Fired Reddit Exec Finally Breaks Her Silence[ Thu, 09 Jul 2015 19:36:29 GMT ]Victoria Taylor is finally speaking out after her dismissal from Reddit sparked an angry wave of protests across the site.

Robot Combines Hard Shell With Soft Body for Big Hops[ Thu, 09 Jul 2015 21:43:03 GMT ]Researchers have created a new robot that combines the strengths of both soft and rigid materials, allowing it to leap explosively into the air.

Uber Challenges Class-Action Lawsuit by Drivers[ Thu, 09 Jul 2015 23:17:15 GMT ]A lawsuit filed by three drivers against ride service Uber should not proceed as a class action, the company argues in a court filing in California.

OPM: 21.5 Million Affected By Background Check Breach[ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:12:44 GMT ]OPM announced on Thursday that sensitive information including Social Security numbers for 21.5 million people was among the data lost.

Teen Missing After Flying to Morocco to Meet Facebook Pal[ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 08:23:52 GMT ]Federal authorities are helping local police search for a 17-year-old girl from Clinton, Connecticut, who is missing after flying to Morocco.

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.

Long-term life support on Mars possible someday[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 12:23:46 EDT ]

Car assembly line robot mortally injures worker in Germany[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:53:57 EDT ]An automotive assembly line robot mortally injured a worker at a car factory in Germany this week, a prosecutor's office said.

NASA probe set to make history at Pluto[ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 10:03:47 EDT ]It's traveled more than 3.6 billion miles to get there, and it will only stay a few hours, but a small space probe is expected to revolutionize the way we look at Pluto.

U.S. vs. Japan Part II: Giant robots set to duel[ Tue, 07 Jul 2015 09:05:33 EDT ]"Suidobashi, you have a giant robot, we have a giant robot. You know what needs to happen."

Facebook updates 'Friends' icon to reflect gender equality[ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 13:28:44 EDT ]Facebook's 1.4 billion active users may need to strain their eyes to see the social network's subtle new design change.

Microsoft to Slash Up To 7,800 Jobs[ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 13:42:34 GMT ]Microsoft Corp. announced plans Wednesday cut up to 7,800 jobs and take a $7.6 billion write-down on its Nokia business amid efforts to restructure its struggling phone hardware business.

FBI Director Warns Against Encrypted Data[ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 14:34:02 GMT ]Federal officials shared their concerns about digital encryption with Congress on Wednesday, saying that law enforcement's lack of access to data could prove a security risk.

Sophisticated Hacking Gang Targets Companies for Profit[ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 15:36:33 GMT ]A hacking group is now believed to be one of a handful of highly skilled independent gangs pursuing corporate secrets for profit.

Small Change Brings Gender Equality to Facebook Icons[ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 22:31:51 GMT ]A subtle tweak to icons on Facebook highlights the need to pay attention to every detail when thinking about equality and inclusion.

Well, Wookiee Here - It's the Official 'Star Wars' App[ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 23:50:31 GMT ]"Star Wars" fans will be happy to hear that there is now an official app that brings news, sound clips, and trivia to your Android or iOS smartphone.

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.

Long-term life support on Mars possible someday[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 12:23:46 EDT ]

Car assembly line robot mortally injures worker in Germany[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:53:57 EDT ]An automotive assembly line robot mortally injured a worker at a car factory in Germany this week, a prosecutor's office said.

NASA probe set to make history at Pluto[ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 10:03:47 EDT ]It's traveled more than 3.6 billion miles to get there, and it will only stay a few hours, but a small space probe is expected to revolutionize the way we look at Pluto.

U.S. vs. Japan Part II: Giant robots set to duel[ Tue, 07 Jul 2015 09:05:33 EDT ]"Suidobashi, you have a giant robot, we have a giant robot. You know what needs to happen."

Facebook updates 'Friends' icon to reflect gender equality[ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 13:28:44 EDT ]Facebook's 1.4 billion active users may need to strain their eyes to see the social network's subtle new design change.

Group Demands Google Extend 'Forgotten' Requests to U.S.[ Tue, 07 Jul 2015 18:03:54 GMT ]The advocacy group has filed a complaint with the FTC accusing Google of "unfair and deceptive" practice.

Tinder Now Lets Celebrities Verify Their Profiles[ Tue, 07 Jul 2015 18:15:01 GMT ]Are you a celebrity looking for love? Good news, Tinder is now verifying profiles for "notable public figures, celebrities and athletes."

Replica 'Star Trek' Communicator Pairs With Your Phone[ Tue, 07 Jul 2015 18:45:45 GMT ]This replica Star Trek communicator not only looks like the real thing, but it pairs with your phone to provide actual telecommunication functions.

U.S. and Japan Prep for Giant Robot Duel[ Tue, 07 Jul 2015 21:17:25 GMT ]If watching giant robots fight to the death sounds like your idea of a good time, then you're in luck.

Scientists Warn Genome Data Could Outgrow YouTube, Twitter[ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 00:07:36 GMT ]The growing field of genomics may produce more data in 10 years than huge services like YouTube and Twitter, according to a team of scientists.

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.

Long-term life support on Mars possible someday[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 12:23:46 EDT ]

Vandals cut San Francisco area fiber optic lines for 11th time in a year[ Wed, 01 Jul 2015 10:21:29 EDT ]Fiber optic Internet cables in the San Francisco Bay area have been cut so often in the last year that the FBI is joining the investigation.

Car assembly line robot mortally injures worker in Germany[ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:53:57 EDT ]An automotive assembly line robot mortally injured a worker at a car factory in Germany this week, a prosecutor's office said.

After 5,000 mile flight without fuel, solar plane lands in Hawaii [ Fri, 03 Jul 2015 14:49:57 EDT ]

U.S. vs. Japan Part II: Giant robots set to duel[ Tue, 07 Jul 2015 09:05:33 EDT ]"Suidobashi, you have a giant robot, we have a giant robot. You know what needs to happen."

Amazon Pushes Prime Service With Day of Deals[ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 15:41:36 GMT ]Amazon is trying to lure more subscribers to its $99 Prime loyalty program by pushing a day of discounts it calls 'Prime Day.'

GoPro Session Packs Action Camera Chops Into Tiny Cube[ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 17:59:49 GMT ]The latest camera from GoPro shrinks the company's trademark wide-angle, high-frame-rate video prowess into the smallest package yet.

Smart Harness Teaches Old Dog New Tricks[ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 19:30:43 GMT ]North Carolina State University researchers have developed new technology designed to improve communication between dogs and humans.

Reddit CEO Ellen Pao Apologizes: 'We Screwed Up'[ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 21:19:22 GMT ]Reddit Interim CEO Ellen Pao apologized for a "long history of mistakes."

Instagram Update Sharpens Up Your Selfies and Food Pics[ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 21:32:14 GMT ]A new update bumps the resolution of Instagram pics from 640 to 1080 pixels per side.