The Inte et co ection at CNET's San Francisco offices isn't bad. Netflix Got a need for speed? Netflix feels your pain, Mav.That's why the video-streaming service on Wednesday a ounced the launch of Fast.com, a free website that measures how fast (or slow) your mobile or broadband co ection is. Simi...

Most billionaires arrange travel via permanent, private staff. But oftentimes that staff tu s to companies like Fischer Travel, whose founder, Bill, shown here, has an unlisted number and a waiting list. His company, run by daughter Stacy, reportedly charges a fee just to become a customer.How much,...

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he hopes to "build trust" after a meeting Wednesday with more than a dozen conservative leaders over allegations the social network suppressed stories from conservative news outlets.The meeting, which was held at Facebook's Menlo Park, Califo ia, headquarters, was s...

From "The Exorcist" to a reimagining of "The Wizard of Oz," here are our first looks at the new shows coming soon to a television near you.

Camera-shy? Not even! When a group from Monterey Bay Whale Watch ran into two pods of whales on Saturday, the young whales proved to love having their photo taken as much as young humans."The first few passes were very brief, but we decided to try the camera towed behind the boat," a representative ...

Ever been at a concert and suddenly thought, "Hey, I really want to bungee jump over a volcano"?Yeah, Samsung thought so. That is why the Korean electronics giant is taking its virtual reality experience to Lisbon's Rock in Rio festival, one of the largest music festivals in the world. At its Galaxy...

Clearing all regulatory political hurdles, Charter Communication on Wednesday said it's completed its acquisition of Time Wa er Cable and smaller operator Bright House Cable, in a deal reportedly worth about $60 billion.That means Charter now has some 24 million subscribers in 41 states, making it s...

Feeling hungry? Why not head to Honky Tonk, an American-style restaurant in London, and order their world-famous Glamburger?The elevated hamburger, which sells for £1,100 ($1,580), uses a slew of top-tier ingredients: Iranian saffron, beluga caviar, white truffle, matcha tea, Canadian lobster, gold ...

Enlarge Image ESO Much like an impressionist painting, nebulas on closer acquaintance don't always have the same appearance they do from a distance. The cloud of gas, dust and stars known as LHA 120-N55, seen here in a new image taken by the European Southe Observatory's Very Large Telescope, is als...

In my updated Nvidia Shield review I called it a powerful but niche product that appeals primarily to tech geeks. A software update aims to broaden its appeal, while also increasing its already substantial geek cred.Coming soon with a free update to version 3.2 of Shield's software is the ability to...

Looking for a brain-calming work break along the lines of popping bubble wrap? How about watching gigantic bubbles whirl and float, bloom and merge, and then explode like liquid fireworks?Enlarge ImageBubbles and babies both show up in sets of two in the video. PBS Digital Studios That's the mesmeri...

Technically, this picture is "outside CNET." But you get the idea. James Martin/CNET Hi, I'm Jeremy, VP of product and audience development for CNET, and I'm introducing a new(ish) column, called Inside CNET. This is a forum for me to update you, our favorite readers, with what's going on in our pro...

Most of the undead walkers on AMC's "The Walking Dead" are memorable only if they're especially gory, but the one dubbed "Bicycle Girl" is different. Webisodes revealed the sad demise of Ha ah, a mother of two who let the walkers rip her in half in order to allow her two children time to run. Rick G...

During the Final Fantasy XV Uncovered event in March, Square Enix premiered a "World of Wonder" trailer for the game that showed off its towns, cities, caves, buildings, and other environments. Now, that video has been published online and in full quality. Check it out below.In other news about Fina...

Google was widely expected to introduce the "Nexus" of virtual reality headsets at this year's developer conference. That's not exactly what happened. Instead of creating a single standalone piece of VR headgear with its own built-in computer, Google is launching a hardware and software platform -- ...

If the next version of Android Wear does its job, you'll be futzing with your smartwatch a lot less. Google on Wednesday unveiled Android Wear 2.0, an update to its wearable software that promises a streamlined experience focused on what it believes watch users really need. That means smarter messag...

Enlarge Image Po hub Adult entertainment site Po hub a ounced a mobile-based fitness program today, appropriately dubbed 'BangFit'. "Today, due to our hectic work schedules and lack of motivation, many of us do not receive regular amounts of physical activity and lead sedentary lifestyles," said Cor...

Enlarge ImageTetris is one of the best-selling games in history. But does it have the makings of a hit movie? The Tetris Company How do you make a game about stacking blocks into a sci-fi thriller?Tetris Company and a new joint venture called Threshold Global Studios hope to transform the 32-year-ol...

Got a ton of pesky loyalty cards you can never find when you need them? Samsung's got you covered. The company service now lets you add your merchant membership and loyalty cards to its Samsung Pay mobile payments service, allowing you to receive promotions, rewards and other offers right from your ...

Enlarge Image Sarah Tew/CNET Fitbit a ounced Wednesday that it has acquired wearable payments technology from Coin, a company based in Silicon Valley that focuses on financial technology and consumer electronics. Consumers will likely have to wait to see payment functions added to their activity tra...