Sunday 30 October 2016

Apple going all-in on USB-C for MacBooks is great for the future, but leaves us in dongle hell for now - CNET

Commentary: CNET editor Dong Ngo cautions about the pain you might have getting the new MacBook Pro right now due to its lack of support for legacy connections.

Tech opens the door for people with cognitive disabilities - CNET

Individuals with intellectual disabilities have it particularly rough when it comes to jobs. Here's how some are addressing the problem.

The coral blue Galaxy S7 Edge is the perfect phone for mermaids - CNET

Samsung gives the S7 Edge a coral blue makeover, but is that enough to keep its fans happy?

Oh, how the mighty have fallen - Roadshow

The story of how my team almost won the very first all-female Rebelle Rally.

Meet the giant robot equipped with a paintball cannon

Why engineers want to build giant robots which can battle each other.

The collar which visualises your dog's emotions

The collar displays different colours depending on the dog's mood. BBC Click finds out more.

Drones carry patients' blood for a fee in Rwanda

A drones start-up is launching a service that will deliver blood, plasma and coagulants to hospitals in Rwanda.

PlayStation VR headset: The verdict

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak reviews Sony's PlayStation virtual reality headset.

Let's play!

Firms are increasingly using game play to encourage greater engagement from customers and staff - but does gamification work?

Life streamed online

In 1996 Jennifer Ringley switched on a webcam and opened her life to the public for seven years. Then she logged off - completely. What was it all about?

Robot rage

Will human drivers take advantage of driverless cars' safety-first caution and simply ignore them?

Clicks and bricks

The building industry has not been known for digital innovation, but virtual reality design and project management software are changing perceptions.

Selfie blackmail

Smartphones and social media are colliding with notions of honour and shame in conservative societies - with devastating effects on the lives of some young women.

Real-world VR

VR is increasingly being used in real-world situations by schools, charities, hospitals and... kitchen retailers.

Skype sex scam

Arab men are being targeted by blackmailers who trick them into them masturbating on webcams - then make them pay for it.

Blockchain bandits

Are hack attacks aimed at the technology behind Bitcoin and other virtual currencies undermining confidence in the digital cash world?

Smart home threat

Recent cyber-attacks using botnet armies of hacked "internet of things" devices highlights the pressing need for improved security.

The Pompeii house recreated in 3D and other tech news

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

'Emoldjis': Gran's call for older people's lives to be reflected

False teeth and bad back emojis, the brainchild of a frustrated grandmother, could soon be in use after being sent off for official approval.

Here are some of the best Vines ever made - according to the internet

With Twitter closing down its micro-video sharing service, Vine, have a look back at some of its best bits.

CNET UK podcast 501: Google's pricey Pixel and 4K dreams - CNET

Andrew Hoyle is joined by Ian Morris to chat about Google's new superphones, the company's latest foray into VR and whether "Suspiciously Brown" is a good name for a phone.

Netflix: Watch out, movie theaters, you could be next - CNET

​After busting up the norms of TV programmers and cable giants, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings paints cinemas as the next dinosaur ripe for upheaval.

Yahoo's Mayer sued for allegedly forcing out male employees - CNET

The company says it stands by its process for employee performance reviews.

Truck, Nuts: Ford previews four crazy SEMA F-150 concepts - Roadshow

I'll take the 750-horsepower low rider, please and thank you.

Google will show off Pixel, Daydream at NY pop-up store - CNET

The pop-up store will focus on "Made by Google," or the products unveiled at its event earlier this week.

FBI looks into unlocking Minnesota mall stabber's iPhone - CNET

The locked iPhone case echoes the FBI's legal battle with Apple over the San Bernardino shooter's device.

Saturday 29 October 2016

iFixit's iPhone 7 audio adapter teardown reveals mystery circuity - CNET

There's a strange chip lurking beneath the surface of Apple's 3.5mm headphone adapter for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.

Toyota, BMW sharing data with startup to improve autonomous driving - Roadshow

The pair will license Nauto's tech, which uses aggregated data to improve self-driving car systems.

Almost two-thirds of VW diesel owners have already signed up for settlement - Roadshow

That's impressive, considering the whole settlement isn't even set in stone yet.

Android is catching up to iOS -- in ad prices - CNET

Marketers are warming up to Android's platform as Google's mobile OS becomes increasingly popular.

Dinosaurs romp on Florida beach ahead of Hurricane Matthew - CNET

Inflatable T.rex costumes make a pre-hurricane appearance on a Florida beach as two extinct dinos cavort in the sand.

Microsoft fall hardware showcase scheduled for October 26 - CNET

The invitations are out. Expect Windows 10, Surface and some gaming news to be touted at the Manhattan press event.

Panasonic reveals bendable battery at Ceatec

A bendable battery could be the first stage for new "disruptive" electronics, say experts.

Indonesian arrested for streaming porn on billboard

A 24-year-old IT analyst is arrested for allegedly hacking into a public billboard to stream a pornographic film during rush hour in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Which report: UK 'lags behind' London on 4G coverage

A Which report into the state of UK broadband finds that the rest of the UK is lagging behind London when it comes to accessing 4G data services.

Google Pixel phones and Home speaker take on Siri and Echo

Google unveils two phones and a voice-activated speaker, both powered by its new virtual assistant.

Facebook apologises for baby hedgehog Marketplace ads

Baby hedgehogs, illegal drugs and guns were listed for sale on the new Marketplace section of Facebook's app.

TalkTalk fined £400,000 for theft of customer details

UK telecoms firm TalkTalk is given a record £400,000 fine for security failings which let customer data be stolen "with ease".

Blackberry not giving up on smartphones

Blackberry says it will continue to be a smartphone brand, after announcing it will end in-house development of devices.

NSA government contractor 'stole classified files'

A National Security Agency contractor is accused of stealing top secret files that could have caused "exceptionally grave damage to national security".

Samsung takes over AI pioneer and creators of Apple's Siri

Smartphone giant Samsung steps up its focus on artificial intelligence (AI) by taking over Viv, a new digital assistant developed by the creators of Apple's Siri.

Fujitsu shares jump on takeover rumours

Shares in Japanese electronics company Fujitsu jump more than 7% on media reports it will sell its computer business to Chinese firm Lenovo.

Why 4chan is 'struggling to survive'

The owner of the anarchic comment site 4chan says it is struggling to survive.

RBS, NatWest and SEB banks employ virtual staff

Chatbots are being rolled out in customer service departments at Royal Bank of Scotland, NatWest and Swedish bank SEB

Yahoo 'scanned emails to help FBI hunt terrorists'

Yahoo was ordered to scan users' emails to help the FBI hunt terrorists, reports the New York Times.

Spotify ads 'launched virus pop-ups'

Spotify says it has fixed a problem in its software that let advertisements automatically open virus-infected websites on a victim's device.

Friday 28 October 2016

Twitter shares plunge by a fifth

Shares in social media website Twitter plunge by a fifth on Thursday amid worries about a lack of takeover interest.

Valve ordered to tackle 'skin betting'

Video game studio Valve is ordered by the Washington State Gambling Commission (WSGC) to take action on unlicensed betting websites.

Pokemon Go is making it easier to catch rare characters

Pokemon Go is trying to lure back players by making it easier to catch rare Pokemon characters.

Lady Gaga: Clips from new album 'leak' on Amazon

Snippets of Lady Gaga's new album have been shared online after fans "tricked" the Amazon's virtual assistant into playing preview clips.

How the street light got a hi-tech makeover

Next time you're out after dark, spare a thought for the humble street light - because it's not so humble anymore.

Credit card with fraud-busting display

A credit card with an ever-changing security code is being launched in France and may also come to the UK.

Oops! RNC declares Pence winner of veep debate before it starts - CNET

Republicans accidentally puts on its website that Mike Pence won the vice presidential debate hours before it begins.

Google's Tango phone, the Lenovo Phab2 Pro, is coming in November - CNET

Clay Bavor, head of VR and AR at Google, has confirmed the release date of the first phone with Google's depth-sensing 3D camera system.

Vice presidential debate: Farmville, Norwood and mansplaining - CNET

As Democrat Tim Kaine and Republican Mike Pence talked over each other for 90 minutes Tuesday, the internet was quick to notice their eyebrows and have Farmville flashbacks.

Nike Mags: Up close and personal with Marty McFly's self-lacing sneakers - CNET

You saw them in "Back to the Future Part II." And now the self-lacing Nike Mags are being raffled off for a good cause.

Farmville as vice presidential debate setting becomes internet game - CNET

Maybe the popular social media farm game offers a livelier evening than watching the candidates.

​Chanel's robots are your new fashion overlords - CNET

The fashion police just got new riot gear...and it's FABULOUS.

Did Yahoo spy on its users for the US government? - CNET

CEO Marissa Mayer complied with a government directive to scan hundreds of millions of incoming messages, according to Reuters.

#VPDebate between Kaine, Pence stirs social supporters - CNET

Vice presidential candidates Tim Kaine and Mike Pence defended their running mates in their only debate. Social media, as usual, had its say.

The VP debate hashtag that inflamed Twitter - CNET

Technically Incorrect: Somehow, one phrase uttered by Republican Mike Pence managed to inflame many on Twitter.

Samsung wants you to appear in Note 7 advert after recall debacle - CNET

A casting call has gone out for owners of the troubled device to share their experiences in an advert.

Amazon Prime Reading gives members even more e-books - CNET

The new Prime service offers a rotating selection of over a thousand e-books, as well as comics, kids' books and magazines.

Paralyzed in crash, athlete goes for Cybathlon gold on robotic legs - CNET

Athletes with disabilities will converge on Switzerland Saturday for the first championships for robot-assisted humans. One of them takes CNET through the pre-competition paces.

Google Pixel rolls the dice with Verizon exclusivity - CNET

The deal is a throwback to the original partnership around the Motorola Droid. That doesn't mean success is guaranteed this time around.

Paraplegic Cybathlon athlete trains for the big race (pictures) - CNET

Strapped into his custom robotic exoskeleton, Mark Daniel gets ready to complete in an Olympics for augmented humans.

Sunday 16 October 2016

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Friday 7 October 2016

Reykjavik turns off street lamps so citizens can view the northern lights - CNET

The Icelandic city says bye-bye streetlights, hello, northern lights for an exceptional nighttime display.

This keyboard is designed entirely for speech recognition - CNET

Give those fingers of yours a well-earned rest. Baidu's new voice-to-text keyboard app for Android is more accurate, anyway.

Facebook's Messenger Lite lights up old Android phones - CNET

The social network's quest to connect the developing world continues with a pared-back version of its messaging app.

Facebook Marketplace wants to be the new Craigslist - CNET

After testing the buy-and-sell bazaars in a few areas over the past year, Facebook is rolling out Marketplace to the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand.

Hottest Android apps in September - CNET

iOS users, don't run away. Every trending app in the Google Play store has an iOS version, too.

Bentley strikes deal with gas elves to get tanks filled wherever owners park - Roadshow

Bentley and Filld have teamed up to give owners the luxury of freedom from gas station stops, and I've tried out their new service.

Tesla hits best quarterly sales figure yet - Roadshow

Increased production means Tesla is one step closer to achieving its goals for this year.

Alexa, hire me 401 more people to work on you - CNET

Amazon's jobs page lists hundreds of openings for positions on the team that develops the company's voice-recognition system.

'Westworld' revisited: Computer viruses and cowboy hats - CNET

As the new "Westworld" rides onto HBO, we watched the 1973 original to see what it tells us about our world.

Ford's new car camouflage will confuse cameras, give you headaches - Roadshow

The automaker engineered a new advantage in the constant war against spy photographers.

Oakley wants $450 for smart sunglasses that coach into your ear - CNET

A real-time, voice-activated coaching system is the key feature of this expensive pair of shades. Don't lose them.

Roku 4 owners earn discount on new 4K Roku Ultra - CNET

The popular streaming device maker offers $50 off the new flagship box, normally $130.

Bana Alabed, 7 years old, tweets horrors of Syria's airstrikes - CNET

Every night, she tweets about bombings in Syria keeping her awake, and every morning, the terrible aftermath.

ProfitNow: BMW's car-sharing scheme is making money - Roadshow

This helps prove that future ideas for mobility can keep the lights on.

Hulu drops price to $6 per month - CNET

The promotional offer is good only for new subscribers and increases to the standard $8 monthly price after a year.

1950s electro

Some 65 years after it was made, earliest known recording of music produced by a computer has finally been restored.

Cheetah trade: Nations to suppress social media enticement

Arab nations join forces with African countries in a bid to suppress the illegal live trade in cheetahs, with a special focus on social media.

Blippar founder: 'Fake it till you make it'

Jessica Butcher, the co-founder of Blippar, offers the business advice she wishes she had been given when she started out.

Facebook Messenger 'slims down'

Facebook announces a "slimmed down" version of its Messenger app for countries where older smartphones and slower net speeds are more common

Toyota unveils Kirobo Mini robot companion

Toyota is to sell a small robot, which it says can provide companionship.

Wednesday 5 October 2016

Tesla sees jump in car deliveries

US electric carmaker Tesla, which has yet to make a profit, has reported a sharp rise in car deliveries for the past quarter.

Samsung: Have 'exploding' Galaxy Note 7s burned the brand?

Samsung's flagship Galaxy Note 7 smartphone is going back on sale in South Korea following a safety recall.

Russian blogger Anton Nosik convicted of extremism

Russian blogger and entrepreneur Anton Nosik has been found guilty of extremism by a Russian court over comments about Syria.

Facebook Messenger 'slims down' for old phones

Facebook announces a "slimmed down" version of its Messenger app for countries where older smartphones and slower net speeds are more common.

Toyota launches 'baby' robot for companionship

A palm-sized robot that can hold conversations will go on sale in Japan next year, developer Toyota announces.

Fears of massive net attacks as code shared online

Computer code used to mount one of the biggest web attacks ever seen has been released online.

GMC joins the 900-pound-foot torque club with Duramax V8 - Roadshow

It's the last of the American Big Three to join this club. But it's never too late for enough torque to alter the rotation of the Earth.

Beyoncé is crazy in love with this tech startup - CNET

She liked Sidestep's concert-merchandise app so much that she decided to invested in it.

Wonder Woman is 'queer,' comic book writer says - CNET

Comic book writer Greg Rucka confirms that the famous queen of the Amazons has romantic relationships with women and men.

Google expands Waze ridesharing to all in San Francisco - Roadshow

Google's ridesharing ambitions appear to be growing. Anyone in the San Francisco area can now hail a ride through the Waze app.

Pokemon Go hit 50x traffic target, putting Google to the test - CNET

So many people jumped into the game, Google and Niantic had to take measures akin to "switching out a plane's engine in-flight."

The 404 Throwback: Matt Inman, creator of The Oatmeal - CNET

A super busy week has us revisiting our interview with Matt Inman, the creator of The Oatmeal. But first, a message from Jeff about next week's show with The Sleep Doctor.

Buick grants Avenir name to tip-top luxury sub-brand - Roadshow

I would rather have the car, but this is OK, too, I guess.

NX will put Nintendo 'back in the race,' Ubisoft CEO says - CNET

Yves Guillemot continues to shower praise on Nintendo's unannounced console.

New Dishonored 2 gameplay shows a stealthy, non-lethal approach - CNET

In Dishonored 2, players can chain non-lethal attacks with the Domino power or use the Rewire tool to incapacitate robots.

DICE explains why Battlefield 1 has multiple playable characters - CNET

"We felt that to have one character hopping through those different settings wouldn't be as immersive or totally respectful to the setting."

Xbox boss talks Project Scorpio price, suggests it may not be above $600 - CNET

Phil Spencer discusses the price for the "most powerful console ever made."

See Rosetta's final descent to Comet 67P (pictures) - CNET

Wrapping up its mission, the spacecraft has landed at its resting place on Comet 67P. Follow the journey through Rosetta's eyes.

This is the Star Wars R2-D2 coffee maker you've been looking for - CNET

To make great coffee you need filtered water and fresh beans. To make coffee look great, you need ThinkGeek's Star Wars R2-D2 Coffee Press.

See Apple's huge new auditorium before it's buried forever - CNET

The latest drone flyover of Apple's new UFO-shaped "Campus 2" shows the Cupertino giant's new home in the final phases of construction.

Ram shoehorns detuned Hellcat motor into badass Rebel TRX concept - Roadshow

Eat that, Ford Raptor.

Join us now for our 'Marvel's Luke Cage' group-watch and live blog - CNET

"Daredevil" and "Jessica Jones" were big hits. Has Netflix done it again with Luke Cage, hard-working street-level superhero? Join us for a live chat as we watch the first episode.

Donald Trump's social media would doom him in a job interview - CNET

Social media has been Trump's greatest asset, but could also be his downfall.

Monday 3 October 2016

'The Tetris Effect' unveils the shady details behind the classic game (Open_Tab) - CNET

Plus, enter our contest for a chance to win a signed copy of "The Tetris Effect."

You sent how much?!

Business email fraud is on the rise, with fraudsters persuading staff to pay bogus invoices and make wire transfers under false pretences. Can tech foil the fraudsters?

Pepper robot learns to catch ball in a cup and other news

BBC Click's Lara Lewington looks at some of the best of the week's technology news.

China starts streaming court trials

China has begun streaming court proceedings in many parts of the country in an apparent show of transparency.

Fashion show through a Hololens

A designer has used London Fashion Week to show off her collection using VR technology.

Bringing down an unwanted drone

The BBC's Mike Cartwright sees a drone net in action - for use in bringing down and disabling drones.

Twitch: Gaming needs to ‘invest’ to tackle sexism

Bosses from streaming site Twitch tell Newsbeat what they're doing to stop sexism in online gaming.

Guilty plea for Syrian Electronic Army accomplice

A Syrian man pleads guilty to charges of helping the Syrian Electronic Army (SEA) extort cash from hacking victims.

Bid to block US net handover rejected

A judge rejects a last-ditch attempt to stop the handover of internet naming power from the US to a non-profit group.

Twitch to start offering a virtual currency

Video game streaming site Twitch is to introduce its own virtual "currency", says its owner Amazon Game Studios.

Finally! A good reason to take pictures of your food - CNET

Food-tracking app Lose It! lets users snap photos to log their meals and overcome dieting drudgery.

Infiniti's variable-compression engine offers diesel efficiency with petrol power - Roadshow

The company claims it's production ready, but it's not slated to appear in any production car just yet.

QX Sport Inspiration is an evolutionary step in Infiniti design - Roadshow

It may be a concept, but it shouldn't stay that way for too much longer.

BMW's Concept X2 is a look at our dystopian, all-crossover future - Roadshow

Sorry, folks, it's all oversized hatchbacks from here on out.

Inside historic Bell Labs, where tomorrow's tech is born - CNET

Bell Labs, now run by Nokia, shows off its superfast next-gen 5G networks, smarter smartwatches and a drone that delivers new mobile network capacity.

See Bell Labs' historic phones and next-gen networks (pictures) - CNET

Bell Labs, famous for inventing fundamental telephone and computer technology, now is showing off work under Nokia to revolutionize mobile networks.

Tinder's new feature helps you get a booty call even faster - CNET

The dating app is testing a feature that could mean more views for your profile -- and potentially more matches.

Get Gary Johnson some coffee for his second 'Aleppo' moment - CNET

Social Cues: Tech giants form a Voltron-esque nonprofit so you can stop worrying about the Terminator.

HP says sorry (sort of) for crippling third-party ink cartridges - CNET

A fix is in the works to reverse a recent OfficeJet security update aimed at blocking counterfeit cartridges.

AOL wants to save the internet from the 'death of email' - CNET

Say hello to Alto, an email client that hopes you'll be thinking "You've Got Mail" for years to come.

Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft join forces to push AI - CNET

No, these companies aren't going to take over the world (quite yet). They want to educate the public about the benefits of artificial intelligence.

Sunday 2 October 2016

Samsung: Safe batteries inside over 1 million Note 7 phones - CNET

The new Galaxy Note 7 devices were issued as part of the company's global recall of an estimated 2.5 million phones.

Donald Trump's latest conspiracy theory takes on Google - CNET

The Republican nominee might prefer Bing or Yahoo for his Hillary Clinton news.

The sharp Volkswagen I.D. concept has a little bit of Golf in it - Roadshow

With a 300-ish mile range and a production variant slated for 2020, the I.D. is the first step in Volkswagen's move to dominate the EV market.

'MegaBots' attacks its own giant robot - CNET

When building a massive fighting robot, it's good to know its limitations. Watch as "MegaBots" tests its machine using a paintball cannon and wrecking ball.

Saturday 1 October 2016

Pandora's Thumbprint Radio breaks 5.5 billion spins - CNET

The personalized radio station has tallied more than "295 million thumbs" since its launch last year.

FCC hits brakes on set-top box vote - CNET

Democrats on the Federal Communications Commission say they'll wait to consider rules requiring cable companies to create apps that could replace set-top boxes.

Thirsty web

A look at continuing efforts to reduce the water and energy needed to cool the world's data centres.

The rise and fall of the Blackberry in popular culture

As Blackberry announces it's no longer manufacturing its own handsets, Newsbeat looks back at its rise and fall in popular culture.

Timeline: How did Blackberry get here?

Blackberry is to end production of its handsets and will outsource development to partners. The BBC's Chris Foxx takes a look at its bumpy history.

Europol report reveals rise in child sex abuse online

Online tools enabling sex offenders to stay anonymous are "becoming the norm" and putting children at greater risk of abuse, warns Europol.

Samsung in US 'exploding washing machines' probe

Samsung has confirmed it is in talks with US consumer watchdogs after a lawsuit against the firm over "exploding" washing machines.

Could 3D printed hair follicles help with hair loss?

Hair follicles created by a process similar to 3D printing could one day be used as implants, beauty giant L'Oreal has said.

Army of webcams used in net attacks

A web attack that hit a hosting company with one terabit of data is possibly the largest ever seen and it used a network of smart devices such as webcams.

Commissioner: UK 'must avoid data protection Brexit'

The UK's new information commissioner calls for the country to adopt forthcoming EU data protection laws, despite its plan to leave the EU.

Piracy fighters battle Kodi 'epidemic'

Tackling the use of Kodi and other set-top boxes to stream subscription video for free is now the top priority for rights holders, a report says.

Abuse battle

Newsbeat's hears from the biggest hosts of online gaming content in the world about the abuse some women face when they stream or share videos.

The companies revolutionising how we make mobile calls

BBC Click's Dan Simmons finds out how companies are changing the way we communicate.

The rise and fall of the Blackberry handset

Ten years ago Blackberries were the handset of choice for busy global business executives but now the company controls just 0.1% of the global smartphone market, so what went wrong?

Materials programmed to shape shift

Scientists have pre-programmed materials to change their shape over time.

Pepe the Frog meme branded a 'hate symbol'

Popular meme Pepe the Frog has been added to the Anti-Defamation League's database of hate symbols alongside the Swastika, since it was taken up by "racists and haters".

Apple to create London home at Battersea Power Station

Technology giant Apple will make Battersea Power Station the home of its new London headquarters.

Candy Crush Saga: Life beyond level 2,000

Candy Crush Saga launches its 2,000th level - but a decision to add adverts could prove controversial.

Trump Jr's Skittles graphic deleted from Twitter

A controversial graphic that compared Syrian refugees to poisoned Skittles, posted by Donald Trump's son, is deleted from Twitter.

Shutter falls on life-logging camera start-up Narrative

Narrative, which made wearable cameras, is the latest life-logging start-up to fail.

Europol warns of Android tap-and-go thefts

Europol believes organised crime is using Android phones to make fraudulent tap-and-go payments.

Blackberry stops designing its own phones

Blackberry is to stop designing smartphones in-house after 14 years.

The fastest a human can bicycle is now 89.59 mph - CNET

Just so long as they're riding AeroVelo's weird-looking, record-breaking Eta bike.

Next gen Galaxy Note phones could use the S Pen as a speaker - CNET

A new patent shows a design that'd have audio emitted by the S Pen or its enclosure, removing the need for a speaker grille.

A Japanese song about pens and fruit is winning the internet - CNET

Get familiar with the letters "PPAP" -- you'll probably see them a lot in the weeks ahead.

Stigo L1e e-scooter will take you places - CNET

If you want to travel a short distance without a car, this foldable seated e-scooter from Estonia could be just the thing.

XPrize founder Peter Diamandis shoots for the stars -- and beyond - CNET

Diamandis believes the XPrize will help increase the average lifespan by 50 years and cure cancer by 2026.

Yahoo hack: It's not just Verizon. AT&T should be worried too - CNET

Many AT&T customers use Yahoo accounts to manage their services and could be at risk.

Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 recall makes progress in key markets - CNET

Less than a month into a global recall spurred by a battery flaw, Samsung says it has recovered 60 percent of the faulty devices in the US and South Korea.

Spotify's 'Discover Weekly' mixtapes get some kid brothers - CNET

The streaming-music service launches Daily Mix, a handful of playlists meant to let you sit back and hear tunes Spotify already believes you like best.

UberEats expands to new international markets - CNET

The food delivery service will bring goodies to your door in dozens of new cities in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Automakers band together with phone tech companies, form 5G Automotive Association - Roadshow

The goal is to standardize and accelerate development of in-car 5G connectivity.