Wednesday, April 5, 2017
AutoComplete: Buick revives the great American wagon ... and hatch video - Roadshow
Plus: Mercedes brings V8 hustle to the GLC-Class, and Audi prices the 2018 TT RS.
Parrot named 'Einstein' makes perfect sci-fi sound effects - CNET
Talented African grey parrot Einstein shows off an impressive repertoire of impressions, including a spaceship, pirate and laser gun.
'I am Heath Ledger' trailer is a tearjerker, get the tissues - CNET
Actor who won posthumous Oscar for role as The Joker is remembered in poignant Spike documentary.
Best iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus cases - CNET
Need to protect your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus? Here are our current top picks. We'll be adding more in the coming weeks.
Facebook wields new weapon in battle against revenge porn - CNET
The social network is now using photo matching to make sure images it removes aren't re-uploaded across Facebook, Messenger and Instagram.
Listen up, Alexa: Google Home could soon act as a Wi-Fi extender - CNET
The next version of Google's voice-activated Echo competitor could reportedly double as a Wi-Fi repeater.
Buzz off! This smart vibrator is vulnerable to peeping hacks - CNET
Others might be enjoying your sex toy with a view.
Social media firms faces huge hate speech fines in Germany
The German government approves plans to fine firms if they do not remove posts fast enough.
Small American businesses are struggling against a flood of Chinese fakes
Alibaba's expansion in the US is alarming small businesses whose products are being counterfeited, Buzzfeed reports.
Facebook plans a free version of its Slack competitor
Facebook is introducing a free version of Workplace, its social networking tool for workers to chat and collaborate.
Taser International, now Axon, to offer free body cameras for every US police officer
Axon's program will also offer an array of supporting technologies to police departments free of cost for a year.
Justin Trudeau: Robots are going to steal some jobs, but Canada has a plan to help
The Canadian Prime Minister wrote on Quora about his proposal to help grown Canadian middle class by funding job training.
Congress addresses cyberwar on small business: 14 million hacked over last 12 months
A bill making its way through the U.S. Senate aims to create guidelines small businesses can use to protect themselves from an onslaught of cyber attacks.
British cities to levy 'toxin taxes' on high-polluting cars - Roadshow
The fees could affect more than just diesels, although it's largely meant for oil-burners.
Tips on searching for obsolete car parts video - Roadshow
Cooley shares some tried and true methods for finding hard-to-find car parts.
This Super-Retro Case Makes Your iPhone Look Like a Vintage Mac
Facebook is cracking down on 'revenge porn'
The social media company is cracking down on users who share intimate photos of someone without their permission, aka "revenge porn."
2018 Volvo XC60 set to make US debut in New York - Roadshow
And it won't be much longer before it enters production.
New Apple Watch will reportedly launch in the second half of 2017
Apple's supply chain is reportedly preparing for a new Apple Watch launch during the second half of this year
Bonus-deal Wednesday: 4 fun deals and 2 practical ones - CNET
A little something for everyone, from movies to games to a super-affordable Mailchimp alternative!
Galaxy S8's display has been rated the best of any phone. That's good news for Apple
Samsung's new Galaxy phones have screens that have been rated the best ever, according to a research company.
Trump, listen up: Here are 3 ways start-ups can fix America's broken health-care system
Start-ups hold the key to fixing the US health-care system. Here are three wide-open opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Amazon's market cap is now worth almost twice that of Wal-Mart
Some analysts believe Wal-Mart has missed out on opportunities to be as expansive as Amazon.
Microsoft is fixing those confusing Windows 10 privacy messages - CNET
The software giant acknowledges the privacy settings on Windows 10 are annoying and don't make sense. So it's simplifying things.
2018 Audi TT RS offers serious performance for $65K - Roadshow
Go on, make your "hairdresser's car" jokes. The TT RS doesn't care.
HP Spectre x360 (13-inch, 2017) review - CNET
The company adds a 4K display to its 13-inch Spectre x360 and only battery life suffers.
AT&T ups its unlimited data game, throws in HBO for free - CNET
The carrier just raised the stakes in the unlimited data battle.
Return of the Mac Pro, Verizon's Oath video - CNET
The biggest tech stories of the day include the return of Apple's Mac Pro, Verizon's rebrand of Yahoo and AOL, and Spotify's new deal with Universal Music Group.
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.
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