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Lawmakers Show Concerns About Google's New Glasses

2013-05-17 18:00:56

Eight members of Congress on Thursday formally demanded that Google address a range of privacy concerns about its new wearable technology de


Newspaper Sites Attacked by Hackers

2013-05-17 18:00:41

Correction Appended


Can pricey software streamline U.S. Steel?

2013-05-17 00:05:33

U.S. Steel is not saying much about the "hundreds of millions" it is spending on enterprise software.


Swipe Away Photo Imperfections on a Smartphone

2013-05-16 18:00:45

Not so many years ago, when photographers needed to adjust a photo, they'd have to spend time in the darkroom tinkering with equipment and c


Google Escalates the Competition in Map Services

2013-05-16 18:00:30

SAN FRANCISCO -- Cartographers, beware: the map wars have begun.


Two Musical Minds Seek a Different Kind of Mogul

2013-05-15 18:01:13

LOS ANGELES -- The record producer Jimmy Iovine and his business partner Dr. Dre have a keen eye for talent. After all, Mr. Iovine discovere


U.S. Now Paints Apple as 'Ringmaster' in Its Lawsuit on E-Book Price-Fixing

2013-05-15 18:01:00

WASHINGTON -- The e-mail, from Steve Jobs of Apple to James Murdoch of News Corporation, reads as if one old sport were trying to cajole ano


Cisco Profit Rises 14.5%

2013-05-15 18:00:47

SAN FRANCISCO -- Cisco Systems reported higher earnings for its third fiscal quarter on Wednesday, citing what it said was an improving econ


Keeping Wi-Fi Always Within Range

2013-05-15 18:00:31

It's enough to give tech devotees the shivers: imagine being stuck on a train with no Wi-Fi, or out of range of the free access provided by


TechMan Texts: Take advice from the National Security Agency

2013-05-14 00:03:10

This week: A stale spy book, printed guns and listening for shots.


Real Estate or Utility? Surging Data Center Industry Blurs Boundaries

2013-05-13 18:01:08

The trophy high-rises on Madison, Park and Fifth Avenues in Manhattan have long commanded the top prices in the country for commercial real


Firms Brace for New European Data Privacy Law

2013-05-13 18:00:55

BERLIN -- The effort in Europe to adopt the world's strongest data protection law has drawn the attention of dozens of lobbyists from U.S. t


Samsung Advances Toward 5G Networks

2013-05-13 18:00:39

SEOUL -- Samsung Electronics said Monday it had made a key breakthrough in developing mobile technologies for so-called fifth-generation net


Limiting Data Use in Germany

2013-05-12 18:00:39

BERLIN -- The debate over "network neutrality," the principle that all bits of digital information are created equal, has come home in a rea


Sound Advice: Olympus Tough can take a licking and keep on clicking

Sound Advice: Olympus Tough can take a licking and keep on clicking

2013-05-12 00:16:57

The TG-2 is dust-proof, freeze-proof to 14 F, crushproof up to 200 lbs., can go underwater to a depth of 50 feet and can take a 7-foot fall.


Technology Industry Lobbying Group Loses Supporters

2013-05-11 18:02:09

Elon Musk, a founder of the electric carmaker Tesla and one of the technology industry's most outspoken exponents of clean energy, has stepp


Clairton High School team needs funds to go to national robotics competition

Clairton High School team needs funds to go to national robotics competition

2013-05-11 00:10:44

Students earned a trip to a national robotics competition, but the cash-strapped district can't afford to send them to Indianapolis.


Cybertainment: Hypejar, Amazon Originals and Grooveshark

Cybertainment: Hypejar, Amazon Originals and Grooveshark

2013-05-10 00:06:10

Hypejar is a virtual crystal ball for pop culture. Amazon Originals web TV pilots are worth tuning in. Grooveshark a boon for Web DJs


'Pittsburgh: The Movie' offers collage of city as seen on the big screen

'Pittsburgh: The Movie' offers collage of city as seen on the big screen

2013-05-08 05:38:03

The online video has more than 36,000 views on YouTube in its first six days and reminds us that we sometimes take local beauty for granted.


TechMan Texts: A neat hack job

2013-05-07 00:25:12

How one family watches a bird's nest without disturbing the bird; and more.


Carnegie Mellon University, Kenya team up to create software developer exam

2013-05-05 00:15:15

The CMU Software Developer Certification aims to make Kenya Africa's software hub.


Sound Advice: Boost surround's center speaker to hear dialogue

Sound Advice: Boost surround's center speaker to hear dialogue

2013-05-05 00:03:31

Simple adjustments can improve sound quality.


Pennsylvania officials promote 'See Something, Send Something' app

2013-05-03 16:19:03

The new app, designed by a Monroeville company, lets the public report suspicious activity.


Webby winners have local threads

2013-05-01 00:10:53

Duolingo and "Mister Rogers Remixed: Garden of Your Mind" win 2013 Webby Awards.


TechMan Texts: Computer takes 'Mario Bros.' leap

2013-04-30 00:21:52

Tom Murphy, a Carnegie Mellon Ph.D. in computer science, turns his computer into a super Super Mario Brothers player.


Researchers put sense of touch in reach for robots

2013-04-29 00:12:47

A Georgia Tech group described a robot arm that was able to reach into a cluttered environment and use "touch."


Sound Advice: Receivers that work well with soundbar, surround

Sound Advice: Receivers that work well with soundbar, surround

2013-04-28 00:04:24

Great receivers that will work well with soundbars or high-quality home theater surround speaker systems.


CISPA raises new questions about online privacy

CISPA raises new questions about online privacy

2013-04-26 00:35:17

Less-than-stringent citizen privacy safeguards seem to make the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act a dud for now.


Pew study: Political engagement online leaps

2013-04-25 00:31:55

Use of social networking sites in political activity and civic engagement grows, but class divisions persist.


TechMan Texts: One step closer to world knowledge

2013-04-23 00:05:12

The Digital Public Library of America knits together nation's archives, libraries and museums.


Pittsburgh cyberschool making tweaks amid turnover

2013-04-22 00:10:25

The Pittsburgh Online Academy is contemplating changes after experiencing high student turnover.


Sound Advice: Home TV recording not what it used to be

2013-04-21 00:03:37

Technology doesn't allow for simple home recording anymore.


Cybertainment: Crazy stunts on 'Game Changers'

2013-04-19 00:14:33

New web series brings the world of video games to life. Twitter debuts new music site. The Webby Awards launch an archive of past winners.


Boston bombing aftermath: Social media turns detective, for better or for worse

2013-04-19 00:10:57

Online amateur sleuths finger wrong suspects in Boston Marathon bombing.


House passes pro-business cybersecurity bill

2013-04-19 00:08:52

Pro-business legislation aimed at helping companies fend off sophisticated foreign hackers sailed through the House


TechMan Texts: Which engine has the safest search?

2013-04-16 00:09:40

Study shows relatively few bad sites returned in Web searches.


Carnegie Mellon students show fingerprints are the future of buying

Carnegie Mellon students show fingerprints are the future of buying

2013-04-15 00:20:49

The students have launched a system in which a swipe of the finger serves approves a payment, an alternative to paying with plastic.


Phony Facebook page bilks Pittsburgh police

2013-04-15 00:15:37

A Facebook scammer is exploiting a Pittsburgh police officer's recent heart attack to bamboozle well-meaning colleagues out of money.


Sound Advice: Panasonic plasmas aren't going anywhere

2013-04-14 00:28:28

Putting Panasonic plasma TV rumors to rest. Plus, a question about Cambridge SoundWorks Oontz.


Three Rivers Venture Fair opens in Pittsburgh

Three Rivers Venture Fair opens in Pittsburgh

2013-04-11 00:11:16

The opening comes amid news that Pittsburgh has bucked a nationwide downtrend in attracting tech investments.


TechMan Texts: 10 worst computers of all time

2013-04-09 00:19:49

The worst computers ever made -- how many did you own?


For Pittsburgh teachers, iPads keeping students charged

For Pittsburgh teachers, iPads keeping students charged

2013-04-08 00:05:22

Schools competed to get the iPads this school year by submitting proposals on how they would use them.


Sound Advice: Center channel rounds off towers

2013-04-07 00:22:44

Question: I have a 25-foot by 20-foot room and need a sound system. Would I be better off with tower speakers or a soundbar?


The battle for your dashboard: Cars making many new technological connections

The battle for your dashboard: Cars making many new technological connections

2013-04-07 00:21:23

New media helps car dashboards drive into a brave new world of options.


Atari's Pong game to reach new heights

2013-04-06 00:13:35

Philadelphia office skyscraper provides backdrop for an old video game.


Cybertainment: Warner Bros. streaming old films and TV shows

2013-04-05 00:06:39

Warner Bros. launches its own movie and TV streaming service. Amazon adds X-Ray for TV for Kindle users. Concert Vault debuts new iPad app.


TechMan Texts: Fingers increasingly point at governments

2013-04-02 00:26:01

Recent cyberattacks against banks are more powerful, raising suspicions of nation involvement.


Pittsburgh Connect Hilltop Computer Center helps overcome the digital divide for youngsters

Pittsburgh Connect Hilltop Computer Center helps overcome the digital divide for youngsters

2013-03-31 00:19:09

Children who struggled with computer concepts will stand beside Google executives to unveil a touchscreen computer kiosk they helped build.


Sound Advice: Recording television now less convenient

2013-03-31 00:07:38

The FCC's planned "analog sunset" will turn my HDTV into SD-only since component outputs are going away. Is HDMI the only option for all HD?


More tech for Pittsburgh's nonprofits through volunteers

2013-03-31 00:02:33

With the help of major corporations, nonprofits are receiving much needed technology, allowing them to better serve the community.


Teens tweeting on Steubenville put on house arrest

2013-03-27 12:37:16

Two teenage girls accused of threatening Steubenville rape victim are under house arrest and barred from using Facebook or Twitter.


Allentown ballpark introduces pee-to-play urinals

2013-03-27 00:11:56

IronPigs will have video games activated by men's "stream."


TechMan Texts: Malware invasions nothing personal

2013-03-26 00:17:55

For the first time in my computing life, my computer was invaded by malware. Unfortunately, there is nothing special about my experience.


Penn State, Carnegie Mellon get slices of 3-D research funds

2013-03-26 00:04:34

The federal government is funding seven projects aimed at expanding the use of 3-D printing in manufacturing.


Sound Advice: Getting precise with white balance

Sound Advice: Getting precise with white balance

2013-03-24 00:14:45

Question: All of my pictures have a slight color cast from the artificial light. ... How can I correct this?


Cybertainment: New venture for Eric Schaeffer as 'Life Coach'

2013-03-22 00:05:39

New comedy series from My Damn Channel, Couch Music Player and added features for Kindle. Survey tracks peak hours for smartphone use.


Microsoft facility envisions home, office of future

2013-03-19 00:34:11

Some of the scenarios Microsoft says could happen in the next five to 10 years it has brought to life now in its Envisioning Center.


TechMan Texts: Samsung keeps improving

2013-03-19 00:30:01

Samsung Galaxy S IV could be the mythical iPhone killer; High-tech quilting is steampunk come to life; Tip and term of the week; Autocorrect


Can mobile coupons influence how people shop?

2013-03-19 00:28:32

New research finds the proper use of mobile coupons could significantly pump up unplanned grocery spending.


States cracking down on cameras

2013-03-18 00:03:35

State legislators across the country are introducing laws making it harder for animal welfare advocates to investigate safety cases.


Sound Advice: No simple, affordable DVR alternatives

2013-03-17 00:09:02

Why has television become so difficult, compared to what it used to be?


Mac computers not immune to malware

2013-03-17 00:07:07

The biggest vulnerability to Macintosh computers is the belief that Apple's superior operating system makes them immune to malware.


AT&T promises jobs to 200 workers affected by closing of Pittsburgh call centers

2013-03-16 11:44:19

Pittsburgh AT&T employees expected to be reassigned to other positions when call centers close Downtown and in Strip District


Cellhelmet's iPhone case sales on the rise after appearance on 'Shark Tank'

Cellhelmet's iPhone case sales on the rise after appearance on 'Shark Tank'

2013-03-15 00:46:04

Cellhelmet's founders may not have scooped up the reality show's prize, but their winnings on the outside have made up for that.


App taps all things Vatican

App taps all things Vatican

2013-03-15 00:08:00

From ringing bells to watching video of the Sistine Chapel's chimney, this app provides papal information.


Apple out, Italy in at One Oxford Centre

2013-03-14 00:16:52

MacOutfitters will shut for good at 6 p.m. Friday after four years at One Oxford Centre; Buon Sapore will open next week.


TechMan Texts: Ratzinger, Tweeter emeritus?

2013-03-12 00:23:39

The new pope will have the option of reviving the papal Twitter account, @pontifex. But for now the account reads "Sede Vacante."


Sound Advice: You have options to get lossless audio

Sound Advice: You have options to get lossless audio

2013-03-10 00:15:56

Questions about HDMI receivers and lossless audio, SLR cameras and speakers.


Cybertainment: Adobe, Amazon create apps for use on mobile devices

2013-03-08 00:07:03

Amazon and Adobe roll out new apps for phones and tablets. Netflix launches the Flixies awards.


Resale options multiply to keep up with smartphones' ubiquity

2013-03-07 00:22:30

Sellers are going beyond eBay to nearly a dozen online sites such as Gazelle.com that specialize in buying electronic castoffs.


TechMan Texts: Smart sports are the next big thing

2013-03-05 00:38:41

CMU and its research partner have developed a computer algorithm that converts raw video of a wildly spinning football into a stable view.


App: 'Year Walk' game

2013-03-03 00:25:36

Simogo's "Year Walk" ($3.99) is a first-person stroll through a spooky forest.


Sound Advice: Try to match speakers' sonic signatures

Sound Advice: Try to match speakers' sonic signatures

2013-03-03 00:11:37

Question: I have a set of old Advent stereo speakers. Would they be of use in my home theater system for front speakers?


TechMan Texts: Stay on top of latest cybersecurity news

2013-02-26 01:17:27

There are several good websites that can keep you abreast of cybersecurity issues and news.


Steel City Codefest: High-tech fanatics create apps for Pittsburgh

2013-02-25 00:05:55

Some of Pittsburgh's brightest tech minds hunkered down in Google's local office to create an app that would make civic data useful.


Cybertainment: Slacker reinvents itself; streaming audio rules

2013-02-24 00:25:13

A bigger, better Slacker relaunches. And two new series on the way from My Damn Channel.


Sound Advice: Olympus E-PL2 camera a super deal

Sound Advice: Olympus E-PL2 camera a super deal

2013-02-24 00:20:55

Can you offer a recommendation for an affordable camera that will provide a big step up in both functionality and image quality?


TechTexts: Negative review of Tesla S comes down to he-said, car-said

2013-02-19 00:16:47

New York Times writer John Broder and Elon Musk, CEO of the electric car company Tesla, have been having a public kerfuffle.


Mt. Lebanon middle schoolers help elders master computers

Mt. Lebanon middle schoolers help elders master computers

2013-02-18 00:01:48

The free classes, which started in December, are popular with seniors, many of whom are excited about connecting with grandchildren.


App: Vine, the new mobile video service

2013-02-17 00:22:03

It's already been used to cover Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York and a bombing in the Middle East.


Director of CMU's ETC likes to tell stories in many different ways

Director of CMU's ETC likes to tell stories in many different ways

2013-02-17 00:10:04

Drew Davidson is chief storyteller in the tale of Carnegie Mellon University's Entertainment Technology Center.


At CMU Entertainment Technology Center, gameplaying reaps real benefits

At CMU Entertainment Technology Center, gameplaying reaps real benefits

2013-02-17 00:04:38

Students at Carnegie Mellon University's Entertainment Technology Center live and breathe video games. But it's not all about making games.


Sound Advice: Dayton Audio kit a good fit for shelves

2013-02-17 00:03:49

What do you recommend for bookshelf speakers under $100 now that Best Buy's Insignia NS-B2111 is no longer offered?


CMU grad program uses dramatic arts to infuse creativity into the thinking of high-tech students

CMU grad program uses dramatic arts to infuse creativity into the thinking of high-tech students

2013-02-17 00:01:44

Carnegie Mellon University's Entertainment Technology Center is a place where people from technological and artistic disciplines collaborate


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