May 3, 2016 Hate Windows 8? Its long, ugly reign comes to an end with Windows 10 Many will not be sorry to see the end of Windows 8, often a source of frustration due to its quirky, hybrid design.
May 3, 2016 Chinese researchers announce 'world's first' facial recognition ATM Some Chinese inventors have been developing high-tech innovations for everyday objects — everything from umbrellas to a robot that delivers food to restaurant patrons – and now ATMs can be added to the list. Researchers from Tsinghua University and Tzekwan technology, a financial security protection firm, have announced the first ATM that works with facial recognition capabilities, reports the South China Morning Post.
May 3, 2016 Windows 10 will be available July 29, Microsoft confirms Microsoft’s eagerly-anticipated Windows 10 operating system will be available July 29, the software giant announced Monday.
May 3, 2016 Tech Q&A: App to repel mosquitoes, unclaimed money, grocery lists and more Kim Komando answers your questions on how to repel mosquitoes by just using an app, finding unclaimed money, updating your grocery list, and more.
May 3, 2016 How smart gadgets spy on you Imagine if every single gadget in your life was "smart." Your self-driving car could let your house know you're on the way home so it can adjust the thermostat and kick on the lights.
May 3, 2016 Top tips for finding free software When you're already spending several hundred dollars or more on a new computer, you don't want to be spending the same amount on software. Unfortunately, programs like Microsoft Office and Photoshop can be bank-account breakers.
May 3, 2016 Why Nokia could get big bucks for its Here digital mapping business Maps have become a crucial centerpiece of a host of digital technologies and businesses, ranging from smartphones to cars. Now there's a major bidding war pitting software companies, Internet firms, and automakers against one another to acquire one of the foremost mapping companies in the world.
May 3, 2016 Movie director Alex Garland weighs the pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence It’s no easy task helming an Artificial Intelligence sci-fi flick but it’s worked out so far for writer-director Alex Garland. His indie “Ex Machina” has already banked over $12 million and expands to more theaters this week.
May 3, 2016 Why the Internet of Things is a double-edged sword Everything will eventually be interconnected online — at least, that's the dream. Dubbed the Internet of Things, turning dumb devices like thermostats and lights into “smart” objects offer a new level of convenience for consumers. But it can also lead to problems.
May 3, 2016 GitHub attack marks escalation in China’s cyber censorship battle, experts warn The ongoing denial-of-service attack against code-sharing site GitHub marks an escalation in China’s cyber censorship battle, security experts warn, urging a strong response from the U.S. government.
