If you’ve ever cracked your phone before, the huge edge-to-edge display we expect from the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 may seem like an accident waiting to happen. But you may be safe if Samsung releases the Samsung Guard S8 protection plan, which is rumored to be available with the Galaxy S8 launch, reported Android Authority, …

Facebook on Monday announced Live Location, a new feature for Messenger users. Live Location will share your current location with friend or group of friends on Facebook Messenger for one hour, after which you go back off the grid until you decide to share again. Screenshots by Jason Cipriani/CNET To use Live Location, open a conversation in Facebook Messenger. If …

Amazon has reportedly delayed the launch of its checkout-less Amazon Go store as it works out kinks in the payments software. The store in Seattle was due to open this month, according the Wall Street Journal, but was postponed because the automatic payment system only works with a small number of customers at a time. The system reportedly has issues …

Intel Optane memory is making a lot of big promises. It’s a low-latency, high-response memory module that sits in front of your hard-drive, translating into faster launch, save and load times on your applications and files. Faster. It makes your computer faster. “But Luke,” I hear you ask through the magic of rhetorical devices that I am using to prove …

Talk about mixed emotions. Moments after the NFL announced Monday that owners overwhelmingly approved the Oakland Raiders relocation to Las Vegas, many took to Twitter to share their feelings as #Raiders became a top-trending topic on the social network. For the Raiders, it would be the team’s third move in franchise history after leaving Oakland for Los Angeles in 1982, …

If you’re looking for a new comedy to watch, try out “Catastrophe” on Amazon. Two seasons are already available to stream and the third will arrive on April 28. The first season has a Metacritic score of 83, while the second scored an 87 — that’s pretty impressive. A handful of movies, including “There Will Be Blood” and “Tommy Boy” …

Yamaha has announced its 2017 range of RX-V receivers which boast compatibility with 4K/HDR video and Bluetooth headphone listening. The range consists of four models beginning at $300 RX-V383, followed by the $450 RX-V483, the $550 RX-V583 and the $650 RX-V683. The entry-level RX-V383 is a 5.1-channel receiver which offers 70 W per channel with stereo material. As with last …

One of the top buzzterms in LED LCD marketing is “local dimming.” Ostensibly, local dimming can dim the area of the screen that needs it, while keeping the bright parts of the screen bright. This technology can really increase the contrast ratio to make a better image. It’s also vital to get the intense highlights possible with High Dynamic Range …

On March 29, Samsung will announce its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S8. I won’t buy one. But not for the reasons you’d think. It’s not because I’m scared it’ll catch fire. It’s not because I’m disappointed by all the photos and specs that have leaked. (They look pretty great.) It’s not because I generally prefer a different brand like …

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is almost here, and it’s getting some company. Samsung’s latest superphone will be officially unveiled on March 29, but one of its implied accessories has already seen the light of day. The newest version of the Gear VR was already shown off weeks ago at the Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona. The new model — …