Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. Enlarge Image Can they explode? Sarah Tew/CNET We’re quite used to tales of phones exploding.  Lithium ion batteries can be volatile. After all, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was withdrawn — twice — because too many of them kept blowing …

Uber drivers and riders throughout the country tweeted out complaints Thursday that the ride-hailing service was down.  Drivers trying to pick up or drop off fares were unable to log into the app, according to tweets from several accounts. Uber users in Las Vegas, Atlanta, New York City, Washington, DC and other major cities were unable to access the service, tweets said. …

If you’re waiting for the one of the most highly anticipated TVs that debuted at CES to become available for sale, I’ve got some good news. Sony’s XBR-X900F series, successor to the X900E I liked so much last year, should arrive later this month. It’s the first major 2018 TV to get pricing and availability details, and I expect it …

When we think about innovations in virtual reality, we often think about technological advances: sleeker headsets, more realistic images, gloves that touch what isn’t there. But for VR luminary Chris Milk, the next step forward is something simpler: hanging out with your friends. Milk is the co-founder, with Aaron Koblin, of VR and multimedia company Within (previously known as Vrse). Between …

The coolest thing about Ralph Lauren’s heated jacket technology is, well… it doesn’t feel like tech. It doesn’t beep or light up. There’s no buzzing or distracting alerts. It doesn’t even feel like you’re wearing a gadget. It’s just smarts woven into your clothes. The heated panel is made up of conductive inks, bonded to the inside lining on the …

Brick-and-mortar retailers have been struggling to stay open. eBay thinks it can help them. The online retailer on Thursday unveiled a new initiative called Always Open, a program that offers a handful of benefits to mom-and-pop eBay sellers in the US who also have physical storefronts. The program — which is free but requires an eBay Stores subscription — includes …

With the XXII Winter Olympics nearly underway in PyeongChang, South Korea, live streaming your favorite events is the easiest way to keep up with the medal count and your favorite athletes. This year, instead of sitting and staring at a flat TV wondering what it’s like to be at the Olympics — or even just the opening ceremony– put on …

Want to obsess over the 2018 Winter Olympics on your iPhone? The Apple News app has some features for you. In a special section of the app, Apple created a calendar to remind you of upcoming events, display list of curated articles, and — for those who want to stay on top of which country is bringing home the bling …

There are millions of fake accounts tweeting, retweeting and liking many of the most high-profile accounts on Twitter. So what is the company going to do about it? The issue’s been bubbling under the surface at Twitter for years, but was brought to the forefront last month by The New York Times, which uncovered companies that make their money by inflating …

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