Time Warner Cable faces net neutrality complaint
Time
Warner Cable has made history by being one of the first (if not the
first) broadband providers hit with a net neutrality complaint. Virtual
server and streaming media provider Commercial Network Services (CNS)
has submitted its grievances agains... Read More ...
Now you can try Watson's freaky-deaky recipes for yourself
If
you think that a supercomputer can do a better job of inventing new
meals than, say, Gordon Ramsey, then today's your lucky day. IBM is
opening up its Chef Watson web app to the world, enabling open-minded
foodies to make outlandish food combinati... Read More ...
Kenyan slums dispense clean drinking water through ATMs
In
many parts of Kenya's capital of Nairobi, clean water is difficult to
come by. That often means taking your chances with dysentery from an
impure source, or pay through the nose from a "water vendor." But the
BBC reports that thanks to a partnersh... Read More ...
'Project Cars' developer is already crowdfunding a sequel
Now
that Project Cars is finally out after several delays, Slightly Mad
Studios has decided that it's time to begin raising funds for the game's
sequel. According to its creators, who were also the folks behind Need
for Speed, Project Cars 2 will hav... Read More ...
UK spy agency broke rules when it snooped on civil rights groups
The
spies at the UK's Government Communications Headquarters may swear that
they're obeying the law, but that doesn't mean that everything they're
doing is completely above-board. The Investigatory Powers Tribunal has
determined that GCHQ broke data ... Read More ...
What's on your HDTV: 'Humans', 'Mr. Robot', Nina Simone on Netflix
We're
back after an impromptu break, and while HBO has reloaded on its series
(Ballers, Brink, True Detective S2), there's a lot new this week to
look out for. For the creepy sci-fi vibe there are two opportunities
with Humans on AMC (you can watch t... Read More ...
NASA's version of 'Shark Tank' results in six aviation moonshots
NASA
wants to change the way planes fly. As part of a new Convergent
Aeronautics Solutions project, the agency's innovators recently formed
teams to pitch their wildest ideas to a jury. Out of the 17 teams that
presented their aviation-transforming s... Read More ...
This device helps the blind navigate by tingling their tongues
Remember
the BrainPort, that device that helps the blind get around by sending
electrical signals to their tongues? It's finally getting the green
light. The Food and Drug Administration has cleared the BrainPort V100
for sale in the US, giving sight... Read More ...
Australia passes controversial law to block 'pirate' sites
Australia's
senate has passed a controversial bill allowing sites hosted overseas
that distribute pirated material to be blocked at the ISP level. But
which sites to block is not up to the service providers to choose,
instead movie and music studios ... Read More ...
Windows 10 testers can keep it for free, with a small catch
Microsoft
made headlines last week when it seemingly announced that it would give
away a free copy of the new OS to anyone who signed up to test it.
Today however, the company has "clarified" that statement to explain
that the offer isn't quite as cu... Read More ...
Army and Air Force team up for laser-based landmine sweepers
Used
to be that if the US military wanted to clear a roadway, runway or
airfield of deadly IEDs (improvised explosive devices), they'd have to
send in highly-trained and heavily armored explosive ordnance disposal
(EOD) teams a la "The Hurt Locker." ... Read More ...
Facebook algorithm can recognize people if it can't see their face
A
number of companies have developed photo software for facial
recognition, but what happens when your face is partially hidden? What
if it's completely covered up? Facebook's artificial intelligence lab
developed an algorithm that remedies the issue... Read More ...
Super-thin E Ink watch is the latest crowdfunding casualty
You're
about to get an all-too-blunt reminder of why crowdfunding sites
shouldn't be treated like stores. Central Standard Timing has shelved
its extra-thin, Kickstarter-backed CST-01 watch after running into
numerous production problems. The project... Read More ...
Third-gen Moto G leak shows a new camera, not much else
The
Moto G is quite the attractive handset for someone looking for a
capable phone that's also very budget friendly. In fact, our own Chris
Velazco calls it the best budget smartphone available. Thanks to a video
and a few snapshots, there's a look a... Read More ...
Robot agents will spare you from airport customs checks
If
you're a frequent international flier, you know the pain of the customs
check -- outside of the security inspection, it's one of the biggest
hurdles you have to clear at the airport. You won't have to deal with it
for much longer if Thales has its... Read More ...
Swarm revives Foursquare's mayorships, restoring your self-worth
If
you miss the early days of Foursquare, when checking into places was
still novel and being mayor of your favorite hangout made you feel like
royalty, get ready for a blast from the past. Foursquare just announced
that it's brought back mayorships ... Read More ...
LSTN's Encore headphone blends vintage looks with a feel-good factor
I
first met Bridget and Joe -- the duo, and driving force behind LSTN
headphones -- in a London pub. The enthusiasm for their altruistic
headphones (a portion of each sale goes to the Starkey Hearing
Foundation) went beyond the charitable cause; it w... Read More ...
The US military is developing Star Wars-style hoverbikes
Last
time we heard from Malloy Aeronautics, it was testing hoverbike
technology with a robot-carrying drone. A few months later, it's
partnering with a Maryland-based defense company to develop a hoverbike
for the US military. Working with Survice En... Read More ...
Younger generations don't fear the robot revolution
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Europol pledges to take down ISIL's social media accounts within two hours
Europol
has announced that it's setting up a taskforce just to deal with
Islamic State's social media accounts. In an interview with The
Guardian, director Rob Wainwright pledged that officers would be trying
to take down each account within two hour... Read More ...
New Android Wear watch faces include Angry Birds and Hello Kitty
Android
Wear aficionados already have more than 1,500 watch faces to choose
from, but Google's thinking that you can never have too much of a good
thing. That's why it's rolling out 17 more ways for you tell time on
your fancy smartwatch, with watch ... Read More ...
You can now pre-order the Pebble Time smartwatch for $200
If
you missed out on nabbing a Pebble Time smartwatch through the
company's Kickstarter campaign, now's your chance to order one. The
wearable is available for pre-order starting today for $200 through Best
Buy in the US and in Pebble's online store ... Read More ...
Google's News Lab helps journalists with their online reporting
Google's
efforts to improve internet journalism are going far, far beyond a
special YouTube feed. The search firm has officially launched the Google
News Lab, an initiative that helps reporters collect and publish news
online. The Lab shows journalis... Read More ...
SoftBank's cutesy Pepper robot sells out in one minute
If
you always wanted a robot butler to greet guests, amuse kids or be a
live-action version of Cortana, you're way too late. The Pepper robot
that does all that sold out exactly one minute after it went on sale in
Japan on Saturday, according to manu... Read More ...
US and UK spy agencies are exploiting flaws in security software
Those
worries that governments are trying to undermine security software?
They're well-founded. The Intercept has learned that both the US'
National Security Agency and the UK's Government Communications
Headquarters have been reverse engineering sec... Read More ...
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