Heavyweight Backs Apple in FBI Fight Over Cracking iPhone[ Thu, 18 Feb 2016 07:55:00 GMT ]Sundar Pichai said in a series of tweets that a judge's order would put tech companies in the position of helping the FBI hack their own customers.

$4 Smartphone Goes on Sale in India[ Thu, 18 Feb 2016 07:57:03 GMT ]A company has launched the world's cheapest smartphone, which is available for just under $4.

Employers Are Using Data to Track Workers' Pregnancies[ Thu, 18 Feb 2016 08:29:00 GMT ]Health care analytics companies can mine workers' medical claims and search queries to figure out if an employee is trying to conceive or pregnant.

Hospital Pays $17,000 Ransom to Hackers[ Thu, 18 Feb 2016 10:44:10 GMT ]A Los Angeles hospital paid a ransom of about $17,000 to hackers who infiltrated and disabled its computer network because paying was in the best interest of the hospital and the most efficient way to solve the problem, the medical center's chief executive said Wednesday. Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center paid the demanded ransom of 40 bitcoins—...

Yahoo Shutters Magazines, Cuts 300 More Jobs[ Thu, 18 Feb 2016 11:16:33 GMT ]Yahoo Inc. said on Wednesday it would shut down its digital magazines as part of a plan to focus on news, sports, finance and lifestyle.

4K Blu-ray discs on sale early at Best Buy - CNET[ Thu, 18 Feb 2016 00:46:40 GMT ]Despite an official release date of March 2016, one of America's largest retailers has begun selling the next-generation discs early.

If Facebook 'likes' were votes, the next US president would be... - CNET[ Thu, 18 Feb 2016 03:24:28 GMT ]The answer definitely comes as a bit of shocker in this new analysis of the current candidates conducted by ESPN-owned political site FiveThirtyEight.

Ancient poisonous flower trapped in amber a cousin to strychnine - CNET[ Thu, 18 Feb 2016 04:35:01 GMT ]It's rare to find plant fossils intact, let alone plant fossils that go back at least 15 million years and relate to a modern pesticide.

OK, this is the fastest wireless carrier in the nation - CNET[ Thu, 18 Feb 2016 05:10:28 GMT ]Just two weeks after one testing firm crowned T-Mobile the speed king, a new study claims one of its rivals actually has the superior network.

Google CEO offers some support for Apple in encryption battle - CNET[ Thu, 18 Feb 2016 06:50:35 GMT ]Technically Incorrect: Sundar Pichai says that what a court is expecting from Apple "could be a troubling precedent."

Einstein was right -- gravitational waves detected[ Tue, 16 Feb 2016 20:09:36 GMT ]Just over 100 years after he published his general theory of relativity, scientists have found what Albert Einstein predicted as part of the theory: gravitational waves.

Meet your invisible roommates[ Wed, 17 Feb 2016 13:33:37 GMT ]

China to uproot thousands for giant space telescope[ Wed, 17 Feb 2016 14:01:16 GMT ]China's ambitious search for alien life comes with a human cost.

How technology could change moviegoing[ Wed, 17 Feb 2016 14:13:43 GMT ]

Apple opposes order to unlock San Bernardino iPhone[ Wed, 17 Feb 2016 19:31:44 GMT ]

Apple Ordered to Unlock San Bernardino Shooter's iPhone[ Wed, 17 Feb 2016 01:00:00 GMT ]A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the computer company must help investigators gain access to data on Syed Farook's iPhone 5c.

Read Apple CEO's Full Letter on San Bernardino Ruling[ Wed, 17 Feb 2016 10:28:19 GMT ]The full text of Apple CEO Tim Cook's open letter to customers.

Apple Fights 'Dangerous' Order to Unlock Shooter's iPhone[ Wed, 17 Feb 2016 10:28:59 GMT ]Apple is opposing a court order to unlock the iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters, accusing the federal government of an "overreach."

Senior Moment? There Really Is an App for That[ Wed, 17 Feb 2016 10:49:52 GMT ]Scientists are testing brain games to improve seniors' thinking and memory.

Motorist Who Live-Streamed Drunken Drive Loses License[ Wed, 17 Feb 2016 11:05:09 GMT ]Prosecutors made sure the punishment was harsher than usual for a Florida woman who streamed live video of herself driving drunk last fall.

US reportedly had cyberattack plan for Iran if nuclear talks failed - CNET[ Wed, 17 Feb 2016 06:05:29 GMT ]There were elaborate plans aimed at disabling Iran's critical infrastructure, according to a new documentary.

Apple building development centre in India, its first outside of the US - CNET[ Wed, 17 Feb 2016 06:57:07 GMT ]The iPhone maker is looking to India to increase sales, with reports also circulating that the company will be opening retail stores throughout the region.

Apple ordered to help unlock San Bernardino shooter's iPhone - CNET[ Wed, 17 Feb 2016 10:16:50 GMT ]The court ruling is the latest in the tug-of-war between tech companies and law enforcement officials over the use of encryption.

Tim Cook hits back at 'chilling' FBI request for iPhone 'backdoor' - CNET[ Wed, 17 Feb 2016 11:08:50 GMT ]The Apple CEO has responded to a ruling forcing the company to crack its own iPhone security in order to investigate last year's San Bernadino shooting.

T-Mobile binges on BingeOn video subscribers - CNET[ Wed, 17 Feb 2016 11:18:00 GMT ]The company continues its torrid pace of growth thanks to perks like its BingeOn unlimited video service, but things may slow in 2016.

How do you keep kids safe?[ Mon, 15 Feb 2016 15:41:23 GMT ]The best Internet safety tip for parents, experts say, is to be involved with their children's digital lives.

Obamas lament White House Wi-Fi situation[ Mon, 15 Feb 2016 17:19:16 GMT ]

Could glove be solution to Parkinson's tremors?[ Tue, 16 Feb 2016 14:03:48 GMT ]

Navy eyes autonomous drones despite warnings[ Tue, 16 Feb 2016 16:32:43 GMT ]

Einstein was right -- gravitational waves detected[ Tue, 16 Feb 2016 20:09:36 GMT ]Just over 100 years after he published his general theory of relativity, scientists have found what Albert Einstein predicted as part of the theory: gravitational waves.

Stolen Netflix Log-ins Are a Bargain on Black Market[ Sat, 13 Feb 2016 00:43:26 GMT ]If you can't stand the idea of paying full price for Netflix, there's a black market just waiting to sell you credentials for rock-bottom prices.

Hacking of Health Care Records Skyrockets[ Sat, 13 Feb 2016 09:51:00 GMT ]Roughly one out of every three Americans had their health-care records compromised and most are completely unaware.

This 3D 'Bioprinter' Creates Ears, Muscles[ Mon, 15 Feb 2016 19:24:00 GMT ]A team at Wake Forest University has used a combination of living cells and a special gel to print out living human body parts, including ears, muscles and jawbone.

Why Is Facebook Taking Down Pot Dispensary Pages?[ Tue, 16 Feb 2016 01:37:38 GMT ]Over the past two weeks, the social media giant has reportedly been shutting down the Facebook pages of legal cannabis businesses across the country.

Clinton Quotes Constitution, Blasts GOP on Twitter[ Tue, 16 Feb 2016 11:12:00 GMT ]Hillary Clinton took Republicans to task, posting an epic Twitter rant about the looming battle to name a new Supreme Court justice.

See the 'Game of Thrones' season 6 creepy teaser trailer - CNET[ Mon, 15 Feb 2016 18:54:01 GMT ]More death and drama from Westeros is just a few months away, and HBO is provoking new speculation over who might not survive past June.

Watch an iPhone try to survive a hot melted-crayon bath - CNET[ Mon, 15 Feb 2016 21:30:03 GMT ]Come witness one of the strangest smartphone torture tests ever devised: boiling blue crayons.

Rapper Lupe Fiasco beats Street Fighter legend Daigo Umehara at his own game - CNET[ Tue, 16 Feb 2016 05:27:57 GMT ]The unlikely opponents squared off in Street Fighter V, the latest entry in Capcom's iconic fighting game franchise.

Samsung's Galaxy S6, S6 Edge get Android Marshmallow modernization - CNET[ Tue, 16 Feb 2016 10:09:48 GMT ]Google's newest software is coming to Samsung's flagship phones -- just days before the company announces their Galaxy S7 successors.

LG shows off new X Cam and X Screen phones ahead of MWC - CNET[ Tue, 16 Feb 2016 10:10:23 GMT ]The South Korean electronics giant released details on two new midrange smartphones, one with dual cameras and another with dual screens.

Cyberattacks: When hackers turn your lights off[ Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:05:24 GMT ]

Technology is pushing sports in new directions[ Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:24:33 GMT ]As athletes strive to set new records and engineers invent new technology, their worlds are intersecting more and more.

Earthquake app may one day warn you tremors are coming[ Mon, 15 Feb 2016 14:55:15 GMT ]

How do you keep kids safe?[ Mon, 15 Feb 2016 15:41:23 GMT ]The best Internet safety tip for parents, experts say, is to be involved with their children's digital lives.

Obamas lament White House Wi-Fi situation[ Mon, 15 Feb 2016 17:19:16 GMT ]

Congress OKs Permanent Internet Tax Ban[ Fri, 12 Feb 2016 21:07:00 GMT ]The Senate has passed legislation placing a permanent ban on states' taxing Internet access, sending the measure to President Barack Obama for signing.

An Internet That's 50,000 Times Faster? Sign Me Up![ Fri, 12 Feb 2016 21:35:00 GMT ]The U.S. lags behind even Latvia when it comes to Internet speeds -- and no one is happy when Netflix and chill turns into Netflix and frozen.

An All-Star Slam Dunk: 1B 'Likes' for NBA on Social[ Fri, 12 Feb 2016 21:52:04 GMT ]It's the first professional sports league to surpass 1 billion likes and followers across its social media platforms.

Stolen Netflix Log-ins Are a Bargain on Black Market[ Sat, 13 Feb 2016 00:43:26 GMT ]If you can't stand the idea of paying full price for Netflix, there's a black market just waiting to sell you credentials for rock-bottom prices.

Hacking of Health Care Records Skyrockets[ Sat, 13 Feb 2016 09:51:51 GMT ]Roughly one out of every three Americans had their health-care records compromised and most are completely unaware.