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spectacles dtd04262018

Snapchat Spectacles version 2.0 may come with two levels of tech

New Snapchat Spectacles feature numerous upgrades and a possible high-end model, TV maker TCL dials up a couple of 4K bargains, Microsoft shows off object manipulation in Hololens augmented reality.
gmail dtd04252018

DT Daily: Google reskins Gmail with an eye on privacy, security

Gmail gets a makeover with new 'limited time' email feature and more, Google Play Music is likely going away this fall and users should prepare for a new service from YouTube, Amazon unveils a Echo Dot just for the kiddos.
amazon key 2 dtd04242018

Amazon Key program expands to put your junk in your trunk

Amazon Key users can now get deliveries to their cars, Facebook updates their Standards, hackers give the Nintendo Switch a second life.
amazon 2 dtd04182018

DT Daily: Amazon, Best Buy buddy up to sell each other’s smart TVs

Amazon and Best Buy make nice in a bid to sell more TVs, a cool electric concept car from an unexpected source, and WTF is the deal with the Fortnite comet?
tesla dtd04172018

DT Daily: Tesla pauses Model 3 production to untangle robot assembly lines

Tesla hits the brakes on Model 3 production just when it needs to ramp it up, Apple eyes a broader news focus (and business), we explain that ever-mysterious 'blockchain' thingie.
androi dtd04162018

Report: Some Android apps may be illegally gathering kids’ info

Report says some kids' apps are collecting and sharing information about young users, Donkey Kong record holder says his score is on the level, Sega set to join retro gaming club with new mini console... eventually.
apple 21 dtd04132018

So long to security? ‘GrayKey’ box picks the locks on Apple’s iPhones

AMD debuts next generation of their Ryzen desktop CPU lineup, Gmail may offer time-limited email options, law enforcement agencies have a new option when it comes to cracking the security on Apple iPhones.
god of war dtd04122018

‘God of War’ refresh levels up the iconic game to a modern classic

We review Sony's refresh of the classic video game 'God of War,' Fortnite servers go boom, a legendary video game player has his high score records stripped away, latest iOS update is bricking some screens and causing other problems.
crime dtd04112018

India moves toward Minority Report-style crime prediction with A.I. tech

India looks to the future of crime prevention with some A.I. in the mix, Apple loses big in a patent case to a little-known company, Aston Martin's sleek Vantage road burner combines comfort and velocity.
facebook 7 dtd04102018

Facebook’s Zuckerberg is on DC’s hot seat; is it time for data and privacy laws?

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg chats with Congress beginning today, Leap Motion wows with some AR kit and footage, Blackmagic Design puts 4K moviemaking in your hands with a new camera body.
facebook 6 dtd04092018

Facebook faces a pivotal week as Zuckerberg heads for The Hill

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg heads for Capitol Hill to testify while users find out if they were Cambridge Analytica data points, we test out the connected and even stylish blue jean jacket from Levi's (and Google).
google 7 dtd04062018

Does Project Maven’s use of Google’s A.I. tech violate ‘Don’t Be Evil’ credo?

Google workers petition CEO to stop involvement in Project Maven, an implantable chip could sooth or cure many nervous system maladies, Spielberg says a woman may take over Indiana Jones role in future movies.
facebook 4 dtd04052018

Facebook privacy and data changes derail Tinder, other third-party apps

Facebook says just a few more than 50 million sets of user data went to Cambridge Analytica, Microsoft turns back the clock on ransomware, changes may be coming to one of the great affordable sports cars.
apple 20 dtd04042018

Apple iPhone 2020: Gesture controls, MicroLED and curved screens?

Hints pop up that Apple may have many more changes in store for future iPhones, Tim Cook nabs a top A.I. guy from Google, we talk with the designers behind Jaguar's impressive I-Pace EV.
spotify 4 dtd04032018

DT Daily: Having never made a profit, Spotify goes IPO, rakes in billions

Spotify's IPO starts streaming money into the company's coffers, we review the new HTC Vive Pro VR headset, and the new Firefox Reality browser brings the web to VR.
sony dtd04022018

Sony PlayStation 5 rumors suggest 2019 launch, updated VR, more

Sony appears to be readying a new PlayStation console sooner than later, iPhone smuggling in China reaches new heights (and lengths), Apple's FACE ID faces off against Samsung's security tech.
canon dtd03302018

DT Daily: 4K video is so 2017; Canon shows off 120mp video sensor tech

UnderArmor cops to data breach affecting 150 million app users, it's time for the March Madness of auto shows, and Canon's insane 120-megapixel video sensor sees every little thing.
no mans sky dtd03292018

DT Daily: What’s ‘Next’ for No Man’s Sky’s big universe?

The big universe of No Man's Sky is about to get even bigger, TCL looks to revive the Palm brand with new devices, we chart the long history of malware in special report.
apple 19 dtd03282018

Can Apple’s iPad/Pencil combo and education software banish Chromebooks?

Apple heads back to the classroom, Facebook puts an upcoming product release on hold, can smartphone cameras finally hold their own against dedicated cameras?
dropox dtd03232018

Dropbox IPO finally goes live after a decade of ‘starting up’

Dropbox mints millionaires on its first day of long-awaited IPO, Toyota's Corolla Hatch takes aim at hot-hatch rivals, we review the Spielberg-helmed adaptation of Ready Player One.
facebook 3 dtd03222018

Zuckerberg: My bad, but we’re going to fix Facebook’s data privacy problems

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg takes the blame, pledges to fix data issues, Huawei has another door to the US market closed in its face, giant drone de-ices a giant wind turbine.
apple 18 dtd03212018

Are new iPads set to debut at Apple’s education ‘Field Trip’ event?

Apple may be prepping new iPads for their spring Field Trip event, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has yet to comment of the Cambridge Analytica fiasco, man buys old photo on eBay for $10, turns out it's worth just a bit more.
cambridge analytica dtd03202018

Facebook, Cambridge Analytica under pressure for data deal and misuse

Facebook under pressure after Cambridge Analytica data deal goes south, Android phones may take a while to equal Apple's Face ID, Atari's 'Ataribox' retro console gets an update.
htc vive pro dtd03192018

HTC Vive Pro features big VR resolution boost, audio upgrade, more

The new HTC Vive Pro VR headset breaks cover for pre-orders, Apple has been secretly making their own screen tech, we take the new Tesla Model III for an e-spin.
ford dtd03162018

Green machines: Ford commits to electrifying cars, trucks, SUVs – and Mustangs?

Ford powers up an electrified future, Alexa has a crush on R2D2 while in "Brief Mode," and Google Lens comes to Apple devices.
intel 2 dtd03152018

Intel says hardware changes will block Spectre and Meltdown

Some Samsung Galaxy S9 users say they can't use Samsung Pay, Intel plots hardware changes to block hacker holes, Ford recalls cars after steering wheels pop loose.
audeze dtd03142018

Audiophile headphone maker Audeze targets gamers with Mobius cans

The world pays tribute to the late, great physicist Stephen Hawking, Audeze unveils some primo gaming headphones, we track the future of the Star Wars universe.
fitbit versa dtd03132018

Fitbit Versa takes aim at women with new female-specific health-tracking metrics

President Trump stops the Broadcom/Qualcomm deal in its tracks, Fitbit Versa smartwatch includes some special features for female users, Larry Page's Kitty Hawk project lofts the Cora flying taxi into the air down under.
intel dtd03122018

Is Intel eyeing Broadcom buyout to secure mobile chip relevance?

Intel may be planning a purchase of their own that will end the Broadcom/Qualcomm battle, Microsoft Teams adds Cortana to the group, we review the latest Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon.
waymo dtd03092018

Waymo jumps into the high-tech truck competition with Uber and Tesla

Waymo's self-driving semi trucks to join Uber and Tesla on the open road, Fortnite heads for smaller screens, Jon Favreau is set to pilot a new Star Wars series for Disney.
samsung 3 dtd03082018

Samsung is riding high with S9 Plus superphone and new QLED TV lineup

We get our first hands-on look at the new Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus smartphone as well as the latest lineup of QLED TVs, Tesla electric semi trucks get to work - for Tesla.
uber 4 dtd03072018

Uber: Our self-driving semi trucks are already on the road in Arizona

Microsoft goes into upgrade mode for Windows 10 S users, Google Lens AI tech gets folded into the Google Photos app, Uber says self-driving trucks are all over Arizona right now.
rimac dtd03062018

Not exactly a Prius: New Rimac electric hypercar is packing 1,900 horsepower

Land Rover's new SV Coupe comes at a price, Rimac's C-Two hypercar again proves that electric cars will rule, Pizza Hut brings back the Pie Tops in time for March Madness.
zero dsr electric motorcycle review 2018 emotorcycle riding7

Zero DSR electric motorcycle review

The Zero DSR electric motorcycle is an urban rider’s dream, with brisk acceleration, all-terrain capability and a very big fun-to-ride factor.