Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Still Using a Landline at Work? You're Not Alone
[ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 18:52:10 GMT ]
Smartphones might be the future, but when it comes to making work calls, Americans are sticking to old-fashioned landlines.






Egglike Samsung Speakers Promise 360-Degree Sound
[ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 20:46:24 GMT ]
The catchily-named WAM7500 and 6500 promise "rich-bodied sound experience no matter where you are in relation to the product."






3-D Printed Molecule Models Solve Protein Puzzles
[ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 21:37:58 GMT ]
The technology behind 3-D printers is helping scientists gain insights into some of the tiniest constituents of the universe: biological molecules.






Make Work Active with this Chair Mouse
[ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 22:59:03 GMT ]
This chair is more than a chair: it's a computer mouse. Instead of just sitting there, it allows work to be more active by using the whole body just to click and drag.






Dancing With the Stars: Space Sounds Remixed Into Music
[ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 23:22:43 GMT ]
A group of musical artists has created a free EP of music created entirely from NASA's collection of space-related sounds.






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.

10 African startups that rocked 2014
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:02:31 EST ]
This year, African entrepreneurs built businesses that can solve the continent's problems. Founder of African tech blog Techloy.com, Loy Okezie names his 10 top startups of 2014.

Future cities may harvest energy from footsteps
[ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 16:47:15 EST ]
Using a technology that has been around for 130 years, a company called Pavegen hopes to create electricity from everyday human activities.

The weirdest app ideas of 2014
[ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 10:49:04 EST ]
An app to get free hugs from strangers? One to cope with "dental anxiety"? Here are the wackiest app ideas of the year.

NASA designs ape-like robot for disasters
[ Mon, 29 Dec 2014 22:33:33 EST ]
When we imagine the robots of the future, they often look and move like humans, standing up on two legs and using a pair of arms to grab and move objects. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is working on a different kind of robot for disaster response that's designed to move like an ape.

NASA designs ape-like robot for disasters
[ Mon, 29 Dec 2014 22:33:33 EST ]
When we imagine the robots of the future, they often look and move like humans, standing up on two legs and using a pair of arms to grab and move objects. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is working on a different kind of robot for disaster response that's designed to move like an ape.

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Expect Smarter Homes, Trackers and Hackers in 2015
[ Sun, 28 Dec 2014 10:30:27 GMT ]
2015 will be the year our wearables, smart home gadgets, and phones will all begin talking to each other.






Google's Gmail Service Blocked in China
[ Mon, 29 Dec 2014 15:19:43 GMT ]
Google's services are popular among Chinese who seek to avoid government monitoring.






Shallow Seas Don't Mean an Easy Search for Missing AirAsia Jet
[ Mon, 29 Dec 2014 15:33:26 GMT ]
Indonesia can call on an array of tech to help in the search for the missing liner, but the longer it waits to use them, the harder the search gets.

How to Keep the Heat on When It's Cold in NYC
[ Mon, 29 Dec 2014 17:33:39 GMT ]
Heat Seek offers web-enabled temperature sensors to help apartment tenants defend themselves against the cold this winter.






Santa Stuffs Stockings With iPhones and Phablets
[ Mon, 29 Dec 2014 21:43:45 GMT ]
Saint Nick seems to be an iPhone guy -- if you received a smartphone or tablet over the holidays, chances are it was an Apple device.






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.

How to make music with your eyes
[ Tue, 23 Dec 2014 06:07:57 EST ]
This musician met a patient with locked in syndrome 11 years ago. Now he's created a way for the paralyzed to make music with only their eyes.

NASA's plan for an off-world colony
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 14:45:56 EST ]
Imagine a blimp city floating 30 miles above the scorching surface of Venus -- a home for a team of astronauts studying one of the solar system's most inhospitable planets.

10 African startups that rocked 2014
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:02:31 EST ]
This year, African entrepreneurs built businesses that can solve the continent's problems. Founder of African tech blog Techloy.com, Loy Okezie names his 10 top startups of 2014.

Astronaut's stunning Earth timelapse
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:19:47 EST ]
ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst made a timelapse of Earth using footage from his six month mission on the ISS.

Google's fully functional driverless car is adorable
[ Mon, 22 Dec 2014 17:01:04 EST ]
Google's new driverless-car prototype is downright hugable.

Monday, December 29, 2014

'The Interview' Proves Popular -- For Online Pirates
[ Fri, 26 Dec 2014 18:13:45 GMT ]
Sony's "The Interview" may have proven popular at theaters, but the film's innovative digital distribution was even more popular with pirates.






Hacked? Xbox Back Online But PlayStation Still Down
[ Sat, 27 Dec 2014 03:14:45 GMT ]
Thousands of people reported Christmas Day problems on the Xbox Live and Playstation gaming networks, as a band of hackers took gleeful credit.






Sony Admits PlayStation Problem Was Cyberattack
[ Sun, 28 Dec 2014 03:05:14 GMT ]
A blog post from a Sony exec finally admitted "high levels of traffic designed to disrupt connectivity" was behind the three-day outage.






Sony PlayStation Back Online After Cyberattack
[ Sun, 28 Dec 2014 08:00:31 GMT ]
Sony's PlayStation network was back up and running after a cyberattack disrupted operations and ruined Christmas for untold children.






Expect Smarter Homes, Trackers and Hackers in 2015
[ Sun, 28 Dec 2014 10:30:27 GMT ]
2015 will be the year our wearables, smart home gadgets, and phones will all begin talking to each other.






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.

How to make music with your eyes
[ Tue, 23 Dec 2014 06:07:57 EST ]
This musician met a patient with locked in syndrome 11 years ago. Now he's created a way for the paralyzed to make music with only their eyes.

NASA's plan for an off-world colony
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 14:45:56 EST ]
Imagine a blimp city floating 30 miles above the scorching surface of Venus -- a home for a team of astronauts studying one of the solar system's most inhospitable planets.

10 African startups that rocked 2014
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:02:31 EST ]
This year, African entrepreneurs built businesses that can solve the continent's problems. Founder of African tech blog Techloy.com, Loy Okezie names his 10 top startups of 2014.

Astronaut's stunning Earth timelapse
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:19:47 EST ]
ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst made a timelapse of Earth using footage from his six month mission on the ISS.

Google's fully functional driverless car is adorable
[ Mon, 22 Dec 2014 17:01:04 EST ]
Google's new driverless-car prototype is downright hugable.

Sunday, December 28, 2014

'The Interview' Proves Popular -- For Online Pirates
[ Fri, 26 Dec 2014 18:13:45 GMT ]
Sony's "The Interview" may have proven popular at theaters, but the film's innovative digital distribution was even more popular with pirates.






Hacked? Xbox Back Online But PlayStation Still Down
[ Sat, 27 Dec 2014 03:14:45 GMT ]
Thousands of people reported Christmas Day problems on the Xbox Live and Playstation gaming networks, as a band of hackers took gleeful credit.






Sony Admits PlayStation Problem Was Cyberattack
[ Sun, 28 Dec 2014 03:05:14 GMT ]
A blog post from a Sony exec finally admitted "high levels of traffic designed to disrupt connectivity" was behind the three-day outage.






Sony PlayStation Back Online After Cyberattack
[ Sun, 28 Dec 2014 08:00:31 GMT ]
Sony's PlayStation network was back up and running after a cyberattack disrupted operations and ruined Christmas for untold children.






Expect Smarter Homes, Trackers and Hackers in 2015
[ Sun, 28 Dec 2014 10:30:27 GMT ]
2015 will be the year our wearables, smart home gadgets, and phones will all begin talking to each other.






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.

How to make music with your eyes
[ Tue, 23 Dec 2014 06:07:57 EST ]
This musician met a patient with locked in syndrome 11 years ago. Now he's created a way for the paralyzed to make music with only their eyes.

NASA's plan for an off-world colony
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 14:45:56 EST ]
Imagine a blimp city floating 30 miles above the scorching surface of Venus -- a home for a team of astronauts studying one of the solar system's most inhospitable planets.

10 African startups that rocked 2014
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:02:31 EST ]
This year, African entrepreneurs built businesses that can solve the continent's problems. Founder of African tech blog Techloy.com, Loy Okezie names his 10 top startups of 2014.

Astronaut's stunning Earth timelapse
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:19:47 EST ]
ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst made a timelapse of Earth using footage from his six month mission on the ISS.

Google's fully functional driverless car is adorable
[ Mon, 22 Dec 2014 17:01:04 EST ]
Google's new driverless-car prototype is downright hugable.

Saturday, December 27, 2014

'Game of Thrones' Is the Most Pirated Show of 2014
[ Fri, 26 Dec 2014 16:39:39 GMT ]
For the third year in a row, "Game of Thrones" was the most illegally downloaded show in the world.






On Christmas, We Ate, We Drank, We Shopped (Online)
[ Fri, 26 Dec 2014 16:52:53 GMT ]
Americans have a new post-Christmas dinner ritual.






Amazon Says This Holiday Was Prime Time
[ Fri, 26 Dec 2014 17:28:34 GMT ]
Amazon Prime users get unlimited free two-day shipping for $99 a year.






'The Interview' Proves Popular -- For Online Pirates
[ Fri, 26 Dec 2014 18:13:45 GMT ]
Sony's "The Interview" may have proven popular at theaters, but the film's innovative digital distribution was even more popular with pirates.






Hacked? Xbox Back Online But PlayStation Still Down
[ Sat, 27 Dec 2014 03:14:45 GMT ]
Thousands of people reported Christmas Day problems on the Xbox Live and Playstation gaming networks, as a band of hackers took gleeful credit.






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.

How to make music with your eyes
[ Tue, 23 Dec 2014 06:07:57 EST ]
This musician met a patient with locked in syndrome 11 years ago. Now he's created a way for the paralyzed to make music with only their eyes.

NASA's plan for an off-world colony
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 14:45:56 EST ]
Imagine a blimp city floating 30 miles above the scorching surface of Venus -- a home for a team of astronauts studying one of the solar system's most inhospitable planets.

10 African startups that rocked 2014
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:02:31 EST ]
This year, African entrepreneurs built businesses that can solve the continent's problems. Founder of African tech blog Techloy.com, Loy Okezie names his 10 top startups of 2014.

Astronaut's stunning Earth timelapse
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:19:47 EST ]
ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst made a timelapse of Earth using footage from his six month mission on the ISS.

Google's fully functional driverless car is adorable
[ Mon, 22 Dec 2014 17:01:04 EST ]
Google's new driverless-car prototype is downright hugable.

Friday, December 26, 2014

You Can Now Watch 'The Interview' From Your Couch
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 20:10:08 GMT ]
The announcement comes one day after Sony reversed course and announced a limited release of the movie to theaters.

Navy Helicopter Drone Completes First Testing
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 22:29:14 GMT ]
The U.S. military's newest drone, the MQ-8C Fire Scout, successfully completed 32 takeoffs and landings from a warship in the Atlantic.






2014: The Year's Best Apps
[ Thu, 25 Dec 2014 01:46:02 GMT ]
Tech guru PC Mike Wendland rounds up his favorite apps of 2014.






Hacked? Xbox and Playstation Networks Go Down
[ Thu, 25 Dec 2014 21:09:07 GMT ]
Thousands of people reported Christmas Day problems on the Xbox Live and Playstation gaming networks, as a band of hackers took gleeful credit.






Drone School: How to Fly an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
[ Thu, 25 Dec 2014 23:56:58 GMT ]
Drones were a hot gift this holiday season and more than a million have been purchased in recent years. Now the hard part: learning to fly them.






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.

How to make music with your eyes
[ Tue, 23 Dec 2014 06:07:57 EST ]
This musician met a patient with locked in syndrome 11 years ago. Now he's created a way for the paralyzed to make music with only their eyes.

NASA's plan for an off-world colony
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 14:45:56 EST ]
Imagine a blimp city floating 30 miles above the scorching surface of Venus -- a home for a team of astronauts studying one of the solar system's most inhospitable planets.

10 African startups that rocked 2014
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:02:31 EST ]
This year, African entrepreneurs built businesses that can solve the continent's problems. Founder of African tech blog Techloy.com, Loy Okezie names his 10 top startups of 2014.

Astronaut's stunning Earth timelapse
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:19:47 EST ]
ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst made a timelapse of Earth using footage from his six month mission on the ISS.

Google's fully functional driverless car is adorable
[ Mon, 22 Dec 2014 17:01:04 EST ]
Google's new driverless-car prototype is downright hugable.

Thursday, December 25, 2014

You Can Now Watch 'The Interview' From Your Own Couch
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 20:10:08 GMT ]
The announcement comes one day after Sony reversed course and announced a limited release of the movie to theaters.

Coming to a Couch Near You: Sony Is Streaming 'The Interview'
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 20:10:08 GMT ]
The announcement comes one day after Sony reversed course and announced a limited release of the movie to theaters.

You Can Now Watch 'The Interview' From Your Couch
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 20:10:08 GMT ]
The announcement comes one day after Sony reversed course and announced a limited release of the movie to theaters.

Navy Helicopter Drone Completes First Testing
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 22:29:14 GMT ]
The U.S. military's newest drone, the MQ-8C Fire Scout, successfully completed 32 takeoffs and landings from a warship in the Atlantic.






2014: The Year's Best Apps
[ Thu, 25 Dec 2014 01:46:02 GMT ]
Tech guru PC Mike Wendland rounds up his favorite apps of 2014.






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.

How to make music with your eyes
[ Tue, 23 Dec 2014 06:07:57 EST ]
This musician met a patient with locked in syndrome 11 years ago. Now he's created a way for the paralyzed to make music with only their eyes.

NASA's plan for an off-world colony
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 14:45:56 EST ]
Imagine a blimp city floating 30 miles above the scorching surface of Venus -- a home for a team of astronauts studying one of the solar system's most inhospitable planets.

10 African startups that rocked 2014
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:02:31 EST ]
This year, African entrepreneurs built businesses that can solve the continent's problems. Founder of African tech blog Techloy.com, Loy Okezie names his 10 top startups of 2014.

Astronaut's stunning Earth timelapse
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:19:47 EST ]
ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst made a timelapse of Earth using footage from his six month mission on the ISS.

Google's fully functional driverless car is adorable
[ Mon, 22 Dec 2014 17:01:04 EST ]
Google's new driverless-car prototype is downright hugable.

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

North Korea's Internet Unstable for Second Day
[ Tue, 23 Dec 2014 18:33:23 GMT ]
Internet connections in North Korea appeared to suffer a second day of intermittent disruptions after a period of recovery overnight.






Sony Hack: What to Ask Your Employer About Data Security
[ Tue, 23 Dec 2014 22:15:34 GMT ]
The hack of Sony Pictures Entertainment was a reminder to many people that every company, big or small, can be the target of devastating attacks.






Smartphone Use Supercharges Brain's Thumb Controls
[ Tue, 23 Dec 2014 22:55:55 GMT ]
Using a smartphone regularly may train your brain to devote more resources to your thumbs and tapping fingers, according to Swiss neuroscientists.






App Aims to Help Autistic Kids Make Eye Contact
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 00:54:07 GMT ]
A new app from Samsung hopes to help with a common problem on the autism spectrum: an inability in some kids to make eye contact and recognize faces.






Uber CEO Indicted in South Korea
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:32:23 GMT ]
South Korea has indicted the CEO and local subsidiary of U.S. taxi service provider Uber for violating a law governing public transport.






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.

South Africa's race to space
[ Mon, 22 Dec 2014 16:58:28 EST ]
In the sparse hinterland of Africa's southernmost nation plans are afoot to boldly take the continent where it has never gone before -- the deepest reaches of outer space.

2014's top hashtag is ...
[ Tue, 23 Dec 2014 07:28:49 EST ]
Social media's role in breaking news is undeniable. But sometimes it's the hashtags that start a movement.

Google's driverless car is adorable
[ Mon, 22 Dec 2014 17:50:40 EST ]
Google's new driverless-car prototype is downright hugable.

Nintendo's working on new Wii
[ Mon, 22 Dec 2014 16:58:18 EST ]
The successor to Nintendo's troubled Wii U may be on the way.

'Foodini' machine lets you 3D-print meals
[ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 05:45:43 EST ]
As further proof that you can now 3D-print anything, a company called Natural Machines has introduced a 3D printer for food.

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Offline: North Korea Suffers Widespread Internet Outage
[ Mon, 22 Dec 2014 20:08:34 GMT ]
North Korea experienced a widespread Internet outage on Monday, less than a week after the FBI accused the country of being behind the hack on Sony.






Offline: North Korea Suffers Widespread Internet Outage
[ Mon, 22 Dec 2014 20:08:34 GMT ]
North Korea experienced a widespread Internet outage on Monday, less than a week after the FBI accused the country of being behind the hack on Sony.






First Look: Google Unveils Self-Driving Car
[ Mon, 22 Dec 2014 21:02:37 GMT ]
Just in time for the holidays, Google has taken the wraps off the first complete prototype of its self-driving car






North Korea Back Online After Widespread Internet Outage
[ Tue, 23 Dec 2014 05:27:26 GMT ]
North Korea experienced a widespread Internet outage on Monday, less than a week after the FBI accused the country of being behind the hack on Sony.






North Korea Back Online After Widespread Internet Outage
[ Tue, 23 Dec 2014 11:37:39 GMT ]
North Korea experienced a widespread Internet outage on Monday, less than a week after the FBI accused the country of being behind the hack on Sony.






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.

How we'll pay for things in the future
[ Mon, 22 Dec 2014 16:58:35 EST ]
How did you pay for your coffee this morning?

South Africa's race to space
[ Mon, 22 Dec 2014 16:58:28 EST ]
In the sparse hinterland of Africa's southernmost nation plans are afoot to boldly take the continent where it has never gone before -- the deepest reaches of outer space.

Google's driverless car is adorable
[ Mon, 22 Dec 2014 17:50:40 EST ]
Google's new driverless-car prototype is downright hugable.

Nintendo's working on new Wii
[ Mon, 22 Dec 2014 16:58:18 EST ]
The successor to Nintendo's troubled Wii U may be on the way.

'Foodini' machine lets you print your dinner
[ Tue, 23 Dec 2014 05:56:43 EST ]
As further proof that you can now 3D-print anything, a company called Natural Machines has introduced a 3D printer for food.

Monday, December 22, 2014

Hyperloop May Become a Crowd-Sourced Reality
[ Sat, 20 Dec 2014 00:16:12 GMT ]
Billionaire industrialist Elon Musk's fantastical "Hyperloop" mass transit system may actually get itself built, and possibly within 10 years.






It Was Them: FBI Says North Korea Was Behind Sony Hack
[ Sat, 20 Dec 2014 00:31:36 GMT ]
Sony took the unprecedented step on Wednesday of canceling the Christmas Day release of the film.






Hyperloop May Become a Crowdsourced Reality
[ Sat, 20 Dec 2014 00:54:15 GMT ]
Billionaire industrialist Elon Musk's fantastical "Hyperloop" mass transit system may actually get itself built, and possibly within 10 years.






Game On: Kim Jong Un Video Game Spoof Moves Forward
[ Sat, 20 Dec 2014 16:24:42 GMT ]
The Atlanta-based Moneyhorse Games has been independently working on the tongue-in-cheek game, "Glorious Leader!" for over a year.






White House: Sony Never Told Us About Pulling Movie
[ Sat, 20 Dec 2014 22:55:30 GMT ]
Sony's CEO claimed Friday that the White House was "aware of the situation" at the studio before it cancelled the release of "The Interview."






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.

NASA sees your Christmas lights
[ Fri, 19 Dec 2014 10:47:40 EST ]
NASA says lights in suburban areas of the U.S. can be up to 50 percent brighter during the holidays.

Will we give up privacy without a fight?
[ Thu, 18 Dec 2014 13:39:54 EST ]
What kind of privacy will you have 10 years from now?

The 'Serial' podcast: By the numbers
[ Thu, 18 Dec 2014 10:00:56 EST ]
The podcast "Serial" is wrapping up its first season on Thursday as a bona fide success.

You can buy a Sony-style hack
[ Fri, 19 Dec 2014 20:39:43 EST ]
The next Sony-style hack is for sale. CNN's Laurie Segall reports how hackers can make big money offering hack services.

Reborn Kepler spacecraft discovers another planet
[ Fri, 19 Dec 2014 12:34:32 EST ]
Kepler is still on the beat.

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Hyperloop May Become a Crowd-Sourced Reality
[ Sat, 20 Dec 2014 00:16:12 GMT ]
Billionaire industrialist Elon Musk's fantastical "Hyperloop" mass transit system may actually get itself built, and possibly within 10 years.






It Was Them: FBI Says North Korea Was Behind Sony Hack
[ Sat, 20 Dec 2014 00:31:36 GMT ]
Sony took the unprecedented step on Wednesday of canceling the Christmas Day release of the film.






Hyperloop May Become a Crowdsourced Reality
[ Sat, 20 Dec 2014 00:54:15 GMT ]
Billionaire industrialist Elon Musk's fantastical "Hyperloop" mass transit system may actually get itself built, and possibly within 10 years.






Game On: Kim Jong Un Video Game Spoof Moves Forward
[ Sat, 20 Dec 2014 16:24:42 GMT ]
The Atlanta-based Moneyhorse Games has been independently working on the tongue-in-cheek game, "Glorious Leader!" for over a year.






White House: Sony Never Told Us About Pulling Movie
[ Sat, 20 Dec 2014 22:55:30 GMT ]
Sony's CEO claimed Friday that the White House was "aware of the situation" at the studio before it cancelled the release of "The Interview."






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.

NASA sees your Christmas lights
[ Fri, 19 Dec 2014 10:47:40 EST ]
NASA says lights in suburban areas of the U.S. can be up to 50 percent brighter during the holidays.

Will we give up privacy without a fight?
[ Thu, 18 Dec 2014 13:39:54 EST ]
What kind of privacy will you have 10 years from now?

The 'Serial' podcast: By the numbers
[ Thu, 18 Dec 2014 10:00:56 EST ]
The podcast "Serial" is wrapping up its first season on Thursday as a bona fide success.

You can buy a Sony-style hack
[ Fri, 19 Dec 2014 20:39:43 EST ]
The next Sony-style hack is for sale. CNN's Laurie Segall reports how hackers can make big money offering hack services.

Reborn Kepler spacecraft discovers another planet
[ Fri, 19 Dec 2014 12:34:32 EST ]
Kepler is still on the beat.

Saturday, December 20, 2014

'We Have Not Caved' to Dictator Kim, Sony CEO Says
[ Fri, 19 Dec 2014 22:36:33 GMT ]
President Obama said Sony made the wrong decision by pulling "The Interview," but the studio's CEO Michael Lynton says he would do it again.






The Navy Has a Brand New Drone That Looks Like a Shark
[ Fri, 19 Dec 2014 23:09:46 GMT ]
The Navy has developed a new drone that looks and swims just like a shark. Somebody call Roy Scheider.






Hyperloop May Become a Crowd-Sourced Reality
[ Sat, 20 Dec 2014 00:16:12 GMT ]
Billionaire industrialist Elon Musk's fantastical "Hyperloop" mass transit system may actually get itself built, and possibly within 10 years.






It Was Them: FBI Says North Korea Was Behind Sony Hack
[ Sat, 20 Dec 2014 00:31:36 GMT ]
Sony took the unprecedented step on Wednesday of canceling the Christmas Day release of the film.






Hyperloop May Become a Crowdsourced Reality
[ Sat, 20 Dec 2014 00:54:15 GMT ]
Billionaire industrialist Elon Musk's fantastical "Hyperloop" mass transit system may actually get itself built, and possibly within 10 years.






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.

NASA sees your Christmas lights
[ Fri, 19 Dec 2014 10:47:40 EST ]
NASA says lights in suburban areas of the U.S. can be up to 50 percent brighter during the holidays.

Will we give up privacy without a fight?
[ Thu, 18 Dec 2014 13:39:54 EST ]
What kind of privacy will you have 10 years from now?

The 'Serial' podcast: By the numbers
[ Thu, 18 Dec 2014 10:00:56 EST ]
The podcast "Serial" is wrapping up its first season on Thursday as a bona fide success.

You can buy a Sony-style hack
[ Fri, 19 Dec 2014 20:39:43 EST ]
The next Sony-style hack is for sale. CNN's Laurie Segall reports how hackers can make big money offering hack services.

Reborn Kepler spacecraft discovers another planet
[ Fri, 19 Dec 2014 12:34:32 EST ]
Kepler is still on the beat.

Friday, December 19, 2014

Cadillac Banishes Blind Spots With High Tech
[ Thu, 18 Dec 2014 20:33:10 GMT ]
The engineers at Cadillac say they've found the key to further eliminating a driver's blind spot.






These Were the Most Searched Google Terms of 2014
[ Thu, 18 Dec 2014 23:35:05 GMT ]
According to Google's log of trillions of searches run through its engine, these were the most searched terms of 2014.






It's Unlikely N. Korea Hacked Sony Without Help, Expert Says
[ Fri, 19 Dec 2014 00:00:31 GMT ]
Scott Borg says the skill level evidenced in the cyberattack is probably beyond what North Korean hackers are capable of.

Amid Scrutiny, Uber Says It Will Focus More on Safety
[ Fri, 19 Dec 2014 00:11:18 GMT ]
Taxi alternative Uber is responding to public concerns that its drivers are not adequately screened for past criminal convictions.






Uber Suspends Operations in Portland for Three Months
[ Fri, 19 Dec 2014 01:04:39 GMT ]
The company is working to update its regulations for private for-hire transportation so that it can operate legally in the city.






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.

What you really Googled in 2014
[ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 10:35:07 EST ]
In 2013, people just wanted to know how to twerk. It was a more innocent time. This year, people wanted to know if they had Ebola.

10 global start-ups to watch in 2015
[ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 14:40:20 EST ]
At the end of another turbulent year for business as usual, the march of the disruptors shows no sign of abating. Big data analytics, the sharing economy, and virtual reality are just some of the transformational trends that have been causing sleepless nights for CEOs.

3D printed plastic dress flows like fabric
[ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 14:42:13 EST ]
Combining origami techniques with novel approaches to 3-D printing, a design has created a process that allows a 3D-printed dress to move and sway like real fabric.

Will we give up privacy without a fight?
[ Thu, 18 Dec 2014 13:39:54 EST ]
What kind of privacy will you have 10 years from now?

Survey: Will we give up privacy without a fight?
[ Thu, 18 Dec 2014 10:08:49 EST ]
What kind of privacy will you have 10 years from now?

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Sony Hack: Studio Cancels 'Interview' Release
[ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 20:23:24 GMT ]
One U.S. Government sources says a link has been found, while Sony announced it was pulling 'The Interview' from theaters.






Sony Nixes 'Interview' Release and Fox Drops 'Pyongyang'
[ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 20:23:24 GMT ]
One U.S. Government sources says a link has been found, while Sony announced it was pulling 'The Interview' from theaters.

N. Korean Hack on Sony Won't Go 'Unanswered': Official
[ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:17:39 GMT ]
Two U.S. officials told NBC News that the government assessment the hackers were acting on orders from the North Korean government.






Amid Scrutiny, Uber Says It Will Focus More on Safety
[ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:40:14 GMT ]
Taxi alternative Uber is responding to public concerns that its drivers are not adequately screened for past criminal convictions.






What's Old Is New: BlackBerry Reboots 'Classic' Smartphone
[ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:57:20 GMT ]
BlackBerry' hopes the Classic will help it win back market share and woo those still using older versions of its physical keyboard devices.






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.

Hack your Roomba
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:12:11 EST ]
Want a programmable robot of your very own that you can teach anything from playing your favorite songs to cleaning up after the party? iRobot says go ahead and hack your Roomba.

Sydney gunman's final posts
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:30:09 EST ]
CNNMoney reconstructs Man Haron Monis' digital footprints, including pages that were removed. Laurie Segall reports.

YouTube's top 2014 video was...
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:12:04 EST ]
Mutant horrors, singers and kissing strangers had a big year on YouTube.

What you really Googled in 2014
[ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 10:35:07 EST ]
In 2013, people just wanted to know how to twerk. It was a more innocent time. This year, people wanted to know if they had Ebola.

3D printed plastic dress flows like fabric
[ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 14:42:13 EST ]
Combining origami techniques with novel approaches to 3-D printing, a design has created a process that allows a 3D-printed dress to move and sway like real fabric.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Photo Buzz: Take a Look at Instagram's 5 New Filters
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 21:03:03 GMT ]
Tired of Valencia? Can't stand Earlybird? Good news, Instagram users. You have five brand-new filters to choose from.






Long Story Short: The Sony Hack
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 22:58:08 GMT ]
The Sony Pictures Hack has resulted in the release and publication of many personal details and private emails. Here's some of the key disclosures.






Grim Reading: Google Reveals Top Search Terms of 2014
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 23:14:58 GMT ]
Google has revealed its top trending searches of 2014, and they serve as a reminder of how hard a year it's been for so many.






Ex-Sony Employees Sue in Hacking Aftermath
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 23:58:41 GMT ]
Sony Pictures Entertainment now faces two lawsuits from four former employees who claim the company did not do enough to stop hackers.






Mind-Controlled Robot Arm Wins at Rock-Paper-Scissors
[ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 01:02:58 GMT ]
A paralyzed woman ends a two-year project learning to control a robotic arm with thought alone by beating her brother at a playground favorite.






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.

Hack your Roomba
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:12:11 EST ]
Want a programmable robot of your very own that you can teach anything from playing your favorite songs to cleaning up after the party? iRobot says go ahead and hack your Roomba.

Sydney gunman's final posts
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:30:09 EST ]
CNNMoney reconstructs Man Haron Monis' digital footprints, including pages that were removed. Laurie Segall reports.

YouTube's top 2014 video was...
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:12:04 EST ]
Mutant horrors, singers and kissing strangers had a big year on YouTube.

What you really Googled in 2014
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 03:46:33 EST ]
In 2013, people just wanted to know how to twerk. It was a more innocent time. This year, people wanted to know if they had Ebola.

What you really Googled in 2014
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 03:46:33 EST ]
In 2013, people just wanted to know how to twerk. It was a more innocent time. This year, people wanted to know if they had Ebola.

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Uber's Wild 2014: Can Legal Troubles Bring It Down?
[ Mon, 15 Dec 2014 18:53:56 GMT ]
From Las Vegas to Bangkok, cities are telling Uber that it's not welcome.






This Guy Built His Own Hoverboard
[ Mon, 15 Dec 2014 22:38:44 GMT ]
Using four leaf blowers, Ryan Craven built a hoverboard. It appears to work but don't take his word for it. Craven published his process so you can give it a try too.






Tech Companies Back Microsoft in Ireland Email Fight
[ Mon, 15 Dec 2014 23:15:41 GMT ]
Microsoft is touting the support of tech and media companies in its legal battle with the U.S. government over access to customer data stored overseas.






Sony Execs Reassure Employees After Damaging Hack
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 01:08:18 GMT ]
Michael Lynton, CEO and Chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Co-Chairman Amy Pascal addressed staff at two separate meetings.






Grim Reading: Google Reveals Top Search Terms of 2014
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 08:35:44 GMT ]
Google has revealed its top trending searches of 2014, and they serve as a reminder of how hard a year it's been for so many.






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.

Are 'smart pills' the best way to stay sharp?
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 10:29:57 EST ]
How did you wake yourself up this morning? Perhaps through a morning run, or hitting the yoga mat. Some favor good old caffeine, or new-age nutritional supplements.

The flying fungus
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:41:52 EST ]
NASA and a team of researchers are working on a quadrocopter that melts after it's been used.

YouTube's most popular video was...
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:41:41 EST ]
Mutant horrors, singers and kissing strangers had a big year on YouTube.

The hot gift of 2014: selfie sticks
[ Mon, 15 Dec 2014 07:40:30 EST ]
Twitter says that 2014 is the year of the selfie, and we love to see our own faces. So why aren't selfie sticks already huge in the United States?

Australians fight Islamophobia with #illridewithyou
[ Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:37:14 EST ]
A social media campaign condemning Islamophobia under the hashtag #illridewithyou has taken off after an armed man who may have links to radical Islam took hostages in Sydney.

Monday, December 15, 2014

FBI Warns Businesses About Iran Hack Attacks
[ Sat, 13 Dec 2014 00:21:46 GMT ]
Federal investigators say an Iranian hacking operation would be targeting U.S. defense contractors, energy firms and educational institutions






Navy's 'Silent NEMO' Robot Fish Spies From the Sea
[ Sat, 13 Dec 2014 00:29:40 GMT ]
It's a shark! In... a wetsuit? The Navy's latest unmanned vehicle is the seagoing GhostSwimmer, which looks and swims like a large fish.






Facebook Dumps Bing Web Search Results
[ Sat, 13 Dec 2014 00:56:00 GMT ]
Facebook has stopped including results from Microsoft Corp.'s Bing search engine on its social networking site.






Lines of Code Could Be Key in Sony Cyberattack Probe
[ Sun, 14 Dec 2014 11:20:58 GMT ]
Experts say hackers often cobble together lines of code from different malware to launch cyberattacks like the one that embarrassed Sony Pictures.






James Bond Producers Say Screenplay Stolen in Sony Hack
[ Sun, 14 Dec 2014 15:24:28 GMT ]
Eon Productions says an early version of the screenplay for the new movie "SPECTRE" was among material stolen in a massive cyberattack.






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.

Meet the U.S.Navy's spy 'fish'
[ Mon, 15 Dec 2014 06:42:45 EST ]
Silent Nemo, an underwater robot, is being tweaked to go into hostile waters to spy on enemies and protect U.S. ships.

The flying fungus: NASA's biodegradable drone that flies and dies
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:34:31 EST ]
NASA and a team of researchers are working on a quadrocopter that melts after it's been used.

Are 'smart pills' the best way to stay sharp?
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 10:29:57 EST ]
How did you wake yourself up this morning? Perhaps through a morning run, or hitting the yoga mat. Some favor good old caffeine, or new-age nutritional supplements.

The flying fungus
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:41:52 EST ]
NASA and a team of researchers are working on a quadrocopter that melts after it's been used.

YouTube's most popular video was...
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:41:41 EST ]
Mutant horrors, singers and kissing strangers had a big year on YouTube.

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Are You Ready for Robots in Your Home?: Re/Code
[ Fri, 12 Dec 2014 20:28:11 GMT ]
Plenty of consumers appear more than ready for robots.






FBI Warns Businesses About Iran Hack Attacks
[ Sat, 13 Dec 2014 00:21:46 GMT ]
Federal investigators say an Iranian hacking operation would be targeting U.S. defense contractors, energy firms and educational institutions






Navy's 'Silent NEMO' Robot Fish Spies From the Sea
[ Sat, 13 Dec 2014 00:29:40 GMT ]
It's a shark! In... a wetsuit? The Navy's latest unmanned vehicle is the seagoing GhostSwimmer, which looks and swims like a large fish.






Facebook Dumps Bing Web Search Results
[ Sat, 13 Dec 2014 00:56:00 GMT ]
Facebook has stopped including results from Microsoft Corp.'s Bing search engine on its social networking site.






Lines of Code Could Be Key in Sony Cyberattack Probe
[ Sun, 14 Dec 2014 11:20:58 GMT ]
Experts say hackers often cobble together lines of code from different malware to launch cyberattacks like the one that embarrassed Sony Pictures.






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.

The flying fungus: NASA's biodegradable drone that flies and dies
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:34:31 EST ]
NASA and a team of researchers are working on a quadrocopter that melts after it's been used.

YouTube's most popular video of 2014 was...
[ Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:05:08 EST ]
Mutant horrors, singers and kissing strangers had a big year on YouTube.

Are 'smart pills' the best way to stay sharp?
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 10:29:57 EST ]
How did you wake yourself up this morning? Perhaps through a morning run, or hitting the yoga mat. Some favor good old caffeine, or new-age nutritional supplements.

The flying fungus
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:41:52 EST ]
NASA and a team of researchers are working on a quadrocopter that melts after it's been used.

YouTube's most popular video was...
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:41:41 EST ]
Mutant horrors, singers and kissing strangers had a big year on YouTube.

Saturday, December 13, 2014

Zuckerberg Offers Parenting Tip: Don't Ban Facebook
[ Fri, 12 Dec 2014 01:03:03 GMT ]
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says it's not a good idea to ban children from Facebook or technology.






Are You Ready for Robots in Your Home?: Re/Code
[ Fri, 12 Dec 2014 20:28:11 GMT ]
Plenty of consumers appear more than ready for robots.






FBI Warns Businesses About Iran Hack Attacks
[ Sat, 13 Dec 2014 00:21:46 GMT ]
Federal investigators say an Iranian hacking operation would be targeting U.S. defense contractors, energy firms and educational institutions






Navy's 'Silent NEMO' Robot Fish Spies From the Sea
[ Sat, 13 Dec 2014 00:29:40 GMT ]
It's a shark! In... a wetsuit? The Navy's latest unmanned vehicle is the seagoing GhostSwimmer, which looks and swims like a large fish.






Facebook Dumps Bing Web Search Results
[ Sat, 13 Dec 2014 00:56:00 GMT ]
Facebook has stopped including results from Microsoft Corp.'s Bing search engine on its social networking 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.

The flying fungus: NASA's biodegradable drone that flies and dies
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:34:31 EST ]
NASA and a team of researchers are working on a quadrocopter that melts after it's been used.

YouTube's most popular video of 2014 was...
[ Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:05:08 EST ]
Mutant horrors, singers and kissing strangers had a big year on YouTube.

Are 'smart pills' the best way to stay sharp?
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 10:29:57 EST ]
How did you wake yourself up this morning? Perhaps through a morning run, or hitting the yoga mat. Some favor good old caffeine, or new-age nutritional supplements.

The flying fungus
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:41:52 EST ]
NASA and a team of researchers are working on a quadrocopter that melts after it's been used.

YouTube's most popular video was...
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:41:41 EST ]
Mutant horrors, singers and kissing strangers had a big year on YouTube.

Friday, December 12, 2014

These Two Start-Ups Want to Take On Cancer: Re/Code
[ Thu, 11 Dec 2014 20:43:45 GMT ]
The life sciences sector of Greater Boston has become a hotspot for cancer work among pharmaceutical giants, academic labs, and research institutions.






Sony Hack: Exec Joked About Obama and Race in Email
[ Thu, 11 Dec 2014 20:59:07 GMT ]
The remarks about the president were in emails that were stolen by hackers who recently attacked Sony Pictures Entertainment's computer network.






Sony Executive Joked About Obama and Race in Email
[ Thu, 11 Dec 2014 20:59:07 GMT ]
The remarks about the president were in emails that were stolen by hackers who recently attacked Sony Pictures Entertainment's computer network.

Early Apple-1 Computer Sells for $365k at Auction
[ Thu, 11 Dec 2014 21:44:46 GMT ]
A fully operational Apple computer that company co-founder Steve Jobs sold out of his parents' garage in 1976 has fetched $365,000 at Christie's.






Zuckerberg Offers Parenting Tip: Don't Ban Facebook
[ Fri, 12 Dec 2014 01:03:03 GMT ]
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says it's not a good idea to ban children from Facebook or technology.






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.

The flying fungus: NASA's biodegradable drone that flies and dies
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:34:31 EST ]
NASA and a team of researchers are working on a quadrocopter that melts after it's been used.

YouTube's most popular video of 2014 was...
[ Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:05:08 EST ]
Mutant horrors, singers and kissing strangers had a big year on YouTube.

Are 'smart pills' the best way to stay sharp?
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 10:29:57 EST ]
How did you wake yourself up this morning? Perhaps through a morning run, or hitting the yoga mat. Some favor good old caffeine, or new-age nutritional supplements.

The flying fungus
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:41:52 EST ]
NASA and a team of researchers are working on a quadrocopter that melts after it's been used.

YouTube's most popular video was...
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:41:41 EST ]
Mutant horrors, singers and kissing strangers had a big year on YouTube.

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Plaintiffs Find Possible Witness in Apple Antitrust Case
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 21:04:24 GMT ]
It wasn't pretty, but the plaintiffs may have an actual witness in the $1 billion class-action suit against Apple.






DARPA Project to Put Tiny 'Satlets' in Orbit in 2015
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 21:32:12 GMT ]
DARPA and its partners are planning to launch a new generation of experimental modular satellites called "satlets" in late 2015.






Surviving the Storm: Tech for When You Get Snowed In
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 22:34:55 GMT ]
Don't be left in the dark when the power goes out in your neighborhood — consider keeping some of this tech on hand.






Microsoft Exec Sees Fall 2015 Release for Windows
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 23:45:28 GMT ]
An autumn release would put Windows 10 on track for launch three years after Windows 8, which got a decidedly mixed reception.






Jesse Jackson Presses Tech Companies on Diversity
[ Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:58:27 GMT ]
Google, Apple, Facebook and more than other 20 other tech companies sent representatives to the Silicon Valley summit.






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.

The flying fungus: NASA's biodegradable drone that flies and dies
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:34:31 EST ]
NASA and a team of researchers are working on a quadrocopter that melts after it's been used.

YouTube's most popular video of 2014 was...
[ Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:05:08 EST ]
Mutant horrors, singers and kissing strangers had a big year on YouTube.

Are 'smart pills' the best way to stay sharp?
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 10:29:57 EST ]
How did you wake yourself up this morning? Perhaps through a morning run, or hitting the yoga mat. Some favor good old caffeine, or new-age nutritional supplements.

The flying fungus
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:41:52 EST ]
NASA and a team of researchers are working on a quadrocopter that melts after it's been used.

YouTube's most popular video was...
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:41:41 EST ]
Mutant horrors, singers and kissing strangers had a big year on YouTube.

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Mutant Spider Dog! YouTube Unveils Top 10 Videos of 2014
[ Tue, 09 Dec 2014 20:04:51 GMT ]
'Tis the season for end-of-year roundups, and this time it's YouTube's turn.






World Cup, Ebola Top Facebook's Biggest Moments of 2014
[ Tue, 09 Dec 2014 20:21:52 GMT ]
There may be no better way to quantify global conversation than through social media.






FBI Says Not Clear Yet Who's Behind Sony Hack
[ Tue, 09 Dec 2014 20:48:35 GMT ]
FBI Director James Comey says investigators haven't yet determined who was responsible for a massive cyberattack on Sony Pictures Entertainment.






Pirate Bay Taken Offline Following Raid in Sweden
[ Tue, 09 Dec 2014 23:03:12 GMT ]
The Pirate Bay, the most notorious bittorrent site on the Internet, has fallen off the net after Swedish authorities raided servers in Stockholm.






Robots Account for Nearly a Quarter of Video Ad Views
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:55:42 GMT ]
A new study reveals that nearly a quarter of video advertising content was consumed not by people, but by bots.






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.

Probe gets close-up with Pluto
[ Mon, 08 Dec 2014 15:05:39 EST ]
Three billion miles away from Earth, in an unchartered slice of our solar system, a small space probe is shaking off its deep sleep and getting ready to become the first spacecraft to visit Pluto and its moons.

Inventor of the gaming console dead at 92
[ Mon, 08 Dec 2014 12:24:53 EST ]
Ralph Baer, the inventor of the first home video game console, has died. He was 92.

'Frozen' and 'Serial' top Apple best-of-2014 lists
[ Mon, 08 Dec 2014 14:56:23 EST ]
Weary parents, doomed to hear "Let it Go" on a loop until the end of time, made the "Frozen" soundtrack the most downloaded album of the year on iTunes.

YouTube's most popular video of 2014 was...
[ Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:05:08 EST ]
Mutant horrors, singers and kissing strangers had a big year on YouTube.

YouTube's most popular video of 2014 was...
[ Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:05:08 EST ]
Mutant horrors, singers and kissing strangers had a big year on YouTube.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Insurer's Incentive: Get Fit, Get Paid a Buck a Day
[ Mon, 08 Dec 2014 21:45:13 GMT ]
A new health insurance company is hoping the Misfit will turn out to be a great fit for its business, and get customers a bit healthier in the process.






Hackers Demand Sony Cancel 'The Interview.' Or Else.
[ Tue, 09 Dec 2014 00:14:07 GMT ]
The group that claims responsibility for the hack of Sony Pictures Entertainment demanded the film "The Interview" be canceled - or else.

Why Didn't L.A.'s Massive Fire Destroy More of the City?
[ Tue, 09 Dec 2014 00:16:22 GMT ]
Thanks to modern firefighting technology and techniques, the massive fire that lit up downtown Los Angeles didn't engulf other parts of the city.






Creative and Puzzling Apps Top Apple's Best of 2014
[ Tue, 09 Dec 2014 01:05:40 GMT ]
Apple has published its best-of and most-downloaded lists for 2014, and it turns out it was a good year to be smart and creative in the App Store.






Amazon Presses FAA for Outdoor Drone Test Approval
[ Tue, 09 Dec 2014 01:14:02 GMT ]
Amazon says it will shift more of its drone testing outside the U.S. unless it gets quick permission from U.S. regulators to conduct outdoor trials.






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 glimpse into the Web of the future
[ Mon, 08 Dec 2014 08:28:22 EST ]
The underbelly of the Internet is full of secrets. An art project aims to find more about the Darknet, by sending a computer program on a random shopping spree.

Apple Watches for all at Buzzfeed
[ Mon, 08 Dec 2014 08:28:11 EST ]
Apparently, all those clicks over at Buzzfeed are paying off in more ways than one.

Probe gets close-up with Pluto
[ Mon, 08 Dec 2014 15:05:39 EST ]
Three billion miles away from Earth, in an unchartered slice of our solar system, a small space probe is shaking off its deep sleep and getting ready to become the first spacecraft to visit Pluto and its moons.

Inventor of the gaming console dead at 92
[ Mon, 08 Dec 2014 12:24:53 EST ]
Ralph Baer, the inventor of the first home video game console, has died. He was 92.

Ralph Baer, inventor of the gaming console, dead at 92
[ Mon, 08 Dec 2014 12:19:55 EST ]
Ralph Baer, the inventor of the first home video game console, has died. He was 92.

Monday, December 8, 2014

Robocop, Protecting a Campus or Mall Near You
[ Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:01:07 GMT ]
Meet Silicon Valley's newest crime fighter: the K5 robot.






'Threatening Emails' Sent to Sony Employees After Hack
[ Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:57:44 GMT ]
The FBI is investigating "threatening emails" sent to some employees at Sony Pictures Entertainment, which has been the target of a massive hack.






'Righteous Deed': North Korea Praises Sony Hack
[ Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:53:34 GMT ]
North Korea sees any outside criticism or mockery of its leader as an attack on its sovereignty.






Cops Hunt Uber Driver Accused of Raping Passenger
[ Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:30:34 GMT ]
The 26-year-old woman reported that she had been sexually assaulted and beaten when she got a ride with the Uber driver in Vasant Vihar, south Delhi.






Cops Nab Uber Driver Accused of Raping Passenger
[ Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:15:59 GMT ]
The 26-year-old woman reported that she had been sexually assaulted and beaten when she got a ride with the Uber driver in Vasant Vihar, south Delhi.






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.

Meet the $7 smartwatch
[ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:08:37 EST ]
The Apple Watch will sell for $349 when it hits stores next year. Motorola's Moto 360 goes for $249 and Samsung's smartwatch, the Galaxy Gear, starts at $199.

The world's first 1000mph car
[ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:18:14 EST ]
What has a jet engine, a rocket booster and travels on a set of aluminum wheels? It's the Bloodhound SuperSonic Car (SSC) and it has plans to hit the world land speed record of 1000mph.

Material radiates heat into space
[ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:11:00 EST ]
What if you could harness the universe to cool your house? Stanford scientists may have come up with a material that sends heat directly into space.

Happy 20th birthday, PlayStation!
[ Wed, 03 Dec 2014 15:57:00 EST ]
The PlayStation gaming console wrapped up its second decade on Wednesday, and Sony celebrated by looking to the past.

Meet the $7 smartwatch
[ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:08:37 EST ]
The Apple Watch will sell for $349 when it hits stores next year. Motorola's Moto 360 goes for $249 and Samsung's smartwatch, the Galaxy Gear, starts at $199.

Sunday, December 7, 2014

South Korea Selfie Stick Ban Goes Into Effect
[ Fri, 05 Dec 2014 23:25:53 GMT ]
South Korea has imposed steep fines for people using selfie sticks because of the possible side effects of Bluetooth interference.






Robocop, Protecting a Campus or Mall Near You
[ Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:01:07 GMT ]
Meet Silicon Valley's newest crime fighter: the K5 robot.






'Threatening Emails' Sent to Sony Employees After Hack
[ Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:57:44 GMT ]
The FBI is investigating "threatening emails" sent to some employees at Sony Pictures Entertainment, which has been the target of a massive hack.






'Righteous Deed': North Korea Praises Sony Hack
[ Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:53:34 GMT ]
North Korea sees any outside criticism or mockery of its leader as an attack on its sovereignty.






Cops Hunt Uber Driver Accused of Raping Passenger
[ Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:30:34 GMT ]
The 26-year-old woman reported that she had been sexually assaulted and beaten when she got a ride with the Uber driver in Vasant Vihar, south Delhi.






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.

Meet the $7 smartwatch
[ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:08:37 EST ]
The Apple Watch will sell for $349 when it hits stores next year. Motorola's Moto 360 goes for $249 and Samsung's smartwatch, the Galaxy Gear, starts at $199.

The world's first 1000mph car
[ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:18:14 EST ]
What has a jet engine, a rocket booster and travels on a set of aluminum wheels? It's the Bloodhound SuperSonic Car (SSC) and it has plans to hit the world land speed record of 1000mph.

Material radiates heat into space
[ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:11:00 EST ]
What if you could harness the universe to cool your house? Stanford scientists may have come up with a material that sends heat directly into space.

Happy 20th birthday, PlayStation!
[ Wed, 03 Dec 2014 15:57:00 EST ]
The PlayStation gaming console wrapped up its second decade on Wednesday, and Sony celebrated by looking to the past.

Meet the $7 smartwatch
[ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:08:37 EST ]
The Apple Watch will sell for $349 when it hits stores next year. Motorola's Moto 360 goes for $249 and Samsung's smartwatch, the Galaxy Gear, starts at $199.

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Steve Jobs' Video Testimony Transfixes Courtroom
[ Fri, 05 Dec 2014 22:30:45 GMT ]
Attorneys played a video of his testimony in a class-action lawsuit that accuses Apple of inflating iPod prices by locking music lovers into using its players.






Department of Justice Assembles Cybersecurity Team
[ Fri, 05 Dec 2014 23:01:42 GMT ]
The threat of hackers and malware has prompted the Department of Justice to found a Cybersecurity Unit that specializes in prosecuting online crimes.






South Korea Selife Stick Ban Goes Into Effect
[ Fri, 05 Dec 2014 23:25:53 GMT ]
South Korea has imposed steep fines for people using selfie sticks because of the possible side effects of Bluetooth interference.






South Korea Selfie Stick Ban Goes Into Effect
[ Fri, 05 Dec 2014 23:25:53 GMT ]
South Korea has imposed steep fines for people using selfie sticks because of the possible side effects of Bluetooth interference.






'Threatening Emails' Sent to Sony Employees After Hack
[ Sat, 06 Dec 2014 01:11:56 GMT ]
The FBI is investigating "threatening emails" sent to some employees at Sony Pictures Entertainment, which has been the target of a massive hack.






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.

Meet the $7 smartwatch
[ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:08:37 EST ]
The Apple Watch will sell for $349 when it hits stores next year. Motorola's Moto 360 goes for $249 and Samsung's smartwatch, the Galaxy Gear, starts at $199.

The world's first 1000mph car
[ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:18:14 EST ]
What has a jet engine, a rocket booster and travels on a set of aluminum wheels? It's the Bloodhound SuperSonic Car (SSC) and it has plans to hit the world land speed record of 1000mph.

Material radiates heat into space
[ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:11:00 EST ]
What if you could harness the universe to cool your house? Stanford scientists may have come up with a material that sends heat directly into space.

Happy 20th birthday, PlayStation!
[ Wed, 03 Dec 2014 15:57:00 EST ]
The PlayStation gaming console wrapped up its second decade on Wednesday, and Sony celebrated by looking to the past.

Meet the $7 smartwatch
[ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:08:37 EST ]
The Apple Watch will sell for $349 when it hits stores next year. Motorola's Moto 360 goes for $249 and Samsung's smartwatch, the Galaxy Gear, starts at $199.

Friday, December 5, 2014

Russia, Turkey Lead Global Decline in Internet Freedom
[ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 17:12:48 GMT ]
For the fourth consecutive year, Internet freedom around the world is on the decline, according to a new report.






Starbucks to Roll Out Mobile Ordering... And Booze
[ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 17:31:10 GMT ]
Would you like that Merlot Grande or Venti?






Uber Confirms $40 Billion Valuation: Re/Code
[ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 17:47:04 GMT ]
Quick on the heels of a filing this morning, Uber announced it has raised $1.2 billion in a new round of funding.






Sony Celebrates 20 Years of PlayStation
[ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 19:32:36 GMT ]
Ready to feel old? Wednesday marked the 20th birthday of the original PlayStation, which was released on Dec. 3, 1994 in Japan.






Sony Hack Resembles 2013 Cyberattacks on South Korea
[ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 23:21:18 GMT ]
Experts say there are similarities between the code used in the hack of Sony Pictures Entertainment and previous cyberattacks blamed on North Korea.






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.

The world's first 1000mph car
[ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:18:14 EST ]
What has a jet engine, a rocket booster and travels on a set of aluminum wheels? It's the Bloodhound SuperSonic Car (SSC) and it has plans to hit the world land speed record of 1000mph.

Material radiates heat into space
[ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:11:00 EST ]
What if you could harness the universe to cool your house? Stanford scientists may have come up with a material that sends heat directly into space.

Happy 20th birthday, PlayStation!
[ Wed, 03 Dec 2014 15:57:00 EST ]
The PlayStation gaming console wrapped up its second decade on Wednesday, and Sony celebrated by looking to the past.

Meet the $7 smartwatch
[ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:08:37 EST ]
The Apple Watch will sell for $349 when it hits stores next year. Motorola's Moto 360 goes for $249 and Samsung's smartwatch, the Galaxy Gear, starts at $199.

Meet the $7 smartwatch
[ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:08:37 EST ]
The Apple Watch will sell for $349 when it hits stores next year. Motorola's Moto 360 goes for $249 and Samsung's smartwatch, the Galaxy Gear, starts at $199.

Thursday, December 4, 2014

What to Know About NASA's Orion Space Capsule Launch
[ Wed, 03 Dec 2014 21:27:59 GMT ]
Orion is a new capsule for manned-space flight, and it will get its first test in orbit when it makes two rotations around the planet and lands off the coast of San Diego. Alan Boyle reports.






Obama Becomes First 3D-Printed President
[ Wed, 03 Dec 2014 23:02:28 GMT ]
The Smithsonian teamed up with the White House to take a 3D portrait of President Obama.






Where Are Wikipedia's Female Editors?
[ Wed, 03 Dec 2014 23:25:20 GMT ]
Wikipedia is open to anyone who wants to edit it, but surveys suggest that nearly 90 percent of these volunteer "Wikipedians" are male.






Google Plans Child-Friendly Versions of Its Products
[ Wed, 03 Dec 2014 23:57:43 GMT ]
Google plans to roll out kid-friendly versions of its most popular products in a bid to be "fun and safe for children," a company official says.






Russia, Turkey Lead Global Decline in Internet Freedom
[ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 11:33:26 GMT ]
For the fourth consecutive year, Internet freedom around the world is on the decline, according to a new report.






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.

NASA's Mars milestone
[ Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:27:52 EST ]
NASA's Orion project is breathing new life into an American Dream and turning science fiction into science fact, writes Charles Bolden.

Private club: No men allowed
[ Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:33:18 EST ]
Womens-only private members clubs are becoming more and more popular.

Korea cracks down on selfies
[ Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:52:30 EST ]
South Korean officials are on the lookout for uncertified 'selfie sticks'. They say some devices affect medical equipment.

Hawking reveals end of humans
[ Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:53:04 EST ]
CNN speaks to author James Barrat about a warning from Stephen Hawking about the dangers of artificial intelligence.

NASA's Mars milestone
[ Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:27:52 EST ]
NASA's Orion project is breathing new life into an American Dream and turning science fiction into science fact, writes Charles Bolden.

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Steve Jobs to Take the Stand in Apple Antitrust Suit
[ Tue, 02 Dec 2014 18:52:01 GMT ]
The decadelong class action, antitrust lawsuit will also bring to focus several of Jobs' emails about Apple's treatment of competitors.






Stephen Hawking: AI Could Be the End of Mankind
[ Tue, 02 Dec 2014 21:58:48 GMT ]
Cosmologist Stephen Hawking warned that independent artificial intelligence could doom mankind.






Open-Source Beer: Why One Brewery is Sharing Recipes
[ Tue, 02 Dec 2014 22:00:14 GMT ]
The Tin Whiskers brewery only started hand-bottling its beers a couple of weeks ago, but it has already shared the recipes online.






Science projects will never be the same: Microsoft cuts clip art
[ Tue, 02 Dec 2014 22:22:01 GMT ]
The golden age of clip art has come to an end: Microsoft announced that it is replacing the function with a custom Bing image search.






Twitter Unveils New Tools to Report Harassment
[ Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:41:50 GMT ]
The new tools allow you to do more than simply block a Twitter account that's bothering or spamming you.






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.

10 smartphone habits to avoid
[ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:00:31 EDT ]
How annoying and rude and antisocial have we all become with our smartphones? We're embarrassing ourselves all over the place. Please stop.

Netiquette: Saying farewell
[ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:03:24 EST ]
So many folks manage to lose their netiquette heads when they scramble, legs flailing and akimbo, toward the denouement of events and life chapters. So here is the ultimate (get it?) digital-etiquette guide to a polite big finish.

Will 'Siri' fly your airliner?
[ Mon, 01 Dec 2014 08:19:52 EST ]
How comfortable would you be with a pilot flying your airliner with just his or her voice?

Smart sports equipment turns phones into coaches
[ Fri, 28 Nov 2014 09:01:40 EST ]
There's a new crop of tools to calculate the speed of a pitch, the strength of a putt, the arch of a basketball toss and the quality of a serve. They aren't for professional ballplayers or touring golfers. These pro-level gadgets are coming for casual sports, from pick-up games to little league.

Smart sports equipment turns phones into coaches
[ Fri, 28 Nov 2014 09:01:40 EST ]
There's a new crop of tools to calculate the speed of a pitch, the strength of a putt, the arch of a basketball toss and the quality of a serve. They aren't for professional ballplayers or touring golfers. These pro-level gadgets are coming for casual sports, from pick-up games to little league.

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Cyber Ring Stole Secrets to Abuse Stock Market: Watchdog
[ Mon, 01 Dec 2014 16:17:33 GMT ]
Cybersecurity firm FireEye Inc said that, since the middle of last year, the group has attacked email accounts at more than 100 firms.






Jurors to Hear Steve Jobs Testimony at Apple Trial
[ Mon, 01 Dec 2014 18:16:12 GMT ]
After nearly a decade in legal wrangling, a billion-dollar class-action lawsuit over Apple's iPod music players heads to trial on Tuesday.






Anonymous Targets City Site Over Homeless Ordinance
[ Mon, 01 Dec 2014 22:06:15 GMT ]
The collective group of computer hackers known as "Anonymous" has taken aim at the city of Fort Lauderdale's website Monday.






FBI Warns of Destructive Malware in Wake of Sony Hack
[ Tue, 02 Dec 2014 00:21:08 GMT ]
The FBI has provided businesses with some technical details about the malware that was used in a major cyberattack.






Hack Into Your Brain With Gifts for Science Geeks
[ Tue, 02 Dec 2014 01:18:15 GMT ]
Mind control has been the stuff of science fiction, but new gaming tools are turning the concept into fun science fact.






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.

10 smartphone habits to avoid
[ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:00:31 EDT ]
How annoying and rude and antisocial have we all become with our smartphones? We're embarrassing ourselves all over the place. Please stop.

Netiquette: Saying farewell
[ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:03:24 EST ]
So many folks manage to lose their netiquette heads when they scramble, legs flailing and akimbo, toward the denouement of events and life chapters. So here is the ultimate (get it?) digital-etiquette guide to a polite big finish.

Will 'Siri' fly your airliner?
[ Mon, 01 Dec 2014 08:19:52 EST ]
How comfortable would you be with a pilot flying your airliner with just his or her voice?

Smart sports equipment turns phones into coaches
[ Fri, 28 Nov 2014 09:01:40 EST ]
There's a new crop of tools to calculate the speed of a pitch, the strength of a putt, the arch of a basketball toss and the quality of a serve. They aren't for professional ballplayers or touring golfers. These pro-level gadgets are coming for casual sports, from pick-up games to little league.

Smart sports equipment turns phones into coaches
[ Fri, 28 Nov 2014 09:01:40 EST ]
There's a new crop of tools to calculate the speed of a pitch, the strength of a putt, the arch of a basketball toss and the quality of a serve. They aren't for professional ballplayers or touring golfers. These pro-level gadgets are coming for casual sports, from pick-up games to little league.

Monday, December 1, 2014

Facebook and Twitter Don't Represent Real World
[ Fri, 28 Nov 2014 19:50:33 GMT ]
Scientists need to think twice when they use data from Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites in their studies, two computer scientists warn.






Holiday Gift Guide: Science Books Span the Spectrum
[ Fri, 28 Nov 2014 23:06:15 GMT ]
Is someone on your gift list starry-eyed about space? Do they dig dinosaurs? Check out 20 science books that are worth giving — or getting.






British Pubs Are Going High Tech
[ Sun, 30 Nov 2014 01:15:17 GMT ]
British iPubs are allowing customers to become their own bartenders.






8-Year-Old Toy Tester Becomes YouTube Sensation
[ Sun, 30 Nov 2014 01:19:03 GMT ]
8-year-old toy reviewer reportedly makes more than a million dollars a year from sponsors.






Sony's New Movies Leak Online Following Hack Attack
[ Sun, 30 Nov 2014 17:14:51 GMT ]
At least five new movies from Sony Pictures are being devoured on copyright-infringing file-sharing hubs online in the wake of an earlier hack.






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.

The trick to make passengers accept driverless cars
[ Fri, 28 Nov 2014 13:53:20 EST ]
Industry experts debate on how the perception of driverless cars must be changed before they can be accepted as the future of transportation.

Space, the final frontier for 3-D printing
[ Thu, 27 Nov 2014 19:58:36 EST ]
We're used to seeing manufacturer tags that read "Made in the USA," "Made in Taiwan" or "Made in..." just about anywhere on the globe. But this week, for the first time, an item can read "Made in Space."

Think you know the Web? Let's find out
[ Wed, 26 Nov 2014 14:21:05 EST ]
Sure, everyone reading this uses the Internet. But how much do you really know about it?

Smart sports equipment turns phones into coaches
[ Fri, 28 Nov 2014 09:01:40 EST ]
There's a new crop of tools to calculate the speed of a pitch, the strength of a putt, the arch of a basketball toss and the quality of a serve. They aren't for professional ballplayers or touring golfers. These pro-level gadgets are coming for casual sports, from pick-up games to little league.

Smart sports equipment turns phones into coaches
[ Fri, 28 Nov 2014 09:01:40 EST ]
There's a new crop of tools to calculate the speed of a pitch, the strength of a putt, the arch of a basketball toss and the quality of a serve. They aren't for professional ballplayers or touring golfers. These pro-level gadgets are coming for casual sports, from pick-up games to little league.