WhatsApp draws closer to Facebook, makes it easier for businesses to message you - CNET[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 14:21:27 +0000 ]WhatsApp finally updates its terms and conditions, two years after being bought by Facebook.

Meet Octobot, chemical reaction-powered soft robot[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 07:18:34 EDT ]This dinky octopus isn't your average sea creature.

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.

NASA finds missing spacecraft[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:02 EDT ]Despite almost two years of silence, NASA never stopped searching for its long lost spacecraft STEREO-B.

'Earth-like' planet found nearby[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:19 EDT ]In a discovery that has been years in the making, researchers have confirmed the existence of a rocky planet named Proxima b orbiting Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our sun, according to a new study. It is the closest exoplanet to us in the universe.

Meteorologist on climate change: I shifted[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 06:48:47 EDT ]Although climate change is thought of as simply a political football, it has been a heated topic among meteorologists for years. I, for one, have changed my conclusion over time on whether humans are responsible for the increased heat content of the Earth.

Tesla Improves Range, Acceleration With New Models[ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 20:14:00 GMT ]After Musk teased an announcement on Twitter, shares of Tesla jumped 2 percent this morning as investors awaited the news.

Forget Gold: Tokyo Medals Could Be Made From Old Phones[ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 20:20:08 GMT ]Japan is considering tapping into its mine of old consumer electronics to create Olympic medals made from the country's e-waste.

Missing Spacecraft Phones Home but Faces Uncertain Future[ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 23:00:00 GMT ]After performing a reset command on STEREO-B on Oct. 1, 2014, NASA lost contact with the spacecraft. That changed Sunday.

Fitbit Cleared of Stealing Jawbone's Trade Secrets[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 10:32:19 GMT ]Fitbit did not steal rival Jawbone's trade secrets, a trade judge ruled on Tuesday, dashing Jawbone's hopes of securing a ban against Fitbit.

New York Times Says Hackers Targeted Moscow Bureau[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 11:48:53 GMT ]The Federal Bureau of Investigation and other U.S. security agencies were investigating cyber breaches targeting reporters at the Times.

'Revenant' for kids: Honest Trailers praises 'Jungle Book' remake - CNET[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 14:03:27 +0000 ]Honest Trailers takes a critical look at the movie's lush CGI moments, deep plot points and celebrity voiceovers.

Dyson's hot and cool purifier is an air-pushing triple threat - CNET[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 14:10:53 +0000 ]We take a look at Dyson's all-new, extremely pricey purifying unit, the Pure Hot+Cool Link.

Baltimore police secretly using aerial camera surveillance, report says - CNET[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 14:51:55 +0000 ]The Baltimore Police Department has been using an aerial surveillance system borrowed from the Iraq War, according to Bloomberg.

​This Eleven figure from 'Stranger Things' needs to be real - CNET[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 15:07:05 +0000 ]Toy maker Funko crafts an Eleven figure from "Stranger Things" in its signature Pop Vinyl style, complete with an Eggo waffle and bloody nose.

How Facebook censors your posts (FAQ) - CNET[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 15:28:58 +0000 ]High-profile videos involving the police and the black community have gripped the country in recent months. They've also put a spotlight on the confusing mess that is Facebook's censorship policies. We've put together the FAQ Facebook doesn't have to help you understand how, when and why you're being censored.

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?

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.

NASA re-establishes contact with missing vessel [ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 11:45:05 EDT ]Despite almost two years of silence, NASA never stopped searching for its long lost spacecraft STEREO-B.

Chinese cyber spies may be watching you[ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 17:20:01 EDT ]Despite repeated denials, China's track record points to participation in cyber espionage

AT&T Latest Provider to Offer Roaming in Cuba[ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 17:47:00 GMT ]AT&T said it had signed a deal with Cuba's state-owned telecoms provider to offer direct roaming services to its customers visiting Cuba.

U.S. Ready to Hand Off the Internet Naming System[ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 19:43:30 GMT ]The United States will officially relinquish its authority over the internet's naming system on October 1.

With Delta's New Chip Tags, You Can Track Your Own Luggage[ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 19:49:41 GMT ]Tracking technology being rolled out by Delta this year could make missing luggage a thing of the past.

Is Amazon Developing a $5 Music Subscription Service?[ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 15:37:17 GMT ]Amazon is working on a music subscription service that would cost $5 a month and only work on its Echo hardware, tech news website Recode reported.

N. Koreans Can Now Binge-Watch Kim Jong Un Movies[ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 16:47:00 GMT ]North Koreans will soon be able to binge watch "documentary films about the country's dear leaders" on a new Netflix-style service.

Apple could launch an iPhone with curved screen - CNET[ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:19:29 +0000 ]The company may be aiming to play Samsung's game by building a phone with a curved OLED display, according to the Nikkei Asian Review.

Mobileye, Delphi to build fully autonomous vehicle system by 2019 - Roadshow[ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:36:36 +0000 ]The two companies are working together to make self-driving cars a reality, and they plan to sell their finished work to automakers.

​McDonald's Happy Meal Step-It fitness trackers officially recalled - CNET[ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:55:36 +0000 ]Reports of burns and rashes trigger a recall. Bring yours back for a replacement toy and apple slices or a yogurt tube.

Bright lights, Mcity: Self-driving startups head east - Roadshow[ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:55:17 +0000 ]After all, what company wouldn't want to work in a place built entirely for autonomous car development?

Mitsubishi recalls 80,000 vehicles for CVT issues - Roadshow[ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 15:18:40 +0000 ]When you want a vehicle to accelerate, it's rarely beneficial for that acceleration to arrive later than anticipated.

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?

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.

NASA re-establishes contact with missing vessel [ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 11:45:05 EDT ]Despite almost two years of silence, NASA never stopped searching for its long lost spacecraft STEREO-B.

If You Can Guide NASA's Mars Droid, You Could Win $1M[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:35:00 GMT ]NASA is offering $1 million to teams that can coax a virtual robot through tricky tasks to save a simulated habitat on Mars.

Massachusetts to Levy Fee on Ride Shares as Subsidy for Taxis[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:44:00 GMT ]Massachusetts will levy a 5-cent fee per trip on ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft and spend the money on the traditional taxi industry.

Players Compete For Title of Pokemon World Champion[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 21:48:00 GMT ]While Pokemon Go has swept the world this summer, the annual world championships forego the popular mobile game.

How to 'Catch 'Em All' in One of World's Most Violent Cities[ Sun, 21 Aug 2016 09:56:41 GMT ]The Pakistani city of Karachi has not avoided the biggest Western craze to sweep the globe this summer: "Pokemon Go."

Behind the Scenes With Hackers Who Get Paid to Find Bugs[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:16:00 GMT ]From toys and vacuum cleaners to even government records, we're now living in a world where the majority of the items we rely upon are hackable.

Massachusetts to tax ridesharing, give money to taxi companies - Roadshow[ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:03:33 +0000 ]It's a literal case of nickel-and-diming.

Kobe Bryant's next bank shot: a $100 million tech venture fund - CNET[ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:32:29 +0000 ]The retired basketball star is teaming up with entrepreneur Jeff Stibel to invest in technology, media and data companies, through their creatively named fund, Bryant Stibel.

China group buys Media.net, a start-up that runs ads on Yahoo and Bing, for $900 million - CNET[ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:46:13 +0000 ]Media.net surfaces "contextual" advertisements on Yahoo and Microsoft's Bing search engine.

Schedule a test drive where you want with Hyundai and Amazon - Roadshow[ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:55:14 +0000 ]Hyundai's new on-demand pilot program places the power of test driving in the buyers' hands.

Microsoft buys Genee, maker of a virtual scheduling assistant bot - CNET[ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 15:19:50 +0000 ]Genee, which uses articificial intelligence to simplify digital scheduling, will shut down as a stand-alone assistant on Sept. 1.

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?

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.

If You Can Guide NASA's Mars Droid, You Could Win $1M[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:35:00 GMT ]NASA is offering $1 million to teams that can coax a virtual robot through tricky tasks to save a simulated habitat on Mars.

Massachusetts to Levy Fee on Ride Shares as Subsidy for Taxis[ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:44:00 GMT ]Massachusetts will levy a 5-cent fee per trip on ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft and spend the money on the traditional taxi industry.