Sunday, October 12, 2014

GoPro Bouquets, Drones: Nuptials Go High-Tech
[ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 21:53:18 GMT ]
See how couples are using the latest technology to capture their nuptials, including drones, webcasts, and GoPro cameras.






Snapchat: We're Not To Blame for Possible Photos Hack
[ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 22:05:41 GMT ]
"We can confirm that Snapchat’s servers were never breached and were not the source of these leaks," the mobile messaging company says.






Kmart Becomes Latest Retailer to Report Data Breach
[ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 23:00:38 GMT ]
Sears Holdings Corp. says it detected a data breach at its Kmart stores that started last month, affecting customers' credit and debit card accounts.






Microsoft CEO's Gaffe Hits Raw Nerve in Silicon Valley
[ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 23:40:43 GMT ]
"I'm absolutely reeling," said Rachel Sklar, who in 2010 founded Change the Ratio, a group focused on increasing visibility for women in tech.






Artists Push Digital Limits to Strike Chord With Fans
[ Sat, 11 Oct 2014 15:48:01 GMT ]
Musicians are realizing that the digitized world offers unprecedented opportunity to connect with fans -- and to crash spectacularly.






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.

Meet the virtual patients training real doctors
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:36:52 EDT ]
Like a flight simulator for doctors, virtual patients are used to train medical students how to make a diagnosis.

Is Facebook horning in on the anonymous app wave?
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 12:59:33 EDT ]
As the reigning champion of social media, Facebook has adopted a fairly consistent strategy in dealing with upstart competitors: If you can't buy 'em, copy 'em.

Is Facebook horning in on the anonymous app wave?
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 12:59:33 EDT ]
As the reigning champion of social media, Facebook has adopted a fairly consistent strategy in dealing with upstart competitors: If you can't buy 'em, copy 'em.

Apple announces Oct. 16 event
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:00:27 EDT ]
Looks like your iPads and Mac will be getting freshened up in time for the holiday shopping season.

Meet the virtual patients training real doctors
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:36:52 EDT ]
Like a flight simulator for doctors, virtual patients are used to train medical students how to make a diagnosis.

Saturday, October 11, 2014

How Does an App Recognize a Song I'm Listening to?
[ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 21:22:24 GMT ]
An app like Shazam is able to identify what song is playing around you in a matter of seconds. It works through a process called audio fingerprinting.






GoPro Bouquets, Drones: Nuptials Go High-Tech
[ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 21:53:18 GMT ]
See how couples are using the latest technology to capture their nuptials, including drones, webcasts, and GoPro cameras.






Snapchat: We're Not To Blame for Possible Photos Hack
[ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 22:05:41 GMT ]
"We can confirm that Snapchat’s servers were never breached and were not the source of these leaks," the mobile messaging company says.






Kmart Becomes Latest Retailer to Report Data Breach
[ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 23:00:38 GMT ]
Sears Holdings Corp. says it detected a data breach at its Kmart stores that started last month, affecting customers' credit and debit card accounts.






Microsoft CEO's Gaffe Hits Raw Nerve in Silicon Valley
[ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 23:40:43 GMT ]
"I'm absolutely reeling," said Rachel Sklar, who in 2010 founded Change the Ratio, a group focused on increasing visibility for women in tech.






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.

Meet the virtual patients training real doctors
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:36:52 EDT ]
Like a flight simulator for doctors, virtual patients are used to train medical students how to make a diagnosis.

Is Facebook horning in on the anonymous app wave?
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 12:59:33 EDT ]
As the reigning champion of social media, Facebook has adopted a fairly consistent strategy in dealing with upstart competitors: If you can't buy 'em, copy 'em.

Is Facebook horning in on the anonymous app wave?
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 12:59:33 EDT ]
As the reigning champion of social media, Facebook has adopted a fairly consistent strategy in dealing with upstart competitors: If you can't buy 'em, copy 'em.

Apple announces Oct. 16 event
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:00:27 EDT ]
Looks like your iPads and Mac will be getting freshened up in time for the holiday shopping season.

Meet the virtual patients training real doctors
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:36:52 EDT ]
Like a flight simulator for doctors, virtual patients are used to train medical students how to make a diagnosis.

Friday, October 10, 2014

Snake-Bot Sheds Light on Sidewinder's Slither
[ Thu, 09 Oct 2014 18:31:29 GMT ]
Researchers studied the subtle yet effective technique employed by sidewinders by watching it in action — and trying it out with a snake-like robot.






Microsoft CEO: Women Should Trust 'the System' on Raises
[ Thu, 09 Oct 2014 22:11:00 GMT ]
Satya Nadella says he was "inarticulate" about the advice he gave to women working in the tech industry about seeking a pay raise.






Dairy Queen Is Latest Retailer to Be Hacked
[ Thu, 09 Oct 2014 23:29:54 GMT ]
The fast-food chain says hackers may have gained access to customer names, credit and debit card numbers and expiration dates at 395 stores.






Obama Says He's Fully Committed to Net Neutrality
[ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 00:36:06 GMT ]
The president's remarks come as U.S. regulators review controversial new regulations that would govern how ISPs manage traffic on their networks.






After Big Buildup, Tesla D Is a Souped-Up Tesla S
[ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 03:43:32 GMT ]
After a week of hype, Tesla Motors announced nothing more exotic than new safety features and a souped-up four-wheel-drive "D" version of the Model S.






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.

Apple announces Oct. 16 event
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:00:27 EDT ]
Looks like your iPads and Mac will be getting freshened up in time for the holiday shopping season.

Is Facebook horning in on the anonymous app wave?
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 12:59:33 EDT ]
As the reigning champion of social media, Facebook has adopted a fairly consistent strategy in dealing with upstart competitors: If you can't buy 'em, copy 'em.

Apple announces Oct. 16 event
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:00:27 EDT ]
Looks like your iPads and Mac will be getting freshened up in time for the holiday shopping season.

Meet the virtual patients training real doctors
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:36:52 EDT ]
Like a flight simulator for doctors, virtual patients are used to train medical students how to make a diagnosis.

Meet the virtual patients training real doctors
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:36:52 EDT ]
Like a flight simulator for doctors, virtual patients are used to train medical students how to make a diagnosis.

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Camel Helps Expand Google Street View to Desert
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 19:53:50 GMT ]
Google strapped a camera onto a camel to capture a unique perspective of Liwa Desert.






OK, Google: How Did You Beat Siri and Cortana?
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 20:59:02 GMT ]
It looks like Google Now has notched a victory over Apple's Siri and Microsoft's Cortana when it comes to answering questions.

Should Workers Get Paid for Security Checks?
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 21:04:11 GMT ]
Supreme Court hears arguments over whether workers should be paid for time spent going through employee anti-theft checks.






Icahn Tweets He Will Send Open Letter to Apple
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 21:34:52 GMT ]
Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn promises an "interesting" open letter to Apple.






HTC's New RE Action Cam Looks Like a Periscope
[ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 22:37:48 GMT ]
HTC has just stepped into the ring with Sony and GoPro with a waterproof, hand-held action camera that pairs with smartphones.