Denmark Recreates Itself In Minecraft With Official Map Data[ Fri, 25 Apr 2014 19:49:05 GMT ]This is a first: Denmark has used official topographical data to create a reasonable facsimile of itself — in Minecraft. You can log in and take a virtual tour right now.

California's Smartphone 'Kill Switch' Bill Dies in Senate[ Fri, 25 Apr 2014 20:50:51 GMT ]A California bill that would have required cell phone makers to install a “kill switch” to render stolen devices inoperable died in the state Senate.

Leica's Stylish New Camera Will Set You Back $3,800[ Fri, 25 Apr 2014 22:08:32 GMT ]Leica has introduced a beautiful new camera, prompting photographers around the world — as always — to doubtfully inspect their wallets. And as always, the camera's price tag is more a matter of the design and name than any technical prowess.

Apple Offers to Replace Faulty Power Buttons on iPhone 5[ Fri, 25 Apr 2014 23:10:19 GMT ]Apple has offered to replace faulty on-off buttons on the iPhone 5, a rare glitch that it said on Friday affected "a small percentage" of the previous-generation smartphones.

U.S. Judge Rules Search Warrants Extend to Email Stored Overseas[ Sat, 26 Apr 2014 00:59:00 GMT ]Microsoft contends the U.S. government shouldn't have the power to search the content of email stored overseas, but a federal judge disagrees.U.S.

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 the 21st-century bomb sniffers[ Thu, 24 Apr 2014 09:58:17 EDT ]Boston-based iRobot takes CNN inside its lab and onto the testing grounds to show us the future of robotic defense.

The man who invented Internet lists?[ Wed, 23 Apr 2014 09:47:42 EDT ]David Wallechinsky didn't invent what's on the Internet. It just seems that way.

Netflix: Reject the Comcast takeover[ Fri, 25 Apr 2014 17:09:14 EDT ]You probably won't see executives from Comcast and Netflix cozying up at some corporate event anytime soon.

A guide to streaming TV devices[ Fri, 25 Apr 2014 17:08:04 EDT ]When Amazon released its Fire TV system this month, it propelled the company into the increasingly competitive marketplace of devices that stream Web content into the living room.

A consumer's guide to streaming TV devices[ Fri, 25 Apr 2014 12:47:24 EDT ]When Amazon released its Fire TV system this month, it propelled the company into the increasingly competitive marketplace of devices that stream Web content into the living room.

Net Neutrality: What's New in the FCC's Latest Proposal[ Thu, 24 Apr 2014 21:13:22 GMT ]The Federal Communication Commission on Thursday announced a proposal to codify so-called net neutrality laws.

Are Electric Cars Cleaner than Gas-Powered Cars?[ Thu, 24 Apr 2014 22:00:03 GMT ]Glenn Zorpette, Editor of IEEE Spectrum breaks down the environmental costs of an electric car, versus a traditional, internal-combustion powered auto.

FyreTV Porn Streamer Sues Amazon Over 'Fire TV' Trademark[ Thu, 24 Apr 2014 22:46:42 GMT ]In what can only be called a highly expected development, Amazon is being sued over the trademark for its "Fire TV" streaming set-top box by the company that made a "FyreTV" device years earlier.

Microsoft Results Bolster New CEO Nadella's Direction[ Thu, 24 Apr 2014 22:46:42 GMT ]In Satya Nadella's first quarterly earnings release as chief executive, Microsoft Corp. on Thursday posted earnings and revenue that beat Wall Street expectations, offering new justification for the CEO's focus on cloud computing.

Hover Band: Flying Drones Play Classical Music Medley[ Fri, 25 Apr 2014 00:35:01 GMT ]Ready to be amazed? This video of tiny hexacopter drones playing real instruments may be one of the best demonstrations of robotic agility yet.

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.

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.

Inside the Aereo antenna farm[ Mon, 21 Apr 2014 20:52:13 EDT ]Aereo CEO Chet Kanojia explains how his company brings television to the internet.

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.

The man who invented Internet lists?[ Wed, 23 Apr 2014 09:47:42 EDT ]David Wallechinsky didn't invent what's on the Internet. It just seems that way.

Machine makes drinking water from thin air[ Thu, 24 Apr 2014 10:04:26 EDT ]A device for extracting water from air is being used by the military -- could it help developing countries too?

Apple Profit Beats Forecast, Splits Shares and Boosts Dividend[ Wed, 23 Apr 2014 23:47:51 GMT ]Apple posted quarterly earnings and revenue that topped estimates Wednesday and announced a 7-for-1 stock split and an 8-percent dividend increase.The news sent Apple stock soaring over 8 percent in after-hours trading in New York.The company reported earnings of $11.62 a share, on revenue of $45.

Facebook's Mobile Ads Surge, CFO to Step Down[ Wed, 23 Apr 2014 23:47:51 GMT ]Facebook's mobile advertising business continued to accelerate in the first three months of the year, helping the Internet social networking company top Wall Street's revenue target.Shares of Facebook were up nearly 3 percent at $63.05 in after-hours trading Wednesday.

Holy Hemihelix! Scientists Harness the Power of a Bizarre Twist[ Thu, 24 Apr 2014 00:03:25 GMT ]Researchers have figured out how to create a natural helix that looks like the tangle in a telephone cord — and that discovery could lead to new kinds of circuitry.The new twist is called a "hemihelix," and it's not really that new.

FCC Proposal Could Be End of 'Net Neutrality': Report[ Thu, 24 Apr 2014 01:04:41 GMT ]The Federal Communications Commission plans to propose new rules for Internet service providers that would effectively end the concept of "Net neutrality," according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.

Holy Hemihelix! Scientists Discover a Bizarre Twist[ Thu, 24 Apr 2014 07:00:24 GMT ]Researchers have figured out how to create a natural helix that looks like the tangle in a telephone cord — and that discovery could lead to new kinds of nanocircuitry.The new twist is called a "hemihelix," and it's not really that new.

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.

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.

Inside the Aereo antenna farm[ Mon, 21 Apr 2014 20:52:13 EDT ]Aereo CEO Chet Kanojia explains how his company brings television to the internet.

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.

The man who invented Internet lists?[ Wed, 23 Apr 2014 09:47:42 EDT ]David Wallechinsky didn't invent what's on the Internet. It just seems that way.

The man who invented Internet lists (well, sort of)[ Wed, 23 Apr 2014 09:37:20 EDT ]David Wallechinsky didn't invent what's on the Internet. It just seems that way.

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.