NewTV, the closely watched Hollywood startup with $1 billion in funding from Hollywood studios, on Wednesday rechristened itself Quibi, a portmanteau of “quick bites” — its go-to descriptor for the high-end, short-form shows it hopes you’ll stream on your phone.  NewTV has made bold promises about its ambitions, but it’s entering into a competitive field …

Spotify’s looking back on the last 10 years with a playlist commemorating its anniversary, out Wednesday. The playlist features acts like John Legend, Hozier, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Coldplay, the Chainsmokers, the Lumineers, Kendrick Lamar, and more. “We are now the largest music-streaming service in the world, but we remain as laser-focused on connecting fans with artists and helping them to …

Owners of Apple devices will have free access to Apple-owned content through the company’s TV application, according to a CNBC report on Wednesday.  “Owners of Apple devices, such as the iPhone, iPad and Apple TV will find the still-in-the-works service in the pre-installed ‘TV’ application,” according to CNBC. The service will also reportedly include subscription channels to digital video services. The …

Magic Leap finally has a product in the form of its recently unveiled Magic Leap One. The question for the company now is, “Where’s the content?” The answer to that question and more is what we expect to hear at the mixed reality pioneer’s developer event today in Los Angeles. The keynote for the so-called LEAP Conference starts at 9 …

When Google pushes a device like its new Pixel 3 phone, it’s not really about the phone. It’s about all the ways the hunk of metal and glass can get you to use Google’s software — and, as a result, help the company find out more information about you. But what if your faith in Google’s ability to protect your …

The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have arrived, bringing with them bigger screens, better cameras and — surprise, surprise — higher prices. Luckily, if you can swing one of the new phones, you can swing two: Verizon is offering a free Google Pixel 3 (64GB) when you buy a Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL, with free shipping …

AT&T will supply Magic Leap with 5G connectivity for testing its mixed-reality tech. AT&T will build a 5G test zone at the Magic Leap campus in Plantation, Florida, next year, the companies revealed Wednesday during the LEAP (Learn, Engage, Accelerate, Program) developers conference in Los Angeles. Developers at the Magic Leap headquarters will be able to test applications and devices …

The global PC market may be stabilizing. PC makers shipped 67.2 million units in the third quarter of 2018, a 0.1 percent increase from the same period last year, according to preliminary numbers released Wednesday by Gartner, a market research firm. The flat overall number comes after a second quarter in which shipments posted a modest increase of 1.4 percent, …

Some data experts will tell you that data loss is not a question of if, but a question of when. At some point, your hard drive will fail or get infected by a virus (or, worse, ransomware). Or you’re going to update your phone and discover that all your contacts or photos are gone. (Cough, iOS, cough.) Whether or not …

At Magic Leap’s first LEAP developer conference on Wednesday, the focus was largely on inspiring artists and developers to find ways to create (or be interested in creating) augmented reality worlds. The company’s Magic Leap One headset has been available only in a handful of US cities up till now. Today it’s available across the entire US. The price remains the same, …

The upcoming Asus ROG gaming phone that first appeared in June at Computex now has a price and preorder date.  A New York event on Oct. 18 was teased Thursday on Asus North America’s Twitter page showing the back of the ROG Phone. Now, it appears this will be the official launch of preorders for the device, which will start …

SoundCloud is widening its program that lets artists make money off the tracks they upload there, unlocking its SoundCloud Premier program to almost all creators who pay for an $8-a-month Pro account or a $16-a-month Pro Unlimited account.  Sometimes referred to as the YouTube for audio, SoundCloud said the expansion would unlock revenue for hundreds of thousands of creators. Previously …

I watched Google’s reveal of the much-leaked Pixel Slate with great interest. This was a sharp-looking Chrome OS device, with a great screen and the promise of excellent front-firing speakers. Sure, $599 felt like a lot for a quasi-Chromebook (unless you’re the even-more-expensive PixelBook), especially one that starts with an Intel Celeron processor — but I firmly believe Chrome OS …

On this podcast, we talk about: The Pixel 3 and that inconsistent use of the notch The Pixel Slate and that missing keyboard The Home Hub and that absent camera The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought to you by the CNET News team in New York and producer Bryan VanGelder. …

The Razer Phone 2 has been officially announced!  On Wednesday in Los Angeles, Razer is holding an event to launch a new phone, most likely the Razer Phone 2. The livestream starts at 6:30 p.m. PT/ 9:30 p.m. ET and it’s expected the company will announce a phone of some sort, and we’re betting it’s the Razer Phone 2. At …