The Tesla fire as explained by Elon Musk
No, it's not a play-by-play narration that the Tesla CEO is known for, but it does attempt to do one thing. It gives credit to the car for being so...
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Walmart undercuts Best Buy by $5 on iPhone 5c
Nobody likes to lose a deal over $5, but Best Buy may find themselves on the losing end of a price battle with Walmart on the new iPhone 5c. Best...
Steam Machine prototype specs are here
The long-awaited arrival of Valve's Steam Machine is getting closer to becoming a reality as they released the specifications surround the gaming console. Valve today announced system specifications for its...
The Adobe attack will be felt for a long time
The breach of millions of users' personal data is getting all of the attention, but what about the code that the hackers stole? That may be the much bigger long...
Obamacare website falls under scrutiny of bloggers
This isn't really a political question anymore. Government shutdown aside, the real question is whether or not the website attached to Obamacare can work long enough to get people to...
What will it take for the Twitter IPO to be successful?
Facebook paved a road that sets strong expectations for Twitter. They bombed at first, then fought their way back to be a big winner less than 18 months later. Twitter...
Twitter IPO edits point to secrets
When a company prepares to go public, all of their dirty little secrets must be put out in front of the world so investors can make educated decisions about whether...
MIT robo blocks can reconfigure themselves
As robots go, there are definitely some that are more complex looking than others. Not everything has to look like a Michael Bay creation to be potentially useful as an...
Fingerprint spoofing on remote wipe could leave iPhone 5S vulnerable
The future of security likely lies in biometrics of some sort, but the problems that have plagued the iPhone 5S and their fingerprint unlocking option have many security companies showing...
Galaxy Note scores well in reviews
Despite some backlash for inflated benchmark numbers, Samsung is doing well on the review circuit with their latest offering in their Galaxy Note line. Here's one review that had great...
Tor privacy network targeted by NSA, GCHQ
The spy organizations for the United States and the United Kingdom both targeted Tor, a private network that allows users to surf the web anonymously. Now, they're upset and they...
New Surface tablet is selling out
Is it a publicity stunt, a miscalculation by Microsoft, or an actual sign that the tablets have been selling well? At this point it's all speculation, but the unofficial Twitter...
Even at home, BlackBerry can’t catch a break
One might think that if there's a friendly place for a company to sell its wares, it would be in their home country. BlackBerry is finding that it's a challenge...
The alleged voice of Siri speaks up for the first time
You've probably heard her voice. Even if you don't have an iPhone, you have likely heard a friend, a coworker, or someone at a coffee shop ask a question into...
Move over, BigDog. WildCat robot is even freakier.
When Boston Dynamics started rolling out videos of their BigDog robot, it was pretty creepy. It could carry equipment and follow soldiers across tough terrain. Now, their newer WildCat robot...
How to fix your iOS 7 challenges
There have been numerous complaints about iOS 7 to go with the praises. Here are four of the most annoying complaints as well as fixes that you can apply. Apple's...
Xbox One Kinect impresses
The keys to motion control devices are accuracy and discernment. The latest info on the Kinect system for the Xbox One is encouraging, even impressive. If you're of the mindset...
BlackBerry preferred by NATO for classified communications
Over the last few months, BlackBerry has had a challenge staying alive and relevant. They've been hit by bad news followed by worse news followed by catastrophic news during this...
Samsung up, HTC down
Samsung has achieved what few thought would be possible just three or four years ago. They emerged from a crowded Android market to take on Apple head to head. The...
If Tesla aced their safety test, why did their car catch fire?
The effects of the viral video that showed a Tesla vehicle burning aggressively have hit investors and the public relations department hard. How could a car that was rated so...