Remote-Control Robot Outruns You With Spoke-Like Legs[ Mon, 12 May 2014 19:40:14 GMT ]We've seen our share of running robots, both two-legged and four-legged — but this six-legged bot with the look of a wagon wheel is surely a first. Don't be fooled by the tumbleweed-like motion, though: This thing can outrun all but the quickest sprinters.

Scientists Debate Killer Robots at U.N. Conference[ Mon, 12 May 2014 20:10:55 GMT ]It’s hard to think about autonomous, lethal machines and not imagine the killer robots from the “Terminator” movies. But could hysteria over the robo-pocalypse hold back technology that could save human lives?

Super-Fast Robot Arm Catches Objects on the Fly[ Mon, 12 May 2014 20:26:24 GMT ]There are some things a robot can't do, but catching a flying object is no longer one of them.

Twitter Rolls Out a Way to Mute Your Chatty Friends[ Mon, 12 May 2014 22:29:16 GMT ]Twitter has introduced a muting feature that keeps you from seeing any Twitter activity from the person you’ve muted.

App Lets You Share Your Life With Someone You'll Never Meet[ Mon, 12 May 2014 23:00:04 GMT ]An artsy new app under development at the MIT Media Lab has you and another person sharing daily activities like waking up, walking around and getting something to eat. But the catch is the other person is a stranger, living halfway across the globe.

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

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.

Meet the BAT, an airbone wind turbine[ Mon, 12 May 2014 10:39:06 EDT ]The first time you see The Bat floating high above the horizon, you may be confused. This bizarre aircraft looks kind of like a giant, winged doughnut.

FDA approves 'Star Wars' bionic arm [ Mon, 12 May 2014 14:51:05 EDT ]Amputees will soon get help from a groundbreaking bionic arm, thanks to the inventor of the Segway and a little inspiration from "Star Wars."

Meet the BAT, an airbone wind turbine[ Mon, 12 May 2014 10:39:06 EDT ]The first time you see The Bat floating high above the horizon, you may be confused. This bizarre aircraft looks kind of like a giant, winged doughnut.

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 Mother’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.

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 “Tomodachi Life” 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.’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.

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 “Tomodachi Life” 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.’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.