First Xbox One VR game coming next year, report says - CNET

A new report seems to back up the reports this week that Microsoft is working on a new, more powerful Xbox One.

Driving Detroit: Pushing fuel economy to the max - Roadshow

The Shell Eco-Marathon brings wild-looking cars to the streets of Detroit in a bid for a more fuel-sipping automotive future.

US government study suggests link between phones and cancer - CNET

The study, which used rats, does not definitively conclude that phones are dangerous to humans.

Siri, are you scanning me? Apple's answer to Echo could include camera - CNET

Face-tracking cameras may be the next evolution of the smart home assistant, but will consumers be creeped out? Sources tell CNET Apple is working on smart home speaker that could have a camera.

Does a MacBook Pro with an OLED touch bar excite you? (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 39) - CNET

The latest MacBook Pro rumors point to an all-new design, but will it be that great? Plus, all the latest iPhone 7 and 7 Plus news and rumors.

GameStop expecting new console announcements at E3 - CNET

Get ready for some console announcements at E3, GameStop says.

The 404 Show 1663: Xbox Scorpio, Gawker fiasco, Justin Yu (podcast) - CNET

Justin Yu returns to help us unpack the new Xbox One rumors, break down the Peter Thiel/Gawker situation and give us some much-needed social advice on when to go in for the hug or kiss on the cheek.

Man claims 'interview' with Uber was just free data-mining - Roadshow

He claims that, after being called in for a job related to Uber's autonomous efforts, the company took what he had to say and never contacted him again.

Texas congressman doesn't want gay people in space - CNET

Technically Incorrect: In a fascinating speech, Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert says that if you were to send 40 people up in a spacecraft to find us a new place to live, none should be gay.

Google said to be beta testing Trips traveling app - CNET

The app, reportedly rolling out in beta version, lets users organize their reservations, find places of interest and explore the best restaurants.

Intel snaps up Itseez, a startup that helps your car see better - CNET

The acquisition of the computer vision specialist boosts Intel's push into the world of the Internet of Things and the self-driving vehicle market.

Verizon reaches tentative deal to end employee strike - CNET

The dispute had gotten so bad the Labor Department had to step in to help with the talks.

Digital bootstrapping: Hyundai releases DIY update kit for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay - Roadshow

You can still have it done at the dealership if you're not comfortable upgrading your own car, but there will be an installation fee.

VIDEO: Super-creepy robot has whiskers

BBC Click's Nick Kwek looks at some of the best of the week's technology news

VIDEO: Ice blocks make fridges less 'stupid'

Roger Harrabin visits a factory in Wales that is using ice to make fridges more economical.

Cooling technologies become red hot

Sainsbury's is trialling new food-cooling technologies that promise to be more eco-friendly than current alternatives.

'Power Rangers' reboot might be the first of seven films, says studio exec - CNET

Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer is excited about the prospects of the budding Power Rangers franchise set to hit theatres in 2017.

Crave giveaway: Motionize virtual coach for kayakers - CNET

Win a sensor-based system worth $499 that keeps tracks of your kayaking performance in real time and tells you how to make it better.

Strap a VR rig to your back with HP's Omen X VR PC Pack concept - CNET

This prototype backpack puts a full PC on your back for untethered Oculus or Vive action.

Ultra-realistic dino survival game chomps through Kickstarter goal - CNET

"Saurian" for PC and Mac promises an open-world survival experience on the "cutting edge of scientific knowledge," and has raised nearly $75,000 to date.

'Crowd Control,' part 12: It's a small world, even in another universe - CNET

In this installment of CNET's crowdsourced novel, one of our heroes tours an alternate Earth. And we learn there are no coincidences in the new quantum reality.

Blake Wexler's guide to building a comedy album (Tomorrow Daily 372 show notes) - CNET

We deep dive into using HoloLens to walk on Mars, how augmented reality could look in the future and a robotic tackling dummy practicing with an NFL team. Also, we welcome Blake Wexler to the show to talk about releasing his first comedy album.

ForcePhone could let you control your phone with a squeeze - CNET

Side note: Butt-dials are about to skyrocket.

Women 'post 50% of misogynistic tweets'

A study into abusive tweets sent from UK Twitter accounts suggests large-scale misogyny, with women responsible for half of such tweets.

VIDEO: The modular, build yourself robot kits

BBC Click's Lara Lewington looks at two of the kits which allow you to build your own robot

VIDEO: Tackling abuse on Twitter a 'priority'

Twitter has introduced changes in the hope of regaining popularity, but progress takes time, chief executive Jack Dorsey tells the BBC.

VIDEO: Are people ready for robot colleagues?

Robot-makers descend on Paris to convince people that their gadgets are safe and easy to work with.

Norway stages 32-hour app term reading

The consumer agency in Norway stages a live reading of app terms and conditions lasting over 30 hours in protest against their "absurd" length.

Toyota hails a ride with Uber

Carmakers Toyota and Volkswagen have struck separate partnerships with rideshare companies Uber and Gett.

Foxconn replaces '60,000 with robots'

Apple supplier Foxconn replaces 60,000 factory workers with robots, according to Chinese media reports.

Microsoft U-turn on 'nasty trick' pop-up

Microsoft has created an extra notification to allow customers to cancel Windows 10 upgrade after being accused of "nasty tricks".

Netflix faces quota on EU-made content

On-demand video streaming services face a call that at least 20% of the catalogues they offer to EU subscribers should be made locally.

Apple's Echo rival could see you with built-in camera - CNET

The company has been exploring the inclusion of facial-recognition tech in its upcoming device, sources tell CNET.

CNET UK podcast 483: Jane Bond and Google shaming tactics - CNET

Andrew Hoyle is joined by Katie Collins to discuss new Xbox consoles, why Three is blocking ads on its network and why Gillian Anderson could make a great Bond.

'Game of Thrones' star details challenges of speaking Dothraki - CNET

Emilia Clarke, who plays the Mother of Dragons, also translates Hanson's hit song "Mmmbop" into Dothraki on "Late Night With Seth Meyers."

So Chinese citizens also think that ad is racist - CNET

The laundry detergent ad that's been blowing up the Internet is also receiving backlash in China.

One lucky woman was just saved by a 96-year-old Henry Heimlich - CNET

It was the first time Dr. Heimlich had used his namesake maneuver to save someone's life.

Facebook is spreading ads beyond its network - CNET

If you're not a Facebook user but have ever visited the site, you'll probably start seeing ads via Facebook.

Race Report: We take the checkered flag and a special trophy - Roadshow

The McKenzie's 250 off-road race in Lucerne Valley, California, was full of silt, rocks and a little bit of high-speed nerfing.

Viral video of the day features a massive snake in a toilet - CNET

Be glad you don't have huge snakes slithering through your plumbing.

You look at your phone, now your phone can look back - CNET

Software from an Israeli startup could change the way you communicate with your phone.

'Mo performance: Nissan thrusts 2017 updates upon GT-R Nismo - Roadshow

It's now producing more downforce than any GT-R (or Nissan, for that matter) before it.

How 'robo recruiters' could affect your job prospects

How 'robo recruiters' could be denting your job prospects

Highest capacity Atlantic cable planned

Microsoft and Facebook announce plans to build the highest capacity data link between the US and Europe.

Chinese backlash over Windows 10 push

Microsoft is facing criticism from Chinese users about the way it is trying to persuade people to upgrade to Windows 10.

N Korea 'could be linked to bank heists'

A top cyber-security firm is investigating whether North Korea could be linked to attacks on banks in recent months.

Cameroon Cardiopad inventor wins award

A Cameroonian inventor wins a £25,00 ($37,000) innovation prize for creating a monitor that can diagnose heart conditions in remote areas.

Google defeats Oracle in Java code case

Google wins a major US court battle with software firm Oracle when a jury rules it did not unfairly appropriate parts of the Java programming language.

Paypal founder is 'comic book villain'

Gossip site Gawker accuses Paypal founder Peter Thiel of being 'vindictive' and a 'comic book villain' who uses his billions to fund libel suits against the site.

Apple fights call to block Facetime

A patent owner wants Apple to suspend Facetime and iMessage chat apps because it claims its technologies have been infringed.

Three announces mobile ad-block trial

Mobile service provider Three confirms it will block advertising on its network for a day-long trial in June.

Is there a place for old tech in the 21st Century?

Is still a place for old technology in today's hi-tech world?

US nuclear force uses floppy disks

The US nuclear weapons force still uses 1970s-era computer systems and floppy disks, a government report reveals.

Isis addresses spark PayPal confusion

PayPal customers with addresses containing the word "Isis" fear their accounts are being blacklisted.

An appreciation of the floppy disk

The death of the floppy disk has been long predicted but the technology has persisted. Why?

Robots 'being taught to feel pain'

Researchers are developing an artificial nervous system that will allow robots to feel pain.

No winners possible in Net neutrality legal battle, says ex-FCC chief - CNET

But Michael Powell, a one-time regulator and now chief lobbyist for the cable industry, still has a prediction on how a key court decision will go.

FenSens turns the average license plate holder into a parking sensor array - Roadshow

Connecting to your phone by way of Bluetooth, FenSens takes an expensive option and turns it into something significantly less expensive, but no less useful.

Your holiday soundtrack now comes courtesy of Google Play Music by way of TripAdvisor - CNET

Locally relevant music will be available through the TripAdvisor Android app.

Dieselgate may have a light at the end of the tunnel after all - Roadshow

A federal judge claims VW has made "substantial progress" in reaching conclusions with both the feds and owners.

Ultra-cheap Raspberry Pi 3 may get Android support - CNET

There's an entry in Google's Android Open Source Project page for the device.

Prepare yourselves: The first 2017 Acura NSX is out in the wild - Roadshow

Vehicle No. 001 was auctioned off to benefit two charities -- the car ended up selling for $1.2 million.

Alibaba says SEC probing its accounting practices - CNET

The Chinese online marketplace said it is cooperating with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the investigation.

Netflix leads a streaming video market that's close to peaking - CNET

Netflix boasts twice as many US subscriptions as No. 2 Amazon Prime Video, according to Strategy Analytics.

Samsung's new tablet scans your irises - CNET

Rolling out in India, the Galaxy Tab Iris targets government and big businesses that seek to move away from traditional authentication techniques.

AT&T's prepaid GoPhone plans suddenly got a little better - CNET

AT&T quietly bumps up the amount of data you get from two of its plans.

Yahoo's newest suitor for its Internet business: AT&T - CNET

The telecom giant has already placed a bid for Yahoo's core Internet business, according to a report.

Alleged iPhone 7 cases identical to those for iPhone 6, 6S - CNET

If the products are legitimate, they offer further evidence that the next iPhone won't be any different than the iPhone 6 and 6S in size and shape.

Microsoft may launch two TV streaming devices at E3 - CNET

One of them is a Chromecast-like streaming device.

Microsoft could release two new Xbox models in next two years - CNET

It's reportedly prepping a cheaper, slimmer model for release this year, and a more powerful model for 2017, signaling a new strategy of more frequent updates.

Apple releases iOS 9.3.3 beta to public testers - CNET

The company hasn't disclosed what bugs the latest update is designed to squash.

Oculus anti-piracy update cracked

An anti-piracy update for the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset is cracked within a day of release.

Facebook sorry over plus-size ad ban

An Australian feminist group expressed fury after Facebook rejected an ad it created because of the image it used.

The teenager obsessed with retro-tech

The teenager with hundreds of vintage Macs

Social media 'must tackle ticket fraud'

Social media sites must do more to tackle online ticket fraud after being used for nearly half of all such scams last year, councils say.

Is the 'gig economy' turning us all into freelancers?

How the 'gig economy' is turning us into freelancers

VIDEO: See a robotic insect in action

Miniature flying robot that can perch and take off could be used in search and rescue, scientists say.

Net use 'growing' among over-75s

Net use among British people aged over 75 has almost doubled in the last five years, suggest figures from the Office for National Statistics.

Historic 'email' hack details revealed

An archive detailing a historic hack and its fallout has been handed over to the UK's National Museum of Computing.

Google fights data deletion order

Google appeals to France's highest court after the country's data watchdog orders it to delete some of its search results globally.

Otto offers retro-fit driverless lorries

A US start-up is hoping to retro-fit lorries with self-drive technology that could revolutionise the way goods are delivered.

Chinese city embraces driverless cars

Chinese tech firm Baidu has unveiled an ambitious plan to allow driverless vehicles to move freely around an entire city.

Jail sentence for YouTube pranksters

Four members of the "Trollstation" pranksters group have been jailed in connection with fake robberies and kidnappings.

Broadband ads 'mislead and must change'

The Advertising Standards Authority rules that broadband ads need to be clearer, following evidence the public do not understand current ones.

Expert regrets Bitcoin 'creator' blog

A Bitcoin expert expresses regret about the way he blogged support for an Australian's claim to have invented the crypto-currency.

Mobile game 'helps dementia research'

Dementia researchers develop a video game they hope could further the development of diagnostic tests for the disease.

Webmail firms probe login 'leak'

Popular webmail providers including Gmail and Hotmail are investigating a report that millions of their users' login details are being shared online by a hacker.

Drone footage shows 70 sharks in bloody feeding frenzy - CNET

The sharks feasted on a whale carcass off the coast of Western Australia for two hours as tourists gawked.

Enter for a chance to win* a 360-degree camera in a snap - CNET

Get your hands on the Theta S 360-degree camera by snapping in our sweepstakes!

VIDEO: Why smartphones don't make a revolution

Tyler Cowen: Innovation is lower now than at any point in the last century

VIDEO: Hoberman: 'Set bright people boring tasks'

Brent Hoberman, co-founder of lastminute.com, offers the business advice he wishes he had been given before he started out, for the BBC News series CEO Secrets.

VIDEO: Apps which could help with allergies

From a prototype device which can detect gluten in food to allergy apps, BBC Click's Lara Lewington reports

India launches mini space shuttle

India launches an unmanned model space shuttle into orbit, joining the race to develop reusable space crafts.

Japan cash machines hit by $12.7m theft

Cash worth 1.4bn yen ($13m; £8.8m) is taken from cash machines in Japan using credit cards made with stolen South African bank data.

Waterstones to stop selling e-books

Bookseller Waterstones is to stop selling digital books and will instead divert customers to Japanese e-book company Kobo.

Microsoft 'terror content' crackdown

Microsoft announces a new policy to remove "terrorist content" from its consumer-focused online services.

eBay's 'world first' VR department store lets you eye before you buy - CNET

Forget the outlet malls -- your next big purchase could be hiding in the virtual world. Just put on your "shoptacles" headset and start buying.

Samsung partners with Alibaba on mobile payments - CNET

World's biggest phone maker inks payments deal with the financial affiliate of China's biggest e-commerce company.

Meet Vivo, the world's fifth largest smartphone maker - CNET

The Dongguan, China-based smartphone maker is now the fifth largest in the world, climbing the rankings on the back of increased international growth and a changing Chinese smartphone market.

Yahoo could be bought for as low as $2B - CNET

Reports suggest that the once-darling of the dot-com set could be snapped up for $2 billion to $3 billion, far below previous valuations.

IMAX to dive into virtual reality - CNET

Just as it announced a partnership with Google to develop a 360-degree VR camera, the company that made the giant movie screen famous said it will open VR experiences worldwide.

Crave giveaway: Skross international power adapter and interactive charging cable - CNET

Win an adapter that provides the right connection for your electric razor while topping up the battery on your smartphone and tablet at once. And a charging cable that talks to you.

Edward Snowden won't say hello to Allo - CNET

The NSA whistleblower warns against using Google's new messaging app calling it "unsafe" for not employing end-to-end encryption.

CNET UK podcast 482: Android N's new tricks and Motorola's cheap new phones - CNET

Up on the UK's best tech podcast this week is everything you need to know about Google's new launches and whether or not you can eat a Rubik's Cube.

Apple's Indian charm offensive has one goal: Sell more iPhones - CNET

India is arguably becoming the world's most important phone market. Apple, struggling behind Android makers there, is making significant investments.

The Mowgli's love planning their tour with their fans (Tomorrow Daily 368 show notes) - CNET

Katie and Andy from The Mowgli's stop by the set to talk about how they stay connected to fans and family while touring.

'Crowd Control,' part 10: The road to death goes through Delhi - CNET

In this installment of CNET's crowdsourced science fiction novel, Rebecca Danish removes the nanobots that keep her young, leaving her with little time left to change the world.

EgyptAir honors missing flight on social media - CNET

The airline added dark banners to its Facebook and Twitter accounts, mourning flight 804, which disappeared from radar Thursday morning.

From nerd heaven to Coachella Lite: Man, Google I/O has changed - CNET

Commentary: To appreciate the significance of Google's annual conference for developers and press, you have to go way back to the very first one in 2008.

Apple could switch to a glass casing for upcoming iPhone - CNET

The CEO of a Taiwan-based supplier of iPhone frames predicted the design changes in a shareholder meeting this week.

Xiaomi now has a drone, and it takes off May 25 - CNET

The ambitious Chinese company is growing beyond its smartphone base with a yet-to-be-named quadcopter.

Uber joins race for driverless cars

US car-hailing company Uber joins the race for driverless car technology, confirming it is testing a vehicle on the streets of Pittsburgh.

Mini-robot perches like an insect

Miniature flying robot that can perch and take off could be used in search and rescue, scientists say.

Why is Apple's Tim Cook visiting India?

Technology writer Prasanto K Roy analyses Apple's plans to expand its presence in India.

Grand Theft Auto V, closing in on Minecraft, ships 65 million units - CNET

Originally released in 2013, the title is around 5 million units shy of becoming the third highest selling game of all time.

This wristband will give you a 255-volt shock when you spend too much money - CNET

What better way to save for that new TV than by getting an electric shock every time your bank balance drops?

Google's sticky car patent glues pedestrians in place after an accident - CNET

The patent claims that sticking pedestrians to the car in the event of a crash is safer than them bouncing off into traffic.

'Crowd Control,' part 9: The shot heard around the multiverse - CNET

In this installment of CNET's groundbreaking crowdsourced sci-fi novel, a spy from a parallel universe co-opts a convenient body and then derails a talk show appearance to foment an uprising in our world.

This toy truck can probably power slide better than you (Tomorrow Daily 367 show notes) - CNET

We're not saying it's a better driver than he is, but we *are* saying we want to challenge it to a drift contest against our very own Tim Stevens.

Facebook's new map shows all the live streams taking place around the world - CNET

Want to watch a live stream from Brazil, Italy or North Korea? Facebook's new map makes that very easy to do.

Uber's first self-driving car pulls out onto the streets of Pittsburgh - Roadshow

The ride-sharing company hopes its autonomous vehicles will help cut congestion in cities and reduce the number of traffic accidents.

Google appeals order demanding it apply 'right to be forgotten' globally - CNET

The search giant is fighting a ruling from a French data protection authority that wants it to remove search results on a global basis when requested.

GM explains year-over-year MPG shifts, expected to draw up compensation plans for owners - Roadshow

As other automakers have in the past, GM will need to toss a little cash "on the hood" to make up for overstated fuel economy figures.

Maven-fest destiny: GM's car-sharing program hits 1 million miles driven, expands to new cities - Roadshow

Not too shabby for a program that didn't exist four months ago.

AT&T really wants to make your car connected - CNET

The telecom giant is expanding its mobile broadband offerings for turning your car into a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Worldwide Smart TV demand continues to grow - CNET

Shipments broke the 100 million mark for the first time in 2015, according to IHS, led by demand in China and North America.

App's 3D avatars let you chat, kiss, hug, eat and even puke - CNET

Rawr, a new messaging program for Apple's iPhone and iPad, lets you create avatars who do plenty more than simply talk.

Daydream VR devs will hack together their own headsets - CNET

Even Google's developers won't get to use an actual Daydream VR headset or controller anytime soon.

Want to watch YouTube with a VR headset? There's an app for that - CNET

Google brings virtual reality further into the mainstream by letting you watch YouTube videos through a VR headset.

Samsung may join the streaming TV fray - CNET

South Korean company is reportedly in talks with entertainment companies to develop its own Web-based TV package.

Even after some pruning, Tesla Model 3 reservation list is still YUGE - Roadshow

Despite dropping some 12,000 reservations, Tesla still sits on 373,000 orders for its most affordable car yet.

VIDEO: Google's IO announcements in 90 seconds

Google reveals a voice-controlled assistant, a chat app and a range of other products at its annual conference for software developers.

VIDEO: Could electric shocks curb spending?

One British firm seeks to put a buzz into budgeting by giving bank customers an electric shock if they overspend.

VIDEO: Inside Google's annual tech show

Dave Lee reports from Google IO - the firm's annual conference where it reveals new products and services.

What AI can learn from Tube passengers

Neuroscientists find that when we navigate a train network, our brains split the task into a hierarchy of different jobs - a strategy that AI developers want to mimic.

Google's chat Assistant takes on Amazon

Google announces a voice-controlled virtual assistant that it wants be at the heart of how people use smartphones and smart home kit.

Spy service sets school challenge

For the first time France's foreign spy service, the DGSE, sponsors a code-breaking competition in schools.

'Sticky car' could reduce crash injury

Google patents a sticky coating for driverless cars that could reduce damage done to pedestrians in the event of a collision.

The bank account that gives you a shock

One British firm is seeking to put the buzz back into budgeting by giving bank customers an electric shock if they overspend.

Apple plans iOS development accelerator program in India - CNET

Company will offer expert reviews to developers in India, a growing market for the iPhone maker.

Not big on digital gaming? Now you can play off cartridges designed for smartphones - CNET

A Japanese company is releasing classic games on cartridges that plug into the headphone jacks of Android and iOS devices.

Nokia phones find a new champion, with Android at its side - CNET

Microsoft will sell its low-end phone business for $350 million, and a new Finnish company called HMD will sell Nokia-branded, Android-powered phones and tablets.

Motorola needs India to keep its momentum rolling - CNET

Lenovo-owned Motorola has been steadily gaining ground since being bought by the Chinese company in 2014.

'Crowd Control,' part 8: Traveling between universes requires a new body - CNET

In the latest installment of CNET's crowdsourced sci-fi novel, visitors from another universe arrive via a very unusual vehicle.

CEO Bezos: Amazon to open more real-world stores - CNET

The online giant plans to expand into brick-and-mortar retail, but it's not yet clear where, beyond a handful of cities such as Seattle, San Francisco and San Diego.

Build the climactic battle scene from 'Captain America: Civil War' in Legos (pictures) - CNET

(Warning: Contains mild spoilers from "Captain America: Civil War.") The promise of Marvel's "Civil War" was fulfilled when Earth's mightiest heroes faced off in an airport hangar -- a battle that can be fully re-created in Lego form with this playset.

WhoApp promises to take the guesswork out of who's calling - CNET

A new app aims to ensure you never have to answer a call without knowing who's on the other end of the line.

​Apple makes a house call after iTunes zaps 122GB of customer's music - CNET

James Pinkstone retrieved his music from a backup, but Apple evidently is treating his problem seriously.

Big upgrade in little China: GAC Group will have a main-floor display at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show - Roadshow

It's going to take more than a big stage to convince Americans to accept Chinese automakers with open arms, though.

Foreign hackers reportedly spying on US presidential candidates - CNET

The Director of National Intelligence says hackers working for foreign governments might be spying on presidential hopefuls.

Uber can find you faster than 911 call centers, John Oliver says - CNET

"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" explains how ineffective calling 911 can be due to underfunding, lack of personnel and outdated technology.

Google I/O live blog: Join us today at 12:30 p.m. ET, 9:30 a.m. PT - CNET

For all of the news from Google's developer conference, tune in to CNET later today.

How will virtual reality change lives?

How VR is changing work, rest and play

VIDEO: Phone app helps blind runner

Blind ultra-marathon runner Simon Wheatcroft talks to Spencer Kelly

VIDEO: Amputee shows off 'Iron Man arm'

Amputee James Young has worked with prosthetics designers to create a unique limb that looks like something straight out of a science fiction movie.

VIDEO: Never-eat-again drink tasted

The BBC's Michelle Fleury put nutritional drink Soylent to the taste test on the streets of New York.

VIDEO: Android Pay expands to the UK

Google expands its mobile wallet service Android Pay to work in the UK.

VIDEO: Drones, driverless cars and space trips

One of the cornerstones of the Queen's Speech has been new legislation to shape the future of travel. The BBC looks at how technology and transport are set to change.

Robot takes up residence at V&A

A robot has taken up residence at the V&A to construct a new installation in the museum's gardens.

China's Midea bids for robot maker Kuka

China's biggest home appliances manufacturer Midea makes an unsolicited takeover bid for German industrial robot maker Kuka.

Amazon to open more real-world shops

Amazon boss Jeff Bezos has confirmed that the online retailers plans to build more bricks and mortar bookshops.

Microsoft dumps Nokia feature phones

Microsoft sells its Nokia feature phone business to Taiwan's Foxconn and a new private equity-backed company.

Millions of LinkedIn IDs 'for sale'

LinkedIn plans to reset many of its users' passwords after logins for about 117 million of its accounts were advertised for sale.

NASA sends Snapchat to the ISS for a day in space - CNET

To celebrate 100,000 orbits around the Earth, the International Space Station used Snapchat to share a day with the world.

Apple CEO Tim Cook to visit India and meet PM Narendra Modi - CNET

The company, like other smartphone vendors around the world, has been paying more attention to India in recent months.

Google-owned Waze testing carpooling service in San Francisco - CNET

The company will release a dedicated Waze Rider app for the new service, to be trialed by around 25,000 workers in the Bay Area.

GarageBand adds Chinese instruments following Tim Cook's Beijing visit - CNET

Extra Chinese music loops and instruments have been added to Apple's music creation app, following a visit to China from CEO Tim Cook.

Amazon's restaurant deliveries come to Manhattan, Dallas - CNET

About 350 Big Apple eateries are participating, including Momofuku Milk Bar, Num Pang and Choza Taqueria.

Panasonic's new hand lacquered fans are gorgeous (and expensive) - CNET

The Japanese electronics giant will sell just 100 of the modified Q fans, which have each been hand lacquered.

Shape-shifting mobile prototype is half smartphone, half Rubik's Cube - CNET

The Cubimorph, cooked up by academics at UK and US universities, is a prototype made up of folding cubes that can form themselves into a variety of shapes.

'Crowd Control,' part 7: 'Mom's not dead, she's just in another universe' - CNET

In this installment of CNET's crowdsourced science fiction novel, there's lots of family drama going down with the Parkers -- and an experiment may have gone too far.

Apple's latest iOS update wreaks havoc with some iPad Pro tablets - CNET

Users of the 9.7-inch iPad Pro are complaining that the iOS 9.3.2 update is locking the device and preventing it from rebooting.

'Sherlock' finds a new foe in actor who played Truman Capote - CNET

Actor Toby Jones will play a new villain for Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman to battle in season 4 of "Sherlock."

Ukrainian hacker busted after making $30 million stealing press releases - CNET

The hacker pleads guilty to stealing unpublished news and corporate earnings to help a criminal network make millions on the stock market.

AT&T's superfast GigaPower service arrives in San Francisco - CNET

Starting today, the telecom company is promising speeds over 1 gigabit per second to tens of thousands of Bay Area internet customers.

VR gesture controls from your phone's camera? EyeSight is on it - CNET

EyeSight Mobile Technologies is working on software that lets your phone's rear-facing camera track your gestures during virtual reality experiences.

Zenith: The Rolls-Royce Phantom's swan song - Roadshow

Rolls-Royce kisses its seventh-generation Phantom goodbye. But the farewell collection has one last trick up its sleeve.

Apple may offer three versions of iPhone 7 - CNET

The company could end up adding an iPhone 7 Pro or Plus Premium to the mix, says blog site Mobipicker.

The FAA is borrowing the FBI's drone detector to help protect airports - CNET

Testing of the FBI's drone detection system at JFK International Airport in New York City is already under way.

Harder, better, faster, stronger: Tesla employee describes new Roadster - Roadshow

Don't expect it to come out anytime soon, though, as the Model 3 is still the priority.

'OK Hound': SoundHound brings voice control to your favorite music apps - CNET

The song-identifying software is going hands-free with a new in-app voice assistant that works with services like Spotify and Apple Music.

IBM memory advances could speed up your phone - CNET

With improvements that lower its cost, phase-change memory stands a better chance of commercial success than ever before.

Watch a brave guy try to stand up in a violent 109-mph wind - CNET

Extremely high winds and humans don't mix well, but a bold weather observer steps into a tempest-level gust to battle the elements anyway.

BitTorrent is launching a TV streaming service - CNET

With iOS, Mac OS, and Apple TV apps going live this week and premium content set to arrive this summer, the file-sharing service wants to help you cut the cord.

Gloriously gross 'Jaws' shark mask comes with severed hand - CNET

Disguise yourself as an ocean terror with a horrifically bloody mask of a great white shark that would impress Steven Spielberg.

What jobs will flying robots be doing in future?

Could Thunderbird 2 become a reality?

Hacker pleads guilty to insider trading

A Ukrainian man has pleaded guilty to his role in a hacking and insider trading scheme, US officials say.

Twitter 'to loosen character limit'

Microblogging site Twitter is to stop counting photos and links in its 140-character limit for tweets, a report says.

Random number generator 'improved'

Truly random numbers are a goal for computer science - and a new method may be a leap forward.

HP reveals high-speed 3D printers

HP unveils two high-end 3D printers which it says are up to 10 times faster and cheaper to run than rival systems.

Hackers' website breached by hacker

The private messages of more than 470,000 members of a hacking website are leaked following a huge data breach.

Major automakers test self-driving cars with NXP BlueBox computer - Roadshow

NXP announced its BlueBox computer, a mobile computing platform for building and testing self-driving cars that's already in the hands of four major automakers.

'The Angry Birds Movie' slingshots to the top of the international box office ahead of US release - CNET

Finnish developer and publisher Rovio has chalked up the number 1 spot in 37 markets with the film, making $43 million on its opening weekend.

A-doh!-be: How Homer chatted live with 'Simpsons' fans thanks to Adobe software - CNET

Adobe Character Animator created a live episode of the Simpsons with the animated characters improvising in real-time.

Wii movie: Nintendo plans to get into the film business - CNET

The fabled gaming company could look to moviemaking in the next few years.

Amazon will save indie cinema, says 'Drive' director - CNET

Stylish director Nicolas Winding Refn says Amazon made "the best offer I've ever gotten in my life" for his new film "The Neon Demon".

Apple's Tim Cook arrives in China, takes $1BN taxi ride - CNET

The Apple CEO, visiting Beijing after a spate of recent problems in China, took the chance to check out his company's big-money investment in Uber rival Didi Chuxing.

The sad reason many people love their Apple Watch - CNET

Technically Incorrect: The more I listen to Watch users, the more they tell me the same thing.

'Crowd Control,' part 6: Death you can believe in - CNET

In this installment of CNET's crowdsourced sci-fi novel, Meta is assigned his first mission, and it will take him to corners of the multiverse you might recognize.

LA Auto Show rebrands, reorganizes press and trade days, becomes AutoMobility LA - Roadshow

The show will combine the auto show and Connected Car Expo press and trade days to bring the tech and auto industries even closer together.

Warren Buffett takes a $1B bite of Apple - CNET

Berkshire Hathaway, the company run by the legendary investor, discloses that it has bought up millions of shares in the iPhone maker.

Walmart Pay launches in Texas, Arkansas - CNET

The world's largest retailer says it is rolling out a mobile payment system exclusive to Walmart, in nearly 600 stores in Texas and Arkansas.

Microsoft's Windows 10 upgrades are getting even more sneaky-pushy - CNET

If you've been deliberately ignoring those upgrade popups, watch out for a new twist they're taking.

Highway to the Vader Zone! - CNET

Watch Star Wars characters "headin' into twilight" as they fly the Millennium Falcon and TIE fighters to Kenny Loggins' song "Danger Zone" -- or battle with lightsabers and "Kill Bill" in these fan-made tribute videos.

Brandishing its blade: Razer opening retail outlet in San Francisco - CNET

The gaming laptop and periphery maker has three RazerStores in Asia, but this is the first one in the west.

South Korea accuses Nissan of cheating on diesel emissions tests - Roadshow

Volkswagen has kickstarted an investigation into diesel vehicles that shows no signs of stopping.

StubHub scores NBA jersey ad with Philadelphia 76ers - CNET

Popular ticket website will have its logo on NBA team's jerseys, the first of the four major US pro sports leagues starting next year.

Massachusetts man receives country's first penis transplant - CNET

Thomas Manning lost his penis to cancer in 2012. After a 15-hour surgery this month, he has become the first person in the United States to receive a penis transplant.

'We need to defend mobility online'

Protecting people's use of the net

VIDEO: Singapore launches drone experiment

Singapore is working with Airbus to find business uses for drones, such as delivering parcels.

VIDEO: How a smartphone could help spot disease

Detecting signs of disease without the need for expensive laboratory equipment.

'Smart leg' makes engineering prize list

An "intelligent" prosthetic limb, improved MRI scanners and green engines are the three finalists for a major UK engineering prize.

Canada phone app for wildfire victims

A smartphone app released by the Canadian province of Alberta will allow people who fled the fire-hit town of Fort McMurray to see satellite images of their homes.

Iran arrests 'un-Islamic' online models

Eight people are arrested in Iran for working for online modelling agencies deemed to be "un-Islamic", the prosecutor of a cybercrimes court says.

GCHQ intelligence agency joins Twitter

The UK's intelligence agency GCHQ sets up an official account on Twitter.

Google to phase out Flash on Chrome

Google has announced plans to phase out full support for Adobe's Flash software by the end of 2016.

Web giants face action over hate speech

Three organisations in France say they are planning legal action against Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for failing to remove hate speech.

Warren Buffett reveals $1bn Apple stake

The billionaire investor Warren Buffett has revealed that his investment firm Berkshire Hathaway has bought a $1bn stake in Apple.

UK developing digital driving licence

The UK's Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is working on a smartphone version of its driving licence.

Teens allegedly live-stream sex acts on Facebook - CNET

Technically Incorrect: In Milwaukee, police are attempting to secure data from Facebook after three teens allegedly filmed their hookup and broadcast it to classmates.

Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg delivers powerful words on husband's death - CNET

During a commencement address at UC Berkeley, the Facebook COO and "Lean In" author reflects on grief and resilience.

Cybersecurity sleuths learn to think like hackers - CNET

From CNET Magazine: Kids around the US are competing in cybersecurity contests. To win, they need the same skills as the hackers they're trying to catch.

Google I/O 2016: What to expect - CNET

From the rumors and the schedule, here's everything we think we'll see at Google's developer conference.

Mark Zuckerberg to meet with conservative leaders about Trending Topics - CNET

Facebook CEO has been defending his company against charges the social network suppressed stories from conservative news outlets.

Google may get hit with record EU antitrust fine - CNET

European Commission claims the web giant abuses its dominant search position to unfairly prioritize its shopping services.

Buffett 'joins Yahoo bid consortium'

Legendary investor Warren Buffett backs a consortium bidding for Yahoo's core internet assets, according to reports.

Next GTA 5 online event starts today, get all the details here - CNET

Here is what you need to know about Combat Week, which runs May 13-19.

The 404 Show 1661: Doom, Assassin's Creed movie trailer, Facebook's news problem (podcast) - CNET

On today's show Russ and Jeff will break down the new Assassin's Creed movie trailer, sing initial praises on the new Doom reboot game and discuss Facebook's editorial ethics.

'Buffy' actors reunite for 'The Huntsman: Winter's War' parody video - CNET

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" alums Tom Lenk and Eliza Dushku show off their comedy skills by reenacting a scene from the movie while wearing homemade costumes.

Disney Infinity 4.0 would have had cool new figures and ambitious story mode - CNET

Following its cancellation, details on what Disney Infinity's next version would have included have been revealed.

Fasten your seatbelts: There's a new ride-hailing app in Austin - CNET

The company, called Fasten, hopes to fill a gap left by Uber and Lyft's departure.

Nissan's latest battery breakthrough should boost lithium ion capacity, EV range - Roadshow

Amorphous silicon monoxide should be able to store a good deal of lithium ions without deterioration during charge cycles.

Overwatch cheaters will receive permanent bans, Blizzard confirms - CNET

Blizzard outlines the measures it will take against offending players; game to have built-in reporting tools.

New Kojima Productions logo is hiding a secret - CNET

Hideo Kojima says the logo you've seen so far is only just one part of it.

Apple just gave us a $1 billion clue to its automotive aspirations - Roadshow

What if the Apple Car isn't a car at all, but a service?

Facebook investigates censorship claim

Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg says the company is investigating claims it suppressed news reports with conservative viewpoints.

The plan to ban work emails out of hours

Why France wants to ban staff from emailing after work

VIDEO: Facebook denies editing Trending Topics

Facebook has denied allegations that its Trending Topics intentionally suppressed stories supporting conservative political viewpoints.

Does Bitcoin still matter?

Virtual currency Bitcoin has not replaced government-issued money but the underlying blockchain technology is becoming more mainstream.

Microsoft removes store-blocking feature

Businesses running the professional version of Windows 10 will no longer be able to block access to the Windows Store, the software giant says.

Space Invaders joins gaming hall of fame

Space Invaders, Sonic the Hedgehog and Grand Theft Auto III are inducted into the US-based World Video Game Hall of Fame.

Rural broadband 'only on request'

There will be no automatic rollout of broadband to homes and businesses in the remotest parts of the UK, the government says.

Apple loses fight over 'iPhone' in China

A Chinese company is free to use the name "IPHONE" on its handbags and leather goods after Apple loses a trademark court ruling in China.

VIDEO: Co-living solution for 'Generation Rent'?

A new building complex in north London is offering a new kind of accommodation, mixing small private space with generous communal areas.

Museum hope to rebuild UK's first robot

London's Science Museum launches a Kickstarter campaign to fund the rebuilding of one of the world's first robots.

How to stay digital after you die

Every day we generate huge amounts of data - but what happens to it after death?

'Honest Trailers' creator talks about that huge 'Deadpool' cameo (Tomorrow Daily 364 show notes) - CNET

We deep dive into the "Ghostbusters" hyper-reality experience, MIT's Materiables platform and Hyperloop One's first test. Also, we welcome Andy Signore to the show to discuss creating "Honest Trailers" and how they got Ryan Reynolds to cameo.

Cassini provides most detailed image yet of Saturn's titanic storm - CNET

The giant storm raging at Saturn's south pole has been revealed in more detail than ever before -- and the storm is more complex than first thought.

Apple invests $1 billion in China's Uber competitor to 'learn more about the market' - Roadshow

The iPhone maker is a strong contender in the Chinese market, but has hit some road blocks recently.

Chainsaw art and the Doom game are made for each other - CNET

Thought you were excited for Doom? Check out this Aussie artist carving a 2.4 metre tall wooden statue of a Revenant with a chainsaw.

Take a virtual ride on the tallest, fastest and longest dive rollercoaster in the world - CNET

Settle down and enjoy a very safe ride on the Valravn dive coaster at Cedar Point in Ohio with this point-of-view video from the very front seat.

Air France partners with Cannes to let you finish watching your film after you land - CNET

Landing already with the credits of your film nowhere in sight? Relax: Air France is letting you continue watching your film after you land.

​Don't laugh: Google's Parsey McParseface is a serious IQ boost for computers - CNET

Google offers free use of SyntaxNet technology, a boon to anyone trying to get computers to understand natural human language.

CES Asia makes progess in its second year, but has a way to go - CNET

CNET's Aloysius Low spent the last three days in Shanghai to take in the sights and sounds of the Asian version of the huge tech trade show.

'Crowd Control,' part 5: Who will make heaven great again? - CNET

In the latest chapter of CNET's crowdsourced novel, we eavesdrop on a conversation in what seems to be the afterlife. Things there might not be as perfect as you'd guess.

Crave giveaway: Hipster-friendly fixie bike from Critical Cycles - CNET

Roll up your pant leg and get ready to hop on a free fixie bike, the prize in this week's ultrahip Crave giveaway.

This AiraWear hoodie gives you backrubs on the go - CNET

If you're suffering from chronic backpain or have bad posture, this compressed-air massage jacket could be just the thing to fix that.

​Trump says Amazon's Bezos has yuuuge antitrust problem - CNET

The Republican presidential candidate accuses the tech titan of using the Washington Post politically so Amazon can avoid paying taxes.

French Periscope death stirs social media safety fears

Live-streaming death stirs French social media fears

How online 'influencers' are changing the food industry

Meet the online 'influencers' shaking up the food industry

Rwanda forges new path with technology revolution

The country leading Africa's technological transformation

VIDEO: Robot learns dexterity by spinning a tube

BBC Click's Stephen Beckett looks at some of the best of the week's technology news.

VIDEO: London delivery bots 'by end of year'

An Estonian startup builds a fleet of delivery robots that it hopes will be dropping off takeaway dinners in London by the end of 2016.

Malin Head feels the Star Wars force

Excitement reaches fever pitch in Malin Head, County Donegal, as actors from Star Wars arrive at Belfast International Airport.

Is technology becoming less disruptive?

New York's Tech Crunch Disrupt seemed a little short of groundbreaking, but that doesn't mean the industry is stagnating.

Tougher sentences for filming crimes

Young offenders who film or photograph their crimes in order to post them on social media could face tougher punishments under new proposals.

Apple invests in Chinese Uber rival

Apple invests $1bn (£693m) in Didi Chuxing, the car-hailing app that has a bigger market share than Uber in China.

Russia 'behind German parliament hack'

Germany's domestic intelligence agency accuses Russia of being behind a series of cyber attacks on German state computer systems.

Privacy fears 'deterring' US web users

Almost half of American households with at least one internet user have been "deterred" from online activity recently because of privacy or security concerns, a survey says.

New bank cyber-attack detected by Swift

Another bank has been hit by a cyber-attack similar to that used to steal $81m from Bangladesh's central bank in February.

Facebook does let editors decide what's trending, leaked docs show - CNET

Internal guidelines obtained by The Guardian show that the social media network relies on a small editorial team to decide what news topics to show.

Walmart gets speedier with two-day delivery - CNET

The company, in its latest effort to take on Amazon, says it will deliver your packages one day faster than it did before.

Google said to be working on challenger to Amazon's Echo - CNET

Standalone "Chirp" hardware could incorporate the search giant's familiar "OK Google" command, according to a report.

Polymer makes your wrinkles disappear, because science (Tomorrow Daily 363) - CNET

Researchers show off a gel that temporarily tightens skin and has both cosmetic and medical uses; also, Hyperloop One completes its first test on the road to ultra-fast, futuristic transportation.

Chinese company merges PS4, Xbox One and Android for its new gaming system - CNET

The company hopes to compete with Sony and Microsoft, who were banned from selling consoles in the country until last year.

Jack Black will be joining 'The Rock' in the 'Jumanji' remake - CNET

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson announced the news through Instagram on Wednesday.

FBI director blames 'viral video effect' for spike in violent crime - CNET

James Comey says a fear of ending up on the Internet may be leading to less aggressive policing.

Kanye West somehow steals the spotlight in the first 'Assassin's Creed' trailer - CNET

The first trailer for the upcoming adaptation of the popular video game series, to be released in December, is now online.

NBC picks up DC Comics' 'Powerless' comedy - CNET

Touted as the first comedy set in the DC Universe, it stars Vanessa Hudgens as an insurance agent who deals with damages caused by superheroes.

TalkTalk sees profits halved following cyberattack last year - CNET

The UK broadband provider's profits plunged as it upped its spending on security.

'Crowd Control,' part 4: When your parents give you life...and superpowers - CNET

As our crowdsourced science fiction novel continues, we meet another of humanity's heroes and take a ride in a Quetzalcoatl M-8.

Katwalk VR body rig translates your jogging into game movement - CNET

Moonwalking in special shoes while suspended from a hook, wearing a headset? It's VR's latest crazy gimmick, direct from China.

YouTube's new messaging tool pairs chats with cats - CNET

Now you won't need to leave YouTube to share your favourite video with your chums.

Ownership of wearable devices has doubled since 2014, study finds - CNET

Fitness bands are far and away the most popular wearable, according to PriceWaterhouseCoopers.

Build your own adorable Plen2 robot with this kit from Japan - CNET

Mad scientists and robot-building novices alike will love the humanoid Plen2 robot kit, which lets you assemble your very own ball-kicking bot.

Woman allegedly live-streams her death on Periscope - CNET

French authorities are investigating a suicide that reportedly was broadcast on the Twitter-owned live-streaming app.

VIDEO: Why Sir James Dyson likes the Harrier jet

From Harrier jet to Citroen DS car - the technology that appeals to Sir James Dyson

Cyber attack halves TalkTalk profits

Telephone and broadband provider Talktalk saw profits more than halve following a hack attack on its systems last October.

Early test shows off Hyperloop system

An early test of Hyperloop - a proposed high-speed transport system - accelerates a sled to 116 mph (187km/h) in 1.1 seconds.

US Congress 'bans members' Yahoo Mail'

A series of ransomware attacks on the House of Representatives leads US Congress to ban members from using Yahoo Mail, according to a leaked email.

Statins alert over computer glitch

Thousands of NHS patients in England may have been incorrectly prescribed statins due to a computer glitch.

YouTube defended in row over royalties

Prominent online video star Hank Green defends YouTube in a row over the way the site treats musicians.

India to require licence for map apps

India is introducing legislation to ban any maps or satellite images of the country unless they are approved by government.

Photoshop gets 'Shazam for fonts' tool

An artificial-intelligence-powered tool that identifies fonts is being added to the mobile and desktop versions of Photoshop.

Fetish forum traceable data 'stolen'

A hardcore fetish forum has been hacked, exposing more than 100,000 user account details, according to a prominent security researcher.

Blogger reveals parking ticket errors

A blogger in New York uses public data to prove that the New York Police Department ticketed thousands of cars that were actually parked legally.

'Crowd Control,' part 3: Forever young is so cliche... - CNET

In the second chapter of CNET's crowdsourced science fiction novel, it's becoming possible to live much, much longer on Earth, but not everyone is excited about the high-tech fountain of youth.

Five things I would never have said about Marvel movies in 2008 - CNET

Commentary: Dunno if you've noticed this, but "Captain America: Civil War" was kind of a big deal. And a good time to stop and reflect briefly on the series.

12 Marvel movies that never made it (pictures) - CNET

From James Cameron's Spider-Man to George Clooney and Tom Selleck in spandex, meet the Marvel movies that didn't quite make it from page to screen.

The Marvel movies that never were - CNET

Leonardo DiCaprio as Spider-Man? Tom Selleck as Doctor Strange? We salute the comic book adaptations that never quite reached the screen.

Major mobile merger blocked in UK as EU says 'enough is enough' - CNET

European competition authorities have blocked a proposed merger between British mobile networks Three and O2, the latest in a string of big changes for the UK market.

You can help rebuild Eric, one of the world's first robots - CNET

Built in 1928, the talking automaton mysteriously vanished -- but a crowdfunding campaign by London's Science Museum plans to bring the retro robot back to life.

Watch Deadpool narrate his own parody video - CNET

Deadpool gets raked over the coals from the actor who plays him -- Ryan Reynolds -- in this Honest Trailers video. He's not called Marvel's Merc with the Mouth for nothing.

Jeremy Clarkson's 'Top Gear' rival is called...'The Grand Tour' - Roadshow

Amazon's new motoring show, featuring Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, sees the wacky trio on tour around the world.

Nintendo 2DS drops to $80, includes Mario Kart 7 - CNET

The entry-level handheld game device gets a price cut and a free game download.

Republic Wireless snags more phones for cheap Wi-Fi calling - CNET

The startup says it will soon give customers more handset choices as well as a second wireless service to act as a backup to Wi-Fi calls.

Join a Mount Everest climb in real time, via Snapchat - CNET

Two veteran climbers are Snapchatting their way up the world's highest peak.

Instagram hits refresh on its iconic icon - CNET

The retro camera is gone, replaced by a stripped-down minimalist logo.

Souped-up Vivaldi browser nabs nearly a million users - CNET

The Scandinavian browser startup, aiming for power users who want lots of options, says its foothold is a fifth of the way toward profitability.

Greenlight wants to turn your smartphone into a dashcam - Roadshow

While it doesn't monitor the car when you take your phone with you, it's less expensive than buying an actual dashcam.

Google bans ads for payday loans - CNET

New guidelines going into effect in July will block ads for questionable loans that require quick repayment or super-high interest rates.

VIDEO: Two-legged robot conquers bumpy terrain

Marlo's algorithms could be used to create new types of prosthetic limbs.

VIDEO: Rainbow rival for BBC Micro Bit gadget

A light-up wearable gadget for children has been designed by one of the companies involved in making the BBC Micro Bit computer.

US senator enters Facebook 'bias' row

A US senator has questioned Facebook over allegations that it manipulated its Trending News section to exclude conservative topics.

AI patient app launched at UK hospital

Alder Hey children's hospital is teaming up with IBM Watson to develop an app to answer questions about hospital stays.

Malware parasites feed on gossip fans

The gossip news site PerezHilton.com has exposed recent visitors to malware, according to a cybersecurity alert.

Google designs 'empowered' women emojis

Google engineers have come up with a set of 13 emojis that depict women in professional roles.

Disney: Infinity is over

The company cited lower than expected returns, and said it will stop publishing its own games.

Kickstarter cash 'used to build home'

Kickstarter is investigating claims that money given to a tech project was instead used to build a home.

VIDEO: The suitcase with built-in scales

Tommy Sandhu looks at some of the latest travel gadgets.

VIDEO: Could this bike light save lives?

Philip McAleese, chief executive of See.Sense, shows off three things that his company's connected bike light can do.

VIDEO: Call of Duty trailer much 'disliked'

The latest trailer for one the best-selling game franchises on earth is getting a mixed reaction to its first reveal.

Baidu boss urges 'values before profits'

Robin Li, chief executive at China's largest search engine company Baidu, wants employees to place "values before profits".

Government's hacker password bid fails

The National Crime Agency fails in its bid to force an alleged hacker to hand over the passwords to his encrypted computers.

Uber launches vehicles for wheelchairs

Uber launches wheelchair-accessible vehicles that can be requested by passengers in London via the app.

Bahamian pleads guilty over celeb hacks

A hacker from the Bahamas pleads guilty to stealing data, including scripts and private sexually explicit material, from 130 celebrities.

Xiaomi unveils huge budget handset

Xiaomi launches a smartphone with a 6.44in (16cm) screen that the Chinese company says will "fit in your pocket".

Call of Duty trailer highly 'disliked'

The latest trailer for one the best-selling game franchises on earth is getting a mixed reaction to its first reveal.

Amazon launches YouTube rival

Online retail giant Amazon launches a new online video service to rival Alphabet's YouTube.

SNL mocks the death of Jon Snow on 'Game Of Thrones' (spoilers) - CNET

Technically Incorrect: Somehow, you have to laugh at the death of Jon Snow, because, well, you know.

Panama paper trail goes online with massive searchable database - CNET

You'll soon be able to search one of the world's biggest troves of leaked documents, but with a web this complicated, it's little wonder the corporate underbelly stayed hidden for so long.

Special delivery: Zipline, UPS partner to carry medical supplies by drone in Rwanda - CNET

The service, paid for by the Rwandan government, will serve as a testing ground for drone delivery.

A Chevrolet and a Boeing 787 now have something in common - Roadshow

OnStar's Proactive Alerts monitors specific vehicle components and can alert the driver before a part reaches its last legs.

Watch an insanely dexterous robot perform precision tasks - CNET

The HDMS 551s1 robot can stack objects, unscrew the safety cap off a pill bottle, and perform other impressively precise tasks.

The New Yorker comes to life with augmented reality cover - CNET

In a first for the 91-year-old magazine, The New Yorker is looking at Manhattan through the screen of your tablet or smartphone, thanks to augmented reality.

Tunisian game maker rewards top players with a cow - CNET

A bovine named Pamela was given to a couple who earned top marks in a Tunisian mobile strategy game called Bagra. Another cow named Brigitte is still up for grabs.

Redditor fabricates DIY 'Iron Man' arc reactor out of cardboard, a cell phone battery, and a tuna can - CNET

You don't need to spend a lot of money to make a legit Tony Stark costume. Proof: this Redditor's arc reactor from "Iron Man" made with household trash.

India claims to have tool to defeat iPhone encryption - CNET

The country's communications and IT minister says the government has a forensics tool that can handle smartphones, including Apple's.

Viv aims to out-Siri Siri in its first public demonstration - CNET

Say hello to Viv, the next-generation AI assistant from the creators of Siri: self-teaching, able to fold into other apps, and cross-platform...but we haven't heard its voice yet

'Empire Strikes Back' gets gorgeous James Bond-style credits - CNET

The Star Wars universe is plenty big enough to accommodate some James Bond superspy action in a fan's beautifully rendered new credit sequence for "Episode V."

Watch skydivers play Quidditch in mid-air - CNET

Skydivers channel their inner Harry Potter and Ron Weasley to score points in this high-flying fantasy game. Even Professor Snape would be impressed.

Periscope adds search discovery, auto-save, and live-streaming from a DJI drone - CNET

The live-streaming app announced three new features today that lets users save broadcasts indefinitely, search for live and archived videos, and toggle back and forth between a DJI drone.

iTunes update may add a sidebar for quicker navigation - CNET

Some minor changes expected in the next edition of Apple's desktop music software could make a major difference in terms of ease of use.

T-Mobile offers roaming and cheap calls to Cuba - CNET

T-Mobile says it is doing its part to open up Cuba, connecting friends and relatives in the US with those in Cuba and providing travelers with T-Mobile roaming service while there.

GoPro delays launch of Karma drone until end of 2016 - CNET

Camera maker says upcoming aerial photography drone won't land on retailers' shelves until the holidays.

​Buyer beware: PayPal drops purchase protection for crowdfunding - CNET

Planning on crowdfunding a pair of hamburger earmuffs or those fancy neon hover boots? Be warned: PayPal won't back your purchase if the campaign falls through.

Facebook won't have to share its name with food and drink in China - CNET

The social network has won a trademark dispute in China that will prevent a local company making "face book"-branded products.

Watch 1,000 David Attenborough clips for free with BBC natural history app - CNET

The Story of Life app will let you delve into the BBC Natural History Unit's archive of clips, chronicling the naturalist's 60-year broadcasting career.

'Crowd Control,' our crowdsourced science fiction novel, starts here - CNET

Read the first installment of "Crowd Control: Heaven Makes a Killing," a novel written and edited by CNET readers around the globe.

HIV patients' name leak results in fine for UK's National Health Service - CNET

Patients who had their HIV status made public in an email "bcc" error suffered "a great deal of upset," according to the UK's data protection watchdog.

Japanese 3D-printing vagina artist found guilty of obscenity - CNET

Megumi Igarashi has been fined for circulating 3D-printable files of her genitals, but a judge has decided that her vagina-shaped kayak is all good.

Watch Mercury's transit of the sun in real time - CNET

The planet passes between the Earth and the sun only 13 times every century. Today is one of those times.

Spotify will release 12 original video programs this year - CNET

Starting this summer, the music subscription service will broaden its video entertainment content with 12 new short-form shows centered on music culture and live performances.

Twitter yanks US spy agencies' access to real-time alerts tool - CNET

It's not thrilled by the prospect of US intelligence types using a data miner to rifle through user tweets without limit, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Tesla's flashy Easter egg turns charging into a light party - Roadshow

Certain Tesla models will turn into miniature discotheques at the press of a button.

VIDEO: Atari founder's advice to Steve Jobs

Nolan Bushnell, founder of computer company Atari, offers the business advice he wishes he'd been given before he started out, for the BBC News series CEO Secrets.

HTC sales plunge pushes firm to a loss

A plunge in sales has pushed Taiwanese smartphone firm HTC into a first quarter loss but the firm hopes new HTC 10 phone will revive fortunes.

Facebook wins China trademark case

A Beijing court rules in favour of Facebook and against a local company which had registered "face book" as a separate trademark.

Most big UK firms hit by cyber attacks

Two-thirds of big UK businesses have been hit by a cyber attack in the past year, according to government research.

Baidu told to cut adverts after death

Baidu must reduce the number of paid-for adverts in its search results, Chinese regulators say, following controversy over the death of a student.

Digital money boss jailed for 20 years

The founder of the digital currency service Liberty Reserve is sentenced to a 20 years in jail for money laundering.

NHS trust fined over HIV patient leak

An NHS trust is fined £180,000 after sexual health centre 56 Dean Street mistakenly leaked the details of 780 patients who had attended HIV clinics.

Paypal tightens rules on crowdfunding

Paypal will stop protecting payments made to crowdfunding projects in several countries.

Kiddicare customer data stolen

Parenting retailer Kiddicare suffers a data breach that exposes the names, addresses and telephone numbers of its customers.

Ride-sharing firms halt Austin service

Uber and Lyft stop operating in Austin, Texas after proposals to let them self-regulate their drivers are rejected.

The tech helping us work together wherever we are

The tech helping the world collaborate

China bans 'erotic' banana-eating videos

Live-streaming sites no longer allow videos of people eating the fruit in a "seductive" fashion.

You can now #save your Periscope streams (for more than 24 hours) - CNET

The Twitter-owned live broadcaster has introduced the new function likely to compete with Facebook Live.

Melissa McCarthy didn't get 'Ghostbusters' reboot trailer - CNET

The preview for the new "Ghostbusters" flick didn't win over YouTube, and even has the film's own stars unimpressed.

'Batman: The Killing Joke' animated film to burst your sides from July - CNET

The animated adaptation of the classic Batman comic will be released digitally on July 23 and on Blu-ray in early August.

Cops make Facebook plea for customers to stop calling alleged drug dealer's phone - CNET

Technically Incorrect: Police in Ohio are frustrated that locals keep calling the phone of an alleged drug dealer they've arrested to ask for drugs. They say it's interfering with their investigation.

VR headsets can be used to help cure paranoia, study shows - CNET

We're just now learning about the wonders of virtual reality, and a new study from Oxford University is showing a medicinal side to the tech platform.

Uber picks up former lawmakers for a smoother ride with governments - CNET

The ridesharing app's new public policy advisory board includes an ex-US Secretary of Transport and Europe's former digital czar.

LAPD cracks locked iPhone in murder case - CNET

In the latest case of law enforcement taking on smartphone security, cops have hacked an iPhone crucial to the trial of "The Shield" star Michael Jace.

Power up your feet with these Nintendo Vans sneakers - CNET

A sneaker leak reveals shoes decorated with iconic Nintendo characters including Mario, Princess Peach, Donkey Kong and Link.

Kentucky Derby Day shows its tech side - CNET

From CNET Magazine: Technology helps bring fans closer to the action on the track for the 142nd running of the race this Saturday at Churchill Downs.

Star Ted? Seth MacFarlane boldly goes to space in sci-fi comedy drama - CNET

There's a million ways to die in space for the new show coming in 2017.

Jeremy Clarkson says he's getting paid for 'Top Gear' even though he's not in it - CNET

Clarkson and chums James May and Richard Hammond are preparing a rival show for Amazon, but they're running out of time to think of a name.

​Supposed Bitcoin creator Craig Wright won't provide proof that he ever created Bitcoin - CNET

Turns out there will be no "extraordinary proof" after all.

Microsoft software update breaks Windows 7 on some PCs - CNET

A certain patch prevents Windows 7 PCs with specific types of motherboards from booting.

Amazon inks deal to lease 20 more airplanes - CNET

The agreement with Atlas Air Worldiwide comes soon after a similar deal with Air Transport Services, another aircraft operator.

Stick it to The Man: Cars that still offer a manual transmission in 2016 - Roadshow

Some you might be familiar with, some you might not, but no matter what folks are telling you, it's still possible to find a stick shift in nearly every segment.

Ford drops $182M into Pivotal, the company behind FordPass - Roadshow

The automaker's contribution comprises the majority of a $253 million round of financing for the software developer.

VIDEO: Could this camera change film-making?

The professional cinema camera which allows you to change the focus and perspective after filming.

AUDIO: Google / NHS deal 'business as usual'

A data sharing agreement between Google and the NHS is "business as usual", according to an intensive care professor.

China's love affair with World of Warcraft

The decision to open the World of Warcraft movie in China is the culmination of a decade-long love affair between the game and the country, writes the BBC's Tessa Wong.

Tesla boosts mass market car production

Electric carmaker Tesla Motors says it is on track to produce 500,000 vehicles in 2018, two years earlier than expected.

'Unmanned sewing machine' does surgery

An unmanned robot has successfully stitched together a pig's bowel, moving science a step closer to automated surgery, say experts.

Takata to double US airbag recall

Japanese airbag maker Takata has been forced to increase a recall after US authorities said they found further safety defects in its products.

BT in 'ultra-fast' broadband promise

BT Group says it plans to invest £6bn in faster broadband and mobile services but Sky says the plan has 'limited ambition'.

Former EU Commissioner to advise Uber

Uber appoints former European Commission vice-president Nellie Kroes to its new public policy board.

Airbnb looking 'beyond accommodation'

Airbnb's chief technology officer says the company is looking at pairing guests and hosts for activities.

Pilots report 1,400 laser incidents

More than 1,400 incidents of lasers being shone at aircraft are reported to the UK's Civil Aviation Authority in a year.

Revolutionary robotic CT scanner looks inside waking, moving horses - CNET

A giant CT scanner uses two robotic arms to examine inside horses as they stand and move.

Met Gala red carpet: Um, you call that tech, fashion designers? - CNET

The theme for this year's New York Met Gala was Manus x Machina -- Fashion in the Age of Technology. We grade the outfits as they sashay down the red carpet.

Uber hit by America-wide class-action lawsuit - CNET

Uber drivers across America are seeking to be reclassified as employees rather than contractors and recoup "unpaid overtime" among other monies.

A shooter hater's guide to Overwatch - CNET

Hate twitchy, fast games that need elite aiming skills? Overwatch might be the answer. We suggest five heroes to try in Blizzard's new team shooter that skip the need for headshot perfection.

Crazy Mariana Trench jellyfish is a living lava lamp - CNET

A jellyfish found in the Mariana Trench by the NOAA's remote-controlled underwater vehicle looks like something out of science fiction.

Uber partners with Chinese payment solution Alipay - CNET

Uber has announced a partnership with Alipay that will allow Chinese customers to pay in yuan around the globe.

Watch 'The Force Awakens' retold in emojis - CNET

For a bit of May the Fourth fun, Disney re-released "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" told in adorable little stickers.

Flight passenger names their Wi-Fi hotspot 'mobile detonation device', grounds plane - CNET

A mystery passenger on an Australian flight grounded a Perth, Australia-bound Qantas plane after inciting a terrorism scare.

​SoundCloud's paid streaming service expands to UK and Ireland - CNET

The ad-free SoundCloud Go is now available outside the US.

Dish Network to offer house calls to fix your broken Apple iPhone - CNET

Dish Network is providing a repair service for the Apple iPhone 5 and later -- and you won't have to leave your house to get it.

Twitter's stock falls lower than ever - CNET

Shares of Twitter drop to $13.90, the lowest since the company went public in 2013.

After erasing themselves from the Internet, Radiohead's new song 'Burn the Witch' creeps out - CNET

The band pretended to disappear completely. Who were they trying to kid, eh?

Uber wants to outsmart surge pricing - CNET

The ride-hailing service is reportedly using machine learning to better predict supply and demand.

Fitbit CEO disses Apple Watch - CNET

Apple's smartwatch takes the wrong approach to wearable devices, says Fitbit's James Park.

George R.R. Martin and J.R.R Tolkien throw down in rap battle - CNET

Two fantasy literature heavyweights take their beef to the mic, pitting "Game of Thrones" against "The Lord of the Rings." Caution: Some language is not quite safe for work.

Company to attempt revitalizing nervous systems of brain-dead patients - CNET

The controversial ReAnima Project has received approval from a national review board.

American adults are spending more time on Facebook - CNET

The increase is small, though, and getting smaller every year.

Apple Watch needs time to improve (The 3:59, Ep. 38) - CNET

One year after the wearable's release, we talk about its strengths and weaknesses.

Get ready for Mercury's rare transit of the sun on May 9 - CNET

Look! Up in the sky! Mercury will transit the sun in an event that will be visible to most of the world, if you have the proper gear.

Microsoft buys Internet-of-Things company because why not? - CNET

The world's largest software maker has always dabbled with Internet connected things, but now it's hoping a new acquisition will help it do even more.

Eureka! How to make discoveries at the speed of light

How cloud computing helps us discover at the speed of light

VIDEO: Disrupting deliveries in Nairobi

Can Sendy take on the giants of delivery in Nairobi with the sharing economy?

VIDEO: WhatsApp blocked by judge in Brazil

A judge in Brazil has blocked access to messaging service WhatsApp for 72 hours.

VIDEO: The head giving you 3D VR sound

How a new take on an old technique could make virtual reality sound more immersive

Mars rover project slips to 2020

As expected, the European and Russian space agencies have delayed the launch of their ExoMars robot rover by two years to 2020.

Alton Towers ride leaves 28 stranded

Dozens of people are left stranded on a rollercoaster at Alton Towers as heavy rain causes it to stop.

Death sparks probe into China's Baidu

Chinese authorities are probing Baidu over the death of a student who went for an experimental cancer treatment advertised on the search engine.

Soundcloud launches Spotify rival in UK

Music streaming service Soundcloud launches a UK subscription service to rival the likes of Spotify and Apple Music.

Brazil blocks WhatsApp in probe row

A Brazilian judge blocks messaging service WhatsApp for 72 hours after its owner Facebook failed to hand over information required in a criminal investigation.

Bitcoin industry 'sceptical' of Satoshi

Scepticism has greeted claims by Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright's claim to be the mysterious creator of the digital currency.

Samsung and Nvidia resolve patent clash

Samsung and Nvidia resolve a patent dispute shortly before a ruling that could have blocked deliveries of Nvidia's products to the US.

US Court orders Touch ID iPhone unlock

A US court makes a woman unlock her iPhone with her fingerprint.

Uber faces new lawsuit on driver status

Taxi-hailing firm Uber has just settled two cases challenging the status of its drivers as contractors but is now facing another.

Google given access to patient records

Google has signed an agreement with the Royal Free London NHS Trust to gain access to data of hundreds of thousands of patients.

Has Craig Wright proved he is Satoshi?

Craig Wright may have claimed to be the man behind Bitcoin, but does his evidence prove it?

What Apple Music can learn from Tidal - CNET

Commentary: The streaming music service co-owned by Jay Z, Beyonce and Kanye West can teach Apple a thing or two about thinking outside of the box.

Take a tour of Tokyo's crazy Akihabara Electric Town and massive Yodobashi Camera (pictures) - CNET

Tokyo's Akihabara Electric Town was once a legendary haven for cheap electronics. Now it's something a bit different. A bit more. Here's a tour.

Welcome to Tokyo's Akihabara Electric Town, with the craziest gadget stores you'll ever see - CNET

Once a mecca of cheap electronics and gadget goodness, Akihabara has become something different, but no less incredible, and is still home to perhaps the largest electronics store in the world.

Activision teases next Call of Duty game with interactive Facebook Bot - CNET

If you're keen to learn more about the next Call of Duty game then Lieutenant Reyes has some important information to give you -- over Facebook Messenger.

Australian businessman: I'm Satoshi Nakamoto, creator of Bitcoin - CNET

Craig Wright is trying to prove that he is the digital currency's long-elusive inventor, who was known until now as Satoshi Nakamoto.

​On Twitter, CIA takes trip down memory lane to revisit Bin Laden raid - CNET

On the fifth anniversary of the raid that killed the terrorist leader, the US spy agency takes to the microblogging service to recount the attack.

​Berlin law hobbles Airbnb rental business - CNET

In an effort to keep rents lower for residents living in the German capital, a law goes into effect prohibiting hosts from renting out their full homes.

First dwarf star planets boost search for extraterrestrial life - CNET

Three planets are the first to be seen orbiting an ultracool dwarf star, and could be our best hope yet for finding extraterrestrial life.

Windows 10 growth stalls in April - CNET

Microsoft's current version of Windows barely moved up the charts last month, according to Web tracker Net Market Share. Will this summer's update stir up demand?

Microsoft banishes Google from Cortana

Microsoft begins forcing people to use its Bing search engine with the Cortana digital assistant in Windows 10.

Court expands FBI hacking powers

The US Supreme Court approves a rule change that could allow law enforcement to remotely search computers located anywhere in the US, and beyond.

Yahoo chief's $55m severance package

Yahoo boss Marissa Mayer will get $54.9m (£37.4m) in severance pay if she loses her job when the troubled internet firm is sold.

Vimeo buys video streaming rival VHX

Vimeo will let video-makers set up their own subscription video streaming services similar to Amazon and Netflix, the firm announces.

Bitcoin creator reveals identity

Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright has publicly identified himself as Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto.

Dyson unveils 'quieter' £299 hairdryer

Engineering firm Dyson reveals its first personal care product - a hairdryer that it says is less damaging to hair than a conventional machine.

Nintendo announces date for NX console

Nintendo's much-anticipated console will not launch until spring 2017, missing the crucial Christmas shopping period.

What should Apple do next?

Experts offer their advice and opinions for Apple, after it reports its first fall in sales in 13 years.

Microsoft discontinues Xbox 360 console

Microsoft says it is to stop manufacturing the Xbox 360 games console, 10 years after it launched.

Call for online abuse law shake-up

Former culture secretary Maria Miller is calling for a review of laws around the "significantly increasing" problem of online abuse.

Data protection laws get EU shake-up

The European Parliament votes to update data protection laws, but what will that mean for companies and citizens?

Apple to examine iPhone of Florida teens lost at sea - CNET

The water-damaged phone could hold clues to the fate of the boys, whose families had initially disagreed as to how the device should be dealt with.

Uber, blind passengers settle service animal lawsuit - CNET

Ride-hailing service will educate its drivers over their legal obligation to transport guide dogs for the blind.

Kleenex wants to make sure your office doesn't run out of toilet paper - CNET

Technically Incorrect: With the help of IBM's cloud, Kimberly-Clark, the company behind Kleenex and Huggies, launches, you'll never guess, a new app.

These are the websites that might disappoint you on Mother's Day - CNET

Technically Incorrect: A website efficiency company analyzes many of the major retail sites that are important for Mother's Day. Teleflora comes out the worst.

Comedian Amy Schumer says she's done with fan selfies - CNET

Technically Incorrect: After an encounter with a fan and a phone on a South Carolina street, the comedian and actress says she's had enough. But has she?

Apple wants you to use your iPhone, love your mom and cry - CNET

Technically Incorrect: In a special Mother's Day ad, Apple goes for the tear ducts.

'Civil War' just made $200M and Americans haven't even seen it yet - CNET

Even before it opens in the US, "Captain America: Civil War" has been making some serious money at the international box office.

China's push for driverless cars accelerates

China's push for driverless cars accelerates

'David v Goliath' corporate name battles

The battle over corporate names

Can we trust cloud providers to keep our data safe?

Is our data more secure in the cloud?

The long search for Satoshi Nakamoto

The long search for the real person behind Bitcoin

VIDEO: Scuba diving robot explores shipwreck

BBC Click's Nick Kwek looks at some of the best of the week's technology news

VIDEO: Periscope-like app soars in China

While Periscope is blocked in China, Yi has become increasingly popular.

VIDEO: Bitcoin 'creator': 'I want to be left alone'

Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright says he is Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto.

VIDEO: Bitcoin scientist backs founder's claim

Gavin Andresen, chief scientist at the Bitcoin Foundation, speaks about the revelation that an Australian businessman was the founder of Bitcoin.

Doom creators seek cash for game

Two gaming veterans who helped create iconic title Doom are seeking cash to make a "classic" first-person shooter.

Superfast broadband take-up 'slow'

Tests on 42 towns and cities across the UK suggest almost half have average broadband speeds below 24Mbps.

Computer viruses infect nuclear plant

A German nuclear power plant has been found to be infected by several different computer viruses.

Amazon rapped for illegal app charges

Amazon illegally charged parents for in-app purchases made by children, a US judge rules.

Man jailed for failing to decrypt data

A man is held in prison for seven months after failing to decrypt two hard drives that investigators suspect contain indecent images of children.

Carl Icahn dumps Apple shares on China

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn unloads his shares in Apple over the company's prospects in China.

Hackers hit Minecraft community site

Hackers have stolen login data for more than 7 million members of the Lifeboat Minecraft site.

SpaceX founders want to put tiny satellites in orbit - CNET

While SpaceX's own rockets get bigger, two of the company's founders are betting big on smaller launches.

Is this doll haunted? Watch a (creepy) live stream to find out - CNET

A reportedly haunted doll is under the camera so that the morbidly curious can determine for themselves the veracity of the claims.

Cassini's final mission: Crashing into Saturn - CNET

The Saturn probe has officially commenced its countdown for its last mission, showing us intimate details of Saturn as it dies.

Beyonce spins gold out of Lemonade - CNET

Commentary: Beyonce's 'Lemonade' is a transgressive body of work that pushes forward the concept of an album.

Nintendo's NX game console coming next March - CNET

The gaming giant sets a launch date for the Wii U's replacement and pushes back yet again the release of the new Legend of Zelda game.

Nintendo's Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing are crossing over to smartphones - CNET

The popular games will be in your pocket this spring.

It's Batman vs. Joker in the first trailer for the animated 'Killing Joke' - CNET

DC Comics fans have plenty to smile about in this animated, R-rated version of the seminal graphic novel.

Love is in the air: Get engaged with the help of a drone proposal kit - CNET

Make the moment of your engagement take flight with a drone delivery and 4K video capturing the moment.

Self-driving cars to hit UK roads in Volvo trial - Roadshow

Look, ma'am, no hands! Queen Elizabeth -- and other residents of London -- will see semi-autonomous Swedish vehicles in 2017.

Music industry just recorded its best growth in the 21st century - CNET

Money from streaming services gave the record industry a massive boost in 2015, though we're still not spending as much as we did on music in the old days.

TiVo goes after cable cutters with more storage, no service fee - CNET

Roamio OTA, the company's latest all-in-one media box, records up to 150 hours of HD programming and offers access to popular streaming services.

Yahoo board shakeup ends standoff with vocal critic - CNET

Activist investor Starboard Value gets Yahoo to lean its way with the addition of four new members to its board of directors.

Spotify snaps up photo-video aggregator for concertgoers - CNET

The streaming-media service wants its acquisition of CrowdAlbum to bring artists and fans together.

iPhone SE demand outstripping supply, says Apple - CNET

But CEO Tim Cook says the company is hustling to catch up on production of the diminutive new phone.

It's going to get much worse for Mitsubishi before it gets better - Roadshow

After uncovering 25 years of fuel-economy malfeasance, this house of cards has only begun to fall.

eBay gets boozy with wine site - CNET

The online marketplace hopes to become a bigger player in alcohol sales with eBay Wine.

Volkswagen said to have put cheating how-to in PowerPoint presentation - Roadshow

There's brazen, and then there's this.

Snapchat votes Yes on selfies at the ballot box - CNET

The messaging apps wants you to freely snap photos and videos when you go to cast your vote.