Friday, March 24, 2017
Get the new Ninja Loop 2.0 phone strap for $3.75 - CNET
Even better, snag three for $11.23 and enjoy free shipping. This is one of my all-time favorite smartphone accessories. Plus: Definitely not an even better Bluetooth speaker deal than yesterday. Definitely not.
Senate votes against consumer privacy, Instagram to filter risky photos video - CNET
The biggest tech headlines of the day include the Senate's vote to eliminate consumer privacy rules, 71% of Android users running unpatched software and Instagram filtering out sensitive photos.
JBL E55BT review - CNET
JBL's new top-end model in its "value" E-Series Bluetooth headphone line doesn't quite wow, but does deliver solid sound and a comfortable fit.
Google and Symantec clash on website security checks
Web browsers could be blocked from accessing sites caught up in a row over basic security tools.
Amazon.com wins $1.5 billion tax dispute over IRS
Amazon.com won a more than $1.5 billion tax dispute with the Internal Revenue Service over transactions involving a Luxembourg unit more than a decade ago.
YouTube advertiser exodus highlights perils of online ads
The technology underpinning YouTube's advertising business has come under intense scrutiny in recent days.
Chinese social media giant opens up on 'fake news' and charges of stifling dissent
Sina CEO Charles Chao spoke with CNBC about his company's battle against fake news.
Twitter explores subscription-based option for first time
Twitter is considering whether to build a premium version of its popular Tweetdeck interface aimed at professionals.
Meet the man beating Uber at its own game in Asia
Singapore-based ride hailing app Grab has the majority of market share in Southeast Asia and it is not slowing down, its co-founder and chief executive said.
Robots are delivering food to your door video - CNET
Burritos! Sandwiches! Salads! DoorDash is now delivering food using Starship delivery robots in Redwood City, California.
HTC U Ultra review - CNET
Don't be fooled: This isn't a flagship phone, it just has a flagship price.
No network? No problem for Google Docs on Firefox - CNET
If you're ever stuck without a network connection, Google Docs, Sheets and Slides will work even without Chrome, Google confirms.
"AirPods" The Music Video - OMG ft. Usher Parody video - CNET
B-Teezy's still waiting on those AirPods for the iPhone.
'Life' creators made its alien scary real (key word: scary) - CNET
Director Daniel Espinosa and writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick say they strove for scientific realism so the thriller's life-form would be all the more terrifying.
Sense review - CNET
The Sense Home Energy Monitor promises to track the output of individual devices, but ultimately falls short.
As Galaxy S8 launches, did Note 7 blowup change anything? - CNET
When Samsung spelled out its new battery check process in January, it hoped to inspire the industry with new standards. The response has been lukewarm.
Tech Bigwigs Know How Addictive Their Products Are. Why Don’t the Rest of Us?
Motorola Moto G5 Plus Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET
The new Moto G5 Plus has a shiny metal body, new gestures and 4K video thus continuing Motorola's reign as the budget phone king.
The Motorola Moto G5 Plus ventures out - CNET
Motorola's new budget phone the Moto G5 Plus packs quality features into its shiny metal armor.
'Power Rangers' is a fun ride that doesn't know which way to swerve - CNET
A new take on teenagers with attitude still holds some fun moments for adults with memories of the '90s show -- that's if you check your expectations at the door. Read our spoiler-free review.
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.
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