Monday, May 11, 2015

Samsung Virtual Reality Headset Hits Shelves
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 20:17:09 GMT ]
Desperate to have virtual reality at home, but don't want to wait until Oculus releases its headset next year? You're in luck.







Chuck's Take: Mending Fences in Latin America
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 20:54:57 GMT ]
At the eMerge Americas conference in Miami, Chuck explains how Brazil was a lost opportunity, and how technology could prevent that from happening again.







Solar Impulse Poised for its Epic Pacific Crossing
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 21:02:19 GMT ]
NBC News' Ian Williams offers an up-close look at Solar Impulse's hangar in China.







This App Lets You Reserve a Parking Spot
[ Sun, 10 May 2015 06:20:57 GMT ]
After racking up thousands of dollars in tickets, a pair of Chicago roommates decided to channel their frustration into—what else?—an app.







Home-Cooked Meals and Netflix on Mars? It's Possible
[ Sun, 10 May 2015 15:21:21 GMT ]
Getting to the Red Planet is only half the battle: Experts say that staying happy and comfortable there is also a serious challenge.







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.

How this bra could save your life
[ Thu, 07 May 2015 08:59:13 EDT ]
To find out about your body's vital signs, all you need to do is to get dressed, with smart fabrics letting you monitor your health with your clothes.

Oculus Rift hitting market early next year
[ Wed, 06 May 2015 14:52:16 EDT ]
After almost three years of hype, trade-show demos and breathless reviews from tech journalists, the long-awaited Oculus Rift finally has a release date. Sort of.

Court rules NSA phone spying program illegal
[ Thu, 07 May 2015 12:31:16 EDT ]
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that the National Security Agency's controversial collection of Americans' phone records, first revealed by Edward Snowden, is not legal under the Patriot Act.

Russian spacecraft 'ceased to exist'
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 08:24:00 EDT ]
A crewless Russian cargo space ship that had gone astray, has 'ceased to exist,' Russia's space agency said Friday. The bulk of it burned up after re-entering Earth's atmosphere.

Concept car can shrink and flex
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 08:28:57 EDT ]
A smart car has been built that can move sideways, and make itself shorter, to cope with urban parking.

Sunday, May 10, 2015

Humans Win Man vs. Machine Poker Showdown - Barely
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 19:10:24 GMT ]
A poker showdown between professional players and an artificial intelligence program has ended with a quasi-victory for the humans.







Samsung Virtual Reality Headset Hits Shelves
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 20:17:09 GMT ]
Desperate to have virtual reality at home, but don't want to wait until Oculus releases its headset next year? You're in luck.







Chuck's Take: Mending Fences in Latin America
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 20:54:57 GMT ]
At the eMerge Americas conference in Miami, Chuck explains how Brazil was a lost opportunity, and how technology could prevent that from happening again.







This App Lets You Reserve a Parking Spot
[ Sun, 10 May 2015 06:20:57 GMT ]
After racking up thousands of dollars in tickets, a pair of Chicago roommates decided to channel their frustration into—what else?—an app.







Home-Cooked Meals and Netflix on Mars? It's Possible
[ Sun, 10 May 2015 11:43:42 GMT ]
Getting to the Red Planet is only half the battle: Experts say that staying happy and comfortable there is also a serious challenge.







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.

How this bra could save your life
[ Thu, 07 May 2015 08:59:13 EDT ]
To find out about your body's vital signs, all you need to do is to get dressed, with smart fabrics letting you monitor your health with your clothes.

Oculus Rift hitting market early next year
[ Wed, 06 May 2015 14:52:16 EDT ]
After almost three years of hype, trade-show demos and breathless reviews from tech journalists, the long-awaited Oculus Rift finally has a release date. Sort of.

Court rules NSA phone spying program illegal
[ Thu, 07 May 2015 12:31:16 EDT ]
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that the National Security Agency's controversial collection of Americans' phone records, first revealed by Edward Snowden, is not legal under the Patriot Act.

Russian spacecraft 'ceased to exist'
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 08:24:00 EDT ]
A crewless Russian cargo space ship that had gone astray, has 'ceased to exist,' Russia's space agency said Friday. The bulk of it burned up after re-entering Earth's atmosphere.

Concept car can shrink and flex
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 08:28:57 EDT ]
A smart car has been built that can move sideways, and make itself shorter, to cope with urban parking.

Saturday, May 9, 2015

Hot Year? Watch Out For West Nile
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 17:48:06 GMT ]
Hot weather one year may bring more West Nile virus the next, by encouraging mosquitoes that carry it, researchers report in a new study.







30 Seconds to Know: What Is Doxing?
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 19:09:05 GMT ]
Being on the Internet comes with the risk of this security threat.







Humans Win Man vs. Machine Poker Showdown - Barely
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 19:10:24 GMT ]
A poker showdown between professional players and an artificial intelligence program has ended with a quasi-victory for the humans.







Samsung Virtual Reality Headset Hits Shelves
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 20:17:09 GMT ]
Desperate to have virtual reality at home, but don't want to wait until Oculus releases its headset next year? You're in luck.







Chuck's Take: Mending Fences in Latin America
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 20:54:57 GMT ]
At the eMerge Americas conference in Miami, Chuck explains how Brazil was a lost opportunity, and how technology could prevent that from happening again.







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.

How this bra could save your life
[ Thu, 07 May 2015 08:59:13 EDT ]
To find out about your body's vital signs, all you need to do is to get dressed, with smart fabrics letting you monitor your health with your clothes.

Oculus Rift hitting market early next year
[ Wed, 06 May 2015 14:52:16 EDT ]
After almost three years of hype, trade-show demos and breathless reviews from tech journalists, the long-awaited Oculus Rift finally has a release date. Sort of.

Court rules NSA phone spying program illegal
[ Thu, 07 May 2015 12:31:16 EDT ]
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that the National Security Agency's controversial collection of Americans' phone records, first revealed by Edward Snowden, is not legal under the Patriot Act.

Russian spacecraft 'ceased to exist'
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 08:24:00 EDT ]
A crewless Russian cargo space ship that had gone astray, has 'ceased to exist,' Russia's space agency said Friday. The bulk of it burned up after re-entering Earth's atmosphere.

Concept car can shrink and flex
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 08:28:57 EDT ]
A smart car has been built that can move sideways, and make itself shorter, to cope with urban parking.

Friday, May 8, 2015

U.S. Could Reach 1 Million Drone Flights a Day by 2035
[ Thu, 07 May 2015 15:59:11 GMT ]
The million-per-day milestone will happen 'given the right regulatory environment,' said trade group Consumer Electronics Association.







Health Industry Not Prepared for Hacking Threat: Report
[ Thu, 07 May 2015 17:02:11 GMT ]
Your medical records are a prime target for hackers, but the healthcare industry is not prepared to deal with a surge in data breaches, a report says.







Fitbit Files to Trade on the New York Stock Exchange
[ Thu, 07 May 2015 19:57:47 GMT ]
The sport tracker company Fitbit filed for an IPO of up to a $100 million.







How NASA Technology Found Buried Earthquake Victims
[ Thu, 07 May 2015 20:08:49 GMT ]
After the 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, a NASA device the size of a suitcase was used to detect the heartbeats of four people.







You Make Your Own 'Filter Bubble' on Facebook: Study
[ Thu, 07 May 2015 21:26:35 GMT ]
Facebook's bias in selecting political articles close to your beliefs is nowhere near as effective as your own bias against clicking certain links.