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China's growing military might: top 4 concerns for the Pentagon

In a report issued this week, the Department of Defense for the first time directly accused China’s military of using cyberattacks to spy on US networks. In this arena and others, “China’s military buildup shows no signs of slowing,” said David Helvey, deputy assistant secretary of Defense for East Asia, who presented the report.Here are Pentagon officials’ top four concerns as they carefully monitor the growth of China’s military.
Fortune 500: Top 10 companies in 2013

Fortune has released its annual list of the largest corporations in the United States, and there were a few notable changes in this year’s group. Here are the Top 10.
World's five largest companies

For the first time in nearly a decade, the world’s five largest public companies are all American affair These are the Top 5, as of mid-April 2013.
Earth Day 2013: 5 gadgets that help make going green easy

With Earth Day 2013, here are five ways to head down a greener path. Sometimes, setting goals to shrink your carbon footprint are like New Year's resolutions. They don't last, and you move on. However, if you're serious about leading an eco-friendly lifestyle, there are some green gadgets that can help make the transition easier.
Wearable tech: How three designers weave technology into fashion

These three designers have created novel ways to incorporate the ever-changing world of technology into the fast-paced world of fashion. Their clothes make music, change shape, and monitor your heart.

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Google said to be vying with Facebook for acquisition of map app Waze

Waze, a young app company based in Israel, has caught the eyes of both Google and Facebook, according to a new report.
Mailbox app finally arrives on the iPad's larger screen

Mailbox, the much loved email-sorting app, is available as a free download from the iTunes Store.
Tumblr CEO: To drop out or stay in school, that is the question for wunderkinds

Tumblr, engineered by computer science wunderkind and high school dropout David Karp, was just purchased by Yahoo for more than a billion dollars. Should gifted youngsters end their education early or would they do better by staying in school?
In global fight against cybercrime, Spain becomes a front line

Spanish police stopped two major hacking schemes in the country in recent months, raising alarm among experts about increasing activity in the country. Why is Spain a hacking hub?
Stocks gain on good economic news

Stocks closed higher on Wall Street for a fourth straight week Friday. Consumer confidence and other economic indicators rose, giving stocks a boost.
LulzSec hackers sentenced to prison time for role in 2011 cyber attacks

Sentences for the four LulzSec 'hacktivists' ranged from a 20-month suspended sentence to 32 months in prison.
Google I/O: New maps app, tools for devs, and a Google Galaxy S4

A roundup of news from the first day of the Google I/O developers conference.
Global News Blog Good Reads: From Chinese dreams, to the Tsarnaevs, to a QWERTY challenger

This week's round-up of Good Reads includes a vague dream for the Chinese, the Boston bombers' connection to radical Islam, why Obama has been so slow to respond to Syria's civil war, levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere not seen since the Pliocene era, and a new keyboard configuration for mobile phones.
Google's All Access music service is here. Should Spotify be nervous?

At the I/O developers conference this week, Google rolled out a Spotify-like music platform called All Access.
Can your iPhone's digital footprints reveal your physical location?

Users of iPhones may be uniquely vulnerable to a new kind of cyberstalking that can reveal their real-life whereabouts, if they leave GPS and Wi-Fi activated.
In Gear Jeep recall: SUV can shift into neutral when started

Jeep recall involves 469,000 Grand Cherokees (model years 2005-10) and Commanders (2006-10) worldwide. Chrysler is instituting Jeep recall after 26 crashes and two injuries.
In Gear Is Facebook getting into navigation?

Facebook has been diversifying its interests and focusing heavily on the mobile market. Now there are rumors that Facebook is looking to buy a hyper-popular navigation app.
Google Earth Engine unveils how Earth has altered

For the first time, the public can track back the environmental changes occurring on our planet's surface over time via Google Earth Engine.
Meet the Nokia Lumia 928. (Psst, it's a lot like the Lumia 920.)

But the Nokia Lumia 928 is exclusive to Verizon Wireless in the US, whereas the Lumia 920 was exclusive to AT&T.
How do you get $45 million from ATMs? Cyberthieves did it in 12 hours.

Most of a New York City 'casher' crew is under arrest, suspected of stealing $2.8 million from ATMs as part of a global cyberscheme that netted $45 million from tampered debit card accounts.
Chapter & Verse What would Microsoft buying Barnes & Noble's Nook business mean?

According to documents found by website TechCrunch, Microsoft is offering $1 billion to buy the digital assets of Nook Media.
Will Dutch police soon be stalking cybercriminals on your computer?

A minister has proposed empowering Dutch law enforcement to access and control the computers of suspected cybercriminals, even if those computers are outside of the Netherlands.
China's growing military might: top 4 concerns for the Pentagon

In a report issued this week, the Department of Defense for the first time directly accused China’s military of using cyberattacks to spy on US networks. In this arena and others, “China’s military buildup shows no signs of slowing,” said David Helvey, deputy assistant secretary of Defense for East Asia, who presented the report.Here are Pentagon officials’ top four concerns as they carefully monitor the growth of China’s military.
HTC First, the much ballyhooed 'Facebook phone,' gets massive price drop

AT&T has dropped the price of the HTC First from 100 bucks to 99 cents (with a contract, of course).
In Gear Leonard Nimoy vs. new Spock Quinto in Audi ad (+video)

Leonard Nimoy reprises his Star Trek role to take on his Spock successor, Zachary Quinto, in a race of sorts. Audi ad shows hilarious side of Leonard Nimoy.
Chapter & Verse Federal judge rules that used digital items cannot be sold by consumers

Start-up company ReDigi plans to allow users to sell used e-books despite being told by a federal judge that selling used music is illegal.
Senate approves online sales tax. Is it fair, or a tax increase?

The Senate voted late Monday to require e-commerce businesses to collect sales taxes from buyers. The Marketplace Fairness Act may bring as much as $23 billion, by one estimate, in online sales tax revenue to states and cities. It faces an uncertain future in the House.
Fortune 500: Top 10 companies in 2013

Fortune has released its annual list of the largest corporations in the United States, and there were a few notable changes in this year’s group. Here are the Top 10.
Latin America Monitor Venezuelan tools of protest? Pots, pans, and smartphone apps.

The popular Latin American protest tactic of banging pots and pans took on a new form in post-election Venezuela. Some opposition members protested Maduro's victory by downloading a noisy app.
Angry Birds Friends squawks its way onto iOS, Android devices

Launched last year on Facebook, the social game Angry Birds Friends is finally bound for Android and iOS smart phones and tablets.