Facebook and fake news: elderly more likely to spread misinformation

Facebook users aged 65 and over shared more fake news than younger users during the 2016 US presidential election season, a new study found. | Continue reading


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10 years ago today: Remembering Steve Jobs make iPhone history

Commentary: From the moment he took the stage, Apple's co-founder knew the iPhone would change everything. Here's what I remember from being there that day. | Continue reading


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Nissan's 226-mile Leaf E+

With more power and more range, the Nissan Leaf looks to be more competitive than ever. | Continue reading


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OK Google, cue the sun: Philips Hue debuts voice fades at CES 2019

Set an early morning alarm with the Google Assistant? Now your Philips Hue smart lights can slowly fade on before it goes off to help ease you out of bed. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Atlis announces plans for XT electric pickup with 500 miles of range

A tough, work-focused truck to compete with Rivian's more lifestyle-focused R1T. | Continue reading


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Google Assistant will work from your locked Android phone soon

Plus, you'll be able to check in to flights with just your voice -- even on the iPhone. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Apple's CES 2019 appearance is a great lesson in snark

Apple isn't at CES officially, but it's haunting the show with a sweet little dig at the competition. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

At CES 2019, Apple finally sets iTunes, AirPlay loose

Apple usually skips CES but is making its presence felt at the show through companies like Samsung and LG. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Amazon becomes most valuable US company for first time

But its market cap isn't at the $1 trillion level for now. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

GitHub is giving free users unlimited private repositories

Free users can collaborate with up to three developers on private projects. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Waymo CEO: Autonomous cars won't ever be able to drive in all conditions

And it will be decades before self-driving cars are all over the roads, John Krafcik says. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

LG's rollable OLED TV is incredible, and it's actually going on sale in 2019

When turned off, the screen rolls up and completely disappears, leaving an unassuming piece of furniture. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Withings puts ECG in its $130 Move fitness watch at CES 2019

The analog watch with electrocardiogram is a third of the price of an Apple Watch S4. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Samsung's 2019 TVs to support Apple iTunes, AirPlay 2

The move marks the first time iTunes movies and TV shows can be viewed on a non-Apple streaming device. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Hyundai's Automated Valet Parking System

The convenience that the automated valet and wireless charging concept promises has us pining for the future. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

An exclusive look at Tesla's extreme cold testing facility

Can you really drive an EV 365 days a year if you live in a land with real winters? Many people will tell you no, but we headed to Alaska to prove otherwise. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Scientists use AI to reconstruct brain activity into speech

While still in the early stages, this breakthrough could help those suffering from diseases like ALS to communicate easier. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

The clock that will tick for 10 millennia

This clock is supposed to work for 10,000 years and plays a unique chime that never repeats. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Fitbit, Apple Watch could bring new era of health monitoring

Smartwatches are ushering in functions to monitor medical conditions and potentially save lives. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

He spent $5,000 of his own money to put Zimbabwe on Street View

Tawanda Kanhema took a bunch of 360-degree cameras to the streets of Zimbabwe and even managed to map the Zambezi river on a speedboat. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Is cheap gas good for your car?

Cooley explains the shell game that lies behind the name on the pump. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

This man spent $5,000 of his own money to put Zimbabwe on Street View

Tawanda Kanhema took a bunch of 360-degree cameras to the streets of Zimbabwe and even managed to map the Zambezi river on a speedboat. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Huawei exceeds 200M smartphone shipments, setting company record

It credits the success of its P20 and Honor 10 phones, among others. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

FCC slaps satellite startup with $900K fine over unauthorized satellite launch

The company ignored an FCC decision and launched four tiny satellites earlier this year. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Apple saw more government requests for user data in the first half of 2018

The company also modified how it reports information, giving users a more interactive, detailed site. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Designing an Icon: How Motorola Created the Razr V3

The co-designer of the original Razr explains how the team came up with the first cell phone deemed sexy. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

AT&T's 5G plan – $70 a month for 15G data

It'll cost $70 a month to use with a mobile hotspot. 5G phones arrive in 2019. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Apple has begun testing support for hardware security keys in Safari

Apple's browser is catching up to Firefox, Chrome and Edge with better sign-on technology. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

I was wrong about the Motorola Razr

Long before the iPhone or the Samsung Galaxy phone were hits, a thinner, less-powerful phone was all the rage. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Apple lied about iPhone screen sizes and pixel counts, lawsuit alleges

The plaintiffs are seeking class action status. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Amazon Alexa Can Now Detect Smoke Alarms and Dogs Barking and Notify You

Your Echo devices can now guard your home. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Apple lied about iPhone X screen size and pixel count, lawsuit alleges

The plaintiffs are seeking class action status. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

A power amplifier that costs $250,000 only

There's high-end cars and clothes. Now check out this extravagant amplifier. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Apple to build $1B Austin campus, add thousands of jobs in US expansion

It'll also build new sites in Seattle, San Diego and Culver City. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Intel 3D chip stacking could get you to buy a new PC

The chipmaker promises breakthrough performance. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Google CEO faces Congress over political bias, China and data collection

Sundar Pichai went to Capitol Hill to answer for the search giant’s recent controversies. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Accenture brings Hour of Code tutorial into 15 languages

For Computer Science Education Week, Accenture wants to introduce you to artificial intelligence in the language of your choice. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Scientists discover underworld ecosystem teeming with life

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@cnet.com | 5 years ago

AI gives classic cookies new names

Would you eat Canical Bear-Widded Nutts? | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Microsoft's rebuilt Edge may come to Xbox One

The browser's project manager reveals some details about compatibility. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

US Centers for Disease Control to study e-scooter accidents

Three specialists from the agency are heading to Austin, Texas, to consult with public health officials there. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Facebook fined $11.4M in Italy over data misuse

After a year of woe, the social network's data-related troubles aren't yet over. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

FCC kicks off investigation into broadband map accuracy

A preliminary review suggests the commission's rules may have been violated. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Sen. Warner calls for US cyber doctrine, new standards for security

“We have a long way to go on cyber hygiene and online media consumption habits,” says Virginia Democrat Mark Warner. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Brave browser matures with move to Chromium foundatio

The ad-blocking browser says hello to Chrome extensions by moving closer to Google's software. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai admits Russian interference in net neutrality debate

As he defended the agency's refusal to make public information on fake comments filed in the net neutrality repeal record, Pai admitted that Russians were involved in at least some of the fraud. | Continue reading


@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Google Allo to Shut Down in March

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@cnet.com | 5 years ago

Microsoft pledges $10M to Code.org to expand computer education

For Computer Science Education Week, Microsoft is re-upping a commitment to help Code.org get tech education into more schools. | Continue reading


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