CNET UK podcast 491: Pokemon Go hasn't helped Nintendo, solar flight success and 'Jason Bourne' reviewed - CNET[ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:33:11 +0000 ]The massively popular game is doing little for Nintendo's woeful bottom line, but a plane has circumnavigated the globe without a drop of fuel -- and lots more on this week's podcast.

How Grindr got men to self-test for HIV[ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:10:24 EDT ]Grindr, a dating app for gay men, was found to be an effective way to give out HIV self-test kits to men at risk of infection and reduce the spread of HIV, according to a recent study.

Solar Impulse: Around the world with zero fuel[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:38:43 EDT ]The first aircraft powered solely by the sun made a historic landing in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, completing the 25,000 mile, round-the-world journey that began in March 2015.

Summer skies light up for Delta Aquarids meteors[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:04:25 EDT ]The night sky is lighting up this summer.

What was that mystery light in the sky? [ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:04:22 EDT ]Bright, long streaks of light soared across the sky from Utah to California, stunning residents who got an unexpected show Wednesday night.

A close-up look at new Earth-like planets[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:04:19 EDT ]For a craft that was launched in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope continues to provide us with awe-inspiring firsts. This time, researchers pointed its venerable lens in the direction of Earth-size planets beyond our solar system to give us the first glimpse into their atmospheres, according to a new study.

Facebook's Mammoth Profit Mainly From... Your Phone[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 10:35:59 GMT ]Mobile ads are the future of digital ads, say experts, and Facebook's 1.17 billion monthly active users make it very appealing to advertisers.

Secret Spy Satellite Launched From Cape Canaveral[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:54:40 GMT ]An Atlas V rocket carrying a classified satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office blasted off this morning from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

ClintonKaine.com for Sale to Highest Bidder - Even If It's Trump[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:23:00 GMT ]A Washington D.C. comic artist has something Hillary Clinton might want: ClintonKaine.com

Facebook Will Now Make You a Birthday Wrap-Up Video[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:53:00 GMT ]Facebook has a birthday gift for its 1.71 billion users, but it will come one day late.

When Will Twitter Get Over Its Identity Crisis?[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:40:39 GMT ]A year of change under the leadership of Jack Dorsey brought tweaks to Twitter, but what it hasn't brought yet is a surge of loyal new users.

Oracle banks on the cloud, buys NetSuite for $9.3 billion - CNET[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 14:33:43 +0000 ]​Oracle Corp. today announced the ​purchase of NetSuite Inc. to bolster its software with cloud-computing technology.

Apple will open a store near New York's World Trade Center - CNET[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:23:38 +0000 ]The new Apple Store will take up residence in the underground transit hub servicing Manhattan's downtown area.

Consumer groups to Mercedes: Pump the brakes on Drive Pilot ads - Roadshow[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:07:45 +0000 ]They posit that Mercedes' advertising is promising much more than the car's semi-autonomous systems are capable of.

iPhone 7 preorders could start September 9 - CNET[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:16:00 +0000 ]The date has been forecast by known leaker Evan Blass, who also has said the new phone will launch September 16.

Turning urine into beer. Yes, that's a thing now - CNET[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:25:39 +0000 ]Scientists in Belgium turned urine from festival goers into drinkable water for the purposes of making beer. But would you drink it?

How Grindr got men to self-test for HIV[ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:10:24 EDT ]Grindr, a dating app for gay men, was found to be an effective way to give out HIV self-test kits to men at risk of infection and reduce the spread of HIV, according to a recent study.

'X' shape in Milky Way confirmed via Twitter[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:51:43 EDT ]When astronomer Dustin Lang tweeted out some galaxy maps he made using publicly available data from NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) in 2015, he wasn't expecting for them to lead to a new way of looking at our galaxy, the Milky Way.

Your nose might know if you'll get Alzheimer's[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 18:11:16 EDT ]Alzheimer's researchers are looking to our noses and our eyes for early signs of disease.

Solar Impulse: Around the world with zero fuel[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:38:43 EDT ]The first aircraft powered solely by the sun made a historic landing in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, completing the 25,000 mile, round-the-world journey that began in March 2015.

Mysterious undersea orb caught on camera[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 21:22:23 EDT ]Scientists from the E/V Nautilus research vessel were stumped when they spotted a strange purple blob on the ocean floor off the coast of California.

Apple Announces It Has Sold One Billion iPhones[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 22:12:00 GMT ]Almost 10 years from its initial launch, Apple announced it recently sold the billionth iPhone.

Facebook Reports Stellar Second Quarter With 1.71 Billion Users[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 02:05:00 GMT ]Facebook continued its growth streak with second-quarter earnings results on Wednesday that outperformed Wall Street expectations.

WikiLeaks Posts Alleged Democratic Voicemails[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 02:14:00 GMT ]Little of note appears in the alleged voicemails, which NBC News hasn't been able to authenticate and isn't quoting.

Panetta Calls Trump's Russia Comments 'Irresponsible'[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 07:14:32 GMT ]Lester Holt talks with former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta about Donald Trump's comments on Russia.

Facebook's Mammoth Profit Mainly From... Your Phone[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 10:35:59 GMT ]Mobile ads are the future of digital ads, say experts, and Facebook's 1.17 billion monthly active users make it very appealing to advertisers.

Obama and Bloomberg and Biden, oh my! Twitter reacts to DNC heavyweights - CNET[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 05:45:47 +0000 ]President Barack Obama throws his support to his former rival and everyone slams Republican nominee Donald Trump on the third night of the Democratic National Convention.

Playstation VR launching in Asia same day as US - CNET[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 05:36:47 +0000 ]Gamers in Asia won't have to wait any longer than their American cousins to get their hands on Sony's VR platform -- though they'll have to pay a touch more.

Yahoo's upgraded Messenger App is now on desktops - CNET[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 05:37:07 +0000 ]The revamped Yahoo Messenger app, which first landed on mobile devices last December, is now available on Windows and Mac.

Watch the Dota 2 International up close and personal in VR - CNET[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 05:45:31 +0000 ]The International, Valve's premier e-sports tournament, is bringing the action closer to your eye holes than ever before with ways to watch the action in VR.

Gilfoyle and Dinesh: The 'Silicon Valley' love story you're waiting for - CNET[ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 11:00:03 +0000 ]"When Dinesh met Gilfoyle, sparks flew." It's the Pied Piper rom-com you've been dreaming of, and it's coming soon, according to this parody trailer from HBO.

How Grindr got men to self-test for HIV[ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:10:24 EDT ]Grindr, a dating app for gay men, was found to be an effective way to give out HIV self-test kits to men at risk of infection and reduce the spread of HIV, according to a recent study.

'X' shape in Milky Way confirmed via Twitter[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:51:43 EDT ]When astronomer Dustin Lang tweeted out some galaxy maps he made using publicly available data from NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) in 2015, he wasn't expecting for them to lead to a new way of looking at our galaxy, the Milky Way.

Your nose might know if you'll get Alzheimer's[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 18:11:16 EDT ]Alzheimer's researchers are looking to our noses and our eyes for early signs of disease.

Solar Impulse: Around the world with zero fuel[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:38:43 EDT ]The first aircraft powered solely by the sun made a historic landing in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, completing the 25,000 mile, round-the-world journey that began in March 2015.

Mysterious undersea orb caught on camera[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 21:22:23 EDT ]Scientists from the E/V Nautilus research vessel were stumped when they spotted a strange purple blob on the ocean floor off the coast of California.

Dislike! How to Survive Election 2016 on Facebook[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 14:15:44 GMT ]In this contentious election cycle, one incendiary political post on Facebook can have the potential to turn friends into foes.

Farewell, Philae: Historic Spacebot Sends Its Last Tweet[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:08:11 GMT ]Philae, the trailblazing, space exploring robot that made history when it landed on a speeding comet, bid its final farewell to Earthlings today.

Sarah Silverman's Twitter Hacked After DNC Speech[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:19:00 GMT ]The comedian, who previously supported Bernie Sanders, voiced her support for Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention.

What Hack? DNC Email Scandal Barely Causes Stir in Russia[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:31:48 GMT ]The theft of 20,000 emails from the Democratic National Committee has barely registered a ripple in Russia.

Apple Sells More iPhones Than Expected, Shares Jump[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 10:23:00 GMT ]Apple sold more iPhones than expected in the third quarter, soothing fears that demand for the company's most important product had hit a wall.

Imagine a future without waiting in line - CNET[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 14:23:40 +0000 ]A startup called Density has built a people-counting sensor it says could be used to tell you how packed the gym is, or which emergency room can see you the fastest.

Apple Pay notches 3 of every 4 contactless payments in US, says CEO Tim Cook - CNET[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 14:35:04 +0000 ]Even as Apple grapples with lower iPhone sales, its mobile payments service continues to make gains.

Sarah Silverman's Twitter account hacked with anti-Hillary post - CNET[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:33:17 +0000 ]Two days after the comedian/actress announces her support for Hillary Clinton, an unwelcome tweet turns up under her name.

Amazon draws on Kickstarter for more wacky, educational stuff - CNET[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:09:48 +0000 ]The online retailer launches the Kickstarter Collection, a selection of over 300 products that originated on the crowdfunding platform.

Jaguar Land Rover goes all in with Portland-based tech operations - Roadshow[ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:11:33 +0000 ]The automaker's rolling out a new facility, adding new jobs and increasing the size of its tech-startup incubator.

Meet this 'human' designed to survive a car crash[ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:11:00 EDT ]To up your chances of surviving a car accident, it would help if your ultra-thick ribcage were lined with sacs that served as natural airbags and if your face were flattened, your skull much larger, your skin thicker and your knees able to move in all directions.

K2 mission finds more than 100 new planets[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:57:08 EDT ]The golden age of exoplanet discovery continues.

'X' shape in Milky Way confirmed via Twitter[ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:51:43 EDT ]When astronomer Dustin Lang tweeted out some galaxy maps he made using publicly available data from NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) in 2015, he wasn't expecting for them to lead to a new way of looking at our galaxy, the Milky Way.

Your nose might know if you'll get Alzheimer's[ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 18:11:16 EDT ]Alzheimer's researchers are looking to our noses and our eyes for early signs of disease.