Friday, 1 April 2016

Feds have asked Google for help breaking into phones, too - CNET

It's not just iPhones. The government has asked the search giant to help it get into phones running Google's Android mobile software.









Microsoft bets on bots to do our bidding (CNET Update show notes) - CNET

Move over, apps. Microsoft sees conversations with AI bots as the future. Bridget Carey breaks down the big news from Build 2016, including updates to Windows 10.









Life-size Stormtrooper intimidates other Star Wars action figures - CNET

You're going to need a bigger display shelf. Hot Toys' life-size "Force Awakens" Stormtrooper figure is a monster of a collectible.









Why everyone deserves broadband no matter how little they make (Q&A) - CNET

CNET speaks with FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn about why low-income Americans need access to high-speed Internet.









A once-unthinkable alliance shows Microsoft is ready to play ball - CNET

Commentary: Microsoft's embrace of Linux and Apple's OS X through a tool called Bash is a move only a developer could love. But it shows a healthy feistiness the company has sorely lacked.









Welcome to the driverless future of motorsport - Roadshow

Roborace is the first attempt at a self-driving racing series, and the Robocar concept gives us an idea of what to expect once its season kicks off.









Oculus Rift VR headset is surprisingly repairable - CNET

The folks at iFixit tear apart the new consumer edition of the virtual reality device and discover a well-designed piece of technology.