New Lithium-Oxygen Battery Could One Day Power Cars [ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 21:25:33 GMT ] Scientists have created a battery whose technology in principle could power electric cars far better than current batteries.
Amazon comedy series turns 'Catastrophe' into reality (Q&A) [ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 12:00:05 GMT ] From CNET Magazine: The real-life partnership of stars and creators Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan mimics the one they crafted on screen -- minus a four-day sexual escapade.
Russia, the Internet and a new way to wage war? [ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 14:19:04 GMT ] NYT report on Russia ships operating over deep sea internet cables shows we need new rules on use and abuse of world's shared resources.
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Why We Shouldn't Always Trust DNA Evidence [ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 19:45:36 GMT ] A 2013 murder case shows just how dangerous it can be to rely on DNA evidence, an expert said Wednesday.
Samsung One-Ups iPad Pro With 18-Inch Galaxy View Tablet [ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 22:48:14 GMT ] Think the iPad Pro is big? Wait till you get a load of this thing. Samsung unexpectedly took the wraps off the monster Galaxy View tablet Wednesday.
$32M Per Year Sports Gambling Ring Busted: Cops [ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 08:48:45 GMT ] Seventeen suspects have been charged with running an illegal sports gambling ring that netted more than $32 million a year, police said Wednesday.
This is the BB-8 gourd you're looking for [ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 01:34:57 GMT ] Disney shares a tutorial for making an amazing pumpkin that looks just like the rolling ball droid from the upcoming film "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," complete with a shiny eye.
Samsung smartphone sales show signs of recovery [ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 01:49:50 GMT ] The South Korean electronics giant says 'significant' increase in sales offset by price cuts in flagship handsets.
Scientists working to uncover the secrets of the Egyptian pyramids [ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 04:13:01 GMT ] The Egyptian pyramids have long been one of the world's most awe-inspiring sites, and now universities around the world are using new technology to explore what's inside these monuments.
Amazon Prime Now Drivers Sue for Unpaid Overtime [ Tue, 27 Oct 2015 23:17:09 GMT ] The drivers claim the online retailer wrongly classified them as independent contractors instead of employees.
Senate Passes Controversial Cybersecurity Bill [ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 01:29:09 GMT ] Sharing of data on cyber threats between the private sector and U.S. government would increase under legislation approvede by the U.S. Senate.
Libya, France Drop in Annual Internet Freedom Ranking [ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 04:01:19 GMT ] China leads the list of worst offenders in a new report documenting the decline of Internet freedom around the world in the past year.
New $15 smartphone headed to India [ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 04:27:20 GMT ] DataWind and Reliance Communications are looking to team up to release the world's cheapest smartphone in India by the end of 2015.
Twitter launches TV ad for Moments (It's a touch crazy) [ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 06:44:53 GMT ] Technically Incorrect: In order to begin selling its Moments feature, Twitter releases an ad to coincide with the World Series. It's not quite the same pace as baseball.
Apple Pay growth slows as challengers rev up [ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 12:01:05 GMT ] People continue to sign up for iPhone maker's mobile payments service, but at a slower clip, research shows. Meanwhile, megabank JPMorgan Chase is prepping a system of its own.
Apple Pay Is Getting a New Challenger: Chase Pay [ Mon, 26 Oct 2015 22:16:00 GMT ] Your smartphone could one day be our preferred way to pay for everything from milk and eggs at the supermarket to a rental car at an airport.
Own a Piece of Space History With Gemini 3 Computer Chip [ Mon, 26 Oct 2015 23:04:27 GMT ] Computing and space history buffs will both appreciate this RAM chip from 1965, part of the first computer that ever flew on a manned space mission.
