Friday, March 31, 2017

Australian Government joins YouTube advertising exodus - CNET

What do Pepsi, Wal-Mart and the Australian Federal Government have in common? They're all fleeing YouTube.

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Drones could soon be deadly in Connecticut - CNET

Lawmakers in the state are mulling over whether to equip drones with deadly weapons that will help police in extreme cases.

Trump's tweet supporting women appalls many - CNET

Commentary: On Twitter, the president says he believes we need to enlist the full potential of women. Some say he's done much to set them back.

Netflix seeks world's best translators - CNET

The streaming service is beefing up its subtitling system to include more languages.

Reactions to Samsung's Galaxy S8 Unpacked Event video - CNET

Is the Galaxy S8's most compelling feature is that its sexy? Is that good enough? Plus, I want that 2017 Gear 360.

Samsung has a clever new message, but will it fly? - CNET

Commentary: A new ad from Samsung, featuring an ostrich with ambition, is beautifully done. Is Samsung trying to be Nike?

SpaceX nails reusable rocket milestone video - CNET

Elon Musk's space company just made history by reusing the Falcon 9 rocket.

YouTube moved by Indian bride's 17-minute wedding dance - CNET

Commentary: More than 7 million people have stared at a bride who goes above, beyond and back again to entertain her guests, Bollywood-style.

The state of Apple: Is Apple making the best possible products? (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 78) - CNET

iOS 10.3, TVOS 10.2 and WatchOS 3.2 bring new bells and whistles. New iPads are coming, we just don't know when. Plus, get intimate with Apple.

4 features the iPhone 8 needs to one-up the Galaxy S8 video - CNET

Samsung's new S8 sets a pretty high bar for phones, but Apple's 10th-anniversary iPhone could prove to be a worthy opponent if it delivers on these rumors.

Samsung Unpacked, unpacked: Girt by CNET podcast 104 - CNET

Samsung is back with the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, doubling down on battery performance and curved screens. Is it enough to make them top dog in the mobile yard?

Only you can prevent toaster fires -- here's how - CNET

It may be time to give that brave little toaster a funeral.

A Farsighted look at Elon Musk's plan to make us cyborgs, and 'Cyborg' on the big screen (Farsighted, Ep 6) - CNET

The crew discusses Neuralink, which will pursue a brain-machine mind meld, as well as which superhero franchises most excite and frustrate us.

Elon Musk's SpaceX launches recycled rocket in historic first - CNET

Elon Musk's space company has relaunched an orbital class rocket for the first time ever, making it perhaps the largest tin can to ever be recycled.

Apple iPad (9.7-inch, 2017) review - CNET

Apple's newest tablet is a superlative deal for anyone who can without Pro-level extras like stylus support.

Brush up on April Fools' Day early with Burger King toothpaste - CNET

It's no mis-steak -- or is it? Lettuce at least pretend Whopper toothpaste is real, because this prank is so well-done.

Cramer Remix: This could be the kiss of death for Apple

Jim Cramer identified the word Wall Street uses that could take down Apple.

Verizon streaming TV service said to take on Sling TV this summer

Verizon is reportedly gearing up to launch a streaming TV service to take on Sling TV, PS Vue, DirecTV Now and Hulu this summer.

FBI Director James Comey? Or @projectexile7 on Twitter? - CNET

Social Cues: Comey is the FBI director on the street. Is he @projectexile7 in tweets?

Activists raise $200,000 to expose lawmakers' web browsing - CNET

People looking to publicly shame lawmakers who voted to gut privacy regulations have raised big bucks. Will they be able to deliver on their promise?

Pioneer VSX-832 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

The Pioneer VSX-832 is a 5.1-channel receiver which offers Dolby Atmos and Wi-Fi streaming but only four HDMI ports.

Easter Jeep Safari concepts include hot rods, '93 Grand Cherokee - Roadshow

This might be the only concept car that an automaker purchased off Craigslist.

Akamai shares dip after deal to buy a digital analytics company

Shares of Akamai dropped over 4 percent after the company announced it is acquiring technology company Soasta.

Palmer Luckey doesn't work for Facebook anymore - CNET

He sold his VR company to Facebook for $2 billion in 2014. Now, he's out, almost exactly three years later.

Microsoft says there are 150 HoloLens apps - CNET

The tech giant also tapped the former Oculus CMO to help push its mixed reality efforts.

Rock out with your wallet out in music-inspired Rolls-Royce models - Roadshow

Meet the new Wraith, same as the old Wraith (but with some cheesy graphics).

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan review - Roadshow

Despite being nearly a decade old, VW will keep the first-generation Tiguan around alongside a new model launching later this year. Find out how the aging SUV stacks up against its now much younger competition.

​Lyft's Shuttle tests set routes, but don't call it a bus - CNET

While Lyft is expanding its carpool feature with predetermined stops, Uber is letting passengers correct their pickup locations.

Smartphone innovation is far from dead -- in fact, we’re about to enter a renaissance

Get ready to be blown away by new technology coming to smartphones.

Oculus co-founder Palmer Luckey to leave Facebook tomorrow

Friday is Luckey's last day.

SpaceX's reusable rockets could send more satellites into orbit

Cutting SpaceX launch costs leaves the door open for a broader array of satellites following different orbits.

Why I quit Google and built an app that teaches personal finance to kids

5 lessons from the co-founder of Pennybox.

Marco Rubio says hackers targeted former members of his campaign staff

The cyberattacks Rubio mentioned took place after the end of his campaign for the nomination.

Amazon and Walmart are in an all-out price war that is terrifying America’s biggest brands

For years, Walmart boasted its "Everyday Low Price" guarantee. But now, Walmart was too often getting beaten on price, Recode reports.

Palantir CEO: Silicon Valley is 'marching off a political cliff'

Palantir receives millions of dollars each year from the federal government.

AutoComplete: Ford borrows from BlackBerry for connected-car push video - Roadshow

Plus: Apple's new patent could curb driver distraction, and Lexus celebrates April Fools' Day a bit early.

High-speed face mapping turns dancers into masked marvels - CNET

The same state-of-the-art setup that projected a lightning bolt onto Gaga's face during the Grammys maps a parade of dramatic digital masks onto dancers.

Google now lets you book fitness classes - CNET

The search giant wants you to get off your butt.

Stephen Colbert snorts at scrapping of internet privacy rules - CNET

Commentary: The late-night host compares the situation Congress hath wrought to staying at a hotel that doesn't have locked doors.

What you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S8 (The 3:59, Ep. 202) - CNET

CNET's Samsung reporter Shara Tibken talks about the Galaxy S8, her trip to Korea and Bixby.

Microsoft PR legend Pam Edstrom dies at 71 - CNET

Pam Edstrom spent three decades guiding communications for the tech giant.

Control a smart lock with your voice: Good idea or bad idea? - CNET

You can now control your August Smart Lock with Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant. Is it safe?

The ICON Derelict: Masterpiece in metal video - Roadshow

For just a few hundred thousand dollars, ICON will take your vintage car and make it an unusual classic.

Ustwo's Sway app wants to put meditation in your motion - CNET

The studio that brought you Monument Valley offers a new meditation method based as much on your movements as your mind.

War for the Planet of the Apes releases latest trailer video - CNET

The new War for the Planet of the Apes pits Caesar (played by Andy Serkis) against an army of humans that will decide the future of the planet. The new movie hits the big screen on July 14.

Convenience be damned: Is smart lock voice control really secure? video - CNET

August's Smart Lock works with HomeKit, Alexa and Google Home, but is voice control making home security devices more vulnerable?

'War for the Planet of the Apes' trailer delivers emotional punch - CNET

Ape leader Caesar isn't just a stock bad guy. He has a history and a family, as the new "War for the Planet of the Apes" preview reminds us.

Italian cops get a second Lamborghini Huracan (yes, a second one) - Roadshow

Italian cops get the best toys.

Volkswagen settles diesel claims in 10 states for $157M - Roadshow

We're one step closer to never having to hear about Dieselgate again.

Google delays Android Wear 2.0 wider rollout because of a bug - CNET

The search giant's software for wearables is already on its way to some devices, but others will reportedly have to wait.