The ultimate Spotify workout playlist, as determined by science[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 18:22:18 GMT ]Let's face it; as much as you love "Piano Man," it's not getting you any closer to that six-pack you promised yourself on New Year's Eve.Don't worry, science has found an answer to your workout woes.

Verizon wins, Net neutrality loses, as court ruling opens door to a tiered Internet [ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 20:00:46 GMT ]Telecom companies won a victory in the battle over "Net neutrality" Tuesday after a U.S. appeals court invalidated regulations from the FCC that banned carriers from favoring traffic from certain sources.

Petal to the metal: Glowing plants race to market[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 22:03:16 GMT ]Would you believe that 2014 will be the battleground for the world's first glowing plants for the home?

Apple to refund at least $32.5 million in disputed kids' app purchases[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 22:31:16 GMT ]WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Apple Inc will refund consumers at least $32.5 million to settle a longstanding complaint that the technology company billed U.S. consumers for charges incurred by children through mobile apps without their parents' consent.

Microsoft confirms corporate email hack by Syrian Electronic Army[ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 00:38:00 GMT ]

Intel does ARM: Citi 'identifies' another possible customer[ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 03:55:00 GMT ]Marvell is cited as a likely chip customer for Intel. If the analysis pans out, it would be Intel's third ARM customer. [Read more]

eBay said to open online mall to lure fancy brands[ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 04:29:12 GMT ]In a rumored new marketplace dubbed "The Plaza," brands don't have to worry about selling their goods next to second-hand items. [Read more]

Security researcher finds clues to malware in Target heist[ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 05:00:16 GMT ]Brian Krebs reports that the malware used to steal millions of customers' payment card information was uploaded through a compromised server. [Read more]

Adobe brings 3D printing to Photoshop CC[ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 05:01:00 GMT ]In the update now available, Creative Cloud subscribers will see a boatload of enhancements to Photoshop -- including some interesting support for 3D printing -- and some minor changes for InDesign and Illustrator. [Read more]

Sharp goes big with 15.6-inch WQHD Windows 8.1 tablet[ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 07:00:28 GMT ]Sharp's tablet has a 16-inch-class display and laptop-grade Intel Core i5 processor. [Read more]

Hey, Goodyear: 'Ice Cube's a pimp'[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:11:14 EST ]There's a classic rap song from the early 1990s called "It Was a Good Day" where Ice Cube chronicles 24 hours of peace and happiness on the otherwise rough and dangerous streets of South Central Los Angeles.

How Beats headphones changed music[ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 10:20:31 EST ]Kelley Zapata loves her Beats.

The coolest tech of 2014[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 18:43:35 EST ]From wearable technology to space tourism, 2014 will be a year of huge technological leaps. We take a look through some of the most ground-breaking developments of the year ahead.

Google wants to run your home[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 18:43:45 EST ]Google is knocking at your front door. It wants to come inside, make itself at home, and quietly turn all of your boring home devices into "smart" connected gadgets that learn about your patterns and preferences, talk to each other, collect data about your habits and make life easier by assisting with daily tasks.

Google wants to run your home with Nest[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 14:28:58 EST ]Google is knocking at your front door. It wants to come inside, make itself at home, and quietly turn all of your boring home devices into "smart" connected gadgets that learn about your patterns and preferences, talk to each other, collect data about your habits and make life easier by assisting with daily tasks.

Experience feline physics with this 'first-person cat simulator'[ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 20:49:59 GMT ]More than 40 years after a group of cartoon felines first showed us all how "everybody wants to be a cat" in the 1970 Disney classic "The Aristocats," one enterprising video game developer is trying to turn this collective fantasy into a reality.

Yeezus balks: Kanye West sues over 'Coinye' bitcoins[ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 22:52:48 GMT ]Yeah, he’s sayin’ they’re gold diggers. Kanye West is suing the creators of “Coinye West,” a bitcoin alternative, for using his name and image.West’s lawyers filed the trademark-infringement lawsuit against Coinye on Tuesday in federal court in Manhattan.

Offensive liposuction game sucked from app stores[ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 23:53:50 GMT ]A mobile game has been pulled from both Apple and Google's selection of apps after indignation spread online over its insensitive nature. Its graphic and, many felt, sexist depiction of liposuction and plastic surgery lit up Twitter with requests for the app's removal.

Drone school is ready for takeoff[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:27:00 GMT ]

Google house: Tech giant spends billions to get inside your home[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 01:16:26 GMT ]Google’s making itself at home.The search engine giant has shelled out $3.2 billion to buy Nest Labs, the maker of super-sleek appliances including a thermostat that looks like it’s out of a sci-fi movie. It’s Google’s big push to get into the lucrative and growing market of connected homes.

Uber co-founder said to launch on-demand doctor service[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 03:09:22 GMT ]Word has it that Oscar Salazar has been working to create a startup for the "1 percent" that will send doctors on home visits. [Read more]

Intel puts Arizona chip factory construction on back burner[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 05:28:55 GMT ]After pledging to invest $5 billion on the construction of its Fab 42 high-tech manufacturing plant, the chip maker puts the project on hold. [Read more]

Cook upbeat about China Mobile deal, hints at broader tie-up[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 05:52:42 GMT ]Apple's CEO says he's "incredibly optimistic" of partnership ahead of the iPhone 5S and 5C going on sale on the world's largest wireless carrier. [Read more]

Why you should care about Net neutrality (FAQ)[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT ]CNET's Maggie Reardon explains what a recent federal appeals court decision to throw out the FCC's Net neutrality rules means to the average consumer -- and why it matters. [Read more]

Aereo's Supreme Court battle may change how you watch TV[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT ]The case against the company that streams over-the-air programming could affect whether you watch your favorite sports for free and what you can store in the cloud. [Read more]

How Beats headphones changed music[ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 10:20:11 EST ]Kelley Zapata loves her Beats.

New tech toys from the future[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 09:28:41 EST ]Check out some of latest innovations unveiled at CES, including self-driving cars, wearable tech and ultra HD 4K TVs.

Hey, Goodyear: 'Ice Cube's a pimp'[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:11:14 EST ]There's a classic rap song from the early 1990s called "It Was a Good Day" where Ice Cube chronicles 24 hours of peace and happiness on the otherwise rough and dangerous streets of South Central Los Angeles.

How Beats headphones changed music[ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 10:20:31 EST ]Kelley Zapata loves her Beats.

3-D printing tries to find a home[ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 09:11:29 EST ]The companies that make 3-D printers want a spot in your home. They're just not sure exactly why you need one of their futuristic devices yet.

The 'smart life': How connected cars, clothes and homes could fry your brain[ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:17:31 GMT ]Welcome to the "smart life." Brain cells, beware.

Snapchat: Sorry about the spam (but it's not hack-related)[ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:29:04 GMT ]Hot on the heels of a huge leak of user data, image-sharing app Snapchat is reportedly experiencing above-average levels of spam. The company said it was sorry in a short blog post Monday.

Google acquires Nest Labs for $3.2B[ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:45:40 GMT ]

Push is on to get ‘kill switch’ into smartphones [ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:56:45 GMT ]Everyone wants a smartphone, especially muggers.Smartphone thefts now account for 30 percent to 40 percent of all robberies nationwide, according to the Secure Our Smartphones (S.O.S.) Initiative, a coalition of police, prosecutors, lawmakers and consumer advocates. The group claims about 1.

Do we need cyber warfare treaties? Study looks at legacy of Stuxnet[ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:13:38 GMT ]Over the last few years, Iran, China and the United States have all deployed weapons capable of damaging physical infrastructure, all without a single explosion.

PayPal simplifies online checkouts -- no more redirects[ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 02:04:48 GMT ]The online payments company is bringing a redesigned, streamlined payment process to online merchants, which doesn't redirect users to PayPal's Web site. [Read more]

Chewbacca tweets his favorite 'Star Wars' memories[ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 02:44:18 GMT ]From the Wookiee's mouth to Twitter, Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew remembers his favorite moments from "A New Hope," "The Empire Strikes Back," and "Return of the Jedi" with rare behind-the-scenes photos. [Read more]

Syrian Electronic Army hacks into Xbox Twitter accounts too[ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 03:38:52 GMT ]News spread that the hacking group got into the Microsoft News Twitter account, but apparently it also breached Xbox's Twitter and Instagram accounts. [Read more]

YouTube streamlines comment management with new tool[ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 04:44:54 GMT ]Listening to users' demands, the video service launches a way to organize, flag, and moderate comments from one single page. [Read more]

Moto X hits UK and Europe in February for £380, 429 euros[ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 08:36:21 GMT ]Motorola is bringing its flagship Android phone to Britain, France and Germany next month. [Read more]

Neiman Marcus investigates breach[ Sat, 11 Jan 2014 02:36:08 EST ]Neiman Marcus says it may be the latest retailer to be struck by hackers.

'Robotic bartender' can mix you a cocktail[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:11:37 EST ]If you've ever been at a crowded bar or a packed party, you have probably waited a long time for a drink.

New tech toys from the future[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 09:28:41 EST ]Check out some of latest innovations unveiled at CES, including self-driving cars, wearable tech and ultra HD 4K TVs.

Hey, Goodyear: 'Ice Cube's a pimp'[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:11:14 EST ]There's a classic rap song from the early 1990s called "It Was a Good Day" where Ice Cube chronicles 24 hours of peace and happiness on the otherwise rough and dangerous streets of South Central Los Angeles.

How Beats headphones changed the audio world[ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 09:46:01 EST ]Kelley Zapata loves her Beats.

'Worst breach in history' puts data-security pressure on retail industry[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 23:02:14 GMT ]The Target security breach that may have affected as many as 110 million customers — with their names, mailing addresses, phone numbers and credit card information possibly swiped — ranks as the most extensive corporate data hack ever, experts said on Friday.

Smart Rifle never misses, now comes in semi-automatic form[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 23:18:57 GMT ]In the near future, you won't even need to know how to fire a rifle to be a crack shot.At the Consumer Electronic Show, the Austin, Texas-based start-up TrackingPoint showed off its all-new 500 Series AR Smart Rifle, a gun that makes it almost impossible for any user to miss.

Cost of data breach could give Target sticker shock[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 23:35:35 GMT ]Target has a different kind of bull's-eye on its back these days.

Wear, stare and share: The gadgets of CES[ Sat, 11 Jan 2014 00:52:44 GMT ]This year's Consumer Electronics Show was full of interesting technology (and a few interesting characters) — but the show is so big and busy that it's hard to remember just what exactly that tech was. Here are the bits of CES we found most memorable.

Reuters sources: Other US retailers victims of cyberattacks[ Sun, 12 Jan 2014 12:51:16 GMT ]BOSTON/WASHINGTON -- Target Corp and Neiman Marcus are not the only U.S. retailers whose networks were breached over the holiday shopping season late last year, according to sources familiar with attacks on other merchants that have yet to be publicly disclosed.