State Dept. Cyber Security Still Not Up to Par: Audit[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 18:19:12 GMT ]The department's independent watchdog says the department is failing to comply with federal cyber security standards, putting sensitive data at risk

Drone Registration Task Force Set to Report to FAA[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 20:10:51 GMT ]A group of experts exploring the best way to register drones will submit its recommendations to government regulators on Saturday.

NASA Tasks SpaceX With Flying Astronauts to Space Station[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 22:55:33 GMT ]NASA officially placed an order with SpaceX Friday for a manned mission to the International Space Station in 2017.

Facebook's Zuckerberg to Take 2 Months of Paternity Leave[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 00:16:09 GMT ]Zuckerberg says studies show that when working parents take time to be with their newborns, outcomes are better for the children and families.

'Electronic Plants' Grow Wires Inside Themselves[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 00:29:55 GMT ]Researchers have made plants grow conductive wires inside themselves that could one day provide communication or power systems for electronics.

See parents of social-media fanatics try selfie sticks for the first time - CNET[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 22:57:50 GMT ]In the Fine Brothers' latest "Elders React" video, the older generation tries out selfie sticks. "Whoever came up with this is an irritating genius," says one.

Facebook's Zuckerberg to take two months off for daughter's birth - CNET[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 00:45:46 GMT ]The CEO of the world's largest social network has been unusually public about his and his wife's experiences conceiving and preparing for their child. Now he's talking about how he'll juggle his job as well.

Last call sounds for Adobe Revel cloud service - CNET[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 00:50:59 GMT ]In a not-unexpected move, Adobe shuts off its consumer-focused cheap-storage subscription service.

Fill your home with pheromones using your smartphone - CNET[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 01:12:41 GMT ]Already, you can set the mood with lighting and music before you even get home from a date. Soon, you might be able to scent it for success as well.

How long did the iPad Pro last as Brian's work computer? (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast Ep. 16) - CNET[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 03:41:02 GMT ]iPad Pro's have a charging issues, the Apple Pencil goes through torture, and we finally watch the Steve Jobs movie.

The making of 'Star Wars Battlefront'[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:28:47 GMT ]

'Star Wars Battlefront' goes deep into a galaxy far, far away[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:29:22 GMT ]

Hate being stared at? Here's a solution[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:30:38 GMT ]

Pigeons, the next great cancer detector?[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 09:40:18 GMT ]Scientists have discovered you can teach one of the most maligned of birds how to identify cancer.

How do you revive a dying species?[ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 09:41:00 GMT ]There is only one male northern white rhino left in the world. His name is Sudan, he's 42-years old -- practically geriatric in rhino terms. His sperm count is low and his hind legs are weak -- meaning he's in no position to mate.

Zuckerberg Gives $20M to Schools For Faster Internet[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 20:29:13 GMT ]Some students will be able to browse Facebook faster, thanks to a donation from Facebook's CEO.

FBI: Hackers Could Be Targeting Cops, Politicians[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 21:45:10 GMT ]The FBI is warning politicians and law-enforcement officials that they could be at increased risk of having their email accounts hacked.

Tech Coalition Defies Calls for Weakened Encryption[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 22:51:54 GMT ]A coalition of dozens of the largest tech companies in the world expressed its opposition to any form of a "backdoor" into encrypted devices.

FDA: It's Safe to Eat Genetically Modified Salmon[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 00:18:29 GMT ]The salmon cannot be grown in the U.S., the FDA said.

Researchers Teach Robots When to Say 'No' to Humans[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 00:54:02 GMT ]"I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that."

Physicists prove Einstein's 'spooky' quantum entanglement - CNET[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 04:27:09 GMT ]Multiple research teams claim to have conclusively demonstrated quantum entanglement, which had been disdainfully dubbed "spooky action at a distance" by Albert Einstein.

Crave giveaway: Pocket Party portable Bluetooth speaker with light show - CNET[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 08:00:02 GMT ]A little speaker created by a DJ and a team of engineers promises high-quality sound along with an integrated, music-synced light show. And you could win one for free.

Lost board game found in 2,300-year-old tomb - CNET[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 08:19:08 GMT ]Pieces of a board game that hasn't been played for an estimated 1,500 years have been found in a tomb in China.

It's official: Xbox One price drops $50 during Black Friday weekend - CNET[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 11:01:02 GMT ]Deals run from Black Friday to Cyber Monday on all Xbox One consoles and bundles offered this holiday season.

Peter Jackson: 'I didn't know what the hell I was doing' when shooting 'The Hobbit' - CNET[ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 11:51:54 GMT ]The director has revealed how rushed pre-production on his second Tolkien trilogy left him "making it up as I went along."

Solar wind transformed Mars[ Wed, 18 Nov 2015 19:35:27 GMT ]NASA delivered key findings by its Maven spacecraft that reveal what happened to the Martain atmosphere.

'Best chance for life'[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:27:46 GMT ]

The making of 'Star Wars Battlefront'[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:28:47 GMT ]

'Star Wars Battlefront' goes deep into a galaxy far, far away[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:29:22 GMT ]

Hate being stared at? Here's a solution[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:30:38 GMT ]

Manhattan DA Pushes for Backdoor Into Encrypted Phones[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 00:26:35 GMT ]The Manhattan DA's office issued a report urging lawmakers to require companies like Apple and Google to provide a back door into encrypted phones.

Carnegie Mellon Denies It Was Paid by FBI to Crack Tor[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 01:16:44 GMT ]Carnegie Mellon University issued a statement Wednesday describing as "inaccurate" reports that it had taken a $1 million payment from the FBI to hack

Researchers Figure Out How to Grow New Vocal Cords[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 01:33:39 GMT ]It's not an easy thing to do.

Gene Scan Finds Surprising Mutations in Kids With Cancer[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 03:08:04 GMT ]More than 8 percent of children with cancer have unsuspected genetic mutations that could run in their families, researchers reported on Wednesday.

Here's What Keeps Intelligence Officials Up at Night[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 09:55:18 GMT ]The Paris terror attacks have political leaders worried — and for good reason. Here's what's keeping lawmakers and intelligence officials up at night.

2017 Hyundai Elantra debuts at LA Auto Show (pictures) - CNET[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 01:50:18 GMT ]Hyundai's immensely popular Elantra sedan grows up, both physically and technologically, with the debut of the sixth-generation model.

Farewell, hope of life on Kepler-438b, it was good while it lasted - CNET[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 02:07:22 GMT ]One of the most Earth-like planets located by the Kepler mission is uninhabitable after all, due to its very active star.

New technology removes snow, dust and mist from videos - CNET[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 03:01:48 GMT ]Morpho Inc has shown off technology that can remove obstructing particles like dust and snow from videos. It's being designed for trains and trucks, but will eventually be available in the consumer tech world.

Lasers cool liquid for the first time ever - CNET[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 05:27:29 GMT ]For the first time, lasers have been used to cool liquid, a technique that could in future be used for precision cooling.

Instagram doubles its active users in India in a year - CNET[ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 06:14:49 GMT ]The Facebook-owned photo-sharing service has doubled in popularity over the period of a year in India, which is itself enjoying explosive Internet growth.

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.

Solar wind transformed Mars[ Wed, 18 Nov 2015 19:35:27 GMT ]NASA delivered key findings by its Maven spacecraft that reveal what happened to the Martain atmosphere.

Researchers Create Tiny 'Submarine' from Single Molecule[ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 20:52:56 GMT ]Researchers have created a tiny submarine with a propeller that runs at a million RPM - and it's all a single molecule.

NASA Teams With Universities to Prep Robots for Space[ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 22:24:17 GMT ]Two university groups have been selected to upgrade NASA robots that could one day help humans explore deep space and perhaps even Mars.

ReCon Watches Your Other Apps for Leaked Private Info[ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 22:46:26 GMT ]A new app called ReCon keeps an eye on the other apps on your phone, recording when they send private data, letting you decide how much is too much.

Google Self-Driving Cars Hope for Fast Lane in Texas[ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 23:34:04 GMT ]With Google's self-driving cars slowed in a gridlock of California regulation, Texas is offering a fast lane.

Google+ Gets Another Design Makeover[ Wed, 18 Nov 2015 00:06:42 GMT ]Google+, the Internet giant's unsuccessful attempt at creating a rival to Facebook, has received yet another fresh coat of paint.