Roku is ready to go public. The streaming device maker is seeking $100 million in its initial public offering, according to a filing Friday with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The company will be listed on NASDAQ under the ticker ROKU. Roku, which makes popular streaming devices like the Roku Premiere, Roku Express+ and …

Google wants to help you stay safe. The company on Tuesday unveiled a new feature called SOS Alerts for Search and Maps that will provide information on emergency situations. When you search for information on a crisis, you may now see an SOS Alert that includes emergency phone numbers, news, translations of useful phrases or donation opportunities. Depending on how …

Qualcomm is defending itself against critics who say its patent dispute with Apple is really about quashing competition. Earlier this month Qualcomm filed a complaint with the US International Trade Commission, accusing Apple’s iPhones of infringing six of its mobile patents. As part of the filing, Qualcomm wants the ITC to ban the import of certain iPhones that don’t use …

The White House on Tuesday got behind the Federal Communication Commission’s plan to roll back net neutrality regulations. “We support the FCC chair’s efforts to review and consider rolling back these rules, and believe that the best way to get fair rules for everyone is for Congress to take action and create regulatory and economic certainty,” said Deputy Press Secretary …

It might be time to say goodbye to Jawbone. The electronics company, known for its fitness trackers and portable speakers, has started liquidation proceedings after years of financial struggle, The Information reported on Thursday. A notice sent to creditors reportedly said the company entered into insolvency proceedings under California law on June 19.  Jawbone co-founder and CEO Hosain Rahman has …

Now playing: Watch this: Get $10 from Amazon by shopping with your voice 1:38 Amazon’s third annual Prime Day will include hundreds of thousands of deals and run for 30 hours. Taylor Martin/CNET Amazon really wants you to give voice shopping a try. The e-commerce giant said Wednesday that voice shoppers — that is people shopping via one of Amazon’s …

Amazon has some towering ideas for drone delivery. The e-commerce giant filed a patent application for a “multi-level fulfillment center” that would allow drones to deliver packages in urban areas. Basically, it sounds like a giant robot-powered tower that would make it easy for drones to zip in and out as they deliver packages around a city. There’s a “growing …

Apple may be looking to pay record labels less for streaming music. The tech giant is in negotiations with record labels to reduce the revenue rate it pays out for streaming music, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. The talks cover agreements for Apple Music and iTunes, and would reportedly bring Apple closer to the rate Spotify pays labels. Apple didn’t immediately …

Apple Music subscribers can now sign up for a $99 12-month subscription — no gift card needed. Apple Music subscribers now get a $99 1-year subscription option. Screenshot by CNET Previously, the $99 deal for a year of Apple Music was only available through a gift card. Now, subscribers can sign up for the deal, which works out to $8.25 …

Samsung’s new flagship phone is undoubtedly beautiful. But beauty comes at a cost. The Galaxy S8 costs $307.50 to build, which includes the cost of materials and manufacturing, according to an estimate released Thursday by analytics firm IHS Markit. That’s more than Samsung’s previous Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, which cost $255.10 and $271.20 to make respectively, said IHS …