2017-01-23 16:33
Samsung details 8-point battery safety check for all new devices
Now that Samsung has finally come clean on the cause of the Galaxy Note7 fires that spawned a global recall and a months-long flight ban, the focus can finally turn from blame to prevention.
2017-01-23 16:07
Hugo Barra quits Chinese phone maker Xiaomi to return to Silicon Valley
Hugo Barra is returning to Silicon Valley, just over three years after he left Google to help turn Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi into a global company.
2017-01-23 12:58
How vulnerable are you behind the wheel of your connected car?
Remember when all you had to worry about with your car is getting an oil change every 3,000 miles. Today’s connected cars are miles ahead technologically speaking of those “dumb” vehicles, but drivers could see a bumpy ride if thieves get a hold
2017-01-23 12:00
Dublin, New York officials cite smart-tech challenges and successes
New technology such as low-cost video motion sensors and low-power, wide-area wireless networks are now driving smart-city pilot projects to reduce energy used by buildings and to cut traffic delays.
2017-01-23 12:00
Hydrogen refueling stations for cars to reach 5,000 by 2032
Refueling stations that would support a burgeoning hydrogen fuel-cell industry are on the rise and should reach nearly 5,000 by 2032, according to a new report.
2017-01-23 12:00
Want to be a software developer? Time to learn AI and data science
Artificial intelligence is affecting everything from automobiles to health care to home automation and even sports. It's also going to have a measurable impact on software development, with developers becoming more like data scientists, an AI official
2017-01-23 05:07
Samsung blames batteries from two makers for Note7 explosions
Samsung Electronics on Monday blamed batteries supplied by two manufacturers for the overheating and even explosions of some Galaxy Note7 phones, as it tried to provide a long due explanation for the issues surrounding the smartphone.
2017-01-21 03:04
Lavabit developer has a new encrypted, end-to-end email protocol
The developer behind Lavabit, an email service that noted leaker Edward Snowden used, is releasing source code for an open-source end-to-end encrypted email standard that promises surveillance-proof messaging.
2017-01-20 23:23
Apple sues Qualcomm over patent licensing and $1B in payments
A nasty spat between Apple and Qualcomm broke into public view on Friday when the smartphone maker accused the chip supplier of charging "exorbitant" licensing fees for its cellular technology.
2017-01-20 23:04
New details emerge about Intel's super-small Euclid computer for robots
Intel is getting proficient at developing small computers. First, came its Compute Sticks and then its credit-card-shaped Compute Cards.