Friday, December 19, 2014

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.

What you really Googled in 2014
[ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 10:35:07 EST ]
In 2013, people just wanted to know how to twerk. It was a more innocent time. This year, people wanted to know if they had Ebola.

10 global start-ups to watch in 2015
[ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 14:40:20 EST ]
At the end of another turbulent year for business as usual, the march of the disruptors shows no sign of abating. Big data analytics, the sharing economy, and virtual reality are just some of the transformational trends that have been causing sleepless nights for CEOs.

3D printed plastic dress flows like fabric
[ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 14:42:13 EST ]
Combining origami techniques with novel approaches to 3-D printing, a design has created a process that allows a 3D-printed dress to move and sway like real fabric.

Will we give up privacy without a fight?
[ Thu, 18 Dec 2014 13:39:54 EST ]
What kind of privacy will you have 10 years from now?

Survey: Will we give up privacy without a fight?
[ Thu, 18 Dec 2014 10:08:49 EST ]
What kind of privacy will you have 10 years from now?

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Sony Hack: Studio Cancels 'Interview' Release
[ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 20:23:24 GMT ]
One U.S. Government sources says a link has been found, while Sony announced it was pulling 'The Interview' from theaters.






Sony Nixes 'Interview' Release and Fox Drops 'Pyongyang'
[ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 20:23:24 GMT ]
One U.S. Government sources says a link has been found, while Sony announced it was pulling 'The Interview' from theaters.

N. Korean Hack on Sony Won't Go 'Unanswered': Official
[ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:17:39 GMT ]
Two U.S. officials told NBC News that the government assessment the hackers were acting on orders from the North Korean government.






Amid Scrutiny, Uber Says It Will Focus More on Safety
[ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:40:14 GMT ]
Taxi alternative Uber is responding to public concerns that its drivers are not adequately screened for past criminal convictions.






What's Old Is New: BlackBerry Reboots 'Classic' Smartphone
[ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:57:20 GMT ]
BlackBerry' hopes the Classic will help it win back market share and woo those still using older versions of its physical keyboard devices.






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.

Hack your Roomba
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:12:11 EST ]
Want a programmable robot of your very own that you can teach anything from playing your favorite songs to cleaning up after the party? iRobot says go ahead and hack your Roomba.

Sydney gunman's final posts
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:30:09 EST ]
CNNMoney reconstructs Man Haron Monis' digital footprints, including pages that were removed. Laurie Segall reports.

YouTube's top 2014 video was...
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:12:04 EST ]
Mutant horrors, singers and kissing strangers had a big year on YouTube.

What you really Googled in 2014
[ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 10:35:07 EST ]
In 2013, people just wanted to know how to twerk. It was a more innocent time. This year, people wanted to know if they had Ebola.

3D printed plastic dress flows like fabric
[ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 14:42:13 EST ]
Combining origami techniques with novel approaches to 3-D printing, a design has created a process that allows a 3D-printed dress to move and sway like real fabric.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Photo Buzz: Take a Look at Instagram's 5 New Filters
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 21:03:03 GMT ]
Tired of Valencia? Can't stand Earlybird? Good news, Instagram users. You have five brand-new filters to choose from.






Long Story Short: The Sony Hack
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 22:58:08 GMT ]
The Sony Pictures Hack has resulted in the release and publication of many personal details and private emails. Here's some of the key disclosures.






Grim Reading: Google Reveals Top Search Terms of 2014
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 23:14:58 GMT ]
Google has revealed its top trending searches of 2014, and they serve as a reminder of how hard a year it's been for so many.






Ex-Sony Employees Sue in Hacking Aftermath
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 23:58:41 GMT ]
Sony Pictures Entertainment now faces two lawsuits from four former employees who claim the company did not do enough to stop hackers.






Mind-Controlled Robot Arm Wins at Rock-Paper-Scissors
[ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 01:02:58 GMT ]
A paralyzed woman ends a two-year project learning to control a robotic arm with thought alone by beating her brother at a playground favorite.






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.

Hack your Roomba
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:12:11 EST ]
Want a programmable robot of your very own that you can teach anything from playing your favorite songs to cleaning up after the party? iRobot says go ahead and hack your Roomba.

Sydney gunman's final posts
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:30:09 EST ]
CNNMoney reconstructs Man Haron Monis' digital footprints, including pages that were removed. Laurie Segall reports.

YouTube's top 2014 video was...
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:12:04 EST ]
Mutant horrors, singers and kissing strangers had a big year on YouTube.

What you really Googled in 2014
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 03:46:33 EST ]
In 2013, people just wanted to know how to twerk. It was a more innocent time. This year, people wanted to know if they had Ebola.

What you really Googled in 2014
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 03:46:33 EST ]
In 2013, people just wanted to know how to twerk. It was a more innocent time. This year, people wanted to know if they had Ebola.

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Uber's Wild 2014: Can Legal Troubles Bring It Down?
[ Mon, 15 Dec 2014 18:53:56 GMT ]
From Las Vegas to Bangkok, cities are telling Uber that it's not welcome.






This Guy Built His Own Hoverboard
[ Mon, 15 Dec 2014 22:38:44 GMT ]
Using four leaf blowers, Ryan Craven built a hoverboard. It appears to work but don't take his word for it. Craven published his process so you can give it a try too.






Tech Companies Back Microsoft in Ireland Email Fight
[ Mon, 15 Dec 2014 23:15:41 GMT ]
Microsoft is touting the support of tech and media companies in its legal battle with the U.S. government over access to customer data stored overseas.






Sony Execs Reassure Employees After Damaging Hack
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 01:08:18 GMT ]
Michael Lynton, CEO and Chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Co-Chairman Amy Pascal addressed staff at two separate meetings.






Grim Reading: Google Reveals Top Search Terms of 2014
[ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 08:35:44 GMT ]
Google has revealed its top trending searches of 2014, and they serve as a reminder of how hard a year it's been for so many.






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.

Are 'smart pills' the best way to stay sharp?
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 10:29:57 EST ]
How did you wake yourself up this morning? Perhaps through a morning run, or hitting the yoga mat. Some favor good old caffeine, or new-age nutritional supplements.

The flying fungus
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:41:52 EST ]
NASA and a team of researchers are working on a quadrocopter that melts after it's been used.

YouTube's most popular video was...
[ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:41:41 EST ]
Mutant horrors, singers and kissing strangers had a big year on YouTube.

The hot gift of 2014: selfie sticks
[ Mon, 15 Dec 2014 07:40:30 EST ]
Twitter says that 2014 is the year of the selfie, and we love to see our own faces. So why aren't selfie sticks already huge in the United States?