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samsung details series failures led exploding note 7 phones dtd012017

Samsung details series of failures that led to exploding Note 7 phones

Plus: Tesla's Autopilot is still flying after NHTSA crash investigation, and Uber overstated what drivers could make, so the FTC made them pay up.
netflixs original shows power earnings new subscribers heading 2017 dtd011917

Netflix’s original shows power up earnings, new subscribers heading into 2017

Plus: Apple iPad rumor mill gets some grist, Musk tunes up the Nevada Gigafactory to make more than batteries.
oculus ceo luckey set testify lawsuit rifts vr tech dtd011817

Oculus CEO Luckey set to testify in lawsuit over Rift’s VR tech

Also today: Sophisticated phishing scam hits Gmail users, driver learns the hard way to always bring the keys when he drives his Tesla.
bezos says amazon will hire 100000 full time workers next 18 months dtd011217

Bezos says Amazon will hire 100,000 full-time workers in next 18 months

Bezos says Amazon will hire 100,000 full time workers.
speak robot cops wants data amazon echo device murder case dtd1228

Speak up, robot: Cops wants data from Amazon Echo device for murder case

Also today: Tesla could dial up some colorful performance number for its planned Roadster sports car, and a tiny bit of good news in the shadow of the death of Carrie Fisher.
amazon sends billion holiday packages echo sales surge dtd1227

Amazon sends out over a billion holiday packages; Echo sales surge

Also today: OurMine hacks Sony Twitter account and tweets out a fake death notice, rumors suggest Apple has more new iPhone models in the wings. Maybe.
california dmv pulls the plug on ubers self driving cars for now dtd1222

California DMV pulls the plug on Uber’s self-driving cars – for now

Also today: Google's Waymo looks to team up with a major automaker, we go behind the scenes to see what makes South Korean electronics giant LG tick.
more bad news for twitter as two executives exit dtd1221

More bad news for Twitter as two more executives exit

Plus: AT&T takes on robocalls and a hacking group takes aim at Netflix.
tim cook says apple desktop pcs still count but will they be mac pros dtd1220

Tim Cook says Apple ‘desktop’ PCs still count, but will they be Mac Pros?

Also today: Blackberry moves away from cell phones, invests in new venture and a quick peek at the first trailer for Blade Runner 2049.
googles waymo self driving cars will debut as chrysler minivans dtd1219

Google’s Waymo self-driving cars will debut as Chrysler minivans

Also today: Self-learning site Lynda.com says they got hacked, Elon Musk doesn't like traffic jams so a new business is born - maybe.
want a nintendo nes classic mini be prepared to pay way more than 60 dtd1216

Want a Nintendo NES Classic Mini? Be prepared to pay way more than $60

Also today: Samsung wraps up their Note 7 investigation, clamps down on Galaxy S8 leaks, and we review some obscure science fiction movie that opens today.
yahoo admits 2013 hack compromised over one billion accounts dtd1215

Yahoo! admits 2013 hack compromised over one billion accounts

Also in the news: Trump talks taxes, jobs and more with most of the leaders of major U.S. tech companies, FCC chief Ted Wheeler sets date to step down.
trump meets with tech heavyweights counts elon musk as an advisor dtd1214

Trump meets with tech heavyweights, counts Elon Musk as an advisor

Also today: Amazon executes first for-real drone delivery in England to a hungry customer, and Uber begins autonomous car trials in a second city.
apple airpods hit the store but too late for holidays most buyers dtd1213

Apple AirPods hit the Apple Store – but too late for the holidays for most buyers

Also today: U.S. officials want cars to start talking to each other, Snapchat unveils a long-awaited new feature.
microsoft rides wave of hot surface sales into the holidays dtd1212

Microsoft rides wave of hot Surface sales into the holidays

More stories: President-elect Donald Trump summons tech leaders to Trump Tower, DT takes a look at digital photography past and present.
microsoft windows os will eventually run on mobile phones dtd1208

Microsoft: Windows OS will eventually run on mobile phones

Also today: Bluetooth gets a big upgrade, Samsung Galaxy S8 rumors lean toward futuristic display tech.
samsung notches a victory in latest court battle with apple dtd1206

Samsung notches a victory in latest court battle with Apple

Also today: Samsung tracking site makes a prediction about the upcoming Galaxy S8 smartphone, GoDaddy opens a big door to European markets.
amazon does away with checkout line cashiers in concept go grocery store dtd1205

Amazon does away with checkout line, cashiers in concept ‘Go’ grocery store

Also today: EU may crack down on social media providers over hate speech issue, and technology is changing how we communicate - but is that a good thing?
study shows that most knockoff apple chargers are unsafe dtd1202

Study shows that most knockoff Apple chargers are unsafe

Also today: Twitter buys a company to secure a new officer, and check out the latest jetpack action video - then enter a drawing to fly it yourself.
fitbit snaps up pebble in bid to stay alive shrinking wearables market dtd1201

FitBit snaps up Pebble in bid to stay alive in shrinking wearables market

Also today: Apple looks to the skies - but not space - to improve the Maps app, and Nokia's classic 'candy bar' phones may return to the market.
at last update brings download ability to netflix app dtd1130

At last!! Update brings download ability to Netflix app

Also: GoPro cuts staff, programs in bid to stay afloat, Android smartphone users have a new malware problem to watch out for.
incessant iphone 8 chatter hints at massive build up in demand dtd1129

Incessant iPhone 8 chatter hints at massive build-up of demand

Plus: Amazon's Echo may get more in touch with you, and AT&T's DirecTV Now offering may hint at the end of net neutrality.
is facebook willing to trade censorship for access china dtd1123

Is Facebook willing to trade censorship for access to China?

Also today: Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey gets his Twitter account suspended, and the chaos of Black Friday approachethso check out our tech buyer's guide.
ntsb looking into crash of facebooks huge aquila drone dtd1122

NTSB looking into crash of Facebook’s huge Aquila drone

Also today: Samsung polishes up the Galaxy S7 in a popular new hue, and Apple gets in on the Black Friday action with some unexpected offerings.
billions of photos equals dollars as snapchat files for ipo dtd1116

Billions of photos equals billions of dollars as Snapchat files for IPO

Also today: Some Android phones may be reporting data back to someone in China, DJI unleashes two new drones with new capabilities.
twitter tries to address hate speech issue with new user tools dtd1115

Twitter tries to address hate speech issue with new user tools

Plus: WhatsApp rolls out encrypted video calling feature, is it going to stay encrypted? And Apple publishes a big glossy book... about Apple.
samsung forges ahead snaps up harman tech group for 8 billion dtd1114

Samsung forges ahead, snaps up Harman tech group for $8 billion

Also today: AdultFriendfinder members get a lot of bad/scary news, Volkswagen admits some Audi cars are cheating on admissions.
zuck on hot seat over fake news in feed after trump win dtd1111

Zuck on hot seat over ‘fake news’ in News Feed after Trump win

Also today: HTC offers an affordable upgrade to take their VR headset wireless, we review Microsoft's slick 2-in-1 Surface Book laptop.
give the vending machine a hug after buying snapss spectacle video glasses dtd1110

Give the vending machine a hug after buying Snaps’s Spectacle video glasses

Plus: we review the new Google Daydream View VR system, and LinkedIn is getting some static from Russian courts over where their data is stored.
apple iphone 8 may feature long range wireless charging ability dtd1109

Apple iPhone 8 may feature long-range wireless charging ability

Also today: GoPro shows courage in recalling all the new Karma drones, Apple's new MacBook laptops are off to a hot start.
tesla snaps up german firm grohmann to further roboticize car production dtd1108

Tesla snaps up German firm Grohmann to further roboticize car production

Also today: Vine may live on after all, and Samsung is very, very sorry about the Note 7 fiasco and those exploding washing machines.
returned your note 7 good now steer clear of samsung clothes washer dtd1104

Returned your Note 7? Good, now steer clear of your Samsung clothes washer

Also today: action-cam icon GoPro hopes Karma drone and new camera will reverse stock slide, Netflix hits Comcast X1 cable boxes next week.
huaweis mate 9 phablet phone looks to fill note 7 vacancies dtd1103

Huawei’s Mate 9 phablet phone looks to fill Note 7 vacancies

Also today: Microsoft gets chatty with new Teams business chat app, and their sleek new Surface Studio PC may be about to get some competition.
broadcom snaps up brocade as tech merger fever heats dtd1102

Broadcom snaps up Brocade as tech merger fever heats up

Also today: Microsoft pushes Windows 7 Pro and 8.1 users to upgrade, Adobe rolls out Sensei A.I. to help app users.
microsoft not at all happy with google after windows exploit reveal dtd1101

Microsoft not at all happy with Google after Windows exploit reveal

Plus: Apple's new MacBooks boast some hot-rod tech hardware and phone-based AR and VR get a big boost from a new phone featuring some cool tech from Google.
centurylink buys an instant expansion with level 3 acquisition dtd1031

CenturyLink buys an instant expansion with Level 3 acquisition

Also today: OLED iPhone 8 rumor gets an unexpected boost, and should Apple try and buy Netflix?
its apple vs microsoft all over again whos best now dtd1028

It’s Apple vs. Microsoft all over again: who’s best now?

Also today: Twitter pulls the plug on Vine, but what will happen to all the videos? And Tom Hanks is following clues again to save the world in 'Inferno.'
apple debuts new macbook pro with customizable touchbar area dtd1027

Apple debuts new MacBook Pro with customizable ‘touch bar’ area

Also today: Twitter income goes up while jobs go away, new FCC rules further tighten data sharing guidelines for ISPs.