Monday, August 1, 2016

Rome's Colosseum Flooded by 'Pokemon Go' Players
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 06:37:47 GMT ]
Fans of the "Pokemon Go" app in Italy search the attraction.

Miss Teen USA to Keep Crown Despite Racist Tweets
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 08:19:15 GMT ]
The new Miss Teen USA will get to keep her crown despite an outcry over tweets she once wrote using racist language.

Glaxo and Alphabet Create $715M Bioelectronics Firm
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 11:02:04 GMT ]
GlaxoSmithKline and Google parent Alphabet' s life sciences unit are creating a new company focused on fighting diseases via bioelectronics.

'Pokemon Go' Update Resets Players' Progress - to Level 1
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:13:45 GMT ]
They were on their way to catching them all รข€” but now some "Pokemon Go" players are reporting their progress has been reset after a game update.

Didi to Buy Uber's China Business in $35B Deal
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 10:32:53 GMT ]
The deal is valued at $35 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter who didn't want to be named before the deal was made public.

Instagram plans new comment controls to stop trolls - CNET
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 15:01:15 +0000 ]
Giving some users more control over comments, the social media giant hopes to stop online harassment.

Volkswagen, regulators determining efficacy of latest 2.0-liter diesel fix - Roadshow
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:49:42 +0000 ]
There's still no word on what will happen with its 3.0-liter diesels, however.

Looking to buy a diesel Mercedes C-Class? Hope you like waiting - Roadshow
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 15:02:04 +0000 ]
The ubiquitous luxury sedan won't see a diesel variant arrive in the US until 2017 at the earliest.

Microsoft kicks off the Windows 10 Anniversary Update with discounts on some of our favorite laptops - CNET
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 15:28:20 +0000 ]
The HP Spectre x360, Dell XPS 13 and Samsung Galaxy TabPro S are all being offered at $100 or more off.

How some of you can still get Windows 10 for free - CNET
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 15:32:01 +0000 ]
People who assistive technologies still quality for the free upgrade, though Microsoft doesn't ask for any evidence that you actually use such tools.

Summer skies light up for Delta Aquarids meteors
[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:04:25 EDT ]
The night sky is lighting up this summer.

What was that mystery light in the sky?
[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:04:22 EDT ]
Bright, long streaks of light soared across the sky from Utah to California, stunning residents who got an unexpected show Wednesday night.

A close-up look at new Earth-like planets
[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:04:19 EDT ]
For a craft that was launched in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope continues to provide us with awe-inspiring firsts. This time, researchers pointed its venerable lens in the direction of Earth-size planets beyond our solar system to give us the first glimpse into their atmospheres, according to a new study.

Dolly the sheep's cloned sisters in good health despite age
[ Sat, 30 Jul 2016 18:22:29 EDT ]
Though growing old, Dolly's sheep siblings are no worse for wear. Debbie, Denise, Dianna and Daisy, clones all derived from the same cell line as the first cloned mammal, show no signs of long-term health issues, according to research published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications. The clones are, in fact, in vigorous good condition despite the fact that they range in age from 7 to 9, or about 60 to 70 in human years.

Facebook Live is changing our world. Is that good?
[ Sat, 30 Jul 2016 18:23:49 EDT ]
Facebook Live has only been available to the masses since January, and in that time we've pretty much witnessed the full scope of humanity.

Bill Clinton's Balloon Moment and More: The Week's Highs, Lows
[ Sun, 31 Jul 2016 12:52:00 GMT ]
TODAY's Willie Geist gives you a rundown of this week's winners and losers.

Rome's Colosseum Flooded by 'Pokemon Go' Players
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 06:37:47 GMT ]
Fans of the "Pokemon Go" app in Italy search the attraction.

Miss Teen USA to Keep Crown Despite Racist Tweets
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 08:19:15 GMT ]
The new Miss Teen USA will get to keep her crown despite an outcry over tweets she once wrote using racist language.

Glaxo and Alphabet Create $715M Bioelectronics Firm
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 11:02:04 GMT ]
GlaxoSmithKline and Google parent Alphabet' s life sciences unit are creating a new company focused on fighting diseases via bioelectronics.

Didi to Buy Uber's China Business in $35B Deal
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 10:32:53 GMT ]
The deal is valued at $35 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter who didn't want to be named before the deal was made public.

Kickstarter has created almost 30,000 full-time jobs since 2009 - CNET
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 06:17:08 +0000 ]
A study from the University of Pennsylvania shows just how big a difference crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter can make.

The day that video killed the radio star - CNET
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 09:40:31 +0000 ]
On August 1, 1981, MTV was born, starting its very first ever broadcast with the appropriate 1979 hit "Video Killed the Radio Star."

Thousands gather for Magic at 2016 Sydney Grand Prix - CNET
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 07:54:00 +0000 ]
Over a thousand pro and amateur Magic: The Gathering players from all walks of life duked it at the 2016 Sydney Grand Prix.

Delphi begins testing first autonomous car service in Singapore - Roadshow
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 10:39:58 +0000 ]
The automotive supplier accelerates development and validation of its self-driving car tech in the island nation.

'The Simpsons' pokes fun at Donald Trump's canine hair and tiny hands - CNET
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 11:13:48 +0000 ]
Homer and Marge talk politics and skewer The Donald in the process, in a new clip.

Summer skies light up for Delta Aquarids meteors
[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:04:25 EDT ]
The night sky is lighting up this summer.

What was that mystery light in the sky?
[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:04:22 EDT ]
Bright, long streaks of light soared across the sky from Utah to California, stunning residents who got an unexpected show Wednesday night.

A close-up look at new Earth-like planets
[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:04:19 EDT ]
For a craft that was launched in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope continues to provide us with awe-inspiring firsts. This time, researchers pointed its venerable lens in the direction of Earth-size planets beyond our solar system to give us the first glimpse into their atmospheres, according to a new study.

Dolly the sheep's cloned sisters in good health despite age
[ Sat, 30 Jul 2016 18:22:29 EDT ]
Though growing old, Dolly's sheep siblings are no worse for wear. Debbie, Denise, Dianna and Daisy, clones all derived from the same cell line as the first cloned mammal, show no signs of long-term health issues, according to research published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications. The clones are, in fact, in vigorous good condition despite the fact that they range in age from 7 to 9, or about 60 to 70 in human years.

Facebook Live is changing our world. Is that good?
[ Sat, 30 Jul 2016 18:23:49 EDT ]
Facebook Live has only been available to the masses since January, and in that time we've pretty much witnessed the full scope of humanity.

Sunday, July 31, 2016

30 Million Images of Child Abuse Recovered by Police
[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 14:42:57 GMT ]
Named operation LATTISE, the investigation involved cops scouring more than 100,000 chat-room logs.

Google Spent Nearly $1B on 'Moonshot' Ideas Last Quarter
[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 15:54:00 GMT ]
The futuristic projects, which include everything from self-driving cars to internet-beaming balloons, cost Alphabet $859 million last quarter.

'Pokemon Go' Creators to Remove Problematic Pokestops
[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 19:27:00 GMT ]
The "Pokemon Go" craze may bring joy to millions of gamers, but it has upset some real-world locations marked as Pokestops.

Bill Clinton's Balloon Moment and More: The Week's Highs, Lows
[ Sun, 31 Jul 2016 12:52:00 GMT ]
TODAY's Willie Geist gives you a rundown of this week's winners and losers.

FBI Probes New Hack on Democrats: Reuters Sources
[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:58:00 GMT ]
The FBI is investigating a cyber attack against another U.S. Democratic Party group, which may be related to an earlier hack against the DNC.

The DNC in pictures - CNET
[ Sat, 30 Jul 2016 20:41:53 +0000 ]
CNET's Marguerite Reardon gives you an on-the-ground look at her time covering last week's Democratic National Convention.

Covering the DNC: What I did on my summer vacation - CNET
[ Sat, 30 Jul 2016 20:53:32 +0000 ]
CNET tech reporter Marguerite Reardon joined 20,000 other newshounds covering the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Here's what it was like.

'Stranger Things' re-created as an adventure video game - CNET
[ Sat, 30 Jul 2016 22:39:21 +0000 ]
Game designer Jacob Janerka pays homage to the hit supernatural Netflix series with this point-and-click adventure game art.

Amazon's next noise-canceling headphones could turn off when someone yells your name - CNET
[ Sun, 31 Jul 2016 12:00:06 +0000 ]
The online sales giant just patented designs for the first headphone that can save lives.

Microsoft is updating Windows 10 again, in its latest bid to win you back - CNET
[ Sun, 31 Jul 2016 12:00:09 +0000 ]
The company is following through on its commitment to regularly refine its Windows 10 software. Now it needs to get you to care.

Summer skies light up for Delta Aquarids meteors
[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:04:25 EDT ]
The night sky is lighting up this summer.

What was that mystery light in the sky?
[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:04:22 EDT ]
Bright, long streaks of light soared across the sky from Utah to California, stunning residents who got an unexpected show Wednesday night.

A close-up look at new Earth-like planets
[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:04:19 EDT ]
For a craft that was launched in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope continues to provide us with awe-inspiring firsts. This time, researchers pointed its venerable lens in the direction of Earth-size planets beyond our solar system to give us the first glimpse into their atmospheres, according to a new study.

Dolly the sheep's cloned sisters in good health despite age
[ Sat, 30 Jul 2016 18:22:29 EDT ]
Though growing old, Dolly's sheep siblings are no worse for wear. Debbie, Denise, Dianna and Daisy, clones all derived from the same cell line as the first cloned mammal, show no signs of long-term health issues, according to research published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications. The clones are, in fact, in vigorous good condition despite the fact that they range in age from 7 to 9, or about 60 to 70 in human years.

Facebook Live is changing our world. Is that good?
[ Sat, 30 Jul 2016 18:23:49 EDT ]
Facebook Live has only been available to the masses since January, and in that time we've pretty much witnessed the full scope of humanity.

'Pawer' Lunch? Zuckerberg's Dog Meets Doug the Pug
[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 14:28:50 GMT ]
Beast Zuckerberg, arguably the most powerful dog in Silicon Valley, met up with social media star Doug the Pug on Thursday.

30 Million Images of Child Abuse Recovered by Police
[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 14:42:57 GMT ]
Named operation LATTISE, the investigation involved cops scouring more than 100,000 chat-room logs.

Google Spent Nearly $1B on 'Moonshot' Ideas Last Quarter
[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 15:54:52 GMT ]
The futuristic projects, which include everything from self-driving cars to internet-beaming balloons, cost Alphabet $859 million last quarter.

'Pokemon Go' Creators to Remove Problematic Pokestops
[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 19:27:03 GMT ]
The "Pokemon Go" craze may bring joy to millions of gamers, but it has upset some real-world locations marked as Pokestops.

FBI Probes New Hack on Democrats: Reuters Sources
[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:58:00 GMT ]
The FBI is investigating a cyber attack against another U.S. Democratic Party group, which may be related to an earlier hack against the DNC.