US lags behind on digital readiness, report says - CNET[ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 10:53:31 +0000 ]The Networked Readiness index measures how ready countries are for a digital economy -- and Singapore is leading the way, according to the World Economic Forum.

Health tech for people who need it most[ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 13:41:41 EDT ]When we hear the phrase "digital health," we might think about our Fitbit, the healthy eating app on our smartphone, or maybe a new way to email our doctor.

Hubble spots dramatic auroras on Jupiter[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:05:56 EDT ]The Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of glowing auroras over Jupiter just days before NASA's new Juno spaceship arrives to orbit the gas giant.

What Jupiter can tell us about the solar system[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:11:19 EDT ]After traveling 1.8 billion miles over five years, NASA's Juno spacecraft has reached Jupiter. Juno is the first spacecraft in more than a decade to orbit the planet.

Juno, meet Jupiter[ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 14:35:16 EDT ]NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured images of Jupiter's auroras on the poles of the gas giant. The observations were supported by measurements taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft. Juno will begin orbiting Jupiter on July 4.

Juno probe is orbiting Jupiter[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:11:34 EDT ]NASA says it has received a signal from 540 million miles across the solar system, confirming its Juno spacecraft has successfully started orbiting Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system.

Soon You Can Use Your iPhone to Donate Organs[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 17:23:00 GMT ]Apple wants to encourage millions of iPhone owners to register as organ donors through a software update that will add an easy sign-up button.

Half a Million 'Hoverboards' Recalled Due to Fire Risk[ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 20:30:00 GMT ]More than 500,000 self-balancing scooters are being recalled due to fire hazards related to the products' lithium ion batteries, said the CPSC.

Tesla Ramps Up War of Words Over Fatal Crash[ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 10:55:05 GMT ]Tesla founder Elon Musk has hit out, calling a Fortune report about a fatality involving one of its cars "fundamentally incorrect."

Verizon Raises Wireless Plan Rates, Offers More Data[ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 11:08:00 GMT ]Verizon is hiking prices on its cellphone plans, though the new rates come with changes that might actually save you money.

Tesla Waited 9 Days Before Reporting Fatal Autopilot Crash[ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 10:30:09 GMT ]Tesla alerted regulators to a fatality in one of its electric cars in partial self-driving Autopilot mode nine days after it crashed, the company said.

A Pokemaster's journey is dangerous: Australian police issue warning about Pokemon Go - CNET[ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 04:58:09 +0000 ]Pokemon Go may be captivating Pokemon trainers around the world, but Australia's Northern Territory police have offered a reminder that a Pokemaster must always be vigilant.

Science says works of fiction follow one of six plot types - CNET[ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 06:41:14 +0000 ]Researchers from the University of Vermont data-mined over 1,700 works of fiction and found that they all followed one of six emotional arcs.

Apple Pay goes Alpine as it lands in Switzerland - CNET[ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 10:09:00 +0000 ]Apple's mobile payment system expands its European footprint on Thursday, when it launches in its seventh country.

Alibaba joins the automotive race with new 'internet car' - Roadshow[ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 10:13:16 +0000 ]Available in August from around $22,000, drivers can pay for parking, fast food and more without getting out of the car.

Samsung's tiny, ultra fast UFS memory cards are here to speed up your drone filming - CNET[ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 11:06:25 +0000 ]The new cards will dramatically speed up the recording of 4K footage, but you will need new cameras.

Health tech for people who need it most[ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 13:41:41 EDT ]When we hear the phrase "digital health," we might think about our Fitbit, the healthy eating app on our smartphone, or maybe a new way to email our doctor.

Hubble spots dramatic auroras on Jupiter[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:05:56 EDT ]The Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of glowing auroras over Jupiter just days before NASA's new Juno spaceship arrives to orbit the gas giant.

What Jupiter can tell us about the solar system[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:11:19 EDT ]After traveling 1.8 billion miles over five years, NASA's Juno spacecraft has reached Jupiter. Juno is the first spacecraft in more than a decade to orbit the planet.

Juno, meet Jupiter[ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 14:35:16 EDT ]NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured images of Jupiter's auroras on the poles of the gas giant. The observations were supported by measurements taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft. Juno will begin orbiting Jupiter on July 4.

Juno probe is orbiting Jupiter[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:11:34 EDT ]NASA says it has received a signal from 540 million miles across the solar system, confirming its Juno spacecraft has successfully started orbiting Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system.

Scratch-Off Tickets Go High Tech, With NY Lottery App[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 15:18:00 GMT ]The New York Lottery has created a game allowing players to use mobile phone—something lottery officials say is a first in the nation.

BlackBerry to Stop Making Classic Phone, Shares Fall[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 16:17:00 GMT ]Smartphone pioneer BlackBerry will stop making its Classic model, the company said on Tuesday, some 18 months after launching the device.

Soon You Can Use Your iPhone to Donate Organs[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 17:23:00 GMT ]Apple wants to encourage millions of iPhone owners to register as organ donors through a software update that will add an easy sign-up button.

Tesla Waited 9 Days Before Reporting Fatal Autopilot Crash[ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 10:30:09 GMT ]Tesla alerted regulators to a fatality in one of its electric cars in partial self-driving Autopilot mode nine days after it crashed, the company said.

Male-Heavy Dating Site Faces Probe Over Use of 'Fembots'[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 10:39:00 GMT ]The parent company of Ashley Madison, hit by a devastating hack last year, is now the target of a U.S. Federal Trade Commission investigation.

NASA's giant balloon sets a high-flying record - CNET[ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 07:02:19 +0000 ]The space agency's 18.8-million-cubic-foot balloon remained aloft for over 46 days.

Merge faces on-demand with Microsoft's chatbot - CNET[ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 08:40:47 +0000 ]The "What-If" chatbot is bringing image responses to your weirdest questions to even more chat platforms.

A robot could deliver your next meal - CNET[ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 10:10:57 +0000 ]Cute self-driving robots are hitting the streets of London to deliver packages, shopping and food from Just Eat.

Google, Microsoft and Yahoo slammed by India's Supreme Court over sex selection - CNET[ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 10:00:43 +0000 ]The companies' search engines can be used to find advertisements for products that determine the sex of an unborn child, which has been illegal in India since 1994.

Kim Dotcom teases new cloud storage site that's 'better than Mega' - CNET[ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 10:48:14 +0000 ]The controversial file-sharing figure isn't letting his long-running legal woes stop him from creating another Megaupload-style service.

Hubble spots dramatic auroras on Jupiter[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:05:56 EDT ]The Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of glowing auroras over Jupiter just days before NASA's new Juno spaceship arrives to orbit the gas giant.

What Jupiter can tell us about the solar system[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:11:19 EDT ]After traveling 1.8 billion miles over five years, NASA's Juno spacecraft has reached Jupiter. Juno is the first spacecraft in more than a decade to orbit the planet.

Juno, meet Jupiter[ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 14:35:16 EDT ]NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured images of Jupiter's auroras on the poles of the gas giant. The observations were supported by measurements taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft. Juno will begin orbiting Jupiter on July 4.

Juno probe is orbiting Jupiter[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:11:34 EDT ]NASA says it has received a signal from 540 million miles across the solar system, confirming its Juno spacecraft has successfully started orbiting Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system.

Health tech for people who need it most[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:06:10 EDT ]When we hear the phrase "digital health," we might think about our Fitbit, the healthy eating app on our smartphone, or maybe a new way to email our doctor.

Edward Snowden Debuts With Daniel Radcliffe in Play (Sort of)[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 13:14:00 GMT ]Self-exile in Russia isn't stopping Edward Snowden from making his Off Broadway debut this weekend.

Check Out These Fun Water Gadgets for the Summer[ Sat, 02 Jul 2016 13:08:24 GMT ]Forget your boring old paddle board, snorkel or kayak.

Jupiter Probe Could Reveal 'Recipe' for Solar System[ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 12:55:55 GMT ]A NASA spacecraft is about to start unlocking the many secrets of giant, mysterious Jupiter.

Ashley Madison Facing FTC Probe Over Use of 'Fembots'[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 10:39:29 GMT ]The parent company of Ashley Madison, hit by a devastating hack last year, is now the target of a U.S. Federal Trade Commission investigation.

Are Chinese Hackers Slowing Down Attacks on U.S. Targets?[ Sun, 03 Jul 2016 07:08:00 GMT ]A recent report suggests that China began to tone down some of its activities amid a shift in strategy started by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

​There's no escape: Your parents are using Snapchat - CNET[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 07:59:41 +0000 ]The social media platform is all the rage with young people, but there's a new crowd flocking to Snapchat and they're not all there for the toast filters.

How to keep your drone batteries from exploding - CNET[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 08:00:03 +0000 ]Treat your lithium polymer batteries well and they'll deliver hours and hours of flying excitement. Don't, and things can go horribly wrong.

Over 10 million Android devices reportedly infected with Chinese malware - CNET[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 09:45:19 +0000 ]Security experts claim a group of Chinese cybercriminals has gained access to millions of smartphones around the world.

Volkswagen to Europe: Don't expect a sweet settlement like the US - Roadshow[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:39:30 +0000 ]This probably comes as a bit of a bummer to the millions of non-Americans driving VW's dirty diesels.

Lamborghini wants to build cars with carbon-fiber connecting rods - Roadshow[ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:50:49 +0000 ]The company's R&D chief claims this technology could be ready as early as 2020 or 2021.

Juno, meet Jupiter[ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 14:35:16 EDT ]NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured images of Jupiter's auroras on the poles of the gas giant. The observations were supported by measurements taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft. Juno will begin orbiting Jupiter on July 4.

Hubble spots dramatic auroras on Jupiter[ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:05:56 EDT ]The Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of glowing auroras over Jupiter just days before NASA's new Juno spaceship arrives to orbit the gas giant.

Giant spacecraft nears Jupiter[ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 08:33:54 EDT ]It's been speeding toward Jupiter for nearly five years. Now -- can it slow down?

Great white shark tracking goes mobile [ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 08:41:30 EDT ]Northeast beachgoers are no strangers to shark sightings. Now they can share news of those sightings in real time with friends -- and scientists.