Saturday, November 23, 2013
Richard Branson: Buy your space flight with bitcoin
[ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 21:20:43 GMT ]
Billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson announced on CNBC's "Squawk Box" Friday that his commercial space flight venture will accept bitcoin as payment. He called it "a new exciting currency."Virgin Galactic accepted its first purchase with bitcoin from a flight attendant in Hawaii.
[ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 21:20:43 GMT ]
Billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson announced on CNBC's "Squawk Box" Friday that his commercial space flight venture will accept bitcoin as payment. He called it "a new exciting currency."Virgin Galactic accepted its first purchase with bitcoin from a flight attendant in Hawaii.
After two decades, 'Zelda' fans finally get a sequel worthy of 'Link to the Past'
[ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 23:07:17 GMT ]
The gaming news Friday was dominated by all things Xbox One, but Nintendo fans have something much more significant to celebrate than a new console. No, I'm not even talking about the new "Super Mario 3D World" — though that will certainly make some gamers happy as well.
[ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 23:07:17 GMT ]
The gaming news Friday was dominated by all things Xbox One, but Nintendo fans have something much more significant to celebrate than a new console. No, I'm not even talking about the new "Super Mario 3D World" — though that will certainly make some gamers happy as well.
Twitter joins Google, Facebook with 'forward secrecy' security
[ Sat, 23 Nov 2013 00:08:03 GMT ]
With the scope of the National Security Agency seemingly expanding with every new revelation, Web services are rushing to implement security measures that will keep both hackers and nosy government agencies out.
[ Sat, 23 Nov 2013 00:08:03 GMT ]
With the scope of the National Security Agency seemingly expanding with every new revelation, Web services are rushing to implement security measures that will keep both hackers and nosy government agencies out.
Battle over a smartphone 'kill switch'
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:50:42 EST ]
For victims of smartphone theft, the ultimate justice is hitting a button that disables the device, turning it into a worthless rectangular paperweight. More importantly, the ability to disable a stolen smartphone could reduce theft for all consumers, since the resale value of the devices would plummet.
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:50:42 EST ]
For victims of smartphone theft, the ultimate justice is hitting a button that disables the device, turning it into a worthless rectangular paperweight. More importantly, the ability to disable a stolen smartphone could reduce theft for all consumers, since the resale value of the devices would plummet.
Friday, November 22, 2013
Xbox One and PS4 come apart with a twist of the wrist
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 23:12:08 GMT ]
Gamers will be happy to hear that both the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 are remarkably easy to take apart, if one is so inclined. That means repairs should be cheap and easy — and modders will have their way with the devices as well.Not every gadget is easy to break down to its component pieces.
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 23:12:08 GMT ]
Gamers will be happy to hear that both the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 are remarkably easy to take apart, if one is so inclined. That means repairs should be cheap and easy — and modders will have their way with the devices as well.Not every gadget is easy to break down to its component pieces.
Jury orders Samsung to pay Apple $290 million
[ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 00:02:25 GMT ]
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A Silicon Valley jury on Thursday added $290 million more to the damages Samsung Electronics owes Apple for copying vital iPhone and iPad features, bringing the total amount the South Korean technology titan is on the hook for to $930 million.
[ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 00:02:25 GMT ]
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A Silicon Valley jury on Thursday added $290 million more to the damages Samsung Electronics owes Apple for copying vital iPhone and iPad features, bringing the total amount the South Korean technology titan is on the hook for to $930 million.
'The time is right': FCC considers allowing cellphone calls on planes
[ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 00:58:18 GMT ]
Rules against making cellphone calls during airline flights are "outdated," and it's time to change them, federal regulators said Thursday, drawing immediate howls of protest from flight attendants, airline officials and others.
[ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 00:58:18 GMT ]
Rules against making cellphone calls during airline flights are "outdated," and it's time to change them, federal regulators said Thursday, drawing immediate howls of protest from flight attendants, airline officials and others.
Battle over a smartphone 'kill switch'
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:50:42 EST ]
For victims of smartphone theft, the ultimate justice is hitting a button that disables the device, turning it into a worthless rectangular paperweight. More importantly, the ability to disable a stolen smartphone could reduce theft for all consumers, since the resale value of the devices would plummet.
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:50:42 EST ]
For victims of smartphone theft, the ultimate justice is hitting a button that disables the device, turning it into a worthless rectangular paperweight. More importantly, the ability to disable a stolen smartphone could reduce theft for all consumers, since the resale value of the devices would plummet.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Flickr unveils new hardcover photo books for the holidays
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 21:59:21 GMT ]
Good news for shutterbugs looking for an easy holiday gift: Flickr, the Yahoo-owned photo-sharing site, announced Wednesday that it's giving users the option to turn their photo sets into printed, hardcover books. Not that Flickr is the first site to offer to print your snapshots.
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 21:59:21 GMT ]
Good news for shutterbugs looking for an easy holiday gift: Flickr, the Yahoo-owned photo-sharing site, announced Wednesday that it's giving users the option to turn their photo sets into printed, hardcover books. Not that Flickr is the first site to offer to print your snapshots.
Where's your data going? Hacks redirect traffic through distant lands
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 00:03:38 GMT ]
A disturbing trend appeared in the world of computer security during 2013: subtle hacks that redirect traffic through foreign countries, where it may be inspected and even modified before moving on to its recipient. The scary part is that you'll never know, and may never find out.
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 00:03:38 GMT ]
A disturbing trend appeared in the world of computer security during 2013: subtle hacks that redirect traffic through foreign countries, where it may be inspected and even modified before moving on to its recipient. The scary part is that you'll never know, and may never find out.
To iPad or not to iPad: A tablet buyer's guide
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 07:28:00 GMT ]
At first, there was only the iPad. Then came Android tablets — overpriced, oversized and app-less. Eventually, the table(t)s turned: Prices for Android tablets dropped while quality improved. Now, Android makes up the majority of tablet shipments in the market.
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 07:28:00 GMT ]
At first, there was only the iPad. Then came Android tablets — overpriced, oversized and app-less. Eventually, the table(t)s turned: Prices for Android tablets dropped while quality improved. Now, Android makes up the majority of tablet shipments in the market.
Nokia Lumia 2520 declassified: Inside the punishing development of a new tablet
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT ]
Nokia sat on the sidelines of the tablet race for years, but it's finally entering the game with the new 2520. This is the story of how that tablet came to be, and of how Nokia hopes to build many more. [Read more]
[ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT ]
Nokia sat on the sidelines of the tablet race for years, but it's finally entering the game with the new 2520. This is the story of how that tablet came to be, and of how Nokia hopes to build many more. [Read more]
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Battle over a smartphone 'kill switch'
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:50:42 EST ]
For victims of smartphone theft, the ultimate justice is hitting a button that disables the device, turning it into a worthless rectangular paperweight. More importantly, the ability to disable a stolen smartphone could reduce theft for all consumers, since the resale value of the devices would plummet.
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:50:42 EST ]
For victims of smartphone theft, the ultimate justice is hitting a button that disables the device, turning it into a worthless rectangular paperweight. More importantly, the ability to disable a stolen smartphone could reduce theft for all consumers, since the resale value of the devices would plummet.
The battle over a smartphone 'kill switch'
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:50:42 EST ]
For victims of smartphone theft, the ultimate justice is hitting a button that disables the device, turning it into a worthless rectangular paperweight. More importantly, the ability to disable a stolen smartphone could reduce theft for all consumers, since the resale value of the devices would plummet.
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:50:42 EST ]
For victims of smartphone theft, the ultimate justice is hitting a button that disables the device, turning it into a worthless rectangular paperweight. More importantly, the ability to disable a stolen smartphone could reduce theft for all consumers, since the resale value of the devices would plummet.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Cutting it close: Sony's $399 PS4 costs $381 to make
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:14:18 GMT ]
The PlayStation 4, which retails for $399 (if you can find one), costs just barely under that to make: $381, according to a teardown analysis by IHS. That means there's little room for Sony to profit on the console — but they rarely ever have, and never made a dime on PS3s.
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:14:18 GMT ]
The PlayStation 4, which retails for $399 (if you can find one), costs just barely under that to make: $381, according to a teardown analysis by IHS. That means there's little room for Sony to profit on the console — but they rarely ever have, and never made a dime on PS3s.
Twitter app update brings much-needed filters to search
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 01:26:42 GMT ]
Ever been looking for a picture you saw on Twitter yesterday, but when you search for it, get a mix of news, random people's tweets and other junk? The latest update to the Twitter app on iOS and Android is for you, then: Some simple filters will take the randomness out of searches.
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 01:26:42 GMT ]
Ever been looking for a picture you saw on Twitter yesterday, but when you search for it, get a mix of news, random people's tweets and other junk? The latest update to the Twitter app on iOS and Android is for you, then: Some simple filters will take the randomness out of searches.
Xbox One review: Compelling console with a strong lineup of games
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:17:39 GMT ]
The six months since Microsoft unveiled its next-generation game console haven't been kind to the tech giant. Gamers were enraged at how the company seemed to be emphasizing the Xbox One's role as a smart TV box over its potential as a gaming powerhouse.
[ Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:17:39 GMT ]
The six months since Microsoft unveiled its next-generation game console haven't been kind to the tech giant. Gamers were enraged at how the company seemed to be emphasizing the Xbox One's role as a smart TV box over its potential as a gaming powerhouse.
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