiang's exhibit, called "Moving Ghost Towns," is slated to start Saturday for the grand opening of the Aspen Art Museum's new building.






These Apps and Gadgets Help Students Go Paperless
[ Sat, 09 Aug 2014 15:54:21 GMT ]
These days a diligent student is just as likely to be reviewing a lecture on a tablet than on a spiral notebook.






Apple Employee Sam Sung Auctions Off Business Cards
[ Sat, 09 Aug 2014 16:30:43 GMT ]
Sam Sung, a former Apple specialist who shares a name with one of the company̢۪s biggest competitors, is auctioning off his business card and lanyard for charity.






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

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

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

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

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

Spacecraft enters comet's orbit
[ Wed, 06 Aug 2014 10:28:11 EDT ]
The Rosetta spacecraft became the first probe to begin orbiting a comet on its journey around the sun.

Will big iPhones end ruin games?
[ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 09:48:05 EDT ]
Apple might be readying its largest iPhones ever. Regardless of how you feel about that, it could mean one unequivocally crappy thing for all of us: The extinction of great, casual one-handed games.

Is a houseplant spying on you?
[ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 10:21:15 EDT ]
Before you spill your deepest darkest secrets, or plans for world domination, look around you. Is there a gossipy potato chip bag or leafy green houseplant nearby picking up your conversation?

An app to get paid before payday
[ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 13:37:12 EDT ]
A new service lets workers access pay they've already earned, without having to wait for payday.

Facebook makes games reveal in-app charges
[ Fri, 08 Aug 2014 16:14:19 EDT ]
Facebook games will have to reveal any in-app charges and will no longer be allowed to give players bonuses for "liking" their pages under new rules rolled out for developers this week.

Saturday, August 9, 2014

Earphones: The Holy Grail for 3-D Printing?
[ Fri, 08 Aug 2014 20:07:42 GMT ]
Uncomfortable earbuds could be a thing of the past, thanks to tech that measures your ears for a perfect fit.






Computer Program Can Change Your Photo's Weather
[ Fri, 08 Aug 2014 20:17:27 GMT ]
Brown University computer scientists are working on a new generation of intelligent photo filters that do more than just tint your shot.






Hackers Warn: Cars Are Vulnerable to Cyberattacks
[ Fri, 08 Aug 2014 20:54:20 GMT ]
A group known as "I am the Cavalry" is asking the auto industry to implement basic guidelines to defend cars from hack attacks.






FCC Pushes for More Text-to-911 Services
[ Fri, 08 Aug 2014 22:33:15 GMT ]
Despite the move, widespread availability of such services could still be several years away.






Shell Shame: Outcry After iPads Mounted on Tortoises
[ Fri, 08 Aug 2014 22:59:47 GMT ]
Cai Guo-Qiang's exhibit, called "Moving Ghost Towns," is slated to start Saturday for the grand opening of the Aspen Art Museum's new building.






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

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

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

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

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

Spacecraft enters comet's orbit
[ Wed, 06 Aug 2014 10:28:11 EDT ]
The Rosetta spacecraft became the first probe to begin orbiting a comet on its journey around the sun.

Will big iPhones end ruin games?
[ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 09:48:05 EDT ]
Apple might be readying its largest iPhones ever. Regardless of how you feel about that, it could mean one unequivocally crappy thing for all of us: The extinction of great, casual one-handed games.

Is a houseplant spying on you?
[ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 10:21:15 EDT ]
Before you spill your deepest darkest secrets, or plans for world domination, look around you. Is there a gossipy potato chip bag or leafy green houseplant nearby picking up your conversation?

An app to get paid before payday
[ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 13:37:12 EDT ]
A new service lets workers access pay they've already earned, without having to wait for payday.

Facebook makes games reveal in-app charges
[ Fri, 08 Aug 2014 16:14:19 EDT ]
Facebook games will have to reveal any in-app charges and will no longer be allowed to give players bonuses for "liking" their pages under new rules rolled out for developers this week.

Friday, August 8, 2014

Self-Folding Origami Robots Could Start a Revolution
[ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 18:01:12 GMT ]
Researchers have created an origami robot that folds itself into shape from a flat sheet, potentially opening the way for a robot-building revolution.

Brain-Inspired IBM Chip Puts Other Silicon To Shame
[ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 18:15:31 GMT ]
Crossing a traditional computer with a biological one, the brain, is no easy task — but researchers at IBM have been hard at work doing just that.






Google To Give Search-Ranking Boost to Secure Sites
[ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 19:13:44 GMT ]
The move involves a change in Google's closely guarded algorithm for determining the rankings of its search results.






Walking Bear in Viral Video Is Real, Say Experts
[ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 20:42:51 GMT ]
It turns out that footage of a bear walking upright on its hind legs in New Jersey is probably real.






Oculus Rift Could Be Auditioning for Hollywood
[ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 20:43:38 GMT ]
The virtual reality headset, acquired by Facebook earlier this year, may soon be joining IMAX and 3-D glasses as Hollywood's newest plaything.






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

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

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

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

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

Spacecraft enters comet's orbit
[ Wed, 06 Aug 2014 10:28:11 EDT ]
The Rosetta spacecraft became the first probe to begin orbiting a comet on its journey around the sun.

Will big iPhones end ruin games?
[ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 09:48:05 EDT ]
Apple might be readying its largest iPhones ever. Regardless of how you feel about that, it could mean one unequivocally crappy thing for all of us: The extinction of great, casual one-handed games.

Is a houseplant spying on you?
[ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 10:21:15 EDT ]
Before you spill your deepest darkest secrets, or plans for world domination, look around you. Is there a gossipy potato chip bag or leafy green houseplant nearby picking up your conversation?

An app to get paid before payday
[ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 13:37:12 EDT ]
A new service lets workers access pay they've already earned, without having to wait for payday.

An app to get paid before payday
[ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 13:37:12 EDT ]
A new service lets workers access pay they've already earned, without having to wait for payday.

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Monkey Selfie Sparks Copyright Conflict at Wikipedia
[ Wed, 06 Aug 2014 23:59:11 GMT ]
A selfie taken by a monkey has ignited an unlikely copyright dispute as the camera's owner has attempted to have it removed from Wikipedia.






O Canada! Hitchhiking Robot Reaches Halfway Point
[ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 00:00:04 GMT ]
HitchBot, the hitch-hiking robot, is now at the halfway point in its journey across Canada.






Billion Passwords Stolen: Change All of Yours, Now!
[ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 00:11:15 GMT ]
Given a global population of a little more than 7 billion, "you've got a pretty good shot that you're on the list."






Meet the Bots That Knew Ebola Was Coming
[ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 01:19:31 GMT ]







Selfie Monkey Was 'My Assistant,' Photographer Says
[ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 11:56:46 GMT ]
A photographer whose camera was used by a monkey to take a selfie told Thursday of his anger at the copyright battle with over the image.






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

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

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

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

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

Anonymous email app's 'mean' stunt
[ Tue, 05 Aug 2014 10:42:21 EDT ]
The creators of an app that helps people send anonymous emails are coming under fire for a PR stunt that didn't quite go as planned.

Russia hack: Your data is not safe
[ Wed, 06 Aug 2014 14:54:26 EDT ]
Douglas Rushkoff says, don't kid yourself: Internet users are all in this together. If network is compromised, so are we all. It's time all of us practiced good Internet hygiene.

Will big iPhones mean worse games?
[ Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:52:34 EDT ]
Apple might be readying its largest iPhones ever. Regardless of how you feel about that, it could mean one unequivocally crappy thing for all of us: The extinction of great, casual one-handed games.

Spacecraft enters comet's orbit
[ Wed, 06 Aug 2014 10:28:11 EDT ]
The Rosetta spacecraft became the first probe to begin orbiting a comet on its journey around the sun.

Russia hack: Your data is not safe
[ Wed, 06 Aug 2014 14:54:26 EDT ]
Douglas Rushkoff says, don't kid yourself: Internet users are all in this together. If network is compromised, so are we all. It's time all of us practiced good Internet hygiene.

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Back to School: 4 Top Picks for Best Budget Laptops
[ Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:43:26 GMT ]
As students weigh their options for back to school, here are four top picks from Cheapism.com.






Hackers Haul In Over a Billion Emails and Passwords
[ Tue, 05 Aug 2014 22:04:56 GMT ]
A group of Russian hackers has reportedly amassed what may be the largest ever collection of stolen Internet credentials, over 1.7 billion items.






Waste of Time: Pope Warns of Online Chats and Soaps
[ Tue, 05 Aug 2014 22:27:50 GMT ]
Pope Francis says many young people waste too many hours on "futile things" like chatting on the Internet or on smartphones.






Sprint Drops Bid to Buy T-Mobile: Report
[ Tue, 05 Aug 2014 23:41:30 GMT ]
Sprint has dropped its bid for T-Mobile US because the challenge of securing approval for the deal was "too steep," the Wall Street Journal reported.






Sprint Drops Bid to Buy T-Mobile
[ Tue, 05 Aug 2014 23:58:17 GMT ]
Sprint is abandoning its pursuit of T-Mobile, as the regulatory challenges of the deal are too steep, a source told CNBC on Tuesday.






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

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

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

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

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

Hitchhiking robot is halfway home
[ Mon, 04 Aug 2014 11:11:39 EDT ]
As far as hitchhikers go, this one looks harmless enough. He or she -- it's hard to tell -- is short and friendly, if a little fashion-challenged.

Instagram star Grandma Betty dies
[ Mon, 04 Aug 2014 11:11:32 EDT ]
"Love everybody and be good to everybody. That's the main thing."

Check out this space view
[ Tue, 05 Aug 2014 10:42:34 EDT ]
Take a one minute escape into space through the eyes of NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman.

Anonymous email app's 'mean' stunt
[ Tue, 05 Aug 2014 10:42:21 EDT ]
The creators of an app that helps people send anonymous emails are coming under fire for a PR stunt that didn't quite go as planned.

Need to escape? Look at this space view
[ Tue, 05 Aug 2014 09:21:15 EDT ]
Take a one minute escape into space through the eyes of NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman.

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Super Sonar: Scientists Recreate Sounds From Nearby Vibrations
[ Mon, 04 Aug 2014 20:23:09 GMT ]
Here's something James Bond wishes he'd had once or twice. Researchers reconstructed sounds just by watching a nearby shaking leaf or bag.






How to Solve Happiness Equation: Lower Expectations
[ Mon, 04 Aug 2014 21:07:12 GMT ]
The key to happiness could be not expecting too much — at least, that is the lesson from a new study.

Equation Unlocks Key to Happiness: Low Expectations
[ Mon, 04 Aug 2014 21:07:12 GMT ]
The key to happiness could be not expecting too much — at least, that is the lesson from a new study.






Happiness Equation Solved: Lower Your Expectations
[ Mon, 04 Aug 2014 21:07:12 GMT ]
The key to happiness could be not expecting too much — at least, that is the lesson from a new study.






Google Removes 'Bomb Gaza' Game From App Store
[ Mon, 04 Aug 2014 23:19:53 GMT ]
The game called simulated Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip.






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

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

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

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

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

Man claims he's a cyborg
[ Thu, 31 Jul 2014 14:25:53 EDT ]
A man with an antenna implanted in his skull identifies as a cyborg. CNN's Laurie Segall reports on this growing trend.

FarmVille turns five years old
[ Thu, 31 Jul 2014 14:24:26 EDT ]
It started out as a simple concept. Let people virtually grow gardens, raise farm animals and become farmers. It soon became a social media and gaming phenomenon.

Hitchhiking robot is halfway home
[ Mon, 04 Aug 2014 11:11:39 EDT ]
As far as hitchhikers go, this one looks harmless enough. He or she -- it's hard to tell -- is short and friendly, if a little fashion-challenged.

Instagram star Grandma Betty dies
[ Mon, 04 Aug 2014 11:11:32 EDT ]
"Love everybody and be good to everybody. That's the main thing."

Instagram star Grandma Betty dies of lung cancer
[ Mon, 04 Aug 2014 11:12:45 EDT ]
"Love everybody and be good to everybody. That's the main thing."

Monday, August 4, 2014

911, What's Your Emergency? Facebook Is Down!
[ Fri, 01 Aug 2014 20:29:09 GMT ]
Facebook suffered a brief outage on Friday, and apparently that was enough to send a few users into a panic.






Obama Signs Cellphone Unlocking Bill Into Law
[ Fri, 01 Aug 2014 21:40:25 GMT ]
It just got a little easier to swap cellphone service providers.






Magic Marker? 3Doodler Pen Draws Objects in 3-D
[ Fri, 01 Aug 2014 23:00:38 GMT ]
Want to create something in 3-D without a 3-D printer? The 3Doodler is a pen that lets you do exactly that.






Sheriff's Office Probes Tweet About Facebook Outage
[ Fri, 01 Aug 2014 23:57:42 GMT ]
Did someone call the L.A. County Sheriff's Department after Facebook went down? Depends on whom you ask.






Health Code: Why Does Google Want Your DNA?
[ Sun, 03 Aug 2014 18:42:37 GMT ]
The philosophy of Google Baseline is to focus on the genetics of health itself. But experts aren't sold on all facets of Google's approach.






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

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

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

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

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

Pick up a hitchhiking robot?
[ Wed, 30 Jul 2014 09:42:51 EDT ]
Would you pick up a hitchhiking robot? CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on a robot hitching cross-country all by itself.

Can Israel's Iron Dome be hacked?
[ Thu, 31 Jul 2014 08:46:35 EDT ]
CNNMoney's Laurie Segall speaks to the researcher who discovered sensitive data regarding the Iron Dome was hacked.

Man claims he's a cyborg
[ Thu, 31 Jul 2014 14:25:53 EDT ]
A man with an antenna implanted in his skull identifies as a cyborg. CNN's Laurie Segall reports on this growing trend.

FarmVille turns five years old
[ Thu, 31 Jul 2014 14:24:26 EDT ]
It started out as a simple concept. Let people virtually grow gardens, raise farm animals and become farmers. It soon became a social media and gaming phenomenon.

Hitchhiking robot is halfway across Canada
[ Fri, 01 Aug 2014 18:42:47 EDT ]
As far as hitchhikers go, this one looks harmless enough. He or she -- it's hard to tell -- is short and friendly, if a little fashion-challenged.

Sunday, August 3, 2014

Yo! Stop Copying Us, Popular App Tells Clones
[ Fri, 01 Aug 2014 19:01:02 GMT ]
The creators of the simple yet popular app Yo are going after clones and parodies of it, sending letters asking for their removal.






911, What's Your Emergency? Facebook Is Down!
[ Fri, 01 Aug 2014 20:29:09 GMT ]
Facebook suffered a brief outage on Friday, and apparently that was enough to send a few users into a panic.






Obama Signs Cellphone Unlocking Bill Into Law
[ Fri, 01 Aug 2014 21:40:25 GMT ]
It just got a little easier to swap cellphone service providers.






Magic Marker? 3Doodler Pen Draws Objects in 3-D
[ Fri, 01 Aug 2014 23:00:38 GMT ]
Want to create something in 3-D without a 3-D printer? The 3Doodler is a pen that lets you do exactly that.






Sheriff's Office Probes Tweet About Facebook Outage
[ Fri, 01 Aug 2014 23:57:42 GMT ]
Did someone call the L.A. County Sheriff's Department after Facebook went down? Depends on whom you ask.






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

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

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

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

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

Pick up a hitchhiking robot?
[ Wed, 30 Jul 2014 09:42:51 EDT ]
Would you pick up a hitchhiking robot? CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on a robot hitching cross-country all by itself.

Can Israel's Iron Dome be hacked?
[ Thu, 31 Jul 2014 08:46:35 EDT ]
CNNMoney's Laurie Segall speaks to the researcher who discovered sensitive data regarding the Iron Dome was hacked.

Man claims he's a cyborg
[ Thu, 31 Jul 2014 14:25:53 EDT ]
A man with an antenna implanted in his skull identifies as a cyborg. CNN's Laurie Segall reports on this growing trend.

FarmVille turns five years old
[ Thu, 31 Jul 2014 14:24:26 EDT ]
It started out as a simple concept. Let people virtually grow gardens, raise farm animals and become farmers. It soon became a social media and gaming phenomenon.

Hitchhiking robot is halfway across Canada
[ Fri, 01 Aug 2014 18:42:47 EDT ]
As far as hitchhikers go, this one looks harmless enough. He or she -- it's hard to tell -- is short and friendly, if a little fashion-challenged.

Saturday, August 2, 2014

Yo! Stop Copying Us, Popular App Tells Clones
[ Fri, 01 Aug 2014 19:01:02 GMT ]
The creators of the simple yet popular app Yo are going after clones and parodies of it, sending letters asking for their removal.






911, What's Your Emergency? Facebook Is Down!
[ Fri, 01 Aug 2014 20:29:09 GMT ]
Facebook suffered a brief outage on Friday, and apparently that was enough to send a few users into a panic.






Obama Signs Cellphone Unlocking Bill Into Law
[ Fri, 01 Aug 2014 21:40:25 GMT ]
It just got a little easier to swap cellphone service providers.






Magic Marker? 3Doodler Pen Draws Objects in 3-D
[ Fri, 01 Aug 2014 23:00:38 GMT ]
Want to create something in 3-D without a 3-D printer? The 3Doodler is a pen that lets you do exactly that.






Sheriff's Office Probes Tweet About Facebook Outage
[ Fri, 01 Aug 2014 23:57:42 GMT ]
Did someone call the L.A. County Sheriff's Department after Facebook went down? Depends on whom you ask.






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

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

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

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

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

Pick up a hitchhiking robot?
[ Wed, 30 Jul 2014 09:42:51 EDT ]
Would you pick up a hitchhiking robot? CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on a robot hitching cross-country all by itself.

Can Israel's Iron Dome be hacked?
[ Thu, 31 Jul 2014 08:46:35 EDT ]
CNNMoney's Laurie Segall speaks to the researcher who discovered sensitive data regarding the Iron Dome was hacked.

Man claims he's a cyborg
[ Thu, 31 Jul 2014 14:25:53 EDT ]
A man with an antenna implanted in his skull identifies as a cyborg. CNN's Laurie Segall reports on this growing trend.

FarmVille turns five years old
[ Thu, 31 Jul 2014 14:24:26 EDT ]
It started out as a simple concept. Let people virtually grow gardens, raise farm animals and become farmers. It soon became a social media and gaming phenomenon.

Hitchhiking robot is halfway across Canada
[ Fri, 01 Aug 2014 18:42:47 EDT ]
As far as hitchhikers go, this one looks harmless enough. He or she -- it's hard to tell -- is short and friendly, if a little fashion-challenged.

Friday, August 1, 2014

Is This the Death of Passwords?
[ Thu, 31 Jul 2014 17:33:00 GMT ]
If you hate trying to fill out those CAPTCHA forms with impossible-to-decipher characters, a new security strategy might give you some hope.






Mobile Courtship: French Suitor Makes T-Mobile Offer
[ Thu, 31 Jul 2014 21:22:42 GMT ]
Upstart French telecom company Iliad SA on Thursday said it has offered $15 billion for a majority stake in T-Mobile US.






No Keys? Hilton App Will Allow Digital Check-In
[ Thu, 31 Jul 2014 22:06:58 GMT ]
You already choose your seat before you fly, so why not your hotel room before you check in?






Judge: Microsoft Must Turn Over Emails in Ireland
[ Thu, 31 Jul 2014 23:31:26 GMT ]
The ruling came in a case that has drawn concern from privacy groups and major technology companies.






Happy Birthday, Game Boy! Nintendo Gamechanger Turns 25
[ Fri, 01 Aug 2014 00:11:00 GMT ]
The handheld gaming console that started it all, Game Boy, turned 25 years old Thursday, as difficult as that may be to believe.






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

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

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

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

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

Pick up a hitchhiking robot?
[ Wed, 30 Jul 2014 09:42:51 EDT ]
Would you pick up a hitchhiking robot? CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on a robot hitching cross-country all by itself.

Can Israel's Iron Dome be hacked?
[ Thu, 31 Jul 2014 08:46:35 EDT ]
CNNMoney's Laurie Segall speaks to the researcher who discovered sensitive data regarding the Iron Dome was hacked.

Man claims he's a cyborg
[ Thu, 31 Jul 2014 14:25:53 EDT ]
A man with an antenna implanted in his skull identifies as a cyborg. CNN's Laurie Segall reports on this growing trend.

FarmVille turns five years old
[ Thu, 31 Jul 2014 14:24:26 EDT ]
It started out as a simple concept. Let people virtually grow gardens, raise farm animals and become farmers. It soon became a social media and gaming phenomenon.

Five years on, millions still dig 'FarmVille'
[ Thu, 31 Jul 2014 12:48:15 EDT ]
It started out as a simple concept. Let people virtually grow gardens, raise farm animals and become farmers. It soon became a social media and gaming phenomenon.