All Technology
- Is drone racing the next NASCAR? Ask ESPN.
The Drone Racing League is partnering with ESPN for a 10-episode season of drone racing. Is this an emerging Millennial sport?
- First LookCharge! Electric car drivers can now travel the US's busiest roads
A partnership between BMW, Volkswagen and a California startup has made it possible to drive two of the busiest stretches of highway in the US without running out of charge — no matter what brand of electric car you drive.
- New York cracks down on toymakers tracking children online
The makers of American Girl, Hot Wheels, the Littlest Pet Shop, and other popular children's toys have agreed to pay penalties totaling $835,000 for violations of a federal law that prohibits the unauthorized collection of children's personal information.
- First LookWhy Netflix asked the FCC to oppose data caps
When internet service providers cap digital downloads, it affects the online marketplace.
- First LookIs the electric Chevy Bolt gaining on Tesla?
Energy-efficient, inexpensive, and on sale next year, Chevy's Bolt is giving other electric vehiclemakers a run for their money.
- First LookWhen will self-driving cars be affordable? 2025, says Ford.
Ford announced Monday it would have an entirely autonomous vehicle available to the general public by 2025. But Ford isn't using the same technology as Tesla.
- How a new technology can help researchers read closed books
Researchers say the imaging system from MIT, which uses radiation to reveal the pages of a closed book, could help historians access books and documents too fragile to open.
- First LookElon Musk upgrades radar steering for Tesla: Real progress?
In the wake of a fatal crash by a Tesla owner using autopilot, the company is rolling out an upgrade to the system.
- Facebook's news algorithm promotes 9/11 'truther' article
Is it a mistake for Facebook to rely on algorithms when it comes to sensitive topics?
- How Apple is shifting its approach to self-driving cars
A slew of recent layoffs may signal a change of direction for Project Titan, Apple's secret autonomous car project.
- Why the FAA asked some Samsung owners not to turn on their phones
The Federal Aviation Administration request is not binding, but several airlines have banned Galaxy Note 7 phones entirely.
- First LookFacebook censors iconic napalm photo: Are algorithms undermining news?
After Facebook's algorithms deleted an iconic photograph from the Vietnam War, posted by a Norwegian newspaper, a critic says that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is abusing his power.
- Rise of the DIY tech movement: Raspberry Pi sells its 10 millionth unit
As Apple has grown in popularity, a counter-movement has quietly emerged. Raspberry Pi's $35 computers are changing the way we think about technology.
- First LookApple ditches headphone jack: why some mourn loss of 'ancient' tech
This week Apple announced that the new iPhone 7 and 7 plus, the newest models in their successful series of smartphones, will no longer include a headphone jack.
- Can technology pave safer road for older drivers?
Self-driving cars may be a decade or more away, but plenty of other technology should be widely available for older – and younger – drivers in the meantime.
- What will artificial intelligence look like in 15 years?
As the conversation about artificial intelligence grows louder, public perception of its eventual integration into every day life has shifted from general fears to more specific questions about implementation.
- Why Intel bought 'eyes' for its drones
Will these new eyes in the skies change how people perceive drone technology?
- First LookMichael Kors brings luxury to smart watches: Will they sell?
Starting at $350, the Michael Kors Access watches with Google's Android Wear operating system will sync with iOS or Android phones.
- Battery fires prompt Samsung Galaxy Note 7 recall: Who's affected?
The world's biggest smartphone vendor has halted sales of the Galaxy Note 7 in 10 markets following reports that some batteries are dangerously fire-prone.
- Self-driving buses in Helsinki: did Finland just create a new model?
The EasyMile electric buses are two of the first autonomous buses in the world to drive in real traffic alongside drivers and pedestrians.