August, 2017

• 17 August

  Tor Project ‘disgusted’ by Daily Stormer, defends software ethos

  

  A day after The Daily Stormer retreated to the darknet, the organization that helped make that move possible is condemning the neo-Nazi site while grudgingly acknowledging its technology allows the site to continue to spew messages of hate. A version of the site, dubbed the “top hate site in America,” appeared Wednesday on a part …

  Read More »
• 17 August

  iOS 11 ‘cop button’ lets you quickly disable Touch ID

  

   Apple has a new feature to easily disable Touch ID in iOS 11. The feature, which is designed to aid calls for emergencies, allows users to quickly tap the power button five times to call 911 on an iPhone 7. A CNET reviews editor tested and confirmed the feature Thursday after seeing multiple reports. While this won’t automatically dial emergency services, it …

  Read More »
• 17 August

  Leak shows off LG’s upcoming V30 from all angles

  

  Few surprises remain about the upcoming LG V30, following a tweeted image from leakster Evan Blass which shows the phone off from all sides.  From the front, the phone looks similar to the flagship G6, launched at MWC earlier this year, with a very narrow bezel on all sides. The back of the handset looks highly reflective, although whether it’s …

  Read More »
• 17 August

  These 4 apps will help you watch the solar eclipse

  

  Now playing: Watch this: 4 apps to help you watch the solar eclipse 2:12 On Monday, August 21, the moon will temporarily cross paths with the sun, causing a total solar eclipse for part of the US. Whether you live near the path of totality or not, a solar eclipse is a rare enough that it’ll be worth taking the …

  Read More »
• 17 August

  Is the Nokia 8 a worthy flagship phone? (The 3:59, Ep. 269)

  

  A new Nokia flagship phone has arrived, marking yet another turnaround attempt for the brand. The gadget is sleek; it’s got three 13-megapixel cameras; and it’s ready to take split-screen videos. But is that enough for the Nokia 8 to break through in the tough phone market? We also talk about the new Essential Phone, another smaller player trying to …

  Read More »
• 17 August

  Weekend Streaming: Sit down. It’s time for ‘The Defenders’

  

  Here’s our weekly notifier on what to watch online. This week, we get to watch “The Defenders” on Netflix. We get eight of episodes of some likable Marvel heroes and that Iron Fist guy (because who likes Iron Fist?).  Crackle also has some fun stuff for the weekend, like “Shaun of the Dead.” How do we explain this film? It’s …

  Read More »
• 17 August

  Get a Fitbit Blaze fitness smartwatch for $99.99

  

  CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Twitter! Enlarge Image The Fitbit Blaze counts a heart-rate monitor among its many tricks. Jason Cipriani/CNET Quick update regarding yesterday’s …

  Read More »
• 17 August

  YouTube TV adds 14 cities, now available to half of US homes

  

  Watch out cable TV, YouTube is coming to get you. And now it’s after your paying subscribers in Boston, Tampa, Seattle and 11 other cities. YouTube TV, Google’s live TV streaming service that costs $35 per month, is available in 14 more US cities starting Thursday. Combined with the 15 cities already served, half of the households in America can …

  Read More »
• 17 August

  Revisiting an old friend, the MacBook Air

  

  [dzs_video source=”https://cnet.redvideo.io/2022/08/31/3fd8146f-e957-435a-a765-447cfc358e9b/asus-final-export_720h3200k.mp4″ cover=”https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/273a96a57d62a745ff18aa17aa0b6599312bdaa7/hub/2017/08/16/86815fba-b5d3-4dff-a5ee-8bd82e382cf6/macbookair2017update.jpg?auto=webp&fit=cover&height=482&width=856″ config=”skinauroradefault” width=”100%” height=”600″ logo=”https://joggingvideo.com/wp-content/uploads/tdn_pic_2.png” config=”skinauroradefault” autoplay=”off” cue=”on” loop=”off” type=”video” logo=”0000″ logo_link=”5555″ responsive_ratio=”default” adarray='{{openbrace}}{“source”:”1111″,”time”:”2222″,”type”:”3333″,”ad_link”:”4444″,”skip_delay”:”5″}{{closebrace}}’]

  Read More »
• 17 August

  Apple to invest $1B in content, Essential phone to ship within a week

  

  [dzs_video source=”https://cnet.redvideo.io/2022/05/13/bf5e0993-6669-4475-9ee0-b20b88a8100a/techtoday-140522-sb_720h3200k.mp4″ cover=”https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/e37b47df9fa42d9a33015490770200c3dbaf6bf8/hub/2017/08/16/6ea1e365-eb6e-4a6f-bc51-657c0179ee66/tt-081717.jpg?auto=webp&fit=cover&height=482&width=856″ config=”skinauroradefault” width=”100%” height=”600″ logo=”https://joggingvideo.com/wp-content/uploads/tdn_pic_2.png” config=”skinauroradefault” autoplay=”off” cue=”on” loop=”off” type=”video” logo=”0000″ logo_link=”5555″ responsive_ratio=”default” adarray='{{openbrace}}{“source”:”1111″,”time”:”2222″,”type”:”3333″,”ad_link”:”4444″,”skip_delay”:”5″}{{closebrace}}’]

  Read More »