U.S. Relaxes Gag Order, Permitting Google, Facebook et al to Disclose Scope...
Ever since Edward Snowden began leaking classified documents about NSA surveillance, Google and other tech companies have wanted to reveal the extent of the NSA's access -- pursuant to orders of the...
View ArticleChina's Moon Rover May Be Dead
Poor rabbit. China's lunar rover -- known as the "Jade Rabbit" (or "Yutu" in Chinese) -- is dead, state media reported Wednesday. The rover experienced mechanical problems late last month and never...
View ArticleNo One Stays King Forever: What Apple Should Learn From Microsoft's Stumble
John Gruber published a smart essay about Microsoft on his Daring Fireball blog last week, adding perspective to the appointment of Microsoft's new CEO, Satya Nadella. The gist of Gruber's essay is...
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What Shows To Stream On Netflix If You're Single This Valentine's Day
This year, Valentine's Day falls on a Friday. While for couples that probably means a romantic night out on the town, the single folks out there may need a little more help avoiding excessive Facebook...
View ArticleThe Reverse Facebook Detox: Why I Finally Joined
You might call me a late adopter. At a time when many people are taking a break from social media, I have taken a decidedly contrarian view -- after years of holding out I have finally joined Facebook....
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Troubling Number Of Minority And Female Students Took This AP Exam In 2013
The Advanced Placement Computer Science exam clearly has a problem when it comes to minority and female high school students. The College Board -- the association responsible for creating and...
View ArticleComcast To Buy Time Warner Cable: Reports
Comcast is set to buy Time Warner Cable in an all-stock deal, CNBC's David Faber reported Wednesday night. Faber shared the news on Twitter, announcing that the deal would be made on Thursday morning....
View ArticleFederal Judge Blocks The Apothecary Shoppe From Selling Execution Drug To...
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A federal judge late Wednesday temporarily blocked an Oklahoma compounding pharmacy from selling a drug to the Missouri Department of Corrections for use in an upcoming execution....
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10 Newsletters That Will Make You Smarter
By Nicole Hughes It's no secret that reading is the best exercise for your brain. Nowadays, 75 percent of Americans read e-mails with their smartphones. By adding intellectually-stimulating reading...
View ArticleIf 'Gravity' Got An Honest Trailer
Let's face it: After "Gravity" leaves movie theaters, it won't be worth seeing. Sorry, but between the somewhat lackluster story and dialogue, and the fact that the stunning visuals will no longer be...
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Erin Monday on Storytelling and Collaboration at the Heart of Your Social...
This is the first post of the Social Storytelling Series -- a series which aims to highlight individuals and organizations that embrace the power of social media to empower their communities through...
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There Are More People Playing 'Candy Crush' Than There Are People Living In...
King Digital Entertainment, the developer behind the immensely popular "Candy Crush Saga" mobile game, has announced plans to go public, and its F-1 form reveals quite a few interesting nuggets of...
View ArticleDespite Skepticism, Many People May Embrace Radical Transhumanist Technology...
As long as they're earthbound, most people shrug off the idea of being anything other than a biological human. Some people are even repulsed or angered by the concept of scientifically tampering with...
View Article25 Documentaries Every Arts & Culture Lover Needs To Watch Right Now
We've all sat in front of our Netflix accounts, tirelessly sifting through film and television genres like "Dark Biographical 20th Century Period Pieces" and "Quirky TV Shows Featuring a Strong Female...
View ArticleOn Zombies and Cyber Attacks
During the winter of 2013-14, amidst the school delays and extreme weather conditions in much of the United States, the federal Emergency Alert System issued a warning, but perhaps not the one people...
View ArticleReceivers/Amplifiers from Pioneer and Harmon Kardon can Enhance any Surround...
Discrimination can be good or bad. For example, discriminating against people or things is a BAD thing, but having a so-called "discriminating ear" can be beneficial, especially when choosing a...
View ArticleDropbox's Hiring Practices Explain Its Disappointing Lack of Female Employees
"If someone came in right now and announced that the zombie apocalypse had just started outside, what would you do in the next hour? What is something that you're geeky about? What is a superpower you...
View ArticleCan Elon Musk Replace Steve Jobs? Tesla and Apple Innovation
There's been much talk this week about the secret meeting between Elon Musk and top Apple executives. Some speculate that there may be an Apple-Tesla merger this year, others say collaboration is...
View ArticleHere's How Much Tesla Owners LOVE Their Cars
Move over, Vanilla the Volkswagen Beetle. There’s a new vehicle in town that's getting all the loving from its owners: the Tesla Model S. According to a new study, the electric sedan scored highest...
View ArticleThe 30 Second Habit That Can Have a Big Impact On Your Life
There are no quick fixes. I know this as a social science junkie, who's read endless books and blogs on the subject, and tried out much of the advice -- mostly to no avail. So I do not entitle this...
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