Monday, March 27, 2017
Samsung plans to relaunch refurbished Note 7 devices
The technology giant says it may be able to offer the recalled devices as refurbished phones.
Samsung has plans to bring back the Note 7 video - CNET
Samsung's toxic phone may rise from the ashes as a refurbished phone, as part of an environmentally responsible plan to deal with millions of recalled units.
4 ways to connect wireless headphones to any TV video - CNET
Stop suffering through low volume and closed captions. Use one of these four ways to watch your favorite movies and TV shows with headphones.
AutoComplete: McLaren's BP23 will be near-Bugatti money video - Roadshow
Plus: Honda's Civic Si to be light on torque, UK cops use double-decker buses to catch motorists.
See gator gobble golf ball on Florida course - CNET
A reticent reptile gets in the way of a chip shot and decides to make a snack out of the stroke.
Refrigerator buying guide - CNET
Thinking about upgrading your fridge, but don't know where to start? Let us come to your refrigerator rescue.
Stove and oven buying guide - CNET
In the market for a new stove or oven? Here's a comprehensive buying guide to make appliance shopping more pleasant and worry-free experience.
Facebook makes it easier to find your local politicians - CNET
Facebook has launched the Town Hall tool which enables users to find and contact local senators and other elected officials
Snap's March Madness stories show how it intends to keep millennials hooked, says RBC's Mahaney
Snap's NCAA 'March Madness' coverage is "the most compelling content you will find online today," RBC analyst Mark Mahaney told "Squawk Alley."
The guy who invented Android just teased his new company's smartphone for the first time
Andy Rubin just publicly teased Essential's new smartphone on Twitter. Here's a look at it.
Monster truck pulls off front flip, because 'murica - CNET
A huge truck defies gravity in the best way possible by performing a front flip and sticking the landing.
Now you can let friends stalk you on Facebook Messenger -- here's how
Facebook Messenger now lets you share your location live in real-time with friends. Here's how to enable it.
The destruction in the 'Fast and Furious' movies would have cost more than $500m in real life
Halo Insurance Services figured out the total damages caused by Dominic Toretto and the rest of the "Fast and Furious" crew.
China is getting more liberal despite a government crackdown
Changing social attitudes is the reason the state is so alarmingly brazen in stifling its own population, Vox reports.
Your smartphone is filthier than you realize. Here’s how to clean it
Did you know the smartphone in your pocket might be the dirtiest thing on you? Here's how to keep it clean.
Intel Optane is high-octane memory - CNET
The new adaptable memory from Intel means better launch times, load times and not sacrificing speed for storage.
The Audi TT RS can feed your need for speed video - Roadshow
There is an Audi TT for everyone, from the fun entry level car all the way up to this, the TT RS, the craziest one of them all.
Yeti hunting in a Skoda Yeti - Roadshow
Can we find the mythical beast while driving its namesake SUV on Bhutan's roughest roads?
Bluetooth speaker deal: UE Roll 2 is $55 at Best Buy - CNET
We're fans of UE's waterproof flying saucer speaker, which is available for almost 50 percent off its list price.
Samsung plans to sell refurbished Note 7 phones - CNET
Samsung has a three-point plan to refurbish or recycle the disastrous device, which was recalled due to a fire risk.
Amazon Go reportedly delays launch due to payment issues - CNET
Amazon has reportedly delayed launching its physical retail store in Seattle due to technical difficulties.
UK police catching mobile-phone-using motorists by sitting atop double-decker buses - Roadshow
Clever traffic crackdown uses Britain's iconic buses as mobile surveillance perches.
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel's 702-mile range can make for some crazy road trips - Roadshow
A partnership with Roadtrippers.com shows all the activities you can reach on a single tank of diesel.
Family-oriented VR series "Raising a Ruckus" coming from Spielberg collaborators - CNET
The Virtual Reality Company has announced its first family-friendly VR series will rollout to VR devices and cinemas in Spring 2017.
Bitcoin wobbles as traders turn to other cryptocurrencies amid uncertain future
It’s been a volatile period for bitcoin investors, as holders prepare for a potential ‘fork’ in the blockchain.
7 LinkedIn hacks that will help you get noticed by recruiters
Simple updates can triple your chances of being discovered.
Amazon Go reportedly isn't a go for now as retailer postpones cashier-less convenience store opening
The e-commerce giant is postponing the store's public launch, as Amazon tries to work out the kinks.
Would you rather buy a 3-seat McLaren BP23 or a Bugatti Chiron? - Roadshow
The price tags for these two new hypercars are relatively close to one another.
Uber employees visited karaoke-escort bar in Seoul, which led to HR complaint, says report
Several Uber employees, including CEO Travis Kalanick, visited a bar known for escort services on a trip to South Korea, according to The Information.
Buy Apple because new iPhone will spark ‘high pent-up replacement' demand, JPMorgan says
JPMorgan increases its Apple fiscal year 2018 iPhone sales estimate to 260 million from 245 million.
Snap nears $24 debut after flurry of analysts, including Goldman, initiate coverage
Snap shares soared Monday after several Wall Street analysts initiated coverage on the stock, including a "buy" rating from Goldman Sachs.
Tech ban on flights reportedly tied to explosive iPad plot - CNET
A fake iPad that reportedly looked just like the real Apple product but was filled with explosives, according to the UK-based Guardian.
LG G6 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET
With the Galaxy S8 launch nearing, is it worth jumping on the G6 now?
Team Indus: India's race to the moon
India's Team Indus is one of five groups in a race to put a privately funded spacecraft on the Moon.
Fitbit Alta HR review - CNET
Fitbit's newest fitness band shrinks the best stuff down into a tinier package.
Honda email accidentally leaks Civic Si torque output - Roadshow
Given its competition, the Si's torque number looks a little on the low side.
How one Silicon Valley insider got around Google’s leadership rules
Katie Jacobs Stanton, a veteran of Twitter, Google and Yahoo, knows how to create her own options.
The earth has a new, apocalyptic-looking cloud hanging in its atmosphere
That foreboding looking shape in the sky might be a new cloud called "Undulatus Asperatus," The Verge reports.
China finds a new source of cutting-edge military technology: US start-ups
Beijing is investing billions in tech firms with products that could have military applications.
North Korea’s rising ambition seen in bid to hack global banks
North Korea's hacking network is immense, encompassing a group of 1,700 hackers aided by more than 5,000 trainers.
After London attack, government must be able to access private WhatsApp messages, UK minister says
U.K. Home Secretary Amber Rudd said on Sunday encrypted messaging apps are "completely unacceptable".
Uber suspends self-driving program in Arizona after fender-bender
The collision of an autonomous car is the latest in a series of multiplying problems, Recode reports.
Google wants to reassure you about government-backed hackers
Google is warning some users that "government-backed hackers" might be trying to access information, Recode reports.
Tesla will begin taking solar tile orders next month
Musk confirmed the news in the long list of tweets he unleashed on Friday.
Uber crash hits brakes on self-driving cars, MP wants intelligence access to Whatsapp video - CNET
In today's tech news, a crash involving a self-driving Uber leads the company to halt its autonomy program. A British politician calls for intelligence services to access Whatsapp to fight terrorism and Spotify partners with Waze to bring music and GPS together.
The 37 best iPhone games - CNET
If you're all about the iPhone, these are some of the best games you can play.
WhatsApp's privacy protections questioned after terror attack
Privacy measures offered by chat apps are called into question by last week's London terror attack.
Can Samsung's Galaxy S8 save us from phone fatigue? - CNET
The phone world has gotten a little predictable. Samsung hopes to shake things up.
An old tablet slapped onto a light switch -- NuBryte fails to impress video - CNET
Though it's mostly competent, NuBryte doesn't have the depth to stand out as a smart home device.
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