Wednesday, August 31, 2016

New Trump App Wants You — and Your Data
[ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 11:03:00 GMT ]
Have a friend who likes Donald Trump? The GOP presidential nominee may soon be trying to get to know you, too.

Global Bank Hacks on the Rise, Warns SWIFT
[ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 11:15:04 GMT ]
SWIFT, the global financial messaging system disclosed new hacking attacks on its member banks as it pressured them to comply with security.

Vets Rally Behind Embattled NFL Star Over Anthem Protest
[ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 13:16:10 GMT ]
Veterans are rallying behind Colin Kaepernick amid accusations the quarterback's anthem protest was anti-military.

How Silicon Valley is Using Tech in the Fight Against Zika
[ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 13:39:00 GMT ]
One Silicon Valley firm has a plan in the fight against Zika, with a smart thermometer that could revolutionize a community's response to disease.

Ireland May Delay Call to Back Apple on $14.5B Tax Bill
[ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 11:08:51 GMT ]
Ireland's cabinet may be given more time to decide on whether to back the finance minister's recommendation that Dublin appeal the EU's ruling.

Acer Pawbo+ helps you play with your pets and even feed them from your phone - CNET
[ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 15:31:10 +0000 ]
The new Pawbo+ video calls your pets and dispenses treats even when you're out of the house.

Flickfit scans your feet to sidestep new-shoe pain - CNET
[ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 14:53:29 +0000 ]
"Cinderella" might have been a much shorter story if the prince had this tech around.

'Doctor Strange' villain teased in new video - CNET
[ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 15:22:57 +0000 ]
In a sneak peek from Marvel, fans get a glimpse of three characters: Karl Mordo, the Ancient One and Kaecilius, the movie's villain.

Tesla's late to deliver the one thing it should probably deliver on time - Roadshow
[ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 15:20:36 +0000 ]
When the feds ask you for information about a fatal accident, it doesn't look good if you miss that deadline.

Samsung at IFA 2016: Watch live stream here - CNET
[ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 15:42:49 +0000 ]
The "Let's Talk 3" headline strongly hints that the rumored Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch will be on deck. ​

Meteorologist on climate change: I shifted
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 16:06:09 EDT ]
Although climate change is thought of as simply a political football, it has been a heated topic among meteorologists for years. I, for one, have changed my conclusion over time on whether humans are responsible for the increased heat content of the Earth.

NASA finds missing spacecraft
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:02 EDT ]
Despite almost two years of silence, NASA never stopped searching for its long lost spacecraft STEREO-B.

'Earth-like' planet found nearby
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:19 EDT ]
In a discovery that has been years in the making, researchers have confirmed the existence of a rocky planet named Proxima b orbiting Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our sun, according to a new study. It is the closest exoplanet to us in the universe.

Milky Way's dark twin discovered
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:57:48 EDT ]
Welcome to the dark side of the universe. In a direct contrast with the beautifully bright Milky Way galaxy, a "dark twin" called Dragonfly 44 has been discovered 300 million light-years away in the Coma constellation, according to a new study.

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Mark Zuckerberg 'Friends' Pope Francis
[ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 19:55:00 GMT ]
Mark Zuckerberg met with Pope Francis during a trip to Italy and gave him a small memento: a Facebook drone model.

Kim Dotcom Can Livestream Legal Fight Against the U.S.: Judge
[ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 02:35:00 GMT ]
Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom can livestream his legal bid to halt his extradition to the United States, a New Zealand judge ruled Tuesday.

Russians Hacked 2 U.S. State Election Systems: Officials
[ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 08:54:37 GMT ]
Officials are concerned that the Russians are attempting to interfere in the U.S. election and sow doubt about the electoral process.

Apple Faces $14.5B Tax Bill After EU Investigation
[ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 10:08:03 GMT ]
The ruling is likely to anger Washington, which has accused Brussels of campaigning against U.S. corporate success stories.

Mice Hitch a Ride Home on SpaceX Dragon
[ Sun, 28 Aug 2016 03:48:51 GMT ]
SpaceX's Dragon made its grand return to Earth this morning.

YouTube campaigns for home-grown election coverage with new sets - CNET
[ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:13:23 +0000 ]
Google's video site created replicas of the Oval Office, election-themed news desk, a White House Press Room and debate stage for video creators to use.

YouTube goes to the White House, sort of - CNET
[ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:21:29 +0000 ]
Replicas of the Oval Office, presidential briefing room and election-related sets are now on standby for the stars of Google's video site.

Twitter will let any US video creator make money now - CNET
[ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:23:21 +0000 ]
Twitter is widening the pool of users who can stick ads in front of clips they tweet, and it will let them share in the revenue.

Here we go again: Mitsubishi says more models have overstated mileage - Roadshow
[ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:15:38 +0000 ]
Like before, these vehicles are limited to the Japanese domestic market.

Craving pizza? Now you can order straight from your Apple TV - CNET
[ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:22:14 +0000 ]
Restaurant chain Papa John's launches the first app for ordering pizza from your Apple TV.

Meteorologist on climate change: I shifted
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 16:06:09 EDT ]
Although climate change is thought of as simply a political football, it has been a heated topic among meteorologists for years. I, for one, have changed my conclusion over time on whether humans are responsible for the increased heat content of the Earth.

NASA finds missing spacecraft
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:02 EDT ]
Despite almost two years of silence, NASA never stopped searching for its long lost spacecraft STEREO-B.

'Earth-like' planet found nearby
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:19 EDT ]
In a discovery that has been years in the making, researchers have confirmed the existence of a rocky planet named Proxima b orbiting Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our sun, according to a new study. It is the closest exoplanet to us in the universe.

Milky Way's dark twin discovered
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:57:48 EDT ]
Welcome to the dark side of the universe. In a direct contrast with the beautifully bright Milky Way galaxy, a "dark twin" called Dragonfly 44 has been discovered 300 million light-years away in the Coma constellation, according to a new study.

Monday, August 29, 2016

Apple Fixes Security Flaw After Major Texting Hack
[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 15:54:39 GMT ]
Once infected, the phone could become a digital spy, capable of employing the iPhone's camera and microphone to snoop.

How to Stop WhatsApp Sharing Your Info With Facebook
[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 20:42:48 GMT ]
WhatsApp plans to start sharing user's phone numbers and when they last used the app with its parent company Facebook.

Would You Trust An Algorithm to Pick Your Lunch Date?
[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 22:31:17 GMT ]
Lunchback, a Swedish start-up, is hoping to pair interested users for lunch — but people will have to put faith in an algorithm to make the match.

Russian Doping Whistleblowers Fear for Their Lives
[ Sun, 28 Aug 2016 10:08:37 GMT ]
Yuliya Stepanova and her husband were branded traitors when they exposed the widespread use of performance enhancing drugs among Russian athletes.

Mice Hitch a Ride Home on SpaceX Dragon
[ Sun, 28 Aug 2016 03:48:51 GMT ]
SpaceX's Dragon made its grand return to Earth this morning.

Fitbit Blaze update adds third-party notifications, new watch faces - CNET
[ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 13:00:03 +0000 ]
The update also brings along new move reminders to help keep you active throughout the day.

T-Mobile adds One Plus plan for more tethering and HD video - CNET
[ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:21:02 +0000 ]
The new twist covers unlimited 4G tethering, HD video and faster international speeds.

Clinton campaign said to switch to 'Snowden-approved' Signal messaging app - CNET
[ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:58:00 +0000 ]
Edward Snowden tweets about the Clinton campaign's seeming seal of approval for his app suggestions.

Ben Affleck teases a new DC cinematic universe villain: Deathstroke - CNET
[ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 15:23:38 +0000 ]
The tweeted footage shows 27 seconds of the fan favorite assassin for hire.

Try this,Thor! Spider-Man star flips through air like an Olympics gymnast - CNET
[ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 15:27:59 +0000 ]
British actor Tom Holland, who'll play the web-crawler in the 2017 movie, shared an Instagram shot of an impressive-looking flip on a half-constructed set.

Meet Octobot, chemical reaction-powered soft robot
[ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 07:18:34 EDT ]
This dinky octopus isn't your average sea creature.

Meteorologist on climate change: I shifted
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 16:06:09 EDT ]
Although climate change is thought of as simply a political football, it has been a heated topic among meteorologists for years. I, for one, have changed my conclusion over time on whether humans are responsible for the increased heat content of the Earth.

NASA finds missing spacecraft
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:02 EDT ]
Despite almost two years of silence, NASA never stopped searching for its long lost spacecraft STEREO-B.

'Earth-like' planet found nearby
[ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:41:19 EDT ]
In a discovery that has been years in the making, researchers have confirmed the existence of a rocky planet named Proxima b orbiting Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our sun, according to a new study. It is the closest exoplanet to us in the universe.

Milky Way's dark twin discovered
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:57:48 EDT ]
Welcome to the dark side of the universe. In a direct contrast with the beautifully bright Milky Way galaxy, a "dark twin" called Dragonfly 44 has been discovered 300 million light-years away in the Coma constellation, according to a new study.

Sunday, August 28, 2016

Apple Fixes Security Flaw After Major Texting Hack
[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 15:54:39 GMT ]
Once infected, the phone could become a digital spy, capable of employing the iPhone's camera and microphone to snoop.

How to Stop WhatsApp Sharing Your Info With Facebook
[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 20:42:48 GMT ]
WhatsApp plans to start sharing user's phone numbers and when they last used the app with its parent company Facebook.

Would You Trust An Algorithm to Pick Your Lunch Date?
[ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 22:31:17 GMT ]
Lunchback, a Swedish start-up, is hoping to pair interested users for lunch — but people will have to put faith in an algorithm to make the match.

Russian Doping Whistleblowers Fear for Their Lives
[ Sun, 28 Aug 2016 10:08:37 GMT ]
Yuliya Stepanova and her husband were branded traitors when they exposed the widespread use of performance enhancing drugs among Russian athletes.

Mice Hitch a Ride Home on SpaceX Dragon
[ Sun, 28 Aug 2016 03:48:51 GMT ]
SpaceX's Dragon made its grand return to Earth this morning.

This robot is a lousy sandwich chef - CNET
[ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 19:53:33 +0000 ]
In her latest clip, robotics video-blogger Simone Giertz proves that a robot is no match for a stubborn jar of peanut butter.

Man climbs into toilet to retrieve phone, gets completely stuck - CNET
[ Sun, 28 Aug 2016 00:09:55 +0000 ]
Technically Incorrect: A Norwegian man drops his phone down a public toilet. His slim friend volunteers to retrieve it. Cue the rescue squad.