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Why Amazon's Echo is better to talk to than Siri
Amazon's Echo and its Alexa assistant outperform Siri due to the device's always-listening, hands-free hardware design.
Facebook denies ‘systematic’ content bias, but admits possibility of rogue employees
Facebook's investigation found no evidence of systematic political bias in its Trending Topics, though it acknowledged potential for individual errors.
7 great Google features you probably don't use
Google offers more than just search results. Discover seven powerful features, including Google Flight Search, to simplify your travel and daily tasks.
Tech Q&A: Squeezing life out of an old iPhone, protecting kids online
Learn how to speed up your aging iPhone, keep children safe online with secure browsers, and why rebooting your computer is a vital troubleshooting step.
Apple's Cook will visit India this week, to meet PM Modi - sources
Apple CEO Tim Cook is set to visit India this week to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aiming to boost iPhone sales and explore new growth opportunities in the rapidly expanding Indian smartphone market. This visit follows Apple's first-ever decline in iPhone sales globally.
OnePlus 3 to come with all-new design: Report
Rumors suggest the OnePlus 3 will feature a new design with curvier edges, a dedicated camera button, and a potential fingerprint sensor on the front. It's expected to have a Snapdragon 820 SoC, up to 6GB RAM, and proprietary Dash Charge technology.
US military proposes secure, self-destructing messaging app
The U.S. military's DARPA is developing an ultra-secure, self-destructing messaging app, similar to Snapchat, but with advanced encryption and decentralized blockchain technology to prevent cyberattacks and ensure secure communication for troops.
Fashion house Marchesa taps IBM Watson supercomputer to create ‘cognitive dress’
Fashion house Marchesa collaborated with IBM Watson to create a 'cognitive dress' for the Met Gala. The dress, embedded with LED lights, changes color in real-time based on social media sentiment.
You can recharge your iPhone with fire
Discover the FlameStower USB Fire Charger, a unique gadget that allows you to power up your iPhone using thermal energy from a fire. Ideal for emergencies or off-grid adventures, it offers a slow but reliable charge.
Meet the military's new $1 billion jammer
The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon a $1 billion contract for the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ), an electronic attack smart pod designed to enhance the EA-18G Growler's capabilities. This new technology will improve precision and response time for electronic warfare, making aircraft "invisible" to enemies and creating ph
TECH HOME COMPUTERS GOOGLE VIDEO GAMES MILITARY TECH WAR GAMES SLIDESHOWS DRONES
Aurora Flight Sciences successfully tested a sub-scale model of its LightningStrike X-Plane, a hybrid helicopter-jet designed for vertical takeoff and landing. This drone aims to carry thousands of pounds of cargo at high speeds for military and humanitarian missions without risking pilots.
How much would you pay for lunch with Tim Cook?
Apple CEO Tim Cook is auctioning a private lunch and keynote passes to benefit RFK Human Rights. Bidding is currently at $125,000, with past auctions reaching over $300,000 for the charitable cause.
Dyson wants to revolutionize hair care with $400 dryer
Dyson, known for its high-tech home appliances, is entering the beauty market with the Supersonic, a $400 hair dryer. This device features a powerful motor in the handle and precise temperature control to prevent heat damage.
Stop Google from knowing every move you make
Learn how to manage and delete your location history stored by Google through the Google Timeline feature.
Google really wants you to hack Chromebook
Google has doubled its bounty to $100,000 for anyone who can successfully hack a Chromebook in guest mode.
Apple: Founding fathers would be 'appalled' by encryption request
Apple argues that the U.S. government's request for iPhone encryption backdoors is unconstitutional and would appall the Founding Fathers.
Sony's PlayStation VR set for October release
Sony has officially announced that the PlayStation VR headset will launch in October for $399, featuring over 50 games.
Clock is ticking for Windows 7, Windows 8.1 on new PCs as Microsoft focuses on Windows 10
Microsoft confirms that newer Intel Skylake processors will only support Windows 7 and 8.1 for a limited time, pushing users toward Windows 10.
Good Night, Sweet Probe: Astronomers Say Farewell to Philae Comet Lander
Astronomers have officially ended the Philae lander mission, as the craft remains unresponsive on the surface of comet 67P.
Google Parent Pushes Apple Off Top Slot
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is set to surpass Apple as the world's most valuable company following strong quarterly revenue growth.