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3 Craigslist secret searches that score amazing deals
Searching for specific keywords like 'moving' or 'divorce' on Craigslist can help users find high-quality items at significant discounts.
Heartbreaking image of drowned toddler goes viral, highlighting severity of Europe's migrant crisis
The tragic image of a drowned toddler whose body washed up on a beach in one of Turkey’s most popular resorts went viral Wednesday, underscoring the increasingly desperate plight of migrants trying to flee Africa and the Middle East in hopes of a better life in Europe. The boy, p
Want to add more clothes to a laundry load? Samsung's AddWash has a door for that
Samsung introduces the AddWash washing machine, featuring a unique secondary door that allows users to add items mid-cycle.
Samsung, others seek piece of nascent smartwatch market
Samsung and other tech companies showcased new computerized wristwatches this week — all aimed at challenging Apple, a relative newcomer to selling smartwatches. Apple Watch was the leading smartwatch in the second quarter, with an estimated 4 million shipped worldwide, for a mar
NASA taps hoverboard company Arx Pax to build space ‘tractor beam’
NASA has partnered with Arx Pax to develop magnetic technology capable of manipulating micro-satellites from a distance.
The laser cannon that kills drones
Silent and invisible, Boeing’s new laser cannon slays enemy drones by taking them down in under a minute. The Compact Laser Weapons System (CLWS) can track down an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and eliminate a threat. Boeing just released a video of its Compact Laser Weapons Syst
Kohli era begins with historic Test series win
India secured a historic 2-1 Test series victory against Sri Lanka, marking their first overseas series win since 2011.
5 details you shouldn't give Facebook
The whole point of Facebook is to share your life with other people. You probably have more than a few friends who fall into the over-sharing category. But don’t snicker. You may be one, too, and not even know it. Here are five personal tidbits Facebook asks you to share that you
Amazon to let Prime members download some videos for offline viewing for free
Amazon Prime members can now download select movies and TV shows for offline viewing on iOS and Android devices at no extra cost.
Russia cancels Wikipedia ban that barely lasted a few hours
Russia briefly blocked access to Wikipedia following a provincial court order regarding a drug-related entry, but the ban was quickly lifted.
Researchers outfit honey bees with RFID 'backpacks' in global health study
Honey bees are critical to pollinating a third of the world's food supply, but their population is on the decline due to unknown factors that are threatening their health. A research team lead by Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, is working with the Global Initiative fo
Lockheed Martin developing U-2 spy plane successor, report says
Lockheed Martin is developing a successor to the U.S. military’s legendary U-2 surveillance plane, according to a media report. Flightglobal reports that Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Development Programs, better known as Skunk Works, is planning a new version of the U-2. “Think of
Bam! The 'Madden' video game franchise marches onc
The Madden NFL 16 video game has officially launched, bringing new fantasy team management features and enhanced gameplay to football fans.
DDoS attacks hit record numbers in Q2 2015
Akamai reports a record surge in DDoS attacks in Q2 2015, with online gaming networks being the primary target for malicious actors.
Google suffers data loss after four successive lightning strikes
Google suffered data loss at its Belgian data center after lightning struck the electrical grid four times in quick succession.
Intel, HP, Apple aim for laptops that are more like smartphones
This week Intel has highlighted a trend that signals the advent of laptops that behave increasingly like smartphones. At its annual Intel Developer Forum the chip giant discussed a technology that may signal more futuristic laptop designs like the impossibly-thin 12-inch MacBook
7 smart products for your summer cabin
Techies know how to get away from it all. This gear is designed to make an excursion to a summer cabin even more restful (and maybe even productive). There’s a backup generator for your phone or your entire gadget collection. A TV withstands just about any weather. 1. Nest camera
Despite denials, Apple wireless service makes sense
Despite Apple's official denials, industry experts suggest that launching a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) service aligns with their vision.
Wacky 'human torch drone' lights up the night sky in 'Fantastic Four' PR stunt
In a wacky PR stunt that may end up proving to be more entertaining than the movie it's promoting, a "human torch drone" was launched into the skies over Long Island one recent summer evening for a video to highlight the new "Fantastic Four" flick, which hits theaters on Friday.
hitchBOT team overwhelmed by offers of support, bot could be rebuilt
hitchBOT had been doing so well, making its way across Europe, Canada, and the U.S., bringing a cheery smile to folks as it passed through numerous cities and towns. However, the robot's mammoth journey, which in the U.S. was supposed to take it from Boston to San Francisco, ende