Amazon is shuttering Quidsi, which included Diapers.com, after it failed to make money

E-commerce giant Amazon is shutting down Quidsi, the parent company of Diapers.com and Soap.com, after it failed to make money.

Huawei will take out Samsung to become Apple's main competitor in smartphones, says analyst

Chinese smartphone maker led Huawei is likely to unseat Samsung to become Apple's biggest rival, Drexel Hamilton analyst Brian White told "Squawk Alley."

Don't expect your Galaxy S8 to have the same battery life - CNET

Samsung's new phone might drain a teensy bit quicker...but last longer, too.

Galaxy S8 specs vs. Google Pixel, LG G6, iPhone 7 and OnePlus 3T - CNET

Compare Samsung's latest Galaxy S8 spec by spec with other great flagship phones available now.

Donald Trump has a new iPhone, says social media director - CNET

Commentary: The president, who once wanted Apple to be boycotted, now apparently has relented, according to his social media director.

Should you be worried about 8K TV? - CNET

Is your new 4K TV already obsolete? The short answer is "Nope."

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

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

Snap snags NBC ad deal worth up to $75 million for the Winter Olympics, report says

The deal would let Snap share exclusive NBC Olympic content, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

Here’s how you can buy Apple for less

One trader has a way for investors to play Apple for less.

iPad users get their own version of Google Calendar - CNET

Users of Apple's tablet get a full version of the calendar app, complete with room scheduler and goal setting.

Samsung Gear VR gets a motion controlling sensor video - CNET

Samsung shows off a new bluetooth enabled, motion-controlling sensor at its Unpacked event in New York. The new device makes it easier to interact in VR environments and search movies and games.

Onkyo TX-NR575 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

The Onkyo TX-SR575 and TX-676 receivers offer a wealth of features including Dolby Atmos and support for multiple, competing multi-room systems

Scary trailer for Stephen King's 'It' isn't clowning around - CNET

Hey, should I go take a peek in that drippy dark sewer? The answer is NO, and also NEVER, and maybe NOT ON YOUR LIFE, emphasis on "life."

Samsung Bixby: 7 things to know about the Galaxy S8 assistant - CNET

Samsung's new personal assistant makes its debut on the Galaxy S8. Let's take a look at what it can -- and can't -- do.

Samsung debuts Bixby, a new intelligent assistant video - CNET

Samsung reveals its new AI assistant, Bixby. The "intelligent agent" is contextually aware and lets you connect to your home using your voice.

Facebook widens 360-degree live-streaming to all - CNET

Facebook is opening up its tool to live stream video in 360 degrees to all global users, after launching with certain publishers in December.

Samsung DeX puts your Galaxy S8 phone on your desktop video - CNET

Samsung's new DeX dock uses special Android apps to give you a full-screen experience, like a PC.

Samsung's Gear 360 VR camera lets you live-stream VR in real time video - CNET

Samsung shows off a new motion-controlling sensor at its Unpacked event in New York. The new device makes it easier to search movies and games.

Samsung will take on Oculus, Vive with high-power VR rig - CNET

Now that Samsung's brought virtual to the masses with Gear VR, it's looking to build a more powerful standalone system. Oh, and it's interested in AR too.

Bose SoundTouch 300 offers crazy-wide sound in a small box video - CNET

The Bose SoundTouch 300 is a subwooferless sound bar that offers excellent performance, but be prepared to spend some money.

Samsung proudly shows off the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus video - CNET

Samsung runs down what makes the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus tick. The new phones boast invisible home buttons, biometric fingerprint scanners and curved edgeless screens.

Look on my VW TDIs, ye mighty, and despair - Roadshow

In case you're wondering how many VW diesels are being stored at the Pontiac Silverdome, the answer is "a whole lot."

Samsung Galaxy S8, S8 Plus comes with $99 earphones for free - CNET

What's in the box? A free pair of earphones worth $99.

Samsung debuts the S8 and S8 Plus, Amazon's curbside grocery delivery video - CNET

The biggest tech headlines of the day include Samsung's debut of the S8, Amazon's curbside delivery service and Tinder becomes accessible through a web browser.

Blue Origin's crew capsule: Inside the spaceship Bezos built - CNET

Shipping worldwide isn't enough for the Amazon CEO. He's also working on shipping people to space and has revealed what the inside of the ride will look like.

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus will be available on April 21 - CNET

You can preorder Samsung's latest device starting Thursday.

BuzzFeed eyes going public in 2018, report says - CNET

Place your bets now: Would BuzzFeed trade under ticker symbol OMG or WTF after an initial public offering?

This cloud rains tequila and it's beautiful - CNET

Break out the shot glasses. Mexico tourism gets a boost from an inventive cloud that rains drinkable tequila.

Samsung's Bixby assistant needs to grow up. Fast (hands-on) - CNET

Analysis: This three-in-one app for the Galaxy S8 is very much in beta mode.

Intel’s Got a Plan to Dominate VR. First Stop? March Madness

The Final Four plays out in Arizona this weekend, but you can watch it in VR. The post Intel's Got a Plan to Dominate VR. First Stop? March Madness appeared first on WIRED.

Gear VR Just Took a Huge Leap Forward (Thanks to Oculus)

Gear VR games should get a lot easier to navigate, thanks to a new controller and an overhauled Oculus app. The post Gear VR Just Took a Huge Leap Forward (Thanks to Oculus) appeared first on WIRED.

Samsung’s Sweet Galaxy S8 Will Make You Forget All About the Note 7

The Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus put everything that was great about the Note 7 in a slicker, non-explosive package. The post Samsung's Sweet Galaxy S8 Will Make You Forget All About the Note 7 appeared first on WIRED.

Bitcoin entrepreneur Amir Taaki quizzed over fighting in Syria

Developer quizzed by UK police after fighting so-called Islamic State alongside Kurds.

Four new Ford recalls cover driveshafts, door hinges, fire risks - Roadshow

The recalls affect about half a million vehicles combined.

Blue Apron hires bankers for IPO in 2017

Blue Apron, the meal kit company, has hired investment bankers to lead its 2017 initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter.

Samsung Galaxy S8 hides home button and gains Bixby AI

The latest flagship phones from Samsung feature bigger screens and a new kind of virtual assistant.

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+: First look

Samsung's new phones feature a new virtual assistant, Bixby, and longer screens than past devices.

Samsung Galaxy S8: Everything just announced at Samsung Unpacked - CNET

Samsung just unveiled two new phones and slew of accessories. Here's everything we know.

Samsung DeX: a desktop dock for the Galaxy S8 - CNET

This USB-C dock connects a Galaxy S8 to a monitor, keyboard and mouse.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

Don't look for a fancier camera or smarter tricks -- the larger S8 flagship is all about getting you way more screen.

Samsung mobile chief: Galaxy S8 is ticket out of Note 7 'hell' - CNET

D.J. Koh talks about lessons learned from last year's Note 7 debacle and those exploding batteries.

Samsung Gear VR with Controller (2017) Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

The new Gear VR Controller is the star of the show.

Samsung Connect Home Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

The new home mesh Wi-Fi system available later this year will also work as an Internet of Things smart hub.

Samsung Gear 360 (2017) Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

No longer a big eyeball, the shrunken 360-degree camera has a better design, improved video and more phone support -- including iPhone.

An inside look at Samsung's new battery tests - CNET

We got to see Samsung's eight-point safety check in action at its factory in Gumi, South Korea.

Samsung Galaxy S8, S8 Plus and Bixby pix: Come and get 'em - CNET

Feast your eyes on the Galaxy S8's smooth curves, sharp screen and narrow bezel. Plus, see Bixby Assistant and all the S8's best tricks.

Samsung DeX Dock Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

Get a desktop view of Android apps, complete with Bluetooth mouse and keyboard support.

Samsung charges back - CNET

The electronics giant is betting its new Galaxy S8 can make you forget the Note 7 fiasco and help it leapfrog ahead of Apple's iPhone. That's a lot to ask of a phone.

Waze lets you order up a Dunkin' Donuts binge - CNET

Google's traffic-navigation app will let users preorder items from Dunkin' Donuts to pick up en route to their destinations.

Tesla's 8.1 software update raises Autosteer speed, enables Summon - Roadshow

These changes apply to vehicles with Autopilot 2.0 hardware, which entered production last year.