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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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Hijack an airplane with a phone? Security specialist says it can be done.

German security analyst Hugo Teso has found vulnerabilities in fight system software and hardware.
Chapter & Verse Worldreader, a nonprofit, brings e-books to developing countries

Worldreader recently announced that it's allowing more than 500,000 readers to access e-books through their cellphones.
Horizons General Motors gives Facebook another try

After a very messy breakup last year, GM has announced that it will test-run ads on Facebook once again. The company broke away from the social-networking giant last May, just 10 days before Facebook's IPO.
New cybersecurity bill: Privacy threat or crucial band-aid?

The cybersecurity bill was a flash point for privacy advocates a year ago. Now, changes have been made to the bill, which was the focus of a closed hearing Wednesday by the House Intelligence Committee.
In Gear Ford Motor Company launches competition for fuel-efficiency app

Ford Motor Company is offering a cash prize to the software developer who creates the best new app for fuel efficiency, Read writes. The winning app might live on smartphones, or it might exist solely on Ford Motor Company infotainment systems.
New iPad? Leaked photos point to slimmer build.

New iPad leaked: Photos from a French website reportedly show the newest Apple iPad.
4 ways US can boost cyber security

The US needs a proactive cyber foreign policy that goes beyond naming and shaming. Here are four steps the US can take to bolster its diplomatic efforts to address cybersecurity threats.
Microsoft Xbox 720 event scheduled for May 21: report

According to a new report, Microsoft will introduce the Xbox 720 console at a press event in late May.
Cyber attack on Israel falls short of promised havoc

Hackers vowed that yesterday's attack would be 'the largest Internet battle in the history of mankind,' waged in defense of freedom, not a particular political preference.
Saving Money Laptop sales: Windows 8's loss is your gain

Windows 8 isn't meeting expectations, which means deep discounts on laptops and software.
What Facebook Home means for Google

There are a number of pros and cons for Android devices allowing Facebook Home, but what does it mean for Google?
In Philadelphia, Atari's Pong goes big, big, big screen

Frank Lee, a professor at Drexel University in Philadelphia, is staging perhaps the biggest-screen version of Pong in history.
Facebook Home: Teens won't want it dominating their Android smart phone

Facebook Home, Mark Zuckerberg's super app for Google's Android OS unveiled yesterday, despite its name, won't be much of a home for teens. They busy themselves by switching from app to app and won't appreciate how Facebook Home comands their smart phone.
In lieu of a Facebook phone, a new Facebook 'Home'

At a press event at Facebook HQ today, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced a suite of new Android apps called Home.
Internet-based attacks hit emergency call centers. What's the damage?

The emergency call centers are administrative ones where 911 calls are routed after having been received. The attacks are part of an extortion scheme, federal authorities say.
The Monitor's View: Facebook 'Home' as metaphor for an innovative economy

The new Facebook 'Home' is designed for a pure social experience, or encouraging more collaboration – the very quality needed to drive innovation in the workplace and spur economic growth.
PC sales set to plummet as tablet sales take over: report

Analytics firm Gartner has painted a grim portrait of the PC market over the next couple years. But is it accurate?
Is Facebook smartphone just a new way to collect data about you? (+video)

Facebook's smartphone launch raises alarms with consumer advocates who worry that more ease for consumers also means less privacy, as Facebook extends its capacity to mine personal data.
Why North Korea's US attack plans are nutty (+video)

US analysts play down threats from North Korea. Photos from Pyongyang that show the paths of possible missile attacks on the US appear to ignore the fact that North Korean missiles won't reach that far.
60-inch Apple TV to come out later this year

60-inch Apple TV will sell for $1,500 to $2,000, analyst says. The 60-inch Apple TV will also have wireless 'mini-iTVs' that can receive video around the house.
Samsung teams up with Mozilla to build a better browser

What happens when a hardware manufacturer teams up with a software group? With the collaboration between Samsung and Mozilla, we're about to find out.
In Gear MPG confusing? Ford holds a contest for app developers to help.

With all of the options available to drivers, and the multitude of fuel efficiency claims, finding the greenest option can be difficult. But Ford is offering prizes of $50,000 to software developers to come up with a smartphone app that helps people make sense of the barrage of information.
Horizons The Oculus Rift aims to make virtual reality gaming viable

VR headsets have been around for decades, but they've always been bulky and expensive. The Oculus Rift, which made waves at this year's CES, could finally bring the technology into the mainstream.
First-ever cyberattack on US election points to broad vulnerabilities

Experts have confirmed that a fraudulent online request for 2,500 ballots in Florida last year was the first known cyberattack against a US election. And it could be just the tip of the iceberg.
Android chief Andy Rubin will step down

Rubin, a co-founder of Android, will be replaced by Chrome chief Sundar Pichai.