30 Million Images of Child Abuse Recovered by Police[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 14:42:57 GMT ]Named operation LATTISE, the investigation involved cops scouring more than 100,000 chat-room logs.

Google Spent Nearly $1B on 'Moonshot' Ideas Last Quarter[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 15:54:00 GMT ]The futuristic projects, which include everything from self-driving cars to internet-beaming balloons, cost Alphabet $859 million last quarter.

'Pokemon Go' Creators to Remove Problematic Pokestops[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 19:27:00 GMT ]The "Pokemon Go" craze may bring joy to millions of gamers, but it has upset some real-world locations marked as Pokestops.

Bill Clinton's Balloon Moment and More: The Week's Highs, Lows[ Sun, 31 Jul 2016 12:52:00 GMT ]TODAY's Willie Geist gives you a rundown of this week's winners and losers.

FBI Probes New Hack on Democrats: Reuters Sources[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:58:00 GMT ]The FBI is investigating a cyber attack against another U.S. Democratic Party group, which may be related to an earlier hack against the DNC.

The DNC in pictures - CNET[ Sat, 30 Jul 2016 20:41:53 +0000 ]CNET's Marguerite Reardon gives you an on-the-ground look at her time covering last week's Democratic National Convention.

Covering the DNC: What I did on my summer vacation - CNET[ Sat, 30 Jul 2016 20:53:32 +0000 ]CNET tech reporter Marguerite Reardon joined 20,000 other newshounds covering the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Here's what it was like.

'Stranger Things' re-created as an adventure video game - CNET[ Sat, 30 Jul 2016 22:39:21 +0000 ]Game designer Jacob Janerka pays homage to the hit supernatural Netflix series with this point-and-click adventure game art.

Amazon's next noise-canceling headphones could turn off when someone yells your name - CNET[ Sun, 31 Jul 2016 12:00:06 +0000 ]The online sales giant just patented designs for the first headphone that can save lives.

Microsoft is updating Windows 10 again, in its latest bid to win you back - CNET[ Sun, 31 Jul 2016 12:00:09 +0000 ]The company is following through on its commitment to regularly refine its Windows 10 software. Now it needs to get you to care.

Summer skies light up for Delta Aquarids meteors[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:04:25 EDT ]The night sky is lighting up this summer.

What was that mystery light in the sky? [ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:04:22 EDT ]Bright, long streaks of light soared across the sky from Utah to California, stunning residents who got an unexpected show Wednesday night.

A close-up look at new Earth-like planets[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:04:19 EDT ]For a craft that was launched in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope continues to provide us with awe-inspiring firsts. This time, researchers pointed its venerable lens in the direction of Earth-size planets beyond our solar system to give us the first glimpse into their atmospheres, according to a new study.

Dolly the sheep's cloned sisters in good health despite age[ Sat, 30 Jul 2016 18:22:29 EDT ]Though growing old, Dolly's sheep siblings are no worse for wear. Debbie, Denise, Dianna and Daisy, clones all derived from the same cell line as the first cloned mammal, show no signs of long-term health issues, according to research published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications. The clones are, in fact, in vigorous good condition despite the fact that they range in age from 7 to 9, or about 60 to 70 in human years.

Facebook Live is changing our world. Is that good?[ Sat, 30 Jul 2016 18:23:49 EDT ]Facebook Live has only been available to the masses since January, and in that time we've pretty much witnessed the full scope of humanity.

'Pawer' Lunch? Zuckerberg's Dog Meets Doug the Pug[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 14:28:50 GMT ]Beast Zuckerberg, arguably the most powerful dog in Silicon Valley, met up with social media star Doug the Pug on Thursday.

30 Million Images of Child Abuse Recovered by Police[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 14:42:57 GMT ]Named operation LATTISE, the investigation involved cops scouring more than 100,000 chat-room logs.

Google Spent Nearly $1B on 'Moonshot' Ideas Last Quarter[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 15:54:52 GMT ]The futuristic projects, which include everything from self-driving cars to internet-beaming balloons, cost Alphabet $859 million last quarter.

'Pokemon Go' Creators to Remove Problematic Pokestops[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 19:27:03 GMT ]The "Pokemon Go" craze may bring joy to millions of gamers, but it has upset some real-world locations marked as Pokestops.

FBI Probes New Hack on Democrats: Reuters Sources[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:58:00 GMT ]The FBI is investigating a cyber attack against another U.S. Democratic Party group, which may be related to an earlier hack against the DNC.

'Game of Thrones' will officially end after season 8, confirms HBO boss - CNET[ Sat, 30 Jul 2016 22:15:11 +0000 ]The network would "take 10 seasons if we could," but the show's creators are adamant that eight will be the number.

Kanye West rants on Twitter to get Apple to buy Tidal - CNET[ Sat, 30 Jul 2016 19:59:21 +0000 ]Technically Incorrect: Where else would the great controversialist try to do business? He just wants to make sweet, streaming music. So he wants Apple to buy Tidal.

The DNC in pictures - CNET[ Sat, 30 Jul 2016 20:41:53 +0000 ]CNET's Marguerite Reardon gives you an on-the-ground look at her time covering last week's Democratic National Convention.

Covering the DNC: What I did on my summer vacation - CNET[ Sat, 30 Jul 2016 20:53:32 +0000 ]CNET tech reporter Marguerite Reardon joined 20,000 other newshounds covering the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Here's what it was like.

'Stranger Things' re-created as an adventure video game - CNET[ Sat, 30 Jul 2016 22:39:21 +0000 ]Game designer Jacob Janerka pays homage to the hit supernatural Netflix series with this point-and-click adventure game art.

Summer skies light up for Delta Aquarids meteors[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:04:25 EDT ]The night sky is lighting up this summer.

What was that mystery light in the sky? [ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:04:22 EDT ]Bright, long streaks of light soared across the sky from Utah to California, stunning residents who got an unexpected show Wednesday night.

A close-up look at new Earth-like planets[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:04:19 EDT ]For a craft that was launched in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope continues to provide us with awe-inspiring firsts. This time, researchers pointed its venerable lens in the direction of Earth-size planets beyond our solar system to give us the first glimpse into their atmospheres, according to a new study.

Dolly the sheep's cloned sisters in good health despite age[ Sat, 30 Jul 2016 18:22:29 EDT ]Though growing old, Dolly's sheep siblings are no worse for wear. Debbie, Denise, Dianna and Daisy, clones all derived from the same cell line as the first cloned mammal, show no signs of long-term health issues, according to research published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications. The clones are, in fact, in vigorous good condition despite the fact that they range in age from 7 to 9, or about 60 to 70 in human years.

Facebook Live is changing our world. Is that good?[ Sat, 30 Jul 2016 18:23:49 EDT ]Facebook Live has only been available to the masses since January, and in that time we've pretty much witnessed the full scope of humanity.

'Pawer' Lunch? Zuckerberg's Dog Meets Doug the Pug[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 14:28:50 GMT ]Beast Zuckerberg, arguably the most powerful dog in Silicon Valley, met up with social media star Doug the Pug on Thursday.

30 Million Images of Child Abuse Recovered by Police[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 14:42:57 GMT ]Named operation LATTISE, the investigation involved cops scouring more than 100,000 chat-room logs.

Google Spent Nearly $1B on 'Moonshot' Ideas Last Quarter[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 15:54:52 GMT ]The futuristic projects, which include everything from self-driving cars to internet-beaming balloons, cost Alphabet $859 million last quarter.

'Pokemon Go' Creators to Remove Problematic Pokestops[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 19:27:03 GMT ]The "Pokemon Go" craze may bring joy to millions of gamers, but it has upset some real-world locations marked as Pokestops.

FBI Probes New Hack on Democrats: Reuters Sources[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:58:00 GMT ]The FBI is investigating a cyber attack against another U.S. Democratic Party group, which may be related to an earlier hack against the DNC.

YouTube says RNC and DNC watched by more than 9 million viewers - CNET[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 21:52:48 +0000 ]Both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions had an average of more than 4.5 million viewers.

Marvel's Luke Cage Netflix series increases hip-hop mass appeal, names episodes after Gang Starr songs - CNET[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 23:01:04 +0000 ]Every episode of the upcoming series will be named after songs by the prolific hip-hop duo and the first three have already been revealed.

WhatsApp chats leave a record even after deletion, says security researcher - CNET[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 22:42:44 +0000 ]Conversations can reportedly be reconstructed from traces of trashed chats.

Dems hit by another hack - CNET[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 22:54:57 +0000 ]Hackers attack a group that raises funds for Democratic party candidates running for the House. The FBI is investigating.

Apple may be hurting its own TV service plans (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy, Ep. 48) - CNET[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 23:38:42 +0000 ]Apple's hubris is holding back its TV streaming service, the Apple car is focusing on an autonomous driving system, and we've got new Apple Watch details.

How Grindr got men to self-test for HIV[ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:10:24 EDT ]Grindr, a dating app for gay men, was found to be an effective way to give out HIV self-test kits to men at risk of infection and reduce the spread of HIV, according to a recent study.

Solar Impulse: Around the world with zero fuel[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:38:43 EDT ]The first aircraft powered solely by the sun made a historic landing in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, completing the 25,000 mile, round-the-world journey that began in March 2015.

Summer skies light up for Delta Aquarids meteors[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:04:25 EDT ]The night sky is lighting up this summer.

What was that mystery light in the sky? [ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:04:22 EDT ]Bright, long streaks of light soared across the sky from Utah to California, stunning residents who got an unexpected show Wednesday night.

A close-up look at new Earth-like planets[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:04:19 EDT ]For a craft that was launched in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope continues to provide us with awe-inspiring firsts. This time, researchers pointed its venerable lens in the direction of Earth-size planets beyond our solar system to give us the first glimpse into their atmospheres, according to a new study.

New Process Could Keep Milk Fresh for 63 Days[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 19:26:02 GMT ]Don't you hate it when you open milk you just bought and it's already bad? Now science has figured out how to make milk last two months.

Russian Intelligence Hacked DNC Emails: U.S. Officials[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 21:05:07 GMT ]Many officials also believe the Russians provided the emails to WikiLeaks, but there's no definitive proof.

Could Russian Hackers Spoil Election Day?[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 01:37:00 GMT ]Experts warn that voting machines and entire electoral systems are vulnerable to hacking.

Amazon's Profits Soar by 800 Percent[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 11:10:14 GMT ]Amazon posted strong results across its older and newer businesses on Thursday as global sales and cloud services topped Wall Street targets.

FBI Probes New Hack on Democrats: Reuters Sources[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:58:00 GMT ]The FBI is investigating a cyber attack against another U.S. Democratic Party group, which may be related to an earlier hack against the DNC.

Clinton accepts nomination, Twitter goes wild. (What did you expect?) - CNET[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 04:11:21 +0000 ]Hillary Clinton accepts the Democratic Party's nomination, marking the first time a major party put forward a woman as its candidate.

Clinton on Trump: 'A man you can bait with a tweet' - CNET[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 06:37:07 +0000 ]Technically Incorrect: During her speech at the Democratic National Convention the candidate digs at her rival's tweeting complex. It turns out to be her most retweeted moment.

Crave giveaway: Sony HT-XT1 to boost your TV's sound - CNET[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 07:00:03 +0000 ]Want to enhance your home audio setup? Do it with this week's prize, a compact, feature-rich sound stand that goes under your TV, rather than in front of it.

Three incredible interactive art displays set to wow Tokyo - CNET[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 09:56:16 +0000 ]The app-enabled interactive art exhibits play with the idea of nature in digital spaces, from kaleidoscopic butterflies to exploding koi.

CNET UK podcast 491: Pokemon Go hasn't helped Nintendo, solar flight success and 'Jason Bourne' reviewed - CNET[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:33:11 +0000 ]The massively popular game is doing little for Nintendo's woeful bottom line, but a plane has circumnavigated the globe without a drop of fuel -- and lots more on this week's podcast.

How Grindr got men to self-test for HIV[ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:10:24 EDT ]Grindr, a dating app for gay men, was found to be an effective way to give out HIV self-test kits to men at risk of infection and reduce the spread of HIV, according to a recent study.

Solar Impulse: Around the world with zero fuel[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:38:43 EDT ]The first aircraft powered solely by the sun made a historic landing in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, completing the 25,000 mile, round-the-world journey that began in March 2015.

Summer skies light up for Delta Aquarids meteors[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:04:25 EDT ]The night sky is lighting up this summer.

What was that mystery light in the sky? [ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:04:22 EDT ]Bright, long streaks of light soared across the sky from Utah to California, stunning residents who got an unexpected show Wednesday night.

A close-up look at new Earth-like planets[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:04:19 EDT ]For a craft that was launched in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope continues to provide us with awe-inspiring firsts. This time, researchers pointed its venerable lens in the direction of Earth-size planets beyond our solar system to give us the first glimpse into their atmospheres, according to a new study.

Facebook's Mammoth Profit Mainly From... Your Phone[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 10:35:59 GMT ]Mobile ads are the future of digital ads, say experts, and Facebook's 1.17 billion monthly active users make it very appealing to advertisers.

Secret Spy Satellite Launched From Cape Canaveral[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:54:40 GMT ]An Atlas V rocket carrying a classified satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office blasted off this morning from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

ClintonKaine.com for Sale to Highest Bidder - Even If It's Trump[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:23:00 GMT ]A Washington D.C. comic artist has something Hillary Clinton might want: ClintonKaine.com

Facebook Will Now Make You a Birthday Wrap-Up Video[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:53:00 GMT ]Facebook has a birthday gift for its 1.71 billion users, but it will come one day late.

When Will Twitter Get Over Its Identity Crisis?[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:40:39 GMT ]A year of change under the leadership of Jack Dorsey brought tweaks to Twitter, but what it hasn't brought yet is a surge of loyal new users.

Oracle banks on the cloud, buys NetSuite for $9.3 billion - CNET[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 14:33:43 +0000 ]​Oracle Corp. today announced the ​purchase of NetSuite Inc. to bolster its software with cloud-computing technology.

Apple will open a store near New York's World Trade Center - CNET[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:23:38 +0000 ]The new Apple Store will take up residence in the underground transit hub servicing Manhattan's downtown area.

Consumer groups to Mercedes: Pump the brakes on Drive Pilot ads - Roadshow[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:07:45 +0000 ]They posit that Mercedes' advertising is promising much more than the car's semi-autonomous systems are capable of.

iPhone 7 preorders could start September 9 - CNET[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:16:00 +0000 ]The date has been forecast by known leaker Evan Blass, who also has said the new phone will launch September 16.

Turning urine into beer. Yes, that's a thing now - CNET[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:25:39 +0000 ]Scientists in Belgium turned urine from festival goers into drinkable water for the purposes of making beer. But would you drink it?

How Grindr got men to self-test for HIV[ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:10:24 EDT ]Grindr, a dating app for gay men, was found to be an effective way to give out HIV self-test kits to men at risk of infection and reduce the spread of HIV, according to a recent study.

'X' shape in Milky Way confirmed via Twitter[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:51:43 EDT ]When astronomer Dustin Lang tweeted out some galaxy maps he made using publicly available data from NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) in 2015, he wasn't expecting for them to lead to a new way of looking at our galaxy, the Milky Way.

Your nose might know if you'll get Alzheimer's[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 18:11:16 EDT ]Alzheimer's researchers are looking to our noses and our eyes for early signs of disease.

Solar Impulse: Around the world with zero fuel[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:38:43 EDT ]The first aircraft powered solely by the sun made a historic landing in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, completing the 25,000 mile, round-the-world journey that began in March 2015.

Mysterious undersea orb caught on camera[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 21:22:23 EDT ]Scientists from the E/V Nautilus research vessel were stumped when they spotted a strange purple blob on the ocean floor off the coast of California.

Apple Announces It Has Sold One Billion iPhones[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 22:12:00 GMT ]Almost 10 years from its initial launch, Apple announced it recently sold the billionth iPhone.

Facebook Reports Stellar Second Quarter With 1.71 Billion Users[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 02:05:00 GMT ]Facebook continued its growth streak with second-quarter earnings results on Wednesday that outperformed Wall Street expectations.

WikiLeaks Posts Alleged Democratic Voicemails[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 02:14:00 GMT ]Little of note appears in the alleged voicemails, which NBC News hasn't been able to authenticate and isn't quoting.

Panetta Calls Trump's Russia Comments 'Irresponsible'[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 07:14:32 GMT ]Lester Holt talks with former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta about Donald Trump's comments on Russia.

Facebook's Mammoth Profit Mainly From... Your Phone[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 10:35:59 GMT ]Mobile ads are the future of digital ads, say experts, and Facebook's 1.17 billion monthly active users make it very appealing to advertisers.

Obama and Bloomberg and Biden, oh my! Twitter reacts to DNC heavyweights - CNET[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 05:45:47 +0000 ]President Barack Obama throws his support to his former rival and everyone slams Republican nominee Donald Trump on the third night of the Democratic National Convention.

Playstation VR launching in Asia same day as US - CNET[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 05:36:47 +0000 ]Gamers in Asia won't have to wait any longer than their American cousins to get their hands on Sony's VR platform -- though they'll have to pay a touch more.

Yahoo's upgraded Messenger App is now on desktops - CNET[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 05:37:07 +0000 ]The revamped Yahoo Messenger app, which first landed on mobile devices last December, is now available on Windows and Mac.

Watch the Dota 2 International up close and personal in VR - CNET[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 05:45:31 +0000 ]The International, Valve's premier e-sports tournament, is bringing the action closer to your eye holes than ever before with ways to watch the action in VR.

Gilfoyle and Dinesh: The 'Silicon Valley' love story you're waiting for - CNET[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 11:00:03 +0000 ]"When Dinesh met Gilfoyle, sparks flew." It's the Pied Piper rom-com you've been dreaming of, and it's coming soon, according to this parody trailer from HBO.

How Grindr got men to self-test for HIV[ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:10:24 EDT ]Grindr, a dating app for gay men, was found to be an effective way to give out HIV self-test kits to men at risk of infection and reduce the spread of HIV, according to a recent study.

'X' shape in Milky Way confirmed via Twitter[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:51:43 EDT ]When astronomer Dustin Lang tweeted out some galaxy maps he made using publicly available data from NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) in 2015, he wasn't expecting for them to lead to a new way of looking at our galaxy, the Milky Way.

Your nose might know if you'll get Alzheimer's[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 18:11:16 EDT ]Alzheimer's researchers are looking to our noses and our eyes for early signs of disease.

Solar Impulse: Around the world with zero fuel[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:38:43 EDT ]The first aircraft powered solely by the sun made a historic landing in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, completing the 25,000 mile, round-the-world journey that began in March 2015.

Mysterious undersea orb caught on camera[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 21:22:23 EDT ]Scientists from the E/V Nautilus research vessel were stumped when they spotted a strange purple blob on the ocean floor off the coast of California.

Dislike! How to Survive Election 2016 on Facebook[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 14:15:44 GMT ]In this contentious election cycle, one incendiary political post on Facebook can have the potential to turn friends into foes.

Farewell, Philae: Historic Spacebot Sends Its Last Tweet[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:08:11 GMT ]Philae, the trailblazing, space exploring robot that made history when it landed on a speeding comet, bid its final farewell to Earthlings today.

Sarah Silverman's Twitter Hacked After DNC Speech[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:19:00 GMT ]The comedian, who previously supported Bernie Sanders, voiced her support for Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention.

What Hack? DNC Email Scandal Barely Causes Stir in Russia[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:31:48 GMT ]The theft of 20,000 emails from the Democratic National Committee has barely registered a ripple in Russia.

Apple Sells More iPhones Than Expected, Shares Jump[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 10:23:00 GMT ]Apple sold more iPhones than expected in the third quarter, soothing fears that demand for the company's most important product had hit a wall.

Imagine a future without waiting in line - CNET[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 14:23:40 +0000 ]A startup called Density has built a people-counting sensor it says could be used to tell you how packed the gym is, or which emergency room can see you the fastest.

Apple Pay notches 3 of every 4 contactless payments in US, says CEO Tim Cook - CNET[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 14:35:04 +0000 ]Even as Apple grapples with lower iPhone sales, its mobile payments service continues to make gains.

Sarah Silverman's Twitter account hacked with anti-Hillary post - CNET[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:33:17 +0000 ]Two days after the comedian/actress announces her support for Hillary Clinton, an unwelcome tweet turns up under her name.

Amazon draws on Kickstarter for more wacky, educational stuff - CNET[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:09:48 +0000 ]The online retailer launches the Kickstarter Collection, a selection of over 300 products that originated on the crowdfunding platform.

Jaguar Land Rover goes all in with Portland-based tech operations - Roadshow[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:11:33 +0000 ]The automaker's rolling out a new facility, adding new jobs and increasing the size of its tech-startup incubator.

Meet this 'human' designed to survive a car crash[ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:11:00 EDT ]To up your chances of surviving a car accident, it would help if your ultra-thick ribcage were lined with sacs that served as natural airbags and if your face were flattened, your skull much larger, your skin thicker and your knees able to move in all directions.

K2 mission finds more than 100 new planets[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:57:08 EDT ]The golden age of exoplanet discovery continues.

'X' shape in Milky Way confirmed via Twitter[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:51:43 EDT ]When astronomer Dustin Lang tweeted out some galaxy maps he made using publicly available data from NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) in 2015, he wasn't expecting for them to lead to a new way of looking at our galaxy, the Milky Way.

Your nose might know if you'll get Alzheimer's[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 18:11:16 EDT ]Alzheimer's researchers are looking to our noses and our eyes for early signs of disease.

Solar Impulse: Around the world with zero fuel[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:38:43 EDT ]The first aircraft powered solely by the sun made a historic landing in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, completing the 25,000 mile, round-the-world journey that began in March 2015.

Social Media Proclaim Clinton's Nomination Historic[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 01:48:00 GMT ]Pro or con, almost everyone recognized that Hillary Clinton's becoming the first woman to be nominated by one of the major parties was historic.

Sex-Assault Victims Were Befriended on Facebook Messenger[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 10:04:23 GMT ]Domingo Juan Andres is a suspect in at least two sexual assaults in Riverside, California.

Tesla Opens Gigafactory to Expand Production, Sales[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 10:43:00 GMT ]Tesla officially opened its Gigafactory on Tuesday, where making its own lithium-ion batteries will reduce its battery costs by more than a third.

Nintendo Posts a Loss, Delays 'Pokemon Go' Product Launch[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 10:58:16 GMT ]Japan's Nintendo booked a quarterly operating loss on a sharply stronger yen and delayed the launch of an accessory for "Pokemon Go.'

Apple Sells More iPhones Than Expected, Shares Jump[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 10:23:00 GMT ]Apple sold more iPhones than expected in the third quarter, soothing fears that demand for the company's most important product had hit a wall.

Twitter dazzled, dismayed by Bill Clinton's star turn at DNC - CNET[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 06:36:22 +0000 ]With his speech at the Democratic National Convention, the former president shows that he still knows how to rock a lectern. The Twitterati weigh in.

Apple to open retail stores in India, says CEO Tim Cook - CNET[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 08:14:16 +0000 ]India is the world's quickest growing smartphone market, and it's a key to the iPhone's long-term success.

Firefox for iOS gets customizable search, battery savings - CNET[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 07:02:13 +0000 ]Diehard fans of Mozilla's desktop browser now have a new mobile version for their iPhone or iPad.

Pokemon no go: Nintendo suffers quarterly net loss of $234 million - CNET[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 09:22:40 +0000 ]With Pokemon Go profits going to Niantic and The Pokemon Company, Wii U sales falling and few big hits in sight, Nintendo is hit with financial woes.

This fan clips to your sleeves to keep your armpits cool - CNET[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 11:34:40 +0000 ]If the antiperspirant isn't cutting it, how about a fan for your pits?

Meet this 'human' designed to survive a car crash[ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:11:00 EDT ]To up your chances of surviving a car accident, it would help if your ultra-thick ribcage were lined with sacs that served as natural airbags and if your face were flattened, your skull much larger, your skin thicker and your knees able to move in all directions.

K2 mission finds more than 100 new planets[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:57:08 EDT ]The golden age of exoplanet discovery continues.

'X' shape in Milky Way confirmed via Twitter[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:51:43 EDT ]When astronomer Dustin Lang tweeted out some galaxy maps he made using publicly available data from NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) in 2015, he wasn't expecting for them to lead to a new way of looking at our galaxy, the Milky Way.

Your nose might know if you'll get Alzheimer's[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 18:11:16 EDT ]Alzheimer's researchers are looking to our noses and our eyes for early signs of disease.

Solar Impulse: Around the world with zero fuel[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:38:43 EDT ]The first aircraft powered solely by the sun made a historic landing in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, completing the 25,000 mile, round-the-world journey that began in March 2015.

Solar-Powered Plane Completes Round-the-World Flight[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 09:45:52 GMT ]Solar Impulse 2 touched down in Abu Dhabi at the end of a 16-month, 24,000-mile journey to show the potential of renewable energy.

Why Experts Are Sure Russia Hacked the DNC Emails[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 12:52:01 GMT ]Motive, ability and some telltale clues, say cyber security experts both inside and outside the U.S. government.

Russia Offers 'Four-Letter' Response to DNC Hack Claim[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 13:16:32 GMT ]John Kerry's Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, gave a surprisingly direct response when asked by a reporter if Moscow was behind the DNC email leak.

We Love Social Media, But 'Like' Facebook, Twitter Less: Study[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 15:01:00 GMT ]Americans are spending more and more time on social media, but are increasingly dissatisfied with the experience, a new survey shows.

European Rideshare Rivals Merge to Take on Uber[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]Daimler's mytaxi said it will will merge with British rival Hailo in an all-share deal, creating Europe's largest phone-based taxi-hailing business.

Star Trek at 50: Artists celebrate the final frontier - CNET[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 12:00:03 +0000 ]Set phasers to stunning: 50 artists create a range of art you're going to want in your starship quarters.

Office 365 gets smarter with a handful of new Word, Outlook and PowerPoint features - CNET[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 13:00:07 +0000 ]Microsoft's online office suite looks to machine learning to power a small set of new convenience features.

Pokemon Go cinches 75 million downloads - CNET[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 14:54:02 +0000 ]The mega hit already joined the 50 million downloads club faster than any other popular game in the last two years, according to an app analytics firm.

Pokemon Go player says cops, guns drawn, mistook him for a robber - CNET[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 14:57:05 +0000 ]Iowa football player Faith Ekakitie says he's "thankful to be alive" after being searched at gunpoint by police while playing the popular app in a park.

BlackBerry DTEK 50 eschews the keyboard, but keeps Android - CNET[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 15:23:54 +0000 ]The full touchscreen mid-range phone is the latest product from the struggling phone maker. BlackBerry touts the DTEK 50 as the most secure Android phone in the world.

Meet this 'human' designed to survive a car crash[ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:11:00 EDT ]To up your chances of surviving a car accident, it would help if your ultra-thick ribcage were lined with sacs that served as natural airbags and if your face were flattened, your skull much larger, your skin thicker and your knees able to move in all directions.

NASA rebuts UFO speculation[ Tue, 19 Jul 2016 23:18:40 EDT ]NASA denied claims by amateur observers that it cut off a video feed from the International Space Station to avoid showing a UFO.

New rover will be able to hear Mars[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:52:39 EDT ]When the newly developed Mars 2020 rover lands on the Red Planet in February 2021 after embarking on a seven-month cruise through space, we will be able to hear sounds of the landing and the Martian surface for the first time, according to NASA.

K2 mission finds more than 100 new planets[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:57:08 EDT ]The golden age of exoplanet discovery continues.

'X' shape in Milky Way confirmed via Twitter[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:51:43 EDT ]When astronomer Dustin Lang tweeted out some galaxy maps he made using publicly available data from NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) in 2015, he wasn't expecting for them to lead to a new way of looking at our galaxy, the Milky Way.

'Impulse' Flight Completes First Solar Round-the-World Journey[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 00:30:00 GMT ]Solar Impulse 2, the world's first round-the-world flight to be powered solely by the sun's energy, made history as it landed in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

See Lavrov's Surprisingly Feisty Response to Hacking Question[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 08:32:00 GMT ]Russia's foreign minister had a rather pointed response when asked if Moscow was behind the leak of Democratic Party emails.

Solar-Powered Plane Completes Round-the-World Flight[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 09:45:52 GMT ]Solar Impulse 2 touched down in Abu Dhabi at the end of a 16-month, 24,000-mile journey to show the potential of renewable energy.

Russia Offers 'Four-Letter' Response to DNC Hack Claim[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 09:55:01 GMT ]John Kerry's Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, gave a surprisingly direct response when asked by a reporter if Moscow was behind the DNC email leak.

European Rideshare Rivals Merge to Take on Uber[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT ]Daimler's mytaxi said it will will merge with British rival Hailo in an all-share deal, creating Europe's largest phone-based taxi-hailing business.

Solar Impulse zero-fuel plane lands in Abu Dhabi, completing historic round-the-world trip - CNET[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 09:42:23 +0000 ]After 18 months, Solar Impulse's sun-powered circumnavigation is complete, as the pilot hails a "new era in aviation."

Amazon making moves in India, launches Prime service with more coming soon - CNET[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 09:42:22 +0000 ]The launch of same-day delivery option to Indian customers further captures Amazon's commitment to India.

Delivery company to trial self-driving vans in Japan - Roadshow[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 11:15:05 +0000 ]Forget delivery drones: A postal service in Japan is hoping to use self-driving cars.

'Double Dare' celebrates 30th anniversary with Facebook Live revival at SDCC 2016 - CNET[ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 11:25:19 +0000 ]Will you take the physical challenge? Marc Summers, host of the classic Nickelodeon game show, returned to celebrate its 30th anniversary at San Diego Comic-Con 2016.

On the heels of Yahoo deal, Verizon posts slowing phone growth - CNET[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 11:33:14 +0000 ]The nation's largest wireless customers saw much of its growth from the tablet business, but still enjoyed high customer loyalty.

Meet this 'human' designed to survive a car crash[ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:11:00 EDT ]To up your chances of surviving a car accident, it would help if your ultra-thick ribcage were lined with sacs that served as natural airbags and if your face were flattened, your skull much larger, your skin thicker and your knees able to move in all directions.

NASA rebuts UFO speculation[ Tue, 19 Jul 2016 23:18:40 EDT ]NASA denied claims by amateur observers that it cut off a video feed from the International Space Station to avoid showing a UFO.

New rover will be able to hear Mars[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:52:39 EDT ]When the newly developed Mars 2020 rover lands on the Red Planet in February 2021 after embarking on a seven-month cruise through space, we will be able to hear sounds of the landing and the Martian surface for the first time, according to NASA.

K2 mission finds more than 100 new planets[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:57:08 EDT ]The golden age of exoplanet discovery continues.

'X' shape in Milky Way confirmed via Twitter[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:51:43 EDT ]When astronomer Dustin Lang tweeted out some galaxy maps he made using publicly available data from NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) in 2015, he wasn't expecting for them to lead to a new way of looking at our galaxy, the Milky Way.

R.I.P: World's Last VCR Maker Hits the Eject Button[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 13:56:00 GMT ]It's one final hit of the "eject" button for the VCR.

This Startup Serves Pizza Made by Robots[ Sat, 23 Jul 2016 07:32:23 GMT ]Zume, a Silicon Valley startup aiming to be the "Amazon of food," is taking on Domino's and Pizza Hut with a small army of pizza-making robots.

As Biometric Scanning Use Grows, So Does Security Risk[ Sun, 24 Jul 2016 23:29:32 GMT ]Without you necessarily realizing it, your unique attributes — or 'biometrics' — are being used to verify your identity.

Shares Dive as Nintendo Downplays 'Pokemon Go' Impact[ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 11:08:00 GMT ]Shares in Nintendo tumbled as much as 18 percent on Monday after the company said Pokemon Go would have a limited impact on its earning.

Verizon Announces $4.83B Deal to Buy Yahoo[ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 11:32:19 GMT ]Verizon announced an agreement on Monday to buy Yahoo for $4.83 billion, ending months of speculation.

Pokemon Go perfect storm turns tiny park into suburban nightmare - CNET[ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 02:48:51 +0000 ]With thousands of avid Pokemon Go players flocking to the suburb of Rhodes in Sydney's inner west, the local council has petitioned Niantic for the removal of PokeStops.

Nintendo reminds investors it didn't make Pokemon Go, stock plummets - CNET[ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 09:32:16 +0000 ]The company's share price more than doubled in the two weeks following the release of the augmented reality game -- but it dropped by 18 percent on Monday.

The Face of Mars: A Martian mystery turns 40 - CNET[ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 09:59:05 +0000 ]On this day: On 25 July 1976, Voyager 1 took a photograph of what appeared to be a humanoid face on the surface of Mars.

Pokemon Go banned in ancient Japanese shrine - CNET[ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 10:38:55 +0000 ]Izumo-taisha, one of the oldest Shinto shrines, has banned the game just days after its release in Japan.

Verizon buys Yahoo, will merge it with AOL - CNET[ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 11:11:29 +0000 ]After a drawn-out process, the troubled web pioneer finally knows its fate. That means the end of independence for one of the web's earliest stars.

$1,000 device 3D-scans body fat[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:48:26 EDT ]Naked Labs makes a 3D body scanner for your home. Founder Farhad Farahbakhshian tells CNN's Samuel Burke that the company's device will tell you if your diet or workout is making a difference, before you'd see results on a scale.

NASA rebuts UFO speculation[ Tue, 19 Jul 2016 23:18:40 EDT ]NASA denied claims by amateur observers that it cut off a video feed from the International Space Station to avoid showing a UFO.

New rover will be able to hear Mars[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:52:39 EDT ]When the newly developed Mars 2020 rover lands on the Red Planet in February 2021 after embarking on a seven-month cruise through space, we will be able to hear sounds of the landing and the Martian surface for the first time, according to NASA.

K2 mission finds more than 100 new planets[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:57:08 EDT ]The golden age of exoplanet discovery continues.

'X' shape in Milky Way confirmed via Twitter[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:51:43 EDT ]When astronomer Dustin Lang tweeted out some galaxy maps he made using publicly available data from NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) in 2015, he wasn't expecting for them to lead to a new way of looking at our galaxy, the Milky Way.

Men Sentenced for Threats Against Pokemon Championships[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 01:20:00 GMT ]James Stumbo and Kevin Norton's lawyers have argued the online remarks were idle chatter.

What Did Silicon Valley Think of Thiel's Trump Speech?[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 10:37:00 GMT ]The overriding perception among Republican tech workers was that Thiel's focus on tech, the economy and small government, was a resounding success.

R.I.P: World's Last VCR Maker Hits the Eject Button[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 13:56:00 GMT ]It's one final hit of the "eject" button for the VCR.

This Startup Serves Pizza Made by Robots[ Sat, 23 Jul 2016 07:32:23 GMT ]Zume, a Silicon Valley startup aiming to be the "Amazon of food," is taking on Domino's and Pizza Hut with a small army of pizza-making robots.

'Pokemon Go' Launches in Japan, With McDonald's Tie-In[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 11:17:00 GMT ]Eager Japanese rushed to their phones on Friday to start hunting as Pokemon Go finally launched in Japan, home of the colorful cartoon characters.

Marvel reveals more mysteries in second 'Doctor Strange' trailer - CNET[ Sun, 24 Jul 2016 04:05:10 +0000 ]See Benedict Cumberbatch as Marvel's Sorcerer Supreme using magic to tackle mayhem caused by a supernatural enemy.

Guardians of the Galaxy are set to break out of Disney's California Adventure Park - CNET[ Sun, 24 Jul 2016 03:06:30 +0000 ]Disney is getting its own, special "bunch of a-holes" in real life.

'King Arthur: Legend of the Sword' gets modern feel, lock, stock and throne - CNET[ Sun, 24 Jul 2016 03:36:58 +0000 ]In his signature style, director Guy Ritchie reimagines the legend of King Arthur as a rough-around-the-edges bloke who just wants what's rightfully his -- the throne.

Newest X-Men entry 'Legion' is a...brainscrambler - CNET[ Sun, 24 Jul 2016 04:46:37 +0000 ]And it looks like it might rock our world.

The Road to Philly: DNC delegates turn to crowdfunding - CNET[ Sun, 24 Jul 2016 12:00:10 +0000 ]Like their candidates, delegates to the convention are turning to the internet and social media to help raise money.

NASA rebuts UFO speculation[ Tue, 19 Jul 2016 23:18:40 EDT ]NASA denied claims by amateur observers that it cut off a video feed from the International Space Station to avoid showing a UFO.

New rover will be able to hear Mars[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:52:39 EDT ]When the newly developed Mars 2020 rover lands on the Red Planet in February 2021 after embarking on a seven-month cruise through space, we will be able to hear sounds of the landing and the Martian surface for the first time, according to NASA.

K2 mission finds more than 100 new planets[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:57:08 EDT ]The golden age of exoplanet discovery continues.

'X' shape in Milky Way confirmed via Twitter[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:51:43 EDT ]When astronomer Dustin Lang tweeted out some galaxy maps he made using publicly available data from NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) in 2015, he wasn't expecting for them to lead to a new way of looking at our galaxy, the Milky Way.

The best and worst Pokemon Go stories [ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 22:23:42 EDT ]Y'all, Pokemon Go has been out for just over a week and it has already inspired enough craziness and hot takes to last us until the end of time. If we wrote about every single funny tweet or poor sap who fell in a lake while trying to catch a Rattata (not worth it), we would never sleep.

Men Sentenced for Threats Against Pokemon Championships[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 01:20:00 GMT ]James Stumbo and Kevin Norton's lawyers have argued the online remarks were idle chatter.

What Did Silicon Valley Think of Thiel's Trump Speech?[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 10:37:00 GMT ]The overriding perception among Republican tech workers was that Thiel's focus on tech, the economy and small government, was a resounding success.

R.I.P: World's Last VCR Maker Hits the Eject Button[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 13:56:00 GMT ]It's one final hit of the "eject" button for the VCR.

This Startup Serves Pizza Made by Robots[ Sat, 23 Jul 2016 07:32:23 GMT ]Zume, a Silicon Valley startup aiming to be the "Amazon of food," is taking on Domino's and Pizza Hut with a small army of pizza-making robots.

'Pokemon Go' Launches in Japan, With McDonald's Tie-In[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 11:17:00 GMT ]Eager Japanese rushed to their phones on Friday to start hunting as Pokemon Go finally launched in Japan, home of the colorful cartoon characters.

Harley Quinn steals cosplayers' hearts at Comic-Con 2016 - CNET[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 23:15:59 +0000 ]Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel, better known as Harley Quinn, has proven to be a popular character to dress up as at SDCC 2016.

Dinklage, Clark get tongue-tied in new 'Game of Thrones' blooper reel - CNET[ Sat, 23 Jul 2016 05:57:35 +0000 ]"Game of Thrones" outtakes newly released at Comic-Con catch the stars of the show laughing, and cursing, their way through their on-camera flubs.

Hillary Clinton announces VP pick Tim Kaine on Twitter - CNET[ Sat, 23 Jul 2016 01:33:21 +0000 ]The Democratic party's presumptive nominee for president of the United States says via a tweet late Friday that she picked Sen. Tim Kaine, underscoring the continued importance of social media in the campaign.

Zombies and tigers star in new 'The Walking Dead' season 7 trailer - CNET[ Sat, 23 Jul 2016 00:51:46 +0000 ]The next season of "The Walking Dead" looks grrreat thanks to King Ezekiel and his tiger. See more in the Comic-Con 2016 official trailer for the AMC show.

Kaine you even? Tim Kaine could be the punniest VP pick ever - CNET[ Sat, 23 Jul 2016 05:55:31 +0000 ]Puns fly on Twitter as Hillary Clinton names Kaine her vice presidential candidate of choice. Or is that Kaindidate?

NASA rebuts UFO speculation[ Tue, 19 Jul 2016 23:18:40 EDT ]NASA denied claims by amateur observers that it cut off a video feed from the International Space Station to avoid showing a UFO.

New rover will be able to hear Mars[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:52:39 EDT ]When the newly developed Mars 2020 rover lands on the Red Planet in February 2021 after embarking on a seven-month cruise through space, we will be able to hear sounds of the landing and the Martian surface for the first time, according to NASA.

K2 mission finds more than 100 new planets[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:57:08 EDT ]The golden age of exoplanet discovery continues.

'X' shape in Milky Way confirmed via Twitter[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:51:43 EDT ]When astronomer Dustin Lang tweeted out some galaxy maps he made using publicly available data from NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) in 2015, he wasn't expecting for them to lead to a new way of looking at our galaxy, the Milky Way.

The best and worst Pokemon Go stories [ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 22:23:42 EDT ]Y'all, Pokemon Go has been out for just over a week and it has already inspired enough craziness and hot takes to last us until the end of time. If we wrote about every single funny tweet or poor sap who fell in a lake while trying to catch a Rattata (not worth it), we would never sleep.

'Pokemon Go' Players Launch Pepper Spray Campaign[ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 21:59:45 GMT ]Two 'Pokemon Go' gamers who were attacked by armed robbers earlier this month have started raising money to buy pepper spray for fellow players.

Men Sentenced for Threats Against Pokemon Championships[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 01:20:00 GMT ]James Stumbo and Kevin Norton's lawyers have argued the online remarks were idle chatter.

What Did Silicon Valley Think of Thiel's Trump Speech?[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 10:37:00 GMT ]The overriding perception among Republican tech workers was that Thiel's focus on tech, the economy and small government, was a resounding success.

'Pokemon Go' Launches in Japan, With McDonald's Tie-In[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 11:17:05 GMT ]Eager Japanese rushed to their phones on Friday to start hunting as Pokemon Go finally launched in Japan, home of the colorful cartoon characters.

Tesla Stock Takes a Dip After Musk 'Master Plan'[ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 17:08:00 GMT ]In sometimes apocalyptic tones, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk has finally revealed the broad corporate strategy he has been promising for several weeks —

'Legends of the Hidden Temple' VR put me face-to-stony-face with Olmec - CNET[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 10:53:16 +0000 ]Wish you could have been on the '90s Nickelodeon game show? This virtual reality experience takes you inside the infamous temple.

The best laptops you can buy right now - CNET[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 11:00:03 +0000 ]Our favorites, from budget-priced hybrids to upscale ultraportables to gaming laptops that skip the performance compromises.

Apple Watch gets 14 flag-inspired Olympic bands - CNET[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 11:19:37 +0000 ]You can now wear your support for your national team on your sleeve -- although you do have be willing to go to Brazil to do so.

CNET UK podcast 490: British chip designer ARM sold, Pokemadness and 'Star Trek Beyond' reviewed - CNET[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 11:28:12 +0000 ]Is the sale of tech giant ARM to Japan's SoftBank a sign that Britain's open for business, or flogging the family silver? Plus spoiler-free thoughts on the new Trek movie, and much more.

Nintendo's tiny NES Classic Edition comes to Comic-Con - CNET[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 11:37:01 +0000 ]The new miniature NES Classic Edition is on display alongside the original NES at Nintendo's Play Lounge outside San Diego Comic-Con.

Hundreds of new galaxies discovered[ Sun, 17 Jul 2016 17:05:26 EDT ]A South African radio telescope has revealed hundreds of galaxies in a tiny corner of the universe where only 70 had been seen before.

NASA rebuts UFO speculation[ Tue, 19 Jul 2016 23:18:40 EDT ]NASA denied claims by amateur observers that it cut off a video feed from the International Space Station to avoid showing a UFO.

NASA: Hottest June on record[ Tue, 19 Jul 2016 23:18:57 EDT ]The first six months of 2016 were the hottest ever recorded, NASA announced on Tuesday, while Arctic sea ice now covers 40% less of the Earth than it did just 30 years ago.

The best and worst Pokemon Go stories [ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 22:23:42 EDT ]Y'all, Pokemon Go has been out for just over a week and it has already inspired enough craziness and hot takes to last us until the end of time. If we wrote about every single funny tweet or poor sap who fell in a lake while trying to catch a Rattata (not worth it), we would never sleep.

Brutal video brings online harassment to life[ Tue, 19 Jul 2016 23:27:51 EDT ]When do "mean tweets" cross the line from harmless to flat-out harassment? Here's a good rule of thumb: If you can't look the recipient in the eye while reading your clever insults, it's probably not OK.

Five Years Ago the Space Shuttle Program Ended[ Wed, 20 Jul 2016 19:41:04 GMT ]On July 21, 2011, Atlantis landed in Florida, ending NASA's space shuttle program after captivating the world for 30 years.

Are Insurers Stuck in the Slow Lane on Smart Cars?[ Wed, 20 Jul 2016 19:44:00 GMT ]As cars become more autonomous, liability will be absorbed by the manufacturer — creating challenges for the insurance industry.

Charges, Arrest in Crackdown on Illegal Movie Sharing Sites[ Wed, 20 Jul 2016 23:41:00 GMT ]Prosecutors on Wednesday filed charges against a Ukrainian man accused of running the world's most often-visited website for illegally sharing movies.

Elon Musk Sees Tesla Becoming a Renewable Energy Enterprise[ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 06:58:02 GMT ]Tesla Motors' founder and CEO released Wednesday a second installment of Tesla's 'Master Plan," a sequel to comments he posted online in 2006.

Despite Fatal Crash, Govt Stands by Self-Driving Cars[ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 11:17:06 GMT ]The government will not abandon efforts to speed the development of self-driving cars, despite a fatal accident involving a Tesla on autopilot.

Anna Faris and Rhys Darby star in flight safety video you might actually watch - CNET[ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 10:35:01 +0000 ]Air New Zealand wants you to have a safe flight -- and it's using celebrities and social media to make that happen.

Tinder users can now swipe right on group dates - CNET[ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 10:00:02 +0000 ]With Tinder Social, the more the merrier. The viral dating app has a new feature to bring together groups for a night out.

Michelle Obama talks Snapchat and sings Beyonce in 'Carpool Karaoke' - CNET[ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 10:10:08 +0000 ]The First Lady of the United States rocks out to Beyonce, Stevie Wonder and Missy Elliott with "The Late Late Show" host James Corden in a carpool tour around the White House grounds.

Apple free to open stores in India thanks to special exemption, report says - CNET[ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 10:35:53 +0000 ]The iPhone maker has been deemed "cutting edge" enough to get a three year exemption from local laws, according to Bloomberg.

Japan issues Pokemon Go safety guide ahead of game's launch - CNET[ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 10:51:26 +0000 ]The Japanese government recommends keeping cool under the hot sun and not wandering into dangerous areas.

Hundreds of new galaxies discovered[ Sun, 17 Jul 2016 17:05:26 EDT ]A South African radio telescope has revealed hundreds of galaxies in a tiny corner of the universe where only 70 had been seen before.

NASA rebuts UFO speculation[ Tue, 19 Jul 2016 23:18:40 EDT ]NASA denied claims by amateur observers that it cut off a video feed from the International Space Station to avoid showing a UFO.

NASA: Hottest June on record[ Tue, 19 Jul 2016 23:18:57 EDT ]The first six months of 2016 were the hottest ever recorded, NASA announced on Tuesday, while Arctic sea ice now covers 40% less of the Earth than it did just 30 years ago.

The best and worst Pokemon Go stories [ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 22:23:42 EDT ]Y'all, Pokemon Go has been out for just over a week and it has already inspired enough craziness and hot takes to last us until the end of time. If we wrote about every single funny tweet or poor sap who fell in a lake while trying to catch a Rattata (not worth it), we would never sleep.

Brutal video brings online harassment to life[ Tue, 19 Jul 2016 23:27:51 EDT ]When do "mean tweets" cross the line from harmless to flat-out harassment? Here's a good rule of thumb: If you can't look the recipient in the eye while reading your clever insults, it's probably not OK.

Border Patrol's Social Media Proposal Comes Under Fire[ Tue, 19 Jul 2016 15:24:00 GMT ]A controversial federal proposal to ask people visiting the country under the visa waiver program for their social media handles has come under fire.

Twitter Eases Process for Getting a Verified Account[ Tue, 19 Jul 2016 19:09:00 GMT ]Twitter announced Tuesday it has created an online application process for users to apply for a verified status.

Tom Brokaw on Social Media As a Force in 2016 Election[ Wed, 20 Jul 2016 00:00:59 GMT ]Donald Trump uses Twitter to galvanize millions in an election cycle where social media has dictated the rules.

Twitter Suspends Accounts After 'Ghostbusters' Actor Abused[ Wed, 20 Jul 2016 11:47:34 GMT ]Twitter said it had moved to suspend some accounts for harassment after Ghostbusters actor Leslie Jones drew new attention to the issue.

McDonald's Japan Scores First 'Pokemon Go' Deal: Report[ Wed, 20 Jul 2016 10:37:00 GMT ]McDonald's restaurants in Japan may become Pokemon "gyms," said a report Wednesday. But gamers in Japan are still waiting for the game to launch.

Uber pairs with satellite imaging company for better location data - CNET[ Wed, 20 Jul 2016 07:04:36 +0000 ]DigitalGlobe will be providing Uber with high-resolution satellite imagery for better data on pick-up locations.

The Eagle has landed: 11 amazing facts about Apollo 11 - CNET[ Wed, 20 Jul 2016 07:01:02 +0000 ]On this day: 1969, July 20, humans for the first time walked on the moon. Here are 11 fascinating facts about the Apollo 11 mission.

This bookmark doubles as a reading light - CNET[ Wed, 20 Jul 2016 10:26:38 +0000 ]Japanese designer Kouichi Okamoto has used silver conducting and nanoparticle ink to lighten up reading.

Take pictures by blinking with Blincam on your glasses - CNET[ Wed, 20 Jul 2016 10:31:44 +0000 ]A team in Japan has developed sensors that allow the camera to differentiate between usual blinking and a purposeful wink.

Spotify could go public next year, report says - CNET[ Wed, 20 Jul 2016 11:30:28 +0000 ]The Swedish streaming service is reported to be considering an IPO, but may have to bring down payments to the music industry to become profitable.

Hundreds of new galaxies discovered[ Sun, 17 Jul 2016 17:05:26 EDT ]A South African radio telescope has revealed hundreds of galaxies in a tiny corner of the universe where only 70 had been seen before.

NASA rebuts UFO speculation[ Tue, 19 Jul 2016 23:18:40 EDT ]NASA denied claims by amateur observers that it cut off a video feed from the International Space Station to avoid showing a UFO.

NASA: Hottest June on record[ Tue, 19 Jul 2016 23:18:57 EDT ]The first six months of 2016 were the hottest ever recorded, NASA announced on Tuesday, while Arctic sea ice now covers 40% less of the Earth than it did just 30 years ago.

The best and worst Pokemon Go stories [ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 22:23:42 EDT ]Y'all, Pokemon Go has been out for just over a week and it has already inspired enough craziness and hot takes to last us until the end of time. If we wrote about every single funny tweet or poor sap who fell in a lake while trying to catch a Rattata (not worth it), we would never sleep.

Brutal video brings online harassment to life[ Tue, 19 Jul 2016 23:27:51 EDT ]When do "mean tweets" cross the line from harmless to flat-out harassment? Here's a good rule of thumb: If you can't look the recipient in the eye while reading your clever insults, it's probably not OK.

Twitter Praised for Swift Response to Nice Propaganda[ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 10:22:17 GMT ]Twitter moved swiftly to remove posts from Islamic extremists glorifying a truck attack in Nice, France, watchdog groups said.

Nintendo Pushed for Change After Pokemon Go Success[ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 10:56:20 GMT ]The phenomenal success of Pokemon Go and the surge in Nintendo's market value by $17 billion has led to a push for change at the company.

Who's Keeping Your Car Safe From Cyber Thieves? Hackers.[ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 13:31:00 GMT ]Hacking has become one of the auto industry's biggest concerns, especially as modern cars add more and electronic controls and infotainment systems.

Uber Has Now Completed More Than 2 Billion Rides[ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 15:58:00 GMT ]Uber has completed more than 2 billion trips on its app, the company's chief executive said on Monday.

With No News on a Sale, Yahoo Stock Stays Static[ Tue, 19 Jul 2016 10:54:00 GMT ]Yahoo reported on Monday that its revenue beat expectations, though its quarterly earnings were slightly lower than projected.

The Rock continues quest to dominate all media, launches YouTube channel - CNET[ Tue, 19 Jul 2016 06:55:37 +0000 ]Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson teams up with YouTube starts to bring "fresh, innovative, non-pornographic material" to YouTube.

Internet explodes over similarities between Melania Trump's speech and Michelle Obama's - CNET[ Tue, 19 Jul 2016 07:32:42 +0000 ]Technically Incorrect: Within hours of Donald Trump's wife making a speech at the Republican National Convention, retweets and YouTube comparisons suggested that there might have been a touch of plagiarism.

Stylish DIY Pokedex cover helps with Pokemon Go battery woes - CNET[ Tue, 19 Jul 2016 07:54:25 +0000 ]Sparkfun user Nick Poole has created a handy DIY Pokedex smartphone cover that adds 2,600mAh to your device's battery life.

Pokemon Go player detained after wandering into military base - CNET[ Tue, 19 Jul 2016 09:49:46 +0000 ]The 27-year-old man was later released when it became clear he had entered the Indonesian military complex unintentionally, while hunting for Pokemon.

Will unicorns turn into 'uni-corpses'? VC funding tells a cautionary tale - CNET[ Tue, 19 Jul 2016 11:00:02 +0000 ]Investors are pumping the brakes in Silicon Valley. A new report indicates a slowdown in investments is continuing, with some hope for a rebound going into 2017.

Coded message seen on Mars?[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:04:48 EDT ]Yes, astronomers have discovered dark sand dunes on Mars that resemble Morse code. But no, they don't think little green men are trying to tell us something.

Hundreds of new galaxies discovered[ Sun, 17 Jul 2016 17:05:26 EDT ]A South African radio telescope has revealed hundreds of galaxies in a tiny corner of the universe where only 70 had been seen before.

Social media: All-access pass to power? [ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 22:28:50 EDT ]Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan's response to the botched coup attempt this weekend revealed something important about the laws of power in social media. Like other turning points in the Middle East since 2011, the news was relayed first and foremost by smartphones. But unlike the events in Cairo's Tahrir Square, which many called the "Facebook Revolution," in Turkey the revolutionaries were not the ones pointing the cameras.

How Pokemon Go is changing the world[ Sun, 17 Jul 2016 17:11:08 EDT ]Pokémon Go could herald a change in the way that we consume media, says Sam Roberts

The best and worst Pokemon Go stories [ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 22:23:42 EDT ]Y'all, Pokemon Go has been out for just over a week and it has already inspired enough craziness and hot takes to last us until the end of time. If we wrote about every single funny tweet or poor sap who fell in a lake while trying to catch a Rattata (not worth it), we would never sleep.

Tesla Plagued by Safety Probes and Weak Production[ Fri, 15 Jul 2016 17:24:00 GMT ]Tesla is currently processing a fatal crash, a federal safety probe, weak production, and a major acquisition that has soured long-time proponents.

Pokemon Go Wrong: Mobile Game Unleashes Chaos[ Fri, 15 Jul 2016 20:35:02 GMT ]From dead bodies to several robberies, some players of the wildly popular augmented reality game are discovering danger instead of Pokemon.

Facebook Should Pay After Terrorists Killed My Dad: Son[ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 07:01:04 GMT ]Micah Lakin Avni thinks Facebook should pay for his dad's death at the hands of Palestinian radicals.

Nintendo Pushed for Change After Pokemon Go Success[ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 10:56:20 GMT ]The phenomenal success of Pokemon Go and the surge in Nintendo's market value by $17 billion has led to a push for change at the company.

Twitter Praised for Swift Response to Nice Propaganda[ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 10:22:17 GMT ]Twitter moved swiftly to remove posts from Islamic extremists glorifying a truck attack in Nice, France, watchdog groups said.

Kanye vs. Taylor plays out online in frighteningly low resolution - CNET[ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 07:33:29 +0000 ]​Do you love watching celebrity feuds on the internet in all their blurry glory? Welcome to your beautiful dark twisted fantasy.

Pokemon Go north: Phenomenon launches in Canada - CNET[ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 10:03:10 +0000 ]After arriving in 26 countries over the weekend, the gaming phenomenon has hit America's neighbours in the north.

Robots shoot, score, advance AI then fall over at the robot world cup 2016 - CNET[ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 10:13:09 +0000 ]CNET takes you inside RoboCup 2016. See all the goals, fouls and cutting-edge robotics at this festival of mechanised soccer.

British chipmaker ARM bought by Japan's SoftBank for $32BN - CNET[ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 10:20:58 +0000 ]ARM will continue to make chips for major phone manufacturers, and employ more people in the UK.

SpaceX successfully lands a rocket on solid ground for second time - CNET[ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 11:02:13 +0000 ]It looks like it could be second time lucky for the new taxi docking port, which SpaceX launched into orbit with the Falcon rocket on Monday.

Coded message seen on Mars?[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:04:48 EDT ]Yes, astronomers have discovered dark sand dunes on Mars that resemble Morse code. But no, they don't think little green men are trying to tell us something.

Hundreds of new galaxies discovered[ Sun, 17 Jul 2016 17:05:26 EDT ]A South African radio telescope has revealed hundreds of galaxies in a tiny corner of the universe where only 70 had been seen before.

The world's next renewable energy leader?[ Sun, 17 Jul 2016 17:07:46 EDT ]From an Africa-shaped mega solar plant powering Kigali, Rwanda, to a massive geothermal plant harvesting the power of Kenya's hot springs, renewable energy plants are popping up around the continent.

Pokemon Go helps Marines catch suspect[ Sun, 17 Jul 2016 17:12:06 EDT ]Whether you're a Pokémon Go enthusiast or not, only a few are blissfully unaware of the new smartphone game which has taken over everywhere.

How Pokemon Go is changing the world[ Sun, 17 Jul 2016 17:11:08 EDT ]Pokémon Go could herald a change in the way that we consume media, says Sam Roberts

Tesla Plagued by Safety Probes and Weak Production[ Fri, 15 Jul 2016 17:24:00 GMT ]Tesla is currently processing a fatal crash, a federal safety probe, weak production, and a major acquisition that has soured long-time proponents.

Pokemon Go Wrong: Mobile Game Unleashes Chaos[ Fri, 15 Jul 2016 20:35:02 GMT ]From dead bodies to several robberies, some players of the wildly popular augmented reality game are discovering danger instead of Pokemon.

Facebook Should Pay After Terrorists Killed My Dad: Son[ Sun, 17 Jul 2016 11:45:56 GMT ]Micah Lakin Avni thinks Facebook should pay for his dad's death at the hands of Palestinian radicals.

New Approved Emojis Address 'Gender Disparities'[ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 18:59:00 GMT ]The Unicode Consortium has approved 11 emojis proposed by Google to promote gender equality. It will also offer new gender options for existing emoji.

Regulators Pave Way for Lightning-Fast 5G Networks[ Fri, 15 Jul 2016 11:04:02 GMT ]New 5G networks are expected to provide speeds at least 10 times and maybe 100 times faster than today's 4G networks, the FCC said.

Best wireless Bluetooth headphones for iPhone 7 - CNET[ Sat, 16 Jul 2016 17:00:02 +0000 ]Rumor has it the iPhone 7 will ditch the headphone jack. With that in mind here's a look at several top wireless Bluetooth headphones that will help you forget it's gone.

Hackers on screen: These experts keep 'Mr. Robot' realistic (Q&A) - CNET[ Sat, 16 Jul 2016 20:02:01 +0000 ]CNET talks with some of the humans behind "Mr. Robot" about what makes the show compelling even if you're not well versed in hacking.

​New 'Wonder Woman' images of Gal Gadot and Chris Pine revealed - CNET[ Sat, 16 Jul 2016 20:53:20 +0000 ]Fans get a new glimpse of Diana Prince and Captain Steve Trevor in the new "Wonder Woman" standalone movie, which opens in June 2017.

Star Wars lightsaber VR experience coming free to Steam, Darth Vader title to come - CNET[ Sat, 16 Jul 2016 23:16:41 +0000 ]Trials on Tatooine will arrive on Steam on Monday. Star Wars fans can also look forward to a future story-based VR project focused on Darth Vader.

Next-generation gaming PCs put to the test - CNET[ Sun, 17 Jul 2016 11:00:02 +0000 ]These new desktops all feature powerful new Nvidia GeForce 1080 graphics cards for unmatched gaming and VR performance.

Video games can improve skills for kids with special needs[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:09:47 EDT ]Strengthening skills through play is a proven strategy. For kids with special needs, video games can offer opportunities to practice everything from communication to organization.

Dwarf planet found beyond Pluto[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:06:22 EDT ]A new dwarf planet has been discovered in the icy realms of space beyond Neptune, researchers said Monday.

Rare 'Frankenstein' galaxy discovered[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:50:18 EDT ]Since its discovery in the 1960s, astronomers believed that in a relatively quiet suburb of our universe 250 million light-years away, there lived a boring little galaxy named UGC 1382 that was otherwise unremarkable -- apart from being a system of millions of stars, gas and dust being held together by gravity. It is one of 12,921 listed in the Uppsala General Catalogue of Galaxies, or UGC.

Hello, Jupiter: First image from Juno[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:57:27 EDT ]NASA's Juno mission to Jupiter has returned its first image after being sent into orbit last week.

Coded message seen on Mars?[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:04:48 EDT ]Yes, astronomers have discovered dark sand dunes on Mars that resemble Morse code. But no, they don't think little green men are trying to tell us something.

Get Off My Lawn! Property Owners Tell Pokemon Players[ Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:36:00 GMT ]Some ticked-off property owners are asking to have their locations in the fictional Poke-verse removed.

Tesla Plagued by Safety Probes and Weak Production[ Fri, 15 Jul 2016 17:24:00 GMT ]Tesla is currently processing a fatal crash, a federal safety probe, weak production, and a major acquisition that has soured long-time proponents.

Pokemon Go Wrong: Mobile Game Unleashes Chaos[ Fri, 15 Jul 2016 20:35:02 GMT ]From dead bodies to several robberies, some players of the wildly popular augmented reality game are discovering danger instead of Pokemon.

New Approved Emojis Address 'Gender Disparities'[ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 18:59:00 GMT ]The Unicode Consortium has approved 11 emojis proposed by Google to promote gender equality. It will also offer new gender options for existing emoji.

Regulators Pave Way for Lightning-Fast 5G Networks[ Fri, 15 Jul 2016 11:04:02 GMT ]New 5G networks are expected to provide speeds at least 10 times and maybe 100 times faster than today's 4G networks, the FCC said.

Facebook, Twitter reportedly blocked in Turkey amid military coup - CNET[ Sat, 16 Jul 2016 01:08:12 +0000 ]Turkey's president reportedly uses his iPhone's FaceTime app to broadcast messages and urge the public to resist the coup attempt.

Holographic french fry packet scares away seagulls - CNET[ Fri, 15 Jul 2016 23:50:42 +0000 ]Who's your fry daddy? Australian fast-food franchise Hungry Jack's shows off its new wrappers intended to freak out hungry birds.

The smartphone has become the center of our political lives - CNET[ Sat, 16 Jul 2016 01:41:39 +0000 ]A coup in Turkey is the latest example of how internet-connected phones are the tool du jour of politicians and protesters.

'Star Trek Beyond' boldly brings the fun back to Trek (spoiler-free review) - CNET[ Sat, 16 Jul 2016 05:24:19 +0000 ]"Beyond" stumbles at the finishing line, but it's an excellent capstone to the rebooted Trek trilogy.

'Here's To Being Brave' gives new life to old tech - CNET[ Sat, 16 Jul 2016 11:30:03 +0000 ]Short film shows us the value of old, even in technology.

Video games can improve skills for kids with special needs[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:09:47 EDT ]Strengthening skills through play is a proven strategy. For kids with special needs, video games can offer opportunities to practice everything from communication to organization.

Dwarf planet found beyond Pluto[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:06:22 EDT ]A new dwarf planet has been discovered in the icy realms of space beyond Neptune, researchers said Monday.

Rare 'Frankenstein' galaxy discovered[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:50:18 EDT ]Since its discovery in the 1960s, astronomers believed that in a relatively quiet suburb of our universe 250 million light-years away, there lived a boring little galaxy named UGC 1382 that was otherwise unremarkable -- apart from being a system of millions of stars, gas and dust being held together by gravity. It is one of 12,921 listed in the Uppsala General Catalogue of Galaxies, or UGC.

Hello, Jupiter: First image from Juno[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:57:27 EDT ]NASA's Juno mission to Jupiter has returned its first image after being sent into orbit last week.

Coded message seen on Mars?[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:04:48 EDT ]Yes, astronomers have discovered dark sand dunes on Mars that resemble Morse code. But no, they don't think little green men are trying to tell us something.

Facebook Makes Little Progress in Race, Gender Diversity[ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 18:05:00 GMT ]Facebook said about a third of its workers are females, while black employees accounted for 3 percent of its U.S. senior leadership.

Line Up: Chat App Scores With Biggest IPO of the Year[ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 18:16:00 GMT ]After raising more than $1 billion in an IPO earlier this week, shares in the Japanese message app Line soared to 36 percent by midday trading.

New Approved Emojis Address 'Gender Disparities'[ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 18:59:00 GMT ]The Unicode Consortium has approved 11 emojis proposed by Google to promote gender equality. It will also offer new gender options for existing emoji.

FDIC Chief Unaware of Any Hacking Cover-Up: Hearing[ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 20:12:00 GMT ]FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg told a hearing of the committee that published the report that he first learned of the security breach in 2011.

Regulators Pave Way for Lightning-Fast 5G Networks[ Fri, 15 Jul 2016 11:04:02 GMT ]New 5G networks are expected to provide speeds at least 10 times and maybe 100 times faster than today's 4G networks, the FCC said.

Sara Price becomes first woman to race Stadium Super Trucks - Roadshow[ Fri, 15 Jul 2016 09:59:39 +0000 ]The X-Games medalist will test her driving skills this weekend in a 650-horsepower beast that is made to fly.

Line messenger scores biggest tech IPO of 2016 - CNET[ Fri, 15 Jul 2016 10:26:46 +0000 ]The Japanese company, whose messenger app is hugely popular in the Far East, is the fifth tech company to go public this year.

'Save the open internet in Europe' pleads web inventor Tim Berners-Lee - CNET[ Fri, 15 Jul 2016 11:11:08 +0000 ]In an open letter, the inventor of the web warns that loopholes in EU regulations could spell the end for net neutrality.

Immerse yourself in whiskey with 360-degree video from Jack Daniel's - CNET[ Fri, 15 Jul 2016 11:00:03 +0000 ]Tech meets tradition in Jack Daniel's new 360 video on making whiskey.

Pokemon Go is strangely working in one Asian country: Indonesia - CNET[ Fri, 15 Jul 2016 11:50:54 +0000 ]The hugely popular game can't be officially downloaded yet, but that hasn't stopped Indonesians.

Video games can improve skills for kids with special needs[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:09:47 EDT ]Strengthening skills through play is a proven strategy. For kids with special needs, video games can offer opportunities to practice everything from communication to organization.

Dwarf planet found beyond Pluto[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:06:22 EDT ]A new dwarf planet has been discovered in the icy realms of space beyond Neptune, researchers said Monday.

Rare 'Frankenstein' galaxy discovered[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:50:18 EDT ]Since its discovery in the 1960s, astronomers believed that in a relatively quiet suburb of our universe 250 million light-years away, there lived a boring little galaxy named UGC 1382 that was otherwise unremarkable -- apart from being a system of millions of stars, gas and dust being held together by gravity. It is one of 12,921 listed in the Uppsala General Catalogue of Galaxies, or UGC.

Hello, Jupiter: First image from Juno[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:57:27 EDT ]NASA's Juno mission to Jupiter has returned its first image after being sent into orbit last week.

Coded message seen on Mars?[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:04:48 EDT ]Yes, astronomers have discovered dark sand dunes on Mars that resemble Morse code. But no, they don't think little green men are trying to tell us something.

Utah Votes to Let Authorities Disable Drones Near Wildfires[ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 03:49:03 GMT ]The bill would let authorities to disable and crash drones flying too close to firefighting efforts. The state would be the first to do so in the U.S.

Two Marines Playing 'Pokemon Go' Help Catch Suspect[ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 05:01:00 GMT ]The Marines were playing the new app in a public park when they noticed a man accosting a mom and her kids.

How Fraudsters Are Spoofing Victims With Fake Caller ID[ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 08:23:35 GMT ]As fraud calls have doubled in the past three years, phone scammers are finding new ways to swindle victims, and it starts with tricking your phone.

EU Regulators Step up Investigation of Google[ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 10:47:28 GMT ]EU regulators brought a third antitrust charge against Google on Thursday, accusing it of blocking rivals in the online search advertising market.

Tesla Cuts Price of Model X, Nixes Buybacks[ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 10:34:08 GMT ]Tesla has ended a program that guaranteed the resale value of its cars, and lowered the starting price of its Model X crossover.

Fox picks up new X-Men TV pilot - CNET[ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 08:10:37 +0000 ]The television network will work with Marvel on a pilot for a new show set in the X-Men universe, with Bryan Singer serving as executive producer.

Pokemon Go officially arrives in the UK on iOS and Android - CNET[ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 09:19:44 +0000 ]The augmented-reality Pokemon game taking the US and Australia by storm is out now for UK iPhones and Android phones.

DJI's new camera lets you zoom in from the skies - CNET[ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 10:20:16 +0000 ]The Zenmuse Z3 is the first camera for DJI's drones that comes with a built-in optical zoom.

Google hit by new EU antitrust complaints over search - CNET[ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 11:16:27 +0000 ]The charges claim that Google artificially skews search results to favour its own advertising platform over the competition.

Think there's a shortage of qualified female directors? You'd be wrong - CNET[ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 11:12:06 +0000 ]The talent is out there, but CEOs don't always know where to find it. One organization wants to do something about that.

Dwarf planet found beyond Pluto[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:06:22 EDT ]A new dwarf planet has been discovered in the icy realms of space beyond Neptune, researchers said Monday.

Rare 'Frankenstein' galaxy discovered[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:50:18 EDT ]Since its discovery in the 1960s, astronomers believed that in a relatively quiet suburb of our universe 250 million light-years away, there lived a boring little galaxy named UGC 1382 that was otherwise unremarkable -- apart from being a system of millions of stars, gas and dust being held together by gravity. It is one of 12,921 listed in the Uppsala General Catalogue of Galaxies, or UGC.

Hello, Jupiter: First image from Juno[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:57:27 EDT ]NASA's Juno mission to Jupiter has returned its first image after being sent into orbit last week.

Coded message seen on Mars?[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:04:48 EDT ]Yes, astronomers have discovered dark sand dunes on Mars that resemble Morse code. But no, they don't think little green men are trying to tell us something.

Tech could be the answer to policing issues[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 14:04:35 EDT ]Now that more controversial videos have surfaced of police killing American citizens, some experts are asking a different question: Will police always need deadly force?

Holocaust Museum Tells Visitors: Stop Playing Pokemon Go[ Tue, 12 Jul 2016 20:20:00 GMT ]The Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., has asked players of the viral game Pokémon Go to turn it off and put away their phones.

Catch 'em All! What is Driving the Pokémon Go Craze?[ Tue, 12 Jul 2016 21:11:00 GMT ]The new mobile Nintendo game has currently more daily users than Twitter. What is so great about Pokémon Go?

Triple Shooting Captured on Facebook Live Video[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 09:48:44 GMT ]A shooting apparently captured on a Facebook Live stream left three men in hospital, according to police in Norfolk, Virginia.

'Pokemon Go' Hunters Are Being Thwarted by Kim Jong Un[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:41:53 GMT ]The global 'Pokemon Go' craze faces hurdles in South Korea, where Google mapping functions are restricted due to its conflict with North Korea.

Fiat Chrysler to Pay Hackers Who Flag Cyber Threats[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:48:00 GMT ]Fiat Chrysler is turning to weekend car tinkerers and good-guy hackers to expose software vulnerability in its cars and trucks.

Mobile users spent more time on Pokemon Go than Facebook - CNET[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 04:34:59 +0000 ]New average usage stats have the Pokemon craze racking up more daily user engagement than other popular mobile apps like Facebook and Twitter.

Overwatch unveils Ana, its first new character - CNET[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 04:57:04 +0000 ]Meet the support sniper Ana, the newest character to join the roster of Blizzard's hugely popular team-based shooter.

Blizzard wants to shut up abusive World of Warcraft players - CNET[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 06:19:05 +0000 ]Players repeatedly engaging in offensive behaviour could find themselves severely restricted in chat thanks to World of Warcraft's new Silence Penalty.

Apple calls for developers to star in reality show 'Planet of the Apps' - CNET[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:37:57 +0000 ]Co-produced by tech-obsessed pop star Will.i.am, the show will follow app builders looking to make it big.

Garmin's new bike computer can track you and up to 50 friends in real time - CNET[ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:00:02 +0000 ]The Edge 820 and Edge Explore 820 have GPS for tracking distance and speed. They can also provide bike-specific turn-by-turn navigation and crash alerts to family and friends.

Hubble spots dramatic auroras on Jupiter[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:05:56 EDT ]The Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of glowing auroras over Jupiter just days before NASA's new Juno spaceship arrives to orbit the gas giant.

What Jupiter can tell us about the solar system[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:11:19 EDT ]After traveling 1.8 billion miles over five years, NASA's Juno spacecraft has reached Jupiter. Juno is the first spacecraft in more than a decade to orbit the planet.

Juno, meet Jupiter[ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 14:35:16 EDT ]NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured images of Jupiter's auroras on the poles of the gas giant. The observations were supported by measurements taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft. Juno will begin orbiting Jupiter on July 4.

Juno probe is orbiting Jupiter[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:11:34 EDT ]NASA says it has received a signal from 540 million miles across the solar system, confirming its Juno spacecraft has successfully started orbiting Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system.

Opinion: The real problem behind self-driving cars[ Tue, 12 Jul 2016 14:20:07 EDT ]We think of automobiles as American as baseball, apple pie, and hotdogs - or at least that's what the car advertisers have gotten us to believe.

The Story of 'Brother Orange' Is Headed to the Big Screen[ Mon, 11 Jul 2016 21:59:00 GMT ]In 2014, the internet phenomenon "Brother Orange" connected Chinese and American internet culture. Now, it's becoming a movie.

The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals 2016[ Tue, 12 Jul 2016 09:56:00 GMT ]Here's a list of the best Amazon Prime Day deals we can find and how the Amazon sellers say they plan to deliver them.

Amazon Prime Day Deals: Tips and Tricks[ Tue, 12 Jul 2016 10:22:18 GMT ]Get primed for Amazon Prime Day deals with these consumer-savvy tips and tricks.

SEC Investigating Tesla for Securities Law Breach: Report[ Tue, 12 Jul 2016 10:32:00 GMT ]The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating Tesla Motors over a potential securities law breach, the Wall Street Journ

Pokemon Go Now More Popular Than Tinder, Twitter[ Mon, 11 Jul 2016 10:37:00 GMT ]Shares in Japan's Nintendo soared on Monday, bringing gains to $7.5 billion in just two days as investors cheered the runaway success of Pokemon Go.

New dwarf planet discovered out past Neptune - CNET[ Tue, 12 Jul 2016 05:37:01 +0000 ]Astronomers have found a new dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt, with one of the largest orbits of any dwarf planet.

Filament 'muscle' drives skeleton robot - CNET[ Tue, 12 Jul 2016 06:41:39 +0000 ]A system of robotic motion uses bundles of pneumatic tubes as muscles that control a skeleton's movements.

16 tips for Pokemon Go - CNET[ Tue, 12 Jul 2016 09:03:15 +0000 ]Want to train Pokemon like a pro? Here are 16 tips to get you out there catching 'em all.

Pokemon Go out of control? Here's how to kick the habit - CNET[ Tue, 12 Jul 2016 09:20:37 +0000 ]Climbing walls trying to catch them all? Barely recognising friends and family, but can spot a Cloyster silhouette at 20 paces? Don't panic: Here's how to keep your Pokemon Go use down to manageable levels.

Top Prime Day Deals for Amazon devices: Echo, Fire TV, Kindle, and more - CNET[ Tue, 12 Jul 2016 11:48:53 +0000 ]The second ever Prime Day is here and with it Amazon is offering some deep discounts on Kindle, Echo, and Fire TV.

What Jupiter can tell us about the solar system[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:11:19 EDT ]After traveling 1.8 billion miles over five years, NASA's Juno spacecraft has reached Jupiter. Juno is the first spacecraft in more than a decade to orbit the planet.

Juno, meet Jupiter[ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 14:35:16 EDT ]NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured images of Jupiter's auroras on the poles of the gas giant. The observations were supported by measurements taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft. Juno will begin orbiting Jupiter on July 4.

Juno probe is orbiting Jupiter[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:11:34 EDT ]NASA says it has received a signal from 540 million miles across the solar system, confirming its Juno spacecraft has successfully started orbiting Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system.

Pokémon GO: Police caution app hunters[ Mon, 11 Jul 2016 11:08:14 EDT ]A new smartphone game is challenging Pokémon fans to venture into the real world to "catch 'em all," which is concerning some police officers in Australia.

Pokémon GO players find robbers, dead body[ Mon, 11 Jul 2016 11:31:59 EDT ]The world seems to be going crazy for Pokémon GO.

Police Shootings Test New Era of Violent Social Media Video[ Sat, 09 Jul 2016 13:25:38 GMT ]A traffic stop that had its deadly aftermath streamed live is the latest in a series of broadcasts that bring social media's role into question.

Got a Parking Ticket? Yup, There's an App for That[ Sun, 10 Jul 2016 12:47:19 GMT ]Nobody likes getting a parking ticket, but most people don't bother to fight it because they don't really know where to start, or don't have the time

Obama Says Government Must Improve Cyber Security[ Mon, 11 Jul 2016 10:23:58 GMT ]President Barack Obama said the U.S. government has to improve its cyber security practices, saying hackers had targeted the White House.

Pokemon GO Now More Popular Than Tinder, Twitter[ Mon, 11 Jul 2016 10:37:05 GMT ]Shares in Japan's Nintendo soared on Monday, bringing gains to $7.5 billion in just two days as investors cheered the runaway success of Pokemon GO.

IRS Investigating Facebook Over Ireland Tax 'Loophole'[ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 11:13:37 GMT ]The IRS said Facebook may have understated the value of intellectual property transferred to Ireland by "billions of dollars," unfairly cutting taxes.

A wild Pokemon Go appears in Asia - CNET[ Mon, 11 Jul 2016 06:08:52 +0000 ]The servers for the augmented reality Pokemon game temporarily went live in Hong Kong, Taipei and Singapore.

It took just one day for Pokemon Go to outstrip Tinder - CNET[ Mon, 11 Jul 2016 04:59:42 +0000 ]The day after Pokemon Go launched in North America, the game was installed on more Android phones in the US than Tinder, and now it's close to surpassing Twitter.

ISIS influence on the decline as terrorists lose Twitter battles - CNET[ Mon, 11 Jul 2016 08:18:17 +0000 ]The US Government is taking the battle against terrorism online, countering extremist ISIS messaging with some powerful messages of its own.

Verizon hopes to set 5G agenda with latest milestone - CNET[ Mon, 11 Jul 2016 11:00:03 +0000 ]The carrier agrees to a set of standards with its partners -- standards it hopes may eventually flow into the international community.

Michael Dell is reportedly taking a stake in UFC - CNET[ Mon, 11 Jul 2016 11:04:58 +0000 ]The founder of one of the biggest PC companies in the world is said to be among several backers of the $4 billion deal to buy the mixed martial arts organisation.

Hubble spots dramatic auroras on Jupiter[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:05:56 EDT ]The Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of glowing auroras over Jupiter just days before NASA's new Juno spaceship arrives to orbit the gas giant.

What Jupiter can tell us about the solar system[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:11:19 EDT ]After traveling 1.8 billion miles over five years, NASA's Juno spacecraft has reached Jupiter. Juno is the first spacecraft in more than a decade to orbit the planet.

Juno, meet Jupiter[ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 14:35:16 EDT ]NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured images of Jupiter's auroras on the poles of the gas giant. The observations were supported by measurements taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft. Juno will begin orbiting Jupiter on July 4.

Juno probe is orbiting Jupiter[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:11:34 EDT ]NASA says it has received a signal from 540 million miles across the solar system, confirming its Juno spacecraft has successfully started orbiting Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system.

Key questions about police robots[ Sat, 09 Jul 2016 15:50:05 EDT ]Technology expert P.W. Singer says it's a first, but not necessarily the start of routine use of robots in this way

Nintendo's New Mobile Pokemon Game is Winning Fans[ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 13:56:00 GMT ]TOKYO, July 8- Shares in Japan's Nintendo Co surged on Friday as early signs showed consumers falling in love with its new Pokemon GO smartphone game, raising hopes that the company's long-awaited shift into mobile gaming will pay off. The game, which has players walking around their neighborhoods in real life to search out and capture Pokemon characters on...

Facebook Testing Encrypted Chats in Messenger[ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 19:05:00 GMT ]Facebook is adding to its Messenger app an option for encrypted chats that can only be read on devices where they are sent or received.

Police Shootings Test New Era of Violent Social Media Video[ Sat, 09 Jul 2016 09:12:56 GMT ]A traffic stop that had its deadly aftermath streamed live is the latest in a series of broadcasts that bring social media's role into question.

Hacker Alert: How to Keep Your Info Safe at the Olympics[ Sat, 09 Jul 2016 10:28:55 GMT ]As the Olympic flame draws ever closer to Rio, cyber criminals are making their final preparations for the 2016 Summer Games.

IRS Investigating Facebook Over Ireland Tax 'Loophole'[ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 11:13:37 GMT ]The IRS said Facebook may have understated the value of intellectual property transferred to Ireland by "billions of dollars," unfairly cutting taxes.

A few insights on Amazon's Prime Day, from the guy running it (Q&A) - CNET[ Sat, 09 Jul 2016 21:13:47 +0000 ]The head of Amazon Prime discusses this Tuesday's sales event and future expectations for the membership program.

This $250 turntable totally rocks - CNET[ Sat, 09 Jul 2016 17:47:03 +0000 ]The Fluance RT81 turntable looks and feels a lot more expensive than it is.

​GoPro found in water with intact footage of a crab selfie - CNET[ Sat, 09 Jul 2016 23:57:27 +0000 ]Watch video of underwater life captured on a lost GoPro found by a fisherman.

Technology makes everything less emotional, says Gene Simmons of Kiss - CNET[ Sat, 09 Jul 2016 21:10:36 +0000 ]Technically Incorrect: The face-painted rock star is pained by people using phones to film concerts.

Woman playing Pokemon Go finds dead body - CNET[ Sat, 09 Jul 2016 21:38:43 +0000 ]Technically Incorrect: A Wyoming woman says the mobile game prompted her to find a Pokemon in a water resource, so she headed to a nearby river. She found something else.

Hubble spots dramatic auroras on Jupiter[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:05:56 EDT ]The Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of glowing auroras over Jupiter just days before NASA's new Juno spaceship arrives to orbit the gas giant.

What Jupiter can tell us about the solar system[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:11:19 EDT ]After traveling 1.8 billion miles over five years, NASA's Juno spacecraft has reached Jupiter. Juno is the first spacecraft in more than a decade to orbit the planet.

Juno, meet Jupiter[ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 14:35:16 EDT ]NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured images of Jupiter's auroras on the poles of the gas giant. The observations were supported by measurements taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft. Juno will begin orbiting Jupiter on July 4.

Juno probe is orbiting Jupiter[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:11:34 EDT ]NASA says it has received a signal from 540 million miles across the solar system, confirming its Juno spacecraft has successfully started orbiting Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system.

Key questions about police robots[ Sat, 09 Jul 2016 15:29:30 EDT ]Technology expert P.W. Singer says it's a first, but not necessarily the start of routine use of robots in this way

Nintendo's New Mobile Pokemon Game is Winning Fans[ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 13:56:00 GMT ]TOKYO, July 8- Shares in Japan's Nintendo Co surged on Friday as early signs showed consumers falling in love with its new Pokemon GO smartphone game, raising hopes that the company's long-awaited shift into mobile gaming will pay off. The game, which has players walking around their neighborhoods in real life to search out and capture Pokemon characters on...

Facebook Testing Encrypted Chats in Messenger[ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 19:05:00 GMT ]Facebook is adding to its Messenger app an option for encrypted chats that can only be read on devices where they are sent or received.

Police Shootings Test New Era of Violent Social Media Video[ Sat, 09 Jul 2016 09:12:56 GMT ]A traffic stop that had its deadly aftermath streamed live is the latest in a series of broadcasts that bring social media's role into question.

Hacker Alert: How to Keep Your Info Safe at the Olympics[ Sat, 09 Jul 2016 10:28:55 GMT ]As the Olympic flame draws ever closer to Rio, cyber criminals are making their final preparations for the 2016 Summer Games.

IRS Investigating Facebook Over Ireland Tax 'Loophole'[ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 11:13:37 GMT ]The IRS said Facebook may have understated the value of intellectual property transferred to Ireland by "billions of dollars," unfairly cutting taxes.

'Ghostbusters' laughs back at YouTube trolls in added scene - CNET[ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 23:50:53 +0000 ]Who ya gonna call when haters leave mean comments on your videos? "Ghostbusters" actors Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig reveal that they mock angry online fans in a scene from the new film.

Helping save endangered species? There's an app for that - CNET[ Sat, 09 Jul 2016 00:39:07 +0000 ]Two endangered birds, the western snowy plover and the California least tern, are getting an assist from San Diego Zoo Global and a custom mobile app.

Amazon's latest Prime Day tease: Budget Fire tablets for under $35 - CNET[ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 23:21:42 +0000 ]The tablets usually sell for just $50.

Our impressions of the iOS 10 and WatchOS 3 beta 2 (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy, Ep. 45) - CNET[ Sat, 09 Jul 2016 03:20:25 +0000 ]Apple releases iOS 10's Public Beta, but all we can talk about is Bedtime. Plus, Pokemon Go is taking over the world.

These are the best-selling Nintendo consoles and games of all time - CNET[ Sat, 09 Jul 2016 00:24:04 +0000 ]These are the classic video games and systems that defined your childhood.

Health tech for people who need it most[ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 13:41:41 EDT ]When we hear the phrase "digital health," we might think about our Fitbit, the healthy eating app on our smartphone, or maybe a new way to email our doctor.

Hubble spots dramatic auroras on Jupiter[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:05:56 EDT ]The Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of glowing auroras over Jupiter just days before NASA's new Juno spaceship arrives to orbit the gas giant.

What Jupiter can tell us about the solar system[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:11:19 EDT ]After traveling 1.8 billion miles over five years, NASA's Juno spacecraft has reached Jupiter. Juno is the first spacecraft in more than a decade to orbit the planet.

Juno, meet Jupiter[ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 14:35:16 EDT ]NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured images of Jupiter's auroras on the poles of the gas giant. The observations were supported by measurements taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft. Juno will begin orbiting Jupiter on July 4.

Juno probe is orbiting Jupiter[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:11:34 EDT ]NASA says it has received a signal from 540 million miles across the solar system, confirming its Juno spacecraft has successfully started orbiting Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system.

Attention Wal-Mart Shoppers: Leave Your Wallets at Home[ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 15:26:00 GMT ]Wal-Mart shoppers no longer need to carry their wallets to check out at one of its 4,600-plus U.S. stores.

Wendy's: More Than 1,000 Restaurants Affected by Hack[ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 18:03:00 GMT ]Wendy's said hackers were able to steal customer's credit and debit card information at 1,025 of its restaurants, far more than it originally thought.

5 Simple Steps to Lock Up Your Personal Data[ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 22:09:34 GMT ]Short Cuts: To protect personal details like your bank account info or your location, three security experts outlined simple steps you can take on any computer or device.

IRS Investigating Facebook Over Ireland Tax 'Loophole'[ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 11:13:37 GMT ]The IRS said Facebook may have understated the value of intellectual property transferred to Ireland by "billions of dollars," unfairly cutting taxes.

Tesla Waited 9 Days Before Reporting Fatal Autopilot Crash[ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 10:30:09 GMT ]Tesla alerted regulators to a fatality in one of its electric cars in partial self-driving Autopilot mode nine days after it crashed, the company said.

Crave giveaway: Skulpt Chisel fat and muscle tracker - CNET[ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 07:01:02 +0000 ]The Skulpt Chisel measures your body fat and the growth of individual muscles. Would you call it a scanner or joke about getting cut? Personally, we'd give it away, and here's how you could win.

How Ringing Bells plans to keep selling its $4 smartphone - CNET[ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 08:42:14 +0000 ]The company on Friday revealed a new set of products -- the revenue from which it intends to use to further invest in the $4 Freedom 251.

Get inside London's Westminster Abbey on Google Street View - CNET[ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 10:47:42 +0000 ]​One of the UK's most hallowed buildings -- and biggest tourist attractions -- is now open for a virtual tour.

Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes banned from running labs for two years - CNET[ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 10:35:25 +0000 ]The US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has also revoked the license for Theranos' lab in California.

US lags behind on digital readiness, report says - CNET[ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 10:53:31 +0000 ]The Networked Readiness index measures how ready countries are for a digital economy -- and Singapore is leading the way, according to the World Economic Forum.

Health tech for people who need it most[ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 13:41:41 EDT ]When we hear the phrase "digital health," we might think about our Fitbit, the healthy eating app on our smartphone, or maybe a new way to email our doctor.

Hubble spots dramatic auroras on Jupiter[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:05:56 EDT ]The Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of glowing auroras over Jupiter just days before NASA's new Juno spaceship arrives to orbit the gas giant.

What Jupiter can tell us about the solar system[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:11:19 EDT ]After traveling 1.8 billion miles over five years, NASA's Juno spacecraft has reached Jupiter. Juno is the first spacecraft in more than a decade to orbit the planet.

Juno, meet Jupiter[ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 14:35:16 EDT ]NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured images of Jupiter's auroras on the poles of the gas giant. The observations were supported by measurements taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft. Juno will begin orbiting Jupiter on July 4.

Juno probe is orbiting Jupiter[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:11:34 EDT ]NASA says it has received a signal from 540 million miles across the solar system, confirming its Juno spacecraft has successfully started orbiting Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system.

Soon You Can Use Your iPhone to Donate Organs[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 17:23:00 GMT ]Apple wants to encourage millions of iPhone owners to register as organ donors through a software update that will add an easy sign-up button.

Half a Million 'Hoverboards' Recalled Due to Fire Risk[ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 20:30:00 GMT ]More than 500,000 self-balancing scooters are being recalled due to fire hazards related to the products' lithium ion batteries, said the CPSC.

Tesla Ramps Up War of Words Over Fatal Crash[ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 10:55:05 GMT ]Tesla founder Elon Musk has hit out, calling a Fortune report about a fatality involving one of its cars "fundamentally incorrect."

Verizon Raises Wireless Plan Rates, Offers More Data[ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 11:08:00 GMT ]Verizon is hiking prices on its cellphone plans, though the new rates come with changes that might actually save you money.

Tesla Waited 9 Days Before Reporting Fatal Autopilot Crash[ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 10:30:09 GMT ]Tesla alerted regulators to a fatality in one of its electric cars in partial self-driving Autopilot mode nine days after it crashed, the company said.

A Pokemaster's journey is dangerous: Australian police issue warning about Pokemon Go - CNET[ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 04:58:09 +0000 ]Pokemon Go may be captivating Pokemon trainers around the world, but Australia's Northern Territory police have offered a reminder that a Pokemaster must always be vigilant.

Science says works of fiction follow one of six plot types - CNET[ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 06:41:14 +0000 ]Researchers from the University of Vermont data-mined over 1,700 works of fiction and found that they all followed one of six emotional arcs.

Apple Pay goes Alpine as it lands in Switzerland - CNET[ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 10:09:00 +0000 ]Apple's mobile payment system expands its European footprint on Thursday, when it launches in its seventh country.

Alibaba joins the automotive race with new 'internet car' - Roadshow[ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 10:13:16 +0000 ]Available in August from around $22,000, drivers can pay for parking, fast food and more without getting out of the car.

Samsung's tiny, ultra fast UFS memory cards are here to speed up your drone filming - CNET[ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 11:06:25 +0000 ]The new cards will dramatically speed up the recording of 4K footage, but you will need new cameras.

Health tech for people who need it most[ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 13:41:41 EDT ]When we hear the phrase "digital health," we might think about our Fitbit, the healthy eating app on our smartphone, or maybe a new way to email our doctor.

Hubble spots dramatic auroras on Jupiter[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:05:56 EDT ]The Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of glowing auroras over Jupiter just days before NASA's new Juno spaceship arrives to orbit the gas giant.

What Jupiter can tell us about the solar system[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:11:19 EDT ]After traveling 1.8 billion miles over five years, NASA's Juno spacecraft has reached Jupiter. Juno is the first spacecraft in more than a decade to orbit the planet.

Juno, meet Jupiter[ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 14:35:16 EDT ]NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured images of Jupiter's auroras on the poles of the gas giant. The observations were supported by measurements taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft. Juno will begin orbiting Jupiter on July 4.

Juno probe is orbiting Jupiter[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:11:34 EDT ]NASA says it has received a signal from 540 million miles across the solar system, confirming its Juno spacecraft has successfully started orbiting Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system.

Scratch-Off Tickets Go High Tech, With NY Lottery App[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 15:18:00 GMT ]The New York Lottery has created a game allowing players to use mobile phone—something lottery officials say is a first in the nation.

BlackBerry to Stop Making Classic Phone, Shares Fall[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 16:17:00 GMT ]Smartphone pioneer BlackBerry will stop making its Classic model, the company said on Tuesday, some 18 months after launching the device.

Soon You Can Use Your iPhone to Donate Organs[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 17:23:00 GMT ]Apple wants to encourage millions of iPhone owners to register as organ donors through a software update that will add an easy sign-up button.

Tesla Waited 9 Days Before Reporting Fatal Autopilot Crash[ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 10:30:09 GMT ]Tesla alerted regulators to a fatality in one of its electric cars in partial self-driving Autopilot mode nine days after it crashed, the company said.

Male-Heavy Dating Site Faces Probe Over Use of 'Fembots'[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 10:39:00 GMT ]The parent company of Ashley Madison, hit by a devastating hack last year, is now the target of a U.S. Federal Trade Commission investigation.

NASA's giant balloon sets a high-flying record - CNET[ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 07:02:19 +0000 ]The space agency's 18.8-million-cubic-foot balloon remained aloft for over 46 days.

Merge faces on-demand with Microsoft's chatbot - CNET[ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 08:40:47 +0000 ]The "What-If" chatbot is bringing image responses to your weirdest questions to even more chat platforms.

A robot could deliver your next meal - CNET[ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 10:10:57 +0000 ]Cute self-driving robots are hitting the streets of London to deliver packages, shopping and food from Just Eat.

Google, Microsoft and Yahoo slammed by India's Supreme Court over sex selection - CNET[ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 10:00:43 +0000 ]The companies' search engines can be used to find advertisements for products that determine the sex of an unborn child, which has been illegal in India since 1994.

Kim Dotcom teases new cloud storage site that's 'better than Mega' - CNET[ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 10:48:14 +0000 ]The controversial file-sharing figure isn't letting his long-running legal woes stop him from creating another Megaupload-style service.

Hubble spots dramatic auroras on Jupiter[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:05:56 EDT ]The Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of glowing auroras over Jupiter just days before NASA's new Juno spaceship arrives to orbit the gas giant.

What Jupiter can tell us about the solar system[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:11:19 EDT ]After traveling 1.8 billion miles over five years, NASA's Juno spacecraft has reached Jupiter. Juno is the first spacecraft in more than a decade to orbit the planet.

Juno, meet Jupiter[ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 14:35:16 EDT ]NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured images of Jupiter's auroras on the poles of the gas giant. The observations were supported by measurements taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft. Juno will begin orbiting Jupiter on July 4.

Juno probe is orbiting Jupiter[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:11:34 EDT ]NASA says it has received a signal from 540 million miles across the solar system, confirming its Juno spacecraft has successfully started orbiting Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system.

Health tech for people who need it most[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:06:10 EDT ]When we hear the phrase "digital health," we might think about our Fitbit, the healthy eating app on our smartphone, or maybe a new way to email our doctor.

Edward Snowden Debuts With Daniel Radcliffe in Play (Sort of)[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 13:14:00 GMT ]Self-exile in Russia isn't stopping Edward Snowden from making his Off Broadway debut this weekend.

Check Out These Fun Water Gadgets for the Summer[ Sat, 02 Jul 2016 13:08:24 GMT ]Forget your boring old paddle board, snorkel or kayak.

Jupiter Probe Could Reveal 'Recipe' for Solar System[ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 12:55:55 GMT ]A NASA spacecraft is about to start unlocking the many secrets of giant, mysterious Jupiter.

Ashley Madison Facing FTC Probe Over Use of 'Fembots'[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 10:39:29 GMT ]The parent company of Ashley Madison, hit by a devastating hack last year, is now the target of a U.S. Federal Trade Commission investigation.

Are Chinese Hackers Slowing Down Attacks on U.S. Targets?[ Sun, 03 Jul 2016 07:08:00 GMT ]A recent report suggests that China began to tone down some of its activities amid a shift in strategy started by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

​There's no escape: Your parents are using Snapchat - CNET[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 07:59:41 +0000 ]The social media platform is all the rage with young people, but there's a new crowd flocking to Snapchat and they're not all there for the toast filters.

How to keep your drone batteries from exploding - CNET[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 08:00:03 +0000 ]Treat your lithium polymer batteries well and they'll deliver hours and hours of flying excitement. Don't, and things can go horribly wrong.

Over 10 million Android devices reportedly infected with Chinese malware - CNET[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 09:45:19 +0000 ]Security experts claim a group of Chinese cybercriminals has gained access to millions of smartphones around the world.

Volkswagen to Europe: Don't expect a sweet settlement like the US - Roadshow[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:39:30 +0000 ]This probably comes as a bit of a bummer to the millions of non-Americans driving VW's dirty diesels.

Lamborghini wants to build cars with carbon-fiber connecting rods - Roadshow[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:50:49 +0000 ]The company's R&D chief claims this technology could be ready as early as 2020 or 2021.

Juno, meet Jupiter[ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 14:35:16 EDT ]NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured images of Jupiter's auroras on the poles of the gas giant. The observations were supported by measurements taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft. Juno will begin orbiting Jupiter on July 4.

Hubble spots dramatic auroras on Jupiter[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:05:56 EDT ]The Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of glowing auroras over Jupiter just days before NASA's new Juno spaceship arrives to orbit the gas giant.

Giant spacecraft nears Jupiter[ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 08:33:54 EDT ]It's been speeding toward Jupiter for nearly five years. Now -- can it slow down?

Great white shark tracking goes mobile [ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 08:41:30 EDT ]Northeast beachgoers are no strangers to shark sightings. Now they can share news of those sightings in real time with friends -- and scientists.

Opinion: Crash highlights self-driving car dangers[ Sun, 03 Jul 2016 19:27:04 EDT ]We think of automobiles as American as baseball, apple pie, and hotdogs - or at least that's what the car advertisers have gotten us to believe.

Trump's Reddit Fans Grapple With Crackdown, Infighting[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 13:09:00 GMT ]A popular subreddit is plagued by constant infighting and infiltration by white supremacists. Now the site is changing its rules.

Edward Snowden Debuts With Daniel Radcliffe in Play (Sort of)[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 13:14:00 GMT ]Self-exile in Russia isn't stopping Edward Snowden from making his Off Broadway debut this weekend.

Check Out These Fun Water Gadgets for the Summer[ Sat, 02 Jul 2016 13:08:24 GMT ]Forget your boring old paddle board, snorkel or kayak.

$1.1 Billion NASA Mission to Jupiter Enters Critical Phase[ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 07:35:21 GMT ]A NASA spacecraft is about to start unlocking the many secrets of giant, mysterious Jupiter.

Are Chinese Hackers Slowing Down Attacks on U.S. Targets?[ Sun, 03 Jul 2016 07:08:00 GMT ]A recent report suggests that China began to tone down some of its activities amid a shift in strategy started by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Tesla misses delivery targets despite production boost - Roadshow[ Sun, 03 Jul 2016 22:24:26 +0000 ]Electric-car maker delivers 14,370 vehicles in the second quarter, well short of its own estimates.

Apple is being sued in China again - CNET[ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 04:38:08 +0000 ]This time, a media watchdog is saying that Apple has infringed on copyright by allowing a propaganda film to be viewed through Youku HD, a streaming app available in the App Store.

Start your July 4 with the Steam Summer Picnic Sale - CNET[ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 06:33:30 +0000 ]Get a bargain on a game from Steam then head outside to enjoy your July 4 knowing you've got something play when the day ends.

High-tech fillings could actually repair your teeth - CNET[ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 07:40:47 +0000 ]These award-winning new materials for dental fillings could help repair and regenerate parts of your damaged teeth.

Bizarre rap video from Chinese youth party is propaganda at its most cringeworthy - CNET[ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 10:09:00 +0000 ]"Aspiring and friendly" hip hop collective CD REV want to show the world that China is awesome.

Hubble spots dramatic auroras on Jupiter[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:05:56 EDT ]The Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of glowing auroras over Jupiter just days before NASA's new Juno spaceship arrives to orbit the gas giant.

Giant spacecraft spins toward Jupiter[ Sat, 02 Jul 2016 18:29:35 EDT ]A spinning, solar-powered spacecraft as wide as a basketball court will arrive at Jupiter on July 4 to study the giant planet and to take the highest-resolution images of Jupiter in history.

The cruise ships with the best Wi-Fi[ Sat, 02 Jul 2016 18:16:52 EDT ]What happened on cruise ships used to stay on cruise ships -- at least until the boat reached the next port.

How to change the weather[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 09:56:00 EDT ]Wimbledon, 2026. Bright blue skies and a wonderful late afternoon sun lights up the lush green grass of centre court. Out strides the British number one and four-time winner, Andy Henman, to the cheers of the excitable, partisan crowd.

Opinion: Crash highlights self-driving car dangers[ Sun, 03 Jul 2016 19:27:04 EDT ]We think of automobiles as American as baseball, apple pie, and hotdogs - or at least that's what the car advertisers have gotten us to believe.

Stem Cell Clinics Pop Up Across the U.S.[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 12:42:00 GMT ]Two experts found more than 570 clinics offering "stem cell" treatments, many with little or no proof they work or are even legal.

Trump's Reddit Fans Grapple With Crackdown, Infighting[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 13:09:00 GMT ]A popular subreddit is plagued by constant infighting and infiltration by white supremacists. Now the site is changing its rules.

Edward Snowden Debuts With Daniel Radcliffe in Play (Sort of)[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 13:14:00 GMT ]Self-exile in Russia isn't stopping Edward Snowden from making his Off Broadway debut this weekend.

Check Out These Fun Water Gadgets for the Summer[ Sat, 02 Jul 2016 13:08:24 GMT ]Forget your boring old paddle board, snorkel or kayak.

Are Chinese Hackers Slowing Down Attacks on U.S. Targets?[ Sun, 03 Jul 2016 07:08:00 GMT ]A recent report suggests that China began to tone down some of its activities amid a shift in strategy started by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

If this is the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, it sure looks good - CNET[ Sat, 02 Jul 2016 01:38:35 +0000 ]New leaked images that could be Samsung's next big phone show off a mellow Blue Coral shade.

The skinny on super-slim laptops - CNET[ Sat, 02 Jul 2016 11:45:03 +0000 ]Full-power processors and high-res screens hit a new generation of laptops just 10mm to 13mm thick.

Old cars, NASCARs and way too many red cars: Our week on Instagram - Roadshow[ Sat, 02 Jul 2016 13:00:03 +0000 ]Two weeks in a row! It's like I actually remembered to write this thing this week.

Trump deletes Star of David tweet after angry response - CNET[ Sun, 03 Jul 2016 00:35:45 +0000 ]The Twitter feed of the presumptive Republican nominee for president drew criticism Saturday after it featured a collage showing Hillary Clinton, a pile of money and the Jewish symbol.

Meet Facebook's ruthless algorithm mafia - CNET[ Sat, 02 Jul 2016 22:55:12 +0000 ]Technically Incorrect: An amusing new College Humor video suggests that Facebook really, really would like it if you'd "like" certain articles.

Juno, meet Jupiter[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:06:56 EDT ]

Hubble spots dramatic auroras on Jupiter[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:05:56 EDT ]The Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of glowing auroras over Jupiter just days before NASA's new Juno spaceship arrives to orbit the gas giant.

Giant spacecraft spins toward Jupiter[ Sat, 02 Jul 2016 18:29:35 EDT ]A spinning, solar-powered spacecraft as wide as a basketball court will arrive at Jupiter on July 4 to study the giant planet and to take the highest-resolution images of Jupiter in history.

The cruise ships with the best Wi-Fi[ Sat, 02 Jul 2016 18:16:52 EDT ]What happened on cruise ships used to stay on cruise ships -- at least until the boat reached the next port.

How to change the weather[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 09:56:00 EDT ]Wimbledon, 2026. Bright blue skies and a wonderful late afternoon sun lights up the lush green grass of centre court. Out strides the British number one and four-time winner, Andy Henman, to the cheers of the excitable, partisan crowd.

Oracle to Pay $3B for Hewlett-Packard Contract Breach[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:42:13 GMT ]A California jury ordered Oracle to pay Hewlett-Packard Enterprise $3 billion in damages in a case over HP's Itanium servers.

Stem Cell Clinics Pop Up Across the U.S.[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 12:42:41 GMT ]Two experts found more than 570 clinics offering "stem cell" treatments, many with little or no proof they work or are even legal.

Trump's Reddit Fans Grapple With Crackdown, Infighting[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 13:09:00 GMT ]A popular subreddit is plagued by constant infighting and infiltration by white supremacists. Now the site is changing its rules.

Edward Snowden Debuts With Daniel Radcliffe in Play (Sort of)[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 13:14:00 GMT ]Self-exile in Russia isn't stopping Edward Snowden from making his Off Broadway debut this weekend.

Apple in Talks to Acquire Jay Z's Tidal: Report[ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 23:26:00 GMT ]Apple declined to comment. A Tidal spokesman denied that Tidal executives had held talks with Apple.