SoundCloud has more than 175 million users in 190 countries, so you’d think that it would be around forever. That may not be so.  Unnamed sources told TechCrunch this week that founders Alex Ljung and Eric Wahlforss said they have enough money to make it to Q4, which is less than three months away. The company …

Now playing: Watch this: Why the WannaCry cyberattack is so bad, and so avoidable 2:18 Don’t give hackers a chance to lock down your computer. James Martin/CNET Businesses and individuals have been hit by waves of ransomware in the last few months. The WannaCry attack alone affected more than 230,000 computers in over 150 countries.   Ransomware is malware that locks down …

Now playing: Watch this: Nasty Petya ransomware spreading fast 1:29 Large businesses, electricity suppliers and government agencies around the world are being affected by a strain of malware widely known as Petya. Even a chocolate factory has been hit.  At first, it was believed that it was ransomware, because it essentially locks down an infected computer and a ransom note appears …

Facebook‘s new option to post GIFs as comments has quickly inspired flurry of creative games people are playing with their friends and followers.  Here are five fun posts that will get everyone in your feed laughing. Your name as a GIF Ask your friends to type their name in the GIF search bar and post the first gif that appears. …

If you already use Gboard on Android (or iOS), you probably already know the basics. There are some great features you may not be taking advantage of, but totally should. 1. Type and translate If you have a friend who speaks another language — or you just really want to impress someone you met on Tinder — you can use …

Those emojis beside friends’ names come and go and change as you use Snapchat — sometimes daily. From double pink hearts to flames, every emoji has a special meaning. If you don’t like the default emojis, you can change each to fit your own personality, too. In addition to ones outlined below, there are others reserved for verified accounts, with …

This is part of CNET’s #adulting series of stories to help you figure out how to live, work and play now that you’re all grown up.  If you have a job — or go to school, or just breathe — in 2017, you probably rely on email to get things done. And while you’ve probably been emailing for a good part of …

The Facebook Marketplace is a great way to get rid of your old junk and make a few bucks or to pick up awesome finds at discounted prices. Unfortunately, there are people out there ready and willing to cheat and rob you. There are also people who love to cause drama and will try to ruin your good name as …

Now playing: Watch this: Turn your selfies into Google emojis 1:43 Make your own emojis with Google’s Allo. Google Attention, all recovering Bitmoji addicts and people love the sight of themselves in cartoon form: Google just introduced a new way to turn your selfies into fun emojis that actually look like you using the art of Lamar Abrams. It’s all …

President and Mrs. Obama used to use the social media accounts that are specifically for the POTUS and First Lady in office. Now that their time in the White House is over, they have their own accounts. Here’s how to keep up with the Obamas. The presidential couple’s history online The Obamas made history with their online lives. While in …