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Technology is the making, modification, usage, and knowledge of
tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems, methods of organization,
in order to solve a problem, improve a preexisting solution to a
problem, achieve a goal or perform a specific function. It can also
refer to the collection of such tools, machinery, modifications,
arrangements and procedures. Technologies significantly affect human as
well as other animal species' ability to control and adapt to their
natural environments. The word technology comes from Greek τεχνολογία
(technología); from τέχνη (téchnē), meaning "art, skill, craft", and
-λογία (-logía), meaning "study of-". The term can either be applied
generally or to specific areas: examples include construction
technology, medical technology, and information technology.
The human species' use of technology began with the conversion of natural resources into simple tools. The prehistorical discovery of the ability to control fire increased the available sources of...
The human species' use of technology began with the conversion of natural resources into simple tools. The prehistorical discovery of the ability to control fire increased the available sources of...
California's Cellphone 'Kill Switch' Law: What You Need to Know
California just passed a law -- the
first of its kind -- that will require all cellphones sold in the state
to have a "kill switch" enabling the owner to wipe and disable his or
her phone remotely. Here's what it means for you.
Hyperlapse: Instagram's First Standalone App You'll Actually Want to Use
Instagram's latest standalone, Hyperlapse, is simple, elegant and useful.
Now There's a Fitness Tracker for Your Car
A new plug-in sensor for your car
that delivers data to your smartphone offers the same kind of
diagnostics you might expect from a fitness tracker.
Seagate Launches World's First 8TB Hard Drive
Seagate shipped out the world's first 8-terabyte hard drives this week.
Report: Apple to Launch Huge 12.9-Inch iPad Next Year
Its existing models are 9.7 inches and 7.9 inches (for the iPad mini).
Alleged Leaked iPhone 6 Image Points to Sept. 9 Launch Date
Alleged promotional materials from Apple hint that the iPhone 6 will launch on Sept. 9.
Instagram's Hyperlapse App Turns Videos Into Time-Lapses in 2 Taps
Instagram launched an app called Hyperlapse that speeds up shaky videos and turns them into beautiful time-lapse shots.
9 Incredible Science Projects by Brilliant Kids
Science projects aren't just about
poster boards and papier-mache volcanoes. Here are nine recent
award-winning science projects from brilliant kids.
LG Aims at Samsung Galaxy Note With G3 Stylus
LG has announced the G3 Stylus, a variant of its flagship G3 smartphone that comes with a stylus.
China Planning Operating System to Compete With Microsoft, Google and Apple
China is planning to compete with Western operating systems on its own soil by offering its own OS.
Sony RX100 Mark III: Amazing Point-and-Shoot Comes at Hefty Cost
The Sony RX100 Mark III is small, powerful and good-looking, but expensive.
The Firefox OS Smartphone Is Only $33 in India
Mozilla has launched its first Firefox OS smartphone for the Indian market.
Study: Humans Are Happier When We Have Robot Overlords
MIT researchers found that increased
autonomy of robots in the workplace equated to better performance by
robots and humans alike.
Amazon Acquires Game Streaming Platform Twitch for $970 Million
Amazon will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Twitch for approximately $970 million in cash, the companies confirmed.
Ralph Lauren Testing Fitness Tracking Shirt at U.S. Open
The clothing designer's new Polo Tech
smart shirt tracks breathing, heart rate and movement. Ahead of its
splashy debut, Mashable gets an up-close look.
Insects Are Worse at Technology Than Your Grandparents
It's a hard knock life for a connected fly.
Jawbone UP Data Shows How Many Woke Up During the Napa Earthquake
93% of UP wearers nearest to the quake's epicenter suddenly woke up at 3:20 a.m. Sunday morning.
See How Muted Colors Affect 10 Great Works of Art
Take a gander at some of our most
beloved works of art -- with a few slight adjustments, and see how
important full color expression really is.
LG's First 4K OLED TV Has an Eye-Popping Price Tag
LG's 65-inch 4K OLED TV will cost 12 million won, or about $11,765.
Take a Glimpse at LG's Upcoming Smartwatch
LG has published a teaser video for its upcoming smartwatch, to be released at this year's IFA in Berlin.
This Metal Suit Can Withstand Fireworks
The suit was created by molding steel into a wearable shape, protecting the wearer from burns.
Chromebook 2014 Review: Samsung, Dell and Toshiba Deliver Lean Laptops
Welcome to the era of the browser.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook Is Just Good Enough
Barnes & Noble's new Nook won't break the bank, but it also doesn't break any new ground in features or performance.
Electronic Skin Could Help Airplanes 'Feel '
BAE Systems claims its airplane skin can feel changes in environment and react accordingly.
Apple Pulls Secret App in Brazil After Judge's Request
Legally, any apps sold through a country-specific App Store are under the jurisdiction of that country's government.
4 Reasons You Shouldn't Buy an iPhone 5C From Walmart for 97 Cents
Walmart's 'deal' that offers the
iPhone 5C for 97 cents is a ploy to get you to sign on the dotted line
and commit to two years of living in the past.
Facebook Will Pay Up If You Find Bugs in the Oculus Rift
Facebook is offering bug bounties for all the major parts of Oculus Rift’s code, from its development software to its website.
Report: Production Glitch Could Hamper iPhone 6 Launch
Is Apple making the iPhone 6 too thin for manufacturers to handle?
Top 10 Tech Companies for Culture and Values
Wonder which tech companies make
their employees happiest? Here are the top 10, according to Glassdoor's
new report on culture and values.
Find Out Which Apps Are Draining Your iPhone's Battery
Normal tells you which apps drain your battery quickest.
Sony May Be Releasing Perfume Bottle Selfie Camera
Taking a selfie is almost an art form nowadays, but Sony may make it a thing of beauty with a perfume bottle-shaped camera.
Welcome to Google Street View, Indonesia
This marks Google's biggest Street View market in Asia to date.
Walmart Slashes iPhone 5C Price to 97 Cents
Walmart has drastically dropped the prices of the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S, suggesting an upcoming debut of the iPhone 6.
Spotify Serendipity Maps People Playing the Same Song at the Same Time
Serendipity maps out each instance a song is played by two people simultaneously.
Those Free AOL CDs Were a Campaign for Web Domination. It Worked.
For his day job, Brian McCullough is
the CEO of ResumeWriters.com and has founded several companies in the
online careers space. He started the Internet History Podcast as a
crowd-sourced history project in February of this year. You can
subscribe to...
Report: Windows 9 Will Debut as Early as Sept. 30
A new report says Microsoft will give the world a first look at the new version of Windows on Sept. 30 or soon afterward.
Chromebooks Can Now Run Apps... Sort Of
Citrix has directed its
virtualization powers at Chromebooks, creating a version of its Receiver
that simulates a native device experience for some apps.
Product Hunt, the Reddit for What’s New in Tech, Is Now an App
Product Hunt now has a product of its own: an iOS app that brings an enhanced experience to iPhone users.
The Most Connected Man Is You, Just a Few Years From Now
Chris Dancy is the most connected man
in the world and is the future experts say is coming. But is he
enlightened or isolated in a pool of his own data?
Oh, This Bracelet? It's Just My Wearable Device Charger
A new kind of wearable charger lets you extend the life of your smartphone without carrying around a bulky accessory.
Google Glass Update Brings Access to All Your Phone Contacts
Google has updated its Glass software, now letting you access all of your phone's contacts on Glass.
SchoolGuard App Is a Panic Button That Alerts All Police Within 20 Miles
SchoolGuard claims to be a quick way to alert police in an emergency.
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