Monday, January 20, 2014

Obama: NFL players know the injury risks 'they're buying into'
[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 21:06:49 GMT ]
Professional football players “know what they’re buying into” when they play the sport and risk concussions and brain damage, President Barack Obama said in a lengthy profile in the current issue of the New Yorker magazine.






Fmr. NFL player: You don't know where to turn
[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 21:12:21 GMT ]







New video claims responsibility for Volgograd attacks — and threatens Sochi Olympics
[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 21:12:23 GMT ]
SOCHI, Russia — A video of two men claiming responsibility for the back-to-back deadly suicide bombings in Volgograd in early January emerged Sunday — warning that more attacks should be expected during the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi.






'Hannibal' boss copes with disturbing show by watching 'dog videos all day' 
[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 21:17:40 GMT ]
If "Hannibal" gives you nightmares, you're not alone. Executive producer Bryan Fuller, the man responsible for bringing the psychological crime thriller to the small screen, is pretty disturbed himself.






Hammer-wielding thieves grab $700K in Rolexes at Memphis mall
[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 22:15:45 GMT ]
Armed thieves who rushed into a crowded Memphis mall and swiped $700,000 worth of Rolex watches used hammers to pull off the heist, police said Sunday.






DNA solves one of the Titanic's oldest mysteries
[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 00:44:04 GMT ]
More than 100 years after Loraine Allison disappeared with the sinking ship, genetic testing uncovers a massive hoax and brings to light who this girl really was. [Read more]
    






Slow Wii U sales send Nintendo shares into a downward spiral
[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 02:47:54 GMT ]
After announcing a 69 percent estimated drop in its console sales, the gaming company's share prices also appear to be declining. [Read more]
    






JJ Abrams falls out of love with IMAX as Star Wars Episode VII to be shot on film
[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 11:09:43 GMT ]
Star Wars and Star Trek director JJ Abrams has finished the script for the next adventure in a galaxy far, far away, but has ruled out shooting in IMAX and digital. [Read more]
    






Samsung puts Galaxy tablets in Illy coffee shops
[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 11:17:44 GMT ]
The "digitalised by Samsung" deal will also see Illy coffee in Samsung showrooms. [Read more]
    






Jimmy Wales joins The People's Operator, looks to US launch
[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 12:01:46 GMT ]
The Wikipedia co-founder becomes co-chair of UK-based TPO, which raises money for charity and is looking to launch internationally. [Read more]
    






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.

Ticket for Google Glass driving dismissed
[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:56:03 EST ]
It may have been the most anticipated traffic court date ever.

Smart TVs, fridge launch cyberattack
[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:55:25 EST ]
It's bad enough that we have to fear identity thieves who are trying to scam us with malicious messages sent from PCs.

The sci-fi future of cycling
[ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 15:49:46 EST ]
Bikes that hover above the ground, shield you from traffic, and even clean the air while you ride. This is the future of cycling.

Connected TVs, fridge help launch cyberattack
[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:56:41 EST ]
It's bad enough that we have to fear identity thieves who are trying to scam us with malicious messages sent from PCs.

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Blast kills 20 soldiers in Pakistan, military says
[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 06:22:15 GMT ]
Twenty soldiers were killed when a bomb explosion hit a vehicle in North West Pakistan on Sunday, military officials told NBC News.A military official in Bannu, where the attack occurred about 8:45 a.m.






SOPA two years later: Fight over Internet legislation left  a 'lasting legacy'
[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 09:07:12 GMT ]
Two years after the anti-piracy bill SOPA sparked protests from activists concerned about Internet freedom, issues around what can be done to limit activity online continue to rage on.






One year after his death, Aaron Swartz remains a symbol for Internet activists
[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 09:12:46 GMT ]
Two years ago, the Internet went on strike. Google, Wikipedia, Reddit, Tumblr and others staged virtual protests against the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), a law activists claimed would restrict freedom of speech online.The pressure was perhaps too much for lawmakers to handle.






'Downer Abbey' should spice up plots, stick to key characters
[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 09:39:23 GMT ]
For all the love we have for "Downton Abbey," it's hard not to clutch our pearls at some of what passes for plot points and drama — upstairs and downstairs — on the hit PBS series.






Whycustomer service at the IRS is bad -- and could get worse 
[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 09:50:11 GMT ]
If you have a question about your taxes, here’s a tip: Be prepared to be very patient.The Internal Revenue Service answered a smaller share of taxpayer calls and kept taxpayers on hold longer last year than in other recent years, a new report finds.






Behind in tablets, Intel pays firms to use its chips
[ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 18:52:32 GMT ]
Why is Intel confident that 40 million tablets will ship in 2014 with its Bay Trail processors? Here's one good reason. [Read more]
    






Chocolate-activated coat a key to wearable tech's future
[ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 19:23:42 GMT ]
Soon, we'll want to use wearable tech to express everything. Famed chocolate maker Cadbury is ahead of the trend. [Read more]
    






Target's data breach: Yes, it gets worse
[ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 20:09:51 GMT ]
Target and Neiman Marcus weren't the only name-brand retailers to be stung by cybercriminals last holiday season. Plus: Was a teenager behind the malware? [Read more]
    






Fired Yahoo COO De Castro made more than Marissa
[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 00:16:38 GMT ]
Henrique De Castro has sailed away from the company on one of the biggest golden parachute packages ever. And apart from that, his total compensation was reportedly larger than even Yahoo CEO Mayer's. [Read more]
    






Security camera captures decidedly low-tech Target 'hack'
[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 00:32:41 GMT ]
Why bother with writing malware when you can ride a skateboard? That seems to have been the thinking of a Target shoplifter in Florida. [Read more]
    






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.

Ticket for Google Glass driving dismissed
[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:56:03 EST ]
It may have been the most anticipated traffic court date ever.

Smart TVs, fridge launch cyberattack
[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:55:25 EST ]
It's bad enough that we have to fear identity thieves who are trying to scam us with malicious messages sent from PCs.

The sci-fi future of cycling
[ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 15:49:46 EST ]
Bikes that hover above the ground, shield you from traffic, and even clean the air while you ride. This is the future of cycling.

Connected TVs, fridge help launch cyberattack
[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:56:41 EST ]
It's bad enough that we have to fear identity thieves who are trying to scam us with malicious messages sent from PCs.

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Social media and sonograms: 3-D printed babies provide a new way to overshare
[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 22:10:31 GMT ]
It's perfect for the expectant parent whose friends have blocked them on Facebook for sharing too many ultrasounds.The latest development for the tech-crazy soon-to-be mom or dad takes the idea of preparing for the new baby to a whole other level: 3-D printed versions of the unborn progeny.






'TV everywhere': Why aren't we there yet? 
[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 23:36:29 GMT ]







Wood backs finally appear for Moto X - and they're cheap
[ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 00:40:54 GMT ]
When the Google-Motorola flagship Moto X Android phone launched, we were promised a slew of super-cool backplates, including various types of wood. And finally, nearly six months later, those coveted wood backs are finally available, and for a surprisingly low premium.






Scientists accidentally record ball lightning in nature for first time
[ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 00:37:09 GMT ]
Chinese researchers have done the seemingly impossible: observed and recorded an instance of ball lightning completely by accident. And it bodes well for a decade-old theory about the nature of the conundrum. [Read more]
    






Obama calls for NSA reforms but defends agency
[ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 01:09:00 GMT ]
The president wants changes at the secretive spy agency; Google is working on smart contact lenses; and Samsung's Tizen OS has a setback. [Read more]
    






PolyScience Discovery Series Immersion Circulator makes a splash
[ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 02:00:19 GMT ]
Featuring an easy-to-use design, the Discovery Series Sous Vide Immersion Circulator by PolyScience is designed to introduce anyone to sous vide cooking. [Read more]
    






From Croatia to CES: The story of Teddy the Guardian's unlikely Las Vegas debut
[ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 08:00:00 GMT ]
Sometimes it's the deceptively simple solutions to complex problems that show the most potential. Sometimes those solutions come from unexpected places. And, sometimes, you can find true innovation on the CES show floor. This is the story of one of those times. [Read more]
    






TiVo, Roku, and Sling: Catching up with modern-day TV pioneers
[ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT ]
The three services broke ground and helped changed the way we watch TV. At CES 2014, they showed that they're still going strong. [Read more]
    






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.

Ticket for Google Glass driving dismissed
[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:56:03 EST ]
It may have been the most anticipated traffic court date ever.

Smart TVs, fridge launch cyberattack
[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:55:25 EST ]
It's bad enough that we have to fear identity thieves who are trying to scam us with malicious messages sent from PCs.

The sci-fi future of cycling
[ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 15:49:46 EST ]
Bikes that hover above the ground, shield you from traffic, and even clean the air while you ride. This is the future of cycling.

Connected TVs, fridge help launch cyberattack
[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:56:41 EST ]
It's bad enough that we have to fear identity thieves who are trying to scam us with malicious messages sent from PCs.

Friday, January 17, 2014

Five tips and tricks for Xbox One
[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 00:17:15 GMT ]







Silk Road bitcoin forfeiture called biggest ever
[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 00:28:16 GMT ]







Starbucks promises fix for mobile app security vulnerability
[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 00:33:52 GMT ]
Starbucks has promised to tighten security on its iOS app, which was revealed earlier this week to have a serious vulnerability that allows anyone in possession of the phone to collect the user's password and location history.






Motorist cleared in Google Glass driving case
[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 00:39:24 GMT ]
A San Diego traffic court threw out a citation Thursday against a woman who authorities said was driving while wearing the Google Glass computer-in-eyeglass device.