Snapchat Responds to Backlash Against 'Yellowface' Filter[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 00:35:54 GMT ]On Tuesday, Snapchat released a photo filter that gave users small, slanted eyes and large buck teeth - traits of racist East Asian caricatures.

Twitter Denies #SaveTwitter Rumors of its Demise[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:19:52 GMT ]Twitter denied on Thursday rumors that the social media messaging service will be shutting down in 2017.

Performance Review Company Ditches Performance Reviews[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:27:11 GMT ]Germany's SAP, maker of software used to grade the performance of millions of employees worldwide, is ditching its own annual performance reviews.

Facebook is Using Humans to Make Your News Feed Better[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 17:08:46 GMT ]Facebook is once again tweaking its news feed algorithm to make sure its 1.71 billion users walk away feeling informed.

Do Trump's Own Tweets Come From Multiple Devices?[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 22:24:34 GMT ]A computer programmer thinks he can tell which tweets were sent by Donald Trump and which were sent by the Republican nominee's campaign staff.

Making a splash in Rio: Robots snap underwater shots at Olympics - CNET[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 12:00:07 +0000 ]Getty photographer Adam Pretty captures some of the most memorable shots from the swimming pool at the Rio Olympics.

Kenny Baker, the actor inside Star Wars' beloved R2-D2, passes away - CNET[ Sun, 14 Aug 2016 15:14:28 +0000 ]Baker, standing at 3 feet 8 inches tall, first hopped inside the shell of R2-D2 for 1977's "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope."

After hack, more data on Democrats hits the web - CNET[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 22:05:08 +0000 ]In a data dump that appears to be linked to an earlier hack of a fund-raising group, US Congress members' personal email addresses and phone numbers land online.

Stranded in France: Two refugees tell their stories - CNET[ Sun, 14 Aug 2016 15:02:40 +0000 ]Sohail Ahmed and Kamil Shamal no longer have to worry about the Taliban forces they fled, but life in the Jungle, a French refugee camp, brings other problems.

Bitcoin's technology has a surprising fan: IBM - CNET[ Sun, 14 Aug 2016 12:00:07 +0000 ]The technology may lead to smoother transactions and less disputes, which could ultimately mean lower prices and faster delivery for consumers.

General to Marines: Drop your cell phones![ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:28:22 EDT ]US Marines need to put away their cell phones, forget about their fancy coffees and get back to doing what Marines used to do -- dig a foxhole, cover up, stay quiet and be wary, the Corps' top officer says.

Dubai eyes Hyperloop-style system[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 20:50:39 EDT ]Congested Dubai is looking to the future with a radical new mass transit system able to carry passengers at speeds faster than some airliners.

Another chance to see the Perseid meteor shower[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:58:52 EDT ]This summer's brightest meteor shower has another hurrah.

Was Venus once habitable? [ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:57:35 EDT ]Imagine a mostly dead planet with a heavy, toxic atmosphere 90 times thicker than ours and surface temperatures that reach 864 degrees: hot enough to melt lead.

Dangers of 'Pokemon Go'[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 08:47:25 EDT ]If you're looking to catch Pokemon in Thailand, don't get your hopes up.

Snapchat Responds to Backlash Against 'Yellowface' Filter[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 00:35:54 GMT ]On Tuesday, Snapchat released a photo filter that gave users small, slanted eyes and large buck teeth - traits of racist East Asian caricatures.

Twitter Denies #SaveTwitter Rumors of its Demise[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:19:52 GMT ]Twitter denied on Thursday rumors that the social media messaging service will be shutting down in 2017.

Performance Review Company Ditches Performance Reviews[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:27:11 GMT ]Germany's SAP, maker of software used to grade the performance of millions of employees worldwide, is ditching its own annual performance reviews.

Facebook is Using Humans to Make Your News Feed Better[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 17:08:46 GMT ]Facebook is once again tweaking its news feed algorithm to make sure its 1.71 billion users walk away feeling informed.

Do Trump's Own Tweets Come From Multiple Devices?[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 23:34:47 GMT ]A computer programmer thinks he can tell which tweets were sent by Donald Trump and which were sent by the Republican nominee's campaign staff.

James Bond, 'Game of Thrones' were here: Tour the breathtaking monasteries of Meteora - CNET[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 08:00:02 +0000 ]Sitting on top of isolated columns of stone in central Greece are the incredible monasteries of Meteora. Here's how they look up close.

Fingerprint scanner scares refugees away from safe haven - CNET[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 12:20:12 +0000 ]In northern France, authorities and charities have built three refugee camps with different technology and philosophies. But good intentions undermine those efforts.

French refugee camps: A study in contrast (pictures) - CNET[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 12:00:03 +0000 ]In Calais, three refugee camps were designed with very different ideas in mind. They each have their own unique problems.

Making a splash in Rio: Robots snap underwater shots at Olympics - CNET[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 12:00:07 +0000 ]Getty photographer Adam Pretty captures some of the most memorable shots from the swimming pool at the Rio Olympics.

Robot cameras snap splash shots in Rio - CNET[ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 12:00:10 +0000 ]A Getty photographer describes using robotic cameras to get spectacular underwater images of swimmers at this year's Summer Olympic Games.

Solar-powered cart can charge 80 cell phones[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 20:50:57 EDT ]Henri Nyakarundi never wanted a job.

How to take the perfect selfie[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 20:51:13 EDT ]Computer science researchers at Princeton University created an editing tool that helps reduce distortions in your selfies. The software can also make your photos look like they're moving, similar to the portraits in the Harry Potter films.

Could one discovery take on 3 deadly parasites? [ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:33:37 EDT ]At first look, three particular tropical diseases could seem unrelated.

Perseid meteor shower to illuminate skies[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:27:23 EDT ]This season's blockbuster isn't showing in theaters, it's lighting up the skies overhead.

Dangers of 'Pokemon Go'[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 08:47:25 EDT ]If you're looking to catch Pokemon in Thailand, don't get your hopes up.

200 Meteors Per Hour Will Be in Tonight's Perseid Shower[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 21:03:00 GMT ]The Perseid Meteor Shower is set to reach its peak early Friday morning when as many as 200 meteors per hour are expected to streak across the night sky.

Rent Prices Drive Palo Alto Commish Out of Town[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 21:32:00 GMT ]A lawyer and a software engineer can no longer afford to live in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Snapchat Responds to Backlash Against 'Yellowface' Filter[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 00:35:54 GMT ]On Tuesday, Snapchat released a photo filter that gave users small, slanted eyes and large buck teeth - traits of racist East Asian caricatures.

Performance Review Company Ditches Performance Reviews[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:27:11 GMT ]Germany's SAP, maker of software used to grade the performance of millions of employees worldwide, is ditching its own annual performance reviews.

Twitter Denies #SaveTwitter Rumors of its Demise[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:19:52 GMT ]Twitter denied on Thursday rumors that the social media messaging service will be shutting down in 2017.

CNET UK podcast 493: No Man's Sky isn't for everyone, highly intimate hacks and cycling Britain in VR - CNET[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:48:28 +0000 ]Can the galaxy's most anticipated game live up to the hype? And how do you get from Land's End to John O'Groats without leaving your house? Answers are contained herein.

VR finally has its killer app, and it's called Rec Room - CNET[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 12:00:02 +0000 ]This free app for the HTC Vive captures the best parts of the Wii Sports social game experience.

​Samsung turns IBM's brain-like chip into a digital eye - CNET[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 13:42:17 +0000 ]By emulating the way the human brain works researchers hope to build faster, more efficient computer chips.

North Korea won't let Olympic athletes accept Galaxy S7 phones - CNET[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 15:24:34 +0000 ]The dictatorship refused to allow its 31 athletes to receive the Android freebie that every other Olympic competitor got, according to a report.

Subaru may have an electric ace up its SUV sleeve - Roadshow[ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 14:20:34 +0000 ]The automaker aims to release an all-electric SUV by 2021, according to reports in Japan.

Solar-powered cart can charge 80 cell phones[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 20:50:57 EDT ]Henri Nyakarundi never wanted a job.

How to take the perfect selfie[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 20:51:13 EDT ]Computer science researchers at Princeton University created an editing tool that helps reduce distortions in your selfies. The software can also make your photos look like they're moving, similar to the portraits in the Harry Potter films.

Could one discovery take on 3 deadly parasites? [ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:33:37 EDT ]At first look, three particular tropical diseases could seem unrelated.

Perseid meteor shower to illuminate skies[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:27:23 EDT ]This season's blockbuster isn't showing in theaters, it's lighting up the skies overhead.

Dangers of 'Pokemon Go'[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 08:47:25 EDT ]If you're looking to catch Pokemon in Thailand, don't get your hopes up.

Brazil Superhackers Stalk Olympic Tourists[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 14:22:00 GMT ]Rio visitors are in what experts call one of the world's cybercrime hotspots, where young hackers are unleashing a wave of homebrewed attacks.

Disgraced Congressman Mark Foley Sits Behind Trump at Rally[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:41:00 GMT ]Foley was forced to resign his seat in September 2006 in the wake of allegations that he sent sent suggestive messages to congressional pages

Snapchat Responds to Backlash Against 'Yellowface' Snapchat Filter[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:47:00 GMT ]On Tuesday, Snapchat released a photo filter that gave users small, slanted eyes and large buck teeth - traits of racist East Asian caricatures.

Trump Calls Obama the 'Founder of ISIS'[ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:50:45 GMT ]Trump also said: "I would say the co-founder would be crooked Hillary Clinton."

Want to Send Obama a Facebook Message? Well Now You Can.[ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 19:58:00 GMT ]You can now send a Facebook message to President Obama, in the very same way you send a Facebook message to your friends.