Thursday, June 12, 2014

Fatdoor Wants to Connect You With Your Neighbors Through Drones
[ Wed, 11 Jun 2014 21:04:07 GMT ]
Imagine borrowing a cup of sugar by sending a quadcopter next door, controlled by your smartphone.






Top Google Engineer Says Computers Will Be Like Humans by 2029
[ Wed, 11 Jun 2014 21:51:46 GMT ]
In less than two decades, you won't just use your computers, you will have relationships with them, says the director of engineering at Google.






Bic Hopes to Create Universal Font Based on Everyone's Handwriting
[ Wed, 11 Jun 2014 23:04:05 GMT ]
Whatever your handwriting style, Bic wants you to show it — to help create a "universal typeface" based on thousands of written letters.






U.S. Appeals Court: Cops Need Warrant For Cellphone Location Tracking
[ Wed, 11 Jun 2014 23:41:54 GMT ]
In the first ruling of its kind nationally, the 11th Circuit Court rules that obtaining the records without a warrant is unconstitutional.






World's Biggest TV is a Custom-Made, $1.6 Million 370-Inch Monster
[ Thu, 12 Jun 2014 00:55:34 GMT ]
The world's biggest TV set is so huge that it would take an elephant to block your view — and only if it stands on the back of another elephant.






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 oceans can solve our freshwater crisis
[ Mon, 09 Jun 2014 14:08:54 EDT ]
It's been a cruel irony for ancient mariners and any thirsty person who has ever gazed upon a sparkling blue ocean: Water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink.

New football helmet diagnoses hard hits
[ Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:28:43 EDT ]
Not only are Riddell's new football helmets their safest yet, they alert trainers when a player has been hit too hard.

10 gadget gifts for Father's Day
[ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 18:52:38 EDT ]
At this point, dad's already got his smartphone, a tablet and a couple of laptops, if you include the chunky old one collecting dust in the closet.

Stopping 'ghost goals' at World Cup
[ Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:29:40 EDT ]

New tech aims to rid World Cup of 'ghost goals'
[ Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:40:48 EDT ]

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Hello World! Poland Wins First Computer Coding Championship
[ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 21:12:20 GMT ]
The challenge in the Hello World Open tournament was to create and drive virtual Formula-1 racing cars on a track projected onto a large screen.






Watch the Evolution of Cellphones in 7 Retro Commercials
[ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 22:11:40 GMT ]
Thanks to YouTube, we can take a look back at how mobile phones evolved, through our most sacred medium: commercials.






Google Glass Banned at Alamo Drafthouse Theater Chain
[ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 23:03:23 GMT ]
Upscale movie theater chain Alamo Drafthouse has joined a growing group of businesses in banning Google Glass — while the film is playing, at least.






Apple Rumors: New Headphone Jack On the Way?
[ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 23:59:40 GMT ]
Reports have emerged suggesting Apple might be thinking about ending their use of the standard headphone jack.






Apple Rumors: New Headphone Jack On the Way?
[ Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:28:10 GMT ]
Reports have emerged suggesting Apple might be thinking about ending their use of the standard headphone jack.






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.

NASA spots huge solar flares
[ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 19:05:29 EDT ]
The sun is putting on a fireworks show again.

World Cup goes high tech
[ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 10:50:57 EDT ]
Goal line technology will be used for the first time at the World Cup in Brazil. CNN's Amanda Davies reports.

How oceans can solve our freshwater crisis
[ Mon, 09 Jun 2014 14:08:54 EDT ]
It's been a cruel irony for ancient mariners and any thirsty person who has ever gazed upon a sparkling blue ocean: Water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink.

10 gadget gifts for Father's Day
[ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 18:52:38 EDT ]
At this point, dad's already got his smartphone, a tablet and a couple of laptops, if you include the chunky old one collecting dust in the closet.

10 gadget gifts for Father's Day
[ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 18:52:38 EDT ]
At this point, dad's already got his smartphone, a tablet and a couple of laptops, if you include the chunky old one collecting dust in the closet.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Whoops! Facebook Accidentally Releases Snapchat Competitor
[ Mon, 09 Jun 2014 21:46:42 GMT ]
Get ready, Snapchat. Facebook is releasing a new photo-sharing app ... eventually.






Sam's Club to Offer First Chip-Enabled 'Smart' Credit Cards
[ Mon, 09 Jun 2014 22:08:52 GMT ]
Sam's Club is just weeks away from becoming the first national retailer to offer its customers a chip-enabled "smart" credit card.






Wedding Etiquette: What Not to Share
[ Mon, 09 Jun 2014 22:14:14 GMT ]
Brides-to-be now wrestle with what to share on social media ahead of the big day. NBCs Chris Clackum reports.






'Game of Thrones' Canceled? Nope, It's a Facebook Scam
[ Mon, 09 Jun 2014 22:24:47 GMT ]
Clicking on the link in the scam posts leads to a place nearly as dangerous as north of the Wall.






Tesla's Elon Musk: It Wouldn't Be Hard to Build a Flying Car
[ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 00:02:30 GMT ]
Elon Musk says Tesla "could definitely make a flying car. But that's not the hard part." So what is?






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, all games, no Kinect for Microsoft
[ Mon, 09 Jun 2014 16:58:31 EDT ]
Microsoft kept its eyes forward and revealed what is coming for the Xbox One this year and next at its 2014 Electronic Entertainment Expo briefing in Los Angeles, California. However, it is what they didn't talk about that might be more interesting.

Monday, June 9, 2014

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.