Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Google: Self-Driving Cars Have Never Caused an Accident
[ Mon, 11 May 2015 21:26:16 GMT ]
Google says its self-driving cars have been involved in 11 minor accidents over the past six years but none were the car's fault.







Drone Debate: Here's What You Need to Know
[ Mon, 11 May 2015 22:20:29 GMT ]
The FAA recently announced a new program to research the future of domestic drone usage. Military drones have been around for a while, but private drone ownership is a brave new world.







Window Reflection in Your Photo? This Program Removes It
[ Mon, 11 May 2015 23:06:25 GMT ]
Computer scientists at MIT have found a way to tone down those annoying reflections that often appear when you take a picture through the window.







Tech Giants Unite Behind Limits on NSA Surveillance
[ Tue, 12 May 2015 03:25:16 GMT ]
Groups representing the biggest tech companies — including Facebook, Apple and Google — urged Congress to rein in the National Security Agency.







Verizon to Buy AOL in $4.4 Billion Deal
[ Tue, 12 May 2015 11:29:06 GMT ]
Telecom giant Verizon announced Tuesday it will be buying AOL for $50 per share, or about $4.4 billion.







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.

This robot could one day roam the Moon
[ Mon, 04 May 2015 08:59:39 EDT ]

'Crab car' drives sideways
[ Mon, 11 May 2015 14:46:03 EDT ]

Russian spacecraft 'ceased to exist'
[ Fri, 08 May 2015 13:16:36 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.

Tiny trackpad fits on your fingernail
[ Mon, 11 May 2015 14:54:38 EDT ]
NailO, a wearable tech device, turns your thumbnail into wireless mouse. CNN's Thom Patterson reports.

'Voxiebox' creates real-life holograms
[ Mon, 11 May 2015 14:05:04 EDT ]
New 3-D light printing technology called the "Voxiebox" makes moving objects dance.

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.