Monday, August 31, 2015

Uber Hires Security Researchers Who Hacked Moving Jeep
[ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 21:36:38 GMT ]
The two security researchers who demonstrated they could hack into a moving Jeep have been hired by Uber.









Police Seize Drone After Man Flies It Near LAPD Chopper
[ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 17:51:19 GMT ]
LA police seized a man's drone after he flew it during a 'perimeter operation' in Hollywood and almost collided with an LAPD chopper, police said.









Boeing's Laser System Knocks Drones Out of the Sky
[ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 20:58:36 GMT ]
Why take a shotgun to the drone hovering over your back yard when you could train a tactical laser system on it?









Is Buying Gadget Insurance For My Kid Worth It?
[ Sun, 30 Aug 2015 10:13:40 GMT ]
Whether it's worth the cost may depend on who'll be using it, and how.









Driver Takes Selfie, Crashes Into Tree: Cops
[ Mon, 31 Aug 2015 08:42:39 GMT ]
Police in Maine issued a distracted driving summons to a man they say crashed into a tree while taking a "selfie" with his passengers.









The only way to avoid hangover is to drink less, study says
[ Sun, 30 Aug 2015 16:10:09 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: Water doesn't help, neither does eating fatty foods. This is the conclusion of a repeat study of drunken university students.









Billionaire who sold Minecraft to Microsoft is sad and lonely
[ Sun, 30 Aug 2015 19:00:08 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: In a series of tweets, Markus Persson says he's never felt more isolated.









Netflix won't renew movie licensing pact with Epix
[ Mon, 31 Aug 2015 04:59:24 GMT ]
Move is part of the streaming service's efforts to use original programming to attract new subscribers.









NASA's New Horizons post-Pluto target is just a billion miles away
[ Mon, 31 Aug 2015 06:27:35 GMT ]
If a mission extension is approved, the New Horizons spacecraft will take a short jaunt to a mysterious icy object in the Kuiper Belt.









From smartphones to appliances, Europe's huge tech show has it all
[ Mon, 31 Aug 2015 08:00:02 GMT ]
The tech industry comes to Berlin this week to catch the latest gadgets of all types from Samsung, Sony, Lenovo, LG and more.









Black holes may not be all that black
[ Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:01:57 GMT ]
Want to know what happens after you pass through a black hole? Just look around you. You might land in another universe that is similar to our own, if Stephen Hawking is right. Or in a very different one.









Spacecraft snaps stunning images of Mars
[ Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:03:31 GMT ]









Storms, volcanoes and fires
[ Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:04:14 GMT ]
Storms, volcanoes, fires and more -- all captured by a fleet of satellites.









Bizarre Mars photos fire up the Internet
[ Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:05:27 GMT ]










Girl with robot hand throws pitch at Orioles game
[ Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:07:14 GMT ]









Sunday, August 30, 2015

Facebook Must Obey German Speech Laws: Minister
[ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 16:48:18 GMT ]
Facebook will have to abide by German laws even if certain sentiments might be allowed in the U.S. under freedom of speech, a German minister said.









Police Seize Drone After Man Flies It Near LAPD Chopper
[ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 17:51:19 GMT ]
LA police seized a man's drone after he flew it during a 'perimeter operation' in Hollywood and almost collided with an LAPD chopper, police said.









Boeing's Laser System Knocks Drones Out of the Sky
[ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 20:58:36 GMT ]
Why take a shotgun to the drone hovering over your back yard when you could train a tactical laser system on it?









Uber Hires Security Researchers Who Hacked Moving Jeep
[ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 21:36:38 GMT ]
The two security researchers who demonstrated they could hack into a moving Jeep have been hired by Uber.









Is Buying Gadget Insurance For My Kid Worth It?
[ Sun, 30 Aug 2015 10:13:40 GMT ]
Whether it's worth the cost may depend on who'll be using it, and how.









Flamboyant Tesla Watch steampunkifies your wrist
[ Sat, 29 Aug 2015 18:31:56 GMT ]
Calling all steampunk adventurers, pirates, scientists and Victorian ladies. Your outrageously large vacuum-tube-decorated wrist watch has arrived.









Popping champagne cork causes emergency landing of jet
[ Sat, 29 Aug 2015 18:38:36 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: A member of the cabin crew opens a champagne bottle. The cork flies into the plane's ceiling. The oxygen masks drop. Oh, woe.









Yellowstone comment card shows guest isn't smarter than the average bear
[ Sat, 29 Aug 2015 21:20:16 GMT ]
An image that's gone viral shows what's allegedly a visitor's request that the park train its wild bears to make appearances for guests. Why not teach them to juggle and ride unicycles as well?









Electronics-sniffing dog found thumb drive with ex-Subway pitchman's porn stash
[ Sat, 29 Aug 2015 21:33:18 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: Jared Fogle, who pleaded guilty to child pornography charges, had his porn collection discovered by a dog whose nose can differentiate between a thumb drive and an iPad.









From disc to device: Under Blu-ray's next Digital Bridge
[ Sun, 30 Aug 2015 11:45:03 GMT ]
The promise of a simple way to watch your DVD and Blu-ray discs on your phone or tablet has long eluded studios. Now the upcoming Ultra HD Blu-ray format has a new method called Digital Bridge. Will it work?









Black holes may not be all that black
[ Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:01:57 GMT ]
Want to know what happens after you pass through a black hole? Just look around you. You might land in another universe that is similar to our own, if Stephen Hawking is right. Or in a very different one.









Spacecraft snaps stunning images of Mars
[ Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:03:31 GMT ]









Storms, volcanoes and fires
[ Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:04:14 GMT ]
Storms, volcanoes, fires and more -- all captured by a fleet of satellites.









Bizarre Mars photos fire up the Internet
[ Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:05:27 GMT ]










Girl with robot hand throws pitch at Orioles game
[ Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:07:14 GMT ]









Saturday, August 29, 2015

Ashley Madison CEO Out After Devastating Hack
[ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 15:58:09 GMT ]
Noel Biderman is stepping down as CEO of Avid Life Media, the parent company of adultery website Ashley Madison, the victim of a high-profile hack tha









Facebook Must Obey German Speech Laws: Minister
[ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 16:48:18 GMT ]
Facebook will have to abide by German laws even if certain sentiments might be allowed in the U.S. under freedom of speech, a German minister said.









Police Seize Drone After Man Flies It Near LAPD Chopper
[ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 17:51:19 GMT ]
LA police seized a man's drone after he flew it during a 'perimeter operation' in Hollywood and almost collided with an LAPD chopper, police said.









Boeing's Laser System Knocks Drones Out of the Sky
[ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 20:58:36 GMT ]
Why take a shotgun to the drone hovering over your back yard when you could train a tactical laser system on it?









Uber Hires Security Researchers Who Hacked Moving Jeep
[ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 21:36:38 GMT ]
The two security researchers who demonstrated they could hack into a moving Jeep have been hired by Uber.









iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus: The features, specs, pricing and release dates we expect
[ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 21:54:52 GMT ]
Here are all the details we expect to see for Apple's forthcoming iPhone 6S and 6S Plus announcement on September 9, 2015.









Bungie teases Destiny: Taken King's new raid, the game's biggest ever
[ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 22:01:00 GMT ]
King's Fall is "objectively and emphatically our biggest raid yet."









XCOM 2 delayed until 2016
[ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 22:22:08 GMT ]
Originally slated to launch in November, the PC game is now coming in February 2016.









See what it's like to get smacked by a grizzly bear in this GoPro video
[ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 23:44:12 GMT ]
Need an image to spark your nightmares tonight? This first-person video of a grizzly bear taking a swipe at a camera with its gigantic claws should do the trick.









Inside Google's master plan for faster, sharper streaming video
[ Sat, 29 Aug 2015 09:26:43 GMT ]
Google is working on a new technology called VP10 that will allow it to squeeze higher-quality video over broadband and mobile networks. And thanks to patent issues with a rival standard, it has a chance to catch on.









Bee decline studied with tiny backpack trackers
[ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 15:43:21 GMT ]









How to rein in drone nightmares
[ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 17:20:13 GMT ]
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Floyd Mayweather pulls up to work in $4.8 million hypercar
[ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 13:12:39 GMT ]
When your nickname is "Money," turning up to work in a $4.8 million car represents just another day in the office.








Science and religion fight over Hawaii's highest point
[ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 13:12:50 GMT ]
Rising more than 6 miles from the seabed floor, Mauna Kea is the tallest summit in the world.








5 things to know about the next iPhone
[ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 11:39:15 GMT ]









Friday, August 28, 2015

Get a Magazine of Your Own iPhone Photos With 'Recently'
[ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 18:44:40 GMT ]
The maker of a new iPhone app hopes users will pay $8.99 a month for a monthly magazine made with images from their own camera roll.









LG's Rolly Keyboard Rolls Up Into a Pocketable Stick
[ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 18:56:51 GMT ]
LG's Rolly might be the most portable Bluetooth keyboard yet.









Nielsen Tracking Nearly 1,000 Shows on Netflix, Others
[ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 21:08:51 GMT ]
Nielsen is expanding on its TV ratings by giving studios detailed statistics on nearly 1,000 shows streaming on services like Netflix.









1 Billion People Used Facebook in One Day
[ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 21:22:43 GMT ]
Mark Zuckerberg took to (what else?) Facebook to announce that the previous day set a record for the social network: a billion users in one day.









#BuyPens: How Sad Tweet Raised $45K for This Dad
[ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 11:07:44 GMT ]
A picture of a refugee selling pens on the street while carrying his sleeping daughter triggered an online campaign that has already raised $45,000.









Twitch meets Periscope with new streaming app Mirrativ
[ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 23:42:38 GMT ]
Mirrativ lets you stream games and more directly from your phone or tablet.









Watch Usain Bolt get mowed down by cameraman on Segway
[ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 01:23:27 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: You always thought Segways were dangerous, didn't you? The gold medal sprinter thinks they're deadly.









Vine faces the music with new audio editing and discovery tools
[ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 04:05:51 GMT ]
While Vine is known for visuals, the video-sharing app is increasing its focus on music with new features that help users create seamless audio loops and identify songs in other people's videos.









Crave giveaway: Onanoff Sound Cover iPad case with built-in speakers
[ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 07:00:03 GMT ]
This portable carrying case for the iPad Air 1 and 2 boosts your device's sound while also keeping it dressed up and protected on the go.









The 404 Throwback, Ep. 89 (podcast)
[ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 11:04:02 GMT ]
Today's show is a throwback to 2008 when Russ Frushtick first appeared on the program. We're back next week with a new show. Enjoy!









Bee decline studied with tiny backpack trackers
[ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 15:43:21 GMT ]









How to rein in drone nightmares
[ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 17:20:13 GMT ]
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Floyd Mayweather pulls up to work in $4.8 million hypercar
[ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 13:12:39 GMT ]
When your nickname is "Money," turning up to work in a $4.8 million car represents just another day in the office.








Science and religion fight over Hawaii's highest point
[ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 13:12:50 GMT ]
Rising more than 6 miles from the seabed floor, Mauna Kea is the tallest summit in the world.








5 things to know about the next iPhone
[ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 11:39:15 GMT ]









Thursday, August 27, 2015

Microsoft Says 75 Million Devices Running Windows 10
[ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 14:04:56 GMT ]
Only a few days after the 20th anniversary of Windows 95, Microsoft announced that more than 75 million devices are now running Windows 10.









YouTube Launches Live-Streaming Video Game Service
[ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 17:53:41 GMT ]
It's official: YouTube Gaming, a website and app for live-streaming video games, officially launched to the public Wednesday.









Amazon Strikes Back at Google with Underground App Store
[ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 18:13:41 GMT ]
After being banned by Google in December, the Amazon app is back — whether Google likes it or not.









Meet 'M': Facebook Rolls Out Digital Personal Assistant
[ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 19:15:01 GMT ]
Like Siri, Cortana and Google Now, Facebook is harnessing artificial intelligence to bring you your very own digital "personal assistant."









Butterfleye Smart Security Cam Recognizes Pets, Faces
[ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 22:07:00 GMT ]
A new camera called the Butterfleye aims to alleviate common security system problems by instilling its wireless device with a bit more intelligence.









Amazon reportedly laying off engineers after Fire phone flameout
[ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 02:27:15 GMT ]
"Dozens" of engineers have been dismissed in recent weeks from the secretive lab behind Amazon's consumer hardware, the Wall Street Journal reports.









Hangry Redditor rage quits cat cafe: All enter Oxford Dictionary
[ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 04:18:41 GMT ]
The Oxford Dictionary welcomes a swarm of new entries, including matcha, mecha, subreddit and manic pixie dream girl.









Drawing the line on acceptable use of cell phones in public
[ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 04:31:09 GMT ]
A new survey outlines how technology is blurring the etiquette rules for what is often private use in public or social settings.









Paleontologists find adorably chubby missing lizard link
[ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 05:13:53 GMT ]
A new species of lizard from the Late Cretaceous era links New World lizards with those from the Old World for the first time.









Amazon Prime steps up to battle Netflix in Japan
[ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 07:30:31 GMT ]
Amazon has announced it will bring video streaming to Amazon Prime customers in Japan, just days after Netflix announced it was partnering with a local telecommunications provider in the country.









Toucan gets a new beak thanks to technology
[ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 12:33:12 GMT ]









Why your doctor won't 'friend' you on Facebook
[ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 12:34:18 GMT ]
Doctors' practices are increasingly trying to reach their patients online. But don't expect your doctor to "friend" you on Facebook -- at least, not just yet.








How disaster technology is saving lives
[ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 15:39:28 GMT ]









Bee decline studied with tiny backpack trackers
[ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 15:43:21 GMT ]









How to rein in drone nightmares
[ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 17:20:13 GMT ]
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Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Watchdog: U.S. Ambassador Kennedy Used Private Email
[ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 18:01:48 GMT ]
Senior staff at the U.S. Embassy to Japan, including Ambassador Caroline Kennedy, have used personal email accounts for official business.









High-Tech Bee Backpacks Could Help Track Hive Collapse
[ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 19:01:07 GMT ]
The world's honeybee population is faced with threats both natural and man-made, leading to a catastrophic collapse in population. In order to underst









Feds Shut Down Male Escort Site Rentboy.com, Arrest 7
[ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 19:02:48 GMT ]
Federal authorities have shut down online male escort service Rentboy.com and arrested the chief executive and six of his employees.









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Uber Working With University to Create Self-Driving Cars
[ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 21:03:21 GMT ]
The partnership announced Tuesday between the San Francisco-based company and the university includes a $25,000 grant.









Olympus Boosts Entry-Level Camera's Specs With E-M10 II
[ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 21:27:53 GMT ]
If you're looking to get into serious photography but don't want to spend a grand, the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II might be a good place to start.









3D-printed dresses take inspiration from the Audi A4 luxury car
[ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 04:21:25 GMT ]
Fashiontech maven Anouk Wipprecht has designed a series of dresses based on the technology and design of the new Audi A4.









China ramps up cybersecurity ahead of WWII anniversary parade
[ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 10:37:52 GMT ]
Virtual private network provider Astrill has warned users that its service may falter as the government increases online restrictions ahead of the 70th Victory over Japan Day celebration.









Amazon's one-hour delivery comes to Seattle
[ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 11:40:01 GMT ]
Amazon Prime customers in the Seattle area can now get one-hour delivery on "tens of thousands" of products -- everything from paper towels to televisions and even beer and wine.









Watch Sony's new drone take off like a chopper
[ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 11:41:29 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: Claiming its prototype drone can fly for 2 hours, and at 106 mph, Sony sends the gadget up, up and away.









3D-printed robotic prosthetic wins 2015 UK James Dyson Award
[ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 11:55:09 GMT ]
The low-cost prosthetic hand has been awarded top prize in the annual design competition for students.









Toucan gets a new beak thanks to technology
[ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 12:33:12 GMT ]









Why your doctor won't 'friend' you on Facebook
[ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 12:34:18 GMT ]
Doctors' practices are increasingly trying to reach their patients online. But don't expect your doctor to "friend" you on Facebook -- at least, not just yet.








How to rein in drone nightmares
[ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 12:35:02 GMT ]
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How disaster technology is saving lives
[ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 15:39:28 GMT ]









Bee decline studied with tiny backpack trackers
[ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 15:43:21 GMT ]









Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Start Me Up! Microsoft's Windows 95 Turns 20
[ Mon, 24 Aug 2015 21:58:37 GMT ]
Twenty years ago today, Microsoft launched a new version of its desktop operating system — Windows 95, of course.









Rutgers Hires Cybersecurity Firms After Hacks
[ Mon, 24 Aug 2015 20:34:30 GMT ]
Rutgers has hired cybersecurity firms to protect its computer networks after they were hacked at least four times during the past school year









Ashley Madison Offers Reward for Info on Hackers
[ Mon, 24 Aug 2015 20:49:10 GMT ]
The company behind adultery website Ashley Madison offered a reward for information leading to the arrest of the hackers.









Watch Sony's New Aerosense Drone Take Flight
[ Mon, 24 Aug 2015 23:14:52 GMT ]
A new drone from a Sony partnership takes off and flies very capably in a video posted over the weekend.









Unliked: Man Faces Jail After Facebook-Spam Guilty Plea
[ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 05:58:14 GMT ]
Sanford Wallace, 47, of Las Vegas, faces a $250,000 fine and up to three years in prison.









EA totally, completely outcrazies itself for Madden 16 launch
[ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 04:20:38 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: Colin Kaepernick as Al Pacino from "Scent Of A Woman." Rob Gronkowski as, well, what is that? Now this ad is what might be called a launch. Or a very strange lunch.









How colliding satellites created Saturn's craziest ring
[ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 05:06:27 GMT ]
Saturn's outermost ring is the most active ring in the solar system. New models reveal how it came into being.









South Korea's Fair Trade Commission finally OKs Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia
[ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 05:51:21 GMT ]
The competition watchdog gives Microsoft the green light, under several conditions, after 21 months of review.









Cutting-edge 3D printer prints in 10 materials simultaneously
[ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 06:35:31 GMT ]
MIT engineers have built a 3D printer that can print in 10 different materials at once, streamlining the manufacturing process.









Meet Wileyfox: An 'edgy' new mobile brand powered by Cyanogen
[ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 09:29:41 GMT ]
Launching in London today, the new company is set to take on the smartphone market with budget hardware and unusual Android software.









America's first giant combat robot needs your help
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 00:48:57 GMT ]









Meet the tech geek making art affordable
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 12:05:50 GMT ]
Ken Karangi was a website designer. But his passion lied in a different kind of design.






How disaster technology is saving lives
[ Mon, 24 Aug 2015 16:47:32 GMT ]









Monday, August 24, 2015

Wove Smartwatch's Flexible Display Bends Around Your Wrist
[ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 18:41:31 GMT ]
The Wove Band is an upcoming smartwatch with a display that flexes with the band, letting it wrap itself around your wrist.









A Computer or Bach? Program Fools Even Music Experts
[ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 23:20:35 GMT ]
A Yale computer scientist has developed a program that creates music close enough to Bach's that people have trouble telling the two apart.









Apple Says You Should Believe Dr. Dre's Apology
[ Sat, 22 Aug 2015 06:31:32 GMT ]
Apple said it supports Dr. Dre after the rapper apologized "to the women I've hurt" via a statement to The New York Times.









What Is the Dark Web?
[ Sat, 22 Aug 2015 12:23:26 GMT ]
Find out what the so-called dark web is and how it operates.









Inside Stephen Hawking's Voice Software
[ Sat, 22 Aug 2015 18:42:32 GMT ]
The technology that's given an artificial voice to renowned physicist Stephen Hawking could soon be helping others with disabilities.









Mother Nature's fury as seen from space (pictures)
[ Mon, 24 Aug 2015 03:18:39 GMT ]
Normally we see the devastation natural disasters visit on neighborhoods and cities, but our outposts in orbit show the full scope of their destructive power.









Gorgeous glass objects created with a 3D printer
[ Mon, 24 Aug 2015 04:49:53 GMT ]
Researchers from MIT have created a 3D printer that is able to create objects out of glass.









Awesome nebula cradles a runaway star
[ Mon, 24 Aug 2015 05:41:35 GMT ]
Hubble has captured a glorious picture of a brightly burning, fast-moving star and the wind-blasted nebula around it.









Microsoft's Hello facial detection system tells twins apart
[ Mon, 24 Aug 2015 11:36:17 GMT ]
Microsoft's new login system for Windows 10 recognizes your face -- and reportedly can distinguish you from your identical twin.









Tech money drives San Francisco building boom, pushes others out
[ Mon, 24 Aug 2015 12:00:02 GMT ]
As part of Road Trip 2015, CNET follows how new skyscrapers with rising office rents have come to define a new era in the city by the bay. The winners: tech. The losers: pretty much everyone else.









Here's your chance to name a planet
[ Tue, 18 Aug 2015 18:38:14 GMT ]







America's first giant combat robot needs your help
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 00:48:57 GMT ]









Meet the tech geek making art affordable
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 12:05:50 GMT ]
Ken Karangi was a website designer. But his passion lied in a different kind of design.






Little girl with robotic hand throws first pitch at Orioles game
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 15:25:12 GMT ]
Hailey Dawson, 5, has quite an arm -- and attached at the end -- is a "special hand."








Sunday, August 23, 2015

Wove Smartwatch's Flexible Display Bends Around Your Wrist
[ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 18:41:31 GMT ]
The Wove Band is an upcoming smartwatch with a display that flexes with the band, letting it wrap itself around your wrist.









A Computer or Bach? Program Fools Even Music Experts
[ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 23:20:35 GMT ]
A Yale computer scientist has developed a program that creates music close enough to Bach's that people have trouble telling the two apart.









Apple Says You Should Believe Dr. Dre's Apology
[ Sat, 22 Aug 2015 06:31:32 GMT ]
Apple said it supports Dr. Dre after the rapper apologized "to the women I've hurt" via a statement to The New York Times.









What Is the Dark Web?
[ Sat, 22 Aug 2015 12:23:26 GMT ]
Find out what the so-called dark web is and how it operates.









Inside Stephen Hawking's Voice Software
[ Sat, 22 Aug 2015 18:42:32 GMT ]
The technology that's given an artificial voice to renowned physicist Stephen Hawking could soon be helping others with disabilities.









Swatch trademarks Apple's 'One More Thing'?
[ Sat, 22 Aug 2015 21:30:10 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: A Swiss trademark webpage appears to confirm that the watch manufacturer has not only trademarked Steve Jobs' favorite phrase, but is also trying to trademark "Tick Different."









Cell phone video shows cop allegedly trying to force driver to buy fund-raising tickets (or else)
[ Sat, 22 Aug 2015 22:27:05 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: A Philadelphia cop is taken off street patrol after stopping a motorist and then uttering some seemingly incriminating dialogue.









Watch a match-head bomb burst into flames in slow motion
[ Sat, 22 Aug 2015 22:43:23 GMT ]
The Slo Mo Guys film a match-head bomb in their backyard with a Phantom Flex slow-motion camera, and if you're thinking it's a good idea to try this at home, you should just stop reading now.









Mother Nature's fury as seen from space (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Aug 2015 22:58:05 GMT ]
Normally we see the devastation natural disasters visit on neighborhoods and cities, but our outposts in orbit show the full scope of their destructive power.









3D printing: Where Chattanooga's past meets its future
[ Sun, 23 Aug 2015 03:43:46 GMT ]
As part of Road Trip 2015, CNET digs into the 3D printing startup culture in Chattanooga, Tennessee.









Here's your chance to name a planet
[ Tue, 18 Aug 2015 18:38:14 GMT ]







America's first giant combat robot needs your help
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 00:48:57 GMT ]









Meet the tech geek making art affordable
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 12:05:50 GMT ]
Ken Karangi was a website designer. But his passion lied in a different kind of design.






Little girl with robotic hand throws first pitch at Orioles game
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 15:25:12 GMT ]
Hailey Dawson, 5, has quite an arm -- and attached at the end -- is a "special hand."








Saturday, August 22, 2015

Ashley Madison Subscribers Included Government Workers
[ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 15:51:48 GMT ]
Hundreds of federal employees used Internet connections in their offices to access the cheating website Ashley Madison, The AP reports.









iPhone Owners: Now You Can 'Test Drive' Samsung Phones
[ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 16:38:08 GMT ]
Samsung is trying to tempt Apple fans away from their iPhones with a "test drive."









Wove Smartwatch's Flexible Display Bends Around Your Wrist
[ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 18:41:31 GMT ]
The Wove Band is an upcoming smartwatch with a display that flexes with the band, letting it wrap itself around your wrist.









A Computer or Bach? Program Fools Even Music Experts
[ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 23:20:35 GMT ]
A Yale computer scientist has developed a program that creates music close enough to Bach's that people have trouble telling the two apart.









Apple Says You Should Believe Dr. Dre's Apology
[ Sat, 22 Aug 2015 06:15:03 GMT ]
Apple said it supports Dr. Dre after the rapper apologized "to the women I've hurt" via a statement to The New York Times.









Just how big is a blue whale's heart? See for yourself
[ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 21:47:42 GMT ]
The PBS and BBC One series "Big Blue Live" offers a close look at a blue whale's massive ticker. Just be thankful YouTube doesn't have a virtual smell feature...for now.









Wreaking havoc: Ashley Madison breach shows hackers' shifting motives
[ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 21:52:06 GMT ]
Hackers claiming a moralistic purpose have a long tradition on the Internet, but they're causing much more damage than ever before.









The 404 Show 1,627: Apple Force Touch, The Fat Jew, Amazon workplace, Ashley Madison (podcast)
[ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 21:59:23 GMT ]
How Force Touch might impact Apple's next generation of products; does it suck to work at Amazon? Ashley Madison hackers dump their stolen data; The Fat Jew and comedy credit on social media.









iPad Pro looks to get pushed into late 2015
[ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 23:21:02 GMT ]
Reports say the iPad Pro will be released later this year and won't be part of Apple's September 9th event. The iPhone 6S will be stronger than ever, and we bet you can't say Swatch Smartwatch" 5 times really fast.









Samsung already runs out of test drive Galaxy phones
[ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 23:50:44 GMT ]
It only took a few hours for Samsung to declare that it no longer had any Galaxy Note 5 or S6 Edge+ phones to loan out as part of a trial program for iPhone users.









Here's your chance to name a planet
[ Tue, 18 Aug 2015 18:38:14 GMT ]







America's first giant combat robot needs your help
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 00:48:57 GMT ]









Meet the tech geek making art affordable
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 12:05:50 GMT ]
Ken Karangi was a website designer. But his passion lied in a different kind of design.






Little girl with robotic hand throws first pitch at Orioles game
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 15:25:12 GMT ]
Hailey Dawson, 5, has quite an arm -- and attached at the end -- is a "special hand."








Friday, August 21, 2015

JFK Airport Now Tracks Phones to Tell if Lines Are Long
[ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 17:25:24 GMT ]
The tracking system, called BlipTrack, is enabled by wireless beacons located in the airport that monitor passengers' phones anonymously.









No Two-Year Contract? How to Keep Getting New iPhones
[ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 19:31:34 GMT ]
The age of 'cheap' iPhones is ending. As of last week, Verizon is no longer subsidizing new phones in exchange for people signing two-year contracts.









OnCourse Goggles Keep Swimmers On Course, Of Course
[ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 21:45:27 GMT ]
OnCourse goggles have tech built in that helps you swim straight no matter where you are — a "virtual swimming lane."









Ashley Madison Subscribers Included Government Workers
[ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 22:58:24 GMT ]
Hundreds of federal employees used Internet connections in their offices to access the cheating website Ashley Madison, The AP reports.









Myanmar's Political Purge Plays Out in Facebook Posts
[ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 11:29:02 GMT ]
The revolution may not be televised, but it will be shared in a status update.









'Guardians of the Galaxy' inspires kid to speak for first time
[ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 04:30:53 GMT ]
A dad reveals to the movie's director James Gunn that the character Groot helped his son, who suffers from a speech disorder, find his voice again.









UK declares war on the Streisand Effect
[ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 05:59:28 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: The UK government is ordering Google to remove links to stories about links to stories. Got that?









Crave giveaway: Playbulb LED flameless candles from MiPow
[ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 07:00:03 GMT ]
Win three cool modern-day candles -- the kind without flames that you control from a mobile device. LED mood lighting, here we come.









Microsoft wants to shock you when you get an email
[ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 08:30:56 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: A patent application filed by Microsoft describes giving your skin a little buzz when you get a notification.









The 404 Show 1,627: Apple Force Touch, The Fat Jew, Amazon workplace, Ashley Madison (podcast)
[ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 11:00:03 GMT ]
How Force Touch might impact Apple's next generation of products; does it suck to work at Amazon? Ashley Madison hackers dump their stolen data; The Fat Jew and comedy credit on social media.









Here's your chance to name a planet
[ Tue, 18 Aug 2015 18:38:14 GMT ]







America's first giant combat robot needs your help
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 00:48:57 GMT ]









Meet the tech geek making art affordable
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 12:05:50 GMT ]
Ken Karangi was a website designer. But his passion lied in a different kind of design.






Little girl with robotic hand throws first pitch at Orioles game
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 15:25:12 GMT ]
Hailey Dawson, 5, has quite an arm -- and attached at the end -- is a "special hand."








Thursday, August 20, 2015

The Personal Information of 30 Million Ashley Madison Users Has Been Released
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 19:30:16 GMT ]
When Ashley Madison was hacked by Impact Team, the group gave the site thirty days to shut down or its user's personal information would be released. Impact Team just followed through on its promise.









Bigger, Better Privacy-Focused Blackphone 2 Hits Pre-Order
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 19:36:27 GMT ]
Worrying about hackers and the NSA these days doesn't mean you're paranoid — it means you read the news. So buying a device like this isn't weird.









For Some Tech Feminists, Online Harassment is the Norm
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 20:26:23 GMT ]
"The truth is that it damages you, and eventually the damage hurts you because you just don't feel anything."









Yuck! Vomit Machine Shows Why Norovirus Spreads So Fast
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 23:34:32 GMT ]
Norovirus kills up to 800 people a year in the U.S. alone and puts 70,000 into the hospital.









No More Overexposed Photos: MIT Camera Never Blows Out
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 23:42:10 GMT ]
A new type of camera technology developed by the MIT Media Lab may put an end to overexposed photos.









Tiny pebbles make the biggest planets
[ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 04:20:48 GMT ]
Researchers solve the mystery of how Saturn and Jupiter formed, which changes how we think of planetary formation as a whole.









Uber background checks missed drivers' criminal records, prosecutors say
[ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 05:05:59 GMT ]
Among the drivers in Uber's service were a convicted murder and a felon convicted of sex offenses against a minor, prosecutors charge.









Radically improve your Tinder profile by getting Kelly Clarkson to sing it
[ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 05:15:47 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: On Jimmy Kimmel's show, Clarkson shows how a little talent can make the words "slip it into something" sound glorious.









'The Martian': What happens when Ridley Scott calls NASA
[ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 10:31:35 GMT ]
When legendary director Ridley Scott needed advice for his latest movie, about a manned mission to Mars gone awry, he called on the real-life team working to putting astronauts on the Red Planet.









Spider glides from the sky, can choose where it lands
[ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 11:02:27 GMT ]
A spider discovered in the forests of Panama and Peru can control the direction of its glide as it falls from the treetops.









Here's your chance to name a planet
[ Tue, 18 Aug 2015 18:38:14 GMT ]







America's first giant combat robot needs your help
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 00:48:57 GMT ]









Meet the tech geek making art affordable
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 12:05:50 GMT ]
Ken Karangi was a website designer. But his passion lied in a different kind of design.






Little girl with robotic hand throws first pitch at Orioles game
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 15:25:12 GMT ]
Hailey Dawson, 5, has quite an arm -- and attached at the end -- is a "special hand."








Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Eggplant? Cactus? Map Shows Your State's Favorite Emoji
[ Tue, 18 Aug 2015 18:33:42 GMT ]
A study of emoji use reveals some telling trends in who uses what — and, to be honest, some weird trends too.









Want Better Wi-Fi? Google Says OnHub Is the Solution
[ Tue, 18 Aug 2015 19:39:49 GMT ]
No one likes having to fiddle with their wireless router - Google knows that, and hopes to change the game with the easy-to-use OnHub.









Target Settles With Visa Over 2013 Data Breach
[ Tue, 18 Aug 2015 22:39:15 GMT ]
Target has reached a deal with Visa to settle claims over a massive 2013 data breach that exposed 40 million debit and credit card accounts.









Child Brain Scans May Predict Math Gains
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 02:47:59 GMT ]
A new study found the scans, conducted at age 8, accurately predicted how much the kids would improve in their math skills years later.









Adultery Site Ashley Madison Investigating Leaked Data
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 11:59:01 GMT ]
Almost 10 gigabytes worth of data, including member account details, logins and payment transaction details, were posted to the dark web, according to a report in Wired.









Is this the first flower that ever bloomed?
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 06:09:19 GMT ]
A freshwater plant from the Cretaceous era has been identified as one of the first ever flowering plants.









Miniature brain-in-a-dish could help advance Alzheimer's research
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 07:20:03 GMT ]
A lab-grown brain is the most complete ever developed, equivalent to the brain maturity of a five-week-old foetus.









To inspire software and hardware developers, Intel gets bold and very weird
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 08:32:39 GMT ]
At its annual developer conference, the chipmaker lays out the future and asks the tech community to help make it reality.









Get a GoGroove Bluetooth sound bar for $69.99
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 11:00:03 GMT ]
From the Cheapskate: Way better than it should be at this price, the BlueSync SBR works equally well with your TV and your phone or tablet.









Autocorrect gets woman a blind girl on birthday cake
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 11:06:00 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: She wanted a blond girl on top of her daughter's cake. Marie Seggie sent a text to say so. Sometimes, though, autocorrect thinks it knows better.









Scientists grow monkey arms in the lab
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:59:04 GMT ]







The Putin-themed Apple Watch worth $3000
[ Sun, 16 Aug 2015 20:15:34 GMT ]
"What's that?" They'll say.






Here's your chance to name a planet
[ Tue, 18 Aug 2015 18:38:14 GMT ]







America's first giant combat robot needs your help
[ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 00:48:57 GMT ]









Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Samsung's Latest Headphones Claim Wireless High Fidelity
[ Mon, 17 Aug 2015 22:15:05 GMT ]
Samsung thinks you should pick up a pair of its new Level On Wireless Pro headphones, which it says deliver higher-quality audio than the competition.









'Darkode' Hacker Pleads Guilty to Aiding Online Break-Ins
[ Mon, 17 Aug 2015 23:15:30 GMT ]
A hacker charged with helping to break into least 77,000 computers through an online hacking forum has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court.









What Silicon Valley Thinks of the NYT's Amazon Story
[ Mon, 17 Aug 2015 23:22:10 GMT ]
A critical expose of Amazon's workplace dynamics by The New York Times sparked debate across social media on Monday.









Jeff Bezos Defends Amazon After Scathing Article
[ Mon, 17 Aug 2015 23:25:28 GMT ]
"The article doesn't describe the Amazon I know or the caring Amazonians I work with every day," Bezos said in a memo to staff obtained by CNBC.









iRescue: Siri Saves Tennessee Teen Pinned by Truck
[ Tue, 18 Aug 2015 00:58:20 GMT ]
A doctor said Sam Ray may not have survived if he hadn't been able to call 911 by using Siri while pinned under his truck.









Expemotion E-Raw electric motorcycle is rolling sculpture (pictures)
[ Tue, 18 Aug 2015 02:04:57 GMT ]
Expemotion E-Raw prototype electric motorcycle aims to blend cutting-edge electrics with old-world craftsmanship.









Three new Canon inkjets print Instagram pics directly from feed, comments included
[ Tue, 18 Aug 2015 04:01:02 GMT ]
Canon announced three new series of inkjet printers with improved ink cartridges, faster installation times and cloud printing access by way of Canon's updated print app for smartphones.









Wait what? Sprint boasts superior coverage to T-Mobile, study says
[ Tue, 18 Aug 2015 06:43:03 GMT ]
Verizon still reigns supreme in the latest results from wireless testing firm RootMetrics. T-Mobile was hurt by the lack of broader coverage outside of the major markets.









Natural selection: Mama robot builds self-evolving baby-bots
[ Tue, 18 Aug 2015 07:13:17 GMT ]
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have built a robot that can build other robots, test them, and improve on the results.









Get a lifetime subscription to TigerVPN for $29
[ Tue, 18 Aug 2015 11:00:04 GMT ]
What's an ounce of prevention worth to you? Normally this service runs $9 per month, so this is an amazing deal.









Here's your chance to name a planet
[ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 15:14:21 GMT ]
Move over Jupiter, Mercury, Saturn and Venus.






The rise of Asian American leaders in tech
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:35:54 GMT ]







Meet the tech geek making art affordable
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:36:28 GMT ]
Ken Karangi was a website designer. But his passion lied in a different kind of design.






Scientists grow monkey arms in the lab
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:59:04 GMT ]







The Putin-themed Apple Watch worth $3000
[ Sun, 16 Aug 2015 20:15:34 GMT ]
"What's that?" They'll say.






Monday, August 17, 2015

AT&T Offers New Phone Plans With Cheaper Data Rates
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 22:35:32 GMT ]
AT&T has made some changes to its cellphone plans — nothing groundbreaking, but it might help keep its subscribers from jumping ship.









Low-Cost Computing Gives Students Cheap Connectivity
[ Sat, 15 Aug 2015 17:05:12 GMT ]
New technology is helping more students get online both inside and outside the classroom. NBC's Brian Mooar reports.









AT&T Helped NSA Track Internet Traffic, Report Says
[ Sat, 15 Aug 2015 19:28:57 GMT ]
The company helped the spy agency in a broad range of classified activities, The New York Times reported.









Best Back-to-School Gadgets for Kids and Teens
[ Sun, 16 Aug 2015 15:39:24 GMT ]
Here is a look at the hottest devices for everyone from first-grader to high-schoolers.









Jeff Bezos Defends Amazon After Scathing Article
[ Mon, 17 Aug 2015 10:51:01 GMT ]
"The article doesn't describe the Amazon I know or the caring Amazonians I work with every day," Bezos said in a memo to staff obtained by CNBC.









Galactic collision leaves behind a stellar mess
[ Mon, 17 Aug 2015 06:14:34 GMT ]
A newly released Hubble image of a spiral galaxy shows the telltale signs of two galaxies colliding.









How Apple's Force Touch could change the way you use your next iPhone or iPad
[ Mon, 17 Aug 2015 08:00:03 GMT ]
Commentary: Apple's next wave of iPhones and iPads are likely to feature tech that's already in the Apple Watch and newest MacBooks. Here's why it could make a difference.









Trying -- and kinda succeeding -- at going the distance with an electric car
[ Mon, 17 Aug 2015 09:29:40 GMT ]
For Road Trip 2015, CNET drives an all-electric car 500 miles around Britain's most scenic spots to see how easy it is to take a road trip without petrol. Spoiler alert: It doesn't go well.









Clarkson and the 'Top Gear' team are 'very, very, very expensive' says Amazon boss
[ Mon, 17 Aug 2015 10:15:19 GMT ]
Jeff Bezos says Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are "worth a lot and they know it."









Enter for your chance to win* a Thonet & Vander speaker system
[ Mon, 17 Aug 2015 11:00:05 GMT ]
One lucky winner will score a 2.1-channel bookshelf setup, and two others will take home a stereo pair. Premium audio gear all around!









Here's your chance to name a planet
[ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 15:14:21 GMT ]
Move over Jupiter, Mercury, Saturn and Venus.






The rise of Asian American leaders in tech
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:35:54 GMT ]







Meet the tech geek making art affordable
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:36:28 GMT ]
Ken Karangi was a website designer. But his passion lied in a different kind of design.






Scientists grow monkey arms in the lab
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:59:04 GMT ]







The Putin-themed Apple Watch worth $3000
[ Sun, 16 Aug 2015 20:15:34 GMT ]
"What's that?" They'll say.






Sunday, August 16, 2015

#POTUSPlaylist: Obama's 'Handpicked' Songs Hit Spotify
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 16:31:43 GMT ]
Ever wanted to jam with President Obama? Now you can ... virtually.









Kaspersky Lab Denies It Sabotaged Competitors
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 21:38:54 GMT ]
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab denies allegations made in a Reuters report that the company sabotaged rival antivirus software.









AT&T Offers New Phone Plans With Cheaper Data Rates
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 22:35:32 GMT ]
AT&T has made some changes to its cellphone plans — nothing groundbreaking, but it might help keep its subscribers from jumping ship.









Low-Cost Computing Gives Students Cheap Connectivity
[ Sat, 15 Aug 2015 17:05:12 GMT ]
New technology is helping more students get online both inside and outside the classroom. NBC's Brian Mooar reports.









AT&T Helped NSA Track Internet Traffic, Report Says
[ Sat, 15 Aug 2015 19:28:57 GMT ]
The company helped the spy agency in a broad range of classified activities, The New York Times reported.









Watch what happens when you disturb a hive of 40,000 killer bees
[ Sat, 15 Aug 2015 22:41:06 GMT ]
A film crew making a Smithsonian Channel documentary about bees captures slo-mo footage of an attacking swarm of angry killer bees that will you make you thankful you're not a documentary-film maker.









Force is strong today: Disneyland to get huge 'Star Wars' expansion, details of films emerge
[ Sat, 15 Aug 2015 23:49:20 GMT ]
The Disney fan expo D23 yields big news for the Jedi-addicted: Disneyland and Disney World are both getting 14-acre "lands" based on the "Star Wars" film franchise. Also: Details of upcoming flicks are revealed.









Brilliant GPS navigation system changes to children's voice near schools
[ Sun, 16 Aug 2015 00:08:53 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: A new safety feature installed in some GPS navigation setups tries to use an inventive way to get drivers to be extra careful where there are kids.









Drool-worthy dice for discerning rollers (pictures)
[ Sun, 16 Aug 2015 00:23:30 GMT ]
Made from gator bones, titanium, marble and more, these are some of the sexiest d20s, d4s and (not quite) plain ole d6s you've ever seen.









Classic cars and modern legends gather at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance (pictures)
[ Sun, 16 Aug 2015 01:45:38 GMT ]
The Concours d'Elegance is a prestigious automotive gathering of pre-war classic cars, modern luxury machines, and racing legends.









Rosetta snaps dramatic comet outburst
[ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 14:01:39 GMT ]
Comet 67P is getting hot and bothered. Dramatic pictures from outbursts on the increasingly active comet are being returned by the chasing probe Rosetta as it hurtles round the sun.






Here's your chance to name a planet
[ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 15:14:21 GMT ]
Move over Jupiter, Mercury, Saturn and Venus.






The rise of Asian American leaders in tech
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:35:54 GMT ]







Meet the tech geek making art affordable
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:36:28 GMT ]
Ken Karangi was a website designer. But his passion lied in a different kind of design.






Scientists grow monkey arms in the lab
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:59:04 GMT ]







Saturday, August 15, 2015

Uber Wins Dismissal of Connecticut Taxi Lawsuit
[ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 23:42:18 GMT ]
Uber has won the dismissal of a racketeering lawsuit filed by 15 Connecticut taxi and limousine companies.









Drone and Pilot Encounters Are Way, Way Up in 2015
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 15:13:30 GMT ]
Close encounters between drones and pilots are becoming increasingly common, according to the FAA.









#POTUSPlaylist: Obama's 'Handpicked' Songs Hit Spotify
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 16:31:43 GMT ]
Ever wanted to jam with President Obama? Now you can ... virtually.









Kaspersky Lab Denies It Sabotaged Competitors
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 21:38:54 GMT ]
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab denies allegations made in a Reuters report that the company sabotaged rival antivirus software.









AT&T Offers New Phone Plans With Cheaper Data Rates
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 22:35:32 GMT ]
AT&T has made some changes to its cellphone plans — nothing groundbreaking, but it might help keep its subscribers from jumping ship.









Model mocks Instagram Nipplegate to sell Samsung phones
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 23:57:13 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: The newest ad for the Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge+ shows Chrissy Teigen deciding between the two phones. And joking about her being covered up by Instagram.









Emoji evolve with Star Wars, McDonald's and Randemojinator
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 23:58:44 GMT ]
Use the Star Wars app to find the emoji you're looking for, or generate mixed-up emoji expressions with a silly website. Learn what icons could be added next -- and why McDonald's is taking our love of emoji a little too far.









Cat Scratch Laptop brings the Internet full circle
[ Sat, 15 Aug 2015 00:04:03 GMT ]
Cats love sleeping on your laptop (especially while you're using it), so why not let them geek out with their own cardboard computer perfect for tearing up the Internet?









'Star Wars' meets DIY for fantastic galactic creations (pictures)
[ Sat, 15 Aug 2015 00:09:39 GMT ]
Makers and "Star Wars" go together like Han and Chewie. Browse through incredible cat beds, dog costumes, bunk beds, rockers and even an R2-D2 VW.









The good, the bad and The Legend of Zelda
[ Sat, 15 Aug 2015 01:24:46 GMT ]
Retro video game Legend of Zelda meets spaghetti Westerns in "Hang 'Em Hyrule" from Beat Down Boogie.









Rosetta snaps dramatic comet outburst
[ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 14:01:39 GMT ]
Comet 67P is getting hot and bothered. Dramatic pictures from outbursts on the increasingly active comet are being returned by the chasing probe Rosetta as it hurtles round the sun.






Here's your chance to name a planet
[ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 15:14:21 GMT ]
Move over Jupiter, Mercury, Saturn and Venus.






The rise of Asian American leaders in tech
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:35:54 GMT ]







Meet the tech geek making art affordable
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:36:28 GMT ]
Ken Karangi was a website designer. But his passion lied in a different kind of design.






Scientists grow monkey arms in the lab
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:59:04 GMT ]







Friday, August 14, 2015

Tiny Nipper Charger Boosts Your Phone With AA Batteries
[ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 19:15:44 GMT ]
The Nipper is a simple, ultra-compact solution that lets you top up your phone in emergencies, but is small enough to act as a keychain.









Apple Boosts Hiring of Women by 65 Percent in Past Year
[ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 20:28:01 GMT ]
Apple dramatically boosted the number of women and underrepresented minorities it hired last year, the company announced Thursday.









What Happens If a Drone Gets Sucked Into a Jet?
[ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 20:51:25 GMT ]
No one knows, but the FAA is finally going to order tests on the impact of drones on passenger plane engines.









Dell's New Chromebook Laptop Aims for the High End
[ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 21:24:17 GMT ]
Chromebooks have gone from curiosity to useful budget computer, but they all feel a bit cheap — usually because they are cheap.









Uber Wins Dismissal of Connecticut Taxi Lawsuit
[ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 23:42:18 GMT ]
Uber has won the dismissal of a racketeering lawsuit filed by 15 Connecticut taxi and limousine companies.









Zero Latency: The VR revolution begins in Melbourne, Australia
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 01:42:08 GMT ]
For Road Trip 2015, CNET gets a hands-on preview of a world-first VR entertainment facility before it opens its doors to the public on August 15.









Pilot reports of close calls with drones rise enormously
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 02:46:20 GMT ]
The FAA says that pilots are now seeing drones at ever higher altitudes. One pilot, though, says it's all "much ado about nothing."









NASA tests the 'Ferrari of rocket engines' for mission to Mars
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 05:58:43 GMT ]
The RS-25 engine for NASA's new Space Launch System rocket makes current jet engines look like "a wind-up toy."









LA Reservoir turned into ball pit to combat drought
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 06:48:14 GMT ]
The Los Angeles Reservoir has been covered with a layer of floating "shade balls" to prevent water loss to evaporation.









Crave giveaway: Neo N2 smartpen for making handwritten notes digital
[ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 07:00:02 GMT ]
It looks like a standard pen, but it digitizes handwritten notes directly to your phone or tablet. And you can get one in your hands for free.









Satellite captures moon crossing Earth
[ Wed, 12 Aug 2015 15:54:13 GMT ]







Thar she blows!
[ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 13:05:38 GMT ]







A show not to be missed
[ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 13:08:32 GMT ]







Rosetta snaps dramatic comet outburst
[ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 14:01:39 GMT ]
Comet 67P is getting hot and bothered. Dramatic pictures from outbursts on the increasingly active comet are being returned by the chasing probe Rosetta as it hurtles round the sun.






Here's your chance to name a planet
[ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 15:14:21 GMT ]
Move over Jupiter, Mercury, Saturn and Venus.






Thursday, August 13, 2015

Scientists Make a 'Mother Robot' That Can Have Babies
[ Wed, 12 Aug 2015 18:29:29 GMT ]
It's always been something of a solace for humankind that robots can't evolve like we can, but we may not retain that advantage for long.









Twitter Lifts 140-Character Limit for Direct Messages
[ Wed, 12 Aug 2015 19:39:33 GMT ]
Twitter is doing away with its 140-characters-or-less limit — but only for Direct Messages.









'Roomba' Maker Gets Closer to Selling Robot Lawnmowers
[ Wed, 12 Aug 2015 20:35:32 GMT ]
The future of free-wheeling automated yard work took a step closer to American consumers on Wednesday after U.S. regulators gave robot maker iRobot Co









3-D Printed Electric Violin Takes Cues From Stradivarius
[ Wed, 12 Aug 2015 21:33:54 GMT ]
A good violin is hard to find — and pretty expensive. But what if a violin could be custom-made for you in a couple days with a 3-D printer?









Retired Teacher Ordered to Pay $15K Over Airbnb Rentals
[ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 08:10:22 GMT ]
A San Diego woman may have to pay more than $15,000 for renting rooms through home-sharing website Airbnb despite a city order to cease operations.









Google to spin out game-maker Niantic Labs as independent company
[ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 02:48:34 GMT ]
The search giant is splitting from the maker of the game Ingress, only days after Google announced a massive restructuring.









Meet the Virgin Rainbow, the most beautiful opal in the world
[ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 05:32:46 GMT ]
An opal so fine it has been valued at over $1 million is about to go on public display for the first time.









Viral video shows how easily predators lure kids on social media
[ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 05:47:43 GMT ]
A YouTube video of a "social experiment" exploring the vulnerability of underage kids to predators on social networks gets more than 17 million views in just two days.









'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.' is a Cold War cocktail of '60s style and superficial superspies
[ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 09:12:51 GMT ]
A girl from UNCLE steals the show as double agents meet the high life in a slick but superficial superspy romp. Here's our spoiler-free review.









NASA wants you to design a smartwatch app for astronauts
[ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 11:46:09 GMT ]
NASA is hosting a challenge to build a smartwatch app that will allow astronauts in space to easily access information and tools.









Weather scrubs launch of student experiments to space
[ Tue, 11 Aug 2015 16:00:58 GMT ]
College students eager to see their experiments fly in space will have to wait at least one more day after weather forced NASA to scrub plans for a scheduled Tuesday launch from eastern Virginia's Wallops Flight Facility.






Perseid meteor shower expected to be stellar
[ Tue, 11 Aug 2015 16:01:24 GMT ]
A moonless evening could give stargazers a fantastic light show this week.






A space first -- astronauts eat 'home-grown' food
[ Tue, 11 Aug 2015 16:05:23 GMT ]







Satellite captures moon crossing Earth
[ Wed, 12 Aug 2015 15:54:13 GMT ]







Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Nebia Shower Head Promises Better, More Efficient Showers
[ Tue, 11 Aug 2015 17:45:07 GMT ]
Everyone's mind is on the droughts hitting the country - it's a good time to debut a super-efficient shower head.









Streaming Music Kills 'CDs For a Penny' Columbia House
[ Tue, 11 Aug 2015 19:02:10 GMT ]
The music died for Columbia House on Monday as the mail-order retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.









Verizon Tests Internet 10X Faster Than Google Fiber
[ Tue, 11 Aug 2015 19:46:09 GMT ]
Verizon claims to have successfully tested new technology that would allow it to deliver broadband speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second.









FDA Warns Kardashian Over 'Misleading' Instagram Post
[ Wed, 12 Aug 2015 08:08:58 GMT ]
The FDA wasn't amused when celebrity Kim Kardashian endorsed a drug on Instagram.









Dating Apocalypse? Tinder Melts Down Over Vanity Fair Article
[ Wed, 12 Aug 2015 09:57:48 GMT ]
Tinder may be doing the walk of shame Wednesday morning when it takes a look at its Twitter feed in the clear-headed light of day.









Kepler discovers its 10th twin-sunned Tatooine
[ Wed, 12 Aug 2015 06:36:27 GMT ]
The discovery of a planet orbiting a binary star in the habitable zone is the tenth of its kind, indicating such planets are more common than previously thought.









Necronomic-on demand: Australia gets 'Ash vs. Evil Dead' world premiere
[ Wed, 12 Aug 2015 08:17:58 GMT ]
Australian streaming service Stan will be the first platform in the world to premiere the highly-anticipated TV series "Ash vs. Evil Dead" this Halloween. And just as we hoped, it looks real ugly...









Emo universe slowly creating less energy, wearing more black holes (Tomorrow Daily 223)
[ Wed, 12 Aug 2015 10:01:28 GMT ]
Ashley and Khail discuss the futility of life after learning the universe is slowly making fewer stars, explain how the "John Wick" franchise will utilize VR and watch astronauts eat lettuce grown in space.









​Researchers hack a Corvette's brakes via insurance black box
[ Wed, 12 Aug 2015 11:05:11 GMT ]
Researchers exploit a Web-connected insurance monitor to hijack a car using text messages.









Qualcomm says your next smartphone will look sharper and last longer
[ Wed, 12 Aug 2015 11:30:02 GMT ]
The company hopes its latest mobile chip will win back Samsung, which eschewed Qualcomm in favor of its own chip for the Galaxy S6.









Weather scrubs launch of student experiments to space
[ Tue, 11 Aug 2015 16:00:58 GMT ]
College students eager to see their experiments fly in space will have to wait at least one more day after weather forced NASA to scrub plans for a scheduled Tuesday launch from eastern Virginia's Wallops Flight Facility.






Perseid meteor shower expected to be stellar
[ Tue, 11 Aug 2015 16:01:24 GMT ]
A moonless evening could give stargazers a fantastic light show this week.






A space first -- astronauts eat 'home-grown' food
[ Tue, 11 Aug 2015 16:05:23 GMT ]







Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Adobe Is Latest Tech Company to Sweeten Leave Benefits
[ Mon, 10 Aug 2015 17:42:16 GMT ]
Software company Adobe Systems Inc. has become the third tech company in a week to give new parents more paid time off.









Internet Giants Share Data to Better Fight Child Porn
[ Mon, 10 Aug 2015 18:39:53 GMT ]
Five of the biggest Internet companies out there are collaborating with a watchdog organization to more effectively ban child pornography.









Advertisers Lose Billions As Ad Blocking Grows
[ Mon, 10 Aug 2015 20:00:54 GMT ]
A study by Adobe and Pagefair shows that the practice of blocking ads while using the Web is growing quickly — and advertiser revenues are shrinking.









Google Creates New Holding Company in Restructuring
[ Mon, 10 Aug 2015 23:29:13 GMT ]
Google announced a new corporate operating structure, creating a new company, Alphabet, that will count the Internet giant as a subsidiary.









Who Is Sundar Pichai, Google's New CEO?
[ Tue, 11 Aug 2015 06:55:28 GMT ]
An announcement from Google not only radically changed the organization of the Internet giant, but installed a new CEO: Sundar Pichai. Who is he?









Borrowing human reflexes eradicates robot bumbles
[ Tue, 11 Aug 2015 04:34:44 GMT ]
Researchers from MIT have designed an interface that allows a robot to tap into the reflexes of a human controller to eradicate typical robot clumsiness.









The universe is slowly dying
[ Tue, 11 Aug 2015 06:32:34 GMT ]
A large-scale survey of over 200,000 galaxies has revealed a grim truth: The universe is definitely slowing down.









Samsung looks to get a head start on Apple with its next jumbo smartphone
[ Tue, 11 Aug 2015 12:00:04 GMT ]
The Korean electronics giant hopes its latest super-sized phone -- likely the Galaxy Note 5 -- will help reverse its downward trajectory.









Alphabet lets Google be more ambitious, more boring and more crazy at the same time
[ Tue, 11 Aug 2015 12:00:06 GMT ]
The company is taking a page out of the playbook of Warren Buffett -- a longtime hero of co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin as it prepares for its next stage of growth.









Google, HTC vets prep 'friggin' awesome' smartphone for Sept. 1 launch
[ Tue, 11 Aug 2015 12:00:08 GMT ]
The company makes the bold claim that its new smartphone will actually get better over time thanks to software tweaks. It plans to sell it at the $300 to $400 range.









New galaxy is 4 times bigger than Milky Way
[ Thu, 06 Aug 2015 18:28:59 GMT ]
Astronomers at the California Institute of Technology believe they now know how galaxies are formed.

Why vinyl fans don't actually listen to vinyl
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 19:15:43 GMT ]
More people are buying vinyl -- but not necessarily to listen to ...

13 Instagram accounts you can't unfollow
[ Mon, 10 Aug 2015 15:17:11 GMT ]
Discover 13 artists -- all young, female, and lighting up Instagram -- you should be adding to your daily scroll.

Satellite captures moon crossing Earth
[ Mon, 10 Aug 2015 15:20:27 GMT ]

Monday, August 10, 2015

Pentagon Email Systems Go Back Online After Cyber Attack
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 18:39:26 GMT ]
Two weeks after it was shut down by a "highly sophisticated cyber attack," the Joint Staff email system is expected to be back up and running.









British Royal Navy Tests 3-D Printed Drone at Sea
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 19:54:16 GMT ]
A 3-D printed drone was recently launched from a British military warship and successfully flew to shore.









Silicon Valley Company Is Victim of $47 Million Cyber Scam
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 20:56:39 GMT ]
Ubiquiti Networks, a Silicon Valley computer networking company, says it was scammed of nearly $47 million by cyber thieves.









Microsoft Surface Pro 3 to See Action on NFL Sidelines
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 21:25:07 GMT ]
NFL fans will see something new on the sidelines this season: the Microsoft Surface Pro 3.









This Device May Change Police Chases Forever
[ Sat, 08 Aug 2015 04:18:51 GMT ]
The Milwaukee Police Department announced this week that it will be outfitting its vehicles with a system that launches GPS trackers at fleeing vehicles.









Videos taken down from Vimeo for using the word 'Pixels'
[ Mon, 10 Aug 2015 09:05:02 GMT ]
A DMCA takedown request has targeted short films older than and completely unrelated to the recently released Adam Sandler film "Pixels."









British Library asks for help deciphering a medieval sword
[ Mon, 10 Aug 2015 11:02:10 GMT ]
An as-yet indecipherable inscription on a sword dating back to 800 years ago has researchers at the British Library flummoxed.









Health tech is going to save your life (for real)
[ Mon, 10 Aug 2015 11:11:05 GMT ]
From 3D-printed organs to cancer-fighting nanotech, the most important branch of technology right now is the one that will keep you living longer and stronger.









Space, swords, bones: 3D printing (literally) makes our world
[ Mon, 10 Aug 2015 11:30:48 GMT ]
Forget those silly little figurines. The real work in 3D printing will go into things that matter, like bone grafts, full-size bridges -- even a building on the moon.









Tesla hackers explain how they did it at DEF CON 23
[ Mon, 10 Aug 2015 11:40:41 GMT ]
At the DEF CON 23 digital security conference, Kevin Mahaffey and Marc Rogers explain how they hacked a Tesla Model S and why you shouldn't be too alarmed.









13 Instagram accounts you can't unfollow
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 15:15:44 EDT ]
Discover 13 artists -- all young, female, and lighting up Instagram -- you should be adding to your daily scroll.

Why vinyl fans don't actually listen to vinyl
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 15:15:43 EDT ]
More people are buying vinyl -- but not necessarily to listen to ...

Is this the world's first unstealable bike?
[ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 12:28:54 EDT ]
Three Chilean entrepreneurs claim to have solved a problem that makes every cyclist's blood boil -- by inventing the world's first "unstealable" bike.

$2,000 headphones -- can you hear the difference?
[ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 12:28:54 EDT ]
What difference can a dollar make? According to headphones company Audeze, $2,000 will give you the most authentic listening experience on the planet.

Satellite captures moon crossing Earth
[ Sat, 08 Aug 2015 17:23:21 EDT ]

Sunday, August 9, 2015

Pentagon Email Systems Go Back Online After Cyber Attack
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 18:39:26 GMT ]
Two weeks after it was shut down by a "highly sophisticated cyber attack," the Joint Staff email system is expected to be back up and running.









British Royal Navy Tests 3-D Printed Drone at Sea
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 19:54:16 GMT ]
A 3-D printed drone was recently launched from a British military warship and successfully flew to shore.









Silicon Valley Company Is Victim of $47 Million Cyber Scam
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 20:56:39 GMT ]
Ubiquiti Networks, a Silicon Valley computer networking company, says it was scammed of nearly $47 million by cyber thieves.









Microsoft Surface Pro 3 to See Action on NFL Sidelines
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 21:25:07 GMT ]
NFL fans will see something new on the sidelines this season: the Microsoft Surface Pro 3.









This Device May Change Police Chases Forever
[ Sat, 08 Aug 2015 04:18:51 GMT ]
The Milwaukee Police Department announced this week that it will be outfitting its vehicles with a system that launches GPS trackers at fleeing vehicles.









Winning Wasp and peak Paul Rudd: 6 reasons 'Ant-Man' has legs
[ Sat, 08 Aug 2015 22:57:03 GMT ]
Commentary: The latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is fun to the final stinger. CNET's Kelsey Adams shares her favorite parts of the picnic and lets the spoilers fly.









Study says horses make faces like humans, no offense intended
[ Sat, 08 Aug 2015 23:03:27 GMT ]
Why the long face? A new study from the University of Sussex says horses use their lips and eyes to express emotion much like humans do.









The 4-mile-tall pyramid mountain on dwarf planet Ceres is glowing
[ Sat, 08 Aug 2015 23:22:01 GMT ]
NASA's Dawn spacecraft finds that the largest object in the asteroid belt is also a huge mystery, as the craft takes a closer look.









Lego gets 6-year-olds to rebuild their own country
[ Sat, 08 Aug 2015 23:53:27 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: In a charming celebration of Singapore's 50th anniversary, Lego creates a vision of Sinagpore's future and then asks kids to change it.









You make my streams come true: How Spotify came to be my musical wonderland
[ Sun, 09 Aug 2015 08:00:02 GMT ]
A lifetime of cassette tapes, CDs, and MP3 players prepared me for an excitingly boundless, but flawed, streaming music experience.









13 Instagram accounts you can't unfollow
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 15:15:44 EDT ]
Discover 13 artists -- all young, female, and lighting up Instagram -- you should be adding to your daily scroll.

Why vinyl fans don't actually listen to vinyl
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 15:15:43 EDT ]
More people are buying vinyl -- but not necessarily to listen to ...

Is this the world's first unstealable bike?
[ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 12:28:54 EDT ]
Three Chilean entrepreneurs claim to have solved a problem that makes every cyclist's blood boil -- by inventing the world's first "unstealable" bike.

$2,000 headphones -- can you hear the difference?
[ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 12:28:54 EDT ]
What difference can a dollar make? According to headphones company Audeze, $2,000 will give you the most authentic listening experience on the planet.

Satellite captures moon crossing Earth
[ Sat, 08 Aug 2015 17:23:21 EDT ]

Saturday, August 8, 2015

Pentagon Email Systems Go Back Online After Cyber Attack
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 18:39:26 GMT ]
Two weeks after it was shut down by a "highly sophisticated cyber attack," the Joint Staff email system is expected to be back up and running.









British Royal Navy Tests 3-D Printed Drone at Sea
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 19:54:16 GMT ]
A 3-D printed drone was recently launched from a British military warship and successfully flew to shore.









Silicon Valley Company Is Victim of $47 Million Cyber Scam
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 20:56:39 GMT ]
Ubiquiti Networks, a Silicon Valley computer networking company, says it was scammed of nearly $47 million by cyber thieves.









Microsoft Surface Pro 3 to See Action on NFL Sidelines
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 21:25:07 GMT ]
NFL fans will see something new on the sidelines this season: the Microsoft Surface Pro 3.









This Device May Change Police Chases Forever
[ Sat, 08 Aug 2015 04:18:51 GMT ]
The Milwaukee Police Department announced this week that it will be outfitting its vehicles with a system that launches GPS trackers at fleeing vehicles.









Uber drivers can now accept tips electronically, without Uber's help
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 22:12:06 GMT ]
Before now, all tips for Uber drivers had to be done in cash. But in-car advertising company Vugo is hoping to change that by adding a gratuity feature to its app.









Apple said to host iPhone, iPad, Apple TV event Sept. 9
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 22:24:33 GMT ]
Lumping the devices together, as Buzzfeed reports, could indicate Apple doesn't have huge changes in store.









Space, swords, bones: 3D-printing (literally) makes our world
[ Sat, 08 Aug 2015 08:00:03 GMT ]
Forget those silly little figurines. The real work in 3D-printing will go into things that matter, like bone grafts, full-size bridges -- even a building on the moon.









Yahoo is trying to become one of the smartphone cool kids
[ Sat, 08 Aug 2015 12:00:04 GMT ]
The Internet giant wants to make sure it's relevant on mobile devices -- especially among young people. Is the budding portfolio of CEO Marissa Mayer pointed in the right direction?









Want to be totally secure on the Internet? Good luck
[ Sat, 08 Aug 2015 12:00:05 GMT ]
At Defcon, one of the largest tech security conferences of the year, there's no such thing as total security from hackers.









13 Instagram accounts you can't unfollow
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 15:15:44 EDT ]
Discover 13 artists -- all young, female, and lighting up Instagram -- you should be adding to your daily scroll.

Why vinyl fans don't actually listen to vinyl
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 15:15:43 EDT ]
More people are buying vinyl -- but not necessarily to listen to ...

Is this the world's first unstealable bike?
[ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 12:28:54 EDT ]
Three Chilean entrepreneurs claim to have solved a problem that makes every cyclist's blood boil -- by inventing the world's first "unstealable" bike.

$2,000 headphones -- can you hear the difference?
[ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 12:28:54 EDT ]
What difference can a dollar make? According to headphones company Audeze, $2,000 will give you the most authentic listening experience on the planet.

Friday, August 7, 2015

China Wants Homemade Sex Videos Off Social Media
[ Thu, 06 Aug 2015 13:42:22 GMT ]
China's top anti-pornography office on Thursday announced its latest mission: a campaign to remove amateur sex videos from China's social media.









Teens Make Friends Online, But Rarely Take Them Offline
[ Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:00:21 GMT ]
Teenagers rely on social networks and games to keep in touch with existing friends and make new ones, but online friends generally stay that way.









Tesla Issues Fix After Hackers Take Control of Model S
[ Thu, 06 Aug 2015 17:39:01 GMT ]
Tesla Motors has sent a software patch to address security flaws in the Model S sedan that could allow hackers to take control of the vehicle.









Russian Cyber Attack Targets Pentagon Email Systems: Officials
[ Thu, 06 Aug 2015 18:53:23 GMT ]
US officials tell NBC News that Russia launched a "sophisticated cyber attack against the Pentagon's Joint Staff unclassified email system which has b









Tesla Shows Off Scary Snake-Like Automatic Charger
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 00:20:44 GMT ]
Someday, Tesla owners could have their electric cars charged by a metal snake. For realz.









'Resistance is futile': Streaming TV is the future -- now
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 08:00:03 GMT ]
Fifty years ago, watching TV on public transportation felt like a sci-fi dream; now, I watch sci-fi on the train everyday. And that's progress, baby.









Xbox's shot in the arm and Nokia makes a deal in CNET UK Podcast 444
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 09:41:46 GMT ]
The UK's greatest tech podcast presents everything you need to know from Gamescom 2015, as well as LG's bizarre retro mobile and much more.









Amazon pilot episode 'Sneaky Pete' spins sneaky lies to win your vote
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 09:42:40 GMT ]
Produced by Bryan Cranston and starring Giovanni Ribisi, this pilot episode could lead to a full series. Here's our review.









Amazon pilot 'Casanova' wants you to show a little love for history's greatest lover
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 09:45:04 GMT ]
If you like this pilot episode from the director of "Amelie", it could be made into a series. Here's our review.









New World of Warcraft expansion introduces new class, map and more
[ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 10:11:43 GMT ]
Get the first details for the Blizzard game's next big expansion, Legion. The beta begins later this year.









Thar she blows!
[ Tue, 04 Aug 2015 14:42:10 EDT ]

HitchBOT, the hitchhiking robot, gets beheaded
[ Tue, 04 Aug 2015 14:18:43 EDT ]

Is this the world's first unstealable bike?
[ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 12:28:54 EDT ]
Three Chilean entrepreneurs claim to have solved a problem that makes every cyclist's blood boil -- by inventing the world's first "unstealable" bike.

$2,000 headphones -- can you hear the difference?
[ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 12:28:54 EDT ]
What difference can a dollar make? According to headphones company Audeze, $2,000 will give you the most authentic listening experience on the planet.

Thursday, August 6, 2015

Graava Action Cam Edits Your Footage For You
[ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 19:05:10 GMT ]
A new camera called the Graava analyzes your footage and finds the most interesting parts - saving you the trouble of editing it.









Google Announces 'Stagefright' Bug Fix
[ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 19:21:05 GMT ]
Google tried to assuage fears over the "Stagefright" bug on Wednesday by announcing software updates to Android phones and software.









2016 Candidates Go All-In on Digital to Reach Voters
[ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 20:43:59 GMT ]
Presidential candidates are deploying a veritable toolbox of digital gadgets and gimmicks to break through to voters.









Reddit Begins Purge of Offensive Content
[ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 21:41:01 GMT ]
Reddit's publicly announced crackdown on hate and harassment has begun, with a new content policy in place and several racist subreddits banned.









Cyber Expert: Dream of Internet Freedom Is Dying
[ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 22:23:58 GMT ]
The dream of a free and open Internet is slowly being killed by overregulation, censorship and bad laws, a top computer crime defense lawyer says.









You now have to opt in to see Reddit's most offensive content
[ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 23:15:38 GMT ]
The online community forum tightens restrictions on what can be published on the site and even bans some of its most hateful communities.









Airbus patents hypersonic, rocket-powered jetliner (Tomorrow Daily 221)
[ Thu, 06 Aug 2015 00:05:12 GMT ]
Khail and Ashley discuss a new patent for a hypersonic jet that could reach speeds up to Mach 4.5, explain why Destiny is removing Peter Dinklage's voiceover work from the entire game and watch a robotic arm do a scientific ribbon dance.









Tesla confirms Model X deliveries to begin by September 30
[ Thu, 06 Aug 2015 01:45:58 GMT ]
The electric car maker says it's finally getting close to releasing its long-delayed, much-anticipated SUV.









Group wants to build wall to stop techies returning from Burning Man
[ Thu, 06 Aug 2015 05:27:24 GMT ]
A humorous online crowdfunding appeal says it'll only take $7.3 billion to build a 300-mile-long wall. This will ensure that San Francisco will become a saner place again, as Burning Manners will be kept out.









Let's go to Mars! The future of space travel
[ Thu, 06 Aug 2015 10:06:16 GMT ]
SpaceX, Virgin Galactic and other private endeavours are paving the way for a future Mars landing.









Thar she blows!
[ Tue, 04 Aug 2015 14:42:10 EDT ]

HitchBOT, the hitchhiking robot, gets beheaded
[ Tue, 04 Aug 2015 14:18:43 EDT ]

Is this the world's first unstealable bike?
[ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 12:28:54 EDT ]
Three Chilean entrepreneurs claim to have solved a problem that makes every cyclist's blood boil -- by inventing the world's first "unstealable" bike.

$2,000 headphones -- can you hear the difference?
[ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 12:28:54 EDT ]
What difference can a dollar make? According to headphones company Audeze, $2,000 will give you the most authentic listening experience on the planet.

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Man 3-D Prints World's Smallest Working Circular Saw
[ Tue, 04 Aug 2015 19:10:09 GMT ]
What would you do if you were shrunk down to the size of a mouse and asked to do carpentry? It wouldn't be a problem if you had this tiny saw.









Netflix to Offer 'Unlimited' Leave for New Parents
[ Tue, 04 Aug 2015 21:39:52 GMT ]
Netflix announced plans to start offering employees "unlimited" maternity and paternity leave through the first year after a child's birth or adoption.









Google Announces Science Fair's 20 Young Finalists
[ Tue, 04 Aug 2015 22:25:52 GMT ]
Google has announced the finalists for its annual international under-18 science fair, with projects from all over and covering a variety of fields.









Obama Hosts Startups at White House 'Demo Day'
[ Tue, 04 Aug 2015 22:46:12 GMT ]
The White House's first "Demo Day" for entrepreneurs was a little like a grown-up science fair meets 'Shark Tank.'









Lexus Takes the Wraps Off Its Mysterious Hoverboard
[ Tue, 04 Aug 2015 23:30:17 GMT ]
This Lexus hoverboard may not be the "Back to the Future" style transportation many were hoping for, but it is a cool piece of technology.









LG thinks yesteryear with its new Wine Smart handset
[ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 06:59:18 GMT ]
New Android smartphone sports a clamshell design and physical alphanumeric keyboard.









Living in the Matrix with 360-degree video
[ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 10:01:36 GMT ]
Thanks to 360-degree video, you can have eyes in the front, sides and back of your head.









Get a 12-pack of ballpoint-stylus combo pens for $7.99
[ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 10:18:21 GMT ]
This nifty assortment seems almost too good to be true: Pen on one end, stylus tip on the other, colorful aluminum barrel down the middle.









​Parrot quietly cancels highly anticipated, Android-powered RNB6 car stereo
[ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 10:29:59 GMT ]
Parrot cancels plans to sell its Android Auto- and Apple CarPlay-compatible media receiver to the aftermarket.









Gamescom 2015 is happening, so we discuss Microsoft's event (Tomorrow Daily 220)
[ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 11:19:25 GMT ]
Khail and Ashley break down Microsoft's press event at Gamescom in Germany, explain why an artist turned digital billboards into art for commuters and introduce you to "Emily," an android made for natural human conversation.









Cell phones and risk of brain tumor
[ Mon, 03 Aug 2015 07:56:11 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.

Thar she blows!
[ Tue, 04 Aug 2015 14:42:10 EDT ]

HitchBOT, the hitchhiking robot, gets beheaded
[ Tue, 04 Aug 2015 14:18:43 EDT ]

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Fujifilm Camera Captures Infrared and UV Light
[ Mon, 03 Aug 2015 19:48:36 GMT ]
Fujifilm has unveiled a new camera that's been tuned to capture not just visible light but a limited amount of infrared and ultraviolet as well.









Medical Software Company Hack Exposed Data on 3.9M
[ Mon, 03 Aug 2015 20:25:42 GMT ]
Medical Informatics Engineering says the private information of 3.9 million people was exposed when its networks were hacked earlier this year.









White House Says 'Cybersecurity Sprint' Only a Start
[ Mon, 03 Aug 2015 22:26:10 GMT ]
Federal agencies have increased cybersecurity measures since the hacking at the Office of Personnel Management, but more work lies ahead.









FDA Approves First 3-D Printed Pill
[ Mon, 03 Aug 2015 22:45:34 GMT ]
The FDA has approved the first prescription drug made through 3-D printing: a dissolvable tablet that treats seizures.









Red vs. Blue: Twitter Controversies Visualized in Study
[ Mon, 03 Aug 2015 23:45:19 GMT ]
Ever wade into a complex online debate and wonder: If you could step back a bit, what would the controversy and its participants look like from afar?









How you'll benefit if Apple becomes a cellular carrier
[ Tue, 04 Aug 2015 09:43:35 GMT ]
Apple looks into becoming a MVNO, Siri will transcribe your voice mails and Dr. Dre is bringing his first album in 16 years to iTunes and Apple Music.









NASA photographer grabs rare shot of space station in front of moon
[ Tue, 04 Aug 2015 09:47:56 GMT ]
The International Space Station once again steps into the moonlight in an extraordinary photo. See if you can spot it.









What you need to know about artificial intelligence, and the imminent robot future
[ Tue, 04 Aug 2015 11:08:24 GMT ]
From autonomous warfare to still-distant sentience, artificial intelligence in 2015 is nothing like we expected. Here are three things every geek who dreamed of a robot future needs to know.









The tech that gets me soaring
[ Tue, 04 Aug 2015 11:10:13 GMT ]
Airline travel isn't painful and it's certainly not a bore -- it's one of the most amazing things you can do.









Sprint taps new execs as it hopes to forge new identity
[ Tue, 04 Aug 2015 11:20:47 GMT ]
Sprint names Tarek Robbiati as its new chief financial officer and Gunther Ottendorfer its new chief operating officer, just the latest in a shake-up in the management ranks.









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
[ Mon, 03 Aug 2015 07:56:11 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.

HitchBOT, the hitchhiking robot, gets beheaded
[ Mon, 03 Aug 2015 11:32:29 EDT ]

Monday, August 3, 2015

Mind-Controlled Cursor Allows Disabled to Type With Ease
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 19:25:50 GMT ]
A new way of allowing paralyzed or severely injured people to control on-screen cursors taps directly into the brain and shows great promise.









James Woods Sues Twitter User for 'Cocaine Addict' Claim
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 20:51:28 GMT ]
Woods is suing for defamation and invasion of privacy by false light for an "outrageous" tweet claiming he uses cocaine.









UConn Hack Exposed Students' Credit Cards, SSNs
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 21:47:36 GMT ]
The University of Connecticut announced Friday in a blog post that its School of Engineering was the target of a serious breach.









Facebook in Class? Some Schools Embracing Social Media
[ Sun, 02 Aug 2015 04:12:34 GMT ]
As students head back to school many will face new social media policies outlined by their schools.









How to Avoid Getting Fired Because of Social Media
[ Sun, 02 Aug 2015 04:29:14 GMT ]
Just exactly what can you say about your job on social media without getting yourself in trouble.









Vietnam's refugees find second chance in Silicon Valley
[ Sun, 02 Aug 2015 12:00:05 GMT ]
For Road Trip 2015, CNET went to San Jose, California, to talk with Vietnamese Americans who traveled a long way to get to where they are today.









BMW paying electric car owners to delay charging in Bay Area
[ Sun, 02 Aug 2015 13:20:11 GMT ]
Carmaker has teamed up with Pacific Gas & Electric to curb power grid demand by giving i3 drivers gift cards if they charge at off-peak hours.









'Zoolander 2' trailer features, wait, Stephen Hawking?
[ Mon, 03 Aug 2015 01:45:31 GMT ]
The remarkably scientific trailer for the "Zoolander" sequel brings science to the forefront.









AT&T launches first DirecTV bundle: $200 for TV, wireless for four
[ Mon, 03 Aug 2015 04:01:03 GMT ]
It marks the first time a company has been able to offer a bundle of television and wireless service throughout the nation.









Nokia sells Here maps business to carmakers Audi, BMW and Daimler
[ Mon, 03 Aug 2015 10:28:55 GMT ]
The deal shows how important mapping and location data are to the future of the car industry, particularly in the coming era of self-driving cars.









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

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
[ Mon, 03 Aug 2015 07:56:11 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.

Sunday, August 2, 2015

Mind-Controlled Cursor Allows Disabled to Type With Ease
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 19:25:50 GMT ]
A new way of allowing paralyzed or severely injured people to control on-screen cursors taps directly into the brain and shows great promise.









James Woods Sues Twitter User for 'Cocaine Addict' Claim
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 20:51:28 GMT ]
Woods is suing for defamation and invasion of privacy by false light for an "outrageous" tweet claiming he uses cocaine.









UConn Hack Exposed Students' Credit Cards, SSNs
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 21:47:36 GMT ]
The University of Connecticut announced Friday in a blog post that its School of Engineering was the target of a serious breach.









How to Avoid Getting Fired Because of Social Media
[ Sun, 02 Aug 2015 04:29:14 GMT ]
Just exactly what can you say about your job on social media without getting yourself in trouble.









Why Some Schools Embrace Social Media in the Classroom
[ Sun, 02 Aug 2015 05:04:25 GMT ]
As students head back to school many will face new social media policies outlined by their schools.









Texting while strolling makes you walk funny, study confirms
[ Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:34:10 GMT ]
The good news: walking texters did a fine job adapting their movements to avoid mishaps. The bad news: the rest of the world was stuck behind them and late to an appointment.









Apple mania sweeps across Vietnam (pictures)
[ Sat, 01 Aug 2015 12:00:02 GMT ]
As part of Road Trip 2015, CNET explores the Vietnam electronics scene. What everyone seems to lust after is the iPhone.









How self-driving cars will cut accidents 90 percent (Q&A)
[ Sat, 01 Aug 2015 17:39:13 GMT ]
For Road Trip 2015, CNET talks with the University of Michigan's Peter Sweatman about the rapid merging of computers and cars, and the fake city in Ann Arbor where it's being put to the test.









More than 20 percent will buy gadget for back-to-school kids, survey says
[ Sat, 01 Aug 2015 19:24:44 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: Americans reveal themselves to be neurotic about back-to-school online shopping, according to a new survey. But many will be buying laptops, phones or tablets for their little ones.









The truth about Ultra HD 4K TV refresh rates
[ Sun, 02 Aug 2015 11:45:03 GMT ]
Today's Ultra HD 4K TVs are all marketed with "motion," "action" and "clear" numbers that start at 240 and go up from there. They're all basically made up. Here's the real story.









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.

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

How technology identified Jamestown settlers
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 08:36:45 EDT ]

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.

Saturday, August 1, 2015

Car Hacking Risk Could Extend Beyond Chrysler: NTSB
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 18:02:25 GMT ]
The NTSB is trying to determine how many car makers received wireless components from the same company that supplied Fiat Chrysler.









Zucker-Baby! First Family of Facebook Expecting Baby Girl
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 19:14:45 GMT ]
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan announced that are expecting their first child, a girl, in a post on the social network.









Mind-Controlled Cursor Allows Disabled to Type With Ease
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 19:25:50 GMT ]
A new way of allowing paralyzed or severely injured people to control on-screen cursors taps directly into the brain and shows great promise.









James Woods Sues Twitter User for 'Cocaine Addict' Claim
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 20:51:28 GMT ]
Woods is suing for defamation and invasion of privacy by false light for an "outrageous" tweet claiming he uses cocaine.









UConn Hack Exposed Students' Credit Cards, SSNs
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 21:47:36 GMT ]
The University of Connecticut announced Friday in a blog post that its School of Engineering was the target of a serious breach.









Uber to spend $1B over nine months for India expansion
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 22:06:49 GMT ]
The ride-hailing service says it wants to expand the number of rides it offers in India to a million each day, up from a reported 200,00 daily trips.









Meet the Vietnamese smartphone maker gunning to be the next Apple
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 22:20:09 GMT ]
Road Trip 2015: BKAV, which made its money selling security software, is the first to design and build a smartphone in Vietnam. The question is, will anyone buy it?









Fashion forward: Yahoo acquires social-shopping site Polyvore
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 22:31:29 GMT ]
The Internet giant looks to the style and e-commerce site to try to jolt its advertising offerings.









High-quality movies and TV shows hit HBO, iTunes in August
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 23:13:54 GMT ]
HBO Now is available on more platforms than ever and it's bringing Oscar winners "Birdman" and "The Theory of Everything". Meanwhile, Apple's bringing home the Bacon (Kevin) in "Cop Car" and other first-run movies.









Texting while strolling makes you walk funny, study confirms
[ Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:34:10 GMT ]
The good news: walking texters did a fine job adapting their movements to avoid mishaps. The bad news: the rest of the world was stuck behind them and late to an appointment.









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.

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

How technology identified Jamestown settlers
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 08:36:45 EDT ]

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.