Monday, April 3, 2017
Galaxy S8 will be ultra fast, Uber self-driving programme faces injunction video - CNET
In today's tech news, the Galaxy S8 will benefit from super fast wireless speeds. Uber's case against Waymo could lead to autonomous driving pause and Twitter ditches the egg avatar.
Drones prompt 'flood' of complaints to police
Incidents reported to police include invasions of privacy, neighbour disputes and near misses.
Why Amazon’s explanation for shutting down Diapers.com and Quidsi stunned employees
The e-commerce giant blamed profitability issues, but sources say execs expected the subsidiary to be profitable in 2017.
Drone complaints soar in the UK, leading to growing annoyance and concerns over snooping
Drones are stirring up public annoyance in the UK as the number of complaints soared twelvefold over the past two years.
Tech leaders, others launch $14M 'news integrity' nonprofit
Facebook and Mozilla are among the companies and organizations launching a $14 million fund to promote news literacy and increase trust in journalism.
Tesla beats expectations, delivers record 25,000 vehicles in first quarter
Tesla said it delivered 25,000 electric cars in the first quarter — a new record for the company and better than analysts had expected.
The Sanders Show: Welcome to ‘Bernie TV'
For those wondering what's next for Bernie Sanders, the answer is: A TV show on Facebook Live. NBC News reports.
Trump aide may have broken the law with a tweet calling for the defeat of a GOP congressman
Lawyers for two previous administrations have accused a Trump aide of violating federal law after a tweet calling for the "defeat" of a GOP congressman.
Op-Ed: Put on a happy face! The movie business is in serious denial
There was one sentiment that stood out at a recent movie theater owners' conference — denial, Bryan Bishop writes in The Verge.
Mark Cuban comes to Trump's defense on Russian interference claims...sort of
President Donald Trump was defended on Russia by Mark Cuban, a foil he once called "dopey".
A sock that doubles as a baby monitor is set to be the 'largest database of infant health'
Owlet wants new parents to get some sleep with its high-tech sock.
Twitter’s Jack Dorsey says network 'still working on' changes, which may or may not last
Twitter is 'still working on' its new changes, reports Recode.
Intel's big stake in IPO prospect Cloudera has some strange provisions
Intel controls about 20 percent of Cloudera, but the terms get complicated after the software developer goes public.
BlackBerry to license brand for new tablets, wearables and appliances
BlackBerry said Friday it will license its brand for other products including new tablets, wearables, medical devices, appliances and more.
New 'Mummy' trailer, dissected shot by shot - CNET
Tom Cruise is in trouble with an ancient Egyptian princess-turned-mummy. Time to obsess over the new trailer!
A smarter home is a more accessible home - CNET
Our second installment of Tech Enabled is all about the smart things in your home that can empower the elderly and people with disabilities.
Abode makes your connected home more secure - CNET
Abode's $300 kit includes everything you need to get started with DIY home security.
A one-stop smart home shop for seniors - CNET
One startup wants to bring about a revolution in eldercare using smart home technology.
This startup wants to use smart homes for eldercare video - CNET
Could smart homes help seniors stay in their homes and communities longer?
CIA operations may be disrupted by new Wikileaks' data release
The leak could be "one of the most technically damaging" the CIA has faced, according to an expert.
Laptop battery life overstated, Which? tests find
Some laptops have less than half the battery life promised on the box, a Which? study finds.
Facebook Live 'sex assault': Boy, 14, arrested in Chicago
Dozens watched a Facebook Live stream but nobody reported it to Chicago police.
Skyscraper pioneer Fazlur Rahman Khan celebrated in Google Doodle - CNET
Khan is known for designing the Sears Tower, which held the title of the world's tallest building for 25 years.
Swing Things: 7 Tech Tools to Improve Your Golf Game
British chipmaker's shares tank 70% after Apple withdraws
Shares in UK chip-designer Imagination Technologies have fallen 69 percent.
Apple reportedly developing iPhone graphics chips in house - CNET
Imagination Technologies, which currently makes graphics processors for Apple, saw its share price fall nearly 70 percent after the tech giant cut ties with the company.
Going for a spin in the badass Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 - Roadshow
Unlike many concepts, this one functions, and it'll serve a purpose beyond looking good.
The Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 is a hydrogen-powered, off-road monster truck video - Roadshow
Developed for testing with the US Army, this is clearly not your average Chevrolet Colorado.
Apple takes a bite of India with new App Accelerator centre - CNET
It's one of many steps the company is taking to grab a bigger piece of India's pie.
Imagination Technologies' shares plunge after Apple ends contract
The UK chip designer faces the loss of lucrative royalty payments from its biggest customer.
Software turns 2D X-rays into 3D images to aid surgeons
How software is turning 2D X-rays into 3D models to help orthopaedic surgeons plan surgeries.
Facebook, Mozilla and others launch $14 million fund to increase trust in journalism
Facebook and Mozilla are among the companies and organizations launching a $14 million fund to promote news literacy and increase trust in journalism.
Europe becomes 'hub' for child sexual abuse content
The majority of images are now hosted in European nations rather than North America, suggests a global study.
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Australia joins security crackdown on tech in Middle East airports - CNET
The Australian government has announced "targeted" electronics screening and security checks following similar moves in the UK and US.
Tom Cruise battles gods and monsters in new 'Mummy' trailer - CNET
The new trailer shows an ancient evil unleashed, hordes of rats, a plane crash, building explosions and an epic underwater battle.
Teen suspect arrested in Facebook Live sex assault - CNET
The attack -- livestreamed on the social network -- was viewed by about 40 people, none of whom called the police.
Man sleeping with charging iPhone suffers severe burns - CNET
Commentary: An Alabama man wakes, his dog tag makes contact with the charger and he gets a severe electric jolt.
Twitter loves two bell-ringing cats and an Elvis-loving cockatoo - CNET
Commentary: In both cases, please witness performance art of the highest caliber. The cockatoo, however, is a clear winner.
How to recycle old appliances (with little to no effort) - CNET
Don't let those old clunkers go to waste. There are a bunch of ways to give them new life with very little effort.
Gonzaga won! Now hoops fans are asking: Where's Gonzaga? - CNET
Three teams in the Final Four have easy-to-locate school names. And then come the Zags.
Trump tweets about love in the Republican Party - CNET
Commentary: The president wants everyone to know that his party's love will crush Obamacare in the end.
'Ghost in the Shell' special effects gallery - CNET
See how live-action footage of Scarlett Johansson was combined with cutting-edge CGI for the new film's dazzling special effects.
Ikutaro Kakehashi: Roland founder and music pioneer dies aged 87
Ikutaro Kakehashi's instruments have been used by everyone from Kanye West to Marvin Gaye.
Samsung Galaxy S8 first to get rip-roaring wireless speeds - CNET
The phone will be able to tap into the more advanced cellular networks that the carriers are just starting to kick on now.
Geeni grants your wish for a cheap smart plug - CNET
The Geeni Energi outprices its competition, making the smart home affordable for almost everyone.
Abode Starter Kit review - CNET
Abode's home security starter kit is easy to use and adaptable to a variety of monitoring needs.
Asus ROG G752VS-XS74K OC Edition review - CNET
With Windows 10 Pro, a GTX 1070 GPU and an overclockable CPU and memory, this 17-inch behemoth has performance to spare, but a few caveats keep from being an easy recommendation.
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Elon Musk to aliens: 'Damn you' - CNET
Commentary: In a couple of well-timed April 1 tweets, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO chuckles at himself and his grand designs.
McLaren festoons 570GT with carbon feathers for April Fools' Day - Roadshow
This one's for the birds.
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