Google might start shaming companies that take too long to update their Android phones - CNET[ Thu, 26 May 2016 11:07:51 +0000 ]It's not just you who's sick of waiting for the latest Android updates to arrive on your phone -- Google is too, and it has a plan to tackle it.

Google Tilt Brush: Impossible now a reality?[ Wed, 25 May 2016 09:00:47 EDT ]Artists, put down your brushes. It's time to step into the world of virtual reality.

'New form' of light sets heads spinning[ Tue, 17 May 2016 22:15:46 EDT ]When it comes to understanding light, it turns out we're more in the dark than we thought.

If dogs could talk... this is what they would say[ Fri, 20 May 2016 14:42:57 EDT ]Scientists at Georgia Tech have developed technology that allows dogs to trigger audible cues or send text message alerts. Sponsored: Drivers With No Tickets In 3 Years Read This Do NOT pay your next car insurance bill until you try this.

Doctor uses iPad to conduct remote surgery[ Wed, 25 May 2016 09:02:42 EDT ]In countries ravaged by conflict, providing international medical expertise on the ground can be almost impossible.

Here's who buys the most weapons from the U.S.[ Wed, 25 May 2016 09:02:33 EDT ]With the end of the U.S. arms embargo, Vietnam will join a long list of international recipients of American armaments.

Snapchat 'Valued at $22B' in New Financing Round[ Tue, 24 May 2016 10:31:16 GMT ]Snapchat is raising about $200 million in a financing round that could put the social media platform's valuation as high as $22.7 billion, TechCrunch

Twitter Is Making Changes to Allow Longer Tweets[ Tue, 24 May 2016 19:28:00 GMT ]Twitter has (finally) eliminated user names, URLs, and media attachments from the character count in its tweets, the microblogging service said.

Microsoft to Axe 1,850 Jobs in Smartphone Shakeup[ Wed, 25 May 2016 10:35:17 GMT ]Microsoft said on Wednesday it will trim down its smartphone business by cutting 1,850 jobs, most of them in Finland.

Facebook Changes Policies on 'Trending Topics'[ Tue, 24 May 2016 10:20:46 GMT ]Facebook has changed some of the procedures for its "Trending Topics" section after a report alleging it suppressed conservative news.

French Investigators 'Raid Google's Paris HQ'[ Tue, 24 May 2016 11:50:43 GMT ]French investigators are raiding Google' s Paris headquarters as part of a probe over tax payments, said a source close to the finance ministry.

'Crowd Control,' part 11: Going through hell to get to heaven - CNET[ Wed, 25 May 2016 11:00:05 +0000 ]In this installment of CNET's crowdsourced science fiction novel, we pass through a border checkpoint on the way into a parallel universe.

4 lessons I learned crowdsourcing a science fiction novel - CNET[ Wed, 25 May 2016 11:00:06 +0000 ]CNET's Eric Mack spent more than half a year crowdsourcing a novel. He managed to maintain his sanity, and even came away with some insights into human nature -- and the entire Internet.

Channeling Mark Twain: How I edited a crowdsourced novel (once) - CNET[ Wed, 25 May 2016 11:00:08 +0000 ]The lead writer of CNET's crowdsourced science fiction novel echoes one of his favorite authors to recall the inspiration for the project and how it came to be.

Augmented reality is everywhere in this fascinating short film (Tomorrow Daily 370 show notes) - CNET[ Wed, 25 May 2016 11:14:03 +0000 ]We get excited when we see things like HoloLens and Magic Leap...but this short film imagines the consequences of unchecked AR implementation.

Netflix and Amazon face 20% European content quotas in Europe - CNET[ Wed, 25 May 2016 11:46:04 +0000 ]The rules are designed to boost the European film industry.

Are flying robots the perfect co-workers?[ Thu, 19 May 2016 07:34:18 EDT ]The year is 2020. A group of warehouse workers are locking up for the weekend.

W. Kamau Bell: True stories of life off the grid[ Mon, 23 May 2016 15:56:18 EDT ]Well, it's that time again. Every four years, like clockwork, the big talk pronouncements begin: the promises soon to be left unfulfilled, the bellicose hype that months from now will be long gone and gladly forgotten. All the chest-thumping and jingoism that we are seeing right now will just melt away and we will go back to business as usual.

'New form' of light sets heads spinning[ Tue, 17 May 2016 22:15:46 EDT ]When it comes to understanding light, it turns out we're more in the dark than we thought. Sponsored: Drivers With No Tickets In 3 Years Read This Do NOT pay your next car insurance bill until you try this.

If dogs could talk... this is what they would say[ Fri, 20 May 2016 14:42:57 EDT ]Scientists at Georgia Tech have developed technology that allows dogs to trigger audible cues or send text message alerts.

India's first homegrown 'space shuttle' test successful[ Mon, 23 May 2016 15:53:40 EDT ]It's one small step for India, but a potentially giant leap for cheaper space travel.

Fitbit Trackers Are 'Highly Inaccurate,' Study Finds[ Mon, 23 May 2016 13:42:00 GMT ]Researchers at the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona tested the heart rates of 43 adults with Fitbit's PurePulse heart rate monitors.

These Viral Chewbacca Masks Are Selling for $500 on eBay[ Mon, 23 May 2016 20:10:44 GMT ]If you want to be a 'happy Chewbacca,' it's going to cost you.

FBI's Newest K-9 Sniffs Out Digital Evidence[ Tue, 24 May 2016 07:18:22 GMT ]One of the newest members of the FBI has a decidedly low-tech method of sniffing out digital evidence: she uses her nose.

Snapchat 'Valued at $22B' in New Financing Round[ Tue, 24 May 2016 10:31:16 GMT ]Snapchat is raising about $200 million in a financing round that could put the social media platform's valuation as high as $22.7 billion, TechCrunch

Facebook Changes Policies on 'Trending Topics'[ Tue, 24 May 2016 10:20:46 GMT ]Facebook has changed some of the procedures for its "Trending Topics" section after a report alleging it suppressed conservative news.

Finally, a gadget for beer lovers who can't pour beer - CNET[ Tue, 24 May 2016 07:01:20 +0000 ]Japanese company Takara-Tomy's "Beer Hour Stadium Foamy Head Dispenser" aims to pour beer with a perfect head of foam.

Apple making major changes to the MacBook Pro in Q4, says report - CNET[ Tue, 24 May 2016 09:22:28 +0000 ]The new line of MacBook Pros will reportedly have an OLED touchscreen in place of function keys, can be unlocked with Touch ID and feature Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports.

​For the first time in years, Microsoft Windows will demand more memory - CNET[ Tue, 24 May 2016 10:54:51 +0000 ]Those with older or low-end PCs might need to upgrade to run the upcoming Windows Anniversary Update.

NASA-JPL scientists can walk on Mars with the help of HoloLens (Tomorrow Daily 369 show notes) - CNET[ Tue, 24 May 2016 10:55:02 +0000 ]A collaboration between NASA-JPL, Microsoft and the Mars Curiosity rover is creating a great interactive visual aid for scientists.

​Solar Impulse journey delayed -- but this time don't blame the electric plane - CNET[ Tue, 24 May 2016 11:04:33 +0000 ]An attempt at a record-setting sun-powered flight around the world hits a new snag. It's not as serious as the Hawaii battery problem, though.

Are flying robots the perfect co-workers?[ Thu, 19 May 2016 07:34:18 EDT ]The year is 2020. A group of warehouse workers are locking up for the weekend.

W. Kamau Bell: True stories of life off the grid[ Mon, 23 May 2016 15:56:18 EDT ]Well, it's that time again. Every four years, like clockwork, the big talk pronouncements begin: the promises soon to be left unfulfilled, the bellicose hype that months from now will be long gone and gladly forgotten. All the chest-thumping and jingoism that we are seeing right now will just melt away and we will go back to business as usual.

'New form' of light sets heads spinning[ Tue, 17 May 2016 22:15:46 EDT ]When it comes to understanding light, it turns out we're more in the dark than we thought. Sponsored: Drivers With No Tickets In 3 Years Read This Do NOT pay your next car insurance bill until you try this.

If dogs could talk... this is what they would say[ Fri, 20 May 2016 14:42:57 EDT ]Scientists at Georgia Tech have developed technology that allows dogs to trigger audible cues or send text message alerts.

India's first homegrown 'space shuttle' test successful[ Mon, 23 May 2016 15:53:40 EDT ]It's one small step for India, but a potentially giant leap for cheaper space travel.

Turns Out Computers Are Really Bad at Writing Poetry[ Fri, 20 May 2016 15:24:00 GMT ]Computers are pretty good at stocking shelves and operating cars, but are not so great at writing poetry.

Tim Cook to Meet India's Selfie-Loving Prime Minister[ Fri, 20 May 2016 18:03:00 GMT ]Cook meets the 65- year old prime minister in New Delhi on Saturday, and will be hoping Modi's enthusiasm for phones can help Apple.

Solar Impulse 2 Lands in Ohio in Latest Leg of Global Trip[ Sun, 22 May 2016 04:02:00 GMT ]The solar-powered plane landed in Dayton Ohio Saturday night after a 17-hour flight from Tulsa, Oklahoma, as part of its around-the-world journey.

Uber Deal Shows Divide in Drive For "Gig Economy"[ Mon, 23 May 2016 10:54:55 GMT ]Not everyone can agree on the classification of workers as independent contractors rather than employees.

Why Tech Firms Might Want to Rethink Pushing Touch ID[ Sun, 22 May 2016 13:22:30 GMT ]Law enforcement is now grappling with whether or not it can force people to unlock their phones with their fingerprints.

Take a Chance: Coloring Book is the first streaming-only album to crack Billboard 200 - CNET[ Mon, 23 May 2016 06:50:32 +0000 ]Chance the Rapper's Apple Music-exclusive Coloring Book is set to make its historic debut on the Billboard 200 chart on May 24.

The iPhone 7 might be doubling up on speakers - CNET[ Mon, 23 May 2016 10:36:56 +0000 ]Alleged images of the iPhone 7 point to a second row of speakers and a larger camera, but that doesn't entirely agree with other leaks.

Alibaba lures Chinese shoppers into VR with virtual celebrity dates - CNET[ Mon, 23 May 2016 10:39:47 +0000 ]The Chinese e-commerce giant promoted its new virtual reality video player this weekend for May 20, a Valentines Day-esque celebration of romance in the People's Republic.

India launches mini shuttle in race to replace NASA spacecraft - CNET[ Mon, 23 May 2016 10:50:22 +0000 ]The Indian Space Research Organisation's shuttle will shoot up into the atmosphere before crashing back down into the sea. It is not expected to land in one piece.

Drone footage shows 70 sharks in bloody feeding frenzy - CNET[ Mon, 23 May 2016 11:44:01 +0000 ]The sharks feasted on a whale carcass off the coast of Western Australia for two hours as tourists gawked.

'New form' of light sets heads spinning[ Tue, 17 May 2016 22:15:46 EDT ]When it comes to understanding light, it turns out we're more in the dark than we thought.

Facebook Trending story: The Wizard of Oz algorithm[ Thu, 19 May 2016 06:43:43 EDT ]Ed Finn says Facebook didn't want to admit it, but the reality is that human judgment inevitably enters the picture when a product is used in real life

Sandberg amplifies social importance of grief [ Thu, 19 May 2016 06:43:43 EDT ]Sheryl Sandberg's public mourning is an important example, says Meghan O'Rourke. But her "tough-it-out" message misses an opportunity for change.Sponsored: Drivers With No Tickets In 3 Years Read This Do NOT pay your next car insurance bill until you try this.

Keep calm and TSA on, a how to guide for long airport line rage[ Thu, 19 May 2016 06:43:43 EDT ]Whether you need to travel for business or enjoy traveling for pleasure, not ruining your trip right off the bat requires some planning, determination and the ability to just let go.