SolarCity's Latest Rooftop Panel Boasts Record Efficiency[ Fri, 02 Oct 2015 19:59:22 GMT ]SolarCity is now manufacturing what it claims is the highest-efficiency rooftop solar panel — and it plans to make record numbers of them as well.

DoD Requires Contractors to Report Security Breaches[ Fri, 02 Oct 2015 20:46:43 GMT ]The Department of Defense says contractors must now "rapidly report cyber incidents" involving some types of sensitive information.

It's Official: Google Is Now Alphabet[ Fri, 02 Oct 2015 21:30:07 GMT ]Google's stock will begin trading as Alphabet on the Nasdaq under the same tickers "GOOG" and "GOOGL" on Monday.

High-Tech Coloring Books Let Kids Scribble in 3-D[ Fri, 02 Oct 2015 23:27:15 GMT ]Kids have always colored outside the lines, but this is something else.

How Wildlife Engineers Build Safer Roads for Animals and Plants[ Sat, 03 Oct 2015 02:23:11 GMT ]Wildlife engineers and architects have teamed up to build special crossing structures in the form of overpasses and underpasses. This story is produce

Main Star Wars movies to focus on Skywalker family[ Fri, 02 Oct 2015 22:33:48 GMT ]Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy reveals that the main Star Wars Saga movies will center around the Skywalker family, as opposed to the spinoffs that will be about new characters.

One Apple Ring to rule them all[ Fri, 02 Oct 2015 22:43:47 GMT ]A patent application reveals Apple's concept for their own smart ring. 3D Touch is the game changer Brian thinks it will be, and iPhone 7 rumors are already here.

Watch the high-tech (for 1995) computer simulation of the OJ Simpson murder case[ Fri, 02 Oct 2015 23:01:47 GMT ]On the 20th anniversary of the OJ Simpson verdict, we dig into the CNET Vault to find this amazing-for-the-time computer simulation, depicting how Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman were killed.

AT&T accuses Federal Communications Commission of favoritism[ Sat, 03 Oct 2015 01:52:11 GMT ]The FCC is dragging its feet on granting AT&T a waiver to offer a Wi-Fi calling feature, while letting competitors go ahead, says the company. The feature fails to meet accessibility rules for the disabled.

Tim Cook: A back door for the good guys is a back door for the bad guys[ Sat, 03 Oct 2015 06:05:41 GMT ]Technically Incorrect: Apple's CEO says that encryption is "a must" in today's world. He believes that everyone is coming around to that view. Except, perhaps, the FBI.

Do teens still use Facebook?[ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:55:40 GMT ]It isn't just what you say on social media, often it is where you say it. It may seem like new social media platforms are appearing everyday. Three eight graders who took part in a landmark study on social media, detailed in the "CNN Special Report: #Being13 - Inside the Secret World of Teens," helped us breakdown how teens use some of the most popular platforms.

These worms eat WHAT?[ Thu, 01 Oct 2015 12:29:06 GMT ]Plastic, long considered nonbiodegradable and one of the biggest contributors to global pollution, might have met its match: The small, brownish, squirmy mealworm.

Opinion: Is Peeple, 'Yelp, but for humans,' a good idea?[ Fri, 02 Oct 2015 18:53:20 GMT ]

Could a Facebook 'Dislike' button backfire among teens?[ Fri, 02 Oct 2015 18:53:46 GMT ]Mark Zuckerberg revealed plans for a Facebook feature widely reported to be a "Dislike" button. Some worry teens could use it to bully others.

Scientists build 'frozen zoo' to save endangered species[ Fri, 02 Oct 2015 18:55:05 GMT ]It's a small lab, full of huge ideas.

Experian Says Info from 15M T-Mobile Customers Hacked[ Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:45:57 GMT ]T-Mobile uses Experian to check the credit of its customers.

Experian Says Info from 15M T-Mobile Records Hacked[ Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:45:57 GMT ]T-Mobile uses Experian to check the credit of its customers and prospective customers.

Struck by a Turtle? There's a Code for That[ Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:47:59 GMT ]Medical providers have to use this new system of red tape to get reimbursed by health insurance and it's unintentionally amusing.

Pedal Lock Makes Security a Part of Your Bike[ Thu, 01 Oct 2015 23:17:49 GMT ]The Pedal Lock, currently looking for funding on Kickstarter, is a simple bike lock that's built right into — you guessed it — a pedal.

Snowden Snowed Under by Twitter Email Notifications[ Fri, 02 Oct 2015 00:31:04 GMT ]You'd think a cybersecurity expert like Edward Snowden would know to turn off email notifications when joining Twitter.

Best mobile games of September 2015 (pictures)[ Fri, 02 Oct 2015 06:47:41 GMT ]Looking for a new game to play on your mobile device? Here's our pick of the best released in September 2015.

Why Curiosity can't touch that Mars water[ Fri, 02 Oct 2015 06:56:26 GMT ]An analysis of the water on Mars may have to wait until NASA's human Mars mission in the 2030s.

Crave giveaway: SnapPower Charger USB-equipped power outlet cover[ Fri, 02 Oct 2015 07:00:02 GMT ]Win a five-pack of clever electrical-outlet coverplates with a built-in USB port at the bottom. No batteries or wires required.

Samsung denies fudging TV energy efficiency tests[ Fri, 02 Oct 2015 10:45:58 GMT ]Hot on the heels of the Volkswagen diesel scandal, Samsung faces accusations it makes its products seem more energy efficient under test conditions.

HBO thinks you'd watch a 'Watchmen' TV series, talks to Zack Snyder about it[ Fri, 02 Oct 2015 11:06:54 GMT ]The cable network behind "Game of Thrones" has met with director Zack Snyder to discuss a small-screen version of the legendary comic.

Beautiful, rare 'super blood moon' eclipse - the photos are in[ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:32:48 GMT ]The sun, the Earth and the moon lined up in a row to put on a light show in Sunday's night sky, and people around the world looked up to watch the lunar eclipse.

Water flows on Mars[ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:32:59 GMT ]

Scientists find their first biofluorescent reptile[ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:37:10 GMT ]That's not a "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle" floating before your eyes. You're seeing the first biofluorescent reptile discovered by scientists.

Do teens still use Facebook?[ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:55:40 GMT ]It isn't just what you say on social media, often it is where you say it. It may seem like new social media platforms are appearing everyday. Three eight graders who took part in a landmark study on social media, detailed in the "CNN Special Report: #Being13 - Inside the Secret World of Teens," helped us breakdown how teens use some of the most popular platforms.

These worms eat WHAT?[ Thu, 01 Oct 2015 12:29:06 GMT ]Plastic, long considered nonbiodegradable and one of the biggest contributors to global pollution, might have met its match: The small, brownish, squirmy mealworm.

What the Chip-and-PIN Credit Card Deadline Means For You[ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 18:11:36 GMT ]It's all part of a nationwide shift in the way we pay, with the goal of beefing up credit-card security.

Robot's Grip Is Soft Enough to Safely Grasp Eggs[ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 18:56:57 GMT ]While robots are good at many things, picking up eggs and other fragile items isn't one of them — but that seems to be changing.

Your Facebook Profile Pic Could Soon Be a Loopy Video[ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 19:13:48 GMT ]Want to liven up your Facebook profile pic for all to see? Facebook's got you covered.

Trump Hotels Hack Exposed Customer Credit Card Info[ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 21:50:29 GMT ]Customers who used their debit or credit cards at seven Trump properties could be affected.

Truce! Microsoft, Google Agree to End Patent Fight[ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 23:29:37 GMT ]The agreement puts an end to court fights involving a variety of technologies, including mobile phones, Wi-Fi and Microsoft's Xbox consoles.

NBN successfully launches Sky Muster satellite[ Thu, 01 Oct 2015 03:31:48 GMT ]On Thursday morning the company charged with providing Australia with the national broadband network took a big step forward, launching a satellite that will help connect citizens in rural areas to the Internet.

Twitter's Buy Now button now available for retailers[ Thu, 01 Oct 2015 03:31:53 GMT ]The social network partners with three e-commerce companies to make the button more widely available to attract more users.

Rhapsody launches a kids corner[ Thu, 01 Oct 2015 04:01:03 GMT ]It may sound childish, but Rhapsody's new section dedicated to kids sets the streaming-music service apart from bigger rivals like Apple Music and Spotify.

Google, Microsoft settle long-running patent feud[ Thu, 01 Oct 2015 04:20:59 GMT ]The tech giants agree to dismiss about 20 patent-royalty lawsuits related to use of smartphones, Wi-Fi and Web video.

Tinder takes Super Like feature global to boost romance worldwide[ Thu, 01 Oct 2015 10:30:02 GMT ]Popular dating app says new feature makes users more selective, resulting in better rates of mutual attraction.

9 everyday objects that are about disappear[ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:31:45 GMT ]

Beautiful, rare 'super blood moon' eclipse - the photos are in[ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:32:48 GMT ]The sun, the Earth and the moon lined up in a row to put on a light show in Sunday's night sky, and people around the world looked up to watch the lunar eclipse.

Water flows on Mars[ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:32:59 GMT ]

Scientists find their first biofluorescent reptile[ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:37:10 GMT ]That's not a "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle" floating before your eyes. You're seeing the first biofluorescent reptile discovered by scientists.

Do teens still use Facebook?[ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:55:40 GMT ]It isn't just what you say on social media, often it is where you say it. It may seem like new social media platforms are appearing everyday. Three eight graders who took part in a landmark study on social media, detailed in the "CNN Special Report: #Being13 - Inside the Secret World of Teens," helped us breakdown how teens use some of the most popular platforms.

$20 Million XPrize Contest Takes on Climate Change[ Tue, 29 Sep 2015 20:36:29 GMT ]A new competition aims to accelerate the development and real-world adoption of new CO2 conversion technologies.

'The Martian' Celebrates Discovery of Water on Mars[ Tue, 29 Sep 2015 23:41:18 GMT ]Mark Watney, the fictional lead character in the upcoming movie "The Martian," has a very special message for the world.

Styrofoam-Eating Mealworms Dispose of Plastic Waste[ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:20:36 GMT ]Mealworms will happily eat a diet of styrofoam, providing a possible method for disposing of this notoriously durable and pervasive plastic waste.

Can a Smartphone Save You From Shark Attacks?[ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 06:53:23 GMT ]Shark experts from around the world gathered in Sydney this week to discuss how modern technology could be deployed to prevent attacks.

Here's How Edward Snowden Was Welcomed on Twitter[ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 07:36:49 GMT ]Whistleblower Edward Snowden joined Twitter Tuesday with the handle @Snowden and a profile that reads "I used to work for the government."