Friday, July 31, 2015

FBI Struggling to Hire Cyber Experts Due to Low Pay
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 18:50:19 GMT ]
The FBI is struggling to attract computer scientists to its cybersecurity program mainly due to low pay, according to a Justice Department report.









Facebook Shows Off Solar-Powered Internet Drone
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 20:34:44 GMT ]
Facebook has taken the wraps off the enormous solar-powered plane that may someday beam Internet to isolated communities.









Scientists Create Robotic Insect That Can Jump on Water
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 20:58:21 GMT ]
A team of international researchers has created a robot insect that can launch itself easily from the water.









Secret NSA Map Shows China Cyber Attacks on U.S.
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 22:23:38 GMT ]
A U.S. government map details more than 600 attacks on U.S. government, military and corporate targets, including Google and Lockheed Martin.









Two Charged in Card-Skimming Scam of Michaels Stores
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 22:27:10 GMT ]
Two men have been charged with taking part in a conspiracy to steal 94,000 credit and debit card numbers from customers of the arts-and-crafts chain.









How to do a clean install of Windows 10
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 02:33:00 GMT ]
Three ways to install a clean version of Windows 10 onto any PC.









Mozilla CEO slams Microsoft over Windows 10 browser defaults
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 05:18:50 GMT ]
Company behind Firefox accuses the tech giant of making an "aggressive move to override user choice" by designating its Edge as default browser.









Crave giveaway: Chant BT portable Bluetooth speaker from House of Marley
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 07:00:02 GMT ]
Win a sustainably crafted portable speaker for use at home or on the go. Because music makes everything better.









Hisense to buy Sharp America in $23.7M deal
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 07:41:34 GMT ]
Chinese manufacturer Hisense is making a play at the American TV market by buying out Sharp America, taking over the Japanese company's Mexican factory and gaining rights to the Sharp brand in North and South America.









Get an early look at VW's new Android Auto, Apple CarPlay-ready dashboard
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:30:16 GMT ]
Volkswagen's new MIB II infotainment system for its 2016 models rolls in a heap of new features, including compatibility with both Google and Apple's car systems.









Imagine life without Internet
[ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 09:12:19 EDT ]

Google Street View takes on Mongolia
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 11:16:52 EDT ]
After going underwater, climbing mountains and riding atop trains, Google Street View chalks up another first.

How to take the perfect Instagram shot
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 11:16:52 EDT ]
Does your Instagram feed require a revamp? Need to find a way to up your game? A group of young creatives are at hand to help.

Cell phones and risk of brain tumor
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 11:42:26 EDT ]

How technology identified Jamestown settlers
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 11:42:38 EDT ]

Thursday, July 30, 2015

Hackers Used Twitter to Reach U.S. Computers: Report
[ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 16:53:40 GMT ]
The technique, uncovered during a FireEye investigation at an unnamed victim organization, shows how government-backed hackers can shift tactics.









Out of Soap? Amazon Dash Buttons Are Here to Help
[ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 19:22:08 GMT ]
Amazon's Dash buttons, which let users order a variety of products with the press of a button, are now available to purchase.









Facebook Revenue Jumps as Mobile Ad Sales Rise
[ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 20:50:30 GMT ]
Facebook reported a 9 percent fall in quarterly profit as it spent heavily to boost mobile revenue and develop products.









Atomic Origami Turns Graphene Sheets Into Nanomachines
[ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 21:29:15 GMT ]
Researchers have found a new way to take advantage of the atom-thick "wonder material" graphene: use it for origami.









Yahoo Unveils Silent Video Messaging App Livetext
[ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 21:43:54 GMT ]
Imagine making a video call without other people being able to listen in. Yahoo is trying to make that happen with Livetext, a new app that seeks to m









Samsung plans price cut for Galaxy S6, S6 Edge
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:50:47 GMT ]
Warning that it faced a difficult market environment, the smartphone maker announces that it's "adjusting" the price of its flagship handsets.









Best mobile games of July 2015 (pictures)
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:54:45 GMT ]
Looking for a new game to play on your mobile device? Here's our pick of the best released in July 2015.









Wall Street ponders whether to fly the coop on Twitter
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:55:52 GMT ]
Experts debate what's next for the struggling social network after it warns investors not to expect substantial user growth anytime soon.









NASA's Ceres maps show color-coded features and new official, mythical names
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 02:41:26 GMT ]
The geological features on dwarf planet Ceres are now named after agricultural gods and goddesses, while we're still waiting to hear about the sci-fi names chosen for features of Pluto's moon.









Amazon signs 'Top Gear' stars Clarkson, Hammond and May for new online-only show
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:55:31 GMT ]
Four months after Jeremy Clarkson was fired from the BBC for punching a producer, Amazon confirms the three "Top Gear" presenters will be back on Amazon Prime Video in 2016.









The skinny on Instagram banning #curvy
[ Sun, 19 Jul 2015 15:54:19 EDT ]
The battle over how Instagram will allow women's bodies to be portrayed rages on.

Are you addicted to the Internet?
[ Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:03:05 EDT ]

Imagine life without Internet
[ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 09:12:19 EDT ]

Cell phones and risk of brain tumor
[ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 09:28:58 EDT ]

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Nokia jumps into virtual reality market with 360-degree Ozo camera
[ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 04:24:31 GMT ]
The camera taps eight synchronized shutters and eight microphones to capture 360-degree video and spatial audio.









Doh! Teens sold iPhones that were Play-Doh bricks, police say
[ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 05:01:15 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: In the latest attempt at fooling the unsuspecting and gullible, three Detroit area teens allegedly talk a MetroPCS store into buying fake iPhones.









Twitter's user growth skids to a stop
[ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 05:37:42 GMT ]
The microblogger's executives say they have no idea when they could see "significant" additions to its monthly active users metric.









First Sky-HBO co-production 'The Young Pope' signs Diane Keaton to star with Jude Law
[ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 10:18:54 GMT ]
Law plays a fictional pontiff as the broadcasters team up to take on global rivals such as Netflix and Amazon.









'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation' is breakneck, breathless fun (review)
[ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 11:37:32 GMT ]
The fifth movie in Tom Cruise's superspy series combines old-school skullduggery with cutting-edge action.









The skinny on Instagram banning #curvy
[ Sun, 19 Jul 2015 15:54:19 EDT ]
The battle over how Instagram will allow women's bodies to be portrayed rages on.

Are you addicted to the Internet?
[ Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:03:05 EDT ]

Uber wins, liberals lose
[ Mon, 27 Jul 2015 08:32:07 EDT ]

Can your city survive the apocalypse?
[ Fri, 24 Jul 2015 15:43:02 EDT ]

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

'Stagefright' Bug Could Expose Android Phones With One Text
[ Mon, 27 Jul 2015 15:16:29 GMT ]
A flaw called "Stagefright" in Google's Android operating system could let hackers take over a phone with a message.









Beijing Police Shut Down iPhone Counterfeiting Ring
[ Mon, 27 Jul 2015 15:37:07 GMT ]
Police in Beijing have busted a factory that produced more than 41,000 fake iPhones worth as much as $19 million.









Best Buy to Sell Apple Watch Starting August 7
[ Mon, 27 Jul 2015 16:34:25 GMT ]
The Apple Watch is going mass-market.









Palm-Sized DroPrinter Produces Tiny Photos and Documents
[ Mon, 27 Jul 2015 19:25:20 GMT ]
Every now and then, you might need to print something from your phone -- but when you're out and about, how are you supposed to do it? This thing.









Musk, Hawking, Wozniak Join Call for Ban on Killer Robots
[ Mon, 27 Jul 2015 19:32:12 GMT ]
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak have joined top AI researchers in calling for a ban on "autonomous weapons."









OnePlus 2 debuts with metal frame and beautiful design (pictures)
[ Tue, 28 Jul 2015 03:00:04 GMT ]
The sequel to last year's OnePlus One returns with a metal frame and a more polished design that impresses.









Can OnePlus Two equal success for a small smartphone startup?
[ Tue, 28 Jul 2015 03:00:05 GMT ]
OnePlus, a small Chinese upstart, drew big hype after it released the OnePlus One -- a smartphone geek's smartphone. With its follow up device, the OnePlus 2, it looks to take the next step.









Doc or Sorkinization? Which will be the better Steve Jobs movie?
[ Tue, 28 Jul 2015 03:03:48 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: Will it be the documentary, whose first trailer was just released? Or will it be the Aaron Sorkin version, which, it was announced Monday, will be the centerpiece of the New York Film Festival?









Insane flying semi-trailer sets jump record, nearly takes out building
[ Tue, 28 Jul 2015 07:03:54 GMT ]
Stunt filmmaker Gregg Godfrey set a new record at Evel Knievel Days and nearly made a mess of Butte, Montana in the process.









Amazon takes Prime Music streaming international with UK launch
[ Tue, 28 Jul 2015 08:00:04 GMT ]
The online retailer hopes curated playlists at a lower annual price tag will lure Brits away from Apple Music and Spotify.









The skinny on Instagram banning #curvy
[ Sun, 19 Jul 2015 15:54:19 EDT ]
The battle over how Instagram will allow women's bodies to be portrayed rages on.

Are you addicted to the Internet?
[ Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:03:05 EDT ]

Uber wins, liberals lose
[ Mon, 27 Jul 2015 08:32:07 EDT ]

Can your city survive the apocalypse?
[ Fri, 24 Jul 2015 15:43:02 EDT ]

Facebook loses appeal over access to user data
[ Thu, 23 Jul 2015 19:18:35 EDT ]
You think your Facebook profile is private? Think again.

Monday, July 27, 2015

Bomb-Proof Lining Could Contain Explosions in Planes
[ Fri, 24 Jul 2015 23:35:14 GMT ]
Researchers have designed a protective layer for airplanes' cargo holds that may be able to contain the force of a bomb going off inside.









Kim Kardashian Requests New Twitter Feature, CEO Responds
[ Sat, 25 Jul 2015 04:04:39 GMT ]
When Kim Kardashian told her 33.8 million Twitter followers about her idea to improve Twitter, the site's CEO had a quick response.









Chill Out: 7 High-Tech Ways to Keep Cool This Summer
[ Sat, 25 Jul 2015 09:23:14 GMT ]
Put away that old, rusted fan and get ready to chill in the 21st century.









New Tech Resurrects Centuries-Old Texts
[ Sat, 25 Jul 2015 11:25:49 GMT ]
On a piece of parchment hundreds of years old, the words of an ancient Greek text stand out in deep black - but look closely, and you see more words,









On-Demand Apps: Get Doctors, Dry Cleaning With a Single Tap
[ Sun, 26 Jul 2015 11:43:31 GMT ]
The kind of convenience that made Uber a hit on the road is spreading to all kinds of on-demand services.









Iran's ayatollah tweets graphic Obama pic
[ Sun, 26 Jul 2015 20:44:19 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: A nuclear agreement may have been reached between Iran and the US. This didn't stop Iran's top leader from tweeting an image of the president with a gun to his head.









Your butt-dials aren't private, appeals court rules
[ Sun, 26 Jul 2015 22:49:16 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: A federal court says that if you butt-dial someone and the person records it, the information can be used against you.









Trailer for 'Electra Woman and Dyna Girl' reboot debuts
[ Mon, 27 Jul 2015 00:14:25 GMT ]
YouTube stars Grace Helbig and Hannah Hart fight crime with a sense of humor in this webseries reboot of the '70s superhero series of the same name.









Watch this fighter jet's insane vertical takeoff
[ Mon, 27 Jul 2015 02:01:14 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: It seems like a normal takeoff for this MiG-29. Until it isn't.









Why Flappy Bird was just the start for Vietnam's startup scene
[ Mon, 27 Jul 2015 06:36:58 GMT ]
Road Trip 2015: The first in a two-part series on Vietnam's startup scene and how the government is trying to rev up investment and interest in businesses that hope to be the next viral hit.









The skinny on Instagram banning #curvy
[ Sun, 19 Jul 2015 15:54:19 EDT ]
The battle over how Instagram will allow women's bodies to be portrayed rages on.

You should panic over massive data breach
[ Tue, 14 Jul 2015 08:25:34 EDT ]

Are you addicted to the Internet?
[ Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:03:05 EDT ]

Can your city survive the apocalypse?
[ Fri, 24 Jul 2015 15:43:02 EDT ]

Facebook loses appeal over access to user data
[ Thu, 23 Jul 2015 19:18:35 EDT ]
You think your Facebook profile is private? Think again.

Sunday, July 26, 2015

Bomb-Proof Lining Could Contain Explosions in Planes
[ Fri, 24 Jul 2015 23:35:14 GMT ]
Researchers have designed a protective layer for airplanes' cargo holds that may be able to contain the force of a bomb going off inside.









Kim Kardashian Requests New Twitter Feature, CEO Responds
[ Sat, 25 Jul 2015 04:04:39 GMT ]
When Kim Kardashian told her 33.8 million Twitter followers about her idea to improve Twitter, the site's CEO had a quick response.









Chill Out: 7 High-Tech Ways to Keep Cool This Summer
[ Sat, 25 Jul 2015 09:23:14 GMT ]
Put away that old, rusted fan and get ready to chill in the 21st century.









New Tech Resurrects Centuries-Old Texts
[ Sat, 25 Jul 2015 11:25:49 GMT ]
On a piece of parchment hundreds of years old, the words of an ancient Greek text stand out in deep black - but look closely, and you see more words,









On-Demand Apps: Get Doctors, Dry Cleaning With a Single Tap
[ Sun, 26 Jul 2015 11:43:31 GMT ]
The kind of convenience that made Uber a hit on the road is spreading to all kinds of on-demand services.









The world's top carmakers, and getting to know Google Fi -- Our favorite videos of the week
[ Sat, 25 Jul 2015 12:00:05 GMT ]
A roundup of our favorite CNET videos covering news, gadgets and more.









A parent's dilemma: Replacing the family iPad on the cheap
[ Sat, 25 Jul 2015 15:17:20 GMT ]
CNET's Marguerite Reardon helps a busy working mother figure out how not to break the bank when a work-issued iPad has to go back.









Cells with frickin' laser beams attached to their heads?!?
[ Sat, 25 Jul 2015 23:46:35 GMT ]
Researchers from the University of St. Andrews figure out a way to attach laser lights to cells to make them easier to keep track of. Because they don't make name tags that tiny.









Man tries selfie with rattlesnake, gets snakebit for $150,000
[ Sun, 26 Jul 2015 00:04:29 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: A man gets a $150,000 doctor's bill after a rattler decides a selfie just isn't his thing.









Square files for IPO, say reports, in new wrinkle for Dorsey, Twitter
[ Sun, 26 Jul 2015 00:23:57 GMT ]
The mobile-payments firm confidentially files SEC papers to offer stock to the public, say several reports, adding to talk about CEO Jack Dorsey and his simultaneous role as interim chief at Twitter.









The skinny on Instagram banning #curvy
[ Sun, 19 Jul 2015 15:54:19 EDT ]
The battle over how Instagram will allow women's bodies to be portrayed rages on.

You should panic over massive data breach
[ Tue, 14 Jul 2015 08:25:34 EDT ]

Are you addicted to the Internet?
[ Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:03:05 EDT ]

Can your city survive the apocalypse?
[ Fri, 24 Jul 2015 15:43:02 EDT ]

Facebook loses appeal over access to user data
[ Thu, 23 Jul 2015 19:18:35 EDT ]
You think your Facebook profile is private? Think again.

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Anonymous Claims Hack of U.S. Census Bureau
[ Fri, 24 Jul 2015 20:19:02 GMT ]
Anonymous claims it has hacked the U.S. Census Bureau and posted some personal information of employees online.









Bomb-Proof Lining Could Contain Explosions in Planes
[ Fri, 24 Jul 2015 23:35:14 GMT ]
Researchers have designed a protective layer for airplanes' cargo holds that may be able to contain the force of a bomb going off inside.









Kim Kardashian Requests New Twitter Feature, CEO Responds
[ Sat, 25 Jul 2015 04:04:39 GMT ]
When Kim Kardashian told her 33.8 million Twitter followers about her idea to improve Twitter, the site's CEO had a quick response.









Chill Out: 7 High-Tech Ways to Keep Cool This Summer
[ Sat, 25 Jul 2015 09:23:14 GMT ]
Put away that old, rusted fan and get ready to chill in the 21st century.









New Tech Resurrects Centuries-Old Texts, Finds Lost Ones
[ Sat, 25 Jul 2015 11:25:49 GMT ]
On a piece of parchment hundreds of years old, the words of an ancient Greek text stand out in deep black - but look closely, and you see more words,









See the ethereal ring around Pluto as New Horizons looks back
[ Fri, 24 Jul 2015 21:42:34 GMT ]
Pluto is already otherworldly, but the dwarf planet is downright eerie in a new image showing its hazy skies backlit by the sun.









Stephen Hawking to answer your questions via his first Reddit forum
[ Fri, 24 Jul 2015 21:45:49 GMT ]
In his first Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) forum, the renowned physicist plans to discuss his concerns that artificial intelligence could one day outsmart mankind if we're not careful.









Multicolored glowing gadget spits out personalized nutritional supplements
[ Fri, 24 Jul 2015 21:50:49 GMT ]
FitNatic's Indiegogo campaign says the Nourish, a tabletop nutrition device, can customize the mixes you need based on your Fitbit, Apple Watch or other health data source. And its pods glow.









Amazon's stock hits all-time high after winning Wall Street's expectations game
[ Fri, 24 Jul 2015 22:03:06 GMT ]
It's a weird week when Amazon's stock surges on a tiny profit, while Apple's stock retreats after another impressive quarter.









New 'X-Files' trailer gets ready for another tease
[ Sat, 25 Jul 2015 03:14:55 GMT ]
In the latest trailer for the upcoming new "X-Files" series, Mulder asks, "Are you ready for this, Scully?"









The skinny on Instagram banning #curvy
[ Sun, 19 Jul 2015 15:54:19 EDT ]
The battle over how Instagram will allow women's bodies to be portrayed rages on.

You should panic over massive data breach
[ Tue, 14 Jul 2015 08:25:34 EDT ]

Are you addicted to the Internet?
[ Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:03:05 EDT ]

Can your city survive the apocalypse?
[ Fri, 24 Jul 2015 15:43:02 EDT ]

Facebook loses appeal over access to user data
[ Thu, 23 Jul 2015 19:18:35 EDT ]
You think your Facebook profile is private? Think again.

Friday, July 24, 2015

Toronto Cab Drivers Sue to Halt Uber
[ Thu, 23 Jul 2015 20:06:51 GMT ]
Toronto taxi drivers are suing ride-hailing company Uber, seeking an injunction and more than C$400 million ($307 million U.S.) in damages.









Commodore's Landmark Amiga 1000 Computer Turns 30
[ Thu, 23 Jul 2015 21:06:40 GMT ]
It's been 30 years since Commodore announced the Amiga 1000, a computer truly ahead of its time.









Pro Gaming Is So Competitive, It Now Has Random Drug Tests
[ Thu, 23 Jul 2015 22:10:52 GMT ]
A major e-sports tournament is planning to submit pro players of games like "Counter-Strike" and "League of Legends" to random drug testing.









3 Estonian Men Get Prison in Massive Cyber Scam Case
[ Thu, 23 Jul 2015 23:01:34 GMT ]
Three Estonian men were sentenced for their roles in an Internet scheme that infected more than 4 million computers in over 100 countries.









Vehicle Hacking Shifts From Theory to Scary
[ Fri, 24 Jul 2015 10:16:23 GMT ]
With new cars adding connected technologies at a breakneck pace, fears that hackers could use them to wreak havoc are growing almost as fast.









Lake in Turkey turns blood red
[ Fri, 24 Jul 2015 04:21:59 GMT ]
A lake in central Turkey called Tuz Gola turns bright red during the hot summer season, and it's not because of some biblical plague.









Snake fossil with four legs just wants a hug
[ Fri, 24 Jul 2015 04:28:42 GMT ]
The discovery of a fossil of a snake with four legs suggests that the modern-day reptiles evolved from digging, rather than swimming, ancestors.









YouTube amps up mobile -- and goes virtual
[ Fri, 24 Jul 2015 04:53:30 GMT ]
Google's massive video site is revamping its mobile app and says it will support 360-degree, three-dimensional video this year, opening the door to legit virtual-reality experiences.









The very unexpected bat
[ Fri, 24 Jul 2015 06:05:21 GMT ]
In a series of events that sounds like an Edward Gorey tale, a bat has been discovered by surprise and named accordingly.









Crave giveaway: System Mechanic Pro PC tune-up software
[ Fri, 24 Jul 2015 07:00:02 GMT ]
This week, win a free copy of Iolo Technologies software that helps keep your PC speedy and junk-free.









Are you addicted to the Internet?
[ Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:03:05 EDT ]

Honing hacking skills at NSA summer camp
[ Tue, 21 Jul 2015 08:11:31 EDT ]
Summer camp evokes memories of nature hikes and canoeing in bucolic woodsy settings.

Can your city survive the apocalypse?
[ Wed, 22 Jul 2015 11:37:34 EDT ]

Facebook loses appeal over access to user data
[ Thu, 23 Jul 2015 19:18:35 EDT ]
You think your Facebook profile is private? Think again.

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Sharing Netflix Account With Friends? You're Not Alone
[ Wed, 22 Jul 2015 19:11:32 GMT ]
Turns out you're not the only one letting a friend log into your Netflix account every once in a while. In fact, if you don't, you're in the minority.









Lawmakers Seek to Protect 'dot-gov' Domain from Hackers
[ Wed, 22 Jul 2015 19:59:28 GMT ]
Lawmakers have unveiled legislation aimed at preventing more cyberattacks like recent massive breaches at the Office of Personnel Management.









Sen. Al Franken Urges Federal Probe of Apple Music
[ Wed, 22 Jul 2015 20:57:19 GMT ]
Sen. Al Franken has sent a letter to two federal agencies urging them to look into the business practices of Apple's music streaming service.









Nourish Dispenses Supplements Based on Your Fitness Data
[ Thu, 23 Jul 2015 00:01:14 GMT ]
If you want to be sure you're getting all the vitamins you need, but don't want to wrangle a shelf of supplements, the Nourish might be for you.









'Angela Merkel' Gets Lesbian Kiss in Viral Ad
[ Thu, 23 Jul 2015 09:01:01 GMT ]
A video ad for a new lesbian magazine featuring a lookalike of German leader Angela Merkel being kissed by a woman has gone viral.









Cotton candy ice spun by fungus
[ Thu, 23 Jul 2015 04:57:54 GMT ]
Microscopic and chemical analyses of the elusive and mysterious hair ice have finally revealed its secret: fungus.









Your music taste might reveal how your brain works
[ Thu, 23 Jul 2015 06:36:24 GMT ]
Do you like the sweet sounds of Billie Holiday or the hard edge of Metallica? A new study from the University of Cambridge says your choice shows whether you're an empathetic or systematic thinker.









Samsung's Galaxy A8 is the company's slimmest yet (pictures)
[ Thu, 23 Jul 2015 09:10:14 GMT ]
The latest smartphone from the Korean giant boasts a 5.9mm-thick frame and dual-SIM 4G support.









Samsung's Galaxy Tab S2 is a beautiful tablet that comes in two sizes (pictures)
[ Thu, 23 Jul 2015 09:14:04 GMT ]
Samsung's sequel to its original Tab S sports a gorgeous screen, slims down and packs in more processing power.









Uber to courier Xiaomi Mi Note phones directly to customers in Asia
[ Thu, 23 Jul 2015 10:36:56 GMT ]
The ride-sharing company will hand deliver the Chinese smartphone maker's new phablet to impatient buyers in Singapore and Malaysia.









You should panic over massive data breach
[ Tue, 14 Jul 2015 08:25:34 EDT ]

Are you addicted to the Internet?
[ Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:03:05 EDT ]

Honing hacking skills at NSA summer camp
[ Tue, 21 Jul 2015 08:11:31 EDT ]
Summer camp evokes memories of nature hikes and canoeing in bucolic woodsy settings.

Can your city survive the apocalypse?
[ Wed, 22 Jul 2015 11:37:34 EDT ]

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Apple Posts Strong iPhone Sales But Remains Mum on Watch
[ Tue, 21 Jul 2015 21:22:42 GMT ]
Apple's latest financial report shows the iPhone is still its cash cow. The impact of its newest product, the Apple Watch, isn't clear.









Smart Beam Projector Puts HD Image in Palm-Size Package
[ Tue, 21 Jul 2015 21:57:31 GMT ]
This palm-sized projector claims to hit the projection trifecta of compact size, bright image and HD resolution.









Ocean Water Testing Technology Wins $1.5M XPRIZE
[ Tue, 21 Jul 2015 23:06:59 GMT ]
A team from Montana is taking home $1.5 million after triumphing in a competition to create a way to autonomously test the acidity of ocean waters.









Justice Department Approves AT&T-DirecTV Merger
[ Tue, 21 Jul 2015 23:57:06 GMT ]
The announcement clears the way for the merger of the No. 2 wireless carrier and the No. 1 satellite TV service.









Facebook Can't Block New York Search Warrants: Court
[ Wed, 22 Jul 2015 00:13:18 GMT ]
Facebook can't block nearly 400 search warrants seeking users' postings for a criminal fraud investigation, an appeals court has ruled.









Minecraft movie digs up a director: Mac from 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'
[ Wed, 22 Jul 2015 11:42:08 GMT ]
Rob McElhenney will craft a movie from the globally popular construction game.









​Nokia about to enter virtual-reality fray, says report
[ Wed, 22 Jul 2015 11:53:00 GMT ]
The company could become the next contender in the increasingly crowded realm of VR, at an event scheduled for next week, says a report.









Vietnam's booming manufacturing sector (pictures)
[ Wed, 22 Jul 2015 12:00:03 GMT ]
Road Trip 2015: CNET checks out facilities for Samsung, LG and Jabil in Vietnam.









Schooling Vietnam: How tech companies are training the next wave of workers
[ Wed, 22 Jul 2015 12:00:05 GMT ]
For Road Trip 2015, CNET travels to Vietnam to explore how its citizens are beefing up their technical know-how for the digital age.









For Apple, more success raises more questions
[ Wed, 22 Jul 2015 12:00:06 GMT ]
Apple posted quarterly results than virtually any other company would kill for. Yet CEO Tim Cook still found himself on the defensive.









You should panic over massive data breach
[ Tue, 14 Jul 2015 08:25:34 EDT ]

Japan's robot hotel opens its (automatic) doors
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 12:11:05 EDT ]
Android receptionists greet guests checking into what is claimed to be a world's first

Honing hacking skills at NSA summer camp
[ Tue, 21 Jul 2015 08:11:31 EDT ]
Summer camp evokes memories of nature hikes and canoeing in bucolic woodsy settings.

Can your city survive the apocalypse?
[ Tue, 21 Jul 2015 09:12:43 EDT ]

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

GAO: Defense Department Wasting Millions on Satellites
[ Mon, 20 Jul 2015 20:01:17 GMT ]
The Department of Defense could be overpaying for satellite communications, according to the Government Accountability Office.









Retailers Close Online Photo Centers After Possible Hack
[ Mon, 20 Jul 2015 22:37:54 GMT ]
Several more retail chains have temporarily shut down their online printing stores in the wake of a suspected data breach at PNI Digital Media.









No #curvy: How Instagram Decides What Hashtags to Ban
[ Mon, 20 Jul 2015 23:19:23 GMT ]
Instagrammers were up in arms last week after the social media site banned the hashtag #curvy. Instagram doesn't hate curves - but it does hate porn.









Google Takes the + Out of Google+ Photos
[ Mon, 20 Jul 2015 23:21:31 GMT ]
Google is shutting down its Google+ Photos service to make way for its very similarly named Google Photos.









Toshiba CEO Resigns Over $1.2B Scandal's Cover-Up
[ Tue, 21 Jul 2015 10:24:37 GMT ]
Toshiba's chief executive Hisao Tanaka resigned to take responsibility for doctored books that inflated profits by $1.2 billion over several years.









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

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

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

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

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

Space will be battlefield for World War III?
[ Wed, 01 Jul 2015 15:20:43 EDT ]

You should panic over massive data breach
[ Tue, 14 Jul 2015 08:25:34 EDT ]

Bionic breakthrough: Stronger, faster ... cheaper?
[ Tue, 14 Jul 2015 15:02:43 EDT ]
Some experts believe a new "Paralympics for bionics," named Cybathlon, will help sport become more accessible for everyday disabled athletes.

Japan's robot hotel opens its (automatic) doors
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 12:11:05 EDT ]
Android receptionists greet guests checking into what is claimed to be a world's first

Monday, July 20, 2015

Kube Cooler Keeps Drinks and Music Flowing at Your BBQ
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:19:58 GMT ]
The high-tech Kube cooler/speaker combo will keep things going at your party for a long time - if you're willing to shell out.









Hitchhiking Robot Embarks on Cross-Country Tour
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:46:34 GMT ]
With its thumb raised skyward, the robotic creation of two researchers in Canada has embarked on a hitchhiking journey across the U.S.









First Approved Drone Delivery Drops Medicine in Virginia
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 22:48:26 GMT ]
The drones delivered two dozen packages to a Remote Area Medical pop-up clinic that offers medical care to area residents one weekend per year.









FAA Investigating Video of Gun-Firing Drone
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 23:44:18 GMT ]
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a video posted to YouTube that shows a drone equipped with a working handgun.









CVS Photo Online Probes Possible Security Breach
[ Sat, 18 Jul 2015 01:03:13 GMT ]
CVS shut down its online photo center after a security breach may have compromised customer credit card information.









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.

You should panic over massive data breach
[ Tue, 14 Jul 2015 08:25:34 EDT ]

Bionic breakthrough: Stronger, faster ... cheaper?
[ Tue, 14 Jul 2015 15:02:43 EDT ]
Some experts believe a new "Paralympics for bionics," named Cybathlon, will help sport become more accessible for everyday disabled athletes.

Pluto's 3 billion-mile closeup
[ Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:36:04 EDT ]
The first human footprint on the moon. The landing of the Curiosity rover on Mars. NASA scientists put the significance of the New Horizons spacecraft flyby of Pluto right up there with those milestones.

Japan's robot hotel opens its (automatic) doors
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 12:11:05 EDT ]
Android receptionists greet guests checking into what is claimed to be a world's first

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Kube Cooler Keeps Drinks and Music Flowing at Your BBQ
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:19:58 GMT ]
The high-tech Kube cooler/speaker combo will keep things going at your party for a long time - if you're willing to shell out.









Hitchhiking Robot Embarks on Cross-Country Tour
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:46:34 GMT ]
With its thumb raised skyward, the robotic creation of two researchers in Canada has embarked on a hitchhiking journey across the U.S.









First Approved Drone Delivery Drops Medicine in Virginia
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 22:48:26 GMT ]
The drones delivered two dozen packages to a Remote Area Medical pop-up clinic that offers medical care to area residents one weekend per year.









FAA Investigating Video of Gun-Firing Drone
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 23:44:18 GMT ]
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a video posted to YouTube that shows a drone equipped with a working handgun.









CVS Photo Online Probes Possible Security Breach
[ Sat, 18 Jul 2015 01:03:13 GMT ]
CVS shut down its online photo center after a security breach may have compromised customer credit card information.









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.

Can your smartphone tell you if you have depression?
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 11:06:57 EDT ]
Smartphone apps might be able to tell you are if you are at risk of depression, simply by collecting GPS and other data, according to a new study.

The skinny on Instagram banning #curvy
[ Thu, 16 Jul 2015 09:12:49 EDT ]
The battle over how Instagram will allow women's bodies to be portrayed rages on.

Pluto's 3 billion-mile closeup
[ Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:36:04 EDT ]
The first human footprint on the moon. The landing of the Curiosity rover on Mars. NASA scientists put the significance of the New Horizons spacecraft flyby of Pluto right up there with those milestones.

Japan's robot hotel opens its (automatic) doors
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 12:11:05 EDT ]
Android receptionists greet guests checking into what is claimed to be a world's first

Saturday, July 18, 2015

Kube Cooler Keeps Drinks and Music Flowing at Your BBQ
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:19:58 GMT ]
The high-tech Kube cooler/speaker combo will keep things going at your party for a long time - if you're willing to shell out.









Hitchhiking Robot Embarks on Cross-Country Tour
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:46:34 GMT ]
With its thumb raised skyward, the robotic creation of two researchers in Canada has embarked on a hitchhiking journey across the U.S.









First Approved Drone Delivery Drops Medicine in Virginia
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 22:48:26 GMT ]
The drones delivered two dozen packages to a Remote Area Medical pop-up clinic that offers medical care to area residents one weekend per year.









FAA Investigating Video of Gun-Firing Drone
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 23:44:18 GMT ]
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a video posted to YouTube that shows a drone equipped with a working handgun.









CVS Photo Online Probes Possible Security Breach
[ Sat, 18 Jul 2015 01:03:13 GMT ]
CVS shut down its online photo center after a security breach may have compromised customer credit card information.









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.

Can your smartphone tell you if you have depression?
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 11:06:57 EDT ]
Smartphone apps might be able to tell you are if you are at risk of depression, simply by collecting GPS and other data, according to a new study.

The skinny on Instagram banning #curvy
[ Thu, 16 Jul 2015 09:12:49 EDT ]
The battle over how Instagram will allow women's bodies to be portrayed rages on.

Pluto's 3 billion-mile closeup
[ Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:36:04 EDT ]
The first human footprint on the moon. The landing of the Curiosity rover on Mars. NASA scientists put the significance of the New Horizons spacecraft flyby of Pluto right up there with those milestones.

Japan's robot hotel opens its (automatic) doors
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 12:11:05 EDT ]
Android receptionists greet guests checking into what is claimed to be a world's first

Friday, July 17, 2015

Marshall Smartphone Takes Design Cues From Classic Amps
[ Thu, 16 Jul 2015 18:59:59 GMT ]
Marshall has been known for its amps for decades, and recently has branched out into smaller items — headphones, speakers, and now a smartphone.









On Sale! Amazon Says Prime Day Will Be an Annual Event
[ Thu, 16 Jul 2015 19:08:07 GMT ]
Missed out on some great — and not-so-great — deals on Amazon Prime Day? Don't worry, there's always next year.









Amazon Releases List of 'Prime Day' Deal Teases
[ Thu, 16 Jul 2015 21:40:50 GMT ]
It's Christmas in July at Amazon during 'Prime Day.'









Reddit CEO Plans Crackdown on Hate, Harassment on Site
[ Thu, 16 Jul 2015 22:22:07 GMT ]
CEO Steve Huffman is tightening Reddit's content policies and has outlined the types of subreddits that could be banned









Google Self-Driving Car Rear-Ended in Accident
[ Thu, 16 Jul 2015 23:39:20 GMT ]
Google's self-driving car project has become the victim of yet another rear-ender fender-bender, this time with injuries.









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.

Bionic breakthrough: Stronger, faster ... cheaper?
[ Tue, 14 Jul 2015 15:02:43 EDT ]
Some experts believe a new "Paralympics for bionics," named Cybathlon, will help sport become more accessible for everyday disabled athletes.

The skinny on Instagram banning #curvy
[ Thu, 16 Jul 2015 09:12:49 EDT ]
The battle over how Instagram will allow women's bodies to be portrayed rages on.

Public Wi-Fi comes to Cuba, at least in 35 spots
[ Thu, 16 Jul 2015 09:11:38 EDT ]
Until recently, the odds of finding a Wi-Fi signal in Cuba were almost as low as stumbling upon a McDonald's.

Pluto's 3 billion-mile closeup
[ Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:36:04 EDT ]
The first human footprint on the moon. The landing of the Curiosity rover on Mars. NASA scientists put the significance of the New Horizons spacecraft flyby of Pluto right up there with those milestones.

Researchers create guilt-free superfood that tastes like bacon
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 04:50:26 EDT ]
Food lovers might no longer have to choose between tastiness and healthiness.

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Japan Robot Hotel Ready to Welcome Human Guests
[ Wed, 15 Jul 2015 18:50:58 GMT ]
From the receptionist to the porter, the aptly named Weird Hotel in southwestern Japan "manned" almost totally by robots.









The Watchman: YouTube 'Reactor' Is Quite the Sight
[ Wed, 15 Jul 2015 19:55:54 GMT ]
YouTube personality Tyrone Magnus makes enough money watching videos — and recording his reaction to them — that he's quitting his day job.









Netflix Tops 65M Subscribers Around the World
[ Wed, 15 Jul 2015 21:53:31 GMT ]
Can't get enough of "Orange is the New Black"? You're hardly alone, judging by Netflix's latest subscriber numbers.









Obama Promises High-Speed Internet for Low-Income Homes
[ Thu, 16 Jul 2015 00:00:23 GMT ]
President Barack Obama has unveiled ConnectHome, a new initiative to expand high-speed broadband access to all Americans.









Automated Everything: Take A Tour of Japan's Robot Hotel
[ Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:03:02 GMT ]
The newly opened Henn na Hotel (translating as Weird Hotel) in southern Japan is full of technological innovations. Robot staff run the establishment.









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.

Bionic breakthrough: Stronger, faster ... cheaper?
[ Tue, 14 Jul 2015 15:02:43 EDT ]
Some experts believe a new "Paralympics for bionics," named Cybathlon, will help sport become more accessible for everyday disabled athletes.

Solar Impulse grounded: Pilots halt record-setting attempt until 2016
[ Wed, 15 Jul 2015 10:43:45 EDT ]
The pilots of the Solar Impulse 2, the plane attempting to fly around the world using only solar power, say they're halting their journey until 2016.

Pluto's 3 billion-mile closeup
[ Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:36:04 EDT ]
The first human footprint on the moon. The landing of the Curiosity rover on Mars. NASA scientists put the significance of the New Horizons spacecraft flyby of Pluto right up there with those milestones.

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Hacking Team CEO Downplays Seriousness of Cyberattack
[ Tue, 14 Jul 2015 23:27:14 GMT ]
Surveillance software maker Hacking Team is trying to assure governments and other clients that a hack of its systems isn't that dire.









Commodore PET Puts Retro Computing Style in Your Pocket
[ Tue, 14 Jul 2015 23:49:52 GMT ]
The creators of a new Commodore smartphone are hoping to trade on the brand's sentimental value among retro computer aficionados.









Uber Settles Lawsuit Over Crash That Killed Girl
[ Tue, 14 Jul 2015 23:56:00 GMT ]
Ride service Uber has reached a tentative settlement in a lawsuit brought by the family of a 6-year-old girl who died in a San Francisco car accident.









Fake Story Sends Twitter Shares Spiking by 8 Percent
[ Wed, 15 Jul 2015 07:32:25 GMT ]
The stock spiked after the story at bloomberg.market claimed Twitter was working with banks after receiving a $31 billion takeover bid.









Trump Campaign Accidentally Tweets Star-Spangled Nazis
[ Wed, 15 Jul 2015 10:34:17 GMT ]
Donald Trump's campaign tweeted a promotional photo featuring what appeared to be Nazi German soldiers superimposed on the U.S. flag.









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. vs. Japan Part II: Giant robots set to duel
[ Tue, 07 Jul 2015 09:05:33 EDT ]
"Suidobashi, you have a giant robot, we have a giant robot. You know what needs to happen."

Bionic breakthrough: Stronger, faster ... cheaper?
[ Tue, 14 Jul 2015 15:02:43 EDT ]
Some experts believe a new "Paralympics for bionics," named Cybathlon, will help sport become more accessible for everyday disabled athletes.

NASA probe makes history in flyby
[ Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:12:50 EDT ]
NASA says its New Horizons spacecraft completed a historic flyby of Pluto, making its nearest pass over the small, icy world at 7:49 a.m. ET.

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies at 55
[ Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:44:18 GMT ]
Nintendo President Satoru Iwata died Saturday from a bile duct growth, the company said in a brief statement.









Fans Pay Tribute to Nintendo President Satoru Iwata
[ Mon, 13 Jul 2015 15:28:15 GMT ]
Nintendo President Satoru Iwata, who helped pioneer the Wii and Nintendo DS, died on Sunday of a bile duct growth.









Solar Plane Hits Major Speed Bump in Hawaii
[ Mon, 13 Jul 2015 18:12:49 GMT ]
Solar Impulse 2 suffered "irreversible" battery damage due to overheating during a non-stop, five-day flight to Hawaii from Japan.









Google: 1 Million Links Checked for Right to Be Forgotten
[ Mon, 13 Jul 2015 19:34:06 GMT ]
Google shared the statistics of its first year complying with Europe's "Right to Be Forgotten," revealing that it has evaluated over a million links.









Solar Paper is World's Thinnest Sun-Powered Charger
[ Mon, 13 Jul 2015 21:31:08 GMT ]
Solar chargers are appealing, but they can also be bulky and heavy. Not the case with Solar Paper, a new project seeking funds on Kickstarter.









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.

Space probe to make history this week
[ Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:20:05 EDT ]

Facebook updates 'Friends' icon to reflect gender equality
[ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 13:28:44 EDT ]
Facebook's 1.4 billion active users may need to strain their eyes to see the social network's subtle new design change.

Opinion: You should panic over massive data breach
[ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 12:52:04 EDT ]
The breach of 21.5 million personnel files was huge.

8 quotes to remember Nintendo president Satoru Iwata
[ Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:07:31 EDT ]
Satoru Iwata, who passed away Sunday at the age of 55, wasn't just your regular, buttoned-up corporate executive. Here are 8 quotes to remember the visionary Nintendo president by.

Monday, July 13, 2015

App Lets You Make Matrix-Style 'Bullet Time' Videos
[ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 21:11:10 GMT ]
Don't have a big budget like "The Matrix" did? There's a new app for making your own bullet time videos by combining images from multiple phones.









Ellen Pao Steps Down as Reddit CEO
[ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 21:25:14 GMT ]
Ellen Pao is stepping down as Reddit CEO.









OPM Director Resigns After Massive Data Breach
[ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 23:19:34 GMT ]
Katherine Archuleta announced on Friday that she will step down from her position as director of the Office of Personnel Management.









Taylor Swift Won't Fight With YouTube — Here's Why
[ Sat, 11 Jul 2015 20:44:44 GMT ]
The economics of YouTube make more sense for the 25-year-old and other artists looking to protect their future revenue.









Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies at 55
[ Mon, 13 Jul 2015 02:00:31 GMT ]
Nintendo President Satoru Iwata died Saturday from a bile duct growth, the company said in a brief statement.









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.

Buy your own airship
[ Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:50:27 EDT ]

Long-term life support on Mars possible someday
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 12:23:46 EDT ]

So you're telling me there's a chance? Tinder adds celebrity verification
[ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 09:24:43 EDT ]
Hip-hop superstar Drake rapped, "Pray the real live forever/ Pray the fakes get exposed," in his song "Know Yourself." Whether it meant to or not, the social dating app Tinder is trying to make Drake's prayers come true -- and maybe yours too.

Facebook updates 'Friends' icon to reflect gender equality
[ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 13:28:44 EDT ]
Facebook's 1.4 billion active users may need to strain their eyes to see the social network's subtle new design change.

Opinion: You should panic over massive data breach
[ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 12:52:04 EDT ]
The breach of 21.5 million personnel files was huge.

Sunday, July 12, 2015

This Start-Up Wants to Trade You for Your Personal Data
[ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 20:53:52 GMT ]
As the number of Web applications that track personal data continues to grow, one start-up is hoping to convince you to give it up voluntarily.









App Lets You Make Matrix-Style 'Bullet Time' Videos
[ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 21:11:10 GMT ]
Don't have a big budget like "The Matrix" did? There's a new app for making your own bullet time videos by combining images from multiple phones.









Ellen Pao Steps Down as Reddit CEO
[ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 21:25:14 GMT ]
Ellen Pao is stepping down as Reddit CEO.









OPM Director Resigns After Massive Data Breach
[ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 23:19:34 GMT ]
Katherine Archuleta announced on Friday that she will step down from her position as director of the Office of Personnel Management.









Taylor Swift Won't Fight With YouTube — Here's Why
[ Sat, 11 Jul 2015 20:44:44 GMT ]
The economics of YouTube make more sense for the 25-year-old and other artists looking to protect their future revenue.









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.

Buy your own airship
[ Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:50:27 EDT ]

Long-term life support on Mars possible someday
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 12:23:46 EDT ]

So you're telling me there's a chance? Tinder adds celebrity verification
[ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 09:24:43 EDT ]
Hip-hop superstar Drake rapped, "Pray the real live forever/ Pray the fakes get exposed," in his song "Know Yourself." Whether it meant to or not, the social dating app Tinder is trying to make Drake's prayers come true -- and maybe yours too.

Facebook updates 'Friends' icon to reflect gender equality
[ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 13:28:44 EDT ]
Facebook's 1.4 billion active users may need to strain their eyes to see the social network's subtle new design change.

Opinion: You should panic over massive data breach
[ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 12:52:04 EDT ]
The breach of 21.5 million personnel files was huge.

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Take a Hot Tub Camping With the Hydro Hammock
[ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 18:41:49 GMT ]
Ever go camping and think, "Boy, I wish there was a hot tub right here in the woods"? So has Benjamin Frederick, inventor of the Hydro Hammock.









This Start-Up Wants to Trade You for Your Personal Data
[ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 20:53:52 GMT ]
As the number of Web applications that track personal data continues to grow, one start-up is hoping to convince you to give it up voluntarily.









App Lets You Make Matrix-Style 'Bullet Time' Videos
[ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 21:11:10 GMT ]
Don't have a big budget like "The Matrix" did? There's a new app for making your own bullet time videos by combining images from multiple phones.









Ellen Pao Steps Down as Reddit CEO
[ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 21:25:14 GMT ]
Ellen Pao is stepping down as Reddit CEO.









OPM Director Resigns After Massive Data Breach
[ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 23:19:34 GMT ]
Katherine Archuleta announced on Friday that she will step down from her position as director of the Office of Personnel Management.









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.

Buy your own airship
[ Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:50:27 EDT ]

Long-term life support on Mars possible someday
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 12:23:46 EDT ]

So you're telling me there's a chance? Tinder adds celebrity verification
[ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 09:24:43 EDT ]
Hip-hop superstar Drake rapped, "Pray the real live forever/ Pray the fakes get exposed," in his song "Know Yourself." Whether it meant to or not, the social dating app Tinder is trying to make Drake's prayers come true -- and maybe yours too.

Facebook updates 'Friends' icon to reflect gender equality
[ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 13:28:44 EDT ]
Facebook's 1.4 billion active users may need to strain their eyes to see the social network's subtle new design change.

Opinion: You should panic over massive data breach
[ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 12:52:04 EDT ]
The breach of 21.5 million personnel files was huge.

Friday, July 10, 2015

Fired Reddit Exec Finally Breaks Her Silence
[ Thu, 09 Jul 2015 19:36:29 GMT ]
Victoria Taylor is finally speaking out after her dismissal from Reddit sparked an angry wave of protests across the site.









Robot Combines Hard Shell With Soft Body for Big Hops
[ Thu, 09 Jul 2015 21:43:03 GMT ]
Researchers have created a new robot that combines the strengths of both soft and rigid materials, allowing it to leap explosively into the air.









Uber Challenges Class-Action Lawsuit by Drivers
[ Thu, 09 Jul 2015 23:17:15 GMT ]
A lawsuit filed by three drivers against ride service Uber should not proceed as a class action, the company argues in a court filing in California.









OPM: 21.5 Million Affected By Background Check Breach
[ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:12:44 GMT ]
OPM announced on Thursday that sensitive information including Social Security numbers for 21.5 million people was among the data lost.









Teen Missing After Flying to Morocco to Meet Facebook Pal
[ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 08:23:52 GMT ]
Federal authorities are helping local police search for a 17-year-old girl from Clinton, Connecticut, who is missing after flying to Morocco.









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.

Long-term life support on Mars possible someday
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 12:23:46 EDT ]

Car assembly line robot mortally injures worker in Germany
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:53:57 EDT ]
An automotive assembly line robot mortally injured a worker at a car factory in Germany this week, a prosecutor's office said.

NASA probe set to make history at Pluto
[ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 10:03:47 EDT ]
It's traveled more than 3.6 billion miles to get there, and it will only stay a few hours, but a small space probe is expected to revolutionize the way we look at Pluto.

U.S. vs. Japan Part II: Giant robots set to duel
[ Tue, 07 Jul 2015 09:05:33 EDT ]
"Suidobashi, you have a giant robot, we have a giant robot. You know what needs to happen."

Facebook updates 'Friends' icon to reflect gender equality
[ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 13:28:44 EDT ]
Facebook's 1.4 billion active users may need to strain their eyes to see the social network's subtle new design change.

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Microsoft to Slash Up To 7,800 Jobs
[ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 13:42:34 GMT ]
Microsoft Corp. announced plans Wednesday cut up to 7,800 jobs and take a $7.6 billion write-down on its Nokia business amid efforts to restructure its struggling phone hardware business.









FBI Director Warns Against Encrypted Data
[ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 14:34:02 GMT ]
Federal officials shared their concerns about digital encryption with Congress on Wednesday, saying that law enforcement's lack of access to data could prove a security risk.









Sophisticated Hacking Gang Targets Companies for Profit
[ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 15:36:33 GMT ]
A hacking group is now believed to be one of a handful of highly skilled independent gangs pursuing corporate secrets for profit.









Small Change Brings Gender Equality to Facebook Icons
[ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 22:31:51 GMT ]
A subtle tweak to icons on Facebook highlights the need to pay attention to every detail when thinking about equality and inclusion.









Well, Wookiee Here - It's the Official 'Star Wars' App
[ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 23:50:31 GMT ]
"Star Wars" fans will be happy to hear that there is now an official app that brings news, sound clips, and trivia to your Android or iOS smartphone.









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.

Long-term life support on Mars possible someday
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 12:23:46 EDT ]

Car assembly line robot mortally injures worker in Germany
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:53:57 EDT ]
An automotive assembly line robot mortally injured a worker at a car factory in Germany this week, a prosecutor's office said.

NASA probe set to make history at Pluto
[ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 10:03:47 EDT ]
It's traveled more than 3.6 billion miles to get there, and it will only stay a few hours, but a small space probe is expected to revolutionize the way we look at Pluto.

U.S. vs. Japan Part II: Giant robots set to duel
[ Tue, 07 Jul 2015 09:05:33 EDT ]
"Suidobashi, you have a giant robot, we have a giant robot. You know what needs to happen."

Facebook updates 'Friends' icon to reflect gender equality
[ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 13:28:44 EDT ]
Facebook's 1.4 billion active users may need to strain their eyes to see the social network's subtle new design change.

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Group Demands Google Extend 'Forgotten' Requests to U.S.
[ Tue, 07 Jul 2015 18:03:54 GMT ]
The advocacy group has filed a complaint with the FTC accusing Google of "unfair and deceptive" practice.









Tinder Now Lets Celebrities Verify Their Profiles
[ Tue, 07 Jul 2015 18:15:01 GMT ]
Are you a celebrity looking for love? Good news, Tinder is now verifying profiles for "notable public figures, celebrities and athletes."









Replica 'Star Trek' Communicator Pairs With Your Phone
[ Tue, 07 Jul 2015 18:45:45 GMT ]
This replica Star Trek communicator not only looks like the real thing, but it pairs with your phone to provide actual telecommunication functions.









U.S. and Japan Prep for Giant Robot Duel
[ Tue, 07 Jul 2015 21:17:25 GMT ]
If watching giant robots fight to the death sounds like your idea of a good time, then you're in luck.









Scientists Warn Genome Data Could Outgrow YouTube, Twitter
[ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 00:07:36 GMT ]
The growing field of genomics may produce more data in 10 years than huge services like YouTube and Twitter, according to a team of scientists.









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.

Long-term life support on Mars possible someday
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 12:23:46 EDT ]

Vandals cut San Francisco area fiber optic lines for 11th time in a year
[ Wed, 01 Jul 2015 10:21:29 EDT ]
Fiber optic Internet cables in the San Francisco Bay area have been cut so often in the last year that the FBI is joining the investigation.

Car assembly line robot mortally injures worker in Germany
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:53:57 EDT ]
An automotive assembly line robot mortally injured a worker at a car factory in Germany this week, a prosecutor's office said.

U.S. vs. Japan Part II: Giant robots set to duel
[ Tue, 07 Jul 2015 09:05:33 EDT ]
"Suidobashi, you have a giant robot, we have a giant robot. You know what needs to happen."

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Amazon Pushes Prime Service With Day of Deals
[ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 15:41:36 GMT ]
Amazon is trying to lure more subscribers to its $99 Prime loyalty program by pushing a day of discounts it calls 'Prime Day.'









GoPro Session Packs Action Camera Chops Into Tiny Cube
[ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 17:59:49 GMT ]
The latest camera from GoPro shrinks the company's trademark wide-angle, high-frame-rate video prowess into the smallest package yet.









Smart Harness Teaches Old Dog New Tricks
[ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 19:30:43 GMT ]
North Carolina State University researchers have developed new technology designed to improve communication between dogs and humans.









Reddit CEO Ellen Pao Apologizes: 'We Screwed Up'
[ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 21:19:22 GMT ]
Reddit Interim CEO Ellen Pao apologized for a "long history of mistakes."









Instagram Update Sharpens Up Your Selfies and Food Pics
[ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 21:32:14 GMT ]
A new update bumps the resolution of Instagram pics from 640 to 1080 pixels per side.









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.

Long-term life support on Mars possible someday
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 12:23:46 EDT ]

Google rushes to fix software that tagged photo with racial slur
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:44:47 EDT ]
When Jacky Alcine looked at his Google Photos app recently, he was appalled by what he saw. The facial recognition software had tagged pictures of him and a friend, both of them African-Americans, with the word "Gorillas."

Vandals cut San Francisco area fiber optic lines for 11th time in a year
[ Wed, 01 Jul 2015 10:21:29 EDT ]
Fiber optic Internet cables in the San Francisco Bay area have been cut so often in the last year that the FBI is joining the investigation.

Car assembly line robot mortally injures worker in Germany
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:53:57 EDT ]
An automotive assembly line robot mortally injured a worker at a car factory in Germany this week, a prosecutor's office said.

Monday, July 6, 2015

Top Tips to Make Your July 4 Firework Photos Pop!
[ Fri, 03 Jul 2015 14:51:44 GMT ]
Want to capture the best possible fireworks photos and videos on the 4th? NBC's Mark Barger and Julianne Pepitone have tips to help.









Solar Impulse 2 Touches Down in Hawaii After Historic Flight
[ Fri, 03 Jul 2015 17:23:12 GMT ]
Pilot Andre Borschberg and his single-seat aircraft landed at an airport near Honolulu after flying 120 hours from Nagoya, Japan.









Solar Impulse Lands in Hawaii After Historic Flight
[ Fri, 03 Jul 2015 17:27:58 GMT ]
After Hawaii, it will head to Phoenix.









Solar Impulse Lands in Hawaii After Historic Flight
[ Fri, 03 Jul 2015 18:39:36 GMT ]
Pilot Andre Borschberg's nearly 118-hour voyage from Nagoya broke the record for the world's longest nonstop solo flight, his team said.









'This Is for Pearl Harbor': Outrage Over Soccer Tweets
[ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 09:39:52 GMT ]
While most Americans celebrated the country's historic soccer win Sunday night, a vocal minority saw the opportunity to stir up a Twitter storm.









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.

Google rushes to fix software that tagged photo with racial slur
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:44:47 EDT ]
When Jacky Alcine looked at his Google Photos app recently, he was appalled by what he saw. The facial recognition software had tagged pictures of him and a friend, both of them African-Americans, with the word "Gorillas."

Vandals cut San Francisco area fiber optic lines for 11th time in a year
[ Wed, 01 Jul 2015 10:21:29 EDT ]
Fiber optic Internet cables in the San Francisco Bay area have been cut so often in the last year that the FBI is joining the investigation.

Car assembly line robot mortally injures worker in Germany
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:53:57 EDT ]
An automotive assembly line robot mortally injured a worker at a car factory in Germany this week, a prosecutor's office said.

Reddit community revolts after communications director fired
[ Fri, 03 Jul 2015 14:13:12 EDT ]
On Friday, the social news site Reddit was on lockdown.

Sunday, July 5, 2015

Paper Trail: Feds Go Old-School After Massive Hacks
[ Fri, 03 Jul 2015 07:14:41 GMT ]
America's spies and HR offices are going back to pen and paper after last month's two big data breaches.









Top Tips to Make Your July 4 Firework Photos Pop!
[ Fri, 03 Jul 2015 14:51:44 GMT ]
Want to capture the best possible fireworks photos and videos on the 4th? NBC's Mark Barger and Julianne Pepitone have tips to help.









Solar Impulse 2 Touches Down in Hawaii After Historic Flight
[ Fri, 03 Jul 2015 17:23:12 GMT ]
Pilot Andre Borschberg and his single-seat aircraft landed at an airport near Honolulu after flying 120 hours from Nagoya, Japan.









Solar Impulse Lands in Hawaii After Historic Flight
[ Fri, 03 Jul 2015 17:27:58 GMT ]
After Hawaii, it will head to Phoenix.









Solar Impulse Lands in Hawaii After Historic Flight
[ Fri, 03 Jul 2015 18:39:36 GMT ]
Pilot Andre Borschberg's nearly 118-hour voyage from Nagoya broke the record for the world's longest nonstop solo flight, his team said.









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.

Google rushes to fix software that tagged photo with racial slur
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:44:47 EDT ]
When Jacky Alcine looked at his Google Photos app recently, he was appalled by what he saw. The facial recognition software had tagged pictures of him and a friend, both of them African-Americans, with the word "Gorillas."

Vandals cut San Francisco area fiber optic lines for 11th time in a year
[ Wed, 01 Jul 2015 10:21:29 EDT ]
Fiber optic Internet cables in the San Francisco Bay area have been cut so often in the last year that the FBI is joining the investigation.

Car assembly line robot mortally injures worker in Germany
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:53:57 EDT ]
An automotive assembly line robot mortally injured a worker at a car factory in Germany this week, a prosecutor's office said.

Reddit community revolts after communications director fired
[ Fri, 03 Jul 2015 14:13:12 EDT ]
On Friday, the social news site Reddit was on lockdown.

Car assembly line robot mortally injures worker in Germany
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:53:57 EDT ]
An automotive assembly line robot mortally injured a worker at a car factory in Germany this week, a prosecutor's office said.

Reddit community revolts after communications director fired
[ Fri, 03 Jul 2015 14:13:12 EDT ]
On Friday, the social news site Reddit was on lockdown.

Saturday, July 4, 2015

Paper Trail: Feds Go Old-School After Massive Hacks
[ Fri, 03 Jul 2015 07:14:41 GMT ]
America's spies and HR offices are going back to pen and paper after last month's two big data breaches.









Top Tips to Make Your July 4 Firework Photos Pop!
[ Fri, 03 Jul 2015 14:51:44 GMT ]
Want to capture the best possible fireworks photos and videos on the 4th? NBC's Mark Barger and Julianne Pepitone have tips to help.









Solar Impulse 2 Touches Down in Hawaii After Historic Flight
[ Fri, 03 Jul 2015 17:23:12 GMT ]
Pilot Andre Borschberg and his single-seat aircraft landed at an airport near Honolulu after flying 120 hours from Nagoya, Japan.









Solar Impulse Lands in Hawaii After Historic Flight
[ Fri, 03 Jul 2015 17:27:58 GMT ]
After Hawaii, it will head to Phoenix.









Solar Impulse Lands in Hawaii After Historic Flight
[ Fri, 03 Jul 2015 18:39:36 GMT ]
Pilot Andre Borschberg's nearly 118-hour voyage from Nagoya broke the record for the world's longest nonstop solo flight, his team said.









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.

Google rushes to fix software that tagged photo with racial slur
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:44:47 EDT ]
When Jacky Alcine looked at his Google Photos app recently, he was appalled by what he saw. The facial recognition software had tagged pictures of him and a friend, both of them African-Americans, with the word "Gorillas."

Vandals cut San Francisco area fiber optic lines for 11th time in a year
[ Wed, 01 Jul 2015 10:21:29 EDT ]
Fiber optic Internet cables in the San Francisco Bay area have been cut so often in the last year that the FBI is joining the investigation.

Car assembly line robot mortally injures worker in Germany
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:53:57 EDT ]
An automotive assembly line robot mortally injured a worker at a car factory in Germany this week, a prosecutor's office said.

Reddit community revolts after communications director fired
[ Fri, 03 Jul 2015 14:13:12 EDT ]
On Friday, the social news site Reddit was on lockdown.

Friday, July 3, 2015

Seahorse's Square Tail Could Pump Up Robotic Arms
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 20:44:31 GMT ]
Scientists think the seahorse's unique tail could inspire new robotic arms that are both robust and flexible.









Smart Lights and Radar Could Help Keep Bicyclists Safe
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 22:46:33 GMT ]
GPS maker Garmin has a new line of bike accessories that could help bicyclists stay safe at night and on busy roads.









The Internet Is Officially Too Big as IP Addresses Run Out
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 23:18:00 GMT ]
The Internet as we know it has officially gotten too big for its britches after the group that assigns addresses in North America ran out of numbers.









Paper Trail: Feds Go Old-School After Massive Hacks
[ Fri, 03 Jul 2015 01:41:20 GMT ]
America's spies and HR offices are going back to pen and paper after last month's two big data breaches.









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.

Buy your own airship
[ Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:50:27 EDT ]

Long-term life support on Mars possible someday
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 12:23:46 EDT ]

Google rushes to fix software that tagged photo with racial slur
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:44:47 EDT ]
When Jacky Alcine looked at his Google Photos app recently, he was appalled by what he saw. The facial recognition software had tagged pictures of him and a friend, both of them African-Americans, with the word "Gorillas."

Vandals cut San Francisco area fiber optic lines for 11th time in a year
[ Wed, 01 Jul 2015 10:21:29 EDT ]
Fiber optic Internet cables in the San Francisco Bay area have been cut so often in the last year that the FBI is joining the investigation.

Car assembly line robot mortally injures worker in Germany
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:53:57 EDT ]
An automotive assembly line robot mortally injured a worker at a car factory in Germany this week, a prosecutor's office said.

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Elon Musk-backed Group Hopes to Keep Us Safe from AI
[ Wed, 01 Jul 2015 23:34:55 GMT ]
A group backed by billionaire Elon Musk is awarding $7 million in grants to projects aimed at keeping artificial intelligence safe and "beneficial."









Solar Impulse Pilot Breaks Solo Endurance Flight Record
[ Wed, 01 Jul 2015 23:43:58 GMT ]
After 76 hours and 45 minutes at the helm, Solar Impulse pilot Andre Borschberg has broken the world record for solo endurance flight.









Snap! White House Just Made Big Change to Tours
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:01:13 GMT ]
For the first time in 40 years, visitors to the White House can take pictures and post to social media during public tours of "the nation's house."









Wrist-Worn Device Instantly Inflates to Prevent Drowning
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:10:20 GMT ]
Anyone can find themselves in danger underwater. Kingii is a wrist-worn device that inflates instantly when activated and brings you to the surface.









Undercover DEA Agent Turned Silk Road Thief Pleads Guilty
[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:41:20 GMT ]
A former federal agent has pleaded guilty to stealing bitcoins during the government's investigation of the online drug marketplace known as Silk Road.









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 real-life Iron Man glove is here
[ Fri, 26 Jun 2015 13:39:29 EDT ]
You've seen the films — now you can have the gadgets. Meet the tech-enthusiast who can make the real-life film and game props that you can take home.

Joyride on a jetpack
[ Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:53:35 EDT ]
By the early 21st century, we were supposed to be living in a futuristic utopia, with robots to do our chores and flying saucers to drive us to work -- if you believe in the soothsaying powers of "The Jetsons," that is.

Buy your own airship
[ Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:50:27 EDT ]

Long-term life support on Mars should be possible someday, study says
[ Wed, 01 Jul 2015 10:51:54 EDT ]
When the first two human colonists land on Mars, they could step into their ready-made living quarters, remove their space helmets and inhale deliciously breathable air.

Vandals cut San Francisco area fiber optic lines for 11th time in a year
[ Wed, 01 Jul 2015 10:21:29 EDT ]
Fiber optic Internet cables in the San Francisco Bay area have been cut so often in the last year that the FBI is joining the investigation.

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Olympus Camera Swaps Lenses, Uses Phone for Its Screen
[ Tue, 30 Jun 2015 17:42:21 GMT ]
The new Olympus Air A01 is a wireless lens camera that you can control with your smartphone.









Zuckerberg to 'The Terminator': The Machines Won't Win
[ Tue, 30 Jun 2015 20:25:53 GMT ]
Mark Zuckerberg held an impromptu Q&A on Facebook Tuesday afternoon, and everyone from Stephen Hawking to Arnold Schwarzenegger joined the fun.









Putting a Face to DNA: How New Tech Gives Hope in Cold Cases
[ Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:07:13 GMT ]
The technology generates an image using only DNA left at crime scenes, giving police a new tool in cases like the disappearance of an 8-year-old girl.









NSA Can Resume Collecting Your Phone Data Records
[ Wed, 01 Jul 2015 01:28:03 GMT ]
The National Security Agency may have been ordered out of the phone records business, but a secret court has said it can go ahead anyway.









Jim Carrey Brands Governor 'Fascist' Over Vaccine Law
[ Wed, 01 Jul 2015 09:22:01 GMT ]
Jim Carrey called California Gov. Jerry Brown a "corporate fascist" after the governor signed a strict new vaccination bill into law.









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.

Joyride on a jetpack
[ Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:53:35 EDT ]
By the early 21st century, we were supposed to be living in a futuristic utopia, with robots to do our chores and flying saucers to drive us to work -- if you believe in the soothsaying powers of "The Jetsons," that is.

Buy your own airship
[ Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:50:27 EDT ]

The real-life Iron Man glove is here
[ Fri, 26 Jun 2015 13:39:29 EDT ]
You've seen the films — now you can have the gadgets. Meet the tech-enthusiast who can make the real-life film and game props that you can take home.

Self-healing plastic could end cracked phone horror
[ Thu, 25 Jun 2015 13:11:08 EDT ]
Many of us know all too well the frustration that comes of buying a shiny new gadget, only to see it smashed into a thousand pieces soon after.

Who's accountable if your personal data gets hacked?
[ Tue, 30 Jun 2015 10:42:22 EDT ]
The massive breach of federal employees' personal data shows the need to make officials step up the level of security