Monday, March 27, 2017
Uber crash hits brakes on self-driving cars, MP wants intelligence access to Whatsapp video - CNET
In today's tech news, a crash involving a self-driving Uber leads the company to halt its autonomy program. A British politician calls for intelligence services to access Whatsapp to fight terrorism and Spotify partners with Waze to bring music and GPS together.
The 37 best iPhone games - CNET
If you're all about the iPhone, these are some of the best games you can play.
WhatsApp's privacy protections questioned after terror attack
Privacy measures offered by chat apps are called into question by last week's London terror attack.
Can Samsung's Galaxy S8 save us from phone fatigue? - CNET
The phone world has gotten a little predictable. Samsung hopes to shake things up.
An old tablet slapped onto a light switch -- NuBryte fails to impress video - CNET
Though it's mostly competent, NuBryte doesn't have the depth to stand out as a smart home device.
Politician calls for access to Westminster attacker's WhatsApp messages - CNET
Another security-versus-privacy war erupts following last week's attack in Westminster.
Picking the right credit card processor: A look at the variables - CNET
A reliable credit card-processing service is essential to the livelihood of any small business. Cost, security and customer support are just a few of the factors you need to consider.
5 Millennial Jobs That Parents Just Don't Understand
Millennials tend to have head-scratching job titles that just don't make sense to their parents, NBC News reported.To be an "influencer" or "app developer" is a relatively new trend that might lead some...
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Chinese court rules Apple innocent in copycat claim - CNET
New ruling in Beijing declares that Chinese phone maker Shenzhen Baili's patent infringement claim is unfounded.
Enter for your chance to win* a $2,200 Marantz receiver - CNET
This is one serious AV accessory for your home theater. It supports every technology and codec known to man, plus the excellent Auro-3D Immersive Sound format.
Apple wins iPhone 6 patent battle in China
The win removes the threat that Apple would not be able to sell the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus in China
Roadshow Asks: How'd you get to be king of Mazda's secret garage? - Roadshow
Mazda can be hush-hush about what happens on the lower-level garage, but we got the skinny from the guy who runs it all.
Traders used poker games and food menus to make a killing and cover it up but then AI found out
Behavox uses AI to analyze employees in an organization, build up a picture of workers and then flag anything untoward.
Chat apps: A lot of politics at play
Former MOD security chief says we should work with tech companies to combat extremism
Hollywood director Brett Ratner says Rotten Tomatoes is destroying movies
Brett Ratner, who co-funded Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, says the review site is destroying the film business.
StarCraft: Remastered will Zerg rush you mid-2017 - CNET
The new version of the classic game includes better multiplayer matchmaking and 4K graphics support.
Woman claims Sasquatch caused her to crash car, police say - CNET
Commentary: An Idaho woman insists that a Bigfoot sighting caused her to lose attention at the wheel.
Final Four: One Carolina tweets politely, the other gets cocky - CNET
Commentary: After North and South Carolina both make the Final Four, they offer different tweeting styles.
BT fined record £42m for late installations
BT apologises and agrees to repay telecoms firms for delays in installing high-speed lines.
Disturbing YouTube videos trick children
Thousands of videos on YouTube look like versions of popular cartoons but contain disturbing and inappropriate content not suitable for children.
US and UK laptop bans on some Middle East flights come into effect
The US and UK bans affect direct flights from some Middle East airports.
Bloodhound supersonic car record bid slips again
The British-led effort to break the World Land Speed Record is delayed by cash-flow problems to 2018.
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Aliens have never been to Earth, claims former astronaut - CNET
Commentary: Alan Bean, one of only 12 people who have walked on the moon, insists he has good reasons for believing that we have never had a visitation.
Is Dell claiming it's better than all that Apple magic? - CNET
Commentary: In a new ad, Dell Technologies insists that its ingenuity will make you gasp with wonder. But there's nothing magical about it.
Avengers react to 'Justice League' trailer in snarky mashup video - CNET
Avengers Assemble -- to watch the League unite. Sure, Bruce Wayne's rich, but Tony Stark thinks he can match him million for million.
Stephen Hawking debuts new voice (for fun, of course) - CNET
Commentary: In a charity skit, the physicist listens to Liam Neeson, Bill Gates and Miss Piggy -- among many others -- before choosing, well, someone more appropriate.
Trump takes to Twitter to promise death of Obamacare - CNET
Commentary: After what some call a crushing defeat, the president got up on Saturday morning to reassure his faithful.
Samsung's Gear VR may be the Galaxy S8's greatest fringe benefit - CNET
The Galaxy S8 may well be the next must-have phone. But thanks to this upcoming accessory, it's also a Trojan horse for VR.
Can tech save a dying bat species? - CNET
Scientists turn to technology to restore an endangered bat species to the world's longest cave system.
Lights, camera, Nubryte: This smart switch puts the action on the wall - CNET
The NuBryte Touchpoint aims to do it all for your smart home.
These smart sensors warn of disaster before it happens - CNET
They don't look like much, but the software that powers these smart home sensors is pretty intriguing.
The Crazy New Camera Tech That Made Planet Earth 2 Possible
Amber Rudd : 'We must be able to access What's App'
UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd says social media apps like What's App, which encrypts users messages, cannot be a hiding place for terrorists.
Social media firms 'must do more' to stop extremist material
Home Secretary Amber Rudd says firms like Google should take "a leading role" in preventing extremist content.
Uber Suspends Self-Driving Car Program After Crash
Uber Technologies Inc. suspended its pilot program for driverless cars on Saturday after a vehicle equipped with the nascent technology crashed on an Arizona roadway, the ride-hailing company and local...
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How Can You Keep Your Internet Searches Private?
The Senate passed a joint resolution on Thursday, barring the Federal Communications Commission from enforcing rules passed last year that would ban internet, cable, and mobile providers from selling your...
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Uber suspends self-driving cars after Arizona crash
Images show Uber vehicle on its side after apparent high-impact crash with ordinary driver.
Make Sense of your home's energy usage video - CNET
The $299 Sense Home Energy Monitor displays energy stats, but there's a catch.
Saturday, March 25, 2017
First look at 'Twin Peaks' cast, plus more clues - CNET
Agent Cooper and the rest of the quirky cast return in David Lynch's unusual murder mystery series, which gets a revival on Showtime starting May 21.
The 3 best ways to protect your iCloud account - CNET
Hackers have obtained working iCloud passwords. Use these methods to make sure yours isn't at risk.
Uber crash causes firm to pause self-driving car program - CNET
A collision in Arizona between one of the company's robocars and a human-driven vehicle prompts Uber to halt the autonomous program while it investigates.
The first official 'Justice League' trailer, dissected shot by shot - CNET
Get ready for the ultimate DC Comics superhero team-up with Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash and Cyborg in "Justice League" -- out November 17. Let's obsess over the new trailer, shall we? Warning: possible spoilers ahead!
The Nissan GT-R Track Edition is a Nismo-lite - Roadshow
We're finally getting the Track Edition of the GT-R in the US. And don't it look menacing?
The robot invasion is coming, and its gunning for at least 30 percent of the jobs in US, UK
Accounting firm PwC says nearly a third of British jobs might be threatened by robots.
The Justice League unites in a new trailer for November movie debut
The Justice League is here to save the world from a new threat, The Verge reports.
Apple just made a deal that could reinvent the App Store for a new generation
In acquiring Workflow, Apple may have taken a big step toward making the phone or tablet, not the computer, the digital hub.
Florida beats Wisconsin at the buzzer and Twitter's still buzzing - CNET
Chris Chiozza sinks one to send the Gators into the Elite Eight, and fans are either overjoyed or destroyed.
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