Microsoft Sues to Say When the Feds Ask for Your Emails[ Thu, 14 Apr 2016 16:26:00 GMT ]Microsoft has sued the U.S. government for the right to tell its customers when a federal agency is looking at their emails.

Are We Ready for a Cyber Attack on the Power Grid?[ Thu, 14 Apr 2016 17:29:00 GMT ]Federal officials described the difficulties posed by the threat of a cyberattack on the nation's electrical grid in a congressional hearing on Thursday.

From Taxes to Dating, How Early Adopters Used the Computer[ Thu, 14 Apr 2016 19:38:14 GMT ]"Look, this is electronic lust," said one earlier user of computers for online dating in an NBC News segment from 1983.

Man to Travel in 'Ocean Bubble' From Florida to Puerto Rico[ Thu, 14 Apr 2016 20:11:00 GMT ]Reza Baluchi calls it a 'hydro-pod' and he plans to travel inside it from Pompano Beach to Bermuda, Haiti, Cuba and Puerto Rico.

U.S. Government Ranks Last in Cyber Security[ Fri, 15 Apr 2016 10:49:43 GMT ]U.S. federal, state and local government agencies rank in last place in cyber security when compared against 17 major private industries.

Titanic sinking tweeted in real-time, 104 years later - CNET [ Fri, 15 Apr 2016 02:05:11 +0000 ] Tweet by tweet, the Titanic just slipped into its watery grave. And we watched it play out, more than a century later.

Windows users should dump Apple's QuickTime, US agency urges - CNET [ Fri, 15 Apr 2016 05:36:43 +0000 ] US-CERT suggests uninstalling the video player because Apple is reportedly ending support for the software.

Twitter's NFL broadcasts to feature top teams but so-so matchups - CNET [ Fri, 15 Apr 2016 02:31:17 +0000 ] Social network's free live streaming of NFL Thursday night games will have the Broncos and Panthers playing, but not their Week 1 matchup against each other.

Apple peels the green with 'Apps for Earth' - CNET [ Fri, 15 Apr 2016 06:12:23 +0000 ] From now until April 24, proceeds from select apps downloaded through the electronic giant's App Store will go to the World Wide Fund for Nature to help conserve the planet.

Crave giveaway: Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller - CNET [ Fri, 15 Apr 2016 07:01:03 +0000 ] Will the Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller save you money by saving water? Enter to win a chance to find out, and outsmart-yard the Joneses.

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Can IRS be trusted on tax data?[ Wed, 13 Apr 2016 09:50:38 EDT ]Popular: Guns in America | Sanders Demands Clinton Apologize | Blindsided: How ISIS Shook The World

NASA's Kepler spacecraft stable after cosmic scare[ Mon, 11 Apr 2016 15:03:40 EDT ]After three days in emergency mode, NASA's Kepler spacecraft is stable again -- prompting sighs of relief 75 million miles away.

Searching for another Earth[ Mon, 11 Apr 2016 13:46:54 EDT ]HASH(0x1c56d08)

National Weather Service says NO to all-caps forecasts[ Wed, 13 Apr 2016 07:34:39 EDT ]It only took them about 20 years, but the folks at the National Weather Service finally got the memo: STOP WITH THE ALL CAPS.

Can Police Protect Their Drones From Hackers?[ Wed, 13 Apr 2016 20:58:00 GMT ]Much of the battle over police drones in the United States has been over privacy. Recently, however, a new concern has come to light: hackers.

Brain Implant Helps Paralyzed Man Move His Arm[ Wed, 13 Apr 2016 22:13:46 GMT ]'I just think about what I want to do and now I can do it,' said Ian Burkhart.

Ex-Reuters Journalist Gets 2 Years For LA Times Hack[ Wed, 13 Apr 2016 23:42:58 GMT ]Matthew Keys was found guilty of conspiracy to cause damage to a protected computer and other crimes last October. He faced 25 years in prison.

GoPro Poaches Veteran Apple Designer[ Thu, 14 Apr 2016 10:42:20 GMT ]GoPro has poached a veteran member of Apple' s design team for its VP of design, starting later this month.

Obama Names Cyber Experts to New Panel[ Thu, 14 Apr 2016 10:57:00 GMT ]The chief executive of MasterCard, the former head of the National Security Agency and officials from Microsoft and Uber will join a cyber panel.

Sailing nano-crafts to the star system next door (Tomorrow Daily 347 show notes) - CNET [ Wed, 13 Apr 2016 23:45:00 +0000 ] Stephen Hawking believes Earth might not be around forever, and that we should start getting serious about exploring other galaxies via lightsail-propelled nano-craft.

The Angry Video Game Nerd's auction will make you very happy - CNET [ Thu, 14 Apr 2016 02:18:28 +0000 ] The constantly cranky classic video game critic who reviews the most contemptible computer games of all time is holding a memorabilia auction for charity.

NASA wants to catch the solar wind to sail through space - CNET [ Thu, 14 Apr 2016 04:26:07 +0000 ] The space agency begins testing a revolutionary new sail that aims to harness solar wind for propellant-free propulsion.

Why I'm worried 'Suicide Squad' might be dead on arrival - CNET [ Thu, 14 Apr 2016 03:49:22 +0000 ] Commentary: The latest trailers starring Harley Quinn, Deadshot and the rest of Task Force X are excellent. But are they making promises that "Suicide Squad" won't keep?

Former Reuters journalist gets two years in hacking case - CNET [ Thu, 14 Apr 2016 07:05:26 +0000 ] Matthew Keys was convicted of aiding hacktivist group Anonymous in breaking into and defacing the Los Angeles Times Web site.

'There's no more land'[ Fri, 08 Apr 2016 09:17:45 EDT ]HASH(0x1c82a38)

Can IRS be trusted on tax data?[ Wed, 13 Apr 2016 09:50:38 EDT ]Popular: Guns in America | Sanders Demands Clinton Apologize | Blindsided: How ISIS Shook The World

NASA's Kepler spacecraft stable after cosmic scare[ Mon, 11 Apr 2016 15:03:40 EDT ]After three days in emergency mode, NASA's Kepler spacecraft is stable again -- prompting sighs of relief 75 million miles away.

Searching for another Earth[ Mon, 11 Apr 2016 13:46:54 EDT ]HASH(0x1c58d08)

National Weather Service says NO to all-caps forecasts[ Wed, 13 Apr 2016 07:34:39 EDT ]It only took them about 20 years, but the folks at the National Weather Service finally got the memo: STOP WITH THE ALL CAPS.

Porn Site Blocks N. Carolina Visitors Over LGBT Law[ Tue, 12 Apr 2016 19:16:00 GMT ]As major companies continue to pull out of North Carolina over its controversial LGBT law, porn enthusiasts are the latest to be put into a bind.

'Textalyzer' Aims to Put the Breaks on Distracted Driving[ Tue, 12 Apr 2016 20:02:00 GMT ]Police in New York may soon be equipped with a 'Textalyzer,' a device that can determine if a driver involved in a crash was driving while texting.

Tech Mogul Donates $250M to Cancer Fight[ Wed, 13 Apr 2016 10:24:37 GMT ]Silicon Valley billionaire Sean Parker will donate $250 million to launch a new institute aimed at developing more effective cancer treatments.

Uber Gave 12M Users' Data to Government Agencies[ Wed, 13 Apr 2016 10:31:00 GMT ]Uber released its first ever transparency report on Tuesday, detailing the information requested by U.S. law enforcement agencies and regulators.

Military Confirms Cyber Warfare on ISIS[ Wed, 13 Apr 2016 10:51:00 GMT ]The U.S. military is dropping "cyber bombs" on ISIS for the first time as part of a stepped-up coordinated effort.

'Doctor Strange' trailer drops: Forget everything you think you know - CNET [ Wed, 13 Apr 2016 04:24:38 +0000 ] Marvel has unveiled the trailer for the long-awaited cinematic debut of the Sorceror Supreme as part of #MarvelWeek.

New Google Calendar feature finds time in your schedule to fulfill your goals - CNET [ Wed, 13 Apr 2016 05:30:04 +0000 ] Tapping machine learning, Google's new assistive feature chooses the best times for your activity to help you keep on track.

How to apologise perfectly, according to science - CNET [ Wed, 13 Apr 2016 05:48:08 +0000 ] The ideal apology has six components, although some are more important than others, according to researchers at Ohio State University.

This 1917 image is the earliest proof of exoplanets - CNET [ Wed, 13 Apr 2016 10:00:34 +0000 ] An astronomical plate unearthed at Carnegie Institution is the earliest evidence we have for planets outside the solar system.

Silicon Valley cries unicorn tears - CNET [ Wed, 13 Apr 2016 11:00:04 +0000 ] New data suggest the boom that's showered startups with cash is coming to an end.

Nuclear terror threat bigger than you think[ Fri, 08 Apr 2016 09:15:57 EDT ]HASH(0x14de238)

'There's no more land'[ Fri, 08 Apr 2016 09:17:45 EDT ]Popular: Guns in America | Sanders Demands Clinton Apologize | Blindsided: How ISIS Shook The World

NASA's Kepler spacecraft stable after cosmic scare[ Mon, 11 Apr 2016 15:03:40 EDT ]After three days in emergency mode, NASA's Kepler spacecraft is stable again -- prompting sighs of relief 75 million miles away.

Searching for another Earth[ Mon, 11 Apr 2016 13:46:54 EDT ]HASH(0x14b4508)

National Weather Service says NO to all-caps forecasts[ Wed, 13 Apr 2016 07:34:39 EDT ]It only took them about 20 years, but the folks at the National Weather Service finally got the memo: STOP WITH THE ALL CAPS.

Tesla Recalls 2,700 Model X SUVs[ Mon, 11 Apr 2016 17:51:00 GMT ]Tesla warned owners of its Model X SUV not to have anyone in the back of the vehicle until it can replace the third-row seat backs, which could fail.

This City is Offering Subsidies For Uber Rides[ Mon, 11 Apr 2016 20:19:00 GMT ]The residents of Altamonte Springs, Florida, are the first in the country to receive an automatic 20 percent subsidy on any Uber in city limits.

'Ransomware' Hackers Have a Savvy Business Plan[ Mon, 11 Apr 2016 20:49:00 GMT ]The hackers behind recent high-profile ransomware attacks on U.S. hospitals are using business methods that might be familiar to some start-ups.

Software Flaws Used by Hackers Are at Record Levels[ Tue, 12 Apr 2016 10:21:00 GMT ]The number of previously unknown software flaws used by hackers more than doubled last year, a new report says.

Your In-Flight Wi-Fi is About to Get Much Better[ Tue, 12 Apr 2016 10:37:29 GMT ]Providers of satellite communications have built networks for aviation, with ground/flight testing underway, and three satellites already in place.