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Mobile device boom no threat to movie theatre growth: Imax CEO
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - People will always want to watch movies in theatres despite the growing trend of watching videos at home and on mobile devices, the … More »
Reuters - 1 hr 43 mins agoHacking threat and tougher data laws promise insurance boom
By Chris Vellacott LONDON (Reuters) - For European insurers frustrated that "cyber crime" policies have so far failed to find a ready market among … More »
Reuters - 4 hrs agoFacebook has never been stronger since IPO, Sandberg says
By Alexei Oreskovic SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A year after Facebook Inc's fumbled IPO, Wall Street remains slow to recognize what Chief Operating Officer … More »
Reuters - 12 hrs agoIndia sets up elaborate system to tap phone calls, e-mail
By Anurag Kotoky NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India has launched a wide-ranging surveillance program that will give its security agencies and even income tax … More »
Reuters - 7 hrs agoDixons sees no let up in UK tablets boom
By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) - British sales of tablet computers are booming, Europe's second-biggest electricals retailer Dixons said, underpinning … More »
Reuters - 3 hrs agoJohn McAfee's Wild Video: How to Uninstall McAfee Anti-Virus
John McAfee has had no problems making headlines this year. After the founder of the McAfee software security company was believed to be a murder suspect … More »
ABC News Blogs - 1 hr 53 mins agoAmerican Businesses Embrace Chinese Marketing Secret
To compete in the future, ecommerce businesses will need a more personal touch, a new study suggests. … More »
LiveScience.com - 3 hrs agoThe Number One Reason Most Entrepreneurs Start Businesses
Nothing beats the freedom of being the boss — at least when it comes to the entrepreneurial efforts of small business owners. … More »
LiveScience.com - 3 hrs agoApple's Siri Can Be First Call for Users Thinking of Suicide
Siri Has Been Updated to Provide Suicide Prevention Information … More »
ABC News - 17 hrs agoBee Sperm Bank: Scientists Saving Bees by Freezing Their Semen
Entomologists in Washington are Starting the World's First Bee Sperm Bank … More »
ABC News - Fri, Jun 14, 2013Dissecting Big Tech's Denial of Involvement in NSA's PRISM Spying Program
Apple, Google and Other Tech Companies Deny Providing Direct Access Surveillance Program … More »
ABC News - Fri, Jun 7, 2013Lenovo Paves the Way for Made-in-America Computers as North Carolina Facility Ramps Up Full Production
Lenovo has Hired Over 100 People to Make Computers in America. … More »
ABC News - Wed, Jun 5, 2013Toddlers and Tablets: Way of the Future?
Just 10 days out of the womb, Alex's mother, Beth Lehman-Brooks of Seattle, Wash., propped him up in front of an iPad for what she hoped was a good reason. … More »
ABC News - Wed, Jun 5, 2013Chemist Hopes 'Artificial Leaf' Can Power Civilization Using Photosynthesis
Imagine an artificial leaf that mimics photosynthesis, which lets plants harness energy from the sun. But this leaf would have the ability to power your … More »
ABC News - Mon, Jun 3, 2013Microsoft Windows 8.1 Features Detailed: Start Button Revival and App Improvements Coming
Microsoft Details the Changes Coming to Windows … More »
ABC News - Thu, May 30, 2013
Facebook's Former Security Chief Now Works for the NSA
About a year after Facebook reportedly joined PRISM, Max Kelly, the social network's chief security officer left for a job at the National Security … More »
The Atlantic Wire - 42 mins agoNFC-equipped smartphone sales ballooned 300% in 2012 even without Apple’s support
A new report from Berg Insight found that Near Field Communication (NFC) adoption exploded in 2012. The research firm found that global sales of … More »
BGR.com - 2 hrs 32 mins agoSwiss Rocket Plane May Launch People on Private Science Trips
PARIS — A startup Swiss spaceflight company is planning to upgrade its proposed private satellite launch system into a manned suborbital space shuttle for … More »
SPACE.com - 3 hrs agoForget 3DTVs: MIT Group Working to Bring Holographs to Your Living Room
New Work from the MIT Media Lab Could Enable Consumer Holographic TVs … More »
ABC News - 17 hrs agoFBI Nails an Alleged KKK Member for Wacky Terrorist Death Ray Plot
One of the FBI's methods of fighting terrorism in America is to have undercover agents or informants recruit Muslims for fake terror groups, give them … More »
The Atlantic Wire - 19 hrs agoObama's 2008 Berlin Speech vs. Today's, by the Numbers, Words, and Themes
President Obama's speech in Berlin today intentionally echoed his 2008 speech in the city as a candidate. But, perhaps unintentionally, the themes in each … More »
The Atlantic Wire - 22 hrs agoFiltered Video? Instagram Reported to Add Video to App at Facebook Event Tomorrow
Various Tech Sites Report that Instagram is Gearing Up to Add Video Capabilities to its App … More »
ABC News - 23 hrs agoCongress Considers Nixing NASA Asteroid Mission
WASHINGTON — A draft authorization bill from the House Science space subcommittee would cap NASA spending at about $16.87 billion for the next two years, … More »
SPACE.com - Wed, Jun 19, 20133D-printed batteries the size of a grain of sand
The dirty secret of lithium-ion batteries, which power everything from electric cars to iPhones, is that the technology hasn't had a breakthrough in … More »
The Week - Wed, Jun 19, 2013Targets Scarce for NASA's Asteroid-Capture Mission
NASA's audacious plan to grab an asteroid and park it near the moon is short on candidate space rocks at the moment, one researcher says. … More »
SPACE.com - Wed, Jun 19, 2013Mystery on Venus: 'Super-Hurricane' Force Winds Inexplicably Get Stronger
The howling, hurricane-force winds of Venus are blowing even faster lately, and scientists aren't sure why. … More »
SPACE.com - Wed, Jun 19, 2013AT&T; looks to keep users powered up with solar charging stations
AT&T; has come up with a very clever way to keep New Yorkers’ mobile devices powered up throughout the day. The New York Times reports that AT&T; is … More »
BGR.com - Tue, Jun 18, 2013Sony Xperia Z launches soon on T-Mobile
T-Mobile on Tuesday announced the upcoming availability of Sony’s flagship Xperia Z smartphone. The handset is equipped with 5-inch full HD 1080p display, … More »
BGR.com - Tue, Jun 18, 2013Facebook looks to Samsung for help in wake of HTC First disaster
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with Samsung president Shin Jong Kyun this week to discuss a potential partnership, Bloomberg reported. Facebook, the … More »
BGR.com - Tue, Jun 18, 2013New phone from an unlikely vendor steals title of world’s thinnest smartphone
Huawei on Tuesday announced the Ascend P6, the world’s thinnest smartphone. The handset measures a mere 6.18 millimeters thick and weighs 120 grams, eight … More »
BGR.com - Tue, Jun 18, 2013
Sony pulls PlayStation 3 update that bricked some consoles
Sony’s newfound goodwill with gamers won’t last long if it starts bricking users’ consoles. BBC News reports that Sony has pulled its 4.45 system update … More »
BGR.com - 15 hrs agoMicrosoft reverses position on Xbox One Internet, game sharing
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday that users of its forthcoming Xbox One game console will be able to play games offline without … More »
Reuters - 15 hrs agoMicrosoft changes Xbox One policies after outcry
NEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft rolled back a much-criticized requirement that its upcoming Xbox One gaming console be regularly connected to the Internet and … More »
Associated Press - 16 hrs agoMicrosoft’s Xbox 180: Upcoming Xbox One to drop DRM restrictions, internet requirement after public backlash
Microsoft has caved to the hordes of angry gamers who have been loudly complaining about its policies for used games and connectivity requirements for its … More »
BGR.com - 17 hrs agoNintendo’s deep, deep denial
New Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata is not exactly a breath of new air. As a matter of fact, he sounds eerily like Nokia executives circa 2007, swimming deep in … More »
BGR.com - 18 hrs agoSteam to show Microsoft how Xbox One game lending should be done
Critics have blasted Microsoft over its used game policy for its Xbox One gaming console. Games are locked to a user’s personal Xbox Live account and … More »
BGR.com - 20 hrs agoNintendo 3DS outsold Xbox 360 in May as Wii U continued to flounder
The video game industry continued its downward spiral in May. According to research firm NPD Group, retail sales of hardware, software and gaming … More »
BGR.com - Tue, Jun 18, 2013What Is This 'Candy Crush' Game and Is It About to Go the Way of Zynga?
"Maker of 'Candy Crush Saga' Plans IPO," reports the Wall Street Journal today, which very possibly makes zero sense to you. What's Candy Crush? you might … More »
The Atlantic Wire - Tue, Jun 18, 2013Xbox boss says Xbox One is a bargain at $500
In addition to criticisms about the Xbox One’s connectivity policies, its used game policies, its supposedly invasive Kinect sensor and its policies … More »
BGR.com - Tue, Jun 18, 2013US video game retail sales fall 25 percent in May
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. retail sales of video games, hardware and accessories declined 25 percent in May as demand for aging game consoles continued to fade … More »
Associated Press - Tue, Jun 18, 2013Golfing in Iceland's midnight sun: lava beds, angry birds, winds
By Paul Ingrassia REYKJAVIK (Reuters) - The names of the world's greatest golf venues roll off the tongue like a putt rolling toward the cup. Pebble … More »
Reuters - Tue, Jun 18, 2013Microsoft’s Xbox One indie games policy baffles developer
In addition to all the other controversies surrounding the Xbox One, we’re now hearing grumblings from independent developers who are unhappy that … More »
BGR.com - Mon, Jun 17, 2013Despite dismal sales, Nintendo won’t cut the Wii U’s price
Gamers hoping that Nintendo would try to boost poor Wii U sales by slashing the console’s price are in for a disappointment. In an interview with … More »
BGR.com - Mon, Jun 17, 2013Hasbro become premier licensee for Angry Birds
Hasbro Inc. and Rovio Entertainment said Monday that they've expanded their licensing agreement to make Hasbro the premier toy licensee for the Angry … More »
Associated Press - Mon, Jun 17, 2013Microsoft promises it won’t jack up prices for Xbox One games
Microsoft doesn’t exactly need any more negative publicity for the Xbox One, which is why the company was eager to quash rumors that it would start … More »
BGR.com - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
Captive Kids Forced to Act in Shakespeare's Day
In Shakespeare's England, many kids were coerced into acting careers not by stage moms but by "child catchers," new research shows. … More »
LiveScience.com - 16 mins agoCisco to buy Composite Software for about $180M
San Jose, Calif. (AP) — Cisco, a maker of computer networking equipment, said Thursday that it plans to buy software company Composite Software for about … More »
Associated Press - 22 mins agoCommon Virus Linked to Alzheimer's Disease, Study Suggests
Contracting a common virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV) may contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease, a new study of the brains of older … More »
LiveScience.com - 23 mins agoWill Climate Change Destroy New York City?
The city of New York — America's largest metropolis and home to over 8 million people — will be ravaged by the effects of climate change within a few … More »
LiveScience.com - 34 mins agoSamsung’s Galaxy S4 isn’t shaping up to be the smash hit most expected
Reviewers and critics fawned over Samsung’s Galaxy S4 when it debuted earlier this year. While Samsung undoubtedly has a fantastic flagship smartphone on … More »
BGR.com - 37 mins agoPegatron CEO says ‘cheap’ new iPhone won’t be so cheap
Apple will reportedly step up its efforts in emerging markets later this year when it launches a new “lower-cost” iPhone alongside the flagship iPhone 5S. … More »
BGR.com - 1 hr 2 mins agoMobile device boom no threat to movie theatre growth: Imax CEO
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - People will always want to watch movies in theatres despite the growing trend of watching videos at home and on mobile devices, the … More »
Reuters - 1 hr 43 mins agoNokia confirms Lumia EOS will have a 41-megapixel camera
Nokia recently issued a teaser ahead of its July 11th press conference that confirms some important details about the upcoming “Lumia EOS” smartphone. In … More »
BGR.com - 1 hr 47 mins agoObama commits to tough push on global warming
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is planning a major push using executive powers to tackle the pollution blamed for global warming in an effort to … More »
Associated Press - 2 hrs 11 mins agoGay Marriage Rulings May Raise New Questions for Couples
The Supreme Court will announce its ruling on two same-sex marriage cases this month, potentially changing the legal landscape for thousands of gay … More »
LiveScience.com - 2 hrs 11 mins agoNFC-equipped smartphone sales ballooned 300% in 2012 even without Apple’s support
A new report from Berg Insight found that Near Field Communication (NFC) adoption exploded in 2012. The research firm found that global sales of … More »
BGR.com - 2 hrs 32 mins agoSony chief says time needed to study proposal
TOKYO (AP) — Sony Corp. needs more time to study a key proposal from a U.S. hedge fund to spin off a part of its entertainment unit as a way to propel its … More »
Associated Press - 3 hrs agoAmerican Businesses Embrace Chinese Marketing Secret
To compete in the future, ecommerce businesses will need a more personal touch, a new study suggests. … More »
LiveScience.com - 3 hrs agoThe Number One Reason Most Entrepreneurs Start Businesses
Nothing beats the freedom of being the boss — at least when it comes to the entrepreneurial efforts of small business owners. … More »
LiveScience.com - 3 hrs agoDixons sees no let up in UK tablets boom
By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) - British sales of tablet computers are booming, Europe's second-biggest electricals retailer Dixons said, underpinning … More »
Reuters - 3 hrs ago
AP Exclusive: Facebook broke Indonesia terror case
Sefa Riano didn't try to hide his plans or his beliefs. A Facebook page that police traced to him is plastered with photos of bearded men in camouflage … More »
Associated Press - 13 mins agoSamsung’s Galaxy S4 isn’t shaping up to be the smash hit most expected
Reviewers and critics fawned over Samsung’s Galaxy S4 when it debuted earlier this year. While Samsung undoubtedly has a fantastic flagship smartphone on … More »
BGR.com - 37 mins agoFacebook's Former Security Chief Now Works for the NSA
About a year after Facebook reportedly joined PRISM, Max Kelly, the social network's chief security officer left for a job at the National Security … More »
The Atlantic Wire - 42 mins agoPegatron CEO says ‘cheap’ new iPhone won’t be so cheap
Apple will reportedly step up its efforts in emerging markets later this year when it launches a new “lower-cost” iPhone alongside the flagship iPhone 5S. … More »
BGR.com - 1 hr 2 mins agoMobile device boom no threat to movie theatre growth: Imax CEO
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - People will always want to watch movies in theatres despite the growing trend of watching videos at home and on mobile devices, the … More »
Reuters - 1 hr 43 mins agoNokia confirms Lumia EOS will have a 41-megapixel camera
Nokia recently issued a teaser ahead of its July 11th press conference that confirms some important details about the upcoming “Lumia EOS” smartphone. In … More »
BGR.com - 1 hr 47 mins agoFrance threatens Google with privacy fines
PARIS (AP) — France is giving Google three months to be more upfront about the data it collects from users — or be fined. Other European countries aren't … More »
Associated Press - 2 hrs 4 mins agoNFC-equipped smartphone sales ballooned 300% in 2012 even without Apple’s support
A new report from Berg Insight found that Near Field Communication (NFC) adoption exploded in 2012. The research firm found that global sales of … More »
BGR.com - 2 hrs 32 mins agoItaly watchdog presses Google for privacy data, weighs sanctions
ROME (Reuters) - Italy's privacy watchdog said on Thursday it had requested further information from Google Inc about the U.S. Internet firm's treatment … More »
Reuters - 3 hrs agoFrench watchdog tells Google to change privacy policy
By Natalie Huet PARIS (Reuters) - France's data protection watchdog ordered Google on Thursday to change its privacy policy or face fines, leading a … More »
Reuters - 3 hrs agoFCC chairman Wheeler in favor of legalizing unlocking cell phones
At the risk of stating the obvious, the new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission thinks that it should be legal to unlock your cell phone. … More »
BGR.com - 10 hrs agoFacebook has never been stronger since IPO, Sandberg says
By Alexei Oreskovic SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A year after Facebook Inc's fumbled IPO, Wall Street remains slow to recognize what Chief Operating Officer … More »
Reuters - 12 hrs agoFirefox brushes off advertisers, plows ahead with ‘Do Not Track’
Anyone looking to search the web without being tracked by advertisers will soon be able to use Mozilla’s Firefox browser without worries. The Washington … More »
BGR.com - 12 hrs agoYahoo rejects fears hackers will exploit old user IDs
By Alexei Oreskovic SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc on Wednesday downplayed concerns that its plans to recycle inactive user IDs could leave users … More »
Reuters - 13 hrs agoMicrosoft reverses position on Xbox One Internet, game sharing
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday that users of its forthcoming Xbox One game console will be able to play games offline without … More »
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