The man behind the Android operating system is apparently building a new company to take on Apple with, and it seems his dream team just added a new member. Jason Mackenzie, HTC‘s former global executive vice president, said in a Tweet that he’s joined Rubin’s “stealth startup.” It comes around two months after Mackenzie ended …
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24 February
Zelda: Breath of the Wild is Nintendo Switch’s first epic
I’ve played Zelda games on the Nintendo 3DS, and DS and Game Boy Advance. I’ve played Zelda games on the GameCube, Wii and Wii U. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild arrives as an unusual launch game for the Nintendo Switch, because the Switch isn’t exactly a pure handheld or TV console. It’s a tweener. As I played …
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24 February
Weekend Streaming: Netflix’s ‘Ultimate Beastmaster’ obstacle course show debuts
Here’s our brief weekly roundup of the newest video to hit the major online streaming services, such as Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and wherever else we can dig something up. Hit play below — we’ve folded in some trivia so you’ll know more about what you’re watching. For more information on what’s available to watch online, check out CNET.com/Netpicks or …
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24 February
Japanese app lets you know if your colleagues are hogging the bathroom
Is there a more devastating sight than walking into a public bathroom, only to find all the cubicles are occupied? KDDI Corp, one of Japan’s leading carriers, knows the feeling and wants to spare you the pain. The company has developed software for PCs and smartphones to let people know just how many free bathroom stalls are available, and where, …
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24 February
FCC Chairman Pai moves to block broadband privacy rules
New Federal Communications Commission’s Chairman Ajit Pai is hitting the pause button on internet privacy regulations put in place during the Obama administration, which wireless and broadband companies have complained are unfair. The rules, approved by the FCC in October, were supposed to protect consumers’ sensitive personal information online. They have been controversial because they establish stricter requirements for broadband …
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24 February
Huawei’s snap
Huawei has announced is first 360 degree VR camera, and it’s designed as a snap-on add-on to the company’s line of Honor phones. The new product was teased earlier this week in Beijing, according to Insta360, the hardware partner that already produces a variety of similar 360 degree cameras. The Honor VR Camera will support full wraparound livestreaming and photography. …
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24 February
Uber, Fitbit, OkCupid info exposed by ‘CloudBleed’ flaw
Usernames and passwords leaked onto the open internet earlier this month because of a security bug that affected 3,400 websites, including popular services like Uber, Fitbit and OkCupid. You wouldn’t mind if someone could break into the personal accounts you use to track your movements, your fitness and your love life, would you? While there’s no indication that hackers actually …
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24 February
Leica just teased not one, but two new Huawei phones
In an Instagram post Friday morning, days before the start of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Leica teased that Huawei will be releasing two new phones featuring the German company’s cameras. The photo is a simple black and white image of a man wearing a flannel coat in profile. Overlaid on the image is: Huawei P10 | P10 Plus + …
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24 February
Get a Netgear Orbi mesh network system for $349.80
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. Netgear’s Orbi satellites are kind of big, something to consider if you’re concerned about your decor. Netgear I’m writing this from the folks’ …
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24 February
Google’s RCS could finally solve Android’s iMessage envy
Now playing: Watch this: Google’s RCS wants to mimic iMessage’s magic with Android… 2:02 Google‘s plan to bring SMS text messaging into the modern internet age and compete against Apple iMessage is finally taking shape. Google’s newly named Android Messages will be embedded on Android phones sold by more than 27 mobile operators and device makers giving users an enhanced …
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