Healthcare.Gov Users Told To Change Passwords After Heartbleed Review
WASHINGTON (AP) — People who have accounts on the enrollment website for President Barack Obama's signature health care law are being told to change their passwords following an administration-wide...
View ArticleIs Data Hoarding Necessary for Lawful Surveillance?
The NSA's mass surveillance activities, including the collection of billions of U.S. cell phone records every day, have sparked vigorous debate about whether such surveillance is legal, consistent with...
View ArticleThe Rise of Big Data Brings Tremendous Possibilities and Frightening Perils
Debates are raging about whether big data still holds the promise that was expected or whether it was just a big bust. The failure of the much-hyped Google Flu Trends to accurately predict peak flu...
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The Winner In The War Between Xbox One, PS4 And Wii U Is... Everyone
Sony on Thursday announced it has cumulatively sold more than 7 million units of its Playstation 4 console. Meanwhile, Microsoft has reported no real sales figures for Xbox One, but has announced 5...
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Bullying Books Empower Students, Parents and School Personnel
New book helps educators and parents deal with bullying Nancy Willard has been writing and speaking about cyberbullying since practically before the term was coined. But, like most cyberbullying...
View ArticleHear The 'Pokemon' Theme Song Performed As A Soulful Slow Jam
Amongst a multitude of media over the years, there is one entity spanning almost two decades that has united generations in a single cause: Gotta catch 'em all! We are, of course, referring to...
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I Deleted My FourSquare Account and Why You Should Too
If you know me and my work, you know I'm an advocate for social media and networking. I've long been a champion for sharing and helping others. I can't begin to list all the instances where I've been...
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We Try out Dog Puzzles That Promise to Turn Rover Into Einstein
My dog Murray is the sweetest mutt around. Is he the smartest? Hey look, there are games to test (and encourage) just that! I was sent several of them to try out by Kyjen, a company that promises its...
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Iconic 1964 World's Fair Photos Reveal How Future Of Science & Technology Was...
What scientific developments did Americans in 1964 think would be around today? These photos (seen below) from the 1964 World's Fair in New York City provide some insight. Tuesday, April 22, marks the...
View ArticleOne Thousand 'Likes,' No Friends: 5 Times to Put Down Your Phone and Save...
Last week, my office was a perfect storm of technological angst. I'm not sure why. Perhaps it had something to do with the fact that spring has finally come to the East Coast. Everyone left hibernation...
View ArticleNetflix To Raise Prices For New Subscribers
If you're thinking about shelling out for that Netflix streaming subscription, now may be the time to do it. The company said in a letter to shareholders Monday that it's going to raise prices for new...
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'We Would Do Anything For That Kid:' Hockey Team Gives Up Phones To Support...
In today's technological era, it's difficult to part ways with your cell phone for a couple minutes, let alone an entire month. But, the students at Billerica Memorial High School in Billerica, Mass.,...
View ArticleThis Balloon Experiment Looks Like Magic, But It's Just Physics (VIDEO)
Didn't think a balloon could rock your world? Think again. When you have a balloon floating in a car and you start driving forward, which way does the balloon move? In a new episode of the YouTube...
View ArticleNetflix Comes Out Against The Comcast-Time Warner Deal
Add Netflix to the ranks of those opposed to a Comcast-Time Warner Cable union. In a letter to shareholders on Monday, the company formally came out against the proposed merger between the cable...
View ArticleHBO Go Says Watching TV Is Better When Done 'Far, Far Away From Parents'
HBO Go is saving the world, one awkward millennial moment at a time. After generating some violent backlash when the volume of viewers wanting to catch the "Game of Thrones" premiere caused the site to...
View ArticleMobile device recycling: aiding the planet and your bottom line
On the eve of Earth Day 2014, many CIOs may be wondering what they can do to help the IT department, and the organization overall, be a better environmental steward when it comes to technology. One...
View ArticleGlitches Prompt Suspension Of Oklahoma Tests Again
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's public schools superintendent suspended online testing across the state on Monday after middle and high school students systemwide experienced disruptions during...
View ArticleLeonardo DiCaprio Adds Steve Jobs Role To Pile Of Potential Movies
As first reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Leonardo DiCaprio could play Steve Jobs for director Danny Boyle in Aaron Sorkin's untitled movie about the Apple Computer co-founder. David Fincher was...
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How Recycling Will Help The World's Poor Earn Money, Access To 3-D Printers,...
Two Canadian entrepreneurs may have discovered a way to simultaneously tackle the issues of poverty and plastic pollution. Shaun Frankson and David Katz, from Victoria, British Columbia, have started a...
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