How People Are 'Juicing' Their Online Dating Profiles[ Tue, 11 Feb 2014 21:50:52 GMT ]Want to make a good first impression in the world of online dating? It could cost you.Way back when the Greatest Generation were courting, a good first impression meant attaining a base level of hygiene and human decency.

'The Day We Fight Back': Top Tech Firms Urge Changes to U.S. Spying[ Tue, 11 Feb 2014 22:50:13 GMT ]WASHINGTON — A coalition of the nation's leading technology firms joined an international protest Tuesday against the U.S. government's spying programs, urging more limits on collections of Americans' electronic data and greater oversight and transparency about the secret operations.

New Look for Twitter? Redesign Puts Pics Front and Off-Center[ Tue, 11 Feb 2014 23:54:21 GMT ]A major redesign of your Twitter profile may be underway, though the new look has only hit a few profiles so far. With a thin picture up top and content stacked under a bar of stats, it's a bit like a cross between Facebook's Timelines and the Google+ stream.

Ask Him Anything: Bill Gates Loves Chores, Doesn't Play Video Games[ Wed, 12 Feb 2014 00:05:24 GMT ]http://www.today.com/tech/ask-him-anything-bill-gates-loves-chores-does-not-play-2D12093105

'Iron Man' Suit Prototype Ready For Military Testing This Summer[ Wed, 12 Feb 2014 01:31:23 GMT ]The military's dreams of "Iron Man"-style exoskeletons should be one step closer come June, when early versions of such a system are slated to be assembled for testing. Three prototype suits will be put through the paces — though the real thing won't be ready for years.

NSA protest stirs up memories of AT&T spying scandal[ Wed, 12 Feb 2014 04:03:16 GMT ]An AT&T whistleblower, who leaked documents in 2006 that showed the company opened up its systems to the National Security Agency, took center stage at a "The Day We Fight Back" protest in San Francisco. [Read more]

Apple Mac Pro ship date pushed back to April[ Wed, 12 Feb 2014 04:04:53 GMT ]Users won't be able to get their hands on the company's new high-end "Made In USA" computer for a couple more months. [Read more]

iPhone 6 speculation goes bezel-less[ Wed, 12 Feb 2014 06:23:37 GMT ]Apple is testing an iPhone 6 with a bezel-free design, the latest in a long line of rumors about an iPhone that puts more features behind the glass. [Read more]

TV news broadcast on student's app reveals porn bookmark[ Wed, 12 Feb 2014 07:09:30 GMT ]A Chicago student is demonstrating an app that helps you expunge your juvenile record. The eagle-eyed spot an interesting item on the phone screen. [Read more]

Steve Jobs time capsule dug up after 30 years: Exclusive video[ Wed, 12 Feb 2014 12:00:00 GMT ]"Diggers" found the time capsule containing Jobs' mouse that International Design Conference organizers buried, and lost, in Aspen, Colo., in 1983. CNET has exclusive video from the excavation. [Read more]

A speaker so loud it will kill you[ Mon, 10 Feb 2014 13:51:04 EST ]Sound waves from the ESA's Large European Acoustic Facility reach levels so high, they could shake your brain loose.

Developer yanks hit game 'Flappy Bird'[ Mon, 10 Feb 2014 09:32:12 EST ]"Flappy Bird" has flown the coop.

Survey: Online trolls are 'sadists'[ Tue, 11 Feb 2014 14:48:26 EST ]If you've ever complained that the trolls junking up online comment sections are a bunch of sadistic psychopaths, you might be onto something.

16 Twitter bios we love[ Mon, 10 Feb 2014 18:15:47 EST ]If you're a "zombie aficionado," a "Web marketing guru" or a "social media evangelist," you may be doing Twitter wrong.

Researchers: Online trolls are 'sadists'[ Tue, 11 Feb 2014 17:45:55 EST ]If you've ever complained that the trolls junking up online comment sections are a bunch of sadistic psychopaths, you might be onto something.

Fish Out of Water: Camera Setup Lets Goldfish Drive RC Car[ Mon, 10 Feb 2014 21:39:58 GMT ]At last, Goldie can have the freedom it deserves: This mobile fish tank can be driven around the room, guided by the fish inside. Why, you ask? Why not?"Fish on Wheels" was developed by Dutch inventors at Studio Diip "in an attempt to liberate fish all over the world.

Fish Out of Water: Camera Setup Lets Goldfish Drive RC Tank[ Mon, 10 Feb 2014 21:45:35 GMT ]At last, Goldie can have the freedom it deserves: This mobile fish tank can be driven around the room, guided by the fish inside. Why, you ask? Why not?"Fish on Wheels" was developed by Dutch inventors at Studio Diip "in an attempt to liberate fish all over the world.

Oh Snap: Snapchat Fixes Flaw That Let Attackers Shut Down Phones[ Mon, 10 Feb 2014 21:56:30 GMT ]Snapchat believes it has fixed a security flaw that made it possible for attackers to use the app to overload users' iPhones, and potentially make the devices freeze up.

Air Mail: UAE to Deliver Government Packages by Drone[ Mon, 10 Feb 2014 23:06:24 GMT ]DUBAI — The United Arab Emirates says it plans to use unmanned aerial drones to deliver official documents and packages to its citizens as part of efforts to upgrade government services.

Updated PlayStation Vita Comes to U.S. This Spring[ Mon, 10 Feb 2014 23:49:00 GMT ]Sony has announced that the updated version of its powerful but not exactly top-selling Vita handheld game console will be coming to the U.S. this spring. It arrived in Japan late last year, but has yet to come to American shores.

Military starts testing smart rifles for battlefield use[ Tue, 11 Feb 2014 01:39:18 GMT ]The US Army buys a handful of computer systems that can turn lesser-trained soldiers into premier snipers. [Read more]

New PlayStation Vita coming to US with Borderlands 2 bundle[ Tue, 11 Feb 2014 03:02:39 GMT ]A refresh of Sony's most compact gaming console will hit North America this spring with more battery life, a new LCD screen, and an 8GB memory card for $199. [Read more]

Drone deliveries get off the ground in Dubai[ Tue, 11 Feb 2014 04:38:36 GMT ]The United Arab Emirates plans to deliver official documents via 18-inch, four-propeller, unmanned aerial drones that come equipped with fingerprint and eye-recognition security systems. [Read more]

New Mediatek chip promises feature-packed phones for less[ Tue, 11 Feb 2014 06:00:00 GMT ]Though designed for mid-range handsets, the Mediatek MT6595 flaunts eight CPU cores, 4G LTE, plus many more mobile bells and whistles. [Read more]

Google's doodle sends message of support [ Fri, 07 Feb 2014 13:11:38 EST ]Google has made a bold statement against discrimination on its home page.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe actively banks on corners[ Tue, 11 Feb 2014 09:00:00 GMT ]Mercedes-Benz follows up its excellent 2014 S-Class sedan with a new coupe version, employing not only an extraordinarily beautiful design but getting new ride technology as well. [Read more]

A speaker so loud it will kill you[ Mon, 10 Feb 2014 13:51:04 EST ]Sound waves from the ESA's Large European Acoustic Facility reach levels so high, they could shake your brain loose.

Developer yanks hit game 'Flappy Bird'[ Mon, 10 Feb 2014 09:32:12 EST ]"Flappy Bird" has flown the coop.

16 Twitter bios we love[ Mon, 10 Feb 2014 18:15:47 EST ]If you're a "zombie aficionado," a "Web marketing guru" or a "social media evangelist," you may be doing Twitter wrong.

The art of the clever Twitter bio[ Mon, 10 Feb 2014 18:15:07 EST ]If you're a "zombie aficionado," a "Web marketing guru" or a "social media evangelist," you may be doing Twitter wrong.

Google Glass for NYPD? It's 'Being Assessed'[ Sat, 08 Feb 2014 01:47:23 GMT ]Will your next encounter with a police officer in New York City be captured by an official department-issue Google Glass headset? It's a possibility: The NYPD has a couple units and is giving them a thorough evaluation.The news was first reported at VentureBeat earlier this week.

Meet the Mega Cops: High-Tech Crime Gear Transforms Police Work[ Sat, 08 Feb 2014 10:38:11 GMT ]

How to Solve Tech's Diversity Problem? Start With Schools[ Sat, 08 Feb 2014 14:54:24 GMT ]Tamara Battle had always been interested in math and science, and was good at it, too. So when she entered Borough of Manhattan Community College in 1992, she tested well enough to be placed into calculus-based physics.

Science Could Help U.S. Win Olympic Gold[ Sun, 09 Feb 2014 01:10:13 GMT ]

Too Popular: 'Flappy Bird' Creator Removes App from Stores[ Sun, 09 Feb 2014 20:11:58 GMT ]Will success spoil Flappy Bird?Yes, apparently.The creator of "Flappy Bird" — a free smartphone game that quickly soared to number one on both Apple and Android's app stores — removed the game from available downloads at noon on Sunday.

Find your favorite spots on this detailed map of the Internet[ Sun, 09 Feb 2014 21:00:00 GMT ]Whether you'd prefer to sail the Gulf of Google or undertake an expedition to the Land of Forgotten Websites, this cartographic creation will draw you in. [Read more]

Place your bets: An Apple tablet, laptop -- or both?[ Sun, 09 Feb 2014 22:00:00 GMT ]Does Apple have designs on a 2-in-1 device, or is it thinking about something more conventional? The odds may favor the former, but it's long odds right now. [Read more]

AOL's Armstrong reverses cuts to 401(k), apologizes for comment[ Mon, 10 Feb 2014 00:13:24 GMT ]AOL CEO announces reversal of recent policy to reduce the number of times the company makes matching contributions to 401(k) plans. [Read more]

Proxy adviser backs Apple in stock buyback fight with Icahn[ Mon, 10 Feb 2014 01:00:03 GMT ]Institutional Shareholder Services tells clients that the activist investor's buyback proposal is unnecessary in light of recent stock repurchases and dividend payouts. [Read more]

A dual Windows-Android machine: PC industry savior or non-starter?[ Mon, 10 Feb 2014 12:00:00 GMT ]Computers with two operating systems have been done before, but they've never really taken off. Don't count on this time being any different. [Read more]

Like? Facebook turns 10[ Wed, 05 Feb 2014 17:13:43 EST ]As Facebook turns 10 years old, we look back on how the social network has changed how we communicate.

Your Facebook life in 62 seconds[ Thu, 06 Feb 2014 08:12:34 EST ]If you're on Facebook, a new video about your life went live online Tuesday.

The maddening pull of 'Flappy Bird'[ Wed, 05 Feb 2014 11:58:31 EST ]A tiny bird is frustrating game players in record numbers, again.

Headset beams video to your eyes[ Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:48:23 EST ]Forget about the big screen, the small screen and even the second screen.

Google's doodle sends message of support [ Fri, 07 Feb 2014 13:11:38 EST ]Google has made a bold statement against discrimination on its home page.

Smartphone Stolen? Calif. Bill Would Make 'Kill Switch' Mandatory[ Fri, 07 Feb 2014 23:44:44 GMT ]SAN FRANCISCO — Legislation unveiled Friday in California would require smartphones and other mobile devices to have a "kill switch" to render them inoperable if lost or stolen — a move that could be the first of its kind in the country.State Sen.

Google Glass for NYPD? It's 'Being Assessed'[ Sat, 08 Feb 2014 01:47:23 GMT ]Will your next encounter with a police officer in New York City be captured by an official department-issue Google Glass headset? It's a possibility: The NYPD has a couple units and is giving them a thorough evaluation.The news was first reported at VentureBeat earlier this week.

Meet the Mega Cops: High-Tech Crime Gear Transforms Police Work[ Sat, 08 Feb 2014 10:38:11 GMT ]

How to Solve Tech's Diversity Problem? Start With Schools[ Sat, 08 Feb 2014 14:54:24 GMT ]Tamara Battle had always been interested in math and science, and was good at it, too. So when she entered Borough of Manhattan Community College in 1992, she tested well enough to be placed into calculus-based physics.

Science Could Help U.S. Win Olympic Gold[ Sun, 09 Feb 2014 01:10:13 GMT ]