Wednesday, August 31, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday, August 29, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, August 28, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday, August 27, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday, August 26, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday, August 25, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday, August 22, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, August 21, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday, August 20, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday, August 19, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday, August 18, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday, August 15, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, August 14, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday, August 13, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday, August 12, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday, August 11, 2016

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

Disgraced Congressman Mark Foley Sits Behind Trump at Rally
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:41:00 GMT ]
Foley was forced to resign his seat in September 2006 in the wake of allegations that he sent sent suggestive messages to congressional pages

Snapchat Responds to Backlash Against 'Yellowface' Snapchat Filter
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:47:00 GMT ]
On Tuesday, Snapchat released a photo filter that gave users small, slanted eyes and large buck teeth - traits of racist East Asian caricatures.

Trump Calls Obama the 'Founder of ISIS'
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:50:45 GMT ]
Trump also said: "I would say the co-founder would be crooked Hillary Clinton."

Want to Send Obama a Facebook Message? Well Now You Can.
[ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 19:58:00 GMT ]
You can now send a Facebook message to President Obama, in the very same way you send a Facebook message to your friends.

London transport authority defends English language test for Uber drivers - CNET
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 11:36:38 +0000 ]
Uber says the level of English required to be a private hire driver in London will put "thousands" out of work.

Apple's wearable health device concept may be its next big thing - CNET
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:04:20 +0000 ]
A patent application shows a ring-shaped device that can test your heart's rhythm, and may be a hint for a future product.

No need to #SaveTwitter: The social network is not shutting in 2017 - CNET
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 13:38:01 +0000 ]
Twitter has exploded with rumors that it is being killed off next year due to cyberbullying. In fact, the social network is going nowhere.

Cambodia genocide museum puts a stop to Pokemon Go - CNET
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 14:21:35 +0000 ]
The former Khmer Rouge torture center and prison joins other solemn sites in banning the mobile game's players.

Google FCC filing hints at high-speed wireless plans - CNET
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:39:01 +0000 ]
The search giant is seeking experimental authorization for the 3.5GHz band to conduct testing in up to 24 US areas.

Solar-powered cart can charge 80 cell phones
[ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 08:32:57 EDT ]
Henri Nyakarundi never wanted a job.

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

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

What fuels illegal online weapons trade?
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 10:56:22 EDT ]
One day, Michael Andrew Ryan sat down at a computer, hopped onto a hidden part of the Internet known as the dark Web, called himself "Gunrunner" and opened for business.

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

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Dissolving Battery Could Help Spies, Environment
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 23:51:00 GMT ]
If James Bond weren't a fictional character, he'd probably be clamoring to get his hands on these disappearing batteries.

Tesla 'Autopilot' Gets Man to Hospital
[ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 03:32:00 GMT ]
Missouri man uses Tesla's 'autopilot' feature to get to the hospital when he suffers a pulmonary embolism while behind the wheel. KYTV's Drew Douglas reports.

Australia's National Census in Chaos After 'Overseas Cyber Attack'
[ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 11:24:00 GMT ]
Australia's first online national census was in chaos on Wednesday after the survey website crashed overnight due to a possible cyber attack.

Verizon Looks Beyond Crowded Phone Market, Eyes Car Tech
[ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 11:40:55 GMT ]
Verizon's recent purchases of two vehicle tracking firms could spark more deals, with fleet management as a source of growth, analysts said.

Alibaba to Help Foreign Tech Firms Enter China
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 10:48:24 GMT ]
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is offering to help international technology firms such as SAP to enter China.

Cheating scandal forces ACT shakeup - CNET
[ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 14:53:13 +0000 ]
The test prep company will make organizational changes after allegations of foul play.

BMW expands ReachNow car sharing to Seattle-Tacoma airport - Roadshow
[ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 14:39:57 +0000 ]
Having a friend pick you up at Arrivals is so 2015.

MacBook Pro could get first major upgrade in years - CNET
[ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 15:23:27 +0000 ]
One new feature may be a touch-screen strip that would replace the function keys with icons that change appearance and behavior depending on what you're doing, says Bloomberg.

Lara Croft captured by pirates - CNET
[ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 15:21:05 +0000 ]
Pirates have cracked the security behind the Rise of the Tomb Raider video game.

8 hours across Japan by train - Roadshow
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:23:04 +0000 ]
Riding the rails of Japan: It takes 8 hours to get from Nagasaki to Tokyo. Here's what it's like riding a bullet train and fast regionals across the country.

Huge dinosaur footprint discovered
[ Sun, 07 Aug 2016 16:45:15 EDT ]
There's a good chance that if flesh-eating dinosaurs were still around today, we wouldn't just have to worry about their sharp teeth.

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

Dubai eyes Hyperloop-style system
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:36:24 EDT ]
Congested Dubai is looking to the future with a radical new mass transit system able to carry passengers at speeds faster than some airliners.

Life-saving drones take first flight
[ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 07:42:32 EDT ]
A fleet of drones will soon be buzzing around Rwanda, bypassing the road network to make life-saving interventions.

Dark Web fuels illegal online weapons trade
[ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 09:07:33 EDT ]
One day, Michael Andrew Ryan sat down at a computer, hopped onto a hidden part of the Internet known as the dark Web, called himself "Gunrunner" and opened for business.

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Back-to-School Safety Tech to Keep Kids Safe
[ Mon, 08 Aug 2016 22:31:00 GMT ]
Millions of parents in the U.S. will allow their children to walk to and from school. Here are ways to ensure kids stay safe.

What a Dual Camera Could Do For the Next iPhone
[ Mon, 08 Aug 2016 23:31:50 GMT ]
Apple has followed a predictable cycle of releasing a new iPhone every September, and as the month approaches, speculation is in full swing.

Game Studios Struggle to Create Rival 'Pokemon Go' Apps
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:02:31 GMT ]
Nearly a dozen executives at companies from Sony Corp to Angry Birds-creator Rovio said "Pokemon Go" would be a tough act to follow.

Man Uses Tesla Autopilot to Drive Himself to the E.R.
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 14:15:10 GMT ]
A Missouri man says his Tesla helped saved his life by driving him to the hospital during a life-threatening emergency.

Alibaba to Help Foreign Tech Firms Enter China
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 10:48:24 GMT ]
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is offering to help international technology firms such as SAP to enter China.

Delta flight cancellations pile up for second day - CNET
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 14:56:08 +0000 ]
Passengers are still left stranded as Delta tries to recover from Monday's power outage.

Here's what it's like to travel 8 hours across Japan by train - Roadshow
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:22:57 +0000 ]
The high speed trains of Japan, the Shinkansen, are legendary. They aren't the only trains, though. Here's what it's like to go from Nagasaki to Tokyo by train.

Facebook's developing unblockable ads to thwart your ad blocker - CNET
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:25:06 +0000 ]
In an effort to circumnavigate ad blockers, Facebook is changing the way advertisements load on its desktop site.

Ti-tillating: Icona Vulcano is the world's first titanium-bodied supercar - Roadshow
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:43:08 +0000 ]
Icona calls it a hypercar, and while its performance isn't quite up to that moniker, its price certainly is.

A bullet-proof 'Luke Cage' defends Harlem in Netflix's new trailer - CNET
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:50:32 +0000 ]
With crime and chaos descending on the city he calls home, Netflix's next Marvel hero is ready to step up in a new, full-length trailer.

Facebook Live is changing our world. Is that good?
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:30:53 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.

The science behind why we can't ignore phone 'pings'
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 07:30:58 EDT ]
Most people will admit that texting, checking social media or playing a video game while driving isn't safe, and yet, some still do it. Why?

A close-up look at new Earth-like planets
[ Sun, 07 Aug 2016 16:43:20 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.

Huge dinosaur footprint discovered
[ Sun, 07 Aug 2016 16:45:15 EDT ]
There's a good chance that if flesh-eating dinosaurs were still around today, we wouldn't just have to worry about their sharp teeth.

Growing human organs in animals? Maybe
[ Sun, 07 Aug 2016 16:43:20 EDT ]
Scientists may be a step closer to growing human organs in animals.

Monday, August 8, 2016

Google's Self-Driving Car Guru Announces He's Leaving
[ Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:34:00 GMT ]
Chris Urmson, who was instrumental in building Google's self-driving car project, said on Friday he is leaving the team after seven and a half years.

Amazon Japan Raided on Suspicion of Antitrust Practices: Report
[ Mon, 08 Aug 2016 11:08:00 GMT ]
Japan's Fair Trade Commission has raided the offices of Amazon's local unit on suspicion of pressuring retailers to offer products at lower prices.

Per Facebook, Cat Owners More Likely to Be Single
[ Mon, 08 Aug 2016 13:21:14 GMT ]
Facebook is diving into the age-old divide between "cat people" and "dog lovers."

Top Tech Gadgets for Back-to-School and College
[ Mon, 08 Aug 2016 14:59:27 GMT ]
As the long summer days come to an end, here are some top tech gadgets, from laptops to USB cables, to help make sure the school year is a success.

Crooks, Rogue Workers Wage Electronic War on GPS
[ Mon, 08 Aug 2016 07:36:00 GMT ]
Illegal jamming devices are now commonly used in drug trade, cargo theft and by scofflaw drivers. Is 'spoofing' next?

Yahoo teams with Hulu for free TV streaming service - CNET
[ Mon, 08 Aug 2016 14:51:40 +0000 ]
Yahoo announced today the launch of Yahoo View, a site that encompasses Hulu's free library of TV, anime, Korean drama and movies. Hulu is reportedly transitioning to a subscription-only service.

Watch the trailer for 'Transformers: The Movie' 30th anniversary remaster - CNET
[ Mon, 08 Aug 2016 15:05:23 +0000 ]
Here's the exclusive new trailer for a special edition celebrating 30 years of the movie that delighted -- and traumatised -- a generation.

V-Moda joins forces with Roland - CNET
[ Mon, 08 Aug 2016 15:08:02 +0000 ]
The headphone maker is partnering with the Japanese company Roland, which makes electronic musical instruments.

Oh, not again: US reportedly finds new secret software in VW diesels - Roadshow
[ Mon, 08 Aug 2016 15:30:13 +0000 ]
You thought this was nearing a conclusion? We've only just begun!

Jaguar Land Rover enters the fray over Takata airbag recall - Roadshow
[ Mon, 08 Aug 2016 15:34:09 +0000 ]
The automaker is recalling more than 50,000 vehicles in the US for airbag inflators that may turn into clouds of shrapnel.

App helps navigate peculiar traffic gridlock
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 07:30:22 EDT ]
Jakarta is often derided as the most congested city in the world, with an estimated 5.5 million vehicles on the roads -- just 2 percent of which is public transport.

A close-up look at new Earth-like planets
[ Sun, 07 Aug 2016 16:43:20 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.

Huge dinosaur footprint discovered
[ Sun, 07 Aug 2016 16:45:15 EDT ]
There's a good chance that if flesh-eating dinosaurs were still around today, we wouldn't just have to worry about their sharp teeth.

Growing human organs in animals? Maybe
[ Sun, 07 Aug 2016 16:43:20 EDT ]
Scientists may be a step closer to growing human organs in animals.

'Pokemon Go' helps kids with autism and Asperger's
[ Sun, 07 Aug 2016 16:44:17 EDT ]
The moment 12-year-old Ian Thayer asked his mom to go outside for Pokemon hunting, Stephanie Barnhill was struck with wonder and excitement.

Sunday, August 7, 2016

Amazon's Very Own Cargo Plane is Ready to Deliver Your Packages
[ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:14:00 GMT ]
It's not a drone, but for now, Amazon is relying on the next best thing.

'Jeep Hackers' Are Back With a Scary New Trick
[ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 19:11:24 GMT ]
Two security researchers who detailed a hack into a 2014 Jeep Cherokee last year shared their latest exploits at the Black Hat hacker conference.

FBI Chief Calls for National Talk Over Encryption vs. Safety
[ Sat, 06 Aug 2016 01:20:20 GMT ]
James Comey says the agency was unable to access 650 of 5,000 electronic devices investigators attempted to search over the last 10 months.

'We See Nothing': Intriguing Hints of Physics Particle Evaporate
[ Sat, 06 Aug 2016 22:20:13 GMT ]
Early unconfirmed readings of a new particle in December by physicists at the center, called CERN, set the physics world abuzz.

Millennials, Meet Indianapolis, Your New Dream City
[ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 14:59:00 GMT ]
Recent college grads and other millennials looking to move to a new city and buy a new home should consider... Indianapolis?

Olympic cyclist 'live-tweets' his whole race - CNET
[ Sat, 06 Aug 2016 23:10:47 +0000 ]
Technically Incorrect: Namibia's Dan Craven has a Twitter feed that purports to relay his amusing thoughts during a cycling race. He claims his beard is doing the tweeting.

William Shatner talks Star Wars, Pokemon Go and 'Twilight Zone' monsters - CNET
[ Sun, 07 Aug 2016 04:30:31 +0000 ]
William Shatner regales Star Trek convention fans with his thoughts on Pokemon Go, reading, seeing the Gorn on a plane and the importance of Star Wars.

Take a tour around the Tower of London - CNET
[ Sat, 06 Aug 2016 11:45:02 +0000 ]
For nearly 1,000 years the Tower of London has overlooked the River Thames. Today it is largely a museum, and a fascinating look back into English history. Here's a full tour.

Can pot save the economy? Tommy Chong sees green - CNET
[ Sun, 07 Aug 2016 12:00:10 +0000 ]
Marijuana is turning into big business, so it's no surprise stoner icon Tommy Chong is getting involved. The Cheech and Chong alum talks to CNET about the industry's growth, the poetry of Twitter and telepathic note-taking apps.

4 ways to re-purpose your tablet - CNET
[ Sun, 07 Aug 2016 13:00:03 +0000 ]
Have an old tablet lying around? Turn it into something useful!

The science behind why we can't ignore phone 'pings'
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 07:30:58 EDT ]
Most people will admit that texting, checking social media or playing a video game while driving isn't safe, and yet, some still do it. Why?

App helps navigate peculiar traffic gridlock
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 07:30:22 EDT ]
Jakarta is often derided as the most congested city in the world, with an estimated 5.5 million vehicles on the roads -- just 2 percent of which is public transport.

Giant red storm makes Jupiter hotter
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:47:09 EDT ]
Jupiter's Great Red Spot, the humungous storm that has roiled the gas giant for up to 300 years, heats the atmosphere above it to scorching temperatures, new findings show.

Huge dinosaur footprint found
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:43:40 EDT ]
There's a good chance that if flesh-eating dinosaurs were still around today, we wouldn't just have to worry about their sharp teeth.

Would you take a selfie on Mars?
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 07:02:12 EDT ]
If you went to Mars, would you take a selfie?

Saturday, August 6, 2016

Apple Offers $200K Bounty for Help Finding Security Bugs
[ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 11:06:00 GMT ]
Apple said it plans to offer rewards of up to $200,000 to researchers who find critical security bugs in its products.

Amazon's Very Own Cargo Plane is Ready to Deliver Your Packages
[ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:14:00 GMT ]
It's not a drone, but for now, Amazon is relying on the next best thing.

'Jeep Hackers' Are Back With a Scary New Trick
[ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 19:11:24 GMT ]
Two security researchers who detailed a hack into a 2014 Jeep Cherokee last year shared their latest exploits at the Black Hat hacker conference.

FBI Chief Calls for National Talk Over Encryption vs. Safety
[ Sat, 06 Aug 2016 01:20:20 GMT ]
James Comey says the agency was unable to access 650 of 5,000 electronic devices investigators attempted to search over the last 10 months.

Millennials, Meet Indianapolis, Your New Dream City
[ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 14:59:00 GMT ]
Recent college grads and other millennials looking to move to a new city and buy a new home should consider... Indianapolis?

Take a tour of the 114-year-old Japanese battleship Mikasa - CNET
[ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 18:38:37 +0000 ]
The Japanese battleship Mikasa is 114 years old, and the only pre-dreadnought battleship left in the world. It's now a museum ship near Tokyo. Here's an inside (and outside) look.

The Tower of London: Take a look inside - CNET
[ Sat, 06 Aug 2016 11:45:02 +0000 ]
Overlooking the River Thames, the Tower of London protected the city for nearly 1,000 years. Today it's largely a museum, and a fascinating look into the past.

New holographic exhibit gives football fans the ultimate virtual experience - CNET
[ Sat, 06 Aug 2016 12:02:33 +0000 ]
The Pro Football Hall of Fame brings the game's greats to virtual life.

Happy birthday 'Game of Thrones'! - CNET
[ Sat, 06 Aug 2016 12:00:06 +0000 ]
Can't get enough "Game of Thrones"? Here's what to devour once you've finished every episode of HBO's show (or maybe even before you start it!).

Scenes from Greece's refugee crisis: Tales of tech - CNET
[ Sat, 06 Aug 2016 12:00:11 +0000 ]
Road Trip 2016: What happens when war, escape and hope intersect in our age of advanced technologies? We traveled to Greece and found out.

The science behind why we can't ignore phone 'pings'
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 07:30:58 EDT ]
Most people will admit that texting, checking social media or playing a video game while driving isn't safe, and yet, some still do it. Why?

App helps navigate peculiar traffic gridlock
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 07:30:22 EDT ]
Jakarta is often derided as the most congested city in the world, with an estimated 5.5 million vehicles on the roads -- just 2 percent of which is public transport.

Giant red storm makes Jupiter hotter
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:47:09 EDT ]
Jupiter's Great Red Spot, the humungous storm that has roiled the gas giant for up to 300 years, heats the atmosphere above it to scorching temperatures, new findings show.

Huge dinosaur footprint found
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:43:40 EDT ]
There's a good chance that if flesh-eating dinosaurs were still around today, we wouldn't just have to worry about their sharp teeth.

Would you take a selfie on Mars?
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 07:02:12 EDT ]
If you went to Mars, would you take a selfie?

Friday, August 5, 2016

Gymnast Racks Up $5,000 'Pokemon Go' Bill in Rio
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 15:15:30 GMT ]
Being an Olympic gymnast takes dedication, but so does being a "Pokemon Go" player.

Facebook Cracking Down on 'Clickbait' Articles
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 19:10:00 GMT ]
Facebook has created an algorithm to identify "clickbait" headlines and rank them lower in the social network's News Feed.

Apple Says It Has Fixed Gender Pay Gap For U.S. Employees
[ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 02:51:00 GMT ]
Apple announced it has closed the gender wage gap for its employees in the United States.

Amazon's Very Own Cargo Plane is Ready to Deliver Your Packages
[ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:14:47 GMT ]
It's not a drone, but for now, Amazon is relying on the next best thing.

Apple Offers $200K Bounty for Help Finding Security Bugs
[ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 11:06:00 GMT ]
Apple said it plans to offer rewards of up to $200,000 to researchers who find critical security bugs in its products.

Stellar cosplay warps into Star Trek anniversary convention (pictures) - CNET
[ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 12:00:07 +0000 ]
Klingons, Bajorans, Starfleet officers and a universe of classic aliens roam the halls of the Star Trek 50th anniversary convention in Las Vegas.

Bitcoin exchange wants to 'socialize' its stolen $72 million - CNET
[ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 14:44:57 +0000 ]
Bitfinex may decide to look to customers for a bailout of some sort, after a hacker apparently stole 119,756 bitcoin.

Apple releases iOS 9.3.4 update to squash security bug - CNET
[ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 14:16:53 +0000 ]
While resolving a flaw that could allow an attacker to execute code on your iOS device, the update also neuters the latest jailbreak to Apple's mobile OS.

Mercedes prepares to unleash electric sub-brand - Roadshow
[ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 14:33:56 +0000 ]
Sources tell Bloomberg that the automaker will unveil an entire fleet of electric vehicles under a specific sub-brand, much like BMW's i.

Microsoft's new emojis include different skins tones and families. And a gun - CNET
[ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 14:54:47 +0000 ]
Amidst a rollout of new emojis, Microsoft is putting away its toy gun in favor of a real one.

The science behind why we can't ignore phone 'pings'
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 07:30:58 EDT ]
Most people will admit that texting, checking social media or playing a video game while driving isn't safe, and yet, some still do it. Why?

App helps navigate peculiar traffic gridlock
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 07:30:22 EDT ]
Jakarta is often derided as the most congested city in the world, with an estimated 5.5 million vehicles on the roads -- just 2 percent of which is public transport.

Giant red storm makes Jupiter hotter
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:47:09 EDT ]
Jupiter's Great Red Spot, the humungous storm that has roiled the gas giant for up to 300 years, heats the atmosphere above it to scorching temperatures, new findings show.

Huge dinosaur footprint found
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:43:40 EDT ]
There's a good chance that if flesh-eating dinosaurs were still around today, we wouldn't just have to worry about their sharp teeth.

Would you take a selfie on Mars?
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 07:02:12 EDT ]
If you went to Mars, would you take a selfie?

Thursday, August 4, 2016

After Bitter Fight, New York Legalizes DraftKings, FanDuel
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 03:44:26 GMT ]
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law Wednesday a bill classifying big-money fantasy sports contests as "games of skill" — not illegal games of chance.

Tesla Posts 13th Straight Quarterly Loss
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 11:39:44 GMT ]
Tesla reported a steeper than expected quarterly loss on Wednesday on higher spending at its vehicle and battery factories.

Billionaire to Send World's First Private Craft to the Moon
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 14:13:15 GMT ]
For the first time ever, a private company has been granted approval to land on the moon.

Gymnast Racks Up $5,000 'Pokemon Go' Bill in Rio
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 15:15:30 GMT ]
Being an Olympic gymnast takes dedication, but so does being a "Pokemon Go" player.

Study Exposes Weird New Ways Websites Spy on You
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 13:18:00 GMT ]
A new breed of web snoopers spying on you, using everything from your battery level to your fonts.

Target brings back Amazon devices to its digital shelves - CNET
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 14:12:04 +0000 ]
Fire tablets, Fire TV devices and Kindle e-readers return to Target.com after a four-year hiatus.

Microsoft wields Windows 10 notifications against Chrome browser - CNET
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 15:07:24 +0000 ]
The software giant is warning Windows 10 users that Google's Chrome drains battery life much more than Microsoft's own Edge browser.

Ford issues regional recall for 830,000 vehicles over door latches - Roadshow
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 14:57:31 +0000 ]
The states where the recall is focused have higher ambient temperatures and extensive solar exposure.

Next-generation gaming PCs put to the test - CNET
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 15:00:03 +0000 ]
These new desktops all feature powerful new Nvidia GeForce 1080 graphics cards for unmatched gaming and VR performance.

Apple wants to unite with its Olympics commercial - CNET
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 15:01:03 +0000 ]
It's the latest ad in the company's "shot on iPhone" campaign, but this one reinforces the theme that we're all one "Human Family."

The science behind why we can't ignore phone 'pings'
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 07:30:58 EDT ]
Most people will admit that texting, checking social media or playing a video game while driving isn't safe, and yet, some still do it. Why?

App helps navigate peculiar traffic gridlock
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 07:30:22 EDT ]
Jakarta is often derided as the most congested city in the world, with an estimated 5.5 million vehicles on the roads -- just 2 percent of which is public transport.

Giant red storm makes Jupiter hotter
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:47:09 EDT ]
Jupiter's Great Red Spot, the humungous storm that has roiled the gas giant for up to 300 years, heats the atmosphere above it to scorching temperatures, new findings show.

Huge dinosaur footprint found
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:43:40 EDT ]
There's a good chance that if flesh-eating dinosaurs were still around today, we wouldn't just have to worry about their sharp teeth.

Would you take a selfie on Mars?
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 07:02:12 EDT ]
If you went to Mars, would you take a selfie?

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

New Technology Brings Pikachu Into the Real World
[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 17:54:57 GMT ]
A new technology could make all those Pokemon you've been catching become more in touch with reality.

What's Behind the $2.6B Tesla-SolarCity Deal?
[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 23:25:00 GMT ]
What do cars, solar cells and backup battery systems have in common? That's the question a lot of Tesla analysts and investors are asking.

Facebook Gives Emerging Markets Free Sales Platform
[ Wed, 03 Aug 2016 13:34:47 GMT ]
In an effort to build up potential advertisers in its fastest-growing regions, Facebook will let small businesses in emerging markets sell for free.

China's Futuristic 'Straddle Bus' Goes For a Test Drive
[ Wed, 03 Aug 2016 15:32:00 GMT ]
China's "straddle bus," which went for its first test drive this week, has the potential to revolutionize transportation.

Bitcoin Worth $72 Million Stolen in Hong Kong Hack
[ Wed, 03 Aug 2016 10:56:55 GMT ]
Nearly 120,000 units of digital currency bitcoin worth about US $72 million was stolen from the exchange platform Bitfinex in Hong Kong.

Seeking Shelter - CNET
[ Wed, 03 Aug 2016 13:30:02 +0000 ]
With phones in hand, refugees stranded in Greece tap underground networks to find safe haven. But there may be a catch.

A different reality - CNET
[ Wed, 03 Aug 2016 13:30:14 +0000 ]
Commentary: For Road Trip 2016, I went to Greece to find out how the government, activists and migrants are applying technology to ease the refugee crisis. It wasn't what I expected.

Inside Facebook's new hardware lab for VR, drones and data servers - CNET
[ Wed, 03 Aug 2016 15:00:07 +0000 ]
The social network isn't just about our baby pictures and political rants. It wants to build virtual reality goggles and Wi-Fi-beaming, solar-powered planes. Now it has the 22,000-square-foot facility to do it.

Got ideas for the perfect phone? ZTE wants to pick your brains - CNET
[ Wed, 03 Aug 2016 15:01:00 +0000 ]
ZTE launches its Project CSX initiative, an entirely crowdsourced phone designed by fans.

BlackBerry is bringing Hub+ to Android devices as a cheap subscription service - CNET
[ Wed, 03 Aug 2016 15:10:42 +0000 ]
Hub+ is a communications control center, and BlackBerry's first subscription service for Android.

Dolly the sheep's cloned sisters in good health
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:30:12 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.

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

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.

Giant red storm makes Jupiter hotter
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:47:09 EDT ]
Jupiter's Great Red Spot, the humungous storm that has roiled the gas giant for up to 300 years, heats the atmosphere above it to scorching temperatures, new findings show.

Huge dinosaur footprint found
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:43:40 EDT ]
There's a good chance that if flesh-eating dinosaurs were still around today, we wouldn't just have to worry about their sharp teeth.

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Where Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump Stand on Tech Issues
[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 13:26:00 GMT ]
When it comes to the issues dear to Silicon Valley, technology-minded voters may not find the perfect match in either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump.

Lovelorn Man Hospitalized After Waiting 10 Days for Date
[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 13:39:40 GMT ]
They say true loves waits — and one man who went looking for it online seemingly took that to heart.

Crikey! Australia is Being Moved Six Feet North
[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 14:57:04 GMT ]
Starting in 2017, Australia will move its official longitude and latitude coordinates about 6 feet north due to a continental tectonic drift.

Go Team! Facebook Introduces Olympic Photo Filters
[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 15:17:58 GMT ]
If you can't cheer on your favorite athletes in Rio, Facebook's virtual "Olympic Village" may be the next best thing.

Embattled Theranos Faces Critics, Launches Zika Test
[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 10:35:00 GMT ]
The chief executive of embattled Theranos presented plans for a new product and said the company was working to rectify all of its outstanding issues.

Xiaomi's Mi QiCycle folding electric bike is small but powerful - CNET
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:59:41 +0000 ]
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi adds yet another product to its diverse portfolio. This time, it's a bicycle.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7: Ready for the rumble of the jumbos - CNET
[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 15:13:29 +0000 ]
Samsung helped blaze the trail for supersized phones. Now it hopes its latest phone will help it fend off Apple's iPhone Plus line.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 live stream: Watch Samsung unveil its latest smartphone - CNET
[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 15:02:51 +0000 ]
Tune in here to watch Samsung's Unpacked event in New York, where it's expected to announce the specs, price and release date of its latest huge phablet.

MicroJib adds another twist on GoPro pole mounts - CNET
[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 15:10:06 +0000 ]
The GoPro camera accessory maker is back on Kickstarter with three new poles to add more life to your movies.

Man claiming to run Pokemon Go on Tesla Model S is faking it - Roadshow
[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 15:17:21 +0000 ]
There are just too many red flags for this to be real.

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

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.

Giant red storm makes Jupiter hotter
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:47:09 EDT ]
Jupiter's Great Red Spot, the humungous storm that has roiled the gas giant for up to 300 years, heats the atmosphere above it to scorching temperatures, new findings show.

Huge dinosaur footprint found
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:43:40 EDT ]
There's a good chance that if flesh-eating dinosaurs were still around today, we wouldn't just have to worry about their sharp teeth.

Theranos' Hail Mary Pass: A table-top laboratory
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:17:02 EDT ]
CEO Elizabeth Homes unveils a new product that promises to miniaturize lab analysis.

Apple Adds Gender Diverse Emojis in New Update
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 21:24:00 GMT ]
The newest software update for iPhones and iPads will feature more gender diverse emojis, Apple announced Monday.

Maryland Town Devastated by Deadly Weekend Flooding
[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 02:37:22 GMT ]
At least two people were killed and more than 100 people were rescued after floodwaters swept through Ellicott City, a historic Maryland town once deemed a best place in the U.S. to live.

Arizona Couple Abandons Toddler to Play 'Pokemon Go'
[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 06:34:20 GMT ]
Cops say the couple left their 2-year-old son in 90-degree heat without water for an hour and a half while they played the augmented reality game.

Twitter Exec Leaves, Just Months After She Arrives
[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 10:49:32 GMT ]
Twitter's head of communications has left, just months after joining the company, Twitter confirmed on Monday.

Embattled Theranos Faces Critics, Launches Zika Test
[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 10:35:00 GMT ]
The chief executive of embattled Theranos presented plans for a new product and said the company was working to rectify all of its outstanding issues.

The killer app of 3D printing: Snacks - CNET
[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 06:51:58 +0000 ]
Researchers at Columbia University have developed a 3D printer that can cook and fabricate food.

Logitech Create keyboard case turns your 9.7-inch iPad Pro into a portable workhorse - CNET
[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 08:27:30 +0000 ]
The accessory uses the iPad Pro's Smart Connector to automatically pair with the tablet when you snap it in place.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 live stream: How to watch and what to expect from Unpacked - CNET
[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 10:44:53 +0000 ]
Tune in here to watch Samsung's Unpacked event in New York, where it's expected to announce the specs, price and release date of its latest huge phablet.

Japan kicks off 8K TV broadcasts - CNET
[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 10:27:57 +0000 ]
4K is still far from mainstream, but Japan's public broadcaster NHK is pumping out programmes in 8K, ahead of the Rio Olympics.

Virgin Galactic space plane gets operator license - CNET
[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 10:54:47 +0000 ]
The license will ultimately permit commercial flights of the SpaceShipTwo craft, the company says.

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

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.

Giant red storm makes Jupiter hotter
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:47:09 EDT ]
Jupiter's Great Red Spot, the humungous storm that has roiled the gas giant for up to 300 years, heats the atmosphere above it to scorching temperatures, new findings show.

Huge dinosaur footprint found
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:43:40 EDT ]
There's a good chance that if flesh-eating dinosaurs were still around today, we wouldn't just have to worry about their sharp teeth.

Theranos' Hail Mary Pass: A table-top laboratory
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:17:02 EDT ]
CEO Elizabeth Homes unveils a new product that promises to miniaturize lab analysis.

Monday, August 1, 2016

Rome's Colosseum Flooded by 'Pokemon Go' Players
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 06:37:47 GMT ]
Fans of the "Pokemon Go" app in Italy search the attraction.

Miss Teen USA to Keep Crown Despite Racist Tweets
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 08:19:15 GMT ]
The new Miss Teen USA will get to keep her crown despite an outcry over tweets she once wrote using racist language.

Glaxo and Alphabet Create $715M Bioelectronics Firm
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 11:02:04 GMT ]
GlaxoSmithKline and Google parent Alphabet' s life sciences unit are creating a new company focused on fighting diseases via bioelectronics.

'Pokemon Go' Update Resets Players' Progress - to Level 1
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:13:45 GMT ]
They were on their way to catching them all — but now some "Pokemon Go" players are reporting their progress has been reset after a game update.

Didi to Buy Uber's China Business in $35B Deal
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 10:32:53 GMT ]
The deal is valued at $35 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter who didn't want to be named before the deal was made public.

Instagram plans new comment controls to stop trolls - CNET
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 15:01:15 +0000 ]
Giving some users more control over comments, the social media giant hopes to stop online harassment.

Volkswagen, regulators determining efficacy of latest 2.0-liter diesel fix - Roadshow
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:49:42 +0000 ]
There's still no word on what will happen with its 3.0-liter diesels, however.

Looking to buy a diesel Mercedes C-Class? Hope you like waiting - Roadshow
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 15:02:04 +0000 ]
The ubiquitous luxury sedan won't see a diesel variant arrive in the US until 2017 at the earliest.

Microsoft kicks off the Windows 10 Anniversary Update with discounts on some of our favorite laptops - CNET
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 15:28:20 +0000 ]
The HP Spectre x360, Dell XPS 13 and Samsung Galaxy TabPro S are all being offered at $100 or more off.

How some of you can still get Windows 10 for free - CNET
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 15:32:01 +0000 ]
People who assistive technologies still quality for the free upgrade, though Microsoft doesn't ask for any evidence that you actually use such tools.

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.

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.

Rome's Colosseum Flooded by 'Pokemon Go' Players
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 06:37:47 GMT ]
Fans of the "Pokemon Go" app in Italy search the attraction.

Miss Teen USA to Keep Crown Despite Racist Tweets
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 08:19:15 GMT ]
The new Miss Teen USA will get to keep her crown despite an outcry over tweets she once wrote using racist language.

Glaxo and Alphabet Create $715M Bioelectronics Firm
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 11:02:04 GMT ]
GlaxoSmithKline and Google parent Alphabet' s life sciences unit are creating a new company focused on fighting diseases via bioelectronics.

Didi to Buy Uber's China Business in $35B Deal
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 10:32:53 GMT ]
The deal is valued at $35 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter who didn't want to be named before the deal was made public.

Kickstarter has created almost 30,000 full-time jobs since 2009 - CNET
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 06:17:08 +0000 ]
A study from the University of Pennsylvania shows just how big a difference crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter can make.

The day that video killed the radio star - CNET
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 09:40:31 +0000 ]
On August 1, 1981, MTV was born, starting its very first ever broadcast with the appropriate 1979 hit "Video Killed the Radio Star."

Thousands gather for Magic at 2016 Sydney Grand Prix - CNET
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 07:54:00 +0000 ]
Over a thousand pro and amateur Magic: The Gathering players from all walks of life duked it at the 2016 Sydney Grand Prix.

Delphi begins testing first autonomous car service in Singapore - Roadshow
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 10:39:58 +0000 ]
The automotive supplier accelerates development and validation of its self-driving car tech in the island nation.

'The Simpsons' pokes fun at Donald Trump's canine hair and tiny hands - CNET
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 11:13:48 +0000 ]
Homer and Marge talk politics and skewer The Donald in the process, in a new clip.

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.