Tag: scITech
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scITech | Youtube – After a decade online, The Tube is redefining celebrity
It’s a meet-and-greet worthy of an A-list star. Outside the three-story bookstore at the outdoor shopping mecca known as The Grove, hundreds of mostly young women ... -
scITech | Space Odyssey – Failed launches cast shadow over Russian program
Back-to-back rocket launch failures have dealt Russia one of the heaviest blows to its space industry since the Soviet collapse — with national pride and billions ... -
scITech| Agriculture – US develops first government label for GMO-free products
The U.S. Agriculture Department has developed the first government certification and labeling for foods that are free of genetically modified ingredients. USDA’s move comes as some ... -
Live stream vs cable Boxing match pops up on phones as TV habits change
It should have been a proud moment for TV: A much-hyped sports event drawing in millions of paying viewers and showcasing the clout still held by ... -
Buzzr – A ‘Beat the Clock’ for the YouTube generation
This isn’t your grandparents’ “Beat the Clock.” Inside a soundstage at YouTube Space LA, a high-tech production facility operated by the streaming video site, a couple ... -
scITech | Techbits – Analyzing medical data, breaking smartphones
Your smartphone could be a valuable tool for medical research — and for treating a variety of ailments. IBM wants to use the power of its ... -
scITech | Playstation – Sony streaming service modernizes TV, not your bill
Sony’s new PlayStation Vue television service probably won’t save you money over cable. Starting at USD50 a month, Vue offers more than 50 over-the-air and cable ... -
scITech | Social Media at stake: US student fraternities under fire after bad behavior
Racist chants. Nude photos of unconscious women. A criminal investigation into hazing. Fraternities, as social groups of male college students are known at American universities, seem ... -
scITech | Future TV – PlayStation network debuts ‘Powers’ scripted series
Ability does not imply accomplishment. And accomplishment is no prerequisite for fame. This we know all too well from reality TV. (Hint: Snooki.) But today’s viral ... -
scITech | China’s space plans threaten U.S. military, report finds
China is developing space technologies aimed at blocking U.S. military communications and destroying its ability to win conflicts, according to a report commissioned by a panel ... -
Conference Show | Q&A: ‘Modern Family’ producer talks episode shot with iPhone
For this week’s “Modern Family,” producers put down their expensive professional cameras and shot the episode with iPhones and other Apple devices. Seen through the eyes ... -
scITech | Cybersecurity – Let hackers in: Experts say traps might be better than walls
Ever since the Internet blossomed in the 1990s, cybersecurity was built on the idea that computers could be protected by a digital quarantine. Now, as hackers ... -
scITech | Internet: Groupon founder takes a detour with new audio tour app
Two years ago, Andrew Mason faced an unexpected detour when he was ousted as CEO from the online discount site he founded, Groupon. Now the tech ... -
scITech| Odissey 2017: Boeing, SpaceX will beat Russia on price for astronaut rides
NASA expects to save millions of dollars sending astronauts to the International Space Station, once its commercial crew program starts flying in a couple of years. ... -
scITech | Microsoft shows off Windows 10 and ‘HoloLens’
Microsoft yesterday took the wraps off a new version of Windows — and a new wearable 3D gadget it calls the HoloLens. The company showed the ... -
Wearable sensors gather lots of data – now to make it useful
It’s not just about how many steps you’ve taken or how many calories you’ve burned in a day. Wearable fitness trackers and health monitors are becoming ... -
Tech & Style Smart and pretty! Fashion designers spruce up smartwatches
Smartwatches don’t have to look ugly to be functional. Clothing and accessories designers are collaborating with engineers to produce computerized wristwatches that people will want to ...
