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March 15th, 2019
- Samsung begins production on new 12GB RAM chips for phones – CNET
The next-generation chips are made with a 10nm process and take up less space in phones compared than previous versions.
- Pi dream: Googler sets record for most digits calculated – CNET
Celebrate Pi Day with trillions of new pi digits.
- China's food delivery apps worked with 35,000 illegal restaurants – CNET
These restaurants weren’t properly licensed to operate or were using fake licenses to sell food.
- Google blocked 2.3 billion bad ads for tickets, garage doors, tech support in 2018 – CNET
That’s 900 million fewer ads than it blocked last year — but twice as many advertisers and publishers.
- Android Q beta available for Pixel phones – CNET
Still no word on what the “Q” stands for.
- Marvel Cinematic Universe songs ranked: Everything from Led Zeppelin to Marvin Gaye – CNET
From Iron Man and Captain Marvel to Black Panther and Guardians of the Galaxy, here are songs that perfectly paired to a scene.
- Shazam superhero movie with Zachary Levi: Trailers, cast, advanced screenings – CNET
Here’s our ongoing guide to the upcoming DC Comics film starring Zachary Levi. The film opens April 5, but advance screenings are coming March 23.
- Lamborghini's CEO eyes the future, mulls possible 2+2 GT model, report says – Roadshow
That model could also feature a hybrid drivetrain with a naturally-aspirated engine.
- Google, Facebook and others pressed to stop spread of anti-vax information – CNET
The American Medical Association worries misinformation could lead to the spread of preventable diseases.
- Qualcomm, Apple make closing arguments in patent trial – CNET
The two tech giants have been battling it out in San Diego.
- Facebook's data-sharing deals reportedly under criminal probe – CNET
The social network gave tech companies special access to user data.
- 'I ignored my children to play video games'
The number of people seeking help for addiction to video games is increasing, treatment centres say.
- Wearable penis camera lets you record your achievements – CNET
The silicone ring features a built-in night vision camera and a Wi-Fi radio for live-streaming. Talk about the ultimate selfie stick.
- Tech giants are guilty of 'bullying tactics,' says Obama's former economic advisor – CNET
A report published in the UK says the big tech companies are overly powerful.
- CRISPR experts call for moratorium on creating gene-edited babies – CNET
Prominent scientists and ethicists believe a temporary pause is necessary.
- Audi launching 30 electrified vehicles by 2025 – Roadshow
The E-Tron Sportback is confirmed for production later this year.
- Facebook tests Watch Party live chats for videos Facebook doesn't have – CNET
The company’s testing a group chat for live TV.
- VW won't show its new Golf in Frankfurt, will debut I.D. hatch instead – Roadshow
We’ll have to wait a little longer than we planned to see the new Golf, but the I.D hatchback is a good consolation prize.
- Star Wars Episode 9 trailer and title could be hitting April 12 – CNET
J.J. Abrams is speaking at Star Wars Celebration in Chicago, and fans have hopes he’ll reveal both preview and title.
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March 14th, 2019
- House Democrats press T-Mobile CEO over Trump hotel stays – CNET
Democrats on the House Judiciary committee tell John Legere the 52 nights he and other executives spent at President Trump’s Washington DC hotel look suspicious.
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says democracy has a 'Facebook problem' – CNET
The Democratic Congresswoman is no stranger to social media, but Facebook is well and truly in her sights.
- March 25 Apple event: Netflix-style streaming service, AirPods, iPad Mini and more – CNET
What we know about Apple’s TV series, a new subscription news service and the products that may make an appearance at Apple’s next big launch event.
- Terrace House on Netflix is an antidote to a world gone insane – CNET
Terrace House is the best show on Netflix you’re not watching (unless you are, in which case, congratulations!).
- Gmail, Google Drive hit with global outage – CNET
What do you do when you can’t send an email? Send out a tweet to complain.
- Police bust man for selling 1 million Netflix, Spotify passwords – CNET
The 21-year-old made more than $200,000 selling stolen account logins.
- IBM stirs controversy by sharing photos for AI facial recognition – CNET
But the the million photos were shared under liberal licenses that Flickr photographers choose.
- Captain Marvel could have been a better prequel – CNET
Commentary: Sure, I like No Doubt, but the 1990s setting was a missed opportunity to give us a different view of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- Meet WFIRST, the next-gen space telescope Trump wants dead – CNET
The White House has proposed cancelling an observatory that scientists say should be NASA’s top large space mission.
- Samsung Galaxy Buds: iFixit teardown reveals they're 'somewhat repairable' – CNET
These earbuds actually have replaceable batteries.
- Devil May Cry 5 review: Demon-hunting aplenty
Demons have invaded the city of Redgrave and only Dante and his companions can stop them.
- Uber proposes $20M settlement of driver classification lawsuit – CNET
After a judge rejected an earlier offer, the ride-hailing company tries again. Its goal is to ensure drivers remain independent contractors, not employees.
- Apple says witness tampering charges justified. Qualcomm has said no way – CNET
The iPhone maker was worried about testimony from a former engineer.
- Tech-filled strap makes old watches smart
A strap that adds notifications and payments to old watches has been designed by Sony engineers.
- Tackle tech giants' 'bullying tactics' review urges
The UK must update its approach to competition in the tech sector, a new report says.
- Galaxy S10 vs. Galaxy S9, S10 Plus, S10E, S10 5G: What's new and what's different? – CNET
Samsung has a dizzying number of new Galaxy phones. Here’s what makes them different from one another and from the GS9.
- Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald: Every way to watch – CNET
The twist-filled tale from Harry Potter’s world is now available to watch at home.
- Jaguar's station wagon has an uncertain future in the US, report says – Roadshow
The long-roof Jag is a welcome change in an onslaught of SUVs but in the end, it may not matter.
- Captain Marvel postcredits scenes, explained – CNET
The first one is a doozy. The second one, cute.
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March 13th, 2019
- Elon Musk's lawyers say SEC is making 'unconstitutional power grab' – Roadshow
The Tesla CEO’s lawyers have submitted a court filing defending Musk against the SEC’s move to hold him in contempt of court.
- Stephen Hawking coin revealed, and it's out of this world – CNET
“I wanted to fit a big black hole on the tiny coin and wish he was still here chortling at the thought,” the designer said.
- Huawei finally has some good news: Mate 20 hits 10 million shipped – CNET
The Chinese tech giant manages to sell millions despite finding itself in a geopolitical quagmire.
- Captain Marvel postcredits scenes, explained – CNET
The first one is a doozy. The second one, cute.
- Google Doodle celebrates World Wide Web's 30th birthday – CNET
The web giant — one of the tech industry’s biggest companies — pays homage to the invention that made the company possible on its anniversary.
- Man arrested after allegedly making threats against Google – CNET
Maine resident traveled across the country to confront the company after his YouTube channel was shut down, police say.
- Would you be happy being interviewed by a robot?
Employers can make unconscious – and unfair – judgements about interviewees within a few seconds.
- The interview robot that doesn't make snap judgements
We are all susceptible to unconscious bias – making assumptions about people. Is a robot any better?
- Google reportedly paid $45M to former exec accused of sexual harassment – CNET
Revised lawsuit says Android creator Andy Rubin was awarded a $150 million stock grant.
- Facebook temporarily removes Elizabeth Warren's ads calling for breakup of Facebook – CNET
The social network says it pulled down the ads for using Facebook’s corporate logo.
- Could electric vehicles be the future for Kenyan travel?
Kenya’s electricity surplus could be capitalised on by a company reconditioning electric vehicles.
- Microsoft sues manufacturing giant Foxconn over patents – CNET
Microsoft says Foxconn, which assembles products for Apple, Sony and others, failed to meet patent obligations.
- Tolkien trailer taught me I don't know how to pronounce Tolkien's name – CNET
The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings author was a master of languages, but not all of us are.
- 3D for your home is even more dead than you thought – CNET
Nvidia is the latest company to give up on the technology for our homes.
- Some Pixel 3 users are reporting microphone and call-quality issues – CNET
Users say that calls on the receiver’s end sound tinny, cut in and out, and echo.
- PewDiePie dethroned by T-Series as YouTube's most subscribed channel – CNET
The Indian music label assumed the video streaming throne for a third time, before dropping back to second place.
- Tesla is on the hunt for Chinese battery partners, report says – Roadshow
With plans to have its Gigafactory 2 up and running by year’s end, the Big T is allegedly on the hunt for new battery cell suppliers in China.
- Honda Dream Drive pays you for driving – Roadshow
Ever think maybe sitting in traffic isn’t so bad? Nah.
- NASA busts out untouched moon rocks for study – CNET
NASA’s stash of pristine lunar material is about to get some serious scrutiny.
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March 12th, 2019
- Scientists discovered a new 'wallaby-sized' dinosaur in Australia – CNET
Apparently these small dinosaurs were “agile runners”.
- If The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air came out in 2019 – CNET
A fan-made film re-imagines the Fresh Prince for a new generation. I would watch this show.
- A strange deep-sea shark discovered almost 30 years ago, now has a name – CNET
Shark researcher Bradley Wetherbee named it Laila, after his 17-year-old daughter
- Star Wars Resistance episode 19: The First Order's reign allows No Escape (Part 1) – CNET
The first half of the season finale brings us to The Force Awakens’ darkest hour.
- At SXSW 2019, Amazon's apocalypse is a party – CNET
To promote the series Good Omens based on Neil Gaiman’s novel, angels, demons and the rest of us kick back in The Garden of Earthly Delights to wait for the End Times.
- WWE Fastlane 2019: Start time, how to watch, full match card and WWE Network – CNET
WWE Fastlane is on now! Here’s every confirmed match and participant.
- Game of Thrones dragonmaster reveals the secrets of Daenerys' babies – CNET
Supermarket chickens and cheetah colors help visual-effects supervisor Sven Martin and team animate Drogon, Rhaegal and Viserion.
- Mario Day sale includes Nintendo Switch, Mario Kart 8, Odyssey deals starting March 10 – CNET
To quote Mario, “Wahoo!”
- Watch a kangaroo attack a landing paraglider in Australia – CNET
Paragliding sounds like fun until you’re greeted by an irate roo.
- Brie Larson dressed as Captain Marvel surprises moviegoers – CNET
Dressed in a Captain Marvel tracksuit, Larson visits a New Jersey movie theater and serves fans popcorn.
- Sleeper to Seattle: 39 hours on Amtrak's Coast Starlight – CNET
What it’s like to go from Southern California to Washington state, 1,377 miles, as slowly as possible.
- Captain Marvel post-credits scenes, explained – CNET
The first one is a doozy. The second one, cute.
- Uber whistleblower: 'I wanted to speak up, share my story and get back to work' – CNET
Susan Fowler talks at SXSW about the power of a story to bring about change in Silicon Valley.
- Bill Nye crashes AOC's session at SXSW – CNET
During a Q&A with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Nye brings up climate change.
- Captain Marvel review: A soaring tale of self-discovery with a '90s beat – CNET
The first female-led Marvel movie subverts the superhero origin film in the best possible way.
- Apple joins list of Elizabeth Warren's tech breakup targets – CNET
Senator wants the company separated from its App Store.
- Captain Marvel soars to super-powered $455 million at global box office – CNET
The Brie Larson movie claims the second-biggest global opening weekend for a superhero film.
- Is 2019 the year of the air fryer? Combination cooking devices are everywhere – CNET
Remember when everyone was throwing Alexa into everything? That’s what 2019 looks like for kitchen appliances when it comes to air frying.
- Russia internet freedom: Thousands protest against cyber-security bill
The government says the bill will boost security but activists say it will stifle dissent.
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March 11th, 2019
- Stan Lee's Captain Marvel cameo made Kevin Smith a 'blubbering mess' – CNET
Stan Lee’s posthumous cameo is a loving nod to Smith’s 1995 movie Mallrats.
- Galaxy S10E could be a $750 powerhouse: Here's what we need to know next – CNET
Our ongoing review of Samsung’s cheapest Galaxy S10 is still uncovering what matters most.
- Bill Nye crashes AOC's session at SXSW – CNET
During a Q&A with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Nye brings up climate change.
- Us review: Jordan Peele's new horror flick doesn't quite mirror Get Out – CNET
Director Peele follows up 2017’s Get Out with a hotly anticipated doppelganger film.
- Snapchat and co-founder Evan Spiegel to get cinematic treatment – CNET
They’ll be at the center of a video series from Quiby, the upcoming streaming service from Hollywood player Jeffrey Katzenberg and tech maven Meg Whitman.
- WWE Fastlane 2019: Start time, how to watch, full match card and more – CNET
WWE Fastlane is this weekend. Here’s every confirmed match and participant.
- Captain Marvel fans: eBay's new all-female comic shop highlights your heroes – CNET
Wonder Woman and Batgirl writer Gail Simone, one of Superheroine HQ’s curators, talks about the importance of female superheroes: “People want these stories, and I want the gates wide open.”
- Galaxy S10 phones: How to buy them now, and whether you should – CNET
The Galaxy S10, S10 Plus and S10E are officially on sale. Here’s everything you need to know.
- For Fukushima's nuclear disaster, robots offer a sliver of hope – CNET
It’s been almost a decade since the worst nuclear disaster hit. Even now, robots are just getting close enough to see how big the problem is.
- Captain Marvel and me: I was clueless about Carol Danvers, now I love her – CNET
Commentary: There’s a big gap in my knowledge of superheroes, and her name is Captain Marvel. Movie spoilers ahead.
- Captain Marvel punches out a $61.4 million opening day – CNET
The only film to open higher in China is Avengers: Infinity War.
- Nintendo's Mario Day sale includes Switch, Mario Kart 8, Odyssey deals starting March 10 – CNET
To quote Mario, “Wahoo!”
- Captain Marvel post-credits scenes, explained – CNET
The first one is a doozy. The second one, cute.
- Elizabeth Warren vows to break up tech giants if elected in 2020
The US Democratic presidential hopeful tells a rally she is “sick of freeloading billionaires”.
- Captain Marvel merchandise isn't kitten around with Goose and Carol – CNET
From keychains to action figures to shirts and sunglasses, you can have Captain Marvel in your life — and her little cat, too.
- Deal alert: 2018 MacBook Air for $999 at Best Buy – CNET
This is about as low a price as we’re going to see.
- Ohm Acoustics speakers sound bigger than they look – CNET
The Audiophiliac gets an earful at the Ohm Acoustics Brooklyn factory.
- Dayton’s tiny $143 stereo amplifier has big aspirations – CNET
The Dayton Audio DTA Pro stereo integrated amplifier is such a tiny thing you might underestimate it. That would be a big mistake.
- Barbie turns 60: From fashion icon to tech champion – CNET
After 60 years of careers, the Barbie of today is all about science.
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March 10th, 2019
- Captain Marvel post-credits scenes, explained – CNET
The first one is a doozy. The second one, cute.
- Galaxy S10 phones on sale now: How to buy them, and whether you should – CNET
The Galaxy S10, S10 Plus and S10E are officially on sale. Here’s everything you need to know.
- Fortnite season 8, week 2 challenges and how to visit north, south, east and west locations – CNET
The fastest way to level up your Battle Pass tiers is to complete challenges and we’ve got the tips and maps to make it easier.
- At home in my hijab: How the internet helped me embrace modest clothing – CNET
Muslim fashionistas like me once felt isolated. But influencers have given us a safe haven.
- Lords urge tougher rules for tech firms
Technology firms and social media apps should all fall under one regulatory body, Lords report says.
- Deal alert: 2018 MacBook Air for $999 at Best Buy – CNET
This is about as low a price as we’re going to see.
- Alfa Romeo launches a recall of 60,000 Giulias and Stelvios – Roadshow
The recall stems from an issue with the car’s adaptive cruise control.
- OnePlus 7 rumors: Price, specs, features and everything else – CNET
The upcoming flagship might have a pop-up camera and triple-rear cameras.
- Nintendo's Mario Day sale includes Switch, Mario Kart 8, Odyssey deals – CNET
To quote Mario, “Wahoo!”
- The best food processors of 2019 – CNET
From shredded cheese to almond butter, we put these processors through their paces to find the best.
- Pixel 4 and 4 XL rumors: Price, specs, features and everything else – CNET
Keep tabs on the rumors about Google’s upcoming marquee phones.
- Marvel fans: Show us your fandom collection! – CNET
With Avengers: Endgame around the corner, we want to see just how big of a Marvel fan you are. Submit pics of your favorite Marvel gear to be showcased on our site!
- Apex Legends Battle Pass rumors: Everything you need to know – CNET
A big update is coming to Apex Legends this month and rumors hint at a new Battle Pass, new weapons, new Legends and more.
- Elon Musk faces investor lawsuit for Tesla tweets – CNET
His “misstatements” have hurt the company and its shareholders, the suit alleges.
- Jeep is bringing the Gladiator to Europe for 2020 – Roadshow
FCA says that its European customers are excited for the Gladiator to hit their shores next year.
- I was clueless about Captain Marvel, but now I love her – CNET
Commentary: There’s a big gap in my knowledge of superheroes, and her name is Captain Marvel. Movie spoilers ahead.
- Game of Thrones Wildlings and Dothraki are on my tail at SXSW – CNET
Depending on how the night goes here at SXSW 2019, this could turn out to be the world’s most violent block party.
- Captain Marvel review: A soaring tale of self-discovery with a '90s beat – CNET
The first female-led Marvel movie subverts the superhero origin film in the best possible way.
- Qualcomm wants $31 million in damages in Apple patent case – CNET
That’s based on $1.40 per allegedly infringed iPhone.
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