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Wednesday, 30 November 2016

Bald eagle stuck in storm drain becomes living metaphor - CNET

Two eagles duke it out in the air. One eagle gets trapped in a drain. Twitter knows exactly what to do with a story like this.

Amazon ordered to refund parents for kids' in-app charges - CNET

If your kid has ever made in-app purchases without your consent, Amazon might owe you money.

You can buy Snapchat Spectacles today (if you're lucky) - CNET

Snapchat's glasses will be sold through "Snapbot" vending machines.

AT&T to throttle your video quality in the name of 'data saving' - CNET

Beginning in early 2017, the carrier will enable a feature that will stream video on your phone in 480p, which is cool if you like watching grainy videos.

GoPro mocks phone addicts in new ad - CNET

Technically Incorrect: GoPro suggests you can't be in the moment if you're filming things with a phone.

Don't worry, Netflix hasn't totally changed its interface -- yet - CNET

But you still might be seeing a new Netflix interface on your computer.

Newegg's Black Friday deals start November 21 - CNET

The online electronics retailer will be offering savings on a wide range of products.

Lexus puts its grille on a spaceship and oh, man, is it terrible - Roadshow

Seriously, what's with automakers and pretending that cars belong in space?

What to watch online this weekend (November 11, 2016) - CNET

The second season of Amazon's "Red Oaks" just got added to the service. Find out what else is new online.

Tuesday, 29 November 2016

Watch Cubs win the World Series, this time in Lego - CNET

Highlight video takes us back out to the ballgame, where Chicago fans are sure to click with the results.

The 25 greatest alien encounter movies, ranked - CNET

When UFOs descend to Earth, things get pretty real pretty quickly. This is the definitive ranking of the 25 greatest alien encounter movies as scored by Metacritic.

Facebook pulls ad tool that excluded ethnic groups - CNET

Advertisers won't be able to keep ads for housing, job opportunities or credit off your feed based on your "ethnic affinity," Facebook says.

Why some of your Facebook friends are wearing safety pins - CNET

Even Star Trek captain Patrick Stewart has pinned on the latest political statement.

Winter is coming, and average fuel economy is heading south - Roadshow

It happens every year, but it's still kind of a bummer to see.

Cheap TV deals of Black Friday 2016 (plus our favorite picks) - CNET

Buying a dirt-cheap TVs on Black Friday is an American tradition, and here are the absolute dirt-cheapest TVs we've found. We haven't reviewed any of them, but we still picked one TV at each size class that seems like the best deal. We'll be adding more TVs when additional sales (particularly from Amazon) are announced. Thanks as usual to BestBlackFriday.com for the assist.

Zuckerberg: Fake news on Facebook affected election? That's 'crazy' - CNET

Facebook's CEO talks about the News Feed's role in the election and the responsibility his company has to its almost 2 billion users -- most of whom are not actually dead.

You can buy your own jetpack starting spring 2017 - CNET

Jetpacks in the sky. You have to be "well qualified" to buy. Take a look, you'll be shook, a jetpack rainbow.

The New MacBook Pros hit record sales for Apple (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy, Ep. 63) - CNET

New iPad, iPhone 8 rumors are afoot, and get ready for new emojis in 2017

'Slenderman' HBO documentary trailer looks totally terrifying - CNET

True crime meets internet legend in the upcoming movie about an attempted murder by Wisconsin pre-teen girls.

The best Black Friday deals for smartphones - CNET

As Black Friday inches closer, retailers are teasing us with their deals. Take a look at some of the best bargains we found for a new smartphone.

The Model S 60 just got $2k more expensive - Roadshow

Thinking about buying a Model S 60 or 60D? Better hurry up.

CNET's Farsighted podcast debuts with long view of US election - CNET

The election is almost over, but a tech-influenced era for democracy is just beginning. Join the discussion on CNET's new show, with live coverage from Clinton headquarters.

Watch tiny-penis-Trump painter Illma Gore go nuts for tech - CNET

The artist's latest project, timed for Election Day, harnesses her art to technology. Like, three different kinds of technology

US Election Cycle exercise bike slaps you in the face - CNET

Embrace the punishing madness of America politics with a stationary bike that takes aim at your face.

Monday, 28 November 2016

Cross-eyed cat wins over Instagram with its crazy peepers - CNET

A tabby cat rockets to Instagram stardom thanks to his unusual and compelling blue eyes.

GoPro hits return home on Karma drone with recall of 2,500 units - CNET

In a small number of cases, the quadcopters lost power during operation, says GoPro.

Google puts repeatedly dangerous websites on notice - CNET

Web giant tries to fill the protection gap created when malicious sites clean up their act just long enough to ditch the Safe Browsing warning.

​Google's drone reportedly won't deliver your Starbucks coffee - CNET

Project Wing, now an Alphabet X effort, suffers a hiring freeze and budget cut, too, Bloomberg reports.

Donald Trump lookalike cake bakes up internet humor - CNET

You want a piece of me? Twitter users find the candidate's delicious doppelganger a tasty source for jokes.

Wednesday, 16 November 2016

CNET's Farsighted takes the long view on Election Day (CNET's Farsighted Podcast, Ep 1) - CNET

Our newest show looks at how the Internet shaped this bizarre election and what's next for 2020 and beyond.

Airbnb dealt blow as judge rejects bid to block SF law - CNET

The battle between the home-rental site and San Francisco rages on as judge rules in favor of the city.

Can social media call the election? - CNET

CNET is working with Spredfast, a social media analysis firm, to monitor what people are saying about the election in seven battleground states. We'll update throughout the day.

New 'Lego Batman' trailer unmasks Caped Crusader's greatest fear - CNET

The lone vigilante reluctantly joins a team of superheroes to save Gotham from The Joker in the latest trailer for the "Lego Batman Movie."

BlackBerry has one more keyboard phone up its sleeve - CNET

Though BlackBerry stopped making its own phones, it does promise an upcoming handset with a physical keyboard.

Tuesday, 15 November 2016

The 404 Show Throwback: John Hodgman (podcast) - CNET

Please enjoy this classic episode of the show with noted Internet man, John Hodgman.

Saturday, 12 November 2016

Are you ready for the Hyperloop? (The 3:59, Ep. 137) - CNET

Hyperloop One unveils its vision of super-speedy transportation, Samsung issues another mea culpa and we take a look at the secret Hillary Clinton Facebook group.

Friday, 11 November 2016

Snapchat World Lenses turn any room into a butterfly garden - CNET

The new filters add floating clouds, hearts and butterflies to your ho-hum workspace or living room.

Behold the Little Gem Nebula's celestial beauty - CNET

The Hubble Space Telescope turns its eye to the Little Gem for a fresh look at one of the prettiest nebulae in space.

Here are the finalists for 2017 Green Car of the Year - Roadshow

Every year, a panel of journalists gets together to vote for the Green Car of the Year award. The winner will be announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show next week, but in the meantime, here are the finalists.

Baby iguana fleeing killer snakes makes best chase video ever - CNET

Mischievous viewers have reset the animal chase scene to Benny Hill theme song, Indiana Jones music and more.

Wednesday, 9 November 2016

Eric Trump tweets ballot pic, and then it's gone - CNET

Technically Incorrect: Voting in New York, Donald Trump's son reveals his vote. Sadly, in New York state, this seems to be verboten.

WikiLeaks won't feel responsible if Trump beats Clinton - CNET

The whistle-blowing site maintains that publication of the Podesta emails was in the public interest.

Reminder: When it comes to heart-rate tracking, consumer fitness trackers are not medically accurate - CNET

And that's not really a problem.

Colbert and Stewart perform musical to get out the vote - CNET

Technically Incorrect: As a final gesture before Election Day, the two comedians go all "Hamilton."

Apple MacBook Pro sales already set to surpass 2015 MacBook​​​ - CNET

After just five days of online sales, the newest Apple laptop is close to matching a year and half of Apple's ultralight model.

Donald Trump peeks at Melania's ballot, caption contest ensues - CNET

A photo of the Republican presidential candidate casting his vote alongside his wife prompts the internet to guess what it all means.

​Google uses AI to help you find that obscure Android app - CNET

A neural network -- and a human touch -- help Google figure out which apps belong in which categories.

​Apple now sells refurbished iPhones -- with a new battery - CNET

Its used but spruced-up iPhones aren't heavily discounted from new models, but they do get a new battery and shell.

Election watchdogs on high alert for hacks - CNET

Fears of interference with the election results haven't played out, but the country's guard is up.

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.

Honda plumps for Tokyo over Silicon Valley for AI research - Roadshow

Maybe the rent was too high.

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.