Thursday, April 6, 2017

Tesla bulls are stuck in the Matrix, says analyst

Barclays analyst Brian Johnson thinks Tesla investors are in need of a 'red pill.'

Twitter shares drop after co-founder Evan Williams announces big share sale

Twitter's co-founder and current chief executive of Medium, Evan Williams, announced Thursday he is selling shares in the social media company he helped start.

The Silicon Valley start-up that's raised $133m to fix the U.S. education system takes its next step

Silicon Valley education start-up AltSchool, backed by Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, has added five new execs to help take its software into public schools.

Facebook to tackle fake news with educational campaign

An ad will appear at the top of users' news feeds, linking to advice on how to identify fake news.

2018 Volkswagen Atlas Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

The new midsize SUV offers room for seven and can be had for just a smidge over $30,000.

Showtime will let you download to your phone now too - CNET

Showtime downloads mean anything you can stream in its apps are available to watch when you're not connected.

8 schools will try to build self-driving Chevrolet Bolts in 3 years - Roadshow

General Motors will donate the Bolt EVs to see if Level 4 autonomy can be achieved in three years' time.

How to use Windows 10 Dynamic Lock -- and just walk away - CNET

Forget to lock your PC? Dynamic Lock does it for you -- here's how.

Get a pocket digital voice recorder for $15.99 - CNET

Normally $48.99 (!), this three-microphone recorder also pulls in FM radio, and can record broadcasts to boot! Plus: an incredible TiVo deal.

Nissan X-Trail X-Scape goes soft-roading with its own pet drone - Roadshow

Because who doesn't want to keep track of both a car and a drone?

Twitter Lite launches to attract users in emerging markets - CNET

The new mobile version of Twitter, which is faster and eats up less data, was designed for people on slower wireless connections.

Microsoft Project Scorpio Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

The next generation of Xbox is coming in 2017. Here's all the info so far.

2018 Subaru Outback Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now along for the ride!

Apple Clips review - CNET

Apple's newest free editing app will have you making your coolest Instagram and Facebook videos yet.

How to use Apple Clips video - CNET

Apple's square-video-making video tool has amazing auto-captions and plenty of effects. Let's dive in!

2017 Honda Civic Si Release Date, Price and Specs - Roadshow

First turbocharged Si could be controversial.

Video of SpaceX rocket landing is powerful in so many ways - CNET

Landing's so much better the second time around. The footage of a recycled rocket's fiery return is breathtaking for space nerds and casual fans alike.

Deutsche Bank downgrades T-Mobile because of price competition on now widespread unlimited plans

Deutsche Bank says recent moves by Verizon and AT&T to add unlimited wireless plans hurts T-Mobile.

Salesforce cheers the capping of the tallest building west of Chicago, and the views are astounding

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and San Francisco officials are marking the laying of the final beam at its new hq.

Hyperloop One CEO: Washington officials like the idea of aircraft speed-like travel on the ground

Hyperloop tells CNBC about the next generation of high-speed travel for Americans.

Microsoft releases details of Project Scorpio console

Powerful graphics in the prototype suggest it will run top games in 4K resolution.

Elevate Credit prices IPO at $6.50 a share, short of expectations

The start-up makes payday loans to "non-prime" consumers with credit scores of less than 700 in the U.S. and UK.

Sprint bets big on unlimited data - CNET

Sprint has cut the price of its unlimited data service, giving new and old customers, cheaper rates on unlimited.

In a new space age, Goldman suggests investors can make it big in asteroids

Since 2000, more than $13 billion has been poured into space-related start-ups and established companies.

Spotify is planning on going public in 2017, says report, but there's a twist

The music streaming service is considering a direct listing, instead of a traditional IPO.

Microsoft's newest version of Windows is now available

Microsoft officially released the Windows 10 Creator's Update on Thursday.

Trump debunked: Start-up founders want more regulation, not less

Surprisingly, many founders of start-ups featured on CNBC's inaugural Upstart 25 list favor new regulations on business.

How the Bugatti Chiron got its name video - Roadshow

Who was Louis Chiron? And how come he's got a car named after him?

Dodge SRT Demon packs a special ECU for race gas - Roadshow

I wouldn't roll down the street burning VP 110, though.

Comcast's mobile goal: Show you cable doesn't have to suck - CNET

The nation's largest cable provider is finally ready to get into the wireless game with Xfinity Mobile, which offers plans it believes undercuts the competition.

The hyperloop is ready for big ‘Kitty Hawk’ moment in a city near you

Hyperloop One says it wants to build up to three hyperloops in the US, Verge reports.

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.