October 22, 2015 Underhand tactics? Lyft says Uber employees have ordered and canceled 5,560 Lyft rides Ride-sharing service Lyft has claimed that over the last 10 months people working for rival firm Uber have ordered and canceled 5,560 Lyft rides in an effort to reduce the number of Lyft vehicles on the road and to waste drivers' time.
October 21, 2015 Positive Train Control technology could have prevented Amtrak crash, experts say Tuesday's Amtrak derailment near Philadelphia that has so far killed eight people and injured more than 200 others could have been avoided with the use of technology known as Positive Train Control (PTC). PTC is a GPS-based system that can automatically stop a train before an accident occurs.
October 21, 2015 Google cameras map popular Grand Canyon trails The search giant now has brought its all-seeing eyes -- mounted for the first time on a backpack -- down into the Grand Canyon, showcasing the attraction's most popular hiking trails.
February 5, 2015 High-tech hunting gear The deer don't stand a chance. These latest advancements in hunting technology will help you find your way to the perfect deep cover spot, record motion-capture snapshots, and even stay hidden in the brush. Fair? Not really -- this tech just makes hunting more productive. By John Brandon.
January 13, 2015 Best high-tech summer gear Summer is the time for camping, beach-going and barbecuing! From high-tech towels to stargazing apps, these 15 gadgets will help bring your summer activities to the next level.