Friday, April 7, 2017

Samsung boss silent in court as 'trial of the century' begins with corruption under the microscope

Samsung leader Jay Y. Lee was silent as his lawyers labored to portray him as an innocent bystander in a graft scandal.

Samsung to pay Huawei $11M for patent violations, court rules - CNET

Over 20 models of Samsung's electronic devices violated more than 10 of Huawei's patents, the Chinese company alleges.

Wendy’s promised a man a year’s supply of free chicken nuggets if he gets 18 million retweets

When Carter Wilkerson tweeted Wendy's asking for free chicken nuggets, he wasn't expecting the reply he got.

Winning a Bafta Games award 'unexpected'

The Bafta Games award winners tell Newsbeat how they're feeling after most the world's prestigious gaming ceremony.

Adidas is going to sell 100,000 sneakers with 3-D printed soles

Adidas said there will be more than 100,000 pairs of the Futurecraft 4D by the end of 2018.

Qantas fires first shot in battle for Australia's domestic market

Qantas has flicked the switch on its domestic inflight wi-fi offering.

Google fights fake news in search with 'fact check' tags - CNET

The search giant is expanding use of the feature, which it launched for Google News last year.

McLaren to 3D-print parts at Bahrain F1 Grand Prix trackside

The British race team will redesign parts to suit track conditions at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Silent taxi service forbidding small talk trialled in Japan - CNET

For those who just want to be driven in silence.

Thursday, April 6, 2017

Chevrolet Tahoe RST goes above and beyond mere aesthetics - Roadshow

With a proper motor under the hood, the RST can exhibit some real hustle.

Criteo CEO on why companies want to track consumers across platforms

Criteo CEO Eric Eichmann also explained why his company is looking to Southeast Asia for growth.

Gamers and geeks are welcome: Girt by CNET podcast 105 - CNET

We talk community, diversity and inclusion with the two founders of GX Australia ahead of the show's last hurrah in Sydney.

Spotify may bypass IPO and list directly on stock market

The move is relatively rare for big companies because it means Spotify wouldn't raise any new money.

This setting makes Chrome OS feel like more than a browser - CNET

Open as window, says me.

10 tips and tricks for Apple's new Clips app - CNET

Apple's newest video editing app is full of emoji, stickers and filters. Here's what you need to know.

Microsoft tops Apple in tablet satisfaction (including design) - CNET

Commentary: A new J.D. Power study finds Surface buyers are happier than their iPad counterparts. They're younger and prefer Microsoft's design.

Donald Trump photographed with Darth Vader - CNET

Commentary: "Rogue One" is playing on Air Force One and, well, there are journalists on board. They just cannot resist.

Behind the scenes of 'American Gods': 'Sorry about all the blood!' - CNET

Actor Ian McShane and the cast of the new drama reveal what it was like to adapt Neil Gaiman's novel of sects and violence.

Samsung sees bounce in Q1 ahead of Galaxy S8 - CNET

The South Korean giant's latest quarterly likely benefited from its business supplying chips, displays and other components.

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.