Apple Adds Gender Diverse Emojis in New Update[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 21:24:00 GMT ]The newest software update for iPhones and iPads will feature more gender diverse emojis, Apple announced Monday.

Maryland Town Devastated by Deadly Weekend Flooding[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 02:37:22 GMT ]At least two people were killed and more than 100 people were rescued after floodwaters swept through Ellicott City, a historic Maryland town once deemed a best place in the U.S. to live.

Arizona Couple Abandons Toddler to Play 'Pokemon Go'[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 06:34:20 GMT ]Cops say the couple left their 2-year-old son in 90-degree heat without water for an hour and a half while they played the augmented reality game.

Twitter Exec Leaves, Just Months After She Arrives[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 10:49:32 GMT ]Twitter's head of communications has left, just months after joining the company, Twitter confirmed on Monday.

Embattled Theranos Faces Critics, Launches Zika Test[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 10:35:00 GMT ]The chief executive of embattled Theranos presented plans for a new product and said the company was working to rectify all of its outstanding issues.

The killer app of 3D printing: Snacks - CNET[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 06:51:58 +0000 ]Researchers at Columbia University have developed a 3D printer that can cook and fabricate food.

Logitech Create keyboard case turns your 9.7-inch iPad Pro into a portable workhorse - CNET[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 08:27:30 +0000 ]The accessory uses the iPad Pro's Smart Connector to automatically pair with the tablet when you snap it in place.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 live stream: How to watch and what to expect from Unpacked - CNET[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 10:44:53 +0000 ]Tune in here to watch Samsung's Unpacked event in New York, where it's expected to announce the specs, price and release date of its latest huge phablet.

Japan kicks off 8K TV broadcasts - CNET[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 10:27:57 +0000 ]4K is still far from mainstream, but Japan's public broadcaster NHK is pumping out programmes in 8K, ahead of the Rio Olympics.

Virgin Galactic space plane gets operator license - CNET[ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 10:54:47 +0000 ]The license will ultimately permit commercial flights of the SpaceShipTwo craft, the company says.

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

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.

Giant red storm makes Jupiter hotter[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:47:09 EDT ]Jupiter's Great Red Spot, the humungous storm that has roiled the gas giant for up to 300 years, heats the atmosphere above it to scorching temperatures, new findings show.

Huge dinosaur footprint found[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:43:40 EDT ]There's a good chance that if flesh-eating dinosaurs were still around today, we wouldn't just have to worry about their sharp teeth.

Theranos' Hail Mary Pass: A table-top laboratory[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:17:02 EDT ]CEO Elizabeth Homes unveils a new product that promises to miniaturize lab analysis.

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 — 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.

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.