Monday, June 13, 2016

Disney drops first trailer for Polynesian fable 'Moana' - CNET
[ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 11:06:24 +0000 ]
The film is based around the well-known folkloric character of Maui.

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 camera sees whale feeding her calf
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 11:44:27 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.

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.

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Should human organs be grown in pigs?
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 11:44:11 EDT ]
There's a worldwide shortage of donor organs. Some people spend years on a transplant list, and others lose their lives while waiting.

Does small quake mean big one is coming?
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 11:35:50 EDT ]
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Southern California early Friday, prompting some to wonder whether something much stronger is coming.

Sunday, June 12, 2016

Legendary Silicon Valley 'Founding Father' Dead at 84
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:11:00 GMT ]
The firm that bears his name went on to fund some of the biggest names of the internet era, including Google and Amazon.

Should You Worry About 32 Million Hacked Twitter Passwords?
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:06:00 GMT ]
Yet another security outfit is reporting that millions of passwords — for Twitter accounts — are floating around the dark side of the internet.

U.S. Takes Key Step in Ceding Control of Internet Addresses
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:30:00 GMT ]
The U.S. government is taking a key step in relinquishing control of the internet's addressing system, fulfilling a promise made in the 1990s.

Gawker Files for Bankruptcy After Hulk Hogan Legal Battle
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 17:19:00 GMT ]
Gawker Media filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York on Friday.

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.

Siri reveals what Apple will announce at WWDC -- in a way - CNET
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 22:38:01 +0000 ]
Technically Incorrect: Monday's latest Apple reveal is already being anticipated. Siri has some answers in advance. You must decide if they're good ones.

Carrie Fisher dishes out 'Advice from the dark side' - CNET
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 19:40:57 +0000 ]
Get tips from the Star Wars actress about life, love and everything in between. Fisher tells the next generation, "Tell me your story; I'll tell you mine."

Disturbing new site scrapes your private Facebook and informs landlords, employers - CNET
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 23:54:07 +0000 ]
Technically Incorrect: Score Assured takes a "deep dive" into all your social-media activity, analyzes the words you use and recommends whether you'll be a good tenant or employee.

Facebook will delete your synced photos unless you download its Moments app - CNET
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 23:55:32 +0000 ]
Facebook users are receiving an email from the social network asking them to download another of the company's apps if they wish to continue using a service that syncs their photos.

Now, this is how to use YouTube to create news - CNET
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 23:39:32 +0000 ]
A Portuguese liquor brand sees an England soccer star getting kicked in the head in front of its ad at the stadium. So it capitalizes brilliantly, just in time for the Euro 2016 European soccer championship.

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 camera sees whale feeding her calf
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 11:44:27 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.

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.

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Should human organs be grown in pigs?
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 11:44:11 EDT ]
There's a worldwide shortage of donor organs. Some people spend years on a transplant list, and others lose their lives while waiting.

Does small quake mean big one is coming?
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 11:35:50 EDT ]
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Southern California early Friday, prompting some to wonder whether something much stronger is coming.

Saturday, June 11, 2016

Legendary Silicon Valley 'Founding Father' Dead at 84
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:11:00 GMT ]
The firm that bears his name went on to fund some of the biggest names of the internet era, including Google and Amazon.

Should You Worry About 32 Million Hacked Twitter Passwords?
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:06:00 GMT ]
Yet another security outfit is reporting that millions of passwords — for Twitter accounts — are floating around the dark side of the internet.

U.S. Takes Key Step in Ceding Control of Internet Addresses
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:30:00 GMT ]
The U.S. government is taking a key step in relinquishing control of the internet's addressing system, fulfilling a promise made in the 1990s.

Gawker Files for Bankruptcy After Hulk Hogan Legal Battle
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 17:19:00 GMT ]
Gawker Media filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York on Friday.

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.

AT&T, Dan Gilbert each bid $5 billion for Yahoo, report says - CNET
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 23:35:44 +0000 ]
Yahoo has gotten more than one $5 billion bid for its core business, patents and other assets, according to Bloomberg. Verizon is also still in the game.

SmartDeviceLink app developer program opens for Ford, Toyota vehicles - Roadshow
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 23:20:20 +0000 ]
Ford announced the app developer program for SmartDeviceLink, the app integration protocol it turned into an open source project, letting third-party developers build car-centric apps.

Tesla rebuts suspension issue, reportedly amends confidentiality clause - Roadshow
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 23:58:51 +0000 ]
Tesla issued a withering rebuttal on its blog concerning the tempest stirred up concerning the Model S suspension issue, while the Wall Street Journal reports the company will amend its Goodwill agreement.

Trump scorns Google after viral video claims search feature is biased - CNET
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 00:01:53 +0000 ]
The presumptive Republican presidential nominee reportedly calls out Google for the autocomplete function in its search engine. Google says it "does not favor any candidate or cause."

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.

Sponsored:
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Do NOT pay your next car insurance bill until you try this.

'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?