Sharks with frickin' tweets set off alerts for swimmers — but how much good will they do?[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 20:56:54 GMT ]Hundreds of sharks have been equipped with transmitters to trigger Twitter alerts when they get close to Western Australia's popular beaches.So is it safe to go back in the water?

Target security breach: Should you be worried about stolen PINs?[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 21:47:23 GMT ]Target confirmed that debit card PIN data was stolen during the security breach that affected up to 40 million customers over the Thanksgiving holiday, but claimed that the information was encrypted and could not be accessed by criminals.

Target confirms encrypted PINs stolen in data breach[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 21:47:24 GMT ]Target Corp. said Friday that PIN data of its customers' bank ATM cards were stolen as part of the massive data breach at the third-largest U.S. retailer, but it was confident that the information was "safe and secure.

3-D printed livers offerglimpse into the future of biomedical research[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 23:33:25 GMT ]Scientists have already used 3-D printing technology to help produce human body parts like an ear, but what about a full-blown organ like a liver, kidney or heart? Companies like the San Diego-based startup Organovo broke new ground in this field in 2013.

Enhance! Photo analysis finds faces reflected in eyeballs[ Sat, 28 Dec 2013 00:17:36 GMT ]It's the stuff of sci-fi, or at least of "CSI": British researchers have demonstrated a technique whereby faces reflected in a person's eye can be extracted from a picture. Zoom in far enough, it turns out, and that twinkle in your eye turns into a full-blown portrait.

The XCAR review of 2013: March[ Sat, 28 Dec 2013 20:01:00 GMT ]March was a HUGE month for the XCAR team. We went all over Europe and drove a pretty cool little Audi. Join us as we talk about it. [Read more]

Supply pinch dogs Microsoft's Surface tablets[ Sat, 28 Dec 2013 21:24:19 GMT ]Microsoft's Surface Pro 2 and Surface 2 are chronically in short supply. Is this because the new tablets are flying off the shelves or just not reaching the shelves? [Read more]

Many consumers in the dark about rising lighting standards[ Sat, 28 Dec 2013 21:52:35 GMT ]6 out of 10 consumers are unaware that the most commonly used light bulbs are about to disappear from store shelves. [Read more]

Phone companies say 'no way' to storing phone data for NSA[ Sat, 28 Dec 2013 23:16:18 GMT ]Phone companies are against an NSA advisory panel recommendation that would have them -- instead of the NSA -- store phone metadata for an extended time, reports The Washington Post. [Read more]

Google Street View case headed to court (again)[ Sun, 29 Dec 2013 01:10:43 GMT ]It's good news, bad news for Google. A federal appeals court agrees to rehear the Street View case but also affirms its earlier ruling that tech giant violated wiretap laws when collecting data for Street View. [Read more]

The top tech stories of 2013[ Mon, 23 Dec 2013 13:09:36 EST ]The biggest technology story of the 2013 is one of the biggest stories of the year, period. It has had serious implications in the United States and around the world, and half a year later its true impact is only beginning to be felt.

Tips for new tablets, phones[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 08:28:56 EST ]If you are one of the lucky many to have received a new tablet or smartphone over the holidays, congratulations! Here are some starter tips to make the most of your new device, whether it's an iPad Mini, Nexus 5 smartphone or Kindle Fire HDX.

Will 'air' display replace screens?[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 14:35:20 EST ]If buttons are a thing of the past and touch screens are the present, what are the screens of the future? New mist display may offer the answer

Top science, space stories of 2013[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 08:28:46 EST ]It's been a thrilling year of discovery in many areas of science, but also a sobering time -- federal funding cuts threaten the future of innovation, and rising carbon dioxide levels foreshadow environmental and health challenges linked to climate change.

The top 10 tech 'fails' of 2013[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 11:12:47 EST ]"Fail fast." It's a mantra you hear in the tech-startup world -- a reminder to chase your dreams even if you need to pick up the pieces and start from scratch every now and then.

Sharks with frickin' tweets set off alerts for swimmers — but how much good will they do?[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 20:56:54 GMT ]Hundreds of sharks have been equipped with transmitters to trigger Twitter alerts when they get close to Western Australia's popular beaches.So is it safe to go back in the water?

Target security breach: Should you be worried about stolen PINs?[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 21:47:23 GMT ]Target confirmed that debit card PIN data was stolen during the security breach that affected up to 40 million customers over the Thanksgiving holiday, but claimed that the information was encrypted and could not be accessed by criminals.

Target confirms encrypted PINs stolen in data breach[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 21:47:24 GMT ]Target Corp. said Friday that PIN data of its customers' bank ATM cards were stolen as part of the massive data breach at the third-largest U.S. retailer, but it was confident that the information was "safe and secure.

3-D printed livers offerglimpse into the future of biomedical research[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 23:33:25 GMT ]Scientists have already used 3-D printing technology to help produce human body parts like an ear, but what about a full-blown organ like a liver, kidney or heart? Companies like the San Diego-based startup Organovo broke new ground in this field in 2013.

Enhance! Photo analysis finds faces reflected in eyeballs[ Sat, 28 Dec 2013 00:17:36 GMT ]It's the stuff of sci-fi, or at least of "CSI": British researchers have demonstrated a technique whereby faces reflected in a person's eye can be extracted from a picture. Zoom in far enough, it turns out, and that twinkle in your eye turns into a full-blown portrait.

No big raise for Tim Cook: Apple pays CEO $4.25 million in 2013[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 23:32:10 GMT ]With the help of a $2.8 million bonus, the power tech company's CEO pulls in slightly more in total compensation this year compared to 2012. [Read more]

Apple to shareholders: Vote against Icahn's stock proposal[ Sat, 28 Dec 2013 01:35:24 GMT ]Shareholders will vote in February on investor Carl Icahn's "non-binding" proposal to increase Apple's stock buyback program to $50 billion. [Read more]

Chromebooks surge at business in 2013, researcher says[ Sat, 28 Dec 2013 02:48:17 GMT ]Google Chrome OS-based laptops accounted for 21 percent of all notebook sales through commercial channels, according to NPD Group. That's not good news for Windows PCs. [Read more]

Two iPods at two different Target stores (both full of erasers?)[ Sat, 28 Dec 2013 03:37:43 GMT ]A San Diego man says he picked out two different iPods at two different Target stores -- and both had been sabotaged the same way. [Read more]

Mac Pro teardown shows 'removable' Intel processor[ Sat, 28 Dec 2013 03:51:57 GMT ]The new Mac Pro packs a processor that can be removed from the system by a user and upgraded, according to a number of reports. [Read more]

The top tech stories of 2013[ Mon, 23 Dec 2013 13:09:36 EST ]The biggest technology story of the 2013 is one of the biggest stories of the year, period. It has had serious implications in the United States and around the world, and half a year later its true impact is only beginning to be felt.

Tips for new tablets, phones[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 08:28:56 EST ]If you are one of the lucky many to have received a new tablet or smartphone over the holidays, congratulations! Here are some starter tips to make the most of your new device, whether it's an iPad Mini, Nexus 5 smartphone or Kindle Fire HDX.

Will 'air' display replace screens?[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 14:35:20 EST ]If buttons are a thing of the past and touch screens are the present, what are the screens of the future? New mist display may offer the answer

Top science, space stories of 2013[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 08:28:46 EST ]It's been a thrilling year of discovery in many areas of science, but also a sobering time -- federal funding cuts threaten the future of innovation, and rising carbon dioxide levels foreshadow environmental and health challenges linked to climate change.

The top 10 tech 'fails' of 2013[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 11:12:47 EST ]"Fail fast." It's a mantra you hear in the tech-startup world -- a reminder to chase your dreams even if you need to pick up the pieces and start from scratch every now and then.

Personality plus pay! How to earn on YouTube, Vine and Google Helpouts[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 14:07:54 GMT ]The online video field is rapidly expanding and creating tons of new opportunities for people to make some extra money online. There are lots of ways to share what you love or teach others your talents online.

Zip it up! Websites take aim at nasty commenters [ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 18:23:43 GMT ]Mix blatant bigotry with poor spelling. Add a dash of ALL CAPS. Top it off with a violent threat. And there you have it: A recipe for the worst of online comments, scourge of the Internet.Blame anonymity, blame politicians, blame human nature.

Majority of Americansstill in the dark about incandescent light bulb phase-out[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 21:28:13 GMT ]The Jan. 1 deadline to end production of 60- and 40-watt incandescent light bulbs is fast approaching, but most Americans aren't even aware that their traditional light sources will soon become a rare commodity, according to one consumer survey.

Delta will honor low fares caused by Web glitch[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 00:02:50 GMT ]Thanks to a technical error, some consumers on Thursday were able to land round-trip tickets on Delta Air Lines for under $50, which the carrier said it will honor. "For a portion of the morning today, some prices on delta.

Google banishes Rap Genius lyrics site for shady search tactics[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 00:14:01 GMT ]Popular lyrics site Rap Genius has disappeared from Google after the search giant caught it in a bit of suspicious SEO ("search engine optimization") activity.

The XCAR review of 2013: January[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 20:01:00 GMT ]It's been a big year for XCAR, so join us as we discuss the highlights. First up, funnily enough, is January. [Read more]

Google fights back against Rockstar patent group[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 20:01:54 GMT ]Company files lawsuit against the Apple- and Microsoft-backed consortium, asserting that its "patent dragnet" has placed a cloud on Google's Android platform. [Read more]

Online holiday spending up, but not as much as expected[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 21:15:32 GMT ]ComScore finds US online shoppers using desktop computers spent 10 percent more than last holiday season, propelled by gadget sales. It was expecting an increase of 14 percent. [Read more]

Sony, Panasonic said to have ended OLED partnership[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 00:22:29 GMT ]After working together on the next-gen panels for 18 months, the Japanese companies have reportedly dissolved their joint effort due to technical hurdles and will focus instead on 4K ultra HDTVs. [Read more]

Crave giveaway: LG 42-inch LCD TV[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]What better way to end 2013 than with a free TV? We wrap up a year of great giveaways with an LG 42CS560 on its way to one Crave reader's lucky living room. [Read more]

The top tech stories of 2013[ Mon, 23 Dec 2013 13:09:36 EST ]The biggest technology story of the 2013 is one of the biggest stories of the year, period. It has had serious implications in the United States and around the world, and half a year later its true impact is only beginning to be felt.

Tips for new tablets, phones[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 08:28:56 EST ]If you are one of the lucky many to have received a new tablet or smartphone over the holidays, congratulations! Here are some starter tips to make the most of your new device, whether it's an iPad Mini, Nexus 5 smartphone or Kindle Fire HDX.

Will 'air' display replace screens?[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 14:35:20 EST ]If buttons are a thing of the past and touch screens are the present, what are the screens of the future? New mist display may offer the answer

Top science, space stories of 2013[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 08:28:46 EST ]It's been a thrilling year of discovery in many areas of science, but also a sobering time -- federal funding cuts threaten the future of innovation, and rising carbon dioxide levels foreshadow environmental and health challenges linked to climate change.

Top science and space stories of 2013[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 08:30:23 EST ]It's been a thrilling year of discovery in many areas of science, but also a sobering time -- federal funding cuts threaten the future of innovation, and rising carbon dioxide levels foreshadow environmental and health challenges linked to climate change.

Target hackers stole encrypted bank pins: report[ Tue, 24 Dec 2013 21:14:39 GMT ]The hackers who attacked Target Corp. and compromised up to 40 million credit cards and debit cards also managed to steal encrypted personal identification numbers (PINs), according to a senior payments executive familiar with the situation. One major U.S.

NY man's 10,607 video games sets Guinness record[ Tue, 24 Dec 2013 21:25:34 GMT ]BUFFALO, N.Y.

Battery life champs: Longest-lasting tech gear of 2013[ Tue, 24 Dec 2013 21:36:24 GMT ]You can never be too rich, too thin or have too much battery life. Your phone, tablet or laptopcan have a gorgeous screen, stunning design and powerful performance, but when it runs out of juice at 2 p.m., it will be the ugliest gadget you’ve ever seen.

Samsung Galaxy S4 phones have big security hole, Israeli researchers say[ Tue, 24 Dec 2013 23:32:15 GMT ]Israeli researchers say they’ve discovered a serious vulnerability in the enterprise software of Samsung’s best-selling Galaxy S4 smartphone that could enable hackers to intercept emails and other data.

Tablets a hit with kids, but experts have concerns[ Wed, 25 Dec 2013 00:43:25 GMT ]Tablet computers are so easy to use that even a 3-year-old can master them.And that has some pediatricians and other health experts worried.