Parrot's Hydrofoil Drone Conquers Air and Sea Alike[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 18:05:36 GMT ]A new drone from Parrot does double duty, flying through the air like any other quadcopter but converting in a snap to propel a small hydrofoil boat.

Tom Costello Rides Upside-Down with the Breitling Jet Team[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 18:46:08 GMT ]The pilots who fly on the Breitling Jet Team are among the top in the world, known for flying at high speed in expert formation.

Google Launches a YouTube Built for Gamers[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 20:32:12 GMT ]Google said on Friday that it is launching a live streaming gaming service called "YouTube Gaming", creating a rival to Amazon's Twitch service.

Second Hack May Have Exposed Security Information[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 23:05:05 GMT ]The second hack was discovered as investigators probed a cyberattack on the Office of Personnel Management that some have blamed on China.

Vroooooom! Carmakers Know What Sales Sound Like[ Sat, 13 Jun 2015 11:11:20 GMT ]A growing number of car makers are "enhancing" or creating engine sounds to satisfy performance drivers' expectations.

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.

Can an Apple watch read your mind?[ Fri, 29 May 2015 11:09:26 EDT ]

Most ambitious luxury home ever printed in 3D[ Thu, 11 Jun 2015 11:51:38 EDT ]There's already a 3D-printed house being built in the Netherlands. In China, 3D-printed mansions are reportedly on the rise.

Solar-powered 'supertrees' breathe life into urban oasis[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 09:12:42 EDT ]An imposing canopy of artificial trees up to 50 meters is high towering over a vast urban oasis.

Architects design 'world's tallest' wooden skyscraper[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 09:56:06 EDT ]Forget steel and concrete. The new material of choice for skyscrapers could be wood if Canadian architect Michael Green has his way.

A wooden skyscraper to rival Eiffel Tower?[ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 10:00:08 EDT ]Forget steel and concrete. The new material of choice for skyscrapers could be wood if Canadian architect Michael Green has his way.

Facebook Earns 51 percent of Ad Revenue Overseas[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 14:32:51 GMT ]

Apple Sending Out Google Street View-Style Cars[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 14:55:04 GMT ]Apple is sending out its own Street View-style vehicles.

Computer Virus Used to Spy on Iran Nuclear Talks: Report[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 16:27:39 GMT ]A computer virus was used to hack into computers in European hotels last year that were hosting talks on Iran's nuclear program.

Snapchat-Like App Gives Parents Updates From OR[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 18:17:35 GMT ]A children's hospital in Ohio uses an app like Snapchat to give parents real-time video, text and photo updates from the operating room. And since the "snaps" or updates seemingly disappear, patient records may remain protected and liability is possibly minimized. WCMH's Ellie Merritt report.

Leica, Sony Show Off Impressive New High-End Cameras[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 18:48:38 GMT ]Looking for a new camera and happen to have a couple thousand bucks burning a hole in your pocket? You're in luck.

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.

U.S. Air Force confirms targeted EMP[ Mon, 25 May 2015 13:27:24 EDT ]Boeing has developed a weapon that can target and destroy electronic systems in a specific building.

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.

Solar-powered 'supertrees' breathe life into urban oasis[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 09:12:42 EDT ]An imposing canopy of artificial trees up to 50 meters is high towering over a vast urban oasis.

Found: Preserved dinosaur cells -- but sadly scientists still can't build Jurassic World [ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 09:22:23 EDT ]The science behind the Jurassic Park films always seemed far-fetched, even before the latest instalment, Jurassic World, introduced the idea of genetically engineered super-dinosaurs.

FBI seized tech from home linked to celebrity hack[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 13:04:53 EDT ]FBI agents stormed a home in Chicago last fall and seized several computers, cell phones and storage drives in connection with the investigation into the hacking and leaking of dozens of celebrities' private nude photos, according to a warrant unsealed this week.

Revealed: Reddit Explains the Mystery Behind 'The Button'[ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 20:01:58 GMT ]Social-news site Reddit launched a button with a countdown timer that quickly became an intensely debated mystery. NBC News talked to Reddit about what The Button really means.

Intel Launches Fund for Minority, Women-Led Firms[ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 20:57:49 GMT ]Intel says the move is aimed at changing the face of Silicon Valley, which is dominated by white male executives and investors.

Cuttlefish Camouflage Could Inspire Artificial Skin[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:15:34 GMT ]The shifting colors on the skin of cuttlefish and other cephalopods could lead to bio-inspired camouflage and signalling, researchers say.

NFL Player Who Earns $510K Moonlights as Uber Driver[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 07:35:17 GMT ]Defensive tackle A.J. Francis is under contract to earn $510,000 this year from the Miami Dolphins, but paychecks don't start coming until July.

Celebrity Nude Photo Hack May Be Larger Than Thought[ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 07:45:00 GMT ]Almost 600 iCloud accounts were successfully breached in last years celebrity nude photo hack, the FBI says in court documents.

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 could charge a phone in 60 seconds[ Mon, 13 Apr 2015 09:43:05 EDT ]

Can an Apple watch read your mind?[ Fri, 29 May 2015 11:09:26 EDT ]

U.S. Air Force confirms targeted EMP[ Mon, 25 May 2015 13:27:24 EDT ]Boeing has developed a weapon that can target and destroy electronic systems in a specific building.

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.

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.