DefCon: Hacking Has Become Child?s Play
At this year's DefCon hacking conference, kids were given the chance to play and learn. One 10-year old impressed all by hacking a popular social game.
Teen Choice Awards 2011 Best Dressed Winners [PHOTOS]
Sunday night, teens across the country were able to watch their favorite stars gather for the Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles. Stars, from the big screen, singers, models, and TV stars gathered for a night of awards and fierce fashion! Among the cluster of stars were Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Taylor Lautner, Fergie, Jason Derulo, Rupert Grint, and many, many more!
UK Riots 2011: Did Technology Help London Residents Set Ablaze the City?
Following three nights of rioting and looting in London, some police, politicians and media organizations singled out Blackberry's messaging network as being a useful aid for UK troublemakers.
World stocks recover as Wall Street halts rout
World stocks recovered after their 10th straight day of declines on Tuesday as Wall Street managed to put a brake on losses for the time being, with investors turning their attention to a meeting of the Federal Reserve.
Italy opposition: Berlusconi has ceded power to ECB
Italy's opposition accused Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on Monday of surrendering sovereignty to the European Central Bank after he pledged to speed up reforms in return for help in facing a growing market crisis.
China's Wen urges global action to calm markets
China's Premier Wen Jiabao urged nations to work together to stabilize turbulent financial markets on Tuesday as global stocks stumbled on fears that the world economy is headed for a downturn.
Wall Street up in volatile trade
Stocks rose more than 1 percent on Tuesday after the previous session's nosedive, but markets could reverse if investors are not convinced the Federal Reserve has a plan to combat the meltdown linked to fears of a new recession.
Liverpool Transfer Rumours - Dann, Subotic, Aquilani, N'gog and Jovanovic
After a preposterous display of defending in pre-season, Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has been attempting to sign a centre-back to plug the hole at the back.
Building Blocks of DNA Found in Meteorites, Created Life on Earth?
Researchers announced that components of DNA exist in extraterrestrial meteorites that reach Earth, NASA said. The study suggests that the earliest forms of life may have been created from materials delivered to Earth from space, ABC News reported.
With Wearable Cameras, Motion Capture Turns Inside Out
A breakthrough in motion capture techniques has now expanded its territory - by turning the cameras around, scientists have found a way to capture motion almost anywhere.
China's July output cools while inflation stays hot
China's industrial output grew at a slower pace in July while inflation unexpectedly quickened, putting the central bank in a bind as it tries to keep prices in check without dragging down an economy facing increasing threats from abroad.
Man Refused of Breast Cancer Treatment, May Face $10,000 In Medical Costs
When the diagnostic tests came back, "I found out I had cancer. ...Is this gonna be it for me? Am I gonna die?" says a Charleston, S.C. man, who is fighting both a political and medical battle most men never imagine that they might endure at the age of 26 - breast cancer.
Celebrate 17th Annual UN International Day of the World's Indigenous People on August 9th
The United Nations has designated August 9, International Day of the World's Indigenous People.
Petition to Name Peak After John Denver Faces Hurdles
A Wilderness Act prevents the naming and some people are not in favor of it
iPad rivals have better chance in Europe: Forrester
Would-be rivals to Apple's iPad have more of a chance in Europe than they do in the United States, but they need to cut prices fast to grasp the opportunity, IT research firm Forrester said on Tuesday.
Jay-Z, Kanye West 'Watch the Throne' Rejects Tradition in Singles Released
Since the album's release on August 8, the duo's promotion of the album has been highly unconventional. Instead of releasing a lead single for radio play before the drop of the album, Jay-Z and Kanye West have skipped that tradition.
Musicians, Tech Giants Team up to Support Children Fighting Famine in Africa
A global bunch of musicians and tech giants have come up to set off a campaign ?I?m Gonna Be Your Friend", to help Save the Children fight the famine in East Africa.
Stock futures point to higher open
Stock index futures pointed to a gain of about 1 percent at the open on Tuesday in a rebound from the previous session's nosedive, but an upcoming Fed statement could spark a reversal if investors are not convinced it has a plan to combat a market meltdown.
Iceberg Can Be Towed To Supply Fresh Water For Drought Areas: How? [VIDEO]
More than two billion people in the world live without access to clean drinking water, and recent droughts in Africa have left 12 million people without water. To aid them, French eco-entrepreneur Georges Mougin plans to harvest icebergs across the world to solve the water shortage.
UK Riots Continue: 16,000 Police Officers Deployed To Quell Burning City [Latest Photos]
Over 334 people in London and about 100 in Birmingham in the English Midlands had been arrested so far due to the worst rioting and looting ever in UK according to police. Violence also broke out in Bristol and the northwest port of Liverpool.
Study: Soy Does Little for Hot Flashes During Menopause
Women looking to ease their symptoms of menopause, will get little to no relief from soy supplements, as they appear to do nothing to comfort the symptoms of menopause, scientists say, despite the high hopes of many.
AOL sales beat estimates on strong ad sales
AOL's quarterly revenue beat market estimates, helped by strong advertising sales as the company works on reducing its dependence on lucrative dollars from its dial up division.
Analysis: Don't bank on China to reprise 2008 global savior role
China is still nursing a hangover from its 2008 stimulus spending spree and may be reluctant to kick off another big round, leaving less potent options on the table should the global economy tilt toward a cliff.
Japan on watch as yen rises, stocks plunge
Japanese policymakers voiced growing alarm on Tuesday as the yen scaled highs seen before last week's intervention and global stock markets crumbled under mounting fears of a new financial crisis.
Market rout deepens global economic crisis
The global economy stumbled deeper into crisis as stock markets slumped further on Tuesday, with investors losing confidence that the United States and Europe can rein in their debt burdens quickly and avert a double-dip recession.
Stock futures rebound from plunge, Fed statement due
Stock index futures surged on Tuesday, indicating a rebound from the previous session's nosedive as investors looked to a Federal Reserve statement for clues on how it may combat a market meltdown linked to fears of a new recession.
Wall Street may halt share rout as world stocks fall
World stocks fell for a 10th session running on Tuesday, racking up a bear market 20 percent loss since early May, but potential gains on Wall Street looked set to break the chain.
'Dirty Dancing' Returns to Big Screen
A movie studio announced plans for a remake of the '80s classic "Dirty Dancing".
Facebook, Twitter Set Off Riot Clean-up Campaign: RIM to Help London Police
While the politicians and police believe Facebook, Twitter and Blackberry Messenger has triggered the fire of riot in London, but thousands of these social network users have made a clean-up effort.
Stock futures signal another slide on Wall Street
Stock index futures pointed to further steep losses for equities on Tuesday, after the previous session's plunge, as investors worry the world's largest economy could fall back into recession.