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3D Robotics Solo drone aims to make flying and filming easierThe Solo drone, built by 3D Robotics, lets the user capture high-quality aerial video, even if the person isn't an experienced drone pilot. The Solo can take off and land on its own, and can stream a video feed to a smart phone or tablet.- When was the first mail delivered via the Pony Express, asks Google DoodleThe first mail delivered via the Pony Express arrived on April 14, 1860. But just because we are in the 21st century does not mean mail is not facing the same issues as 155 years ago.
Apple Watch pre-orders explode, as wait times drag into JuneOn Friday, Apple started accepting pre-orders for the Apple Watch. Seems consumers have been dropping a pretty penny for the wearable.
Vanhawks Valour smart bike can send out an SOS if it鈥檚 stolenThe Vanhawks Valour smart bike offers turn-by-turn directions via handlebar LEDs, and vibrates to let riders know about traffic in their blind spots. The Valour can also send out location updates if it's stolen.
Amazon gets its wish as FAA drone approval speeds upFAA agrees to expedite its drone approval process, allowing Amazon to test models before they become 'obsolete.'
How smart phones could bring early earthquake detection to developing worldWhile not as sophisticated as science-grade detection systems, a network of smart phones could bring early warning to regions where state-of-the-art equipment is financially out of reach.
New MacBook review roundup: Ahead of its time?Reviewers praise the new MacBook's design, keyboard, and trackpad. But its battery life is so-so, and its inclusion of only a single USB-C port forces users to make some compromises.
YouTube to offer paid subscriptionsAccording to reports, YouTube may soon have its own version of a paid TV streaming service.
iOS 8.3 brings major changes to the iPhoneOn Wednesday, Apple released iOS 8.3, an update that brings a slew of new changes with the iPhone experience.
Apple Watch review roundup: (almost) revolutionaryWith the impending release date of the Apple Watch, the buzz of the wearable device now faces the scrutiny of critics.
Intel's tiny Compute Stick turn TVs into PCsIntel's $150 Compute Stick and Google's $100 Chromebit plug into your TV and transform it into a computer running Windows, Linux, or Chrome OS. Can these tiny computers change the way you interact with your TV?
Galaxy S6 Edge review roundup: 'new crowned king' of phones?Galaxy S6 Edge review scores reward Samsung's curved screen and smart design choices.
CEO's fight for control could cost Google half a billion dollarsGoogle's founders made a move to retain control of the company they started, but the decision appears to be a very expensive one.
HBO Now launches on Apple TV and CableVision OptimumHBO Now, a standalone online HBO subscription, launched on Tuesday. The service is free for a month, and will cost $14.99 per month after that.
Tired of recharging? New aluminum battery fills up in under a minute.The Stanford battery is made from aluminum and graphite, and promises to be safer and more useful than today's lithium-ion batteries.
As Microsoft turns 40, Bill Gates urges company to focus on accessibilityThe day before the 40th anniversary of Microsoft's founding, Bill Gates wrote a letter to employees urging them to work to make technology more accessible to people around the world.
ARC Welder: How to run Android apps on a Mac or PCGoogle's latest Chrome update, ARC Welder, is still in beta testing, but several Android apps already work well.
New start-up Honor brings Silicon Valley spirit to elderly careHonor helps find in-home care for an older generation 鈥� closing a market gap ignored by many other tech ventures.- Microsoft releases scanning app Office Lens to rivals iOS, AndroidContinuing with its plans to extend its customer base through open access, Microsoft announced on Thursday that it will now make its document scanning app, Office Lens, available to iOS and Android devices.
Comcast sprints past Google Fiber with 2-gigabit Internet serviceComcast announced it will offer two-gigabit-per-second residential Internet service in Atlanta next month, and will expand it to 18 million homes by the end of the year.