Friday, March 31, 2017
Streaming TV's next big entrant may be Verizon - CNET
The company is reportedly securing streaming rights, in hopes of launching a new internet TV service this summer.
Slowing iPhone sales blamed for Foxconn's first ever sales decline
Taiwan's Foxconn saw annual revenue fall last year by 2.8 percent, the first decline since the company listed shares on the Taiwan Stock Exchange in 1991.
Honda's 'horn emojis' are eerily unsettling - Roadshow
Thankfully, it's just a premature April Fools' Day prank.
Relive the greatest April Fools' web pranks of all time - CNET
Remember when Google announced a Mars colony and the BBC filmed a flock of rare flying penguins? Join us as we revisit some of the greatest April Fools' Day jokes to ever spread online.
The Ferrari 488 Spider is mindblowingly good video - Roadshow
Ferrari has added turbos to its midengined supercar, and the results are utterly staggering.
Dear Crayola, I refuse to retire! Signed, the Dandelion crayon - CNET
Go back to the drawing board, Crayola, because this decision is cray-cray. All that, and the new crayon isn't even announced.
Five simple tricks to make your iPhone battery last as long as possible
Follow these tips and tricks for longer iPhone battery life.
Anti-bullying campaigners call for a ban of chatbot app SimSimi
Chatbot app SimSimi has been suspended in Ireland after an anti-bullying campaign. Now, activists are calling for the same in the UK.
Get an Ecobee3 smart thermostat for $199 - CNET
That's $50 off the regular price of this Alexa-compatible, sensor-enhanced HVAC control. And you might be able to score some rebates from your local utilities!
Light bulb buying guide - CNET
You've got more lighting options than ever before, but that also means that the lighting aisle is a lot more complicated than it used to be. We're here to help.
Twitter's confusing new change, Palmer Luckey quits Facebook video - CNET
Today's biggest tech stories include Palmer Luckey's departure from Facebook and Uber now letting users edit their pickup location. Plus, Twitter changes its format to remove handles from a tweet's character count.
Citi downgrades this high-flying Apple supplier because iPhone upside is priced in
Citi says Corning trades at a valuation of 16.7 times 2017 estimated earnings versus the display technology industry average of 13.2 times.
BlackBerry posts smaller quarterly loss as costs fall
Canada's BlackBerry, reported a smaller quarterly loss on Friday as operating costs nearly halved.
YouTube creators have complained about declines in ad revenue
Some YouTubers might get less money from Google, at least temporarily, as the company adds new controls for advertisers. Re/code reports.
New York defeats taxi owners, lenders in lawsuit over rules, Uber
A federal judge dismissed a suit by taxi owners and lenders accusing New York City and its Taxi and Limousine Commission of jeopardizing their survival.
Toshiba offered $17.9 billion for chip unit by Silver Lake and Broadcom: Nikkei
Silver Lake Partners and U.S. chipmaker Broadcom have offered Toshiba about 2 trillion yen ($17.9 billion) for its chip unit.
Waymo-Uber judge says may grant injunction if key witness doesn't testify
The judge overseeing a case over self-driving car technology suggested Uber could face an injunction if a key Uber executive does not testify.
Drone racing gets off the ground - CNET
A whole new industry has cropped up around drone racing. Here's what the buzz is all about.
Samsung Galaxy S8 begins era of better Bluetooth - CNET
Bluetooth 5 short-range networks send data twice as fast or four times as far. Samsung's new flagship phone is the first to support it.
How Samsung will keep the Galaxy S8 from catching fire - CNET
From tweaks to the battery to a more stringent testing process, Samsung is pulling out all the stops to ensure a safer phone.
Galaxy S8 too rich for your blood? Check out these 7 alternatives - CNET
If Samsung's Galaxy S8 is out of your budget, check out these powerful, stylish and (most importantly) affordable Android alternatives.
Diego Maradona sues over a video game
The former Argentine international says he's suing Pro Evolution Soccer publishers Konami.
YouTube ‘exploits' loopholes to pay artists poorly, US music body claims, as streaming hits record
U.S. streaming revenues for the first time accounted for the majority of the music industry's sales.
Silicon Valley’s Plot to Reinvent the Dreaded Conference Call
Apple to open first R&D center in Indonesia this year - CNET
The US tech giant seeks to comply with Indonesian regulations in order to be able to retail phones in the country.
The 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster is hunting for Porsche 911 Cabriolets - Roadshow
With the arrival the new convertibles and GT C trim level into the Mercedes-AMG GT sports car family, Porsche's 911 should be a little worried.
Smartphone use blamed for road deaths
A sharp rise in US pedestrian deaths could be partly down to the rise in the use of smartphones.
Scotland's 'first' digital tech charity launched
Digital Xtra Fund aims to give Scotland's under 16s skills in digital technology.
Success for SpaceX 're-usable rocket'
SpaceX flies and lands a Falcon 9 rocket that had already been used on a previous mission.
Oculus virtual reality founder leaves Facebook
No word yet on what the founder of the Oculus firm plans to do now he is not part of the VR headset-maker.
Samsung boss, currently on trial for bribery, earned $1 million at flagship in last quarter
Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee, the third-generation leader of Samsung Group, 1.135 billion won ($1.02 million) in the fourth quarter of 2016.
Two-fifths of gaming firms 'could relocate over Brexit'
Companies cited losing access to talent and funding as major risks when Britain leaves the EU.
YouTube boycott ‘doesn’t make sense’, CEO of ad giant WPP says, but Google, Facebook must ‘step up’
Martin Sorrell, CEO of WPP, said Google and Facebook are media firms and "cannot masquerade as technology companies".
Ofcom moves to cut superfast broadband prices
Households could see the price of superfast broadband fall under plans by the UK telecoms regulator.
Apple wins Australia ruling to retain Apple Pay dominance
Banks are not allowed to collectively negotiate for their own apps to compete with Apple Pay.
LG G6 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET
LG's G6 packs Google Assistant, water resistance and dual-cameras. But is that enough to outshine the Galaxy S8?
The state of Apple: Is Apple making the best possible products? (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy, Ep. 78) video - 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.
The robot hand that shadows your movements
A mechanical hand that copies the exact movements of your own hand.
Apple sends warning to banks with Australian mobile payments decision
Apple Inc on Friday won a victory in its global fight to prevent banks from introducing their own mobile payment services on Apple devices.
Daedulus is an insane real-life flying Iron Man suit - CNET
A UK inventor starts strapping jet engines to his body and slowly creates a flying exoskeleton that's the stuff of superheroes.
CNET's Snapchat Spectacles giveaway! - CNET
Two winners can take home a pair of the coveted Snapchat glasses. This sweepstake ends April 13, 2017.
The UE Wonderboom may be small but it plays big video - CNET
The newest model in Ultimate Ears' Boom line has been designed to exceed performance expectations for a micro Bluetooth speaker -- and it's waterproof.
Two airlines are loaning free iPads and laptops for people affected by the US electronics ban
Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways are offering passengers flying to the U.S. free laptops and Apple iPads to use on flight.
What happens when the 'Amazon of Southeast Asia' meets Amazon?
Lazada's CEO tells CNBC he isn't yet worried about Amazon's entry into Southeast Asia.
China tech giant Huawei posts sluggish earnings as it battles Apple and Samsung
It's a mixed bag for Chinese tech giant Huawei, where profits are largely flat and sales continue to rise.
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.
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