Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Snap drops after Facebook launches more copycat features

Snap fell more than 5 percent Tuesday, after Facebook announced it was beefing up its camera features, making its app more like Snapchat.

The next iPhone is the last hurrah for smartphones: Fund manager

The next iPhone could signal the end for smartphones, as the market reaches a saturation point, according to an expert.

Mark Zuckerberg isn't a fan of Snapchat encroaching on his turf, Jim Cramer says

Cramer's comment came after Facebook unveiled three new Snapchat-like features Tuesday.

If you ask Wall Street, Snap is more like Twitter, not Facebook

About 62 percent of analysts surveyed by FactSet still have a hold or sell rating on the stock.

Amazon Prime members can soon buy groceries from their phones, and have them delivered to their cars

Customers can buy meats, fresh produce, bread and dairy from their phones, and have them delivered to their cars.

Apple has a new feature to make your life easier...but there's a catch

Here's how to find your lost AirPods.

Treasury's Mnuchin is out of touch with reality on A.I.'s job-destroying potential, billionaire says

The workforce is about to undergo "unprecedented job destruction," Jeff Greene tells CNBC.

AI to become main way banks interact with customers within three years: Accenture

Four in five bankers believe AI will "revolutionise" the way in which banks gather information as well as how they interact with their clients.

The robots really did take people's jobs, study confirms

Industrial robots have had "large and robust negative effects" on employment and wages, a new paper shows according to Buzzfeed.

Facebook just rolled out a bunch of features that are almost exactly like Snapchat

Facebook has taken its most aggressive steps yet to counter Snapchat's popularity among teens.

China's secret plan to crush SpaceX and the US space program

China's government is looking to its burgeoning space sector to rival US companies, like Elon Musk's Space X.

Square launches in UK, CEO Jack Dorsey says on the lookout for AI firms to acquire

Jack Dorsey, CEO of Square, said the launch in the U.K. would have a "fairly meaningful" impact on revenue.

Jack Dorsey brushes off calls to quit as CEO, says will do ‘whatever it takes’ for Twitter, Square to succeed

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey told CNBC he will do "whatever it takes" to make sure his businesses succeed.

Is the US government ready for the impact of AI? ‘I don’t know,’ Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey says

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey said he would offer to help the U.S. government prepare for the impact of AI if it wasn't prepared.

Amazon reaches deal to acquire Middle East e-commerce site Souq.com

E-commerce giant Amazon announced Tuesday plans to expand its presence in the Middle East.

This tiny device is a 'game changer' for people facing blindness

Researchers have crafted artificial retinas that can be implanted entirely inside the eye.

Companies need top-down approach to social media: Hootsuite CEO

Hootsuite CEO tells CNBC why companies need to develop a deep, cultural understanding of social media.

Comcast to expand streaming service amid cord-cutting trend

Comcast Corp is planning to rebrand and expand a streaming video option for broadband subscribers who do not want to pay for a traditional cable package, sources told Reuters on Monday.

Op-ed: Why Samsung's Galaxy S8 and Apple's iPhone 8 launches could be the most important ever

Phone launches follow a pretty similar pattern: Flashy press conference, excitement, pre-orders and the investing world keeping an eye on how well these devices sell.

This former Angry Birds team wants to make learning games fun again

Lightneer is tackling the educational mobile games space with lessons learned from building the Angry Birds franchise.

Monday, March 27, 2017

Onkyo TX-SR373 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

The Onkyo TX-SR373 is a 5.2-channel receiver with 4 HDMI inputs, Bluetooth and automatic room calibration.

Silicon Valley bigwigs like Larry Ellison, Peter Thiel, and Sergey Brin are trying to end aging

Founders of some of the world's top tech firms are looking to scientific solutions to aging.

Elon Musk is founding another company

Neuralink is expected to develop the "neural lace" Musk has discussed.

How to pair your Amazon Echo with a Bluetooth Speaker - CNET

Thanks to a recent update, you can now pair the original Echo with a Bluetooth speaker for better sound.

Twitter tackles NFL vote on Raiders' move to Las Vegas - CNET

The league's owners approve the Oakland Raiders relocation to Sin City and fans take to Twitter to share their joy and pain.

Red Hat surges on sales beat, strong earnings guidance

Red Hat reported earnings after the bell on Monday.

Social media shade flies over United Airlines' dress code - CNET

Social Cues: After United refuses to let two girls board a flight because they're wearing leggings, a battle breaks out on social media.

Android founder teases a mysterious, possibly bezel-less device - CNET

Whatever this thing is, it looks like it might be all screen.

Live Location tells your FB Messenger friends 'I'm here, come find me' - CNET

Meeting up with a friend and want them to know how to get to you? Facebook Messenger has a button for that.

Uber restarts self-driving car tests after Arizona crash - CNET

A collision between one of the company's robocars and a human-driven vehicle prompted a brief pause of Uber's autonomous program.

Spinning 'Game of Thrones' Red Keep made from 125,000 bricks - CNET

Hundreds of hours of work went into building a motorized Lego version of the Red Keep from "Game of Thrones" designed to move like in the show's opening credits.

Facebook launches Town Hall to make finding lawmakers easier - CNET

The new feature creates a list of local officials based on your location and provides fast access to following or contacting them.

How to force install final iOS 10.3 for beta participants - CNET

If you took part in the iOS 10.3 beta program, you'll need to take a few extra steps to get the final version installed.

Rumored Samsung Galaxy S8 could cover cracks - CNET

Samsung may repair your cracked Galaxy S8 through its "Samsung Guard S8" program, according to a report.

As Galaxy S8 launches, did Note 7 blowup change anything? - CNET

Samsung hoped its new battery safety procedures would inspire the phone industry. Good luck with that.

'Preacher' season one hits Hulu in April - CNET

Jesse Custer, Tulip and Cassidy make their way to Hulu along with a boatload of movies.

I demanded an Audi, and got one for a weekend - Roadshow

With the Audi on Demand service, now in trials in San Francisco, I was able to schedule a car through its app and have it delivered to my office curb.

This year's iPhone upgrade cycle will be even more massive than most people expect - JPMorgan

Hall said he's "not super optimistic" about Apple's software ambitions.

Four reasons why you should update your iPhone today

Apple just released the latest version of its software for the iPad and iPhone. Here's what's new.

Facebook Messenger's Live Location wants to help you find your friends - CNET

Soon you can use Messenger to track people down.

In pursuit of perfect ice - CNET

From soft drinks to lemonade to craft cocktails, here's how to give your beverages the classy touch of deluxe ice.

Ikea's rolling out a brand new smart home lineup - CNET

The new connected home products focus on lighting, and should start showing up on Ikea showfloors as soon as this week.

'Catastrophe' season three comes to Amazon in April - CNET

Amazon Prime sees the return of several Amazon originals including the critically acclaimed comedy, "Catastrophe."

'American Horror Story' could feature a female Donald Trump - CNET

"American Horror Story" plans to center an entire season around the 2016 election, and one previous cast member hopes to tackle Trump for her greatest role.

How to get a black screen on your red iPhone - CNET

It's possible to hook your red iPhone up with a totally black screen, but you'll need some parts, some tools and a willingness to void your warranty.

The Galaxy Note 7 may make a comeback! (The 3:59, Ep. 200) - CNET

For our 200th episode, we talk about the story that NEVER DIES. Also, our wish list for the Galaxy S8.

Samsung plans to relaunch refurbished Note 7 devices

The technology giant says it may be able to offer the recalled devices as refurbished phones.

Samsung has plans to bring back the Note 7 video - CNET

Samsung's toxic phone may rise from the ashes as a refurbished phone, as part of an environmentally responsible plan to deal with millions of recalled units.

4 ways to connect wireless headphones to any TV video - CNET

Stop suffering through low volume and closed captions. Use one of these four ways to watch your favorite movies and TV shows with headphones.

'Spider-Man Homecoming' teaser reveals a little drone bug - CNET

Say hello to his little friend.