Thursday, April 6, 2017

Elevate's slashed IPO price shows Wall Street is still skeptical about subprime lending

Elevate cut its IPO price by about half, indicating that investors still aren't ready to embrace subprime lenders.

Here's a look at Microsoft's new social gathering app, which is exclusive to iPhones

'Who's In?' lets users choose an activity — like going out to dinner — and then send it out to a group of people.

Lyft raises $500 million amid turmoil at Uber

Still, Uber is valued at about $68 billion, according to CB Insights — about 9 times more than Lyft.

Alphabet-backed DNA testing company 23andMe is back in business

More than three years after a regulatory crackdown, 23andMe is now back to offering nearly all of its direct-to-consumer genetic tests.

Randi Zuckerberg's best money tip: invest in yourself

Randi Zuckerberg has learned that in order to make money, you need to spend money.

Get totally free phone service and messaging - CNET

You bring the unlocked GSM phone, Freedompop will give you a small stipend of no-strings-attached service every month.

Bad Lip Reading takes on 'The Force Awakens,' with Luke's help - CNET

Mark Hamill voices Han Solo in the latest hilarious video, and he'll turn the Millennium Falcon around if you kids don't stop fighting.

Emirates loans tablets to customers on flights to the US - CNET

The airline is helping its first and business class customers cope with US restrictions that bar laptops and tablets on flights from several Middle Eastern and North African countries in the US.

Arnold Schwarzenegger wants to play another Batman villain - CNET

He'll be back -- maybe. The actor and former California governor says "of course" he'd take on the Caped Crusader again.

See a lost thermal shield zip ahead of the space station - CNET

A camera on Earth captures a fun video of an errant protective shield that escaped from the International Space Station.

Blue Origin rockets lift off on $1B a year from Jeff Bezos - CNET

Space isn't cheap. That has Bezos digging deep into his Amazon riches.

Take a tour of YouTube's live TV app - CNET

YouTube TV is now available, bringing live channels like ESPN, Fox and CBS to screens in select cities. Here's what the phone app looks like.

Xbox Project Scorpio is one fancy game console video - CNET

Microsoft revealed more details about its upcoming beast of a game system, with specs that indicate it can outperform the PlayStation 4 Pro. But we have yet to see it in action.

Singlecue Gen 2 review - CNET

The Gen 2 Singlecue lets folks talk to their TVs and smart home devices with simple gestures.

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.