Thinking Tech

Now that someone has figured out how to print out a fully-functional firearm, 3D printing is about to become a whole lot more controversial.

41 | August 1, 2012 4:30am | By Tuan C. Nguyen

The White House launched US Ignite in June, a U.S. government-backed effort to spur development of advanced broadband applications. Here's a look at how the initiative got started, where...

August 1, 2012 3:01am | By Mari Silbey

The FCC's new interactive map shows where broadband grant money is headed, and who needs it most.

2 | July 27, 2012 10:46am | By Mari Silbey

Higher education in the United States may need to dramatically change its business model and finally embrace the new era of online learning.

13 | July 26, 2012 6:03pm | By Christie Nicholson

Google has launched its gigabit service in Kansas City. Here's what Google Fiber promises to deliver.

2 | July 26, 2012 11:07am | By Mari Silbey

Synthetic pores are a potential game-changer for the treatment of diseases and for regions without access to clean water.

July 26, 2012 5:34am | By Tuan C. Nguyen

Scientists at the Center for Laser Applications at the University of Tennessee Space Institute in Tullahoma have developed a laser that can target and destroy cancer tumors non-invasively.

July 26, 2012 5:08am | By Jenny Wilson

On Tuesday, InTouch Health and iRobot unveiled a new telemedicine robot to help doctors connect with and help patients.

2 | July 24, 2012 6:33pm | By Jenny Wilson

In the wake of last month's derecho -- a straight-line windstorm that hit the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic U.S. -- the FCC wants to hear from consumers about their experiences with 911 emergency services.

July 24, 2012 2:43pm | By Mari Silbey

How much living space does a person need to live comfortably? The One-Sqm-House asks us to re-imagine what's possible, even with so little.

July 24, 2012 4:40am | By Tuan C. Nguyen

Anyone with an internet connection can access "The Armory," where some of the deadliest weapons known to man are for sale.

107 | July 23, 2012 5:34am | By Tuan C. Nguyen

Three key findings from the FCC's latest report on broadband in America.

July 20, 2012 7:45am | By Mari Silbey

Researchers using a high tech technique known as "laser mapping" have uncovered an ancient hidden city beneath the dense of jungles of Honduras.

3 | July 20, 2012 4:19am | By Tuan C. Nguyen

Can AT&T connect Wi-Fi and mobile networks without dropping calls?

July 19, 2012 10:39am | By Mari Silbey

The breakthrough material can improve the range of electric cars by making Li-ion batteries lighter.

2 | July 18, 2012 5:21am | By Tuan C. Nguyen

On Tuesday, Washington's secretary of state announced that his state will become the first to allow residents to register to vote on Facebook.

5 | July 18, 2012 4:44am | By Jenny Wilson

On Tuesday, Google introduced 360 degree panoramic views of Antarctica as part of their World Wonders project, which was introduced earlier this year.

July 17, 2012 1:13pm | By Jenny Wilson

Lafayette, Louisiana has kicked off the Living Lab for Health Innovation, a US Ignite initiative built on the foundation of an advanced, community-based fiber network.

July 17, 2012 4:07am | By Mari Silbey

It's no coincidence that the most frequently stolen passwords also happen to be the most commonly used. Avoid these at all costs.

3 | July 16, 2012 5:20am | By Tuan C. Nguyen

Could Google be planning to revolutionize the energy market with its gigabit fiber network?

2 | July 13, 2012 9:35am | By Mari Silbey