Wednesday, December 30, 2015

NYPD Commish: Hoverboard Riders 'Out of Their Mind'
[ Tue, 29 Dec 2015 22:51:11 GMT ]
The police department plans to review any new regulations governing the hot sellers.









NYPD Commish: Hoverboard Riders 'Out of Their Mind'
[ Tue, 29 Dec 2015 23:03:00 GMT ]
The police department plans to review any new regulations governing the hot sellers.









No Wheels Here: ArcaBoard is a Real Hoverboard
[ Tue, 29 Dec 2015 23:36:00 GMT ]
So-called "hoverboards" may have been one of the hot gifts this holiday season, but they don't really hover. The ArcaBoard does.









Lawsuit Against Facebook Certified as Class Action
[ Wed, 30 Dec 2015 00:04:00 GMT ]
Two shareholder lawsuits accuse Facebook of hiding concerns about its growth forecasts prior to the company's initial public offering in 2012.









Disney's 'VertiGo' Robot Climbs Walls With Ease
[ Wed, 30 Dec 2015 00:31:20 GMT ]
The VertiGo robot from Disney Research and ETH Zurich can climb walls like a champ thanks to a non-traditional mode of propelling itself.









This amazing Lego Millennium Falcon took a year to build - CNET
[ Tue, 29 Dec 2015 23:35:14 GMT ]
A Star Wars fan spent a year planning and building a polished and detailed Lego Millennium Falcon that definitely has it where it counts.









Twitter updates rules to combat abusive behavior, hateful conduct - CNET
[ Wed, 30 Dec 2015 00:58:00 GMT ]
The social media site revises its user rule in an effort to curb online abuse and threats.









Russell Crowe rages against airline hoverboard ban - CNET
[ Wed, 30 Dec 2015 01:00:05 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: The famous actor wasn't impressed when Virgin Australia told him that his two kids' hoverboards weren't allowed on the plane. He also has a very novel name for the hoverboards.









Astronaut dials the wrong number from space - CNET
[ Wed, 30 Dec 2015 03:21:59 GMT ]
When your phone rings randomly during the holidays, pick it up. It could be British astronaut Tim Peake calling you from the International Space Station.









Apple has art tips for a budding Ansel Adams or Pablo Picasso - CNET
[ Wed, 30 Dec 2015 08:00:03 GMT ]
In-store workshops will teach consumers at all skill levels how to use a variety of apps to capture images more creatively.









How asteroids can help us reach Mars
[ Fri, 25 Dec 2015 16:09:55 GMT ]










The Steve Jobs you don't know
[ Mon, 28 Dec 2015 19:09:21 GMT ]










Hoverboards: Ban won't stop the wheels
[ Tue, 29 Dec 2015 19:02:15 GMT ]
Richard Bulliet: The self-balancing vehicles that are fast becoming a craze are illegal in the United Kingdom and banned in New York City, but here to stay.









Air Force: Laser-armed fighter jets by 2020
[ Tue, 29 Dec 2015 19:23:46 GMT ]
The invention of guns took warfare to a whole new level. Later, airplanes radically changed it again. Now, experts say another big shift is coming, led by energy weapons, including lasers.









Sunday, December 27, 2015

Drone Battle's Next Front: Your Local Government
[ Thu, 24 Dec 2015 20:07:00 GMT ]
As the FAA continues to craft rules for using drones, conflict has arisen over what role state and local governments should have in the process.









Kids' Tablets Grow Up as Competition Increases
[ Thu, 24 Dec 2015 21:10:00 GMT ]
The new products have more features, better screens, speedier chips and fashionably slim bodies.









DraftKings, FanDuel Sue in Illinois to Declare Games Legal
[ Fri, 25 Dec 2015 02:13:00 GMT ]
The suits were filed a day after the Illinois attorney general outlawed them as illegal sports gambling.









Unmanned Aircraft Take Off Across Industries
[ Sat, 26 Dec 2015 08:27:00 GMT ]
Drones are one of this year's most buzzed-about holiday gifts, but they aren't just for personal use — they're revolutionizing the world around us.









Taking Your New Drone to A National Park? Not So Fast
[ Sun, 27 Dec 2015 00:28:32 GMT ]
Some drone operators found out about regulations the hard way, as the parks try to deal with the new technology.









'Deadpool' makes our Christmas dreams come true with new trailers - CNET
[ Sat, 26 Dec 2015 17:07:57 GMT ]
Check out our round up of trailers, script sneak peeks, teasers, and even emojis of the Merc with the Mouth. And yes, we even include the NSFW trailer for those who prefer their Deadpool intake without a filter.









Flying car best gadget of the future, Volvo console worst, says survey - CNET
[ Sat, 26 Dec 2015 17:19:17 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: A social media platform called GI Gadgets identifies the five best and five worst gadgets of the future. The selections are bracing.









Best mobile games of 2015 (pictures) - CNET
[ Sat, 26 Dec 2015 19:00:03 GMT ]
It's been a spectacular year in mobile gaming, with some truly creative titles hitting our devices. Here, in no particular order, are our favourite mobile games of 2015.









Christmas glitch allowed Steam users to see others' personal info - CNET
[ Sat, 26 Dec 2015 22:49:06 GMT ]
Valve's gaming platform experienced connectivity issues along with a brief privacy breach in the midst of the digital storefront's winter sale.









Apple wants Samsung to cough up $180M more in patent dispute - CNET
[ Sun, 27 Dec 2015 00:18:16 GMT ]
Just when it seemed like the smartphone rivals had finally agreed on a dollar figure for damages in the years-old case, Apple files a supplemental bill.









Astronaut phones wrong number from space
[ Fri, 25 Dec 2015 12:52:52 GMT ]
Earth to astronaut Tim Peake: Check the phone number before you dial. Otherwise the person you reach is likely to think you're some kind of nut case.









NASA's next Mars mission suspended
[ Fri, 25 Dec 2015 16:08:12 GMT ]










How asteroids can help us reach Mars
[ Fri, 25 Dec 2015 16:09:55 GMT ]










Friday, December 25, 2015

How to Track Santa Claus Online on Christmas Eve
[ Thu, 24 Dec 2015 17:20:00 GMT ]
He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake, but even Santa Claus can't escape the all-knowing Google and NORAD.









Here's What Made Obama's Christmas Spotify Playlist
[ Thu, 24 Dec 2015 19:06:00 GMT ]
How does the Obama family celebrate Christmas?









Drone Battle's Next Front: Your Local Government
[ Thu, 24 Dec 2015 20:07:00 GMT ]
As the FAA continues to craft rules for using drones, conflict has arisen over what role state and local governments should have in the process.









Kids' Tablets Grow Up as Competition Increases
[ Thu, 24 Dec 2015 21:10:00 GMT ]
The new products have more features, better screens, speedier chips and fashionably slim bodies.









DraftKings, FanDuel Sue in Illinois to Declare Games Legal
[ Fri, 25 Dec 2015 02:13:00 GMT ]
The suits were filed a day after the Illinois attorney general outlawed them as illegal sports gambling.









How 'The Force Awakens' makes things tough for the next Star Wars films - CNET
[ Thu, 24 Dec 2015 18:25:29 GMT ]
After retooling Star Trek, J.J. Abrams left a few headaches for the creators of its next films. Will his Star Wars movie be a similarly hard act to follow?









Most anticipated tech of 2016 - CNET
[ Thu, 24 Dec 2015 19:53:29 GMT ]
With another year gone by, it's once again time to look ahead to what new products we're looking forward to next year.









13 things I learned from 'The Force Awakens' - CNET
[ Thu, 24 Dec 2015 23:27:49 GMT ]
Harrison Ford just can't resist a treasure map, can he? Oh, and Star Wars is British now.









Taco shop turns robbery footage into hilarious commercial - CNET
[ Fri, 25 Dec 2015 01:17:46 GMT ]
Burglars just want tacos! When robbers break into Frijoles & Frecas Grilled Tacos, the store's manager transforms the crime footage into a viral sensation.









The 404 Show 1642: The year in television with TV Guide Editors Adam Bryant and Sadie Gennis (podcast) - CNET
[ Fri, 25 Dec 2015 11:00:03 GMT ]
Jeff and Russ sit down with TVGuide.com editors Adam Bryant and Sadie Gennis to discuss the best and worst television of 2015.









Scientists find first biofluorescent reptile
[ Wed, 23 Dec 2015 14:08:10 GMT ]










'Frozen zoo' for endangered species
[ Wed, 23 Dec 2015 14:10:33 GMT ]










Please, stop forcing 'Star Wars' on me
[ Wed, 23 Dec 2015 14:27:44 GMT ]
Star Wars, Star Wars, Star Wars!









'The Force Awakens' the critics
[ Wed, 23 Dec 2015 14:38:18 GMT ]
After favorable initial reactions from Twitter, reviews from film critics seem to confirm an overwhelmingly positive response to "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."









Amtrak activates speed-control system
[ Thu, 24 Dec 2015 17:13:21 GMT ]
Amtrak rails between New York and Philadelphia are now equipped with a speed-control and collision-avoidance system.









Thursday, December 24, 2015

Is a Christmas Eve Asteroid Really Threatening Earth?
[ Wed, 23 Dec 2015 19:51:00 GMT ]
At its closest approach, asteroid 2003 SD220 will be about 6.6 million miles from Earth — about 27 times farther than the moon is from Earth.









Data at Risk: 2015 Was a Year Full of Memorable Hacks
[ Wed, 23 Dec 2015 20:09:00 GMT ]
From the Office of Personnel Management to Ashley Madison, data breaches repeatedly grabbed the headlines in 2015.









Solar Plane Hopes to Resume Round-the-World Trip in Spring
[ Wed, 23 Dec 2015 20:49:01 GMT ]
Solar Impulse 2, the sun-powered plane that set records for endurance flight in June and July, may take to the skies again in the spring.









Big Easy Button: App Fights Crime in New Orleans
[ Wed, 23 Dec 2015 21:34:00 GMT ]
French Quarter dwellers can press a button to summon off-duty cops in souped-up golf carts.









Hyatt Reports Malware on Hotel Payment Systems
[ Wed, 23 Dec 2015 23:35:10 GMT ]
Hyatt announced on Wednesday that it had "recently identified malware on computers that operate the payment processing systems."