Friday, July 31, 2015

FBI Struggling to Hire Cyber Experts Due to Low Pay
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 18:50:19 GMT ]
The FBI is struggling to attract computer scientists to its cybersecurity program mainly due to low pay, according to a Justice Department report.









Facebook Shows Off Solar-Powered Internet Drone
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 20:34:44 GMT ]
Facebook has taken the wraps off the enormous solar-powered plane that may someday beam Internet to isolated communities.









Scientists Create Robotic Insect That Can Jump on Water
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 20:58:21 GMT ]
A team of international researchers has created a robot insect that can launch itself easily from the water.









Secret NSA Map Shows China Cyber Attacks on U.S.
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 22:23:38 GMT ]
A U.S. government map details more than 600 attacks on U.S. government, military and corporate targets, including Google and Lockheed Martin.









Two Charged in Card-Skimming Scam of Michaels Stores
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 22:27:10 GMT ]
Two men have been charged with taking part in a conspiracy to steal 94,000 credit and debit card numbers from customers of the arts-and-crafts chain.









How to do a clean install of Windows 10
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 02:33:00 GMT ]
Three ways to install a clean version of Windows 10 onto any PC.









Mozilla CEO slams Microsoft over Windows 10 browser defaults
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 05:18:50 GMT ]
Company behind Firefox accuses the tech giant of making an "aggressive move to override user choice" by designating its Edge as default browser.









Crave giveaway: Chant BT portable Bluetooth speaker from House of Marley
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 07:00:02 GMT ]
Win a sustainably crafted portable speaker for use at home or on the go. Because music makes everything better.









Hisense to buy Sharp America in $23.7M deal
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 07:41:34 GMT ]
Chinese manufacturer Hisense is making a play at the American TV market by buying out Sharp America, taking over the Japanese company's Mexican factory and gaining rights to the Sharp brand in North and South America.









Get an early look at VW's new Android Auto, Apple CarPlay-ready dashboard
[ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:30:16 GMT ]
Volkswagen's new MIB II infotainment system for its 2016 models rolls in a heap of new features, including compatibility with both Google and Apple's car systems.









Imagine life without Internet
[ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 09:12:19 EDT ]

Google Street View takes on Mongolia
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 11:16:52 EDT ]
After going underwater, climbing mountains and riding atop trains, Google Street View chalks up another first.

How to take the perfect Instagram shot
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 11:16:52 EDT ]
Does your Instagram feed require a revamp? Need to find a way to up your game? A group of young creatives are at hand to help.

Cell phones and risk of brain tumor
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 11:42:26 EDT ]

How technology identified Jamestown settlers
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 11:42:38 EDT ]

Thursday, July 30, 2015

Hackers Used Twitter to Reach U.S. Computers: Report
[ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 16:53:40 GMT ]
The technique, uncovered during a FireEye investigation at an unnamed victim organization, shows how government-backed hackers can shift tactics.









Out of Soap? Amazon Dash Buttons Are Here to Help
[ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 19:22:08 GMT ]
Amazon's Dash buttons, which let users order a variety of products with the press of a button, are now available to purchase.









Facebook Revenue Jumps as Mobile Ad Sales Rise
[ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 20:50:30 GMT ]
Facebook reported a 9 percent fall in quarterly profit as it spent heavily to boost mobile revenue and develop products.









Atomic Origami Turns Graphene Sheets Into Nanomachines
[ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 21:29:15 GMT ]
Researchers have found a new way to take advantage of the atom-thick "wonder material" graphene: use it for origami.









Yahoo Unveils Silent Video Messaging App Livetext
[ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 21:43:54 GMT ]
Imagine making a video call without other people being able to listen in. Yahoo is trying to make that happen with Livetext, a new app that seeks to m









Samsung plans price cut for Galaxy S6, S6 Edge
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:50:47 GMT ]
Warning that it faced a difficult market environment, the smartphone maker announces that it's "adjusting" the price of its flagship handsets.









Best mobile games of July 2015 (pictures)
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:54:45 GMT ]
Looking for a new game to play on your mobile device? Here's our pick of the best released in July 2015.









Wall Street ponders whether to fly the coop on Twitter
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:55:52 GMT ]
Experts debate what's next for the struggling social network after it warns investors not to expect substantial user growth anytime soon.









NASA's Ceres maps show color-coded features and new official, mythical names
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 02:41:26 GMT ]
The geological features on dwarf planet Ceres are now named after agricultural gods and goddesses, while we're still waiting to hear about the sci-fi names chosen for features of Pluto's moon.









Amazon signs 'Top Gear' stars Clarkson, Hammond and May for new online-only show
[ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:55:31 GMT ]
Four months after Jeremy Clarkson was fired from the BBC for punching a producer, Amazon confirms the three "Top Gear" presenters will be back on Amazon Prime Video in 2016.









The skinny on Instagram banning #curvy
[ Sun, 19 Jul 2015 15:54:19 EDT ]
The battle over how Instagram will allow women's bodies to be portrayed rages on.

Are you addicted to the Internet?
[ Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:03:05 EDT ]

Imagine life without Internet
[ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 09:12:19 EDT ]

Cell phones and risk of brain tumor
[ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 09:28:58 EDT ]

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Nokia jumps into virtual reality market with 360-degree Ozo camera
[ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 04:24:31 GMT ]
The camera taps eight synchronized shutters and eight microphones to capture 360-degree video and spatial audio.









Doh! Teens sold iPhones that were Play-Doh bricks, police say
[ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 05:01:15 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: In the latest attempt at fooling the unsuspecting and gullible, three Detroit area teens allegedly talk a MetroPCS store into buying fake iPhones.









Twitter's user growth skids to a stop
[ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 05:37:42 GMT ]
The microblogger's executives say they have no idea when they could see "significant" additions to its monthly active users metric.









First Sky-HBO co-production 'The Young Pope' signs Diane Keaton to star with Jude Law
[ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 10:18:54 GMT ]
Law plays a fictional pontiff as the broadcasters team up to take on global rivals such as Netflix and Amazon.









'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation' is breakneck, breathless fun (review)
[ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 11:37:32 GMT ]
The fifth movie in Tom Cruise's superspy series combines old-school skullduggery with cutting-edge action.









The skinny on Instagram banning #curvy
[ Sun, 19 Jul 2015 15:54:19 EDT ]
The battle over how Instagram will allow women's bodies to be portrayed rages on.

Are you addicted to the Internet?
[ Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:03:05 EDT ]

Uber wins, liberals lose
[ Mon, 27 Jul 2015 08:32:07 EDT ]

Can your city survive the apocalypse?
[ Fri, 24 Jul 2015 15:43:02 EDT ]

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

'Stagefright' Bug Could Expose Android Phones With One Text
[ Mon, 27 Jul 2015 15:16:29 GMT ]
A flaw called "Stagefright" in Google's Android operating system could let hackers take over a phone with a message.









Beijing Police Shut Down iPhone Counterfeiting Ring
[ Mon, 27 Jul 2015 15:37:07 GMT ]
Police in Beijing have busted a factory that produced more than 41,000 fake iPhones worth as much as $19 million.









Best Buy to Sell Apple Watch Starting August 7
[ Mon, 27 Jul 2015 16:34:25 GMT ]
The Apple Watch is going mass-market.









Palm-Sized DroPrinter Produces Tiny Photos and Documents
[ Mon, 27 Jul 2015 19:25:20 GMT ]
Every now and then, you might need to print something from your phone -- but when you're out and about, how are you supposed to do it? This thing.









Musk, Hawking, Wozniak Join Call for Ban on Killer Robots
[ Mon, 27 Jul 2015 19:32:12 GMT ]
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak have joined top AI researchers in calling for a ban on "autonomous weapons."









OnePlus 2 debuts with metal frame and beautiful design (pictures)
[ Tue, 28 Jul 2015 03:00:04 GMT ]
The sequel to last year's OnePlus One returns with a metal frame and a more polished design that impresses.









Can OnePlus Two equal success for a small smartphone startup?
[ Tue, 28 Jul 2015 03:00:05 GMT ]
OnePlus, a small Chinese upstart, drew big hype after it released the OnePlus One -- a smartphone geek's smartphone. With its follow up device, the OnePlus 2, it looks to take the next step.









Doc or Sorkinization? Which will be the better Steve Jobs movie?
[ Tue, 28 Jul 2015 03:03:48 GMT ]
Technically Incorrect: Will it be the documentary, whose first trailer was just released? Or will it be the Aaron Sorkin version, which, it was announced Monday, will be the centerpiece of the New York Film Festival?









Insane flying semi-trailer sets jump record, nearly takes out building
[ Tue, 28 Jul 2015 07:03:54 GMT ]
Stunt filmmaker Gregg Godfrey set a new record at Evel Knievel Days and nearly made a mess of Butte, Montana in the process.









Amazon takes Prime Music streaming international with UK launch
[ Tue, 28 Jul 2015 08:00:04 GMT ]
The online retailer hopes curated playlists at a lower annual price tag will lure Brits away from Apple Music and Spotify.