October 31st, 2018
- NASA transformed Halloween pumpkins into fighting robots – CNET
Normal people don’t make halloween robot pumpkins that fight each other, but NASA does.
- Apple's iOS 12.1 with Group FaceTime, new emoji, dual-SIM hits iPhones Tuesday – CNET
The update also brings dual SIM support to the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR.
- An Attack on Titan movie, by the director of It, is in the works – CNET
The wildly popular Japanese anime is getting a Hollywood adaptation, and a high profile director at the helm.
- NASA is still holding out hope for the Mars Opportunity rover – CNET
This is like the end of WALL-E. Wake up little fella! Wake up!
- Julian Assange loses legal bid to ease Ecuador Embassy's new house rules – CNET
WikiLeaks founder says new rules are intended to force him to leave the embassy.
- Volkswagen and Mobileye are starting Israel's first autonomous ride-hailing service – Roadshow
The joint venture will get underway in early 2019 with help from Champion Motors, an Israeli car importer.
- Gab goes offline as GoDaddy, PayPal cut ties after Pittsburgh synagogue shooting – CNET
Pressure on the social media site intensifies after hatred spills off the web into the real world.
- The 8 best scary video games under $10 for Halloween – CNET
Dim the lights, grab yourself a blanket and prepare for pure terror. In video game form.
- Teaching kids the magic of coding
Linda Liukas wants to show children that writing code for computers can be magical.
- Can we predict when and where a crime will take place?
Predictive policing using data analytics is gaining acceptance among police forces, but at what cost?
- Walmart launches new line of gaming PCs – CNET
Designed for specifically for gamers, new machines will be sold only through Walmart.com.
- Amusing bug on Pixel 3 XL displays a second notch – CNET
Some Pixel 3 XL owners are seeing double notches on their phones. But Google says a fix is coming soon.
- Bitcoin is actually going to ruin the world, climate scientists say – CNET
Bitcoin requires electricity to exist, lots of it. Here’s why that’s bad news for our planet.
- His Dark Materials TV series: Release date, cast, plot and more – CNET
The new series will be coming to the BBC and HBO, possibly filling the fantasy void left by Game of Thrones.
- Google employees plan walkout over handling of sexual misconduct claims – CNET
Workers are upset about the company’s decision to reportedly protect prominent executives.
- Pirelli's Stella Bianca rolls new tire tech into old construction – Roadshow
The reborn Stella Bianca tire features modern rubber compounds paired with bias-ply construction and Pirelli’s longest-serving tread pattern.
- UK announces new digital tax for tech giants – CNET
Silicon Valley companies will be expected to put their hands a little deeper in their pockets.
- Five biggest mysteries about Apple's next MacBook – CNET
If there is indeed a new slim, reasonably priced mainstream Apple laptop coming this week, almost everything about it is going to be a surprise.
- SoundCloud changes the way it pays artists after controversy – CNET
Some legal language in SoundCloud’s Premier Program made it seem like artists were being given the short end of the stick.
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October 30th, 2018
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October 28th, 2018
- iPhone XR now in stores, but official Apple cases nowhere to be seen – CNET
Apple teased clear cases for the colorful iPhone XR, but they’re absent on launch day.
- Copyright Office rules in favor of your right to repair your own phone – CNET
Now you can get your smartphones, voice assistant devices, home appliances and systems fixed by third-party vendors.
- TwitchCon: Snapchat, Squad Streams and everything else new coming to Twitch – CNET
Amazon’s game streaming platform is giving viewers more ways to be a part of Twitch Streams. Also: karaoke.
- AT&T successfully tests first 5G hotspot you'll actually be able to buy – CNET
It’ll go on sale later this year as the carrier starts rolling out its 5G network.
- Microsoft execs defend bid for US military contract – CNET
The company says despite ethical issues, working in the field gives Microsoft influence over how new technologies are used.
- Game of Thrones: Here's the Stark family reunion we'll never see – CNET
Arya, Jon Snow and Robb get together in an aww-worthy photo.
- Star Wars TIE silencer wheelchair costume conquers Halloween – CNET
A young boy has turned to the Dark Side as his wheelchair is transformed into Kylo Ren’s deadly spaceship.
- Twitter suspends account that may be tied to suspected mail bomber – CNET
Facebook also removed accounts that appear to have been linked to Cesar Sayoc, who was arrested Friday in connection with mail bombs.
- The robot arm made for gentle undersea exploration
A soft robotic arm which will allow underwater sea life to be studied in greater detail is created.
- VR esports: Is it gaming for sporty people?
VR esport athlete Tim McGuinness says the technology lets him do things traditional sport competitors cannot.
- New iPad Pro, new MacBook Air, updated Mac Mini and more: What to expect from Apple's Oct. 30 event in Brooklyn – CNET
New iPad Pros and a redesigned MacBook Air are likely. And we may see some other product updates, too.
- Pixel 3 photos drastically improve with the new night mode – CNET
We tried the Night Sight mode on the Pixel 3 XL and the results are amazing.
- iPhone XS specs vs. XS Max, XR, X: What's new and different – CNET
See how Apple’s new 2018 iPhones compare spec-by-spec with last year’s iPhone X.
- Tesla facing criminal investigation over Model 3 production, report says – Roadshow
The Justice Department is said to be investigating whether Tesla’s statements surrounding its Model 3 production numbers in 2017 could be considered fraud.
- Blizzard launches esports app for Overwatch, Hearthstone and more – CNET
There’s a new way to follow your favorite competitive Blizzard communities.
- California agrees to not enforce net neutrality law… for now – CNET
It promised the Justice Department that it won’t enforce the state law until a lawsuit challenging the repeal of the federal regulations is resolved.
- Guardians of the Galaxy 3 officially 'on hold' – CNET
Marvel boss Kevin Feige confirms the film’s status after James Gunn’s departure.
- Roma is the Netflix movie you should see on the biggest screen – CNET
Alfonso Cuarón’s masterwork deserves better than a laptop screen.
- Samsung Galaxy S10 will reportedly come in 5G, Plus, budget versions – CNET
We also get more hints about its first foldable phone.
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October 27th, 2018
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October 26th, 2018
- Star Wars composer John Williams pulls out of concerts due to illness – CNET
Musical legend won’t conduct planned concerts in London and Vienna.
- Google Doodle honors Tyrus Wong, long unrecognized Bambi illustrator – CNET
His true contribution went largely unknown for nearly 60 years.
- Netflix horror Bird Box might be Sandra Bullock’s A Quiet Place – CNET
The first trailer throws us into a world where looking at monsters might just get you offed.
- Tesla's Q3 earnings call reveal big plans for Autopilot and more – Roadshow
Autopilot is slated to get a huge boost in processing power, and Model 3 is going abroad.
- Techies, taxes and homelessness converge in battle over San Francisco's Prop. C – CNET
Salesforce has thrown in nearly $5 million to support a ballot measure that aims to help the homeless. Lyft and Twitter’s CEO have contributed $225,000 to defeat it.
- Netflix makes its first-ever Australian show… and it's about mermaids – CNET
We get our first look at Tidelands and its dangerous (and beautiful) half-Siren people.
- Chinese spies reportedly eavesdrop on Trump's personal iPhone – CNET
The president keeps a phone unaltered by the NSA to chat with friends, The New York Times reports.
- Will Kanye West make an appearance on Rick and Morty? – CNET
Pickle Kanye? The rapper’s tweet of art inspired by the show has fans taking sides about whether he should guest-star.
- Verizon adds Panama City to list of 5G cities after Hurricane Michael – CNET
The storm-wracked area is among the first to get access to the superspeedy network.
- Smart cities: 'A cyber-attack could stop the country'
As the internet of things takes off, is security being sacrificed in the quest for higher speeds?
- Cathay Pacific breach leaks personal data on 9.4 million people – CNET
The Hong Kong airliner first learned of the breach last spring, but just made it public Wednesday.
- ACLU demands DHS disclose its use of facial-recognition tech – CNET
The civil liberties advocacy group’s request comes after reports that Amazon pitched ICE on using its recognition software.
- Google drops plans for Berlin campus after protests
The US firm had faced strong local opposition and will now give the space to charities.
- CNET Asks: Do you trust ancestry sites to keep your DNA safe? – CNET
Finding out your ancestry can be an amazing thing. But is it worth it to sign up for a DNA registry?
- NBC to launch 24/7 news streaming service Signal next year – CNET
NBC News Signal would be another digital news network from a broadcast giant, after CBS, ABC and Fox.
- The Leica M10-D pretends to be a film camera by ditching the screen – CNET
There’s even a fake film advance lever to complete the illusion.
- Waymo explains what its self-driving cars should do when pulled over – Roadshow
A new guide describes how the autonomous vehicles are supposed to react with police vehicles and first responders.
- No single solution to self-driving cars' trolley problem, study says – Roadshow
Respondents disagree on whom an autonomous car should kill in the event of an unavoidable crash.
- Ahead of Apple event, new Macs spotted in regulatory filing – CNET
The model numbers could refer to the new Macs being announced on Oct. 30.
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October 25th, 2018
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October 24th, 2018
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October 23rd, 2018
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October 22nd, 2018
- Twitter employee may have spied on users for Saudis, says report – CNET
Intelligence officials alerted the social network in 2015, and it fired the worker, reports The New York Times.
- The two Venom post-credits scenes, explained – CNET
The most clunky sequel-bait imaginable and a surprise from another world. What does it all mean? Warning: spoilers ahead.
- Mixing John Lennon's Imagine: We meet engineer Rob Stevens – CNET
It’s a dream job for an engineer. Rob Stevens tells us how he brings out the best in John Lennon’s solo work.
- Lynk & Co is partnering with Cyan to go racing – Roadshow
The Chinese mobility startup will enter the 2019 World Touring Car Championship with the racing version of its 03 sedan.
- Anonymous Pro-Brexit ads on Facebook say 'bin Chequers'
A senior MP questions how a pro-Brexit website can run adverts without saying who has paid for them.
- This $33 Bluetooth speaker sounds better than it has any right to – CNET
Incredibly enough, the Audiophiliac is smitten with the Tribit XSound Go Bluetooth speaker!
- iPhone XR early presale demand and the next Apple event is Oct. 30th – CNET
Which iPhone XR models are showing shipment delays and what we’re expecting at Apple’s next launch event. Catch up on all your iPhone news for the week.
- Luke Cage cancelled by Netflix and Marvel – CNET
Sweet Christmas! First Iron Fist is gone, now Luke Cage. Are Jessica Jones, Daredevil and the Punisher next on the chopping block?
- 2 movies for $5: Wonder Woman and Batman v Superman Extended Cut – CNET
Wonder Woman alone — you know, the good one — would cost you $10 from most streaming services.
- iPhone XS specs vs. XS Max, XR, X: What's new and different – CNET
See how Apple’s new 2018 iPhones compare spec-by-spec with last year’s iPhone X.
- iPhone XR camera: Here’s how good we think it'll be – CNET
It’s only got one lens, while the iPhone XS has two. But what else is different?
- 9 great reads from CNET this week – CNET
We look at how superfast 5G could rock your world; consider how your DNA will sell you out; and preview Netflix’s new witch series.
- Best mobile games of 2018 – CNET
Looking for a new game to play on your phone or tablet? Here are our picks of the best mobile games.
- iPhone XR hands-on: Colorful phones make a great first impression – CNET
We take an early look at what sets the iPhone XR apart from the XS.
- The 50 best iPhone games – CNET
If you’re all about the iPhone, these are some of the best games you can play.
- OnePlus 6T: Every detail and rumor so far – CNET
It’ll definitely have an in-display fingerprint scanner — and we know lots more.
- The 44 best Android games of 2018 – CNET
These are unequivocally the best Android games on the planet.
- Samsung may add in-screen camera and fingerprint sensor to future phones – CNET
The new features could eliminate the need for a bezel, thereby increasing screen size, according to several rumors.
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October 21st, 2018
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