Hacker hijacked BBC server, tried to 'sell' access on Christmas Day[ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 14:10:43 GMT ]BOSTON (Reuters) - A hacker secretly took over a computer server at the BBC, Britain's public broadcaster, and then launched a Christmas Day campaign to convince other cyber criminals to pay him for access to the system.

We 'like' looking at Facebook, Pew study suggests[ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 18:37:17 GMT ]Women are from Pinterest, the affluent and educated are from LinkedIn, young people dig Instagram, but pretty much everybody uses Facebook, according to a the latest social media study from the Pew Research Center.

How Google and Apple are turning your car into a giant smartphone[ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 18:48:14 GMT ]Google and German automaker Audi are teaming up to create an in-car infotainment system that could make checking your phone while driving a thing of the past.

Less juice: Home electricity use falling to 2001 levels[ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 20:00:18 GMT ]The average amount of electricity consumed in U.S. homes has fallen to levels last seen more than a decade ago, back when the smartest device in people's pockets was a Palm pilot and anyone talking about a tablet was probably an archaeologist or a preacher.

Virtual currency spawned by an Internet meme draws donations after holiday hacking[ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 22:18:39 GMT ]It's a Christmas miracle! If you count an online fundraiser to save a virtual currency based on a meme featuring the Shina Inu, a breed of Japanese dog, as a miracle.

HP adds another 5,000 jobs to layoff plan for 34,000 total[ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 01:20:45 GMT ]Computer giant is increasing the number of positions it expects to eliminate as part of a years-long turnaround plan. [Read more]

Security camera captures video of massive blazing fireball[ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 02:37:36 GMT ]A fiery meteor catches the attention of more than 1,200 US residents -- some say it was as bright as the sun and others note it gave off sonic effects and delayed booms. [Read more]

Sony troubles persist: Factories said to be target of staff cuts[ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 04:00:37 GMT ]Sony is trying to make its consumer electronics business profitable. And that appears to require more cuts at production facilities. [Read more]

Uber warns users of New Year's Eve surge pricing[ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 04:53:42 GMT ]Shortly after the ball drops and champagne corks are popped, the price for a ride with the car service will skyrocket. The company now explains to users how to avoid these fare hikes. [Read more]

5 things to expect in social in 2014[ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]Less will be the new more in a year that will be defined by single-purpose social apps for each of your singular desires. [Read more]

Tips for new tablets, phones[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 08:28:56 EST ]If you are one of the lucky many to have received a new tablet or smartphone over the holidays, congratulations! Here are some starter tips to make the most of your new device, whether it's an iPad Mini, Nexus 5 smartphone or Kindle Fire HDX.

10 best video games of 2013[ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 17:31:07 EST ]The Year of the Gamer. Does 2013 actually deserve that title?

Will 'air' display replace screens?[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 14:35:20 EST ]If buttons are a thing of the past and touch screens are the present, what are the screens of the future? New mist display may offer the answer

Top science, space stories of 2013[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 08:28:46 EST ]It's been a thrilling year of discovery in many areas of science, but also a sobering time -- federal funding cuts threaten the future of innovation, and rising carbon dioxide levels foreshadow environmental and health challenges linked to climate change.

14 Kickstarter projects we're excited for in 2014[ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 06:14:01 EST ]After the holiday leftovers have disguised themselves in countless sandwich renditions, it'll be time to put 2013 behind us and look to a new year.

Target confirms encrypted PINs stolen in data breach[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 21:47:24 GMT ]Target Corp. said Friday that PIN data of its customers' bank ATM cards were stolen as part of the massive data breach at the third-largest U.S. retailer, but it was confident that the information was "safe and secure.

3-D printed livers offerglimpse into the future of biomedical research[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 23:33:25 GMT ]Scientists have already used 3-D printing technology to help produce human body parts like an ear, but what about a full-blown organ like a liver, kidney or heart? Companies like the San Diego-based startup Organovo broke new ground in this field in 2013.

Enhance! Photo analysis finds faces reflected in eyeballs[ Sat, 28 Dec 2013 00:17:36 GMT ]It's the stuff of sci-fi, or at least of "CSI": British researchers have demonstrated a technique whereby faces reflected in a person's eye can be extracted from a picture. Zoom in far enough, it turns out, and that twinkle in your eye turns into a full-blown portrait.

Bigger, smarter, lighter: The tech we're looking forward to in 2014[ Sun, 29 Dec 2013 15:38:17 GMT ]Some parts of the tech world remain mysterious and unpredictable, but there are a few things one can still count on and look forward to in 2014. Barring the appearance of flying cars or robotic butlers, here are our most anticipated items or trends in technology for 2014.

Porn through a looking glass? Tech vices that could haunt us in 2014[ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 10:15:35 GMT ]The optimist in all of us would like to think that technology evolves to make the world a better place. And, well, it often does. But it also helps stimulate our seedier side as well.

The XCAR review of 2013: April[ Sun, 29 Dec 2013 20:01:00 GMT ]April was a very busy month for the XCAR team, and saw us drive some pretty spectacular cars. Check out what we thought. [Read more]

Netflix reportedly plans streaming purge for January 1[ Sun, 29 Dec 2013 20:37:04 GMT ]"War Games" and the original "Dark Shadows" among the dozens of movie and TV shows set to expire, according to a list posted to Reddit. [Read more]

Facebook said to be hot on mobile in Sweden, not Germany[ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 00:56:35 GMT ]Internal report obtained by TechCrunch shows where the social network has had success attracting mobile-gadget users. [Read more]

Google reportedly partners with Audi for on-board Android[ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 02:41:45 GMT ]The Web giant and carmaker will develop in-car entertainment and information systems based on Google's mobile operating system, the Wall Street Journal reports. [Read more]

Will streaming music services ever make money? 2014 may tell[ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]Online streaming music grew in popularity and reach in 2013, but examples of those doing it profitably are still scarce. Here's what may make next year different. [Read more]

The top tech stories of 2013[ Mon, 23 Dec 2013 13:09:36 EST ]The biggest technology story of the 2013 is one of the biggest stories of the year, period. It has had serious implications in the United States and around the world, and half a year later its true impact is only beginning to be felt.

Tips for new tablets, phones[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 08:28:56 EST ]If you are one of the lucky many to have received a new tablet or smartphone over the holidays, congratulations! Here are some starter tips to make the most of your new device, whether it's an iPad Mini, Nexus 5 smartphone or Kindle Fire HDX.

Will 'air' display replace screens?[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 14:35:20 EST ]If buttons are a thing of the past and touch screens are the present, what are the screens of the future? New mist display may offer the answer

Top science, space stories of 2013[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 08:28:46 EST ]It's been a thrilling year of discovery in many areas of science, but also a sobering time -- federal funding cuts threaten the future of innovation, and rising carbon dioxide levels foreshadow environmental and health challenges linked to climate change.

The top 10 tech 'fails' of 2013[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 11:12:47 EST ]"Fail fast." It's a mantra you hear in the tech-startup world -- a reminder to chase your dreams even if you need to pick up the pieces and start from scratch every now and then.

Sharks with frickin' tweets set off alerts for swimmers — but how much good will they do?[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 20:56:54 GMT ]Hundreds of sharks have been equipped with transmitters to trigger Twitter alerts when they get close to Western Australia's popular beaches.So is it safe to go back in the water?

Target security breach: Should you be worried about stolen PINs?[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 21:47:23 GMT ]Target confirmed that debit card PIN data was stolen during the security breach that affected up to 40 million customers over the Thanksgiving holiday, but claimed that the information was encrypted and could not be accessed by criminals.

Target confirms encrypted PINs stolen in data breach[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 21:47:24 GMT ]Target Corp. said Friday that PIN data of its customers' bank ATM cards were stolen as part of the massive data breach at the third-largest U.S. retailer, but it was confident that the information was "safe and secure.

3-D printed livers offerglimpse into the future of biomedical research[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 23:33:25 GMT ]Scientists have already used 3-D printing technology to help produce human body parts like an ear, but what about a full-blown organ like a liver, kidney or heart? Companies like the San Diego-based startup Organovo broke new ground in this field in 2013.

Enhance! Photo analysis finds faces reflected in eyeballs[ Sat, 28 Dec 2013 00:17:36 GMT ]It's the stuff of sci-fi, or at least of "CSI": British researchers have demonstrated a technique whereby faces reflected in a person's eye can be extracted from a picture. Zoom in far enough, it turns out, and that twinkle in your eye turns into a full-blown portrait.

The XCAR review of 2013: March[ Sat, 28 Dec 2013 20:01:00 GMT ]March was a HUGE month for the XCAR team. We went all over Europe and drove a pretty cool little Audi. Join us as we talk about it. [Read more]

Supply pinch dogs Microsoft's Surface tablets[ Sat, 28 Dec 2013 21:24:19 GMT ]Microsoft's Surface Pro 2 and Surface 2 are chronically in short supply. Is this because the new tablets are flying off the shelves or just not reaching the shelves? [Read more]

Many consumers in the dark about rising lighting standards[ Sat, 28 Dec 2013 21:52:35 GMT ]6 out of 10 consumers are unaware that the most commonly used light bulbs are about to disappear from store shelves. [Read more]

Phone companies say 'no way' to storing phone data for NSA[ Sat, 28 Dec 2013 23:16:18 GMT ]Phone companies are against an NSA advisory panel recommendation that would have them -- instead of the NSA -- store phone metadata for an extended time, reports The Washington Post. [Read more]

Google Street View case headed to court (again)[ Sun, 29 Dec 2013 01:10:43 GMT ]It's good news, bad news for Google. A federal appeals court agrees to rehear the Street View case but also affirms its earlier ruling that tech giant violated wiretap laws when collecting data for Street View. [Read more]

The top tech stories of 2013[ Mon, 23 Dec 2013 13:09:36 EST ]The biggest technology story of the 2013 is one of the biggest stories of the year, period. It has had serious implications in the United States and around the world, and half a year later its true impact is only beginning to be felt.

Tips for new tablets, phones[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 08:28:56 EST ]If you are one of the lucky many to have received a new tablet or smartphone over the holidays, congratulations! Here are some starter tips to make the most of your new device, whether it's an iPad Mini, Nexus 5 smartphone or Kindle Fire HDX.

Will 'air' display replace screens?[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 14:35:20 EST ]If buttons are a thing of the past and touch screens are the present, what are the screens of the future? New mist display may offer the answer

Top science, space stories of 2013[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 08:28:46 EST ]It's been a thrilling year of discovery in many areas of science, but also a sobering time -- federal funding cuts threaten the future of innovation, and rising carbon dioxide levels foreshadow environmental and health challenges linked to climate change.

The top 10 tech 'fails' of 2013[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 11:12:47 EST ]"Fail fast." It's a mantra you hear in the tech-startup world -- a reminder to chase your dreams even if you need to pick up the pieces and start from scratch every now and then.

Sharks with frickin' tweets set off alerts for swimmers — but how much good will they do?[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 20:56:54 GMT ]Hundreds of sharks have been equipped with transmitters to trigger Twitter alerts when they get close to Western Australia's popular beaches.So is it safe to go back in the water?

Target security breach: Should you be worried about stolen PINs?[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 21:47:23 GMT ]Target confirmed that debit card PIN data was stolen during the security breach that affected up to 40 million customers over the Thanksgiving holiday, but claimed that the information was encrypted and could not be accessed by criminals.

Target confirms encrypted PINs stolen in data breach[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 21:47:24 GMT ]Target Corp. said Friday that PIN data of its customers' bank ATM cards were stolen as part of the massive data breach at the third-largest U.S. retailer, but it was confident that the information was "safe and secure.

3-D printed livers offerglimpse into the future of biomedical research[ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 23:33:25 GMT ]Scientists have already used 3-D printing technology to help produce human body parts like an ear, but what about a full-blown organ like a liver, kidney or heart? Companies like the San Diego-based startup Organovo broke new ground in this field in 2013.

Enhance! Photo analysis finds faces reflected in eyeballs[ Sat, 28 Dec 2013 00:17:36 GMT ]It's the stuff of sci-fi, or at least of "CSI": British researchers have demonstrated a technique whereby faces reflected in a person's eye can be extracted from a picture. Zoom in far enough, it turns out, and that twinkle in your eye turns into a full-blown portrait.