Technology Updates

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Trump has a new tech whisperer in the White House

The president has tapped a Republican digital expert as he forms his tech policy ranks.

This is Amazon Alexa on a phone, and it isn’t threatening Siri anytime soon

Alexa just made its debut on an Android smartphone. Here's how it works.

Buy Apple because suppliers are 'excited' about the next iPhone, higher pricing, analyst says

Bank of America Merrill Lynch expects that demand for the next iPhone may outstrip supply for six months after launch.

Tesla Model 3 could be 10 times safer than the average car, says analyst

Safety in cars is the primary factor driving car sales, which means the Model 3 could be a huge seller.

Google adds new reasons to install its Duo and Allo apps - CNET

Updates will bring audio-only calls and file sharing to the video-calling and chat apps.

Deal alert: 4K Blu-ray discs now down to $15 at Best Buy - CNET

The highest-quality home video format available has hit low prices on titles like "Suicide Squad," "John Wick" and "Sicario."

I shot down drones and jumped between rooftops -- in VR - CNET

The startup Nomadic wants to build VR rooms where you experience in a whole new way the virtual world you see. Its setup changed the way I think about VR.

This former Googler wants to help you tweet better - CNET

With Post Intelligence, the woman who helped build Google+ thinks AI can get you more "likes."

2017 Honda CR-V earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ - Roadshow

Its forward crash protection earned a "Superior" rating.

Fruit-shaped sensor 'can improve freshness'

The sensor comes in orange, apple, banana and mango varieties and alerts to cooling problems.

iHeartRadio rocks past the 100 million user mark - CNET

The online arm of the terrestrial radio giant formerly known as Clear Channel continues to sign up new users.

Get an HMDX Chill portable Bluetooth speaker for $9.99 - CNET

Because sometimes you want a speaker that doesn't look like a brick. Plus: three pretty sweet bonus deals!

FCC gets tough on robocalls - CNET

The FCC approved new rules that gives phone companies more ammunition to fight annoying robocalls.

Jaguar Land Rover offers unlimited in-car internet for $20 per month - Roadshow

Sadly, it's a 3G connection for now, but the 2018 model year will change that.

You can launch the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon with the shift paddle - Roadshow

Dodge's TransBrake feature is the first time something like this has been offered in a production car.

Workflow already looked like an Apple product. Now it is one - CNET

Apple takes the plunge and buys a task-automation app it has long admired.

Apple patent points to a possible iPhone-powered laptop - CNET

A potential future accessory looks like a laptop with an iPhone-sized slot where the touchpad would be.

2018 Toyota Yaris Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

Toyota's smallest car offers big upgrades in both the looks and tech departments.

Apple is closer to manufacturing phones in India, says report

Apple is getting closer to making a deal that would allow the company to start assembling its phones in India, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Bitcoin holds above $1,000 as traders fret about the cryptocurrency’s potential ‘fork’

Bitcoin has had a rough ride in the past few days as traders ponder the future of the underlying blockchain technology.

Analysts warn that Google's ad troubles may affect near-term revenue

Google's ad troubles are becoming a bigger concern to Wall Street, but analysts have yet to go completely negative on the company.

Apple just bought an amazing app, here's what you can do with it

Apple recently acquired a company named Workflow. Here's how the Workflow app works, and why the acquisition matters.

Banks and tech firms battle over something akin to gold: Your data

The clash points to recognition that personal digital records are among the most valuable currencies in the digital economy, The New York Times reports.

Snapchat shares climb higher as another Wall Street analyst goes 'neutral'

The firm says it is staying sidelined until "Snap validates its ability to fend of copy cat competition."

How to book dinner reservations with Siri

Here's how to use Siri to book dinner reservations at your favorite restaurant.

Make sure you're not replaced by a machine: Microsoft US chief marketer

Microsoft's CMO has called for marketers to "be part of the future" or risk being replaced by machines.

Here's why Tencent remains a top buy in China's internet space

Three reasons why analysts remain bullish on Chinese tech giant Tencent in 2017.

Bugatti Chiron: What lies beneath the skin - Roadshow

It takes a lot to make an all-conquering car as fast as the Chiron. Join us for a look beneath the skin.

2017 Bugatti Chiron Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

The 1,500 horsepower Bugatti Chiron will do 261 mph, but this ballistic bruiser of a car is so much more than a set of numbers.

2018 Toyota Sienna Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

With two brand new minivans in the segment, Toyota dropped its own revision at a perfect time.

Meitu T8 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

Can a phone designed to make you look great be all that good?

Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Plug-In Dimmer review - CNET

Plug a lamp into this Leviton Decora smart plug, and you'll be able to tell Alexa to dim it up and down.

Meitu T8 packs a 12-megapixel selfie camera - CNET

Meitu's latest phone packs a powerful selfie camera and uses artificial intelligence to make you look good.

The Meitu T8 is a selfie-lover's dream phone video - CNET

If you've always wanted a phone just to take selfies, the T8, from Chinese beauty app maker Meitu could be just the thing.

Apple's Zane Lowe wants to be your digital record-store Romeo - CNET

Zane Lowe, the head of Apple's radio channel, sees Beats 1 DJs filling a music-culture void left by automated streaming libraries.

Nintendo explains Switch issue and Google Maps location sharing video - CNET

The biggest tech news of the day include Nintendo's Switch controller issue seems to be fixed, Instagram letting advertisers book appointments and Google adding a location-sharing feature to its Maps app.

This workout suit gave me a buzz but left me feeling worse for wear - CNET

The suit uses electrical muscle stimulation to get your muscles vibrating rapidly while you exercise to increase the intensity of the workout.

Apple’s older iPhone 6s was the bestselling smartphone in 2016, beating Samsung’s newer Galaxy S7

Apple shipped around 60 million iPhone 6s units in 2016, IHS Markit data showed.

The Guy Behind Ello (Remember Ello?) Just Built a Better Snapchat

Wuu provides a private place for sharing stuff with friends. Nothing more. No ads, no influencers, no BS. The post The Guy Behind Ello (Remember Ello?) Just Built a Better Snapchat appeared first on WIRED.

Bank cheques to be cleared within a day

From October 2017, cheques will start to clear much faster than the current six days' waiting time.

Malaysia screen legend gets Google tribute

P. Ramlee enjoyed fame across South East Asia, even reaching as far as Hong Kong and Japan.

Status Update: A podcast about parenting in the age of tech - CNET

Coming soon from CNET, a new show about how tech is changing the way we raise our kids.

Russian man pleads guilty over $500m malware scam

A Russian man faces up to 10 years in jail for spreading a computer virus that cost victims more than $500m (£401m).

Fossil has a ton of new smartwatches coming out later this year - CNET

The company announced new smartwatches and hybrid watches from luxury brands like Michael Kors, Tory Burch, DKNY and Kate Spade New York.

Misfit Vapor with Android Wear could be one of the best fitness watches - CNET

Misfit's upcoming smartwatch goes Android Wear 2.0, but its feature set and price sound pretty great.

Singapore may be trying out 'flying taxis' in the near future - CNET

Taking to the skies on a drone to head home in the island state could be a thing in 2030, says Singapore's Ministry of Transport.

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