Thursday, June 30, 2016

Facebook Feed: Why You'll See More Friends and Family
[ Wed, 29 Jun 2016 20:50:00 GMT ]
Facebook says it will now put posts from friends and family that users are 'likely to care about' at the top of their news feed.

Google's European Data Centers to Run on Norwegian Wind Power
[ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 10:53:29 GMT ]
Google has bought the entire 12-year power production from a wind power farm to supply its European data centers with renewable energy.

Americans Want Silicon Valley to Steer Self-Driving Cars
[ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 11:09:28 GMT ]
Americans want to buy and ride in self-driving cars, but they do not want the "brains" of those vehicles to come from automakers, a survey found.

'Future Shock' Author Alvin Toffler Dies at 87
[ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 09:19:52 GMT ]
Toffler is also credited with having coined the term "information overload" to describe people's struggle to keep with exponentially expanding data.

Facebook's 'Echo Chamber' Eyed as Election Nears
[ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 10:35:31 GMT ]
Facebook is going out of its way to show its neutrality - an increasingly urgent matter as the U.S. presidential election approaches.

Intel may partner with BMW to produce autonomous cars - Roadshow
[ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 10:02:27 +0000 ]
Self-driving cars may be a step closer to hitting the streets if a potential partnership with BMW and Intel comes to pass.

Apple's new patent will block your iPhone from recording video at gigs - CNET
[ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 10:27:41 +0000 ]
The patent uses infrared to tell your phone to disable video recording so you can focus on enjoying the show.

The day the theory of evolution levelled up - CNET
[ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 10:15:51 +0000 ]
A great debate between biologist Thomas Henry Huxley and Bishop Samuel Wilberforce played a huge part in the theory of evolution's spreading through history.

Google buys 12 years of electricity from yet-to-be built wind farm - CNET
[ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 11:06:59 +0000 ]
The Norwegian wind farm will supply renewable energy for Google's European data centres for 12 years.

'Crowd Control,' part 21: What comes after the zombie apocalypse - CNET
[ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 11:00:03 +0000 ]
In the penultimate installment of CNET's crowdsourced sci-fi novel, the resurrection war on Earth resolves and humanity turns to the true threat.

Exoplanet hunter seeks life on other worlds
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:38:35 EDT ]
The hunt for Earth-like planets has intensified as scientists search for potential life on other worlds.

China launches new carrier rocket
[ Sun, 26 Jun 2016 19:13:36 EDT ]
China's next-generation carrier rocket blasted off from the country's new Wenchang space port Saturday, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Olympic unisuits protect against polluted waters
[ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 15:29:42 EDT ]
The U.S. Olympic rowing team will appear in seamless unisuits when they hit the bay waters of Rio de Janeiro this summer. Though many viewers will notice only the second-skin fit, these innovative suits will also be providing much-needed protection against the foul waters of Guanabara Bay. The unisuits are knitted with antimicrobial material, their designer said.

How I got a pilot license in 12 days
[ Wed, 29 Jun 2016 10:54:25 EDT ]
As an eight-year-old boy who dreamed of flying, the best I could do was obsessively play "Pilotwings" on my Super Nintendo.

Game-changing helium field found
[ Wed, 29 Jun 2016 12:31:57 EDT ]
Helium may best be known as the lighter-than-air gas used to fill party balloons, but it's also key to medical applications like MRI scans and for nuclear power.

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

This Bottle Will Help You Get the Last Drop of Shampoo
[ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 19:53:00 GMT ]
It is another addition to a growing field of 'self-cleaning' surfaces that can repel liquids such as water or oil.

Taylor Swift Fans in China Are Betting on Her Relationships
[ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 15:40:00 GMT ]
Thanks to Taobao, China's biggest online marketplace, 'Swifties' can now purchase 'breakup insurance.'

Social Media Accounts May Be Factored in Foreigner Visits to U.S.
[ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 20:34:00 GMT ]
Customs and Border Patrol agency issued has proposed asking some foreign visitors for their social media handles when traveling to or from the U.S.

Some Tesla Shareholders Want Less Dominance by Musk
[ Wed, 29 Jun 2016 10:42:00 GMT ]
An investor group wants Tesla to add two independent directors to its board and separate the roles of chairman and chief executive.

VW to Pay Largest Auto Settlement Ever: $15B
[ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 10:45:00 GMT ]
The figure represents the largest auto scandal settlement in U.S. history. The deal sets aside $10 billion to repair or buy back 475,000 vehicles.

10 facts about the Apple-1, the machine that made computing history - CNET
[ Wed, 29 Jun 2016 07:28:19 +0000 ]
On June 29, 1975, Steve "Woz" Wozniak tested the first prototype of the Apple computer, and history was made.

Tadpole galaxy erupts with the birth of stars - CNET
[ Wed, 29 Jun 2016 07:31:46 +0000 ]
A rare, nearby galaxy is exploding with newborn stars, as seen in a newly released image captured by Hubble.

The coolest PC case mods of 2016, according to Cooler Master - CNET
[ Wed, 29 Jun 2016 08:44:01 +0000 ]
The results from the Case Mod World Series are in, so prepare to be wowed by the best in PC tower mods and scratch-built chassis.

IBM's Watson may provide a shortcut to treating cancer - CNET
[ Wed, 29 Jun 2016 10:15:03 +0000 ]
IBM will provide its cognitive computer system to oncologists to get through the tedium of identifying mutations in DNA and finding specific treatments.

Donald Trump is spamming foreign politicians asking for money - CNET
[ Wed, 29 Jun 2016 11:27:05 +0000 ]
British and Australian MPs have given short shrift to the fundraising emails, which appear to breach US electoral rules.

2016 on pace to be the hottest year on record
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:39:29 EDT ]
The American Southwest isn't the only place feeling the heat.

Sculpture controlled by bees
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 07:23:26 EDT ]
Deep inside the Royal Botanical Gardens in London, a 40 ton steel sculpture has arisen in a peaceful wildflower meadow. The structure is called "The Hive" -- a 17 meter tall ode to the plight of honeybees, created by artist Wolfgang Buttress.

Exoplanet hunter seeks life on other worlds
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:38:35 EDT ]
The hunt for Earth-like planets has intensified as scientists search for potential life on other worlds.

China launches new carrier rocket
[ Sun, 26 Jun 2016 19:13:36 EDT ]
China's next-generation carrier rocket blasted off from the country's new Wenchang space port Saturday, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Olympic unisuits protect against polluted waters
[ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 15:29:42 EDT ]
The U.S. Olympic rowing team will appear in seamless unisuits when they hit the bay waters of Rio de Janeiro this summer. Though many viewers will notice only the second-skin fit, these innovative suits will also be providing much-needed protection against the foul waters of Guanabara Bay. The unisuits are knitted with antimicrobial material, their designer said.

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Apparent Conflicts May Dog Tesla-SolarCity Deal
[ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 14:02:00 GMT ]
The overlap created a glaring conflict of interest that's fueling concerns about whether Musk is milking Tesla's market value and brand recognition.

Fraud Alert: ID Thieves Hijack Mobile Phone Accounts
[ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 17:46:00 GMT ]
Identity thieves have come up with another devious way to make money by pretending to be someone else — hijacking mobile phone accounts.

This Bottle Will Help You Get the Last Drop of Shampoo
[ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 19:53:00 GMT ]
It is another addition to a growing field of 'self-cleaning' surfaces that can repel liquids such as water or oil.

VW to Pay Largest Auto Settlement Ever: $15B
[ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 10:45:50 GMT ]
The figure represents the largest auto scandal settlement in U.S. history. The deal sets aside $10 billion to repair or buy back 475,000 vehicles.

Investors Fuming as Some Broker Sites Crash After Brexit
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 17:34:00 GMT ]
Social media users flooded TD Ameritrade's and Fidelity Investments' Twitter feeds with irate messages on Friday, as customers struggled to access their accounts.

'Tetris' movie stacks up two sequels - CNET
[ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 07:15:17 +0000 ]
Could the popular block-stacking game support three films? The person behind the "Tetris" movie...err...trilogy seems to think so.

Australian outlaw Ned Kelly, the original Iron Man - CNET
[ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 07:01:02 +0000 ]
Legendary Australian bushranger Ned Kelly held the Siege of Glenrowan in an impenetrable suit of armour.

Google Maps gets sharper thanks to satellite upgrade - CNET
[ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 09:49:41 +0000 ]
Satellite images on Google Maps and Earth are now higher res thanks to a new, more powerful satellite launched by the search giant.

Norton's new VPN app wants to save us from dangers of public Wi-Fi - CNET
[ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 09:37:47 +0000 ]
It's billed as a way to stay secure on public networks, but Norton's new Wi-Fi Privacy app also gives you plenty of VPN benefits on your mobile, though you'll need to pay for the privilege.

Don't forget to floss: Upcoming app tells you how nice your smile is - CNET
[ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 10:23:18 +0000 ]
In addition to rating your gnashers, the app also tells you how trustworthy, elegant and friendly your smile makes you look.

Sculpture controlled by bees
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 07:23:26 EDT ]
Deep inside the Royal Botanical Gardens in London, a 40 ton steel sculpture has arisen in a peaceful wildflower meadow. The structure is called "The Hive" -- a 17 meter tall ode to the plight of honeybees, created by artist Wolfgang Buttress.

Exoplanet hunter seeks life on other worlds
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:38:35 EDT ]
The hunt for Earth-like planets has intensified as scientists search for potential life on other worlds.

China launches new carrier rocket
[ Sun, 26 Jun 2016 19:13:36 EDT ]
China's next-generation carrier rocket blasted off from the country's new Wenchang space port Saturday, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Dresses made from brain scans
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 06:59:47 EDT ]
To showcase the focus on fashion of Europe's largest festival of technology this year, designer Brooke Roberts curated a selection of designs and prototypes from the forefront of London's fashion tech community.

What if you could 3-D print hair?
[ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 13:59:58 EDT ]
Any number of complicated things can be created in a matter of minutes with 3-D printer technology: weapons, robots, even pizza. But what if you could print hair?

Monday, June 27, 2016

Solar Plane Lands in Spain After Trans-Atlantic Voyage
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 14:41:00 GMT ]
An experimental solar-powered airplane landed in Spain Thursday, completing an unprecedented three-day flight across the Atlantic.

How Social Media Fueled House Lawmakers' Sit-In
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:15:00 GMT ]
This already was shaping up to be an election year dominated by opinions declared on Facebook and barbs traded via Tweet.

Why Uber Is Better at Geolocation Than 911 Dispatch Centers
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:23:54 GMT ]
Pizza Hut and Uber have this advantage over the 911 system.

Bones, Pugs and Harmony: Pets Get In on 'Brexit' Vote
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 19:27:16 GMT ]
As Brits head to the Brexit polls, now man's best friend has been enlisted to support the "rufferendum."

Investors Fuming as Some Broker Sites Crash After Brexit
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 17:34:00 GMT ]
Social media users flooded TD Ameritrade's and Fidelity Investments' Twitter feeds with irate messages on Friday, as customers struggled to access their accounts.

Snowden calls new Russian anti-terror measures 'Big Brother law' - CNET
[ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 05:27:15 +0000 ]
Under the new laws, service providers will be made to store metadata for up to six months, and expressing pro-terror sentiments online can get you jailed for up to seven years.

Religious hacker defaces escort websites - CNET
[ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 06:09:42 +0000 ]
The Moroccan hacker has attacked over 100 websites, citing religious reasons, and claims to have access to user data.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai's Quora account hacked - CNET
[ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 06:36:52 +0000 ]
The group responsible for hacking Mark Zuckerberg's social media accounts has taken aim at Sundar Pichai.

Google will reportedly release its own phone this year - CNET
[ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 10:34:24 +0000 ]
The tech giant is currently in talks with mobile operators to release its own non-Nexus device, according to reports.

Apple celebrates Pride with rainbow Watch straps - CNET
[ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 11:10:29 +0000 ]
But it's not known whether the company will put the celebratory wristbands on sale.

Sculpture controlled by bees
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 07:23:26 EDT ]
Deep inside the Royal Botanical Gardens in London, a 40 ton steel sculpture has arisen in a peaceful wildflower meadow. The structure is called "The Hive" -- a 17 meter tall ode to the plight of honeybees, created by artist Wolfgang Buttress.

Exoplanet hunter seeks life on other worlds
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:38:35 EDT ]
The hunt for Earth-like planets has intensified as scientists search for potential life on other worlds.

China launches new carrier rocket
[ Sun, 26 Jun 2016 19:13:36 EDT ]
China's next-generation carrier rocket blasted off from the country's new Wenchang space port Saturday, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Dresses made from brain scans
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 06:59:47 EDT ]
To showcase the focus on fashion of Europe's largest festival of technology this year, designer Brooke Roberts curated a selection of designs and prototypes from the forefront of London's fashion tech community.

What if you could 3-D print hair?
[ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 13:59:58 EDT ]
Any number of complicated things can be created in a matter of minutes with 3-D printer technology: weapons, robots, even pizza. But what if you could print hair?

Sunday, June 26, 2016

Solar Plane Lands in Spain After Trans-Atlantic Voyage
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 14:41:00 GMT ]
An experimental solar-powered airplane landed in Spain Thursday, completing an unprecedented three-day flight across the Atlantic.

How Social Media Fueled House Lawmakers' Sit-In
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:15:00 GMT ]
This already was shaping up to be an election year dominated by opinions declared on Facebook and barbs traded via Tweet.

Why Uber Is Better at Geolocation Than 911 Dispatch Centers
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:23:54 GMT ]
Pizza Hut and Uber have this advantage over the 911 system.

Bones, Pugs and Harmony: Pets Get In on 'Brexit' Vote
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 19:27:16 GMT ]
As Brits head to the Brexit polls, now man's best friend has been enlisted to support the "rufferendum."

Investors Fuming as Some Broker Sites Crash After Brexit
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 17:34:00 GMT ]
Social media users flooded TD Ameritrade's and Fidelity Investments' Twitter feeds with irate messages on Friday, as customers struggled to access their accounts.

The Whale of Iron: Inside the JMSDF Akishio submarine and the Kure Maritime Museum - CNET
[ Sun, 26 Jun 2016 07:19:32 +0000 ]
Japan's Akishio submarine was decommissioned in 2004 and now sits on dry land just outside Hiroshima. The Kure museum next door has a scale model of the largest battleship ever built. Here's what they're like inside.

Most anticipated games of 2016: July to December - CNET
[ Sat, 25 Jun 2016 13:00:03 +0000 ]
E3 is over, and now we have hard dates for nearly all of the big games for the rest of 2016. Here are ones we're most looking forward to.

Stephen Colbert ridicules Ticketmaster's free-voucher concerts - CNET
[ Sat, 25 Jun 2016 18:16:03 +0000 ]
Technically Incorrect: Yes, you too can get free tickets for a Black Sabbath tribute band. If you try very hard.

Samsung's next phablet phone may be the 'Galaxy Note 7,' tipster says - CNET
[ Sat, 25 Jun 2016 19:07:24 +0000 ]
Mobile reporter Evan Blass, who often gets reliable phone leaks, claims Samsung's next big phone will skip the Galaxy Note 6 moniker.

Trump tweets that Scotland loves Brexit (though Scotland voted against) - CNET
[ Sat, 25 Jun 2016 19:31:07 +0000 ]
Technically Incorrect: Arriving in Scotland, the presumptive Republican nominee for US president seems unaware that the Scottish really want to be part of Europe.

2016 on pace to be the hottest year on record
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:39:29 EDT ]
The American Southwest isn't the only place feeling the heat.

Sculpture controlled by bees
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 07:23:26 EDT ]
Deep inside the Royal Botanical Gardens in London, a 40 ton steel sculpture has arisen in a peaceful wildflower meadow. The structure is called "The Hive" -- a 17 meter tall ode to the plight of honeybees, created by artist Wolfgang Buttress.

Exoplanet hunter seeks life on other worlds
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:38:35 EDT ]
The hunt for Earth-like planets has intensified as scientists search for potential life on other worlds.

Dresses made from brain scans
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 06:59:47 EDT ]
To showcase the focus on fashion of Europe's largest festival of technology this year, designer Brooke Roberts curated a selection of designs and prototypes from the forefront of London's fashion tech community.

What if you could 3-D print hair?
[ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 13:59:58 EDT ]
Any number of complicated things can be created in a matter of minutes with 3-D printer technology: weapons, robots, even pizza. But what if you could print hair?

Saturday, June 25, 2016

Solar Plane Lands in Spain After Trans-Atlantic Voyage
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 14:41:00 GMT ]
An experimental solar-powered airplane landed in Spain Thursday, completing an unprecedented three-day flight across the Atlantic.

How Social Media Fueled House Lawmakers' Sit-In
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:15:00 GMT ]
This already was shaping up to be an election year dominated by opinions declared on Facebook and barbs traded via Tweet.

Why Uber Is Better at Geolocation Than 911 Dispatch Centers
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:23:54 GMT ]
Pizza Hut and Uber have this advantage over the 911 system.

Bones, Pugs and Harmony: Pets Get In on 'Brexit' Vote
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 19:27:16 GMT ]
As Brits head to the Brexit polls, now man's best friend has been enlisted to support the "rufferendum."

Investors Fuming as Some Broker Sites Crash After Brexit
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 17:34:00 GMT ]
Social media users flooded TD Ameritrade's and Fidelity Investments' Twitter feeds with irate messages on Friday, as customers struggled to access their accounts.

Goodwood, Le Mans and some cars, too: Our week on Instagram - Roadshow
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 21:26:47 +0000 ]
This is our 10th Instagram recap. Now accepting anniversary presents.

A painfully telling video about Brexit sweeps the web - CNET
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 22:57:30 +0000 ]
Technically Incorrect: Within hours of Britons voting, a chief proponent of withdrawing from the EU says one of the Leave campaign's biggest promises was false. The news spreads quickly on Twitter.

Apple discontinues the 27-inch Thunderbolt Display. What's next? (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 43) - CNET
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 23:02:03 +0000 ]
Everything points to the next big upgrade coming in 2017 for the 10th anniversary of the iPhone. The Apple Watch is looking at new display tech, and say goodbye to the Thunderbolt Display.

Watch molten copper destroy a Rubik's Cube and Ping-Pong balls - CNET
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 23:09:09 +0000 ]
When classic toys get covered in molten copper, the results are anything but playful.

Tour Japan's JMSDF Akishio submarine and Kure Maritime Museum (pictures) - CNET
[ Sat, 25 Jun 2016 08:00:02 +0000 ]
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Akishio submarine sits ashore as part of the JMSDF Kure Museum. Here's a tour of this diesel-electric sub, the museum, and the adjacent 'Yamoto' museum.

2016 on pace to be the hottest year on record
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:39:29 EDT ]
The American Southwest isn't the only place feeling the heat.

Sculpture controlled by bees
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 07:23:26 EDT ]
Deep inside the Royal Botanical Gardens in London, a 40 ton steel sculpture has arisen in a peaceful wildflower meadow. The structure is called "The Hive" -- a 17 meter tall ode to the plight of honeybees, created by artist Wolfgang Buttress.

Exoplanet hunter seeks life on other worlds
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:38:35 EDT ]
The hunt for Earth-like planets has intensified as scientists search for potential life on other worlds.

Dresses made from brain scans
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 06:59:47 EDT ]
To showcase the focus on fashion of Europe's largest festival of technology this year, designer Brooke Roberts curated a selection of designs and prototypes from the forefront of London's fashion tech community.

What if you could 3-D print hair?
[ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 13:59:58 EDT ]
Any number of complicated things can be created in a matter of minutes with 3-D printer technology: weapons, robots, even pizza. But what if you could print hair?

Friday, June 24, 2016

Solar Plane Lands in Spain After Trans-Atlantic Voyage
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 14:41:00 GMT ]
An experimental solar-powered airplane landed in Spain Thursday, completing an unprecedented three-day flight across the Atlantic.

How Social Media Fueled House Lawmakers' Sit-In
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:15:00 GMT ]
This already was shaping up to be an election year dominated by opinions declared on Facebook and barbs traded via Tweet.

Why Uber Is Better at Geolocation Than 911 Dispatch Centers
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:23:54 GMT ]
Pizza Hut and Uber have this advantage over the 911 system.

Bones, Pugs and Harmony: Pets Get In on 'Brexit' Vote
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 19:27:16 GMT ]
As Brits head to the Brexit polls, now man's best friend has been enlisted to support the "rufferendum."

Musk's Tesla to Buy Musk's SolarCity in $2.8 Billion Merger
[ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 10:45:00 GMT ]
Elon Musk's electric car maker Tesla offers to buy Elon Musk's solar installation firm SolarCity in a stock deal worth as much as $2.8 billion.

Sharp has designed an earthquake-proof fridge - CNET
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 05:42:58 +0000 ]
The Japanese electronic giant's latest fridge automatically locks if it senses an earthquake and has a solar-powered backup battery in the event of a power outage.

Lindsay Lohan an unlikely source of information during the Brexit vote - CNET
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 05:54:02 +0000 ]
As the UK stunned the world by electing to leave the European Union, Lindsay Lohan shocked Twitter by revealing herself as a voice of #Brexit expertise.

Pinot meow: Wine for cats lets you toast with your feline friends - CNET
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 07:29:21 +0000 ]
The new beverage has no alcohol, of course, but is made with organic catnip and fresh beets.

Uber's new upfront pricing tucks away the surge - CNET
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 09:27:15 +0000 ]
The company's new upfront pricing supposedly helps do away with surge pricing headaches by telling you what you'll pay upfront.

Controversial $4 smartphone to start shipping next week - CNET
[ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 10:05:19 +0000 ]
After stirring controversy with its dirt-cheap smartphone earlier this year, Indian company Ringing Bells says it has over 200,000 Freedom 251 units ready for shipping.

Small asteroid discovered orbiting Earth
[ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 13:08:34 EDT ]
A small asteroid has been found circling Earth as the two objects orbit the sun together.

Astronomer: End human space missions
[ Sat, 18 Jun 2016 15:02:06 EDT ]
Britain's leading astronomer has called on Europe to end human spaceflights because he says they are no longer cost effective or a benefit to science.

Sculpture controlled by bees
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 07:23:26 EDT ]
Deep inside the Royal Botanical Gardens in London, a 40 ton steel sculpture has arisen in a peaceful wildflower meadow. The structure is called "The Hive" -- a 17 meter tall ode to the plight of honeybees, created by artist Wolfgang Buttress.

Dresses made from brain scans
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 06:59:47 EDT ]
To showcase the focus on fashion of Europe's largest festival of technology this year, designer Brooke Roberts curated a selection of designs and prototypes from the forefront of London's fashion tech community.

What if you could 3-D print hair?
[ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 13:59:58 EDT ]
Any number of complicated things can be created in a matter of minutes with 3-D printer technology: weapons, robots, even pizza. But what if you could print hair?

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Senate Likely to Pass FBI Spying Bill After Orlando Shooting
[ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 13:28:00 GMT ]
The U.S. Senate is likely to pass a Republican-backed proposal to expand the Federal Bureau of Investigation's secretive surveillance powers.

Could New Technology Help Prevent Hot Car Deaths?
[ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 19:49:00 GMT ]
At least 16 kids have reportedly died from heatstroke after being left in hot cars — more than double the number who perished by this time last year.

Amazon Prime Falls Foul of French Authorities - Again
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 10:49:00 GMT ]
Amazon has irked the French - again - this time in the form of its new food delivery service, Amazon Prime Now.

As Obama Heads to Silicon Valley, Hot-Button Issues Are off the Agenda
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 11:24:42 GMT ]
President Obama will head to Silicon Valley on Friday to a summit aimed at connecting tech entrepreneurs and the venture capital community.

Musk's Tesla to Buy Musk's SolarCity in $2.8 Billion Merger
[ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 10:45:00 GMT ]
Elon Musk's electric car maker Tesla offers to buy Elon Musk's solar installation firm SolarCity in a stock deal worth as much as $2.8 billion.

Instagram will soon automatically translate foreign languages in-app - CNET
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 09:36:02 +0000 ]
Bios, comments and captions will begin to be automatically translated to the user's native language in the ever-popular app.

Your next ride around the Nürburgring could be in a 200-mph Jaguar F-Type SVR - Roadshow
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 10:00:03 +0000 ]
€295 will buy you a 30-minute ride 'round the 'Ring with a professional driver at the helm.

Bletchley Park in 360: See inside Britain's Enigma-breaking HQ - CNET
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 10:51:25 +0000 ]
CNET takes you on an immersive VR tour of Bletchley Park, where Alan Turing and his colleagues smashed Nazi encryptions in World War II.

Faraday Future will test self-driving cars in California...even though it doesn't yet have a car - Roadshow
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 10:38:08 +0000 ]
This is the next major move for the mysterious, self-described Tesla competitor.

Fiat Chrysler slowly phases out cars with troublesome Takata airbag inflators - Roadshow
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 11:30:03 +0000 ]
The company will stop putting non-desiccated inflators in vehicles globally by mid-September.

Small asteroid discovered orbiting Earth
[ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 13:08:34 EDT ]
A small asteroid has been found circling Earth as the two objects orbit the sun together.

Astronomer: End human space missions
[ Sat, 18 Jun 2016 15:02:06 EDT ]
Britain's leading astronomer has called on Europe to end human spaceflights because he says they are no longer cost effective or a benefit to science.

Sculpture controlled by bees
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 07:23:26 EDT ]
Deep inside the Royal Botanical Gardens in London, a 40 ton steel sculpture has arisen in a peaceful wildflower meadow. The structure is called "The Hive" -- a 17 meter tall ode to the plight of honeybees, created by artist Wolfgang Buttress.

Dresses made from brain scans
[ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 06:59:47 EDT ]
To showcase the focus on fashion of Europe's largest festival of technology this year, designer Brooke Roberts curated a selection of designs and prototypes from the forefront of London's fashion tech community.

What if you could 3-D print hair?
[ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 13:59:58 EDT ]
Any number of complicated things can be created in a matter of minutes with 3-D printer technology: weapons, robots, even pizza. But what if you could print hair?

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

White House Unveils New Rules for Drone 'Revolution'
[ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 17:12:00 GMT ]
The Obama administration unveiled landmark rules on Tuesday for small drones for education and research purposes, but not unmanned commercial drones.

Hamilton's Revenge: Jail Time for Brokers Using Ticket Bots?
[ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 20:13:00 GMT ]
The 18th century has successfully taken on a 21st century scourge. The New York State Assembly passed legislation to criminalize 'ticket bots.'

Did Russian Hackers Strike Again Against Hillary Clinton?
[ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 01:55:00 GMT ]
Russian hackers are believed to have breached the Clinton Foundation — and appear to be the same cyber spies who swiped files from the DNC.

Unlike Apple Pay, New Samsung System Won't Charge Banks
[ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 11:29:21 GMT ]
Smartphone leader Samsung Electronics will not be seeking fees from its financial partners, unlike the Apple Pay system.

Musk's Tesla to Buy Musk's SolarCity in $2.8 Billion Merger
[ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 10:45:00 GMT ]
Elon Musk's electric car maker Tesla offers to buy Elon Musk's solar installation firm SolarCity in a stock deal worth as much as $2.8 billion.

Google's five rules for AI safety - CNET
[ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 07:40:44 +0000 ]
Google Research goes Asimov, spelling out concrete, real-world questions to ask in order to develop non-apocalyptic artificial intelligence.

KFC offers customers in India battery pack to go with fried chicken - CNET
[ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 10:33:58 +0000 ]
The fast food chain is reportedly including a 6,100mAh power bank into select meals as part of its Watt a Box campaign.

Drone delivers abortion pill to women in Northern Ireland - CNET
[ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 10:21:16 +0000 ]
In a protest against the country's abortion laws, women's advocacy groups airdrop medicine using a remote-controlled aircraft.

Elon Musk's OpenAI is working on a robot butler - CNET
[ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 11:02:51 +0000 ]
The artificial intelligence company wants to develop a robot that can be flexible, helpful and intelligent enough to do all your boring housework.

Amazon leapfrogs to third biggest video streamer by traffic - CNET
[ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 11:24:07 +0000 ]
No. 1 Netflix's share of traffic dwindles, likely thanks to better video compression -- and not because you've scaled back any binge watching

Small asteroid discovered orbiting Earth
[ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 13:08:34 EDT ]
A small asteroid has been found circling Earth as the two objects orbit the sun together.

Full moon ushers in summer solstice
[ Sun, 19 Jun 2016 16:38:48 EDT ]
The longest day of the year is upon us.

Grandmother's Google search charms the Web
[ Sat, 18 Jun 2016 15:01:52 EDT ]
Step aside, cute baby videos -- there's now a special funny place on the internet for the less tech-savvy. Like these grandparents working out how a webcam works. Or all of these grandparents figuring out Facebook.

Astronomer: End human space missions
[ Sat, 18 Jun 2016 15:02:06 EDT ]
Britain's leading astronomer has called on Europe to end human spaceflights because he says they are no longer cost effective or a benefit to science.

US Navy's newest stealth destroyer christened
[ Mon, 20 Jun 2016 08:59:33 EDT ]
Standing before a crowd of nearly 2,000 in Bath, Maine, Sally Monsoor, the mother of fallen Navy SEAL Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Monsoor, honored her son Saturday by christening the ship that will bear his name.

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Watch Solar-Powered Plane Take Off for Flight Across Atlantic
[ Mon, 20 Jun 2016 13:30:51 GMT ]
Solar Impulse 2 departed on one of the most challenging legs of its global trip when pilot Bertrand Piccard took off from New York for Seville, Spain.

Solar Impulse Begins Trans-Atlantic Leg of Global Voyage
[ Mon, 20 Jun 2016 19:43:00 GMT ]
Bertrand Piccard, who is piloting the aircraft, left from John F. Kennedy International Airport and will be landing in Spain over three days later.

White Anchorwoman: I Was Fired Because of My Race
[ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 10:14:48 GMT ]
A Pittsburgh newscaster fired after her comments in a Facebook post about a shooting were deemed racially insensitive sued her former employer.

Wal-Mart Nixes its China Strategy, Adds Alibaba Rival
[ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 11:16:00 GMT ]
The deal will see the U.S. grocery giant swap its Yihaodian platform for a 5 percent stake in JD.com, worth about $1.5 billion.

New York Bill Would Ban Airbnb Short-Term Rentals
[ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 11:00:55 GMT ]
New York State has passed legislation that would ban Airbnb users from listing some short-term rentals, a new line of attack by legislators.

Most anticipated tech of 2016: July to December edition - CNET
[ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 08:31:48 +0000 ]
Plenty of new gadgets are still on deck for the second half 2016. Some are official, some are inevitable sequels -- but here's everything we know so far.

These stylish Star Wars iPhone cases are made with gold-plated circuit lines - CNET
[ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 08:07:35 +0000 ]
​Calling a galaxy far, far away has never been geekier.

Cities worldwide join forces to write rulebook for Uber and Airbnb - CNET
[ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 10:09:42 +0000 ]
The newly formed alliance will be led by the mayors of New York and Paris.

China's daily cyberattacks on the US are in decline, says report - CNET
[ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 10:50:46 +0000 ]
China's hacker groups have been laying off the US and 25 other countries that they have previously targeted, according to security firm FireEye.

'Crowd Control,' part 19: Reunited, and it feels so not dead anymore - CNET
[ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 11:00:03 +0000 ]
In the latest installment of CNET's crowdsourced science fiction novel, Cindy Parker becomes Earth's most well-traveled resident and Meta plans a return trip as well.

Small asteroid discovered orbiting Earth
[ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 13:08:34 EDT ]
A small asteroid has been found circling Earth as the two objects orbit the sun together.

Full moon ushers in summer solstice
[ Sun, 19 Jun 2016 16:38:48 EDT ]
The longest day of the year is upon us.

Grandmother's Google search charms the Web
[ Sat, 18 Jun 2016 15:01:52 EDT ]
Step aside, cute baby videos -- there's now a special funny place on the internet for the less tech-savvy. Like these grandparents working out how a webcam works. Or all of these grandparents figuring out Facebook.

Astronomer: End human space missions
[ Sat, 18 Jun 2016 15:02:06 EDT ]
Britain's leading astronomer has called on Europe to end human spaceflights because he says they are no longer cost effective or a benefit to science.

US Navy's newest stealth destroyer christened
[ Mon, 20 Jun 2016 08:59:33 EDT ]
Standing before a crowd of nearly 2,000 in Bath, Maine, Sally Monsoor, the mother of fallen Navy SEAL Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Monsoor, honored her son Saturday by christening the ship that will bear his name.

Monday, June 20, 2016

Hacker Floods ISIS Twitters With Pro-LGBT Messages, Porn
[ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 19:02:00 GMT ]
A hacker identifying with the group Anonymous has been trolling ISIS-related Twitter accounts, flooding them with explicit gay porn and rainbow flags.

How Your Smartphone Can Be Hacked Without You Knowing
[ Sat, 18 Jun 2016 14:07:44 GMT ]
Even if a malicious attacker cannot get into your phone, they can try to get the sensitive data stored inside: contacts, places visited and e-mails.

Microsoft Co-Founder to Debut World's Biggest Plane
[ Mon, 20 Jun 2016 11:37:59 GMT ]
A space launch company bankrolled by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen intends to launch satellites into orbit from the world's biggest airplane.

Watch Solar-Powered Plane Take Off for Flight Across Atlantic
[ Mon, 20 Jun 2016 11:49:33 GMT ]
Solar Impulse 2 departed on one of the most challenging legs of its global trip when pilot Bertrand Piccard took off from New York for Seville, Spain.

Toyota to Invest $1B in Self-Driving Safety Features
[ Mon, 20 Jun 2016 10:58:00 GMT ]
Toyota will spend $1 billion over the next five years, as competition to develop self-driving cars intensifies.

HBO's 'Westworld' teaser trailer drops during 'Game of Thrones' - CNET
[ Mon, 20 Jun 2016 04:42:01 +0000 ]
Get ready for violence, meditations on the nature of existence and even the odd Shakespeare-quoting robot when "Westworld" premieres in October.

Cleveland Rocks: Fans erupt on social media as Cavs win NBA title - CNET
[ Mon, 20 Jun 2016 06:43:41 +0000 ]
Cavaliers fans euphoric as LeBron James helps Cleveland end 52-year championship drought.

Dark side of the moon: The grim history of NASA's space race - CNET
[ Mon, 20 Jun 2016 10:07:33 +0000 ]
On this day in history: June 20 marks some important milestones in the dark history of human space exploration.

Spotify celebrates the LGBTQ community with #PressPlayForPride - CNET
[ Mon, 20 Jun 2016 07:55:57 +0000 ]
The music streaming service now has your one stop listening destination to get curated music playlists from LGBTQ artists and advocates.

3D printing produces human hair-like bristles - CNET
[ Mon, 20 Jun 2016 09:41:47 +0000 ]
Researchers at MIT's Media Lab have created a means of 3D printing thousands of soft, fur-like hairs.

Small asteroid discovered orbiting Earth
[ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 13:08:34 EDT ]
A small asteroid has been found circling Earth as the two objects orbit the sun together.

Full moon ushers in summer solstice
[ Sun, 19 Jun 2016 16:38:48 EDT ]
The longest day of the year is upon us.

Grandmother's Google search charms the Web
[ Sat, 18 Jun 2016 15:01:52 EDT ]
Step aside, cute baby videos -- there's now a special funny place on the internet for the less tech-savvy. Like these grandparents working out how a webcam works. Or all of these grandparents figuring out Facebook.

Astronomer: End human space missions
[ Sat, 18 Jun 2016 15:02:06 EDT ]
Britain's leading astronomer has called on Europe to end human spaceflights because he says they are no longer cost effective or a benefit to science.

Microsoft brings Starbucks coffee to your inbox
[ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 09:36:12 EDT ]
Tired of your typical office meetings and generic "thank you" notes? Microsoft and Starbucks are joining forces to boost your inbox with a caffeine jolt.

Sunday, June 19, 2016

Microsoft to Work With Cannabis Compliance Tech Firm
[ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 15:17:00 GMT ]
Kind said that Microsoft will help it market its software to local and state government agencies that monitor marijuana growers or distributors.

Hacker Floods ISIS Twitters With Pro-LGBT Messages, Porn
[ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 19:02:00 GMT ]
A hacker identifying with the group Anonymous has been trolling ISIS-related Twitter accounts, flooding them with explicit gay porn and rainbow flags.

Beijing Bans the iPhone 6, Claims Patent Breach
[ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 16:35:00 GMT ]
Intellectual property regulators in Beijing have barred Apple from selling models of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus in the city, citing patent breach.

How Your Smartphone Can Be Hacked Without You Knowing
[ Sat, 18 Jun 2016 14:07:44 GMT ]
Even if a malicious attacker cannot get into your phone, they can try to get the sensitive data stored inside: contacts, places visited and e-mails.

Hyperloop Wars? Race to Reach 700 mph Sparks Rivalry
[ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 10:30:00 GMT ]
The ultra-high-speed mass transit brainchild of Tesla boss Elon Musk has created a hotbed of competitive rivalry with major stakeholders swapping crit

Benedict Cumberbatch gets his own Doctor Strange Funko toy - CNET
[ Sat, 18 Jun 2016 23:57:41 +0000 ]
Take Cumberbatch home in toy form as Marvel's Sorcerer Supreme. The collectible will be available only at this year's San Diego Comic-Con International.

Trump says 'ask the gays,' gays flip him the bird on Twitter - CNET
[ Sat, 18 Jun 2016 20:30:30 +0000 ]
Technically Incorrect: Surpise. On social media, you don't always get the response you might have hoped for.

Apple cites Trump as it turns its back on GOP convention, says report - CNET
[ Sun, 19 Jun 2016 00:09:05 +0000 ]
The company won't provide any support to the Republican National Convention because of The Donald's inflammatory remarks, says Politico.

Museum of Broken Relationships turns heartache into art - CNET
[ Sun, 19 Jun 2016 00:01:06 +0000 ]
What happens to all the shared personal items when couples call it quits? Two artists hope to put leftover lovelorn items on a pedestal for all to see.

Has Samsung gone and copied Apple (again)? - CNET
[ Sat, 18 Jun 2016 23:54:10 +0000 ]
Technically Incorrect: The latest campaign for Samsung's Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge bears an eerie similarity to a campaign Apple has been running for some time.

'Jet' disrupts one of Saturn's rings
[ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 13:09:01 EDT ]
Although it might look like a bit of smudgy celestial mischief, neither Pandora nor any of Saturn's other moons is to blame for a recent disruption of one of the planet's rings, according to NASA. Considering that the gas giant has 53 moons in orbit (and nine other moons awaiting confirmation), scientists monitoring NASA's Cassini spacecraft were curious.

Small asteroid discovered orbiting Earth
[ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 13:08:34 EDT ]
A small asteroid has been found circling Earth as the two objects orbit the sun together.

Grandmother's Google search charms the Web
[ Sat, 18 Jun 2016 15:01:52 EDT ]
Step aside, cute baby videos -- there's now a special funny place on the internet for the less tech-savvy. Like these grandparents working out how a webcam works. Or all of these grandparents figuring out Facebook.

Astronomer: End human space missions
[ Sat, 18 Jun 2016 15:02:06 EDT ]
Britain's leading astronomer has called on Europe to end human spaceflights because he says they are no longer cost effective or a benefit to science.

Microsoft brings Starbucks coffee to your inbox
[ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 09:36:12 EDT ]
Tired of your typical office meetings and generic "thank you" notes? Microsoft and Starbucks are joining forces to boost your inbox with a caffeine jolt.

Saturday, June 18, 2016

NASA's Juno to Meet Jupiter July 4
[ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 14:26:00 GMT ]
NASA's solar-powered Juno spacecraft has a date with Jupiter July 4.

Microsoft to Work With Cannabis Compliance Tech Firm
[ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 15:17:00 GMT ]
Kind said that Microsoft will help it market its software to local and state government agencies that monitor marijuana growers or distributors.

Beijing Bans the iPhone 6, Claims Patent Breach
[ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 16:35:00 GMT ]
Intellectual property regulators in Beijing have barred Apple from selling models of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus in the city, citing patent breach.

Hacker Floods ISIS Twitters with Pro-LGBT Messages, Porn
[ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 19:02:00 GMT ]
A hacker identifying with the group Anonymous has been trolling ISIS-related Twitter accounts, flooding them with explicit gay porn and rainbow flags.

Hyperloop Wars? Race to Reach 700 mph Sparks Rivalry
[ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 10:30:00 GMT ]
The ultra-high-speed mass transit brainchild of Tesla boss Elon Musk has created a hotbed of competitive rivalry with major stakeholders swapping crit

The iPhone 7 Plus may not even get a dual-lens camera (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 42) - CNET
[ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 22:41:05 +0000 ]
We've got more details from WWDC 2016's aftermath. One rumor even says not to expect a dual-lens camera for the next iPhone.

CNET's summer of festivals is just getting started - CNET
[ Sat, 18 Jun 2016 00:34:27 +0000 ]
CNET's hitting the festival circuit, bringing savvy tips, futuristic tech demos and a little extra Wi-Fi to summer music, food and beer festivals around the country. See you there!

In Sweden, your next car-charging spot could be at someone else's house - CNET
[ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 23:37:58 +0000 ]
Renault has launched a service called Elbnb where people share their power outlets with drivers of electric vehicles for a price.

Apple reportedly disarms rifle emoji movement - CNET
[ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 23:47:01 +0000 ]
The technical group responsible for overseeing emoji votes unanimously to remove the rifle from its list of new emoji candidates, reports BuzzFeed.

How Apple plans on making features smarter while balancing privacy - CNET
[ Sat, 18 Jun 2016 12:00:07 +0000 ]
The tech titan touted the term "differential privacy" as a way of smartening up key apps in iOS 10. What it promises is being smart without using the Google approach of moving all of your data to the cloud.

El Niño is over, but what's next?
[ Wed, 15 Jun 2016 10:19:42 EDT ]
It's official -- El Niño is dead.

'Jet' disrupts one of Saturn's rings
[ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 13:09:01 EDT ]
Although it might look like a bit of smudgy celestial mischief, neither Pandora nor any of Saturn's other moons is to blame for a recent disruption of one of the planet's rings, according to NASA. Considering that the gas giant has 53 moons in orbit (and nine other moons awaiting confirmation), scientists monitoring NASA's Cassini spacecraft were curious.

Small asteroid discovered orbiting Earth
[ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 13:08:34 EDT ]
A small asteroid has been found circling Earth as the two objects orbit the sun together.

SpaceX launches satellites, loses rocket
[ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 09:37:36 EDT ]
SpaceX successfully launched two commercial satellites Wednesday morning into orbit but lost its rocket during the mission.

Microsoft brings Starbucks coffee to your inbox
[ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 09:36:12 EDT ]
Tired of your typical office meetings and generic "thank you" notes? Microsoft and Starbucks are joining forces to boost your inbox with a caffeine jolt.

Friday, June 17, 2016

How Does the IPhone's Fingerprint Scanner Work?
[ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 15:05:05 GMT ]
Not all biometric fingerprint scanners are the same.

Senators Want Info on Orlando Shooter's Facebook Activity
[ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 16:16:00 GMT ]
Lawmakers want to reconstruct the digital trail left by shooter Omar Mateen in the months before his brutal attack that left 49 people dead.

Zuckerberg's Initiative Makes First Major Investment
[ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 16:31:00 GMT ]
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's philanthropy venture has made its first major investment, leading a funding round in a startup.

LG Debuts TV That 'Repels Mosquitoes' in Fight Against Zika, Malaria
[ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 11:38:00 GMT ]
The Indian arm of South Korea's LG Electronics has begun selling a TV with a feature that it says repels mosquitoes.

Hyperloop Wars? Race to Reach 700 mph Sparks Rivalry
[ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 10:30:00 GMT ]
The ultra-high-speed mass transit brainchild of Tesla boss Elon Musk has created a hotbed of competitive rivalry with major stakeholders swapping crit

​Slideshow feature joins a slew of new Google Photos abilities - CNET
[ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 11:12:43 +0000 ]
Google's photo storage and sharing service gets new features every few weeks.

'Russian speaking' hackers selling access to thousands of servers for as low as $6 - CNET
[ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 10:42:47 +0000 ]
India, Brazil, China, Russia, South Africa and Australia were in the top 10 most targeted countries.

'Crowd Control,' part 18: Love resurrected, a family destroyed - CNET
[ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 11:00:03 +0000 ]
In the latest installment of CNET's crowdsourced science fiction novel, a couple is finally reunited under the most unlikely circumstances, while a brilliant scientist's ambition leaves him alone and in despair.

Capaciousness on the cheap: Chevrolet prices 2017 Cruze Hatchback at $22,190 - Roadshow
[ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 11:00:07 +0000 ]
For not that much more than the sedan, you get a fair bit more space with which to play around.

CNET UK podcast 486: iOS evolves, OS X rebrands and an all-new Xbox - CNET
[ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 11:00:10 +0000 ]
All the news from WWDC and E3 that's fit to print, or at least, um, talk about. Plus Sky's cinematic rebrand and the Internet's most polite gran. It's your CNET UK podcast.

El Niño is over, but what's next?
[ Wed, 15 Jun 2016 10:19:42 EDT ]
It's official -- El Niño is dead.

'Jet' disrupts one of Saturn's rings
[ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 13:09:01 EDT ]
Although it might look like a bit of smudgy celestial mischief, neither Pandora nor any of Saturn's other moons is to blame for a recent disruption of one of the planet's rings, according to NASA. Considering that the gas giant has 53 moons in orbit (and nine other moons awaiting confirmation), scientists monitoring NASA's Cassini spacecraft were curious.

Small asteroid discovered orbiting Earth
[ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 13:08:34 EDT ]
A small asteroid has been found circling Earth as the two objects orbit the sun together.

Apple CEO's tearful Orlando tribute
[ Wed, 15 Jun 2016 10:22:18 EDT ]
Apple CEO Tim Cook started the company's annual developer conference, WWDC, by paying tribute to the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting.

Microsoft brings Starbucks coffee to your inbox
[ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 07:49:04 EDT ]
Tired of your typical office meetings and generic "thank you" notes? Microsoft and Starbucks are joining forces to boost your inbox with a caffeine jolt.

Thursday, June 16, 2016

Guilty Plea in Terrorists' Hack of U.S. Military Information
[ Wed, 15 Jun 2016 20:30:00 GMT ]
Ardit Ferizi readily admitted his crime: hacking computers to obtain personal data of more than 1,300 U.S. government and military personnel.

Twitter, Facebook, Google Sued Over Paris Attacks
[ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 02:04:00 GMT ]
Nohemi Gonzalez, 23, a student at California State University-Long Beach, was among 130 people who were killed Nov. 13 in the attacks across Paris.

Tech Leaders Want Single EU Market, Not 'Terrible' Brexit
[ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 10:23:00 GMT ]
Tech leaders are calling for a single start-up market as Britain heads towards a "Brexit" referendum that would be a "terrible thing," they say.

'Lone Hacker' Claims He Carried out Cyber Attack on DNC
[ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 11:08:11 GMT ]
A "lone hacker" has taken responsibility for a cyber attack on the DNC, who. along with one cyber-security firm, originally blamed the Russian government.

Twitter Invests $70 Million in SoundCloud
[ Wed, 15 Jun 2016 11:12:00 GMT ]
Twitter has invested about $70 million in Berlin-based music service SoundCloud, technology website Re/code reported.

Bolivia pecks holes in Bill Gates' offer to donate thousands of chickens - CNET
[ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 09:16:02 +0000 ]
The philanthropic billionaire wants to give 100,000 hens to countries that need them -- but Bolivia's rural development minister wants no part of it.

Google tips hat to gran whose polite search charmed the internet - CNET
[ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 10:35:58 +0000 ]
A British grandson posted a snap of his nan's laptop screen -- in which the 86-year-old adds "please" and "thank you" to her Google search.

Clash of Clans maker Supercell could be bought by China web giant Tencent, report says - CNET
[ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 10:46:52 +0000 ]
The Finnish mobile game maker would be valued at $9 billion, according to a report in the New York Times.

Dish launches Cuban entertainment channel for U.S. audiences - CNET
[ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 11:00:03 +0000 ]
CUBAMAX TV today makes its debut on Dish, bringing for the first time in the U.S. some of Cuba's most popular movies and TV shows. It will also make its way to Sling TV.

UberEats serves up UK expansion with London launch - CNET
[ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 11:33:04 +0000 ]
Uber's food delivery app has gone live in Britain's capital -- the second city in Europe to get the digital take-out service.

Does small quake mean big one is coming?
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 11:35:50 EDT ]
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Southern California early Friday, prompting some to wonder whether something much stronger is coming.

NASA finds largest 'Tatooine' planet
[ Wed, 15 Jun 2016 10:19:41 EDT ]
Scientists have confirmed that an exoplanet named Kepler-1647 is the largest discovered that orbits two suns.

El Niño is over, but what's next?
[ Wed, 15 Jun 2016 10:19:42 EDT ]
It's official -- El Niño is dead.

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Apple CEO's tearful Orlando tribute
[ Wed, 15 Jun 2016 10:22:18 EDT ]
Apple CEO Tim Cook started the company's annual developer conference, WWDC, by paying tribute to the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting.

Futuristic pod will house you, feed you crickets
[ Wed, 15 Jun 2016 10:22:38 EDT ]
Cricket bonbons and insect-infused vodka aren't words normally associated with Michelin-starred cuisine.

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Volvo is Pushing Down the Pedal on Battery-Powered Cars
[ Tue, 14 Jun 2016 17:38:00 GMT ]
Don't tell Peter Mertens that battery-cars don't sell. The head of global R&D for Volvo Cars was similarly skeptical until the Swedish automaker l

'Spam King' Sanford Wallace Sentenced to 2½ Years
[ Wed, 15 Jun 2016 03:44:13 GMT ]
Sanford Wallace illegally obtained Facebook users' account information to flood the service with more than 27 million spam messages, prosecutors say.

Russian Hackers Breach DNC, Gain Access to Trump Research
[ Wed, 15 Jun 2016 06:35:22 GMT ]
U.S. intelligence agencies believe Russian cyber spies hacked into computers belonging to the Democratic National Committee.

Twitter Invests $70 Million in SoundCloud
[ Wed, 15 Jun 2016 11:12:58 GMT ]
Twitter has invested about $70 million in Berlin-based music service SoundCloud, technology website Re/code reported.

Apple's A.I. Still 'Way Behind the Curve'
[ Tue, 14 Jun 2016 10:35:00 GMT ]
Apple unveiled improvements to Siri on Thursday, but still trails rivals such as Google and Amazon in the red-hot field of artificial intelligence.

Overwatch hits 10 million players in under a month - CNET
[ Wed, 15 Jun 2016 06:27:09 +0000 ]
Blizzard's new team shooter is on track to break the active player record set by the company's own World of Warcraft.

Donald Glover joins cast of 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' - CNET
[ Wed, 15 Jun 2016 08:52:59 +0000 ]
"Couldn't see me as Spider-Man/but now I'm spittin venom," he once sang. Now that he's reportedly joined the cast, let's see where that goes.

Facebook Messenger adds texting support, but only for Android - CNET
[ Wed, 15 Jun 2016 11:24:21 +0000 ]
Starting this week, Android users will be able to send texts with voice clips without leaving the Messnger app.

Ford brings Lego GT to Le Mans, doesn't plan on racing that one - Roadshow
[ Wed, 15 Jun 2016 11:29:27 +0000 ]
Much like the real racecar, if you step on an errant piece of it, it's going to hurt.

Cadillac CT6's surround-view cameras can act like a dashcam - Roadshow
[ Wed, 15 Jun 2016 11:43:02 +0000 ]
Using a built-in SD card slot and four exterior cameras, Cadillac's latest luxury car can keep a set of eyes on the environment.

Drone camera sees whale feeding her calf
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 11:44:27 EDT ]
A rare moment of an endangered Bryde's whale feeding her calf off north New Zealand's coast has been caught on camera thanks to a specially built drone.

Should human organs be grown in pigs?
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 11:44:11 EDT ]
There's a worldwide shortage of donor organs. Some people spend years on a transplant list, and others lose their lives while waiting.

Light pollution dims Milky Way for one-third of the world
[ Tue, 14 Jun 2016 13:11:46 EDT ]
If you look up at the evening sky, there's a good chance you will not be able to see what your grandmother saw when she was a little girl.

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Does small quake mean big one is coming?
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 11:35:50 EDT ]
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Southern California early Friday, prompting some to wonder whether something much stronger is coming.

Apple CEO's tearful Orlando tribute
[ Tue, 14 Jun 2016 13:08:22 EDT ]
Apple CEO Tim Cook started the company's annual developer conference, WWDC, by paying tribute to the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting.

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Here's What to Expect from Apple's Big Conference
[ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 14:03:00 GMT ]
With sales of Apple' s flagship iPhone slowing, the spotlight is on the company's hunt for its next big thing.

Why LinkedIn Won't Lose its Buzz After Microsoft Deal
[ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 16:44:00 GMT ]
Microsoft's history of acquisitions reveals a list of companies that were once hot but have since lost momentum.

Apple Watch Adds Emergency Call Feature
[ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 19:34:00 GMT ]
Apple is rolling out new features for the watchOS 3, including a new emergency SOS feature, the company announced.

FAA May Hit Amazon With Record Fine for Corrosive Package
[ Tue, 14 Jun 2016 10:46:00 GMT ]
The FAA said it is proposing a $350,000 civil fine against Amazon for shipping a product that allegedly violated hazardous materials regulations.

Apple's A.I. Still 'Way Behind the Curve'
[ Tue, 14 Jun 2016 10:35:00 GMT ]
Apple unveiled improvements to Siri on Thursday, but still trails rivals such as Google and Amazon in the red-hot field of artificial intelligence.

The Xbox One S: A closer look (pictures) - CNET
[ Tue, 14 Jun 2016 06:55:44 +0000 ]
Microsoft's new game console is 40 percent slimmer. Here's what that looks like up close.

Apple is pushing into China harder than ever - CNET
[ Tue, 14 Jun 2016 09:02:13 +0000 ]
The company is unabashedly dropping a few China-focused features in its updated OS as it tries to make a bigger push into the world's largest economy.

​Shutterbugs, rejoice: Apple's iOS 10 will shoot raw photos - CNET
[ Tue, 14 Jun 2016 09:33:46 +0000 ]
The option could bring new flexibility and photo quality, letting iPhone photography match a feature already built into Android. Also coming: better photo color.

This BB-8 droid will beep at you if you open your fridge too long - CNET
[ Tue, 14 Jun 2016 10:10:12 +0000 ]
The lovable droid's new mission is guarding you from the perils of energy wastage.

'Crowd Control,' part 17: Back to hell on Earth like a bat out of heaven - CNET
[ Tue, 14 Jun 2016 11:00:03 +0000 ]
In the latest installment of CNET's crowdsourced science fiction novel, three heroes finally join forces to level the playing field between heaven and Earth.

Drone camera sees whale feeding her calf
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 11:44:27 EDT ]
A rare moment of an endangered Bryde's whale feeding her calf off north New Zealand's coast has been caught on camera thanks to a specially built drone.

New elements on the periodic table are named
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:56:05 EDT ]
Meet nihonium (Nh), moscovium (Mc), tennessine (Ts) and oganesson (Og), the newest elements on the periodic table to receive names. But don't get too attached to the nomenclature for these elements, formerly known by their respective atomic numbers 113, 115, 117 and 118. The names are on a five-month probation before things are made official.

Should human organs be grown in pigs?
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 11:44:11 EDT ]
There's a worldwide shortage of donor organs. Some people spend years on a transplant list, and others lose their lives while waiting.

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Does small quake mean big one is coming?
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 11:35:50 EDT ]
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Southern California early Friday, prompting some to wonder whether something much stronger is coming.

Apple CEO's tearful Orlando tribute
[ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 17:22:40 EDT ]
Apple CEO Tim Cook started the company's annual developer conference, WWDC, by paying tribute to the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting.

Monday, June 13, 2016

Should You Worry About 32 Million Hacked Twitter Passwords?
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:06:00 GMT ]
Yet another security outfit is reporting that millions of passwords — for Twitter accounts — are floating around the dark side of the internet.

U.S. Takes Key Step in Ceding Control of Internet Addresses
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:30:00 GMT ]
The U.S. government is taking a key step in relinquishing control of the internet's addressing system, fulfilling a promise made in the 1990s.

Gawker Files for Bankruptcy After Hulk Hogan Legal Battle
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 17:19:00 GMT ]
Gawker Media filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York on Friday.

Walgreens Cuts All Ties With Embattled Theranos
[ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 10:46:00 GMT ]
Drugstore chain Walgreens said on Sunday it would end its relationship with Theranos, in another blow for the blood-testing company.

Facebook 'Safety Check' Used for First Time in U.S.
[ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 10:32:02 GMT ]
Facebook turned on its "Safety Check" feature for the first time in the U.S. in the wake of the Orlando shooting in which 50 people were kil

Bethesda E3 2016 press conference: Everything Bethesda announced - CNET
[ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 06:36:53 +0000 ]
At Bethesda's E3 2016 showcase, we heard about a new Quake, a new Prey, VR support coming to Fallout 4 and the first long look at Dishonored 2.

"Yes, Quake is back": The classic arena shooter returns with a focus on esports - CNET
[ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 08:11:09 +0000 ]
A full 20 years after the first Quake launched, the classic competitive shooter returns with Quake Champions.

Facebook accidentally declares state of war in the Philippines - CNET
[ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 10:03:07 +0000 ]
The social network apologised for its flag-based blunder, but not before a slow hand clap had echoed around the country.

Apple's developers conference 2016: Join us (live blog) - CNET
[ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 11:57:12 +0000 ]
The iPhone maker will show off its newest software, talk up Siri and likely roll out changes to Apple Music.

Disney drops first trailer for Polynesian fable 'Moana' - CNET
[ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 11:06:24 +0000 ]
The film is based around the well-known folkloric character of Maui.

The futuristic e-bikes with traffic-stopping looks
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:15:00 EDT ]
If you're looking for a clean getaway this summer then an e-bike could be right up your street.

Drone camera sees whale feeding her calf
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 11:44:27 EDT ]
A rare moment of an endangered Bryde's whale feeding her calf off north New Zealand's coast has been caught on camera thanks to a specially built drone.

New elements on the periodic table are named
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:56:05 EDT ]
Meet nihonium (Nh), moscovium (Mc), tennessine (Ts) and oganesson (Og), the newest elements on the periodic table to receive names. But don't get too attached to the nomenclature for these elements, formerly known by their respective atomic numbers 113, 115, 117 and 118. The names are on a five-month probation before things are made official.

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Should human organs be grown in pigs?
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 11:44:11 EDT ]
There's a worldwide shortage of donor organs. Some people spend years on a transplant list, and others lose their lives while waiting.

Does small quake mean big one is coming?
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 11:35:50 EDT ]
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Southern California early Friday, prompting some to wonder whether something much stronger is coming.

Sunday, June 12, 2016

Legendary Silicon Valley 'Founding Father' Dead at 84
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:11:00 GMT ]
The firm that bears his name went on to fund some of the biggest names of the internet era, including Google and Amazon.

Should You Worry About 32 Million Hacked Twitter Passwords?
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:06:00 GMT ]
Yet another security outfit is reporting that millions of passwords — for Twitter accounts — are floating around the dark side of the internet.

U.S. Takes Key Step in Ceding Control of Internet Addresses
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:30:00 GMT ]
The U.S. government is taking a key step in relinquishing control of the internet's addressing system, fulfilling a promise made in the 1990s.

Gawker Files for Bankruptcy After Hulk Hogan Legal Battle
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 17:19:00 GMT ]
Gawker Media filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York on Friday.

Tesla: There's No Safety Defect in Our Model S or X
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:16:10 GMT ]
Tesla said on Friday there was no safety defect in its Model S or Model X, and that the NHTSA had not opened any investigation.

Siri reveals what Apple will announce at WWDC -- in a way - CNET
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 22:38:01 +0000 ]
Technically Incorrect: Monday's latest Apple reveal is already being anticipated. Siri has some answers in advance. You must decide if they're good ones.

Carrie Fisher dishes out 'Advice from the dark side' - CNET
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 19:40:57 +0000 ]
Get tips from the Star Wars actress about life, love and everything in between. Fisher tells the next generation, "Tell me your story; I'll tell you mine."

Disturbing new site scrapes your private Facebook and informs landlords, employers - CNET
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 23:54:07 +0000 ]
Technically Incorrect: Score Assured takes a "deep dive" into all your social-media activity, analyzes the words you use and recommends whether you'll be a good tenant or employee.

Facebook will delete your synced photos unless you download its Moments app - CNET
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 23:55:32 +0000 ]
Facebook users are receiving an email from the social network asking them to download another of the company's apps if they wish to continue using a service that syncs their photos.

Now, this is how to use YouTube to create news - CNET
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 23:39:32 +0000 ]
A Portuguese liquor brand sees an England soccer star getting kicked in the head in front of its ad at the stadium. So it capitalizes brilliantly, just in time for the Euro 2016 European soccer championship.

The futuristic e-bikes with traffic-stopping looks
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:15:00 EDT ]
If you're looking for a clean getaway this summer then an e-bike could be right up your street.

Drone camera sees whale feeding her calf
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 11:44:27 EDT ]
A rare moment of an endangered Bryde's whale feeding her calf off north New Zealand's coast has been caught on camera thanks to a specially built drone.

New elements on the periodic table are named
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:56:05 EDT ]
Meet nihonium (Nh), moscovium (Mc), tennessine (Ts) and oganesson (Og), the newest elements on the periodic table to receive names. But don't get too attached to the nomenclature for these elements, formerly known by their respective atomic numbers 113, 115, 117 and 118. The names are on a five-month probation before things are made official.

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Should human organs be grown in pigs?
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 11:44:11 EDT ]
There's a worldwide shortage of donor organs. Some people spend years on a transplant list, and others lose their lives while waiting.

Does small quake mean big one is coming?
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 11:35:50 EDT ]
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Southern California early Friday, prompting some to wonder whether something much stronger is coming.

Saturday, June 11, 2016

Legendary Silicon Valley 'Founding Father' Dead at 84
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:11:00 GMT ]
The firm that bears his name went on to fund some of the biggest names of the internet era, including Google and Amazon.

Should You Worry About 32 Million Hacked Twitter Passwords?
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:06:00 GMT ]
Yet another security outfit is reporting that millions of passwords — for Twitter accounts — are floating around the dark side of the internet.

U.S. Takes Key Step in Ceding Control of Internet Addresses
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:30:00 GMT ]
The U.S. government is taking a key step in relinquishing control of the internet's addressing system, fulfilling a promise made in the 1990s.

Gawker Files for Bankruptcy After Hulk Hogan Legal Battle
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 17:19:00 GMT ]
Gawker Media filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York on Friday.

Tesla: There's No Safety Defect in Our Model S or X
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:16:10 GMT ]
Tesla said on Friday there was no safety defect in its Model S or Model X, and that the NHTSA had not opened any investigation.

AT&T, Dan Gilbert each bid $5 billion for Yahoo, report says - CNET
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 23:35:44 +0000 ]
Yahoo has gotten more than one $5 billion bid for its core business, patents and other assets, according to Bloomberg. Verizon is also still in the game.

SmartDeviceLink app developer program opens for Ford, Toyota vehicles - Roadshow
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 23:20:20 +0000 ]
Ford announced the app developer program for SmartDeviceLink, the app integration protocol it turned into an open source project, letting third-party developers build car-centric apps.

Tesla rebuts suspension issue, reportedly amends confidentiality clause - Roadshow
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 23:58:51 +0000 ]
Tesla issued a withering rebuttal on its blog concerning the tempest stirred up concerning the Model S suspension issue, while the Wall Street Journal reports the company will amend its Goodwill agreement.

Trump scorns Google after viral video claims search feature is biased - CNET
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 00:01:53 +0000 ]
The presumptive Republican presidential nominee reportedly calls out Google for the autocomplete function in its search engine. Google says it "does not favor any candidate or cause."

Red, white and blue (cars): Our week on Instagram - Roadshow
[ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 10:00:02 +0000 ]
Yeah, maybe I forgot to do this last week. Whoops.

The futuristic e-bikes with traffic-stopping looks
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:15:00 EDT ]
If you're looking for a clean getaway this summer then an e-bike could be right up your street.

Drone videos endangered whale feeding in research first
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:32:49 EDT ]
A rare moment of an endangered Bryde's whale feeding her calf off north New Zealand's coast has been caught on camera thanks to a specially built drone.

'Way Up There': Above the Earth and onward to Mars
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:48:20 EDT ]
We've been hearing about it for years: NASA is going to send people to Mars. But is it really going to happen?

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Are your eyes really 'bigger than your stomach'? Studies put it to the test
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:56:40 EDT ]
Here's an experiment to test and tease your senses: Next time your partner or friend is making you dinner, put on a blindfold before the meal is served. How does not being able to see affect your dining experience?

New elements on the periodic table are named
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:56:05 EDT ]
Meet nihonium (Nh), moscovium (Mc), tennessine (Ts) and oganesson (Og), the newest elements on the periodic table to receive names. But don't get too attached to the nomenclature for these elements, formerly known by their respective atomic numbers 113, 115, 117 and 118. The names are on a five-month probation before things are made official.

Friday, June 10, 2016

Want a Cheaper Tesla? These Two Models Have You Covered
[ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 17:01:00 GMT ]
Electric carmaker Tesla said on Thursday it would offer two slightly lower-priced versions of its electric Model S sedan, starting at $66,000.

Feds Reviewing Tesla Model S Suspension Complaints
[ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 19:56:00 GMT ]
U.S. auto safety investigators are reviewing reports of suspension problems in Tesla Motors Inc Model S cars, a government spokesman said on Thursday.

Wendy's Credit Card Breach Is Worse Than First Reported
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:14:00 GMT ]
Wendy's said it had discovered additional instances of unusual credit card activity at some of its franchise-operated restaurants.

Silicon Valley 'Founding Father' Dies at 84
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:53:09 GMT ]
The firm that bears his name went on to fund some of the biggest names of the internet era, including Google and Amazon.

Tesla: There's No Safety Defect in Our Model S or X
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:16:10 GMT ]
Tesla said on Friday there was no safety defect in its Model S or Model X, and that the NHTSA had not opened any investigation.

CNET UK podcast 485: Samsung flexi-phone rumours, flying cars and Brexit website woes - CNET
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:02:28 +0000 ]
Luke Westaway and Andrew Hoyle mull the potential advantages of a phone that folds in half. Plus much more news and chat on the UK's best tech podcast.

'Crowd Control,' part 16: Paving a road to heaven with blood on Earth - CNET
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:00:05 +0000 ]
In the latest installment of CNET's crowdsourced science fiction novel, an unlikely leader of the revolution opposing longevity technology refuses to give up the fight.

India rejects Google Street View over security concerns - CNET
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:02:25 +0000 ]
The 360-degree mapping service, currently unavailable in the subcontinent, was reportedly rejected by the Indian government after a terror attack on a military base.

The 404 Show 1665: TV Guide's Sadie Gennis, Game of Thrones analysis (podcast) - CNET
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:05:03 +0000 ]
TV Guide editor Sadie Gennis joins Jeff and Russ to talk about the best TV to watch right now, Jeff's obsession with Casey Neistat and, of course, this season of Game of Thrones.

​Taking photos makes you happier with what you're doing - CNET
[ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:07:40 +0000 ]
A psychological study finds shutterbugs are more engaged with experiences and thus enjoy them more.

The futuristic e-bikes with traffic-stopping looks
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:15:00 EDT ]
If you're looking for a clean getaway this summer then an e-bike could be right up your street.

Girls learn science in defiance of Boko Haram
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 13:43:09 EDT ]
A female electronics engineer in Nigeria is defying Boko Haram in the region, by encouraging girls to pursue careers in science and technology.

Drone videos endangered whale feeding in research first
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:32:49 EDT ]
A rare moment of an endangered Bryde's whale feeding her calf off north New Zealand's coast has been caught on camera thanks to a specially built drone.

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'Way Up There': Above the Earth and onward to Mars
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:48:20 EDT ]
We've been hearing about it for years: NASA is going to send people to Mars. But is it really going to happen?

Singapore to cut internet access for government workers
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:15:29 EDT ]
So that's the end of Googling from the office.

Thursday, June 9, 2016

Don't Fear These Genetically Modified Mosquitoes
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 15:59:00 GMT ]
In the first episode of our new series Scientificus, NBC News asks what's so scary about genetically engineered mosquitoes.

Netflix Looks at Which Shows Are Most Binge-Watched
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 16:52:00 GMT ]
Netflix popularized binge viewing. Netflix measured the amount of time that users spent watching more than 100 different titles.

Plague Came to Europe Just Once, Study Shows
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 22:02:34 GMT ]
A new DNA study shows the Black Death arrived in Europe just a single time in 1348 and stayed for hundreds of years.

Tesla May Tap Samsung for Home Energy Storage
[ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 11:39:05 GMT ]
Tesla may source batteries from Samsung for its energy systems in homes, companies and utilities, rather than for its electric cars.

DOJ Overturns Apple Case Against Samsung
[ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 10:18:25 GMT ]
The Department of Justice asked the Supreme Court to overturn an appeals court ruling that had favored Apple over Samsung in smartphone patent litigation.

Lincoln heading to China while Skoda heads to the US? (AutoComplete Podcast 22) - Roadshow
[ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 07:00:03 +0000 ]
In this week's rundown of the biggest stories, Brian and Tim discuss a particularly disconcerting Mitsubishi hack, and a few recalls that you may want to know about.

Brace yourself: The longest episode yet of 'Game of Thrones' is coming - CNET
[ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 07:45:20 +0000 ]
Clocking in at 69 minutes, season 6's finale will be the storied TV show's longest episode.

Singapore's civil servants are set to lose internet privileges - CNET
[ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 09:48:45 +0000 ]
The country's government is planning on blocking the internet from civil servants starting next year in the interest of security.

Google's Larry Page is reportedly building flying cars in secret - CNET
[ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 11:17:12 +0000 ]
The Google co-founder is using his personal fortune to bankroll what many consider to be an impossible dream.

Best mobile games of 2016 (pictures) - CNET
[ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 06:45:41 +0000 ]
Looking for a new game to play on your mobile device? Here's our pick of the best released in 2016 (so far).

The futuristic e-bikes with traffic-stopping looks
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:15:00 EDT ]
If you're looking for a clean getaway this summer then an e-bike could be right up your street.

Girls learn science in defiance of Boko Haram
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 13:43:09 EDT ]
A female electronics engineer in Nigeria is defying Boko Haram in the region, by encouraging girls to pursue careers in science and technology.

Drone videos endangered whale feeding in research first
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:32:49 EDT ]
A rare moment of an endangered Bryde's whale feeding her calf off north New Zealand's coast has been caught on camera thanks to a specially built drone.

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'Way Up There': Above the Earth and onward to Mars
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:48:20 EDT ]
We've been hearing about it for years: NASA is going to send people to Mars. But is it really going to happen?

Singapore to cut internet access for government workers
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:15:29 EDT ]
So that's the end of Googling from the office.

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Solar-Powered Plane's Flight to New York City Postponed
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 13:02:00 GMT ]
The Swiss-made Solar Impulse 2 was scheduled to take off from Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown and head to New York City.

Don't Be Like Mark Zuckerberg. Change Your Passwords
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 14:07:00 GMT ]
Mark Zuckerberg can be hacked and so can you. The Facebook founder's rarely used Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest accounts were briefly compromised on Sunday, serving as a reminder that everyone is susceptible to hacking. Hackers routinely troll Facebook and Twitter for clues to passwords like these.

Infiniti Considers Highway Self-Driving on New Models
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 16:08:00 GMT ]
Infiniti, the luxury division of Japanese carmaker Nissan, is considering rolling out highway self-driving capabilities for most new models.

NFL Says Hacker Posted Tweet on Goodell Death
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 17:34:00 GMT ]
The fake tweet said: "We regret to inform our fans that our commissioner, Roger Goodell, has passed away. He was 57. #RIP."

Verizon's Next Move: $3B for Yahoo's Internet Business?
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 10:27:00 GMT ]
Verizon plans to submit a second-round bid of around $3 billion for Yahoo's core internet business, the Wall Street Journal reported.

A mysterious cosmic bubble captured in rainbow microwave - CNET
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 06:28:55 +0000 ]
This image captured by the Planck space observatory is the best image to date of the mysterious Loop I structure.

Video shows how to incubate an egg without the shell - CNET
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 06:53:00 +0000 ]
A class of high school students in Japan have used a plastic cup and cling film to incubate and "hatch" a chicken egg without the shell.

Doubling down: Amazon investing $3 billion in India - CNET
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 09:08:38 +0000 ]
The company's total investment in India now goes up to $5 billion. The populous nation is Amazon's fastest growing region, CEO Jeff Bezos said.

Is your country ready to go high-tech in healthcare? Japan isn't, study says - CNET
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 11:00:03 +0000 ]
New research from Philips investigates how healthcare systems can join the dots when looking after you, with emerging markets leading the way.

Passenger drone taxi cleared for take-off in US trials - CNET
[ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 11:28:35 +0000 ]
The EHang 184 drone, which carries a single passenger on short journies, will be tested in Nevada.

Meteor streaks across Arizona sky
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 13:46:28 EDT ]
Yes, Phoenix, that was a meteor.

We may soon finally know what a black hole actually looks like
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 13:44:18 EDT ]
Despite what Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" and fancy NASA visualizations may have led you to believe, we've never actually seen a black hole.

Girls learn science in defiance of Boko Haram
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 13:43:09 EDT ]
A female electronics engineer in Nigeria is defying Boko Haram in the region, by encouraging girls to pursue careers in science and technology.

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Fish can recognize human faces, study shows
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 14:08:51 EDT ]
Can your pet fish recognize your face?

20 planes every aviation fan should experience
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 13:56:57 EDT ]
We're flying more than ever.

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Solar-Powered Plane's Flight to New York City Postponed
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 13:02:00 GMT ]
The Swiss-made Solar Impulse 2 was scheduled to take off from Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown and head to New York City.

Don't Be Like Mark Zuckerberg. Change Your Passwords
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 14:07:00 GMT ]
Mark Zuckerberg can be hacked and so can you. The Facebook founder's rarely used Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest accounts were briefly compromised on Sunday, serving as a reminder that everyone is susceptible to hacking. Hackers routinely troll Facebook and Twitter for clues to passwords like these.

Infiniti Considers Highway Self-Driving on New Models
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 16:08:00 GMT ]
Infiniti, the luxury division of Japanese carmaker Nissan, is considering rolling out highway self-driving capabilities for most new models.

NFL Says Hacker Posted Tweet on Goodell Death
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 17:34:00 GMT ]
The fake tweet said: "We regret to inform our fans that our commissioner, Roger Goodell, has passed away. He was 57. #RIP."

Verizon's Next Move: $3B for Yahoo's Internet Business?
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 10:27:00 GMT ]
Verizon plans to submit a second-round bid of around $3 billion for Yahoo's core internet business, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Star Trek Barbie dolls render the original crew in fantastic plastic - CNET
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 16:30:48 +0000 ]
Barbie jumps back into the Star Trek universe for a series of 50th anniversary dolls of Kirk, Spock and Uhura.

Now's your chance to demo the HTC Vive at select retail stores - CNET
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 16:43:13 +0000 ]
The virtual reality system is now available to check out in person at over 100 retail locations throughout the country.

Tricked-out Ferris wheel gets air conditioning, touch-screen tablets - CNET
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 16:47:58 +0000 ]
The Red Horse Osaka Wheel, a decidedly 21st-century ride set to be unveiled on July 1, will be the tallest in Japan and the fifth tallest in the world.

​Google's AI software is moving into your iPhone - CNET
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 17:16:55 +0000 ]
The next version of Google's TensorFlow neural network software will run on iPhones and iPads, bringing a new type of computing smarts to mobile devices.

Is T-Mobile running out of ideas? (The 3:59, Ep. 57) - CNET
[ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 17:25:06 +0000 ]
The wireless carrier's freebies sound great, but are they really? Also, we talk about bendable phones.

Unraveling the web ... the other web
[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 10:42:18 EDT ]
HASH(0x25d8958)

Skywatch: Your guide to space
[ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 16:25:59 EDT ]
Mankind has long turned to the stars to tell stories, seek meaning and find answers.

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Meteor streaks across Arizona sky
[ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 12:27:41 EDT ]
Yes, Phoenix, that was a meteor.

Sun may have stolen mysterious 'Planet 9'
[ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 16:12:21 EDT ]


Sunday, June 5, 2016

9 Tech Gifts for the Dads and Grads in Your Life
[ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 17:05:00 GMT ]
Even though dads and graduates might not always have a lot in common, their tastes in fun technology can be pretty similar.

Scientists: Let's Build a Map for Making People
[ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 21:34:02 GMT ]
Scientists proposed building a full human genome -- a map for making people -- in the lab.

After Unexplained Outage, Apple Says All Services Restored
[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 11:18:51 GMT ]
Apple said all its services, including the popular App Store, have resumed following an outage that started late afternoon on Thursday.

Congress Launches Probe Into Fed's Cyber Breaches
[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 17:40:00 GMT ]
A U.S. congressional committee has launched an investigation into the Federal Reserve's cyber security practices.

Facebook to Vote on Zuckerberg's Majority Control
[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 11:02:00 GMT ]
Facebook's board has proposed removing Mark Zuckerberg's majority voting control in the event of any future or potential exit.

Ranking the mutants of 'X-Men: Apocalypse' (pictures) - CNET
[ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 13:00:03 +0000 ]
Which stars of the new film have the X-factor and which need to go back to (Xavier's) school?

Ranking the X-Men of 'Apocalypse' from X to worst - CNET
[ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 13:00:03 +0000 ]
With so many mutants battling it out in the new movie, we count down which friends and foes outshine the rest. (Spoilers!)

As Muhammad Ali leaves ring for last time, the Internet bows its head - CNET
[ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 21:13:30 +0000 ]
The death of the legendary boxer, activist and trash-talker-cum-poet unleashes a flood of words on social media.

Zuckerberg's stare 'borders on the psychopathic,' says ex-Facebooker - CNET
[ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 22:01:56 +0000 ]
Technically Incorrect: A new book by a former Facebook employee makes working at Facebook sound not unlike being a Scientologist. It also says Zuckerberg was intent on destroying Google Plus.

Matt Damon says tech can't solve everything - CNET
[ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 23:19:21 +0000 ]
Technically Incorrect: The "Martian" star, giving the graduation speech at MIT, warns that science has its limitations.

Unraveling the web ... the other web
[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 10:42:18 EDT ]
HASH(0x2460838)

Skywatch: Your guide to space
[ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 16:25:59 EDT ]
Mankind has long turned to the stars to tell stories, seek meaning and find answers.

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Meteor streaks across Arizona sky
[ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 12:27:41 EDT ]
Yes, Phoenix, that was a meteor.

Sun may have stolen mysterious 'Planet 9'
[ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 16:12:21 EDT ]


Saturday, June 4, 2016

9 Tech Gifts for the Dads and Grads in Your Life
[ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 17:05:00 GMT ]
Even though dads and graduates might not always have a lot in common, their tastes in fun technology can be pretty similar.

Scientists: Let's Build a Map for Making People
[ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 21:34:02 GMT ]
Scientists proposed building a full human genome -- a map for making people -- in the lab.

After Unexplained Outage, Apple Says All Services Restored
[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 11:18:51 GMT ]
Apple said all its services, including the popular App Store, have resumed following an outage that started late afternoon on Thursday.

Congress Launches Probe Into Fed's Cyber Breaches
[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 17:40:00 GMT ]
A U.S. congressional committee has launched an investigation into the Federal Reserve's cyber security practices.

Facebook to Vote on Zuckerberg's Majority Control
[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 11:02:00 GMT ]
Facebook's board has proposed removing Mark Zuckerberg's majority voting control in the event of any future or potential exit.

The bacon emoji is coming to iOS 10 (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 40) - CNET
[ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 00:03:05 +0000 ]
There will be no 5K Thunderbolt display with a GPU at WWDC, and Apple's working on its own version of the Amazon Echo.

'Furries were scarier then': RiffTrax mocks 'Game of Thrones' - CNET
[ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 01:46:35 +0000 ]
"Mystery Science Theater 3000" alums poke fun at Khal Drogo's eyeliner, fanatic fans and more in new joke-filled commentary.

For Copa América soccer tourney, US men's team uses tech to reach its 'goool!' - CNET
[ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 02:16:58 +0000 ]
The squad is using heart monitors from Polar Team 2 and GPS sensors from Stats Sports to train before it faces its tournament rivals, starting with Colombia on Friday.

Toyota's plans for Google's robotics tech? And inside Silicon Valley's test track (AutoComplete Podcast 21) - Roadshow
[ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 02:00:03 +0000 ]
In this week's rundown of the biggest stories, Brian​ Cooley ​talk​s​ about ​the possible buyout of some of Google's robotics tech by Toyota; more on the Takata recalls; ​and a quick look at Silicon Valley's test track for self-driving cars.

Behold the haunting decay of Gunkanjima, Japan's 'Battleship Island' - CNET
[ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 09:00:03 +0000 ]
Hashima was abandoned in 1974 and left to the elements. Storms, time, and decay have resulted in collapsed buildings that feel inhabited by the ghosts of the miners who used to live there. Here's a tour.

Unraveling the web ... the other web
[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 10:42:18 EDT ]
HASH(0x3291838)

Sun may have stolen mysterious 'planet 9'
[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 12:07:09 EDT ]
We may be a step closer to figuring out the origins of Planet Nine, a mysterious world lurking at the edge of our solar system.

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Elk charges at Yellowstone visitor after she gets too close
[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 12:17:54 EDT ]
There's a rule at Yellowstone National Park: You see wildlife, you admire wildlife, you stay 25 yards away from wildlife.

Meteor streaks across Arizona sky
[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 12:07:08 EDT ]
Yes, Phoenix, that was a meteor.

Friday, June 3, 2016

9 Tech Gifts for the Dads and Grads in Your Life
[ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 17:05:00 GMT ]
Even though dads and graduates might not always have a lot in common, their tastes in fun technology can be pretty similar.

Scientists: Let's Build a Map for Making People
[ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 21:34:02 GMT ]
Scientists proposed building a full human genome -- a map for making people -- in the lab.

Facebook to Vote on Zuckerberg's Majority Control
[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 11:02:36 GMT ]
Facebook's board has proposed removing Mark Zuckerberg's majority voting control in the event of any future or potential exit.

After Unexplained Outage, Apple Says All Services Restored
[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 11:18:51 GMT ]
Apple said all its services, including the popular App Store, have resumed following an outage that started late afternoon on Thursday.

Honda Gives Sneak Preview of Its First Self-Driving Car
[ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 10:44:00 GMT ]
Honda gave a sneak preview of its self-driving prototypes, saying it is preparing to offer semi-autonomous safety functions to the mass market.

Apple App Store and iCloud back online after outage - CNET
[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 10:24:19 +0000 ]
Apple's status page says that all its online offerings are now back up and running.

Uber cooking up UK expansion for its food delivery service, report says - CNET
[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 11:00:44 +0000 ]
Uber may soon be bringing its UberEats take-out app -- which is currently in 16 cities around the world -- to the UK.

'Crowd Control,' part 14: Dying for a family reunion - CNET
[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 11:00:02 +0000 ]
In this installment of CNET's crowdsourced science fiction novel, our young hero is determined to find out what happened to her mother, even if it means leaving this universe.

CNET UK podcast 484: WWDC, Microsoft's spam surge and the world's longest tunnel - CNET
[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 11:00:05 +0000 ]
Luke Westaway and Rich Trenholm wonder what Apple could have hidden up its big shiny sleeves. Plus much more news and chat on the UK's best tech podcast.

Google's Translate app got me this delicious chicken (and the beer too) - CNET
[ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 11:12:25 +0000 ]
Armed with only a simple app and a hunger for fried chicken, technology reigned supreme when it came to ordering Taiwanese cuisine at Computex 2016.

Facebook Trending story: The Wizard of Oz algorithm
[ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 08:48:54 EDT ]
Ed Finn says Facebook didn't want to admit it, but the reality is that human judgment inevitably enters the picture when a product is used in real life

Dr. robot could conduct your next surgery
[ Wed, 18 May 2016 14:43:27 EDT ]
Scientists have shown the first use of autonomous robots to conduct bowel surgery under supervision, paving the way for robots one day taking the lead in the operating room.

The bionic skin that can feel a tumor
[ Thu, 19 May 2016 06:43:43 EDT ]
Prof. Takao Someya has invented an electronic skin (e-skin) that could be used to create functional prostheses or detect tumors simply by touching a woman's breast.

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Conservatives need Facebook
[ Fri, 20 May 2016 14:42:12 EDT ]
This week I went to a meeting at Facebook's headquarters in Menlo Park, California. And then I became a bimbo, a cancer, and a scumbag. Behold Twitter:

Are flying robots the perfect co-workers?
[ Thu, 19 May 2016 07:34:18 EDT ]
The year is 2020. A group of warehouse workers are locking up for the weekend.

Thursday, June 2, 2016

How NASA Will Get Us to Mars
[ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 20:16:06 GMT ]
Three myths about the space agency's Martian ambitions.

Craft Beer Company Looks to Make Fish-Friendly Packaging
[ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:07:00 GMT ]
A small craft beer company in South Florida is trying to make a big impact on oceanic pollution with biodegradable, edible packaging.

Uber Raises $3.5 Billion from Saudi Arabia's Wealth Fund
[ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:27:00 GMT ]
Uber has raised $3.5 billion from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the U.S. ride-hailing service said on Wednesday.

'We Plan to Launch People to Mars in 2024,' Says Musk
[ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 11:09:00 GMT ]
SpaceX and Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk will send the first rocket carrying human cargo to Mars in 2024, he said.

Honda Gives Sneak Preview of Its First Self-Driving Car
[ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 10:44:20 GMT ]
Honda gave a sneak preview of its self-driving prototypes, saying it is preparing to offer semi-autonomous safety functions to the mass market.

Australian PM's department accidentally leaks hundreds of confidential email addresses - CNET
[ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 09:05:41 +0000 ]
The distribution of approximately 800 email addresses was due to "administrative error".

The Atom AR2 security cam uses a light bulb socket for power - CNET
[ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 09:57:56 +0000 ]
Making its debut at the end of the year, the Atom AR2 features auto-tracking and heat sensors.

The best of the Computex Design and Innovation awards 2016 - CNET
[ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 10:22:49 +0000 ]
Taiwan's Computex trade show every year honours the best in consumer technology innovation and design. Here are our favourites from the winning designs.

Intel CEO backtracks on sponsoring Trump event - CNET
[ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 10:48:23 +0000 ]
David Kraznich planned and then canceled a fundraiser at his Silicon Valley home, a New York Times report said yesterday.

Switzerland opens world's longest tunnel - CNET
[ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 11:25:27 +0000 ]
Seventeen years in the making, the Gotthard Base Tunnel will provide a faster link under the between northern and souther Europe.

Drug-resistant bacteria CRE found in U.S. woman
[ Tue, 31 May 2016 13:45:31 EDT ]
The United States' first known case of a superbug that cannot be killed by any existing antibiotic was announced Thursday by the U.S. Department of Defense.

The secret to making a scientific discovery
[ Tue, 31 May 2016 13:44:50 EDT ]
Scientists spend years in search of answers to the some of the world's biggest breakthroughs. Three eminent professors share how they do it.

NASA's retro guide to future living
[ Tue, 31 May 2016 13:53:47 EDT ]
In 1975 NASA conducted a study into space colonies, commissioning artists to create vivid images of a glorious, technicolor future.

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What is a black box anyway?
[ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 13:22:12 EDT ]
What is a black box? Hear everything you need to know about the boxes that are key to every plane crash investigation.

Can space tech help you hit like Tiger Woods?
[ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 16:47:40 EDT ]
Since golfers first bunted leather balls around Scottish links, they have searched for equipment to make them better -- and longer.

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

India Debates Apple's Request to Allow Apple-Only Store
[ Tue, 31 May 2016 10:57:20 GMT ]
The Indian is discussing Apple's foreign direct investment application that seeks a waiver from a local sourcing rule.

Katy Perry's Twitter, Largest in the World, Gets Hacked
[ Tue, 31 May 2016 15:13:00 GMT ]
Katy Perry's 89 million followers woke up to a shock following a series of profanity-laced tweets after a hacker took control of the singer's account.

Facebook, YouTube, Microsoft Back EU Hate Speech Rules
[ Tue, 31 May 2016 15:41:00 GMT ]
By Julia Fioretti and Foo Yun Chee. BRUSSELS- Facebook, Twitter, Google' s YouTube and Microsoft on Tuesday agreed to an EU code of conduct to tackle online hate speech within 24 hours in Europe. As part of the pledge agreed with the European Commission, the web giants will review the majority of valid requests for removal of illegal hate speech in less than 24 hours...

Toyota Could be Buying Alphabet's Robotics Divisions
[ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:04:38 GMT ]
Toyota is in talks to buy two robotics divisions from Google parent Alphabet, the Nikkei reported on Wednesday.

Microsoft Makes Surprise Deal With Chinese Tech Company
[ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 10:58:32 GMT ]
Microsoft is selling about 1,500 of its patents to Chinese device maker Xiaomi, a rare departure for the U.S. company.

This Lego-friendly keyboard is one you won't mind bricking - CNET
[ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 10:01:01 +0000 ]
There's no reason why you have to act like a grown-up just because you're typing very important things. So why not have a bit of fun in the space between the keys?

Microsoft's mixed reality vision: 80 million devices by 2020 - CNET
[ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 10:13:55 +0000 ]
Get ready for augmented reality to shake up our world. According to Microsoft, the future's so bright we're gonna need goggles, but how do the figures stack up?

​LG's Stylus 2 Plus revs its pen-powered phone a little faster - CNET
[ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 10:14:23 +0000 ]
A better screen, processor, camera and memory should mean higher performance for the Korean company's stylus-equipped Android phone.

For Tesla Model 3 owners, Supercharger network will cost extra - CNET
[ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:08:53 +0000 ]
Buyers of Tesla's most affordable electric car will have to buy a separate package to use the company's charging station network, CEO Elon Musk says.

'Crowd Control,' part 13: An accidental tourist in a Utopian Mexico - CNET
[ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:00:02 +0000 ]
Next in CNET's crowdsourced sci-fi novel, our heroic experimental quantum theorist comes to terms with where her long journey has taken her -- to a place that's an awful lot like Mexico City, but even more like heaven.

What makes a good speller (or a bad one)?
[ Tue, 31 May 2016 13:47:27 EDT ]
By the time he was 6 or 7 years old, Sameer Mishra was a pretty confident speller. His memory was sharp, he liked to read, and he actually enjoyed the weekly tests at school. While his parents drilled his older sister, a National Spelling Bee competitor, he'd angle for his own list of words.

Unraveling the web
[ Tue, 31 May 2016 13:45:35 EDT ]
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Drug-resistant bacteria CRE found in U.S. woman
[ Tue, 31 May 2016 13:45:31 EDT ]
The United States' first known case of a superbug that cannot be killed by any existing antibiotic was announced Thursday by the U.S. Department of Defense.

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The secret to making a scientific discovery
[ Tue, 31 May 2016 13:44:50 EDT ]
Scientists spend years in search of answers to the some of the world's biggest breakthroughs. Three eminent professors share how they do it.

NASA's retro guide to future living
[ Tue, 31 May 2016 13:53:47 EDT ]
In 1975 NASA conducted a study into space colonies, commissioning artists to create vivid images of a glorious, technicolor future.