TECH & INNOVATION

International Consumer Electrics Show Poised to Wow Again

TECH & INNOVATION 01.06.2015 15:32 PM

The Internet of Things is poised to wow consumers at the International Consumer Electronics Show. And companies hope to generate true excitement for new consumer electronics that has been lacking at past events.

Technology Drives Productivity in the Office

01.06.2015 15:11 PM

The evolution of digital technology continues to revolutionize business, and is increasing productivity and employee flexibility, while also increasing the length of the average workday.

Zuckerberg Begins “Year of Books” for His 2015 Goal

01.05.2015 15:09 PM

Mark Zuckerberg has finally decided what his New Year's resolution will be and has declared 2015 the "year of books" inviting his followers to join him reading one book every two weeks.

San Diego International Auto Show: Tips On Buying a Car To Ring-in The New Year

01.03.2015 16:39 PM

Buying a car is quite a bit like hunting--there's a season for it. And one of the best seasons to hunt-down a great auto deal is the time right after the New Year. But don't let the myriad of car commercials be your sole information outlet. Experts say that doing your own car-related research and "keeping an open mind" are the keys to finding a four-wheel bargain.

Users' Storage Woes Spawns Lawsuit Against Apple

01.02.2015 16:20 PM

Apple's latest mobile operating system, iOS 8, seems to be a little too hungry for memory. So much so that a new lawsuit has been filed that alleges Apple misrepresented the storage capacity on many of its devices, in an effort to push their iCloud storage service.

Zuckerberg Seek Help With His New Year’s Resolutions

01.02.2015 16:12 PM

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is seeking help with his New Year's resolutions from users of Facebook. Currently he is taking suggestions on his Facebook page for his personal challenge for the new year.

Best Apps of 2014: Why Apple has Sold Big Last Year

01.01.2015 17:23 PM

Apple had an incredible year with the iPhone 6's radical launch and the future product hype buzzing around the Apple Watch.

"The Interview" Releases and Brings with It Another String of Cyberattacks: Xbox and Sony New Victims

12.29.2014 14:51 PM

As if to coincide with the release of new controverial film "The Interview", Sony's PlayStation was brought to its knees as enthusiastic gamers opened their consoles on Christmas morning. While there are indications that the gaming platform is gradually being restored, there is no telling what hackers could do next in retaliation after Sony decided to release the comedy movie that plays out the assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un.

Tesla Updates Out-of-Production Roadster – 400 Miles to the Charge

12.27.2014 18:21 PM

Announced via Twitter on Christmas by Elon Musk with details to follow on the Tesla blog, Tesla Motors says they will be releasing some major updates for the Roadster. The Roadster was the electric vehicle maker's very first model. It was also the world's very first vehicle in production to actually use a lithium ion battery. The hype about the fully electric vehicles back then was as justified as the hype about these updates are now.

10 Year Anniversary of Indian Ocean Tsunami, What Researchers have Done to Prevent Future Devastation

12.26.2014 17:09 PM

The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami was able to take so many lives due to the lack of warning system in the Indian Ocean. Those in the affected areas had little-to-no warning and no time to evacuate. Since then, it has been an international effort to develop and put into practice a reliable warning system.

Facebook Comments on Class Action Lawsuit—Are They Going Through Your Messages?

12.24.2014 16:59 PM

After more than a year of legal fees and litigation, Facebook has finally seen the course of what their class action lawsuit will entail for them, and now they’re commenting back. Now you might view Facebook as the protectors of your dirty little secrets, or even the social media source connecting you to your friends worldwide, but a new class-action lawsuit the company faces alleges that Facebook employs have been scanning users’ messages for information—and your messages may have been hacked too.

Santa Is Coming! NORAD Helps Kids Track Santa’s Journey on the Night Before Christmas

12.24.2014 14:44 PM

Thanks to the jolly volunteers at NORAD, the original Santa trackers, and Google, the more recent Santa trackers, kids only need to log onto a website, app, Facebook or Twitter and they can find out where Santa is at that instant.

Facebook Faces Federal Court After Accusations of Reading Users’ Messages

12.24.2014 13:45 PM

Ever been in breach of your user policies? Well if you have, you’ll know that judges don’t take too kindly to infringing on other people’s privacy—worse yet, it could amount to millions of dollars in restitution. And while they may seem like the protectors of all our dirty little secrets, leaked through to the internet, it turns out that FACEBOOK INC. is facing a class-action lawsuit of their own, accusing them of scanning users’ messages.

North Korea's Internet Outage: What Caused It And What the Government is Saying about the Recent Hacks

12.24.2014 13:23 PM

Amidst a war of words between North Korea and the United States over the communist country's role in the hacking of Sony Pictures, North Korea falls victim to its own potential hack losing Internet service for several hours.

Indoor Tanning Can Lead to Health Hazards Such as Burns and Skin Cancer

12.24.2014 13:16 PM

A recent study found that indoor tanning is not as harmless as it appears to be. According to the study conducted by researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), indoor tanning has sent people to hospitals after getting burns, eye injuries, and loss of consciousness. Among the long-term effects associated with the activity are: cancer of the skin, cataracts and melanoma.