What Is Alibaba? China's Tech Behemoth Files for $1 Billion IPO[ Tue, 06 May 2014 21:46:48 GMT ]Get ready America. Here comes Alibaba.

Alibaba IPO: What To Know, By the Numbers[ Tue, 06 May 2014 22:17:54 GMT ]Chinese e-commerce behemoth Alibaba Group is soon to debut on the U.S. stock market -- and its initial public offering paperwork filed on Tuesday is packed with new information about the company.Alibaba has been described as China's Amazon, eBay and PayPal wrapped into one.

Notable Notebooks: 10 Top Laptops for Students[ Tue, 06 May 2014 22:33:26 GMT ]Whether you’re a student on a budget or a recent grad looking to upgrade, the market for laptops has never looked better. From wallet-friendly Chromebooks to Windows 8-powered multimedia powerhouses, there’s a notebook out there for just about everyone.

'Black Knight' Military Truck-Copter Takes First Tentative Flight[ Tue, 06 May 2014 23:35:35 GMT ]It may not be particularly majestic, but the Black Knight combination ground vehicle and helicopter has gotten itself into the air. The experimental transport platform faces an uncertain future, but it's fun to watch anyway.

'Game of Thrones' Sets Dubious Record: 200,000 Pirating At Once[ Wed, 07 May 2014 01:08:29 GMT ]It's no secret that HBO's "Game of Thrones" is one of the most popular shows ever. But it's not just leading ratings on TV — it's also seeing unheard-of levels of piracy. The latest record? Over 200,000 people pirating Season 4 Episode 5 at once using file-sharing protocol BitTorrent.

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.

YouTube's kingmaker[ Tue, 06 May 2014 16:46:06 EDT ]Maker Studios has turned YouTube hits into digital celebs. CNN takes you into the studio where video stars are grown.

Drones banned from Yosemite[ Mon, 05 May 2014 17:44:19 EDT ]If you're planning to enjoy this spring or summer at a national park, you'd better leave your drone at home.

Meet Netflix's stealthy new logo[ Tue, 06 May 2014 15:58:52 EDT ]Netflix has a new logo, but you're forgiven if you didn't notice.

A bug repellent that could save lives[ Mon, 05 May 2014 11:29:15 EDT ]When is bug spray more than just bug spray? When it's a compound that, according to researchers at Vanderbilt University, is thousands of times stronger than DEET, works on many different insects and could very well save lives.

Oculus wants 1 billion people in virtual reality[ Tue, 06 May 2014 17:39:55 EDT ]When Oculus, makers of a virtual-reality headset many view as the future of video gaming, agreed in March to a $2 billion buyout by Facebook, they weren't tempted by the success of "FarmVille" or "Candy Crush."

Same-Day Delivery Wars: Google Takes on Amazon[ Mon, 05 May 2014 17:27:55 GMT ]In the future, waiting a few days for an online delivery could become a thing of the past.On Monday, Google began offering its same-day delivery service, Shopping Express, in Manhattan and parts of Los Angeles.

Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel Steps Down After Data Breach[ Mon, 05 May 2014 17:27:55 GMT ]Target's chairman and CEO Gregg Steinhafel stepped down from both roles on Monday, effective immediately, after a huge data breach that hit millions of customers shook shopper confidence and lacerated profits.

Code Cracked: Mysterious NSA Tweet Is Decrypted in Seconds[ Mon, 05 May 2014 20:32:02 GMT ]NSA's recruiting office sent out a mystifying tweet Monday morning, prompting observers to question whether perhaps the agency had sent the nonsense message by accident.

Siri-ous Trouble? Hacker Cracks iPhone Lock Screen[ Mon, 05 May 2014 23:06:43 GMT ]Siri needs to brush up on her security. Using voice commands, one hacker claims it's possible to bypass the lock screen of an iOS device running version 7.1.1, access that phone's contacts list, and call a contact from the bypassed phone.The hack has its limitations.

Siri-ous Trouble? Hacker Claims to Crack iPhone Lock Screen[ Tue, 06 May 2014 00:39:48 GMT ]Siri needs to brush up on her security. Using voice commands, one hacker claims it's possible to bypass the lock screen of an iOS device running version 7.1.1, access that phone's contacts list, and call a contact from the bypassed phone.The reputed hack has its limitations.

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 YouTube's kingmaker[ Mon, 05 May 2014 11:24:26 EDT ]Maker Studios has turned YouTube hits into digital celebs. CNN takes you into the studio where video stars are grown.

A chance for life on Jupiter moon[ Fri, 02 May 2014 17:32:45 EDT ]Jupiter's moon Ganymede may be layered with ice and water inside, and life could have arisen there.

Drones banned from Yosemite[ Mon, 05 May 2014 17:44:19 EDT ]If you're planning to enjoy this spring or summer at a national park, you'd better leave your drone at home.

A bug repellent that could save lives[ Mon, 05 May 2014 11:29:15 EDT ]When is bug spray more than just bug spray? When it's a compound that, according to researchers at Vanderbilt University, is thousands of times stronger than DEET, works on many different insects and could very well save lives.

A bug repellent that could save lives[ Mon, 05 May 2014 11:29:15 EDT ]When is bug spray more than just bug spray? When it's a compound that, according to researchers at Vanderbilt University, is thousands of times stronger than DEET, works on many different insects and could very well save lives.

Kickstarter Fraud? State Sues Failed Project's Creators[ Fri, 02 May 2014 20:44:22 GMT ]Kickstarter campaigns may soon face more than Internet outrage if they don't follow through on promises: a lawsuit from government authorities.

Carbon Fiber, Sonar, Wireless - Is This The Smartest Bike Ever Made?[ Fri, 02 May 2014 23:34:56 GMT ]Our cars are getting smarter and smarter, so why not our bikes? With a special carbon-fiber body and built-in wireless and sonar, the Vanhawk Valour is perhaps the world's most high-tech bicycle. It even has a companion app. But you won't find it in stores — yet.

Jury Orders Samsung to Pay Apple $119.6 Million in Patent Case[ Sat, 03 May 2014 00:36:39 GMT ]SAN JOSE, California — A jury on Friday ordered Samsung Electronics to pay $119.6 million to Apple, after it found the South Korean smartphone maker had infringed two Apple patents.

Jury Orders Samsung to Pay Apple $119.6M in Patent Infringement Case[ Sat, 03 May 2014 01:22:48 GMT ]SAN JOSE, Calif. — A California jury determined Friday that Samsung infringed Apple smartphone patents and awarded $120 million in damages.The panel delivered its verdict in federal court in the latest lawsuit involving the two tech giants.

May the Fourth Be With You: History of 'Star Wars' on the Internet[ Sun, 04 May 2014 16:28:45 GMT ]As anyone with a Boba Fett action figure already knows, May 4 is Star Wars Day, as in, "May the Fourth be with you.” (Yeah, it’s kind of a stretch). It has become so big that even NASA celebrates it.

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.

An airplane armrest for two[ Fri, 02 May 2014 17:33:30 EDT ]I'm not a violent man. Short, self-doubting gingers tend not to be the fiercest of creatures.

'Star Trek' sensor scans your food[ Fri, 02 May 2014 17:33:08 EDT ]A new pocket scanner promises to deliver the power to analyze food content, giving the user an instant breakdown of alcohol, sugar, or calorie content before they consume.

Test-tube meat could be future food[ Fri, 02 May 2014 17:41:24 EDT ]In a nondescript hotel ballroom last month at the South by Southwest Interactive festival, Andras Forgacs offered a rare glimpse at the sci-fi future of food.

A chance for life on Jupiter moon[ Fri, 02 May 2014 17:32:45 EDT ]Jupiter's moon Ganymede may be layered with ice and water inside, and life could have arisen there.

'Club sandwich' may hold life on Jupiter's moon[ Fri, 02 May 2014 17:30:16 EDT ]Jupiter's moon Ganymede may be layered with ice and water inside, and life could have arisen there.

A Swarm of Google Glass Users Will Descend on Your City Saturday[ Fri, 02 May 2014 19:11:24 GMT ]Google Glass haters, beware: Glass wearers are planning meetups in a series of “Glass Night Out” events across the country Saturday.The Glass community is coordinating the events, which Google promoted in a Google+ post on Thursday.

Kickstarter Fraud? State Sues Failed Project's Creators[ Fri, 02 May 2014 20:44:22 GMT ]Kickstarter campaigns may soon face more than Internet outrage if they don't follow through on promises: a lawsuit from government authorities.

Carbon Fiber, Sonar, Wireless - Is This The Smartest Bike Ever Made?[ Fri, 02 May 2014 23:34:56 GMT ]Our cars are getting smarter and smarter, so why not our bikes? With a special carbon-fiber body and built-in wireless and sonar, the Vanhawk Valour is perhaps the world's most high-tech bicycle. It even has a companion app. But you won't find it in stores — yet.

Jury Orders Samsung to Pay Apple $119.6 Million in Patent Case[ Sat, 03 May 2014 00:36:39 GMT ]SAN JOSE, California — A jury on Friday ordered Samsung Electronics to pay $119.6 million to Apple, after it found the South Korean smartphone maker had infringed two Apple patents.

Jury Orders Samsung to Pay Apple $119.6M in Patent Infringement Case[ Sat, 03 May 2014 01:22:48 GMT ]SAN JOSE, Calif. — A California jury determined Friday that Samsung infringed Apple smartphone patents and awarded $120 million in damages.The panel delivered its verdict in federal court in the latest lawsuit involving the two tech giants.