Thursday, August 11, 2016

Trump Calls Obama the 'Founder of ISIS'
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:50:45 GMT ]
Trump also said: "I would say the co-founder would be crooked Hillary Clinton."

Want to Send Obama a Facebook Message? Well Now You Can.
[ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 19:58:00 GMT ]
You can now send a Facebook message to President Obama, in the very same way you send a Facebook message to your friends.

London transport authority defends English language test for Uber drivers - CNET
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 11:36:38 +0000 ]
Uber says the level of English required to be a private hire driver in London will put "thousands" out of work.

Apple's wearable health device concept may be its next big thing - CNET
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:04:20 +0000 ]
A patent application shows a ring-shaped device that can test your heart's rhythm, and may be a hint for a future product.

No need to #SaveTwitter: The social network is not shutting in 2017 - CNET
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 13:38:01 +0000 ]
Twitter has exploded with rumors that it is being killed off next year due to cyberbullying. In fact, the social network is going nowhere.

Cambodia genocide museum puts a stop to Pokemon Go - CNET
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 14:21:35 +0000 ]
The former Khmer Rouge torture center and prison joins other solemn sites in banning the mobile game's players.

Google FCC filing hints at high-speed wireless plans - CNET
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:39:01 +0000 ]
The search giant is seeking experimental authorization for the 3.5GHz band to conduct testing in up to 24 US areas.

Solar-powered cart can charge 80 cell phones
[ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 08:32:57 EDT ]
Henri Nyakarundi never wanted a job.

Could one discovery take on 3 deadly parasites?
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:33:37 EDT ]
At first look, three particular tropical diseases could seem unrelated.

Perseid meteor shower to illuminate skies
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:27:23 EDT ]
This season's blockbuster isn't showing in theaters, it's lighting up the skies overhead.

What fuels illegal online weapons trade?
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 10:56:22 EDT ]
One day, Michael Andrew Ryan sat down at a computer, hopped onto a hidden part of the Internet known as the dark Web, called himself "Gunrunner" and opened for business.

Dangers of 'Pokemon Go'
[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 08:47:25 EDT ]
If you're looking to catch Pokemon in Thailand, don't get your hopes up.

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Dissolving Battery Could Help Spies, Environment
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 23:51:00 GMT ]
If James Bond weren't a fictional character, he'd probably be clamoring to get his hands on these disappearing batteries.

Tesla 'Autopilot' Gets Man to Hospital
[ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 03:32:00 GMT ]
Missouri man uses Tesla's 'autopilot' feature to get to the hospital when he suffers a pulmonary embolism while behind the wheel. KYTV's Drew Douglas reports.

Australia's National Census in Chaos After 'Overseas Cyber Attack'
[ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 11:24:00 GMT ]
Australia's first online national census was in chaos on Wednesday after the survey website crashed overnight due to a possible cyber attack.

Verizon Looks Beyond Crowded Phone Market, Eyes Car Tech
[ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 11:40:55 GMT ]
Verizon's recent purchases of two vehicle tracking firms could spark more deals, with fleet management as a source of growth, analysts said.

Alibaba to Help Foreign Tech Firms Enter China
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 10:48:24 GMT ]
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is offering to help international technology firms such as SAP to enter China.

Cheating scandal forces ACT shakeup - CNET
[ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 14:53:13 +0000 ]
The test prep company will make organizational changes after allegations of foul play.

BMW expands ReachNow car sharing to Seattle-Tacoma airport - Roadshow
[ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 14:39:57 +0000 ]
Having a friend pick you up at Arrivals is so 2015.

MacBook Pro could get first major upgrade in years - CNET
[ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 15:23:27 +0000 ]
One new feature may be a touch-screen strip that would replace the function keys with icons that change appearance and behavior depending on what you're doing, says Bloomberg.

Lara Croft captured by pirates - CNET
[ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 15:21:05 +0000 ]
Pirates have cracked the security behind the Rise of the Tomb Raider video game.

8 hours across Japan by train - Roadshow
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:23:04 +0000 ]
Riding the rails of Japan: It takes 8 hours to get from Nagasaki to Tokyo. Here's what it's like riding a bullet train and fast regionals across the country.

Huge dinosaur footprint discovered
[ Sun, 07 Aug 2016 16:45:15 EDT ]
There's a good chance that if flesh-eating dinosaurs were still around today, we wouldn't just have to worry about their sharp teeth.

Could one discovery take on 3 deadly parasites?
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:33:37 EDT ]
At first look, three particular tropical diseases could seem unrelated.

Dubai eyes Hyperloop-style system
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:36:24 EDT ]
Congested Dubai is looking to the future with a radical new mass transit system able to carry passengers at speeds faster than some airliners.

Life-saving drones take first flight
[ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 07:42:32 EDT ]
A fleet of drones will soon be buzzing around Rwanda, bypassing the road network to make life-saving interventions.

Dark Web fuels illegal online weapons trade
[ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 09:07:33 EDT ]
One day, Michael Andrew Ryan sat down at a computer, hopped onto a hidden part of the Internet known as the dark Web, called himself "Gunrunner" and opened for business.

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Back-to-School Safety Tech to Keep Kids Safe
[ Mon, 08 Aug 2016 22:31:00 GMT ]
Millions of parents in the U.S. will allow their children to walk to and from school. Here are ways to ensure kids stay safe.

What a Dual Camera Could Do For the Next iPhone
[ Mon, 08 Aug 2016 23:31:50 GMT ]
Apple has followed a predictable cycle of releasing a new iPhone every September, and as the month approaches, speculation is in full swing.

Game Studios Struggle to Create Rival 'Pokemon Go' Apps
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:02:31 GMT ]
Nearly a dozen executives at companies from Sony Corp to Angry Birds-creator Rovio said "Pokemon Go" would be a tough act to follow.

Man Uses Tesla Autopilot to Drive Himself to the E.R.
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 14:15:10 GMT ]
A Missouri man says his Tesla helped saved his life by driving him to the hospital during a life-threatening emergency.

Alibaba to Help Foreign Tech Firms Enter China
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 10:48:24 GMT ]
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is offering to help international technology firms such as SAP to enter China.

Delta flight cancellations pile up for second day - CNET
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 14:56:08 +0000 ]
Passengers are still left stranded as Delta tries to recover from Monday's power outage.

Here's what it's like to travel 8 hours across Japan by train - Roadshow
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:22:57 +0000 ]
The high speed trains of Japan, the Shinkansen, are legendary. They aren't the only trains, though. Here's what it's like to go from Nagasaki to Tokyo by train.

Facebook's developing unblockable ads to thwart your ad blocker - CNET
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:25:06 +0000 ]
In an effort to circumnavigate ad blockers, Facebook is changing the way advertisements load on its desktop site.

Ti-tillating: Icona Vulcano is the world's first titanium-bodied supercar - Roadshow
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:43:08 +0000 ]
Icona calls it a hypercar, and while its performance isn't quite up to that moniker, its price certainly is.

A bullet-proof 'Luke Cage' defends Harlem in Netflix's new trailer - CNET
[ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:50:32 +0000 ]
With crime and chaos descending on the city he calls home, Netflix's next Marvel hero is ready to step up in a new, full-length trailer.

Facebook Live is changing our world. Is that good?
[ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:30:53 EDT ]
Facebook Live has only been available to the masses since January, and in that time we've pretty much witnessed the full scope of humanity.

The science behind why we can't ignore phone 'pings'
[ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 07:30:58 EDT ]
Most people will admit that texting, checking social media or playing a video game while driving isn't safe, and yet, some still do it. Why?

A close-up look at new Earth-like planets
[ Sun, 07 Aug 2016 16:43:20 EDT ]
For a craft that was launched in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope continues to provide us with awe-inspiring firsts. This time, researchers pointed its venerable lens in the direction of Earth-size planets beyond our solar system to give us the first glimpse into their atmospheres, according to a new study.

Huge dinosaur footprint discovered
[ Sun, 07 Aug 2016 16:45:15 EDT ]
There's a good chance that if flesh-eating dinosaurs were still around today, we wouldn't just have to worry about their sharp teeth.

Growing human organs in animals? Maybe
[ Sun, 07 Aug 2016 16:43:20 EDT ]
Scientists may be a step closer to growing human organs in animals.

Monday, August 8, 2016

Google's Self-Driving Car Guru Announces He's Leaving
[ Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:34:00 GMT ]
Chris Urmson, who was instrumental in building Google's self-driving car project, said on Friday he is leaving the team after seven and a half years.

Amazon Japan Raided on Suspicion of Antitrust Practices: Report
[ Mon, 08 Aug 2016 11:08:00 GMT ]
Japan's Fair Trade Commission has raided the offices of Amazon's local unit on suspicion of pressuring retailers to offer products at lower prices.

Per Facebook, Cat Owners More Likely to Be Single
[ Mon, 08 Aug 2016 13:21:14 GMT ]
Facebook is diving into the age-old divide between "cat people" and "dog lovers."

Top Tech Gadgets for Back-to-School and College
[ Mon, 08 Aug 2016 14:59:27 GMT ]
As the long summer days come to an end, here are some top tech gadgets, from laptops to USB cables, to help make sure the school year is a success.

Crooks, Rogue Workers Wage Electronic War on GPS
[ Mon, 08 Aug 2016 07:36:00 GMT ]
Illegal jamming devices are now commonly used in drug trade, cargo theft and by scofflaw drivers. Is 'spoofing' next?

Yahoo teams with Hulu for free TV streaming service - CNET
[ Mon, 08 Aug 2016 14:51:40 +0000 ]
Yahoo announced today the launch of Yahoo View, a site that encompasses Hulu's free library of TV, anime, Korean drama and movies. Hulu is reportedly transitioning to a subscription-only service.

Watch the trailer for 'Transformers: The Movie' 30th anniversary remaster - CNET
[ Mon, 08 Aug 2016 15:05:23 +0000 ]
Here's the exclusive new trailer for a special edition celebrating 30 years of the movie that delighted -- and traumatised -- a generation.

V-Moda joins forces with Roland - CNET
[ Mon, 08 Aug 2016 15:08:02 +0000 ]
The headphone maker is partnering with the Japanese company Roland, which makes electronic musical instruments.