Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Amazon is becoming a 'more important search engine than Google,' says NYU professor

Eventually, people will only shop at Amazon, NYU Stern School of Business Scott Galloway told CNBC on Tuesday.

How to stop your iPhone from keeping you up all night

Change this setting to prevent your iPhone from keeping you up all night.

Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan spent nearly $10 billion on tech last year

JPMorgan is boosting its investment in technology as CEO Jamie Dimon continues to embrace Silicon Valley.

Apple tweaks Mac Pro, says new desktops coming video - CNET

The company uncharacteristically announces future products including a rethought Mac Pro, a new display and an iMac update -- showing its commitment to the desktop.

Amazon gets closer to shutting down Diapers.com, Soap.com - CNET

Amazon bought Quidsi, the parent of specialty sites like Diapers.com and Yoyo.com, for $545 million in 2011, but says it's struggled to make the business profitable.

The three-row Volkswagen Atlas is surprisingly affordable - Roadshow

If all you want is some basic transportation, you'll spend less than you would on a Honda Pilot.

Apple adds new banks to its list of Apple Pay partners - CNET

Apple has reportedly added more than 20 banks and credit unions in the US to its official list of Apple Pay partners.

Lenovo Ideapad 110S is a minimalist budget laptop with a stylish flair - CNET

Taco the dog loves this piece of tech so much his owner bought him one for his birthday.

Apple Mac Pro design was a bad bet admits firm

The firm was caught out by the limited ability of the computer to draw heat away from its parts.

What Amazon's physical bookstores say about the future

Amazon is keeping the wraps on its physical grocery experiments. But its high-tech brick-and-mortar bookstores could give hints.

Bosch, Daimler team up to deliver self-driving taxis by 2020 - Roadshow

The partnership will focus on delivering SAE Level 4 and Level 5 capabilities.

​Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee wins top computing prize - CNET

The World Wide Web, just 28 years old, is a stunning achievement -- even if bogus information and mobile apps are undermining its influence.

This is the brain-bending science behind optical illusions

Certain combinations of shapes and lines can really mess with our minds, Verge reports.

Spotify's deal with Universal Music Group means non-subscribers may wait two weeks for new albums

The deal, which favors users of its $4.99 and up subscriptions, strikes at the heart of Spotify's battle with Apple Music.

Tesla shares break $300 for the first time, closing in on GM's market cap

Tesla's gains put it within spitting distance of General Motors' market cap.

Spotify and Universal Music Group reach license deal - CNET

Spotify and Universal Music Group sign a multi-year license agreement.

Get a Star Trek Schematic Illuminated Display for $29.99 - CNET

Normally $49.99, this cool desktop or nightstand accessory includes both Original Series and Next Generation designs. Plus: three bonus deals!

UE Wonderboom review - CNET

Water-resistant and affordable, the UE Wonderboom is one of the fullest sounding mini Bluetooth speakers.

Ford, GM and Nissan leading self-driving research, study says - Roadshow

But a big group of competitors isn't that far behind.

Snap could be overpriced by 50%, says asset manager

Snap could be trading at twice its true market value – if not more – according to GAM’s investment director who has valued the stock at $13 per share.

Smartphones that fold up are coming by 2019, says Samsung engineer

Foldable smartphones may be ready for mass consumption by 2019, a Samsung Display engineer said recently.

Carbon-based filter which turns seawater into drinking water could help millions

A group of scientists in the U.K. created a membrane 'sieve' capable of removing salt from seawater to make it drinkable using graphene.

Sex toy with in-built camera can be 'easily hacked'

Entering a default password gives access to the device's video stream, security researchers say.

Apple updates Mac Pro specs, promises redesigned model - CNET

After more than 3 years, Apple's most powerful Mac has finally been updated -- and an even bigger redesign will follow.

'Jurassic Park' meets parkour in hilarious parody - CNET

It isn't every day you see someone in an inflatable T-Rex costume chase down a dinosaur "trainer," especially when they both have impressive parkour skills.

August Smart Lock Pro Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

August's upcoming Z-Wave Smart Lock Pro will only be available through approved dealers.

Cramer: Elon Musk's Tesla needs to make a lot more cars to justify its sky-high stock price

Tesla's stock hit a record high, moving its market capitalization past Ford.

100 days into the 'Trump bump,' the market script has flipped

In the first 100 days since the "Trump bump" began, all S&P sectors are up. But some are more up than others.

Why Google's venture arm is betting big on a data backup start-up

Alphabet's venture capital unit co-led a $90 million financing in Cohesity to make data backup much more useful.

Nest's latest retail expansion heads to Mexico - CNET

Nest's indoor and outdoor security cameras are now officially available in Mexico.

Apple just updated the Mac Pro for the first time since December 2013

The company will also launch a completely redesigned Mac Pro, with a new modular design, sometime next year.

Trump’s tweets will be preserved by the US National Archives

Futures generations will be able to learn from Trump's unprecedented use of Twitter for governance, Verge reports.

UBS says Apple's iPhone 8 unlikely to cost $1,000, upgrades earnings outlook on 'bulge of buying'

To fight for equal pay, this company is challenging women to make this bold move

An online platform, InHerSight, helps women forge a more gender-inclusive working world by having them rate employers.

Amazon's growing advertising clout threatens the dominance of Google and Facebook, says analyst

BMO Capital Markets also upped Amazon's price target to $1200, and downgraded Alphabet to market perform.

Fancy Bears: IAAF hacked and fears athletes' information compromised

The IAAF says it has been hacked by the 'Fancy Bears' group and fears athletes' therapeutic use exemption (TUE) applications has been compromised.

Amazon enters office supplies market

Online giant launches marketplace to sell firms laptops, printers, cleaning tools and lab equipment.

Second teenager arrest for 'Facebook live assault'

The 15-year-old suspect's mother drove him to the police station, police said.

Review: BioLite BaseLantern XL

Review: BioLite BaseLantern XL
Glampers, this is the lighting system you've been waiting for. The post Review: BioLite BaseLantern XL appeared first on WIRED.

Steam lets users combat fake or bad games through its new Explorers programme

The company behind Steam says it plans to crack down on bad games by using fans to vet new titles.

Amazon Cash debuts, Apple to make own GPU chips video - CNET

The biggest tech stories of the day include Amazon's debut of Cash, which lets customers use cash to pay for items. Plus Apple's decision to make its own chips for the iPhone and Samsung's easily defeated facial recognition lock.

Sell high-flying chipmaker Nvidia because demand going ‘from bad to worse,’ analyst says

Pacific Crest says graphics card makers have been seeing material demand deceleration since February.

Anti-Uber activist banned from harassing drivers

A man who carried out citizen's arrests on Uber drivers in Australia has been permanently banned from making similar arrests.

Apple is building 'completely rethought Mac Pro,' new iMacs and Apple displays

Apple is reportedly building a brand new "completely rethought Mac Pro" in addition to new Apple-branded displays.

Mercedes joins forces with Bosch to develop self-driving taxis

This alliance marks an end to Daimler's efforts to develop an autonomous car largely on its own.

WrestleMania gave WWE the direction it's been missing - CNET

John Cena's time is up -- WrestleMania 33 officially marked the beginning of the Roman Reigns era.

Roaming sucks. This Handy travel phone will save your bill - CNET

Tink Lab's phone is the ultimate travel companion and is coming to a hotel room near you soon -- if it's not already in one.

Pics or the birth didn't happen (Status Update, Ep. 2) - CNET

I've taken more than 2,000 images of my son since he was born last year. Is that a bad thing?

How tech helps injured veterans gain independence - CNET

We tour one of the VA's technology labs and talk with veterans about how smart gadgets help make their lives easier.

For injured vets, smart tech is crucial to quality of life - CNET

An innovative branch of the Veterans Affairs department works to find the right connected tech for disabled veterans and service members.