technology
U.S. faces hurdles if it chooses to extradite NSA leaker Snowden to face criminal charges
The United States government has begun a criminal investigation in response to data program leaker Edward Snowden's actions. While President Barack Obama declined to address Snowden specifically, in a national TV interview Monday night, he mounted a spirited defense of the NSA surveillance program at large.
Entrepreneurs trying to coax climate-friendly food from world's driest places
Sand + salt water + CO2 + sun = lunch? That's the formula a group of entrepreneurs in Qatar are putting to the test as they try to turn vast expanses of desert into productive farm land, carbon dioxide sinks and even successful businesses.
Apple seeks to chart new course with rollout of iOS 7 software
Apple reinvented the mobile space when it launched the iPhone, and then upended it again when it opened up its operating system, iOS, to third party developers. Now it's trying to recapture some of that mojo with its first major overhaul of the software, set to be released in the fall.
Tech entrepreneur starts online service to connect travelers with home-cooked meal
For many travelers, dinner consists of room service, or fast food. But Jay Savasni wasn't satisfied with the norm, so he went about creating an online service that connects travelers with people willing to share a home-cooked meal with them.
Technology delivers brain controlled flying robots
As technology continues to develop at a rapid pace, another piece of the future has seemingly arrived. A team of researchers has successfully demonstrated the ability to control a flying robot using only a user's brain waves.
Teens, sharing more online, increasingly aware of maintaining privacy
On the internet, teens are sharing more of their personal information, pictures, locations, and opinions, than ever before. But a recent study by Pew Internet found they are becoming more privacy-savvy in response. A majority have previously deleted their own posts and the posts of others on their profile.
To increase local food production, crowded Singapore grows up
The vast majority of Singapore's food is imported from the nearby countrysides of China and Malaysia. And that's costly, both at the market and on the environment. But a Singapore entrepreneur has a new idea that's helping bring local produce to the crowded residents of Singapore.
Justice Kennedy expected to play crucial role in spate of upcoming Supreme Court decisions
Monday's Supreme Court decision to allow law enforcement to take DNA samples of anyone they arrest, just as they do with fingerprints. In the 5-4 decision, Justice Anthony Kennedy was the key decider -- a role he's expected to reprise in four other cases expected to be decided this month.
Spain invests in technology to fight terrorism
Spain has a history of violent terrorist attacks, including an assault on a Madrid train station in 2004 that took investigators weeks to unravel. But fast forward to today and Spain has invested millions of dollars in high-tech tools, including a massive video surveillance system, to monitor, and hopefully prevent, such violent incidents.
Israeli computer science company devises technology to speed up video display
When it comes time to review surveillance video, the biggest obstacle can be the amount of time it takes. But an Israeli computer scientist may have a break-through, discovered only because he wanted to help his students watch home movies faster.
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Womfol (17 June, 2013 04:09:14)Sorry, but everyone knows that Steven Donziger and Amazon Defense Front faked the names of "Ecuadorians" and that Petroecuador has been responsible for over 200 ... -
Fina Robinson (15 June, 2013 08:05:11)Loved the fact of the biracial family on the cherrios commercial, it's 2013, & we definitely NEED to see more of this!!! Love, love, love!!
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becky (15 June, 2013 07:53:57)Whooping cough cases are majority reported in the vaccinated community.. So much for your effective vaccine.
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John-Michael (15 June, 2013 11:50:33)Ok one thing that just bugs me is you are miss representing the “Can’t innovate anymore? My ass!,” quote from Phil Schiller. He was in ...
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sinned34 (14 June, 2013 02:33:42)Hayden, And when a spill happens, the local and provincial governments will be the ones to suffer the consequences and foot the bill to clean it ...