Dog's best friend? Robots, if we're not careful[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 20:47:44 GMT ]Humans have been best buds with dogs for over 33,000 years, but that epic allegiance seems to be faltering as our pooches get closer and comfier with robots.The Internet has long been documenting our cats' sinister fascination with Roombas.

'USB condom' prevents device hijackings at rogue ports[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 22:43:48 GMT ]Worried about plugging your device into an unfamiliar port and exposing it to horrible viruses or trojans? Simply put this "USB condom" between the male and female ends before docking and the only thing transmitted will be safe, clean electricity.

World's largest walking robot is a fire-breathing dragon ... of course[ Sat, 14 Sep 2013 15:58:08 GMT ]If you're making the world's largest walking robot, obviously you go all out and make it spectacular. Something that can shoot flames. Otherwise, what's the point? After more than a decade of planning and work, the "Tradinno" project received the recognition it deserved.

Cyberbullying investigated in death of Florida girl[ Sat, 14 Sep 2013 16:31:37 GMT ]ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - Authorities in Florida said on Friday they were investigating former schoolmates of a 12-year-old girl who killed herself in central Florida after she was bullied online for months.

Three quarters of smartphone users use location services, says study[ Sat, 14 Sep 2013 16:53:45 GMT ]Maybe Foursquare has lost a bit of its allure — who wants to be Mayor of John F. Kennedy International Airport, Terminal 5? — but a new study shows that Americans still love sharing their location to anyone (or anything) who will listen.

Software turns 2D objects 3D; lets you 'reach into' photos; bends your mind[ Sat, 14 Sep 2013 23:13:23 GMT ]With 3-Sweep, you can "grab" an object in a photo and turn it around to see what it looks like from different angles. Check out the demo video. [Read more]

AirBnB's first TV ad: You are a paper plane[ Sat, 14 Sep 2013 23:34:51 GMT ]In order to preserve its air of thoughtful, progressive youth, the rent-someone's-place-and-don't-trash-it brand asks users to make Vines stimulated by cryptic tweets. It's art. [Read more]

Apple's 64-bit A7 chip (FAQ)[ Sat, 14 Sep 2013 23:53:17 GMT ]The company's move to a 64-bit chip is necessary. And it's meaningful that Apple got there first. [Read more]

Obscure American Car: Lincoln Versailles[ Sun, 15 Sep 2013 08:25:00 GMT ]Dan Duncan provides us with a look back at some obscure American metal. This time it's the Lincoln Versailles' time in the spotlight. [Read more]

The iPhone 5C and the youth factor[ Sun, 15 Sep 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]The iPhone 5C has drawn sneers because it's not the low-cost device the tech industry expected. Here's why Apple had something different up its sleeve. [Read more]

Your finger as a phone passcode[ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 18:22:32 EDT ]The most impressive feature of the new iPhone 5S may be its ability to turn your finger into a password.

Hands on with the new iPhones[ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 18:22:16 EDT ]After Apple unveiled a pair of new iPhones Tuesday, Tim Cook & Co. made the phones briefly available for some hands-on (and fingers-on) testing.

Zuckerberg's bizarre new challenge[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 07:35:43 EDT ]Mark Zuckerberg approaches self-improvement like a software engineer.

How secure is your iPhone fingerprint?[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 07:33:08 EDT ]Given the privacy concerns swirling around much of our digital activity these days, the idea of handing over one's fingerprints to Apple via its new iPhone 5S has some people nervous.

23 key moments from Twitter history[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 18:04:13 EDT ]A billion messages are sent on Twitter every 2½ days. That's three for every man, woman and child in the United States.

Can Plants vs. Zombies become a Mario-sized gaming empire?[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 16:37:11 GMT ]After waiting more than four years to get their hands on a new Plants vs. Zombies title, gamers finally got another chance to kill the living dead with aggressive garden plants this summer with "Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time." The result?

United says it will honor 'free' tickets sold by mistake[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 19:41:14 GMT ]United Airlines will honor tickets sold for free or close to it for a brief period on Thursday after a human accidentally entered a wrong number.Passengers reported buying tickets for $5 to $10.

World's largest walking robot is a fire-breathing dragon ... of course[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 20:20:00 GMT ]If you're making make the world's largest walking robot, obviously you go all out and make it spectacular. Something that can shoot flames. Otherwise, what's the point? After more than a decade of planning and work, the "Tradinno" project received the recognition it deserved.

Dog's best friend? Robots, if we're not careful[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 20:47:44 GMT ]Humans have been best buds with dogs for over 33,000 years, but that epic allegiance seems to be faltering as our pooches get closer and comfier with robots.The Internet has long been documenting our cats' sinister fascination with Roombas.

'USB condom' prevents device hijackings at rogue ports[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 22:43:48 GMT ]Worried about plugging your device into an unfamiliar port and exposing it to horrible viruses or trojans? Simply put this "USB condom" between the male and female ends before docking and the only thing transmitted will be safe, clean electricity.

Prepare to cringe: Microsoft's video ads across the decades[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 22:24:13 GMT ]Microsoft's latest videos mocking Apple and its new iPhones are part of a long tradition of corny commercials. [Read more]

FISA court orders feds to declassify more opinions[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 22:54:56 GMT ]The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court orders the White House to release more of its reports, directly citing document leaks from Edward Snowden. [Read more]

Up close with one of the solar system's biggest asteroids[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 23:18:56 GMT ]NASA debuts stunning high-resolution pictures of the gargantuan 330-mile-diameter Vesta asteroid. [Read more]

Crave Ep. 137: The Listening Cloud rains on your social-media parade[ Sat, 14 Sep 2013 00:12:43 GMT ]An LED cloud sculpture storms for social media, a young girl ages decades in minutes, and Superman flies onto Canadian coins. [Read more]

Speedy AT&T vs. reliable Verizon: The gap narrows[ Sat, 14 Sep 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]While Verizon Wireless remains the most reliable network, according to testing firm RootMetrics, AT&T offers a better overall mix of reliability and speed. [Read more]

Your finger as a phone passcode[ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 18:22:32 EDT ]The most impressive feature of the new iPhone 5S may be its ability to turn your finger into a password.

Hands on with the new iPhones[ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 18:22:16 EDT ]After Apple unveiled a pair of new iPhones Tuesday, Tim Cook & Co. made the phones briefly available for some hands-on (and fingers-on) testing.

Zuckerberg's bizarre new challenge[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 07:35:43 EDT ]Mark Zuckerberg approaches self-improvement like a software engineer.

How secure is your iPhone fingerprint?[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 07:33:08 EDT ]Given the privacy concerns swirling around much of our digital activity these days, the idea of handing over one's fingerprints to Apple via its new iPhone 5S has some people nervous.

Mix tape, anyone? The cassette turns 50[ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 18:13:58 EDT ]The cassette should have died. Instead, it's turning 50 in an atmosphere of celebration.

T-Mobile prices iPhone 5C at $528; iPhone 5S at $649[ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 18:16:06 GMT ]T-Mobile just published its monthly pay-as-you-go pricing for the new iPhones. Qualified customers can buy an iPhone 5C for zero down plus 24 monthly payments of $22, totaling $528. A similar plan for the iPhone 5S requires a $99 down payment, plus $22.91 per month, leading to a grand total of $648.

Xbone: Microsoft buys domainfor Xbox One nickname it hates[ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 18:44:20 GMT ]You know the old saying: if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Having bowed to the competition once after it realized just how unhappy gamers were with the Xbox One's controversial features, Microsoft has once again embraced its demons — this time in the form of an unpleasant nickname.

United Airlines accidentally offers airfares for nothing[ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 21:10:16 GMT ]For a little while on Thursday, United Airlines was giving away airplane tickets for free, or close to it.Passengers reported buying tickets for $5 to $10. United says it accidentally filed fares for $0, although airport charges might have resulted in a small cost.

Three quarters of smartphone users share their location, says study[ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 21:27:02 GMT ]Maybe Foursquare has lost a bit of its allure — who wants to be Mayor of John F. Kennedy International Airport, Terminal 5? — but a new study shows that Americans still love sharing their location to anyone (or anything) who will listen.

Twitter tweets that it has filed for stock IPO[ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 22:45:12 GMT ]SAN FRANCISCO — In fewer than 140 characters, Twitter announced Thursday that it has taken the first step toward going public, seeking to tap the same Wall Street well as its social media cousins, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Why there's still hope for Facebook Home (seriously)[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]The social networking titan hopes a more scaled-down approach, in which Home comes in bits and pieces, will win over more fans than its botched initial attempt. [Read more]

Twitter's 140-character constraint underwrites IPO[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 11:01:00 GMT ]Twitter's greatest strength is its brevity. Keeping it short, simple and uncluttered will continue to be key in the company's post-IPO life. [Read more]

Facebook gives Credits the heave-ho[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 12:09:07 GMT ]The social network has retired its virtual currency in favor of the real thing. [Read more]

Xbox 360, 3DS again top the games industry in August[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 12:34:32 GMT ]Total sales were up a bit in August, but hardware sales in the U.S. plummeted in anticipation of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. [Read more]

Here comes a gold Lightning cable to match the gold iPhone[ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 12:37:35 GMT ]A new Kickstarter project called Juicies+ aims to sell golden Lightning cables at $18 a piece. [Read more]

Your finger as a phone passcode[ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 18:22:32 EDT ]The most impressive feature of the new iPhone 5S may be its ability to turn your finger into a password.

Hands on with the new iPhones[ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 18:22:16 EDT ]After Apple unveiled a pair of new iPhones Tuesday, Tim Cook & Co. made the phones briefly available for some hands-on (and fingers-on) testing.

Zuckerberg's bizarre new challenge[ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 17:34:34 EDT ]Mark Zuckerberg approaches self-improvement like a software engineer.

How secure is your iPhone fingerprint?[ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 17:34:58 EDT ]Given the privacy concerns swirling around much of our digital activity these days, the idea of handing over one's fingerprints to Apple via its new iPhone 5S has some people nervous.

How secure is your iPhone 5S fingerprint?[ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 17:08:59 EDT ]Given the privacy concerns swirling around much of our digital activity these days, the idea of handing over one's fingerprints to Apple via its new iPhone 5S has some people nervous.

VIDEO: Don't pre-order the next-gen consoles quite yet...[ Wed, 11 Sep 2013 22:12:11 GMT ]

VIDEO: Nintendo president says their strategy is about games not hardware[ Wed, 11 Sep 2013 22:12:12 GMT ]

Pre-caffeine tech: Internet hiding, regretful dogs[ Wed, 11 Sep 2013 22:12:13 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.Privacy, please! New technologies could hide your identity online ... in the future, anyway.But, hey! Here's six things you can do now to be stealthier on the Internet.Yup.

6 things you can do now to be stealthier on the Internet[ Wed, 11 Sep 2013 22:12:14 GMT ]While being invisible on the Internet is about as possible as being invisible in real life, a few easy changes of habit can make you a more elusive target for advertisers, intrusive social networks and possibly even the NSA and friends.

Privacy, please: New technologies could hide your identity online[ Wed, 11 Sep 2013 22:12:15 GMT ]You may want to stay anonymous online — that doesn't mean you can. Data crunching has grown so sophisticated and powerful, privacy researchers now warn that tracing identities from a pool of supposedly "anonymized" data is not just a possibility, it's a certainty.