Hackers deface Tesla's website and Twitter accounts
It's
all too common to see ne'er-do-wells compromising a website or a social
network account, but Tesla just got hit with a triple whammy. At least
one group has hijacked not just the electric car maker's website and its
Twitter account, but also fou... Read More ...
The CIA couldn't properly use a mass surveillance program for years
Whatever
you think about the morality of using mass surveillance to catch
evildoers, the technology only works if people can use it -- just ask
the CIA. The New York Times has obtained a declassified report revealing
that that the agency was largely ... Read More ...
First Utility tempts new energy customers with free smart thermostat
There's
a thin line between a flourishing product category and an oversaturated
one. The smart thermostat racket is fast approaching critical mass, and
energy providers across the UK have begun offering hi-tech heating
controls to their customers thr... Read More ...
Russian hackers scooped up the President's unclassified email
Russian
hackers may have had more success in breaching the White House network
than first thought. New York Times sources understand that intruders who
got into the White House's unclassified system managed to collect some
of President Obama's email.... Read More ...
Facebook and Google help find Nepal earthquake survivors
The
Nepal earthquake has caused an immeasurable amount of tragedy this
weekend, but some internet services are offering tools that might
provide comfort if you have friends or family in the area. Facebook has
rolled out its recently introduced Safety... Read More ...
Send directions to your Android phone with a Google search
Sending
Google Maps directions to an Android phone hasn't been that hard for a
while, but it's now downright easy. Google has introduced a web feature
that delivers instructions through a simple search. As long as your
phone is properly linked to you... Read More ...
Google sends a Glass-like mystery device through the FCC
Google
might have just hinted at the future of its Glass headsets. The company
has sent a mystery "smart BLE" (Bluetooth Low Energy) device to the FCC
for approval, the A4R-CAP1, and there are a few telltale signs that
it's one of Mountain View's wea... Read More ...
From garage to campus: a look at the digs of tech's Big Five
Google,
Apple, Microsoft, Facebook and Amazon: These juggernauts are at the
forefront of the tech industry. And with that success comes an
ever-expanding workforce, and the need for a place to put them. To keep
pace with growth, these companies have ... Read More ...
Recommended Reading: Designing a roller coaster that'll make you weep
Recommended
Reading highlights the best long-form writing on technology and more in
print and on the web. Some weeks, you'll also find short reviews of
books that we think are worth your time. We hope you enjoy the read.How to Design a Roller Co...
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Only selfies can kill the bad guys in this game
Okay,
"bad guys" is a bit of an exaggeration: The green boxes you have to
kill in Selfie Assault don't really do anything but stay perfectly
still. You'd have to eliminate them all to conquer the game, though --
as its tag line says: "Only cameras ca... Read More ...
Google pulls the Nexus 7 tablet from its online store
In
case you were on the fence about grabbing one of Google's affordable
Nexus tablets, you'd better jump off it pretty soon. The Nexus 7's been
pulled from the Google Store, as spotted by TalkAndroid, and it almost
assuredly isn't coming back -- espe... Read More ...
Chill out with this 'holographic' virtual aquarium
There's
something inexplicably tranquil about gazing at fish in an aquarium as
they swim back and forth, darting about rocks or that tacky plastic
treasure chest sitting in the corner. But what if you could have one on
your desk, without all the wate... Read More ...
Portland unbans UberX
Citing
violations of its hired transportation rules, the city of Portland, OR
sued Uber last December and temporarily halted the ridesharing company's
operations within city limits. Now, after months of haggling with civic
and community leaders, Uber... Read More ...
Creep your friends out with this online GIF tool
GIFs
are usually a source of delight and wonder. Artist Vince McKelvie,
however, has taken that wonder and warped it beyond recognition. In his
new site, click drag click, you can create animated terrors by plugging
in a URL of a photo or GIF. Then, ... Read More ...
Navy researchers make bulletproof glass out of clay
The
US Naval Research Laboratory announced a major breakthrough in
materials science on Thursday. After decades of research and
development, the NRL has created a transparent, bulletproof material
that can be molded into virtually any shape. This mat... Read More ...
Quirky wine rack could refill itself using Amazon Dash
Do
you wake up in the middle of the night, soaked in cold sweat and
frantically worrying, "Oh God, is my wine rack sufficiently full?" Well,
fear not, because this automated wine rack from Quirky not only keeps
tabs on your vital vino supply, it coul... Read More ...
These tiny gecko-inspired robots can lift over 100x their weight
Beware
the tiny robot uprising, which at this point are taunting us with the
equivalent of superhuman strength. Researchers at Stanford have created
several tiny bots that can move things more than 100 times their weight,
reports New Scientist. They'... Read More ...
Department of Defense creates new cyberunit in Silicon Valley
In
order to better combat cyberthreats to national security, the US
Department of Defense is setting up shop in Silicon Valley. At a lecture
today at Stanford University, Defense Secretary Ash Carter outlined the
department's new focus on cyberdefens... Read More ...
Seattle PD pushes for transparency by hiring a coder/critic
Remember
Tim Clemans, the formerly anonymous programmer who requested all of the
city police department's for basically all of its bodycam footage and
emails? His data petitioning ultimately led to the launch of a YouTube
channel that puts that on-th... Read More ...
With Comcast out, Charter eyes Time Warner Cable merger again
Comcast
is out, but that doesn't mean Time Warner Cable is off the market.
Charter, which already cast a losing bid for the provider in 2014, is
considering trying to acquire TWC again, according to the Washington
Post. Charter's continued interest i... Read More ...
Formula 1 aerodynamics will make grocery stores more efficient
No,
that's not a typo. It turns out Formula 1 racing technology,
specifically aerodynamics, can help rid grocery stores of the so-called
"cold aisle" issue. Using aerofoils that are designed to guide the
direction of air flow around a race car, Willi... Read More ...
BitTorrent reportedly laid off dozens of employees
According
to Buzzfeed, BitTorrent drastically reduced its US workforce on
Thursday. Multiple anonymous sources reportedly confirmed that about 40
of the company's 150 domestic employees were sacked yesterday morning.
BitTorrent has struggled to turn ... Read More ...
Cooking with Watson: Austrian asparagus and pigs' feet croquettes
'Cognitive
Cooking with Chef Watson' is a collaboration between IBM and the
Institute of Culinary Education in New York City. Once a week, as part
of an ongoing series, we'll be preparing one recipe from the book until
we've made all of them. Wish us... Read More ...
JXE Training Day: How to play your first 'League of Legends' match
We
covered the League of Legends basics during our very first episode
Training Day. Loc Tran, he of San Jose State University's rising League
team, gave us the lowdown on just what mobile online battle arena (MOBA)
games actually are, what it's like ... Read More ...
Watch the Apple Watch unbox itself
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