Friday, April 7, 2017
Tesla has something hotter than cars to sell: its story
Tesla's story helps it dodge traditional valuation measures, New York Times reports.
Kids Gaming Site is Breeding Ground for Predators, Mom Warns
A Louisiana mother is sounding the alarm about a popular online gaming site for kids, telling NBC 4 New York's I-Team she believes her son was "groomed" by a sexual predator who was lurking in the virtual...
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Adidas kicks off sneakers with 3D-printed soles - CNET
The German sportswear company partners with start-up Carbon to streamline your stride.
Hefty asteroid to zoom by Earth on April 19 - CNET
Break out the telescopes. An impressively large asteroid will cozy past Earth this month, giving astronomers a good view of the enigmatic space rock.
JPMorgan recommends Facebook and Netflix into earnings, but is 'cautious' on Amazon
JPMorgan shared its top internet stock picks in a note to clients Friday.
Small updates make a big splash in 2018 Subaru Outback - Roadshow
Featuring a host of updates to the interior and its telematics system, Subaru's best-selling car continues to improve upon a winning formula.
EV startup builds Porsche 910 racecars as street-legal EVs - Roadshow
They sure as heck aren't cheap, though.
New iMacs for pro users are coming this year (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 79) - CNET
Apple's completely redoing the Mac Pro, but it's coming in 2018. Is that too late? New iMacs are up next, and Apple's Clip app is here.
2017 Honda Civic Si goes turbo - Roadshow
Venerable sport compact adds forced-induction performance to excellent new Civic chassis.
Walt Mossberg retires after 26 years in tech journalism - CNET
The veteran announced his decision this morning in a column in The Verge, where he's currently an executive editor.
Don't let this robot give you a manicure - CNET
YouTuber Simone Giertz shows that robots can't take over the world if something as simple as painting fingernails isn't in their skill set.
New iMacs for pro users are coming this year (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy, Ep. 79) video - CNET
Apple's completely redoing the Mac Pro, but it's coming in 2018. Is that too late? New iMacs are up next, and Apple's Clip app is here.
The high-end iPhone 8 will be delayed past September, analyst says
The largest iPhone 8 with a 5.8-inch display and new 3D technology is reportedly facing delays, according to Drexel Hamilton's Brian White.
Google Adds 'Fact-Check' Tool to Search Results
Google debuted a fact-checking tool for its search and news results Friday, amid mounting pressure on internet firms to police content it hosts online and criticism the company helps spread misinformation, CNBC...
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Okta skyrockets more than 35% after IPO
Okta helps companies manage how their employees securely sign into various cloud-based services.
Why Spotify’s IPO-less IPO is a smart idea
By listing directly, Spotify can skip the IPO pricing altogether and just sell shares on an open exchange.
Farewell to Walt Mossberg, who's covered tech and business, most recently at Recode, for 47 years
Walt Mossberg is ending his career after stops at several national publications, including CNBC, covering business and technology.
A Beautiful Tripod That Doubles as a Selfie Stick Because 2017
Ford built a baby cot that mimics a night drive - Roadshow
It sure beats actually driving around until your little one falls asleep.
Twilio shares jump; JPMorgan says you should watch this stock
"We believe investors lack awareness of the volume of customers that come to Twilio," analyst Mark Murphy wrote.
How a biotech start-up is making expensive wines without grapes
Ava Winery is a start-up creating synthetic wine without grapes. It hopes to ship product by the end of 2017.
Get a $680 Windows utility bundle for free - CNET
This no-strings-attached bundle has all kinds of useful stuff, and you can pick and choose the items you want. Plus: a sale on the new iPad!
Make a 'Fantastic Beasts' muggle-proof suitcase - CNET
Watch this crafty tutorial on how to transform a boring box into something magical.
Google adds search results 'fact check' flag
Websites debunking fake news stories will be displayed more prominently in search results.
Why you don't really need a new smartphone
You might want to, but you don't really need to upgrade your smartphone.
Trump taps Lyft executive for transportation post
The White House says President Donald Trump plans to nominate a Lyft executive as under secretary of transportation.
4 Chinese-backed electric-car start-ups planning a run at Tesla
Elon Musk's electric-car company Tesla is being chased by EV start-ups backed by Chinese money.
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.
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