How I trained like a Navy SEAL for 4 minutes – CNET
We navigated a pitch-black obstacle course equipped with military-grade night vision technology and Nerf guns. Source: CNet
Read MoreWe navigated a pitch-black obstacle course equipped with military-grade night vision technology and Nerf guns. Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s not an exaggeration to say that your smartphone is the most personal device you have. The fact it’s always with you, however, sure does generate a lot of information about your habits. Your location history, Google searches, web browsing habits, app usage, and even recordings of your voice talking to the Google Assistant. [
Read MoreMichael Lynton, who led Sony’s movie and TV studios during a massive hack in 2014, will become chairman of Snapchat’s parent company ahead of its IPO. Source: CNet
Read MoreA Guardian report says WhatsApp and its parent Facebook could intercept user messages. Security experts aren’t sure it’s really a problem. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe brand-spanking-new Nintendo Switch is coming soon. The big question: is it making it into your shopping cart? Source: CNet
Read MoreThe home-rental service sees a surge of 15,100 guests planning to stay in the nation’s capital next week for the presidential inauguration and Women’s March on Washington. Source: CNet
Read MoreMore than 25 years have passed, but we’re finally catching up with “Twin Peaks” hero Agent Cooper once again. Source: CNet
Read MoreAfter trying (and failing) to describe the tilt-shift effect to a friend recently, I decided to head over to Instagram where there are a ton of great examples. Source: CNet
Read MoreIn his last speech as chairman, Tom Wheeler tells the incoming GOP administration not to tamper with controversial open internet rules. Source: CNet
Read MoreCampaign to clear charges against the former NSA contractor who leaked information on US surveillance programs says it delivered the petition Friday. Source: CNet
Read MoreA sneak peek? Samsung’s new display ad showed off an unnamed phone, but is it the Samsung phone we’ve all been waiting for? Source: CNet
Read MoreA first-person video shows the harrowing moments when a snowboarder is caught in an avalanche and protected by his high-tech gear. Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: If Nintendo can’t make this work, nobody will. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe plan “on the table” follows statements the Chinese Apple supplier made in December about expanding manufacturing operations into the US. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe guy responsible for Android, Google’s blockbuster mobile phone software, is reportedly coming back with a new consumer hardware company — and a new high-end smartphone. Source: CNet
Read MoreIt should have been the most unlucky flight ever, but it landed just fine at HEL. Kind of makes you wonder about the passengers… Source: CNet
Read MoreThe latest version of the venerable (and oh-so-holey) PDF viewing routine, Acrobat Reader DC 15.023.20053, released this week, looks for information about your Google Chrome surfing habits. Without your knowledge or consent, the security patch installs a Chrome browser extension that’s spyware, pure and simple. The situation’s a little more complex, but for most people
Read MoreMicrosoft has made some changes to its monthly patch rollups for Windows 7, 8.1, Windows Server 2008 and Server 2012, with more tweaks to come in February. Here’s what’s happening. Source: Microsoft
Read MoreIt’s a track-only version of the Lotus Exige Sport 380. Source: CNet
Read MoreSadly, it doesn’t appear it’s slated to arrive in the US. Not yet, at least. Source: CNet
Read MoreCheck out LGD’s huge OLED screens thin enough to bend around columns and stick to walls, and screens that act as speakers themselves. Source: CNet
Read MoreGot Snapchat navigation woes? A new search bar could fix that. Source: CNet
Read MoreYou can be one of the first to get hands-on time with Nintendo’s next-gen modular gaming system. Source: CNet
Read MoreYeah, the bad guys are back. This time they’re embedding entire scripts in URLs, stealing passwords, and using a bit of psychology to snag your secrets. You’ve been warned. Source: DIY IT
Read MoreMicrosoft has acquired Montreal-based deep-learning startup Maluuba for an undisclosed amount. Source: Microsoft
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