DARPA wants to protect critical infrastructures from cyber attacks
Hackers
have been breaking through a lot of government agency's defenses these
past years, and DARPA thinks it's high time to do something about it.
Pentagon's mad science division has launched a new program called Rapid
Attack Detection, Isolation a... Read More ...
FCC hires a privacy guru to help lead its telecom investigations
If
you want proof that the Federal Communications Commission is getting
serious about privacy, you only need to look at its latest recruit. The
agency has hired Jonathan Mayer, one of the masterminds behind Do Not
Track browsing, as the chief techno... Read More ...
Volkswagen is issuing AR glasses as standard factory equipment
Following
a successful 3-month pilot program at its Wolfsburg plant, Volkswagen
announced on Tuesday that it will begin issuing 3D smart glasses to its
plant logistics personnel. These glasses, which display information like
bin locations and part nu... Read More ...
That star's 'alien megastructure' is likely just a swarm of comets
Occam's
Razor apparently holds true everywhere, even in the farthest reaches of
space. While researchers speculated that star KIC 8462852's mysterious
dimming might be the result of alien megastructures, NASA is about to
publish evidence supporting... Read More ...
TiVo's ad-skipping tech is coming to its older Roamio DVRs
It
looks like TiVo Roamio owners won't need to buy an upgraded box for the
new SkipMode feature. Zatz Not Funny points out info on TiVo's website
promising SkipMode will come to older Roamio DVRs on December 10th,
which the company confirmed in a sta... Read More ...
Twitter videos now run full screen on other apps
Twitter
announced the rollout of full-screen video playback for its Twitter Kit
on Tuesday. That means users will be able to view videos and animated
gifs within Twitter without having to pop open a new window or launch
the Twitter app -- everything... Read More ...
Hilton confirms malware accessed payment info at its hotels
If
you've stayed at one of Hilton's hotels in the past year, you might
want to check your credit card history. The chain has confirmed a report
that malware compromised its payment systems, putting your data at
risk. The intruders got in between Nove... Read More ...
Playdate: 'Mario Tennis Ultra Smash' and board games with animals
Ah,
Thanksgiving -- the perfect time to relax with your family and play
something slow, wholesome and casual. Nintendo, it's your time to shine:
join us as we check out Animal Crossing Amiibo Festival and Mario
Tennis Ultra Smash on Wii U to see whic... Read More ...
Bang and Olufsen couldn't convince me a speaker is worth $1,000
Bang
and Olufsen is known for two things: unique design and high prices.
Sometimes, the cost isn't so much of an issue if the design is matched
by quality audio or a solid display panel. The company's new BeoPlay A6
is a $1,000 wireless speaker with... Read More ...
Amazon Video gets a bunch of new features on iOS
Amazon
has released a ton of new features for its Video app. The update
includes 3D touch support, Next Up (which is basically auto-play),
picture-in-picture and X-Ray, which offers a wealth of IMDB information
and trivia at the touch of a button. Ev... Read More ...
Google will give $1 for special ed every time you use Android Pay
After
Android Pay's slow rollout throughout the US, it's finally available to
everyone -- well, those with a compatible device anyway. In the spirit
of giving (or trying to get more people using the service), Google has
teamed up with DonorsChoose.or... Read More ...
Smart sprinklers only water your lawn when it's thirsty
Putting
your sprinklers on a timer system is probably the best way to avoid
under-watering your plants -- but the "set and forget" mentality isn't
the most economical. What if it rains during the week and you forget to
turn the timer off? Now you're... Read More ...
3D-printed vascular systems help doctors practice for your surgery
It's
safe to say that you want your doctors to know exactly what they're
doing when performing surgery. But how do they train for a vascular
operation, which is both extremely tricky and unique to your anatomy?
By using 3D printing, that's how. Ma... Read More ...
Unofficial app makes PlayStation 4 to PC streaming a reality
Sony's
had its Remote Play tech in one form or another since the PlayStation 3
and PlayStation Portable, but it didn't truly take off until its
implementation on PlayStation 4 and the PS Vita handheld. But that's
kind of wasted when nobody is buying... Read More ...
Vine puts looping videos on your Apple Watch
Vine
teased months ago that it was working on support for the Apple Watch,
and it's finally delivering on that promise. Grab the updated Vine app
for iOS and you can watch those 6-second looping videos on your wrist
(either featured ones or those fro... Read More ...
You don't have to be a millionaire to invest in Fig's next video game
Crowdfunding
platforms like Kickstarter don't deal in investments: Backers pledge
money to a project and that's generally where their involvement ends. No
purchasing shares, no percentage of final sales. Video game-funding
platform Fig, however, comb... Read More ...
The Ion Belt: 'sleek,' safe and 'stylish' portable charging
Have
you ever wanted to carry an external battery for your phone, but hated
the thought of creating even the smallest bulge in your pocket? No?
Well, someone decided to fill that niche anyway. Ion Tech Wear is
crowdfunding the Ion Belt, a 3,000mAh po... Read More ...
New in our buyer's guide: The iPhone 6s, Surface Book and much more
Sorry
we haven't updated the buyers's guide in a couple months -- we've been
too busy pumping out reviews of all the new devices. Now that things
have finally started to slow down (fingers crossed), let's take a step
back and look at all the awesome... Read More ...
Amazon resets passwords that might have been 'exposed'
Did
you recently get a notice that Amazon changed your password? You're
not alone. Numerous readers tell ZDNet that Amazon reset their
passwords after learning that the login might have been "improperly
stored" or "transmitted" in a way that could... Read More ...
Rowing robot powers itself by gulping dirty water
One
day, you might see robots that not only survive in hazardous
environments, but thrive in them. University of Bristol researchers
have built Row-bot, a swimming robot that powers itself by feeding on
dirty water. Its paddle both propels it forwa... Read More ...
Security system watches over your home without cameras
You
don't have many great choices for home security systems right now.
Conventional systems are expensive and effectively fixed in place, while
connected cameras are conspicuous and carry the risk (however small)
that someone might spy on you. Xandem... Read More ...
Bing Maps' traffic cam views let you preview your commute
When
you switch on the traffic layer in Bing Maps, you'll now get a lot more
info than color-coded route details. On top of letting you know how bad
(or good) traffic is along your route, Bing allows you to see where
traffic cameras are for a look at... Read More ...
NASA tests Orion spacesuit in low-gravity environment
Since
NASA modified its old "pumpkin suit" for future missions aboard the
Orion spacecraft, it has to undergo testing to ensure that it's tougher
and more mobile than its predecessor. These days, NASA has been testing
it aboard a C9 aircraft, which c... Read More ...
Hoopla's public library app gets Chromecast support
Hoopla,
the app that lets you borrow videos, books and music from your local
library digitally, has been on a roll this year when it comes to adding
comics. Now, it's making a play for your living room by adding
Chromecast support for videos. You'll... Read More ...
Alphabet wants its startups to behave like companies
A
report from The Wall Street Journal suggests that Alphabet wants its
startup-like subsidiaries to behave more like financially accountable
independent companies. Alphabet is the recently formed parent of Google,
Google X, Fiber, Nest, and other com... Read More ...
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