Google to start highlighting health information in search results
With 1 in 20 Google searches related to health, the Web giant has decided to start giving users approved and highlighted results to help them make a more informed decision about whether to stop worrying, visit the doc, or write a will.
Flipboard finally launches desktop version of its popular news reader app
Although it's a perfect fit for tablets and smartphones, the team behind Flipboard has finally decided to launch a Web version of its popular news reader app, bringing its familiar format to an even bigger audience.
KickassTorrents domain seized, reappears at old site
Regular users of KickassTorrents had trouble accessing the site during part of Monday after its domain name was seized. The popular torrent site was soon back up and running, however, after returning to its former .to address.
Twitter and Google reportedly strike deal to make tweets more discoverable in search
In what looks to be a similar deal to one that ended between the two companies in 2011, Twitter and Google have reportedly reached a new agreement to make tweets more discoverable in search.
Netflix heading to Japan, company confirms
Netflix has confirmed it'll be launching its service in Japan in the fall. The rollout is part of the company's global expansion plans that could see it land in 150 new markets in the next two years.
Is net neutrality government meddling or freedom? I’m with the porn stars.
The FCC is reclassifying the Internet as a telecommunication service. This is a massive change, but you may not understand it at all so we're going back to basics to explain what this is all about.
Twitter brings its ads to Flipboard and Yahoo in bid to boost revenue
Twitter has done a deal with Flipboard and Yahoo! Japan to start showing promoted tweets on the sites. The move brings Twitter ads to millions of non-users of the social media service, and looks set to boost the company's bottom line.
Dramatic dash cam footage captures Taiwan plane crash
A plane crash in Taiwan on Wednesday morning was caught on video by a dash cam just meters from where the aircraft came down.
Amazon, Google and Microsoft pay AdBlock Plus to bypass the plug-in
A report from The Financial Times has revealed some of the world's largest technology companies pay AdBlock Plus for permission to bypass the plugin.
Truly relax by setting a vacation reminder in Gmail
Everyone needs a vacation. Here's our quick guide on how to turn on Gmail's vacation reminder, so you can spend less time rummaging through your inbox.
The Pirate Bay is back online, ahead of schedule
Just as it promised earlier this week, the Pirate Bay is back online to provide users will all of their torrenting needs. The site went offline in December in connection to copyright violations.
‘The last McDonald’s hamburger in Iceland’ now live streaming from Reykjavik hostel
Although it's clearly not a this-is-what-the-Internet-was-made-for moment, the live streaming of a five-year-old burger and fries from a hostel in Iceland is, if nothing else, helping to bring a historical artifact to a much wider audience.
Best drone video yet? Two guys strap roman candles on a quadcopter and let it rain
After knocking back a couple beers, these two idiots had the bright idea to strap a bunch of roman candles to a quadcopter drone and chase each other around the backyard. And thank god they did -- it's hilarious
Amazon goes after business customers with new ‘WorkMail’ email service
Amazon is taking on Microsoft and Google in the fight for business customers with WorkMail, a new cloud-based email and calendar service set for launch in the spring.
Tumblr revamps writing tools in ‘big’ update
Tumblr on Wednesday rolled out a significant update aimed at offering a more refined user experience and more posting options for its millions of bloggers.
These 5 tech companies will help you find clothes that actually fit
Startups and established companies alike are finding new ways for tech to improve fashion, using things like cameras and algorithms.
Put on your eyepatch and peg leg, Internet: The Pirate Bay returns February 1
The Pirate Bay looks set to return on February 1. The site last week relaunched its homepage complete with a countdown clock, and on Monday it updated it with an image of a phoenix, suggesting the site will soon be reborn.
BBC launches interactive ‘Taster’ platform to test and develop new ideas
The BBC has just launched Taster, a new platform featuring experimental ideas for digital content and technologies across TV, radio, and online. The British media giant is encouraging user feedback to help it develop the best ideas.
Malaysia Airlines website hit by Lizard Squad hackers
Malaysia Airlines is dealing with an attack on its official website, apparently carried out by hacking group Lizard Squad. The carrier insists its servers have not been compromised, though Lizard Squad claims otherwise.
Taiwan passes law protecting kids against gadget addiction
How much time are your youngsters spending on the Web? A new law in Taiwan means parents could be liable for a fine if they're not keeping a close eye on their kids and their gadgets.
Google pushes Firefox users to dump Yahoo search
Firefox recently installed Yahoo as its default search engine, ending a 10-year deal with Google. With data showing Yahoo increasing its share of the U.S. search market, Google has started posting messages urging Firefox users to change their settings.
WhatsApp lands on desktop, though iOS users are left out in cold
WhatsApp on Wednesday rolled out a desktop version of its popular messaging app that pairs with smartphones with the software, though issues with Apple's platform mean iOS users won't be able to make use of it.
EBay to cut 2,400 jobs as it prepares PayPal spinoff
EBay boss John Donahoe this week said he's glad to see the back of 2014, but with several thousand job losses set for 2015, as well as a major bit of PayPal-related restructuring to deal with, 2015 will hardly be a walk in the park, either.
Google pumps sizable sum of money into SpaceX
Google and investment firm Fidelity are together investing $1 billion in Elon Musk's SpaceX company. The money will be used to advance a number of projects, including the recently announced Internet satellite plan.
Google is considered more trustworthy than traditional media for news
Definitely a trend that continues to grow each year, more people are ditching traditional news sources, like television news networks, in favor of of online search engines like Google, Yahoo and Bing.
As Obama delivers the State of the Union, Bing wants to take its Pulse
While Obama addresses the United States during the State of the Union, Microsoft's Bing Pulse 2.0 technology will track the pulse of the nation.
YouBowl: YouTube will live stream its own Super Bowl halftime show
YouTube will live stream its on Super Bowl halftime show this year, featuring stunts, musical performances, and fake Super Bowl ads from top YouTube talent.
Richard Branson launches latest broadband-for-the-masses satellite project
Get ready for yet another sky-based broadband-for-the-masses project. Following Facebook and Google is Virgin, which, together with Qualcomm, is investing in satellite firm OneWeb in a bid to bring Internet connectivity to remote parts of the world.
U.S. and U.K. to stage ‘cyber war games’ to fight attacks by hackers and terrorists
In an bid to build better defenses against the growing threat posed by cyber attackers, the U.S. and U.K. administrations are gearing up to embark on so-called 'cyber war games' to test and improve the resilience of critical industry and government sectors.
Marriott finally realizes blocking guest Wi-Fi hotspots is a bad idea
Definitely a positive outcome for Internet-addicted Marriott guests, the hotel chain has decided to halt all attempts at Wi-Fi hotspot blocking and will allows guests to connect to the Web using personal devices.
Say hello to Firefox 35 and Firefox Hello, Mozilla’s in-browser Skype competitor
Mozilla has been prepping a Skype challenger for a while now, and version 35 of its Firefox browser introduces the fully working Firefox Hello.
Google Domains opens up to all U.S. users, service starts at $12 a year
Google Domains has been invitation only since the summer, but on Tuesday the company opened it up to all users in the U.S. Taking on the likes of GoDaddy, prices for securing a web address via Google's new service start at $12 a year.
Obama calls for tighter cyber security after U.S. Central Command Twitter hack
ISIS supporters hacked the U.S. Central Command's Twitter and YouTube accounts during President Obama's speech on cyber security and data protection.
UK goes to war against encrypted messaging apps, because it wants to read everything
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has proposed that should his government win the next election, he will introduce legislation which will allow intelligence agencies access to encrypted messaging services, which currently can't be accessed at all.
Thieves hack American and United accounts, book free flights
American and United airlines have revealed that cybercriminals armed with stolen usernames and passwords broke into a number of customer accounts last month in an attempt to book free flights or make mileage transactions.
Yahoo search share edges up following Firefox deal, but Google still way ahead
Since becoming Firefox's default search engine last month, Yahoo has achieved its highest share of the U.S. search market sonce 2009. It's excellent news for Marissa Mayer's firm, though it still has much to do if it wants to catch Google.
Netflix could be taking a tougher approach to VPN tools
A small number of VPN users have spotted changes in Netflix code that makes it harder to change location in the app — could a full-scale crackdown on these regional unlockers be on the way?
FCC will vote on Net neutrality in February
A huge number of people — including hundreds of thousands of ordinary citizens — have weighed in on the Net neutrality issue and it looks like we may get some kind of resolution next month.