Friday, April 7, 2017
US needs tougher controls on Chinese investment in Silicon Valley, says Pentagon
A Pentagon report says China is investing in Silicon Valley start-ups with military applications at a rapid rate. NYT reports.
You probably won't fit in Volvo's smallest coupe - Roadshow
Unless you happen to be a child, that is.
Project Scorpio specs, Android Wi-Fi vulnerability video - CNET
Today's biggest tech stories include Project Scorpio's full specs unveiled, Twitter's new "Lite" mobile version and a recent Wi-Fi exploit discovered on Android phones.
Fear of Trump's proposed budget cuts is already hurting medical innovation
Even if President Trump's budget fails to pass Congress, the science community is suffering from the uncertainty.
YouTube channels need 10,000 views for adverts
YouTube video creators will now have to pass a viewing threshold before earning advertising revenue.
Review: Weber Genesis II LX Grill
That UltraBeer Thing review - CNET
However, That UltraBeer Thing doesn't actually make your beer taste better.
Finally! Alexa can change the color of your smart lights - CNET
Alexa's new native color controls will work with Lifx, TP-Link and Philips Hue smart bulbs -- no extra skills or invocation words necessary.
USB Type-C is taking over -- here are the phones to prove it - CNET
Move over Micro-USB. The USB Type-C standard is here, faster and (best of all) flippable -- so you can plug it in right the first time, every time.
V-Moda Crossfade 2 Wireless review - CNET
The V-Moda Crossfade 2 Wireless looks very similar to its predecessor, but it's been significantly improved -- particularly its sound quality.
Okta CEO says it’s a ‘good environment’ for an IPO as tech firm starts trading on the Nasdaq
Okta is raising $187 million in an IPO on the Nasdaq Friday, valuing the company at $1.5 billion.
The world just isn't ready for modular phones - CNET
Google and LG couldn't make modular phones work. What does this mean for Lenovo as the only one left trying?
Facebook Messenger's M assistant gets new AI powers - CNET
Talking about the money you owe a friend? M will suggest payment options. Need to get somewhere? M will fetch you an Uber!
Google expands ‘Fact Check’ tool to flag up fake news in search results
Google's move comes amid mounting pressure on internet firms to tackle such content.
Fake news: Should we know how to spot it?
Facebook's director of policy for Europe says it's up to people to educate themselves
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.
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.
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