China's 'Great Cannon' Censors Foreign Websites by Force[ Fri, 10 Apr 2015 18:55:14 GMT ]There's a new tool in China's arsenal of Internet censorship tools: a "Great Cannon" that deluges foreign websites with traffic to take them offline.

Hundreds of Apple Watches Already on eBay[ Fri, 10 Apr 2015 20:48:04 GMT ]The Apple Watch is already out of stock for people buying it the normal way —but there are plenty for sale on eBay.

Treatment for Cotton Repels Both Fire and Water[ Fri, 10 Apr 2015 21:19:08 GMT ]Researchers in China have devised a treatment for cotton that makes the fabric both flame-resistant and waterproof.

Apple Watch Hits Stores, Online Orders Back Up[ Fri, 10 Apr 2015 23:04:06 GMT ]The Apple Watch has arrived and fans are lining up around the world for their first chance to try one on.

Should the Public See Police Camera Footage?[ Sat, 11 Apr 2015 23:03:42 GMT ]Body cameras have become a go-to solution for police trying to improve relations with the public. But some don't want the public to see the footage.

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.

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 ]

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

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.

Vibrate Mode: Smartphones Could Detect Earthquakes[ Fri, 10 Apr 2015 17:15:14 GMT ]A network of smartphones could deliver early earthquake warnings in areas of the world prone to quakes but that can't afford more expensive systems.

China's 'Great Cannon' Censors Foreign Websites by Force[ Fri, 10 Apr 2015 18:55:14 GMT ]There's a new tool in China's arsenal of Internet censorship tools: a "Great Cannon" that deluges foreign websites with traffic to take them offline.

Apple Watch Hits Stores, Online Orders Back Up[ Fri, 10 Apr 2015 19:20:20 GMT ]The Apple Watch has arrived and fans are lining up around the world for their first chance to try one on.

Hundreds of Apple Watches Already on eBay[ Fri, 10 Apr 2015 20:48:04 GMT ]The Apple Watch is already out of stock for people buying it the normal way —but there are plenty for sale on eBay.

Treatment for Cotton Repels Both Fire and Water[ Fri, 10 Apr 2015 21:19:08 GMT ]Researchers in China have devised a treatment for cotton that makes the fabric both flame-resistant and waterproof.

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.

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 ]

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

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.

Three Reasons the Apple Watch Might Still Flop[ Thu, 09 Apr 2015 19:19:42 GMT ]Don't get too excited about all the positive Apple Watch reviews just yet. The device still has some big challenges ahead, industry experts say.

Teams Vie for Money to Make Salt Water Drinkable[ Thu, 09 Apr 2015 17:04:32 GMT ]The contest's purpose is to give a boost to the developing world—and maybe to drought-stricken California.

DOE to Spend $200 Million on New Supercomputer[ Thu, 09 Apr 2015 18:01:13 GMT ]The next-generation supercomputer will be five to seven times faster than current top supercomputers.

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.

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.

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.

Seen an Apple Watch TV Ad Recently? You're Not Alone[ Thu, 09 Apr 2015 22:59:54 GMT ]If the Apple Watch doesn't take off at launch, it won't be for the lack of television advertising.

Oglers Flock to Apple Watch Debut[ Fri, 10 Apr 2015 07:38:51 GMT ]The Apple Watch, CEO Tim Cook's first new major product, was available for pre-order online and to try out in stores — but not take home.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.