Articles by Laura Rosenfeld
Aloft Hotels Now Lets You Order Room Service With Emoji
Picking up the phone to order room service is so 2000-and-late. Aloft Hotels now lets you order room service by texting with emojis.
New Technology Uses Robots To Write Textbooks
It seems like robots can do just about anything these days, and now we can add one more skill to the list. Researchers have now developed a program that allows robots to write textbooks.
ZTE Adds Two New Smartphones To Its Axon Lineup
ZTE USA announced the release of two new smartphones to its Axon lineup Wednesday. These include a 64 GB Axon Pro model and a more affordable Axon option.
'Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Season 3, Episode 5 Promo Teases How Simmons Survived Life On Another Planet
Simmons mysteriously disappeared to another planet during the Season 2 finale of 'Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Now we finally get to know what happened to her during that strange trip.
Women Get More Sleep Than Men According To New Jawbone Study
A new Jawbone study published Wednesday found that women around the world get 20 minutes more sleep than men on average. But why is this the case?
Western Digital To Acquire SanDisk
Data storage company Western Digital announced its acquisition of SanDisk Wednesday. The deal is worth $86.50 per share, which adds up to $19 billion in total.
Microsoft Wants To Relaunch Windows Wallet
Microsoft is looking to relaunch its Windows Wallet app, according to new reports. The company had previously built a mobile payment app into the operating system of Windows Phone 8.1.
Verizon Gives A Sneak Peek At The New Droid Turbo 2
Verizon is said to be officially announcing the new Motorola Droid Turbo 2 later this month. However, the wireless carrier just unveiled a sneak peek at the new smartphone.
New Google Maps Update Makes It Easier To Get Your Coffee Fix
You've always used Google Maps to get directions. This new Google Maps update will now make it even easier to got to find and get to your destination.
3D Robotics Launches Made For Solo Program To Expand Its Drone's Capabilities
Your Solo drone could soon be able to do more. The company behind the Solo, 3D Robotics, launched its Made for Solo program Tuesday to aid in the development of new accessories for the drone.
Podmasters: 5 Horror Podcasts You Shouldn't Listen To Before Bed
Halloween is almost here. Get in the spirit with these five horror podcasts, which are good for a fright this month and any time of the year.
Celebrate The 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' 20th Anniversary With This Limited Edition Smartphone
The 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. You can get in the spirit with this limited edition smartphone inspired by the anime series.
Tommy Hilfiger Makes Virtual Reality A Part Of The Shopping Experience
Tommy Hilfiger launched a new virtual reality experience in its store on Fifth Avenue in New York Tuesday. It allows users to get up close and personal with the designer's Fall 2015 runway show.
How The Digital Revolution Was Made In New York
Silicon Valley wasn't always America's tech hub. The New-York Historical Society's upcoming exhibition 'Silicon City' explores the Big Apple's role in the history of computers.
You Can Order A DeLorean As Your Lyft For 'Back To The Future' Day
Lyft is offering free rides around New York in DeLoreans in honor of 'Back to the Future' Day Wednesday. But where they're going, they're going to need roads.
New NASA Website Posts Daily Photos Of Earth Taken From Space
NASA launched a new website Monday on which the organization posts new photos of Earth taken with the EPIC camera and telescope. See how the Earth changes (and doesn't) from day to day.
Critter & Guitari's New Organelle Instrument Can Be Programmed To Sound Like Anything
Programming isn't just for computers. Users can program the Organelle, the latest instrument from Brooklyn-based company Critter & Guitari, to create virtually any sound they want.
You Can Bid To Name A New Moth Species On eBay
If you've ever wanted name a new species without actually going through the trouble of discovering one, now's your chance. The winner of a recently-launched eBay auction will help name a new moth species.
Target Partners With Techstars To Launch A Startup Accelerator Program
Target is best known for its retail stores, but now the company is getting into the startup game. Target has partnered with Techstars to launch an accelerator program that's focused on retail startups.
New 'Star Wars: Battlefront' Trailer Features A Live-Action X-Wing
PlayStation recently released a new trailer for the upcoming 'Star Wars: Battlefront.' It will make you feel nostalgic for the past while also excited for the future.
'The Walking Dead' Season 6, Episode 3 Promo Shows The Walkers Heading For Alexandria
A new episode of 'The Walking Dead' airs on AMC Sunday, Oct. 25. It looks like everyone is in danger as the walkers come to town.
'The Sims 4' Reveals The Design Behind New 'Get Together' World Windenburg
The upcoming 'Sims 4' expansion pack 'Get Together' is getting a new world called Windenburg. Find out some of what you can expect this new European-inspired world to look like.
GoPro Partners With The USC School Of Cinematic Arts To Bring Even More Action To The Movies
GoPro has teamed up with the USC School of Cinematic Arts for a new program to help aspiring filmmakers. This includes equipment, education and inclusion in GoPro's recently announced Awards program.
This Spherical Robot Was Inspired By 'Star Wars'
The QRoSS-II rolls around and then sprouts legs when it needs to. If you're a fan of 'Star Wars,' this robot might remind you of those Droidekas.
More Americans Are Coming Out On Facebook
New data from Facebook reveals that Americans are increasingly coming out on Facebook. The number of people coming out each day is on track to be three times higher than what it was last year.
New 'Heroes Reborn' Promo Shows Hiro Nakamura Finally Returns To Help Noah
It's the moment we've been waiting for all season. Hiro Nakamura will finally return in next Thursay night's episode of 'Heroes Reborn,' and it looks like he's come just in the nick of time.
Committee Looks Into Copyright Protection For JPEG Images
The JPEG Committee is considering adding greater privacy and intellectual property rights protection for the JPEG image format. Not everyone is on board with this plan.
Commission Votes To Remove TV Screens From New York City Taxis
New York City's Taxi & Limousine Commission voted unanimously Thursday to approve a pilot program to place new credit card payment technology in cabs. This will remove those apparently much-maligned screens.
IBM And Carnegie Mellon Build An Open Platform To Help The Visually Impaired Get Around
IBM and Carnegie Mellon have announced an open platform to support the creation of apps for the visually impaired. An app has already been built with this technology, and it could be a big help.
Garmin's New babyCam Helps Drivers Keep Their Eyes On Their Kids And On The Road
Garmin announced its new babyCam Thursday. The in-vehicle video monitor transmits footage of the little ones in the backseat directly to your GPS navigation display.
