Facebook Cares About Your Mental Health[ Fri, 27 Feb 2015 23:01:27 GMT ]Facebook has launched a feature that will allow users to help friends who they think are in need. By signaling that a post might be exhibiting harmful tendencies, Facebook hopes people will help their friends get help.

Google Unveils Plans for Futuristic New Headquarters[ Sat, 28 Feb 2015 00:53:37 GMT ]Google's design presents a bucolic vision of movable structures to be built under curving and translucent canopies.

These Internet-Connected Dolls Can Record Your Kids[ Sat, 28 Feb 2015 06:30:06 GMT ]New interactive toys interact with kids by recording and storing conversations. NBC's Mark Barger and NBC News senior tech writer Julianne Pepitone report.

Good News Pandas: Survey Shows Population Growing[ Sat, 28 Feb 2015 10:03:46 GMT ]According to a census by China's State Forestry Administration, the panda population has grown by 268 to a total of 1,864 since 2003.

Good News Pandas: Survey Shows Population Growing[ Sat, 28 Feb 2015 10:03:46 GMT ]According to a census by China's State Forestry Administration, the panda population has grown by 268 to a total of 1,864 since 2003.

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 social network that you can wear[ Thu, 26 Feb 2015 11:28:54 EST ]Once was a time when finding out if you were compatible with someone involved a complex social interplay of body language, conversational nuance and good food and wine.

Black hole is 12 billion times bigger than the sun[ Thu, 26 Feb 2015 18:32:27 EST ]Researchers in China have spotted a supermassive black hole, 12 billion times the size of the sun and around 900 million years old.

Astronaut finds water in helmet after seven-hour spacewalk[ Fri, 27 Feb 2015 08:45:57 EST ]NASA astronaut Terry Virts found a small amount of water in his helmet after a spacewalk this week, but it did not put him in any danger or interfere with his duties.

Even Vulcans shed a tear: Nimoy, 'Star Trek's' Spock, dies at 83[ Fri, 27 Feb 2015 15:31:14 EST ]Leonard Nimoy, whose portrayal of "Star Trek's" logic-driven, half-human science officer Spock made him an iconic figure to generations, died Friday. He was 83.

How the 'memristor' could revolutionize electronics[ Fri, 27 Feb 2015 13:57:25 EST ]A new type of electrical component called "memristor" could mean the end of electronics as we know it and the beginning of a new era called "ionics".

Bluetooth-Equipped Umbrella Alerts You If You Forget It[ Thu, 26 Feb 2015 23:05:44 GMT ]Are you in the habit of leaving your umbrella behind at restaurants or in the car?

Injured Student Stays in School... as a Robot[ Fri, 27 Feb 2015 01:37:25 GMT ]A student in Mercer County, Pennsylvania is using a robot to attend high school while he recovers from injuries suffered in a car accident. WFMJ's Derek Steyer reports.

Filmmakers Focus on Aerospace Guru Burt Rutan[ Fri, 27 Feb 2015 01:44:57 GMT ]The filmmakers who traced the rise of SpaceShipOne are turning their focus to its designer's next high-flying project, and looking for a little help.

This Is Why You're Seeing #TheDress as White and Gold[ Fri, 27 Feb 2015 07:23:04 GMT ]The Internet broke on Thursday thanks to a dress that had defied the classification of color. Is it white and gold or is it black and blue?

U.S. Blogger Hacked to Death by 'Islamist Radicals'[ Fri, 27 Feb 2015 11:53:51 GMT ]Avijit Roy, a U.S. citizen of Bangladeshi origin, and his wife and fellow blogger, Rafida Ahmed, were attacked on Thursday.

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.

U.S. military has a heat ray[ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 08:18:05 EST ]The U.S. military is developing a real-life heat ray. CNN's Thom Patterson explains this non-lethal "active denial system."

And 2015's 'Designs of the Year' are...[ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 08:16:50 EST ]Nominations for the Design Museum's 2015 Design of the Year award have been revealed. 76 of the best works of product, transport, graphic, fashion, digital and architectural design will be exhibited at the museum from March 25, with category winners announced May 4 and the overall winner June 4. While we wait for the exhibition to open, CNN takes you through the cream of the crop: our top picks across all the nominated fields.

U.K. seeks a genius among self-taught hackers[ Thu, 26 Feb 2015 09:07:42 EST ]A fake cyberattack strikes London's BT Tower landmark as part of a contest to find the next genius to fight cyberterror among self-taught hackers.

The social network that you can wear[ Thu, 26 Feb 2015 11:28:54 EST ]Once was a time when finding out if you were compatible with someone involved a complex social interplay of body language, conversational nuance and good food and wine.

Black hole is 12 billion times bigger than the sun[ Thu, 26 Feb 2015 09:20:36 EST ]Researchers in China have spotted a supermassive black hole, 12 billion times the size of the sun and around 900 million years old.

'Sesame' Turns Your Lock Into A Smart Lock in Seconds[ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 22:04:26 GMT ]If you like the idea of smartphone-activated door locks but aren't quite ready to get out the drill, the ultra-simple Sesame might be for you.

Google Ups Free Music Storage to 50,000 Songs[ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 23:04:56 GMT ]If you're looking for a good way to back up your tunes without spending a dime, Google Music just got a big boost to its free storage limit.

Europol Disrupts Ring That Infected 3 Million PCs[ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 23:09:35 GMT ]A cybercrime operation that stole banking information by hacking more than 3 million computers has been disrupted by European police.

Revenge Porn Kingpin Pleads Guilty, Faces Jail[ Thu, 26 Feb 2015 04:03:17 GMT ]Hunter Moore, 28, faces a minimum of two years in prison and up to seven years for his role in a scheme to hack emails and post nude photos online.

FCC to Decide on Net Neutrality: What Does it Mean?[ Thu, 26 Feb 2015 08:20:32 GMT ]Federal regulators vote Thursday on whether the Internet should be treated like a public utility.

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 Internet of Sheep: Flock eats grass, transmits Wi-Fi[ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 14:08:40 EST ]

Our George Jetson dreams could come true[ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 08:21:51 EST ]Our 007 and Iron Man dreams are edging a bit closer to reality.

U.S. military has a heat ray[ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 08:18:05 EST ]The U.S. military is developing a real-life heat ray. CNN's Thom Patterson explains this non-lethal "active denial system."

And 2015's 'Designs of the Year' are...[ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 08:16:50 EST ]Nominations for the Design Museum's 2015 Design of the Year award have been revealed. 76 of the best works of product, transport, graphic, fashion, digital and architectural design will be exhibited at the museum from March 25, with category winners announced May 4 and the overall winner June 4. While we wait for the exhibition to open, CNN takes you through the cream of the crop: our top picks across all the nominated fields.

Why DNA could be the future of data storage[ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 09:22:19 EST ]Researchers at ETH Zurich, in Switzerland, believe that fossilized DNA may hold the key to preserving huge amounts of data for millenia.

Rocket Re-Entry Lights Up Sky over Utah[ Tue, 24 Feb 2015 23:18:04 GMT ]A rocket used in the launch of Chinese satellite in December reenters Earth's atmosphere, lighting up the night sky over Utah.

New Technique Gives Men Bionic Hands[ Tue, 24 Feb 2015 23:30:16 GMT ]Three men who had lost the use of their hands after accidents have been fitted with bionic hands using a new surgical method.

Anthem Hack: Millions of Non-Customers Could Be Victims[ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 08:53:59 GMT ]The recent major cyberattack on Anthem's systems may have affected 8.8 million to 18.8 million non-Anthem customers

The Joke's on ISIS: Militants Mocked on Twitter[ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 09:04:04 GMT ]ISIS has been known to use Twitter to attract recruits and supporters to its cause. But recently, the social network has been used as a weapon against it.

Drones Fly Over Paris Landmarks for 2nd Night: Reports[ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 11:53:17 GMT ]Drones were spotted flying over landmark locations in Paris for a second night running on Wednesday, local media reported.

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 Internet of Sheep: Flock eats grass, transmits Wi-Fi[ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 14:08:40 EST ]

Our George Jetson dreams could come true[ Tue, 24 Feb 2015 10:09:00 EST ]Kids, our George Jetson, 007, Iron Man dreams are edging a bit closer to reality.

The planet you've probably never heard of[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 20:56:41 EST ]Way out beyond Mars, but before you get to Jupiter, is a planet. You read that right. There's a planet between Mars and Jupiter.

Want to high-five Ronaldo? There's an app for that![ Mon, 23 Feb 2015 17:24:34 EST ]There is nothing more thrilling than seeing your team lift the trophy at the end of the season. But are you still a fan if you can't get to the stadium?

Dawn mission makes final approach to dwarf planet[ Mon, 23 Feb 2015 17:32:40 EST ]When NASA's Dawn craft arrives at its destination on the asteroid belt on March 6, it will become the first probe to orbit a dwarf planet.

Medical Identity Theft Soared 22 Percent in 2014[ Mon, 23 Feb 2015 16:26:13 GMT ]Medical identity theft soared 22 percent in 2014, according to the annual survey conducted by Ponemon Institute.

Now Playing: Google Launches YouTube Kids App[ Mon, 23 Feb 2015 19:10:55 GMT ]The YouTube Kids app is billed as the first Google product "built from the ground up with little ones in mind."

NSA Chief Declines Comment on Spyware Reports[ Mon, 23 Feb 2015 20:26:04 GMT ]The head of the National Security Agency refused to comment on Monday on reports that the U.S. government implants spyware on computer hard drives.

XO Infinity Tablet/Laptop Features Swappable Pieces[ Mon, 23 Feb 2015 23:00:05 GMT ]One Education, a spinoff of the ambitious OLPC program, has announced a brand new device designed for maximum versatility in the developing world.

Google Wallet Teams With Wireless Carriers for Payments[ Mon, 23 Feb 2015 23:01:31 GMT ]AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon will include the Google Wallet app later this year on Android smartphones sold in the U.S.

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 Internet of Sheep: Flock eats grass, transmits Wi-Fi[ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 14:08:40 EST ]

Can U.S. drone policy finally soar?[ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 16:45:53 EST ]America should embrace the opportunities that drones provide, not sit on the sidelines as other countries reap the benefits, says Sen. Cory Booker.

The planet you've probably never heard of[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 20:56:41 EST ]Way out beyond Mars, but before you get to Jupiter, is a planet. You read that right. There's a planet between Mars and Jupiter.

Want to high-five Ronaldo? There's an app for that![ Mon, 23 Feb 2015 17:24:34 EST ]There is nothing more thrilling than seeing your team lift the trophy at the end of the season. But are you still a fan if you can't get to the stadium?

Dawn mission makes final approach to dwarf planet[ Mon, 23 Feb 2015 17:32:40 EST ]When NASA's Dawn craft arrives at its destination on the asteroid belt on March 6, it will become the first probe to orbit a dwarf planet.

Rocking Your Baby to Sleep? There's an App for That[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 23:09:16 GMT ]Time for baby to go down for a nap, but you can't take a few minutes to rock her to sleep? Don't worry - this robo-cradle will do it for you.

How Scientists Plan to Spark Battery Breakthroughs[ Sat, 21 Feb 2015 03:10:13 GMT ]Experts share their roadmap for improving battery technology, which could have far-reaching effects on phones, electric cars and even the power grid.

Eco-Drones Join Fight to Save the Environment[ Sat, 21 Feb 2015 03:44:33 GMT ]Drones are getting a green makeover as environmentalists and earth scientists put the unmanned vehicles to a variety of eco-friendly jobs.

Drone Rules Won't Stall Decades-Old Model Plane Clubs[ Sat, 21 Feb 2015 13:36:06 GMT ]"We've been operating under our own safety guidelines for decades," said Rich Hanson, Academy of Model Aeronautics' director of government affairs.

Italians to ISIS: Avoid Rome's Rush Hour (and Sandals)[ Mon, 23 Feb 2015 11:34:43 GMT ]Italian twitter users have been reacting to threats by ISIS propagandists to "conquer Rome" by offering humorous travel advice to the militants.

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.

'Smart City' knows who needs power, and when[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 14:46:58 EST ]The city of Mannheim, Germany, uses a smart network to match electricity supply with demand.

The Internet of Sheep: Flock eats grass, transmits Wi-Fi[ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 14:08:40 EST ]

They look like two specks. Don't be fooled[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 14:49:22 EST ]Two white specks appearing next to Pluto in the blackness of space may look like faint blips on a screen. Don't be fooled.

Can U.S. drone policy finally soar?[ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 16:45:53 EST ]America should embrace the opportunities that drones provide, not sit on the sidelines as other countries reap the benefits, says Sen. Cory Booker.

The planet you've probably never heard of[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 20:56:41 EST ]Way out beyond Mars, but before you get to Jupiter, is a planet. You read that right. There's a planet between Mars and Jupiter.

Google Wins Dismissal of Lawsuit Over Android Apps[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 22:57:23 GMT ]Consumers claimed that Google required companies such as Samsung to favor Google apps such as YouTube on Android-powered phones.

Rocking Your Baby to Sleep? There's an App for That[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 23:09:16 GMT ]Time for baby to go down for a nap, but you can't take a few minutes to rock her to sleep? Don't worry - this robo-cradle will do it for you.

How Scientists Plan to Spark Battery Breakthroughs[ Sat, 21 Feb 2015 03:10:13 GMT ]Experts share their roadmap for improving battery technology, which could have far-reaching effects on phones, electric cars and even the power grid.

Eco-Drones Join Fight to Save the Environment[ Sat, 21 Feb 2015 03:44:33 GMT ]Drones are getting a green makeover as environmentalists and earth scientists put the unmanned vehicles to a variety of eco-friendly jobs.

Drone Rules Won't Stall Decades-Old Model Plane Clubs[ Sat, 21 Feb 2015 13:36:06 GMT ]"We've been operating under our own safety guidelines for decades," said Rich Hanson, Academy of Model Aeronautics' director of government affairs.

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.

'Smart City' knows who needs power, and when[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 14:46:58 EST ]The city of Mannheim, Germany, uses a smart network to match electricity supply with demand.

The Internet of Sheep: Flock eats grass, transmits Wi-Fi[ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 14:08:40 EST ]

They look like two specks. Don't be fooled[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 14:49:22 EST ]Two white specks appearing next to Pluto in the blackness of space may look like faint blips on a screen. Don't be fooled.

Can U.S. drone policy finally soar?[ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 16:45:53 EST ]America should embrace the opportunities that drones provide, not sit on the sidelines as other countries reap the benefits, says Sen. Cory Booker.

The planet you've probably never heard of[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 20:56:41 EST ]Way out beyond Mars, but before you get to Jupiter, is a planet. You read that right. There's a planet between Mars and Jupiter.

The Future of Virtual Reality Is Here and It's Cubes[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 21:41:25 GMT ]Good news if you've always wanted to hang out in a digital environment, virtual reality is one step closer to widespread adoption now that headsets only require an iPhone, a 3D printer and a love of cubes. Because you're gonna be hanging out with a lot of cubes.

Google Wins Dismissal of Lawsuit Over Android Apps[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 22:57:23 GMT ]Consumers claimed that Google required companies such as Samsung to favor Google apps such as YouTube on Android-powered phones.

Rocking Your Baby to Sleep? There's an App for That[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 23:09:16 GMT ]Time for baby to go down for a nap, but you can't take a few minutes to rock her to sleep? Don't worry - this robo-cradle will do it for you.

How Scientists Plan to Spark Battery Breakthroughs[ Sat, 21 Feb 2015 03:10:13 GMT ]Experts share their roadmap for improving battery technology, which could have far-reaching effects on phones, electric cars and even the power grid.

Eco-Drones Join Fight to Save the Environment[ Sat, 21 Feb 2015 03:44:33 GMT ]Drones are getting a green makeover as environmentalists and earth scientists put the unmanned vehicles to a variety of eco-friendly jobs.

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.

'Smart City' knows who needs power, and when[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 14:46:58 EST ]The city of Mannheim, Germany, uses a smart network to match electricity supply with demand.

The Internet of Sheep: Flock eats grass, transmits Wi-Fi[ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 14:08:40 EST ]

They look like two specks. Don't be fooled[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 14:49:22 EST ]Two white specks appearing next to Pluto in the blackness of space may look like faint blips on a screen. Don't be fooled.

Can U.S. drone policy finally soar?[ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 16:45:53 EST ]America should embrace the opportunities that drones provide, not sit on the sidelines as other countries reap the benefits, says Sen. Cory Booker.

The planet you've probably never heard of[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 14:41:37 EST ]Way out beyond Mars, but before you get to Jupiter, is a planet. You read that right. There's a planet between Mars and Jupiter.

Samsung Buys Apple Pay Competitor LoopPay[ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 00:46:00 GMT ]The Korean phone maker is stepping up to challenge Apple and its mobile payment system on iPhones.

Lenovo Made Laptops Vulnerable to Hacking: Experts[ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 16:30:56 GMT ]Lenovo, the world's largest PC maker, pre-installed a virus-like software on laptops that makes the devices more vulnerable to hacking, experts said.

Lenovo Made Laptops Vulnerable to Hacking: Experts[ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 16:30:56 GMT ]Lenovo, the world's largest PC maker, pre-installed a virus-like software on laptops that makes the devices more vulnerable to hacking, experts said.

Zuckerberg Wishes Happy New Year ... in Mandarin[ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 18:20:47 GMT ]The Facebook CEO impressed quite a few people last year with his Mandarin skills. Now he is showing off again with a message for Chinese New Year.

Electric Toothbrush App Shows News While You Clean[ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 23:27:35 GMT ]The new Pro 7000 SmartSeries electric toothbrush connects with a smartphone app to show you news and weather for your two-minute brushing time.

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.

Why did the moose cross the road? Cameras reveal all[ Wed, 18 Feb 2015 13:46:43 EST ]In Wyoming, a high-tech project is protecting the migration routes of big-game animals.

Paparazzi-proof clothing that's embedded with reflective glass[ Wed, 18 Feb 2015 09:20:19 EST ]An American clothing company has designed reflective garments that make whoever wears them invisible in photographs.

Photos of two small moons open the door to a new vastness[ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 13:40:59 EST ]Two white specks appearing next to Pluto in the blackness of space may look like faint blips on a screen. Don't be fooled.

How Africa caught mobile web fever[ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 13:42:45 EST ]If when you say internet, you think of a computer, then you probably don't live in an African country.

'Smart City' knows who needs power, and when[ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 13:41:20 EST ]The city of Mannheim, Germany, uses a smart network to match electricity supply with demand.

Watch Monkeys Play Games on iPads at Minnesota Zoo[ Wed, 18 Feb 2015 17:41:03 GMT ]Zookeepers at the Lake Superior Zoo in Minnesota are letting primates in their care use iPads for games, drawing and even Facetime.

'Blackshades' Computer Hacking Probe Nets Guilty Plea[ Wed, 18 Feb 2015 20:53:59 GMT ]Authorities say the defendant distributed malware that was used to hack into half a million computers worldwide.

U.S. Pushes Companies to Address Cyberthreats[ Wed, 18 Feb 2015 21:34:36 GMT ]As cyberattacks grow in frequency and damage, the Obama administration is pushing companies to move faster to address the fast-growing threat.

Bevy Puts All Your Photos and Videos in One Place[ Wed, 18 Feb 2015 23:19:40 GMT ]Bevy is a network-connected hard drive dedicated to nothing else but storing and serving the photos and videos taken by you and your family.

Samsung Buys Apple Pay Competitor LoopPay[ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 00:46:00 GMT ]The Korean phone maker is stepping up to challenge Apple and its mobile payment system on iPhones.

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 mesmerizing images of the sun[ Mon, 16 Feb 2015 07:49:34 EST ]For five years, a NASA spacecraft has drifted through the heavens, providing astronomers with the most detailed views of the sun to date.

'Why I want to die on Mars'[ Wed, 18 Feb 2015 04:13:45 EST ]Mars One has selected 100 potential candidates for a one-way trip to Mars. But what kind of person would choose to go?

Breaking the bank: Bitcoins hit Africa's money transfer traditions[ Tue, 17 Feb 2015 11:48:03 EST ]Money makes the world go round, they say, but what if notes and coins were replaced with online code?

Why did the moose cross the road? Cameras reveal all[ Wed, 18 Feb 2015 13:46:43 EST ]In Wyoming, a high-tech project is protecting the migration routes of big-game animals.

Paparazzi-proof clothing that's embedded with reflective glass[ Wed, 18 Feb 2015 09:20:19 EST ]An American clothing company has designed reflective garments that make whoever wears them invisible in photographs.

Researchers Welcome Drone Rules[ Tue, 17 Feb 2015 18:11:26 GMT ]New regulations for commercial drone use are welcomed at University of Washington's Autonomous Flight Systems Laboratory, where students are busy dreaming up new uses for drones. KING's Natalie Swaby reports.

Facebook Plea Saves Couple[ Tue, 17 Feb 2015 18:22:12 GMT ]Washington authorities find ailing couple living in "filthy" conditions with dozens of dogs, cats, snakes and exotic birds in their home, after one of them posts a plea for help on Facebook. KING's Drew Mikkelsen reports.

Sony's Augmented Reality Headset Now For Sale[ Tue, 17 Feb 2015 20:19:36 GMT ]Wish you could still buy Google Glass? Try Sony's bigger, weirder SmartEyeglass augmented reality system.

U.S. to Allow Armed Drone Exports, With Conditions[ Tue, 17 Feb 2015 21:30:46 GMT ]The U.S. government on Tuesday unveiled new policies for exports of U.S. military and commercial drones, including armed drones.

Here's the Real Battle Apple Is Waging in Autos[ Tue, 17 Feb 2015 21:36:03 GMT ]Amid speculation about a possible iCar, many are overlooking the big battle that's already taking shape in the auto industry.

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 medical Tricorder from Star Trek is here[ Tue, 17 Feb 2015 10:19:27 EST ]

NASA warns of 'megadroughts'[ Sun, 15 Feb 2015 16:30:49 EST ]There is no precedent in recent records for the kinds of droughts facing the country's West, if greenhouse gas emissions stay on course, a NASA study says.

NASA's mesmerizing images of the sun[ Mon, 16 Feb 2015 07:49:34 EST ]For five years, a NASA spacecraft has drifted through the heavens, providing astronomers with the most detailed views of the sun to date.

'Why I want to die on Mars'[ Tue, 17 Feb 2015 10:19:00 EST ]Mars One has selected 100 potential candidates for a one-way trip to Mars. But what kind of person would choose to go?

Breaking the bank: Bitcoins hit Africa's money transfer traditions[ Tue, 17 Feb 2015 11:48:03 EST ]Money makes the world go round, they say, but what if notes and coins were replaced with online code?

Hacking Ring Has Hit Banks for $1 Billion: Security Company[ Mon, 16 Feb 2015 12:58:01 GMT ]A hacking ring has stolen $1 billion worldwide in what would be one of the biggest banking breaches known, according to a report due Monday.

FAA Proposes Rules for Commercial Use of Drones[ Mon, 16 Feb 2015 13:54:08 GMT ]Long-awaited rules to usher in a new era in which small, commercial drones zipping through U.S. skies were proposed by the FAA on Sunday.

This Illustrates the Largest Human Migration in History[ Mon, 16 Feb 2015 14:04:33 GMT ]The world's largest human migration— equivalent to almost every American travelling 10 times over — is being captured graphically for the first time.

Amazon Drone Plans Shot Down By Authorities[ Mon, 16 Feb 2015 16:09:10 GMT ]Amazon began testing drones in 2013 with the aim of delivering packages to customers in 30 minutes or less.

Why Spider Silk May Be the Weaving Web of the Future[ Mon, 16 Feb 2015 19:05:11 GMT ]Utah State University researchers say spider silk may be the material of the future and they're using goats to help mass produce it. Mike Anderson reports.

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

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

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

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

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

Is it cruel to kick a robot dog?[ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 11:46:26 EST ]Meet Spot, the 160 lbs dog robot that can run, climb stairs and has an uncanny ability to maintain its balance.

Computer genius with cerebral palsy transforms people's lives [ Sat, 14 Feb 2015 16:10:15 EST ]Disability doesn't mean disadvantage. And Farida Bedwei, a celebrated software engineer from Ghana, is proof of that.

The medical Tricorder from Star Trek is here[ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 11:44:18 EST ]A handheld medical device that reads vital signs in seconds: the Tricorder is no longer science fiction.

NASA warns of 'megadroughts'[ Sun, 15 Feb 2015 16:30:49 EST ]There is no precedent in recent records for the kinds of droughts facing the country's West, if greenhouse gas emissions stay on course, a NASA study says.

NASA's mesmerizing images of the sun[ Mon, 16 Feb 2015 07:49:34 EST ]For five years, a NASA spacecraft has drifted through the heavens, providing astronomers with the most detailed views of the sun to date.

Looking for Love Online? How to Avoid the Scammers[ Sat, 14 Feb 2015 14:17:49 GMT ]One in five Americans ages 25 to 34 have turned to online dating, according to the Pew Research Center.

While Obama Talks Cyber Security, His Hotel's Computer System Fails[ Sun, 15 Feb 2015 16:25:15 GMT ]It wasn't a hacking, but a computer outage at the hotel where President Barack Obama stayed this week could not have come at a worse time.

While Talking Tech, Computers Fail at Obama's Hotel[ Sun, 15 Feb 2015 16:25:15 GMT ]It wasn't a hacking, but a computer outage at the hotel where President Barack Obama stayed this week could not have come at a worse time.

FAA Proposes Rules for Commercial Use of Drones[ Mon, 16 Feb 2015 01:07:19 GMT ]Long-awaited rules to usher in a new era in which small, commercial drones zipping through U.S. skies were proposed by the FAA on Sunday.

Hacking Ring Has Hit Banks for $1 Billion: Security Company[ Mon, 16 Feb 2015 08:50:45 GMT ]A hacking ring has stolen $1 billion worldwide in what would be one of the biggest banking breaches known, according to a report due Monday.

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.

Opinion: Mars is the next step for humanity -- we must take it[ Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:12:37 EST ]Mars program certainly has challenges to overcome, but technological gap between us and Mars is smaller than it was for the Moon program in 1960s, says Ashley Dove-Jay.

Is it cruel to kick a robot dog?[ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 11:46:26 EST ]Meet Spot, the 160 lbs dog robot that can run, climb stairs and has an uncanny ability to maintain its balance.

Computer genius with cerebral palsy transforms people's lives [ Sat, 14 Feb 2015 16:10:15 EST ]Disability doesn't mean disadvantage. And Farida Bedwei, a celebrated software engineer from Ghana, is proof of that.

Parts of U.S. at risk for 'megadroughts'[ Sat, 14 Feb 2015 16:10:06 EST ]There is no precedent in contemporary weather records for the kinds of droughts facing the country's West, if greenhouse gas emissions stay on course, a NASA study said.

The medical Tricorder from Star Trek is here[ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 11:44:18 EST ]A handheld medical device that reads vital signs in seconds: the Tricorder is no longer science fiction.

Telescopic Contact Lenses Zoom In With a Wink[ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 22:36:03 GMT ]Swiss researchers have created a high-tech contact lens that gives wearers a telescopic view of the world, adjustable with a wink of the eye.

Obama: Snowden Leaks Hurt Trust With Silicon Valley[ Sat, 14 Feb 2015 00:20:10 GMT ]In an interview with Re/code's Kara Swisher, the president says the leaks have damaged the trust between tech firms and the government.

Popular Dating Apps for Your Smartphone[ Sat, 14 Feb 2015 00:23:30 GMT ]Online dating has gone from the computer screen to your smartphone as more and more people try it out. Which apps are most popular? Mark Barger reports.

Obama Acknowledges Strained Ties With Silicon Valley[ Sat, 14 Feb 2015 01:01:01 GMT ]Obama says the leaks by Edward Snowden "were really harmful in terms of the trust between government and many of these companies."

Looking for Love Online? How to Avoid the Scammers[ Sat, 14 Feb 2015 14:17:49 GMT ]One in five Americans ages 25 to 34 have turned to online dating, according to the Pew Research Center.

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.

Opinion: Mars is the next step for humanity -- we must take it[ Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:12:37 EST ]Mars program certainly has challenges to overcome, but technological gap between us and Mars is smaller than it was for the Moon program in 1960s, says Ashley Dove-Jay.

Is it cruel to kick a robot dog?[ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 11:46:26 EST ]Meet Spot, the 160 lbs dog robot that can run, climb stairs and has an uncanny ability to maintain its balance.

Computer genius with cerebral palsy transforms people's lives [ Sat, 14 Feb 2015 16:10:15 EST ]Disability doesn't mean disadvantage. And Farida Bedwei, a celebrated software engineer from Ghana, is proof of that.

Parts of U.S. at risk for 'megadroughts'[ Sat, 14 Feb 2015 16:10:06 EST ]There is no precedent in contemporary weather records for the kinds of droughts facing the country's West, if greenhouse gas emissions stay on course, a NASA study said.

The medical Tricorder from Star Trek is here[ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 11:44:18 EST ]A handheld medical device that reads vital signs in seconds: the Tricorder is no longer science fiction.

Obama: Cybersecurity 'has to be a Shared Mission'[ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 21:11:55 GMT ]President Obama says cybersecurity "has to be a shared mission" between government and industry.

Telescopic Contact Lenses Zoom In With a Wink[ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 22:36:03 GMT ]Swiss researchers have created a high-tech contact lens that gives wearers a telescopic view of the world, adjustable with a wink of the eye.

Obama: Snowden Leaks Hurt Trust With Silicon Valley[ Sat, 14 Feb 2015 00:20:10 GMT ]In an interview with Re/code's Kara Swisher, the president says the leaks have damaged the trust between tech firms and the government.

Popular Dating Apps for Your Smartphone[ Sat, 14 Feb 2015 00:23:30 GMT ]Online dating has gone from the computer screen to your smartphone as more and more people try it out. Which apps are most popular? Mark Barger reports.

Obama Acknowledges Strained Ties With Silicon Valley[ Sat, 14 Feb 2015 01:01:01 GMT ]Obama says the leaks by Edward Snowden "were really harmful in terms of the trust between government and many of these companies."

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.

Opinion: Mars is the next step for humanity -- we must take it[ Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:12:37 EST ]Mars program certainly has challenges to overcome, but technological gap between us and Mars is smaller than it was for the Moon program in 1960s, says Ashley Dove-Jay.

Neil Armstrong's widow finds spacecraft artifacts packed away[ Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:36:46 EST ]Any traveler who returns with mementos from their adventures might struggle deciding what exactly to do with them. Imagine if that traveler were an astronaut.

Is it cruel to kick a robot dog?[ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 11:46:26 EST ]Meet Spot, the 160 lbs dog robot that can run, climb stairs and has an uncanny ability to maintain its balance.

CyberCaliphate targets U.S. military spouses [ Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:13:44 EST ]Military family activist Liz Snell never thought it would happen to her group: Apparent ISIS sympathizers hacked her group's Twitter account and posted threats against a half dozen or so members.

The medical Tricorder from Star Trek is here[ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 11:44:18 EST ]A handheld medical device that reads vital signs in seconds: the Tricorder is no longer science fiction.

Ex-Sony Chief Amy Pascal Acknowledges She Was Fired[ Thu, 12 Feb 2015 20:30:53 GMT ]"I'm 56," Pascal said at the Women in the World conference. "It's not exactly the time that you want to start all over again."

Sony Stainless Steel Smartwatch 3 Now Available[ Thu, 12 Feb 2015 22:18:53 GMT ]Sony just added a particularly hardy option to the mix. The stainless steel SmartWatch 3 has GPS built in and a nice chunky wristband.

Driverless Car Can Beat a Race Car Driver (Sometimes)[ Thu, 12 Feb 2015 23:58:45 GMT ]Driverless cars are all well and good, but surely they can't outdrive flesh-and-blood race car drivers, can they? Actually, it depends on the day.

Obama to Announce Executive Action on Cybersecurity[ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 02:59:13 GMT ]The president is expected to announce an executive order to encourage information-sharing between the private sector and the government.

Three Juveniles Arrested Over Instagram Child Porn: Cops[ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 08:41:16 GMT ]Three juveniles were arrested on child pornography charges after police say they created an Instagram account to post sexually explicit images.

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.

Your best weight loss tool may already be in your pocket[ Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:49:38 EST ]Technology: the solution to, and cause of, so many of life's problems. For better and for worse, we're tethered to our computers, glued to our TVs and parked in front of video games for hours. Even texting can hurt your body.

Opinion: Mars is the next step for humanity -- we must take it[ Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:12:37 EST ]Mars program certainly has challenges to overcome, but technological gap between us and Mars is smaller than it was for the Moon program in 1960s, says Ashley Dove-Jay.

How will space explorers cope with isolation?[ Wed, 11 Feb 2015 08:24:16 EST ]The first interplanetary explorers may not go alone, but they will certainly be venturing way beyond the reach of our human tribe.

Neil Armstrong's widow finds spacecraft artifacts packed away[ Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:36:46 EST ]Any traveler who returns with mementos from their adventures might struggle deciding what exactly to do with them. Imagine if that traveler were an astronaut.

CyberCaliphate targets U.S. military spouses [ Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:13:44 EST ]Military family activist Liz Snell never thought it would happen to her group: Apparent ISIS sympathizers hacked her group's Twitter account and posted threats against a half dozen or so members.

Apple to Build $850M Solar Energy Farm in California[ Tue, 10 Feb 2015 21:40:59 GMT ]The farm in Monterey County would provide enough energy to power nearly 60,000 homes.

The New Tech Players of the California Drought[ Wed, 11 Feb 2015 18:42:41 GMT ]The drought has been a boom for companies selling technology tied to water efficiency and moisture-monitoring systems.

Can the 'Internet of Things' Preserve Privacy?[ Wed, 11 Feb 2015 19:25:21 GMT ]Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are grappling with how to spur innovation while protecting consumer privacy and security.

Apple May Show Off More Than Watch at Next Event[ Wed, 11 Feb 2015 20:48:32 GMT ]While the tech giant showed off the Apple Watch at its iPhone launch in October, the company has since held its cards close.

Watch Veteran With Prosthetic Arm Scale Climbing Wall[ Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:55:13 GMT ]Advances in technology may result in flashy stuff like robotic dogs and self-zipping zippers, but it's also revolutionizing the field of prosthetics.

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.

Your best weight loss tool may already be in your pocket[ Wed, 11 Feb 2015 10:25:49 EST ]Technology: the solution to, and cause of, so many of life's problems. For better and for worse, we're tethered to our computers, glued to our TVs and parked in front of video games for hours. Even texting can hurt your body.

Opinion: Mars is the next step for humanity -- we must take it[ Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:12:37 EST ]Mars program certainly has challenges to overcome, but technological gap between us and Mars is smaller than it was for the Moon program in 1960s, says Ashley Dove-Jay.

How will space explorers cope with isolation?[ Wed, 11 Feb 2015 08:24:16 EST ]The first interplanetary explorers may not go alone, but they will certainly be venturing way beyond the reach of our human tribe.

Neil Armstrong's widow finds spacecraft artifacts packed away[ Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:36:46 EST ]Any traveler who returns with mementos from their adventures might struggle deciding what exactly to do with them. Imagine if that traveler were an astronaut.

CyberCaliphate targets U.S. military spouses [ Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:13:44 EST ]Military family activist Liz Snell never thought it would happen to her group: Apparent ISIS sympathizers hacked her group's Twitter account and posted threats against a half dozen or so members.

Hackers Hijack Forbes Website to Spread Malware[ Tue, 10 Feb 2015 19:23:33 GMT ]Chinese hackers infected Forbes.com with malware highly targeted at U.S. defense and financial services.

Twitter CFO Anthony Noto's Account Is Hacked[ Tue, 10 Feb 2015 20:22:02 GMT ]Hackers who hijacked the Twitter exec's account sent nearly 300 tweets sent over an eight-minute period.

Twitter CFO Anthony Noto's Account Is Hacked[ Tue, 10 Feb 2015 20:22:02 GMT ]Hackers who hijacked the Twitter exec's account sent nearly 300 tweets sent over an eight-minute period.

Scrabble Twist Puts Classic Board Game in Your Hands[ Tue, 10 Feb 2015 21:05:04 GMT ]This new handheld gadget from Hasbro gives the famous vocabulary-matching game a tactile and mobile twist.

Apple to Build $850M Solar Energy Farm in California[ Tue, 10 Feb 2015 21:40:59 GMT ]The farm in Monterey County would provide enough energy to power nearly 60,000 homes.

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.

Bleep blorp: New Japanese hotel to be staffed by robots[ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 07:30:25 EST ]Huis Ten Bosch theme park plans to introduce a cost-saving hotel run by porter-bots and reception-bots.

Your television may be spying on you[ Mon, 09 Feb 2015 10:27:55 EST ]Samsung smart televisions' voice recognition feature may be eavesdropping on you. HLN's Jennifer Westhoven has the details.

Newsweek Twitter, others hacked by CyberCaliphate[ Tue, 10 Feb 2015 14:25:54 EST ]CyberCaliphate, a group claiming ties to ISIS, appears to have hacked multiple twitter accounts and the breaking news system of a Maryland television station.

Auto technology decades ahead of its time[ Mon, 09 Feb 2015 10:21:40 EST ]Harley Earl taught Detroit how do get its Hollywood swing on. This innovator who created the Corvette has been compared to da Vinci -- and even Steve Jobs. What can we learn from his legacy?

Neil Armstrong's widow finds spacecraft artifacts packed away[ Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:36:46 EST ]Any traveler who returns with mementos from their adventures might struggle deciding what exactly to do with them. Imagine if that traveler were an astronaut.

Online Tracking Ads Could Ruin Valentine's Day Surprises[ Mon, 09 Feb 2015 18:06:21 GMT ]NBC's Mark Barger and Julianne Pepitone show you how not to let online ads ruin any surprises this Valentine's Day.

U.S., Turkey Lead Increase in Govt. Twitter Requests[ Mon, 09 Feb 2015 19:34:24 GMT ]The U.S. and Turkey led the world when it came to requests for information on Twitter users.

Bacteria Turn Sunlight to Liquid Fuel in 'Bionic Leaf'[ Mon, 09 Feb 2015 22:05:24 GMT ]Researchers have paired a solar-powered catalyzing device with genetically engineered bacteria to convert water and carbon dioxide into liquid fuel.

Rescue Drone Bounces Harmlessly Off Walls, People[ Mon, 09 Feb 2015 22:27:14 GMT ]The Gimball is made for use in rescue situations where debris, smoke and injured people make navigation with ordinary drones dangerous.

Global Conflicts Could Motivate Hackers, Report Warns[ Tue, 10 Feb 2015 05:00:17 GMT ]America's role in global conflicts, including Iranian nuclear talks, could trigger another Sony-like hack, a security research firm says.

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.

Have you been reading stories written by robots?[ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 10:43:30 EST ]Advancements in programming and artificial intelligence are creating "bots" that can write copy good enough to pass the scrutiny of a human reader.

Ship cruises on bubbles[ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 07:31:43 EST ]A boat is copying the tech behind a super-fast Russian torpedo by riding a foam tunnel through the water.

Hubble captures rare cosmic event on Jupiter[ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 10:41:47 EST ]The Hubble space telescope peers millions of light years into the universe to study stars. But it recently focused on Jupiter, a few light minutes away.

Your television may be spying on you[ Mon, 09 Feb 2015 10:27:55 EST ]Samsung smart televisions' voice recognition feature may be eavesdropping on you. HLN's Jennifer Westhoven has the details.

Auto technology decades ahead of its time[ Mon, 09 Feb 2015 10:21:40 EST ]Harley Earl taught Detroit how do get its Hollywood swing on. This innovator who created the Corvette has been compared to da Vinci -- and even Steve Jobs. What can we learn from his legacy?

Facebook, LinkedIn Join to Help Women in Tech[ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 18:24:25 GMT ]Facebook and LinkedIn want to boost dwindling numbers of women studying engineering and computer science with a collaborative initiative.

Anthem Warns Customers About 'Phishing' Scam[ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 19:08:12 GMT ]The fallout from the massive data breach announced by insurer Anthem Inc. earlier this week just got larger.

New Canon Cameras: High-End Features at Sub-$1K Price[ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 21:03:59 GMT ]The just-announced T6s and T6i from Canon make the biggest changes to the company's flagship consumer DSLRs in years.

Last Days of RadioShack: Fans Remember an Institution[ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 22:33:03 GMT ]On Thursday, the company announced that it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and would sell up to 2,400 stores.

MIT's Zipperbots Could be Coming to a Fly Near You[ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 23:06:23 GMT ]MIT's Personal Robots Group has created a tiny mechanized zipper that zips itself.

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.

Super-cute Disney robot makes giant sand drawings[ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 07:58:18 EST ]Disney's latest cartoonist looks like a turtle, and hangs out on the beach.

Bleep blorp: New Japanese hotel to be staffed by robots[ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 07:30:25 EST ]Huis Ten Bosch theme park plans to introduce a cost-saving hotel run by porter-bots and reception-bots.

Have you been reading stories written by robots?[ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 10:43:30 EST ]Advancements in programming and artificial intelligence are creating "bots" that can write copy good enough to pass the scrutiny of a human reader.

Ship cruises on bubbles[ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 07:31:43 EST ]A boat is copying the tech behind a super-fast Russian torpedo by riding a foam tunnel through the water.

Hubble captures rare cosmic event on Jupiter[ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 10:41:47 EST ]The Hubble space telescope peers millions of light years into the universe to study stars. But it recently focused on Jupiter, a few light minutes away.

Facebook, LinkedIn Join to Help Women in Tech[ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 18:24:25 GMT ]Facebook and LinkedIn want to boost dwindling numbers of women studying engineering and computer science with a collaborative initiative.

Anthem Warns Customers About 'Phishing' Scam[ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 19:08:12 GMT ]The fallout from the massive data breach announced by insurer Anthem Inc. earlier this week just got larger.

New Canon Cameras: High-End Features at Sub-$1K Price[ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 21:03:59 GMT ]The just-announced T6s and T6i from Canon make the biggest changes to the company's flagship consumer DSLRs in years.

Last Days of RadioShack: Fans Remember an Institution[ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 22:33:03 GMT ]On Thursday, the company announced that it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and would sell up to 2,400 stores.

MIT's Zipperbots Could be Coming to a Fly Near You[ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 23:06:23 GMT ]MIT's Personal Robots Group has created a tiny mechanized zipper that zips itself.

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.

Super-cute Disney robot makes giant sand drawings[ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 07:58:18 EST ]Disney's latest cartoonist looks like a turtle, and hangs out on the beach.

Bleep blorp: New Japanese hotel to be staffed by robots[ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 07:30:25 EST ]Huis Ten Bosch theme park plans to introduce a cost-saving hotel run by porter-bots and reception-bots.

Have you been reading stories written by robots?[ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 10:43:30 EST ]Advancements in programming and artificial intelligence are creating "bots" that can write copy good enough to pass the scrutiny of a human reader.

Ship cruises on bubbles[ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 07:31:43 EST ]A boat is copying the tech behind a super-fast Russian torpedo by riding a foam tunnel through the water.

Hubble captures rare cosmic event on Jupiter[ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 10:41:47 EST ]The Hubble space telescope peers millions of light years into the universe to study stars. But it recently focused on Jupiter, a few light minutes away.

Facebook, LinkedIn Join to Help Women in Tech[ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 18:24:25 GMT ]Facebook and LinkedIn want to boost dwindling numbers of women studying engineering and computer science with a collaborative initiative.

Anthem Warns Customers About 'Phishing' Scam[ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 19:08:12 GMT ]The fallout from the massive data breach announced by insurer Anthem Inc. earlier this week just got larger.

New Canon Cameras: High-End Features at Sub-$1K Price[ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 21:03:59 GMT ]The just-announced T6s and T6i from Canon make the biggest changes to the company's flagship consumer DSLRs in years.

Last Days of RadioShack: Fans Remember an Institution[ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 22:33:03 GMT ]On Thursday, the company announced that it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and would sell up to 2,400 stores.

MIT's Zipperbots Could be Coming to a Fly Near You[ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 23:06:23 GMT ]MIT's Personal Robots Group has created a tiny mechanized zipper that zips itself.

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.

Super-cute Disney robot makes giant sand drawings[ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 07:58:18 EST ]Disney's latest cartoonist looks like a turtle, and hangs out on the beach.

Bleep blorp: New Japanese hotel to be staffed by robots[ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 07:30:25 EST ]Huis Ten Bosch theme park plans to introduce a cost-saving hotel run by porter-bots and reception-bots.

Have you been reading stories written by robots?[ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 10:43:30 EST ]Advancements in programming and artificial intelligence are creating "bots" that can write copy good enough to pass the scrutiny of a human reader.

Ship cruises on bubbles[ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 07:31:43 EST ]A boat is copying the tech behind a super-fast Russian torpedo by riding a foam tunnel through the water.

Hubble captures rare cosmic event on Jupiter[ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 10:41:47 EST ]The Hubble space telescope peers millions of light years into the universe to study stars. But it recently focused on Jupiter, a few light minutes away.

End of an Era: RadioShack Files for Bankruptcy[ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 22:39:33 GMT ]The struggling electronics retailer says it will sell up to 2,400 stores.

End of an Era: RadioShack Files for Bankruptcy[ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 22:39:33 GMT ]The struggling electronics retailer says it will sell up to 2,400 stores.

Top Hospitals Sign Up to Try Apple's HealthKit[ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 23:09:16 GMT ]Apple's health care technology is showing early promise as a way for doctors to monitor patients remotely and lower costs.

Pope Francis Tells Google Hangout: I'm a 'Dinosaur'[ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 00:19:09 GMT ]The pontiff says he doesn't know how to work a computer and doesn't own a tablet.

Strong as Titanium, Cheap as Dirt: Steel Alloy Shines[ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 00:27:52 GMT ]Researchers in South Korea have created an alloy that's as strong as titanium, lighter than ordinary steel, and cheap to boot.

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.

Opinion: Why Taiwan is right to ban iPads for kids [ Wed, 04 Feb 2015 09:56:22 EST ]Being a parent has suddenly become a lot more stressful. At least it has if you live in Taiwan.

China's online users more than double entire U.S. population[ Wed, 04 Feb 2015 09:41:24 EST ]The world's most populous country also has the largest -- and fastest growing -- online population, but the Chinese user experience is very different than the rest of the world.

Bleep blorp: New Japanese hotel to be staffed by robots[ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 07:30:25 EST ]Huis Ten Bosch theme park plans to introduce a cost-saving hotel run by porter-bots and reception-bots.

Have you been reading stories written by robots?[ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 10:43:30 EST ]Advancements in programming and artificial intelligence are creating "bots" that can write copy good enough to pass the scrutiny of a human reader.

Ship cruises on bubbles[ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 07:31:43 EST ]A boat is copying the tech behind a super-fast Russian torpedo by riding a foam tunnel through the water.

World's Biggest Particle Smasher Gears Up for Next Run[ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:51:27 GMT ]After the discovery of the Higgs boson, or "God Particle", in 2012, massive particle accelerators at Europe's CERN have been getting an overhaul.

World's Biggest Particle Smasher Gears Up for Next Run[ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:51:27 GMT ]After the discovery of the Higgs boson, or "God Particle," in 2012, Europe's giant particle accelerator at CERN has been getting an overhaul.

Device Reaches Where Cancer Drugs Cannot[ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 03:05:16 GMT ]A new device that uses tiny electric fields can help deliver chemotherapy drugs right where they are needed, researchers say.

80 Million Records At Risk in Massive Anthem Hack Attack[ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 03:52:53 GMT ]The FBI is investigating a potentially massive computer hacking attack on Anthem, Inc., one of the nation's largest health insurance companies.

Wanna Chat? Pope to Talk to Kids in Google Hangout[ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 09:42:56 GMT ]The pontiff has offered tempered praise of technology and social media in public comments, and is hosting a second hangout Thursday morning.

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.

Vine launches kid-friendly app[ Mon, 02 Feb 2015 13:23:36 EST ]Finding kid-friendly content on social media can be all twerk and no play. But Vine, the six-second video sharing app, has launched a standalone version called Vine Kids to filter out inappropriate posts for its tiniest users.

The big dangers of 'big data' [ Mon, 02 Feb 2015 13:22:47 EST ]Opinion: Don't fall in love with data -- it doesn't explain everything and often sends misleading signals.

Forget Tang, astronauts eat better than most[ Wed, 04 Feb 2015 09:45:45 EST ]How do you feed hungry astronauts? With crab cakes and M&Ms, of course.

Opinion: Why Taiwan is right to ban iPads for kids [ Wed, 04 Feb 2015 09:56:22 EST ]Being a parent has suddenly become a lot more stressful. At least it has if you live in Taiwan.

China's online users more than double entire U.S. population[ Wed, 04 Feb 2015 09:41:24 EST ]The world's most populous country also has the largest -- and fastest growing -- online population, but the Chinese user experience is very different than the rest of the world.

At Silk Road Closings, Jurors Hear Conflicting Accounts[ Tue, 03 Feb 2015 22:58:27 GMT ]Ulbricht's attorney, Joshua Dratel, struck back at the government's account, saying his client quit Silk Road soon after creating it.

New Wearable Tech Could Help Blind People To See[ Tue, 03 Feb 2015 23:02:52 GMT ]New smart glasses developed by researchers at Oxford University have the potential to help blind people to see using 3D camera technology.

Netflix Users Panic As Outage Strikes 'All Regions'[ Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:53:13 GMT ]Netflix has acknowledged that its website and streaming service are experiencing some technical difficulties.

Netflix Outage Strikes 'All Regions'[ Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:53:13 GMT ]Netflix has acknowledged that its website and streaming service are experiencing some technical difficulties.

Brief Netflix Outage Sends Users Into Panic Mode[ Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:53:13 GMT ]Netflix has acknowledged that its website and streaming service experienced some technical difficulties.

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.

Rings 200 times as large as Saturn's discovered[ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:23:12 EST ]In 1610, after he built his telescope, Galileo Galilei first spotted enormous Saturn's gigantic rings. More than 400 years later, astronomers have in a sense dwarfed that discovery with a similar first.

Nanobots could be small solutions to big problems[ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:21:13 EST ]Advancements in nanotechnology have created robots small enough to enter the human body.

Vine launches kid-friendly app[ Mon, 02 Feb 2015 13:23:36 EST ]Finding kid-friendly content on social media can be all twerk and no play. But Vine, the six-second video sharing app, has launched a standalone version called Vine Kids to filter out inappropriate posts for its tiniest users.

The big dangers of 'big data' [ Mon, 02 Feb 2015 13:22:47 EST ]Opinion: Don't fall in love with data -- it doesn't explain everything and often sends misleading signals.

'Floating' pods to ride above city streets[ Tue, 03 Feb 2015 11:39:50 EST ]Driverless pods, gliding above city streets using a network of elevated guideways. This is SkyTran -- but is it the future?

Obama Seeks $14 Billion to Boost Cyber Defenses[ Mon, 02 Feb 2015 21:27:14 GMT ]President Barack Obama's budget proposal for the 2016 fiscal year seeks $14 billion for cybersecurity efforts across the U.S. government.

Aer Backpack Keeps Gadgets Separate From Gym Clothes[ Mon, 02 Feb 2015 22:44:56 GMT ]You paid a thousand bucks for that laptop — do you really want to put it in your bag with your sweaty gym clothes or muddy shoes?

Google Gives $750,000 to Support Diversity in Tech[ Mon, 02 Feb 2015 22:57:45 GMT ]Google has given $775,000 in grants to CODE2040, a San Francisco-based non-profit, with the goal of supporting minority students who want tech jobs.

Google Gives $775,000 to Support Diversity in Tech[ Mon, 02 Feb 2015 22:57:45 GMT ]Google has given $775,000 in grants to CODE2040, a San Francisco-based non-profit, with the goal of supporting minority students who want tech jobs.

Uber, Carnegie Mellon Team Up on Driverless Car Tech[ Tue, 03 Feb 2015 00:16:56 GMT ]Uber is partnering with Carnegie Mellon University on a new research facility in Pittsburgh that will focus on driverless cars.

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.

Rings 200 times as large as Saturn's discovered[ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:23:12 EST ]In 1610, after he built his telescope, Galileo Galilei first spotted enormous Saturn's gigantic rings. More than 400 years later, astronomers have in a sense dwarfed that discovery with a similar first.

Nanobots could be small solutions to big problems[ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:21:13 EST ]Advancements in nanotechnology have created robots small enough to enter the human body.

Vine launches kid-friendly app[ Mon, 02 Feb 2015 13:23:36 EST ]Finding kid-friendly content on social media can be all twerk and no play. But Vine, the six-second video sharing app, has launched a standalone version called Vine Kids to filter out inappropriate posts for its tiniest users.

In a hurry? Let a robot valet park your car[ Fri, 30 Jan 2015 17:05:50 EST ]A robotic assistant is taking the sweat out of getting on a plane at Germany's Dusseldorf airport.

The big dangers of 'big data' [ Mon, 02 Feb 2015 13:22:47 EST ]Opinion: Don't fall in love with data -- it doesn't explain everything and often sends misleading signals.

Man Who 3-D Printed Castle Now Wants to Print Village[ Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:57:06 GMT ]Andrey Rudenko built a castle. It's not very large, but not even King Louis XIV could have imagined its construction.

Uber on Privacy: 'We Haven't Always Gotten It Right'[ Fri, 30 Jan 2015 22:37:05 GMT ]The app-based car-hiring service acknowledges in a blog post that it's made some mistakes in the way it handles data on passengers.

GPS-Equipped Bike Light Tracks Rides — and Thieves[ Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:07:08 GMT ]Now that you can get a smart bike lock for your smart bike, why not have a smart tail light as well?

iPhone on the Sidelines? In NFL, That's Not Allowed[ Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:20:14 GMT ]Football fans might see Russell Wilson playing with a tablet on the sidelines of Super Bowl XLIX.

Why the Super Bowl Can Be Hazardous to Your Cellphone[ Sun, 01 Feb 2015 03:18:03 GMT ]Seahawks fans are 11 percent more likely to fumble the phone more than Patriots fans.

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.

This drone crashed the White House lawn[ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 11:28:53 EST ]Drone-maker DJI is planning a software update to prevent its drones from flying in downtown D.C.

Tesla's 'insane mode' stuns woman[ Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:29:03 EST ]The YouTube channel DragTimes published a clip of passengers reacting to Tesla's "insane mode" which can accelerate a car from 0 to 70 mph in a few seconds.

Rings 200 times as large as Saturn's discovered[ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:23:12 EST ]In 1610, after he built his telescope, Galileo Galilei first spotted enormous Saturn's gigantic rings. More than 400 years later, astronomers have in a sense dwarfed that discovery with a similar first.

Nanobots could be small solutions to big problems[ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:21:13 EST ]Advancements in nanotechnology have created robots small enough to enter the human body.

In a hurry? Let a robot valet park your car[ Fri, 30 Jan 2015 17:05:50 EST ]A robotic assistant is taking the sweat out of getting on a plane at Germany's Dusseldorf airport.

Man Who 3-D Printed Castle Now Wants to Print Village[ Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:57:06 GMT ]Andrey Rudenko built a castle. It's not very large, but not even King Louis XIV could have imagined its construction.

Uber on Privacy: 'We Haven't Always Gotten It Right'[ Fri, 30 Jan 2015 22:37:05 GMT ]The app-based car-hiring service acknowledges in a blog post that it's made some mistakes in the way it handles data on passengers.

GPS-Equipped Bike Light Tracks Rides — and Thieves[ Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:07:08 GMT ]Now that you can get a smart bike lock for your smart bike, why not have a smart tail light as well?

iPhone on the Sidelines? In NFL, That's Not Allowed[ Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:20:14 GMT ]Football fans might see Russell Wilson playing with a tablet on the sidelines of Super Bowl XLIX.

Why the Super Bowl Can Be Hazardous to Your Cellphone[ Sun, 01 Feb 2015 03:18:03 GMT ]Seahawks fans are 11 percent more likely to fumble the phone more than Patriots fans.

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.

This drone crashed the White House lawn[ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 11:28:53 EST ]Drone-maker DJI is planning a software update to prevent its drones from flying in downtown D.C.

Tesla's 'insane mode' stuns woman[ Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:29:03 EST ]The YouTube channel DragTimes published a clip of passengers reacting to Tesla's "insane mode" which can accelerate a car from 0 to 70 mph in a few seconds.

Rings 200 times as large as Saturn's discovered[ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:23:12 EST ]In 1610, after he built his telescope, Galileo Galilei first spotted enormous Saturn's gigantic rings. More than 400 years later, astronomers have in a sense dwarfed that discovery with a similar first.

Nanobots could be small solutions to big problems[ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:21:13 EST ]Advancements in nanotechnology have created robots small enough to enter the human body.

In a hurry? Let a robot valet park your car[ Fri, 30 Jan 2015 17:05:50 EST ]A robotic assistant is taking the sweat out of getting on a plane at Germany's Dusseldorf airport.