Technology news

• Steam Summer Sale: Games to buy right now - CNET

  22-06-2017 23:47 via cnet.com
  
  Take our money, Gaben.
  
  Read more

• New token sale for blockchain-based currency EOS to launch on Monday

  22-06-2017 23:46
  
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Block.one will launch the sale of a new blockchain-based digital currency or token called EOS on Monday, the tech company said on Thursday.
  
  Read more

• Exclusive: Amazon to charge $2.8 million for NFL ad packages - sources

  22-06-2017 23:38
  
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc is looking to charge advertisers $2.8 million for packages that include 30-second spots during the Thursday night National Football League games it will stream live to its Prime customers this coming season, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
  
  Read more

• Play Sega, Atari and Nintendo classics on your phone - CNET

  22-06-2017 23:33 via cnet.com
  
  These games are a blast from the past and will scratch your vintage gaming itch.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• YouTube hopes to hook you with 180-degree videos - CNET

  22-06-2017 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  You know how 360-videos were all the rage? Well, they're really hard to make. So now Google's pushing on 180-degree videos.
  
  Read more

• Tesla could be your next streaming music provider - CNET

  22-06-2017 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  The car company -- yes, car company -- is reportedly thinking of getting into the music business. Because why not?
  
  Read more

• Beyond sensors: RFID and wearables

  22-06-2017 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Warehouses, retail outlets, and other industries are using RFID tags and wearable devices for ERP and supply chain management.
  
  Read more

• LG's SJ9 is the cheapest Atmos sound bar, doesn't suck video - CNET

  22-06-2017 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  LG's SJ9 sound bar offers a wealth of features including Chromecast built-in and Dolby Atmos, and sounds pretty decent too!
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Indian teen celebrates as Nasa sends satellite to space

  22-06-2017 22:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tiny satellite was designed by Rifath Sharrook, 18, and manufactured using a 3-D printer.
  
  Read more

• Cricket is the latest to give out wireless goodies - CNET

  22-06-2017 21:59 via cnet.com
  
  The wireless carrier says it's going to offer discounted gift cards and other items as part of a new rewards program.
  
  Read more

• Google pitches new legal framework for cross-border data handling

  22-06-2017 21:47 via zdnet.com
  
  The current legal ambiguity concerning cross-border law enforcement requests for data has slowed down investigations and leaves consumer privacy at risk, Google argued in Washington, DC.
  
  Read more

• You can give the finger with Valve's new Knuckles controller - CNET

  22-06-2017 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  The game company is designing a controller to display people's individual fingers in virtual reality. So get ready to point, direct and high-five.
  
  Read more

• Tesla inches closer to building EVs in China with new talks - Roadshow

  22-06-2017 21:44 via cnet.com
  
  It's not as simple as setting up a factory and going to town on the assembly line.
  
  Read more

• Which smart speaker will give you the best workout? - CNET

  22-06-2017 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  We take a look at the current state of smart voice control speakers as personal trainers.
  
  Read more

• All the Airbus aircraft at the Paris Air Show - CNET

  22-06-2017 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  Airbus flew into Paris with a redesigned A380, its new A350-1000 and more. Join us for a walk around Le Bourget Airport.
  
  Read more

• Airbus unveils new aircraft and a floating black box - CNET

  22-06-2017 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  At the Paris Air Show, Airbus aimed to overfly Boeing with a redesigned version of its giant A380 and a concept aircraft that flies both like a helicopter and an airplane.
  
  Read more

• Jump for joy: See Super Mario through a HoloLens AR headset - CNET

  22-06-2017 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  Goombas don't stand a chance against a HoloLens-wearing first-person Super Mario player who conquers a mixed-reality version of the classic game.
  
  Read more

• Some Uber workers pushing to bring back Kalanick, says report - CNET

  22-06-2017 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  An alleged petition says Uber shouldn't have caved to pressure from the media and investors in regard to former CEO Travis Kalanick.
  
  Read more

• CEO Zuckerberg tweaks Facebook mission to focus on groups

  22-06-2017 21:28
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook IncChief Executive Mark Zuckerberg revised the world's largest online social network's mission statement on Thursday to emphasize support for hobby clubs, civil society organizations and other community groups.
  
  Read more

• Judge says San Francisco can subpoena Uber for driver information

  22-06-2017 21:26
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A California state judge said on Thursday that San Francisco can demand from Uber records containing the ride-hailing company's driver contact information, the city attorney said.
  
  Read more

• Spider-Man takes driver's test in an Audi (things get messy) - CNET

  22-06-2017 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: To go with its product placement in the "Spider-Man: Homecoming" movie, Audi releases an ad in which Peter Parker shows off a little. Well, a lot.
  
  Read more

• Alphabet says Uber knew about stolen self-driving car files - CNET

  22-06-2017 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  As part of a lawsuit, Alphabet's Waymo division tells a California court how it believes a former executive stole documents and brought them to Uber.
  
  Read more

• PSA: Steam's summer sale has begun - CNET

  22-06-2017 21:13 via cnet.com
  
  The Steam summer sale is go, but you may need a little luck to access the site right now.
  
  Read more

• Watch Roborace's self-driving race car hustle around the track - Roadshow

  22-06-2017 20:55 via cnet.com
  
  This is the first in-car video showcasing the DevBot's capabilities at near-race pace.
  
  Read more

• Opie in space: Ron Howard-Star Wars jokes blast off on Twitter - CNET

  22-06-2017 20:53 via cnet.com
  
  It's Happy Days for Twitter jokesters. The director we've known since Mayberry has taken over the Han Solo movie.
  
  Read more

• Turns out Android flip phones are still a thing - CNET

  22-06-2017 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's Galaxy Folder 2 appeals to nostalgia -- and it's working.
  
  Read more

• This Level 4 autonomous Range Rover can navigate city streets - Roadshow

  22-06-2017 20:35 via cnet.com
  
  Land Rover wants this technology in its road vehicles within the next decade.
  
  Read more

• Get fit with Google, Amazon smart speakers video - CNET

  22-06-2017 20:23 via cnet.com
  
  No time for the gym? No sweat! Google and Amazon smart speakers can help.
  
  Read more

• Dictate email messages in Microsoft Outlook - CNET

  22-06-2017 20:20 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's new Cortana-powered plug-in adds speech recognition to the desktop mail client, and can even translate your words to different languages.
  
  Read more

• IFTTT's Data Access Project brings government data to you - CNET

  22-06-2017 20:13 via cnet.com
  
  The digital automation service now connects users to info from agencies and institutions like the Library of Congress, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Defense.
  
  Read more

• Trump meets wireless, drone executives on new technologies

  22-06-2017 20:09
  
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump offered support for emerging technologies including unmanned aerial vehicles and next-generation wireless networks in a meeting on Thursday with the chiefs of AT&T Inc and General Electric Co and other business leaders.
  
  Read more

• Ron Howard directing Han Solo 'Star Wars' film video - CNET

  22-06-2017 20:02 via cnet.com
  
  The director has a history working with Lucasfilm.
  
  Read more

• Sensory perception in the enterprise

  22-06-2017 20:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Initial forays into the IoT involve sensors on everything from appliances to HVAC systems. Here's how IT departments are embracing IoT hardware and consuming IoT data streams.
  
  Read more

• ESET NOD32 Antivirus

  22-06-2017 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Bratislava-based ESET was founded by a group of friends some 25 years ago to market their NOD antivirus product. These days it has a broad portfolio of products covering all the major platforms, and is used by 100 million customers all around the world.ESET NOD32 Antivirus is the company's baseline product. It's far more focused on the core antivirus task than some of the competition – there's no file shredder, password manager or other bonus extras – but that doesn't mean the packag
  
  Read more

• Nissan shows off next-gen Leaf's semiautonomous ProPilot system - Roadshow

  22-06-2017 19:53 via cnet.com
  
  It's capable enough to remove some monotony from driving, but don't expect another version of Autopilot quite yet.
  
  Read more

• Red alert! Voice commands make this Star Trek game even more fun - CNET

  22-06-2017 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  Thanks to IBM Watson, the Star Trek computer in this game can now recognize your voice.
  
  Read more

• Inside the ambitious AeroMobil flying car - CNET

  22-06-2017 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  We're not sure if this vehicle is more car or plane, but we don't care as it's too cool.
  
  Read more

• AeroMobil flying car lets you rule the roads and sky, for $1.6M - CNET

  22-06-2017 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  Four wheels, and massive wings that can fold away, let you choose whether to drive or fly to your next destination.
  
  Read more

• San Francisco gets a 'Game of Thrones' title sequence - CNET

  22-06-2017 19:39 via cnet.com
  
  An impressive fantasy-style visual experience showing Bay Area landmarks mimics the famous opening from "Game of Thrones."
  
  Read more

• Tertill Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

  22-06-2017 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  Roomba’s inventors have dreamed up another robot, the Tertill auto weed whacker.
  
  Read more

• Facebook testing tools to help protect against picture theft - CNET

  22-06-2017 19:34 via cnet.com
  
  Debuting in India, the new Profile Guard feature will stop unwanted people from copying your profile picture, and could expand to additional countries soon.
  
  Read more

• Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson teases new Ford Bronco with decade-old concept - Roadshow

  22-06-2017 19:32 via cnet.com
  
  We know the "Rampage" movie will have three things: The Rock, The Ford Bronco and Naomi Harris.
  
  Read more

• Apple MacBook 12-inch - CNET

  22-06-2017 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  In its third incarnation, faster processors and a much better keyboard finally make the 12-inch MacBook a contender.
  
  Read more

• Ashton Kutcher defends Uber's Travis Kalanick - CNET

  22-06-2017 19:25 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: On the "Howard Stern Show," the actor says people should be allowed to make mistakes. How many, exactly?
  
  Read more

• Yahoo closes internet prodigy's news app

  22-06-2017 19:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three years after its high-profile launch, Nick D'Aloisio's News Digest app is being shut down.
  
  Read more

• Are you an iPad Pro or Surface Pro? (The 3:59, Ep. 245) - CNET

  22-06-2017 19:03 via cnet.com
  
  We also chat about Fireball malware.
  
  Read more

Follow @TechnologyUKnws on Twitter!