Friday, August 15, 2014

Here Are the iPhone 6 Features Shoppers Want Most
[ Thu, 14 Aug 2014 23:18:27 GMT ]
The iPhone 6 could be hitting shelves in as soon as a month, and all Apple diehards have their own personal wishlist for the device.






Pro Gaming Faces a Surprising Challenge: Doping
[ Thu, 14 Aug 2014 23:52:56 GMT ]
Increased pressure on players has reportedly led to widespread drug problems, says one industry veteran.






Craigslist 'Landlord' Rented Other People's Homes: Cops
[ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 07:19:06 GMT ]
Terrence Hill has been accused of posting for-rent ads on Craiglist for properties he didn't own -- and then renting them out to unwitting "tenants."

Craigslist Scam: 'Landlord' Didn't Own Homes, Cops Say
[ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 07:19:06 GMT ]
Terrence Hill has been accused of posting for-rent ads on Craiglist for properties he didn't own -- and then renting them out to unwitting "tenants."






Craigslist 'Landlord' Rented Out Others' Homes: Cops
[ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 07:19:06 GMT ]
Terrence Hill has been accused of posting for-rent ads on Craiglist for properties he didn't own -- and then renting them out to unwitting "tenants."






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.

Is this the future of parenting?
[ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 17:57:46 EDT ]
Babies are unpredictable, messy and constantly changing. Sleep-deprived parents struggling to make sense of their tiny humans' behaviors are starting to take a scientific approach, collecting data in the hopes of solving problems like not sleeping through the night.

See a black hole bending light
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 14:42:05 EDT ]
NASA's black-hole hunting telescope has captured a cosmic battle between dark and light.

Woman wins math's highest honor
[ Thu, 14 Aug 2014 07:30:50 EDT ]
For the first time in history, a woman has received the highest honor in mathematics, often nicknamed the Nobel Prize of mathematics.

Will you take the #IceBucketChallenge?
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 22:23:27 EDT ]
Let's face it -- it doesn't take much to convince us to do ridiculous things, document them and share them on the Internet.

Robin Williams' daughter quits Twitter after abuse
[ Thu, 14 Aug 2014 10:54:44 EDT ]
Actress Zelda Williams, daughter of comedy great Robin Williams who died Monday from an apparent suicide, has quit social media after receiving taunts from Internet trolls.

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Best Back-to-School Gadgets for Under $25
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 18:07:39 GMT ]
Having the coolest tech at school doesn't mean having to spend a fortune.






Facial Recognition Tech Leads FBI to 14-Year Fugitive
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 21:25:03 GMT ]
The FBI just closed the book on a cold case thanks to its facial recognition systems, tracking down a fugitive who'd been on the run 14 years.






Google Opens Classroom Tool to Teachers Worldwide
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 22:31:11 GMT ]
Google has released Classroom, an online tool that connects teachers, students and assignments in one paperless program.






FCC to Look Into Illegal 'StingRay' Use
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 23:12:32 GMT ]
The FCC has established a task force to look into the illegal use of devices that enable covert interception of cell signals and data.






Hacked! Russia's 'Ashamed' PM Didn't Really Resign
[ Thu, 14 Aug 2014 11:00:01 GMT ]
The fake tweet had Medvedev saying: "I am resigning. I am ashamed of the government's actions. I'm sorry."






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.

Is this the future of parenting?
[ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 17:57:46 EDT ]
Babies are unpredictable, messy and constantly changing. Sleep-deprived parents struggling to make sense of their tiny humans' behaviors are starting to take a scientific approach, collecting data in the hopes of solving problems like not sleeping through the night.

See a black hole bending light
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 14:42:05 EDT ]
NASA's black-hole hunting telescope has captured a cosmic battle between dark and light.

Woman wins math's highest honor
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 14:41:45 EDT ]
For the first time in history, a woman has received the highest honor in mathematics, often nicknamed the Nobel Prize of mathematics.

Will you take the #IceBucketChallenge?
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 22:23:27 EDT ]
Let's face it -- it doesn't take much to convince us to do ridiculous things, document them and share them on the Internet.

Will you take the #IceBucketChallenge?
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 22:23:27 EDT ]
Let's face it -- it doesn't take much to convince us to do ridiculous things, document them and share them on the Internet.

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Meet the Bluetooth Speaker That Floats in the Air
[ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 20:17:49 GMT ]
Yes, it really does float in the air. Also, it plays music.






Cute Cube: Polaroid Shows Off New, Tiny Action Cam
[ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 21:43:12 GMT ]
At just 35mm (a little less than an inch and a half) on each side, the Cube is one of the smallest "action cams" out there.






Spoiler Alert! Online News Gives Away Show Plots
[ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 23:21:09 GMT ]
Trying to avoid spoilers for television shows? Then stay away from the Internet.






Scribble Smart Pen Replicates Any Color Instantly
[ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 23:55:12 GMT ]
A new device is claimed to be the final word for artists looking for the right color, letting you pick any hue in the world just by touching it.






WorldView-3 Satellite Will Upgrade Google's Earth
[ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 01:21:04 GMT ]
DigitalGlobe's WorldView-3 satellite, due for launch on Wednesday, could generate a new round of buzz about high-resolution pictures of the planet.






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.

Send robot to the moon, win $20M
[ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 09:15:46 EDT ]
Google is shooting for the stars by sponsoring a competition to land on the moon.

Female hackers join forces
[ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 05:45:08 EDT ]
Female techies across Africa are joining forces to help each other break the glass ceiling in a largely male-dominated industry.

Satellites fight crime from space
[ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 05:52:20 EDT ]
Satellite-based surveillance is set to transform law enforcement, but will the good guys suffer as well as the crooks?

Is this the future of parenting?
[ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 17:57:46 EDT ]
Babies are unpredictable, messy and constantly changing. Sleep-deprived parents struggling to make sense of their tiny humans' behaviors are starting to take a scientific approach, collecting data in the hopes of solving problems like not sleeping through the night.

Is this the high-tech future of parenting?
[ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 17:57:09 EDT ]
Babies are unpredictable, messy and constantly changing. Sleep-deprived parents struggling to make sense of their tiny humans' behaviors are starting to take a scientific approach, collecting data in the hopes of solving problems like not sleeping through the night.

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

LG's New OLED TV is 'Cheapest' Yet
[ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 17:56:58 GMT ]
OLED screens boast bold colors and wide viewing angles. But even LG's new 'cheap' OLED TV is pricey for the average consumer.






WarKitteh: Cat Is Weaponized for Electronic Warfare
[ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 19:33:03 GMT ]
Cats are usually up to no good, but now they can do more than turn up flower beds. This one scans for unsecured wireless networks.






It's OK if You're Caught Napping at Some Colleges
[ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 20:59:21 GMT ]
“Nap rooms” offer exhausted bleary-eyed students an opportunity to catch up on some Zzzzs between classes.






5 Privacy Myths About Facebook's Messenger App
[ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 21:31:21 GMT ]
Facebook's recent effort to force people to adopt its standalone mobile messaging app has privacy-concerned users up in arms.






Astronaut in Space Steers Rover on Earth
[ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 21:35:54 GMT ]
A European astronaut drove a rover from the International Space Station, testing a system that could one day help us drive robots on Mars.