TECH & INNOVATION

Lockheed Martin Wins $915M Pentagon 'Space Fence' Contract: Fence Will Protect Satellites From Space Debris

TECH & INNOVATION 07.16.2014 01:28 AM

Space debris poses a threat to satellites In a new and unpredicted danger, scientists are saying that speeding space junk poses real-life threats to much of our equipment orbiting the Earth.

Italians Create Zero-Gravity Espresso Machine for Astronauts at International Space Station

07.16.2014 01:19 AM

From 3D Printers to now Espresso machines, this space-age coffee maker will be made exclusively for the astronauts at the International Space Station (ISS).

SpaceX Launches $1.6B NASA Contract With Falcon 9, Dragon Capsule: Orbital Sciences' Antares, Boeing, Lockheed Martin Join Space Race

07.16.2014 01:06 AM

A number of companies are vying for US government contracts Flying from Cape Canaveral in Florida, the Falcon 9 and its SpaceX Dragon capsule were successfully launched last Friday, April 18 at 3:25 pm or 1925 GMT to the International Space Station (ISS).

AP Computer Science Exam Data Point To Continuing Gap in STEM Education for Latinos, Other Minorities

07.16.2014 00:55 AM

A new study shows that Latinos and other minorities still lag behind in preparation for continuing education in subjects leading to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. The study found that Latinos, females, and African Americans remain underrepresented in Advanced Placement (AP) exams for computer science.

Cosmos Reboot Brings New Graphics, New Host, Same Science Enthusiasm

07.16.2014 00:45 AM

Neil deGrasse Tyson is set to take on the universe with his new series "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey," the reboot of the 1980's Carl Sagan classic documentary "Cosmos: A Personal Voyage."

Apps & Gadget News: GE's New Device Counts Calories So You Don't Have to

07.15.2014 04:17 AM

A senior scientist with General Electric is developing new technology that counts calories before an individual consumes them.

Galaxy Alpha vs. iPhone: Samsung Planning to Release iPhone Rival in August?

07.15.2014 03:56 AM

New Samsung phone will be called Galaxy Alpha. Could it be the iPhone killer? Samsung hopes its next smartphone convinces iPhone fans to switch to their brand.

Verizon Transparency Report Shows 150,000 Government Requests During First Half of 2014

07.15.2014 03:50 AM

The U.S. government requested information on Verizon Wireless customers nearly 150,000 times during the first half of 2014, according to a Verizon transparency report.

HTC One M7 Android L Update: Developer Preview Port Lands

07.15.2014 03:43 AM

Owners of the HTC One M7 from 2013 can now join the elite club of devices that can run an early version of Google's latest version of its mobile operating system, Android L.

Nokia Lumia Android Phone Possibly in the Works from Microsoft

07.15.2014 01:34 AM

It's no secret that Microsoft's Windows and Windows Phone platforms have far fewer apps than competitors such as Android or iOS, but how does Microsoft plan on catching up? Well, if one leakster is right, then the old saying "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" is about to ring true.

Former Anonymous LulzSec Hacker Hector 'Sabu' Xavier Monsegur Released: FBI Informant Stopped Over 300 Cyberattacks Against US Government

07.14.2014 04:07 AM

He also implicated members of his former hacking circle After providing the FBI with extraordinary cooperation and assistance, the LulzSec hacker known as "Sabu" has been released from his prison sentence.

Twitter in Latin America: Region's Growth to Decline as Asia-Pacific's User Share Increases Through 2018

07.14.2014 02:52 AM

Internet usage has been projected to rise in Latin America, but it might not equate to social media users in the region.

Apple Experiments With LiquidMetal Technology for Future Devices

07.14.2014 02:31 AM

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted Apple a patent Tuesday that involves a special construction process using LiquidMetal and sapphire glass display.

inMarket: iBeacons Increase Shopper Engagement

07.14.2014 02:19 AM

The future of shopping could very well be through the mobile devices, even in brick-and-mortar stores. New data released by inMarket about its iBeacons show that the beacons are dramatically increasing app usage and ad engagement among shoppers.

Asus Zenbook vs MacBook Pro Price, Screen and Memory Comparison: Which Is Better for You?

07.14.2014 01:56 AM

The two laptops look a lot alike, but are they? The Asus Zenbook NX500 looks a lot like the MacBook Pro. They both have the same colors, and both are ultra portable.

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