Google Agreed to Pick Up Some of Samsung's Legal Defense in Apple Case[ Tue, 22 Apr 2014 22:03:21 GMT ]Apple has sued Samsung for infringement of five patents and argued it should have to pay upwards of $2 billion.

What's Aereo? And Why Is Everyone Talking About It?[ Tue, 22 Apr 2014 22:03:22 GMT ]Re/code Senior Editor Amy Schatz explains why Internet TV provider Aereo is making waves and what it means for the future of television.

Video: Dorian Nakamoto Thanks Bitcoin Community For Donations[ Tue, 22 Apr 2014 22:18:53 GMT ]Dorian Nakamoto, the man alleged by Newsweek to be the creator of cryptocurrency bitcoin, appeared in a video Tuesday to once more deny the allegations and thank the people who had donated to a fundraiser benefiting his family.

Brazil Conference to Sound Off on Future of Internet, NSA Spying[ Tue, 22 Apr 2014 22:49:59 GMT ]A global conference in Brazil on the future of the Internet in the wake of U.S. spying revelations might be much less anti-American than first thought after Washington said it was willing to loosen its control over the Web.

What's Aereo? And Why Is Everyone Talking About It?[ Wed, 23 Apr 2014 00:07:20 GMT ]The future of TV is being decided by the Supreme Court right now. The tech startup Aereo is being sued by networks like NBC and others for streaming network content without paying licensing fees.

Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

Is an Apple-Nike partnership on the way?[ Mon, 21 Apr 2014 18:26:59 EDT ]It's a simple thing, really, the rubber and stainless steel band that a well-known CEO frequently wears around his wrist.

Aereo heads to the Supreme Court[ Mon, 21 Apr 2014 14:36:00 EDT ]Aereo founder and CEO Chet Kanojia talks with Brian Stelter as his company prepares to go before the Supreme Court.

AT&T eyes high-speed Internet in 100 cities[ Tue, 22 Apr 2014 11:52:03 EDT ]AT&T has announced a plan that could see high-speed fiber Internet networks rolled out in as many as 100 cities in 21 metro regions throughout the United States.

Lytro refocuses with $1,600 camera[ Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:19:11 EDT ]Lytro is trying to make interactive pictures happen -- again -- with a new, higher-end and more powerful camera, the $1,600 Illum.

AT&T eyes high-speed Internet in 100 cities[ Tue, 22 Apr 2014 11:52:03 EDT ]AT&T has announced a plan that could see high-speed fiber Internet networks rolled out in as many as 100 cities in 21 metro regions throughout the United States.

FAA Says First Drone Test Site Is Ready for a Whirl[ Mon, 21 Apr 2014 20:00:06 GMT ]Drones will soon be flying over North Dakota under the watchful eye of the Federal Aviation Administration to check on soils and crops.

Netflix Says it Will Raise Subscriptions By Up To 25 Percent[ Mon, 21 Apr 2014 21:17:18 GMT ]Netflix, which posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings, said it will raise subscription fees for new members by as much as 25 percent.

Google Fiber Challenge: AT&T Eyes 100 Cities for Super-Fast Internet[ Mon, 21 Apr 2014 22:34:04 GMT ]Google Fiber could get some competition from AT&T’s own ultra-fast fiber network.On Monday, the telecommunications giant announced that it was looking to expand its AT&T U-verse with GigaPowerSM service to 100 markets.No, it’s not the catchiest name for a broadband service.

High Court to Hear Dispute About TV Over the Internet[ Mon, 21 Apr 2014 22:34:04 GMT ]To its creators and backers, Aereo — an Internet-connected antenna the size of a penny — is an innovative way to spread the reach of television programs online. To the broadcast networks, it’s simply stealing. The Supreme Court will decide who’s right.Now available in about a dozen U.S.

Airbnb Removes Thousands of Rental Listings From 'Bad Actors'[ Mon, 21 Apr 2014 23:50:50 GMT ]The move comes as New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is investigating the lodging rental site for illegal hosting activity.

Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

Meet Google's modular phone[ Wed, 16 Apr 2014 16:12:44 EDT ]Google is jumping into its next futuristic hardware project. This time it's a modular smartphone dubbed Project Ara that can be customized by swapping out individual pieces of hardware.

Americans wary of future tech[ Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:37:57 EDT ]Americans are generally excited about the new technology they expect to see in their lifetimes. But when confronted with some advances that already appear possible -- from skies filled with drones to meat made in a lab -- they get nervous.

Aereo heads to the Supreme Court[ Mon, 21 Apr 2014 14:36:00 EDT ]Aereo founder and CEO Chet Kanojia talks with Brian Stelter as his company prepares to go before the Supreme Court.

Facebook adds friend-tracking feature[ Fri, 18 Apr 2014 12:18:22 EDT ]Your phone always knows where you are. And now, if you want, your Facebook friends will always know where you are, too.

Smartphone innovation has stalled[ Mon, 21 Apr 2014 15:47:14 EDT ]Here's a short message to smartphone makers before you try to wow us with a bunch of glitzy features in your next device: Don't do it.

It's a Bird, It's a Plane...It's Superman on The Mall[ Fri, 18 Apr 2014 19:53:42 GMT ]In an attempt to break a Guinness World Record, people dressed as super heroes and villains gather on the National Mall in Washington D.C.

Virtual Reality Offers a Last Walk in the Sun for Sick Grandmother[ Fri, 18 Apr 2014 20:09:17 GMT ]Most of us think of virtual reality as the next big thing in gaming. But this sad yet inspiring story of an ailing grandmother's last days puts a powerful new spin on the technology.

Sgt. Star Wants You: Inside the Army's Multimillion-Dollar Chatbot[ Sat, 19 Apr 2014 00:02:06 GMT ]If you've ever wondered what mysteries lurk behind the friendly but stern visage of the U.S. Army's official chatbot, Sgt. Star, today is your lucky day. The Electronic Frontier Foundation has learned everything there is to know about this semi-intelligent living FAQ.Sgt.

Hackers Use Heartbleed Bug to Attack 'Major Corporation'[ Sat, 19 Apr 2014 00:02:07 GMT ]Hackers took advantage of the Heartbleed vulnerability to break into a major corporation’s network, less than a day after the bug was brought to the public’s attention, security experts told The New York Times.Officials with Mandiant, an Alexandria, Va.

Boston Marathon: A Social Media Manhunt[ Sat, 19 Apr 2014 00:48:38 GMT ]How the Boston Marathon bombing rocked Twitter and Reddit.

Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

Meet Google's modular phone[ Wed, 16 Apr 2014 16:12:44 EDT ]Google is jumping into its next futuristic hardware project. This time it's a modular smartphone dubbed Project Ara that can be customized by swapping out individual pieces of hardware.

Doc's glasses may save lives[ Fri, 18 Apr 2014 15:24:17 EDT ]A doctor created goggles that help surgeons detect cancer cells injected with dye. KSDK has the report.

Americans wary of future tech[ Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:37:57 EDT ]Americans are generally excited about the new technology they expect to see in their lifetimes. But when confronted with some advances that already appear possible -- from skies filled with drones to meat made in a lab -- they get nervous.

Facebook adds friend-tracking feature[ Fri, 18 Apr 2014 12:18:22 EDT ]Your phone always knows where you are. And now, if you want, your Facebook friends will always know where you are, too.

Smartphone innovation has stalled, but that's OK[ Fri, 18 Apr 2014 12:06:06 EDT ]Here's a short message to smartphone makers before you try to wow us with a bunch of glitzy features in your next device: Don't do it.

It's a Bird, It's a Plane...It's Superman on The Mall[ Fri, 18 Apr 2014 19:53:42 GMT ]In an attempt to break a Guinness World Record, people dressed as super heroes and villains gather on the National Mall in Washington D.C.

Virtual Reality Offers a Last Walk in the Sun for Sick Grandmother[ Fri, 18 Apr 2014 20:09:17 GMT ]Most of us think of virtual reality as the next big thing in gaming. But this sad yet inspiring story of an ailing grandmother's last days puts a powerful new spin on the technology.

Sgt. Star Wants You: Inside the Army's Multimillion-Dollar Chatbot[ Sat, 19 Apr 2014 00:02:06 GMT ]If you've ever wondered what mysteries lurk behind the friendly but stern visage of the U.S. Army's official chatbot, Sgt. Star, today is your lucky day. The Electronic Frontier Foundation has learned everything there is to know about this semi-intelligent living FAQ.Sgt.

Hackers Use Heartbleed Bug to Attack 'Major Corporation'[ Sat, 19 Apr 2014 00:02:07 GMT ]Hackers took advantage of the Heartbleed vulnerability to break into a major corporation’s network, less than a day after the bug was brought to the public’s attention, security experts told The New York Times.Officials with Mandiant, an Alexandria, Va.

Boston Marathon: A Social Media Manhunt[ Sat, 19 Apr 2014 00:48:38 GMT ]How the Boston Marathon bombing rocked Twitter and Reddit.