Beyond Slender Man: More Internet Memes You Know Nothing About[ Sun, 08 Jun 2014 16:35:57 GMT ]A ubiquitous as Slender Man now seems, there's still plenty more on the Internet parents don't know about. Here's a drop in the bucket.

Buzzed: Bars and Restaurants Keep Customers' Smartphones Juiced[ Sun, 08 Jun 2014 17:24:39 GMT ]From USB ports to mobile chargers, restaurants and bars are finding inventive ways to keep their customers' phones juiced.

Beyond Slender Man: More Internet Things You Know Nothing About[ Sun, 08 Jun 2014 17:37:26 GMT ]A ubiquitous as Slender Man now seems, there's still plenty more on the Internet parents don't know about. Here's a drop in the bucket.

Computer Passes Turing Test for the First Time[ Sun, 08 Jun 2014 22:15:03 GMT ]A computer tricked 33 percent of people into thinking it was a 13-year-old boy — making it the first to pass the Turing Test.

Turing Test: Computer Program Convinces Judges It's Human[ Mon, 09 Jun 2014 02:12:49 GMT ]A computer program tricked 33 percent of people into thinking it was a 13-year-old boy — making it the first to pass the Turing Test.

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 live 31 days undersea[ Thu, 05 Jun 2014 12:32:10 EDT ]Could we one day live underwater? Ask Fabien Cousteau -- a month from now.

Turning highways into power plants?[ Fri, 06 Jun 2014 13:16:30 EDT ]A innovative idea of covering the nation's roads with solar panels is going viral. But is it actually viable?

Meet Pepper, the emotional robot[ Fri, 06 Jun 2014 17:11:02 EDT ]When someone is being stiff and acting emotionless, we may have to quit calling them a robot.

At E3 2014, the games are the thing[ Fri, 06 Jun 2014 13:04:28 EDT ]A year ago, Sony and Microsoft were kicking off their new next-generation video game consoles at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, California. This year, the event will be all about the games, as developers show what they can do with that new technology.

At E3 2014, the games are the thing[ Fri, 06 Jun 2014 13:04:28 EDT ]A year ago, Sony and Microsoft were kicking off their new next-generation video game consoles at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, California. This year, the event will be all about the games, as developers show what they can do with that new technology.

Spooky! CIA Launches Twitter Account[ Fri, 06 Jun 2014 20:22:15 GMT ]The spy agency cracked a joke in its inaugural tweet.

Tetris Turns 30 - and It's Still as Addictive as Ever[ Fri, 06 Jun 2014 21:57:38 GMT ]Tetris, one of the most popular and addictive video games of all time, was created on this day in 1984 — making it 30 years old.

'Hello World': HDTV Sent Via Laser Beam ... From Space![ Fri, 06 Jun 2014 21:59:11 GMT ]For the first time, NASA has used a new type of laser transmitter to beam high-definition video down to Earth from the International Space Station.

Vodafone Report Details Extent of Government Snooping[ Fri, 06 Jun 2014 23:40:36 GMT ]Vodafone says that several countries demand direct access to its networks without warrant or prior notice.

Beyond Slender Man: More Internet Memes You Know Nothing About[ Sat, 07 Jun 2014 09:59:11 GMT ]A ubiquitous as Slender Man now seems, there's still plenty more on the Internet parents don't know about. Here's a drop in the bucket.

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 live 31 days undersea[ Thu, 05 Jun 2014 12:32:10 EDT ]Could we one day live underwater? Ask Fabien Cousteau -- a month from now.

Turning highways into power plants?[ Fri, 06 Jun 2014 13:16:30 EDT ]A innovative idea of covering the nation's roads with solar panels is going viral. But is it actually viable?

Meet Pepper, the emotional robot[ Fri, 06 Jun 2014 17:11:02 EDT ]When someone is being stiff and acting emotionless, we may have to quit calling them a robot.

At E3 2014, the games are the thing[ Fri, 06 Jun 2014 13:04:28 EDT ]A year ago, Sony and Microsoft were kicking off their new next-generation video game consoles at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, California. This year, the event will be all about the games, as developers show what they can do with that new technology.

At E3 2014, the games are the thing[ Fri, 06 Jun 2014 13:04:28 EDT ]A year ago, Sony and Microsoft were kicking off their new next-generation video game consoles at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, California. This year, the event will be all about the games, as developers show what they can do with that new technology.

Softbank's Pepper Robot Makes Emotional Debut in Japan[ Thu, 05 Jun 2014 20:30:00 GMT ]Japan's Softbank Corp. unveils a new humanoid robot named Pepper, which the company claims has the ability to identify and respond to human emotions.

Airbnb Wants You To Share Dinner With Strangers[ Thu, 05 Jun 2014 20:43:51 GMT ]The San Francisco startup that lets strangers share their homes for a fee now wants to do the same for the dinner table.

Do Education Apps Keep Kids Sharp or Just Plugged In?[ Thu, 05 Jun 2014 21:09:03 GMT ]Bored kids complaining about how “there’s nothing to do” this summer need look no further than their neighborhood app store.

Privacy Advocates Urge Senate to Rein In NSA Data Collection[ Thu, 05 Jun 2014 23:09:03 GMT ]Lawmakers, White House officials and privacy advocates locked horns on Thursday over the USA Freedom Act.

Z-Man: Gecko-Inspired Material Lets You Climb Sheer Glass Walls[ Thu, 05 Jun 2014 23:18:34 GMT ]A DARPA project to recreate geckos' legendary climbing ability let a 218-pound man to climb 25 feet of sheer glass.

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.

Did a Google camera capture murder?[ Wed, 04 Jun 2014 11:39:45 EDT ]A Google Street View camera caught what looked like murder on the streets of Scotland. CNN's Errol Barnett explains.

Big changes to iPhone messaging[ Wed, 04 Jun 2014 09:38:49 EDT ]It didn't get a ton of attention Monday, but Apple's next mobile operating system means significant changes for how iPhone users send and receive messages.

Hollywood to feds: Let us use drones[ Wed, 04 Jun 2014 16:32:36 EDT ]It's almost entirely illegal to use drones for money-making purposes in the United States. But a little Hollywood magic could change that.

How to live 31 days undersea[ Thu, 05 Jun 2014 12:32:10 EDT ]Could we one day live underwater? Ask Fabien Cousteau -- a month from now.

Cousteau grandson living 31 days undersea[ Thu, 05 Jun 2014 09:32:01 EDT ]Could we one day live underwater? Ask Fabien Cousteau -- a month from now.

Obama To Host First White House Maker Faire on June 18[ Wed, 04 Jun 2014 23:12:54 GMT ]Attention all tinkerers, inventors and budding entrepreneurs: The White House wants you.

University of Michigan's Driverless Car Obstacle Course Opens This Fall[ Wed, 04 Jun 2014 23:13:44 GMT ]The University of Michigan is about to open a sophisticated testing ground for driverless vehicles, complete with mechanical pedestrians.

New Apps Coming to Xbox One: HBO Go, Twitter, Vevo and More[ Wed, 04 Jun 2014 23:20:34 GMT ]The Xbox One will soon be home to dozens more apps for you to play with, including lots of options for streaming the latest shows and games.

'Slender Man' Cited in Stabbing Is a Ghoul for the Internet Age[ Thu, 05 Jun 2014 00:19:30 GMT ]Two girls recently named Slender Man as the reason they allegedly stabbed another girl in the woods. But who is Slender Man?

Do Education Apps Keep Kids Sharp or Just Plugged In?[ Thu, 05 Jun 2014 09:08:35 GMT ]Bored kids complaining about how “there’s nothing to do” this summer need look no further than their neighborhood app store.