Scientists Discover Most Powerful Supernova Ever Found[ Thu, 14 Jan 2016 21:28:26 GMT ]A blazing-bright object appears to be the most luminous supernova ever witnessed.

Stephen Hawking: Black Holes Have 'Hair'[ Thu, 14 Jan 2016 22:14:00 GMT ]A new paper proposes that at least some of the information devoured by a black hole is stored in these electric hairs.

NASA Adds Third Company to Space Station Supply Fleet[ Thu, 14 Jan 2016 23:09:00 GMT ]Recent launch accidents have prompted NASA to pick a third vendor, for increased flexibility.

Netflix Cracks Down on Trick for Watching Foreign Shows[ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 00:18:52 GMT ]Netflix is taking steps to thwart users who fake their location in order to get access to foreign shows and movies.

How China Helped Dying American Boy Become Famous[ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 10:17:33 GMT ]An 8-year old boy's dying wish to be famous in China has come true, thanks to social media — even though Facebook is blocked in the country.

How does the 2017 Honda Ridgeline stack up to the competition? - Roadshow[ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 05:24:48 GMT ]Can Honda go from worst to first with the new 2017 Ridgeline? We take a second look at it and the competition and make our best guess.

Antarctic ice may conceal the world's most massive canyon - CNET[ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 05:48:55 GMT ]Satellite data reveals the rocky continent under the Antarctic ice may contain the largest canyon in the world.

​Why you can't have everything: The Netflix licensing dilemma - CNET[ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 06:43:04 GMT ]Commentary: Netflix has shut off VPN users and these paying subscribers are crying foul. But the move is less about keeping the little guy happy, and more about the big end of town.

Crave giveaway: Casio G-Shock tough wristwatch - CNET[ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 08:00:03 GMT ]Dress up your wrist with a free shock-resistant, water-resistant watch from Casio. The time to enter our giveaway is now.

Sleep smart: Japanese mattress adjusts air pressure for better rest - CNET[ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 10:17:04 GMT ]Hiroshima-based Molten Corp is hoping to assist the elderly and the injured with its new Leios mattress, which helps reduce bedsores and promotes better blood circulation during sleep.

Japan's robot hotel opens its (automatic) doors[ Tue, 12 Jan 2016 17:03:20 GMT ]When the reception desk is staffed by a robot dinosaur, the chances of a room upgrade are going to be fairly slim.

This little black box could change the Internet in Africa[ Wed, 13 Jan 2016 14:18:56 GMT ]Kenyan start-up BRCK has secured $3 million in funding for an invention that hopes to change the face of internet connectivity across Africa.

Deliveries could come in a year, Google exec says[ Wed, 13 Jan 2016 14:23:46 GMT ]

Shipwreck from 1800s found during MH370 search[ Wed, 13 Jan 2016 14:31:15 GMT ]For nearly two years, boats dragging high-tech detection devices across the Indian Ocean have failed to solve the mystery of the whereabouts of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.

8 million Instagram followers means this[ Thu, 14 Jan 2016 16:22:44 GMT ]If you've ever tried to get a response from your favorite sports star on social media and never heard back, this is probably why.

Why a Muslim Gamer Was Banned From Playing Online[ Wed, 13 Jan 2016 21:12:00 GMT ]Muhammad Zakir Khan, a professor at Florida's Broward College, couldn't create an online account to play the highly anticipated video game "Paragon."

Arizona to Shame 'Deadbeat Dads' on Facebook, Twitter[ Wed, 13 Jan 2016 21:30:00 GMT ]Child-support evaders, beware. In Arizona, your name and photo could be plastered all over social media for the world to see.

YouTube Star PewDiePie Now Has Own Video Network[ Wed, 13 Jan 2016 22:25:00 GMT ]YouTube millionaire PewDiePie now has his own network.

Short Walk With a Tablet Creates 3-D Models of Buildings[ Wed, 13 Jan 2016 23:14:19 GMT ]Swiss researchers have developed a technique for making digital reproductions of buildings' interiors and exteriors just by walking through them.

Twitter 'Knowingly' Permits Terrorists to Use Network: Suit[ Thu, 14 Jan 2016 00:47:00 GMT ]The lawsuit is being filed by the family of an American defense contractor who was gunned down while training security forces in Jordan.

2016 Detroit auto show roundup - Roadshow[ Thu, 14 Jan 2016 04:30:03 GMT ]Revisiting the noteworthy debuts at the 2016 North American International Auto Show.

Fifty Shades of Sucky: Razzies unleash vengeance on 2015's worst films - CNET[ Thu, 14 Jan 2016 05:39:48 GMT ]Some of last year's most critically condemned films, including "Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2," "Jupiter Ascending" and "Fifty Shades of Grey," pick up several nominations for this year's Golden Raspberry Awards.

VLT black hole instrument discovers new binary star - CNET[ Thu, 14 Jan 2016 05:47:49 GMT ]The Very Large Telescope's black hole instrument has been activated, and has already made a stellar discovery.

What's it like to be Jar Jar? Find out from the man who played him - CNET[ Thu, 14 Jan 2016 06:15:02 GMT ]Ahmed Best, the actor who played the bumbling Gungan in the "Star Wars" prequels, talks about the challenge of playing a computer-generated character, the backlash against Jar Jar and what it's like to get a piggyback ride from Liam Neeson.

Your canine friend knows how you're feeling - CNET[ Thu, 14 Jan 2016 06:30:57 GMT ]Using a combination of senses, dogs are able to recognise emotions in humans and respond accordingly.

Opinion: Hoverboard ban won't work[ Mon, 11 Jan 2016 19:19:11 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.

Japan's robot hotel opens its (automatic) doors[ Tue, 12 Jan 2016 17:03:20 GMT ]When the reception desk is staffed by a robot dinosaur, the chances of a room upgrade are going to be fairly slim.

This little black box could change the Internet in Africa[ Wed, 13 Jan 2016 14:18:56 GMT ]Kenyan start-up BRCK has secured $3 million in funding for an invention that hopes to change the face of internet connectivity across Africa.

Deliveries could come in a year, Google exec says[ Wed, 13 Jan 2016 14:23:46 GMT ]

Shipwreck from 1800s found during MH370 search[ Wed, 13 Jan 2016 14:31:15 GMT ]For nearly two years, boats dragging high-tech detection devices across the Indian Ocean have failed to solve the mystery of the whereabouts of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.

Netflix CEO Starts $100 Million Fund for Education[ Tue, 12 Jan 2016 23:24:00 GMT ]Hastings has been a longtime supporter of childhood education and in the past has given millions to start charter schools.

Nuclear Computers Especially Vulnerable to Attack: Audit[ Wed, 13 Jan 2016 00:10:00 GMT ]The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's cybersecurity center isn't "optimized to protect the agency's network," the agency's own inspector general said.

Intelligence Chief Clapper's Online Accounts Hacked[ Wed, 13 Jan 2016 00:20:00 GMT ]The same teenage hacker who broke into CIA Director John Brennan's account apparently also targeted Clapper.

Google: Self-Driving Cars Still Need Human Help for Now[ Wed, 13 Jan 2016 00:45:00 GMT ]The company says the technology has yet to reach the goal of not needing someone behind the wheel.

This Netflix Trick Lets You Browse Hidden Categories[ Wed, 13 Jan 2016 08:50:55 GMT ]A quick hack that lets you jump directly to any category in Netflix, even the most obscure ones.

US intelligence director's accounts next on the hacking block - CNET[ Wed, 13 Jan 2016 04:55:48 GMT ]Personal email, Internet and phone accounts associated with James Clapper were hijacked, hackers tell Motherboard.

'Silence of the Lambs' house gets price sliced almost to the bone - CNET[ Wed, 13 Jan 2016 05:50:14 GMT ]The owners of the Pennsylvania home used as the setting for the serial killer's grisly handiwork are having a hard time finding another buyer. Maybe they could throw in a basket of lotions to sweeten the deal?

SharkCam provides viral video, 'groundbreaking' information - CNET[ Wed, 13 Jan 2016 06:08:53 GMT ]The drone made famous via attack from a great white shark has delivered a wealth of new information on the behaviour of these amazing predators.

Silicon Valley invests in India's Hike Messenger - CNET[ Wed, 13 Jan 2016 06:45:11 GMT ]Execs from companies like Dropbox, WordPress and Quora have all recently invested in Hike Messenger, a joint venture between Bharti Enterprises and Softbank.

LG teases something 'playful' for Mobile World Congress 2016 - CNET[ Wed, 13 Jan 2016 11:05:51 GMT ]LG hints that "play begins" on the invitation for its event at the annual MWC mobile show.

Teen to feds: Change typeface, save $$$[ Fri, 08 Jan 2016 16:06:36 GMT ]

'Origami-inspired' car is made out of cardboard[ Fri, 08 Jan 2016 16:07:48 GMT ]Japanese carmaker Lexus has created a life-sized replica of its IS sedan from 1,700 laser-cut cardboard sheets.

Opinion: Hoverboard ban won't work[ Mon, 11 Jan 2016 19:19:11 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.

Japan's robot hotel opens its (automatic) doors[ Tue, 12 Jan 2016 17:03:20 GMT ]When the reception desk is staffed by a robot dinosaur, the chances of a room upgrade are going to be fairly slim.

Drone deliveries could come in a year, Google exec says[ Tue, 12 Jan 2016 19:05:40 GMT ]

Why 'El Chapo' Communicated Using BlackBerry Messenger[ Mon, 11 Jan 2016 21:08:00 GMT ]Your accountant uncle who still wears his phone in a holster on his hip loves BlackBerry Messenger. And so, apparently, does one of the world's most n

Zuckerberg Baby's Shot Photo Riles Anti-Vaxxers[ Mon, 11 Jan 2016 21:42:00 GMT ]Facebook's founder and CEO has dropped himself into the riotous social media debate over childhood vaccines.

Apple's Night Shift Feature Could Help iPhone Users Sleep[ Mon, 11 Jan 2016 22:24:00 GMT ]Apple is testing a new feature that could help users catch some Zs. On Monday, the company released the beta version of iOS 9.3, which will include a

'Wow Signal' From Space May Be From Comets, Not Aliens[ Tue, 12 Jan 2016 00:40:33 GMT ]A powerful radio signal received in 1977 and never explained may have been the result of a then-unknown comet, an astronomer proposes.

T-Mobile CEO Apologizes to EFF Over 'Binge On' Fracas[ Tue, 12 Jan 2016 01:29:00 GMT ]The outspoken CEO is eating crow after flying off the handle last week in response to an EFF report painting T-Mobile in a negative light.