Wednesday, April 5, 2017

The Tasmanian tiger may not be extinct after all - CNET

Recent sightings may indicate one of the most famous extinct mammals could still be with us. The search is on.

You can now watch that bizarre 'Legion' ending online - CNET

Ready, set, speculate! Watch and rewatch the confusing end credits of Marvel's "Legion" season one finale for clues to what it all means.

Onkyo SBT-A500 review - CNET

The Onkyo SBT-A500 may look pretty and boast a lot of features, but it just doesn't have the performance to justify the price.

JPMorgan's start-up partner was 'blown away' by Dimon's letter

In his annual letter, JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon promoted a little-known non-profit that's helping fintech start-ups.

Ancient monkey blood, and the fossilized tick that preserved it - CNET

Monkey business from 20-30 million years ago likely led to the preservation of what's said to be the oldest mammalian blood ever found.

What to do when social media roasts your ad (cc: Pepsi) - CNET

Social Cues: When your cringeworthy commercial backfires, here's what to do next.

Doooom! 'Invader Zim' returns as a Nickelodeon TV movie - CNET

All our alien invasion dreams are coming true.

How to record phone calls - CNET

Whether you're conducting an interview or just want to capture a bad customer-service call for posterity, these are your options.

Facebook tools aim to combat revenge porn video - CNET

Photo-matching technology will work toward keeping intimate, nonconsensual images off of Facebook's social sites.

Ping-pong tricks, Szechuan dipping sauce top YouTube charts - CNET

Every week I see what's hot on YouTube. Here are a few favorites I've selected to share with you.

Google's parent company is vacuuming up top talent in health care and biotech

Those in the life sciences industry have mixed feelings about Alphabet playing in their backyard.

Axon CEO: Free body cameras for all US police is ultimately 'a network play'

Jim Cramer spoke with Rick Smith, who said recent changes at his company reflect a shift to a connected network.

How Jeff Bezos will apply the lessons learned at Amazon to space travel

Jeff Bezos appeared on Wednesday at the 33rd Space Symposium in Colorado Springs.

Mercedes-AMG finally grants V8 hustle to compact GLC-Class - Roadshow

The GLC-Class (née GLK-Class) has finally been given a -63 badge, and it was worth the wait.

2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 Coupe sacrifices cargo space for a slimmer look - Roadshow

It's basically the same thing as the standard Mercedes-AMG GLC63, but with a more interesting silhouette. Did you expect anything different?

10 tips and tricks to get the most out of Samsung Health - CNET

Samsung Health is your one-stop shop for fitness tracking.

How to find your lost phone with the Google Home - CNET

If you misplace your phone around the house, the Google Home can help you locate it.

Rock 'em, sock 'em! Giant robots from US, Japan will duke it out for epic bragging rights - CNET

If you like seeing enormous 'bots smash cars and each other, mark your calendar for August.

MGM just made a $1 billion bet on premium content with EPIX deal

Edgy, unique serial content has become a point of competition as more TV viewership moves online.

Watch: Amazon's Jeff Bezos discusses why he wants to take tourists to space by next year

Blue Origin, a reusable rocket company, builds on Bezos' childhood dreams of space colonization.

Time for a switch? GE may sell its lightbulb biz - CNET

What would its founder, Thomas Edison, think?

Lenovo Ideapad 110S is a simple, chic budget laptop video - CNET

This charmingly compact, all-white laptop costs under $200 (£230 or roughly converted to AU$260).

'Doctor Who' season 10: Meet the new Tardis crew - CNET

Pearl Mackie joins Peter Capaldi to take to the Tardis on its latest ride, starting 15 April.

2018 Buick Regal Sportback is a stylish teardrop five-door - Roadshow

Reimagined Regal flashes its European roots on its tailored sleeves.

2018 Buick Regal TourX looks to bring the American hauler back - Roadshow

GM's near-premium brand offers family-minded buyers a svelte crossover alternative.

Company bricks smart garage-door opener after bad review - CNET

Commentary: Garadget's founder admits he was annoyed by a customer's invective, so he remotely disables the app-based opener. Welcome to the internet of things.

Twitter releases its MLB streaming schedule after losing NFL deal - CNET

The social network enters its second season of weekly streaming Major League Baseball games after losing bid to stream NFL games again to Amazon.

Electric planes backed by JetBlue, Boeing could make travel cheaper - CNET

Zunum Aero's design stuffs backup batteries in the wings.

Barry Manilow comes out as gay, fans say congrats, and 'duh' - CNET

The "Copacabana" singer publicly reveals his sexual orientation, but the "Breakfast Club" wardrobe question remains.

New York auto show to debut a Demon, a fast Civic and a Buick softroader - Roadshow

Next week kicks off the New York Auto Show, where automakers will unveil much-anticipated models, such as the Dodge SRT Demon, a new Civic Si, a Buick wagon with all-wheel drive and even a new Toyota minivan.

Even with Amazon's NFL deal, conventional TV doesn't need to be afraid yet, says former CBS exec

Amazon's $50 million dollar NFL streaming deal shouldn't worry broadcasters, former CBS Sports president Neal Pilson told CNBC on Wednesday.

8,200 Uber and Lyft drivers fail new Massachusetts background checks - Roadshow

Hundreds were reportedly rejected for prior offenses, some of which were violent in nature.

Taser-maker giving free AI body cameras to every cops who wants one - CNET

The tech will use artificial intelligence to help analyze video footage.

In curious Mars image, NASA asks 'Is that an impact crater?' - CNET

Mars is littered with impact craters, but a circular shape seen near the South Pole raises some questions.

Google brags it does AI better than the other guys - CNET

The company says its custom-made chips are up to 30 times faster than today's conventional processors and use much less power, too.

Tesla's multi-trillion dollar opportunity

Tesla is positioned to enter several markets collectively worth trillions of dollars, according to Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas.

Start-up aims to make customer service people 'more charming' through AI

Voice technology is becoming more emotionally intelligent and is being used to improve human interactions.

General Electric may sell division that makes lightbulbs

Thomas Edison may have co-founded GE, but that doesn't mean the massive conglomerate isn't interested in selling its consumer lighting division.

Where are they now? Yahoo-AOL deal prompts a look back at other 90s internet stars

Before Google, sites like Ask Jeeves and GeoCities dominated the internet, NBC News reports.

Amazon will refund millions of unauthorized in-app purchases made by kids

The FTC charged Amazon because of games that blur lines between free and paid, Tech Crunch reports.

2017 Honda Ridgeline long-term update: Seeing stars like we've never before - Roadshow

We drive our long-term test truck into the darkest, coldest night we've ever seen to capture some amazing interstellar footage.

A gadget to test for food allergies? Not a piece of cake - CNET

The handheld, Bluetooth-enabled Nima sensor will let you know if there's gluten in your food. But gluten testing is complex, and opinions about this pocket-size device are mixed.

Rumored iPhone 8 might get a later release date than expected - CNET

Technical issues in manufacturing could result in the iPhone 8 missing the usual September launch, according to a report.

'Transformers' director Michael Bay says 14 more stories coming - CNET

"Last Knight" will be Bay's last "Transformers" movie, but he reveals a Bumblebee spinoff and more films are in the works.

Pepsi cans Kendall Jenner protest ad amidst massive internet outcry - CNET

When the company became the target of an online internet protest, it pulled the controversial commercial.

9 classic 'Doctor Who' adventures to get you in the mood for season 10 - CNET

All 26 seasons of "Doctor Who" are now available on streaming service Britbox. Here's where to start.

Trump is a very specific sort of liar, says Louis C.K. - CNET

Commentary: Appearing with Stephen Colbert, the comedian explains the nuances of lying. The video is soaring up YouTube's trending chart.

Nissan 370Z Heritage Edition is a good reminder the Z still exists - Roadshow

Hard to believe it's been nearly a decade, but she's still kickin'.

YouTube TV vs. Sling TV vs. DirecTV Now vs. PlayStation Vue: Channel lineups compared - CNET

Google's YouTube is the latest company to offer a new alternative TV package that streams live broadcasts over the internet. But does it have enough channels?

A first look at Google's YouTube TV streaming service: Slim pickings

We go hands-on with YouTube TV, a new streaming TV service available now in select markets.