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Sunday 29 January 2017

'Falling Water' dives deep into dreams, with hints of deja vu - CNET

Executive producer Gale Anne Hurd talks about the cerebral sci-fi series that searches for meaning in the surreal moments created when we close our eyes.

Sprint announces $50 all-you-can-eat mobile deal - CNET

But the deal that gives new subscribers unlimited data, talk and text for 50 bucks a month is only being offered through the end of the January.

Alien-looking 'E.T.' insect found trapped in ancient amber - CNET

Researchers discover a very strange old creature that looks like it should be trying to phone home.

Saturday 28 January 2017

Police tweet slyly appeals to owner of 5.5 pounds of marijuana - CNET

Commentary: A large amount of pot was apparently delivered to the wrong address.

These are the techy, geeky toys to watch for in 2017 - CNET

An inflatable RC BB-8 droid, a nippy electric skateboard and a beautiful story book that comes to life are our picks from the UK's biggest toy fair.

Weekend Streaming: Flying sharks abound with 'Sharknado 4' on Netflix - CNET

If you've been dying to watch the fourth installment of the "Sharknado" series, you're in luck. Netflix just added it.

This Victorian dream home can be yours ... in Lego - CNET

Build a Victorian house replica one brick at a time with this new project up for a vote on the Lego Ideas site.

Zoo wants your help collecting deadly spiders - CNET

Would you offer to catch poisonous spiders in the name of science? The Australian Reptile Park hopes so.

PayPal on Amazon? It might happen yet - CNET

Amazon may be one step closer to accepting PayPal after the payment giant's CEO said the two company's had been in talks.

LG 2017 OLED TVs now up for preorder, starting at $2,500 - CNET

Revealing pricing for the "cheaper" 2017 OLED TVs in LG's C7 series for the first time, retailer B&H sets the 55-incher at $2,500 and the 65-incher at $4,000.

Behind-the-scenes 'Lego Batman Movie' video celebrates teamwork - CNET

Watch this "Behind the Bricks" featurette for more footage of the Caped Crusader and his pals.

Real Pokemon pokeballs you can throw in battles are the next big thing - CNET

These Tomy Throw 'n' Pop Pokeballs were our favourite find at the UK Toy Fair in London. Battle your friends with collapsible dice and collect miniature Pokemon figures.

HBO Go latest to jump on Apple single sign-on: 'Westworld' bingeing, here we come! - CNET

Now you don't have to keep typing in your login info to watch your favorite HBO shows.

I blew into a Tostitos bag and it told me to call an Uber - CNET

An alcohol-detecting Tostitos chip bag wants you to be safe on Super Bowl Sunday and call an Uber if you've been drinking.

Friday 27 January 2017

Bride in a T. rex costume makes for the best first look ever - CNET

Sometimes true love comes in the form of an extinct Cretaceous-period dinosaur.

Samsung Galaxy S8's 'Bixby Vision' AI is getting more real - CNET

Samsung has trademarked a feature that's rumored to juice the Galaxy S8's camera.

AT&T to offer day passes for international travelers - CNET

Starting Friday, customers traveling to more than 100 countries can pay $10 a day for unlimited text and talk, plus access to their data plan.

Blame Batman and the Watchmen for Comic Sans - CNET

Find out how superhero comics helped influence the font that everyone loves to hate.

Wednesday 25 January 2017

The iPhone 8's Siri could get smarter with AI - CNET

Apple could outfit its Siri voice assistant with artificial intelligence, following a gathering trend of AI on phones.

Wrangler, beware: 2020 Ford Bronco should pack solid front, rear axles - Roadshow

That's the word on the street, according to Dana's recent investor presentation.

'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' director teases opening crawl - CNET

Peek inside the "Episode VIII" editing bay with a behind-the-scenes photo from director Rian Johnson.

Nissan, BMW, EVgo team up to add more DC Fast chargers across the US - Roadshow

The stations will pack both CHAdeMO and SAE Combo chargers, appealing to as many EVs as possible.

Mark Zuckerberg denies he's running for president - CNET

After a litany of speculation in the press, the Facebook co-founder tries to squash the rumor.

​Microsoft: Minecraft mentors help teachers grok the game - CNET

Educators who don't know a creeper from a piston can get online help from experts on using the megahit game in schools. Also new: polar bears.

'Arrival', Amazon's 'Manchester by the Sea' tapped for Oscars - CNET

"Rogue One", "Doctor Strange", "Suicide Squad" and "Star Trek Beyond" are also among the geek-tastic movies vying for glory at the 2017 Academy Awards.

CPSC urges better battery safety after Samsung's Note 7 fiasco - CNET

The US safety agency says there's no way it could match Samsung's efforts to figure out what went wrong with the Galaxy Note 7.

Space junk could take out a European satellite this week - CNET

With part of an old Russian satellite threatening to make a mess of a European Space Agency orbiter Wednesday, scientists are rushing out a rare collision avoidance scheme.

Nerf Nitro lets you shoot customizable cars from Nerf guns - Roadshow

Is there anything else your inner (or actual) child could possibly want?!

Tuesday 24 January 2017

HP recalls more than 100,000 batteries for possible overheating - CNET

The recall expands one from HP in June. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the laptop batteries can pose "fire and burn hazards."

NASA setting up crazy VR Mars ride with a 90-foot drop - CNET

Visitors to the Super Bowl Live festival in Houston will get to travel to the Red Planet via virtual reality, complete with a big drop back to Earth.

'Riverdale' premieres Thursday: First impressions of Archie's darker world - CNET

The sexy soap-opera-ish take on the classic Archie comic characters debuts in the US Thursday on The CW.

Amazon steps into Aussie retail jungle with a hiring spree - CNET

Amazon is finally showing signs of life in Australia, kicking off a hiring spree and quietly announcing grocery service AmazonFresh will be available Down Under.

Cook recipes from TV and movies on Binging with Babish - CNET

Ever wonder what was on the Big Kahuna Burger from "Pulp Fiction"? What about the recipe for the prison pasta sauce from "Goodfellas"? Binging with Babish on YouTube has you covered.

Facebook fawns over suburban goat shopping for candy - CNET

The customers at one Oregon 7-Eleven are sometimes known to shop on all fours.

Google Drive stuck in traffic for many users right now - CNET

A number of people across the US are experiencing issues accessing their Google Drive and Docs.

Don't be fooled: Nintendo Switch doesn't come with the Joy-Con Charging Grip - CNET

Prepare to pay more.

Monday 23 January 2017

Solve this puzzle and win a job at Dyson - CNET

Dyson Smart Rooms is a "Crystal Maze"-style pop-up to find new software engineers.

Pagani teases topless Huayra before Geneva debut - Roadshow

Only a select few have seen the car already, and no, we aren't among them.

When will Alexa and Google Assistant appear in speakers that actually sound good? - CNET

The Amazon Echo and Google Home smart speakers are great at reading the weather, but can't spin a tune to save their digital lives. How long till someone makes a talking speaker that really sings?

Evernote's new app: Fewer taps, more color and better speed - CNET

An update to Evernote's iOS app brings a minimalist interface and easier-to-use features.

Microsoft acquires 3D specialist Simplygon - CNET

The move is part of Microsoft's "3D for everyone" strategy, which will take center stage in the upcoming Windows 10 Creators Update.

How a mom and her kids built a home from YouTube tutorials - CNET

After leaving a difficult marriage, Cara Brookins, a mother of four, constructed her family a house -- and a new life.

Chewbacca rips off arm in deleted 'Force Awakens' scene - CNET

No one messes with the Millennium Falcon without first going through one angry Wookiee.

Tuesday 17 January 2017

School employee fired after tweet joking about student's spelling - CNET

Commentary: In Maryland, the woman in charge of a public school system's Twitter account finds that using wit may be frowned on by authority.

What will Valve's Gabe Newell say in an AMA? Find out today - CNET

You can ask Gabe Newell anything you want on Reddit this afternoon. Many people are excited to see what the blunt video game billionaire says.

Samsung VR puts you in the middle of a '24' firefight - CNET

A slickly produced three minutes of "24: Legacy" action shows just how intense virtual reality can be.

Ya-who? What's left of Yahoo after Marissa Mayer goes (The 3:59, Ep. 160) - CNET

Also on the podcast, we talk about robots and Amazon gift card scams.

Social media has all eyes on attorney general nominee's hearing - CNET

Social Cues: Also trending on social media are President Obama's farewell and Yahoo's future.

Ellen Pao joins Kapor Center to help diversify tech - CNET

The outspoken former Reddit CEO will serve as Kapor's chief diversity officer.

Monday 16 January 2017

FBI docs tell how it hacked San Bernardino shooter's iPhone, kind of - CNET

The government agency releases 100 pages of documents on how it broke into the smartphone, but censors the most important information.

Alexa's taking orders for Wingstop chicken wings - CNET

I'd tell you more, but my mouth is full.

This is what it looks like when two galaxies collide - CNET

There's high drama happening way out in space as Hubble sees two galaxies getting into an ill-fated tussle.

Here are our 5 favorite concept cars at the 2017 Detroit auto show - Roadshow

The automotive industry is rich with pie-in-the-sky thinking. These vehicles, whether they debuted here or not, represent some of our favorite concept cars we've seen in recent memory.

Wednesday 11 January 2017

iPhone 8 could be a glass-and-steel sandwich - CNET

Your next iPhone could have an all-glass front and back, according to a report.

Classic anime 'Ghost in the Shell' returns to US theatres February - CNET

Forget the controversial Scarlett Johansson live action version and relive the classic original anime on the big screen. Here's the trailer.

Samsung, like Nike, thinks exercising is insane - CNET

Commentary: A new Samsung campaign asks this question of all who exercise: Are you nuts?

These are our 5 favorite family cars at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show - Roadshow

Sports cars are fun and all, but family vehicles keep the auto industry chugging along. Here are our choices for the best family-friendly cars at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show.

​Google, Amazon, Apple, Samsung lead sales in smart home devices - CNET

Smart home hardware and services' revenue is forecasted to hit $195 billion by 2021, according to new report.

Creepy monkey caught trying to have sex with a deer - CNET

Scientists spot a macaque in the middle of an unspeakable act, almost certainly leading to the revocation of all his deer dinner party invitations.

​Sonos CEO resigns amid high competition - CNET

John MacFarlane passes the baton to company President Patrick Spence as the smart speaker startup fights competition from Google and Amazon.

The biggest disappointments at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show - Roadshow

Both domestic and foreign automakers had their fair share of letdowns in Detroit this year. Let's go through a few of them.

Tuesday 10 January 2017

5 awesome race cars roaring into the 2017 Detroit auto show - Roadshow

Let's kick things into high gear -- including our use of horrible puns -- with a look at some of the coolest racecars to arrive at the 2017 Detroit auto show.

Beauty or beast? Belle doll looks like Justin Bieber in a dress - CNET

Tale as old as time, tune as old as song. Internet asks: What did they do to Belle? Why is her face so long?

Our 5 favorite surprises at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show - Roadshow

Some unveilings seemed to appear out of thin air in Detroit this year. These are the ones that left us hella impressed.

Spotify has created the perfect job for you ... if you're Obama - CNET

The music-streaming service posts a job listing for President of Playlists with some very specific qualifications.

Saturn's 'Death Star moon' Mimas wows in NASA image - CNET

Paging Darth Vader. NASA takes a fresh peek at a Saturn moon that looks like it could carry an army of Stormtroopers.

The Flir Duo thermal drone camera lands at CES 2017 - CNET

Flir showed off two thermal-imaging cameras specifically designed to be used with drones.

Monday 9 January 2017

Artificial intelligence keeps IBM atop 2016 patent list - CNET

Big Blue wins the most US patents for the year -- 8,088 -- but Intel and Amazon surge ahead, too.

Takeaways from CES on the iPhone's 10th anniversary (The 3:59, Ep. 159) - CNET

Now that CES 2017 is over, we look back at what stuck out and what fell flat. Also, the iPhone was unveiled 10 years ago today.

This weird, sponge-like stuff is 10 times stronger than steel - CNET

It looks like a piece of Nerf or coral, but it's actually one of the strongest materials ever created.

Uber to let loose loads of ride data - CNET

The ride-hailing company refused to release transit data... until now. With "Movement," Uber will publish anonymized and aggregated data for cities worldwide.

Sunday 1 January 2017

Fitness trackers outpace smartwatches with consumers - CNET

A report from IDC shows that fitness trackers are the muscle behind the wearables industry.

Police 'mug' suspect to get into iPhone while he's using it - CNET

Commentary: Encryption be damned. British police created novel tactic to get past Apple's insistence on privacy and security. They grab the phone while it's being used.

Microsoft begs for unity in a divided world - CNET

Commentary: For its holiday ad, Redmond shows people who are making a difference in the world.

Rebel against the cold in Star Wars 'Rogue One' jackets - CNET

New Star Wars jackets based on outfits worn by Jyn Erso, Cassian Andor and Death Troopers debut December 9. But they don't come cheap.