You might have heard of telekinesis. It's the idea that you can move objects using only your mind. Real psychic powers, paranormal stuff. But something similar may actually be happening.
Botnets are vast networks of infected computers, often over a million machines strong, that carry out nefarious functions without the owners' knowledge. And now one of them has been taken over by the government.
The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011 was introduced on Capitol Hill yesterday by Senators John Kerry (D-Mass.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.). It's meant to protect your privacy online.
You might not be familiar with the D Block but it's pretty important. It's a small but powerful chunk of broadcast spectrum. Everyone agrees it should be used in times of national emergency, but what should happen to it in the meantime is up for debate.
The United States is home to a lot of tech innovations. Google is based in the U.S., so are Apple, Facebook, and Microsoft. But we may have a lot to learn from how the Internet is being used in places like Estonia.
Five medical organizations have announced a system whereby they will collect and be able to share medical information about patients electronically. Could it clear the way for a broader national system?
If you subscribe to cable TV, should you be able to watch those same channels on your iPad for no additional costs? Cable providers say yes, some networks say no. It's war.