Sunday, June 7, 2015

Google Reveals Details of Its Self-Driving Car Accidents
[ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 19:49:00 GMT ]
For the first time, Google has started publicly disclosing details of accidents involving its autonomous vehicles.







Can the Government Protect Itself From Hackers?
[ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 20:30:45 GMT ]
Government networks are sprawling, outdated and require bureaucracy to fix -- and federal agencies are facing attacks from sophisticated adversaries.







Data on Federal Workers a Priority for Chinese Hackers: Experts
[ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 21:34:13 GMT ]
Chinese intelligence policy has long targeted mass databases for attack and later exploitation, cybersecurity experts say.







Swordsman vs. Machine: Robotic Arm and Samurai Face Off
[ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 22:48:52 GMT ]
The swordfighting skills of the Japanese samurai are the stuff of legend, but are they in danger of being replaced by robots, like so many others?







Scientists Mimic Nature's Genius With 'Biomimetics'
[ Sun, 07 Jun 2015 02:32:56 GMT ]
Biomimetics, a field that looks to nature for inspiration and even raw materials, is exploding in popularity.







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.

Table sucks up heat to lower your AC bills
[ Sat, 30 May 2015 16:20:04 EDT ]

Spaceports and sky farms
[ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 11:25:52 EDT ]

Most ambitious luxury home ever?
[ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 11:52:28 EDT ]
There's already a 3D-printed house being built in the Netherlands. In China, 3D-printed mansions are reportedly on the rise.

Hypersonic aircraft to go 5 times the speed of sound
[ Sat, 06 Jun 2015 17:28:08 EDT ]
The U.S. Air Force aims to develop an unmanned flying weapon by 2023 that would travel at least five times the speed of sound and might transform the nature of warfare.

World's largest telescope coming
[ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 12:09:05 EDT ]
In the vast expanse of the universe, we are still trying to find our place. Is there anyone else out there? Where do we come from? Are there other habitable planets like our own?

Saturday, June 6, 2015

Amazon, Google Race to Get Your DNA Into the Cloud
[ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 19:44:03 GMT ]
Amazon is in a race with Google to store human DNA data, seeking both bragging rights and share in a business that may be worth $1bn a year by 2018.







Google Reveals Details of Its Self-Driving Car Accidents
[ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 19:49:00 GMT ]
For the first time, Google has started publicly disclosing details of accidents involving its autonomous vehicles.







Can the Government Protect Itself From Hackers?
[ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 20:30:45 GMT ]
Government networks are sprawling, outdated and require bureaucracy to fix -- and federal agencies are facing attacks from sophisticated adversaries.







Data on Federal Workers a Priority for Chinese Hackers: Experts
[ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 21:34:13 GMT ]
Chinese intelligence policy has long targeted mass databases for attack and later exploitation, cybersecurity experts say.







Swordsman vs. Machine: Robotic Arm and Samurai Face Off
[ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 22:48:52 GMT ]
The swordfighting skills of the Japanese samurai are the stuff of legend, but are they in danger of being replaced by robots, like so many others?







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.

Aircraft skin and bird-guiding drones
[ Fri, 29 May 2015 09:36:30 EDT ]

Table sucks up heat to lower your AC bills
[ Sat, 30 May 2015 16:20:04 EDT ]

Spaceports and sky farms
[ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 11:25:52 EDT ]

Most ambitious luxury home ever?
[ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 11:52:28 EDT ]
There's already a 3D-printed house being built in the Netherlands. In China, 3D-printed mansions are reportedly on the rise.

World's largest telescope coming
[ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 12:09:05 EDT ]
In the vast expanse of the universe, we are still trying to find our place. Is there anyone else out there? Where do we come from? Are there other habitable planets like our own?

Friday, June 5, 2015

'Steam Controller' is Equal Parts Mouse and Controller
[ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 19:20:17 GMT ]
Ever want to lay back on the couch to play your new game, but then remember that it's the kind you need a mouse for? Valve has you covered.







Mario, Tetris, Pac-Man Enter Video Game Hall of Fame
[ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 19:59:36 GMT ]
Six of the video gaming world's most iconic titles have been inducted into the Video Game Hall of Fame at the Strong National Museum of Play.







Frictionless Surface Could Smooth Trail to Nanotech
[ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 21:27:43 GMT ]
Scientists have developed a technique for creating surfaces that can slide past each other with virtually no friction.







China Suspected of Massive U.S. Data Breach
[ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 01:15:00 GMT ]
The U.S. is assessing the impact of a massive data breach, blamed by China, involving the agency that handles security clearances and federal records.







China Blasts 'Irresponsible' U.S. Over Data Breach Accusations
[ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 11:38:04 GMT ]
China accused the U.S. of making "groundless accusations" and being "irresponsible" Friday in blaming Chinese hackers for a vast data breach.







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.

Aircraft skin and bird-guiding drones
[ Fri, 29 May 2015 09:36:30 EDT ]

Table sucks up heat to lower your AC bills
[ Sat, 30 May 2015 16:20:04 EDT ]

Spaceports and sky farms
[ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 11:25:52 EDT ]

Most ambitious luxury home ever?
[ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 11:52:28 EDT ]
There's already a 3D-printed house being built in the Netherlands. In China, 3D-printed mansions are reportedly on the rise.

World's largest telescope to explore universe's secrets
[ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 11:21:26 EDT ]
In the vast expanse of the universe, we are still trying to find our place. Is there anyone else out there? Where do we come from? Are there other habitable planets like our own?

Thursday, June 4, 2015

Odin Laser-Projection Trackpad Has a Bright Future
[ Wed, 03 Jun 2015 19:38:18 GMT ]
Your wireless mouse is small and light, and your laptop has a trackpad - but why not use this cool laser-projected touch surface instead?







Yahoo Scores Deal for First Livestream of NFL Game
[ Wed, 03 Jun 2015 20:05:37 GMT ]
Yahoo has won the rights to stream the Oct. 25 matchup in London between the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars.







Google's Brin Defends Records of Self-Driving Cars
[ Wed, 03 Jun 2015 20:20:30 GMT ]
Google co-founder Sergey Brin says the Internet company isn't releasing the accident reports involving its self-driving cars.







Damaged Wing Grounds Solar Impulse Plane For a Week
[ Wed, 03 Jun 2015 21:12:10 GMT ]
The same inclement weather that forced Solar Impulse down in Japan also caused wing damage that will keep the plane down for about a week.







ATMs Could Be Among First to Upgrade to Windows 10
[ Wed, 03 Jun 2015 22:56:30 GMT ]
Windows 10 is a free upgrade, which may result in lots of systems making the jump รข€” including thousands of ATMs.