Sunday, July 19, 2015

Kube Cooler Keeps Drinks and Music Flowing at Your BBQ
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:19:58 GMT ]
The high-tech Kube cooler/speaker combo will keep things going at your party for a long time - if you're willing to shell out.









Hitchhiking Robot Embarks on Cross-Country Tour
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:46:34 GMT ]
With its thumb raised skyward, the robotic creation of two researchers in Canada has embarked on a hitchhiking journey across the U.S.









First Approved Drone Delivery Drops Medicine in Virginia
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 22:48:26 GMT ]
The drones delivered two dozen packages to a Remote Area Medical pop-up clinic that offers medical care to area residents one weekend per year.









FAA Investigating Video of Gun-Firing Drone
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 23:44:18 GMT ]
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a video posted to YouTube that shows a drone equipped with a working handgun.









CVS Photo Online Probes Possible Security Breach
[ Sat, 18 Jul 2015 01:03:13 GMT ]
CVS shut down its online photo center after a security breach may have compromised customer credit card information.









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 your smartphone tell you if you have depression?
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 11:06:57 EDT ]
Smartphone apps might be able to tell you are if you are at risk of depression, simply by collecting GPS and other data, according to a new study.

The skinny on Instagram banning #curvy
[ Thu, 16 Jul 2015 09:12:49 EDT ]
The battle over how Instagram will allow women's bodies to be portrayed rages on.

Pluto's 3 billion-mile closeup
[ Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:36:04 EDT ]
The first human footprint on the moon. The landing of the Curiosity rover on Mars. NASA scientists put the significance of the New Horizons spacecraft flyby of Pluto right up there with those milestones.

Japan's robot hotel opens its (automatic) doors
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 12:11:05 EDT ]
Android receptionists greet guests checking into what is claimed to be a world's first

Saturday, July 18, 2015

Kube Cooler Keeps Drinks and Music Flowing at Your BBQ
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:19:58 GMT ]
The high-tech Kube cooler/speaker combo will keep things going at your party for a long time - if you're willing to shell out.









Hitchhiking Robot Embarks on Cross-Country Tour
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:46:34 GMT ]
With its thumb raised skyward, the robotic creation of two researchers in Canada has embarked on a hitchhiking journey across the U.S.









First Approved Drone Delivery Drops Medicine in Virginia
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 22:48:26 GMT ]
The drones delivered two dozen packages to a Remote Area Medical pop-up clinic that offers medical care to area residents one weekend per year.









FAA Investigating Video of Gun-Firing Drone
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 23:44:18 GMT ]
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a video posted to YouTube that shows a drone equipped with a working handgun.









CVS Photo Online Probes Possible Security Breach
[ Sat, 18 Jul 2015 01:03:13 GMT ]
CVS shut down its online photo center after a security breach may have compromised customer credit card information.









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 your smartphone tell you if you have depression?
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 11:06:57 EDT ]
Smartphone apps might be able to tell you are if you are at risk of depression, simply by collecting GPS and other data, according to a new study.

The skinny on Instagram banning #curvy
[ Thu, 16 Jul 2015 09:12:49 EDT ]
The battle over how Instagram will allow women's bodies to be portrayed rages on.

Pluto's 3 billion-mile closeup
[ Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:36:04 EDT ]
The first human footprint on the moon. The landing of the Curiosity rover on Mars. NASA scientists put the significance of the New Horizons spacecraft flyby of Pluto right up there with those milestones.

Japan's robot hotel opens its (automatic) doors
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 12:11:05 EDT ]
Android receptionists greet guests checking into what is claimed to be a world's first

Friday, July 17, 2015

Marshall Smartphone Takes Design Cues From Classic Amps
[ Thu, 16 Jul 2015 18:59:59 GMT ]
Marshall has been known for its amps for decades, and recently has branched out into smaller items — headphones, speakers, and now a smartphone.









On Sale! Amazon Says Prime Day Will Be an Annual Event
[ Thu, 16 Jul 2015 19:08:07 GMT ]
Missed out on some great — and not-so-great — deals on Amazon Prime Day? Don't worry, there's always next year.









Amazon Releases List of 'Prime Day' Deal Teases
[ Thu, 16 Jul 2015 21:40:50 GMT ]
It's Christmas in July at Amazon during 'Prime Day.'









Reddit CEO Plans Crackdown on Hate, Harassment on Site
[ Thu, 16 Jul 2015 22:22:07 GMT ]
CEO Steve Huffman is tightening Reddit's content policies and has outlined the types of subreddits that could be banned









Google Self-Driving Car Rear-Ended in Accident
[ Thu, 16 Jul 2015 23:39:20 GMT ]
Google's self-driving car project has become the victim of yet another rear-ender fender-bender, this time with injuries.









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.

Bionic breakthrough: Stronger, faster ... cheaper?
[ Tue, 14 Jul 2015 15:02:43 EDT ]
Some experts believe a new "Paralympics for bionics," named Cybathlon, will help sport become more accessible for everyday disabled athletes.

The skinny on Instagram banning #curvy
[ Thu, 16 Jul 2015 09:12:49 EDT ]
The battle over how Instagram will allow women's bodies to be portrayed rages on.

Public Wi-Fi comes to Cuba, at least in 35 spots
[ Thu, 16 Jul 2015 09:11:38 EDT ]
Until recently, the odds of finding a Wi-Fi signal in Cuba were almost as low as stumbling upon a McDonald's.

Pluto's 3 billion-mile closeup
[ Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:36:04 EDT ]
The first human footprint on the moon. The landing of the Curiosity rover on Mars. NASA scientists put the significance of the New Horizons spacecraft flyby of Pluto right up there with those milestones.

Researchers create guilt-free superfood that tastes like bacon
[ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 04:50:26 EDT ]
Food lovers might no longer have to choose between tastiness and healthiness.

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Japan Robot Hotel Ready to Welcome Human Guests
[ Wed, 15 Jul 2015 18:50:58 GMT ]
From the receptionist to the porter, the aptly named Weird Hotel in southwestern Japan "manned" almost totally by robots.









The Watchman: YouTube 'Reactor' Is Quite the Sight
[ Wed, 15 Jul 2015 19:55:54 GMT ]
YouTube personality Tyrone Magnus makes enough money watching videos — and recording his reaction to them — that he's quitting his day job.









Netflix Tops 65M Subscribers Around the World
[ Wed, 15 Jul 2015 21:53:31 GMT ]
Can't get enough of "Orange is the New Black"? You're hardly alone, judging by Netflix's latest subscriber numbers.









Obama Promises High-Speed Internet for Low-Income Homes
[ Thu, 16 Jul 2015 00:00:23 GMT ]
President Barack Obama has unveiled ConnectHome, a new initiative to expand high-speed broadband access to all Americans.









Automated Everything: Take A Tour of Japan's Robot Hotel
[ Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:03:02 GMT ]
The newly opened Henn na Hotel (translating as Weird Hotel) in southern Japan is full of technological innovations. Robot staff run the establishment.