Google is working on standalone hardware for the home that will integrate the web giant's search and voice technology, according to a report Wednesday by Recode.The device, which is going by the inte al name "Chirp," is said to resemble Google's OnHub wireless router. Such a device would likely make...

Enlarge ImageAfter being found wandering alone near a Manitoba airport, Aurora was the first orphan polar bear cub to be brought to the zoo. Assiniboine Park Zoo It's decorative doo-doo fit for a disco. The polar bears at a Wi ipeg zoo are pooping out glitter, and it's all like a terrible Mariah Car...

We've seen drones snatched out of the sky by everything from a flying pumpkin to an F-16 fighter jet. We now have an example of sheer human strength and determination, with video footage of a drone getting knocked out by a history reenactor with a spear. The drone filmed its own demise. You can see ...

Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that's taken over our lives.Can engineers play themselves? Orfeo screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET How do you get people to pay attention to your new invention?It's not as if you can get your staff together, write an art movie, shoot...

Enlarge ImageNetflix beckons with no ads. Screenshot by Amanda Kooser/CNET Your days are too short as it is. You try to fit in work, chores and binge-watching all 144 episodes of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." You'll save quite a bit of time by watching all your shows on Netflix rather than cable TV, a...

AccuWeather on Sunday released a completely insane 360-degree video of a massive to ado that tore through Wray, Colorado, over the weekend, part of a to ado cluster that injured five. Viewers can move around inside the video, tu ing in one second to see a perfectly clear sky, and in the next to see ...

RoadshowSedansOwner claims Tesla crashed itself into a trailer without human assistanceEnlarge ImageOwners can initiate the Summon process with just a couple clicks on a smartphone. Tesla video screenshot by Andrew Krok/CNET Car accidents aren't exactly a great thing, no matter who's at fault. But w...

Following the news this week about Super Mario Bros.-themed DLC coming to the Wii U version of Minecraft, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has spoken up to praise Microsoft's partnership with Nintendo.Writing on Twitter, Spencer said working with Nintendo has "been great," and that he's happy to see Minecraft...

Wendy's says it rooted out malware on some of its point-of-sales systems. Scott Olson/Getty Images Unusual credit card activity is off the menu at Wendy's.Wendy's, the burger chain that made "Where's the beef?" a thing in 1984, said Wednesday it was able to "eradicate" malware on point-of-sales syst...

The great cities of history were centers of culture, science, and industry. They housed artists. They fostered inventions. They raised factories to build machines of war. In Civilization VI, cites are more nuanced than ever and, if developer Firaxis has its way, the key to making playthroughs differ...

[embedded content] Following the release in March of the first images from Netflix's upcoming Voltron reboot, the streaming site on Wednesday launched a new trailer for the show. The reboot of the classic '80s cartoon "Voltron," titled "Legendary Defender," was a ounced earlier this year as part of ...

News from Nintendo today, as the company a ounced that the Nintendo 2DS will drop in price to $80 starting on May 20. The system launched in 2013, priced at $130. The first price cut, in August 2015, brought the system down to $100. This will be the second price cut for the entry-level device.The 2D...

On Thursday last week, one day ahead of Battlefield 1's world premiere, EA aired a nine-second teaser video which depicted a man's face looking up to the sky, eyes wide and mouth agape, as something out of sight engulfs his head in shadow.Naturally the question was what, exactly, was the man gazing ...

Shanghai Disneyland doesn't officially open until June 16, but you can still see what it's like to hop on its new Tron Lightcycle ride and see if it's worth the wait. The Inside the Magic blog posted a video Sunday from the point of view of someone riding the Tron Lightcycle Power Run roller coaster...

Rose gold has even made its way to the iPad. Screenshot by CNET Gadget designers must be tickled pink these days. In a world that's long been largely black and white, a blushing hue known as rose gold has become the hot color. It's an option for Apple gadgets from iPhones to MacBooks to Beats headph...

Former Apple CEO John Sculley won't be buying an Apple Watch anytime soon. Sarah Tew/CNET The Apple Watch won't grace the wrist of the company's former chief executive anytime soon. John Sculley, in a chat with financial news site TheStreet, said the timepiece didn't have enough functionality to con...

RoadshowCar IndustryNissan's xStorage is a home battery pack like Tesla's PowerwallEnlarge ImageWhile it might look nice in this living room setting, you'll probably still want to shove it in the garage. Nissan While it might seem a bit weird right now, using batteries for home storage will likely g...

Scooter the cat still has a lust for life. Gui ess World Records Scooter is a Mille ial, a member of a generation sometimes called out for being lazy, self-absorbed and entitled. If Scooter exhibits any of that behavior, it's not his fault. He's a cat. It's what cats do. Scooter just claimed the Gui...

[embedded content]One of the last major game series that lives primarily on PCs, Civilization's latest chapter is coming October 21, 2016, according to a trailer posted by developer Firaxis and publisher 2K Games. The last full game in the series, created by strategy game vet Sid Meier, was 2010's C...

Instagram, the popular social media photography app owned by Facebook, is getting a new look. The app's longtime icon, a retro-looking camera, has been replaced by a new minimalist version, with a white line drawing of a camera shape against a gradient colored background. The change may reflect a mo...