Sunday, July 10, 2016

Woman playing Pokemon Go finds dead body - CNET
[ Sat, 09 Jul 2016 21:38:43 +0000 ]
Technically Incorrect: A Wyoming woman says the mobile game prompted her to find a Pokemon in a water resource, so she headed to a nearby river. She found something else.

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.

Key questions about police robots
[ Sat, 09 Jul 2016 15:29:30 EDT ]
Technology expert P.W. Singer says it's a first, but not necessarily the start of routine use of robots in this way

Saturday, July 9, 2016

Nintendo's New Mobile Pokemon Game is Winning Fans
[ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 13:56:00 GMT ]
TOKYO, July 8- Shares in Japan's Nintendo Co surged on Friday as early signs showed consumers falling in love with its new Pokemon GO smartphone game, raising hopes that the company's long-awaited shift into mobile gaming will pay off. The game, which has players walking around their neighborhoods in real life to search out and capture Pokemon characters on...

Facebook Testing Encrypted Chats in Messenger
[ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 19:05:00 GMT ]
Facebook is adding to its Messenger app an option for encrypted chats that can only be read on devices where they are sent or received.

Police Shootings Test New Era of Violent Social Media Video
[ Sat, 09 Jul 2016 09:12:56 GMT ]
A traffic stop that had its deadly aftermath streamed live is the latest in a series of broadcasts that bring social media's role into question.

Hacker Alert: How to Keep Your Info Safe at the Olympics
[ Sat, 09 Jul 2016 10:28:55 GMT ]
As the Olympic flame draws ever closer to Rio, cyber criminals are making their final preparations for the 2016 Summer Games.

IRS Investigating Facebook Over Ireland Tax 'Loophole'
[ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 11:13:37 GMT ]
The IRS said Facebook may have understated the value of intellectual property transferred to Ireland by "billions of dollars," unfairly cutting taxes.

'Ghostbusters' laughs back at YouTube trolls in added scene - CNET
[ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 23:50:53 +0000 ]
Who ya gonna call when haters leave mean comments on your videos? "Ghostbusters" actors Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig reveal that they mock angry online fans in a scene from the new film.

Helping save endangered species? There's an app for that - CNET
[ Sat, 09 Jul 2016 00:39:07 +0000 ]
Two endangered birds, the western snowy plover and the California least tern, are getting an assist from San Diego Zoo Global and a custom mobile app.

Amazon's latest Prime Day tease: Budget Fire tablets for under $35 - CNET
[ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 23:21:42 +0000 ]
The tablets usually sell for just $50.

Our impressions of the iOS 10 and WatchOS 3 beta 2 (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy, Ep. 45) - CNET
[ Sat, 09 Jul 2016 03:20:25 +0000 ]
Apple releases iOS 10's Public Beta, but all we can talk about is Bedtime. Plus, Pokemon Go is taking over the world.

These are the best-selling Nintendo consoles and games of all time - CNET
[ Sat, 09 Jul 2016 00:24:04 +0000 ]
These are the classic video games and systems that defined your childhood.

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.

Friday, July 8, 2016

Attention Wal-Mart Shoppers: Leave Your Wallets at Home
[ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 15:26:00 GMT ]
Wal-Mart shoppers no longer need to carry their wallets to check out at one of its 4,600-plus U.S. stores.

Wendy's: More Than 1,000 Restaurants Affected by Hack
[ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 18:03:00 GMT ]
Wendy's said hackers were able to steal customer's credit and debit card information at 1,025 of its restaurants, far more than it originally thought.

5 Simple Steps to Lock Up Your Personal Data
[ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 22:09:34 GMT ]
Short Cuts: To protect personal details like your bank account info or your location, three security experts outlined simple steps you can take on any computer or device.

IRS Investigating Facebook Over Ireland Tax 'Loophole'
[ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 11:13:37 GMT ]
The IRS said Facebook may have understated the value of intellectual property transferred to Ireland by "billions of dollars," unfairly cutting taxes.

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.

Crave giveaway: Skulpt Chisel fat and muscle tracker - CNET
[ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 07:01:02 +0000 ]
The Skulpt Chisel measures your body fat and the growth of individual muscles. Would you call it a scanner or joke about getting cut? Personally, we'd give it away, and here's how you could win.

How Ringing Bells plans to keep selling its $4 smartphone - CNET
[ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 08:42:14 +0000 ]
The company on Friday revealed a new set of products -- the revenue from which it intends to use to further invest in the $4 Freedom 251.

Get inside London's Westminster Abbey on Google Street View - CNET
[ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 10:47:42 +0000 ]
​One of the UK's most hallowed buildings -- and biggest tourist attractions -- is now open for a virtual tour.

Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes banned from running labs for two years - CNET
[ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 10:35:25 +0000 ]
The US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has also revoked the license for Theranos' lab in California.

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.

Thursday, July 7, 2016

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.