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.
May 3, 2016 Why Elon Musk’s innovation engine shows no signs of slowing Innovate or perish may be the most apt phrase for Elon Musk and his push to reshape the car, space, and transport industries.
May 3, 2016 IBM dives deep into weather data, touts new services IBM has joined forces with the Weather Company to help businesses harness vast quantities of weather data, proving that the cloud is about far more than just technology.
May 3, 2016 Digital lockdown: Startup Canary pushes high-tech home security Digital home security system maker Canary is in the catbird seat for a startup, announcing its debut product will be sold starting Wednesday by some of America's biggest retail outlets.
May 3, 2016 Software glitch causes F-35 to incorrectly detect targets in formation Engineers are trying to fix the F-35’s software package after it was discovered the sensors for the Joint Strike Fighter malfunction when detecting targets when the aircraft flies in formation.
