The death of the original jumbo jet, Boeing's 747-400

Later this month, Cathay Pacific's 747 will fly from San Francisco to Hong Kong for the very last time. [Read more...]

Back to School Guide 2014: Laptops

No gadget -- besides a smartphone, maybe -- is as crucial to a college student as the laptop. Regardless of your major, you'll want a solid machine with a well-crafted keyboard to see you through term papers, class presentations and more. [Read more...]

Pilots banned from acting like Uber drivers in the sky

"You're going to Napa in your Cessna? Me too! If you let me hop in, I'll pay my share of the gas!" That arrangement is legal, but the FAA has declared that connecting brave passengers with amateur pilots for a fee is definitely a no-no. [Read more...]

Hackers transform a smartphone gyroscope into an always-on microphone

Apps that use your smartphone's microphone need to ask permission, but the motion sensors? No say-so needed. [Read more...]

Not even a sharknado will stop Google's conquest of the undersea internet

How's this for Shark Week? At a recent event, one of Google's product managers revealed just how far the outfit goes to protect its subaquatic infrastructure. [Read more...]

You can carry a privacy-minded wireless hotspot in your pocket

Devices like the Safeplug can deter companies and governments from snooping on your devices at home, but they're not much good when you're on the road. [Read more...]

New Xbox One features now rolling out to preview members, all owners in coming months

Remember those new Xbox One features Microsoft announced at Gamescom this week? They're available right now -- at least to members who are part of the company's preview program. [Read more...]