After Margaret Thatcher's death, Twitterverse thinks Cher died
(CNN) -- Twitter is notorious for killing off the living, sometimes thanks to a hoax and sometimes, as was the case on Monday, through an unfortunate hashtag.#Nowthatchersdead popped up on Twitter following the news that Britain's first female prime minister, Margaret Thatcher, died at 87.
(CNN) -- Twitter is notorious for killing off the living, sometimes thanks to a hoax and sometimes, as was the case on Monday, through an unfortunate hashtag.#Nowthatchersdead popped up on Twitter following the news that Britain's first female prime minister, Margaret Thatcher, died at 87.
Rich DeMuro discusses competition meant to inspire future engineers
Teens across the country are building robots that can play Frisbee -- it's all about a competition meant to inspire the next generation of engineers.
Teens across the country are building robots that can play Frisbee -- it's all about a competition meant to inspire the next generation of engineers.
What does the red equal sign mean on Facebook, Twitter?
(CNN) -- Scroll through your Facebook newsfeed today and there is a good chance you will be seeing red.A simple red equal sign, a variation of the Human Rights Campaign's traditionally blue and yellow logo, has dominated social media.
(CNN) -- Scroll through your Facebook newsfeed today and there is a good chance you will be seeing red.A simple red equal sign, a variation of the Human Rights Campaign's traditionally blue and yellow logo, has dominated social media.
Seven years, seven lives changed by Twitter
(CNN) -- Twitter turns 7 on Thursday, and in some ways, it's like a lot of 7-year-olds.The social-media platform can be bratty and combative.
(CNN) -- Twitter turns 7 on Thursday, and in some ways, it's like a lot of 7-year-olds.The social-media platform can be bratty and combative.
Rich DeMuro discusses self-serve beer taps
We pump our own gas, use ATM's to get money and now one company is making bartending self-service.
We pump our own gas, use ATM's to get money and now one company is making bartending self-service.
Rich DeMuro discusses new site that can save you money on fares
No matter how many flight websites you look at -- they all pretty much offer the same exact fares.
No matter how many flight websites you look at -- they all pretty much offer the same exact fares.
Tech Report: App to help you organize, fun games, interactive cookbook
Rich DeMuro joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about an app to help you organize, a few fun games, plus an interactive cookbook.
Rich DeMuro joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about an app to help you organize, a few fun games, plus an interactive cookbook.
Tech Report: Technology to change the way we look at life
A group of researchers are using technology to change the way we look at life.
A group of researchers are using technology to change the way we look at life.
Rich DeMuro talks YouTube, higher quality content
YouTube built a following on viral videos -- but the site is also banking on higher quality content.
YouTube built a following on viral videos -- but the site is also banking on higher quality content.
Vote in the Bloomberg Mayors Fan Favorite Contest
Mayor Tom Barrett has announced a Twitter flash mob to help promote Milwaukee in the Bloomberg Mayors Fan Favorite Contest.
Mayor Tom Barrett has announced a Twitter flash mob to help promote Milwaukee in the Bloomberg Mayors Fan Favorite Contest.
Rich DeMuro joins WakeUp to discuss favorite gadgets
Every month Rich DeMuro is on the lookout for new and unique gadgets.
Every month Rich DeMuro is on the lookout for new and unique gadgets.
Tech Report: Rich DeMuro talks James Bond, gadgets
James Bond is celebrating more than 50 years -- and gadgets have always played a staring role.
James Bond is celebrating more than 50 years -- and gadgets have always played a staring role.
Pope Benedict XVI's Twitter account to close as he leaves office
(CNN) -- At the same time as Pope Benedict XVI leaves office on February 28, his Twitter presence as @Pontifex will also come to an end, according to Vatican Radio.The news may come as a sad blow to the more than 2 million people who've signed up to follow his tweets in nine languages since his account was launched with fanfare two-and-a-half months ago.About 1.5 million of those people follow the English language feed, with nearly 700,000 following him in Spanish and just short of 335,000 in Italian.
(CNN) -- At the same time as Pope Benedict XVI leaves office on February 28, his Twitter presence as @Pontifex will also come to an end, according to Vatican Radio.The news may come as a sad blow to the more than 2 million people who've signed up to follow his tweets in nine languages since his account was launched with fanfare two-and-a-half months ago.About 1.5 million of those people follow the English language feed, with nearly 700,000 following him in Spanish and just short of 335,000 in Italian.
Eastern European gang hacked Apple, Facebook, Twitter
(CNN) -- An Eastern European gang of hackers bent on stealing company secrets was responsible for recent attacks on Apple, Facebook and Twitter as well as dozens of other less-publicized hacks, according to new reports.Two unnamed "people familiar with the matter" told Bloomberg that the hackers appeared to be looking for research, intellectual property or other private information that they can sell on the underground market.Apple confirmed Tuesday that some of its employees' computers had been compromised after they visited a hacked website for iPhone developers.
(CNN) -- An Eastern European gang of hackers bent on stealing company secrets was responsible for recent attacks on Apple, Facebook and Twitter as well as dozens of other less-publicized hacks, according to new reports.Two unnamed "people familiar with the matter" told Bloomberg that the hackers appeared to be looking for research, intellectual property or other private information that they can sell on the underground market.Apple confirmed Tuesday that some of its employees' computers had been compromised after they visited a hacked website for iPhone developers.
Rich DeMuro talks about NASA's flying observatory
You've hear of the Hubble Telescope -- but what about Sofia?
You've hear of the Hubble Telescope -- but what about Sofia?
Jeep is the latest corporate victim of a Twitter hack
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Jeep's Twitter feed has been hijacked.The company's account was taken over on Tuesday afternoon by what appeared to be the same hacker -- or hackers -- responsible for Monday's takeover of Burger King's Twitter feed.The hackers joked on the Twitter feed Tuesday that Jeep had been sold to Cadillac, and posted a series of absurd and obscene messages.On Monday, the hackers posted a McDonald's logo on Burger King's feed and claimed the chain had been sold to its golden-arched competitor,Jeep spokesman Todd Goyer said in an email: "We're aware of the issue and are working to resolve it as quickly as possible," .Twitter did not immediately respond to a request for comment.As for General Motors-owned Cadillac, the company tweeted "Just to clarify, Cadillac is not connected to the hack of the @Jeep Twitter account.""First Burger King, now @Jeep has been hacked," Twitter user @johnnyteater wrote Tuesday. "Glad people have so much pointless time on their hands."
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Jeep's Twitter feed has been hijacked.The company's account was taken over on Tuesday afternoon by what appeared to be the same hacker -- or hackers -- responsible for Monday's takeover of Burger King's Twitter feed.The hackers joked on the Twitter feed Tuesday that Jeep had been sold to Cadillac, and posted a series of absurd and obscene messages.On Monday, the hackers posted a McDonald's logo on Burger King's feed and claimed the chain had been sold to its golden-arched competitor,Jeep spokesman Todd Goyer said in an email: "We're aware of the issue and are working to resolve it as quickly as possible," .Twitter did not immediately respond to a request for comment.As for General Motors-owned Cadillac, the company tweeted "Just to clarify, Cadillac is not connected to the hack of the @Jeep Twitter account.""First Burger King, now @Jeep has been hacked," Twitter user @johnnyteater wrote Tuesday. "Glad people have so much pointless time on their hands."
Tech Talk: Rich DeMuro discusses new app launch
An app to help you pack for vacation -- plus an easy way to order photos to the drugstore straight from your phone.
An app to help you pack for vacation -- plus an easy way to order photos to the drugstore straight from your phone.
New web series pokes fun of reality TV dating shows
Whether you love or hate reality dating shows -- they have become a big part of the TV landscape.
Whether you love or hate reality dating shows -- they have become a big part of the TV landscape.
Technology allowing couple to get married in public way
One lucky couple is getting a $100,000 wedding for free, and, thanks to technology, you can watch.
One lucky couple is getting a $100,000 wedding for free, and, thanks to technology, you can watch.
Twitter and Amex to let you pay with a hashtag
(CNN) -- Twitter is getting into e-commerce.
(CNN) -- Twitter is getting into e-commerce.