Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Says We're Entering a 'Post-Post-PC Era'[ Wed, 28 May 2014 01:45:35 GMT ]At the Code Conference, Satya Nadella said Microsoft’s future is about building platforms and software for productivity.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: I'm the Boss, Bill Gates Just Helps Out[ Wed, 28 May 2014 02:16:36 GMT ]At the Code Conference, Satya Nadella said while Microsoft founder Bill Gates is spending more time at Microsoft, there's no question who's in charge.

Google's New Self-Driving Car Ditches the Steering Wheel[ Wed, 28 May 2014 02:32:35 GMT ]The company reimagines what the modern automobile should look and feel like if you took the human out of the transportation equation.

Gwyneth Paltrow Calls Internet Trolls 'Test of Our Emotional Evolution'[ Wed, 28 May 2014 03:03:15 GMT ]Gwyneth Paltrow isn't who you'd expect to speak at a big tech conference featuring Microsoft and Google honchos. But on Tuesday, she gave a short and impassioned speech about the dark side of the Internet.The actress was the surprise guest at Re/Code's Code Conference outside of Los Angeles.

China Cracks Down on Instant Messaging Services[ Wed, 28 May 2014 08:26:13 GMT ]BEIJING - China is targeting popular smartphone-based instant messaging services in a month-long campaign to crack down on the spreading of rumors and what it calls infiltration of hostile forces, in the latest move restricting online freedom of expression.

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.

How they secured Obama's phone[ Tue, 27 May 2014 14:40:18 EDT ]When Obama became President, he insisted on keeping his BlackBerry. Erica Fink reports how they secured the device.

How to shoot amazing video from drones[ Thu, 22 May 2014 15:33:25 EDT ]A bird's eye camera sweeps over the green fields of Ireland, flies over the towering Cliffs of Moher and pans the ocean hundreds of feet below.

iPhone hackers demanding ransoms[ Tue, 27 May 2014 17:34:33 EDT ]A large number of people, mostly located in Australia, are reporting they have come under an unexplained attack that holds their iPhones and iPads hostage and demands they pay a $100 ransom.

Tech exec fired for comments about shootings[ Tue, 27 May 2014 12:35:38 EDT ]The co-founder of Rap Genius, an online-annotation website, has been fired after marking up the 137-page manifesto of California shooter Elliot Rodger with comments that are being called tasteless and creepy.

Tech exec fired for comments about shootings[ Tue, 27 May 2014 12:35:38 EDT ]The co-founder of Rap Genius, an online-annotation website, has been fired after marking up the 137-page manifesto of California shooter Elliot Rodger with comments that are being called tasteless and creepy.

Google 'Right To Be Forgotten' Ruling Unlikely to Repeat in U.S.[ Mon, 26 May 2014 16:58:49 GMT ]Europe's moves to rein in Google — including a court ruling this month ordering the search giant to give people a say in what pops up when someone searches their name — may be seen in Brussels as striking a blow for the little guy.

Girls Make the Grade at the White House Science Fair[ Mon, 26 May 2014 19:17:38 GMT ]Girls are coming to the White House on Tuesday and they are bringing their robots with them.Dozens of kids from grade school to high school will be there for the White House Science Fair, launched by President Barack Obama in 2009.

'Smart Home' Could Soon Be Controlled by Your iPhone[ Mon, 26 May 2014 19:17:39 GMT ]Apple is reportedly about to enter the world of “smart home” technology in a big way.According to the Financial Times, Apple is positioning the iPhone as a remote control for home automation, allowing you to turn on the lights, adjust the heat and control appliances with the device.

Prosecutors: Hacker-Turned-Informant Helped Thwart 300 Cyberattacks[ Mon, 26 May 2014 21:06:16 GMT ]Federal prosecutors in New York say an admitted computer hacker helped the FBI thwart hundreds of cyberattacks on government and corporate computer systems.The prosecutors also credit Hector Xavier Monsegur with helping cripple the group of so-called hacktivists known as Anonymous.

Annoy the Masses With These 12 Infuriating Tech Behaviors[ Mon, 26 May 2014 22:08:22 GMT ]Technology has given us more freedom than we’ve ever had before. We can book flights, pay our bills, share vacation photos and order food in just a few taps on our smartphones or tablets.

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.

How to make your iPhone stop tracking you[ Wed, 21 May 2014 15:21:12 EDT ]CNN's Samuel Burke explains how you can get your iPhone to stop tracking and storing your location data.

Apple acknowledges iMessage problems[ Thu, 22 May 2014 16:32:26 EDT ]Apple's Internet-based messaging service, iMessage, has long had problems when it comes to interacting with non-Apple devices. Now the company is finally acknowledging the problems and rolling out a slate of bug fixes to make Apple-to-Android messaging less of a nightmare.

Facebook's dinosaur mascot[ Fri, 23 May 2014 17:17:07 EDT ]It's been a big week for dinosaurs. With "Godzilla" still rampaging at the box office, Facebook also rolled out some privacy changes along with a friendly blue dino to help explain them all.

How to shoot amazing video from drones[ Thu, 22 May 2014 15:33:25 EDT ]A bird's eye camera sweeps over the green fields of Ireland, flies over the towering Cliffs of Moher and pans the ocean hundreds of feet below.

Report: Apple to unveil 'smart home' system[ Mon, 26 May 2014 14:08:57 EDT ]Apple is planning to introduce a smart home concept at its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, according to a report.

YouTube Plans To Add Built-In Crowdfunding Capability[ Fri, 23 May 2014 20:49:01 GMT ]A few changes are on the way for YouTube's power users, and perhaps the most exciting feature is a way for video creators to raise money from their fans directly on the site.

Workers in Tech Poaching Case Likely to Get Average of $4K[ Fri, 23 May 2014 21:35:38 GMT ]Nearly 60,000 high-tech workers are likely to receive an average of $4,000 apiece in a settlement of a class-action lawsuit alleging Apple and Google conspired in an illegal cartel of Silicon Valley employers that secretly refused to recruit each other's engineers.

Wearable Tech for Every Type of Guy[ Sat, 24 May 2014 09:55:19 GMT ]Google co-founder Sergey Brin did it. So did RoboCop. Not to mention Geordi LaForge from “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”Yes, all of these men wore computers, and looked good doing it. These days, it's not just techies wearing smart devices either.

Dating Apps That Promise Love, Not Match Overload[ Sun, 25 May 2014 12:24:27 GMT ]In a dating scene where Tinder and OKCupid encourage match overload, a new breed of apps is giving users manageable, daily doses of romance.When it comes to romance, people are not great at dealing with too many options. In scientific terms, they become "cognitively overwhelmed.

Password Do's & Don'ts: 6 Ways to Stay Safe Online[ Sun, 25 May 2014 15:44:08 GMT ]If we don't take charge of our own online security, who will? Here are a few basic tips for keeping your data safe.

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.

How to make your iPhone stop tracking you[ Wed, 21 May 2014 15:21:12 EDT ]CNN's Samuel Burke explains how you can get your iPhone to stop tracking and storing your location data.

Apple acknowledges iMessage problems[ Thu, 22 May 2014 16:32:26 EDT ]Apple's Internet-based messaging service, iMessage, has long had problems when it comes to interacting with non-Apple devices. Now the company is finally acknowledging the problems and rolling out a slate of bug fixes to make Apple-to-Android messaging less of a nightmare.

Facebook's dinosaur mascot[ Fri, 23 May 2014 17:17:07 EDT ]It's been a big week for dinosaurs. With "Godzilla" still rampaging at the box office, Facebook also rolled out some privacy changes along with a friendly blue dino to help explain them all.

How to shoot amazing video from drones[ Thu, 22 May 2014 15:33:25 EDT ]A bird's eye camera sweeps over the green fields of Ireland, flies over the towering Cliffs of Moher and pans the ocean hundreds of feet below.

How to shoot amazing video from drones[ Thu, 22 May 2014 14:27:52 EDT ]A bird's eye camera sweeps over the green fields of Ireland, flies over the towering Cliffs of Moher and pans the ocean hundreds of feet below.

Google Will Bring 3-D 'Project Tango' to 7-Inch Tablet: Report[ Fri, 23 May 2014 14:23:19 GMT ]Google is developing a new 7-inch tablet that can capture 3-D images, and plans to produce about 4,000 of these prototypes beginning next month, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people briefed on the company's plans.

Microsoft Fights Off FBI Request For Customer Data[ Fri, 23 May 2014 16:26:10 GMT ]Microsoft successfully fought a national security letter from the FBI that requested a customer's data and barred the company from telling the customer about it, according to court documents that were unsealed on Thursday.

YouTube Plans To Add Built-In Crowdfunding Capability[ Fri, 23 May 2014 20:49:01 GMT ]A few changes are on the way for YouTube's power users, and perhaps the most exciting feature is a way for video creators to raise money from their fans directly on the site.

Workers in Tech Poaching Case Likely to Get Average of $4K[ Fri, 23 May 2014 21:35:38 GMT ]Nearly 60,000 high-tech workers are likely to receive an average of $4,000 apiece in a settlement of a class-action lawsuit alleging Apple and Google conspired in an illegal cartel of Silicon Valley employers that secretly refused to recruit each other's engineers.

Wearable Tech for Every Type of Guy[ Sat, 24 May 2014 09:55:19 GMT ]Google co-founder Sergey Brin did it. So did RoboCop. Not to mention Geordi LaForge from “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”Yes, all of these men wore computers, and looked good doing it. These days, it's not just techies wearing smart devices either.