Thursday, September 10, 2015

Niche wireless provider ROK Mobile preps Netflix-like mobile video service
[ Thu, 10 Sep 2015 11:25:09 GMT ]
The small wireless reseller plans to launch the service in the first quarter, but didn't provide pricing details.









World's biggest selfie to be taken in Australia
[ Wed, 02 Sep 2015 16:27:57 GMT ]
The trouble with selfies... OK, one of the troubles with selfies, is it's so hard to see anything past that grimacing face bang, slap in the center.









Has Stephen Hawking solved the mystery of black holes?
[ Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:25:38 GMT ]
Black holes have a way of capturing our imagination. That's why when Stephen Hawking recently talked about them the media went wild.









What Facebook's 1 billion number really means
[ Fri, 04 Sep 2015 16:19:25 GMT ]










A folding paper microscope? It's real
[ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 15:07:05 GMT ]
Sometimes, inventors come up with things the world wants. The Rubik's Cube. iPhones. Snuggies. Then there are the things the world needs. The wheel. Penicillin. Anything with caffeine in it.









Is it OK to shoot down a drone over your backyard?
[ Wed, 09 Sep 2015 17:45:14 GMT ]










Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Disney Teams Up With Amazon and Microsoft
[ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 15:31:12 GMT ]
Disney has signed agreements with Amazon and Microsoft that will allow them to use its cloud-based digital movie service.









Want the New iPhone? Find the Best Plan for You
[ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 16:37:59 GMT ]
Apple fans ready to shell out for the new iPhone will notice something different when trying to buy one this year: the lack of two-year contracts.









'Star Wars' Luxury Watch Costs as Much as a Car
[ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 21:09:09 GMT ]
At last there's a way to outdo your "Star Wars" nerd friends and your watch nerd friends — at the same time.









Anti-Virus Creator John McAfee Running for President
[ Wed, 09 Sep 2015 07:19:38 GMT ]
Anti-virus creator John McAfee, the millionaire ex-fugitive from Belize, filed paperwork Tuesday to run for president as a third-party candidate.









iPad Pro or No? The Apple Launch Is Here
[ Wed, 09 Sep 2015 11:53:45 GMT ]
It's the most wonderful time of the year ... for Apple fans. Here are the most credible rumors.









3D-printed machine sorts Skittles by colour
[ Wed, 09 Sep 2015 06:57:07 GMT ]
An Arduino-powered DIY project uses a colour sensor to automatically sort and separate Skittles.









Today's iPhone 6S event: Start time, where to watch the live blog and how to stream
[ Wed, 09 Sep 2015 08:00:03 GMT ]
Everything you need to know leading up to Apple's big iPhone 6S event.









Samsung reportedly slashing jobs as profits shrink
[ Wed, 09 Sep 2015 10:04:34 GMT ]
The South Korean electronics giant looks to cut staff in human resources, finance and PR following seven straight quarters of declining profits.









Samsung denies reports that it's making significant staff cuts
[ Wed, 09 Sep 2015 10:33:31 GMT ]
Responding to a report that it's cutting 10 percent of its staff, Samsung's CFO says the company are simply relocating workers.









Asus rewards fans in India with early release for ZenFone 2 Laser
[ Wed, 09 Sep 2015 11:28:11 GMT ]
In a canny bit of online marketing, the Taiwanese electronics giant pushed forward the phone's release date after it received over 30,000 pre-orders.









How small states prepare for cyber-war
[ Wed, 02 Sep 2015 15:41:49 GMT ]
With Russian tanks and rebels firmly lodged in eastern Ukraine, Eastern Europe has been on high alert for months. As Russian bombers intermittently skirt or trespass Western airspace -- and a foreign submarine was reported to be hiding out in waters just off Stockholm last year -- the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have ramped up expenditures on armored personnel carriers, mobile missile launchers and other hardware to defend their borders.









World's biggest selfie to be taken in Australia
[ Wed, 02 Sep 2015 16:27:57 GMT ]
The trouble with selfies... OK, one of the troubles with selfies, is it's so hard to see anything past that grimacing face bang, slap in the center.









Has Stephen Hawking solved the mystery of black holes?
[ Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:25:38 GMT ]
Black holes have a way of capturing our imagination. That's why when Stephen Hawking recently talked about them the media went wild.









What Facebook's 1 billion number really means
[ Fri, 04 Sep 2015 16:19:25 GMT ]










A folding paper microscope? It's real
[ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 15:07:05 GMT ]
Sometimes, inventors come up with things the world wants. The Rubik's Cube. iPhones. Snuggies. Then there are the things the world needs. The wheel. Penicillin. Anything with caffeine in it.









Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Fiat Chrysler Recalls 7,800 SUVs Over Hacking Concerns
[ Fri, 04 Sep 2015 22:06:49 GMT ]
Fiat Chrysler is recalling 7,810 sport utility vehicles in the United States to update software for radios to prevent hacking.









Japan Creates Google Street View Just for Cats
[ Sat, 05 Sep 2015 00:44:24 GMT ]
Google's most popular mapping features is now available for everyone's favorite furry felines.









New Global War Front Takes Shape in Cyberspace
[ Sat, 05 Sep 2015 10:12:23 GMT ]
The budget to support the U.S. government's cybersecurity efforts is $14 billion for fiscal 2016, about 10 percent more than 2015.









Why Apple's Car Could Take Years to Hit the Road
[ Sat, 05 Sep 2015 14:44:11 GMT ]
For tech gear lovers waiting to rip the roads in Apple's eagerly-awaited car, there's good news and bad news.









Modern Libraries Go Past Books to 3-D Printers, Lasers
[ Mon, 07 Sep 2015 16:32:20 GMT ]
Modern libraries are keeping up with the times and expanding way past books -- to 3-D printers, laser cutters, robotics classes and much more.









Netflix reportedly launching in South Korea next January
[ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 06:15:58 GMT ]
A week after launching in Japan, Netflix looks to expand its streaming service into South Korea next year.









Comet-exploring 'Hedgehog' robot goes for a microgravity tumble
[ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 07:00:28 GMT ]
NASA has tested two prototypes of its "Hedgehog" robot concept to see how they perform in microgravity.









Canon promises 120-megapixel camera -- and super-sharp video, too
[ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 11:35:07 GMT ]
Forthcoming SLR and videocamera models should capture much more detailed imagery. And the Japanese camera maker can now photograph and reprint the texture of subjects, not just the color.









Raspberry Pi gets an official ​7-inch touchscreen
[ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 11:38:34 GMT ]
The cheap micro-computer now has a touchscreen to build a basic tablet or control your Pi-powered creations.









Verizon to be first to field-test crazy-fast 5G wireless
[ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 12:00:05 GMT ]
It expects "some level of commercial deployment" to begin in 2017 for next-generation wireless. That's much earlier than the common industry belief that 2020 will mark the start.









China, Russia amassing personal info seized in hacks for counter-intelligence
[ Wed, 02 Sep 2015 13:38:57 GMT ]
Chinese and Russian intelligence services are collecting personally identifiable information on a grand scale so they can target American government workers for counter-intelligence, a U.S. official told CNN Tuesday.









How small states prepare for cyber-war
[ Wed, 02 Sep 2015 15:41:49 GMT ]
With Russian tanks and rebels firmly lodged in eastern Ukraine, Eastern Europe has been on high alert for months. As Russian bombers intermittently skirt or trespass Western airspace -- and a foreign submarine was reported to be hiding out in waters just off Stockholm last year -- the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have ramped up expenditures on armored personnel carriers, mobile missile launchers and other hardware to defend their borders.









World's biggest selfie to be taken in Australia
[ Wed, 02 Sep 2015 16:27:57 GMT ]
The trouble with selfies... OK, one of the troubles with selfies, is it's so hard to see anything past that grimacing face bang, slap in the center.









Has Stephen Hawking solved the mystery of black holes?
[ Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:25:38 GMT ]
Black holes have a way of capturing our imagination. That's why when Stephen Hawking recently talked about them the media went wild.









What Facebook's 1 billion number really means
[ Fri, 04 Sep 2015 16:19:25 GMT ]










Monday, September 7, 2015

Samsung's Sleep Tracker Tells Your Smart Home You're Awake
[ Fri, 04 Sep 2015 21:57:05 GMT ]
Sleep tracking gadgets are a sign of the growing "smart home" trend, and Samsung has just put out one of its own.









Fiat Chrysler Recalls 7,800 SUVs Over Hacking Concerns
[ Fri, 04 Sep 2015 22:06:49 GMT ]
Fiat Chrysler is recalling 7,810 sport utility vehicles in the United States to update software for radios to prevent hacking.









Japan Creates Google Street View Just for Cats
[ Sat, 05 Sep 2015 00:44:24 GMT ]
Google's most popular mapping features is now available for everyone's favorite furry felines.









New Global War Front Takes Shape in Cyberspace
[ Sat, 05 Sep 2015 10:12:23 GMT ]
The budget to support the U.S. government's cybersecurity efforts is $14 billion for fiscal 2016, about 10 percent more than 2015.









Why Apple's Car Could Take Years to Hit the Road
[ Sat, 05 Sep 2015 14:44:11 GMT ]
For tech gear lovers waiting to rip the roads in Apple's eagerly-awaited car, there's good news and bad news.









Feeling sad could change how you see colours
[ Mon, 07 Sep 2015 07:09:30 GMT ]
New research has shown that you might not just be feeling blue, you may also be seeing it differently.









Four mega popular messaging apps you've probably never heard of
[ Mon, 07 Sep 2015 07:49:00 GMT ]
Want to sell your goods while chatting to friends? China's got the app for you. Need a messenger with 10,000 emoticons? Line from Japan has you covered.









​Canon's 250-megapixel sensor powers eagle-eyed camera
[ Mon, 07 Sep 2015 11:14:52 GMT ]
Technology in the super high resolution design could trickle down to consumer products in coming years -- but Canon fans should think twice before boasting about the achievement.









Continuing downward spiral, HTC is removed from Taiwan's Top 50 index
[ Mon, 07 Sep 2015 11:56:18 GMT ]
The Taiwanese smartphone pioneer is dropped from the country's top 50 stock index as its market share and stock price continue to dwindle.









Selling your old iPhone: Online vs. in-store trade-ins
[ Mon, 07 Sep 2015 12:00:03 GMT ]
With Apple expected to unveil its new iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus this week, CNET's Marguerite Reardon offers advice on getting some money for your old one.









China, Russia amassing personal info seized in hacks for counter-intelligence
[ Wed, 02 Sep 2015 13:38:57 GMT ]
Chinese and Russian intelligence services are collecting personally identifiable information on a grand scale so they can target American government workers for counter-intelligence, a U.S. official told CNN Tuesday.









How small states prepare for cyber-war
[ Wed, 02 Sep 2015 15:41:49 GMT ]
With Russian tanks and rebels firmly lodged in eastern Ukraine, Eastern Europe has been on high alert for months. As Russian bombers intermittently skirt or trespass Western airspace -- and a foreign submarine was reported to be hiding out in waters just off Stockholm last year -- the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have ramped up expenditures on armored personnel carriers, mobile missile launchers and other hardware to defend their borders.









World's biggest selfie to be taken in Australia
[ Wed, 02 Sep 2015 16:27:57 GMT ]
The trouble with selfies... OK, one of the troubles with selfies, is it's so hard to see anything past that grimacing face bang, slap in the center.









Has Stephen Hawking solved the mystery of black holes?
[ Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:25:38 GMT ]
Black holes have a way of capturing our imagination. That's why when Stephen Hawking recently talked about them the media went wild.