Obsolescence is coming, but it’s not quite here yet. Outdated floppy drives revel in a moment of glory by playing the “Game of Thrones” theme song. Source: CNet
Read MoreA new video from Star Wars Celebrations gives a glimpse of the making of the next Star Wars movie. Source: CNet
Read MoreForget recording tapes and burning CDs — today is all about the visuals, baby. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe flood of small form factor personal computers on the market means that it has become increasingly difficult for vendors to differentiate themselves from their competitors. This is particularly true given the razor-thin margins they tend to live on, which explains why corners are often cut where possible, and why sometimes some rival models share
Read MoreCheck-ins and reviews are so yesterday. Yelp is the latest company to get in on the Pokemon Go craze Source: CNet
Read MoreYou’ll only pay a couple hundred bucks more, and the numerous changes to the car are well worth the price bump. Source: CNet
Read MoreAT&T is looking into new ways to use drones to enhance LTE network Source: CNet
Read MoreYou might want to take a motion-sickness pill before you view the Solar Dynamic Observatory’s latest sun GIF. Source: CNet
Read MoreWe deep dive into advanced prosthetics, apartments in a box and living walls. Also, we welcome Neil Mendoza to the show to discuss his curious hamster machine. Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft isn’t going to make its self-imposed deadline of having Windows 10 installed on 1 billion devices by mid-2018, company officials have conceded. Source: Microsoft
Read MoreCisco Systems released patches this week for several vulnerabilities in its IOS software for networking devices and the Cisco and WebEx conferencing servers. The most serious vulnerability affects the Cisco IOS XR software for the Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 6000 Series Routers. It can lead to a denial-of-service condition, leaving affected devices in a
Read MoreAmazon will let Prime Video members download movies and TV onto a removable memory card, so you can watch offline without eating up all your phone’s space. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe new song is only available to stream on Apple Music and for purchase through the iTunes store. Source: CNet
Read MoreHow do you get a Pikachu to ride the bus? You Pokemon. Source: CNet
Read MoreA new Trojan that can steal your payment data will also try to stymie you from alerting your bank. Security vendor Symantec has noticed a “call-barring” function within newer versions of the Android.Fakebank.B malware family. By including this function, a hacker can delay the user from canceling any payment cards that have been compromised, the
Read MoreAirtime — part social network, part texting, part videoconference — now lets Twitch fans create rooms to watch video-game streams with a select group of friends Source: CNet
Read MoreReady for some buzzword salad? David Gewirtz combines OctoPrint with OctoPi on the Raspberry Pi to drive his LulzBot Mini 3D printer. It’s actually harder to say than to do. Read on to learn how. Source: DIY IT
Read MoreIn an open letter, the inventor of the web warns that loopholes in EU regulations could spell the end for net neutrality. Source: CNet
Read MoreTech meets tradition in Jack Daniel’s new 360 video on making whiskey. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Japanese company, whose messenger app is hugely popular in the Far East, is the fifth tech company to go public this year. Source: CNet
Read MoreCaught in the middle Image by Lookout Does the screen above look familiar? It should. Millions of people around the world connect to public Wi-Fi networks on their mobile devices as they travel and try to stay connected. The problem is, not all networks are official. The image above is that of a fake, or
Read MoreEarlier this week, WordPress administrators were urged to update to the popular All-in-One SEO plugin to address a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability. But other widely used plugins also need updating. The plugin model for WordPress is simultaneously the platform’s greatest asset and biggest vulnerability. Administrators can happily search the rich ecosystem of plugins and find
Read MoreThe X-Games medalist will test her driving skills this weekend in a 650-horsepower beast that is made to fly. Source: CNet
Read MoreWhy fill out spreadsheets when you can fill out your Pokedex? Source: CNet
Read MoreWin a copy of the film “Eye in the Sky,” which grapples with the implications of modern drone warfare, as well as other movies that focus on the military experience. Source: CNet
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