Friday, March 24, 2017
The tech turning skyscrapers into adverts
A new projection technique for persistence of vision displays will allow images to be up to 200m tall on buildings.
Row over US ISP customer data sales
US politicians have voted to let ISPs gather and sell data about what Americans do online.
'Hundreds' of Alibaba and Huawei-sized companies could soon be taking on the world, top VC says
"Hundreds" of more companies like Alibaba and Huawei in China are ready to take on the world, according to Yossi Vardi.
Robots to affect up to 30% of UK jobs, says PwC
Manufacturing and retail jobs are most at risk from automation by the 2030s, a report says.
YouTube to help gamers build their audiences
The company signs a new deal with FaceIt, one of the leading eSports platforms.
Tinder steps up international expansion by hiring top execs from Twitter, tech start-ups
Tinder's move comes at a time when it is looking to boost the numbers of paying users.
Google, Facebook stock won't see their valuations hit over inappropriate content: VC 'godfather'
Yossi Vardi says that even if Facebook and Google have to hire more people to police content, it won't affect their valuation.
Ofcom plans instant payback for broadband woes
Landline and broadband customers who suffer poor service could get automatic refunds under Ofcom plans.
Why Apple's red iPhones are not 'Red' in China
Apple's Red iPhone is going on sale, but in China it is doing things a bit differently. Why?
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Tech industry employees: We have a diversity problem? - CNET
A new report from Atlassian shows a gap between the perception and reality of diversity in tech.
AT&T's 911 outage left 12,600 callers in the lurch - CNET
A network configuration error left thousands of AT&T customers around the country without access to emergency 911 service for five hours, the FCC said.
How to keep politics out of your Twitter timeline - CNET
Too much government gab in your feed? Now you can block specific words (or, ahem, names). Here's how.
Software bug makes Nest Cams vulnerable to hacks - CNET
An IoT hacker has uncovered a bug that temporarily disables Nest and Dropcam cameras over Bluetooth.
How to fix your Nintendo Joy-Con connectivity issues video - CNET
If your left Joy-Con is desyncing, and you can't bear to send your controller away for repair, this fix is the same one Nintendo appears to be using. We still recommend the official route, though!
Turn your old DVDs into HD digital copies - CNET
Vudu's new service lets you revive your dusty old discs -- for a fee, of course. But your first conversion is free!
Most Android users running outdated security patches: report - CNET
A cybersecurity company found that 71 percent of Android users on major US carriers are easy targets for hackers.
'Rogue One' Blu-ray extras reveal 'sleepless nights' making CGI Leia - CNET
The bonus content for Star Wars spin-off "Rogue One" hints at the film it could have been -- but not the way fans might expect.
AT&T pulls ads from YouTube, other Google sites - CNET
The US carrier joins British retailers after ads appear next to extremist videos on YouTube.
Facebook Messenger Finally Makes Group Chat Not a Total Hassle
Senate votes to kill broadband privacy rules - CNET
The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to invoke the Congressional Review Act to kill controversial privacy rules adopted by the previous Federal Communications Commission.
How to install the MacOS apps Apple doesn't want you to - CNET
Apple recently hid the option to install some types of software. Here's how to bring it back.
Disney CEO drops Han Solo, 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' hints - CNET
We get a peek under the shroud of mystery surrounding the next two Star Wars films. CEO Bob Iger also offers fans new hope about movies beyond Episode IX.
WikiLeaks: CIA tools could infiltrate MacBooks, iPhones - CNET
A new series of leaked documents appears to show tools from as far back as 2009 that could infect Apple products. They required physical access.
Nintendo Switch: Tips, games, problems and everything else you need to know - CNET
Your ultimate beginner's guide to Nintendo's hybrid tablet/handheld/TV game console.
'We are at a point where business and politics are inseparable,' said Box CEO Aaron Levie
Corporate leaders must take a more active role in telling Washington what they think about important issues, said Box CEO Aaron Levie.
Reactions to the iPhone 7 Product Red, new iPads and Clips. video - CNET
Apple drops a whole new batch of products before the iPad Pro keynote, but is the Red iPhone 7 coming way too late? Plus, "AirPods" - The Music Video. Oh yeah.
Top 10 emojis that could come in mid-2017 - CNET
Emoji 5.0 has 69 new candidates coming in a few months. We ranked which ones we thought were the best.
Social media's favorites from 69 new emojis coming soon - CNET
There's a new crop of emojis coming in mid-2017. Here are the ones people on social media think will be the best.
CNET asks: What's your favorite type of refrigerator? - CNET
Today the variables in refrigerator designs are almost limitless. Do you prefer one over another? Bring your opinions to the table and let's see what the majority likes.
Twitter is being unbundled before our eyes
Reddit and Twitch, Amazon's games-focused live-streaming site both add Twitter-like features.
Google's 'going to be just fine' despite ad controversy, said Vox CEO
Even so, advertisers are more closely scrutinizing the content their ads are appearing next to, Vox CEO Jim Bankoff told CNBC.
New emojis let you throw shade with style video - CNET
The next batch of likely emoji icons is getting attention, thanks to concept art from Emojipedia.
AutoComplete: Toyota refreshes the swagger wagon video - Roadshow
Plus: The Honda CR-V earns a top safety accolade, and Jaguar Land Rover cars can access unlimited data.
You can now use Facebook Live on your computer; here's how - CNET
Tired of using your phone for Facebook Live? There's (now) a computer for that.
Facebook Messenger gets Reactions and Mentions so it's more like Facebook - CNET
You can now add reaction emoji to individual messages and @ mentions in group chats.
Apple patent application points to iPhone-powered laptop video - CNET
A filing comes to light that shows a plan for marrying an iPhone to a laptop-like accessory.
'The Handmaid's Tale' trailer sets stage for horrifying future - CNET
Hulu's upcoming series based on the Margaret Atwood novel shows a future where women have been stripped of their rights. This trailer reveals how it happened.
Find out if your Facebook has been hacked video - CNET
Here's how to tell if someone is messing with your Facebook account, and what to do if you think someone has been. Also, steps to prevent it from happening in the first place.
9 Amazon Prime TV shows you should definitely download - CNET
Need a binge for your next road trip? These series can go where you go thanks to Prime's offline-viewing option.
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.
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