2017-02-28 22:24
Laid-off IT workers worry US is losing tech jobs to outsourcing
Sixty-three-year-old Bob Zhang is worried about the future of tech jobs in the U.S. Will the high-paying positions be a thing of the past?  
2017-02-28 22:06
New FCC chairman: Net neutrality rules were a 'mistake'
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission's net neutrality rules, passed two years, ago were a "mistake" that caused uncertainty for the broadband industry, the agency's new chairman said.
2017-02-28 22:02
Mobile devices get a new spec to ensure quality 4K HDR video
The group that sets standards for 4K on high-definition TVs has established specifications for 4K and HDR (high-dynamic range) video on mobile devices including smartphones, tablets and laptops.
2017-02-28 21:33
AWS failure hits web sites and apps
Amazon Web Services, a major cloud hosting service, is having a system failure that has been affecting web sites and apps.
2017-02-28 21:15
Boston Dynamics takes big jump with two-legged Handle robot
Robotics company Boston Dynamics has built a two-legged, wheeled robot that can roll down a flight of stairs and jump on and off a table, all while maintaining its balance and speed.
2017-02-28 21:13
Microsoft adds Store app-only restriction as option in Windows 10
Microsoft has added a setting to Windows 10 that will let users restrict new software installation to only those apps hosted in the Windows Store.
2017-02-28 20:06
HTC’s Netflix-esque VR subscription costs $6.99 per month
HTC is giving users of its Vive virtual reality headset access to a Netflix-like subscription service. Everyone who currently owns a Vive will get a free trial for a month, and the service will cost US $6.99 a month thereafter.
2017-02-28 19:54
Intel will change its approach to PC chip upgrades
Intel is changing its view on how it upgrades chips.
2017-02-28 19:34
Samsung ups the rich messaging ante with RCS support on all Marshmallow and Nougat phones
The battle over RCS is starting to get serious. Last week, Google shifted the branding of its Messenger app to Android Messages as part of an effort to streamline messaging across all phones and eventually bring RCS to the larger Android community. Not
2017-02-28 18:46
Moscow’s smart tech includes 160,000 cameras to detect traffic violators
BARCELONA -- Moscow has rolled out new technologies to make the city safer, including 160,000 outdoor cameras focused on traffic and areas of possible crime.