Sunday, November 15, 2015

Does Uber Hurt or Help Environment? Study to Investigate
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 22:32:54 GMT ]
Study aims to find out if ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft help reduce fossil fuel emissions.









Google to Warn Gmail Users of Unencrypted Emails
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 00:30:40 GMT ]
Gmail will soon warn users when an email originated from a non-secure connection, meaning it could have been tampered with.









Chaos in Paris Captured on Twitter
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 07:12:18 GMT ]
Users on Periscope, Twitter and Vine capture chaos in Paris, France, amid multiple reports of gunfire and an explosion near city's soccer stadium









ISIS Supporters Celebrate Attacks, But Who's to Blame?
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 09:44:32 GMT ]
ISIS? Al Qaeda? It's too early to say who's the culprit in the Paris terror attacks.









Cellphone Saves Life of Soccer Fan Fleeing Paris Stadium
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 22:36:01 GMT ]
A Frenchman was on his cellphone when the Paris terror attacks began, and his mobile device saved his life.









First impressions of the iPad Pro, Apple Watch 2 rumors and more (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast)
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 00:06:34 GMT ]
The iPad Pro can be awesome depending on how you use it. Or Not. Apple Watch 2 coming in 2016? And The Apple Store owns up to its mistake.









Sony announces hi-res listening stations at Best Buy (hands-on)
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 14:17:12 GMT ]
รข€‹Sony has launched a number of "hi-res" kiosks at Best Buy stores to enable customers to experience high-resolution music. CNET attended the launch for a hands-on.









Facebook activates safety status tool after deadly Paris attacks
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 16:29:56 GMT ]
The social network's Safety Check tool is designed to let those affected by the Paris massacre easily get in touch with their Facebook friends.









Tim Cook insists Apple is 'open' after black teens asked to leave store, report says
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 19:43:52 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: CEO says it's unacceptable that the teens were asked to leave an Apple store because they "might steal something," according to a memo published by Buzzfeed.









How to watch the Democrats duke it out online
[ Sun, 15 Nov 2015 02:00:55 GMT ]
Cable networks hid two of the first five presidential debates behind paywalls, frustrating cord cutters interested in politics. Saturday's debate will be available live online.









Wonders of the universe
[ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:40:32 GMT ]










Women scientists who changed the world
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:37:16 GMT ]
For decades, stories have gone largely untold about world-changing accomplishments by dozens of female pioneers in science, medicine and technology.









Can micro-homes offer housing solution?
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:16 GMT ]










What will buildings of the future look like?
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:16 GMT ]
What will buildings look like in the future? If this week's World Architecture Festival (WAF) is any indicator, the built environment will become more modular, multi-purpose and sustainable.









Cop pulls over Google self-driving car
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:57 GMT ]
No driver? No ticket.









Saturday, November 14, 2015

Pope Francis: Put Your Phone Away at the Dinner Table
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 21:36:16 GMT ]
Think checking your phone at dinner is rude? You now have official papal backup.









Does Uber Hurt or Help Environment? Study to Investigate
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 22:32:54 GMT ]
Study aims to find out if ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft help reduce fossil fuel emissions.









Google to Warn Gmail Users of Unencrypted Emails
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 00:30:40 GMT ]
Gmail will soon warn users when an email originated from a non-secure connection, meaning it could have been tampered with.









Chaos in Paris Captured on Twitter
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 07:12:18 GMT ]
Users on Periscope, Twitter and Vine capture chaos in Paris, France, amid multiple reports of gunfire and an explosion near city's soccer stadium









ISIS Supporters Celebrate Attacks, But Who's to Blame?
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 09:44:32 GMT ]
ISIS? Al Qaeda? It's too early to say who's the culprit in the Paris terror attacks.









Vizio smart TVs watch you while you're watching them. What's the deal?
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 23:18:03 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: It emerged this week that Vizio's new "Smart Interactivity" feature tracks your viewing habits and passes them on to advertisers. What's more, the feature is on by default.









Why these comedians can't stop playing the worst game in history
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 23:44:36 GMT ]
Members of the sketch comedy group Loading Ready Run tell CNET about their strange journey for charity, driving from Phoenix to Las Vegas and back again (and again and again) in the game Desert Bus.









Google's self-driving car pulled over for driving too slowly
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 23:57:35 GMT ]
The vehicle was traveling well under the 35 mph speed limit -- legally, police in Google's hometown say.









First impressions of the iPad Pro, Apple Watch 2 rumors and more (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast)
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 00:06:34 GMT ]
The iPad Pro can be awesome depending on how you use it. Or Not. Apple Watch 2 coming in 2016? And The Apple Store owns up to its mistake.









Facebook activates safety status tool after deadly Paris attacks
[ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 02:42:08 GMT ]
The social network's Safety Check tool is designed to let those affected by the Paris massacre easily get in touch with their Facebook friends.









Wonders of the universe
[ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:40:32 GMT ]










Women scientists who changed the world
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:37:16 GMT ]
For decades, stories have gone largely untold about world-changing accomplishments by dozens of female pioneers in science, medicine and technology.









Can micro-homes offer housing solution?
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:16 GMT ]










What will buildings of the future look like?
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:16 GMT ]
What will buildings look like in the future? If this week's World Architecture Festival (WAF) is any indicator, the built environment will become more modular, multi-purpose and sustainable.









Cop pulls over Google self-driving car
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:57 GMT ]
No driver? No ticket.









Friday, November 13, 2015

U.S. and U.K. Test Response to Financial Cyberattack
[ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 21:35:44 GMT ]
The test focused on how the world's two biggest financial centers, New York and London, would cope with a major cyberterrorism incident.









Facebook Messenger Testing Disappearing Messages
[ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 23:04:07 GMT ]
Snapchat made so-called "ephemeral messaging" a thing, and now Facebook is getting in on the action too.









How Mother Nature Helps Prevent Climate Change
[ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 23:42:51 GMT ]
Humans worried about global warming are getting some help from Earth รข€” for now.









Google Self-Driving Car Gets Pulled Over
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 09:09:12 GMT ]
"We want them to feel friendly and approachable, rather than zooming scarily through neighborhood streets," the Google Self-Driving Car Project said.









Far Out! New Image of Pluto Is Downright Psychedelic
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 10:33:16 GMT ]
Sure, you've seen Pluto. But have you seen Pluto ... on principal component analysis?









Han Solo blaster flask prototype smuggles your booze
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 01:24:36 GMT ]
A concept for a blaster flask makes sure you always know who shot first, so long as that shot involves your favorite adult beverage.









Prince says he was right about the Internet being over
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 05:00:02 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: The dapper, diminutive singer says no musician has made money from the Web, just as he predicted.









Apple to pull the plug on Beats Music on Nov. 30
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 06:12:18 GMT ]
The Beats music service will be silenced in favor of Apple Music, the subscription service launched in June.









The hype awakens: Another new 'Star Wars' TV spot
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 06:30:03 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: The hype is in earnest. The clues are boundless. Wait, are lightsabers not all that? Can you cope?









Crave giveaway: Nuyu Activity Tracker and Wireless Scale for connected workouts
[ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 08:00:02 GMT ]
This week's prize is a pair of workout wearables for you and a friend, plus a wireless scale that syncs with your phone to report your progress. Tweet for a chance to win!









Can micro-homes offer housing solution?
[ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:08:26 GMT ]










How to make science safer for women
[ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:12:55 GMT ]
It's a lesson most female astronomers learn at some point in their careers when they face unwanted sexual behavior from professors, advisers or anyone who holds their future in their hands.









$9B startup is a medical mystery
[ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:02:17 GMT ]










'Best chance for life'
[ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:39:44 GMT ]










Wonders of the universe
[ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:40:32 GMT ]










Thursday, November 12, 2015

UN Meeting Opens Way for Satellite Tracking of Jets
[ Wed, 11 Nov 2015 19:09:08 GMT ]
A deal reached at a U.N. meeting on Wednesday opens the way for satellite tracking of airliners.









Happy Face? Microsoft Tool Scans Your Photos for Emotions
[ Wed, 11 Nov 2015 20:17:56 GMT ]
Can a computer know how you're feeling? With a little smarts and a lot of reference photos, it can at least make a guess.









Governments Requesting More User Data from Facebook
[ Wed, 11 Nov 2015 21:40:48 GMT ]
Governments around the world are increasingly asking Facebook to cough up personal data on its users.









Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg Is Christening a New Navy Sub
[ Wed, 11 Nov 2015 23:44:49 GMT ]
The U.S. Navy has made an unconventional choice to sponsor its newest submarine: Facebook's chief operating officer.









Disney Smartwatch Knows What You're Touching
[ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:00:49 GMT ]
Some smartwatches know your heart rate, and some know your location รข€” but do any know what appliance you're using, or what door you're opening?