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Bitcoin faces biggest threat yet: A miner takeover
The Bitcoin digital currency system is in danger of losing its credibility as an independent payment system because of the growing power of a group that runs some of the computers behind it. In recent weeks, a British-based "mining pool" called GHash has amassed nearly half of th
Apple launches new ‘browse by category’ section to improve discovery
In an effort to improve app discovery within both the iOS and desktop versions of its app store, Apple on Thursday rolled out an easy-on-the-eyes ‘browse by category’ section. While before users could only click on the ‘categories’ tab in the top left of the display to bring up a
DARPA unveils hack-proof drone
The Pentagon’s research arm unveiled a new drone built with secure software that prevents the control and navigation of the aircraft from being hacked. The program, called High Assurance Cyber Military Systems, or HACMS, uses software designed to thwart cyber attacks. It has been
'Flappy Bird' is coming back to phones, game's creator says
“Flappy Bird” is set to fly its way back into Google and Apple’s app stores. The creator of the popular mobile game, Dong Nguyen, told CNBC Wednesday that “Flappy Bird” will return to the Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store in August with new multiplayer capabilities, but it
Robot arm can catch flying objects
There are some things a robot can't do, but catching a flying object is no longer one of them. With its four-fingered, three-jointed hand, a new robot can catch a ball, a bottle or a tennis racket thrown in its direction in less than five-hundredths of a second, researchers repor
Nokia Lumia 630 launched at Rs 10,500
Microsoft on Monday launched Nokia Lumia 630 in India at Rs 10,500. The dual sim phone has a main camera sensor of 5MP and a display size of 4.5". It comes with a snapdraogon 400 processor and 1830 mAh battery. The windows phone 8.1 OS comes with a single -phase variant too. The
Jury says Samsung and Apple both infringed patents
A California jury determined Friday that Samsung infringed Apple smartphone patents and awarded $120 million in damages. The panel delivered its verdict in federal court San Jose in the latest lawsuit involving the two tech giants. It also ruled that Apple infringed Samsung paten
App gains you entry into cockpits of military aircraft
If you’ve ever wanted to get a close-up look in the cockpit of a World War II bomber or fighter, or the CIA’s M-21 Blackbird, then Lyle Jansma has an app for you. AeroCapture Images Cockpit 360 provides an interactive tour of more than 40 historic aircraft – U.S., allied and enem
Boeing Builds the Navy an F-35C Exit Strategy
A rival aircraft manufacturer has worked not so quietly this past year to offer the Navy an escape hatch from the costly Joint Strike Fighter program. The Navy's decision to reduce its F-35C five-year acquisition plan from 69 to 36 aircraft over the past year raised questions abo
American students developing underwater drones to hunt for explosives
Groups of American college students are help making the seas safer – one less explosive at a time. The Department of Defense gave $15,000 last February to the Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, N.J., and four other schools to develop underwater drones that can detect une
HTC camera expert teases optical zoom and improved UltraPixel camera for future phones
HTC’s imaging specialist has teased an exciting future for fans of the company’s camera phones, saying we should expect “huge advances” over the next year or so, including the possible introduction of optical zoom capabilities. Symon Whitehorn is quoted in an interview with Vodaf
Samsung sues newspaper over negative report on Galaxy S5
Samsung’s new flagship Android phone, the Galaxy S5, goes on sale at the end of this week, and the company would prefer you only had positive thoughts in your mind when you go to check one out. It’s so intent on this, it has sued a Korean newspaper following the publication of a
Britain builds robot to test military equipment, suits for armed forces
A $1.8 million robotic mannequin that can run, kneel and lift his arms to sight a weapon like a soldier will help test the latest in military equipment, Britain’s government says. The Ministry of Defence says its newest recruit, “Porton Man,” is made out of lightweight materials
Google Street View lets users explore Angkor’s 1000-year-old temples
From student backpackers traveling on a shoestring to retirees crossing off another place on the bucket list, Angkor in Cambodia is on the itinerary of just about every keen globetrotter. And now it’s on Google Street View, too. The historic location, famous for its prominent rol
Samsung launches 4K, 28-inch monitor for under $700
This is the year of 4K, aka Ultra HD. The technology was once prohibitively expensive, but prices are dropping fast for these TVs and monitors that have 3840 x 2160-pixel resolution, or four times the resolution of 1080p screens. Enter the Samsung UD590 computer monitor, a 28-inc
One smartphone charger to rule them all -- in Europe, anyway
Thanks to manufacturers such as Apple and Nokia who insist on using proprietary charging pins, we've had to carry around multiple charging cables and adapters for our hodgepodge of devices. The European Parliament has had enough, announcing a new ruling that may make all device m
Robot construction crews, inspired by termites
Who would have thought the very same termites gnawing at our homes would be the inspiration for robots that can build new ones? Robotic crews could build new structures on Earth or even Mars – and without human supervision, according to a Harvard research team that has developed
Will Microsoft make Windows 8.1 free for all?
Everyone knows that Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 have one big problem on top of a bunch of a smaller, though not necessarily small, issues. Namely, it’s unpopular. Very unpopular. In fact, Windows 8 and 8.1 are so unpopular that, as of January, Net Marketshare, which tracks operatin
iPhone 6 launch this fall, report says
It's only been days since Samsung unveiled its latest flagship the Galaxy S5, so naturally Apple fans are eagerly awaiting rumors on the next iPhone. We've already heard that the iPhone 6 will likely sport a superstrong sapphire crystal display, and now comes word that the compan
Samsung announces long-awaited Galaxy S5, smart wear additions
Smartphone titan Samsung announced the long-awaited Galaxy S5 phone on Monday, along with new versions of wearable tech including an improved smartwatch and the first fitness tracker with a hi-def interface. As expected, the Galaxy S5 boasts a water and dust resistant body and co