Tuesday, June 14, 2016

'Crowd Control,' part 17: Back to hell on Earth like a bat out of heaven - CNET
[ Tue, 14 Jun 2016 11:00:03 +0000 ]
In the latest installment of CNET's crowdsourced science fiction novel, three heroes finally join forces to level the playing field between heaven and Earth.

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.

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.

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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.

Apple CEO's tearful Orlando tribute
[ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 17:22:40 EDT ]
Apple CEO Tim Cook started the company's annual developer conference, WWDC, by paying tribute to the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting.

Monday, June 13, 2016

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.

Walgreens Cuts All Ties With Embattled Theranos
[ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 10:46:00 GMT ]
Drugstore chain Walgreens said on Sunday it would end its relationship with Theranos, in another blow for the blood-testing company.

Facebook 'Safety Check' Used for First Time in U.S.
[ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 10:32:02 GMT ]
Facebook turned on its "Safety Check" feature for the first time in the U.S. in the wake of the Orlando shooting in which 50 people were kil

Bethesda E3 2016 press conference: Everything Bethesda announced - CNET
[ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 06:36:53 +0000 ]
At Bethesda's E3 2016 showcase, we heard about a new Quake, a new Prey, VR support coming to Fallout 4 and the first long look at Dishonored 2.

"Yes, Quake is back": The classic arena shooter returns with a focus on esports - CNET
[ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 08:11:09 +0000 ]
A full 20 years after the first Quake launched, the classic competitive shooter returns with Quake Champions.

Facebook accidentally declares state of war in the Philippines - CNET
[ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 10:03:07 +0000 ]
The social network apologised for its flag-based blunder, but not before a slow hand clap had echoed around the country.

Apple's developers conference 2016: Join us (live blog) - CNET
[ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 11:57:12 +0000 ]
The iPhone maker will show off its newest software, talk up Siri and likely roll out changes to Apple Music.

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?