Friday, March 31, 2017
Humanity crowdsources the search for elusive Planet 9 - CNET
It seems to be lurking somewhere far beyond Pluto, and major efforts are now underway to spot it for the first time.
2017 is proving to be good so far for billion-dollar start-ups
After a difficult year for unicorns, 2017 is off to a pretty good start for some of the hottest tech start-ups.
Here are some April Fools' pranks tech companies are pulling online
Some tech companies are presenting their wackiest fake ideas to trick you into thinking those products are actually coming to market.
AutoComplete: Kia Stinger proves even quicker than we thought video - Roadshow
Plus: Mercedes prepares an EV onslaught, and Jaguar brings the E-Type back to life.
The 404 Show 1696: Galaxy S8, new ISP privacy concerns, Palmer Luckey (podcast) - CNET
Giant Bomb's Vinny Caravella joins the show to discuss the new Samsung Galaxy S8, new ISP privacy concerns, Palmer Luckey's exit from Facebook and how not to break up a fight.
Plantronics BackBeat 500 review - CNET
Plantronics is trying to attract younger users with its $80 BackBeat 500 Series, an affordable, stylish on-ear model that performs well for the money.
Apple gets Beyoncé to make its Watch exciting - CNET
Commentary: A new Apple ad tries to bring life and color to its smartwatch -- all accompanied by Bey's music. Now are you excited?
Meet the Lamborghini Huracan Polizia - Roadshow
Don't try and outrun the Italian Highway Patrol, you probably won't succeed.
7 tips and tricks for Samsung's Galaxy Tab S3 - CNET
Want to get the most out of your shiny new Samsung tablet? Here are some tips you need to know.
Oculus co-founder Palmer Luckey is leaving Facebook. Here's what he could do next
Palmer Luckey's departure Thursday from Facebook and Oculus, the virtual reality company he co-founded in 2012, was sudden, but not entirely unexpected.
Tech company Cloudera files for IPO, looks to raise up to $200 million
Cloudera has raised $670 million from investors like Intel and T.Rowe Price.
Here’s how to use Snapchat's new feature
Snapchat Stories just got a huge upgrade, now allowing users to search through millions of events.
'Legend of Zelda' arcade game gets a sophisticated twist in a wine barrel
Trevor MacKenzie crafted an arcade console out of a barrel to house one of his favorite video games.
Twitter ditches the egg avatar, opts for a human silhouette - CNET
In an attempt to cut down on trolling, the social media site's new default profile image is "generic," "serious" and "unbranded."
LeBron James says become a scientist, not an NBA player - CNET
Commentary: A new Verizon spot, debuting during March Madness, suggests that there are too few glamorous jobs, so head for science and technology.
Watch how upset people get when their phones are wiped - CNET
Commentary: A Kodak prank ad in the UK shows the sheer agony of your digital life disappearing before your very eyes.
NASA builds the largest space telescope ever video - CNET
At the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, the space agency has built a new telescope that it hopes will revolutionize astronomy. Here's a sneak peek at the James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful and largest space telescope to date.
Rainn Wilson takes on Harry Mudd for 'Star Trek: Discovery' - CNET
"The Office" star Rainn Wilson steps into the iconic and comedic role of Star Trek con-artist Harry Mudd.
Tokyo will test Toyota's new hybrid boat during 2020 Olympics - Roadshow
Hybrid-electric power trains aren't just for cars.
Share panoramas and 360 photos on Instagram video - CNET
These apps make it easy to share panoramas, 360-degree photos and videos to Instagram.
Doodle 4 Google winner sees a future of peace and diversity - CNET
The 15-year-old artist from Connecticut snags prime internet real estate with her doodle, as well as a $30,000 scholarship.
Teacher's funny fake spelling test wins April Fools' Day - CNET
Do you know the meaning of the words "blorskee," "speekuzslmn" and "chchch?" Neither does a class of elementary students who fell for a teacher's joke.
FBI Director James Comey? Or @projectexile7 on Twitter? - CNET
Social Cues: Comey is the FBI director on the street. Is he @projectexile7 in tweets?
Comcast, AT&T reaffirm privacy commitments amid flap over FCC rules - CNET
The broadband providers said they don't collect customer data unless customers allow it.
AT&T and Comcast say they weren’t invading your privacy in the first place
The companies defended themselves after the House and Senate voted to roll back the FCC’s privacy protections.
Weekend Streaming: 'Gremlins' arrives on Netflix - CNET
The best Christmas movie ever made involving mogwais is just one of the titles to stream starting in April.
You can live stream 360 video on Facebook. Here's how - CNET
As long as you have a compatible camera, it's easy to go live in 360.
Stream live 360 video on Facebook video - CNET
Facebook now supports live 360 video. Here's how to get started.
Jaguar will sell you a like-new E-Type for $356,000 - Roadshow
It will build 10 E-Types are part of the Jaguar Reborn program.
'Ghost in the Shell' takes on its critics - CNET
CNET Magazine: Director Rupert Sanders discusses the challenges of bringing anime to life and why he cast Scarlett Johansson as the cyborg Major Kusanagi.
2018 Kia Stinger is even quicker than we thought - Roadshow
A sub-5.0-second sprint to 62 mph is serious business.
Smart recalls 2,200 Fortwos for cross-eyed headlights - Roadshow
Failing to prevent headlight adjustment is apparently against the rules.
Google reveals latest UK tax bill
The search giant was charged £36.4m in UK corporation tax in the year to June 2016.
Passenger jet approaching Heathrow in drone 'near-miss'
Pilots spotted the device in the air as they prepared to land at Heathrow Airport.
Snap launches search function, opening a door to new advertising possibilities
Snap launched a new search function Friday in an effort to make all the content created by its users far more accessible.
Samsung Galaxy S8's facial recognition can be tricked with a photo
The Galaxy S8's facial recognition software can be tricked with a photo. Beware!
More start-ups are offering unusual perks to attract employees. Here are a few of them
With so many startups competing for the same tech talent, employees expect to have their cake (and coffee) and eat it too.
Synaptics introduces a better fingerprint sensor - CNET
The new sensors can work under glass, ceramic and polymer, are force sensing and support swipe navigation.
RealTime Racing heads to Pikes Peak with Acura TLX racer - Roadshow
The motorsports team will convert a former World Challenge combatant into a hill-climbing missile.
Verizon's latest bloatware is actually spyware, EFF claims - CNET
The privacy watchdog says a new app going into Verizon phones can collect info for advertisers. Verizon says it's testing the app in one model.
New Mercedes EVs are coming -- and they'll be ahead of schedule - Roadshow
That's a tall order, but Mercedes believes it can deliver.
Samsung Galaxy S8's major makeover video - CNET
This year's flagship phone gets a sexy new design and Bixby, a house-made digital assistant.
The world of pro wrestling: explained video - CNET
The WWE has millions of die-hard fans. You're not one of them? We'll explain the appeal.
Samsung shrank its 360-degree camera but the improvements don't stop there video - CNET
The now-pocketable 2017 Gear 360 gets a resolution bump to real 4K and iOS and Mac support.
DeX dock turns the Samsung Galaxy S8 into a desktop PC video - CNET
Get a desktop view of Android apps, complete with bluetooth mouse and keyboard support.
Here's why people watch pro wrestling - CNET
If you're not a wrestling fan, you're probably stumped as to why millions will be watching WWE's WrestleMania on Sunday. Let us explain.
Why the end of EV incentives is looming video - Roadshow
You know when you buy an electric or plug-in car, there's a nice fat federal and probably state tax incentive awaiting you. But the end is near, Brian Cooley explains.
April Fools' Day 2017: Don't trust anything - CNET
Keep a wary eye on your social media, and don't say we didn't warn you. These are the jokes and hoaxes spreading across the web.
April the giraffe will give birth this weekend, zoo says - CNET
It's go time! Animal Adventure Park's latest update says its zookeepers "would be shocked" if the long-awaited calf doesn't arrive by Monday.
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