Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Powell Slams Trump as 'Disgrace,' Warns Hackers Have More
[ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 11:33:23 GMT ]
The revelations mark the latest in a string of headlines around Powell's email correspondence.

Russian Hackers Post 'Medical Files' of Simone Biles, Serena
[ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 11:41:00 GMT ]
The World Anti-Doping Agency blamed the cyber-espionage group Fancy Bear.

What To Know About Samsung's Dangerously Hot Phone
[ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 11:59:03 GMT ]
The story of flaming batteries in Samsung's flagship device is murky and changing rapidly. Here's what you need to know about the Galaxy Note 7.

Uber's Self-Driving Cars Now Picking up Real Passengers
[ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 12:04:44 GMT ]
Self-driving cars operated by ride-sharing service Uber hit the public roads Wednesday in Pittsburgh, picking up actual passengers.

SpaceX Aims to Resume Launches in November
[ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 10:58:36 GMT ]
SpaceX will resume flights in November following a launch pad fire that destroyed a Falcon 9 rocket and a satellite it was due to lift into orbit.

Tim Cook sees a bigger future for AR than VR - CNET
[ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 15:49:21 +0000 ]
Apple's CEO tells ABC News that augmented reality allows people to be more "present" than virtual reality.

Beam me up, Alexa! Communicator gets voice assistant integration - CNET
[ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 15:22:11 +0000 ]
You'll soon be able to play Rock, Paper, Scissors with Amazon's Alexa.

Gmail is down in US, Europe - CNET
[ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 15:53:46 +0000 ]
Google confirms that its extensive email network has had a service disruption.

Bosch's truck of the future concept is rather intimidating - Roadshow
[ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 16:02:44 +0000 ]
The VisionX won't be coming to production, but it represents where the supplier sees trucks in 2026.

Here's how you can win the Doodle 4 Google contest - CNET
[ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 16:00:02 +0000 ]
The leader of the Google Doodle team dispenses some advice to aspiring young Doodlers.

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 13, 2016

Samsung, LG Sued Over 'No Poaching' Recruiting Policy
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 11:16:46 GMT ]
Samsung and LG Electronics were accused of agreeing not to poach each other's U.S. employees, according to a civil lawsuit filed last week.

AOL Says Yahoo Deal Will Spark 'Job Changes'
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 11:42:29 GMT ]
The mission to merge Yahoo's assets with AOL and Verizon's will lead to "some job changes" according to AOL CEO Tim Armstrong.

Holiday Wish List? The Latest Phones, Laptops, and Gadgets
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 15:08:10 GMT ]
The IFA tech show, Europe's leading trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, has wrapped up after a huge week in Berlin.

Pulling Back the Curtain on the Enigmatic Hacker
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 15:24:42 GMT ]
The word hacker may conjure up images of shadowy figures up to no good, but many people with the skill use their abilities for the better.

Twitter Will Soon Let You Squeeze More Into a Tweet
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 03:31:00 GMT ]
Twitter will make it easier for users to squeeze more into a 140-character tweet by relaxing the rules of what counts toward that number.

Ad-block software company announces it's now selling ads - CNET
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 14:38:41 +0000 ]
Adblock Plus, one of the most popular adblocking programs, will now sell ads to publishers which meet its "non-intrusive" requirements.

Apple iPhone 7 sets sales records, carriers say - CNET
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 15:41:50 +0000 ]
T-Mobile and Sprint have announced that the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus have broken sales records since going on pre-sale last week.

Spotify rocks the vote, launches weekly blasts of election-related video - CNET
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 15:02:19 +0000 ]
The music service, touting 21 million US listeners under the age of 35, has the attention of the largest voting demographic in the 2016 election. Spotify wants to use that to get young people to the polls.

Samsung pins explosive Galaxy Note 7 on battery manufacturing error - CNET
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 15:18:21 +0000 ]
The mistake has already caused a massive recall of the company's flagship phone.

Ken Block's Gymkhana 9 is a badass return to form - Roadshow
[ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 15:22:00 +0000 ]
Fewer gimmicks and some properly prodigious car control.

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 12, 2016

U.S. Safety Commission: Stop Using Samsung Phones Linked to Fires
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 20:49:00 GMT ]
The government product safety watchdog urged the public to power off and stop using the Galaxy Note 7 after reports of explosions and fires.

Stop Using Galaxy Note 7 'Immediately,' Samsung Warns
[ Sat, 10 Sep 2016 20:20:00 GMT ]
Samsung asked users around the world to "immediately" return Galaxy Note 7s and get replacements, as more reports of the phones catching fire emerged.

Why the U.S. Isn't Hitting Back at Russia for Hacks
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2016 12:19:58 GMT ]
Officials say there are many reasons why the U.S. is reluctant to retaliate, at least publicly.

'Crazy Eddie,' Electronics King With 'Insane Prices,' Dies at 68
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:18:40 GMT ]
The Crazy Eddie chain was known for its ads featuring a maniacal pitchman who touted 'Our prices are insane!'

Facebook Slammed for Censoring Iconic War Photo
[ Sat, 10 Sep 2016 02:22:04 GMT ]
Facebook stands accused of censorship after it deleted posts by a world leader that showed an iconic image of a girl fleeing a napalm attack.

​Apple's Swift Playgrounds app will lure your kid into coding - CNET
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:31:11 +0000 ]
Commentary: The iPad app starts with easy programming techniques but moves well beyond the basics as you send Byte collecting gems around his island in the sky.

Visit Swift Playgrounds, Apple's programming app for iPad (pictures) - CNET
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:00:02 +0000 ]
The app offers lots of ways to learn Apple's programming language. Here's a look at it.

Proterra ushers in a new era of electric transit with 350-mile E2 bus - Roadshow
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:00:03 +0000 ]
Electric bus-maker Proterra announces its newest model, the E2, which boasts seating capacity of 40 passengers and a 350-mile range per charge.

Audi partners up with Chinese companies to bolster digital portfolio - Roadshow
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:00:10 +0000 ]
The company has signed three letters of intent with Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent.

Social Cues: Don't get in the way of Randy Moss's death glare -- it will burn your soul - CNET
[ Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:06:13 +0000 ]
A Hillary Clinton conspiracy theory is another trending topic, while social media celebrates a Muslim holiday and a new Miss America.

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.

Sunday, September 11, 2016

Elon Musk Takes to Twitter in Hunt for SpaceX Explosion Clues
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 12:24:29 GMT ]
Elon Musk says the SpaceX rocket that blew up into a fireball is proving to be the most complex failure the firm has faced in 14 years.

Want to Trade in Your iPhone? How to Make the Most Money
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 16:50:13 GMT ]
If the latest iPhone caught your eye, why not trade in your old phone -- you could earn up to $400 or even get a straight swap.

U.S. Safety Commission: Stop Using Samsung Phones Linked to Fires
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 20:49:00 GMT ]
The government product safety watchdog urged the public to power off and stop using the Galaxy Note 7 after reports of explosions and fires.

Stop Using Galaxy Note 7 'Immediately,' Samsung Warns
[ Sat, 10 Sep 2016 20:20:00 GMT ]
Samsung asked users around the world to "immediately" return Galaxy Note 7s and get replacements, as more reports of the phones catching fire emerged.

Facebook Slammed for Censoring Iconic War Photo
[ Sat, 10 Sep 2016 02:22:04 GMT ]
Facebook stands accused of censorship after it deleted posts by a world leader that showed an iconic image of a girl fleeing a napalm attack.

Apple's mysterious car project may be hitting bumps in the road - Roadshow
[ Sat, 10 Sep 2016 18:28:49 +0000 ]
The company shuts down parts of Project Titan, its rumored self-driving car effort, says a report.

Tiny Solo EV is a one-seat wonder - Roadshow
[ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 19:01:03 +0000 ]
Manufactured in Canada by Electra Meccanica, the Solo is half the car you've been waiting for.

T-Mobile slams Verizon with a jealous Nicki Minaj - CNET
[ Sat, 10 Sep 2016 23:04:36 +0000 ]
Technically Incorrect: The star hates the fact that her man is cheating on her with Snapchat. It's all apparently Verizon's fault. Yes, this ad is a touch twisted.