Monday, May 12, 2014

Commuter Airliner Nearly Hit Drone Over Florida Airport: FAA
[ Fri, 09 May 2014 23:09:58 GMT ]
A commuter jet nearly hit a drone in March as it approached the runway at Florida's Tallahassee Regional Airport, according to a Federal Aviation Administration official.







FAA Search-and-Rescue Drone Suit Could Have Widespread Impact
[ Sun, 11 May 2014 09:41:38 GMT ]
A search and rescue group is suing the Federal Aviation Administration after the government agency ordered the volunteer outfit to stop using drones, and the case could have ramifications for civilian drone operators across the country.







5 Reasons to Be Friends with Your Mom on Facebook
[ Sun, 11 May 2014 12:31:06 GMT ]

This MotherĂ¢€™s Day, give the gift of not rolling your eyes every time she comments on your photos.








5 Reasons to Love 'Mad Men's' Newest Star: The IBM 360
[ Sun, 11 May 2014 23:02:16 GMT ]
The commotion kicked up by the new super computer at "Mad Men" advertising agency SC&P is nothing compared to the havoc it wreaked at IBM after it was announced on April 7, 1964 -- 50 years before its AMC debut.The IBM System 360 led the computer revolution.







5 Reasons to Love 'Mad Men's' New Star: The IBM 360
[ Sun, 11 May 2014 23:17:48 GMT ]
The commotion kicked up by the new super computer at "Mad Men" advertising agency SC&P is nothing compared to the havoc it wreaked at IBM after it was announced on April 7, 1964 -- 50 years before its AMC debut.The IBM System 360 led the computer revolution.







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.

Gadgets to help keep Fido fit
[ Fri, 09 May 2014 18:35:37 EDT ]
Karin Caifa looks at new technology to help you track your pet's health and fitness

Meet the 'NeRD' e-reader
[ Thu, 08 May 2014 17:44:05 EDT ]
For cybersecurity reasons, sailors on U.S. Navy vessels can't always use smartphones and tablets. And in the cramped quarters of a submarine, there's little room for shelves full of books.

Nintendo apologizes for same-sex slight
[ Fri, 09 May 2014 18:35:21 EDT ]
An upcoming game for Nintendo's handheld devices will let players enter a virtual world in which they make friends, flirt and can even get married and have kids.

What Beats by Apple means for you
[ Fri, 09 May 2014 18:35:47 EDT ]
It's an odd pairing, really, the gadget-obsessed tech giant from Silicon Valley teaming up with hip-hop super producer Dr. Dre and music mogul Jimmy Iovine.

What Beats by Apple could mean for you
[ Fri, 09 May 2014 17:54:34 EDT ]
It's an odd pairing, really, the gadget-obsessed tech giant from Silicon Valley teaming up with hip-hop super producer Dr. Dre and music mogul Jimmy Iovine.

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Twitter Decides to Play Nicely with Facebook, TV Networks
[ Fri, 09 May 2014 21:06:36 GMT ]

Twitter has decided to get along with Facebook, after all - at least when it comes to displaying posts on TV.








Nintendo Apologizes For Omitting Gay Marriage From 'Tomodachi Life'
[ Fri, 09 May 2014 22:08:15 GMT ]
Nintendo hinted Friday that it may allow for gay relationships in future versions of its Ă¢€œTomodachi LifeĂ¢€ video game.







FCC Chairman Denies Trying to Divide Internet Into Fast and Slow Lanes
[ Fri, 09 May 2014 22:54:27 GMT ]

Tom Wheeler responds to a letter sent earlier this week by some of the U.S.Ă¢€™s largest Internet companies.








Commuter Airliner Nearly Hit Drone Over Florida Airport: FAA
[ Fri, 09 May 2014 23:09:58 GMT ]
A commuter jet nearly hit a drone in March as it approached the runway at Florida's Tallahassee Regional Airport, according to a Federal Aviation Administration official.







FAA Search-and-Rescue Drone Suit Could Have Widespread Impact
[ Sun, 11 May 2014 09:41:38 GMT ]
A search and rescue group is suing the Federal Aviation Administration after the government agency ordered the volunteer outfit to stop using drones, and the case could have ramifications for civilian drone operators across the country.







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.

Gadgets to help keep Fido fit
[ Fri, 09 May 2014 18:35:37 EDT ]
Karin Caifa looks at new technology to help you track your pet's health and fitness

Meet the 'NeRD' e-reader
[ Thu, 08 May 2014 17:44:05 EDT ]
For cybersecurity reasons, sailors on U.S. Navy vessels can't always use smartphones and tablets. And in the cramped quarters of a submarine, there's little room for shelves full of books.

Nintendo apologizes for same-sex slight
[ Fri, 09 May 2014 18:35:21 EDT ]
An upcoming game for Nintendo's handheld devices will let players enter a virtual world in which they make friends, flirt and can even get married and have kids.

What Beats by Apple means for you
[ Fri, 09 May 2014 18:35:47 EDT ]
It's an odd pairing, really, the gadget-obsessed tech giant from Silicon Valley teaming up with hip-hop super producer Dr. Dre and music mogul Jimmy Iovine.

What Beats by Apple could mean for you
[ Fri, 09 May 2014 17:54:34 EDT ]
It's an odd pairing, really, the gadget-obsessed tech giant from Silicon Valley teaming up with hip-hop super producer Dr. Dre and music mogul Jimmy Iovine.

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Could Drones Help Find Nigeria's Missing Schoolgirls?
[ Fri, 09 May 2014 21:06:32 GMT ]
The search for nearly 300 missing Nigerian schoolgirls has taken on an international dimension with the arrival of American and British experts on the ground to help track down the teens.There are military personnel, development experts, law-enforcement and intelligence agents.







Twitter Decides to Play Nicely with Facebook, TV Networks
[ Fri, 09 May 2014 21:06:36 GMT ]

Twitter has decided to get along with Facebook, after all - at least when it comes to displaying posts on TV.








Nintendo Apologizes For Omitting Gay Marriage From 'Tomodachi Life'
[ Fri, 09 May 2014 22:08:15 GMT ]
Nintendo hinted Friday that it may allow for gay relationships in future versions of its Ă¢€œTomodachi LifeĂ¢€ video game.







FCC Chairman Denies Trying to Divide Internet Into Fast and Slow Lanes
[ Fri, 09 May 2014 22:54:27 GMT ]

Tom Wheeler responds to a letter sent earlier this week by some of the U.S.Ă¢€™s largest Internet companies.








Commuter Airliner Nearly Hit Drone Over Florida Airport: FAA
[ Fri, 09 May 2014 23:09:58 GMT ]
A commuter jet nearly hit a drone in March as it approached the runway at Florida's Tallahassee Regional Airport, according to a Federal Aviation Administration official.







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.

Gadgets to help keep Fido fit
[ Fri, 09 May 2014 18:35:37 EDT ]
Karin Caifa looks at new technology to help you track your pet's health and fitness

Meet the 'NeRD' e-reader
[ Thu, 08 May 2014 17:44:05 EDT ]
For cybersecurity reasons, sailors on U.S. Navy vessels can't always use smartphones and tablets. And in the cramped quarters of a submarine, there's little room for shelves full of books.

Nintendo apologizes for same-sex slight
[ Fri, 09 May 2014 18:35:21 EDT ]
An upcoming game for Nintendo's handheld devices will let players enter a virtual world in which they make friends, flirt and can even get married and have kids.

What Beats by Apple means for you
[ Fri, 09 May 2014 18:35:47 EDT ]
It's an odd pairing, really, the gadget-obsessed tech giant from Silicon Valley teaming up with hip-hop super producer Dr. Dre and music mogul Jimmy Iovine.

What Beats by Apple could mean for you
[ Fri, 09 May 2014 17:54:34 EDT ]
It's an odd pairing, really, the gadget-obsessed tech giant from Silicon Valley teaming up with hip-hop super producer Dr. Dre and music mogul Jimmy Iovine.

Friday, May 9, 2014

Suiting Up: Smart Shirt For Tech-Savvy Athletes Goes On Sale
[ Thu, 08 May 2014 20:24:05 GMT ]
What's the use of having the latest fitness-tracking gizmo if you're still wearing that natty running shirt from your alma mater? If you want to cut a figure on your run, you'll need the newest and coolest piece of kit: an electronics-infused smart shirt from OMsignal.







Federal Regulators Approve Bitcoin for Political Campaign Donations
[ Thu, 08 May 2014 21:57:18 GMT ]
You might say bitcoin is gaining a bit of political currency.The six-member Federal Election Commission voted unanimously on Thursday to allow political candidates and committees to accept bitcoin donations.But there's a catch.







Hashtag Wars: Who's Behind the Nigeria Social-Media Movement?
[ Thu, 08 May 2014 22:43:57 GMT ]
Can #BringBackOurGirls help in the fight against Boko Haram in Nigeria, or is it just causing distraction?







Apple Close to Buying Headphone Maker Beats Electronics: Report
[ Thu, 08 May 2014 23:30:31 GMT ]
Apple is close to buying headphone maker Beats Electronics for $3.2 billion, the Financial Times reported.The purchase of Beats, which also runs a streaming music service, would be Apple's largest ever acquisition, the newspaper reported. It said the deal could be announced as early as next week.







3-D Printed Guns Lead to Arrest of Man in Japan
[ Thu, 08 May 2014 23:30:31 GMT ]
It's a first: A man has been arrested for possession of 3-D printed guns, according to a report from Japan's NHK news service. Japanese police apprehended the 27-year-old after he posted video of his firearms online Ă¢€” perhaps not the wisest move in a country with strict gun control laws.