March, 2017

• 22 March

  What do you think Android O stands for? (The 3:59, Ep. 198)

  

  Google provided some details on its latest mobile operating software, currently dubbed Android O. The software, coming out later this year, will include picture-in-picture, so a user can watch a video on one app while bouncing around to other apps, as well as improved battery life. For now, we still have to guess what the …

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• 22 March

  Google Maps can tell your friends exactly where you are

  

  If you’ve ever tried to meet up with friends at a big expanse like Central Park or Golden Gate Park, you know it can be a pain to find the exact spot where they’re hanging out. Google wants to help. The search giant on Wednesday unveiled a new feature for Google Maps called “location sharing” that lets you reveal your …

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• 21 March

  Google commits $50 million to close the education gap

  

  There are 130 million students around the world who haven’t learned basic math or reading, even after being in school for several years, according to UNESCO. Google’s philanthropic arm, Google.org, wants to whittle down that number. Over the next two years, it’s giving $50 million in grants to nonprofits focused on improving education in developing countries using tech-based learning tools, …

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• 21 March

  You can now buy those cool Nike bands for your normal Apple Watch

  

  The lightweight and breathable bands from the Apple Watch Nike+ edition are now available to all Apple Watch users. Apple on Tuesday announced that it will now be offering the bands separately. Color options include black, white and a two-tone black band with yellow-green (a shade Apple calls “Volt”) accents. The company also announced a wide-stripe woven nylon band and …

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• 21 March

  Apple iPad Mini 2 gets the axe amid quiet tablet refresh

  

  Apple giveth and it taketh away. Starting at $249, the iPad Mini 2 was the simplest, most affordable iPad, according to CNET reviews. Now it’s getting replaced by something much more expensive. The Mini 2 is gone from Apple’s website, signaling its demise. The only Mini you’ll be able to buy new and direct from Apple is the Mini 4, …

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• 21 March

  Suspect in tweeted seizure attack faces hate

  

  The man accused of sending a tweet to journalist Kurt Eichenwald that triggered an epileptic seizure is facing a hate-crime charge. John Rayne Rivello has been indicted on one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a charge that has a hate-crime enhancement, the Dallas News reported Tuesday. Rivello, 29, was arrested Friday at his Maryland home on federal …

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• 21 March

  Return of the Samsung Gear IconX wireless earbuds for $79.99

  

  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. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. Enlarge Image The Samsung Gear IconX employs a carrying case that also recharges the ‘buds. Samsung Quick note about yesterday’s deal: Although the …

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• 21 March

  Which unpopular cable channels bust your bundle?

  

  Anyone with a TV package knows the annoyance of seeing a bunch of unwatched channels and knowing part of their monthly bill goes toward supporting them. A new analysis by the Wall Street Journal sheds light on exactly which ones are the biggest culprits. Thinking of cutting the cord? 10 things to consider before you cancel cable TV The cord-cutter’s …

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• 21 March

  PlayStation Vue adds MLB Network in time for World Baseball Classic

  

  Itching to catch the World Baseball Classic semifinal between USA and Japan tonight? PlayStation Vue could be the ticket. Sony’s live streaming TV service has added the MLB Network, exclusive carrier of the WBC, to its stable of channels starting today. To get it you’ll need to subscribe to the Core package, which starts at $35 per month in most …

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• 21 March

  What should the ‘O’ in Android O stand for?

  

  Google has always had a sweet tooth when it comes to naming its Android operating system versions. To name a few, there have been Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, FroYo, Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich, Lollipop, Marshmallow and Nougat. The next version of the OS to be released will be called Android O. But what could the “O” stand for? I have gathered …

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