Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Buckingham Palace offering £50,000 to run the Queen's Facebook - CNET
[ Wed, 20 Apr 2016 11:19:11 +0000 ]
The British Monarchy is hiring a "head of digital engagement," who will be tasked with maintaining 'er Madge's online presence.

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.

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.

Podcast favorites: Blindsided: How ISIS Shook The World | Bernie gets the Axe | Guns in America

Searching for another Earth
[ Mon, 11 Apr 2016 13:46:54 EDT ]
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Can Silicon Valley cure cancer? Sean Parker says yes
[ Tue, 19 Apr 2016 07:38:41 EDT ]
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Inflatable 'bedroom' attached to space station
[ Tue, 19 Apr 2016 07:43:32 EDT ]


Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Denon announces HEOS product refresh with Bluetooth and hi-res - CNET
[ Tue, 19 Apr 2016 07:00:02 +0000 ]
Denon has announced the second "HS2" version of its HEOS wireless speaker range, which now promises better performance and Bluetooth playback.

Algorithm predicts fans have not seen the last of a certain 'Game of Thrones' character - CNET
[ Tue, 19 Apr 2016 07:09:38 +0000 ]
When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. Now science has given us the odds on both.

Apple complied with 80 percent of US law enforcement requests in second half of 2015 - CNET
[ Tue, 19 Apr 2016 09:55:11 +0000 ]
The company receives thousands of requests from law enforcement, both in the US and around the world, Apple's transparency report shows.

Bill Gates: Secret government data requests should be curbed - CNET
[ Tue, 19 Apr 2016 10:19:56 +0000 ]
The Microsoft co-founder calls for balance when using gag orders to prevent users from knowing about US government requests to access their data.

Uber complaint may prompt Europe to challenge French taxi law - CNET
[ Tue, 19 Apr 2016 11:34:56 +0000 ]
The European Commission is reportedly siding with Uber in its argument that a French taxi law discriminates against the company.

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.

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.

Podcast favorites: Bernie gets the Axe | Radical Islam in America | Graham Opposes GOP Leader

Searching for another Earth
[ Mon, 11 Apr 2016 13:46:54 EDT ]
HASH(0x2484d78)

Can Silicon Valley cure cancer? Sean Parker says yes
[ Tue, 19 Apr 2016 07:38:41 EDT ]
HASH(0x2464508)

Inflatable 'bedroom' attached to space station
[ Tue, 19 Apr 2016 07:43:32 EDT ]


Monday, April 18, 2016

LinkedIn wants to help college students find a job - CNET
[ Mon, 18 Apr 2016 04:28:43 +0000 ]
The professional social network launches an app aimed at getting college kids their first gigs out of school.

Games for your gums: New app aims to make brushing teeth fun - CNET
[ Mon, 18 Apr 2016 08:26:40 +0000 ]
Japanese company Sunstar's $45 G.U.M Play connects to your smartphone and turns your toothbrush into a videogame controller.

Hollywood or hostage crisis? Johnny Depp and Amber Heard make Facebook apology to Australia - CNET
[ Mon, 18 Apr 2016 07:23:34 +0000 ]
The celebrity couple have appeared in a grim video, filmed by the Australian Government, apologising for 'disrespecting' Australian law, and Facebook users are worried they're being held hostage.

Global trust in the Internet is in decline, survey says - CNET
[ Mon, 18 Apr 2016 09:28:40 +0000 ]
The majority of Web users don't feel at ease online when it comes to privacy and security, according to a new survey of more than 24,000 people.

Remember Batman's Bat-credit card? Now you can get one (in Malaysia) - CNET
[ Mon, 18 Apr 2016 10:26:12 +0000 ]
A bank in Malaysia is offering three different Batman card designs: one inspired by Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy, a classic yellow symbol and one from the 1997, er, "classic".

'There's no more land'
[ Fri, 08 Apr 2016 09:17:45 EDT ]
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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(0x16ded08)

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.

Sunday, April 17, 2016

4 things to weigh before switching carriers - CNET
[ Sat, 16 Apr 2016 12:01:03 +0000 ]
From CNET Magazine: In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon talks about the benefits and pitfalls of switching wireless carriers.

With citizen science, people take research into their own hands - CNET
[ Sat, 16 Apr 2016 18:02:15 +0000 ]
From CNET Magazine: Around the world, regular people with no formal training are contributing to some of today's most exciting scientific research. You can join them.

Gamer one-ups Super Mario Bros. speedrun record with amazing time - CNET
[ Sat, 16 Apr 2016 19:40:11 +0000 ]
The new time for the quickest completion of the classic NES challenge comes very close to matching the record for a tool-assisted speedrun. Insert fireworks in the sky above the castle here.

In DirecTV ad, Jon Bon Jovi warns against having a second child - CNET
[ Sat, 16 Apr 2016 20:27:26 +0000 ]
Technically Incorrect: The famous singer shows you how not to miss shows and suggests you'd be happier without junior number two.

Watch alleged burglars run after hearing home owner's voice of God - CNET
[ Sat, 16 Apr 2016 23:40:27 +0000 ]
Technically Incorrect: A New Jersey home owner installs tech that makes an announcement to intruders. They freak.

'There's no more land'
[ Fri, 08 Apr 2016 09:17:45 EDT ]
HASH(0x157c238)

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(0x1552508)

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.

Saturday, April 16, 2016

Apple uses FBI director's words against him in NY iPhone case - CNET
[ Fri, 15 Apr 2016 22:25:08 +0000 ]
The company doesn't want to unlock an iPhone for the FBI in a case involving a confessed drug dealer in Brooklyn. It's part of an ongoing feud over how to balance public safety with digital privacy.

When Amazon Payments meets high fashion, shopping gets a whole new look - CNET
[ Fri, 15 Apr 2016 23:24:44 +0000 ]
Amazon hooks up with boutique clothier Moda Operandi, hoping to catch some magic for its fledgling payments service.

Facebook says it won't mess with voters' minds - CNET
[ Sat, 16 Apr 2016 01:07:14 +0000 ]
The social network clarifies that it would never mess with what users see on the site as a way to keep Donald Trump from getting elected president.

Apple looking to make the new MacBook even thinner (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy, Ep. 33) - CNET
[ Sat, 16 Apr 2016 01:18:53 +0000 ]
Metal injection-mold-made hinges will help slim down the new MacBooks; iPhone 7 and Apple Watch rumors; and the FBI hasn't found anything relevant on the San Bernardino iPhone.

What on Earth is Tim shredding on this week?! (AutoComplete, Ep. 14) - Roadshow
[ Sat, 16 Apr 2016 05:35:03 +0000 ]
"High-octane" gas may not be a lie for much longer; Tim Stevens will soon be shredding on something you've never seen before; and the scope of the Takata airbag problem gets bigger (if that's possible).

'There's no more land'
[ Fri, 08 Apr 2016 09:17:45 EDT ]
HASH(0x29e8238)

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(0x29be508)

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.

Friday, April 15, 2016

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.