Technology News
Singing a new tune: Apple likely to launch free, ad-supported 'iRadio' music streaming service
NBC News - 14 Jul 2013 23:47
As Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) edges closer, rumors revolving around a new music streaming service -- dubbed "iRadio" by some -- are intensifying.
In Kuwait, Instagram is big business for sellers
The Verge - 14 Jul 2013 23:58
If you're looking to sell something online, where do you go? eBay? Craigslist? Etsy? In Kuwait, it turns out you might look somewhere else: Instagram. In an interview with Mousse Magazine, Senegalese artist (and Kuwaiti ...
New Halo coming toXbox One in 2014
NBC News - 14 Jul 2013 23:53
A new Halo game is coming to the Xbox One console in 2014, Microsoft said Monday at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles.
Review: Fujifilm X20
The Phoblographer - 14 Jul 2013 06:52
The Fujifilm X20's a powerful camera with retro appeal in a compact package.
Notorious Zeus banking Trojan is gaining speed on Facebook
NBC News - 14 Jul 2013 23:47
Malware known as Zeus that can land on a user's computer and steal that user's bank account information is "re-merging with a vengeance" and finding its way onto Facebook.
Spider-Man's new suit has a built-in music system
The Verge - 14 Jul 2013 23:32
Even iconic superheroes need to update their wardrobes from time to time (remember Batman Forever's infamous nipples?). Andrew Garfield's interpretation of Peter Parker is getting a facelift for The Amazing Spider-Man 2,...
Facebook Engineer Fires Back At BuzzFeed: Users Don't Care How Many People View Their Posts
TechCrunch - 14 Jul 2013 22:42
"The Number Facebook Doesn't Want You To See", an article from Thursday by BuzzFeed claimed Facebook is hiding the number of people who see your posts so you don't feel bad that most people don't Like or comment. This mo...
Apple reportedly hiring new talent to solve iWatch design problems
Engadget - 14 Jul 2013 22:32
Rumors, suggestions and trademark applications have been building a case for an wrist-worn Apple product for some time now -- an official iWatch to fulfill the wearable potential of the iPod Nano. Now, the Financial Time...
Even If You're Wise To Phishing, Spear Phishing Could Still Fool You
Gizmodo - 14 Jul 2013 21:19
At this point we pretty much all know what phishing emails look like and we're resigned to the fact that we didn't win the Micronesian lottery. We also know that we can't buy a machine to instantly enlarge our sexual org...
Hackers exploit the lucrative software vulnerability trade
The Verge - 14 Jul 2013 20:29
Once freely exposed or given to software makers at no cost, the business of finding and documenting security vulnerabilities has evolved into a lucrative business that supports companies and freelance hackers around the ...
'Lean In' to lawsuits: firms should avoid Sandberg's baby advice, say lawyers
GigaOM - 14 Jul 2013 19:54
Despite the good intentions of Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg to promote dialogue about pregnancy and work, lawyers are urging firms not to bring up the issue.
Lulu, the women-only dating app for rating men
L.A. Times - 14 Jul 2013 19:35A Swiss Man Was Killed By His Remote-Controlled Helicopter
Gizmodo - 14 Jul 2013 17:28
A 41-year-old man flying a Gaui X7 model helicopter in Lucerne, Switzerland suffered head and arm injuries and died after he was presumably struck by the helicopter. The model weighs 5 pounds, is about 4 feet 5 inches lo...
Pre-caffeine tech: Data disclosures, guinea pig armor
NBC News - 14 Jul 2013 23:58
Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.In case you weren't paying attention: 5 key takeaways from the NSA scandal.
Anti-social media app helps you avoid Foursquare friends
NBC News - 14 Jul 2013 23:58
While Hell Is Other People is described as "partially a satire" by its creator, the Web app might be a blessing to those who just want to feel alone in a crowd.
Apple's iOS 7: The iPhone and iPad are changing everything ... again
NBC News - 14 Jul 2013 23:53
On Monday, Apple kicked off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) with a keynote event and plenty of product announcements -- which included iOS 7.
Xbox One to debut inNovember for $499
NBC News - 14 Jul 2013 23:53
Microsoft will release its next-generation Xbox One console this November in 21 markets for $499 in the U.
New MacBook Airs have 'all day' battery life
NBC News - 14 Jul 2013 23:53
Apple upped the battery life to "all day" on its lightweight MacBook Airs, with the new 11-inch version going from 6 to 9 hours, and the 13-inch MacBook Air from 7 to 12 hours.
Apple tunes up Music app with free iTunes Radio
NBC News - 14 Jul 2013 23:53
As rumored, Apple has built a virtual radio station called iTunes Radio, which folds into iTunes and the Music app.
Obama wants to transform US schools through faster Internet
NBC News - 14 Jul 2013 23:47
President Barack Obama on Thursday will encourage American schools to engage their digital-era students by providing more laptops with high-speed Internet connections and fewer textbooks and lectures.
Solar-powered phones could listen for illegal loggers
NBC News - 14 Jul 2013 23:47
If a tree falls in the (rain) forest, and no one is there to hear it (except illegal loggers), does it make a sound (or otherwise alert the authorities)?
Pre-caffeine tech: Security issues, squid sperm
NBC News - 14 Jul 2013 23:47
Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.