One of the girls accused in the Slender Man stabbing case that occurred in Wisconsin has been asked to undergo a mental competency evaluation. The 12-year old has been given a 30-day deadline for her mental evaluation.
Google's latest Transparency Report shows a 15 percent increase in information demand by governments in H1 2014 when compared to H2 2013. The report's data revelation is reflective that governments all over the globe are hankering for user information.
Bicyclists on California roads will feel safer thanks to a new state law that requires drivers to maintain a 3-foot distance. The new law will come into effect from Tuesday, Sept. 16, and aims to promote cyclist safety.
The digital data management firm is "thrilled" to join hands with Oracle. The deal is expected to close in 2014 and benefit Oracle in expanding its technology tools reach.
Strati, the world's first 3D-printed car makes its debut at the IMTS in Chicago. The fully-electric car is expected to go on sale before year end.
Kanye West has an awkward moment when he asks two wheelchair-bound fans to stand up during a concert in Sydney, Australia. The rapper soon realized his mistake and continued with the performance.
Actress Daniele Watts is accosted and detained by the cops for alleged PDA. The actress was soon released after being arrested for supposed "indecent exposure."
After being away from his parents who were taken into police custody following alleged neglect 5-year old Ashya King is devastated. The boy's grandmother reveals that he is not the same.
Yahoo reveals that it was forced to reveal classified user data to the U.S. government or pay huge fines. In 2007, Yahoo was asked to release user data under the pretext of national security.
MSN.com gets a makeover after several years in keeping with Microsoft's new mantra of "mobile first, cloud first." The revamped site will have a de-cluttered look and feel to enhance the browsing experience.
Apple's first-ever smartwatch - the iWatch - may not meet battery life expectations according to company employees. The wearable which has allegedly been in the works for some time now may disappoint iFans.
Ruuxa, a male cheetah cub, recently underwent a forelimb surgery for a defect and was watched over by a concerned puppy best friend Raina. The two have been inseparable since they were a couple of weeks.
In preparation of its impending iPhone 6 on Sept. 9, Apple has allegedly blocked high volumes of cargo space on China-based shipping channels. The company is supposedly stocking up on inventory to gear up for the smartphone's release.
Come Sept. 9, Bungie's upcoming FPS "Destiny" is set to unleash itself on gamers. With a phenomenal response during the beta release itself, experts predict that the FPS will generate 10 million gamers on the first day itself.
Huawei is gearing to release the sapphire glass variant of its Ascend P7 smartphone. The limited edition device is expected to hit the shelves in Q3 2014.
Alibaba Group intends to raise $24.3 billion in its impending IPO. The e-commerce firm is eyeing a September NYSE debut and will likely trade under the ticker "BABA."
Sennheiser has released the on-ear and over-ear Urbanite headphones, which will look to challenge Beats by Dr Dre. The headphones are not only sturdy and durable, but also high on comfort.
Robert Faiella and Charlie Shrem, Bitcoin entrepreneurs, who were accused of money laundering have pled guilty to the accusations pertaining to the Silk Road narcotics deals. Their sentencing is slated for Jan. 20. 2015 and the two may face up to five years in prison each.
The Nest Protect Alarm gets a software update to version 2.0. While the latest update brings new features like CO levels checker and tips on how to remain safe, the gesture control does not make a comeback.
Popular mobile messaging service WhatsApp is looking to entice its users further with the launch of a voice calling service. The voice calling feature may possibly be free, which spells trouble for rivals Skype and Viber.
The biggest tech show in Europe - IFA 2014 - is set to begin in a few days from now. We take a look at what to expect from major players like Sony, Samsung, LG etc.
Images of several celebrities, including Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence, were hacked and leaked online. The images went viral on social media sites like Twitter, eliciting various responses.
A 25-year-old woman from Utah swallows a valuable ring to hide it from the police. The ring worth "several thousand dollars" was stolen from a Zales Jewelers store.
The Area-51 gaming desktop model has received a makeover. In its new avatar, the system touts a hexagonal design which promotes efficient cooling and ergonomics.
Microsoft has finally shut down the services of its IM service - Windows Live Messenger aka MSN Messenger - in China as well. Come Oct. 31, users in China have the option to migrate their contacts to Skype instead.
Apple is gearing up for its press event on Sept. 9 where it is anticipated to release the next iteration of the iPhone. The company sent out the press invites which hints at plenty of surprises.
Wrestler Jake "The Snake" Roberts, who has been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, is in the ICU. Roberts collapsed on a flight to Las Vegas and was in coma for 24 hours.
Amazon is allegedly looking to launch its own in-house platform for placing ads dubbed Amazon Sponsored Links. The tool is already in the works and testing is expected to begin by end 2014.
Acer has taken the wraps off its Chromebox CXI, its first desktop Chrome OS PC. The Chromebox CXI will be available in two models with a memory capacity of 2GB and 4GB and retail for $179.99 and $219.99, respectively.
The personal files of over 25,000 Homeland Security employees has been compromised owing to a cyber hacking. The computers of USIS, which performs background checks for DHS, were hacked.