Cyber Command Building System to Stay Ahead of Hackers [ Thu, 17 Sep 2015 20:29:04 GMT ] U.S. Cyber Command is building a massive, electronic system to provide an overview of the vulnerabilities of the military's computer networks.
'Invisibility Cloak' Hides Things in Plain Sight [ Thu, 17 Sep 2015 21:45:52 GMT ] Scientists say they have come up with a new, ultrathin "invisibility cloak" that turns objects into perfect, flat mirrors.
'Artificial Pancreas' Works in Real-World Experiment [ Thu, 17 Sep 2015 23:33:21 GMT ] The system uses a smartphone to help control blood sugar, and worked better than using separate devices, researchers say.
Sony says China's censorship laws are stifling PS4 sales [ Fri, 18 Sep 2015 07:00:57 GMT ] The Japanese electronics giant launched the PS4 in China in March, but the strict censorship laws in the People's Republic are proving to be difficult to navigate, a company exec admits.
Watch an exoplanet orbit a distant star [ Fri, 18 Sep 2015 07:50:13 GMT ] Astronomers have obtained direct images of an exoplanet moving around a star 63 light-years from Earth.
Burning Man couple claims housesitter put their apartment on Airbnb [ Fri, 18 Sep 2015 09:13:22 GMT ] Technically Incorrect: A San Francisco couple get an e-mail from one of their friends to tell them that they've just booked their home on Airbnb. But they say they never put their home on Airbnb.
Grand Theft Auto's TV drama and robot writers in CNET UK podcast 450 [ Fri, 18 Sep 2015 10:18:18 GMT ] GTA-maker Rockstar isn't happy with its portrayal in a new BBC drama. Plus robots are writing choose-your-own-adventure books and much more in the UK's greatest tech podcast.
Prosthetic hand 'tells' the brain what it is touching [ Tue, 15 Sep 2015 17:18:08 GMT ] Research on prosthetic hands has come a long way, but most of it has focused on improving the way the body controls the device.
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Apple Users Report Problems Downloading iOS 9 [ Wed, 16 Sep 2015 20:17:01 GMT ] When some iPhone and iPad users tried to download Apple's iOS 9 update on Wednesday, they got an error message instead of a new operating system.
First Manned Flight of Orion Spacecraft Delayed [ Wed, 16 Sep 2015 20:34:45 GMT ] Orion's first crewed sojourn is officially targeted for launch in August 2021 but NASA says that could be pushed back by two years.
First Manned Flight of Orion Spacecraft Delayed [ Wed, 16 Sep 2015 20:34:45 GMT ] Orion's first crewed sojourn is officially targeted for launch in August 2021 but NASA says that could be pushed back by two years.
Lyft Makes It Easier for You to Hail a Ride in China [ Wed, 16 Sep 2015 22:28:56 GMT ] Lyft and Chinese peer Didi Kuaidi have formed a partnership to make it easier for people to get rides when they travel between the U.S. and China.
2nd Man Pleads Guilty in Massive Credit Card Hack [ Wed, 16 Sep 2015 22:59:43 GMT ] The computer hacking scheme compromised more than 160 million credit card numbers and caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damages.
Taiwan's PC makers search for new cash cow [ Thu, 17 Sep 2015 05:10:08 GMT ] The PC isn't dead, but, as computer makers Asus and Acer are discovering, it's increasingly unprofitable.
Dainty dwarf galaxy spills secrets about the early universe [ Thu, 17 Sep 2015 06:49:15 GMT ] A faint dwarf galaxy neighbouring the Milky Way has been photographed in the highest resolution yet, helping provide valuable information about the early universe.
Prosthetic hand 'tells' the brain what it is touching [ Tue, 15 Sep 2015 17:18:08 GMT ] Research on prosthetic hands has come a long way, but most of it has focused on improving the way the body controls the device.
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Campaign Launched Against 'Harmful' Sex Robots [ Tue, 15 Sep 2015 16:53:26 GMT ] They are yet to hit the shelves, but activists are already campaigning against the sale of so-called sex robots.
Snapchat Sells 'Replays' and Offers New Selfie Tool [ Tue, 15 Sep 2015 19:10:40 GMT ] Snapchat users, it's time to up your selfie game. On Tuesday, the company announced new 'lenses' for animating images.
Russian Man Pleads Guilty in Major Hacking Scheme [ Tue, 15 Sep 2015 20:27:16 GMT ] A Russian man has pleaded guilty to a role in a hacking scheme that authorities say involved stealing and selling 160m credit and debit card numbers.
Google Pledges $5.5 Million to Help European Migrants [ Tue, 15 Sep 2015 22:22:17 GMT ] Google has launched a donation-matching campaign to raise $11 million to help the flood of migrants that have overwhelmed European nations.
Snapchat's latest feature: Pay to replay a message that disappeared [ Wed, 16 Sep 2015 10:36:15 GMT ] The hot social-networking startup is offering customers in the US the opportunity to re-watch photos and videos they've already seen, part of the latest effort to expand its business.
The moon is shrinking, and the Earth is shaping it [ Wed, 16 Sep 2015 10:36:31 GMT ] As the moon's core cools and hardens, and the satellite settles into place, the shapes that form on its surface are actually influenced by Earth.
Uber's Asia rival GrabTaxi offers free supercar rides [ Wed, 16 Sep 2015 10:45:29 GMT ] With Formula 1 coming to Singapore this weekend, GrabTaxi Singapore is letting users ride in style, with seven supercars roaming the streets at their service.
Prosthetic hand 'tells' the brain what it is touching [ Tue, 15 Sep 2015 17:18:08 GMT ] Research on prosthetic hands has come a long way, but most of it has focused on improving the way the body controls the device.
Obama to Confront Chinese President on Cyber: WH [ Mon, 14 Sep 2015 20:19:59 GMT ] President Barack Obama will raise concerns about cyber security with Chinese President Xi Jinping when they meet in Washington later this month.
Indian PM to Take Part in Facebook Town Hall Q&A [ Mon, 14 Sep 2015 20:40:22 GMT ] Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make a guest appearance at Facebook's Menlo Park, California, headquarters this month.
2 Charged in Multimillion-Dollar Text 'Cramming' Scheme [ Mon, 14 Sep 2015 22:03:40 GMT ] Two men have been charged with helping to run a "cramming" scheme that defrauded unsuspecting mobile phone users of tens of millions of dollars.
Connected Car Technology Gets Big Test in Big Apple [ Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:06:35 GMT ] New York City will be the main testing ground for a smart device installed in vehicles to warn motorists of impending dangers and congestion.
