FCC calls for faster Internet speeds, revises ‘broadband’ defintition

January 30, 2015 by Michael Green Leave a Comment

The FCC announced that it was was dramatically raising the threshold of what would be considered broadband Internet.

Doctors starting to refuse unvaccinated patients

January 30, 2015 by Mike Valles Leave a Comment

Because measles are so contagious, some doctors are refusing to treat patients who remain unvaccinated.

Panel: Full overhaul of military benefits needed; heated debate coming

January 30, 2015 by Dan Taylor Leave a Comment

The congressional commission said in a report that a new savings plan needs to be enacted for future service members, and old plans with current service members will need to be grandfathered in.

Bill Gates is nervous about artificial intelligence, too

January 30, 2015 by Dan Taylor 1 Comment

Gates also discussed bitcoin, a new Microsoft effort called “Personal Agent,” and his work in eradicating disease in the developing world.

‘Surprise’ Katy Perry guest at Super Bowl halftime show will be Missy Elliott: report

January 30, 2015 by Dan Taylor Leave a Comment

Perry declined to name the surprise singer who would join her on stage at half time of Super Bowl XLIX, but a source told the AP it would be Missy Elliott.

Northrop optimistic about 2015 as next-generation bomber contract looms

January 30, 2015 by Dan Taylor 2 Comments

The LRSB contract would be worth up to $55 billion, and Northrop is competing with a mega-team of Lockheed Martin and Boeing for the contract.

Do we need tougher regulations on commercial drones after White House crash?

January 30, 2015 by Dan Taylor Leave a Comment

The crash on the White House lawn of a drone piloted by a government employee has led to concerns about security on the grounds of the president’s primary residence.

Humans of N.Y. blogger raises more than $1 million for students after story goes viral

January 30, 2015 by Dan Taylor 1 Comment

The story of a Brooklyn boy lavishing praise on his principal for pushing them to do better rather than punish them caused an outpouring of support to help her reach her goal of sending the kids on an annual visit to Harvard University.