Comcast launches new wireless service, Xfinity Mobile

Comcast hopes XFinity Mobile will lock in existing customers as well as attract new ones.

Apple taken to court for 'refusing to fix devices'

The iPhone maker is accused in Australia of refusing to fix devices previously serviced by others.

Project Scorpio specs unveiled: The next Xbox has serious power - CNET

Microsoft's next Xbox gaming console, dubbed Project Scorpio, arrives in the fourth quarter of 2017. Today Microsoft teased us with what will make it 'the most powerful game console ever made.'

10 smart thermostats to regulate your home's heat and AC - CNET

Not sold on a smart thermostat? Click through your options here.

HP Spectre x360 13, a capable little hybrid with style - CNET

This downsized version of its 15-inch sibling still manages to pack quite a bit into its diminutive 13-inch body, including a 4K display.

Smart thermostat buying guide - CNET

Considering a heating and cooling upgrade? Here's everything you need to know about smart thermostats.

How to find the right thermostat for your smart home video - CNET

Thinking about upgrading to a smart thermostat? Start here.

Online shoppers are liking those speedy checkout options - CNET

Visa Checkout hits 20 million users, while other parts of the mobile payments world -- looking at you, mobile wallets -- continue to lag.

YouTube TV launches, Amazon wins NFL bidding war video - CNET

Today's biggest tech stories include the launch of YouTube TV, Amazon's big NFL streaming win and Google's impressive custom-built AI chips.

How Michael Bay shot 'Transformers: The Last Knight' in IMAX 3D video - CNET

Michael Bay explains how the new "Transformers" movie is the world's first natively-shot IMAX 3D movie.

AMD shares to plunge more than 20% because they are ‘priced for perfection,’ Goldman says

Goldman says AMD currently trades at a "rich valuation," and recommends investors sell the stock.

Meet your flying photo booth - CNET

Raise your selfie game -- literally -- with a camera drone made to keep you in the shot.

Playing Street Fighter with your face -- and crushing it - CNET

Disabled players are employing innovative hardware and software hacks to get in the game.

I bought a selfie stick at Machu Picchu - CNET

Commentary: This is not a story about a photo-bombing Peruvian llama. This is about one man and his selfie stick.

Want true privacy? You need to check out this browser - CNET

Unsettled by Trump's rollback of internet privacy? Startup Brave has begun work to building Tor's privacy technology directly into its browser.

WD My Passport SSD Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

This is WD's first SSD-based portable drive and likely its best My Passport yet.

Disabled players get new life through video games video - CNET

Organizations like AbleGamers help disabled gamers find new ways to play.

Bombs away! 8 smartphone trends that crashed and burned - CNET

It's easy to see why most of these ideas never truly caught on.

An 18-rotor flying taxi could take to the skies in 2018

German start-up E-Volo showed off its Volocopter 2X this week and said it's aiming to test it in pilot projects in 2018.

Huawei defeats Samsung in patent battle in China

The Galaxy S8-maker is ordered to pay its rival nearly £10m for using its tech without agreement.

Tablets so good you don't need a stylus, but they have one anyway - CNET

Ditch the Moleskine and swoop one of these high-tech stylus-toting slates.

Marvel's 'New Warriors' is bringing Squirrel Girl to TV - CNET

The live-action comedy by "Cougar Town" co-creator Kevin Biegel will focus on wannabe superheroes -- including the Marvel fan favorite Squirrel Girl.

Ubuntu ends Unity software unification project

Open source software firm Ubuntu has stopped work on developing phones that run its version of Linux.

Our 15 Favorite Wireless Headphones, From Bose to Beats

Looking to buy some wireless headphones? These ones will make you forget all about the headphone jack. The post Our 15 Favorite Wireless Headphones, From Bose to Beats appeared first on WIRED.

Polar M430 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

Polar announces the M430 running watch with a heart-rate monitor and a feature that coaches you in fitness.

VR and cocktails: London is getting a virtual reality arcade - CNET

Try out the HTC Vive with snacks and drinks at a new pop-up VR experience.

Bezos is selling $1 billion of Amazon stock a year to fund rocket venture

The Amazon.com founder said he is selling about $1 billion worth of the internet retailer's stock annually to fund his Blue Origin rocket company.

Twitter launches a ‘Lite’ mobile web version of its app as it hunts for growth in emerging markets

Twitter Lite can only be accessed via a mobile web browser and takes up less than 1 megabyte on your device.

Germany could start fining social media giants $53 million for not tackling fake news, hate crime

Germany's Cabinet approved a new bill that punishes social networking sites if they fail to remove illegal content.

Uber says story about drivers losing work is wrong after NYT details psychological methods used by firm

Uber defended itself against a NYT article that claimed faster pick-up times leads to a larger number of idle drivers.

Volkswagen expands footprint in China with artificial intelligence venture

Volkswagen is betting big on China despite its slowdown in growth.

Website gave prescription in 17 seconds

Inspectors reprimand online prescribing services for compromising patient safety.

Indian consumers prefer to upgrade to Xiaomi, says research firm - CNET

A report from Strategy Analytics show that the Chinese smartphone brand is getting popular in the world's second largest smartphone market.

Epson Home Cinema 1450 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

Epson's $1,500 Home Cinema 1450 has a lumens specification of 4200, brighter than just about anything else for the price.

Alibaba taken to court over its fake fire-extinguishing ball - CNET

The inventor of a fire-extinguishing ball takes Alibaba and founder Jack Ma to court for allegedly permitting the sale of a fake version of the product.

Australian regulator sues Apple alleging iPhone 'bricking'

Australia's consumer watchdog has sued Apple, alleging it used a software update to disable iPhones.

Astronaut Peggy Whitson to stay for three more months on the ISS - CNET

The only female aboard the International Space Station likes being away from Earth so much she's going to be staying onboard for just a bit longer.

Bank buys trust by strapping exec to lie detector on Facebook - CNET

Singapore's OCBC really wants you to trust them.

Luxury car maker Infiniti reports Q1 sales surge 18 percent

Infiniti's first quarter sales rose 18 percent on-year to 67,367 vehicles globally, the luxury car maker said.

Sonos Playbase is a musical home theater genius video - CNET

Provided you have the right sort of TV, the Sonos Playbase offers excellent sound with both movies and music.

Chevrolet Tahoe RST is a special edition that actually feels special - Roadshow

It's more than just window dressing, although you'll have to opt for an extra package to ensure that.

Chevrolet Tahoe RST isn't your average special edition video - Roadshow

The RST's optional Performance Package puts a 6.2-liter V8 and a 10-speed automatic in the Tahoe for the first time.

Linksys Max Stream EA8300 AC2200 Tri-Band MU-MIMO Router Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

The new router is compact while having a similar feature set as the company's top-tier router. And you can even use Alexa to control it.

Brickroll'd: Apple taken to court over iPhone 'Error 53' - CNET

The tech giant is facing legal action in the Federal Court of Australia over "Error 53" -- a glitch that bricked iPhones repaired by non-Apple technicians.

Big changes coming to Australia when Amazon arrives, says customer experience expert

Amazon will bring about big changes in the country's retail landscape, according to Joel Norton, CEO of Australian customer experience agency Kalido.

Founder Elizabeth Holmes reportedly owes Theranos about $25 million

The blood-testing start-up has the power to absolve her from the debt, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Pebble update to keeps watches ticking indefinitely - CNET

App update eliminates dependency on cloud services, as well we some key features.

Kara Swisher: Dear Tech Bros, it’s not a PR problem at Uber (or Yahoo or any of it)

Taking a hard look at yourself is not natural among entrepreneurs.

Aiming for a new era in airships - CNET

It's a plane, it's a helicopter, it's a butt-shaped blimp. The Airlander 10 is like no other aircraft in the skies.

The massive, versatile and unusual Airlander 10 - CNET

Flying like a blimp, an airplane and a helicopter, the Airlander 10 can lift heavy loads and stay aloft for days at a time. Join CNET for a tour of its immense hangar home.