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- The ExplainerWhy are mysterious drones flying around Paris landmarks?
Police are investigating sightings of several drones above the French capital over the past two nights. While their appearance is puzzling – and concerning for security reasons – such craft could become a regular sight in Europe's future.
- Have flying drones hit their 'Macintosh moment'?
Will 3D Robotics and DJI turn this highflying hobby into mass market toys, or will drones remain a DIY affair?
- Would you drive a car made by Apple?
Apple has a knack for creating brand loyalty among its customers, but would that extend to its newest venture into the automotive industry?
- An Uber for helicopters? Yes it's a thing.
A new ride-sharing service is opening up the skies for passengers who can afford to fly over the traffic on their way to the airport in New York. Is this a game-changer in urban transportation?
- How Google Glass is reinventing itself the second time around
Google Glass gets a second chance at being the future of wearable tech that many hoped it would be.
- Could your next smartphone charge its battery from your skin?
A research group at the National University of Singapore announced that it is producing a skin-based electricity generator that would derive energy from muscle movements.
- Twitter adds video, group messaging. What's behind the new features?
The company has announced the release of some much-anticipated updates. Could these help improve user growth and get people more engaged in the social network?
- For photo editors, artists, filmmakers: more than 80,000 free media clips
Pond5 announced today its Public Domain Project, where 80,000 media clips are organized and available to the public, royalty-free. The initial collection includes 10,000 video clips, 65,000 photos, thousands of sound recordings, and hundreds of 3D models.
- Why is Facebook going on a hiring spree?
Facebook plans to increase its number of employees by 14 percent in the first quarter of 2015. The hires suggest that Facebook is looking into some unusual technologies.
- The $30 device that can hack into nearby keyboards
A security researcher has developed an inexpensive device that, while masquerading as a mere USB wall charger, can monitor keystrokes on nearby wireless Microsoft keyboards
- What CNN’s drone agreement with the FAA means
Will drones be replacing reporters anytime soon? No. But the possibilities – and problems – are worth the hype.
- Can a robot turn a beach into a work of art?
Switzerland's ETH Zurich teamed up with Disney Research to make art in the sand.
- Could a 'smart sweater' lower your heating bills?
A new nanowire-coated fabric that helps the body retain heat is in development at Stanford University. Could heating homes become a thing of the past?
- Why translating languages is about to become easier than ever
Google’s new updates to its translation app is the latest in efforts to make sci-fi translators a reality.
- What Trump’s historic victory says about America
- Democrats begin soul-searching – and finger-pointing – after devastating loss
- Why Latino voters shifted Republican to help elect Donald Trump
- 2024 Election updates – Path to victory looks clear for Trump
- CommentaryJames Madison foresaw the big question worrying voters. What did he say?