What is the ‘Stagefright’ hack? How to defend yourself
More than 950 million Android phones are vulnerable to a new hack utilizing bugs found in the Stagefright media playback tool. Here's everything you need to know about it and how to defend yourself.
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Hands on: Marvin’s iMagic
Is it really possible to give traditional toys a new lease of life using a smartphone and a cleverly created augmented reality app? Marvin’s iMagic is quite literally, a box of tricks that manages to do exactly that.
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Today’s teens prefer to make and keep friendships online, rather than off
According to a new Pew Research Center study entitled "Teens, Technology, and Friendships," today's adolescents actually prefer to make friends online, and keep their relationship to the confines of the Internet.
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Before Gates, Zuckerberg or Jobs, 6 women programmed the first digital computer
ENIAC was the world's first electronic digital computer, and it was programmed by a team of six women. Remembering their contributions could inspire young women looking to break into the male-dominated tech industry.
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Latest update lets Cortana replace Google Now on Android
Microsoft wants to follow you everywhere you go, whether you're using a Lumia phone or not, and the most recent update to the beta edition of Cortana for Android gives it more powers.
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Block online tracking with the EFF’s new Privacy Badger extension
After more than a year of development, the Electronic Frontier Foundation's recently released Privacy Badger 1.0 extension "blocks some of the sneakiest trackers that try to spy on your Web browsing habits."
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How to Sync Your Google, Outlook, and iCloud Calendars in Windows 10
Keeping up on your appointments can be daunting if you're juggling multiple calendars. We show you how to import and sync up all your calendars into one place with Windows 10's Calendar app.
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A Facebook insult lands Thai man 30 years in prison
A Thai man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after being found guilty of "posting messages and pictures defaming the monarchy" on Facebook. The three decade sentence is actually half of the original punishment of 60 years.
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Retweeting terrorists could be, well, terrorism
The FBI has found that certain Twitter activity could provide evidence and clues regarding support for illegal activities, and now, retweeting the Islamic State group or other known terrorists could land you in prison.
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This guy hacked his pet feeder to reward his cat for finding ‘prey’
Worried your cat isn't getting enough exercise and stimulation? You could be like Ben Millam and hack an automatic pet feeder to dispense food when your cat finds an RFID-tagged toy.
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Spotify counter-punches, adds new features to match Apple Music
Spotify has maintained a position as debatably the best music-streaming service for years, but then Apple Music arrived and changed the industry. In this quick video, we take a look at how Spotify has reacted to its competition and examine its plans for staying on top.
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Apple spent nearly $700,000 in 2014 to protect CEO Tim Cook
Apple CEO Tim Cook is obviously important to the most valuable brand and company in the world, but the recent revelation that the technology giant is spending nearly $700,000 for his personal safety and security is getting a lot of attention.
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10 tech stories you missed this week: Lexus hoverboard unveiled, Jon Stewart signs off
It can be challenging to keep track of everything that happens in the tech world. That's why, we have compiled a list of the top 10 tech stories from this week — just for you.
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Want to close the blinds but they’re so far away? These gizmos make them smart
Automated blinds are a great feature, because you never have to worry about overheating your home during the hottest part of the day. Both Move and iBlinds turn your existing blinds smart.
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Does Cyanogen really have more users than Windows Mobile and BlackBerry combined?
Cyanogen, the company behind the CyanogenMod and Cyanogen OS custom ROMs for Android devices, recently announced that it boasts 50 million users, which is more than the user bases for Windows Mobile and BlackBerry combined.
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Latest iOS 9 update makes it easier to ditch dodgy Wi-Fi
iPhone owners can say goodbye to frustratingly weak or unstable Wi-Fi connections — the latest version of the iOS 9 beta can automatically switch back to a cellular connection if needed.
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These are the 5 apps you need on your phone this week
It's more difficult than ever to seek out the best new apps released each week, even if you have the will to trawl through the app store on a regular basis. To make life easier, we've gathered our favorite app picks together in a handy list.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Smart skillets, screw bits, and electronic fish bait
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
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Six US teens compete to be the best in the world … at Microsoft Office
Being world champion in anything is no mean feat, even if the skills involved are editing slide transitions and copying blocks of cells. These U.S. students have made it to the finals of the Microsoft Office World Championship.
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Solar hot-air balloon’s maiden flight cut short by Stuart the Minion
The maiden flight of the first passenger-carrying solar hot-air balloon had been going really well. But then along came a Stuart-the-Minion balloon, causing problems as it came between the solar balloon and the sun....
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After YouTube Kids, is Google Maps next for the child-friendly treatment?
Google's already rolled out a kid-friendly version of YouTube, and is known to be interested in launching other child-oriented editions of its most popular Web tools. According to a recent job posting on its site, it looks like Maps could be next.
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