Thursday, September 15, 2016

Which U.S. Targets Have Russia Allegedly Hacked?
[ Thu, 15 Sep 2016 10:35:00 GMT ]
From Olympians to politicians, here are some subjects targeted by assumed Russian hackers.

How Worried Should We Be About Russian Hackers?
[ Thu, 15 Sep 2016 11:18:00 GMT ]
The attacks, and what could happen next, are keeping U.S. intelligence officials awake at night.

Russian Hackers Post More Private Data of U.S. Olympians
[ Thu, 15 Sep 2016 11:47:00 GMT ]
The files purportedly relate to athletes including gold medalists Jack Conger, Kathleen Baker, Brittney Griner and Michelle Carter.

First Batch of iPhone 7 Plus Is Already Sold Out
[ Thu, 15 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT ]
Initial quantities of the iPhone 7 Plus have sold out globally as Apple prepares to roll out its new gadget in stores, the company said Wednesday.

Tesla Supplier Says It Pulled Out Over Safety Concerns
[ Thu, 15 Sep 2016 11:25:00 GMT ]
Mobileye broke ties with Tesla Motors because the Silicon Valley firm was" pushing the envelope in terms of safety" with its Autopilot.

Brewing after the apocalypse - CNET
[ Thu, 15 Sep 2016 12:30:02 +0000 ]
One brewery's quest to keep the beer flowing -- even after the end of civilization.

Teen sues parents for allegedly posting potty pics on Facebook - CNET
[ Thu, 15 Sep 2016 13:38:42 +0000 ]
Technically Incorrect: In Austria, an 18-year-old isn't happy with her parents' social media activity. So she takes the legal route.

Social Cues: Another fatal police shooting rocks Twitter - CNET
[ Thu, 15 Sep 2016 14:39:35 +0000 ]
Outrage roars on social media after Ohio police shoot and kill Tyree King, a 13-year-old holding a BB gun. Plus: Talk of Trump, Thiel and the Supreme Court.

Apple washes out rumours of a Tidal buyout - CNET
[ Thu, 15 Sep 2016 14:06:56 +0000 ]
Apple Music boss Jimmy Iovine says Apple has no plans to buy any streaming services.

Ford to move US small-car production to Mexico over three-ish years - Roadshow
[ Thu, 15 Sep 2016 15:06:23 +0000 ]
And a certain politician will have a field day with that news.

Milky Way's dark twin discovered
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:57:48 EDT ]
Welcome to the dark side of the universe. In a direct contrast with the beautifully bright Milky Way galaxy, a "dark twin" called Dragonfly 44 has been discovered 300 million light-years away in the Coma constellation, according to a new study.

New close-ups of Jupiter
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:21:12 EDT ]
Scientists have never explored Jupiter's north pole -- until now.

Why is NASA chasing this asteroid?
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
NASA's OSIRIS-REx space probe will rendezvous with asteroid Bennu, take a sample and -- in a U.S. space first -- bring the sample back to Earth.

Lost space probe found
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
Philae, the little space robot that has captured hearts around the world, was thought to be forever lost.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Powell Slams Trump as 'Disgrace,' Warns Hackers Have More
[ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 11:33:23 GMT ]
The revelations mark the latest in a string of headlines around Powell's email correspondence.

Russian Hackers Post 'Medical Files' of Simone Biles, Serena
[ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 11:41:00 GMT ]
The World Anti-Doping Agency blamed the cyber-espionage group Fancy Bear.

What To Know About Samsung's Dangerously Hot Phone
[ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 11:59:03 GMT ]
The story of flaming batteries in Samsung's flagship device is murky and changing rapidly. Here's what you need to know about the Galaxy Note 7.

Uber's Self-Driving Cars Now Picking up Real Passengers
[ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 12:04:44 GMT ]
Self-driving cars operated by ride-sharing service Uber hit the public roads Wednesday in Pittsburgh, picking up actual passengers.

SpaceX Aims to Resume Launches in November
[ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 10:58:36 GMT ]
SpaceX will resume flights in November following a launch pad fire that destroyed a Falcon 9 rocket and a satellite it was due to lift into orbit.

Tim Cook sees a bigger future for AR than VR - CNET
[ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 15:49:21 +0000 ]
Apple's CEO tells ABC News that augmented reality allows people to be more "present" than virtual reality.

Beam me up, Alexa! Communicator gets voice assistant integration - CNET
[ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 15:22:11 +0000 ]
You'll soon be able to play Rock, Paper, Scissors with Amazon's Alexa.

Gmail is down in US, Europe - CNET
[ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 15:53:46 +0000 ]
Google confirms that its extensive email network has had a service disruption.

Bosch's truck of the future concept is rather intimidating - Roadshow
[ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 16:02:44 +0000 ]
The VisionX won't be coming to production, but it represents where the supplier sees trucks in 2026.

Here's how you can win the Doodle 4 Google contest - CNET
[ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 16:00:02 +0000 ]
The leader of the Google Doodle team dispenses some advice to aspiring young Doodlers.

Milky Way's dark twin discovered
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:57:48 EDT ]
Welcome to the dark side of the universe. In a direct contrast with the beautifully bright Milky Way galaxy, a "dark twin" called Dragonfly 44 has been discovered 300 million light-years away in the Coma constellation, according to a new study.

New close-ups of Jupiter
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:21:12 EDT ]
Scientists have never explored Jupiter's north pole -- until now.

Why is NASA chasing this asteroid?
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
NASA's OSIRIS-REx space probe will rendezvous with asteroid Bennu, take a sample and -- in a U.S. space first -- bring the sample back to Earth.

Lost space probe found
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
Philae, the little space robot that has captured hearts around the world, was thought to be forever lost.

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Samsung, LG Sued Over 'No Poaching' Recruiting Policy
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 11:16:46 GMT ]
Samsung and LG Electronics were accused of agreeing not to poach each other's U.S. employees, according to a civil lawsuit filed last week.

AOL Says Yahoo Deal Will Spark 'Job Changes'
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 11:42:29 GMT ]
The mission to merge Yahoo's assets with AOL and Verizon's will lead to "some job changes" according to AOL CEO Tim Armstrong.

Holiday Wish List? The Latest Phones, Laptops, and Gadgets
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 15:08:10 GMT ]
The IFA tech show, Europe's leading trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, has wrapped up after a huge week in Berlin.

Pulling Back the Curtain on the Enigmatic Hacker
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 15:24:42 GMT ]
The word hacker may conjure up images of shadowy figures up to no good, but many people with the skill use their abilities for the better.

Twitter Will Soon Let You Squeeze More Into a Tweet
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 03:31:00 GMT ]
Twitter will make it easier for users to squeeze more into a 140-character tweet by relaxing the rules of what counts toward that number.

Ad-block software company announces it's now selling ads - CNET
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 14:38:41 +0000 ]
Adblock Plus, one of the most popular adblocking programs, will now sell ads to publishers which meet its "non-intrusive" requirements.

Apple iPhone 7 sets sales records, carriers say - CNET
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 15:41:50 +0000 ]
T-Mobile and Sprint have announced that the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus have broken sales records since going on pre-sale last week.

Spotify rocks the vote, launches weekly blasts of election-related video - CNET
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 15:02:19 +0000 ]
The music service, touting 21 million US listeners under the age of 35, has the attention of the largest voting demographic in the 2016 election. Spotify wants to use that to get young people to the polls.

Samsung pins explosive Galaxy Note 7 on battery manufacturing error - CNET
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 15:18:21 +0000 ]
The mistake has already caused a massive recall of the company's flagship phone.

Ken Block's Gymkhana 9 is a badass return to form - Roadshow
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 15:22:00 +0000 ]
Fewer gimmicks and some properly prodigious car control.

Milky Way's dark twin discovered
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:57:48 EDT ]
Welcome to the dark side of the universe. In a direct contrast with the beautifully bright Milky Way galaxy, a "dark twin" called Dragonfly 44 has been discovered 300 million light-years away in the Coma constellation, according to a new study.

New close-ups of Jupiter
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:21:12 EDT ]
Scientists have never explored Jupiter's north pole -- until now.

Why is NASA chasing this asteroid?
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
NASA's OSIRIS-REx space probe will rendezvous with asteroid Bennu, take a sample and -- in a U.S. space first -- bring the sample back to Earth.

Lost space probe found
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
Philae, the little space robot that has captured hearts around the world, was thought to be forever lost.

Monday, September 12, 2016

U.S. Safety Commission: Stop Using Samsung Phones Linked to Fires
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 20:49:00 GMT ]
The government product safety watchdog urged the public to power off and stop using the Galaxy Note 7 after reports of explosions and fires.

Stop Using Galaxy Note 7 'Immediately,' Samsung Warns
[ Sat, 10 Sep 2016 20:20:00 GMT ]
Samsung asked users around the world to "immediately" return Galaxy Note 7s and get replacements, as more reports of the phones catching fire emerged.

Why the U.S. Isn't Hitting Back at Russia for Hacks
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2016 12:19:58 GMT ]
Officials say there are many reasons why the U.S. is reluctant to retaliate, at least publicly.

'Crazy Eddie,' Electronics King With 'Insane Prices,' Dies at 68
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:18:40 GMT ]
The Crazy Eddie chain was known for its ads featuring a maniacal pitchman who touted 'Our prices are insane!'

Facebook Slammed for Censoring Iconic War Photo
[ Sat, 10 Sep 2016 02:22:04 GMT ]
Facebook stands accused of censorship after it deleted posts by a world leader that showed an iconic image of a girl fleeing a napalm attack.

​Apple's Swift Playgrounds app will lure your kid into coding - CNET
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:31:11 +0000 ]
Commentary: The iPad app starts with easy programming techniques but moves well beyond the basics as you send Byte collecting gems around his island in the sky.

Visit Swift Playgrounds, Apple's programming app for iPad (pictures) - CNET
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:00:02 +0000 ]
The app offers lots of ways to learn Apple's programming language. Here's a look at it.

Proterra ushers in a new era of electric transit with 350-mile E2 bus - Roadshow
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:00:03 +0000 ]
Electric bus-maker Proterra announces its newest model, the E2, which boasts seating capacity of 40 passengers and a 350-mile range per charge.

Audi partners up with Chinese companies to bolster digital portfolio - Roadshow
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:00:10 +0000 ]
The company has signed three letters of intent with Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent.

Social Cues: Don't get in the way of Randy Moss's death glare -- it will burn your soul - CNET
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:06:13 +0000 ]
A Hillary Clinton conspiracy theory is another trending topic, while social media celebrates a Muslim holiday and a new Miss America.

Milky Way's dark twin discovered
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:57:48 EDT ]
Welcome to the dark side of the universe. In a direct contrast with the beautifully bright Milky Way galaxy, a "dark twin" called Dragonfly 44 has been discovered 300 million light-years away in the Coma constellation, according to a new study.

New close-ups of Jupiter
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:21:12 EDT ]
Scientists have never explored Jupiter's north pole -- until now.

Why is NASA chasing this asteroid?
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
NASA's OSIRIS-REx space probe will rendezvous with asteroid Bennu, take a sample and -- in a U.S. space first -- bring the sample back to Earth.

Lost space probe found
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
Philae, the little space robot that has captured hearts around the world, was thought to be forever lost.

Sunday, September 11, 2016

Elon Musk Takes to Twitter in Hunt for SpaceX Explosion Clues
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 12:24:29 GMT ]
Elon Musk says the SpaceX rocket that blew up into a fireball is proving to be the most complex failure the firm has faced in 14 years.

Want to Trade in Your iPhone? How to Make the Most Money
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 16:50:13 GMT ]
If the latest iPhone caught your eye, why not trade in your old phone -- you could earn up to $400 or even get a straight swap.

U.S. Safety Commission: Stop Using Samsung Phones Linked to Fires
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 20:49:00 GMT ]
The government product safety watchdog urged the public to power off and stop using the Galaxy Note 7 after reports of explosions and fires.

Stop Using Galaxy Note 7 'Immediately,' Samsung Warns
[ Sat, 10 Sep 2016 20:20:00 GMT ]
Samsung asked users around the world to "immediately" return Galaxy Note 7s and get replacements, as more reports of the phones catching fire emerged.

Facebook Slammed for Censoring Iconic War Photo
[ Sat, 10 Sep 2016 02:22:04 GMT ]
Facebook stands accused of censorship after it deleted posts by a world leader that showed an iconic image of a girl fleeing a napalm attack.

Apple's mysterious car project may be hitting bumps in the road - Roadshow
[ Sat, 10 Sep 2016 18:28:49 +0000 ]
The company shuts down parts of Project Titan, its rumored self-driving car effort, says a report.

Tiny Solo EV is a one-seat wonder - Roadshow
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 19:01:03 +0000 ]
Manufactured in Canada by Electra Meccanica, the Solo is half the car you've been waiting for.

T-Mobile slams Verizon with a jealous Nicki Minaj - CNET
[ Sat, 10 Sep 2016 23:04:36 +0000 ]
Technically Incorrect: The star hates the fact that her man is cheating on her with Snapchat. It's all apparently Verizon's fault. Yes, this ad is a touch twisted.

Should I take the free iPhone 7 deal or lease my next phone? - CNET
[ Sun, 11 Sep 2016 12:00:09 +0000 ]
CNET's Marguerite Reardon breaks down the two main options for getting Apple's latest flagship phone.

Nissan brings the sport back to the 2017 Sentra with the new SR Turbo trim - Roadshow
[ Sat, 10 Sep 2016 16:24:31 +0000 ]
Featuring a new engine and supporting changes to the chassis, the SR Turbo isn't quite the SE-R that enthusiasts want, but it should be a solid performer nevertheless.

Milky Way's dark twin discovered
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:57:48 EDT ]
Welcome to the dark side of the universe. In a direct contrast with the beautifully bright Milky Way galaxy, a "dark twin" called Dragonfly 44 has been discovered 300 million light-years away in the Coma constellation, according to a new study.

New close-ups of Jupiter
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:21:12 EDT ]
Scientists have never explored Jupiter's north pole -- until now.

Why is NASA chasing this asteroid?
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
NASA's OSIRIS-REx space probe will rendezvous with asteroid Bennu, take a sample and -- in a U.S. space first -- bring the sample back to Earth.

Lost space probe found
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
Philae, the little space robot that has captured hearts around the world, was thought to be forever lost.

Saturday, September 10, 2016

FAA Issues Warning About Samsung Phones on Planes
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 11:38:57 GMT ]
Galaxy Note 7 owners are being strongly advised not to turn on or charge the devices aboard planes, or stow them in checked baggage.

Elon Musk Takes to Twitter in Hunt for SpaceX Explosion Clues
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 12:24:29 GMT ]
Elon Musk says the SpaceX rocket that blew up into a fireball is proving to be the most complex failure the firm has faced in 14 years.

Want to Trade in Your iPhone? How to Make the Most Money
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 16:50:13 GMT ]
If the latest iPhone caught your eye, why not trade in your old phone -- you could earn up to $400 or even get a straight swap.

U.S. Safety Commission: Stop Using Samsung Phones Linked to Fires
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 20:27:32 GMT ]
The government product safety watchdog urged the public to power off and stop using the Galaxy Note 7 after reports of explosions and fires.

Facebook Slammed for Censoring Iconic War Photo
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:59:00 GMT ]
Facebook stands accused of censorship after it deleted posts by a world leader that showed an iconic image of a girl fleeing a napalm attack.

PC gaming beat consoles a long time ago, so now consoles are becoming more like gaming PCs - CNET
[ Sat, 10 Sep 2016 12:00:16 +0000 ]
Commentary: New Xbox and PlayStation hardware takes an iterative approach, playing the same games but built for different budgets and needs, like what PC gamers have had for decades.

What do champion pilots fly? - Roadshow
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 13:00:02 +0000 ]
This two-seat Red Bull Air Race practice plane is a lightweight, 300-horsepower scream machine.

Ford Mobility to acquire Chariot shuttle service, launch GoBike sharing in San Francisco - Roadshow
[ Sat, 10 Sep 2016 13:00:03 +0000 ]
Ford is investing in ride-sharing and bike-sharing in the San Francisco, but the City by the Bay is just the first partner in the automaker's global effort to explore solutions to congestion and mobility.

Get your green speed on with the Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid - Roadshow
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 13:00:07 +0000 ]
Featuring 31 miles of all-electric range and performance that's still pure Porsche, the Panamera Hybrid will give you the best of both worlds.

Miss America contestant to walk the walk in computer-coded shoes - CNET
[ Sat, 10 Sep 2016 13:00:07 +0000 ]
Patricia Ford, a graduate of Georgia Tech with a passion for Excel spreadsheets, will march in a pre-pageant parade in battery-powered heels packing a microcontroller and an accelerometer.

Milky Way's dark twin discovered
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:57:48 EDT ]
Welcome to the dark side of the universe. In a direct contrast with the beautifully bright Milky Way galaxy, a "dark twin" called Dragonfly 44 has been discovered 300 million light-years away in the Coma constellation, according to a new study.

New close-ups of Jupiter
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:21:12 EDT ]
Scientists have never explored Jupiter's north pole -- until now.

Why is NASA chasing this asteroid?
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
NASA's OSIRIS-REx space probe will rendezvous with asteroid Bennu, take a sample and -- in a U.S. space first -- bring the sample back to Earth.

Lost space probe found
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
Philae, the little space robot that has captured hearts around the world, was thought to be forever lost.

Friday, September 9, 2016

Want to Trade in Your iPhone? How to Make the Most Money
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 10:47:00 GMT ]
If the latest iPhone caught your eye, why not trade in your old phone -- you could earn up to $400 or even get a straight swap.

White House Names First Federal Cyber Security Chief
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 11:20:00 GMT ]
The White House has named a retired U.S. Air Force brigadier general as the government's first federal cyber security chief.

FAA Issues Warning About Samsung Phones on Planes
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 11:38:57 GMT ]
Galaxy Note 7 owners are being strongly advised not to turn on or charge the devices aboard planes, or stow them in checked baggage.

Elon Musk Takes to Twitter in Hunt for SpaceX Explosion Clues
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 12:24:29 GMT ]
Elon Musk says the SpaceX rocket that blew up into a fireball is proving to be the most complex failure the firm has faced in 14 years.

Facebook Slammed for Censoring Iconic War Photo
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:59:00 GMT ]
Facebook stands accused of censorship after it deleted posts by a world leader that showed an iconic image of a girl fleeing a napalm attack.

Porsche's 2017 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid plug-in rocks 31 miles of EV range - Roadshow
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 13:00:10 +0000 ]
Having your cake and eating it, too, is really the only way to go.

Pokemon Go must be banned in India, petitioner tells high court - CNET
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:55:21 +0000 ]
We don't want your eggs in our houses of worship, nor do we want your CIA spy maps.

The last Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution ever made is on eBay right now - Roadshow
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:00:03 +0000 ]
Proceeds from the auction will go to fight hunger as part of Hunger Action Month.

President Obama appoints first US cybersecurity chief - CNET
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:42:38 +0000 ]
Retired General Touhill's appointment is the next step in implementing the Cybersecurity National Action Plan announced last February.

Even Pagani's inimitable Huayra is subject to recalls - Roadshow
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 15:00:02 +0000 ]
Loose airbags require 32 US examples to head back to the dealer.

Milky Way's dark twin discovered
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:57:48 EDT ]
Welcome to the dark side of the universe. In a direct contrast with the beautifully bright Milky Way galaxy, a "dark twin" called Dragonfly 44 has been discovered 300 million light-years away in the Coma constellation, according to a new study.

New close-ups of Jupiter
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:21:12 EDT ]
Scientists have never explored Jupiter's north pole -- until now.

Why is NASA chasing this asteroid?
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
NASA's OSIRIS-REx space probe will rendezvous with asteroid Bennu, take a sample and -- in a U.S. space first -- bring the sample back to Earth.

Lost space probe found
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
Philae, the little space robot that has captured hearts around the world, was thought to be forever lost.

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Colin Powell-Hillary Clinton Email Exchange Revealed
[ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 11:46:00 GMT ]
There are new developments in the email controversy tied to Hillary Clinton: A top Democrat released an exchange that Clinton had with former Secretar

Ireland Wins Parliament Backing for Apple Appeal
[ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:20:05 GMT ]
Ireland's government won strong backing from parliament for its appeal against a 13- billion-euro tax bill the EU ordered it to collect from Apple.

Should You Wait... for the iPhone 8?
[ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:21:13 GMT ]
The world just barely set eyes on the iPhone 7 and we're already thinking about what Apple could have in store for next year — the tenth anniversary.

The Bike Helmet of the Future Fits in Your Pocket
[ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 14:17:52 GMT ]
One design student has a solution for safer bike riding: A recyclable, foldable helmet that could be sold in vending machines.

Why Did Apple Ditch the Headphone Jack?
[ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 22:19:00 GMT ]
Apple is ditching the traditional headphone jack in order to create a skinnier iPhone 7.

A small asteroid buzzed Earth Wednesday, but everything's cool - CNET
[ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 15:22:05 +0000 ]
All clear, people. A tiny, newly discovered asteroid came close to our planet, but didn't trigger any doomsday scenarios.

Volvo breaks out the history books for V90 Cross Country teaser - Roadshow
[ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 15:40:34 +0000 ]
While we haven't seen much, if you've already spied the regular V90, you've got a good idea of what to expect.

Elizabeth Warren raps Apple in fighting words over 'corporate tax dodgers' - CNET
[ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 15:45:15 +0000 ]
The US senator says Congress needs to take a cue from the EU's $14.5 billion tax bill to Apple.

Sling TV now offering Pac-12 Network and Starz, but it will cost you extra - CNET
[ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 15:50:17 +0000 ]
The streaming service is offering the new channels as part of two separate add-on packages.

2017 Audi A5 Sportback: Because regular sedans aren't cool enough for whatever reason - Roadshow
[ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:50:27 +0000 ]
Sporting a more capacious rear end and, well, that's about it, the A5 Sportback hardly differs from its more pedestrian A5 stablemate, aside from the whole two-extra-doors thing.

Milky Way's dark twin discovered
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:57:48 EDT ]
Welcome to the dark side of the universe. In a direct contrast with the beautifully bright Milky Way galaxy, a "dark twin" called Dragonfly 44 has been discovered 300 million light-years away in the Coma constellation, according to a new study.

New close-ups of Jupiter
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:21:12 EDT ]
Scientists have never explored Jupiter's north pole -- until now.

Why is NASA chasing this asteroid?
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
NASA's OSIRIS-REx space probe will rendezvous with asteroid Bennu, take a sample and -- in a U.S. space first -- bring the sample back to Earth.

Lost space probe found
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
Philae, the little space robot that has captured hearts around the world, was thought to be forever lost.

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Are Russian Hackers Behind U.S. Election System Breaches?
[ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 07:34:36 GMT ]
Experts have linked recent breaches in the U.S. to a suspected Russian cyber attack in Germany, and a former hacker tells NBC's Richard Engel that Russia is doing this because "it can."

Alleged Breach Exposes 800K Porn Site Users
[ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 19:28:00 GMT ]
Users of one particular porn site may have unwittingly exposed more than they intended, after an alleged breach compromised chats and user names.

Hack of 22M Govt Staff Was Preventable, Congress Finds
[ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 11:13:37 GMT ]
The OPM did not follow basic cyber security recommendations that could have prevented major attacks on data belonging to more than 22 million people.

9 Cool New Apple Features to Master
[ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 09:46:27 GMT ]
Even if you're not in the market for a new iPhone or Apple Watch, expect to get a big upgrade to each when Apple rolls out its updates.

Spacecom to SpaceX: You Owe $50M for Destroyed Satellite
[ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 10:57:41 GMT ]
Israel's Space Communication said on Sunday it could seek $50 million or a free flight from Elon Musk's SpaceX after its satellite was destroyed.

Qualcomm, AT&T prep for future commercial drone use - CNET
[ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 14:53:54 +0000 ]
The telecom giant will start tests with unmanned aerial systems on 4G LTE network tests

Nearly 1,500 tons of Samsung's holiday items are stuck out at sea - CNET
[ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 14:59:10 +0000 ]
The electronics giant is fighting to get its products from ships that are unable to dock in California so they'll be in stores in time for Black Friday.

The Mercedes-Benz Vision Van is the effing-sweet future of logistics - Roadshow
[ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:12:50 +0000 ]
Here's some proof that even cargo vans can be awesome.

Apple Store shuts its virtual doors ahead of today's iPhone unveiling - CNET
[ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:23:24 +0000 ]
You didn't need anything right now anyway, right?

Here is Bear Grylls skydiving while controlling a Land Rover remotely - Roadshow
[ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:23:51 +0000 ]
Think of how many starving children Land Rover's marketing budget could feed.

Milky Way's dark twin discovered
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:57:48 EDT ]
Welcome to the dark side of the universe. In a direct contrast with the beautifully bright Milky Way galaxy, a "dark twin" called Dragonfly 44 has been discovered 300 million light-years away in the Coma constellation, according to a new study.

New close-ups of Jupiter
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:21:12 EDT ]
Scientists have never explored Jupiter's north pole -- until now.

Why is NASA chasing this asteroid?
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
NASA's OSIRIS-REx space probe will rendezvous with asteroid Bennu, take a sample and -- in a U.S. space first -- bring the sample back to Earth.

Lost space probe found
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
Philae, the little space robot that has captured hearts around the world, was thought to be forever lost.

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Tinkerers Fight for 'Right to Repair' Their Devices
[ Sun, 04 Sep 2016 21:44:52 GMT ]
Advocates say the ability to tinker with products you own is a basic property right and necessary to create a healthy sustainable market.

Happy 10th Birthday, Facebook News Feed!
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 14:39:00 GMT ]
It's hard to think of Facebook without News Feed, which most of the social network's 1.71 billion users first see when they log in.

Missing Philae Probe Found Wedged in Crack on Comet
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 16:24:36 GMT ]
High-resolution cameras on the Rosetta spacecraft have found space probe Philae, which landed on a comet nearly two years ago only to lose power.

Are Russian Hackers Behind U.S. Election System Breaches?
[ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 07:34:36 GMT ]
Experts have linked recent breaches in the U.S. to a suspected Russian cyber attack in Germany, and a former hacker tells NBC's Richard Engel that Russia is doing this because "it can."

Spacecom to SpaceX: You Owe $50M for Destroyed Satellite
[ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 10:57:41 GMT ]
Israel's Space Communication said on Sunday it could seek $50 million or a free flight from Elon Musk's SpaceX after its satellite was destroyed.

Stephen Colbert tests out crappy robots on 'The Late Show' - CNET
[ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 14:23:02 +0000 ]
Robotics video-blogger Simone Giertz gives Colbert a demo of her robots that aren't really good at doing anything.

In new 'Star Wars Rebels,' Thrawn masters the art of war - CNET
[ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 14:39:52 +0000 ]
"To defeat an enemy, you must know them," says the old Star Wars villain. Get a sneak preview of Thrawn, who makes his animated debut on "Star Wars Rebels" later this month on Disney XD.

Truckin' USA: Volkswagen buys up stake in Navistar - Roadshow
[ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 14:47:20 +0000 ]
The automaker will begin supplying engines to Navistar in an attempt to establish a base in the US heavy-truck segment.

Moto G Play phone lands as Amazon Exclusive - CNET
[ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 14:51:08 +0000 ]
An Amazon Prime Exclusive version of the Moto G Play is on the way.

Volvo, Autoliv to form autonomous-driving joint venture - Roadshow
[ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 15:08:24 +0000 ]
By the end of the decade, there won't be a single company left that Volvo hasn't partnered with.

Milky Way's dark twin discovered
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:57:48 EDT ]
Welcome to the dark side of the universe. In a direct contrast with the beautifully bright Milky Way galaxy, a "dark twin" called Dragonfly 44 has been discovered 300 million light-years away in the Coma constellation, according to a new study.

New close-ups of Jupiter
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:21:12 EDT ]
Scientists have never explored Jupiter's north pole -- until now.

Why is NASA chasing this asteroid?
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
NASA's OSIRIS-REx space probe will rendezvous with asteroid Bennu, take a sample and -- in a U.S. space first -- bring the sample back to Earth.

Lost space probe found
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
Philae, the little space robot that has captured hearts around the world, was thought to be forever lost.

Monday, September 5, 2016

What to Do If You Have a Recalled Samsung Galaxy Note 7
[ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 22:24:00 GMT ]
Samsung has recalled 2.5 million Galaxy Note 7 smartphones over battery fire concerns.

China Embraces Coding Languages as the Future
[ Sun, 04 Sep 2016 08:37:00 GMT ]
Kids are being groomed to lead China's push to become an "innovation powerhouse."

Tinkerers Fight for 'Right to Repair' Their Devices
[ Sun, 04 Sep 2016 21:44:52 GMT ]
Advocates say the ability to tinker with products you own is a basic property right and necessary to create a healthy sustainable market.

Happy 10th Birthday, Facebook News Feed!
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 14:39:00 GMT ]
It's hard to think of Facebook without News Feed, which most of the social network's 1.71 billion users first see when they log in.

Samsung Pulls 2.5M Galaxy Note 7s Over Battery Fires
[ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 12:06:00 GMT ]
The Galaxy Note 7 smartphone is the latest iteration of Samsung's Note series.

Inside the 147-year-old clipper ship Cutty Sark - CNET
[ Sun, 04 Sep 2016 12:00:03 +0000 ]
Launched in 1869, the Cutty Sark was one of the last, and fastest clipper ships to sail between China and Britain. Today it sits near London. Here's how it looks inside.

How the cosmos forced Star Trek's Dominic Keating to watch reruns - CNET
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 12:00:02 +0000 ]
The "Star Trek: Enterprise" cast member talks about how fellow Brit Patrick Stewart was a role model, and why he was forced to watch "Star Trek: The Next Generation" over and over.

Poking fun at Star Trek fans made this Questarian value them more - CNET
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 12:00:07 +0000 ]
One of the most beloved aliens in Star Trek wasn't even on any of the shows. The star of Trek homage "Galaxy Quest" talks about his deep connection to the franchise's biggest followers.

The 2017 Genesis G90 is pretty affordable for a luxury flagship sedan - Roadshow
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 14:57:44 +0000 ]
It undercuts the competition by tens of thousands of dollars.

Koenigsegg's Agera RS 'Naraya' is a gilded hypercar masterpiece - Roadshow
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 15:50:54 +0000 ]
There are much worse ways to spend seven figures, that's for sure.

Meteorologist on climate change: I shifted
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 16:06:09 EDT ]
Although climate change is thought of as simply a political football, it has been a heated topic among meteorologists for years. I, for one, have changed my conclusion over time on whether humans are responsible for the increased heat content of the Earth.

NASA finds missing spacecraft
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:02 EDT ]
Despite almost two years of silence, NASA never stopped searching for its long lost spacecraft STEREO-B.

'Earth-like' planet found nearby
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:19 EDT ]
In a discovery that has been years in the making, researchers have confirmed the existence of a rocky planet named Proxima b orbiting Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our sun, according to a new study. It is the closest exoplanet to us in the universe.

Milky Way's dark twin discovered
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:57:48 EDT ]
Welcome to the dark side of the universe. In a direct contrast with the beautifully bright Milky Way galaxy, a "dark twin" called Dragonfly 44 has been discovered 300 million light-years away in the Coma constellation, according to a new study.

Sunday, September 4, 2016

Why Was Facebook Launching a Satellite Anyway?
[ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 19:05:13 GMT ]
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have something else in common beyond the nine zeroes in their net worths.

What to Do If You Have a Recalled Samsung Galaxy Note 7
[ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 22:24:00 GMT ]
Samsung has recalled 2.5 million Galaxy Note 7 smartphones over battery fire concerns.

Tinkerers Fight for 'Right to Repair' Their Devices
[ Sat, 03 Sep 2016 13:04:39 GMT ]
Advocates say the ability to tinker with products you own is a basic property right and necessary to create a healthy sustainable market.

China Embraces Coding Languages as the Future
[ Sun, 04 Sep 2016 08:37:00 GMT ]
Kids are being groomed to lead China's push to become an "innovation powerhouse."

Samsung Pulls 2.5M Galaxy Note 7s Over Battery Fires
[ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 12:06:00 GMT ]
The Galaxy Note 7 smartphone is the latest iteration of Samsung's Note series.

Trump campaign turns to Instagram and the Trump kids to win over young voters - CNET
[ Sat, 03 Sep 2016 23:36:04 +0000 ]
Technically Incorrect: An ad targeted at millennials attempts to show that the three adult Trump children are what those millennials should aspire to be.

Star Trek's Jeri Ryan reaaaaally wants a transporter - CNET
[ Sun, 04 Sep 2016 14:56:03 +0000 ]
The "Star Trek: Voyager" star reveals how playing a character rediscovering her humanity after being kidnapped and traumatized by the Borg helped pave her professional path. Also, she's more of a Star Wars fan.

Cutty Sark: A tour of 147 years of sailing history - CNET
[ Sun, 04 Sep 2016 12:00:07 +0000 ]
After sailing cargo and crew around the world for 85 years, the Cutty Sark now sits quietly as a museum ship in London. Here's what one of the only remaining clipper ships looks like up close and inside.

Are iPhone prices giving you heartburn? Consider your options - CNET
[ Sun, 04 Sep 2016 12:00:09 +0000 ]
In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon walks you through the alternatives if you can't stomach dropping hundreds of dollars on a new phone.

Daylight-toned LED light bulbs: Which one should you buy? - CNET
[ Sun, 04 Sep 2016 12:05:03 +0000 ]
You've got a lot of decent LED options if you like neutral-toned light. Here's how to pick the right one.

Meteorologist on climate change: I shifted
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 16:06:09 EDT ]
Although climate change is thought of as simply a political football, it has been a heated topic among meteorologists for years. I, for one, have changed my conclusion over time on whether humans are responsible for the increased heat content of the Earth.

NASA finds missing spacecraft
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:02 EDT ]
Despite almost two years of silence, NASA never stopped searching for its long lost spacecraft STEREO-B.

'Earth-like' planet found nearby
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:19 EDT ]
In a discovery that has been years in the making, researchers have confirmed the existence of a rocky planet named Proxima b orbiting Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our sun, according to a new study. It is the closest exoplanet to us in the universe.

Milky Way's dark twin discovered
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:57:48 EDT ]
Welcome to the dark side of the universe. In a direct contrast with the beautifully bright Milky Way galaxy, a "dark twin" called Dragonfly 44 has been discovered 300 million light-years away in the Coma constellation, according to a new study.

Saturday, September 3, 2016

Irish Cabinet Agrees to Fight EU on Apple Tax
[ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 12:18:19 GMT ]
Ireland's fragile coalition government decided to join Apple in appealing against the EU's multi-billion-euro back tax demand.

Why Was Facebook Launching a Satellite Anyway?
[ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 19:05:13 GMT ]
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have something else in common beyond the nine zeroes in their net worths.

What to Do If You Have a Recalled Samsung Galaxy Note 7
[ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 22:24:00 GMT ]
Samsung has recalled 2.5 million Galaxy Note 7 smartphones over battery fire concerns.

Tinkerers Fight for 'Right to Repair' Their Devices
[ Sat, 03 Sep 2016 13:04:39 GMT ]
Advocates say the ability to tinker with products you own is a basic property right and necessary to create a healthy sustainable market.

Samsung Pulls 2.5M Galaxy Note 7s Over Battery Fires
[ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 12:06:00 GMT ]
The Galaxy Note 7 smartphone is the latest iteration of Samsung's Note series.

Looking for big iPhone changes? Wait till next year - CNET
[ Sat, 03 Sep 2016 12:00:02 +0000 ]
Apple will introduce its latest phone on Wednesday. But this year could see another "S" -- as in "snooze" -- release.

How Star Trek's Worf wasn't a wuss thanks to Michael Dorn - CNET
[ Sat, 03 Sep 2016 12:00:13 +0000 ]
The star of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" talks about his first years on the show, how he turned Worf into a lovable character and why he loves his Tesla Model S.

Greece's refugee crisis through a different lens - CNET
[ Sat, 03 Sep 2016 14:41:37 +0000 ]
Commentary: For Road Trip 2016, I went to Greece to find out how the government, activists and migrants are applying technology to ease the refugee crisis. It wasn't what I expected.

Refugees and tech: Scenes from a Greek tragedy - CNET
[ Sat, 03 Sep 2016 14:43:04 +0000 ]
What happens when war, escape and hope intersect in our age of advanced technologies? We traveled to Greece and found out.

​Pay what you want for this Mad Magazine Humble Bundle - CNET
[ Sat, 03 Sep 2016 15:30:03 +0000 ]
This bundle of magazines delivers Mad's satirical takes on "South Park," Justin Bieber and Dane Cook, to name a few, while raising money for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.

Meteorologist on climate change: I shifted
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 16:06:09 EDT ]
Although climate change is thought of as simply a political football, it has been a heated topic among meteorologists for years. I, for one, have changed my conclusion over time on whether humans are responsible for the increased heat content of the Earth.

NASA finds missing spacecraft
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:02 EDT ]
Despite almost two years of silence, NASA never stopped searching for its long lost spacecraft STEREO-B.

'Earth-like' planet found nearby
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:19 EDT ]
In a discovery that has been years in the making, researchers have confirmed the existence of a rocky planet named Proxima b orbiting Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our sun, according to a new study. It is the closest exoplanet to us in the universe.

Milky Way's dark twin discovered
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:57:48 EDT ]
Welcome to the dark side of the universe. In a direct contrast with the beautifully bright Milky Way galaxy, a "dark twin" called Dragonfly 44 has been discovered 300 million light-years away in the Coma constellation, according to a new study.

Friday, September 2, 2016

Dallas Police Chief Brown Stepping Down
[ Thu, 01 Sep 2016 20:21:05 GMT ]
Brown, a 33-year veteran of the force, said in a statement that the decision was 'difficult,' but didn't say why he was stepping down.

Pennsylvania Reinstates Uber's Record $11.4 M Fine
[ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 11:27:57 GMT ]
A Pennsylvania regulator on Thursday reinstated a record $11.4 million fine against Uber for operating illegally in the state in 2014.

China Probing Didi, Uber Deal on Anti-Trust Concerns
[ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 11:37:00 GMT ]
China's commerce ministry is investigating Didi's planned acquisition of U.S. rival Uber's China unit over anti-monopoly concerns.

Irish Cabinet Agrees to Fight EU on Apple Tax
[ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 12:18:19 GMT ]
Ireland's fragile coalition government decided to join Apple in appealing against the EU's multi-billion-euro back tax demand.

Samsung Pulls 2.5M Galaxy Note 7s Over Battery Fires
[ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 12:06:22 GMT ]
The Galaxy Note 7 smartphone is the latest iteration of Samsung's Note series.

Amazon's Alexa hints at possible UK launch this month - CNET
[ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 15:16:25 +0000 ]
With an Amazon event in London scheduled on September 14th, Alexa teases that she'll be making the trip across the pond.

Trouble down under: Australia sues Volkswagen over diesel malfeasance - Roadshow
[ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 15:44:27 +0000 ]
The company only sold five figures' worth of diesels in Straya, but pollution is still a major concern.

First OLED TV from Philips flashes pretty lights - CNET
[ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 15:30:13 +0000 ]
Not content to let LG dominate the market for upscale, high-performance OLED TVs, Philips debuts the 901F, complete with the colorful backlight system known as Ambilight.

Gene Wilder's Willy Wonka commemorated in candy - CNET
[ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 15:43:38 +0000 ]
Artist Jason Mecier immortalizes the late Willy Wonka actor Gene Wilder using jelly beans, gumballs and red hots. No snozzberries were used, just colorful candy and pure imagination.

FDA bans antibacterial soaps, says there's no evidence they actually work - CNET
[ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 15:52:12 +0000 ]
Manufacturers failed to show that antimicrobial soaps are safe for long-term use, or that they're any more effective than regular soap.

Meteorologist on climate change: I shifted
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 16:06:09 EDT ]
Although climate change is thought of as simply a political football, it has been a heated topic among meteorologists for years. I, for one, have changed my conclusion over time on whether humans are responsible for the increased heat content of the Earth.

NASA finds missing spacecraft
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:02 EDT ]
Despite almost two years of silence, NASA never stopped searching for its long lost spacecraft STEREO-B.

'Earth-like' planet found nearby
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:19 EDT ]
In a discovery that has been years in the making, researchers have confirmed the existence of a rocky planet named Proxima b orbiting Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our sun, according to a new study. It is the closest exoplanet to us in the universe.

Milky Way's dark twin discovered
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:57:48 EDT ]
Welcome to the dark side of the universe. In a direct contrast with the beautifully bright Milky Way galaxy, a "dark twin" called Dragonfly 44 has been discovered 300 million light-years away in the Coma constellation, according to a new study.

Thursday, September 1, 2016

This Startup Sends You on Mystery Vacations
[ Thu, 01 Sep 2016 07:19:47 GMT ]
Pack Up + Go is a travel agency that plans trips around the U.S. for its customers that comes with one caveat — the destination is a surprise.

Exploding Batteries? $7B Wiped Off Phone Giant's Value
[ Thu, 01 Sep 2016 08:23:00 GMT ]
Almost $7 billion was wiped off smartphone giant Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's market value Thursday amid reports of exploding batteries.

Tim Cook Has Some Choice Words on the EU Tax Ruling
[ Thu, 01 Sep 2016 11:25:29 GMT ]
Apple CEO Tim Cook described the EU's imposition of a 13 billion euro back tax bill as "total political crap" motivated in part by anti-U.S. bias.

InterContinental Latest to be Hit by Credit Card Breach
[ Thu, 01 Sep 2016 11:26:25 GMT ]
InterContinental-owned Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants said an investigation had found a malware attack on servers that processed payment cards.

SpaceX Rocket Explodes on Launch Pad
[ Thu, 01 Sep 2016 13:50:00 GMT ]
A SpaceX rocket failed this morning on a launchpad in Cape Canaveral.

Plex adds cord-cutter friendly over-the-air DVR - CNET
[ Thu, 01 Sep 2016 14:58:10 +0000 ]
The popular video playback software launches a new feature to subscribers that allows recording and playback of free TV shows over an antenna with the HDHomeRun box.

Haier puts its money where its mouth is with first branded cooking appliances - CNET
[ Thu, 01 Sep 2016 13:30:03 +0000 ]
The world's leading appliance manufacturer will produce wall ovens and cooktops, for the UK at first.

ZTE wants you to design its next blockbuster gadget - CNET
[ Thu, 01 Sep 2016 13:33:55 +0000 ]
ZTE's Project CSX, which taps the public for ideas on a new gadget, kicks into high gear. It's part of ZTE's mission to raise its profile.

SpaceX confirms rocket lost in Cape Canaveral explosion - CNET
[ Thu, 01 Sep 2016 15:07:01 +0000 ]
Things go very badly wrong during the test-firing of a Falcon 9 rocket that was to launch a satellite on Saturday.

Performance Pack brings more power, bigger brakes to Porsche Macan Turbo - Roadshow
[ Thu, 01 Sep 2016 15:26:07 +0000 ]
Because 400 horsepower isn't nearly enough these days.

Meteorologist on climate change: I shifted
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 16:06:09 EDT ]
Although climate change is thought of as simply a political football, it has been a heated topic among meteorologists for years. I, for one, have changed my conclusion over time on whether humans are responsible for the increased heat content of the Earth.

NASA finds missing spacecraft
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:02 EDT ]
Despite almost two years of silence, NASA never stopped searching for its long lost spacecraft STEREO-B.

'Earth-like' planet found nearby
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:19 EDT ]
In a discovery that has been years in the making, researchers have confirmed the existence of a rocky planet named Proxima b orbiting Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our sun, according to a new study. It is the closest exoplanet to us in the universe.

Milky Way's dark twin discovered
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:57:48 EDT ]
Welcome to the dark side of the universe. In a direct contrast with the beautifully bright Milky Way galaxy, a "dark twin" called Dragonfly 44 has been discovered 300 million light-years away in the Coma constellation, according to a new study.

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

New Trump App Wants You — and Your Data
[ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 11:03:00 GMT ]
Have a friend who likes Donald Trump? The GOP presidential nominee may soon be trying to get to know you, too.

Global Bank Hacks on the Rise, Warns SWIFT
[ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 11:15:04 GMT ]
SWIFT, the global financial messaging system disclosed new hacking attacks on its member banks as it pressured them to comply with security.

Vets Rally Behind Embattled NFL Star Over Anthem Protest
[ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 13:16:10 GMT ]
Veterans are rallying behind Colin Kaepernick amid accusations the quarterback's anthem protest was anti-military.

How Silicon Valley is Using Tech in the Fight Against Zika
[ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 13:39:00 GMT ]
One Silicon Valley firm has a plan in the fight against Zika, with a smart thermometer that could revolutionize a community's response to disease.

Ireland May Delay Call to Back Apple on $14.5B Tax Bill
[ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 11:08:51 GMT ]
Ireland's cabinet may be given more time to decide on whether to back the finance minister's recommendation that Dublin appeal the EU's ruling.

Acer Pawbo+ helps you play with your pets and even feed them from your phone - CNET
[ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 15:31:10 +0000 ]
The new Pawbo+ video calls your pets and dispenses treats even when you're out of the house.

Flickfit scans your feet to sidestep new-shoe pain - CNET
[ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 14:53:29 +0000 ]
"Cinderella" might have been a much shorter story if the prince had this tech around.

'Doctor Strange' villain teased in new video - CNET
[ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 15:22:57 +0000 ]
In a sneak peek from Marvel, fans get a glimpse of three characters: Karl Mordo, the Ancient One and Kaecilius, the movie's villain.

Tesla's late to deliver the one thing it should probably deliver on time - Roadshow
[ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 15:20:36 +0000 ]
When the feds ask you for information about a fatal accident, it doesn't look good if you miss that deadline.

Samsung at IFA 2016: Watch live stream here - CNET
[ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 15:42:49 +0000 ]
The "Let's Talk 3" headline strongly hints that the rumored Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch will be on deck. ​

Meteorologist on climate change: I shifted
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 16:06:09 EDT ]
Although climate change is thought of as simply a political football, it has been a heated topic among meteorologists for years. I, for one, have changed my conclusion over time on whether humans are responsible for the increased heat content of the Earth.

NASA finds missing spacecraft
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:02 EDT ]
Despite almost two years of silence, NASA never stopped searching for its long lost spacecraft STEREO-B.

'Earth-like' planet found nearby
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:19 EDT ]
In a discovery that has been years in the making, researchers have confirmed the existence of a rocky planet named Proxima b orbiting Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our sun, according to a new study. It is the closest exoplanet to us in the universe.

Milky Way's dark twin discovered
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:57:48 EDT ]
Welcome to the dark side of the universe. In a direct contrast with the beautifully bright Milky Way galaxy, a "dark twin" called Dragonfly 44 has been discovered 300 million light-years away in the Coma constellation, according to a new study.

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Mark Zuckerberg 'Friends' Pope Francis
[ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 19:55:00 GMT ]
Mark Zuckerberg met with Pope Francis during a trip to Italy and gave him a small memento: a Facebook drone model.

Kim Dotcom Can Livestream Legal Fight Against the U.S.: Judge
[ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 02:35:00 GMT ]
Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom can livestream his legal bid to halt his extradition to the United States, a New Zealand judge ruled Tuesday.

Russians Hacked 2 U.S. State Election Systems: Officials
[ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 08:54:37 GMT ]
Officials are concerned that the Russians are attempting to interfere in the U.S. election and sow doubt about the electoral process.

Apple Faces $14.5B Tax Bill After EU Investigation
[ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 10:08:03 GMT ]
The ruling is likely to anger Washington, which has accused Brussels of campaigning against U.S. corporate success stories.

Mice Hitch a Ride Home on SpaceX Dragon
[ Sun, 28 Aug 2016 03:48:51 GMT ]
SpaceX's Dragon made its grand return to Earth this morning.

YouTube campaigns for home-grown election coverage with new sets - CNET
[ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:13:23 +0000 ]
Google's video site created replicas of the Oval Office, election-themed news desk, a White House Press Room and debate stage for video creators to use.

YouTube goes to the White House, sort of - CNET
[ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:21:29 +0000 ]
Replicas of the Oval Office, presidential briefing room and election-related sets are now on standby for the stars of Google's video site.

Twitter will let any US video creator make money now - CNET
[ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:23:21 +0000 ]
Twitter is widening the pool of users who can stick ads in front of clips they tweet, and it will let them share in the revenue.

Here we go again: Mitsubishi says more models have overstated mileage - Roadshow
[ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:15:38 +0000 ]
Like before, these vehicles are limited to the Japanese domestic market.

Craving pizza? Now you can order straight from your Apple TV - CNET
[ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:22:14 +0000 ]
Restaurant chain Papa John's launches the first app for ordering pizza from your Apple TV.

Meteorologist on climate change: I shifted
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 16:06:09 EDT ]
Although climate change is thought of as simply a political football, it has been a heated topic among meteorologists for years. I, for one, have changed my conclusion over time on whether humans are responsible for the increased heat content of the Earth.

NASA finds missing spacecraft
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:02 EDT ]
Despite almost two years of silence, NASA never stopped searching for its long lost spacecraft STEREO-B.

'Earth-like' planet found nearby
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:19 EDT ]
In a discovery that has been years in the making, researchers have confirmed the existence of a rocky planet named Proxima b orbiting Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our sun, according to a new study. It is the closest exoplanet to us in the universe.

Milky Way's dark twin discovered
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:57:48 EDT ]
Welcome to the dark side of the universe. In a direct contrast with the beautifully bright Milky Way galaxy, a "dark twin" called Dragonfly 44 has been discovered 300 million light-years away in the Coma constellation, according to a new study.

Monday, August 29, 2016

Apple Fixes Security Flaw After Major Texting Hack
[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 15:54:39 GMT ]
Once infected, the phone could become a digital spy, capable of employing the iPhone's camera and microphone to snoop.

How to Stop WhatsApp Sharing Your Info With Facebook
[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 20:42:48 GMT ]
WhatsApp plans to start sharing user's phone numbers and when they last used the app with its parent company Facebook.

Would You Trust An Algorithm to Pick Your Lunch Date?
[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 22:31:17 GMT ]
Lunchback, a Swedish start-up, is hoping to pair interested users for lunch — but people will have to put faith in an algorithm to make the match.

Russian Doping Whistleblowers Fear for Their Lives
[ Sun, 28 Aug 2016 10:08:37 GMT ]
Yuliya Stepanova and her husband were branded traitors when they exposed the widespread use of performance enhancing drugs among Russian athletes.

Mice Hitch a Ride Home on SpaceX Dragon
[ Sun, 28 Aug 2016 03:48:51 GMT ]
SpaceX's Dragon made its grand return to Earth this morning.

Fitbit Blaze update adds third-party notifications, new watch faces - CNET
[ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 13:00:03 +0000 ]
The update also brings along new move reminders to help keep you active throughout the day.

T-Mobile adds One Plus plan for more tethering and HD video - CNET
[ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:21:02 +0000 ]
The new twist covers unlimited 4G tethering, HD video and faster international speeds.

Clinton campaign said to switch to 'Snowden-approved' Signal messaging app - CNET
[ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:58:00 +0000 ]
Edward Snowden tweets about the Clinton campaign's seeming seal of approval for his app suggestions.

Ben Affleck teases a new DC cinematic universe villain: Deathstroke - CNET
[ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 15:23:38 +0000 ]
The tweeted footage shows 27 seconds of the fan favorite assassin for hire.

Try this,Thor! Spider-Man star flips through air like an Olympics gymnast - CNET
[ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 15:27:59 +0000 ]
British actor Tom Holland, who'll play the web-crawler in the 2017 movie, shared an Instagram shot of an impressive-looking flip on a half-constructed set.

Meet Octobot, chemical reaction-powered soft robot
[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 07:18:34 EDT ]
This dinky octopus isn't your average sea creature.

Meteorologist on climate change: I shifted
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 16:06:09 EDT ]
Although climate change is thought of as simply a political football, it has been a heated topic among meteorologists for years. I, for one, have changed my conclusion over time on whether humans are responsible for the increased heat content of the Earth.

NASA finds missing spacecraft
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:02 EDT ]
Despite almost two years of silence, NASA never stopped searching for its long lost spacecraft STEREO-B.

'Earth-like' planet found nearby
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:19 EDT ]
In a discovery that has been years in the making, researchers have confirmed the existence of a rocky planet named Proxima b orbiting Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our sun, according to a new study. It is the closest exoplanet to us in the universe.

Milky Way's dark twin discovered
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:57:48 EDT ]
Welcome to the dark side of the universe. In a direct contrast with the beautifully bright Milky Way galaxy, a "dark twin" called Dragonfly 44 has been discovered 300 million light-years away in the Coma constellation, according to a new study.

Sunday, August 28, 2016

Apple Fixes Security Flaw After Major Texting Hack
[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 15:54:39 GMT ]
Once infected, the phone could become a digital spy, capable of employing the iPhone's camera and microphone to snoop.

How to Stop WhatsApp Sharing Your Info With Facebook
[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 20:42:48 GMT ]
WhatsApp plans to start sharing user's phone numbers and when they last used the app with its parent company Facebook.

Would You Trust An Algorithm to Pick Your Lunch Date?
[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 22:31:17 GMT ]
Lunchback, a Swedish start-up, is hoping to pair interested users for lunch — but people will have to put faith in an algorithm to make the match.

Russian Doping Whistleblowers Fear for Their Lives
[ Sun, 28 Aug 2016 10:08:37 GMT ]
Yuliya Stepanova and her husband were branded traitors when they exposed the widespread use of performance enhancing drugs among Russian athletes.

Mice Hitch a Ride Home on SpaceX Dragon
[ Sun, 28 Aug 2016 03:48:51 GMT ]
SpaceX's Dragon made its grand return to Earth this morning.

This robot is a lousy sandwich chef - CNET
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 19:53:33 +0000 ]
In her latest clip, robotics video-blogger Simone Giertz proves that a robot is no match for a stubborn jar of peanut butter.

Man climbs into toilet to retrieve phone, gets completely stuck - CNET
[ Sun, 28 Aug 2016 00:09:55 +0000 ]
Technically Incorrect: A Norwegian man drops his phone down a public toilet. His slim friend volunteers to retrieve it. Cue the rescue squad.

Social media's echo chamber fuels migrant backlash in Sweden, Finland - CNET
[ Sun, 28 Aug 2016 00:14:36 +0000 ]
Refugees and migrants came to these Nordic countries in record numbers in 2015. Some Swedes and Finns are using Facebook and Twitter to voice opinions that would have seemed unthinkable a few years ago.

Are AT&T's and Verizon's no-overage policies really a good deal? - CNET
[ Sun, 28 Aug 2016 12:00:09 +0000 ]
In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon explains why Verizon's Safe Mode feature may not be all it's cracked up to be.

For one Syrian refugee, close, but no asylum - CNET
[ Sun, 28 Aug 2016 12:30:03 +0000 ]
Commentary: For Road Trip 2016, I met asylum seekers in Sweden and Finland on the doorstep of a dream. But for some, the door is closed.

Meet Octobot, chemical reaction-powered soft robot
[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 07:18:34 EDT ]
This dinky octopus isn't your average sea creature.

Meteorologist on climate change: I shifted
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 16:06:09 EDT ]
Although climate change is thought of as simply a political football, it has been a heated topic among meteorologists for years. I, for one, have changed my conclusion over time on whether humans are responsible for the increased heat content of the Earth.

NASA finds missing spacecraft
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:02 EDT ]
Despite almost two years of silence, NASA never stopped searching for its long lost spacecraft STEREO-B.

'Earth-like' planet found nearby
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:19 EDT ]
In a discovery that has been years in the making, researchers have confirmed the existence of a rocky planet named Proxima b orbiting Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our sun, according to a new study. It is the closest exoplanet to us in the universe.

Milky Way's dark twin discovered
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:57:48 EDT ]
Welcome to the dark side of the universe. In a direct contrast with the beautifully bright Milky Way galaxy, a "dark twin" called Dragonfly 44 has been discovered 300 million light-years away in the Coma constellation, according to a new study.

Saturday, August 27, 2016

How Trump Spent $8.4 Million to Play Digital Catch-up
[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 10:59:00 GMT ]
The Republican nominee's failure to turn his massive online support base into a robust fundraising tool is a missed opportunity.

Apple Fixes Security Flaw After Major Texting Hack
[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 15:54:39 GMT ]
Once infected, the phone could become a digital spy, capable of employing the iPhone's camera and microphone to snoop.

How to Stop WhatsApp Sharing Your Info With Facebook
[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 20:42:48 GMT ]
WhatsApp plans to start sharing user's phone numbers and when they last used the app with its parent company Facebook.

Would You Trust An Algorithm to Pick Your Lunch Date?
[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 22:30:03 GMT ]
Lunchback, a Swedish start-up, is hoping to pair interested users for lunch — but people will have to put faith in an algorithm to make the match.

Mice Hitch a Ride Home on SpaceX Dragon
[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 18:26:43 GMT ]
SpaceX's Dragon made its grand return to Earth this morning.

The 16 fastest combat planes in the US Air Force - CNET
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 11:00:03 +0000 ]
These impressive, fast and incredibly expensive planes are currently protecting America's freedom.

Fundam with Tokyo's giant Gundam - CNET
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 12:00:02 +0000 ]
Looking out over Tokyo Bay is a giant robot, a 1:1, 59-foot model of a Gundam Mobile Suit. Here's what it looks like up close.

Up close and personal with Tokyo's 59-foot Gundam statue - CNET
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 12:00:07 +0000 ]
In Tokyo there's a 1:1 scale "replica" of a Gundam mobile suit. Here's what it looks like up close.

Social media's echo chamber fuels migrant backlash in Sweden, Finland - CNET
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:10:59 +0000 ]
From Facebook to the streets, isolationist ideas have gained traction in Nordic countries that have taken in high numbers of asylum seekers.

Travel Advisory - CNET
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 14:45:48 +0000 ]
Scams and scares to watch out for on the road.

Meet Octobot, chemical reaction-powered soft robot
[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 07:18:34 EDT ]
This dinky octopus isn't your average sea creature.

Was Venus once habitable?
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:57:35 EDT ]
Imagine a mostly dead planet with a heavy, toxic atmosphere 90 times thicker than ours and surface temperatures that reach 864 degrees: hot enough to melt lead.

NASA finds missing spacecraft
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:02 EDT ]
Despite almost two years of silence, NASA never stopped searching for its long lost spacecraft STEREO-B.

'Earth-like' planet found nearby
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:19 EDT ]
In a discovery that has been years in the making, researchers have confirmed the existence of a rocky planet named Proxima b orbiting Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our sun, according to a new study. It is the closest exoplanet to us in the universe.

Meteorologist on climate change: I shifted
[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 06:48:47 EDT ]
Although climate change is thought of as simply a political football, it has been a heated topic among meteorologists for years. I, for one, have changed my conclusion over time on whether humans are responsible for the increased heat content of the Earth.

Friday, August 26, 2016

Amazon Launches a Research Hub For Car Buyers
[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 21:05:00 GMT ]
Amazon is offering up car advice with the launch of a new research portal, however the retailer won't be acting as a virtual dealership.

WhatsApp to Share User Data With Facebook
[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 21:16:00 GMT ]
The company announced that it was updating its terms of service and privacy policy for the first time in four years.

How Trump Spent $8.4 Million to Play Digital Catch-up
[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 10:59:53 GMT ]
The Republican nominee's failure to turn his massive online support base into a robust fundraising tool is a missed opportunity.

Apple Fixes Security Flaw After Major Texting Hack
[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 11:19:40 GMT ]
Once infected, the phone could become a digital spy, capable of employing the iPhone's camera and microphone to snoop.

Where the Candidates Stand on Space Exploration
[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 20:30:20 GMT ]
If we're going to send the first humans to Mars in the early 2030s, the next U.S. President will need to be a strong supporter of space exploration.

Defense Department wants you to design its next biohazard suit - CNET
[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 14:07:52 +0000 ]
The Pentagon is crowdsourcing ideas for the next generation of protective gear for soldiers, offering a total of $250,000 in prizes.

Sprint launches pricier unlimited plan with HD video - CNET
[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 14:17:15 +0000 ]
Following in the footsteps of T-Mobile, Sprint's "Unlimited Freedom Premium" plan is $20 more than its $60 unlimited plan.

That dragon, rust: Mazda recalls 190,000 SUVs over suspension separation - Roadshow
[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 14:21:01 +0000 ]
Is there anything that water and salt can't screw up?

Nest plans to enlist 50K California customers in conservation program - CNET
[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 14:58:11 +0000 ]
The program could alleviate potential energy shortages, especially after a major gas leak in Southern California last year restricted supplies.

Hyundai creates the Voltron of connected-car apps - Roadshow
[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 15:02:12 +0000 ]
It's merged its Blue Link and Car Care mobile apps to create MyHyundai with Blue Link.

Meet Octobot, chemical reaction-powered soft robot
[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 07:18:34 EDT ]
This dinky octopus isn't your average sea creature.

Was Venus once habitable?
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:57:35 EDT ]
Imagine a mostly dead planet with a heavy, toxic atmosphere 90 times thicker than ours and surface temperatures that reach 864 degrees: hot enough to melt lead.

NASA finds missing spacecraft
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:02 EDT ]
Despite almost two years of silence, NASA never stopped searching for its long lost spacecraft STEREO-B.

'Earth-like' planet found nearby
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:19 EDT ]
In a discovery that has been years in the making, researchers have confirmed the existence of a rocky planet named Proxima b orbiting Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our sun, according to a new study. It is the closest exoplanet to us in the universe.

Meteorologist on climate change: I shifted
[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 06:48:47 EDT ]
Although climate change is thought of as simply a political football, it has been a heated topic among meteorologists for years. I, for one, have changed my conclusion over time on whether humans are responsible for the increased heat content of the Earth.

Thursday, August 25, 2016

'SNL' Star Leslie Jones' Personal Site Offline After Hacking
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 21:48:00 GMT ]
Leslie Jones' personal website has been taken offline after it appeared hackers posted her driver's license and passport and explicit photos of the actress-comedienne.

Scammers Targeting Bank Followers on Instagram
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 23:57:00 GMT ]
A new report details how scammers are targeting bank followers on Instagram in the hope of luring them into handing over money for fake investments.

Singapore Tries Out World's First Self-Driving Taxis
[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 10:52:00 GMT ]
Singapore is taking the next step in the move towards self-driving vehicles with the world's first public trial of self-driving taxis.

World's Largest Aircraft Nose Dives in 2nd Test Flight
[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 11:09:14 GMT ]
The hybrid of blimp, helicopter and airplane is designed to stay aloft for days at a time.

Fix Terrorism on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Say Lawmakers
[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 11:19:24 GMT ]
Social media firms including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are "consciously failing" to stop their sites from being used to promote ter

In Sweden and Finland, tech companies help refugees find work - CNET
[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 14:32:21 +0000 ]
Both Nordic nations are stretched thin processing thousands of new asylum seekers. The tech industry is lending a much-needed hand.

'That music is scary!' Robots react to the trailer for horror movie 'Morgan' - CNET
[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 13:09:22 +0000 ]
How will human-like robots react to the creepy trailer for a new movie starring Kate Mara and Paul Giamatti?

Amazon offers up car advice with Amazon Vehicles - Roadshow
[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 14:19:54 +0000 ]
The new site within Amazon.com can steer you to research on thousands of cars and trucks, as well as customer reviews.

Robots can now be your in-store greeter, what jobs should they take next? (Open_Tab) - CNET
[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 13:00:03 +0000 ]
Do you want to walk into the store and get help from a robot? Or ask an android waiter to fix a mistake with your meal at a restaurant? We chat about that possible future in this excerpt from Open_Tab.

WhatsApp draws closer to Facebook, makes it easier for businesses to message you - CNET
[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 14:21:27 +0000 ]
WhatsApp finally updates its terms and conditions, two years after being bought by Facebook.

Meet Octobot, chemical reaction-powered soft robot
[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 07:18:34 EDT ]
This dinky octopus isn't your average sea creature.

Was Venus once habitable?
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:57:35 EDT ]
Imagine a mostly dead planet with a heavy, toxic atmosphere 90 times thicker than ours and surface temperatures that reach 864 degrees: hot enough to melt lead.

NASA finds missing spacecraft
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:02 EDT ]
Despite almost two years of silence, NASA never stopped searching for its long lost spacecraft STEREO-B.

'Earth-like' planet found nearby
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:19 EDT ]
In a discovery that has been years in the making, researchers have confirmed the existence of a rocky planet named Proxima b orbiting Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our sun, according to a new study. It is the closest exoplanet to us in the universe.

Meteorologist on climate change: I shifted
[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 06:48:47 EDT ]
Although climate change is thought of as simply a political football, it has been a heated topic among meteorologists for years. I, for one, have changed my conclusion over time on whether humans are responsible for the increased heat content of the Earth.

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Tesla Improves Range, Acceleration With New Models
[ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 20:14:00 GMT ]
After Musk teased an announcement on Twitter, shares of Tesla jumped 2 percent this morning as investors awaited the news.

Forget Gold: Tokyo Medals Could Be Made From Old Phones
[ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 20:20:08 GMT ]
Japan is considering tapping into its mine of old consumer electronics to create Olympic medals made from the country's e-waste.

Missing Spacecraft Phones Home but Faces Uncertain Future
[ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 23:00:00 GMT ]
After performing a reset command on STEREO-B on Oct. 1, 2014, NASA lost contact with the spacecraft. That changed Sunday.

Fitbit Cleared of Stealing Jawbone's Trade Secrets
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 10:32:19 GMT ]
Fitbit did not steal rival Jawbone's trade secrets, a trade judge ruled on Tuesday, dashing Jawbone's hopes of securing a ban against Fitbit.

New York Times Says Hackers Targeted Moscow Bureau
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 11:48:53 GMT ]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and other U.S. security agencies were investigating cyber breaches targeting reporters at the Times.

'Revenant' for kids: Honest Trailers praises 'Jungle Book' remake - CNET
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 14:03:27 +0000 ]
Honest Trailers takes a critical look at the movie's lush CGI moments, deep plot points and celebrity voiceovers.

Dyson's hot and cool purifier is an air-pushing triple threat - CNET
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 14:10:53 +0000 ]
We take a look at Dyson's all-new, extremely pricey purifying unit, the Pure Hot+Cool Link.

Baltimore police secretly using aerial camera surveillance, report says - CNET
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 14:51:55 +0000 ]
The Baltimore Police Department has been using an aerial surveillance system borrowed from the Iraq War, according to Bloomberg.

​This Eleven figure from 'Stranger Things' needs to be real - CNET
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 15:07:05 +0000 ]
Toy maker Funko crafts an Eleven figure from "Stranger Things" in its signature Pop Vinyl style, complete with an Eggo waffle and bloody nose.

How Facebook censors your posts (FAQ) - CNET
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 15:28:58 +0000 ]
High-profile videos involving the police and the black community have gripped the country in recent months. They've also put a spotlight on the confusing mess that is Facebook's censorship policies. We've put together the FAQ Facebook doesn't have to help you understand how, when and why you're being censored.

Addicted to your smartphone? Here's why
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:31:19 EDT ]
How many times a day do you check your smartphone?

Watch a timelapse of the Perseid meteor shower
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 21:12:38 EDT ]
The annual Perseid meteor shower is back this year, and it's as spectacular as ever.

Was Venus once habitable?
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:57:35 EDT ]
Imagine a mostly dead planet with a heavy, toxic atmosphere 90 times thicker than ours and surface temperatures that reach 864 degrees: hot enough to melt lead.

NASA re-establishes contact with missing vessel
[ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 11:45:05 EDT ]
Despite almost two years of silence, NASA never stopped searching for its long lost spacecraft STEREO-B.

Chinese cyber spies may be watching you
[ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 17:20:01 EDT ]
Despite repeated denials, China's track record points to participation in cyber espionage

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

AT&T Latest Provider to Offer Roaming in Cuba
[ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 17:47:00 GMT ]
AT&T said it had signed a deal with Cuba's state-owned telecoms provider to offer direct roaming services to its customers visiting Cuba.

U.S. Ready to Hand Off the Internet Naming System
[ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 19:43:30 GMT ]
The United States will officially relinquish its authority over the internet's naming system on October 1.

With Delta's New Chip Tags, You Can Track Your Own Luggage
[ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 19:49:41 GMT ]
Tracking technology being rolled out by Delta this year could make missing luggage a thing of the past.

Is Amazon Developing a $5 Music Subscription Service?
[ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 15:37:17 GMT ]
Amazon is working on a music subscription service that would cost $5 a month and only work on its Echo hardware, tech news website Recode reported.

N. Koreans Can Now Binge-Watch Kim Jong Un Movies
[ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 16:47:00 GMT ]
North Koreans will soon be able to binge watch "documentary films about the country's dear leaders" on a new Netflix-style service.

Apple could launch an iPhone with curved screen - CNET
[ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:19:29 +0000 ]
The company may be aiming to play Samsung's game by building a phone with a curved OLED display, according to the Nikkei Asian Review.

Mobileye, Delphi to build fully autonomous vehicle system by 2019 - Roadshow
[ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:36:36 +0000 ]
The two companies are working together to make self-driving cars a reality, and they plan to sell their finished work to automakers.

​McDonald's Happy Meal Step-It fitness trackers officially recalled - CNET
[ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:55:36 +0000 ]
Reports of burns and rashes trigger a recall. Bring yours back for a replacement toy and apple slices or a yogurt tube.

Bright lights, Mcity: Self-driving startups head east - Roadshow
[ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:55:17 +0000 ]
After all, what company wouldn't want to work in a place built entirely for autonomous car development?

Mitsubishi recalls 80,000 vehicles for CVT issues - Roadshow
[ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 15:18:40 +0000 ]
When you want a vehicle to accelerate, it's rarely beneficial for that acceleration to arrive later than anticipated.

Addicted to your smartphone? Here's why
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:31:19 EDT ]
How many times a day do you check your smartphone?

Watch a timelapse of the Perseid meteor shower
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 21:12:38 EDT ]
The annual Perseid meteor shower is back this year, and it's as spectacular as ever.

Was Venus once habitable?
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:57:35 EDT ]
Imagine a mostly dead planet with a heavy, toxic atmosphere 90 times thicker than ours and surface temperatures that reach 864 degrees: hot enough to melt lead.

NASA re-establishes contact with missing vessel
[ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 11:45:05 EDT ]
Despite almost two years of silence, NASA never stopped searching for its long lost spacecraft STEREO-B.

Monday, August 22, 2016

If You Can Guide NASA's Mars Droid, You Could Win $1M
[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:35:00 GMT ]
NASA is offering $1 million to teams that can coax a virtual robot through tricky tasks to save a simulated habitat on Mars.

Massachusetts to Levy Fee on Ride Shares as Subsidy for Taxis
[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:44:00 GMT ]
Massachusetts will levy a 5-cent fee per trip on ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft and spend the money on the traditional taxi industry.

Players Compete For Title of Pokemon World Champion
[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 21:48:00 GMT ]
While Pokemon Go has swept the world this summer, the annual world championships forego the popular mobile game.

How to 'Catch 'Em All' in One of World's Most Violent Cities
[ Sun, 21 Aug 2016 09:56:41 GMT ]
The Pakistani city of Karachi has not avoided the biggest Western craze to sweep the globe this summer: "Pokemon Go."

Behind the Scenes With Hackers Who Get Paid to Find Bugs
[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:16:00 GMT ]
From toys and vacuum cleaners to even government records, we're now living in a world where the majority of the items we rely upon are hackable.

Massachusetts to tax ridesharing, give money to taxi companies - Roadshow
[ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:03:33 +0000 ]
It's a literal case of nickel-and-diming.

Kobe Bryant's next bank shot: a $100 million tech venture fund - CNET
[ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:32:29 +0000 ]
The retired basketball star is teaming up with entrepreneur Jeff Stibel to invest in technology, media and data companies, through their creatively named fund, Bryant Stibel.

China group buys Media.net, a start-up that runs ads on Yahoo and Bing, for $900 million - CNET
[ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:46:13 +0000 ]
Media.net surfaces "contextual" advertisements on Yahoo and Microsoft's Bing search engine.

Schedule a test drive where you want with Hyundai and Amazon - Roadshow
[ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:55:14 +0000 ]
Hyundai's new on-demand pilot program places the power of test driving in the buyers' hands.

Microsoft buys Genee, maker of a virtual scheduling assistant bot - CNET
[ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 15:19:50 +0000 ]
Genee, which uses articificial intelligence to simplify digital scheduling, will shut down as a stand-alone assistant on Sept. 1.

Addicted to your smartphone? Here's why
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:31:19 EDT ]
How many times a day do you check your smartphone?

Watch a timelapse of the Perseid meteor shower
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 21:12:38 EDT ]
The annual Perseid meteor shower is back this year, and it's as spectacular as ever.

Was Venus once habitable?
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:57:35 EDT ]
Imagine a mostly dead planet with a heavy, toxic atmosphere 90 times thicker than ours and surface temperatures that reach 864 degrees: hot enough to melt lead.

Sunday, August 21, 2016

If You Can Guide NASA's Mars Droid, You Could Win $1M
[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:35:00 GMT ]
NASA is offering $1 million to teams that can coax a virtual robot through tricky tasks to save a simulated habitat on Mars.

Massachusetts to Levy Fee on Ride Shares as Subsidy for Taxis
[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:44:00 GMT ]
Massachusetts will levy a 5-cent fee per trip on ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft and spend the money on the traditional taxi industry.

Players Compete For Title of Pokemon World Champion
[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 21:48:00 GMT ]
While Pokemon Go has swept the world this summer, the annual world championships forego the popular mobile game.

How to 'Catch 'Em All' in One of World's Most Violent Cities
[ Sun, 21 Aug 2016 09:55:52 GMT ]
The Pakistani city of Karachi has not avoided the biggest Western craze to sweep the globe this summer: "Pokemon Go."

Behind the Scenes With Hackers Who Get Paid to Find Bugs
[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:16:00 GMT ]
From toys and vacuum cleaners to even government records, we're now living in a world where the majority of the items we rely upon are hackable.

Google saying buh-bye to Chrome Apps for Windows, Mac, Linux - CNET
[ Sat, 20 Aug 2016 21:06:35 +0000 ]
New apps will be available only on Chromebooks by the end of this year, and will stop loading on non-Chrome OS machines in 2018.

This 'Bad Lip Reading' video makes the DNC seem quite strange - CNET
[ Sun, 21 Aug 2016 00:30:25 +0000 ]
Watch Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders give speeches about their favorite superheroes, "Game of Thrones," manservants, wildlife and more.

How to find the right baby monitor - CNET
[ Sun, 21 Aug 2016 12:00:03 +0000 ]
The four questions every new parent should ask while searching for the best video monitor.

Apple under Tim Cook: A nicer company, but a better one? - CNET
[ Sun, 21 Aug 2016 12:00:08 +0000 ]
Cook hits his five-year anniversary as CEO this week. CNET takes a look at how Apple has changed during his tenure.

Apple's Tim Cook -- five years at the helm (pictures) - CNET
[ Sun, 21 Aug 2016 12:00:10 +0000 ]
Steve Jobs is a tough act to follow. Here's a photographic glimpse of Cook's tenure so far.

Addicted to your smartphone? Here's why
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:31:19 EDT ]
How many times a day do you check your smartphone?

Watch a timelapse of the Perseid meteor shower
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 21:12:38 EDT ]
The annual Perseid meteor shower is back this year, and it's as spectacular as ever.

Was Venus once habitable?
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:57:35 EDT ]
Imagine a mostly dead planet with a heavy, toxic atmosphere 90 times thicker than ours and surface temperatures that reach 864 degrees: hot enough to melt lead.

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Sources: Clinton Told FBI Powell Advised Private Email
[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 11:59:00 GMT ]
The Democratic nominee told the FBI that former Secretary of State Colin Powell recommended using a private email account in 2009.

If You Can Guide NASA's Mars Droid, You Could Win $1M
[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:35:00 GMT ]
NASA is offering $1 million to teams that can coax a virtual robot through tricky tasks to save a simulated habitat on Mars.

Massachusetts to Levy Fee on Ride Shares as Subsidy for Taxis
[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:44:00 GMT ]
Massachusetts will levy a 5-cent fee per trip on ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft and spend the money on the traditional taxi industry.

Players Compete For Title of Pokemon World Champion
[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 21:47:36 GMT ]
While Pokemon Go has swept the world this summer, the annual world championships forego the popular mobile game.

Behind the Scenes With Hackers Who Get Paid to Find Bugs
[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:16:00 GMT ]
From toys and vacuum cleaners to even government records, we're now living in a world where the majority of the items we rely upon are hackable.

Don't expect the new Apple Watch to get cellular data (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 51) - CNET
[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 23:41:20 +0000 ]
Battery-life issues are holding back the Apple Watch from getting cellular data, new iPads with OLED screens are coming...in 2018, and Apple gets rid of the "Store" in Apple Store.

Why your Apple store is no longer a 'store' - CNET
[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 23:17:43 +0000 ]
Technically Incorrect: The company's brick-and-mortar locations are losing the "store" part of their name. Is this a conscious attempt to tweak the way you think about Apple?

Sprint accuses Verizon of whining and panicking - CNET
[ Sat, 20 Aug 2016 00:03:09 +0000 ]
Technically Incorrect: In a new ad featuring former Verizon spokesman Paul Marcarelli, Sprint suggests that Goliath is scared of David.

If you can't legally drink, Facebook has (another) app for you - CNET
[ Sat, 20 Aug 2016 00:55:13 +0000 ]
The thing teens need most is another social media app. Facebook's got it covered.

Cheers, VR! Drink your way to another part of the world in virtual reality - CNET
[ Sat, 20 Aug 2016 12:00:08 +0000 ]
Craft-beer brewer Innis and Gunn and rumrunner Havana Club transport you to the Scottish Highlands and sunny Cuba to make your drink taste different.

Addicted to your smartphone? Here's why
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:31:19 EDT ]
How many times a day do you check your smartphone?

General to Marines: Drop your cell phones!
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:28:22 EDT ]
US Marines need to put away their cell phones, forget about their fancy coffees and get back to doing what Marines used to do -- dig a foxhole, cover up, stay quiet and be wary, the Corps' top officer says.

Watch a timelapse of the Perseid meteor shower
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 21:12:38 EDT ]
The annual Perseid meteor shower is back this year, and it's as spectacular as ever.

Was Venus once habitable?
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:57:35 EDT ]
Imagine a mostly dead planet with a heavy, toxic atmosphere 90 times thicker than ours and surface temperatures that reach 864 degrees: hot enough to melt lead.

Friday, August 19, 2016

Judge Rejects Uber's Attempt to Settle Class Action Suit
[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 11:07:19 GMT ]
A judge rejected an attempt by Uber to settle a class action lawsuit with drivers who claimed they were employees and entitled to expenses.

'Pokemon Go' Spurs Business Boom as it Rolls Out in Asia
[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 11:36:00 GMT ]
From Indonesia to Hong Kong and Cambodia, the wild popularity of Nintendo's augmented reality app is also driving lifestyle changes for many gamers.

Sources: Clinton Told FBI Powell Advised Private Email
[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 11:59:00 GMT ]
The Democratic nominee told the FBI that former Secretary of State Colin Powell recommended using a private email account in 2009.

If You Can Guide NASA's Mars Droid, You Could Win $1M
[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:35:44 GMT ]
NASA is offering $1 million to teams that can coax a virtual robot through tricky tasks to save a simulated habitat on Mars.

Gawker Will Shut Down Next Week
[ Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:09:00 GMT ]
Gawker.com, the gossip blog that began 14 years ago in New York City and grew into a media empire, will shut down next week.

Speedy Thunderbolt ports will take off with next-gen PCs, Intel says - CNET
[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:34:11 +0000 ]
Use of the high-speed connector is expected to spread, thanks to Intel piggybacking the technology on mainstream USB. And here's why consumers might care this time.

Inside Google's state-of-the-art YouTube Space in London - CNET
[ Thu, 18 Aug 2016 13:12:58 +0000 ]
The high-tech hub is a production facility for the UK's top YouTubers.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 enters the atmosphere - CNET
[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 15:10:41 +0000 ]
The much-anticipated phone-tablet hybrid went on sale Friday, along with a bevvy of new accessories and companion devices from Samsung.

Let's build Lego: Star Wars Encounter on Jakku and Lego City airport - CNET
[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:21:32 +0000 ]
Round out the working week with two of the newest Lego sets -- the first packs Rey and BB-8, and the second is an airport terminal with a 18-inch Lego plane.

Uber hit with $6.4 million sales tax bill in Taiwan - CNET
[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 15:08:33 +0000 ]
The online ride-hailing service is already in hot water with the Taiwanese government as officials contemplate kicking it out of the country.

Addicted to your smartphone? Here's why
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:31:19 EDT ]
How many times a day do you check your smartphone?

General to Marines: Drop your cell phones!
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:28:22 EDT ]
US Marines need to put away their cell phones, forget about their fancy coffees and get back to doing what Marines used to do -- dig a foxhole, cover up, stay quiet and be wary, the Corps' top officer says.

Watch a timelapse of the Perseid meteor shower
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 21:12:38 EDT ]
The annual Perseid meteor shower is back this year, and it's as spectacular as ever.

Was Venus once habitable?
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:57:35 EDT ]
Imagine a mostly dead planet with a heavy, toxic atmosphere 90 times thicker than ours and surface temperatures that reach 864 degrees: hot enough to melt lead.

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Lab-Created Black Hole Supports Theory They Can Shrink
[ Wed, 17 Aug 2016 19:35:00 GMT ]
A lab-created black hole has shown evidence that one of Stephen Hawking's most important predictions about the cosmic phenomena may hold true.

Bottoms Up! World's Largest Airship Takes Maiden Voyage
[ Thu, 18 Aug 2016 08:18:00 GMT ]
The 302-foot-long "Airlander 10" is filled with 1.3 million cubic feet of helium, can reach an altitude of up to 16,000 feet and stay aloft five days.

Volvo and Uber Team up for Self-Driving Cars
[ Thu, 18 Aug 2016 11:31:17 GMT ]
Volvo and Uber have signed a $300 million alliance to develop self-driving cars, the latest move by car manufacturers to team up with Silicon Valley.

SolarCity Slashing Costs, Including CEO Pay
[ Thu, 18 Aug 2016 11:59:36 GMT ]
SolarCity said it would cut operating costs, including slashing its chief executive's salary, to bring expenses in line with its reduced outlook.

As Technology Shifts, More Layoffs Loom in Silicon Valley
[ Thu, 18 Aug 2016 11:09:00 GMT ]
Cisco's plans to lay off 5,500 employees is unlikely to be the last round of pink slips as companies struggle to keep up with rapid technology shifts.

T-Mobile "changes industry forever." Sprint does it $10 cheaper - CNET
[ Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:01:05 +0000 ]
Both companies announced unlimited data plans Thursday, coming out in a matter of weeks.

Buy a Fiat Abarth, get a free day of performance driving instruction - Roadshow
[ Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:01:34 +0000 ]
If you purchase or lease a Fiat 500 Abarth or a 124 Spider Abarth, you'll get a free day of learnin' courtesy of Bob Bondurant.

Kyle MacLachlan lays out entire plot of 'Dune' in emoji - CNET
[ Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:27:10 +0000 ]
"Dune" is the poster child for epic sci-fi movies, but star Kyle MacLachlan is able to boil it all down into a single tweet through the power of emoji.

This DIY seismograph feels the good vibrations - CNET
[ Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:34:03 +0000 ]
Raspberry Pi is the basis of a new Kickstarter gadget that tracks tiny taps and massive tremors.

Michelangel-O-Ring: Renaissance art, recreated by mechanics - Roadshow
[ Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:52:30 +0000 ]
Chicago-based artist and photographer Freddy Fabris used a very unlikely location to recreate some of art's most famous pieces, but the result is positively amazing.

Addicted to your smartphone? Here's why
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:31:19 EDT ]
How many times a day do you check your smartphone?

General to Marines: Drop your cell phones!
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:28:22 EDT ]
US Marines need to put away their cell phones, forget about their fancy coffees and get back to doing what Marines used to do -- dig a foxhole, cover up, stay quiet and be wary, the Corps' top officer says.

Watch a timelapse of the Perseid meteor shower
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 21:12:38 EDT ]
The annual Perseid meteor shower is back this year, and it's as spectacular as ever.

Was Venus once habitable?
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:57:35 EDT ]
Imagine a mostly dead planet with a heavy, toxic atmosphere 90 times thicker than ours and surface temperatures that reach 864 degrees: hot enough to melt lead.

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Ford to Build Self-Driving Car By 2021
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:24:00 GMT ]
Ford Motor Co. intends to build fully autonomous vehicles without steering wheels or pedals within the next five years, the company announced Tuesday.

Intel Shows Off 'Project Alloy,' All-In-On VR Headset
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 21:06:18 GMT ]
The headset allows users to move around in a virtual world unencumbered by a cord, and using their hands instead of a controller.

Ford Going Driverless: The Road to the Future?
[ Wed, 17 Aug 2016 14:17:14 GMT ]
Ford's new, driverless strategy follows the thinking that humans can't stay focused enough to take control in an emergency.

Did Russians Hack Into Top-Secret NSA Tools?
[ Wed, 17 Aug 2016 14:25:00 GMT ]
Some of the NSA's most powerful and top-secret hacking tools have been posted on-line in recent days, a sign the security agency was itself hacked.

Uber Takes Legal Action Over New Rules in London
[ Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:14:00 GMT ]
Uber has launched legal action against new rules in London such as written English tests for its drivers, in its latest battle with regulators.

Uber takes a ride to court to challenge English language test for drivers - CNET
[ Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:05:20 +0000 ]
The ride-hailing company is taking legal action against UK regulators over plans to test drivers' English.

Samsung follows men's Olympic basketball journey in VR - CNET
[ Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:23:38 +0000 ]
Samsung and USA Basketball create a VR series set around the Olympics. It will available for the Gear VR headset.

One is the loneliest number: Hyundai looking to buddy up with Google - Roadshow
[ Wed, 17 Aug 2016 14:56:52 +0000 ]
The automaker's largely paved its own way thus far, but with autonomy and other tech innovations on the way, it might be time to call in some help.

Am I a convenience store addict? Digging deep to understand an obsession - CNET
[ Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:00:03 +0000 ]
CNET's Eric Mack spends so much time in small stores, he wonders if he could be addicted. He contacts an expert to find out why he can't drive past a 7-Eleven without stopping.

Universal announces Dolby Vision titles for Vudu streaming - CNET
[ Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:15:52 +0000 ]
Universal Studios has announced four titles for Vudu in Dolby Vision's HDR format which includes the Chris Hemsworth vehicle "The Huntsman: Winter's War".

Addicted to your smartphone? Here's why
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:31:19 EDT ]
How many times a day do you check your smartphone?

General to Marines: Drop your cell phones!
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:28:22 EDT ]
US Marines need to put away their cell phones, forget about their fancy coffees and get back to doing what Marines used to do -- dig a foxhole, cover up, stay quiet and be wary, the Corps' top officer says.

Watch a timelapse of the Perseid meteor shower
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 21:12:38 EDT ]
The annual Perseid meteor shower is back this year, and it's as spectacular as ever.

Was Venus once habitable?
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:57:35 EDT ]
Imagine a mostly dead planet with a heavy, toxic atmosphere 90 times thicker than ours and surface temperatures that reach 864 degrees: hot enough to melt lead.

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Everything We Know About Guccifer 2.0, the DNC Hacker
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 19:23:00 GMT ]
Guccifer 2.0 has kept his identity a secret, but he hasn't been shy in sharing a little about himself as he continues to evade authorities.

Google Working on New Operating System Called 'Fuchsia'
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 19:36:36 GMT ]
Google is quietly working on a new operating system called Fuchsia.

Chance Facebook Discovery Helps Reunite Disabled Sisters
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 10:23:40 GMT ]
Scrolling through her Facebook timeline, Kentucky homemaker Lisa Lumpkins stumbled across a photograph that took her breath away.

New Audi Cars Will Communicate With Traffic Signals
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:17:05 GMT ]
Audi is rolling out technology that will allow its vehicles to communicate with traffic signals, allowing for a more stress-free ride.

Group Claims to Have NSA's Hacking Tools for Sale
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:26:38 GMT ]
To arouse interest in the auction, the hackers released samples of programs they said could break into popular firewall software made by companies including Cisco Systems Inc, Juniper Networks Inc and Fortinet Inc.. Writing in imperfect English, the Shadow Brokers promised in postings on a Tumblr blog that the auctioned material would contain "cyber weapons"...

Ford and Baidu team up for $150M investment in Velodyne LiDAR - Roadshow
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 14:34:38 +0000 ]
Lidar leader Velodyne has secured a pair of valuable partners in its quest to develop autonomous car sensors.

Plug in, turn on, head off (grid) in the Bowlus Road Chief Lithium+ - Roadshow
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 15:00:07 +0000 ]
Bowlus claims it's the greenest and most advanced travel trailer in the world, and it's hooked up to a hell of a tow vehicle.

Dodge kicks off Woodward Dream Cruise with new Charger, Challenger trims - Roadshow
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 15:31:53 +0000 ]
It wouldn't be a Dodge without a throwback, and the Charger Daytona and Challenger T/A definitely deliver in that regard.

Henry Cavill's new Superman suit might steal Batman's favorite color - CNET
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 15:37:52 +0000 ]
Superman could get a new look soon. All that hanging out with Batman seems to be rubbing off on the superhero's fashion sense.

Pokemon Go helmet holds your phone, protects your head - CNET
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 15:42:33 +0000 ]
Embrace the Pokemon Go daredevil lifestyle with a helmet built to protect your noggin while holding your phone right in front of your face.

Addicted to your smartphone? Here's why
[ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 09:05:59 EDT ]
How many times a day do you check your smartphone?

General to Marines: Drop your cell phones!
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:28:22 EDT ]
US Marines need to put away their cell phones, forget about their fancy coffees and get back to doing what Marines used to do -- dig a foxhole, cover up, stay quiet and be wary, the Corps' top officer says.

Dubai eyes Hyperloop-style system
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 20:50:39 EDT ]
Congested Dubai is looking to the future with a radical new mass transit system able to carry passengers at speeds faster than some airliners.

Watch a timelapse of the Perseid meteor shower
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 21:12:38 EDT ]
The annual Perseid meteor shower is back this year, and it's as spectacular as ever.

Was Venus once habitable?
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:57:35 EDT ]
Imagine a mostly dead planet with a heavy, toxic atmosphere 90 times thicker than ours and surface temperatures that reach 864 degrees: hot enough to melt lead.

Monday, August 15, 2016

Facebook is Using Humans to Make Your News Feed Better
[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 17:08:46 GMT ]
Facebook is once again tweaking its news feed algorithm to make sure its 1.71 billion users walk away feeling informed.

Do Trump's Own Tweets Come From Multiple Devices?
[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 23:34:47 GMT ]
A computer programmer thinks he can tell which tweets were sent by Donald Trump and which were sent by the Republican nominee's campaign staff.

Gabby Douglas Calls Twitter Bullying 'Really Hurtful'
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 09:21:00 GMT ]
Gabby Douglas, a 2012 Olympic champion, decided to take a stand of a different kind on Sunday.

Tesla Removes 'Autopilot' From China Website After Crash
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 10:53:32 GMT ]
Tesla removed the words "autopilot" and "self-driving" from its China website after a driver in Beijing complained Tesla was misleading buyers.

Thousands of Hotel Guests' Data May Have Been Hacked
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 11:24:57 GMT ]
Hotels operated by HEI Hotels & Resorts for Starwood, Marriott, Hyatt and Intercontinental may have divulged payment card data.

Malware strikes Starwood, Marriott and Hyatt hotels, exposing customer card data - CNET
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 13:07:08 +0000 ]
Guests at 20 hotels in the US could have had their bank card details stolen.

Lost in the Jungle - CNET
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 13:48:00 +0000 ]
Commentary: For CNET's Road Trip 2016, in a French port criss-crossed by razor wire, we met refugees forced to flee their homes simply for helping British and American troops.

Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept teased again, finally given a name - Roadshow
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 13:55:48 +0000 ]
A coupe that's longer than some pickup trucks? Sure, why not?

Here's your first official look at the 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback - Roadshow
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 14:49:36 +0000 ]
Available with a single engine, the Civic Hatchback isn't an exact replica of the rest of Honda's Civic lineup.

​'Stranger Things' opening credits dig deep into the '80s - CNET
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 15:44:04 +0000 ]
Learn about the inspiration behind the title credits for the popular supernatural series on Netflix.

General to Marines: Drop your cell phones!
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:28:22 EDT ]
US Marines need to put away their cell phones, forget about their fancy coffees and get back to doing what Marines used to do -- dig a foxhole, cover up, stay quiet and be wary, the Corps' top officer says.

Dubai eyes Hyperloop-style system
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 20:50:39 EDT ]
Congested Dubai is looking to the future with a radical new mass transit system able to carry passengers at speeds faster than some airliners.

Another chance to see the Perseid meteor shower
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:58:52 EDT ]
This summer's brightest meteor shower has another hurrah.

Was Venus once habitable?
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:57:35 EDT ]
Imagine a mostly dead planet with a heavy, toxic atmosphere 90 times thicker than ours and surface temperatures that reach 864 degrees: hot enough to melt lead.

Dangers of 'Pokemon Go'
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 08:47:25 EDT ]
If you're looking to catch Pokemon in Thailand, don't get your hopes up.

Sunday, August 14, 2016

Snapchat Responds to Backlash Against 'Yellowface' Filter
[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 00:35:54 GMT ]
On Tuesday, Snapchat released a photo filter that gave users small, slanted eyes and large buck teeth - traits of racist East Asian caricatures.

Twitter Denies #SaveTwitter Rumors of its Demise
[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:19:52 GMT ]
Twitter denied on Thursday rumors that the social media messaging service will be shutting down in 2017.

Performance Review Company Ditches Performance Reviews
[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:27:11 GMT ]
Germany's SAP, maker of software used to grade the performance of millions of employees worldwide, is ditching its own annual performance reviews.

Facebook is Using Humans to Make Your News Feed Better
[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 17:08:46 GMT ]
Facebook is once again tweaking its news feed algorithm to make sure its 1.71 billion users walk away feeling informed.

Do Trump's Own Tweets Come From Multiple Devices?
[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 22:24:34 GMT ]
A computer programmer thinks he can tell which tweets were sent by Donald Trump and which were sent by the Republican nominee's campaign staff.

Making a splash in Rio: Robots snap underwater shots at Olympics - CNET
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 12:00:07 +0000 ]
Getty photographer Adam Pretty captures some of the most memorable shots from the swimming pool at the Rio Olympics.

Kenny Baker, the actor inside Star Wars' beloved R2-D2, passes away - CNET
[ Sun, 14 Aug 2016 15:14:28 +0000 ]
Baker, standing at 3 feet 8 inches tall, first hopped inside the shell of R2-D2 for 1977's "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope."

After hack, more data on Democrats hits the web - CNET
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 22:05:08 +0000 ]
In a data dump that appears to be linked to an earlier hack of a fund-raising group, US Congress members' personal email addresses and phone numbers land online.

Stranded in France: Two refugees tell their stories - CNET
[ Sun, 14 Aug 2016 15:02:40 +0000 ]
Sohail Ahmed and Kamil Shamal no longer have to worry about the Taliban forces they fled, but life in the Jungle, a French refugee camp, brings other problems.

Bitcoin's technology has a surprising fan: IBM - CNET
[ Sun, 14 Aug 2016 12:00:07 +0000 ]
The technology may lead to smoother transactions and less disputes, which could ultimately mean lower prices and faster delivery for consumers.

General to Marines: Drop your cell phones!
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:28:22 EDT ]
US Marines need to put away their cell phones, forget about their fancy coffees and get back to doing what Marines used to do -- dig a foxhole, cover up, stay quiet and be wary, the Corps' top officer says.

Dubai eyes Hyperloop-style system
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 20:50:39 EDT ]
Congested Dubai is looking to the future with a radical new mass transit system able to carry passengers at speeds faster than some airliners.

Another chance to see the Perseid meteor shower
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:58:52 EDT ]
This summer's brightest meteor shower has another hurrah.

Was Venus once habitable?
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:57:35 EDT ]
Imagine a mostly dead planet with a heavy, toxic atmosphere 90 times thicker than ours and surface temperatures that reach 864 degrees: hot enough to melt lead.

Dangers of 'Pokemon Go'
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 08:47:25 EDT ]
If you're looking to catch Pokemon in Thailand, don't get your hopes up.

Saturday, August 13, 2016

Snapchat Responds to Backlash Against 'Yellowface' Filter
[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 00:35:54 GMT ]
On Tuesday, Snapchat released a photo filter that gave users small, slanted eyes and large buck teeth - traits of racist East Asian caricatures.

Twitter Denies #SaveTwitter Rumors of its Demise
[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:19:52 GMT ]
Twitter denied on Thursday rumors that the social media messaging service will be shutting down in 2017.

Performance Review Company Ditches Performance Reviews
[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:27:11 GMT ]
Germany's SAP, maker of software used to grade the performance of millions of employees worldwide, is ditching its own annual performance reviews.

Facebook is Using Humans to Make Your News Feed Better
[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 17:08:46 GMT ]
Facebook is once again tweaking its news feed algorithm to make sure its 1.71 billion users walk away feeling informed.

Do Trump's Own Tweets Come From Multiple Devices?
[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 23:34:47 GMT ]
A computer programmer thinks he can tell which tweets were sent by Donald Trump and which were sent by the Republican nominee's campaign staff.

James Bond, 'Game of Thrones' were here: Tour the breathtaking monasteries of Meteora - CNET
[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 08:00:02 +0000 ]
Sitting on top of isolated columns of stone in central Greece are the incredible monasteries of Meteora. Here's how they look up close.

Fingerprint scanner scares refugees away from safe haven - CNET
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 12:20:12 +0000 ]
In northern France, authorities and charities have built three refugee camps with different technology and philosophies. But good intentions undermine those efforts.

French refugee camps: A study in contrast (pictures) - CNET
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 12:00:03 +0000 ]
In Calais, three refugee camps were designed with very different ideas in mind. They each have their own unique problems.

Making a splash in Rio: Robots snap underwater shots at Olympics - CNET
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 12:00:07 +0000 ]
Getty photographer Adam Pretty captures some of the most memorable shots from the swimming pool at the Rio Olympics.

Robot cameras snap splash shots in Rio - CNET
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 12:00:10 +0000 ]
A Getty photographer describes using robotic cameras to get spectacular underwater images of swimmers at this year's Summer Olympic Games.

Solar-powered cart can charge 80 cell phones
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 20:50:57 EDT ]
Henri Nyakarundi never wanted a job.

How to take the perfect selfie
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 20:51:13 EDT ]
Computer science researchers at Princeton University created an editing tool that helps reduce distortions in your selfies. The software can also make your photos look like they're moving, similar to the portraits in the Harry Potter films.

Could one discovery take on 3 deadly parasites?
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:33:37 EDT ]
At first look, three particular tropical diseases could seem unrelated.

Perseid meteor shower to illuminate skies
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:27:23 EDT ]
This season's blockbuster isn't showing in theaters, it's lighting up the skies overhead.

Dangers of 'Pokemon Go'
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 08:47:25 EDT ]
If you're looking to catch Pokemon in Thailand, don't get your hopes up.

Friday, August 12, 2016

200 Meteors Per Hour Will Be in Tonight's Perseid Shower
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 21:03:00 GMT ]
The Perseid Meteor Shower is set to reach its peak early Friday morning when as many as 200 meteors per hour are expected to streak across the night sky.

Rent Prices Drive Palo Alto Commish Out of Town
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 21:32:00 GMT ]
A lawyer and a software engineer can no longer afford to live in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Snapchat Responds to Backlash Against 'Yellowface' Filter
[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 00:35:54 GMT ]
On Tuesday, Snapchat released a photo filter that gave users small, slanted eyes and large buck teeth - traits of racist East Asian caricatures.

Performance Review Company Ditches Performance Reviews
[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:27:11 GMT ]
Germany's SAP, maker of software used to grade the performance of millions of employees worldwide, is ditching its own annual performance reviews.

Twitter Denies #SaveTwitter Rumors of its Demise
[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:19:52 GMT ]
Twitter denied on Thursday rumors that the social media messaging service will be shutting down in 2017.

CNET UK podcast 493: No Man's Sky isn't for everyone, highly intimate hacks and cycling Britain in VR - CNET
[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:48:28 +0000 ]
Can the galaxy's most anticipated game live up to the hype? And how do you get from Land's End to John O'Groats without leaving your house? Answers are contained herein.

VR finally has its killer app, and it's called Rec Room - CNET
[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 12:00:02 +0000 ]
This free app for the HTC Vive captures the best parts of the Wii Sports social game experience.

​Samsung turns IBM's brain-like chip into a digital eye - CNET
[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 13:42:17 +0000 ]
By emulating the way the human brain works researchers hope to build faster, more efficient computer chips.

North Korea won't let Olympic athletes accept Galaxy S7 phones - CNET
[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 15:24:34 +0000 ]
The dictatorship refused to allow its 31 athletes to receive the Android freebie that every other Olympic competitor got, according to a report.

Subaru may have an electric ace up its SUV sleeve - Roadshow
[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 14:20:34 +0000 ]
The automaker aims to release an all-electric SUV by 2021, according to reports in Japan.

Solar-powered cart can charge 80 cell phones
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 20:50:57 EDT ]
Henri Nyakarundi never wanted a job.

How to take the perfect selfie
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 20:51:13 EDT ]
Computer science researchers at Princeton University created an editing tool that helps reduce distortions in your selfies. The software can also make your photos look like they're moving, similar to the portraits in the Harry Potter films.

Could one discovery take on 3 deadly parasites?
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:33:37 EDT ]
At first look, three particular tropical diseases could seem unrelated.

Perseid meteor shower to illuminate skies
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:27:23 EDT ]
This season's blockbuster isn't showing in theaters, it's lighting up the skies overhead.

Dangers of 'Pokemon Go'
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 08:47:25 EDT ]
If you're looking to catch Pokemon in Thailand, don't get your hopes up.

Thursday, August 11, 2016

Brazil Superhackers Stalk Olympic Tourists
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 14:22:00 GMT ]
Rio visitors are in what experts call one of the world's cybercrime hotspots, where young hackers are unleashing a wave of homebrewed attacks.