McDonald's opens branch in Singapore with VR and Kinect-powered fun - CNET[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 11:25:16 +0000 ]The new restaurant is also brimming with wireless (and wired) chargers for your phone.

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.

Asteroids could threaten Earth, scientists say[ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 10:54:40 EDT ]The threat of deadly asteroids hitting our planet is real, according to Asteroid Day, an organization hoping to stop a future catastrophe.

Game-changing helium field found[ Wed, 29 Jun 2016 12:31:57 EDT ]Helium may best be known as the lighter-than-air gas used to fill party balloons, but it's also key to medical applications like MRI scans and for nuclear power.

Blind art lovers experience museums in 3D[ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:34:07 EDT ]Luc was only 7 years old when his world went dark and he became blind unexpectedly. But as he likes to say, blindness isn't very effective on him.

Facebook Feed: Why You'll See More Friends and Family[ Wed, 29 Jun 2016 20:50:00 GMT ]Facebook says it will now put posts from friends and family that users are 'likely to care about' at the top of their news feed.

Google's European Data Centers to Run on Norwegian Wind Power[ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 10:53:29 GMT ]Google has bought the entire 12-year power production from a wind power farm to supply its European data centers with renewable energy.

Americans Want Silicon Valley to Steer Self-Driving Cars[ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 11:09:28 GMT ]Americans want to buy and ride in self-driving cars, but they do not want the "brains" of those vehicles to come from automakers, a survey found.

'Future Shock' Author Alvin Toffler Dies at 87[ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 09:19:52 GMT ]Toffler is also credited with having coined the term "information overload" to describe people's struggle to keep with exponentially expanding data.

Facebook's 'Echo Chamber' Eyed as Election Nears[ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 10:35:31 GMT ]Facebook is going out of its way to show its neutrality - an increasingly urgent matter as the U.S. presidential election approaches.

Intel may partner with BMW to produce autonomous cars - Roadshow[ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 10:02:27 +0000 ]Self-driving cars may be a step closer to hitting the streets if a potential partnership with BMW and Intel comes to pass.

Apple's new patent will block your iPhone from recording video at gigs - CNET[ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 10:27:41 +0000 ]The patent uses infrared to tell your phone to disable video recording so you can focus on enjoying the show.

The day the theory of evolution levelled up - CNET[ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 10:15:51 +0000 ]A great debate between biologist Thomas Henry Huxley and Bishop Samuel Wilberforce played a huge part in the theory of evolution's spreading through history.

Google buys 12 years of electricity from yet-to-be built wind farm - CNET[ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 11:06:59 +0000 ]The Norwegian wind farm will supply renewable energy for Google's European data centres for 12 years.

'Crowd Control,' part 21: What comes after the zombie apocalypse - CNET[ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 11:00:03 +0000 ]In the penultimate installment of CNET's crowdsourced sci-fi novel, the resurrection war on Earth resolves and humanity turns to the true threat.

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.

How I got a pilot license in 12 days[ Wed, 29 Jun 2016 10:54:25 EDT ]As an eight-year-old boy who dreamed of flying, the best I could do was obsessively play "Pilotwings" on my Super Nintendo.

Game-changing helium field found[ Wed, 29 Jun 2016 12:31:57 EDT ]Helium may best be known as the lighter-than-air gas used to fill party balloons, but it's also key to medical applications like MRI scans and for nuclear power.

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.

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.