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Google Uses Copyright-ID Tech in Child-Porn Fight   more similar news »
A few Google employees adapt copyright-ID software to help a child-protection group identify kids in sexually explicit videos posted on the web. It goes beyond facial recognition, factoring in environmental factors in photo backgrounds.

Thu Apr 17, 2008
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Bruce Schneier's Security Matters: Prediction -- RSA Conference Will Shrink Like a Punctured Balloon   more similar news »
If there's one thing last week's RSA Conference made clear, it's that no one wants to buy security as a stand-alone product.

Thu Apr 17, 2008
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Gallery: Journey Into the Science of the Sun   more similar news »
The dream of fusion power is far from dead, and a group of scientists at Caltech are tapping the mysteries of plasma to find it.

Thu Apr 17, 2008
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April 17, 1970: Houston, We No Longer Have a Problem   more similar news »
After a harrowing trip around the moon, the three Apollo 13 astronauts return to Earth safely, but minus quite a few pounds.

Thu Apr 17, 2008
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Watch the Sunset From Google Earth 4.3   more similar news »
A new beta version of Google Earth includes revamped navigation, 3-D buildings and time-lapse images.

Thu Apr 17, 2008
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Video: Water Balloon Exploding at 2,000 Frames per Second   more similar news »
Film cameras allow their users to split time into smaller pieces than the human eyes can perceive, as in this video filmed at 2,000 frames per second of a water balloon exploding and then collapsing.

Thu Apr 17, 2008
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How to Make Your Own Björk-tastic 3-D Glasses   more similar news »
Prepare your own pair of stylin' stereoscopic specs for the 3-D premiere of "Wanderlust," Björk's newest music video, which opens on Wired.com Monday, April 21.

Thu Apr 17, 2008
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Flickr Quells Video Fears With Free Doughnuts   more similar news »
The photo site's latest controversy spawns a sugary gathering, as We Demand Donuts gets its way. Everybody wins.

Thu Apr 17, 2008
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Small Company Sues 14 Digital TV Goliaths   more similar news »
Rembrandt, a small Pennsylvania company that owns a tech patent it says is part of the digital broadcasting standard used by the TV networks, is suing 14 companies for millions of dollars in royalties. Critics call Rembrandt a “patent troll” and one defendant calls the patents “invalid and unenforceable.”

Thu Apr 17, 2008
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Republicans Say Google 'Duped' FCC in Spectrum Auction   more similar news »
Republican lawmakers have accused Google of manipulating the FCC auction by bidding high enough to trigger open-access provisions and then walking away. The FCC says Google did the "honorable" thing.

Wed Apr 16, 2008
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Fetish: High-IQ Toaster, Wind-Driven Gadget Charger, Nine-Grand Diving Watch   more similar news »
Breville's Smart Toaster has LEDs which literally sense when your toast is done to your liking. Wired reviews this and other must-have fetishes.

Wed Apr 16, 2008
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Dying 'Last Lecture' Prof's New Book Becomes Runaway Bestseller   more similar news »
Randy Pausch, the terminally ill professor whose "Last Lecture" became an overnight YouTube sensation, now has a book out that's landed atop Amazon.com.

Wed Apr 16, 2008
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Is Captcha's Moment Passing?   more similar news »
These automated tests used to distinguish humans from bots on the internet have been around for over a decade, but Captchas are far from invulnerable. Recently, Captchas on high-profile sites like Google, Microsoft and Yahoo have been cracked. Is it time to move on?

Wed Apr 16, 2008
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Bash Airlines All You Want, But Flying Still Beats Driving   more similar news »
Yes, air travel blows. But it's still faster, safer, cheaper and cleaner than driving. We do the math to prove it.

Wed Apr 16, 2008
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Video: How to Fix Your Broken NES   more similar news »
The Nintendo Entertainment System's famously failure-prone 72-pin connector can be swapped out quickly and cheaply. Here's how to get back in the game.

Wed Apr 16, 2008
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Six Apart's 'Blog It' Turns Facebook Into a Fire Hose   more similar news »
A new Facebook application from blogging software company Six Apart lets users post to multiple publishing systems at once. Blog It reduces that feeling of social fatigue by letting you blog, tweet, tumble and pownce all from one place.

Wed Apr 16, 2008
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Angry Wife Lashes Out in 'YouTube Divorce' Video   more similar news »
Breaking up is hard to do. But it's easy to bust out the bile online, as proven by a wild-eyed New York wife who smears her hubby in a nasty six-minute clip.

Wed Apr 16, 2008
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Why the Titanic Sank: Lousy Rivets   more similar news »
Researchers suggest it wasn't a huge gash that sank the Titanic, but the splitting of hull panels joined with lousy rivets.

Wed Apr 16, 2008
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Analysts Doubtful as Google Quarterly Earnings Approach   more similar news »
Analysts and investors are closely watching Google's first-quarter earnings report, scheduled for Thursday, as an indicator of the internet economy's health.

Wed Apr 16, 2008
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Report: 6 Million Pounds of Trash Litter World's Shorelines   more similar news »
A study conducted by volunteers for the Ocean Conservancy reveals that 6 millions pounds of trash lies along 33,000 miles of beaches worldwide.

Wed Apr 16, 2008
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Top 5 Viable New Cancer Treatments   more similar news »
Kanzius RF Therapy for treating cancer is generating national-level buzz. But five other new cancer treatments could work better.

Wed Apr 16, 2008
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New High-Res Map Shows U.S. Per-Capita CO2 Emissions   more similar news »
Purdue scientists have released a new high-resolution per-capita carbon dioxide emissions map after requests from Wired.com staffers and readers, following a story on total U.S. CO2 emissions last week.

Wed Apr 16, 2008
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Sharp 46-Inch LCD Redeems Itself   more similar news »
Wired editors tout the latest, greatest gear -- and torch the lamest stuff to hit store shelves.

Wed Apr 16, 2008
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Now They Ask: Comcast and File-Share 'Bill of Rights'   more similar news »
Under fire from the feds for interfering with its internet subscribers, Comcast wants a "Bill of Rights and Responsibilities" for file sharing. Instead of blocking the web activity, the company says it'll treat all web traffic equally.

Wed Apr 16, 2008
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Need to Slice Through a Boulder? Try a 10,000-Degree Tactical Cutter   more similar news »
Police and military units use the MAG9000 to penetrate heavily fortified areas with a really, really, really hot flame.

Wed Apr 16, 2008
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Maverick Swedish Pop Star Reveals What Britney Could Have Been   more similar news »
Meet Robyn, the 28-year-old Swedish singer whose latest U.S. release is out this month.

Wed Apr 16, 2008
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Show Us Your Most-Wanted Rare Gadgets   more similar news »
Even in the age of the iPhone, gadgets can be collectors' items. What's your most sought-after tech treasure?

Wed Apr 16, 2008
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April 16, 1813: Specifying the Interchangeability Standard   more similar news »
A Connecticut gun manufacturer tells the government it should require interchangeable parts. The Army agrees, and he gets the first-ever contract with that spec.

Wed Apr 16, 2008
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Lore Sjöberg's Alt Text: Flickr Fans Flustered Over Video Posting   more similar news »
Why are Flickr denizens in such an uproar over being allowed to post videos? It's a cultural thing. Commentary by Lore Sjöberg.

Wed Apr 16, 2008
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Prosecutor on Reiser Defense: 'You've Got to Be Kidding Me'   more similar news »
The murder defendant sits stonefaced while prosecutor Paul Hora draws uncontrolled laughter from the jury with his closing statement: "Holes in the floor. What? Come on!"

Wed Apr 16, 2008
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