Friday, September 9, 2016

President Obama appoints first US cybersecurity chief - CNET
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:42:38 +0000 ]
Retired General Touhill's appointment is the next step in implementing the Cybersecurity National Action Plan announced last February.

Even Pagani's inimitable Huayra is subject to recalls - Roadshow
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 15:00:02 +0000 ]
Loose airbags require 32 US examples to head back to the dealer.

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.

New close-ups of Jupiter
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:21:12 EDT ]
Scientists have never explored Jupiter's north pole -- until now.

Why is NASA chasing this asteroid?
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
NASA's OSIRIS-REx space probe will rendezvous with asteroid Bennu, take a sample and -- in a U.S. space first -- bring the sample back to Earth.

Lost space probe found
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
Philae, the little space robot that has captured hearts around the world, was thought to be forever lost.

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Colin Powell-Hillary Clinton Email Exchange Revealed
[ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 11:46:00 GMT ]
There are new developments in the email controversy tied to Hillary Clinton: A top Democrat released an exchange that Clinton had with former Secretar

Ireland Wins Parliament Backing for Apple Appeal
[ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:20:05 GMT ]
Ireland's government won strong backing from parliament for its appeal against a 13- billion-euro tax bill the EU ordered it to collect from Apple.

Should You Wait... for the iPhone 8?
[ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:21:13 GMT ]
The world just barely set eyes on the iPhone 7 and we're already thinking about what Apple could have in store for next year รข€” the tenth anniversary.

The Bike Helmet of the Future Fits in Your Pocket
[ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 14:17:52 GMT ]
One design student has a solution for safer bike riding: A recyclable, foldable helmet that could be sold in vending machines.

Why Did Apple Ditch the Headphone Jack?
[ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 22:19:00 GMT ]
Apple is ditching the traditional headphone jack in order to create a skinnier iPhone 7.

A small asteroid buzzed Earth Wednesday, but everything's cool - CNET
[ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 15:22:05 +0000 ]
All clear, people. A tiny, newly discovered asteroid came close to our planet, but didn't trigger any doomsday scenarios.

Volvo breaks out the history books for V90 Cross Country teaser - Roadshow
[ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 15:40:34 +0000 ]
While we haven't seen much, if you've already spied the regular V90, you've got a good idea of what to expect.

Elizabeth Warren raps Apple in fighting words over 'corporate tax dodgers' - CNET
[ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 15:45:15 +0000 ]
The US senator says Congress needs to take a cue from the EU's $14.5 billion tax bill to Apple.

Sling TV now offering Pac-12 Network and Starz, but it will cost you extra - CNET
[ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 15:50:17 +0000 ]
The streaming service is offering the new channels as part of two separate add-on packages.

2017 Audi A5 Sportback: Because regular sedans aren't cool enough for whatever reason - Roadshow
[ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:50:27 +0000 ]
Sporting a more capacious rear end and, well, that's about it, the A5 Sportback hardly differs from its more pedestrian A5 stablemate, aside from the whole two-extra-doors thing.

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.

New close-ups of Jupiter
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:21:12 EDT ]
Scientists have never explored Jupiter's north pole -- until now.

Why is NASA chasing this asteroid?
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
NASA's OSIRIS-REx space probe will rendezvous with asteroid Bennu, take a sample and -- in a U.S. space first -- bring the sample back to Earth.

Lost space probe found
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
Philae, the little space robot that has captured hearts around the world, was thought to be forever lost.

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Are Russian Hackers Behind U.S. Election System Breaches?
[ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 07:34:36 GMT ]
Experts have linked recent breaches in the U.S. to a suspected Russian cyber attack in Germany, and a former hacker tells NBC's Richard Engel that Russia is doing this because "it can."

Alleged Breach Exposes 800K Porn Site Users
[ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 19:28:00 GMT ]
Users of one particular porn site may have unwittingly exposed more than they intended, after an alleged breach compromised chats and user names.

Hack of 22M Govt Staff Was Preventable, Congress Finds
[ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 11:13:37 GMT ]
The OPM did not follow basic cyber security recommendations that could have prevented major attacks on data belonging to more than 22 million people.

9 Cool New Apple Features to Master
[ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 09:46:27 GMT ]
Even if you're not in the market for a new iPhone or Apple Watch, expect to get a big upgrade to each when Apple rolls out its updates.

Spacecom to SpaceX: You Owe $50M for Destroyed Satellite
[ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 10:57:41 GMT ]
Israel's Space Communication said on Sunday it could seek $50 million or a free flight from Elon Musk's SpaceX after its satellite was destroyed.

Qualcomm, AT&T prep for future commercial drone use - CNET
[ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 14:53:54 +0000 ]
The telecom giant will start tests with unmanned aerial systems on 4G LTE network tests

Nearly 1,500 tons of Samsung's holiday items are stuck out at sea - CNET
[ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 14:59:10 +0000 ]
The electronics giant is fighting to get its products from ships that are unable to dock in California so they'll be in stores in time for Black Friday.

The Mercedes-Benz Vision Van is the effing-sweet future of logistics - Roadshow
[ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:12:50 +0000 ]
Here's some proof that even cargo vans can be awesome.

Apple Store shuts its virtual doors ahead of today's iPhone unveiling - CNET
[ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:23:24 +0000 ]
You didn't need anything right now anyway, right?

Here is Bear Grylls skydiving while controlling a Land Rover remotely - Roadshow
[ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:23:51 +0000 ]
Think of how many starving children Land Rover's marketing budget could feed.

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.

New close-ups of Jupiter
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:21:12 EDT ]
Scientists have never explored Jupiter's north pole -- until now.

Why is NASA chasing this asteroid?
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
NASA's OSIRIS-REx space probe will rendezvous with asteroid Bennu, take a sample and -- in a U.S. space first -- bring the sample back to Earth.

Lost space probe found
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
Philae, the little space robot that has captured hearts around the world, was thought to be forever lost.

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Tinkerers Fight for 'Right to Repair' Their Devices
[ Sun, 04 Sep 2016 21:44:52 GMT ]
Advocates say the ability to tinker with products you own is a basic property right and necessary to create a healthy sustainable market.

Happy 10th Birthday, Facebook News Feed!
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 14:39:00 GMT ]
It's hard to think of Facebook without News Feed, which most of the social network's 1.71 billion users first see when they log in.

Missing Philae Probe Found Wedged in Crack on Comet
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 16:24:36 GMT ]
High-resolution cameras on the Rosetta spacecraft have found space probe Philae, which landed on a comet nearly two years ago only to lose power.

Are Russian Hackers Behind U.S. Election System Breaches?
[ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 07:34:36 GMT ]
Experts have linked recent breaches in the U.S. to a suspected Russian cyber attack in Germany, and a former hacker tells NBC's Richard Engel that Russia is doing this because "it can."

Spacecom to SpaceX: You Owe $50M for Destroyed Satellite
[ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 10:57:41 GMT ]
Israel's Space Communication said on Sunday it could seek $50 million or a free flight from Elon Musk's SpaceX after its satellite was destroyed.

Stephen Colbert tests out crappy robots on 'The Late Show' - CNET
[ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 14:23:02 +0000 ]
Robotics video-blogger Simone Giertz gives Colbert a demo of her robots that aren't really good at doing anything.

In new 'Star Wars Rebels,' Thrawn masters the art of war - CNET
[ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 14:39:52 +0000 ]
"To defeat an enemy, you must know them," says the old Star Wars villain. Get a sneak preview of Thrawn, who makes his animated debut on "Star Wars Rebels" later this month on Disney XD.

Truckin' USA: Volkswagen buys up stake in Navistar - Roadshow
[ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 14:47:20 +0000 ]
The automaker will begin supplying engines to Navistar in an attempt to establish a base in the US heavy-truck segment.

Moto G Play phone lands as Amazon Exclusive - CNET
[ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 14:51:08 +0000 ]
An Amazon Prime Exclusive version of the Moto G Play is on the way.

Volvo, Autoliv to form autonomous-driving joint venture - Roadshow
[ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 15:08:24 +0000 ]
By the end of the decade, there won't be a single company left that Volvo hasn't partnered with.

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.

New close-ups of Jupiter
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:21:12 EDT ]
Scientists have never explored Jupiter's north pole -- until now.

Why is NASA chasing this asteroid?
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
NASA's OSIRIS-REx space probe will rendezvous with asteroid Bennu, take a sample and -- in a U.S. space first -- bring the sample back to Earth.

Lost space probe found
[ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:20:28 EDT ]
Philae, the little space robot that has captured hearts around the world, was thought to be forever lost.

Monday, September 5, 2016

What to Do If You Have a Recalled Samsung Galaxy Note 7
[ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 22:24:00 GMT ]
Samsung has recalled 2.5 million Galaxy Note 7 smartphones over battery fire concerns.

China Embraces Coding Languages as the Future
[ Sun, 04 Sep 2016 08:37:00 GMT ]
Kids are being groomed to lead China's push to become an "innovation powerhouse."