Congress Launches Probe Into Fed's Cyber Breaches[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 17:40:00 GMT ]A U.S. congressional committee has launched an investigation into the Federal Reserve's cyber security practices.

Facebook to Vote on Zuckerberg's Majority Control[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 11:02:00 GMT ]Facebook's board has proposed removing Mark Zuckerberg's majority voting control in the event of any future or potential exit.

The bacon emoji is coming to iOS 10 (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 40) - CNET[ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 00:03:05 +0000 ]There will be no 5K Thunderbolt display with a GPU at WWDC, and Apple's working on its own version of the Amazon Echo.

'Furries were scarier then': RiffTrax mocks 'Game of Thrones' - CNET[ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 01:46:35 +0000 ]"Mystery Science Theater 3000" alums poke fun at Khal Drogo's eyeliner, fanatic fans and more in new joke-filled commentary.

For Copa América soccer tourney, US men's team uses tech to reach its 'goool!' - CNET[ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 02:16:58 +0000 ]The squad is using heart monitors from Polar Team 2 and GPS sensors from Stats Sports to train before it faces its tournament rivals, starting with Colombia on Friday.

Toyota's plans for Google's robotics tech? And inside Silicon Valley's test track (AutoComplete Podcast 21) - Roadshow[ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 02:00:03 +0000 ]In this week's rundown of the biggest stories, Brian​ Cooley ​talk​s​ about ​the possible buyout of some of Google's robotics tech by Toyota; more on the Takata recalls; ​and a quick look at Silicon Valley's test track for self-driving cars.

Behold the haunting decay of Gunkanjima, Japan's 'Battleship Island' - CNET[ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 09:00:03 +0000 ]Hashima was abandoned in 1974 and left to the elements. Storms, time, and decay have resulted in collapsed buildings that feel inhabited by the ghosts of the miners who used to live there. Here's a tour.

Unraveling the web ... the other web [ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 10:42:18 EDT ]HASH(0x3291838)

Sun may have stolen mysterious 'planet 9'[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 12:07:09 EDT ]We may be a step closer to figuring out the origins of Planet Nine, a mysterious world lurking at the edge of our solar system.Sponsored: Drivers With No Tickets In 3 Years Read This Do NOT pay your next car insurance bill until you try this.

Elk charges at Yellowstone visitor after she gets too close[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 12:17:54 EDT ]There's a rule at Yellowstone National Park: You see wildlife, you admire wildlife, you stay 25 yards away from wildlife.

Meteor streaks across Arizona sky[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 12:07:08 EDT ]Yes, Phoenix, that was a meteor.

9 Tech Gifts for the Dads and Grads in Your Life[ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 17:05:00 GMT ]Even though dads and graduates might not always have a lot in common, their tastes in fun technology can be pretty similar.

Scientists: Let's Build a Map for Making People[ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 21:34:02 GMT ]Scientists proposed building a full human genome -- a map for making people -- in the lab.

Facebook to Vote on Zuckerberg's Majority Control[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 11:02:36 GMT ]Facebook's board has proposed removing Mark Zuckerberg's majority voting control in the event of any future or potential exit.

After Unexplained Outage, Apple Says All Services Restored[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 11:18:51 GMT ]Apple said all its services, including the popular App Store, have resumed following an outage that started late afternoon on Thursday.

Honda Gives Sneak Preview of Its First Self-Driving Car[ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 10:44:00 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.

Apple App Store and iCloud back online after outage - CNET[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 10:24:19 +0000 ]Apple's status page says that all its online offerings are now back up and running.

Uber cooking up UK expansion for its food delivery service, report says - CNET[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 11:00:44 +0000 ]Uber may soon be bringing its UberEats take-out app -- which is currently in 16 cities around the world -- to the UK.

'Crowd Control,' part 14: Dying for a family reunion - CNET[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 11:00:02 +0000 ]In this installment of CNET's crowdsourced science fiction novel, our young hero is determined to find out what happened to her mother, even if it means leaving this universe.

CNET UK podcast 484: WWDC, Microsoft's spam surge and the world's longest tunnel - CNET[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 11:00:05 +0000 ]Luke Westaway and Rich Trenholm wonder what Apple could have hidden up its big shiny sleeves. Plus much more news and chat on the UK's best tech podcast.

Google's Translate app got me this delicious chicken (and the beer too) - CNET[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 11:12:25 +0000 ]Armed with only a simple app and a hunger for fried chicken, technology reigned supreme when it came to ordering Taiwanese cuisine at Computex 2016.

Facebook Trending story: The Wizard of Oz algorithm[ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 08:48:54 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

Dr. robot could conduct your next surgery[ Wed, 18 May 2016 14:43:27 EDT ]Scientists have shown the first use of autonomous robots to conduct bowel surgery under supervision, paving the way for robots one day taking the lead in the operating room.

The bionic skin that can feel a tumor[ Thu, 19 May 2016 06:43:43 EDT ]Prof. Takao Someya has invented an electronic skin (e-skin) that could be used to create functional prostheses or detect tumors simply by touching a woman's breast.Sponsored: Drivers With No Tickets In 3 Years Read This Do NOT pay your next car insurance bill until you try this.

Conservatives need Facebook[ Fri, 20 May 2016 14:42:12 EDT ]This week I went to a meeting at Facebook's headquarters in Menlo Park, California. And then I became a bimbo, a cancer, and a scumbag. Behold Twitter:

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.

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.