YouTube Yanked from Apple iO6
Apple has included YouTube as an app on every version of the iPhone since its launch in 2007 - until now.
Science & Technology
President Considering Executive Order To Pass Internet Agenda
White House Spokesman did not rule out the possibility when asked by reporters about the the Cyber Bill failing to reach full vote in the Senate.
Cold War Relic to Give Billions To South Africa for Green Energy Scheme
The Export-Import Bank is set to give $2 billion to South Africa for wind and solar investment.
NASA Links Summer Heat to Global Warming
Scientists say they've found summer heat waves more frequent now than in the mid-20th century.
Solar Superstorm Could Knock Out Power Grid, Experts Say
Panic mongering? We've heard this one before.
Mayor Bloomberg: Breastfeed or Else
Bloomberg enthusiastically favors breastfeeding infants. But he is not content to simply express his view for your consideration.
Mars Rover Lands Successfully
Curiosity begins two-year mission to look for signs of life.
The Sheep Who Texted "Wolf"
Tests underway in Switzerland to use technology on sheep to alert shepherds in the event of wolf attacks.
AT&T to Phase Out 2G Support
3G and 4G is where all the G action is these days.
Can't Crack This Code
Quantum key distribution may be the key to secure encryption, say scientists
Cybersecurity Bill Gets Thumbs-Down in Senate
Even efforts to make the legislation less dangerous to privacy couldn't save it
EA Sues Zynga for Copyright Infringement
The Ville looks too much like Sim City, the company claims
NASA to Pay $1.1 Billion to Three Private Spacecraft Companies
Looking to the private sector after the retirement of the space shuttles.
Prisoner With Suspected Case of Ebola Escapes Jail
Report flies in the face of earlier reports that the outbreak had been contained.
WHO Claims Ebola Outbreak in Uganda Has Been Contained
All 176 people with signs of the disease have been isolated six days after the outbreak.
Olympic Twitter Alert Feed Blocked
A feed that alerted followers when tickets were available for events has been blocked.
New European Regulators Will Require Automatic Braking on Cars
From 2014 onwards it will be impossible for a car to achieve a five star safety rating in Europe without the new technology.
US Confirms Resistance to UN Control of Internet
UN conference in December could see some countries argue for more UN control.
Samsung to Announce New Galaxy Note Ahead of New iPad
Announcement comes amid a heated dispute with Apple.
GOP Filibuster Blocks Cybersecurity Bill
White House calls failure a "profound disappointment."
None of Your Facebook Friends Are Real
The social media company says there are more fake accounts in its system than it previous acknowledged.
Prospects for Cybersecurity Bill Dim
Joe Lieberman bill that mirrors Chinese, Russian policy proposals unlikely to make it out of Senate
"Twitter Olympics" the "Weibo Olympics" in China
Twitter is banned in the Communist country, which has a plethora of other microblogging sites.
Congressman Wants Privacy Rules for Drones
"When it comes to privacy protections for the American people, drones are flying blind."
Everybody Wants to Be an Astronaut
Study projects consumer demand for spaceflights could generate $1.6 billion.
NSA Whistleblower Sues to Get Computer, Reputation Back
Former Congressional staffer was suspected of leaking info about wiretapping to press under George W. Bush.
Apple Gets Pissy over Samsung Document Dump to Media
Documents not allowed as evidence given to reporters. Apple wants sanctions.
White House Pushing Cybersecurity Bill Despite Privacy Concerns
Expanding the authority of the Department of Homeland Security fine with them.
Protestor Intrusion Shuts Down Tenn. Nuclear Complex
Three protestors trespassed on uranium storage and processing facility.
How the National Institute for Drug Abuse Helped Create the Dangerous Marijuana Alternative Known As "Spice"
More than a decade after NIDA spent an unreported amount creating Spice, the Drug Enforcement Administration spent millions destroying it.
Cryptocat Makes Web Privacy Easy and Accessible
Nadim Kobeissi has made encrypted online communication sexy
The New and Improved Siri To Teach Code
Kids will get the chance to learn code through puzzles and games.
Seven Doctors Who Treated Ebola Patients in Uganda Are in Quarantine
Fourteen have already died in the latest outbreak.
Samsung Gets a Repreive: Can Keep Selling Galaxy Nexus For Now
A judge extended the suspension of a preliminary injunction that would prohibit the company for selling its smartphone in the U.S.
Outlook.com Signs Up 1 Million Users in First Six Hours
A victory for Microsoft, once targeted by prosecutors for monopolistic practices.
Five Flags Over the Moon
NASA's Lunar Recon Orbiter has found five of the six flags American astronauts placed there starting more than 40 years ago.
Samsung-Apple Trial Getting Little Play in South Korea
Samsung is South Korea's largest company, and smart phones are its future
Kiwi Government To Appeal MegaUpload Decision
Unthrilled that its collaboration with the U.S. crusade against former online giant MegaUpload is unraveling, the New Zealand government will appeal the voiding of search warrants
No Love for Sexual Ratings Facebook Page
Josh Turner, who created a Facebook page rating the sexual performance of people in his Australian town, was given a suspended sentence for publishing "objectionable material."
