Microsoft Plans To Encrypt Server Traffic To Slow Down NSA
Microsoft intends to start encrypting the flow of information between its datacenters to prevent the NSA from spying on its data.
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Scientists Uncover What Part Of The Brain Makes Decisions
Researchers say one of the smallest parts of the brain plays a big role in helping us make decisions.
Designer Trains Bees To Detect Some Cancers
Portuguese designer Susana Soares revealed a unique glass device at Dutch Design Week. Inside it are bees trained to detect cancer on our breath.
| Erik Shute
Apple Buys 3D Sensor Company Behind Xbox Kinect
Apple has acquired 3D sensor company PrimeSense for around $360 million.
Snowden Scoop: NSA Infected 50K Networks With Malware
A report from the Snowden files indicates the NSA had compromised more than 50,000 networks worldwide to steal and store their data.
Boeing Warns Of New Engine Problems
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing is facing a new problem: Icing risks leaving 747-8 jets and some 787 Dreamliner jets temporarily powerless.
Google In Talks For Prescription Lenses, Frames For Glass
Google is reportedly in talks with VSP Global about developing prescription lenses and more fashionable frames for Google Glass.
| John O'Connor
Twitter Toughens Security Against NSA Snooping
Twitter has begun using forward secrecy to encrypt its traffic on a session-by-session basis.
Instagram Setting Its Sights On Private Messaging?
Rumors surfaced that Instagram is looking to add private messaging as one of its newest features.
JFK: History Repeats Itself Via Twitter, Live Streams
On the 50th anniversary of JFK's death, news outlets used modern tools to re-report the scene and bring 1963 into 2013.
Apple Begins Selling Unlocked iPhone 5s Models
Apple is now directly selling an unlocked iPhone not tied to any carrier. It's priced the same as the other unsubsidized models.
Rumor: Microsoft Might Step In And Buy AOL’s Winamp
An anonymous insider says Microsoft might buy up the 15-year-old Winamp jukebox software.
Apple Awarded $290M In Samsung Patent Infringement Case
Apple was awarded $290 million after a partial retrial of its patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung.
| Jasmine Bailey
Microsoft Attacks Google With T-Shirts, Coffee Mugs
Microsoft has released a new line of merchandise slamming Google for its role in the National Security Agency's surveillance programs.
Some Linguists Accept 'Because' as a Preposition
Linguists are starting to consider "because" a preposition thanks to Internet usage and memes.
| Charesse James
Winamp Shutting Down December 20
AOL is shuttering its jukebox software Winamp on December 20, after 15 years of availability.
Star Wars Video Games, Movies Will Be Separate
Disney and Electronic Arts have inked a 10-year deal to keep the franchises separate, but the marketing machine's movement continues.
U.S. Wireless Carriers Reject Anti-Theft 'Kill Switch' Idea
U.S. lawmakers and Samsung were working to create a "kill switch" that would allow owners to deactivate stolen phones, but carriers are rejecting it.
Early Xbox One Reviews: So Far, So Good
Press reviews of the Xbox One paint a picture of a robust multimedia experience.
U.S. Navy Unveils New Weapon: The P-8A Poseidon
At the Dubai Airshow, the U.S. Navy unveiled a huge upgrade to its arsenal.
| Charlie McKeague
China And Bitcoin: A Love Story
As the online currency’s backers fear U.S. regulations, bitcoin is flourishing in China, surprisingly unhindered by the nation's government.
Apple TV Adds PBS, Yahoo! As Competitors Look To Live-Stream
'Downton Abbey' episodes will be available on a limited basis despite Amazon's acquisition of exclusive streaming rights.
Twitter Changes Its Mind About DMs
Twitter removed a direct message option that allowed users to send messages to people they weren't following.
Google And Microsoft Block Searches For Child Porn
Google and Microsoft are banning 100,000 terms from their search engines which could lead to images of child abuse.
The PS4 Sells 1 Million Consoles In First 24 Hours
The sales add up to the most game consoles sold in one day — ever.
People Destroying Brand New PS4s With Bats, Guns
Several videos of people busting brand-new Playstation 4s to pieces are going viral.
Did Apple Buy Israeli 3D Tech Company Behind Kinect?
Apple is reportedly buying PrimeSense, the Israeli tech company behind the 3D sensor in Microsoft's Kinect.
PS4 Reviews: Great Console But Lacking In Content
Reviews are pouring in for the newly released gaming console, which some critics say is worth the hype but lacking in game selection.
Anonymous Hacker Jeremy Hammond Gets 10 Years In Prison
Hacker Jeremy Hammond received the maximum sentence for his role in hacking global intelligence firm Stratfor.
Google Play Music App Finally Available For iOS
Google introduced the Google Play Music app for iOS Friday, months after the initial launch date.
