Thursday, August 18, 2016

This DIY seismograph feels the good vibrations - CNET
[ Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:34:03 +0000 ]
Raspberry Pi is the basis of a new Kickstarter gadget that tracks tiny taps and massive tremors.

Michelangel-O-Ring: Renaissance art, recreated by mechanics - Roadshow
[ Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:52:30 +0000 ]
Chicago-based artist and photographer Freddy Fabris used a very unlikely location to recreate some of art's most famous pieces, but the result is positively amazing.

Addicted to your smartphone? Here's why
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:31:19 EDT ]
How many times a day do you check your smartphone?

General to Marines: Drop your cell phones!
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:28:22 EDT ]
US Marines need to put away their cell phones, forget about their fancy coffees and get back to doing what Marines used to do -- dig a foxhole, cover up, stay quiet and be wary, the Corps' top officer says.

Watch a timelapse of the Perseid meteor shower
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 21:12:38 EDT ]
The annual Perseid meteor shower is back this year, and it's as spectacular as ever.

Was Venus once habitable?
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:57:35 EDT ]
Imagine a mostly dead planet with a heavy, toxic atmosphere 90 times thicker than ours and surface temperatures that reach 864 degrees: hot enough to melt lead.

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Ford to Build Self-Driving Car By 2021
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:24:00 GMT ]
Ford Motor Co. intends to build fully autonomous vehicles without steering wheels or pedals within the next five years, the company announced Tuesday.

Intel Shows Off 'Project Alloy,' All-In-On VR Headset
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 21:06:18 GMT ]
The headset allows users to move around in a virtual world unencumbered by a cord, and using their hands instead of a controller.

Ford Going Driverless: The Road to the Future?
[ Wed, 17 Aug 2016 14:17:14 GMT ]
Ford's new, driverless strategy follows the thinking that humans can't stay focused enough to take control in an emergency.

Did Russians Hack Into Top-Secret NSA Tools?
[ Wed, 17 Aug 2016 14:25:00 GMT ]
Some of the NSA's most powerful and top-secret hacking tools have been posted on-line in recent days, a sign the security agency was itself hacked.

Uber Takes Legal Action Over New Rules in London
[ Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:14:00 GMT ]
Uber has launched legal action against new rules in London such as written English tests for its drivers, in its latest battle with regulators.

Uber takes a ride to court to challenge English language test for drivers - CNET
[ Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:05:20 +0000 ]
The ride-hailing company is taking legal action against UK regulators over plans to test drivers' English.

Samsung follows men's Olympic basketball journey in VR - CNET
[ Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:23:38 +0000 ]
Samsung and USA Basketball create a VR series set around the Olympics. It will available for the Gear VR headset.

One is the loneliest number: Hyundai looking to buddy up with Google - Roadshow
[ Wed, 17 Aug 2016 14:56:52 +0000 ]
The automaker's largely paved its own way thus far, but with autonomy and other tech innovations on the way, it might be time to call in some help.

Am I a convenience store addict? Digging deep to understand an obsession - CNET
[ Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:00:03 +0000 ]
CNET's Eric Mack spends so much time in small stores, he wonders if he could be addicted. He contacts an expert to find out why he can't drive past a 7-Eleven without stopping.

Universal announces Dolby Vision titles for Vudu streaming - CNET
[ Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:15:52 +0000 ]
Universal Studios has announced four titles for Vudu in Dolby Vision's HDR format which includes the Chris Hemsworth vehicle "The Huntsman: Winter's War".

Addicted to your smartphone? Here's why
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:31:19 EDT ]
How many times a day do you check your smartphone?

General to Marines: Drop your cell phones!
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:28:22 EDT ]
US Marines need to put away their cell phones, forget about their fancy coffees and get back to doing what Marines used to do -- dig a foxhole, cover up, stay quiet and be wary, the Corps' top officer says.

Watch a timelapse of the Perseid meteor shower
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 21:12:38 EDT ]
The annual Perseid meteor shower is back this year, and it's as spectacular as ever.

Was Venus once habitable?
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:57:35 EDT ]
Imagine a mostly dead planet with a heavy, toxic atmosphere 90 times thicker than ours and surface temperatures that reach 864 degrees: hot enough to melt lead.

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Everything We Know About Guccifer 2.0, the DNC Hacker
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 19:23:00 GMT ]
Guccifer 2.0 has kept his identity a secret, but he hasn't been shy in sharing a little about himself as he continues to evade authorities.

Google Working on New Operating System Called 'Fuchsia'
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 19:36:36 GMT ]
Google is quietly working on a new operating system called Fuchsia.

Chance Facebook Discovery Helps Reunite Disabled Sisters
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 10:23:40 GMT ]
Scrolling through her Facebook timeline, Kentucky homemaker Lisa Lumpkins stumbled across a photograph that took her breath away.

New Audi Cars Will Communicate With Traffic Signals
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:17:05 GMT ]
Audi is rolling out technology that will allow its vehicles to communicate with traffic signals, allowing for a more stress-free ride.

Group Claims to Have NSA's Hacking Tools for Sale
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:26:38 GMT ]
To arouse interest in the auction, the hackers released samples of programs they said could break into popular firewall software made by companies including Cisco Systems Inc, Juniper Networks Inc and Fortinet Inc.. Writing in imperfect English, the Shadow Brokers promised in postings on a Tumblr blog that the auctioned material would contain "cyber weapons"...

Ford and Baidu team up for $150M investment in Velodyne LiDAR - Roadshow
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 14:34:38 +0000 ]
Lidar leader Velodyne has secured a pair of valuable partners in its quest to develop autonomous car sensors.

Plug in, turn on, head off (grid) in the Bowlus Road Chief Lithium+ - Roadshow
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 15:00:07 +0000 ]
Bowlus claims it's the greenest and most advanced travel trailer in the world, and it's hooked up to a hell of a tow vehicle.

Dodge kicks off Woodward Dream Cruise with new Charger, Challenger trims - Roadshow
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 15:31:53 +0000 ]
It wouldn't be a Dodge without a throwback, and the Charger Daytona and Challenger T/A definitely deliver in that regard.

Henry Cavill's new Superman suit might steal Batman's favorite color - CNET
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 15:37:52 +0000 ]
Superman could get a new look soon. All that hanging out with Batman seems to be rubbing off on the superhero's fashion sense.

Pokemon Go helmet holds your phone, protects your head - CNET
[ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 15:42:33 +0000 ]
Embrace the Pokemon Go daredevil lifestyle with a helmet built to protect your noggin while holding your phone right in front of your face.

Addicted to your smartphone? Here's why
[ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 09:05:59 EDT ]
How many times a day do you check your smartphone?

General to Marines: Drop your cell phones!
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:28:22 EDT ]
US Marines need to put away their cell phones, forget about their fancy coffees and get back to doing what Marines used to do -- dig a foxhole, cover up, stay quiet and be wary, the Corps' top officer says.

Dubai eyes Hyperloop-style system
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 20:50:39 EDT ]
Congested Dubai is looking to the future with a radical new mass transit system able to carry passengers at speeds faster than some airliners.

Watch a timelapse of the Perseid meteor shower
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 21:12:38 EDT ]
The annual Perseid meteor shower is back this year, and it's as spectacular as ever.

Was Venus once habitable?
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:57:35 EDT ]
Imagine a mostly dead planet with a heavy, toxic atmosphere 90 times thicker than ours and surface temperatures that reach 864 degrees: hot enough to melt lead.

Monday, August 15, 2016

Facebook is Using Humans to Make Your News Feed Better
[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 17:08:46 GMT ]
Facebook is once again tweaking its news feed algorithm to make sure its 1.71 billion users walk away feeling informed.

Do Trump's Own Tweets Come From Multiple Devices?
[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 23:34:47 GMT ]
A computer programmer thinks he can tell which tweets were sent by Donald Trump and which were sent by the Republican nominee's campaign staff.

Gabby Douglas Calls Twitter Bullying 'Really Hurtful'
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 09:21:00 GMT ]
Gabby Douglas, a 2012 Olympic champion, decided to take a stand of a different kind on Sunday.

Tesla Removes 'Autopilot' From China Website After Crash
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 10:53:32 GMT ]
Tesla removed the words "autopilot" and "self-driving" from its China website after a driver in Beijing complained Tesla was misleading buyers.

Thousands of Hotel Guests' Data May Have Been Hacked
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 11:24:57 GMT ]
Hotels operated by HEI Hotels & Resorts for Starwood, Marriott, Hyatt and Intercontinental may have divulged payment card data.

Malware strikes Starwood, Marriott and Hyatt hotels, exposing customer card data - CNET
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 13:07:08 +0000 ]
Guests at 20 hotels in the US could have had their bank card details stolen.

Lost in the Jungle - CNET
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 13:48:00 +0000 ]
Commentary: For CNET's Road Trip 2016, in a French port criss-crossed by razor wire, we met refugees forced to flee their homes simply for helping British and American troops.

Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept teased again, finally given a name - Roadshow
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 13:55:48 +0000 ]
A coupe that's longer than some pickup trucks? Sure, why not?

Here's your first official look at the 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback - Roadshow
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 14:49:36 +0000 ]
Available with a single engine, the Civic Hatchback isn't an exact replica of the rest of Honda's Civic lineup.

​'Stranger Things' opening credits dig deep into the '80s - CNET
[ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 15:44:04 +0000 ]
Learn about the inspiration behind the title credits for the popular supernatural series on Netflix.

General to Marines: Drop your cell phones!
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:28:22 EDT ]
US Marines need to put away their cell phones, forget about their fancy coffees and get back to doing what Marines used to do -- dig a foxhole, cover up, stay quiet and be wary, the Corps' top officer says.

Dubai eyes Hyperloop-style system
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 20:50:39 EDT ]
Congested Dubai is looking to the future with a radical new mass transit system able to carry passengers at speeds faster than some airliners.

Another chance to see the Perseid meteor shower
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:58:52 EDT ]
This summer's brightest meteor shower has another hurrah.

Was Venus once habitable?
[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:57:35 EDT ]
Imagine a mostly dead planet with a heavy, toxic atmosphere 90 times thicker than ours and surface temperatures that reach 864 degrees: hot enough to melt lead.

Dangers of 'Pokemon Go'
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 08:47:25 EDT ]
If you're looking to catch Pokemon in Thailand, don't get your hopes up.