OPM Chief Again Grilled On Data Hack
Katherine Archuleta says she is "not comfortable" with estimates that more than 18 million current and former federal workers could be affected.
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What's Trending On Instagram? A Battle With Twitter
Instagram wants to be a source for your news. The photo-sharing app is rolling out an update that features trending tags and a beefed-up search tool that should help it compete with Twitter.
Solar-Powered Plane's Japan-Hawaii Flight Is Postponed
The Solar Impulse, an aircraft that generates power solely from the sun's energy, will leave on a trip of some 115 hours between Nagoya, Japan, and Hawaii.
Fitness App Aims To Deliver Live Feedback From A Personal Trainer 24/7
The Fitnet app uses your phone's camera to analyze your workout and give feedback. Next step is a live trainer on the other end. The hitch: Your Internet speed likely needs to be 40 times faster.
Taylor Swift Wins Battle With Apple Over Free Music Streaming
Pop star Taylor Swift picked a fight with Apple over the weekend, saying that artists should get paid in the free trial version of Apple's new music streaming service. She won the battle, but the streaming wars continue.
Battle Over New Oil Train Standards Pits Safety Against Cost
Against the backdrop of several fiery derailments, safety advocates are questioning whether new federal rules meant to prevent incidents go far enough. Opponents say the new rules are too costly.
The Human Drama Of Hacking Fuels TV Thriller 'Mr. Robot'
The new show, which focuses on a vigilante programmer, has gotten some rave reviews from real-life hackers. But the show's creator, Sam Esmail, says he wasn't inspired by any individuals in the news.
Can You Remember Your Life 1 Second At A Time?
Director Cesar Kuriyama shoots one second of video every day as part of an ongoing project to remember the special moments of his life.
Defeat By Deductible: Millennials Aren't Hip To Health Insurance Lingo
Researchers watched a group of young adults as they tried signing up for insurance on HealthCare.gov. Half didn't know what a deductible was. Needless to say, they struggled with enrollment.
California Rules An Uber Driver Is An Employee, Not A Contractor
The California Labor Commission ruled that a driver for the ride-hailing service, Uber, was an employee, not an independent contractor. The decision could have huge implications for the company.