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In 1984, an American Army unit engaged in this firefight as it shielded a Soviet defector who made a break across the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea. Thirty years after the battle, the last soldier involved finally received his Silver Star.

A Medal Of Valor, Thirty Years In Coming

The year is 1984: A Soviet defector dashes across the Korean border -- chased by North Korean troops. American troops shield him and open fire on the North Koreans. There are dead and wounded on both sides.

Privacy Concerns Halt UCSD's Posting Of Patients' Physician Critiques

UC San Diego Health was about to to post on their physicians’ public profile pages critiques from patients. But it has had to halt that project after realizing the surveys that went out to patients didn’t disclose that their comments could go public.

The Echo, a digital assistant that can be set up in a home or office, vaulted into the top 10 of Amazon's best-selling electronics this year.

How Did We Do On 2015 Tech Predictions? 'Still Waiting'

Last year, our tech reporters looked ahead to developments dealing with anticipatory computing, data breaches and Apple. Now as 2015 ends, they consider what has changed.

The Mysteries Of Family, Captured In 'Invisible Ink'

Cartoonist Bill Griffith discovered as an adult that his mother had had a 16-year affair with another man, also a cartoonist. In Invisible Ink, he digs into the secrets surrounding his family.

Auto show worker Jorge Martinez details a 2014 Buick Regal in preparation for display Jan. 11. The Regal is equipped with technology that senses a potential accident and slows the car automatically.

Putting The Brake On Who Can See Your Car's Data Trail

At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week, carmakers are happy to demonstrate the technology in their vehicles. A spokeswoman for Buick points out some of the safety features in the new Regal:

California Governor Signs Driverless Car Bill

Legislation aimed at getting the first driverless vehicles on the road in California was signed into law Tuesday. Governor Jerry Brown signed the bill at Google headquarters in Mountain View.

Alex Blaszczuk used Google Glass to shoot this self portait.

Accessible Designs Could Help Us All — But Only If Firms Bite

Computer technology offers us abilities we could once only dream about. But many companies have yet to recognize the commercial opportunity in making products for the disabled. Some argue that ignoring accessibility issues completely is a multi-billion dollar mistake.

Matt Damon portrays an astronaut who relies on science to survive on a hostile planet.

How 'The Martian' Became A Science Love Story

The movie about a stranded astronaut is being hailed for its scientific realism. Andy Weir, who wrote the book the film is based on, is a longtime computer programmer who sees romance in numbers.

Luma is a new Wi-Fi manager that turns a parent's smartphone into an Internet remote control.

As Kids Go Online, New Tools For Parents To Spy

As children get online earlier and stay there longer, a new crop of technology is evolving to limit what they can see — and to monitor their every move.

Google and five other companies sent a letter last month to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee supporting legislation to reform NSA surveillance programs.

Profit, Not Just Principle, Has Tech Firms Concerned With NSA

Along with the privacy advocates and the national security establishment, there is another set of players with strong views on NSA surveillance programs: U.S. tech companies.

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