Thursday, March 23, 2017
Alphabet chairman Eric Schmidt: we 'can't guarantee' ads won't appear next to offensive content
The former Google CEO Eric Schmidt said on Thursday that Google is working on a solution to ads appearing near offensive content.
The city with the most gadgets connected at home may surprise you
The city with the most gadgets connected at home may surprise you. Think it's in California? Think again.
4-year-old gets Siri to help save mom's life - CNET
Commentary: A UK child unlocks his unconscious mother's iPhone by pressing her thumb to the home button and asking Siri to call for help.
Samsung The Frame Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET
It looks like a picture frame complete with digital still art, but The Frame is actually a TV.
Is the iPhone SE worth your time? (The 3:59, Ep. 199) - CNET
We talk about where the iPhone SE stacks up in Apple's portfolio, the latest Android watch and how to get our work out on!
Batman hands Aquaman his trident in 'Justice League' teaser - CNET
The new "Justice League" teaser is all about Jason Momoa as the king of the seas, and fans will see more in Saturday's trailer.
Very NSFW Deadpool musical mauls 'Beauty and the Beast' - CNET
A high-quality fan-made parody of "Beauty and the Beast" turns the song "Gaston" into a raunchy ode to Deadpool.
Welcome to CNET@Work and the future of your business - CNET
You're going to be a small business and your own boss. The only real questions are when and whether you go voluntarily or involuntarily.
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
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.
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