Friday 4 November 2016
Google doodle celebrates Walter Cronkite's 100th birthday - CNET
Legendary newsman is remembered for objective reporting on the Vietnam War, JFK's assassination and the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Your voice is key to survival in this dark horror game - CNET
With a release date set for December, Stifled might be the perfect game for a terrifying Christmas season.
Neil Young's back catalog returns to Spotify, Apple Music - CNET
After pulling his music from Spotify in 2015 due to concerns over quality, Neil Young's entire back catalog is available again.
After a 6-year break, I'm playing World of Warcraft again. Here's why - CNET
Commentary: CNET Managing Editor Eric Franklin quit playing World of Warcraft six years ago. Here's why he fell off the wagon in 2016.
Online voting available, if you have pen and paper - CNET
About 1 percent of America's registered voters can cast their ballots electronically, as hacking fears slow the spread of online voting.
Social media is a gold mine for detectives busting scams - CNET
How clean is your Facebook feed? Investigators have built a tool to more easily trawl for information you might want to keep private.
2017 Toyota C-HR to finally debut at LA Auto Show - Roadshow
There hasn't been a US show since its world debut in Geneva in March.
Nissan expands free EV charging program to Madison, Wisconsin - Roadshow
Nissan claims nearly 90 percent of Leaf owners live in cities where this program runs.
WikiLeaks 'spirit cooking' tweet gets Twitter boiling - CNET
Social Cues: Also trending on social media on Friday are the "Hamilton" mixtape and Google's latest doodle.
Watch a hydraulic press absolutely demolish a spinning turbocharger - Roadshow
You didn't expect the turbo to survive, did you?
Samsung Galaxy Note 7's network cutoff set in New Zealand - CNET
Some diehards are refusing to give up their recalled phones, leading Samsung to take drastic steps.
Tesla P100D models replace 90D trims, Model S gets optional glass roof - Roadshow
100-kWh models are quicker and have more range, at a hefty price.
CNET's LG V20 Giveaway - CNET
We are giving away two units of the new premium phone from LG that comes with Android Nougat and two rear cameras. This sweepstakes ends on November 17, 2016.
New 2017 Toyota Highlander priced from $30,630 - Roadshow
Opt for a fully loaded hybrid model, though, and you can spend as much as $48,000 on this three-row crossover.
Giant straw Godzilla statue stands guard over Japanese town - CNET
At almost 23 feet, this Godzilla statue with glowing LED eyes took 170 fans over four months to build in celebration of the fall harvest.
Wednesday 2 November 2016
Casting Harry Potter spells from your phone isn't so magical - CNET
A partnership between Google and the upcoming "Fantastic Beasts" movie gives Android users some supernatural skills, but apparently not all of us were cut out to be wizards.
Insurer plans to read your Facebook for cheaper car insurance (or not) - CNET
UK insurer Admiral thinks exclamation marks or vague language in your status updates might suggest you're a bad driver.
Amazon Rapids offers a chatty take on kids reading - CNET
The app, available for $2.99 a month, includes hundreds of short stories for kids, told through text messages.
How to watch the presidential election results from your laptop, phone, or streamer - CNET
No cable? No problem. Here's how you can get the results of the presidential election with only your computer or phone.
Hyundai's Ioniq hybrid breaks land-speed record - Roadshow
A 157-mph, nitrous-equipped hybrid? Hell to the yes.
Nintendo's Animal Crossing 3DS update adds Amiibo support, and a trailer park - CNET
Also with the free update, you can choose to sell your sad decaying old town to Tom Nook.
Forging the Sword of Gryffindor from Harry Potter - CNET
Watch a team of blacksmiths recreate the magical sword from Harry Potter in a new "Man at Arms" video.
Eye-tracking VR headset Fove 0 available for preorder at $599 - CNET
The company's Kickstarter backers get it this year. The rest of you will have to wait till 2017.
Creature of the night: Hyundai unveils limited-production Tucson Night - Roadshow
Because who doesn't want a set of RAYS wheels from the factory?
LinkedIn wants to help you earn more money - CNET
The professional network adds a new feature designed to help its members reach their full earning potential.
Microsoft Teams challenges Slack for office dominance - CNET
Who will win the workplace chat war? Microsoft is going head to head with Slack and Facebook.
Your IFTTT recipes are about to change - CNET
Recipes are now called "applets." The big difference? Applets can trigger a bunch of stuff, not just one thing.
Uber teams up with GM's Maven for car-sharing rental option - Roadshow
Uber drivers will be able to lease Maven vehicles on a per-week basis.
Tuesday 1 November 2016
Dieselgate strikes again: Volkswagen may quit World Rally Championship - Roadshow
Motorsport isn't a necessity, per se, and VW's belt needs a tightening.
Twitter is excited for Christmas -- on November 1 - CNET
Social Cues: Nobody cares about Thanksgiving apparently. Also on social media, Philadelphia's commuters must suddenly find new ways to get to work.
Samsung pours $1 billion into boosting chip production in US - CNET
The electronics titan wants to increase capacity at its Austin, Texas facilities.
Yahoo saw female execs leave amid takeover talks - CNET
The last year saw a regression in the percentage of women in leadership and technical roles.
HP Labs: From basic chemistry to better printing - CNET
At HP Labs in Palo Alto, California, researchers work on the future of printing, computing, and security. Here's a look within.
DraftKings, FanDuel close to a major fantasy sports merger - CNET
The two leading fantasy sports players are working on a deal which would have DraftKings CEO Jason Robins run the combined company, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Facebook should protect human rights, 73 civil groups say - CNET
A letter sent by civil rights organizations wants Facebook to clarify its position on removing videos and other content that document human rights issues.
It takes 3D to Tango (The 3:59, Ep. 133) - CNET
We chat about Google's new 3D-sensing Tango camera tech and Microsoft's Surface Dial.
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