Saturday, June 11, 2016

Red, white and blue (cars): Our week on Instagram - Roadshow
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 10:00:02 +0000 ]
Yeah, maybe I forgot to do this last week. Whoops.

The futuristic e-bikes with traffic-stopping looks
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:15:00 EDT ]
If you're looking for a clean getaway this summer then an e-bike could be right up your street.

Drone videos endangered whale feeding in research first
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:32:49 EDT ]
A rare moment of an endangered Bryde's whale feeding her calf off north New Zealand's coast has been caught on camera thanks to a specially built drone.

'Way Up There': Above the Earth and onward to Mars
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:48:20 EDT ]
We've been hearing about it for years: NASA is going to send people to Mars. But is it really going to happen?

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Are your eyes really 'bigger than your stomach'? Studies put it to the test
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:56:40 EDT ]
Here's an experiment to test and tease your senses: Next time your partner or friend is making you dinner, put on a blindfold before the meal is served. How does not being able to see affect your dining experience?

New elements on the periodic table are named
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:56:05 EDT ]
Meet nihonium (Nh), moscovium (Mc), tennessine (Ts) and oganesson (Og), the newest elements on the periodic table to receive names. But don't get too attached to the nomenclature for these elements, formerly known by their respective atomic numbers 113, 115, 117 and 118. The names are on a five-month probation before things are made official.

Friday, June 10, 2016

Want a Cheaper Tesla? These Two Models Have You Covered
[ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 17:01:00 GMT ]
Electric carmaker Tesla said on Thursday it would offer two slightly lower-priced versions of its electric Model S sedan, starting at $66,000.

Feds Reviewing Tesla Model S Suspension Complaints
[ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 19:56:00 GMT ]
U.S. auto safety investigators are reviewing reports of suspension problems in Tesla Motors Inc Model S cars, a government spokesman said on Thursday.

Wendy's Credit Card Breach Is Worse Than First Reported
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:14:00 GMT ]
Wendy's said it had discovered additional instances of unusual credit card activity at some of its franchise-operated restaurants.

Silicon Valley 'Founding Father' Dies at 84
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:53:09 GMT ]
The firm that bears his name went on to fund some of the biggest names of the internet era, including Google and Amazon.

Tesla: There's No Safety Defect in Our Model S or X
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:16:10 GMT ]
Tesla said on Friday there was no safety defect in its Model S or Model X, and that the NHTSA had not opened any investigation.

CNET UK podcast 485: Samsung flexi-phone rumours, flying cars and Brexit website woes - CNET
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:02:28 +0000 ]
Luke Westaway and Andrew Hoyle mull the potential advantages of a phone that folds in half. Plus much more news and chat on the UK's best tech podcast.

'Crowd Control,' part 16: Paving a road to heaven with blood on Earth - CNET
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:00:05 +0000 ]
In the latest installment of CNET's crowdsourced science fiction novel, an unlikely leader of the revolution opposing longevity technology refuses to give up the fight.

India rejects Google Street View over security concerns - CNET
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:02:25 +0000 ]
The 360-degree mapping service, currently unavailable in the subcontinent, was reportedly rejected by the Indian government after a terror attack on a military base.

The 404 Show 1665: TV Guide's Sadie Gennis, Game of Thrones analysis (podcast) - CNET
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:05:03 +0000 ]
TV Guide editor Sadie Gennis joins Jeff and Russ to talk about the best TV to watch right now, Jeff's obsession with Casey Neistat and, of course, this season of Game of Thrones.

​Taking photos makes you happier with what you're doing - CNET
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:07:40 +0000 ]
A psychological study finds shutterbugs are more engaged with experiences and thus enjoy them more.

The futuristic e-bikes with traffic-stopping looks
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:15:00 EDT ]
If you're looking for a clean getaway this summer then an e-bike could be right up your street.

Girls learn science in defiance of Boko Haram
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 13:43:09 EDT ]
A female electronics engineer in Nigeria is defying Boko Haram in the region, by encouraging girls to pursue careers in science and technology.

Drone videos endangered whale feeding in research first
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:32:49 EDT ]
A rare moment of an endangered Bryde's whale feeding her calf off north New Zealand's coast has been caught on camera thanks to a specially built drone.

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'Way Up There': Above the Earth and onward to Mars
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:48:20 EDT ]
We've been hearing about it for years: NASA is going to send people to Mars. But is it really going to happen?

Singapore to cut internet access for government workers
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:15:29 EDT ]
So that's the end of Googling from the office.

Thursday, June 9, 2016

Don't Fear These Genetically Modified Mosquitoes
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 15:59:00 GMT ]
In the first episode of our new series Scientificus, NBC News asks what's so scary about genetically engineered mosquitoes.

Netflix Looks at Which Shows Are Most Binge-Watched
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 16:52:00 GMT ]
Netflix popularized binge viewing. Netflix measured the amount of time that users spent watching more than 100 different titles.

Plague Came to Europe Just Once, Study Shows
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 22:02:34 GMT ]
A new DNA study shows the Black Death arrived in Europe just a single time in 1348 and stayed for hundreds of years.

Tesla May Tap Samsung for Home Energy Storage
[ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 11:39:05 GMT ]
Tesla may source batteries from Samsung for its energy systems in homes, companies and utilities, rather than for its electric cars.

DOJ Overturns Apple Case Against Samsung
[ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 10:18:25 GMT ]
The Department of Justice asked the Supreme Court to overturn an appeals court ruling that had favored Apple over Samsung in smartphone patent litigation.

Lincoln heading to China while Skoda heads to the US? (AutoComplete Podcast 22) - Roadshow
[ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 07:00:03 +0000 ]
In this week's rundown of the biggest stories, Brian and Tim discuss a particularly disconcerting Mitsubishi hack, and a few recalls that you may want to know about.

Brace yourself: The longest episode yet of 'Game of Thrones' is coming - CNET
[ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 07:45:20 +0000 ]
Clocking in at 69 minutes, season 6's finale will be the storied TV show's longest episode.

Singapore's civil servants are set to lose internet privileges - CNET
[ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 09:48:45 +0000 ]
The country's government is planning on blocking the internet from civil servants starting next year in the interest of security.

Google's Larry Page is reportedly building flying cars in secret - CNET
[ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 11:17:12 +0000 ]
The Google co-founder is using his personal fortune to bankroll what many consider to be an impossible dream.

Best mobile games of 2016 (pictures) - CNET
[ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 06:45:41 +0000 ]
Looking for a new game to play on your mobile device? Here's our pick of the best released in 2016 (so far).

The futuristic e-bikes with traffic-stopping looks
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:15:00 EDT ]
If you're looking for a clean getaway this summer then an e-bike could be right up your street.

Girls learn science in defiance of Boko Haram
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 13:43:09 EDT ]
A female electronics engineer in Nigeria is defying Boko Haram in the region, by encouraging girls to pursue careers in science and technology.

Drone videos endangered whale feeding in research first
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:32:49 EDT ]
A rare moment of an endangered Bryde's whale feeding her calf off north New Zealand's coast has been caught on camera thanks to a specially built drone.

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'Way Up There': Above the Earth and onward to Mars
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:48:20 EDT ]
We've been hearing about it for years: NASA is going to send people to Mars. But is it really going to happen?

Singapore to cut internet access for government workers
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:15:29 EDT ]
So that's the end of Googling from the office.

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Solar-Powered Plane's Flight to New York City Postponed
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 13:02:00 GMT ]
The Swiss-made Solar Impulse 2 was scheduled to take off from Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown and head to New York City.

Don't Be Like Mark Zuckerberg. Change Your Passwords
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 14:07:00 GMT ]
Mark Zuckerberg can be hacked and so can you. The Facebook founder's rarely used Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest accounts were briefly compromised on Sunday, serving as a reminder that everyone is susceptible to hacking. Hackers routinely troll Facebook and Twitter for clues to passwords like these.

Infiniti Considers Highway Self-Driving on New Models
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 16:08:00 GMT ]
Infiniti, the luxury division of Japanese carmaker Nissan, is considering rolling out highway self-driving capabilities for most new models.

NFL Says Hacker Posted Tweet on Goodell Death
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 17:34:00 GMT ]
The fake tweet said: "We regret to inform our fans that our commissioner, Roger Goodell, has passed away. He was 57. #RIP."

Verizon's Next Move: $3B for Yahoo's Internet Business?
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 10:27:00 GMT ]
Verizon plans to submit a second-round bid of around $3 billion for Yahoo's core internet business, the Wall Street Journal reported.

A mysterious cosmic bubble captured in rainbow microwave - CNET
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 06:28:55 +0000 ]
This image captured by the Planck space observatory is the best image to date of the mysterious Loop I structure.

Video shows how to incubate an egg without the shell - CNET
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 06:53:00 +0000 ]
A class of high school students in Japan have used a plastic cup and cling film to incubate and "hatch" a chicken egg without the shell.

Doubling down: Amazon investing $3 billion in India - CNET
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 09:08:38 +0000 ]
The company's total investment in India now goes up to $5 billion. The populous nation is Amazon's fastest growing region, CEO Jeff Bezos said.

Is your country ready to go high-tech in healthcare? Japan isn't, study says - CNET
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 11:00:03 +0000 ]
New research from Philips investigates how healthcare systems can join the dots when looking after you, with emerging markets leading the way.

Passenger drone taxi cleared for take-off in US trials - CNET
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 11:28:35 +0000 ]
The EHang 184 drone, which carries a single passenger on short journies, will be tested in Nevada.

Meteor streaks across Arizona sky
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 13:46:28 EDT ]
Yes, Phoenix, that was a meteor.

We may soon finally know what a black hole actually looks like
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 13:44:18 EDT ]
Despite what Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" and fancy NASA visualizations may have led you to believe, we've never actually seen a black hole.

Girls learn science in defiance of Boko Haram
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 13:43:09 EDT ]
A female electronics engineer in Nigeria is defying Boko Haram in the region, by encouraging girls to pursue careers in science and technology.

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Fish can recognize human faces, study shows
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 14:08:51 EDT ]
Can your pet fish recognize your face?