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FBI Hacks Phone Alone, Drops Apple Suit

FBI Hacks Phone Alone, Drops Apple Suit

How do you like them apples? In an unexpected twist for a clash sure to have longer-lasting impact than Batman v. Superman, the cataclysmic tech privacy battle, U.S. v. Apple Inc., has been postponed until further notice.

Obama @SXSW: Tech and Civic Engagement

Obama @SXSW: Tech and Civic Engagement

WATCH: Last month, we posted Apple CEO Tim Cook's letter explaining why Apple is opposing an FBI request to unlock data on a criminal's cell phone. Last week, President Obama traveled to Austin TX to argue the case before SXSW's ultra tech-savvy crowd.   

APPLE CEO: Your privacy is at stake

APPLE CEO: Your privacy is at stake

This week, a federal court ordered Apple to help the FBI unlock an iPhone that had been used by one of the attackers who killed 14 people in San Bernardino CA two months ago. Here, Apple CEO Tim Cook explains why he will not comply.

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Driverless cars may be just around corner

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Driverless cars may be just around corner

Two weeks ago, the acceptance of driverless cars accelerated when federal transportation officials ruled that computers can be considered legal drivers of vehicles. So, buckle up, America! Google, Apple, Uber, and Detroit are now all in a race.

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The Evolution of Wearables for the AEC, Part 2

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The Evolution of Wearables for the AEC, Part 2

The next installment of James Benham's guide to wearable technology for the AEC industry. Here, the man also known as 'JBKnowledge' picks up where he left off and highlights the coolest devices soon to have an impact.

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Drone eyes Apple spaceship campus as new GC team steps in

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Drone eyes Apple spaceship campus as new GC team steps in

An Apple a day might be too much when it comes to drone footage updates, but month by month comparisons are revealing. Watch this video from last week, as work on the tech giant's new $5-billion HQ gains ground.

White House energy plan offers solar to the masses

White House energy plan offers solar to the masses

Speaking this week at the National Clean Energy Summit, President Obama pledged $1 billion in federal loan guarantees to encourage U.S. homeowners to install rooftop solar panels. Many more energy initiatives were also announced.

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Google, Apple among titans taking White House climate pledge

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Google, Apple among titans taking White House climate pledge

While Congress struggles this summer with yet another transportation reauthorization bill, the Obama Administration and more than a dozen Fortune 500 companies have jointly launched an aggressive public-private initiative to address climate change. 

BW Sessions: PlanGrid

BW Sessions: PlanGrid

Just a short time ago, Tracy Young was on a California construction jobsite with a blueprint problem. Her one "hundred pounds of solid muscle"  were stuck lugging around a shopping cart filled with prints of all colors in the rainbow, not just blue. The building's plans were rapidly altering making it for everyone to stay on the same page, literally.

Top 10 Mobile Apps for Subcontractors

Top 10 Mobile Apps for Subcontractors

At the dawn of mobile age, general contractors and weekend warriors alike were hyped just to show off their smartphone for its digital bubble level application. Since Steve Jobs walked onto stage at Apple's 2008 WWDC and introduced an App Store into our lives, the game has changed.

Techweek: Detroit - 7 Things to Fire Our Pistons

Techweek: Detroit - 7 Things to Fire Our Pistons

Techweek returns to Detroit as Pied Piper, luring droves of coders, entrepreneurs, developers, and tech enthusiasts. There, the fusion of tech, music, fashion, fun and business opportunity will provide a muscular preview of what Chicago can expect in late June. 

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10 Items Burnham Works Found Interesting This Week

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10 Items Burnham Works Found Interesting This Week

Every Thursday we’re giving you a deeper look into what makes the minds behind Burnham Works tick and intrigue our curiosity. Ten links to ideas, events, or articles in the AEC industry. We call this our Thursday Ten. 

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