Thursday, April 9, 2015

Kobo's Glo HD E-Reader Takes Aim at Kindles
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 19:50:04 GMT ]
Kobo's latest e-reader, the Glo HD, takes dead aim at Amazon's most popular model, the Paperwhite.






Google Hints at Spoiler Warnings for Social Media
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 21:30:07 GMT ]
It's nearly impossible to avoid spoilers online, but Google apparently wants to do something about it.






Binge Watch? Netflix Spoofs Apple Watch in Parody Video
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 23:02:10 GMT ]
Sure, you can start ordering the Apple Watch come Friday, but Netflix wants to remind you that you can't watch streaming video on it.






'Islamist' Hackers Knock TV Network Off the Air
[ Thu, 09 Apr 2015 10:36:52 GMT ]
An "Islamist group" hacked French television network TV5Monde on Wednesday night, leaving the station unable to broadcast.






Facebook Remains Top Social Network for Teens: Pew
[ Thu, 09 Apr 2015 11:12:39 GMT ]
A study of teenagers' online habits shows that while just about all teens go online daily, what they do and what apps they use vary widely.






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.

Why quantum dots are taking over your TV
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:25:22 EDT ]

Meet the man who builds houses with water
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:11:52 EDT ]

Helmet lets pilots see through plane
[ Fri, 03 Apr 2015 09:50:25 EDT ]
A new helmet gives pilots of the F-35 fighter jet the ability to see the ground in all directions.

Woman gets OK to serve husband with divorce papers on Facebook
[ Tue, 07 Apr 2015 22:42:03 EDT ]
Facebook may soon need to add "Just got served divorce papers" to its list of relationship statuses now that a New York judge has said the social media site is an acceptable way for a Brooklyn woman to serve her husband with divorce papers.

Longest continuously produced military plane
[ Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:22:42 EDT ]
The little-known star of this week's No. 1 car chase movie, "Furious 7" isn't a car. It's a technically savvy workhorse of an airplane.

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

HBO Now Launches Just in Time For 'Game of Thrones'
[ Tue, 07 Apr 2015 17:20:15 GMT ]
HBO's standalone streaming service, HBO Now, has launched in time for Sunday's season five premiere of "Game of Thrones."






Smart Alarm Wakes You But Not Your Partner
[ Tue, 07 Apr 2015 18:14:13 GMT ]
A new gadget aims to avoid waking to another's alarm by sending a beam of light and sound directly, and only, to the person who needs to get up.






Space Station Sends 3-D-Printed Parts Back to Earth
[ Tue, 07 Apr 2015 20:03:24 GMT ]
The astronauts aboard the International Space Station usually receive packages from Earth, but things are the other way around this week.






YouTube Kids App Slammed for 'Deceptive' Advertising
[ Tue, 07 Apr 2015 21:20:55 GMT ]
Google is refuting claims by consumer advocates that its YouTube Kids mobile app targets young children with unfair and deceptive advertising.






Thousands Get Set to Log Into Space Apps Challenge
[ Tue, 07 Apr 2015 23:31:19 GMT ]
The fourth annual International Space Apps Challenge will let citizen scientists all over the world come up with new ways to use data from space.






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.

Boeing granted patent for 'force field'
[ Tue, 24 Mar 2015 08:48:44 EDT ]

New tech creates buttons out of thin air
[ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:26:21 EDT ]

Why quantum dots are taking over your TV
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:25:22 EDT ]

Helmet lets pilots see through plane
[ Fri, 03 Apr 2015 09:50:25 EDT ]
A new helmet gives pilots of the F-35 fighter jet the ability to see the ground in all directions.

Woman gets OK to serve husband with divorce papers on Facebook
[ Tue, 07 Apr 2015 14:32:26 EDT ]
Facebook may soon need to add "Just got served divorce papers" to its list of relationship statuses now that a New York judge has said the social media site is an acceptable way for a Brooklyn woman to serve her husband with divorce papers.

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Turkey Clamps Down on Social Media Over Hostage Images
[ Mon, 06 Apr 2015 15:44:45 GMT ]
Twitter has complied with Turkey's request to remove photographs of an Istanbul prosecutor held at gunpoint by far-left militants, an official said.






Intel's Windows PC-on-a-Stick Now Available to Buy
[ Mon, 06 Apr 2015 19:57:06 GMT ]
Been thinking about getting a new computer? This tiny gadget from Intel might fit the bill if the job isn't too demanding.






New Way to Stream Music but Song Remains the Same
[ Mon, 06 Apr 2015 22:25:09 GMT ]
Tidal, the new music streaming service backed by Jay-Z and other stars, is the latest attempt by the music industry to maintain control over the internet.






Samsung Fires Back at 'Bendgate' claims
[ Mon, 06 Apr 2015 23:01:51 GMT ]
Samsung has officially questioned the results of a test purporting to show the Galaxy S6 Edge.






These Places Are Trying to Put the Brakes on Uber
[ Tue, 07 Apr 2015 09:36:45 GMT ]
Uber is valued at more than $40 billion. Will that be enough to cover its legal fees?






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.

Boeing granted patent for 'force field'
[ Tue, 24 Mar 2015 08:48:44 EDT ]

New tech creates buttons out of thin air
[ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:26:21 EDT ]

Why quantum dots are taking over your TV
[ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:25:22 EDT ]

Helmet lets pilots see through plane
[ Fri, 03 Apr 2015 09:50:25 EDT ]
A new helmet gives pilots of the F-35 fighter jet the ability to see the ground in all directions.

Large Hadron Collider lights up
[ Mon, 06 Apr 2015 08:08:38 EDT ]
The world's biggest and most powerful physics experiment is taking place as you read this.

Monday, April 6, 2015

Icefin Robotic Submersible Probes Antarctic Depths
[ Fri, 03 Apr 2015 21:21:59 GMT ]
A new type of robotic submersible craft is giving scientists unprecedented access to the freezing waters beneath the icy crust of Antarctica.






How Tech Could Save California Lawns
[ Sat, 04 Apr 2015 16:51:58 GMT ]
The plush, green lawns that dot the cities and suburbs of California are in danger thanks to the four-year-long drought.






Your 'Free' Phone Apps Could Be Costing You
[ Sun, 05 Apr 2015 06:04:47 GMT ]
It turns out those free apps could be draining your phone's battery and your data plan.






Does Music Really Sound Any Better on Expensive Players?
[ Sun, 05 Apr 2015 20:52:28 GMT ]
New devices and file formats fuel an expanding audiophile debate.






The NSA Is Collecting Your Racy Pics, Snowden Says
[ Mon, 06 Apr 2015 09:11:52 GMT ]
Americans shouldn't curb their Internet use simply to avoid having intimate pictures intercepted by the NSA, Edward Snowden told HBO's John Oliver.