Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Medical Identity Theft Soared 22 Percent in 2014
[ Mon, 23 Feb 2015 16:26:13 GMT ]
Medical identity theft soared 22 percent in 2014, according to the annual survey conducted by Ponemon Institute.






Now Playing: Google Launches YouTube Kids App
[ Mon, 23 Feb 2015 19:10:55 GMT ]
The YouTube Kids app is billed as the first Google product "built from the ground up with little ones in mind."






NSA Chief Declines Comment on Spyware Reports
[ Mon, 23 Feb 2015 20:26:04 GMT ]
The head of the National Security Agency refused to comment on Monday on reports that the U.S. government implants spyware on computer hard drives.






XO Infinity Tablet/Laptop Features Swappable Pieces
[ Mon, 23 Feb 2015 23:00:05 GMT ]
One Education, a spinoff of the ambitious OLPC program, has announced a brand new device designed for maximum versatility in the developing world.

Google Wallet Teams With Wireless Carriers for Payments
[ Mon, 23 Feb 2015 23:01:31 GMT ]
AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon will include the Google Wallet app later this year on Android smartphones sold in the U.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.

Can U.S. drone policy finally soar?
[ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 16:45:53 EST ]
America should embrace the opportunities that drones provide, not sit on the sidelines as other countries reap the benefits, says Sen. Cory Booker.

The planet you've probably never heard of
[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 20:56:41 EST ]
Way out beyond Mars, but before you get to Jupiter, is a planet. You read that right. There's a planet between Mars and Jupiter.

Want to high-five Ronaldo? There's an app for that!
[ Mon, 23 Feb 2015 17:24:34 EST ]
There is nothing more thrilling than seeing your team lift the trophy at the end of the season. But are you still a fan if you can't get to the stadium?

Dawn mission makes final approach to dwarf planet
[ Mon, 23 Feb 2015 17:32:40 EST ]
When NASA's Dawn craft arrives at its destination on the asteroid belt on March 6, it will become the first probe to orbit a dwarf planet.

Monday, February 23, 2015

Rocking Your Baby to Sleep? There's an App for That
[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 23:09:16 GMT ]
Time for baby to go down for a nap, but you can't take a few minutes to rock her to sleep? Don't worry - this robo-cradle will do it for you.






How Scientists Plan to Spark Battery Breakthroughs
[ Sat, 21 Feb 2015 03:10:13 GMT ]
Experts share their roadmap for improving battery technology, which could have far-reaching effects on phones, electric cars and even the power grid.






Eco-Drones Join Fight to Save the Environment
[ Sat, 21 Feb 2015 03:44:33 GMT ]
Drones are getting a green makeover as environmentalists and earth scientists put the unmanned vehicles to a variety of eco-friendly jobs.






Drone Rules Won't Stall Decades-Old Model Plane Clubs
[ Sat, 21 Feb 2015 13:36:06 GMT ]
"We've been operating under our own safety guidelines for decades," said Rich Hanson, Academy of Model Aeronautics' director of government affairs.






Italians to ISIS: Avoid Rome's Rush Hour (and Sandals)
[ Mon, 23 Feb 2015 11:34:43 GMT ]
Italian twitter users have been reacting to threats by ISIS propagandists to "conquer Rome" by offering humorous travel advice to the militants.






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.

'Smart City' knows who needs power, and when
[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 14:46:58 EST ]
The city of Mannheim, Germany, uses a smart network to match electricity supply with demand.

They look like two specks. Don't be fooled
[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 14:49:22 EST ]
Two white specks appearing next to Pluto in the blackness of space may look like faint blips on a screen. Don't be fooled.

Can U.S. drone policy finally soar?
[ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 16:45:53 EST ]
America should embrace the opportunities that drones provide, not sit on the sidelines as other countries reap the benefits, says Sen. Cory Booker.

The planet you've probably never heard of
[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 20:56:41 EST ]
Way out beyond Mars, but before you get to Jupiter, is a planet. You read that right. There's a planet between Mars and Jupiter.

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Google Wins Dismissal of Lawsuit Over Android Apps
[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 22:57:23 GMT ]
Consumers claimed that Google required companies such as Samsung to favor Google apps such as YouTube on Android-powered phones.






Rocking Your Baby to Sleep? There's an App for That
[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 23:09:16 GMT ]
Time for baby to go down for a nap, but you can't take a few minutes to rock her to sleep? Don't worry - this robo-cradle will do it for you.






How Scientists Plan to Spark Battery Breakthroughs
[ Sat, 21 Feb 2015 03:10:13 GMT ]
Experts share their roadmap for improving battery technology, which could have far-reaching effects on phones, electric cars and even the power grid.






Eco-Drones Join Fight to Save the Environment
[ Sat, 21 Feb 2015 03:44:33 GMT ]
Drones are getting a green makeover as environmentalists and earth scientists put the unmanned vehicles to a variety of eco-friendly jobs.






Drone Rules Won't Stall Decades-Old Model Plane Clubs
[ Sat, 21 Feb 2015 13:36:06 GMT ]
"We've been operating under our own safety guidelines for decades," said Rich Hanson, Academy of Model Aeronautics' director of government affairs.






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.

'Smart City' knows who needs power, and when
[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 14:46:58 EST ]
The city of Mannheim, Germany, uses a smart network to match electricity supply with demand.

They look like two specks. Don't be fooled
[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 14:49:22 EST ]
Two white specks appearing next to Pluto in the blackness of space may look like faint blips on a screen. Don't be fooled.

Can U.S. drone policy finally soar?
[ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 16:45:53 EST ]
America should embrace the opportunities that drones provide, not sit on the sidelines as other countries reap the benefits, says Sen. Cory Booker.

The planet you've probably never heard of
[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 20:56:41 EST ]
Way out beyond Mars, but before you get to Jupiter, is a planet. You read that right. There's a planet between Mars and Jupiter.

Saturday, February 21, 2015

The Future of Virtual Reality Is Here and It's Cubes
[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 21:41:25 GMT ]
Good news if you've always wanted to hang out in a digital environment, virtual reality is one step closer to widespread adoption now that headsets only require an iPhone, a 3D printer and a love of cubes. Because you're gonna be hanging out with a lot of cubes.






Google Wins Dismissal of Lawsuit Over Android Apps
[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 22:57:23 GMT ]
Consumers claimed that Google required companies such as Samsung to favor Google apps such as YouTube on Android-powered phones.






Rocking Your Baby to Sleep? There's an App for That
[ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 23:09:16 GMT ]
Time for baby to go down for a nap, but you can't take a few minutes to rock her to sleep? Don't worry - this robo-cradle will do it for you.






How Scientists Plan to Spark Battery Breakthroughs
[ Sat, 21 Feb 2015 03:10:13 GMT ]
Experts share their roadmap for improving battery technology, which could have far-reaching effects on phones, electric cars and even the power grid.






Eco-Drones Join Fight to Save the Environment
[ Sat, 21 Feb 2015 03:44:33 GMT ]
Drones are getting a green makeover as environmentalists and earth scientists put the unmanned vehicles to a variety of eco-friendly jobs.