Friday, November 28, 2014

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

Africa's mobile money comes to Europe
[ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:01:58 EST ]
Snapchat may be the latest application to offer a mobile payment feature, but the idea that made Snapcash possible was spawned more than seven years ago in Africa.

First a comet, then Mercury
[ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:01:41 EST ]
After landing a probe on an icy comet, the European Space Agency (ESA) is now heading to scorching-hot Mercury with its BepiColombo spacecraft.

The security gadget that's always listening
[ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 19:29:41 EST ]
For Airbnb hosts who want to keep tabs on their homes, a full home security system might be overkill. They're expensive, and live cameras and motion detectors invade guests' privacy. So how do they make sure guests keep the volume down, aren't smoking inside and don't ransack their home?

Flip phones are hip again
[ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 13:31:30 EST ]
Hipsters, rejoice. Next time you ride your fixed-gear bicycle to the the thrift store, where you find a vintage, grease-stained mechanic's shirt that matches your Rollie Fingers mustache and Grizzly Adams beard, there's an edgy, if technologically sub-optimal, way to tell your friends about it.

Watch how vinyl records are made
[ Tue, 25 Nov 2014 11:53:47 EST ]
Despite their retro roots, records sales are growing. CNNMoney's Cristina Alesci heads to Brooklyn to visit one of sixteen record pressing plants in the United States.

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Graphene's Weak Spot Could Be Key to Fuel Cells
[ Wed, 26 Nov 2014 20:23:49 GMT ]
scientists in Britain have found that graphene, the world's thinnest, strongest and most impermeable material, can allow protons to pass through it.






Shopping for Holiday Savings? Try These Four Apps
[ Wed, 26 Nov 2014 20:31:38 GMT ]
If you're trying to save some cash while holiday shopping, the best tool can be a smartphone packed with the right apps.






GMO Cattle Produce Serum to Fight Hantavirus
[ Wed, 26 Nov 2014 21:43:27 GMT ]
Serum from genetically engineered cattle might eventually be used to fight deadly diseases like Ebola and hantavirus, according to a report.






3-D and Beyond: Help Us Pick Gifts for Science Geeks
[ Wed, 26 Nov 2014 23:05:55 GMT ]
What do you get for the science geek on your holiday gift list? 3-D printing is hot this year, but there are lots of other cool suggestions out there.

3-D Printing With a Pen? Your Science Geek Gift Guide
[ Wed, 26 Nov 2014 23:05:55 GMT ]
What do you get for the science geek on your holiday gift list? 3-D printing is hot this year, but there are lots of other cool suggestions out there.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

Africa's mobile money comes to Europe
[ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:01:58 EST ]
Snapchat may be the latest application to offer a mobile payment feature, but the idea that made Snapcash possible was spawned more than seven years ago in Africa.

First a comet, then Mercury
[ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:01:41 EST ]
After landing a probe on an icy comet, the European Space Agency (ESA) is now heading to scorching-hot Mercury with its BepiColombo spacecraft.

The security gadget that's always listening
[ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 19:29:41 EST ]
For Airbnb hosts who want to keep tabs on their homes, a full home security system might be overkill. They're expensive, and live cameras and motion detectors invade guests' privacy. So how do they make sure guests keep the volume down, aren't smoking inside and don't ransack their home?

Flip phones are hip again
[ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 13:31:30 EST ]
Hipsters, rejoice. Next time you ride your fixed-gear bicycle to the the thrift store, where you find a vintage, grease-stained mechanic's shirt that matches your Rollie Fingers mustache and Grizzly Adams beard, there's an edgy, if technologically sub-optimal, way to tell your friends about it.

Watch how vinyl records are made
[ Tue, 25 Nov 2014 11:53:47 EST ]
Despite their retro roots, records sales are growing. CNNMoney's Cristina Alesci heads to Brooklyn to visit one of sixteen record pressing plants in the United States.

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

NASA Pledges $5 Million in Prizes for 'Cube Quest'
[ Tue, 25 Nov 2014 20:41:04 GMT ]
NASA has announced a new "Centennial Challenge," where teams from the public compete to create space-age technology, and this one is the biggest yet.

Re/Code Holiday Gift Guide: What to Buy a Boomer
[ Tue, 25 Nov 2014 21:02:22 GMT ]
Boomers all have one thing in common: They̢۪re not digital natives.






3-D Printer in Space Makes First Object: A Spare Part
[ Tue, 25 Nov 2014 21:32:56 GMT ]
The first 3-D printer to fly in space has manufactured its first useful object on the International Space Station: a replacement print head.






'StealthGenie' SpyWare Seller Fined $500,000
[ Wed, 26 Nov 2014 00:48:36 GMT ]
A man who advertised and sold the notorious StealthGenie mobile spyware has pleaded guilty, walking free but earning himself a $500,000 fine.






'StealthGenie' Spyware Seller Fined $500,000
[ Wed, 26 Nov 2014 00:48:36 GMT ]
A man who advertised and sold the notorious StealthGenie mobile spyware has pleaded guilty, walking free but earning himself a $500,000 fine.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

Africa's mobile money comes to Europe
[ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:01:58 EST ]
Snapchat may be the latest application to offer a mobile payment feature, but the idea that made Snapcash possible was spawned more than seven years ago in Africa.

First a comet, then Mercury
[ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:01:41 EST ]
After landing a probe on an icy comet, the European Space Agency (ESA) is now heading to scorching-hot Mercury with its BepiColombo spacecraft.

The security gadget that's always listening
[ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 19:29:41 EST ]
For Airbnb hosts who want to keep tabs on their homes, a full home security system might be overkill. They're expensive, and live cameras and motion detectors invade guests' privacy. So how do they make sure guests keep the volume down, aren't smoking inside and don't ransack their home?

Flip phones are hip again
[ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 13:31:30 EST ]
Hipsters, rejoice. Next time you ride your fixed-gear bicycle to the the thrift store, where you find a vintage, grease-stained mechanic's shirt that matches your Rollie Fingers mustache and Grizzly Adams beard, there's an edgy, if technologically sub-optimal, way to tell your friends about it.

Watch how vinyl records are made
[ Tue, 25 Nov 2014 11:53:47 EST ]
Despite their retro roots, records sales are growing. CNNMoney's Cristina Alesci heads to Brooklyn to visit one of sixteen record pressing plants in the United States.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

As Cyberthreats Increase, Big Money Chases Solutions
[ Mon, 24 Nov 2014 13:16:00 GMT ]
The year since hackers broke into Target and accessed millions of credit and debit card numbers has been a brutal one for cyberattacks.






Get Ready for Bitcoin Black Friday Deals
[ Mon, 24 Nov 2014 14:34:27 GMT ]
Black Friday is an event that has spawned all sorts of retail spin-offs.






Stealthy Computer Malware Spying on Companies: Symantec
[ Mon, 24 Nov 2014 14:59:36 GMT ]
While its origin is unclear, a short list of capable countries would include the U.S., Israel and China.






Google Knows What You Are Getting for Christmas
[ Mon, 24 Nov 2014 20:38:43 GMT ]
The tech giant has broken down some of the top searched gifts and it looks like Apple's iPads and Microsoft's Xbox will be big hits this year






Oops! Twitter CFO Accidentally Tweets Private Message
[ Tue, 25 Nov 2014 00:52:11 GMT ]
Anthony Noto appears to have sent a public tweet intended to be a private message, presumably intended for a fellow Twitter executive.






Businesses of the future...with Samsung devices, of course (pictures)
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:00 PDT ]
The Korean electronics giant operates a showroom -- called the Executive Briefing Center -- at its North American headquarters in New Jersey to show potential business customers what Samsung technology they can use to change their operations.

Apple rumor claims all-new, 12-inch MacBook Air
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:02:35 PDT ]
The MacBook is getting a makeover sooner rather than later -- if chatter from China is accurate.

Twitter battle in Turkey heats up, spreads to YouTube -- reports
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:53:36 PDT ]
The fight over a Twitter ban in the country intensifies, as the government reportedly blocks a workaround, the White House weighs in, and Google refuses to yank YouTube vids critical of the prime minister.

NSA's reported Huawei hack gives glimpse of agency's role in 'cyber Cold War'
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:38:11 PDT ]
The latest report based on leaks by Edward Snowden has it that the NSA hacked into the servers of a Chinese router company that had itself been accused by the US of potentially aiding government espionage.

Mom tries to Facebook-shame daughter, gets pizza on face
[ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:05 PDT ]
A mother makes her daughter pose for a picture to prove that it will travel far and wide on the Web. She ends up getting prank calls, pizza deliveries, and a lesson for herself.

The home security device that's always listening
[ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 18:45:50 EST ]
For Airbnb hosts who want to keep tabs on their homes, a full home security system might be overkill. They're expensive, and live cameras and motion detectors invade guests' privacy. So how do they make sure guests keep the volume down, aren't smoking inside and don't ransack their home?

Africa's mobile money comes to Europe
[ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:01:58 EST ]
Snapchat may be the latest application to offer a mobile payment feature, but the idea that made Snapcash possible was spawned more than seven years ago in Africa.

First a comet, then Mercury
[ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:01:41 EST ]
After landing a probe on an icy comet, the European Space Agency (ESA) is now heading to scorching-hot Mercury with its BepiColombo spacecraft.

The security gadget that's always listening
[ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 19:29:41 EST ]
For Airbnb hosts who want to keep tabs on their homes, a full home security system might be overkill. They're expensive, and live cameras and motion detectors invade guests' privacy. So how do they make sure guests keep the volume down, aren't smoking inside and don't ransack their home?