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3D printing produces human hair-like bristles – CNET
Researchers at MIT’s Media Lab have created a means of 3D printing thousands of soft, fur-like hairs.
Cleveland Rocks: Fans erupt on social media as Cavs win NBA title – CNET
Cavaliers fans euphoric as LeBron James helps Cleveland end 52-year championship drought.
Dark side of the moon: The grim history of NASA’s space race – CNET
On this day in history: June 20 marks some important milestones in the dark history of human space exploration.
Spotify celebrates the LGBTQ community with #PressPlayForPride – CNET
The music streaming service now has your one stop listening destination to get curated music playlists from LGBTQ artists and advocates.
HBO’s ‘Westworld’ teaser trailer drops during ‘Game of Thrones’ – CNET
Get ready for violence, meditations on the nature of existence and even the odd Shakespeare-quoting robot when “Westworld” premieres in October.
Rating Barry’s three dads on ‘The Flash’ – CNET
Commentary: In honor of Father’s Day, let’s turn to the TV show that’s 40 percent daddy issues and let’s play favorites.
Warriors’ Stephen Curry jokes he will shut off Wi-Fi, after wife Ayesha’s controversial tweet – CNET
Technically Incorrect: Will Sunday’s NBA finals game seven become the most tweeted NBA game ever? There’s every chance that someone will again tweet something troubling.
Anton Yelchin, new Star Trek’s Chekov, dies in freak accident – CNET
The 27-year-old, who played Chekov in the Star Trek reboot films, dies after being pinned by his own car.
Museum of Broken Relationships turns heartache into art – CNET
What happens to all the shared personal items when couples call it quits? Two artists hope to put leftover lovelorn items on a pedestal for all to see.
Has Samsung gone and copied Apple (again)? – CNET
Technically Incorrect: The latest campaign for Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge bears an eerie similarity to a campaign Apple has been running for some time.
Benedict Cumberbatch gets his own Doctor Strange Funko toy – CNET
Take Cumberbatch home in toy form as Marvel’s Sorcerer Supreme. The collectible will be available only at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International.
Trump says ‘ask the gays,’ gays flip him the bird on Twitter – CNET
Technically Incorrect: Surpise. On social media, you don’t always get the response you might have hoped for.
Apple cites Trump as it turns its back on GOP convention, says report – CNET
The company won’t provide any support to the Republican National Convention because of The Donald’s inflammatory remarks, says Politico.
These are the coolest games we saw at E3 – CNET
The world got a sneak peek at the biggest and best upcoming video games in Los Angeles last week. Here are the ones that looked most promising.
All hail the green-screen queen – CNET
Queen Elizabeth II became a popular internet meme this week after wearing an all-green dress suit. Online artists decided to turn her fashion choice into a green-screen challenge.
Apple Watch cut to $49 at Best Buy with purchase of new iPhone – CNET
The deal takes $250 off all Apple Watch models with the purchase and activation of a new iPhone 6S or 6S Plus.
How Apple plans on making features smarter while balancing privacy – CNET
The tech titan touted the term “differential privacy” as a way of smartening up key apps in iOS 10. What it promises is being smart without using the Google approach of moving all of your data to the cloud.
In Sweden, your next car-charging spot could be at someone else’s house – CNET
Renault has launched a service called Elbnb where people share their power outlets with drivers of electric vehicles for a price.
Apple reportedly disarms rifle emoji movement – CNET
The technical group responsible for overseeing emoji votes unanimously to remove the rifle from its list of new emoji candidates, reports BuzzFeed.
Waze is slowly putting an end to left turns – CNET
Waze understands your anxiety about left turns, and it’s going to start doing something about it. The company’s offering a new feature in Los Angeles to avoid them.
See ‘Ghostbusters’ director Paul Feig get slimed – CNET
Director of the “Ghostbusters” reboot gets covered in ectoplasm while sitting in the infamous red chair on the BBC’s “The Graham Norton Show.” Somebody save some for Egon.
Use an iPhone app, save a tree — or maybe a panda – CNET
Apple and the World Wildlife Fund say they’ve raised awareness and $8 million to fund conservation efforts.
Your mobile appetite is going off the charts – CNET
Nearly half of the world’s population will have mobile internet access by 2020, says consulting firm PwC. Online video and entertainment will help fuel that demand.
Beijing tells Apple to stop selling iPhone 6, 6 Plus – CNET
An exterior design patent held by Chinese company Shenzhen Baili is causing trouble for Apple in the capital city.
Cricket offers $50 to switch, tacks on another $50 lure for T-Mobile users – CNET
The prepaid wireless carrier is offering a special deal to people who switch by July 14. Just pay attention to the fees.
The iPhone 7 Plus may not even get a dual-lens camera (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 42) – CNET
We’ve got more details from WWDC 2016’s aftermath. One rumor even says not to expect a dual-lens camera for the next iPhone.
CNET’s summer of festivals is just getting started – CNET
CNET’s hitting the festival circuit, bringing savvy tips, futuristic tech demos and a little extra Wi-Fi to summer music, food and beer festivals around the country. See you there!
How Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer set up her potential downfall – CNET
Mayer reportedly reneged on a secret deal with an activist investor to cut costs.
Uber says it’s making money in its established markets – CNET
The company claims to be the No. 2 player in China, where it faces homegrown rival Didi Chuxing.
Virgin, Boost Mobile nab affordable LG K3 phone – CNET
Sprint’s two prepaid brands launch the phone online today, and it will hit stores next week.
Golf’s US Open expands its VR play – CNET
Fans can watch top golfers Jordan Spieth and Phil Mickelson battle from a closer perspective in virtual reality as the tournament adds more cameras and features.
Firefox plans to let you surf the web as your alter ego – CNET
Ever wished you could surf the web in work mode, with all the correct logins set up, and then in home mode, logged into your guilty-pleasure news sites? Well, Firefox may have the answer.
HP wants you to believe it’s as sexy as Apple – CNET
Technically Incorrect: In a new campaign for its premium products, HP wants you — and specifically older millennials — to believe it’s exceptionally upscale and alluring.
DirecTV continues 4K sports coverage with US Open – CNET
The AT&T-owned satellite TV provider is leading the way with live broadcasts in Ultra HD resolution.
Amazon debuts two new TV pilots based on best-selling novels – CNET
The internet giant is asking fans to vote on which TV shows go on to become fully-funded series. This time, two are based on bestsellers, the latest example of Amazon using data to predict winners.
Kratos, VR and revamped consoles: The biggest news from E3 2016 – CNET
Fan favorites like God War and Zelda returned, but all eyes were on virtual reality and new Xbox hardware.
Apple fighting iPhone 6, 6 Plus copycat claim in Beijing – CNET
A decision against Apple initially meant a ban on sales of the phones, but that has been lifted following Apple’s filing of an appeal.
Kickin’ it old school: All the body-on-frame SUVs you can currently buy – Roadshow
Does the idea of a unified chassis and body send chills down your spine? Some of these body-on-frame bruisers still exist. Here are the ones you can still pick up.
T-Mobile customers may soon be able to stream unlimited Facebook videos – CNET
The two companies are said to be in talks about adding Facebook videos to the carrier’s Binge On program.
Watch a magnet rip apart a soda can in slow motion – CNET
Kaboom! Video bloggers team up to film an aluminum can exploding at 11,000 frames per second.
Apple’s ‘Think Different’ ad man on the company today, the iMac and Samsung ads – CNET
Ken Segall tells CNET how Steve Jobs wanted to call the iconic computer the “Mac Man”.
Bill Gates throws his support behind Microsoft’s $26B acquisition of LinkedIn – CNET
The Microsoft co-founder has high hopes for LinkedIn’s feed for professionals to become as valuable as Facebook’s feed in the social world.
Want to try PlayStation VR? Best Buy and GameStop have you covered – CNET
The headset will be available to test out at more than 30 stores nationwide.
Grammys will let streaming-only music compete for next year’s awards – CNET
Most user-generated uploads to YouTube wouldn’t count, though, even if they’re 100 percent original.
Man seeking robot: One inventor’s quest to cure loneliness – CNET
The creator of Japan’s most popular and personable robot, Pepper, is working on a new version that will cheer us up and disarm us with mega cuteness.
Game developer Barbie gets it right by being cool and capable – CNET
Mattel’s new game developer Barbie doll packs a laptop with real coding graphics and exudes gaming and techie smarts.
Hacker gives pro-ISIS Twitter users a pro-gay look – CNET
Rainbow flags replaced ISIS flags on the social network in the wake of the Orlando shooting.
Google pays $550,000 to people who found security holes in Android – CNET
For the Android Security Rewards program’s second year, Google is significantly increasing reward payments.
LG’s new TV is also a mosquito repellent – CNET
A high-pitched noise keeps the pesky bugs away, the Korean electronics company says.
Volkswagen’s comeback tour stars 30 electric vehicles and a whole lot of batteries – Roadshow
What better way to help the public forget about your diesels than by never mentioning them in any discussion of future strategy?
Apple’s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus banned in Beijing over claims of patent infringement – CNET
The design of the two models is said to be too similar to a phone from a Chinese company.
Twitter introduces emoji-targeted advertising, eggplant industry rejoices – CNET
Be careful what you tweet for: Twitter has introduced a new feature that will allow marketers to target ads based on the emojis you tweet.
Watch this Land Rover Discovery Sport pull 200,000+ pounds of train – Roadshow
And it didn’t even need to use a low-range gearbox.
Slideshow feature joins a slew of new Google Photos abilities – CNET
Google’s photo storage and sharing service gets new features every few weeks.
‘Russian speaking’ hackers selling access to thousands of servers for as low as $6 – CNET
India, Brazil, China, Russia, South Africa and Australia were in the top 10 most targeted countries.
‘Crowd Control,’ part 18: Love resurrected, a family destroyed – CNET
In the latest installment of CNET’s crowdsourced science fiction novel, a couple is finally reunited under the most unlikely circumstances, while a brilliant scientist’s ambition leaves him alone and in despair.
Capaciousness on the cheap: Chevrolet prices 2017 Cruze Hatchback at $22,190 – Roadshow
For not that much more than the sedan, you get a fair bit more space with which to play around.
CNET UK podcast 486: iOS evolves, OS X rebrands and an all-new Xbox – CNET
All the news from WWDC and E3 that’s fit to print, or at least, um, talk about. Plus Sky’s cinematic rebrand and the Internet’s most polite gran. It’s your CNET UK podcast.
Stephen Curry’s wife tweets that NBA Finals are ‘rigged’ – CNET
Technically Incorrect: In the wake of the Golden State Warriors’ loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, the league MVP’s wife is not happy
‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ swings into Silicon Valley for casting call – CNET
The list of Hollywood heavyweights attached to the upcoming Spider-Man reboot is growing, with Sony borrowing from “Silicon Valley” and “Prometheus” for two new cast members.
Most promising indie games of E3 2016 – CNET
For something new and original and exciting, indie development is the best place to look. Here are the indie games from E3 worth keeping an eye on.
Lonelygirl15 returns to YouTube, proves the internet is finally out of ideas – CNET
Like the awkward teenage photos that get dragged out at Christmas, lonelygirl15 is back. And if you’re wondering whether a 2006 hoax web series will translate, things are still just as cryptic.
Crave giveaway: Take our ‘Crowd Control’ quiz, enter to win a Parrot drone – CNET
How well do you know the bizarre plot and characters of CNET’s first-ever crowdsourced science fiction novel? Test yourself with this quiz, then enter to be rewarded for your expertise.
Google digs deeper on machine learning with new European research lab – CNET
Google engineers and researchers will soon be “enjoying Mountain Views of a different kind” with news that the company is opening a Google Research lab in Zurich, dedicated to machine learning.
Virtual reality gaming still has us breaking a sweat – CNET
Commentary: VR games will have you wearing a headset for hours on end, but is that what gamers really want?
E3 2016: Thursday’s biggest news – CNET
It’s the last day of E3, but we’ll still have lots more content on the way. Check out everything you might’ve missed right here.
Predictable protagonists: Cliches abound at E3 2016 (pictures) – CNET
Last year, E3 had a solid showing for lady protagonists. This year, not so much.
Snapchat readies ‘Real Life,’ an online tech magazine – CNET
The new magazine will focus on life with tech rather than gadget reviews and industry gossip.
Insane ‘Archer’ scavenger hunt solved – CNET
A series of clues littered throughout the seventh season of Archer have been untangled, two weeks after the season finale.
Salesforce also considered bidding for LinkedIn – CNET
Cloud-computing company kicked the tires on the professional-networking site before Microsoft made its successful bid.
VR at E3 2016: Virtual reality still has a long way to go – CNET
Virtual-reality games came thick and fast at E3 2016, but not all VR experiences are created equal.
University installs surveillance cameras in classrooms and dorms to ensure students work hard – CNET
Technically Incorrect: Wuchang University of Technology in China believes that it must monitor its students at all times, so that they become great techies.
Netflix snags Activision Blizzard’s first TV show, ‘Skylanders Academy’ – CNET
Show based on the toys-to-life video game franchise will debut on the steaming service in the fall.
Virtual-reality company Vrse redubs itself Within, raises $13 million – CNET
Vrse, a VR company that some people don’t how to spell or pronounce, is changing its name to something that will be tricky to google.
Twitter takes on Facebook Live video – CNET
An update to Twitter’s app makes it easier to stream live video, but there’s a catch.
E3 is too good to keep it hidden away from the public – CNET
Commentary: To rescue this long-running trade show from irrelevance, open it up to the fans.
GOP consultant calls Trump ‘Cheeto Jesus’ in epic tweetstorm – CNET
Technically Incorrect: Rick Wilson seems to think Twitter is the only place to get the Republican Party to speak out about its true feelings for its presumptive candidate.
Microsoft to help bring marijuana business to the cloud – CNET
The software giant has partnered with Kind Financial to offer cloud-computing software for state and local governments that helps keep tabs on marijuana sales.
It’s Captain Picard Day: Celebrate with some tea, Earl Grey, hot – CNET
Engage. And salute Captain Jean-Luc Picard with a day dedicated to celebrating the legacy of the fearless and fair leader of the Enterprise D.
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux H-X012 a fast, wide-angle lens for pros – CNET
The 12mm f1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras is made for group, event and nature photography.
Luma ships Wi-Fi system to compete with Eero in price, features – CNET
The new Luma Wi-Fi system is similar to the Eero in Wi-Fi coverage and ease of use, but it costs $100 less and has more features.
Verizon patches email flaw that exposed user accounts – CNET
The critical email flaw is the latest which places Verizon email accounts at risk.
The epic ‘Game of Thrones’ Bastard Bowl, by the numbers – CNET
It took a crapton of stuff to make “Battle of the Bastards.” Sunday’s episode should be crazy.
‘Supergirl’ finally solves its ‘Man problem – CNET
“Teen Wolf” star Tyler Hoechlin will be the next actor to wear the famous red cape.
Twitter makes Periscope easy to launch right from the Twitter app – CNET
Use Twitter’s iOS or Android app? Now you can call up live video streaming without opening the Periscope app separately.
Microsoft acquires Wand Labs to cook up online chat magic – CNET
In the future, talking online with chat bots could get so interesting and natural that being anti-social will be trendy.
Rolls-Royce Vision 100 looks forward, and back, to 3D-printed cars – Roadshow
As a celebration of owner BMW’s centennial year, Rolls-Royce came up with a concept for the next 100 years, with the idea of a fully customizable car from inside to out.
NFL quarterback gets stuck in restroom. Twitter loses its, um, mind – CNET
Technically Incorrect: New Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz tweets that only God, garden shears and a kick got him out. Which leads to a long, long Twitter stream.
US senator’s letter reveals Orlando gunman’s chilling Facebook posts – CNET
The gunman posted messages before and during the mass shooting, according to a senator’s letter to Facebook’s CEO. A senate committee is asking the social network for help with its probe.
Hulu teams up with Disney to offer popular kids programing – CNET
Over 500 episodes and more than 20 original movies of Disney-ABC Television Group are now exclusively available in Hulu’s Kids library.
Social media rallies activists to remove Stanford rape-case judge – CNET
Just two weeks after news of the sentencing hit Twitter, millions have signed petitions and are attending events aimed at removing the judge from the bench.
Lucasfilm is opening a ‘secret’ lab with Magic Leap – CNET
The studio will develop technology with augmented-reality startup Magic Leap that can overlay a Star Wars filter on top of your world.
Bam! Amazon wants to ‘Eat the World’ with Emeril Lagasse’s help – CNET
The celebrity chef is getting his own Amazon original series, kicking it up a notch with his cooking buddies in locations around the world.
Samsung to start producing Galaxy Note 7 next month, says report – CNET
Five million units of the next Galaxy Note will be prepped for an August release, claims Korean tech news site ETNews.
From steam to Shinkansen: The massive machines of the Kyoto Railway Museum – Roadshow
The new Kyoto Railway Museum showcases nearly 150 years of train travel in Japan, from early steam locomotives to the ultramodern Shinkansen bullet trains. Here’s a full tour.
Facebook, Twitter, Google sued by father of student killed in Paris terror attacks – CNET
A man whose daughter was killed in November’s massacre accuses the companies of allowing ISIS to spread its propaganda on social media.
New version of Bluetooth promises more speed, greater range – CNET
Forthcoming Bluetooth 5 will quadruple the range and double the speed of links between devices, the group behind the standard says.
Uber agrees to $7.5 million payout for unauthorized background checks – CNET
The case alleged that drivers were fired based on information from background checks.
Would you take financial advice from PayPal? (The 3:59, Ep. 63) – CNET
We also look at Facebook’s changes to its Messenger app and Cuban content coming to the US via Dish Network.
Here’s what it’s like at Netflix’s Litchfield Penitentiary Cafeteria – CNET
Cold metal chairs and mean guards. That’s what you’ll find at this pop-up cafeteria in Singapore promoting the upcoming season of “Orange is the New Black.”
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