Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Amazon snags streaming rights to Thursday night NFL games - CNET

The internet retail giant wins the bidding war to stream 10 games during the coming season, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Facebook loses challenge to bulk search warrants - CNET

Social network hoped to quash warrants in connection with a disability fraud investigation related to the 9/11 attacks.

22 gorgeous outdoor adventure photos from Dylan Furst - CNET

Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, this photographer travels around the world shooting the great outdoors and posting his stunning photos to Instagram.

10 tips to save water (and money!) around the house - CNET

These tips will make your life greener in two ways. They save water-- which is good for the environment-- and they will save you money on your water bill.

Judge blocks Seattle law allowing Uber, Lyft drivers to unionize - CNET

Noting the business model has "created havoc" in the industry, as federal judge questions whether the ordinance is covered by state law.

An asteroid twice as close as most satellites slips by Earth - CNET

First spotted Monday, a space rock just hours later gave our planet one of the closest buzzes ever and then kept on going.

Amazon will stream Thursday night NFL games this year

Amazon is paying around $50 million for the 10 games it will show next fall, according to a person familiar with the deal.

Driverless shuttle bus to be tested by public in London

Over the next three weeks, about 100 people will travel in a prototype vehicle on a two-mile route.

Tomorrow's Cities: A day in the life of a smart slum

How slums are offering low-tech smart solutions to common city problems.

Why didn't Samsung talk about the Galaxy S8's Bluetooth 5.0? video - CNET

We learn more good things and bummers about the Galaxy S8, we hear what you think and Android is the most popular OS in the world.

20 over-the-top tree houses you've gotta see - CNET

They've got Wi-Fi. They've got pizza ovens. And they've got air. Lots and lots of air.

2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

In what seems like a decision that was a long time coming, the full weight of AMG is finally behind the GLC-Class.

The Susan Rice controversy: the latest twist in the Trump wiretapping saga, explained

Susan Rice, President Obama's final national security adviser, has all of a sudden become public enemy No. 1 in Trumpworld, Vox reports.

How to set up a backup smartphone - CNET

Whether you earmark an old phone or just buy an inexpensive spare, it's a smart idea to have a backup at the ready.

​Here come Amazon's refunds for your kids' in-app purchases - CNET

As much as $70 million in charges could be eligible for refunds after the FTC and the online retailer have put to rest a lawsuit over parental consent.

Teens think Google is cooler than Apple (says Google survey) - CNET

Commentary: Google's "It's Lit" survey offers some serendipitous results. Sample: Facebook is less cool than Walmart.

Canadian town picks Uber for public transit - CNET

Innisfil, Ontario, concludes that subsidizing the car-hailing service is cheaper and more flexible than running its own buses.

Xbox's Project Scorpio secrets to be spilled later this week - CNET

Video game analysts at Digital Foundry say they've got some juicy details on Microsoft's upcoming console, Project Scorpio.

'Doctor Who' season 10 opens with a pacy 'Pilot' episode - CNET

Peter Capaldi's final adventures in the Tardis begin with an episode that harks back to the show's beginnings.

2018 Buick Regal Sportback Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

Buick's mainstay sedan is reborn as a sleek five-door hatchback.

Big 'n' sporty: Lexus teases LS 500 F Sport for New York Auto Show - Roadshow

It's built atop the stiffest luxury-car chassis Lexus ever built, so that's a good start.

2018 Buick Regal TourX Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

2018 Buick Regal TourX is the American wagon redefined.

March Madness Live app sets record livestream viewership - CNET

NCAA says there were 98 million streams of this year's men's basketball tournament which was seen on 15 different platforms.

The best Gilfoyle burns on 'Silicon Valley' - CNET

Beware of entering the crosshairs of TV's favorite satanic software engineer, Bertram Gilfoyle; he verbally eviscerates coworkers on HBO's hilarious sendup of tech startups.

Tesla is the most valuable US automaker, according to market cap - Roadshow

After two strong days of trading, Tesla's market capitalization surpassed both Ford and General Motors.

​Bank CEO: US shouldn't eject tech-savvy foreigners - CNET

The country's economic growth would improve if foreign nationals could stay in the US, says JPMorgan Chase CEO and Trump advisor Jamie Dimon.

'Doctor Who' season 10 revelation 'will melt your brains' - CNET

Steven Moffatt promises brain-melting excitement as Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie and Matt Lucas talk series 10.

JPMorgan upgrades Apple supplier to an "overweight" rating in anticipation of the iPhone 8

TTM Technologies shares spiked more than 9 percent on Tuesday after JP Morgan upgraded the stock from "neutral" to "overweight".

Best wireless Bluetooth headphones for iPhone 7 - CNET

Yes, Apple left the headphone jack off the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. With that in mind, here's a look at several top wireless Bluetooth headphones that will help you forget it's gone.

US lawmakers: Get a warrant to search phones at the border - CNET

Customs and Border Protection can search your personal electronics without suspicion. A Senate bill introduced Tuesday would change that.

Mac Pro will finally get a reboot! (The 3:59, Ep. 204) - CNET

Also, will you take the Verizon-Yahoo-AOL Oath?

AutoComplete: Volkswagen prices 2018 Atlas from $30,500 video - Roadshow

Plus: Daimler and Bosch team up for self-driving taxis, and a new study ranks automakers on self-driving-car development.

Fiat Chrysler's chassis design is full of holes... literally - Roadshow

The company is investigating "lightening holes" for lower curb weights and improved efficiency.

Square is in talks to buy the Yik Yak team

Payments company Square is in talks to acquire Yik Yak, according to sources. If a deal is reached it's likely to be structured as a acquihire.

Op-Ed: Here’s why every employee should know every other employee’s salary

VC Tracy Chadwell has an idea for how to level the playing field on pay: Make every employee's salary common knowledge within the company.

These Uber business proposals show how data could justify its $68 billion valuation

Uber has considered ways to sell specific services to local governments, technology blog The Information reported.

Smart smoke detector buying guide - CNET

Looking for a smoke detector you can keep tabs on from your phone? Here's where to start.

Relax, Verizon won't replace ​Yahoo name with its Oath brand - CNET

After Verizon completes its Yahoo acquisition, it'll promote the brand, a top exec says. The new Oath brand is mostly for business partners.

Yosemite Bear Tracker lets you follow from a safe distance - CNET

Peek into the secret lives of Yosemite National Park's black bears with an online GPS tracker that lets you follow in their footsteps.

Buzz off! This smart vibrator is vulnerable to peeping hacks - CNET

Others might be enjoying your sex toy with a view.

Buy Apple because suppliers are seeing rising component orders for the next iPhone, analyst says

Pacific Crest says Asian supplier checks indicate Apple will produce over 100 million high-end iPhones later this year.

The web can't get enough of a girl singing down a well - CNET

Commentary: She saw a well. She thought of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah." And now she's famous.

​Microsoft Sprinkles app copies Facebook by copying Snapchat - CNET

Another tech giant, another app for sharing photos with funny stickers and phrases.

2018 Audi S4 quattro Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

The 2018 Audi S4 takes everything that's great about the understated A4 and spices it up with fantastic performance.

Trump adviser Cohn touts Elon Musk's infrastructure solution: Tunnels

Trump economic adviser Gary Cohn says Elon Musk could build new infrastructure all over the US, or beneath it.

'The Defenders' teases premiere date with elevator cam - CNET

Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Daredevil and Iron Fist share an elevator ride in a fleeting teaser video that reveals "The Defenders" release date.

T-Mobile's SyncUp Drive now offers roadside assistance - Roadshow

T-Mobile's SyncUp Drive teams up with Allstate to offer roadside assistance to "customers on qualifying plans."

How to make your iPad kid-friendly video - CNET

From cases to privacy settings and age-appropriate apps, here is how to make your iPad safe for children to use.

iOS 10.3: Six new features to try right away - CNET

Apple just released the last major iOS 10 update before iOS 11. It has some useful upgrades to the Settings menu and Maps app on your iPhone or iPad.

Amazon is becoming a 'more important search engine than Google,' says NYU professor

Eventually, people will only shop at Amazon, NYU Stern School of Business Scott Galloway told CNBC on Tuesday.