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Asteroid-Targeting System Could Vaporize Dangerous Space Rocks
A meteor explosion over Russia injured hundreds of people today (Feb. 15), just hours before an asteroid about half the size of a football field gave Earth an extremely … More »Asteroid-Targeting System Could Vaporize Dangerous Space Rocks
Facebook says it was hacked, no data compromised
Facebook Inc. says it was the target of hackers but no user information was compromised during the attack. More »Facebook says it was hacked, no data compromised
Asteroid Google doodle removed after Russian meteor shower injuries
Late last night some might have noticed a fun animation on the Google homepage. Thursday’s Google Doodle of a Valentine’s Day-themed … More »Asteroid Google doodle removed after Russian meteor shower injuries
Finally invented: A computer incapable of crashing
London scientists have created a machine that can repair its own damaged … More »Finally invented: A computer incapable of crashing
Asteroid buzzes, misses Earth - unlike meteor
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A 150-foot asteroid hurtled through Earth's … More »Asteroid buzzes, misses Earth - unlike meteor
Ahead of hearing, Einhorn reiterates case against Apple
NEW YORK (Reuters) - David Einhorn reiterated his arguments Friday that a judge should block a shareholder vote on Apple Inc's proposal to eliminate its ability … More »
Reuters - 10 mins agoBig hedge funds fueled fourth-quarter dive in Apple shares
BOSTON (Reuters) - Some of the biggest hedge funds that helped make Apple Inc a stock market darling lost faith and dumped their stakes in the fourth quarter, … More »
Reuters - Thu, Feb 14, 2013Apple's search technology lawsuit against Samsung may go on hold
SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Thursday asked Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd whether an Apple patent lawsuit over search technology … More »
Reuters - Thu, Feb 14, 2013Dell CEO agreed to lower shares' value to push $24 billion buyout
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Dell Inc Chief Executive Michael Dell, aiming to clinch a $24.4 billion deal to take the No. 3 PC maker private, agreed to value his … More »
Reuters - Thu, Feb 14, 2013Egyptian regulator appeals against court's YouTube ban
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian authorities appealed on Thursday against a court order banning the video file-sharing site YouTube for a month over an amateur video … More »
Reuters - Thu, Feb 14, 2013Artificial Platelets Could Stop Battlefield Bleeding
BOSTON – New technology could help the blood to clot faster, potentially reducing blood loss in people suffering from life-threatening wounds, such as those … More »
LiveScience.com - 43 mins agoOur Most Treasured Recordings Are Dying: Congress Has a Plan to Save Them
Some of our most cherished historical recordings are in danger of being lost forever — indeed, some by George Gershwin, Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra are already … More »
Time.com - 4 hrs agoBionic Eye Turns Off the Dark
The first bionic eye approved for patients may fall far short of science fiction fantasies, but it can restore some vision to those who are completely blin … More »
LiveScience.com - 5 hrs agoFacebook Graph Search to Shield Minors
Facebook's New Search Tool will Protect Young Adults from Appearing in Searches. More »
ABC News - 6 hrs agoiOS 6.1 hack lets users see your phone app, place calls
Some sleight of hand will allow iOS 6.1 hackers to access your phone application, listen to your voice mails, and place calls. More »
CNET.com - Thu, Feb 14, 2013Spy-camera robot penguins infiltrate bird colonies
A BBC documentary team unleashed 50 spycams into penguin colonies, including cameras that served as eyes for robotic penguins, to capture stunning close-up … More »
CNET.com - Tue, Feb 12, 2013Microsoft Making More Surface Products
Is Microsoft Making its Own Laptop? More »
ABC News - Mon, Feb 11, 2013Wireless Blizzard Alerts Hit Smartphones
Wireless Blizzard Alert Startles Cellphone Owners More »
ABC News - Thu, Feb 7, 2013New Proof of How Dinosaurs Died
Scientists Confirm Chicxulub Impact Date Is Close to Last Cretaceous Fossils More »
ABC News - Thu, Feb 7, 20135-Year-Old Boy Gets 'Robohand'
A 3-D printed prosthetic hand has changed the life of a 5-year-old South African boy who was born without fingers on his right hand, and may be a model for … More »
ABC News - Thu, Feb 7, 2013
Artificial Platelets Could Stop Battlefield Bleeding
BOSTON – New technology could help the blood to clot faster, potentially reducing blood loss in people suffering from life-threatening wounds, such as those … More »
LiveScience.com - 43 mins agoOur Most Treasured Recordings Are Dying: Congress Has a Plan to Save Them
Some of our most cherished historical recordings are in danger of being lost forever — indeed, some by George Gershwin, Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra are already … More »
Time.com - 4 hrs agoRobot Car’s Copilot is an iPad
Think you need a chauffeur to get around in style? Think again. New robotic technology is making it possible for drivers to get where they’re going without … More »
LiveScience.com - 7 hrs agoThe week's best of the internet
The 8 best images, memes, videos, and more to emerge from the great digital playground — from Bill Gates' Reddit AMA to the most lovable Jeopardy! contestant … More »
The Week - 8 hrs agoLive Updates: Asteroid Passes Earth
Asteroid 2012 DA14 will miss the Earth today, scientists assure us — but it won’t miss by much. At 2:25 p.m. ET it is expected to pass 17,220 … More »
ABC News Blogs - 9 hrs agoFive Best Friday Columns
Daniel Larison in The American Conservative on Republicans holding up Hagel Senate Republicans filibustered Chuck Hagel's Secretary of Defense nomination yesterday, … More »
The Atlantic Wire - 9 hrs agoMicrosoft says it has no backup plan if mobile efforts continue to sputter
Microsoft’s (MSFT) mobile operating system finally saw slight growth last quarter after failing to gain any real traction for two years, but it still only accounts … More »
BGR.com - 10 hrs agoNASA Will Fire Radar at Asteroid During Close Flyby Today
When the asteroid 2012 DA14 zooms by Earth today (Feb. 15), some astronomers won't be waiting for it to give up its information. Instead, they will be aggressively … More »
SPACE.com - 10 hrs agoTipsy Fish: When Anti-Anxiety Meds Get Into Rivers
The modern pharmacopeia is a glorious thing—drugs have helped many people with depression and anxiety, not to mention cancer and other life-threatening diseases. … More »
Time.com - 11 hrs agoLiving With Lou Gehrig's Disease, Blocked From Drug Trials
By Catherine G. Wolf: I am in my seventeenth year with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease — more than half of my younger daughter’s life. … More »
ABC News Blogs - 12 hrs ago3 level-headed takeaways from the Tesla-New York Times kerfuffle
The back-and-forth has been emotional and bizarre. But reasonable people can still learn lessons from this strange affair More »
The Week - 13 hrs agoWhy your college could go bankrupt
A college degree just isn't worth what it used to be More »
The Week - 17 hrs agoCan the Vatican survive in our digital age?
The Catholic Church, accustomed to moving at the pace of centuries, seems lost in our global democratic culture dominated by a technologically fueled tabloid … More »
The Week - 18 hrs agoMore than 100 people have preordered LG’s $10,000 OLED TV so far
LG (066570) on Thursday revealed that more than 100 people have preordered its new 55-inch OLED HDTV in the past six weeks, Reuters reported. Organic light-emitting … More »
BGR.com - 20 hrs agoSynthetic Marijuana May Cause Kidney Damage
Discovered: Fake weed gave lots of people kidney damage last year; the FDA approves artificial sight for the blind; engineering tires from flowers; flushed … More »
The Atlantic Wire - Thu, Feb 14, 2013
Next-generation PlayStation 4 controller leaks
An image published by Destructoid on Thursday supposedly revealed a prototype of the controller for Sony’s (SNE) upcoming PlayStation 4 gaming console. The … More »
BGR.com - 1 hr 48 mins agoElectronic Arts, Zynga settle competing lawsuits
(Reuters) - The video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc and social gaming company Zynga Inc have agreed to settle competing lawsuits over alleged copyright … More »
Reuters - 3 hrs agoNintendo’s future called into question as Wii U sales plummet
Nintendo (NTDOY) now faces the very real prospect of having an absolute flop on its hands. As Microsoft (MSFT) moved an estimated 281,000 Xbox 360 consoles … More »
BGR.com - 7 hrs agoMicrosoft now sees the Xbox as an ‘entertainment’ console that’s not limited to gaming
There’s no doubt that the Xbox 360 is one of the best things Microsoft (MSFT) has going for itself right now — not only has the popular console sold 76 million … More »
BGR.com - Wed, Feb 13, 2013Xbox founder: Apple TV gaming could ‘simply kill PlayStation, Wii U and Xbox’
The Xbox is one of the best things that Microsoft (MSFT) has going for it right now, but one of the console’s founding engineers thinks the company is in grave … More »
BGR.com - Wed, Feb 13, 2013Stop blaming video games for America's gun violence
Recently, America’s attention has been understandably focused on the potential causes of increased violence – especially gun violence – particularly among children … More »
Christian Science Monitor - Tue, Feb 12, 2013Microsoft says Xbox 360 sales have surpassed 76 million units, Kinect sales top 24 million
Microsoft (MSFT) will launch its next-generation Xbox video game and home entertainment console ahead of the holidays this year, and the device will have big … More »
BGR.com - Tue, Feb 12, 2013The Pope's Legacy, a Buddhist Scandal, and the Science of Violent Video Games
Behind the New York Times pay wall, you only get 10 free clicks a month. For those worried about hitting their limit, we're taking a look through the paper … More »
The Atlantic Wire - Tue, Feb 12, 2013Next-gen Xbox may feature advanced multitasking and require Kinect to function
Rumors have been circulating about Microsoft’s (MSFT) next-generation Xbox for quite some time now. Earlier reports suggested that the console may require an … More »
BGR.com - Mon, Feb 11, 2013GameStop warns that Microsoft could ‘significantly diminish’ appeal for new Xbox if it bans used games
Information surrounding Microsoft’s (MSFT) next-generation Xbox leaked earlier this week and suggested that the system will require an always-on Internet connection. … More »
BGR.com - Fri, Feb 8, 2013PlayStation 4 may not be the gaming powerhouse we’ve been expecting
Sony (SNE) is scheduled to announce its next-generation PlayStation 4 console at a press conference in New York City on February 20th. Recent rumors have pegged … More »
BGR.com - Fri, Feb 8, 2013What If the Wii U Were Just Its Tablet Controller? Meet the 7-Inch Wikipad
The Wii U made a splash with its personal tablet controllers. Sandwiching a 6.2-inch touchscreen in between a regular analog stick and buttons, the Wii U's … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Fri, Feb 8, 2013Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox to reportedly include Siri-like voice controls
Microsoft’s (MSFT) Xbox 360 video game and home entertainment console already supports voice commands thanks to the Kinect controller, but it looks like we … More »
BGR.com - Thu, Feb 7, 2013PlayStation 4 pricing will reportedly top $400
Sony’s (SNE) next-generation PlayStation 4 console is set to be unveiled during a press conference on February 20th and while pricing details are not expected … More »
BGR.com - Thu, Feb 7, 2013Video game composer taking 'Journey' to Grammys
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Austin Wintory still can't wrap his head around the fact that he's up against "Star Wars" composer John Williams for a Grammy Award. More »
AP - Thu, Feb 7, 2013
Is BPA Really a Health Hazard?
BOSTON — The chemical bisphenol A, or BPA, has raised concern in recent years over it's potential to cause adverse health effects, but some researchers say … More »
LiveScience.com - 17 mins agoRussian Meteor Explosion Outshone Sun
The fireball that exploded over Russia Friday morning (Feb. 15) provided onlookers with an incredible spectacle, even outshining the sun for a brief period, … More »
SPACE.com - 27 mins agoArtificial Platelets Could Stop Battlefield Bleeding
BOSTON – New technology could help the blood to clot faster, potentially reducing blood loss in people suffering from life-threatening wounds, such as those … More »
LiveScience.com - 43 mins ago2 space rocks hours apart point up the danger
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A space rock even bigger than the meteor that exploded like an atom bomb over Russia could drop out of the sky unannounced at any … More »
AP - 1 hr 7 mins agoFacebook says target of sophisticated hacking attack
(Reuters) - Facebook Inc said on Friday that it been the target of a series of attacks by an unidentified hacker group, but it had found no evidence that user … More »
Reuters - 1 hr 18 mins agoMeteor explodes over Russia, 1,100 injured
MOSCOW (AP) — With a blinding flash and a booming shock wave, a meteor blazed across the western Siberian sky Friday and exploded with the force of 20 atomic … More »
AP - 1 hr 26 mins agoNext-generation PlayStation 4 controller leaks
An image published by Destructoid on Thursday supposedly revealed a prototype of the controller for Sony’s (SNE) upcoming PlayStation 4 gaming console. The … More »
BGR.com - 1 hr 48 mins agoAsteroid buzzes, misses Earth _ unlike meteor
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A 150-foot asteroid hurtled through Earth's backyard Friday, coming within an incredible 17,150 miles and making the closest known … More »
AP - 1 hr 54 mins agoAsteroid-Targeting System Could Vaporize Dangerous Space Rocks
A meteor explosion over Russia injured hundreds of people today (Feb. 15), just hours before an asteroid about half the size of a football field gave Earth … More »
SPACE.com - 2 hrs 29 mins agoGoogle to reportedly open its own retail stores by year-end
In a move that would help Google (GOOG) continue its push beyond the Internet and into the realm of consumer electronics, the company reportedly plans to open … More »
BGR.com - 2 hrs 53 mins agoRecord-Setting Asteroid Flyby: First Photos
An asteroid half the size of a football field gave Earth a historically close shave today (Feb. 15), and the first photos of the space rock encounter are starting … More »
SPACE.com - 3 hrs agoRussia Meteor Explosion: 7 Questions Answered
On Friday morning (Feb.15), residents of Russia's Chelyabinsk region were shocked by a giant fireball streaking across the sky. The explosion, caused by a small … More »
LiveScience.com - 3 hrs agoNo Nokia tablet on tap for Mobile World Congress this year
Anyone expecting Nokia (NOK) to unveil its first-ever tablet at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona later this month shouldn’t get their hopes up. Research firm … More »
BGR.com - 3 hrs agoDogs Can Spot Fellow Furballs in a Crowd
Dogs can pick out the faces of other dogs in a virtual lineup of humans and other animals, a new study shows. More »
LiveScience.com - 3 hrs agoApple seeks help to develop ‘next generation’ Apple TV features
With a company as secretive as Apple (AAPL), some of the best information on its upcoming projects often comes from its job postings. 9to5Mac now points us … More »
BGR.com - 4 hrs ago
Is the Facebook Hack Part of a Bigger Spy Threat?
In the latest admission from a major company that it had been hacked, Facebook announced in a blog post on Friday afternoon that its "systems had been targeted … More »
The Atlantic Wire - 1 hr 12 mins agoFacebook says target of sophisticated hacking attack
(Reuters) - Facebook Inc said on Friday that it been the target of a series of attacks by an unidentified hacker group, but it had found no evidence that user … More »
Reuters - 1 hr 18 mins agoFacebook says it was hacked, no data compromised
Facebook Inc. says it was the target of hackers but no user information was compromised during the attack.The social media giant said Friday on its security … More »
AP - 1 hr 42 mins agoGoogle to reportedly open its own retail stores by year-end
In a move that would help Google (GOOG) continue its push beyond the Internet and into the realm of consumer electronics, the company reportedly plans to open … More »
BGR.com - 2 hrs 53 mins agoNo Nokia tablet on tap for Mobile World Congress this year
Anyone expecting Nokia (NOK) to unveil its first-ever tablet at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona later this month shouldn’t get their hopes up. Research firm … More »
BGR.com - 3 hrs agoRep. Cohen: Twitter exchange was with his daughter
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen has revealed he's the father of the 24-year-old Texas woman he was communicating with on Twitter during the State … More »
AP - 4 hrs agoApple seeks help to develop ‘next generation’ Apple TV features
With a company as secretive as Apple (AAPL), some of the best information on its upcoming projects often comes from its job postings. 9to5Mac now points us … More »
BGR.com - 4 hrs agoHow a Fake Story About Apple's Fake Jobs Turned into the Truth
Until today, when Ars Technica's Jacqui Chang handily debunked the legend, it was common knowledge in the tech blogger world that, in some sort of hazing ritual, … More »
The Atlantic Wire - 4 hrs agoMicrosoft takes heat for ‘draconian, obtuse’ Office 2013 license terms
If you buy a license for Microsoft Office 2013, be warned: You may only be allowed to use it on one machine, no matter the circumstances. Both InfoWorld’s Woody … More »
BGR.com - 4 hrs agoLawmaker forced out of parliament after exposing corruption at Samsung
A South Korean lawmaker who exposed corruption at consumer electronics giant Samsung (005930) has been forced out of office by the country’s Supreme Court. … More »
BGR.com - 5 hrs agoFacebook Graph Search to Shield Minors
Facebook's New Search Tool will Protect Young Adults from Appearing in Searches. More »
ABC News - 6 hrs agoDowntown Mobile hotels booked as cruise ship docks
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Every downtown hotel in Mobile was booked solid Thursday night, as crew members, passengers and their family members streamed into the city … More »
AP - 6 hrs agoThe @RussianMeteor War Against Twitter Parody Accounts Is Futile
Taking a bold stand against the bane of Internet jokes that are bad Twitter parody accounts, writer and comedian Jake Fogelnest has registered the account @RussiaMeteor … More »
The Atlantic Wire - 6 hrs agoMicrosoft’s anti-Google campaign goes nowhere fast
When Microsoft (MSFT) revealed plans to spend a seven-figure sum to convince people that Gmail is too scary to use, we were skeptical that it could really succeed … More »
BGR.com - 6 hrs agoApple to release iOS 6.1.2 ‘early next week’ to patch major security hole
Apple (AAPL) fans worried about someone breaking into their iPhones may only have to sweat it out for a few more days. Unnamed sources have told German iPhone … More »
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