Facebook uses Lollapalooza to test a new live-streaming feature
If you can't get to Lollapalooza this weekend, Facebook has you covered -- it's testing a new Snapchat-style feature for streaming posts from live events.
Wrestling legend ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper has died at age 61
Tributes have been pouring in for WWE legend "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, who passed away Friday at the age of 61.
Nintendo working on a sleep-monitoring gadget that sits by your bed
According to new patent applications that have come to light, Nintendo could look to move beyond the video game market with a bedside sleep-tracking device.
Google celebrates Chromecast’s 2nd birthday with free movie rentals
A free movie rental from Google Play is one of the promotional offers you can pick up as Google Chromecast celebrates its second birthday.
Why you might soon be able to edit your tweets, thanks to Kim Kardashian
Do you ever wish you could go back and edit your tweets? Twitter has hinted it's thinking about adding the feature — thanks to some celebrity star power.
Meet the robot looking to hitchhike across the United States
HitchBot has been built to test the relationship between humans and robots — and along the way it wants to hitchhike from Boston to San Francisco.
Hobby drones halt firefighting efforts in California
San Bernardino County Fire Department had to remind drone owners not to fly their toys in the midst of an intense firefighting operation.
Homejoy closes its doors but Google picks up its staff
Homejoy, an on-demand home services startup, has been forced to cease operations — but in an interesting twist, Google has picked up some of its staff.
New Batman v Superman trailer wows Comic-Con
Warner Bros. has posted the second trailer for the upcoming Batman v Superman film, which gives us a better understanding of Bruce Wayne's motivations.
Take your first look at the brand new Ghostbusters team
There's still a year to go before the new Ghostbusters movie hits theaters, but director Paul Feig has posted a new cast photo to Twitter.
Amazon Echo adds support for reading audiobooks
If you've got both an Audible account and an Amazon Echo, you can now listen to audiobooks using the smart device.
A new threat to your drone: Neighbors with shotguns
This week in drone news: A California man finds his drone shot down by a neighbor who thought it was a spying device.
How a Dutch firm is going to 3D-print a bridge in Amsterdam
3D printing technology is becoming more powerful every year. The latest project of note will see robot arms building a bridge across an Amsterdam canal.
Jurassic World stomps over worldwide box office records
The CGI dinosaurs might be big, but the ticket sales are even bigger. Jurassic World has pulled in more money this weekend than any previous movie.
Facebook is watching you watch the News Feed
Facebook has announced it's now measuring how much time you spend looking at each of your friends' social media updates.
Passenger jet pilot reports a close encounter with a drone
Before heading out with your drone, you might want to review the FAA's regulations about operating them close to airports and avoiding other aircraft.