Fighting fires with Google Glass[ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 11:04:40 EST ]When a building is on fire, every second counts for the first responders rushing to the scene. A computer-savvy firefighter in North Carolina is hoping a bit of futuristic wearable technology and clever programming can help save time and lives.

'123456' tops list of worst passwords[ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 18:47:35 EST ]Perhaps you chuckled at the irony of making your password "password."

'Vine Magician' shows off tricks[ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 07:00:58 EST ]Zach King has gained popularity for creating Vine video illusions. He shows off his work while on HLN's News Now.

Apple fixing 'white screen of death'[ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 15:14:43 EST ]Since Apple released iOS 7, its completely revamped operating system for the iPhone, reviews have been mixed but mostly positive. However, a glitch that has quietly plagued iPhone users — the "white/black screen of death," a bug that abruptly soft reboots the smartphone — will finally be addressed in a future iOS 7 update.

The world's fastest car may be electric[ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 17:32:12 EST ]Take a look at the Rimac Concept_One: the electric car that could soon outperform the best petrol vehicles on the planet

Facebook's latest tweak means fewer text-only Page posts for you[ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 22:25:03 GMT ]Facebook is tweaking its newsfeed yet again. Now, users will see more text-only posts from friends — and fewer from brands.

Web mystery: China Internet traffic winds up in Wyoming[ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 22:30:33 GMT ]China has an estimated 591 million Internet users, the most of any country. On Tuesday, much of its Web traffic was redirected to IP addresses that belonged to a company that, as of last year, was located in a single, 1,700-square foot home located in a quiet neighborhood in Cheyenne, Wyo.

First 'Candy,' now 'Saga' - 'Candy Crush Saga' maker goes after indies[ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 22:57:40 GMT ]The creators of the popular "Candy Crush Saga" video game are zealously protecting not just their trademark of "Candy," but also "Saga" — objecting to the name of a new indie title, "The Banner Saga." The gaming community is not amused.King.com's "Notice of Opposition" (PDF) to developer Stoic's U.

Google Chrome can listen to your conversations[ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 23:19:24 GMT ]Be careful what you say when visiting voice-controlled websites on Google Chrome. Recently, a security expert discovered that malefactors could leverage the browser's voice-recognition abilities to invade users' privacy, but Google has yet to implement his recommended fix.

'Guccifer' hacker who leaked Bush paintings arrested in Romania[ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 23:57:25 GMT ]

Rockstar Consortium agrees to drop patent suit against Huawei[ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 06:45:27 GMT ]Apparent settlement closes the book on one of a handful of suits filed against Android device makers by the alliance, which is jointly owned by Apple, Microsoft, BlackBerry, Ericsson, and Sony. [Read more]

Dell's Surface Pro 2 rival appears at Microsoft Store[ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 07:10:36 GMT ]The Microsoft Store is selling a high-end Dell Venue 11 Pro tablet that competes with the Surface Pro 2. [Read more]

IBM sells its x86 server business to Lenovo for $2.3 billion[ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 10:33:07 GMT ]An expected deal to sell off its Intel-based servers to the Chinese electronics company has arrived, reflecting the shifting realities of the market for powerful networked machines. [Read more]

Nokia keeps quiet on Lumia sales figures in disappointing 2013 results[ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 11:29:38 GMT ]Nokia has revealed how it performed in 2013, but hasn't given exact figures for falling phone sales. [Read more]

Worried about Net neutrality? Maybe it's the FCC that should really concern you[ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT ]A court decision to throw out the FCC's Open Internet rules actually made the agency stronger than ever. CNET's Maggie Reardon explains why you should be concerned. [Read more]

Supermodel is a computer coder[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 09:18:46 EST ]The term "software engineer" conjures images of pasty-faced young men with poor posture and limited social skills. And people think fashion models are all beauty and no brains.

Fighting fires with Google Glass[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 18:23:20 EST ]When a building is on fire, every second counts for the first responders rushing to the scene. A computer-savvy firefighter in North Carolina is hoping a bit of futuristic wearable technology and clever programming can help save time and lives.

'123456' tops list of worst passwords[ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 18:47:35 EST ]Perhaps you chuckled at the irony of making your password "password."

'Vine Magician' shows off tricks[ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 07:00:58 EST ]Zach King has gained popularity for creating Vine video illusions. He shows off his work while on HLN's News Now.

Some Facebook 'likes' help scammers[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 09:18:07 EST ]It's an image that tugs at the heartstrings. A smiling 7-year-old girl poses in her cheerleading uniform, circled by a ring of pompons, her bald head a telltale sign of her chemotherapy treatments.

Candy Crush maker trademarks the word 'candy'[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:54:00 GMT ]Videogame maker King, creator of the Candy Crush Saga, had a problem: how to protect the brand from persistent attempts by others who wanted to ride the coattails of its popularity.Its sweet solution: trademark the word "candy.

Following Verizon, AT&T offers early upgrades, too[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 20:44:30 GMT ]Another day, another wireless company offering early upgrades even earlier.AT&T customers on a two-year service contract can now switch to its Next program, which allows early cellphone upgrades, after only six months.

Amazon considering pay-TV streaming service: report[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:10:31 GMT ]Amazon is in the early stages of developing a pay-TV streaming service with live programming, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. Amazon approached at least three media companies, people familiar with the matter told the Journal.

2 Vegas hotels to accept bitcoins -- but gambling still requires hard cash[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:54:12 GMT ]Las Vegas is getting one more novelty. Starting this week, patrons will be able to use the online currency bitcoin to pay for rooms, food and drinks at two downtown casinos. The D casino and the city's oldest casino, the Golden Gate, will accept bitcoins at hotel front desks beginning Wednesday.

Feds pull Google Glass user from theater for suspected piracy[ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 00:52:26 GMT ]A Google Glass user in Ohio has run into an unexpected consequence of wearing a camera on your face at all times: Movie theaters might suspect you of piracy. Homeland Security agents pulled the man from the movie and interviewed him aggressively, though no charges ended up being filed.

NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden to hold Q&A Thursday[ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 05:16:13 GMT ]Former NSA contractor is expected to offer his opinion on NSA reforms President Obama announced last week. [Read more]

Judge pares down Samsung patent claim against Apple[ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 07:17:56 GMT ]Judge Koh invalidates one Samsung patent and finds that Samsung infringes on one of Apple's in an upcoming courtroom patent battle. [Read more]

Safari support completes Adblock Plus five-browser sweep[ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 07:45:47 GMT ]All the top desktop browsers now can use a plug-in that blocks Web site ads -- except for nonintrusive ones from companies that pay to be whitelisted. [Read more]

Simple design, lofty goals: Chromecast prepares for the global stage[ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT ]As Google continues its push to invade living rooms the world over, the company bets big on Chromecast: tiny, affordable, and effective at hitting our sweet spot. [Read more]

Secrets and lies: Whisper and the return of the anonymous app[ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT ]The app is a reaction to the over-embellished existences we find on social networks, making it often moody and melancholy -- and real in the most unsettling of ways. [Read more]

Supermodel is a computer coder[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 09:18:46 EST ]The term "software engineer" conjures images of pasty-faced young men with poor posture and limited social skills. And people think fashion models are all beauty and no brains.

Beats Music launches[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 18:23:12 EST ]Is there room for one more music-streaming service on the Web? Some music-industry heavyweights are betting the answer is "yes."

Fighting fires with Google Glass[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 18:23:20 EST ]When a building is on fire, every second counts for the first responders rushing to the scene. A computer-savvy firefighter in North Carolina is hoping a bit of futuristic wearable technology and clever programming can help save time and lives.

Some Facebook 'likes' help scammers[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 09:18:07 EST ]It's an image that tugs at the heartstrings. A smiling 7-year-old girl poses in her cheerleading uniform, circled by a ring of pompons, her bald head a telltale sign of her chemotherapy treatments.

On Facebook, clicking 'like' can help scammers[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 08:41:19 EST ]It's an image that tugs at the heartstrings. A smiling 7-year-old girl poses in her cheerleading uniform, circled by a ring of pompons, her bald head a telltale sign of her chemotherapy treatments.

Can you hear him now? Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales gets into the cellphone game[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 15:24:41 GMT ]Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales has a new personal appeal for your money. This time, however, it's not for donations. Wales wants you to sign up for cellphone service.

Google yanks two Chrome extensions for invasive ads[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 18:23:14 GMT ]Google has reportedly removed two Chrome Web browser add-ons from its store after the extensions were found to be serving adware to users.

Behavior-tracking Nest won't share your info with Google, CEO says [ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 19:55:15 GMT ]Privacy buffs sounded the alarm when Google bought smart-thermostat maker Nest for $3.2 billion last week. The app-connected appliance tracks schedules to regulate home temperature, but Nest’s CEO swears his company won’t simply hand over users’ data to its new overlords.

In-store screen repair comes to iPhone 5C (but not 5S)[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 21:10:54 GMT ]Apple will now repair your iPhone 5C's cracked screen right in the store for as little as $149, confirming rumors last week suggesting an expansion of in-store repair capabilities. But if you've got a broken 5S, you'll still have to send it in (and pay more).

HP brings back Windows 7 'by popular demand'[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 01:01:53 GMT ]Apparently Windows 8 hasn't been selling well enough that HP can afford to leave behind its predecessor completely. The computer manufacturer is prominently promoting that Windows 7 is available on its new laptops and desktops — "by popular demand.

Yahoo tops the most-trafficked Web site list for desktop in US[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 23:38:19 GMT ]Yahoo edges out Google, Microsoft, and Facebook in ComScore's latest top 50 US desktop Web properties. [Read more]

iPhone 6 said to be unveiled in June in two large-screen sizes[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 01:10:38 GMT ]The rumor mill on Apple's newest smartphone and purported iWatch is starting to heat up with hints at possible manufacturing partners and release dates. [Read more]

TV subscriptions drop as video streaming services rise[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 02:28:12 GMT ]Streaming services, like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu, have grown 4 percent over the last two years, while TV channel subscriptions have declined by 6 percent. [Read more]

eBay UK to allow Bitcoin sales in 'virtual currency' category[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:56:02 GMT ]After PayPal President David Marcus tweeted "We're believers in BTC," eBay's UK branch says it will let people sell digital currencies in its classified ads section starting on February 10. [Read more]

Verizon to buy Intel's TV business for undisclosed sum[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 11:16:14 GMT ]The telecom giant will work quickly to release the service that delivers live TV and video on demand over the Internet. [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.

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.

Mystery rock spotted on Mars[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 13:13:01 EST ]Did Mars rover Opportunity order a jelly doughnut? Not quite, but scientists are baffled by a doughnut-like rock.

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.

She's a beauty and a geek: Supermodel is a coder[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 13:13:53 EST ]The term "software engineer" conjures images of pasty-faced young men with poor posture and limited social skills. And people think fashion models are all beauty and no brains.