For one Syrian refugee, close, but no asylum - CNET[ Sun, 28 Aug 2016 12:30:03 +0000 ]Commentary: For Road Trip 2016, I met asylum seekers in Sweden and Finland on the doorstep of a dream. But for some, the door is closed.

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

Meteorologist on climate change: I shifted[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 16:06:09 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.

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.

Milky Way's dark twin discovered[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:57:48 EDT ]Welcome to the dark side of the universe. In a direct contrast with the beautifully bright Milky Way galaxy, a "dark twin" called Dragonfly 44 has been discovered 300 million light-years away in the Coma constellation, according to a new study.

How Trump Spent $8.4 Million to Play Digital Catch-up[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 10:59:00 GMT ]The Republican nominee's failure to turn his massive online support base into a robust fundraising tool is a missed opportunity.

Apple Fixes Security Flaw After Major Texting Hack[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 15:54:39 GMT ]Once infected, the phone could become a digital spy, capable of employing the iPhone's camera and microphone to snoop.

How to Stop WhatsApp Sharing Your Info With Facebook[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 20:42:48 GMT ]WhatsApp plans to start sharing user's phone numbers and when they last used the app with its parent company Facebook.

Would You Trust An Algorithm to Pick Your Lunch Date?[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 22:30:03 GMT ]Lunchback, a Swedish start-up, is hoping to pair interested users for lunch — but people will have to put faith in an algorithm to make the match.

Mice Hitch a Ride Home on SpaceX Dragon[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 18:26:43 GMT ]SpaceX's Dragon made its grand return to Earth this morning.

The 16 fastest combat planes in the US Air Force - CNET[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 11:00:03 +0000 ]These impressive, fast and incredibly expensive planes are currently protecting America's freedom.

Fundam with Tokyo's giant Gundam - CNET[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 12:00:02 +0000 ]Looking out over Tokyo Bay is a giant robot, a 1:1, 59-foot model of a Gundam Mobile Suit. Here's what it looks like up close.

Up close and personal with Tokyo's 59-foot Gundam statue - CNET[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 12:00:07 +0000 ]In Tokyo there's a 1:1 scale "replica" of a Gundam mobile suit. Here's what it looks like up close.

Social media's echo chamber fuels migrant backlash in Sweden, Finland - CNET[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:10:59 +0000 ]From Facebook to the streets, isolationist ideas have gained traction in Nordic countries that have taken in high numbers of asylum seekers.

Travel Advisory - CNET[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 14:45:48 +0000 ]Scams and scares to watch out for on the road.

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.

Amazon Launches a Research Hub For Car Buyers[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 21:05:00 GMT ]Amazon is offering up car advice with the launch of a new research portal, however the retailer won't be acting as a virtual dealership.

WhatsApp to Share User Data With Facebook[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 21:16:00 GMT ]The company announced that it was updating its terms of service and privacy policy for the first time in four years.

How Trump Spent $8.4 Million to Play Digital Catch-up[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 10:59:53 GMT ]The Republican nominee's failure to turn his massive online support base into a robust fundraising tool is a missed opportunity.

Apple Fixes Security Flaw After Major Texting Hack[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 11:19:40 GMT ]Once infected, the phone could become a digital spy, capable of employing the iPhone's camera and microphone to snoop.

Where the Candidates Stand on Space Exploration[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 20:30:20 GMT ]If we're going to send the first humans to Mars in the early 2030s, the next U.S. President will need to be a strong supporter of space exploration.

Defense Department wants you to design its next biohazard suit - CNET[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 14:07:52 +0000 ]The Pentagon is crowdsourcing ideas for the next generation of protective gear for soldiers, offering a total of $250,000 in prizes.

Sprint launches pricier unlimited plan with HD video - CNET[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 14:17:15 +0000 ]Following in the footsteps of T-Mobile, Sprint's "Unlimited Freedom Premium" plan is $20 more than its $60 unlimited plan.

That dragon, rust: Mazda recalls 190,000 SUVs over suspension separation - Roadshow[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 14:21:01 +0000 ]Is there anything that water and salt can't screw up?

Nest plans to enlist 50K California customers in conservation program - CNET[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 14:58:11 +0000 ]The program could alleviate potential energy shortages, especially after a major gas leak in Southern California last year restricted supplies.

Hyundai creates the Voltron of connected-car apps - Roadshow[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 15:02:12 +0000 ]It's merged its Blue Link and Car Care mobile apps to create MyHyundai with Blue Link.

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.

'SNL' Star Leslie Jones' Personal Site Offline After Hacking[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 21:48:00 GMT ]Leslie Jones' personal website has been taken offline after it appeared hackers posted her driver's license and passport and explicit photos of the actress-comedienne.

Scammers Targeting Bank Followers on Instagram[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 23:57:00 GMT ]A new report details how scammers are targeting bank followers on Instagram in the hope of luring them into handing over money for fake investments.

Singapore Tries Out World's First Self-Driving Taxis[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 10:52:00 GMT ]Singapore is taking the next step in the move towards self-driving vehicles with the world's first public trial of self-driving taxis.

World's Largest Aircraft Nose Dives in 2nd Test Flight[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 11:09:14 GMT ]The hybrid of blimp, helicopter and airplane is designed to stay aloft for days at a time.

Fix Terrorism on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Say Lawmakers[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 11:19:24 GMT ]Social media firms including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are "consciously failing" to stop their sites from being used to promote ter

In Sweden and Finland, tech companies help refugees find work - CNET[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 14:32:21 +0000 ]Both Nordic nations are stretched thin processing thousands of new asylum seekers. The tech industry is lending a much-needed hand.

'That music is scary!' Robots react to the trailer for horror movie 'Morgan' - CNET[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 13:09:22 +0000 ]How will human-like robots react to the creepy trailer for a new movie starring Kate Mara and Paul Giamatti?

Amazon offers up car advice with Amazon Vehicles - Roadshow[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 14:19:54 +0000 ]The new site within Amazon.com can steer you to research on thousands of cars and trucks, as well as customer reviews.

Robots can now be your in-store greeter, what jobs should they take next? (Open_Tab) - CNET[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 13:00:03 +0000 ]Do you want to walk into the store and get help from a robot? Or ask an android waiter to fix a mistake with your meal at a restaurant? We chat about that possible future in this excerpt from Open_Tab.

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.