2016-08-20



Here is the latest Personal Tech News from CNET.

Here’s the 2017 Audi R8 V10 in its full 360-degree glory – Roadshow

What happens when you take one mid-engined supercar and add two 360-degree cameras? We go full circle at Thunderhill Raceway with Audi’s lusty, rambunctious R8.

Does bigger tech make better tech? Chat with us live at 3:30 p.m. ET – CNET

CNET’s Joshua Goldman is on the Open_Tab couch this week — and we’ll be taking your questions on whether size really matters.

Mid range blender gets the job done eventually video – CNET

The Salton Harley Pasternak blender will power through any task, just bring patience and ear plugs.

Hate cutting the grass? Robomow makes yard work a breeze video – CNET

The Robomow RS612 is a $1,600 robot lawnmower that automatically cuts your grass. But you still have to put in a little bit of work to maintain the perfect lawn.

CNET UK podcast 494: Samsung limits Note 7 preorders, killing the headphone port and a rump-shaped airship – CNET

Samsung says it underestimated its new phone’s Euro-appeal, as we argue whether the venerable headphone jack deserves to die.

Get a Dell Inspiron 11.6-inch Windows laptop for $109.99 – CNET

From the Cheapskate: That’s a ridiculously good deal on this perfect-for-students system, which includes a free year of Office 365 Personal. Plus: return of the $9.99 Bluetooth speaker!

Let’s build: Lego City airport, featuring an 18-inch Lego plane video – CNET

The 694-piece Airport Passenger Terminal set comes with a gigantic brick-based aeroplane, plus a terminal building and runway vehicles. Just mind your minifig’s limbs in the terminal’s revolving door.

Frank Ocean releases ‘Endless’ visual album on Apple Music – CNET

The musician teased the 45-minute long visual album with a mysterious live stream that started two weeks ago.

Crave giveaway: Season 6 of ‘Game of Thrones’ on digital HD – CNET

Need to watch the sixth season of “Game of Thrones” a few more times? For this week’s winner, HBO Home Entertainment has a code for the complete season on digital HD.

The magic of Hearthstone (and Magic): Girt by CNET podcast 83 – CNET

Hearthstone’s Ben Brode and Mark Purvis from Magic: The Gathering make appearances on this week’s Girt by CNET as the team gets a little card crazy.

Your emails: The skinny on OTA software updates for your car video – Roadshow

Brian Cooley discusses the practice of adding features to your car through over-the-air updates.

Twitter has a new way to make unwanted tweets go away — kind of – CNET

Social network unveils new feature that lets users limit the tweets they see to only those sent by users they follow.

Web is crawling with speculation over report on Zendaya’s Spider-Man role – CNET

Her casting was confirmed earlier this year, but new reports about the part the singer-actress may be playing have shaken up social media.

Video points out all the ‘Stranger Things’ that didn’t exist in 1983 – CNET

The popular Netflix show got the feel of the 1980s right, but College Humor points out that some items had to be time-travelers.

Get Chrome’s new tab page powered by Google Now now – CNET

Check out the new tab page in the developer version of the Chrome app before it arrives in the stable channel.

The HP Omen X Desktop is a new angle on gaming PCs video – CNET

This cube-shaped high-end PC sits on one edge for better cooling.

Twitter stimulated by naked Donald Trump – CNET

Technically Incorrect: It takes just a few artistic statues and one tiny statement from the New York City Parks Department to propel the notion of a naked presidential candidate.

Maybach concept boasts 738 electric horsepower and over 18 feet of luxury – Roadshow

The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept car, shown at Monterey Car Week, combines design cues from historical aero coupes while propelling itself with a powerful electric drivetrain.

We celebrate our final episode (Tomorrow Daily 411 show notes) – CNET

It’s goodbye to the show, but we’re sticking around, and we’re excited about what’s next. But first, we enjoy a good episode full of great tech.

The Honor 8 has dual cameras for extra-sharp photos video – CNET

CNET’s Dan Graziano gives you a first look at the latest phone from Huawei.

Swimming-pool science fun with 25 million toy water balls – CNET

Watch YouTubers light fireworks, toss in dry ice and conduct other action-packed science experiments in a pool full of tiny water beads.

Amazon’s Alexa Fund joins $35 million funding round for the makers of the Ecobee smart thermostat – CNET

The online mega-retailer joined a $35 million funding round for the makers of the Alexa-compatible Ecobee smart thermostat — a top rival of Nest.

Rumors point to a redesigned OLED screen iPad Pro in 2018 video – CNET

Twitter wants to live stream on your Apple TV, 5G networks could be coming sooner than expected, and new iPhone 7 and iPad rumors.

Is Pokemon Go ‘a totalitarian system close to Nazism’? Ask the bishop – CNET

Technically Incorrect: An Italian bishop reportedly worries that Pokemon Go is turning people into the “walking dead.”

Puro Sound Labs’ headphones let you know when you’re headed for hearing loss video – CNET

Tinnitus fans can skip these warm-sounding wireless headphones that help you keep your audio in a safe range.

Self-driving Uber cars coming this month, report says – CNET

Uber riders in Pittsburgh may soon get a surprise when they request a ride.

Uber introduces upfront pricing because math is for nerds – Roadshow

Neeeeerrrrrds!

Did Ryan Lochte forget that cameras are everywhere? – CNET

Olympic swimmer’s claim that he and fellow athletes were robbed at gunpoint in Rio appears to unravel because of video footage. Indeed, Lochte has now been indicted.

We say goodbye to the show by toasting the future (Tomorrow Daily 411) video – CNET

We deep dive into tech-infused tattoos, Audi’s plan to have its cars talk to traffic lights, and Intel’s Project Alloy. We also sit down with Producer Logan to reminisce about the show and bid it a fond farewell.

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