Technology Updates

Thursday, April 6, 2017

The next tech IPO, Okta, has priced at the top of its range and will be worth $1.5 billion

Okta's IPO will value the company at $1.5 billion, after the company sold shares at the top end of its range.

Samsung Electronics expects near 50% annual jump in operating profits for Q1 2017

Samsung expects a near 50 percent annual jump in operating profits for the first quarter of 2017.

Space company personally funded by Amazon's Bezos video - CNET

Every year, Jeff Bezos funds his space company Blue Origin by selling off some of his Amazon stock.

Apple: We're completely rethinking the Mac Pro for 2018 video - CNET

Will the iPhone 8 be delayed until November? Apple finally opens up about the future of the Mac Pro, and new iMacs are coming this year

23andMe wins FDA approval to give customers health risk info - CNET

The gene testing company can now tell US customers who use its home DNA kit whether they have a genetic risk for 10 diseases and conditions.

Apple Mac Pro (2017) Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

With a few updates and the promise of a total revamp in the future, Apple is reaching out to the pro audience again.

Transfer VHS tapes to your computer - CNET

The best ways to digitally transfer and store all your old analog VHS home videos.

A warning to start-ups from VC Bill Gurley: don't take 'self-delusion' too far

Gurley has become an evangelist of responsible start-up growth.

3 common oven problems and how to fix them - CNET

From not heating at all to cooking unevenly, ovens can wear out and break with lots of use. Here are three of the most common oven problems you can run into and how to fix them yourself.

Sally the Salad Robot Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

Sally the Salad Robot is like a vending machine for building fresh salads. Yep, you read that right.

IT guys are sad, negative robots (says HP) - CNET

Commentary: A new ad campaign from Hewlett Packard Enterprise suggests that its services can actually make IT personnel, um, popular.

This iPhone 8 concept won't forget the iPhone's roots - CNET

iPhone fans get a new set of renders to get excited about, even if they aren't real.

Opening for business: How to set up your first online store - CNET

First, you need products to sell. Next up: Where and how are you going to sell them? Here are the factors to consider when launching your digital storefront.

Motorola's Moto Z2 might be the next-gen phone for Mods - CNET

Motorola is allegedly working on a follow-up to last year's Moto Z.

Hellish atmosphere on planet lends hope to search for life on others - CNET

Scientists spot an atmosphere around an exoplanet close to the size of Earth, adding cautious optimism to the search for life among the most common type of stars.

Don Rickles dies, and fellow comics lovingly pay tribute - CNET

In his 90 years of life, the comedian insulted practically everyone. Yet no one ever seemed to mind.

San Francisco has gotten so expensive, some tech companies can't convince employees to move there

The Bay Area may be the place to be for tech, but with stiff competition and almost-impossible housing prices everyone is starting to look elsewhere.

Convert your VHS tapes into digital files video - CNET

A step-by-step guide to transferring your old home movies onto your computer.

Twitter sues US government after order over anti-Trump account - CNET

The US government attempted to identify the people behind the anti-Trump Twitter account @ALT_USCIS. Twitter is fighting back.

Facebook Live is a fifth of the social network's video sharing - CNET

Facebook users are watching more video of other Facebook users.

Will Microsoft's Scorpio sting the competition? (The 3:59, Ep. 206) - CNET

On the podcast, we talk about the specs for Microsoft's next gaming console, how tech can help disabled gamers, and the ridiculousness of selfie drones.

Apple iPhone 8 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

Rumor has it that Apple may debut a radical redesign for its 10th anniversary edition, expected in September 2017. Here's what we know so far.

YouTube: Only channels with 10K views can make money off ads - CNET

Aiming to curb abusive accounts and copyright theft, YouTube is crimping a route to easy money by keeping ads off channels with fewer than 10,000 views.

It's official: People like Microsoft's tablets better than the iPad

In JD Power's 2017 US Tablet Satisfaction Study, Microsoft's Surface tablets beat out Apple's iPad when it came to customer satisfaction.

Here's why Snapchat's and Amazon's founders are geniuses, according to a VC who made bets on both

Gurley spoke with angel investor Jason Calacanis from the LAUNCH Festival in San Francisco.

Advertisers want alternatives to Facebook and Google, said Sir Martin Sorrell

WPP CEO says brands and agencies want more places online to buy ads outside of the two tech giants.

It will be 25 years before self-driving cars take off in America, says early Uber investor

Benchmark's Bill Gurley spoke from the LAUNCH Festival in San Francisco.

Twitter said in lawsuit that the US government is seeking information about an anti-Trump account

Twitter is challenging a demand from U.S. officials for records that could reveal the user behind an account opposed to President Donald Trump.

V-Moda's Crossfade 2 Wireless delivers top-notch wireless--and wired--sound video - CNET

The company's latest Bluetooth headphone is its best headphone yet, with improved sound, battery life and comfort.

Twitter co-founder selling shares, like everybody else - CNET

Ev Williams says he's selling shares and indicates he'll use the money to fund other companies.

Lyft is now $0.5B richer, thanks to new funding round - Roadshow

The pink mustache just got a bit more green added to it.

TipRanks: These are the 5 favorite stocks of the top tech analysts

TipRanks identified the top analysts covering the tech sector and their top picks right now.

Iceland's genetic goldmine, and the man behind it

Companies around the world are following the genetics research begun by Kari Stefansson in Iceland two decades ago.

This is Apple Clips, Apple's new free video making and sharing app

We take a first look at Apple Clips, Apple's free new iPhone app that allows you to easily create and share video.

Hubble's new Jupiter close-up portrait thrills with swirls - CNET

Massive gas giant Jupiter steps into Hubble's spotlight with a fresh portrait featuring the planet's crazy churning storms.

Singapore scientists teleport lemonade over the internet - CNET

Sending taste over the web could become a thing sooner rather than later, according to researchers.

Nvidia Titan Xp ups its game a little - CNET

The company squeezes out a bit more juice for every-frame-counts gamers. Plus, it delivers Mac drivers for Pascal-based cards.

British invasion: Hive brings its UK smart home line stateside - CNET

Having succeeded the UK smart home market, Hive, backed by British Gas parent Centrica, is rolling out its smart home line here in the US.

Godspeed: John Glenn laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery - CNET

The astronaut and senator is hailed as a hero at a funeral held on the 74th anniversary of his wedding to wife Annie.

Video game Baftas get under way

Uncharted 4 is the most nominated title at this year's ceremony in London.

A 3D Device is Changing the Way Amputees Swim

A 3D-printed device is helping amputees swim again, "Today" reported.After losing part of his left leg in Afghanistan, Dan Lasko, a former United States Marine, never thought he'd be able to swim the way...

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