Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Samsung: Is Galaxy S8 most important phone yet?

After their last phone was scrapped, Samsung's latest launch is a make it or break it moment.

You're going to flip at smart flip-flops, only $110 - CNET

Commentary: A company called Hari Mari believes that you want your flip-flops to communicate with the brand. You do, don't you?

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.

This is how fast the Samsung Galaxy S8 could be - CNET

We benchmarked the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset and it's pretty freakin' fast.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

Samsung's next big phones could come with a curved screen and their own "Bixby" AI assistant.

NBC to finally show Olympics live on West Coast, because Twitter - CNET

Commentary: After years of annoying viewers on the West Coast, NBC finally succumbs to sense.

The world's biggest dino prints are probably bigger than you - CNET

The newly discovered dinosaur footprints in Australia are the biggest yet -- and they'll be hard to beat at the length of a fully grown man.

​Hillary Clinton calls out gender inequality in Silicon Valley - CNET

Speaking at a conference for businesswomen, the former presidential nominee praises the female Uber engineer who spoke out against workplace sexism.

'S-Town' podcast review (and 5 things to listen for as you binge) - CNET

The team behind the megahit podcast "Serial" is back with a new show that can be devoured in one sitting. Here's our spoiler-free cheat sheet. Hope you like steampunk.

These three start-ups show why it's so hard to build products in America

Manufacturing a new product in the U.S. is more challenging than it may seem.

New BMW 5 Series: Get the small engine, ignore cylinder snobs​ (CNET On Cars, Ep. 108)​ video - Roadshow

5 Series plus 4 cylinders is beautiful math, the evidence mounts that people are done with driving, and Cooley's Top 5 electric SUVs.

Facebook Stories: 10 things to know about the Snapchat-like feature - CNET

There's a new way to share your life on Facebook and it looks a lot like Snapchat... Here's what's different about Stories and how to use it.

Two-factor authentication: How and why to use it - CNET

Find out how two-factor authentication works, why you should use it and how to set it up

Lenovo ThinkStation P320 is an entry-level VR-ready PC - CNET

Coming in two sizes, it's expected to hit stores in April.

Russian hacker pleads guilty for get-rich-quick botnet - CNET

Malware was used to compromise thousands of computer servers around the world and generate millions in fraudulent payments.

Urbanears Stammen Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

Swedish headphone maker Urbanears is venturing into the wireless speaker realm with its Baggen and Stammen 'connected' speakers.

Perfect Blend Pro review - CNET

This Bluetooth-enabled kitchen scale connects works with an app to guide you step-by-step through smoothie recipes based on the weight of your ingredients.

How to connect Lifx bulbs to Google Home - CNET

Among 12 new smart home integrations with Google Home is Lifx -- but don't go deleting your IFTTT applets just yet.

Congress just cleared the way for internet providers to sell your web browsing history

The House voted to overturn an Obama-era FCC rule that required ISPs to get permission before sharing users' browsing history with other companies.

David Cameron may have lobbied for Uber while PM - Roadshow

New emails suggest David Cameron's office may have lobbied for Uber to then London Mayor Boris Johnson.

Google Home is catching up to the Amazon Echo video - CNET

A dozen new hardware partners including Logitech Harmony, Lifx and August jump on board with Google's smart home system.

House pulls the plug on internet privacy rules - CNET

Consumer advocates say the move means broadband providers will sell your browsing history to the highest bidder. Industry groups say it preserves competition.

Cisco is planning a major change that could dampen its biggest business: report

Cisco plans to sell some software in a way that doesn't force clients to buy its hardware, The Information reports.

Pakistan says Facebook vows to tackle concerns over blasphemous content

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif earlier this month ordered that blasphemous content on social media be removed or blocked.

Uber's new HR head says the company's 'hard-charging attitude' needs to be 'shaved back'

After a string of scandals this year, Uber has rushed to repair its corporate culture. On Tuesday, the company continued its mea culpa tour. NYT reports.

A $16 billion classroom learning model that Microsoft, Facebook and Google are studying

Education technology is expected to grow to $16 billion in four years, and tech giants want in on the new lesson plan.

High-tech toys tackle coding demand

Toy companies are lining up to offer kids fun ways to learn coding and other valuable tech skills.

Best iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus cases - CNET

Need to protect your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus? Here are our current top picks. We'll be adding more in the coming weeks.

Crayola killing off one of its crayon colors? Color me sad - CNET

Fans could be seeing red on Friday when one of the colors from the iconic 24-pack has a meltdown. But which one will it be? Some guesses.

Get Google Home for $99, Amazon Echo Tap for $89.98 - CNET

From Home Deals: Get a Google Home speaker for $99 or a refurbished Amazon Echo Tap for $90 in the best deals for the smart home.

4K content guide: What to watch in 4K and HDR today - CNET

So you bought a new 4K TV and you're wondering what's on. The answer right now is: not much, but the list is growing. Here's a look at what you can watch now in 4K and high dynamic range.

16 stunning shots from a little known Instagrammer - CNET

I was tipped off via Twitter to a photography hobbyist on Instagram. I liked his stuff so much I wanted to share it with you.

Jeep's ready to show something special at Easter Jeep Safari 2017 - Roadshow

As it does every year, the automaker has some unique concepts lined up for its annual off-road pilgrimage.

Mistaken Twitter identity sends Daily Mail scorn to Daily Mali - CNET

Social Cues: After a controversially leggy front page on the UK tabloid, an innocent bystander wants to clear the record.

Galaxy S8 could get a 3D camera, according to Vodafone slip-up - CNET

The British telecom company may have accidentally revealed the feature before the phone's unveiling.

Uber releases diversity report, no surprises here - CNET

The ride-hailing company reveals its diversity stats for the first time, and guess what? It's mostly white males.

Tesla employee sues the company over harassment - CNET

Staffer alleges that co-workers regularly used racially disparaging language toward him.

Dream Uber rides: The 10 best cars to pick you up at the curb - Roadshow

Whether you're a ride-sharing maven, chauffeured exec or just passionate about posh, these are the automotive world's most luxurious back seats.

Here's Ikea's brand-new smart lighting lineup - CNET

With a focus on smart lighting, expect to start seeing these new connected home offerings at the Ikea nearest you in the very near future.

Motorola Moto X leaked photos show dual cameras - CNET

Photos surfaced of an alleged Moto X that reveal dual cameras, internal specs and some cool design cues.

Police break up a plot to steal Enzo Ferrari's body - Roadshow

This is the Ferrari movie Hollywood needs to make.

AutoComplete: Ford details the GT's five drive modes video - Roadshow

Plus: Ford invests $1.2 billion in its US plants, and Tencent picks up five percent of Tesla.

See the horror of Stretch Armstrong in a hydraulic press - CNET

Witness the stomach-turning destruction of iconic toy Stretch Armstrong beneath the unrelenting weight of a hydraulic press.

Facebook fury follows video of son's 'horrifying' TSA patdown - CNET

Commentary: More than 5.6 million people have already watched a video of a TSA agent performing what appears to be a quite extensive patdown on a boy.

Samsung store catches fire -- right before Galaxy S8 reveal video - CNET

What timing. Samsung deals with a fire incident at a Singapore retail store, on the eve of unveiling its next top smartphone.

Uber releases its first diversity report - and it looks like pretty much every other tech company

Uber, like most tech companies, is predominantly male, white, and Asian.

In a decade many fast food restaurants will be automated, says Yum Brands CEO

AI, robots and automation could replace humans in the food services industry "by the mid [2020's]," Yum Brands CEO Greg Creed told CNBC on Tuesday.

Here's how Snap could survive Facebook's efforts to endlessly copy them

Snap's marketing savvy, creativity and understanding of its users will help it weather the Facebook onslaught, Rahul Sood said on "Squawk Alley."

Legal threats and disgruntled clients: Inside ‘Uber for private jets’

Intimidation and half-truths: the real story behind the ‘Uber for private jets’

​Common dishwasher problems and how to fix them in minutes - CNET

You can fix these simple problems yourself, even if you suck at fixing things. No repairman required!