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Microsoft cuts support for Windows 7, but that鈥檚 no cause for alarmMicrosoft ended mainstream support for Windows 7 on Tuesday. Windows 7 will continue to receive security updates until 2020, but Microsoft hopes most people will have upgraded to Windows 10, or beyond, by then.
Can a robot turn a beach into a work of art?Switzerland's ETH Zurich teamed up with Disney Research to make art in the sand.聽 聽
Which drones make the best toys?Coming out of CES 2015, three drones caught reviews' eyes. What makes the Hubsan Nano Q4, EHang Ghost, and DJI Inspire 1 special?
Which Android smart watch is right for you?How do smart watches from LG, Samsung, Motorola, and Pebble stack up against each other?
GM reveals affordable, fully electric Chevy BoltGM showed off its fully electric Chevrolet Bolt at the North American International Auto Show on Monday. The Bolt averages about 200 miles per charge and will cost around $30,000.
Could a 'smart sweater' lower your heating bills?A new nanowire-coated fabric that helps the body retain heat is in development at Stanford University. Could heating homes become a thing of the past?
Why translating languages is about to become easier than everGoogle鈥檚 new updates to its translation app is the latest in efforts to make sci-fi translators a reality.
Charlie Hebdo: Mark Zuckerberg pledges Facebook will protect free speechMark Zuckerberg wrote in a Facebook note that he is "committed" to building a social network where people can speak freely without fear of violence. In 2010, a Pakistani lawyer attempted to have Mr. Zuckerberg put to death over drawings of Muhammad that appeared on the site.
Domestic robots invade CES 2015The 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas offered a peek at a robot-filled future.
Apple raked in $500 million from apps in one weekApple announced Thursday that the first week of 2015 brought in half a billion dollars from apps and in-app purchases. This past New Year鈥檚 Day was the biggest sales day in the App Store鈥檚 history.
CES 2015: Solar-powered Luci lantern brings light to areas without electricityIn communities without an electrical grid, kerosene lighting can make up a sizable part of a family's budget. The MPOWERD Luci solar-powered lantern is a cheap, reliable source of light that costs nothing to operate and can be used in storms and floods.
FCC chairman hints the Internet will soon be regulated as a public utilityFCC Chairman Tom Wheeler spoke positively at CES 2015 about reclassifying broadband Internet providers as "common carriers." Chairman Wheeler's comments suggest the FCC will pursue strong net neutrality protections for consumers.
CES 2015: Intel pledges $300 million to support workplace diversityAt CES 2015, Intel announced it would be investing $300 million to bring diversity to its workplace. The company plans on using the money to assist women and underrepresented minorities in Silicon Valley.
Rumor: New 12-inch Macbook Air will have just two portsThe redesigned Macbook Air, due out later this year, will have just a single USB Type-C port and a headphone jack, according to a report from 9to5Mac. USB Type-C cables are reversible, and can power a display or charge a computer.
CES 2015: Mercedes, Ford, Audi embrace connected, self-driving carsSelf-driving cars have been a major part of this year's Consumer Electronics Show. Automakers Mercedes, Ford, and Audi all took to the stage this week to talk about cars that manage their own traffic patterns.
CES 2015: Toyota gives competitors free access to its fuel cell patentsAt CES 2015, Toyota announced it will offer all of its 5,680 fuel cell patents royalty-free to the public. In the wake of Tesla's similar move with its electronic car patents, new things appear to be on the horizon for green car technology.
CES 2015: Razer's OSVR Hacker kit aims to kickstart the virtual reality industryRazer, a company known for high-end gaming hardware, introduced an open-source virtual reality (OSVR) headset and platform at CES 2015. Razer hopes that companies will be able to use OSVR to make new headsets, and to make games that work on different headsets.
CES 2015: Microsoft's $29 Nokia 215 lasts 29 days on a single chargeMicrosoft hopes the Nokia 215, debuted at CES 2015, will catch on in emerging markets, where electricity and mobile networks aren't always plentiful.
CES 2015: Gogoro unveils smart scooterThe Gogoro Smartscooter is a sleek scooter with programmable LED headlight and a top speed of 60 m.p.h. The Gogoro Smartscooter doesn't plug into the wall, though 鈥� riders will swap depleted batteries for fresh ones at a network of charging stations.
Five trends to look forward to at CES 2015The 2015 Consumer Electronics Show will begin next week in Las Vegas. Companies will show off brighter TV sets, self-driving automotive technology, drones, and more at CES 2015.