Apple patents concert camera blocker

Apple patents for technology that could stop smartphone cameras being used at concerts.

Oculus chief latest social media hack victim

Oculus chief executive Brendan Iribe is the latest in a string of tech bosses who have had their social media accounts hacked.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The rise of AI and challenge of making conversational bots (The 3:59, Ep. 70) - CNET

We also discuss Amazon's offer of an ad-supported phone and how IBM is using its Watson technology to help with cancer treatment.

6 reasons to love the 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' reunion - CNET

Fans cheered the stagehand, roared at Minnesota jokes and pondered whether corn was grass as the cast of the cult show reunited.

Toyota recalls almost 500,000 US hybrids for airbag issues - Roadshow

Thankfully, it's not a *Takata* airbag issue, but it's a problem nevertheless.

Rihanna 'Sledgehammer' music video the first to debut in IMAX theaters - CNET

The music video for the song on the 'Star Trek: Beyond' soundtrack will debut on Vevo and Tidal after its big IMAX debut.

Till death do us part: Man marries his phone in Vegas - CNET

Technically Incorrect: At a Las Vegas wedding chapel, a man professes his love for his phone so deeply that he decides to make the ultimate commitment.

HTC leads $10 billion consortium to invest in virtual reality - CNET

The phone maker whose Vive VR headset was released earlier this year helped to form an investment consortium aimed at supporting "true innovation" in VR.

Facebook 'hack' victim exposes passport scam

An identity thief gains access to a Facebook account by sending a fake passport and asking the social network to turn off log-in approvals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

My all-nighter with the first iPhone - CNET

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

US border authority seeks travellers' social media details

Travellers seeking visa waiver entry to the US may soon be asked to list their social media profiles, if a Department of Homeland Security proposal is enacted.

'Robot lawyer' fights parking tickets

A chatbot programmed by a British teenager has successfully challenged 160,000 parking tickets since its launch last year.

Hands on with India's £3 smartphone

The BBC is given a first look at a smartphone costing less than £3, set to launch in India next week.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Say, what?!

Tech firms promise auto-translation services that are near-instantaneous and accurate, but can businesses really rely on them?

Brits wanted

As businesses grapple with how to respond to Brexit, Germany's capital is keen to open new doors to Britain's tech-savvy talent pool.

Airbnb challenges San Francisco over rental law

Airbnb is challenging the San Francisco city authorities on its plans to fine the website for unregistered hosts.

Payout of $10,000 for Windows 10 update

Microsoft agrees to pay a California woman $10,000 (£7,500) after an automatic Windows 10 update leaves her computer unusable.

Teachers fired over offensive private messages

Three US teachers lose their jobs after a private chat on messaging service Slack, in which they insulted pupils, was leaked.

AI fighter pilot wins in combat simulation

An artificial intelligence system developed in the US successfully intercepts two attacking fighter jets in a combat simulation.

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

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

Overachieving Hubble mission gets five more years - CNET

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

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

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

Religious hacker defaces escort websites - CNET

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

Google CEO Sundar Pichai's Quora account hacked - CNET

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

Google will reportedly release its own phone this year - CNET

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

Apple celebrates Pride with rainbow Watch straps - CNET

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

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

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

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

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

Bots accused of hijacking anti-Brexit petition - CNET

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

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

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

Amazon unveils free educational tools for teachers - CNET

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

#Stickers coming soon to your photos on Twitter - CNET

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

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

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

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

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

Young Leave voters abused online in days after European Union referendum vote

Two young Leave voters reveal how they've been accused of racism and xenophobia since revealing they voted for Brexit.

Oculus lifts headset game restrictions

Virtual reality pioneer Oculus has removed software locks that stopped people playing games made for its headset on rival devices.

US Healthcare records offered for sale online

Three US healthcare organisations are reportedly being held to ransom by a hacker who stole data on hundreds of thousands of patients.

Google's SpotMini robot loads the dishwasher

A new dog-themed robot is shown loading a dishwasher with dirty glassware.

Snowden: Russian data collection plans 'dangerous'

US whistleblower Edward Snowden has criticised new anti-terrorism legislation approved by Russia's parliament.

EU referendum petition hijacked by bots

An online petition calling for a second EU referendum has been hijacked by automated bots adding false signatures.

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

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

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

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

Sail the world while avoiding roaming fees - CNET

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CEO Secrets: WeTransfer co-founder shares tips for success

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

Jeff Weiner and Satya Nadella explain how the $26bn deal will work

Satya Nadella of Microsoft and LinkedIn chief Jeff Weiner explain how the $26bn takeover will benefit both users and shareholders.

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

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

Xbox exec responds to Scorpio concerns - CNET

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

Samsung might be releasing a special Galaxy S7 Edge for the Olympics - CNET

Rumors are swirling about an Olympic Edition of the popular Samsung smartphone for the summer games in Rio.

SanDisk iXpand Memory Case can increase your iPhone's storage - CNET

Unfortunately, it only works with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S.

Goodwood, Le Mans and some cars, too: Our week on Instagram - Roadshow

This is our 10th Instagram recap. Now accepting anniversary presents.

A painfully telling video about Brexit sweeps the web - CNET

Technically Incorrect: Within hours of Britons voting, a chief proponent of withdrawing from the EU says one of the Leave campaign's biggest promises was false. The news spreads quickly on Twitter.

Apple discontinues the 27-inch Thunderbolt Display. What's next? (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 43) - CNET

Everything points to the next big upgrade coming in 2017 for the 10th anniversary of the iPhone. The Apple Watch is looking at new display tech, and say goodbye to the Thunderbolt Display.

Watch molten copper destroy a Rubik's Cube and Ping-Pong balls - CNET

When classic toys get covered in molten copper, the results are anything but playful.

Tour Japan's JMSDF Akishio submarine and Kure Maritime Museum (pictures) - CNET

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Akishio submarine sits ashore as part of the JMSDF Kure Museum. Here's a tour of this diesel-electric sub, the museum, and the adjacent 'Yamoto' museum.

Seven tips on keeping your phone safe while traveling - CNET

In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon offers advice on how to make sure your vacation isn't ruined by becoming a victim of mobile cybercrime.

The real cost of virtual reality - CNET

Splurging on a high-priced VR headset is just the beginning. The computer hardware needed to run Oculus Rift and HTC Vive can cost several times as much.

Facebook removes EU referendum status suggestions

Facebook removes pro-Leave and pro-Remain status update suggestions from a list given to users.

'Spam King' sentenced to two years in prison

A US man who sent more than 27 million spam emails to Facebook users is sentenced to two and a half years in prison.

Hacker who aided IS faces lengthy jail term

A hacker who passed a list of American military personnel to the so-called Islamic State group could face up to 25 years in jail.

Twitter, Facebook and Google 'aided Paris attacks'

Tech companies are facing legal action from the father of a woman killed in the Paris attacks last November.

UK gets 24-hour esports gaming channel on TV

The UK will soon have its first 24-hour TV channel dedicated to competitive gaming or esports.

Virtual reality sickness 'tackled with field of view trick'

Virtual reality-induced nausea can be reduced with a simple field of view alteration, say researchers.

E3: PlayStation unveils VR games and teases Neo console

After unveiling new virtual reality video games, PlayStation's chief explains why he's also preparing to release a new PS4 console.

Pepper robot to work in Belgian hospitals

Pepper gets a new job as a hospital receptionist as Japanese firm Softbank looks to expand its uses.

Amazon faces fine for shipping corrosive drain cleaner

A fine of $350,000 is proposed for online retailer Amazon over allegations it breached rules when it shipped a corrosive liquid.

Generation stress

Checking our work emails and social media accounts at all hours of the day is making us more stressed, research suggests, but what can we do about it?

Could inspiration from nature help robots to walk?

Building robots which are naturally balanced could help them walk says Dr Iida

E3: Mass Effect, Quake, Deus Ex and Fifa return

Mass Effect, Quake, Deus Ex and Fifa are some of the big-name franchises to announce sequels ahead of the start of E3's video games show.

The Whale of Iron: Inside the JMSDF Akishio submarine and the Kure Maritime Museum - CNET

Japan's Akishio submarine was decommissioned in 2004 and now sits on dry land just outside Hiroshima. The Kure museum next door has a scale model of the largest battleship ever built. Here's what they're like inside.

Sweden opens 1.2 mile long electric highway for trucks - CNET

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

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

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

Sharp has designed an earthquake-proof fridge - CNET

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Privacy Shield: White House makes EU spying promise

The EU and US agree final changes to a new data protection agreement known as the EU-US Privacy Shield.

Brexit: UK tech sector reacts to Leave vote

Now the UK has decided to leave the European Union, technology firms are left to wonder what the future holds.

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

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

Your next ride around the Nürburgring could be in a 200-mph Jaguar F-Type SVR - Roadshow

€295 will buy you a 30-minute ride 'round the 'Ring with a professional driver at the helm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Evidence mounts for a liquid ocean on Pluto - CNET

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tencent pays for majority stake in Clash of Clans maker

Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings is buying a majority stake in Supercell, the Finnish maker of the Clash of Clans game.

Rolls-Royce shows 'floating' future car

Rolls-Royce shows off a design for its car-of-the-future, which features unusual wheels that are designed to make it seem to glide.

Hack attack drains start-up investment fund

Hackers have taken control of virtual cash worth $60m (£41m) by exploiting a bug in a system designed to help start-ups.

GoToMyPC passwords reset after cyber-attack

Passwords for every GoToMyPC account are being reset following a "sophisticated" attack on the service.

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

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

South Korea's Kia tops US car quality ranking

South Korean car maker Kia comes first in a closely watched US car quality ranking, edging out the luxury brands that usually claim the top spot.

Nintendo reacts to fans' calls for Christina Grimmie to appear in Zelda

Fans of Christina Grimmie are calling for Nintendo to name a character after the murdered Voice star in new Zelda video game.

Artificial intelligence directs music video for Saatchis

Artificial intelligence software is used to create a music video for a French band - but the group is not letting the public see it in full.

Tesla bid for SolarCity 'shameful'

Tesla's bid to buy struggling solar energy firm SolarCity has been called "shameful" by financier Jim Chanos.

Blackberry loss widens to $670m

Blackberry reports a $670m (£450m) quarterly net loss, but the mobile phone company forecasts that its full-year results will beat expectations.

Electric car sets world acceleration record

An electric racing car built by Swiss student engineers has broken the world record for acceleration by battery-powered vehicles.

Fans angry over 'missing' iPhone 7 headphone socket

The iPhone 7 is not due to be revealed until the autumn, but already fans are angry over rumours it may be missing a key feature.

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

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

Google memorializes slain UK MP Jo Cox - CNET

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

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

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

HTC and former chief Peter Chou officially sever ties - CNET

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Game, dataset and match

As Wimbledon prepares to use emotion-tracking cameras at this year's tennis championships, sport is becoming increasingly digital for fans, players and venues alike.

Instagram boss on pitching to the Pope

To mark Instagram reaching more than half a billion active users, its chief Kevin Systrom speaks to the BBC about its growth strategy.

Only 14% of the UK pays to stream music

Only 14% of the British public pays to stream music, according to a new survey.

Dodge bids Viper farewell with slew of special editions - Roadshow

It's never easy saying goodbye.

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

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

Dropbox adds document scanning, deeper integration with Office - CNET

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

BET to launch standalone streaming service - CNET

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Appliance Science: How wireless power works - CNET

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

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

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

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

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

Sure thing

Some online gambling gurus stand to profit if punters lose money following the bets they recommended.

Virtual doctors

Health services for a million people in Zambia are being connected to UK doctors, using a smartphone app.

Sony's Scavengers Odyssey and Danger Ball reviewed

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak reviews virtual reality games Scavengers Odyssey and Danger Ball

Diesels more polluting below 18C, research suggests

Pollution from many popular diesel cars is much worse when it is colder than 18C outside, new research suggests.

Tesla makes offer to buy SolarCity

Electric carmaker Tesla offers to buy solar panel company SolarCity in a bid to expand its clean energy business.

Facebook scraps in-video links to other sites

Facebook withdraws video creators' ability to embed links into their clips to direct viewers to their own sites.

Barclays Android app makes £100 contactless payments

Barclays completes the roll-out of a facility that allows its customers to make in-store contactless purchases of up to £100 via Android phones.

Apple reveals unencrypted heart of iOS 10 code

Apple is letting developers peer into the core of its mobile operating system - a move that could have major implications for cybersecurity.

Hasselblad is the first mirrorless medium-format camera

Hasselblad unveils the first mirrorless medium-format camera that promises "ultra-high quality" photos from a compact body.

Tech support scams target victims via their ISP

The old tech support scam where a fraudster pretends to be a Microsoft agent takes a new turn.

Mark Zuckerberg masks Mac webcam and microphone

A photograph of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg shows tape has been used to cover his MacBook Pro's webcam and mic.

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

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

Spotify celebrates the LGBTQ community with #PressPlayForPride - CNET

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

3D printing produces human hairlike bristles - CNET

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

Solar Impulse 2 begins four-day Atlantic crossing - CNET

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

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

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

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

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

Spotify passes 100 million active listeners - CNET

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

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

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

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

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

Twitter buys itself a Magic Pony - CNET

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

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

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

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

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

Algeria blocks social media over exams

Algeria temporarily blocks access to social media in an attempt to combat cheating in the main secondary school exam, the baccalaureat.

Chicago man shot dead during Facebook live-stream

A Chicago man has been shot dead while live-streaming a video of himself on Facebook, police say - the video has had nearly 700,000 views.

Australian pleads guilty to making online threats over Tinder profile

Australian Zach Alchin pleads guilty to targeting women with explicit abuse on social media after his friend shared one woman's Tinder profile online.

Rifle dropped from new emojis list

Two gun-related emojis are dropped from the latest list of approved chat message graphics.

No Man's Sky settles name dispute

The maker of the highly anticipated video game No Man's Sky reveals a legal challenge that threatened the game's name.

New ransomware strain coded entirely in Javascript

Security researchers discover a new strain of ransomware coded entirely in Javascript, which could increase its chances of being activated.

China builds world's most powerful computer

The 93 petaflop Sunway TaihuLight in China has topped a newly published list of supercomputers.

E3: Gears of War gore helps 'form relationships'

The studio behind the gory sci-fi series Gears of War says its games have helped people fall in love and stay in touch with family.

Major study links low internet usage to slow broadband

Researchers at King's College London suggest the areas of the UK with the poorest internet access also use modern online services the least.

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

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

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

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

Virgin, Boost Mobile nab affordable LG K3 phone - CNET

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

War on waste

Reducing global food waste by a quarter would mean there was enough to feed all the malnourished people in the world. Can tech help reach this goal?

E3 2016: The world's most influential gaming show in 10 pictures

E3 2016: Photos from LA gaming show

E3: Meditating in virtual reality

A US studio is exhibiting a virtual reality meditation experience it says can help people relax, at the E3 games expo.

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket fails to land and other tech news

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

We Happy Few: E3's creepiest game?

A creepy crowdfunded video game set in 1960's England is generating a lot of buzz at this year's E3 games expo.

Thousands of porn bots follow so-called Islamic State group on Twitter

BBC Monitoring looks at why porn bots have suddenly started following IS Twitter accounts and what impact this is having.

Microsoft to help track legalised marijuana sales

Microsoft teams up with Californian technology start-up Kind Financial to help track legalised marijuana sales

Tanzania 'cuts off 630,000' fake phones

About 630,000 mobile phones have so far been disconnected in Tanzania following the ban on fake handsets came into force at midnight, the authority says.

Russian 'runaway robot' causes traffic jam

The machine reportedly escaped after a lab engineer forgot to shut a gate.

London Mayoral count resorted to spreadsheets

Spreadsheets had to be used to help determine the delayed result of last month's London Mayoral election - after a counting software glitch.

Anonymous fills IS Twitter accounts with gay pride messages

Hacker-activist group Anonymous fills Twitter accounts linked to so-called Islamic State with gay pride messages in response to the Orlando shooting.

Google working on 'common-sense' AI engine at new Zurich base

Google opens new AI research centre in Europe with big ambitions for the technology.

E3: Could VR bring back the games arcade?

Why the high cost of VR gaming could lead to a rebirth of the games arcade

China rules against Apple over iPhone patent claim

Beijing's Intellectual Property Office has ruled against Apple in a patent dispute brought by a Chinese handset maker.

YouTube 'star' Lonelygirl15 back after seven years

A YouTube vlog-style series, said to be one of the first examples of viral video, has uploaded new material for the first time since 2009.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dish launches Cuban entertainment channel for US audiences - CNET

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

UberEats serves up UK expansion with London launch - CNET

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Verizon Wireless lands exclusive on Asus ZenPad 8 tablet - CNET

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

Facebook Messenger to put your favorites first - CNET

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

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

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

Facebook, Twitter, Google sued by father of student killed in Paris terror attacks - CNET

A man whose daughter was killed in November's massacre accuses the companies of allowing ISIS to spread its propaganda on social media.

New version of Bluetooth promises more speed, greater range - CNET

Forthcoming Bluetooth 5 will quadruple the range and double the speed of links between devices, the group behind the standard says.

Uber agrees to $7.5 million payout for unauthorized background checks - CNET

The case alleged that drivers were fired based on information from background checks.

Would you take financial advice from PayPal? (The 3:59, Ep. 63) - CNET

We also look at Facebook's changes to its Messenger app and Cuban content coming to the US via Dish Network.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Verizon patches email flaw that exposed user accounts - CNET

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

Social media 'outstrips TV' as news source for young people

Social media and smartphones are becoming the main news source for young people, according to a major report into the future of news.

Pornography 'desensitising young people'

Most children are exposed to online pornography by their early teenage years, leaving them at risk of becoming "desensitised", a study warns.

Twitter updates its block button to hide retweets on users' timelines

Twitter has updated its block button so now if you block someone you won't see their tweets and they won't see yours.

Russia 'hacked Democrats data on Trump' says US

Russian government hackers have breached the Democratic National Committee for opposition research on Donald Trump, officials say.

E3: Zelda breathes new life into Nintendo

Nintendo shows the first gameplay footage from a new Zelda game - a title that could determine the fortunes of its next console.

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

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

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

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

Apple is pushing into China harder than ever - CNET

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tutors become part of the app culture

Tutoring technology helps tackle exam revision angst

VIDEO: Glasgow-built space tech 'a success'

Technology developed by scientists at Glasgow University is hailed a success in the Lisa Pathfinder space mission.

VIDEO: Fitness and GPS trackers for dogs

BBC Click's Lara Lewington and CBBC's Hacker T Dog review tech for dogs

Hands-free phones 'equally distracting'

Drivers using a hands-free phone get just as distracted as those holding it in their hand, researchers at the University of Sussex find.

Continue registering to vote, PM says

David Cameron urges people to continue to register to vote after an online glitch ahead of the EU referendum registration deadline.

Amazon to boost India investment by $3bn

Online retail giant Amazon says it will invest an additional £3bn in India, where it already employs 45,000 people.

No internet for Singapore public servants

Singapore says it will restrict access to the internet for public servants from May next year because of information security concerns.

Sex offenders' names emailed in error

A police officer sent an email to a member of the public containing information which could have been used to identify sex offenders.

France releases terror alert phone app

The French government has released a mobile phone app that it says will help spread more reliable information during a terror attack.

Is the web full of nasty tricks?

Tech firms and companies trying to sell us things use a variety of tricks and ruses to get us to do what they want, as Zoe Kleinman explains.

Google developing kill switch for AI

Scientists from Google and Oxford University are working on first steps to ensure robots do not go rogue.

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

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

Ranking the mutants of 'X-Men: Apocalypse' (pictures) - CNET

Which stars of the new film have the X-factor and which need to go back to (Xavier's) school?

As Muhammad Ali leaves ring for last time, the Internet bows its head - CNET

The death of the legendary boxer, activist and trash-talker-cum-poet unleashes a flood of words on social media.

Zuckerberg's stare 'borders on the psychopathic,' says ex-Facebooker - CNET

Technically Incorrect: A new book by a former Facebook employee makes working at Facebook sound not unlike being a Scientologist. It also says Zuckerberg was intent on destroying Google Plus.

Matt Damon says tech can't solve everything - CNET

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

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

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

Why Apple has lost its simplicity - CNET

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

VIDEO: CEO: 'I literally do clean the floors'

Bracken Darrell, chief executive of Logitech, offers the business advice he wishes he had been given before he started out, for the BBC News series CEO Secrets.

VIDEO: Inventor shows off 'two-minute' hoverboard

Canadian inventor Alexandru Duru has been showcasing the hoverboard he designed and built to audiences in Paris.

VIDEO: Holocaust survivors tell stories in 3D

How voice recognition and 3D video is helping to preserve Holocaust survivors' stories

The show-offs caught out by social media

Posting on social media has a feel of impermanence - but as some people find, the internet lasts for ever and casual comments online can lead to trouble with the law.

Hackers target Mark Zuckerberg accounts

Some of Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg's social media accounts appear to have fallen victim to hackers.

Silk Road 2.0 staff member jailed in US

An American who helped run a successor to the Silk Road drug marketplace is sentenced to eight years in jail.

Facebook pushes Messenger app

Facebook users on Android platforms are being notified that they will no longer be able to access private messages without the Messenger app.

Amazon-driven services hit by blackout

Domino's pizza app and several other online services stop working when an Amazon data centre suffers a power cut.

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

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

Apple App Store and iCloud back online after outage - CNET

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

Uber cooking up UK expansion for its food delivery service, report says - CNET

Uber may soon be bringing its UberEats take-out app -- which is currently in 16 cities around the world -- to the UK.

'Crowd Control,' part 14: Dying for a family reunion - CNET

In this installment of CNET's crowdsourced science fiction novel, our young hero is determined to find out what happened to her mother, even if it means leaving this universe.

CNET UK podcast 484: WWDC, Microsoft's spam surge and the world's longest tunnel - CNET

Luke Westaway and Rich Trenholm wonder what Apple could have hidden up its big shiny sleeves. Plus much more news and chat on the UK's best tech podcast.

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

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

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

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

The Snowden effect: Privacy is good for business - CNET

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

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

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

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

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

Snowden and surveillance in America (pictures) - CNET

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

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

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

Google warms up for soccer with Copa America doodle - CNET

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

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

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

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

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

Intel CEO backtracks on sponsoring Trump event - CNET

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

Switzerland opens world's longest tunnel - CNET

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Minecraft surges past 100 million copies sold - CNET

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

VIDEO: Reddit boss: 'An exciting time for us'

Co-founder and chief executive of Reddit, Steve Huffman, discusses his plans to evolve the company that aspires to be "the front page of the internet".

Saudi wealth fund puts $3.5bn into Uber

Ride-hailing service Uber attracts a $3.5bn (£2.43bn) investment from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund to help it expand in the Middle East.

Reddit plans to host videos on its site

Co-founder and chief executive of Reddit, Steve Huffman, discusses his plans to evolve the company that aspires to be "the front page of the internet".

Spy bill 'could meet privacy concerns'

Powers that allow UK security services to collect large volumes of personal data are not "inherently incompatible" with privacy laws, say MPs and peers.

Facebook uses AI to understand posts

Facebook has developed AI software to help understand what people are talking about in posts to the social network.

Russian hackers held over $25m theft

Russia arrests 50 people accused of using malware to steal more than 1.7bn roubles from bank accounts.

Lawsuit against models website revived

A lawsuit against a modelling website, alleging that it failed to warn members about rapists using the site, is revived by a US court.

Facebook sticks by Gawker attack funder

Facebook says the billionaire who is helping people sue Gawker Media - threatening the publisher's future - will stay on its board.

VIDEO: Could Brexit mean higher roaming costs?

Could leaving the EU cost you more to use your phone abroad? Rory Cellan-Jones has been finding out.

VIDEO: Exoskeleton is helping me to walk again

How an exoskeleton suit is helping a man paralysed from the waist down to walk

VIDEO: Concordski: How the Soviet Union lost the supersonic race

The Soviet Union's hopes of winning the race to launch the first supersonic airliner was dealt a devastating blow in 1973 when their plane crashed at the Paris Air Show.

Xiaomi buys Microsoft phone patents

Smartphone maker Xiaomi buys the rights to hundreds of Microsoft smartphone inventions and will pre-install the US firm's apps as part of the deal.

Outlook and Hotmail flooded by spam

Microsoft tackles a problem with its email filters that had prevented them from properly screening out spam.

Periscope trolls to face 'instant jury'

Periscope puts its users in charge of policing offensive comments with a crowd-sourced post moderation system.

VIDEO: DiCaprio silent at £11,400 phone launch

Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy turn up - but won't talk - at the launch of a high-end, high-price smartphone.

British anti-drone ray gets US trial

A UK-developed system capable of jamming signals to small drones is to be trialled by the US aviation authority.

US apartments demanded Facebook 'likes'

Tenants in Utah are asked to sign a new lease agreement requiring them to "friend" and "like" their apartment complex on Facebook.

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

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

Microsoft's HoloLens just got a bit more convenient - CNET

The first major software update for the augmented reality goggles adds a handful of new features, including multitasking and improved photo support.

This smart umbrella tells you when you need an umbrella - CNET

Billed as the world's first super umbrella, the TARAbrella has its own built-in weather forecast system.

Why Pikachu is making Hong Kong angry

Nintendo's upcoming Pokemon games are causing controversy in Hong Kong because of plans to give Pikachu and his friends Mandarin names.

Web giants pledge to tackle online hate

Microsoft, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook pledge to remove hate speech within 24 hours, as they back an EU code of conduct.

Iran closes borders on messaging apps

Instant messaging apps must store data about Iranian users inside the country, Iran has ordered.

Facebook copy created in North Korea

A crude clone of the Facebook social media site briefly appears in North Korea before going offline.

Qualcomm announces new Snapdragon Wear 1100 processor for wearables - CNET

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

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

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

Hong Kong Pokémon fans protest Pikachu name change - CNET

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

Fable to be revived as a digital card game - CNET

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

Katy Perry's Twitter account hacked - CNET

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

Caltech sues Apple for Wi-Fi patent infringement - CNET

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

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

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

How happy chatbots could become our new best friends

Will giving computers emotions make them more useful at work?