The most exciting tech at MWC 2017 (The 3:59, Ep. 185) – CNET
We’re running through the headliner phone announcements at Mobile World Congress 2017, including those from LG, Samsung and Nokia. Source: CNet
Read MoreWe’re running through the headliner phone announcements at Mobile World Congress 2017, including those from LG, Samsung and Nokia. Source: CNet
Read MoreSpending on Augmented and Virtual Reality could more than double over the next year. Source: CNet
Read MoreFollowing Netflix, YouTube later this year will join the No. 1 US cable company’s X1 pay-TV service. Source: CNet
Read MoreRecent attacks involving the destructive malware Shamoon appear to be part of a much wider campaign in the Middle East and beyond. Publish to Facebook: No Twitter Card Style: summary Recent attacks involving the destructive malware Shamoon (W32.Disttrack.B) were launched by attackers conducting a much wider campaign in the Middle East. While the attackers have
Read MoreMicrosoft is ready to open up the preview of its Cortana Skills Kit. Meanwhile, Amazon developers already have published 10,000 Alexa skills. Source: Microsoft
Read MoreAmazon beats Netflix to be the first streaming service with a best picture Oscar nomination. The wrinkle: It isn’t actually streaming the film — yet. Source: CNet
Read MoreSamsung’s event was supposed to be about tablets. For a brief moment, all eyes were on a protestor calling out the company for its Galaxy Note 7. Source: CNet
Read MoreDavid Gewirtz compares two leading desktop network attached storage devices, the Drobo 5N and the Synology DS916+. If you’re looking for small business network storage, read this. Source: DIY IT
Read MoreThe plan, however, only gives you standard-definition video and no mobile hotspot. There’s a pricier version that bundles DirecTV Now or DirecTV at a discount. Source: CNet
Read MoreSnapchat-esque statuses aren’t the only new thing the Facebook-owned company is exploring. Source: CNet
Read MoreLast week, Google unveiled proof that it had successfully created a collision attack against the SHA-1 hash algorithm, a security weakness long suspected to be exploitable with modern computing power. But what does that mean in practical terms? It depends on how you use SHA-1 and in what context. The answers to those questions provide
Read MoreOnce an item is exposed on the internet, it’s there forever. Although content delivery network Cloudflare has fixed the problem in its code that resulted in leaking customer data across the web, the incident is far from over for the millions of websites that rely on the company for security and content optimization services. What
Read MoreThe photography company’s Quik photo editing app will be preinstalled into Huawei’s new P10 and P10 Plus phones. Source: CNet
Read MoreSony has stuffed its new flagship handset with some great tech, but how do its specs stack up against the competition? Source: CNet
Read MoreFull HD movies, straight to your phone, without eating your data or slowing down your device — it’s the dream, and the technology is here. Source: CNet
Read MoreChipmaker NXP announced that five automakers will implement its Near Field Communication technology into door handles, letting drivers use phones and other devices to access their cars. Source: CNet
Read MoreIn a shocking turn of events, “Moonlight” turns out to be the real best picture winner after “La La Land” gets announced as the victor. Source: CNet
Read MoreActor remembered for his role in 1996 “Twister,” which inspired a generation of storm chasers. Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: If you’re presenting the Academy Awards, wouldn’t you tweet at the world’s most famous Twitterer? Source: CNet
Read MoreSome on social media found the Jimmy Kimmel prank charming, but others thought it was cringeworthy. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Joker has an even bigger reason to smile after the action film takes home the award for best makeup and hairstyling. Source: CNet
Read MoreYou can buy the tiny portable drive now for 28 percent off, though. Source: CNet
Read MoreWhile the red-carpet mistake was immediately corrected, social media didn’t hide its fascination with the error. Source: CNet
Read MoreTwitter users could bear-ly stand the cuteness. The martial-arts actor explains he is a panda ambassador — no, really. Source: CNet
Read MoreNokia swan dives back into the phone market through startup HMD, but it steers clear of the premium category dominated by Apple and Samsung. Source: CNet
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