Facebook emphasizes putting friends and family first in News Feed - CNET

The social network is changing its algorithm again to prioritize personal posts over news stories and other content.

Get lost in this interactive 3D Calvin and Hobbes comic strip - CNET

Step into the world of Calvin & Hobbes as you've never seen it before: as a 3D comic.

Toyota's manga-inspired concept adds new GT86 to old world of Initial D - Roadshow

Frankly, I'm surprised this manga-infused mashup didn't happen sooner.

Boris Johnson's Brexit victory speech uploaded to Pornhub with x-rated title - CNET

Pornhub user "BrexitVote" posted Johnson's speech with a comical, but obscene title.

How's my driving? Uber to track drivers who brake too hard or drive too fast - CNET

Uber wants to improve its drivers' performance on the road with new features giving them feedback on their driving.

Second successful rocket booster test for NASA's Mars roadmap (Tomorrow Daily 385) - CNET

Before we know it, we'll be sending a crew of humans into deep space, but before it does, NASA needs a few more successful tests like the one that happened today.

Usage up, price down: Chevrolet slashes cost of 4G LTE data - Roadshow

This is a far cry from the norm for data -- usually the price is jacked up as usage increases.

Walmart rolls out free trial of two-day delivery service - CNET

Walmart's ShippingPass service is offering a free 30-day trial, in a hopes of grabbing some of Amazon's customers.

​Sing along to 'Ghostbusters' theme with Japanese comedians - CNET

Hate the new "Ghostbusters (I'm Not Afraid)" song from Fallout Boy and Missy Elliot? Get ready to sing "Who ya gonna call?" in Japanese with this catchy music video.

Facebook wants you to give its new Like button a thumbs-up - CNET

The old logo-emblazoned Like button gives way to the symbolic sign of approval.

New study shows autonomous-car acceptance is a gradual process - Roadshow

Volvo's Future of Driving Survey points out that old habits die hard and we still want some semblance of control, albeit not all the time.

My all-nighter with the first iPhone - CNET

Nine years ago phone history was made when the first iPhone went on sale. I was there to write the first CNET review.

Twitter among SF tech companies that may face new payroll tax - CNET

City leaders estimate the tax could generate $120 million annually that would be earmarked to curb homelessness and the housing shortage in SF.

BMW's ReachNow car-sharing program expands, adds more cars - Roadshow

Its latest expansion should now cover about 75 percent of Seattle residents.

Great white shark caught napping on camera for first time - CNET

Sharks get tired, too. A film crew delights in rare footage of a huge shark taking a snooze underwater.

Chrissy Teigen tries to gift a blender on Twitter, chaos ensues - CNET

Model Chrissy Teigen decides to give one of her Twitter followers a blender...and a brand war follows.

Sioeye Iris4G action cam live-streams on T-Mobile right out of the box - CNET

A T-Mobile SIM will come preinstalled in the tiny camera so you can immediately broadcast your adventures to friends, family and followers.

These clever earbud headphones can boost your ability to hear certain sounds - CNET

Using a 2-minute hearing test, the new Even earphones by MeQ creates a custom sound profile that automatically adapts to your listening style.

See NASA test-fire its huge Mars rocket in the desert - CNET

The space agency adds even more heat to the hot Utah summer with a second successful firing of the largest rocket in history on Tuesday.

Stephen Hawking: We're not getting any less greedy or stupid - CNET

Technically Incorrect: Speaking with Larry King, the renowned physicist despairs about the state of humanity and suggests rogue AI will be hard to stop.

Facebook expands 'Save' and 'Share' features to Chrome browser - CNET

The social network wants people to share more. And it's using Google's web browser to try to make it happen.

Twitter pushing into AR and VR via new hire with Apple background - CNET

Could Twitter be working on new apps for virtual and augmented reality?

Stock up on Logitech PC accessories during Amazon's one-day sale - CNET

Hurry over to Amazon to take advantage of big discounts on Logitech peripherals, including gaming keyboards and mice, PC speakers, universal remotes and more.

WD updates My Passport portable drives with new look, larger capacity - CNET

The new My Passport Ultra, Ultra for Mac and Ultra Metal portable drives now deliver up to 4TB of storage space.

Born in the USA: Toyota Camry earns 'Most American Car' honor again - Roadshow

Because nothing's more fun than schooling ultranationalists on how to actually buy American.

Microsoft pays woman $10,000 over forced Windows 10 upgrade - CNET

"I had never heard of Windows 10," travel agent Teri Goldstein told The Seattle Times.

Still waiting for your Oculus Rift? VR headset has returned to Amazon - CNET

The Rift virtual reality headset is now back in stock at the online retailing giant.

Insane ball machine built entirely out of K'Nex - CNET

Over a period of three years, K'Nex builder Shadowman built an elaborate ball machine standing nearly 2.5 metres tall.

Overachieving Hubble mission gets five more years - CNET

Originally expected to serve until around 2005, the Hubble Space Telescope will be operational until at least June 30, 2021.

Snowden calls proposed Russian antiterror measures 'Big Brother law' - CNET

New legislation calls for service providers to store metadata for up to six months, and expressing pro-terror sentiments online could get you jailed for up to seven years.

Religious hacker defaces escort websites - CNET

The Moroccan hacker has attacked over 100 websites, citing religious reasons, and claims to have access to user data.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai's Quora account hacked - CNET

The group responsible for hacking Mark Zuckerberg's social media accounts has taken aim at Sundar Pichai.

Google will reportedly release its own phone this year - CNET

The tech giant is currently in talks with mobile operators to release its own non-Nexus device, according to reports.

Apple celebrates Pride with rainbow Watch straps - CNET

But it's not known whether the company will put the celebratory wristbands on sale.

Brexit campaign wipes its homepage amid accusations of false promises - CNET

Prominent Brexiters have been backtracking on key promises made during the referendum. Now the campaign's homepage has erased links to those claims.

Netflix and its ilk don't play second fiddle to DVRs anymore - CNET

Subscription video-on-demand services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu are now in as many US households as digital video recorders.

Bots accused of hijacking anti-Brexit petition - CNET

The online petition has 3.7 million signatures, but all of them may not be real.

Uber is putting Pandora tunes in the driver's seat - Roadshow

Drivers can now play Pandora through the ride-hailing company's driver app, ahead of a plan to roll out Pandora for riders in Uber cars too.

Amazon unveils free educational tools for teachers - CNET

The online commerce giant hopes to give teachers easy access to learning materials through its Amazon Inspire program.

#Stickers coming soon to your photos on Twitter - CNET

The social network will let its users attach stickers to their photos for fun.

Google may face another EU complaint over its ad services biz - CNET

It would be the third antitrust complaint from the European Union, according to a report from Bloomberg.

iPhone 7 alleged photos expose second speaker, larger camera - CNET

The photos seemingly provide more backing for rumors that have been floating about the past few months about the next iPhone.

Samsung's next phablet phone may be the 'Galaxy Note 7,' tipster says - CNET

Mobile reporter Evan Blass, who often gets reliable phone leaks, claims Samsung's next big phone will skip the Galaxy Note 6 moniker.

Trump tweets that Scotland loves Brexit (though Scotland voted against) - CNET

Technically Incorrect: Arriving in Scotland, the presumptive Republican nominee for US president seems unaware that the Scottish really want to be part of Europe.

Sail the world while avoiding roaming fees - CNET

From CNET Magazine: CNET's consumer advice columnist Marguerite Reardon serves up five tips for using your phones at sea and in port.

Yuneec Typhoon H drone gets new obstacle-avoiding powers from Intel - CNET

The hexacopter will soon be available with an Intel RealSense camera for steering it around obstacles while flying and filming.

Teachers out at prep school after nasty Slack messages about students are revealed - CNET

Technically Incorrect: Several teachers privately called the kids "idiots" and worse; then screenshots of their chats were circulated, say reports.

Facebook, YouTube said to be automatically blocking extremist videos - CNET

Web giants quietly using digital fingerprints to identify and remove Islamic State videos and other similar material, Reuters reports.

Pluto's moon Charon has a grander canyon than the Grand Canyon - CNET

There is no river rafting down Charon's Argo Chasma, but scientists are fascinated by the sheer scale of the Pluto moon's massive canyon.

Rapper RZA composing album inspired by vintage Atari game tunes - CNET

The Wu-Tang Clan rapper and producer is assembling a crew of collaborators to feature on the upcoming record.

New camera ad satirizes Trump, his wall and Mexican immigrants - CNET

Technically Incorrect: A 360-degree video camera startup decides to go, you know, there. It says networks have banned the ad.

Xbox exec responds to Scorpio concerns - CNET

Xbox Head of Operations Dave McCarthy: "We really do intend it to be a seamless experience going across that ecosystem of devices."

Stephen Colbert ridicules Ticketmaster's free-voucher concerts - CNET

Technically Incorrect: Yes, you too can get free tickets for a Black Sabbath tribute band. If you try very hard.

Sweden opens 1.2 mile long electric highway for trucks - CNET

The highway will charge electric trucks using overhead wires and is finally open for trials.

Samsung selling dual-camera modules to Xiaomi, says report - CNET

Chinese firms Xiaomi and LeEco are buying dual-camera modules for their upcoming phones, a report from the Korean Herald claims.

Sharp has designed an earthquake-proof fridge - CNET

The Japanese electronic giant's latest fridge automatically locks if it senses an earthquake and has a solar-powered backup battery in the event of a power outage.

Lindsay Lohan an unlikely source of information during the Brexit vote - CNET

As the UK stunned the world by electing to leave the European Union, Lindsay Lohan shocked Twitter by revealing herself as a voice of #Brexit expertise.

Look inside Bletchley Park and get up close with an original Enigma machine - CNET

Our behind-the-scenes snaps show you how the fiendish Nazi Enigma machine encoded its messages, and the unassuming offices where the code was cracked.

Pinot meow: Wine for cats lets you toast with your feline friends - CNET

The new beverage has no alcohol, of course, but is made with organic catnip and fresh beets.

Uber's new upfront pricing tucks away the surge - CNET

The company's new upfront pricing supposedly helps do away with surge pricing headaches by telling you what you'll pay upfront.

Controversial $4 smartphone to start shipping next week - CNET

After stirring controversy with its dirt-cheap smartphone earlier this year, Indian company Ringing Bells says it has over 200,000 Freedom 251 units ready for shipping.

VR suits, car phones' comeback and insect brains: 8 tech predictions from Qualcomm (Q&A) - CNET

Chairman Paul Jacobs spends his time nowadays thinking about the future. He shares some of his ideas with CNET.

'What is the EU?' trends on Google in the UK as the country votes for Brexit - CNET

Britons have voted in favor of Brexit, but Google Trends data suggests there is still confusion over what leaving the EU actually means.

Brexit: A step back to tribalism and a personal insult - CNET

Commentary: The UK vote to withdraw from the European Union makes one citizen feel like the country where he was born is regressing into merely a little island.

Roku upgrades app to Windows 10 - CNET

The app, which is initially available to laptop and tablet users in the US, has a new homepage design and Cortana integration.

Qualcomm says Chinese phonemaker Meizu illegally using its tech - CNET

The chip maker said it filed a complaint with the Beijing Intellectual Property Court.

Net neutrality advocates to FCC: Put the kibosh on internet freebies - CNET

Weeks after a federal appeals court upheld the FCC's net neutrality rules, supporters are asking the FCC to take action against broadband and wireless companies they say are violating the regulation.

Instagram will soon automatically translate foreign languages in-app - CNET

Bios, comments and captions will begin to be automatically translated to the user's native language in the ever-popular app.

Bletchley Park in 360: See inside Britain's Enigma-breaking HQ - CNET

CNET takes you on an immersive VR tour of Bletchley Park, where Alan Turing and his colleagues smashed Nazi encryptions in World War II.

Faraday Future will test self-driving cars in California...even though it doesn't yet have a car - Roadshow

This is the next major move for the mysterious, self-described Tesla competitor.

Fiat Chrysler slowly phases out cars with troublesome Takata airbag inflators - Roadshow

The company will stop putting non-desiccated inflators in vehicles globally by mid-September.

Solar Impulse zero-fuel plane lands in Spain to complete Atlantic crossing - CNET

The solar-powered aircraft has landed in Seville, ending the 15th stage of its round-the-world trip.

CM Punk, Marvel comic writer and former WWE star, set for UFC debut in September - CNET

Phil "CM Punk" Brooks has written Drax and Thor comics, and now he's about to put his own battling abilities to the test -- for real.

Evidence mounts for a liquid ocean on Pluto - CNET

Frozen though it may be, new research suggests an ocean may be sloshing away under Pluto's icy plains.

Adam Savage: Don't let science scare you - CNET

From CNET Magazine: The "MythBusters" co-host spent 14 seasons conducting some pretty crazy experiments and debunking myths. His proudest achievement, though, is influencing a generation of kids -- even if that was by accident.

Here are the subtle changes you will see on the iPhone 7 - CNET

The changes will affect the earpiece and the position of certain sensors, according to Japanese blog Makotakara.

3D-printed body kits look like the future of customizing cars (Tomorrow Daily 383 show notes) - CNET

Ordering and installing custom 3D-printed panels for your whip has never been so easy.

Teen gets stuck in giant Barney the dinosaur head, firefighters save her - CNET

Technically Incorrect: An Alabama teen finds a large Barney head but can't find her way out of it. At all.

Chinese company suing Apple to ban iPhone 6 'barely exists,' says report - CNET

The company, Shenzhen Baili Marketing Services, no longer answers its phone, has dumped its websites and can't be found at its three registered locations, says the Wall Street Journal.

Nextbit claims it can 'significantly' boost battery life with software tricks - CNET

The company says the next version of its operating system will give Robin phone owners "peace of mind."

Netflix CEO says Trump will 'destroy' what is great about America - CNET

Executives from Netflix, Google and Airbnb throw their support behind the Clinton campaign while attacking Trump's policies.

How we created our 360-degree tour of Bletchley Park - CNET

Ever wondered how those look-everywhere videos are made? Here's how we did it.

How do you solve Silicon Valley's diversity problem? One nonprofit is starting with internships - CNET

CODE2040 seeks to bring qualified, diverse talent to some of Silicon Valley's top tech companies.

Google memorializes slain UK MP Jo Cox - CNET

Almost a week after her murder and on what would have been her 42nd birthday birthday, Google invites users to donate to a GoFundMe page set up in Cox's honor.

Round gadget Runcible looks for crowdfunding cash (Tomorrow Daily 382 show notes) - CNET

We've seen Runcible around for the past year, and now, the company is taking to Indiegogo for funding.

HTC and former chief Peter Chou officially sever ties - CNET

The Taiwanese smartphone maker confirms that Chou, who was ousted from the CEO post more than a year ago, quietly retired last September and his advisory role has ended.

Updated cheapest Kindle gets thinner, lighter and Bluetooth-friendly - CNET

The entry-level e-book reader gets a slight update with a handful of new features.

How long will Google offer updates to your Nexus phone? - CNET

Google is giving its Nexus fans a clearer picture of when it will "retire" older devices and stop updating them with new Android software updates.

Apple must reapply for approval to open retail stores in India - CNET

Though India has relaxed its policy for foreign companies that want to set up shop in the country, Apple still needs to win approval to roll out its own retail outlets.

Phone-lovers in the US get a whole new mobile conference just for them - CNET

Barcelona's Mobile World Congress is the biggest phone show of the year, but in a little over a year, the US will get its own version of the blockbuster conference for everything smartphones, smartwatches and 5G networks.

MacOS Sierra hands-on: Siri, giant emojis and the everywhere desktop - CNET

We take a closer look at some of the coolest new features in the developer beta of Apple's new desktop OS.

Dodge bids Viper farewell with slew of special editions - Roadshow

It's never easy saying goodbye.

How I became one of the worst of the best at Tetris - CNET

CNET's Danny Gallagher buries himself under digital blocks while battling some of the top players in the country, and himself, to qualify for the Classic Tetris World Championship.

Dropbox adds document scanning, deeper integration with Office - CNET

Dropbox's introduces new productivity tools to its iOS app, making it easier to scan files and create Microsoft Office documents.

BET to launch standalone streaming service - CNET

But the app for Viacom's black culture network won't be available to cord-cutters in the US.

Shut up and take my money: Aston Martin puts Vanquish Zagato into production - Roadshow

The most beautiful concept of the year gets a small-batch production run.

See the original Ghostbusters meet Luke Skywalker as proton flies - CNET

When sci-fi franchises collide, you get fireworks. The Ghostbusters are a little jumpy when they meet Luke Skywalker for the first time in an entertaining mashup video.

Opera to Microsoft: Our browser is the best for extending battery life - CNET

In dueling blog posts this week, Opera and Microsoft each claim to offer consumers a browser that more than doubles the battery life of their laptops.

Appliance Science: How wireless power works - CNET

Wireless power systems send energy through the air, charging your devices without the need for wires or cables. Appliance Science looks at how it all works.

Facebook said to pay $50 million to celebrities, publishers to create streaming videos - CNET

The social network is trying to offer more videos as a way to better engage its 1 billion plus members.

Behold the world's largest Nerf gun in action - CNET

YouTuber Mark Rober and the hosts of the "Eclectical Engineering" webseries build a gigantic Nerf gun to impress and intimidate family members in the ultimate toy battle.

HBO's 'Westworld' teaser trailer drops during 'Game of Thrones' - CNET

Get ready for violence, meditations on the nature of existence and even the odd Shakespeare-quoting robot when "Westworld" premieres in October.

Cleveland Rocks: Fans erupt on social media as Cavs win NBA title - CNET

Cavaliers fans euphoric as LeBron James helps Cleveland end 52-year championship drought.

Dark side of the moon: The grim history of NASA's space race - CNET

On this day in history: June 20 marks some important milestones in the dark history of human space exploration.

Spotify celebrates the LGBTQ community with #PressPlayForPride - CNET

The music streaming service now has your one stop listening destination to get curated music playlists from LGBTQ artists and advocates.

3D printing produces human hairlike bristles - CNET

Researchers at MIT's Media Lab have created a means of 3D-printing thousands of soft, furlike hairs.

Solar Impulse 2 begins four-day Atlantic crossing - CNET

Powered only by the sun, the record-breaking airplane takes off from New York for a transatlantic flight to Seville, Spain.

Director of 'Independence Day' has a plan for when aliens really arrive: Hide - CNET

Roland Emmerich worries little green men may hold a personal vendetta, especially since 20 years of special-effects progress freed him to depict them behaving very badly this time around.

​Fitbit wants to help you get a better night's sleep - CNET

An update to the Fitbit app adds new features to existing trackers that aim to improve sleep habits.

Spotify passes 100 million active listeners - CNET

It hits the milestone as rival Apple Music is coming on strong.

​Chinese trifecta sweeps US aside in top supercomputer list - CNET

With a home-grown processor, the new Sunway TaihuLight triples the performance of the previous fastest machine.

Microsoft Edge saves power versus Chrome (says Microsoft) - CNET

The company's Edge browser, bundled for free with Windows 10, is said to sip less precious juice than rivals.

Twitter buys itself a Magic Pony - CNET

The social media company acquires the machine learning specialist to bolster its visual-processing chops.

Rare 'strawberry moon' glows on the summer solstice Monday - CNET

Look up in the sky Monday on the longest day of the year and enjoy a lunar coincidence that won't happen again for decades.

At last, the gross 'Game of Thrones' revenge we've been waiting for - CNET

A much-hated character gets what's coming to him, but the satisfying moment gets delivered in especially graphic fashion, even for a show that doesn't shy away from blood.

How Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer set up her potential downfall - CNET

Mayer reportedly reneged on a secret deal with an activist investor to cut costs.

Uber says it's making money in its developed markets - CNET

The company claims to be the No. 2 player in China, where it faces homegrown rival Didi Chuxing.

Virgin, Boost Mobile nab affordable LG K3 phone - CNET

Sprint's two prepaid arm launched the phone online today, and will hit stores next week.

Take a prison break at Netflix's 'Orange is the New Black' cafe - CNET

The pop-up Litchfield Penitentiary Cafe in Singapore will be around for just two days before the next season of the show launches on June 17.

Bolivia pecks holes in Bill Gates' offer to donate thousands of chickens - CNET

The philanthropic billionaire wants to give 100,000 hens to countries that need them -- but Bolivia's rural development minister wants no part of it.

Google tips hat to gran whose polite search charmed the internet - CNET

A British grandson posted a snap of his nan's laptop screen -- in which the 86-year-old adds "please" and "thank you" to her Google search.

Clash of Clans maker Supercell could be bought by China web giant Tencent, report says - CNET

The Finnish mobile game maker would be valued at $9 billion, according to a report in the New York Times.

Dish launches Cuban entertainment channel for US audiences - CNET

Cubamax TV makes its debut on Dish, bringing to the US for the first time some of Cuba's most popular movies and TV shows. It will also make its way to Sling TV.

UberEats serves up UK expansion with London launch - CNET

Uber's food delivery app has gone live in Britain's capital -- the second city in Europe to get the digital take-out service.

Interview: LeVar Burton on gaming, Star Trek and why Silicon Valley will need to catch up with him - CNET

The former "Star Trek" actor talks about the new Bridge Crew VR game, being recognized for "Community" and the possibility of Reading Rainbow in virtual reality.

Speed dame-n: Helen Mirren confirms role in Fast and Furious 8 - CNET

The British actress says she accepted the role in "Fast 8" on the condition that she's allowed to drive in the film.

Volkswagen's diesel deadline delayed...again - Roadshow

At this rate, we may as well tell the company, "You know, whenever you feel like it is fine."

BMW recalls nearly 200,000 crossovers for child seat troubles - Roadshow

A part of the system that secures child seats to the vehicle could be damaged over time, increasing risk of injury.

Verizon Wireless lands exclusive on Asus ZenPad 8 tablet - CNET

The 7.9-inch tablet is made for multimedia. It runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor.

Facebook Messenger to put your favorites first - CNET

The social network is rejiggering the interface on Messenger to try to make the app more relevant to your needs.

Lucasfilm is opening a 'secret' lab with Magic Leap - CNET

The studio will develop technology with augmented-reality startup Magic Leap that can overlay a Star Wars filter on top of your world.

Here's what it's like at Netflix's Litchfield Penitentiary Cafeteria - CNET

Cold metal chairs and mean guards. That's what you'll find at this pop-up cafeteria in Singapore promoting the upcoming season of "Orange is the New Black."

It's Captain Picard Day: Celebrate with some tea, Earl Grey, hot - CNET

Engage. And salute Captain Jean-Luc Picard with a day dedicated to celebrating the legacy of the fearless and fair leader of the Enterprise D.

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux H-X012 a fast, wide-angle lens for pros - CNET

The 12mm f1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras is made for group, event and nature photography.

Luma ships Wi-Fi system to compete with Eero in price, features - CNET

The new Luma Wi-Fi system is similar to the Eero in Wi-Fi coverage and ease of use, but costs $100 less and has more features.

Verizon patches email flaw that exposed user accounts - CNET

The critical email flaw is the latest which places Verizon email accounts at risk.

Apple Design Awards go to Lara Croft Go and an anatomy app - CNET

At WWDC, Apple has announced its Design Awards, going to 12 apps that it believes represent the best the iTunes store has to offer.

The Xbox One S: A closer look (pictures) - CNET

Microsoft's new game console is 40 percent slimmer. Here's what that looks like up close.

Apple is pushing into China harder than ever - CNET

The company is unabashedly dropping a few China-focused features in its updated OS as it tries to make a bigger push into the world's largest economy.

​Shutterbugs, rejoice: Apple's iOS 10 will shoot raw photos - CNET

The option could bring new flexibility and photo quality, letting iPhone photography match a feature already built into Android. Also coming: better photo color.

This BB-8 droid will beep at you if you open your fridge too long - CNET

The lovable droid's new mission is guarding you from the perils of energy wastage.

The Harvard RoboBee has a new trick up its sleeve - CNET

Previously demonstrating the ability to fly and swim, the tiny robot can now land on walls.

France launches anti-terror app to keep fans on the ball at Euro 2016 - CNET

The app will provide reliable information to football fans travelling to the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament.

So much for trade-ins: Buying games over the internet is booming - CNET

As gamers buy extra story lines and special moves to make their character dance like Michael Jackson, they're shifting purchases online and away from discs.

'Furries were scarier then': RiffTrax mocks 'Game of Thrones' - CNET

"Mystery Science Theater 3000" alums poke fun at Khal Drogo's eyeliner, fanatic fans and more in new joke-filled commentary.

For Copa América soccer tourney, US men's team uses tech to reach its 'goool!' - CNET

The squad is using heart monitors from Polar Team 2 and GPS sensors from Stats Sports to train before it faces its tournament rivals, starting with Colombia on Friday.

Toyota's plans for Google's robotics tech? And inside Silicon Valley's test track (AutoComplete Podcast 21) - Roadshow

In this week's rundown of the biggest stories, Brian​ Cooley ​talk​s​ about ​the possible buyout of some of Google's robotics tech by Toyota; more on the Takata recalls; ​and a quick look at Silicon Valley's test track for self-driving cars.

The haunting decay of Gunkanjima 'Battleship Island' (pictures) - CNET

Once home to 5,259 people and abandoned in 1974, Hashima island was transformed by storms and decay into the incredible Gunkanjima: Battleship Island. Here's a tour.

Behold the haunting decay of Gunkanjima, Japan's 'Battleship Island' - CNET

Hashima was abandoned in 1974 and left to the elements. Storms, time, and decay have resulted in collapsed buildings that feel inhabited by the ghosts of the miners who used to live there. Here's a tour.

That FCC plan to protect your privacy? Not everyone's a fan - CNET

The feds' proposal has come under fire as some argue broadband providers should not be held to higher standards than other companies in the Internet ecosystem.

Ranking the X-Men of 'Apocalypse' from X to worst - CNET

With so many mutants battling it out in the new movie, we count down which friends and foes outshine the rest. (Spoilers!)

Matt Damon says tech can't solve everything - CNET

Technically Incorrect: The "Martian" star, giving the graduation speech at MIT, warns that science has its limitations.

Bose intros 4 new wireless headphones you're going to want (hands-on) - CNET

Meet the Bose QuietComfort 35, QuietControl 30, SoundSport Wireless and SoundSport Pulse Wireless.

Why Apple has lost its simplicity - CNET

Technically Incorrect: An adman who helped create some of Apple's most famous campaigns suggests Cupertino's brand just isn't as simple as it used to be. Is that a good thing?

Neil DeGrasse Tyson says bad education creates Flat-Earthers - CNET

Technically Incorrect: The astrophysicist says kids simply aren't being taught critical thinking.

Hackers claim hijack of Mark Zuckerberg's social-networking accounts - CNET

Hack of Facebook CEO's Twitter and Pinterest accounts may be related to a massive hack of LinkedIn from 2012.

Durex takes couples' phones away, enjoys wild viral hit - CNET

Technically Incorrect: Almost 20 million YouTube views shows that those in love are very keen to see what happens when couples go on vacation without tech.

The stunning, heartwarming reason why people don't use Siri - CNET

Technically Incorrect: A new study reveals that people have remarkably human reservations about voice assistants.

Verizon's 'Can you hear me now?' guy is back...with Sprint - CNET

Sprint nabs Verizon's former pitchman in what might be the ultimate troll move.

AT&T doubles down on 5G with second test location - CNET

Some residents in Austin, Texas, and Middletown, New Jersey, will be able to try out 5G as their home broadband service.

Samsung Pay arrives in Europe, Spain is numero uno - CNET

Spain is the first country in Europe to get Samsung's contactless payment tech, following its arrival last year in South Korea and the US.

Apple App Store and iCloud back online after outage - CNET

Apple's status page says that all its online offerings are now back up and running.

Google's Translate app got me this delicious chicken (and the beer too) - CNET

Armed with only a simple app and a hunger for fried chicken, technology reigned supreme when it came to ordering Taiwanese cuisine at Computex 2016.

Glenn Greenwald: Snowden and Silicon Valley's conscience (Q&A) - CNET

Three years after the world learned about US and UK surveillance programs, the reporter who helped publicize Edward Snowden's leaks says concerns over privacy have changed tech -- for the better.

The Snowden effect: Privacy is good for business - CNET

Tech companies didn't look so good when Edward Snowden revealed they were helping governments spy on average people. But the revelations have worked in the industry's favor.

Sprint CEO's love of the pitch -- the soccer pitch, that is - CNET

Soccer-obsessed Marcelo Claure is among a growing breed of tech executives investing in pro sports franchises.

Golden State Warriors use tech to their on-court advantage - CNET

To get to the NBA finals, the team tapped into the power of tech to help transform itself from perennial loser to a winning force.

Snowden and surveillance in America (pictures) - CNET

Here is a timeline of events in the uncovering of America's domestic surveillance programs.

Views on Snowden: Quotes on leaks and liberty (pictures) - CNET

From Hillary Clinton to Steve Wozniak, here's what supporters and critics have to say about Edward Snowden and democracy.

Google warms up for soccer with Copa America doodle - CNET

The 100th year of the futbol tournament of the Americas kicks off today.

Alexa has a lot of friends -- and more than 1,000 third-party skills - CNET

The list of capabilities for Amazon's digital assistant just keeps growing.

Jackie Kashian drops in to talk comedy podcasting and more (Tomorrow Daily 375 show notes) - CNET

We dig into our favorite headlines of the week, and then sit down with Jackie Kashian. She's a podcaster, she's a comic, she's...well, she wears a lot of hats. We think you'll like her.

Australian PM's department accidentally leaks hundreds of confidential email addresses - CNET

The distribution of approximately 800 email addresses was due to "administrative error".

The Atom AR2 security cam uses a light bulb socket for power - CNET

Making its debut at the end of the year, the Atom AR2 features auto-tracking and heat sensors.

The best of the Computex Design and Innovation awards 2016 - CNET

Taiwan's Computex trade show every year honours the best in consumer technology innovation and design. Here are our favourites from the winning designs.

Intel CEO backtracks on sponsoring Trump event - CNET

Brian Krzanich planned and then canceled a fundraiser at his Silicon Valley home, says a New York Times report.

Switzerland opens world's longest tunnel - CNET

Seventeen years in the making, the Gotthard Base Tunnel will provide a faster link under the Alps between northern and southern Europe.

Holodia Fitness on HTC Vive VR lets you pretend you're anywhere but the gym - CNET

If your indoor rowing sessions are lacking a little pizzazz then take heart: there's a virtual reality experience that can spirit you away.

Expecto a glimpse behind the scenes of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' in these videos - CNET

Harry, Ron, Hermione, Draco and their kids gather for behind-the-scenes videos of the new play.

Uber for bikes (and tired cyclists) is now a thing in Amsterdam - CNET

UberBike will bring a car with a bike rack to you when you just can't pedal any farther.

Minecraft surges past 100 million copies sold - CNET

The phenomenon that is Minecraft continues its meteoric rise, becoming the second best-selling video game of all time in under five years.

New features make Google Now on Tap more precise - CNET

You now can use Google's personal assistant feature to search for more information using images and single words.

iPhone 7 Plus case bets on a dual-camera design - CNET

A Chinese retailer lists a phone case with an extra-wide camera slot in expectation of Apple's iPhone 7 plans.

This robotic cockroach can probably jump higher than you (Tomorrow Daily 374 show notes) - CNET

Unless you've got a vertical jump of 5 feet or higher, this little robo-roach has you beat.

Elon Musk: We'll have people on Mars by 2025 - CNET

The SpaceX chief teases a "very big rocket" that would take off in 2024 and says he wants to send people every 26 months.

Watch 360-degree clips of the NBA Finals on Twitter - CNET

Twitter teams up with the NBA and Samsung to deliver Gear 360-shot footage at a click.

Happy Thursday! 2.5 million more vehicles recalled for faulty Takata airbag inflators - Roadshow

This is getting quite expensive...for Roadshow. I'm wasting half our Getty Images subscription on Takata photos.

​Aww, thanks! AT&T hearts you with 'AT&T Thanks' rewards program - CNET

Who doesn't love when a brand loves you back?

Mechanical Pong table transports the classic game into real life - CNET

Pong steps out from the screen and into a coffee table with a playable mechanical version of the famous arcade game.

The Rock confirmed to play the Man of Bronze, Doc Savage - CNET

WWE superstar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has been confirmed to star as pulp hero Doc Savage in an upcoming film.

Qualcomm announces new Snapdragon Wear 1100 processor for wearables - CNET

Unlike the earlier Wear 2100 chip meant for multi-purpose devices, the new chip is designed for low-power performance and use in wearables with a more focused feature set.

Verizon deal includes new jobs, raises; worker strike to end - CNET

A tentative deal between Verizon and nearly 40,000 workers should see the employees returning June 1.

Hong Kong Pokémon fans protest Pikachu name change - CNET

Pokémon fans in Hong Kong are protesting the change from Cantonese to Mandarin in the upcoming new games.

Fable to be revived as a digital card game - CNET

A Fable title that had been in development before the closure of Lionhead is getting a new lease on life via crowdfunding.

Katy Perry's Twitter account hacked - CNET

The pop star's Twitter account, which has just under 90 million followers, sent out a series of strange Tweets, including some about Taylor Swift. Warning: There's some harsh language here.

Caltech sues Apple for Wi-Fi patent infringement - CNET

The California Institute of Technology has filed a lawsuit against Apple, citing infringements on Wi-Fi technology patents.

$13 million in confiscated bitcoin to be auctioned by Australian police - CNET

A haul of 24,518 bitcoins confiscated by the Australian police will be up for auction in late June.