Despite The Dope, 'High Maintenance' Is About More Than Potheads
Vimeo's first foray into original Web TV follows a nameless pot delivery dude who engages in oddly intimate business transactions.
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The Data You're OK Sharing And What You Don't Want Others To See
People consider their personal health information to be more sensitive than their religious views or purchasing habits, according to a survey on privacy by the Pew Research Center.
Minecraft's Business Model: A Video Game That Leaves You Alone
Microsoft is buying the company that created the video game Minecraft, which has a loyal following in part because of the freedom it allows players — including freedom from pressure to buy add-ons.
WATCH: The Robotic Baby Penguin That Spies For Scientists
The emperor penguins of Antarctica are adorable. They're also pretty skittish when humans come around to collect data. Researchers at the University of Strasbourg have a solution: a penguin rover.
Lazy About Your Online Passwords? Take Control With These New Tips
A couple of hours can go a long way toward making your data secure from criminals. It's a hassle, but you'll be forever safe from malicious forces.
Tech Week: The New U.S. CTO, Silk Road 2.0, Amazon Echoes Siri
A profile of the new U.S. technology chief , how the FBI took down the latest online bazaar for black market goods, and the other tech headlines you need to read, all in this week's roundup.
From Silicon Valley To White House, New U.S. Tech Chief Makes Change
Former Google X executive Megan Smith started this month as the U.S. chief technology officer. She's only the third person to have the job.
Amazon Wants To Put A Listening Speaker In Your Home
Are you ready to bring an eavesdropping device that's connected to the cloud into the privacy of your abode? Amazon thinks so, as it introduces Echo, a speaker that takes your questions and commands.
Is Your Watch Or Thermostat A Spy? Cybersecurity Firms Are On It
The Internet can reside in almost anything inside your home, which heightens opportunities for hacking your personal privacy. Cybersecurity firms face the tall task of keeping you protected.
Beyond Cat Videos: YouTube Bets On Production Studio 'Playgrounds'
The online video giant has just opened a gleaming new production studio in Manhattan. It's part of an effort to attract new viewers — and ultimately compete with companies like Netflix and Hulu.