Technology

Technology Police, politicians push surveillance post-Boston Police, politicians push surveillance post-Boston
Some in law enforcement, however, acknowledge that their plans may face an age-old obstacle: Americans' traditional reluctance to give the government more law enforcement powers
Technology Virgin Galactic spaceship makes first powered flight Virgin Galactic spaceship makes first powered flight
A spaceship bankrolled by British tycoon Sir Richard Branson made its first powered flight Monday in a test that moves Virgin Galactic toward its goal of flying into space later this year.
Technology Bills aim to protect privacy as drone age dawns Bills aim to protect privacy as drone age dawns
California lawmakers are attempting to stay ahead of science fiction-style technology as increasingly nimble unmanned aircraft are considered for use in tracking fleeing suspects and monitoring crowded public spaces.
Technology Cyberattack suspect had 'bunker' in north Spain
A Dutch citizen arrested in northeast Spain on suspicion of launching what is described as the biggest cyberattack in Internet history operated from a bunker and had a van capable of hacking into networks anywhere in the country, officials said Sunday.
Technology Smartphones overtake 'dumb' phones worldwide Smartphones overtake 'dumb' phones worldwide
Manufacturers shipped 216 million smartphones worldwide in the first three months of this year, compared with 189 million regular cellphones, according to a study
Technology AT&T to sell home automation, security packages AT&T to sell home automation, security packages
AT&T Inc. is launching its home security and automation service in 15 cities Friday, with an eye toward getting customers hooked on security cameras, thermostats and locks they can control from phones and tablets.