Citing monkey business, court refuses to toss simian selfie lawsuit

Who owns the rights to an image taken by a monkey? We may eventually know the answer, as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has refused to dismiss the "monkey selfie" case. Although an agreement was reached between the photographer and PETA, the court says there are other issues to consider.

News         April 14, 2018

Researchers can now create 3D-printed structures made entirely of liquid

Scientists at Berkeley Labs have discovered a way to create 3D-printed structures, some smaller than a human hair, entirely out of liquid.

News         April 8, 2018

Documentary ‘Do You Trust This Computer?’ free to stream courtesy of Elon Musk

A provocative new documentary from the director of Who Killed the Electric Car? is available to stream for free all weekend, courtesy of A.I.-wary entrepreneur Elon Musk.

News         April 7, 2018

Smugglers used aerial drones to sneak $80 million in iPhones into China

Smuggling iPhones into China can be quite lucrative, and an enterprising gang came up with a scheme to rig a cable between buildings using an aerial drone.

Business         April 2, 2018

Alexa can now take over DVR duties for TiVo, DirecTV, and more

Recording a show or switching between streaming channels will be easier than ever with new developer tools for Amazon's Alexa. You'll be able to record shows by name, jump between different providers and apps, and control on-screen playback.

Smart Home News         April 1, 2018

Google will broadcast real-time analytical predictions during the NCAA Final Four

Using a team of data analysts and basketball enthusiasts, Google will be at the NCAA Final Four using data from the first half of the games to predict what will happen in the second half.

News         March 31, 2018

4 years into lawsuit, appeals court rules that ‘GTA V’ character is not Lindsay Lohan

In a case that was ridiculous from the beginning, a New York court has ruled against actress Lindsay Lohan, who contended that GTA V used her likeness for a minor fringe character.

News         March 31, 2018

With FCC approval, all systems are go for Starlink global internet

The possibility of high-speed global internet just took a step towards becoming a reality this week, as the FCC approved the SpaceX plan to establish a "constellation" of thousands of satellites in the next few years.

News         March 31, 2018

Bye-bye Beetle? VW says the retro icon will stick around a bit longer

Despite reports that the bug was on the chopping block, Volkswagen has assured Beetle lovers that it will still be available.

Car News         March 26, 2018

Here’s how you can complete ‘Far Cry 5’ in just a few minutes

Spoiler alert: Ubisoft has included an Easter egg in Far Cry 5 so you can complete the game in no time at all.

News         March 25, 2018

NBA is testing final-quarter live-stream broadcasts for under $1

The NBA seems to be experimenting with a live stream of the final quarter of certain games for only 99 cents.

News         March 25, 2018

Construction companies are welcoming their new robot workers

It's getting harder and harder for construction firms to find qualified workers, and many are turning to automation for help.

News         March 25, 2018

New Street Fighter TV show in development from ‘Assassin’s Fist’ web series team

A faithful adaptation of the Street Fighter saga is coming to television, created by the martial artists who produced and directed the popular Assassin's Fist web series.

News         March 24, 2018

Virtual reality roller coaster ‘The Great Lego Race’ opens in Florida

Virtual reality brings new life to an old roller coaster with The Great Lego Race, a Mario Kart-style blast through a Lego landscape.

News         March 24, 2018

Elon Musk deleted Facebook after a challenge from another tech titan

Elon Musk has joined the #deletefacebook movement, announcing that SpaceX and Tesla would remove their accounts from the social media platform after the backlash from the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

News         March 24, 2018

Severe solar storms could stop self-driving cars dead in their tracks

Your self-driving car may be subject to the effects of solar storms, meteorologists are warning. Disruptions in GPS communications may cause autonomous vehicles to pull over and stop.

News         March 20, 2018

A typo in ‘Civilization VI’ game code can ‘yeild’ some strange A.I. behavior

A misspelling buried in the code for Civilization VI may be why your A.I. opponents are behaving erratically.

News         March 19, 2018

If you bought an original PlayStation 3, you could be $65 richer

After years of arguments, a settlement has finally been reached in the PlayStation 3 class-action lawsuit. If you purchased one of the original consoles, here's how to claim your settlement.

News         March 19, 2018

‘The Walking Dead: Our World’ AR game unleashes zombies in your neighborhood

Taking advantage of the new Google Maps game tools, the upcoming augmented reality game based on The Walking Dead brings hordes of zombies to your doorstep.

News         March 18, 2018

‘Just go outside!’ You can help NASA scientists by taking pictures of clouds

Satellites can't see everything, and so NASA is asking people around the world to take pictures of clouds in the sky and submit them to help verify orbital observations.

News         March 18, 2018

Airbus wants to bring down a defunct space station with a giant harpoon

Space is getting more and more crowded every year, and a cooperative European effort is underway to solve the problem. Airbus plans to test a space harpoon that could drag rogue spacecraft into the atmosphere.

News         March 18, 2018

Newest Navy attack sub uses an Xbox controller to operate its periscope

The USS Colorado, the Navy's newest attack submarine, includes an Xbox controller to operate its sophisticated dual periscopes.

News         March 18, 2018

NASA plans to use nukes to save the Earth from a killer asteroid

Government scientists have designed a spacecraft that could deflect an incoming asteroid that could strike the Earth, by using nuclear weapons if necessary.

News         March 12, 2018

Stealth startup launches four unauthorized rogue satellites into orbit

Despite being denied approval by the FCC, a startup called Swarm Technologies went ahead anyway, launching four tiny satellites into orbit last month.

News         March 12, 2018

NASA’s upcoming Parker Solar Probe might as well be walkin’ on the sun

NASA is sending a probe to study the sun this summer, and your name could go along for the ride. Sign up to have your name added as a virtual passenger aboard the Parker Solar Probe.

News         March 12, 2018

New ‘documentary’ shows SpotMinis trying to survive in a desolate wasteland

A herd of SpotMinis is ravaged by Mother Nature in a parody documentary that envisions the critters trying to survive in a desolate wasteland.

News         March 11, 2018

Authentic HAL-9000 virtual assistant could actually open the pod bay doors

You could soon have one of the most recognizable A.I. assistants in your home with an authentic HAL-9000 that will tell you the weather and provide the latest news.

News         March 11, 2018

‘Ready Player One’ virtual reality extravaganza debuts at SXSW

The South by Southwest Film Festival has turned into the OASIS, with Ready Player One virtual reality experiences that immerse attendees in the world of the film.

News         March 11, 2018

More than selfies: Google’s apps bring the world of art to your phone

Some new apps from Google's Arts & Culture Experiment let you browse centuries of artworks by color palette, or browse though Life magazine's decades of iconic photos.

News         March 11, 2018

Flippy gets fired: Burger bot shut down after one day on the job

Flippy the burger-flipping robot is taking a break just after starting his new gig. It turns out the rest of the employees can't keep up with the mechanical arm.

News         March 10, 2018

Electrolux suspends $250 million U.S. investment after steel tariff announcement

Appliance maker Electrolux has adopted a "wait and see" attitude about a planned quarter-billion dollar investment in a U.S. manufacturing plant after the surprise announcement of tariffs on imported steel and aluminum.

Smart Home News         March 10, 2018

The world’s first floating wind farm has already exceeded expectations

A Norwegian company has flipped the switch on the first deepwater floating wind farm in the North Sea, and the results have already exceeded projections.

News         March 4, 2018

Tom Cruise honored, Michael Bay snubbed at 38th Annual Razzie Awards

The Golden Raspberry Awards, honoring the worst in cinema in 2017, were awarded Saturday night. We've got all the shockers and highlights from the 38th annual Razzies.

News         March 4, 2018

More and more people cut the cord as cable TV companies struggle

Streaming TV services are on the rise, and 2018 will likely be a breakout year for subscriber numbers. As cable TV subscribers decline, the industry faces an uncertain future.

News         March 3, 2018

Free Pluto VR chat and messaging app for gamers enters Early Access on Steam

A new virtual reality application called Pluto hopes to become the Discourse of VR, letting gamers chat and communicate across a variety of games and experiences.

News         March 3, 2018

Tesla and Australia will turn 50,000 homes into a virtual solar power plant

The state of South Australia has once again teamed up with Tesla, this time to create a network of houses installed with solar power panels and batteries to create a giant power grid.

News         February 28, 2018

Nissan begins field tests of its Easy Ride driverless robo-taxi in Japan

Nissas will kick off the first test of its driverless robo-taxi called Easy Ride in the city of Yokohama in Japan.

Car News         February 24, 2018

The iconic Arecibo radio telescope has been saved from possible demolition

The 50-year old Arecibo radio telescope in the jungle of Puerto Rico, home of many landmark scientific discoveries, has gotten a new lease on life.

News         February 24, 2018