IBM's monster mainframe is built to handle your mobile shopping
Shopping
from your phone is a big deal these days, but it requires a lot of
effort behind the scenes to run smoothly -- when there are thousands of
people tapping "buy" in short succession, they can easily bring a server
to its knees. That crush migh... Read More ...
Can't decide on a wearable? Lumoid lets you try a box full of them
It's
increasingly easy to find a decent wearable these days -- the real
problem is deciding on the one that fits you the best -- perhaps
literally. Now Lumoid, the startup best known for its short-term camera
rental service, has got you covered. The ... Read More ...
Google won't fix a security bug that's in almost a billion Android phones
A
day after Google publicized a flaw in Windows 8.1 before Microsoft
could do anything about it, news broke about a security vulnerability in
Android that the Mountain View company, well, won't fix at all. Tod
Beardsley, an analyst from Rapid7, a sec... Read More ...
Engadget Daily: Verizon Vehicle, Obama pushes for cybersecurity legislation, and more!
Remember
back in 2011 when President Obama first approached the Senate with
cybersecurity legislation and it was rejected? Well, today he announced
it's time for round two, and in light of recent high-profile attacks,
the odds are in his favor. Catch... Read More ...
Gas leak forces LG factory to halt OLED TV production
A
tragic gas leak at one of LG's domestic OLED TV panel plants this week
might have some big ramifications for the TV market. South Korea's
Ministry of Employment and Labor has ordered LG to shut down the factory
while it investigates the accident, w... Read More ...
President Obama wants America to have faster, cheaper internet
In
parts of the US, broadband internet options are limited. And as
competition dries up (or gets bought out), things could get worse. Well,
President Obama reckons this should stop and will reveal a series of
initiatives aimed at opening up choice an... Read More ...
Give your bike a sense of direction with these smart handlebars
There
haven't been a lot of elegant ways to add navigation to your bike --
unless you have access to prototype bikes, you're probably stuck
mounting a GPS unit or smartphone that might take your eyes off the
road. That's where Boreal Bikes' crowdfund... Read More ...
The fascinating, frightening drones and robots of CES 2015
At
CES 2015 you could hardly turn your head without smacking into a 4K
display, but finding a robot companion takes a bit of legwork. Luckily,
we trolled the halls of the LVCC and beyond to find the most exciting
(and often frightening) advances in u... Read More ...
Elon Musk: Tesla will make 'millions' of cars per year by 2025
While
the Auto Show's press preview events are winding down, it's time for
the Automotive News World Congress to take over, and tonight it featured
a sit-down with Elon Musk. During the interview, Musk answered
questions about everything from, "Where... Read More ...
Here's how the Apple Watch companion app works
It's
no secret that Apple is making customization a big part of the Apple
Watch, but there's apparently more to it than meets the eye. The folks
at 9to5Mac claim to have details and images showing how a pre-release
version of the wearable's companion... Read More ...
Inside the College Football Playoff National Championship
The
first-ever College Football Playoff National Championship game, between
Ohio State and Oregon, took place yesterday at AT&T Stadium in
Arlington, Texas, and we were there to see it unfold. As you likely know
by now, the Buckeyes triumphed over th... Read More ...
Buckle up: The connected-car revolution is almost here
Soon,
you won't need to buy a Tesla to get a car that's as well-connected and
technologically advanced as your smartphone. This year at CES, it was
clear that we've finally reached a point where a plethora of connected
cars will soon be ready for the... Read More ...
The sixth season of 'Community' starts March 17th on Yahoo Screen
Back
in July, Yahoo announced it revive NBC's popular Community for a sixth
season after its original network cancelled the show. Today, the company
announced that the new collection of episodes would begin March 17th on
Yahoo Screen. Two episodes wi... Read More ...
FCC eyes quicker responses to service complaints with new website
If
you're ready to air those grievances with your current cable, internet
or phone service, the FCC has a new site to collect those complaints.
The Commission's Consumer Help Center provides a list of common gripes
concerning both broadcast and cable... Read More ...
Obama renews push for comprehensive cybersecurity legislation
Barack
Obama's last effort to get some cybersecurity legislation through
Congress stalled in 2011, when it successfully cleared the
Republican-held House, but withered in the Senate. After some
high-profile attacks on government social networking acc... Read More ...
Apple's two-factor authentication still leaves some of your data exposed
Apple
took a big step forward when it expanded the scope of its two-step
authentication last year, since it's now relatively hard to peek at
someone's sensitive content unless you also have their device. However,
this extra security measure still isn... Read More ...
Fujitsu's ring lets you write in the air with your fingertip
Head-mounted
displays are frequently supposed to keep your hands free, but they only
sometimes live up to that promise. You can't really dictate a message
in a noisy warehouse, can you? If Fujitsu gets its way, you won't have
to. It just built a smar... Read More ...
Verizon Vehicle: a network connection for any car, even yours
Today
at the North American International Auto Show, Verizon announced
Verizon Vehicle, a way to bring connected features to any car on the
road. A lot of cars sold now have LTE or other connections built-in, but
what about the millions that don't? T... Read More ...
Apple clamps down on its App Store refund loophole in Europe
Apple
probably thought it was doing everyone a favour when it introduced a
two-week refund policy for iTunes and App Store purchases in Europe. But
of course, as is always the way with technology, if there's an
unintended flaw hidden away you can gua... Read More ...
SpaceX lands its rocket on a barge, but a reusable Falcon 9's still far off
"Close,
but no cigar." That was how SpaceX founder Elon Musk described his
company's first attempt at landing the Falcon 9 rocket's first stage on a
barge in the middle of the ocean. To be clear, it wasn't a complete
disaster: the first stage didn't ... Read More ...
Neiman Marcus' digital mirror compares clothes side by side
If
you've ever wanted to see yourself in a few different outfits before
deciding on your next wardrobe, Neiman Marcus now lets you view them
side by side. The retailer's Memory Mirror takes video and stills of
what you try on for comparison, in addit... Read More ...
Why did Tinder just buy a photo-messaging app?
Strangely,
for an app that's all about appearances, Tinder has never allowed its
users to directly send images to one another. That could be set to
change, however, as the dating startup has announced its first-ever
acquisition: Tappy, a Snapchat-lik... Read More ...
Researchers can profile Facebook users to a 'T' with just their likes
Remember
the time you liked a beer pong video on Facebook and thought nothing
more of it? That may have said more about you than your friends and
family ever knew, according to researchers at Cambridge and Stanford.
They created a computer program th... Read More ...
Amazon signs Woody Allen for his first TV show
Even
Woody Allen is getting into the streaming content game. The prolific
writer and director has scored a deal with Amazon Studios to produce his
first-ever television series. Unfortunately, there's no word on a
title, casting, or even what the heck... Read More ...
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