Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Facebook revenge porn to be blocked from reposts
The social network will prevent intimate images being reposted after they have been identified.
Picturing the Huawei Honor 8 Pro's dual cameras - CNET
The Honor 8 Pro's hefty battery should deliver plenty of juice for its two shooters.
New Acura MDX Sport Hybrid exhibits poise, refinement - Roadshow
Its powertrain may give it excellent, efficient handling, but it looks ready for a night out on the town.
Will a three-year wait harsh the Mellow sous vide cooker? - CNET
Folks who preordered this water-bath countertop appliance should receive it by the second week of June, according to an email from the company.
Retiring with robots? How your folks will get high-tech help - CNET
Researchers are working on robots that can monitor and care for the elderly. But it's not about pawning off your grandfather to an android.
IPhone 8 launch may be pushed to October or November, rumor says
The iPhone 8 is reportedly delayed until October or November.
Garadget faces backlash after locking out irate user
The smart garage door kit-maker prevented the use of its kit by an owner who had called it "junk".
Apple clash with supplier shows desire to take ‘control of their destiny’ in future of AR, A.I.
Apple's push to have more control over hardware will have implications on its margins and ability to own new tech areas.
Review: Alienware 13 Gaming Laptop
Huawei Honor 8 Pro Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET
It's got two 12-megapixel cameras, and a huge battery that promises two days of life.
UK charities fined for data law breach
Charities including Oxfam and the NSPCC are penalised for misusing information about donors.
Oculus collaborates with South Korea to find new VR talent - CNET
10 promising startups dabbling in VR and AR will get picked by the Facebook-backed company and South Korea's government for a 10-week program.
'Rick and Morty,' McDonald's Szechuan sauce and the internet - CNET
It's possibly the most Dan Harmon thing to ever happen.
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Samsung profit set to hit a 3½-year high thanks to chips; Galaxy S8 boosts outlook
Record earnings at Samsung's chip division are set to propel its first-quarter profit to a three-and-a-half-year high.
Gig economy creates ripples in Australia's A$2.1 trillion pension pool
The gig economy is putting a strain on the country's much-admired system of retirement savings.
More woke than Coke: Pepsi slammed for tone-deaf protest ad - CNET
Pepsi and Kendall Jenner just want the riot police to relax. But unlike a cooler of ice-cold cola, the internet has zero chill.
McAfee spins out of Intel to become an independent cybersecurity company
A McAfee executive explained to CNBC how McAfee, as a standalone security company, can tackle cybersecurity and risk.
Hologram meets 5G in Verizon-KT demo - CNET
Verizon and South Korean carrier KT show off what tomorrow's superfast networks can do.
Sigma Pharmaceuticals CEO says mobile tech was key to breaking into China's market
For Sigma Pharmaceuticals the secret to breaking into the Chinese market has been mobile technology.
Buick expands Regal family to two bodystyles, guns for new segments. video - Roadshow
Buick Regal Sportback and TourX offer surprising standard tech, versatile packaging.
Qualcomm seeks dismissal of FTC antitrust lawsuit - CNET
FTC accused the wireless chip giant of maintaining a monopoly over chips for cellular phones through a "no license, no chips" policy.
Another Uber exec outed in Waymo self-driving car suit - CNET
A redaction error in court documents shows that Uber's head of autonomous vehicles might not have been acting alone.
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".
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