Thinking Tech

Forecasters long ago gave up hope that computers alone could make accurate weather predictions.

23 | September 11, 2012 3:10am | By Mari Silbey

New Broadcom software turns home gateways into shared Wi-Fi hotspots, without forcing you over your broadband data cap.

1 | September 9, 2012 10:24am | By Mari Silbey

First, Wii games were lauded for their ability to make exercise fun. Now, Wii Golf is being used to make rehabilitation exercises more fun.

4 | September 9, 2012 7:37am | By Jenny Wilson

In a Q&A published Tuesday by ScienceDebate.org, Obama and Romney answered the nation's most pressing science questions, on topics spanning innovation, education, energy, climate change, and the...

4 | September 8, 2012 3:16pm | By Jenny Wilson

U.S. energy official says cybersecurity needs are urgent in the utility industry.

September 6, 2012 3:15am | By Mari Silbey

Think of it as a crock pot for ice cream.

September 5, 2012 6:55pm | By Jenny Wilson

88% of students chose digital textbooks over hard copies in a recent university study. But that doesn't mean they liked the experience.

4 | September 5, 2012 3:04am | By Mari Silbey

An inexpensive and easy to use product keeps fruits and vegetables fresh for up to three weeks.

9 | September 4, 2012 2:45pm | By Jenny Wilson

The foundation of the Internet is based on an algorithm that ants have used for millions of years.

5 | August 31, 2012 3:15am | By Mari Silbey

In the latest evidence that 2013 may be the year for white spaces technology, Spectrum Bridge is offering certification help to manufacturers who want to bring TV White Space radios to market.

August 30, 2012 3:07am | By Mari Silbey

A report finds that the favorite targets of car thieves tend to be models from the 90's or early 2000's. Find out if your car is on the list and whether there are ways to protect your ride.

August 29, 2012 3:15am | By Tuan C. Nguyen

The Trident Iceni Grand Tourer is purported to offer top-of-the-line performance and amazing fuel efficiency. So what's the catch?

19 | August 28, 2012 3:10am | By Tuan C. Nguyen

The Department of Homeland Security has found a new cybersecurity flaw in RuggedCom smart grid gear that could allow hackers to access power station communications systems.

3 | August 27, 2012 3:37am | By Mari Silbey

Invented by two Swedish women, the Hövding bike helmet keeps fashion-conscious cyclists safe without compromising their appearance.

3 | August 25, 2012 9:13am | By Jenny Wilson

SmartPlanet speaks with Larry Smarr who has embarked on a computer-aided study of his own body, which may lead to profound changes in the way we practice medicine.

3 | August 24, 2012 6:49am | By Christie Nicholson

A self-taught artist's works are so realistic, they've gone viral. However, some in the social media community are skeptical of their authenticity.

6 | August 24, 2012 3:00am | By Tuan C. Nguyen

Brain game company Lumosity has raised an additional $31.5 million from Discovery Communications. Should Discovery be investigating whether its games really make you smarter as claimed?

4 | August 23, 2012 3:10am | By Mari Silbey

Scientists have developed a new form of image technology that improves current methods.

2 | August 22, 2012 7:36am | By Jenny Wilson

After losing his arms in a bomb explosion, Sun Jifa pieced together a pair of functioning limbs using scrap metal.

2 | August 22, 2012 5:13am | By Tuan C. Nguyen

The FCC reports that 19 million Americans lack access to broadband. But even with that data, there's still a lot we don't know.

7 | August 22, 2012 3:15am | By Mari Silbey