How NASA Will Get Us to Mars[ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 20:16:06 GMT ]Three myths about the space agency's Martian ambitions.

Craft Beer Company Looks to Make Fish-Friendly Packaging[ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:07:00 GMT ]A small craft beer company in South Florida is trying to make a big impact on oceanic pollution with biodegradable, edible packaging.

Uber Raises $3.5 Billion from Saudi Arabia's Wealth Fund[ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:27:00 GMT ]Uber has raised $3.5 billion from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the U.S. ride-hailing service said on Wednesday.

'We Plan to Launch People to Mars in 2024,' Says Musk[ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 11:09:00 GMT ]SpaceX and Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk will send the first rocket carrying human cargo to Mars in 2024, he said.

Honda Gives Sneak Preview of Its First Self-Driving Car[ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 10:44:20 GMT ]Honda gave a sneak preview of its self-driving prototypes, saying it is preparing to offer semi-autonomous safety functions to the mass market.

Australian PM's department accidentally leaks hundreds of confidential email addresses - CNET[ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 09:05:41 +0000 ]The distribution of approximately 800 email addresses was due to "administrative error".

The Atom AR2 security cam uses a light bulb socket for power - CNET[ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 09:57:56 +0000 ]Making its debut at the end of the year, the Atom AR2 features auto-tracking and heat sensors.

The best of the Computex Design and Innovation awards 2016 - CNET[ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 10:22:49 +0000 ]Taiwan's Computex trade show every year honours the best in consumer technology innovation and design. Here are our favourites from the winning designs.

Intel CEO backtracks on sponsoring Trump event - CNET[ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 10:48:23 +0000 ]David Kraznich planned and then canceled a fundraiser at his Silicon Valley home, a New York Times report said yesterday.

Switzerland opens world's longest tunnel - CNET[ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 11:25:27 +0000 ]Seventeen years in the making, the Gotthard Base Tunnel will provide a faster link under the between northern and souther Europe.

Drug-resistant bacteria CRE found in U.S. woman[ Tue, 31 May 2016 13:45:31 EDT ]The United States' first known case of a superbug that cannot be killed by any existing antibiotic was announced Thursday by the U.S. Department of Defense.

The secret to making a scientific discovery [ Tue, 31 May 2016 13:44:50 EDT ]Scientists spend years in search of answers to the some of the world's biggest breakthroughs. Three eminent professors share how they do it.

NASA's retro guide to future living[ Tue, 31 May 2016 13:53:47 EDT ]In 1975 NASA conducted a study into space colonies, commissioning artists to create vivid images of a glorious, technicolor future.Sponsored: Drivers With No Tickets In 3 Years Read This Do NOT pay your next car insurance bill until you try this.

What is a black box anyway?[ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 13:22:12 EDT ]What is a black box? Hear everything you need to know about the boxes that are key to every plane crash investigation.

Can space tech help you hit like Tiger Woods?[ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 16:47:40 EDT ]Since golfers first bunted leather balls around Scottish links, they have searched for equipment to make them better -- and longer.

India Debates Apple's Request to Allow Apple-Only Store[ Tue, 31 May 2016 10:57:20 GMT ]The Indian is discussing Apple's foreign direct investment application that seeks a waiver from a local sourcing rule.

Katy Perry's Twitter, Largest in the World, Gets Hacked[ Tue, 31 May 2016 15:13:00 GMT ]Katy Perry's 89 million followers woke up to a shock following a series of profanity-laced tweets after a hacker took control of the singer's account.

Facebook, YouTube, Microsoft Back EU Hate Speech Rules[ Tue, 31 May 2016 15:41:00 GMT ]By Julia Fioretti and Foo Yun Chee. BRUSSELS- Facebook, Twitter, Google' s YouTube and Microsoft on Tuesday agreed to an EU code of conduct to tackle online hate speech within 24 hours in Europe. As part of the pledge agreed with the European Commission, the web giants will review the majority of valid requests for removal of illegal hate speech in less than 24 hours...

Toyota Could be Buying Alphabet's Robotics Divisions[ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:04:38 GMT ]Toyota is in talks to buy two robotics divisions from Google parent Alphabet, the Nikkei reported on Wednesday.

Microsoft Makes Surprise Deal With Chinese Tech Company[ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 10:58:32 GMT ]Microsoft is selling about 1,500 of its patents to Chinese device maker Xiaomi, a rare departure for the U.S. company.

This Lego-friendly keyboard is one you won't mind bricking - CNET[ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 10:01:01 +0000 ]There's no reason why you have to act like a grown-up just because you're typing very important things. So why not have a bit of fun in the space between the keys?

Microsoft's mixed reality vision: 80 million devices by 2020 - CNET[ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 10:13:55 +0000 ]Get ready for augmented reality to shake up our world. According to Microsoft, the future's so bright we're gonna need goggles, but how do the figures stack up?

​LG's Stylus 2 Plus revs its pen-powered phone a little faster - CNET[ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 10:14:23 +0000 ]A better screen, processor, camera and memory should mean higher performance for the Korean company's stylus-equipped Android phone.

For Tesla Model 3 owners, Supercharger network will cost extra - CNET[ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:08:53 +0000 ]Buyers of Tesla's most affordable electric car will have to buy a separate package to use the company's charging station network, CEO Elon Musk says.

'Crowd Control,' part 13: An accidental tourist in a Utopian Mexico - CNET[ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:00:02 +0000 ]Next in CNET's crowdsourced sci-fi novel, our heroic experimental quantum theorist comes to terms with where her long journey has taken her -- to a place that's an awful lot like Mexico City, but even more like heaven.

What makes a good speller (or a bad one)? [ Tue, 31 May 2016 13:47:27 EDT ]By the time he was 6 or 7 years old, Sameer Mishra was a pretty confident speller. His memory was sharp, he liked to read, and he actually enjoyed the weekly tests at school. While his parents drilled his older sister, a National Spelling Bee competitor, he'd angle for his own list of words.

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Drug-resistant bacteria CRE found in U.S. woman[ Tue, 31 May 2016 13:45:31 EDT ]The United States' first known case of a superbug that cannot be killed by any existing antibiotic was announced Thursday by the U.S. Department of Defense.Sponsored: Drivers With No Tickets In 3 Years Read This Do NOT pay your next car insurance bill until you try this.

The secret to making a scientific discovery [ Tue, 31 May 2016 13:44:50 EDT ]Scientists spend years in search of answers to the some of the world's biggest breakthroughs. Three eminent professors share how they do it.

NASA's retro guide to future living[ Tue, 31 May 2016 13:53:47 EDT ]In 1975 NASA conducted a study into space colonies, commissioning artists to create vivid images of a glorious, technicolor future.

Can This Humanoid Robot Help Integrate Refugee Kids?[ Sun, 29 May 2016 10:38:12 GMT ]Can a robot help Germany integrate its influx of migrants? A new research project thinks the answer might be "yes."

Gawker Case Highlights World of 'Litigation Funding'[ Sun, 29 May 2016 14:37:47 GMT ]The Gawker vs. Hulk Hogan lawsuit brought to light a less salacious but equally controversial practice: third-party litigation funding.

Scammers Get Victims to Pay With iTunes Gift Cards[ Mon, 30 May 2016 18:37:00 GMT ]Everyone likes gift cards — even scammers.A gift card is like cash — a quick, convenient and untraceable way for con artists to get money. And ev

'Oh, My God': Go Inside Lab That Found Latest Superbug[ Tue, 31 May 2016 10:34:00 GMT ]Deep in the bowels of the Army's showcase medical research institute, scientist-sleuths are trying to find the next big superbug.

India Debates Apple's Request to Allow Apple-Only Store[ Tue, 31 May 2016 10:57:20 GMT ]The Indian is discussing Apple's foreign direct investment application that seeks a waiver from a local sourcing rule.

Intel confirms 7th generation Kaby Lake processors coming this year - CNET[ Tue, 31 May 2016 07:35:22 +0000 ]It's been some time coming, but Intel has confirmed that its next generation of 'optimised' processors is on schedule and going into production this quarter.

You can now livestream concerts on your iPhone in VR - CNET[ Tue, 31 May 2016 08:01:31 +0000 ]Startup Rivet streams gigs from New York's Blue Note Jazz Club in 360-degree virtual reality. Now, it's bringing those services to iOS devices (and Androids too, eventually).

Meet grown-up Harry Potter and his family in "The Cursed Child" (pictures) - CNET[ Tue, 31 May 2016 09:25:02 +0000 ]The first pictures from the forthcoming play show Harry, Ginny and their youngest son Albus.

First pictures of Harry, Ginny and their family in 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' - CNET[ Tue, 31 May 2016 09:11:51 +0000 ]Boy wizard Harry Potter is a grown-up now but his adventures continue in a new play. Here's the first pictures.

One in five smartphone users uses an ad-blocker on their phone, report says - CNET[ Tue, 31 May 2016 11:15:44 +0000 ]New figures say more than 419 million people are banning adverts from their phones, particularly in China.

The most accurate clock in the world is redefining the second[ Thu, 26 May 2016 13:01:17 EDT ]What if everything you knew about time was wrong and time actually moved at a different rate than what your watch or the clock on your phone is telling you right now? A new study is getting us closer to a much more accurate way to keep time and that could lead to more accurate GPS, faster stock trades, and a better power grid.

Students create astronaut meal that's out of this world[ Thu, 26 May 2016 13:01:33 EDT ]Would you like red pepper risotto in a place where everything around you is floating in space?

Harnessing spider powers to heal human bodies[ Thu, 26 May 2016 13:01:44 EDT ]Prof. Fritz Vollrath is harnessing the amazing powers of a spider's silk to regenerate human bodies for healing.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, 26 May 2016 13:02:14 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.

Opinion: Sandberg amplifies social importance of grief [ Thu, 26 May 2016 13:02:32 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.

What You Need to Know About the Cellphone and Cancer Study[ Sat, 28 May 2016 16:08:00 GMT ]Federal researchers have rushed out results from a study that shows cellphone radiation might cause brain and heart tumors in rats. Should you worry?

Here's Why You Shouldn't Fear the 'Digital Divide' at Work[ Sun, 29 May 2016 01:37:44 GMT ]There are some things you just shouldn't say in the workplace. Like discussing a 'carriage return' with a co-worker.

Can This Humanoid Robot Help Integrate Refugee Kids?[ Sun, 29 May 2016 10:38:12 GMT ]Can a robot help Germany integrate its influx of migrants? A new research project thinks the answer might be "yes."

Gawker Case Highlights World of 'Litigation Funding'[ Sun, 29 May 2016 14:37:47 GMT ]The Gawker vs. Hulk Hogan lawsuit brought to light a less salacious but equally controversial practice: third-party litigation funding.

Jury Sides With Google in Closely Watched Copyright Case[ Thu, 26 May 2016 21:31:00 GMT ]A federal jury has sided with Google in a $9 billion legal battle with tech industry rival Oracle, a case that was closely watched in Silicon Valley.