Wednesday, June 29, 2016

This Bottle Will Help You Get the Last Drop of Shampoo
[ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 19:53:00 GMT ]
It is another addition to a growing field of 'self-cleaning' surfaces that can repel liquids such as water or oil.

Taylor Swift Fans in China Are Betting on Her Relationships
[ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 15:40:00 GMT ]
Thanks to Taobao, China's biggest online marketplace, 'Swifties' can now purchase 'breakup insurance.'

Social Media Accounts May Be Factored in Foreigner Visits to U.S.
[ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 20:34:00 GMT ]
Customs and Border Patrol agency issued has proposed asking some foreign visitors for their social media handles when traveling to or from the U.S.

Some Tesla Shareholders Want Less Dominance by Musk
[ Wed, 29 Jun 2016 10:42:00 GMT ]
An investor group wants Tesla to add two independent directors to its board and separate the roles of chairman and chief executive.

VW to Pay Largest Auto Settlement Ever: $15B
[ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 10:45:00 GMT ]
The figure represents the largest auto scandal settlement in U.S. history. The deal sets aside $10 billion to repair or buy back 475,000 vehicles.

10 facts about the Apple-1, the machine that made computing history - CNET
[ Wed, 29 Jun 2016 07:28:19 +0000 ]
On June 29, 1975, Steve "Woz" Wozniak tested the first prototype of the Apple computer, and history was made.

Tadpole galaxy erupts with the birth of stars - CNET
[ Wed, 29 Jun 2016 07:31:46 +0000 ]
A rare, nearby galaxy is exploding with newborn stars, as seen in a newly released image captured by Hubble.

The coolest PC case mods of 2016, according to Cooler Master - CNET
[ Wed, 29 Jun 2016 08:44:01 +0000 ]
The results from the Case Mod World Series are in, so prepare to be wowed by the best in PC tower mods and scratch-built chassis.

IBM's Watson may provide a shortcut to treating cancer - CNET
[ Wed, 29 Jun 2016 10:15:03 +0000 ]
IBM will provide its cognitive computer system to oncologists to get through the tedium of identifying mutations in DNA and finding specific treatments.

Donald Trump is spamming foreign politicians asking for money - CNET
[ Wed, 29 Jun 2016 11:27:05 +0000 ]
British and Australian MPs have given short shrift to the fundraising emails, which appear to breach US electoral rules.

2016 on pace to be the hottest year on record
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:39:29 EDT ]
The American Southwest isn't the only place feeling the heat.

Sculpture controlled by bees
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 07:23:26 EDT ]
Deep inside the Royal Botanical Gardens in London, a 40 ton steel sculpture has arisen in a peaceful wildflower meadow. The structure is called "The Hive" -- a 17 meter tall ode to the plight of honeybees, created by artist Wolfgang Buttress.

Exoplanet hunter seeks life on other worlds
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:38:35 EDT ]
The hunt for Earth-like planets has intensified as scientists search for potential life on other worlds.

China launches new carrier rocket
[ Sun, 26 Jun 2016 19:13:36 EDT ]
China's next-generation carrier rocket blasted off from the country's new Wenchang space port Saturday, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Olympic unisuits protect against polluted waters
[ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 15:29:42 EDT ]
The U.S. Olympic rowing team will appear in seamless unisuits when they hit the bay waters of Rio de Janeiro this summer. Though many viewers will notice only the second-skin fit, these innovative suits will also be providing much-needed protection against the foul waters of Guanabara Bay. The unisuits are knitted with antimicrobial material, their designer said.

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Apparent Conflicts May Dog Tesla-SolarCity Deal
[ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 14:02:00 GMT ]
The overlap created a glaring conflict of interest that's fueling concerns about whether Musk is milking Tesla's market value and brand recognition.

Fraud Alert: ID Thieves Hijack Mobile Phone Accounts
[ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 17:46:00 GMT ]
Identity thieves have come up with another devious way to make money by pretending to be someone else — hijacking mobile phone accounts.

This Bottle Will Help You Get the Last Drop of Shampoo
[ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 19:53:00 GMT ]
It is another addition to a growing field of 'self-cleaning' surfaces that can repel liquids such as water or oil.

VW to Pay Largest Auto Settlement Ever: $15B
[ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 10:45:50 GMT ]
The figure represents the largest auto scandal settlement in U.S. history. The deal sets aside $10 billion to repair or buy back 475,000 vehicles.

Investors Fuming as Some Broker Sites Crash After Brexit
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 17:34:00 GMT ]
Social media users flooded TD Ameritrade's and Fidelity Investments' Twitter feeds with irate messages on Friday, as customers struggled to access their accounts.

'Tetris' movie stacks up two sequels - CNET
[ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 07:15:17 +0000 ]
Could the popular block-stacking game support three films? The person behind the "Tetris" movie...err...trilogy seems to think so.

Australian outlaw Ned Kelly, the original Iron Man - CNET
[ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 07:01:02 +0000 ]
Legendary Australian bushranger Ned Kelly held the Siege of Glenrowan in an impenetrable suit of armour.

Google Maps gets sharper thanks to satellite upgrade - CNET
[ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 09:49:41 +0000 ]
Satellite images on Google Maps and Earth are now higher res thanks to a new, more powerful satellite launched by the search giant.

Norton's new VPN app wants to save us from dangers of public Wi-Fi - CNET
[ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 09:37:47 +0000 ]
It's billed as a way to stay secure on public networks, but Norton's new Wi-Fi Privacy app also gives you plenty of VPN benefits on your mobile, though you'll need to pay for the privilege.

Don't forget to floss: Upcoming app tells you how nice your smile is - CNET
[ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 10:23:18 +0000 ]
In addition to rating your gnashers, the app also tells you how trustworthy, elegant and friendly your smile makes you look.

Sculpture controlled by bees
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 07:23:26 EDT ]
Deep inside the Royal Botanical Gardens in London, a 40 ton steel sculpture has arisen in a peaceful wildflower meadow. The structure is called "The Hive" -- a 17 meter tall ode to the plight of honeybees, created by artist Wolfgang Buttress.

Exoplanet hunter seeks life on other worlds
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:38:35 EDT ]
The hunt for Earth-like planets has intensified as scientists search for potential life on other worlds.

China launches new carrier rocket
[ Sun, 26 Jun 2016 19:13:36 EDT ]
China's next-generation carrier rocket blasted off from the country's new Wenchang space port Saturday, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Dresses made from brain scans
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 06:59:47 EDT ]
To showcase the focus on fashion of Europe's largest festival of technology this year, designer Brooke Roberts curated a selection of designs and prototypes from the forefront of London's fashion tech community.

What if you could 3-D print hair?
[ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 13:59:58 EDT ]
Any number of complicated things can be created in a matter of minutes with 3-D printer technology: weapons, robots, even pizza. But what if you could print hair?

Monday, June 27, 2016

Solar Plane Lands in Spain After Trans-Atlantic Voyage
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 14:41:00 GMT ]
An experimental solar-powered airplane landed in Spain Thursday, completing an unprecedented three-day flight across the Atlantic.

How Social Media Fueled House Lawmakers' Sit-In
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:15:00 GMT ]
This already was shaping up to be an election year dominated by opinions declared on Facebook and barbs traded via Tweet.

Why Uber Is Better at Geolocation Than 911 Dispatch Centers
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:23:54 GMT ]
Pizza Hut and Uber have this advantage over the 911 system.

Bones, Pugs and Harmony: Pets Get In on 'Brexit' Vote
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 19:27:16 GMT ]
As Brits head to the Brexit polls, now man's best friend has been enlisted to support the "rufferendum."

Investors Fuming as Some Broker Sites Crash After Brexit
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 17:34:00 GMT ]
Social media users flooded TD Ameritrade's and Fidelity Investments' Twitter feeds with irate messages on Friday, as customers struggled to access their accounts.

Snowden calls new Russian anti-terror measures 'Big Brother law' - CNET
[ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 05:27:15 +0000 ]
Under the new laws, service providers will be made to store metadata for up to six months, and expressing pro-terror sentiments online can get you jailed for up to seven years.

Religious hacker defaces escort websites - CNET
[ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 06:09:42 +0000 ]
The Moroccan hacker has attacked over 100 websites, citing religious reasons, and claims to have access to user data.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai's Quora account hacked - CNET
[ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 06:36:52 +0000 ]
The group responsible for hacking Mark Zuckerberg's social media accounts has taken aim at Sundar Pichai.

Google will reportedly release its own phone this year - CNET
[ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 10:34:24 +0000 ]
The tech giant is currently in talks with mobile operators to release its own non-Nexus device, according to reports.

Apple celebrates Pride with rainbow Watch straps - CNET
[ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 11:10:29 +0000 ]
But it's not known whether the company will put the celebratory wristbands on sale.

Sculpture controlled by bees
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 07:23:26 EDT ]
Deep inside the Royal Botanical Gardens in London, a 40 ton steel sculpture has arisen in a peaceful wildflower meadow. The structure is called "The Hive" -- a 17 meter tall ode to the plight of honeybees, created by artist Wolfgang Buttress.

Exoplanet hunter seeks life on other worlds
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:38:35 EDT ]
The hunt for Earth-like planets has intensified as scientists search for potential life on other worlds.

China launches new carrier rocket
[ Sun, 26 Jun 2016 19:13:36 EDT ]
China's next-generation carrier rocket blasted off from the country's new Wenchang space port Saturday, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Dresses made from brain scans
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 06:59:47 EDT ]
To showcase the focus on fashion of Europe's largest festival of technology this year, designer Brooke Roberts curated a selection of designs and prototypes from the forefront of London's fashion tech community.

What if you could 3-D print hair?
[ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 13:59:58 EDT ]
Any number of complicated things can be created in a matter of minutes with 3-D printer technology: weapons, robots, even pizza. But what if you could print hair?

Sunday, June 26, 2016

Solar Plane Lands in Spain After Trans-Atlantic Voyage
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 14:41:00 GMT ]
An experimental solar-powered airplane landed in Spain Thursday, completing an unprecedented three-day flight across the Atlantic.

How Social Media Fueled House Lawmakers' Sit-In
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:15:00 GMT ]
This already was shaping up to be an election year dominated by opinions declared on Facebook and barbs traded via Tweet.

Why Uber Is Better at Geolocation Than 911 Dispatch Centers
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:23:54 GMT ]
Pizza Hut and Uber have this advantage over the 911 system.

Bones, Pugs and Harmony: Pets Get In on 'Brexit' Vote
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 19:27:16 GMT ]
As Brits head to the Brexit polls, now man's best friend has been enlisted to support the "rufferendum."

Investors Fuming as Some Broker Sites Crash After Brexit
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 17:34:00 GMT ]
Social media users flooded TD Ameritrade's and Fidelity Investments' Twitter feeds with irate messages on Friday, as customers struggled to access their accounts.