Drone-hunting licenses shot down in Colorado town after protest
The town of Deer Trail, Colorado, has delayed a town vote that would, if passed, allow residents to hunt drones. The vote is now set for April 2014
Bitcoin Believers aren’t wrong, but don’t mistake their faith for fact
When you dig beneath the surface, Bitcoin really does have the potential to be a game-changing revolution that changes the way we see money forever. But don't mistake potential for a sure payout - Bitcoin's true Believers are glossing over a lot of the fuzzy parts.
US launches spy satellite with a giant octopus devouring our entire planet on it
On the side of a US spy satellite that launched this week, you’ll find the logo for NROL-39: an Earth-encompassing octopus.
Microsoft researchers develop mood-sensing ‘smart bra’
Microsoft researchers have developed a “smart bra” that senses the mood of whomever wears it to help combat “emotional eating.”
Zombie drone hack reminds us why flying robots are terrifying
Hacker Samy Kamkar has created a system, dubbed SkyJack, that enables a person to use their personal drone to take over other drones.
House extends plastic gun ban, leaves loophole for 3D-printed guns
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to extend the Undetectable Firearms Act for another 10 years, but a loophole for 3D-printed guns remains.
Heads up, Amazon! UPS is also testing drone delivery
UPS has also begun testing a drone delivery system, similar to the one announced by Amazon on Sunday.
Can Amazon’s Prime Air drones take off covered in all this red tape?
Amazon's plan to use "drones" to deliver goods to customers might sound like a hair-brained idea. It's not – and this is how it's going to happen.
Facebook updates Kosovo’s status from ‘It’s complicated’ to ‘country’
Facebook now recognizes the territory of Kosovo as a "country" – something the United Nations has yet to achieve.
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a … jellyfish?
A team from NYU has designed the first-ever flying robot that is inspired by something that doesn't even fly: A jellyfish.
Twitter gets serious about user privacy with added encryption
Twitter has updated its system with "perfect forward secrecy" encryption to better protect user privacy.
FDA tells Google-backed DNA test startup 23andMe to halt sales
The FDA has ordered DNA testing startup 23andMe to stop selling its DNA Spit Kit until the agency gives it further approval.
Pet-lovers gift guide
Your pets are family, too. So here are our favorite gadgets, toys, and services to show your animal companion just how awesome they are.
Your LG smart TV may have been ‘spying’ on you – but a fix is on the way
LG came under fire this week after an IT consultant discovered its privacy settings in its Smart TVs still let the company collect viewing data.
Welcome to the drone club, Windows users! Quadrocopter maker partners with Microsoft
UAV maker Parrot has partnered with Microsoft to allow you to control the Parrot AR Drone 2.0 quadrocopter with your Windows machine.
This university will let you pay tuition in Bitcoin
The University of Nicosia in Cyprus has become the first higher education institution in the world to accept Bitcoin as payment for tuition.
Think Google Glass is cool? These X-ray specs can see through your skin
Evena Medica's Eyes-On Glasses enable nurses to clearly see the veins beneath your skin.
‘Privacy is theft’ in the heavy-handed, social-media dystopia of ‘The Circle’
Dave Eggers' new, dystopian novel 'The Circle' takes our world of social networks and oversharing to its horrifying conclusion.
