Google's Eric Schmidt Meets With Pope at the Vatican[ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 23:03:00 GMT ]Eric Schmidt, executive chairman of Google parent company Alphabet, had an unusual meeting on his calendar on Friday — a private sit-down with Po

Supreme Court to Hear Microsoft Appeal Over Xbox Lawsuit[ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 23:36:00 GMT ]The high court will decide whether the company must face a class-action lawsuit by disgruntled Xbox 360 owners.

Is That You, Rosie? Humanoid Robot Sweeps, Tidies Up[ Sat, 16 Jan 2016 00:47:01 GMT ]Fans of "The Jetsons" may see shades of the robotic maid Rosie as this Atlas humanoid robot attempts various cleaning tasks.

SpaceX Flubs Ocean Landing Attempt[ Sun, 17 Jan 2016 20:16:00 GMT ]A Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from California on Sunday to put a climate-monitoring satellite into orbit, then turned around and botched the landing.

Why Wikipedia Is in Trouble[ Mon, 18 Jan 2016 09:29:00 GMT ]As the user-editing encyclopedia turns 15, dedicated editors are getting scarcer by the day.

Animal brought back to life from 30-year deep freeze - CNET[ Sun, 17 Jan 2016 17:00:03 GMT ]Technically Incorrect: Japanese scientists say they've resuscitated a tiny waterbear from a frozen moss sample.

Kylo Ren isn't a great undercover boss on SNL - CNET[ Sun, 17 Jan 2016 18:30:03 GMT ]Technically Incorrect: It's hard when you're the epitome of all evil to go among your staff and pretend you're just an ordinary guy. A nice, ordinary gut.

X-ray reveals Elizabethan magician John Dee's circle of skulls - CNET[ Mon, 18 Jan 2016 02:12:10 GMT ]A Victorian painting of Queen Elizabeth I's court philosopher depicted him in a halo of skulls that was subsequently painted over.

SpaceX fails in third attempt to stick landing on its drone barge - CNET[ Mon, 18 Jan 2016 03:48:15 GMT ]One of the company's Falcon 9 rockets broke a leg in an attempt to land on an autonomous landing pad at sea for the first time -- and not in the good-luck kind of way.

Astronaut snaps selfie during historic spacewalk - CNET[ Mon, 18 Jan 2016 05:45:41 GMT ]British astronaut Tim Peake goes for a stroll in space and takes time for a spectacular selfie featuring Earth reflected in his helmet visor.

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.

Obama Picks Kendrick Over Drake in YouTube Interview[ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 20:38:04 GMT ]Sorry, Drizzy. President Barack Obama chose Kendrick Lamar over Drake in a hypothetical rap battle.

Fujifilm Unveils 3 New X-Series Mirrorless Cameras[ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 23:02:33 GMT ]Fujifilm has announced three new cameras in its X series, known for their retro styling and impressive image quality (and their premium price).

Google's Eric Schmidt Meets With Pope at the Vatican[ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 23:03:00 GMT ]Eric Schmidt, executive chairman of Google parent company Alphabet, had an unusual meeting on his calendar on Friday — a private sit-down with Po

Supreme Court to Hear Microsoft Appeal Over Xbox Lawsuit[ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 23:36:00 GMT ]The high court will decide whether the company must face a class-action lawsuit by disgruntled Xbox 360 owners.

Is That You, Rosie? Humanoid Robot Sweeps, Tidies Up[ Sat, 16 Jan 2016 00:47:01 GMT ]Fans of "The Jetsons" may see shades of the robotic maid Rosie as this Atlas humanoid robot attempts various cleaning tasks.

Witcher 3 Blood and Wine expansion 'more refined' than full game - CNET[ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 23:01:41 GMT ]"Blood and Wine is the sum of all the experiences we gained when creating Wild Hunt," CD Projekt Red says.

Weird star system scientists have been checking for aliens just got weirder - CNET[ Sat, 16 Jan 2016 15:14:51 GMT ]Last year, scientists spotted something strange going on around a distant star. Now it turns out it's been happening for decades, or even centuries, making it even harder to explain.

What's the best phone to have when dumping your carrier? - CNET[ Sat, 16 Jan 2016 17:51:08 GMT ]Carriers have eliminated contracts and device subsidies, and we're all now paying full price for expensive phones. Does that mean we're free to move among operators? CNET's Marguerite Reardon explains the ins and outs.

Obama speaks out on Internet's big issue: Dog pants - CNET[ Sat, 16 Jan 2016 20:06:08 GMT ]Technically Incorrect: The Web cannot decide which sort of pants dogs would wear. The president weighs in.

Not sleeping so well? Eating fiber might help - CNET[ Sat, 16 Jan 2016 23:51:40 GMT ]Want to keep your eyes shut throughout the night? Watch what you put into your mouth all day long, says a new study.

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.

Obama Picks Kendrick Over Drake in YouTube Interview[ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 20:38:04 GMT ]Sorry, Drizzy. President Barack Obama chose Kendrick Lamar over Drake in a hypothetical rap battle.

Fujifilm Unveils 3 New X-Series Mirrorless Cameras[ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 23:02:33 GMT ]Fujifilm has announced three new cameras in its X series, known for their retro styling and impressive image quality (and their premium price).

Google's Eric Schmidt Meets With Pope at the Vatican[ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 23:03:00 GMT ]Eric Schmidt, executive chairman of Google parent company Alphabet, had an unusual meeting on his calendar on Friday — a private sit-down with Po

Supreme Court to Hear Microsoft Appeal Over Xbox Lawsuit[ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 23:36:00 GMT ]The high court will decide whether the company must face a class-action lawsuit by disgruntled Xbox 360 owners.

Is That You, Rosie? Humanoid Robot Sweeps, Tidies Up[ Sat, 16 Jan 2016 00:47:01 GMT ]Fans of "The Jetsons" may see shades of the robotic maid Rosie as this Atlas humanoid robot attempts various cleaning tasks.

Weird star system scientists have been checking for aliens just got weirder - CNET[ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 21:31:03 GMT ]Last year, scientists spotted something strange going on around a distant star. Now it turns out it's been happening for decades, or even centuries, making it even harder to explain.

Dive inside a Dalí painting with virtual reality - CNET[ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 21:54:07 GMT ]The Dalí Museum takes you through the mind of Salvador Dali in a new VR experience. Bridget Carey goes for a ride and talks to the creators.

Internet christens Trump the GOP debate winner (again) - CNET[ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 22:29:37 GMT ]"The Donald" dominates conversation on Twitter during the sixth Republican presidential debate, crushing rival Ted Cruz and other candidates.

Molten aluminum, meet raw steak - CNET[ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 22:39:06 GMT ]Don't try this cooking method at home, folks. The Backyard Scientist answers the burning question of what happens when liquid aluminum contacts a hunk of meat.

Witcher 3 Blood and Wine expansion 'more refined' than full game - CNET[ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 23:01:41 GMT ]"Blood and Wine is the sum of all the experiences we gained when creating Wild Hunt," CD Projekt Red says.

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.

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.