May 31st, 2018
- Don't buy tickets from Viagogo, minister warns
Margot James tells consumers to boycott ticket reseller after it fails to change its policies.
- UK drone users face safety tests and flight restrictions
The proposed laws – which also include flying restrictions – could come into effect by July.
- Walking Dead actor Andrew Lincoln reportedly leaving season 9 – CNET
Zombie hunter character Rick Grimes may finally meet his end on the hit AMC horror series. But who will fill his bloody shoes?
- Sega Genesis Classics celebrates game launch with a rad music tribute – CNET
Dance to retro Genesis Classics game music in this mashup video from remix artist Eclectic Method.
- Qualcomm's first VR and AR chip, XR1, will give us a lot more things like Oculus Go – CNET
Vive, Vuzix, Meta and Pico are partners, with hardware possibly arriving in 2019.
- Westworld, as reviewed by scientists, roboticists, researchers – CNET
Artificial intelligence, meet the real deal.
- Snap's CEO calls reaction to app redesign a learning experience – CNET
Evan Spiegel says he underestimated investors’ reaction.
- Pokemon Let's Go is a new Nintendo Switch game that connects to Pokemon Go – CNET
And it comes with a brand new device called the PokeballPlus.
- Nuisance call bosses could be fined up to £500,000
They could be fined up to £500,000 if delayed plans to hold them personally liable are implemented.
- Facebook COO Sandberg and CTO Schroepfer continue apology tour – CNET
But at the Recode Code Conference, they’re facing an increasingly unforgiving audience.
- Pokemon Quest is a brand new Pokemon game for mobile and Nintendo Switch – CNET
Pokemon Quest is “free-to-start” and you can play starting from today. It looks… different.
- Fox CEO James Murdoch offers advice to Apple, Facebook and Snap – CNET
“It’s going to take a long time to really move the dial,” he says of creating programming. Murdoch also critiqued the social media ad model.
- Why that Solo: A Star Wars Story cameo is the best thing in the movie – CNET
Spoilers: Wait, isn’t he dead?!
- Jamie Foxx to Spawn in film adaptation of Todd McFarlane's comics – CNET
The actor will play an unlucky Black Ops agent who ends up becoming a Hellspawn warrior.
- School shooting game appears on Steam, removed after outrage – CNET
A game titled Active Shooter briefly made it to the world’s largest PC gaming marketplace.
- San Francisco demands driver wage data from Uber, Lyft – CNET
The startups’ hometown steps up the fight over worker classification.
- Jeff Bezos and NASA really want to get to the moon, perhaps together – CNET
In recent days the world’s richest person and its biggest space agency have amped up talk of putting more footprints on our only natural satellite.
- Microsoft President: Facebook's Zuckerberg's testimony was smart – CNET
Speaking at the Code Conference, Brad Smith recounted Microsoft’s own fight with US regulators two decades ago and how it changed the software giant.
- Russia-linked hacker gets 5 years in Yahoo security breach – CNET
Prosecutors called the 23-year-old an “international hacker-for-hire.”
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May 25th, 2018
- GDPR quiz: How will data privacy law affect you?
Test your knowledge of how the EU’s data protection law could affect you.
- Indonesia's ride-hailing firm Go-Jek to launch in Southeast Asia – Roadshow
GoJek’s plan to launch in Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines in the coming months comes as Uber exits the market.
- Elon Musk plans to create a website for public to rate the press – CNET
The serial entrepreneur’s new project will let the public rate “the core truth” of news articles.
- This magical cosplay gun fights off evil with an LED fan – CNET
The gun appears to be channeling the powers of the mystic plane in real life. How the heck?
- US takes aim at Russian hackers who infected over 500,000 routers – CNET
The VPNFilter malware targets devices worldwide from Linksys, MikroTik, Netgear and TP-Link.
- Snapdragon 710 chip brings AI to cheaper phones in June – CNET
This is a good thing, especially if you live in China.
- CNET Asks: Are you going to see Solo: A Star Wars Story? – CNET
Finally! The opening weekend of the origin story of Han Solo has finally arrived, and we want to know if you will be heading out to the theaters like we will.
- Preorders for the LG G7 ThinQ begin this week for US carriers – CNET
Verizon kicks things off Thursday.
- Spotify's $112 million class-action settlement wins approval – CNET
But the streaming giant’s legal problems aren’t over yet.
- Google 'stole my videos', says film-maker Philip Bloom
Film-maker claims his footage has been misused, after an internal Google video leaks online.
- Welcome to Marvel Stadium, which is a real thing in real life – CNET
Walt Disney has signed an eight year deal to rebrand one of Australia’s most well-known sports stadiums. Should have called it Asgard Stadium.
- Apple and Volkswagen joining forces to make autonomous shuttles, report claims – Roadshow
Based on VW’s T6 Transporter, the self-driving shuttles will move Apple employees around its campus.
- Battlefield 5 will let me play as an Asian-American and I'm stoked – CNET
Commentary: Yes, people of color and women served in World War II. Now we can play them in video games. Get over it.
- Turns out Pluto might really be a giant comet – CNET
Some researchers have a new theory about the former planet: It’s made up of a billion comets at its core.
- Amazon's Map Tracking package locator now offered to all US shoppers – CNET
The feature, which debuted in November and shares a package’s exact location, is now available for all Amazon deliveries stateside.
- Kroger buys Home Chef meal-kit delivery service – CNET
The grocery-store chain will acquire Home Chef, the largest private meal service in the US, for $200 million in a bid to grow its meal-kit business.
- Deadpool 2 post-credits scene(s), explained – CNET
Yep, there are a total of five different Deadpool 2 post-credits scenes, and they’re all wonderful. Spoilers ahead!
- Trump can't block Twitter users from following his account, judge rules – CNET
It’s a First Amendment issue, and the judge says Twitter is a public forum.
- Microsoft says it's extending GDPR rights to consumers worldwide – CNET
Users around the globe can take advantage of privacy rights that become law in Europe this week.
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May 24th, 2018
- Facebook expands its protection of potential revenge porn photos – CNET
After early trials, Facebook wants to take its fight against abuse across the world.
- AI-powered CCTV cameras in China catch another wanted fugitive – CNET
Authorities caught a guy as he was leaving a concert. At least he got to listen to it first.
- ZTE reportedly expects at least $3 billion in losses due to US ban – CNET
Employees sit idle as customers renege on deals, Bloomberg reports.
- Next-gen Apple iPhone chips reportedly already in production – CNET
The 7-nanometer design is also on Samsung’s to-do list.
- Marantz's slim AV receivers add turntable input because 2018 – CNET
The NR1509 and NR1609 offer up to eight HDMI inputs and AirPlay support.
- Sneak peek at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, opening 2019 at Disney Resorts – CNET
The Star Wars-themed park is part of Disney’s “largest single-themed land expansions ever.”
- Amazon banning shoppers who return items too often – CNET
Don’t go crazy with free returns.
- FBI said to repeatedly inflate cell phone encryption threat numbers – CNET
The bureau counted nearly 7,800 encrypted devices connected to crimes last year, when the number is probably closer to 2,000, the Washington Post reports.
- Bitcoin explained by AI will melt your brain – CNET
Hello, I have watched this video and I will never be the same again.
- How drones could help save lives at sea
The RNLI and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency trial uses drones to spot humans in distress.
- SpaceX launches NASA, Iridium satellites with used Falcon 9 – CNET
A Falcon 9 from Elon Musk’s rocket company delivered seven satellites to their new home in space.
- Dell, Lenovo, HP start Memorial Day sales on laptops, desktops – CNET
The clock is ticking on these PC deals. You’ve been warned.
- Netflix, Ryan Reynolds, Michael Bay team up for Six Underground – CNET
The Deadpool star and screenwriters will work together on Six Underground, coming to the digital streaming service in 2019.
- Microsoft's XiaoIce is an AI bot that can also converse like a human – CNET
It looks like XiaoIce could give Google’s Duplex a run for its money.
- Fortnite now has jetpacks… and everyone is dying – CNET
They’re not *quite* as easy to control as you might think.
- OneMap Alliance will create one super HD map to rule them all – Roadshow
The mapping consortium is pushing to have the world mapped in HD by 2020, a lofty goal indeed.
- The Razer Phone adds portrait mode – CNET
The built-for-gaming phone just learned a new photo trick.
- EA acquires GameFly subsidiary's cloud technology assets – CNET
The buy could boost Electronic Arts’ streaming ambitions.
- Samsung promises four generations of new chip technology – CNET
Moore’s Law ain’t what it used to be, but it’s not dead.
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May 23rd, 2018
- Sony takes controlling stake in EMI Music Publishing
The deal gives the Japanese firm more than two million songs by artists including Queen and Alicia Keys.
- Airbnb in Japan lets you check in at convenience stores – CNET
Stuff your face with onigiris as you pick up your keys from one of the many Family Marts lining Tokyo’s streets.
- Netflix mints Barack and Michelle Obama as media moguls – CNET
Movies, documentaries and shows — oh my. Barack and Michelle Obama’s deal with Netflix will bring multiple programs to the streaming service worldwide.
- Uber sued by former engineer for sexual harassment – CNET
Inappropriate comments and touching are some of what the female engineer says she endured while working at the ride-hailing company.
- Comcast gets into mesh Wi-Fi with xFi pods – CNET
Extend the reach of your Wi-Fi with Comcast’s new plug-in extenders.
- Genealogy database used to identify suspect in 1987 homicide – CNET
Investigators in Washington state used the same technique that identified the suspected Golden State Killer.
- A possible Lando movie, Boss Key productions shuts down and Lethal Weapon drama (Stream Economy, Ep. 4) – CNET
Plus, a field trip to RuPaul’s DragCon LA and yet another rant from our resident curmudgeon, Mark Serrels.
- Star Wars character Lando Calrissian is pansexual, and I couldn't be happier – CNET
Commentary: When it comes to representation in a galaxy far, far away, it’s good to know Lando sees beyond gender to fall in love the way I do.
- 'Freedom from Facebook' urges FTC to break up social network's 'monopoly' – CNET
Advocacy groups want the world’s largest social network to spin off Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger.
- Amazon reportedly in talks to save The Expanse – CNET
After being cancelled by Syfy, there’s new hope that The Expanse will come back for a fourth season.
- Google, Microsoft find another Spectre, Meltdown flaw – CNET
Intel promises patches in the next few weeks. Devices could take a performance hit.
- Fatal confusion?
Drivers may be confusing autonomous cars with driver assistance technology, with sometimes fatal consequences.
- Van Gogh: Could this be a newly discovered painting?
X-ray and traditional methods suggest the painting is genuine, but final verification is pending.
- Could smartphones replace bank branches?
Banks sent 512 mobile alerts last year as our money management moves from spreadsheets to smartphones.
- UK Parliament lists over 50 questions to ask Zuckerberg in Brussels – CNET
The Facebook CEO has repeatedly snubbed invitations to give evidence in London, but British politicians aren’t giving up without a fight.
- See Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's official royal wedding photos – CNET
Happily ever after: The three official photos released by Kensington Palace’s Instagram account range from formal to fun to romantic.
- Compare Pixel 2 and Galaxy S9 photos with your own eyes – CNET
Yeah, we know — they both look good.
- Lawmakers ask Uber, Lyft for answers on sexual assaults – CNET
Nine members of Congress write a letter to ride-hailing companies saying they want to know more.
- Amazon's new Marketplace Appstore connects sellers to software – CNET
The app store is part of Amazon’s broader push to work more closely with developers of seller tools.
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May 22nd, 2018
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May 21st, 2018
- Missed the royal wedding? Relive it in seconds – CNET
Scan these GIFs for a super quick recap of the day Prince Harry and Meghan Markle became husband and wife in Windsor, England.
- I saw the Red Hydrogen One phone with my own eyes – CNET
No notch — just holograms. Kinda.
- Tomorrow's cities: Park with four seasons under one roof
Four seasons park explores need for greener cities and looks at how climate change affects urban spaces.
- Six deals for Saturday: $21 wireless headphones, $55 4K Roku and more – CNET
Here are a few of the top tech deals we think are worth checking out this weekend.
- The Instant Pot Community is the best page on Facebook – CNET
Commentary: I joined the Instant Pot Community group on Facebook to learn why this electric, countertop pressure cooker had such a fervent following. I stay because of the recipes, camaraderie and low-stakes, politics-free internet drama.
- Maker Faire captures the DIY spirit in art, science, music and robotics – CNET
A climate of innovation, culture and education.
- Our favorite car tech and luxury features of 2018 – Roadshow
Roadshow’s editors pick their favorite in-car luxury, convenience, infotainment and safety tech features.
- Deadpool 2 kills all expectations, if you ignore the first half – CNET
Spoiler-free review: Deadpool 2 takes too long to get to its best meta jokes and gleeful violence, but once it does, it proves to be a worthy sequel.
- Koss’ iconic Porta Pro headphone gets a Bluetooth model – CNET
The new Koss Porta Pro Wireless goes for not quite double the price of the wired model. Is it worth it?
- Samsung owes Apple $1B — or maybe just $28M. OK, jury, what'll it be? – CNET
Either way, design patents are looking like a hot commodity in Silicon Valley as the jury starts deliberating.
- Here’s a pint-size, yet feature-packed power amp from PS Audio – CNET
PS Audio revised their popular little integrated amp and rechristened it the Sprout 100.
- More than 4M Samsung phones a year need service, court case reveals – CNET
Also, take a look at why Samsung started marketing phones on its own instead of leaving it to carriers.
- X-Force, Deadpool 2's new superhero team, explained – CNET
Deadpool 2 features the cinematic debut of a long-running Marvel comics team. Here’s everything you need to know about them. Mild spoilers ahead.
- Deadpool 2 post-credits scene(s), explained – CNET
Yep, there are a total of five different Deadpool 2 post-credits scenes, and they’re all wonderful. Spoilers ahead!
- Deadpool is not part of the MCU. Please stop asking – CNET
He’s barely even part of the X-Men (trainee!).
- Google Assistant 101: Get to know Google's voice-activated helper – CNET
What is Google Assistant? What can it do? How do you control it? Get caught up on Google’s version of Siri or Alexa.
- In New York, his neighbors pounded on his walls, so he built this home theater in Texas – CNET
Growing up in a New York City apartment, Rajesh could never have his dream home-entertainment system. But he finally got his wish in Texas.
- Deadpool 2 cameos: Yes, that is Brad Pitt – CNET
If you blink, you’ll miss these hilarious cameos.
- Meet the smartest locks on the block – CNET
Take your pick of these smart locks that let you lose your keys for good.
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