Researcher Unravels the Secret to a Better Selfie[ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 18:45:39 GMT ]Everyone wants to take a better selfie — and this computer program, after sifting through 2 million of them, can tell you how.

Watch Tesla's Autopilot Mode Avoid Head-On Collision[ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 21:54:34 GMT ]Tesla's "Autopilot" enhanced cruise control system only went live two weeks ago, and it may have already saved a few lives.

No More 'Daily Deals': Amazon to Shutter Amazon Local[ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 22:40:19 GMT ]Amazon.com says it will stop selling daily deals on its Amazon Local website and app, starting Dec. 18.

White House Details Plan to Beef Up Feds' Cybersecurity[ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 23:42:09 GMT ]The White House announced plans on Friday to modernize the federal government's out-of-date cybersecurity practices.

Astronomers Are Excited About the 'Halloween Asteroid'[ Sat, 31 Oct 2015 10:23:02 GMT ]An asteroid large enough to wreak continent-wide devastation will pass by the Earth. On Halloween. And astronomers could not be happier about it.

Walmart gets the jump on Black Friday with November 1 holiday sale[ Sat, 31 Oct 2015 11:41:03 GMT ]Just as Halloween ends, holiday deals begin. Walmart's first holiday sales start November 1.

Take a closer look at the ZTE Axon (pictures)[ Sat, 31 Oct 2015 12:00:02 GMT ]The ZTE Axon is pretty much identical to the ZTE Axon Pro, but it sacrifices a bit of performance to come in at a lower price.

Take a look at these 8 enviable ovens (pictures)[ Sat, 31 Oct 2015 12:00:04 GMT ]These ovens will make a big impression in your kitchen, and an even bigger dent in your bank account. Here are some of the most enviable ranges we've reviewed.

iDevices Thermostat looks smart...from a distance[ Sat, 31 Oct 2015 12:00:05 GMT ]A glossy face belies weak usability, over-complicated setup, and too few features.

Xiaomi's Ninebot Mini gets you scooting (pictures)[ Sat, 31 Oct 2015 12:00:06 GMT ]We take a closer look at Xiaomi's new personal transporter that's launching on November 3 in China.

Opinion: The rise of the killer robots[ Tue, 27 Oct 2015 14:57:39 GMT ]

Ethiopia starts looking at the stars - from a nearly perfect location[ Tue, 27 Oct 2015 15:20:43 GMT ]For young people there is no limit, and in Addis Ababa dreams fly about classrooms with as much abandon as anywhere else in the world.

Unwanted life forms found on Space Station[ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:10:28 GMT ]

Russia, the Internet and a new way to wage war?[ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 14:19:04 GMT ]NYT report on Russia ships operating over deep sea internet cables shows we need new rules on use and abuse of world's shared resources.

The problem with crowdsourcing cold cases[ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 15:11:50 GMT ]

Astronaut Scott Kelly Sets Another Record in Space[ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 20:30:50 GMT ]Scott Kelly has officially spent more time in space than any other American.

New Lithium-Oxygen Battery Could One Day Power Cars[ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 21:25:33 GMT ]Scientists have created a battery whose technology in principle could power electric cars far better than current batteries.

Goal! Well-Kicked Soccer Ball Knocks Drone Out of the Air[ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 21:56:21 GMT ]There are certain hazards intrinsic to the practice of flying an expensive drone over a field crowded with rowdy kids.

Lowe's Wants to Send Commercial 3-D Printer to Space[ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 22:26:18 GMT ]The home-improvement industry will soon get its first foothold in space.

Motorola Touts 'Shatterproof' Moto X Force Smartphone[ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 23:39:26 GMT ]Cracked and shattered phone screens may be a common problem, but they don't have to be inevitable - or so Motorola says.

Crave giveaway: For breast cancer awareness, a pink Linksys Wi-Fi router[ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 10:21:25 GMT ]We're giving away a WRT1900ACS router, called Linksys' best by our CNET reviewer. It's pink as part of the October campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer.

South Korean telco proclaims it will be world's first 5G network operator[ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 11:16:44 GMT ]SK Telecom opens a fifth-generation mobile network research facility in South Korea, where it claimed it would be the first operator of a 5G service.

Second teenage boy arrested in connection with TalkTalk hack[ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 11:51:24 GMT ]The 16-year-old was arrested in west London on Thursday, and has since been released on bail.

Twitter investor Chris Sacca dives into TV's 'Shark Tank'[ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 12:00:03 GMT ]The billionaire investor discusses what made him get into the water as a guest "Shark."

Amazon comedy series turns 'Catastrophe' into reality (Q&A)[ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 12:00:05 GMT ]From CNET Magazine: The real-life partnership of stars and creators Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan mimics the one they crafted on screen -- minus a four-day sexual escapade.

After the apocalypse: Inside the Arctic vault that could help keep humanity alive[ Mon, 26 Oct 2015 19:01:54 GMT ]

Opinion: The rise of the killer robots[ Tue, 27 Oct 2015 14:57:39 GMT ]

Ethiopia starts looking at the stars - from a nearly perfect location[ Tue, 27 Oct 2015 15:20:43 GMT ]For young people there is no limit, and in Addis Ababa dreams fly about classrooms with as much abandon as anywhere else in the world.

Unwanted life forms found on Space Station[ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:10:28 GMT ]

Russia, the Internet and a new way to wage war?[ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 14:19:04 GMT ]NYT report on Russia ships operating over deep sea internet cables shows we need new rules on use and abuse of world's shared resources.

Why We Shouldn't Always Trust DNA Evidence[ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 19:45:36 GMT ]A 2013 murder case shows just how dangerous it can be to rely on DNA evidence, an expert said Wednesday.

Facebook Vows to End Those Annoying 'Candy Crush' Invites[ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 19:54:54 GMT ]Mark Zuckerberg has made it his mission to end the frequent and annoying invitations to play the immensely popular "Candy Crush Saga."

Samsung One-Ups iPad Pro With 18-Inch Galaxy View Tablet[ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 22:48:14 GMT ]Think the iPad Pro is big? Wait till you get a load of this thing. Samsung unexpectedly took the wraps off the monster Galaxy View tablet Wednesday.

Google's Internet Balloons to Take Flight in Indonesia[ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 23:25:51 GMT ]It's part of a mission to deliver online access in regions where most people live offline.

$32M Per Year Sports Gambling Ring Busted: Cops[ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 08:48:45 GMT ]Seventeen suspects have been charged with running an illegal sports gambling ring that netted more than $32 million a year, police said Wednesday.

This is the BB-8 gourd you're looking for[ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 01:34:57 GMT ]Disney shares a tutorial for making an amazing pumpkin that looks just like the rolling ball droid from the upcoming film "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," complete with a shiny eye.

Samsung smartphone sales show signs of recovery[ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 01:49:50 GMT ]The South Korean electronics giant says 'significant' increase in sales offset by price cuts in flagship handsets.

Scientists working to uncover the secrets of the Egyptian pyramids[ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 04:13:01 GMT ]The Egyptian pyramids have long been one of the world's most awe-inspiring sites, and now universities around the world are using new technology to explore what's inside these monuments.

Xiaomi and Huawei wrestle for all-important top smartphone spot in China[ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 09:13:57 GMT ]Research firms offer different takes on who leads the Chinese market, with one saying Xiaomi and another claiming Huawei.

Is it Miitomo you're looking for? Nintendo unveils its first smartphone game[ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 10:51:27 GMT ]The Japanese video game giant behind Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda makes its first foray into smartphone gaming with Miitomo.

A 'Sputnik' moment for women in tech[ Mon, 26 Oct 2015 18:58:41 GMT ]

After the apocalypse: Inside the Arctic vault that could help keep humanity alive[ Mon, 26 Oct 2015 19:01:54 GMT ]

Opinion: The rise of the killer robots[ Tue, 27 Oct 2015 14:57:39 GMT ]

Ethiopia starts looking at the stars - from a nearly perfect location[ Tue, 27 Oct 2015 15:20:43 GMT ]For young people there is no limit, and in Addis Ababa dreams fly about classrooms with as much abandon as anywhere else in the world.

Unwanted life forms found on Space Station[ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:10:28 GMT ]

Apple Earnings Get Boost From iPhone Sales in China[ Tue, 27 Oct 2015 22:40:12 GMT ]Apple says it plans to keep setting records for selling new iPhones around the world.

BuzzFeed, Vox Threaten SXSW Boycott Over Cancelled Panels[ Tue, 27 Oct 2015 22:56:17 GMT ]The popular festival in Austin, Texas, cancelled two panels, one of which dealt with harassment, over threats of "on-site violence."

Amazon Prime Now Drivers Sue for Unpaid Overtime[ Tue, 27 Oct 2015 23:17:09 GMT ]The drivers claim the online retailer wrongly classified them as independent contractors instead of employees.

Senate Passes Controversial Cybersecurity Bill[ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 01:29:09 GMT ]Sharing of data on cyber threats between the private sector and U.S. government would increase under legislation approvede by the U.S. Senate.

Libya, France Drop in Annual Internet Freedom Ranking[ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 04:01:19 GMT ]China leads the list of worst offenders in a new report documenting the decline of Internet freedom around the world in the past year.