Enlarge ImageKaboom. This lightning strike wasn't messing around. Video screenshot by Amanda Kooser/CNET Lightning is faster and stronger than you. It can take out a tree like it's a matchstick. Cedric Haynes, a weatherman for Texas television station KLTV, gave proof of this phenomenon when he twee...

Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that's taken over our lives.Serena Williams, one of Mini's defiant spokespeople. Mini/YouTube screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET Are you conscious of your mini-biases? You won't eat yolks because, oh, who knows? Or you don't like the ...

RoadshowCar CulturePorsche Design's $3,000 soundbar includes a 911 GT3 mufflerEnlarge ImageWhy this is filed under "For Men" on Porsche Design's website has yet to be determined. Porsche Design Surely, at some point in history, a human being has retu ed from a long night of drinking and decided to c...

It's Thursday, so it's time for a long episode full of discussions, friends, and fun. This week, we wanted to dive further into all the wild things drones were accomplishing (landing on moving vehicles, zipping through glaciers, and even swimming, if you forgot), and talk more about how VR is shapin...

You may have heard that astronomers spotted the largest solar system seen so far in the universe. It's actually more accurate to call it the widest solar system ever seen, thanks to a wispy waif of a ghostly gas giant planet orbiting its star at the remarkable distance of 1 trillion kilometers (appr...

So when can we see a match between Google's AlphaGo and IBM's Watson?The Google DeepMind team accomplished something that no one thought a computer could do for another ten years: beat a human at the board game Go. Watch Update below to lea why this ancient Chinese game required a different type of ...

You may have heard that astronomers spotted the largest solar system seen so far in the universe. It's actually more accurate to call it the widest solar system ever seen, thanks to a wispy waif of a ghostly gas giant planet orbiting its star at the remarkable distance of 1 trillion kilometers (appr...

You don't really need that $12 package of Kleenex tissues to arrive in 48 hours, yet you insist on ordering it through Amazon Prime. You have no idea how much it's costing Amazon. All right, fine, let's not feel bad for the world's biggest online retailer. After all, Amazon lets its Prime membership...

Noctis Labyrinthus!It might sound like a spell uttered by Harry Potter, but it is, in fact, an area on Mars. Translating evocatively as "labyrinth of the night," the geologically varied area is found on the weste side of Valles Marineris, a deep canyon that's as long as the United States, plunges to...

The Thieves Guild DLC for The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited will be available on Xbox One, PC, Mac, and PlayStation 4 from March 23, publisher Bethesda has a ounced.The Thieves Guild DLC game pack is included with an active ESO Plus membership, but those without a membership can purchase t...

The 10-day Hideo Kojima World Tour, like all good things, has come to an end. The last stop was Heavy Rain developer Quantic Dream in Paris, France. Now, the Metal Gear Solid creator and 30-year industry veteran has reflected on his jou ey across the globe in search of the "newest technology." Writi...

RoadshowCar IndustryAutomatic-braking study proves it's massively beneficialEnlarge ImageSubaru's EyeSight system, which includes forward collision wa ing, automatic braking and adaptive cruise control, is one of the systems included in IIHS' study. Subaru According to the Insurance Institute for Hi...

T-Mobile's Binge On feature now lets you binge on even more video streaming services. Screenshot by Claudia Cruz/CNET T-Mobile subscribers can now watch even more video without eating into their monthly data plan. On Thursday, the carrier a ounced that it added Amazon Prime Video, Fox News, Univisio...

RoadshowCar IndustryDaimler goes on the offensive, ensures its diesels are fully compliantEnlarge ImageHere's a picture of the 2011 C220 Coupe CDI, otherwise known as "the only C-Class CDI on Daimler's website." Daimler AG The news cycle has been rife with reports of automakers beyond Volkswagen exh...

Add insurance agent to the list of jobs that can be automated. John Lund/Blend Images/Corbis A robot just gave your insurance agent a pink slip. Blame machine whisperer Snejina Zacharia. Zacharia took aim at the $220 billion-a-year US auto insurance industry on Thursday when she launched Insurify. T...

Enlarge ImageYou might not have heard of the OnePlus X, but it's making waves in some parts of the world. Josh Miller When you're looking for a new phone, a handful of names spring to mind. Apple, Samsung, Motorola and LG have spent years establishing themselves as popular household names in the wor...

RoadshowSedansFiat Chrysler plans to kill off Chrysler 200 and Dodge Dart...for nowGood night, sweet prince. Dodge As part of a call to discuss the company's future, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles mentioned that it would phase out the compact Dodge Dart and the mid-size Chrysler 200.The company will inst...

Add insurance agent to the list of jobs robots are doing these days. © John Lund/Blend Images/Corbis A robot just gave your insurance agent a pink slip. Blame the machine's whisperer: Snejina Zacharia.On Thursday, the 39-year-old took aim at the $220 billion-a-year US auto insurance industry when sh...

Enlarge ImageAdobe Lightroom lets people edit and catalog photos. Screenshot by Stephen Shankland/CNET Adobe Systems updated its Lightroom software on Wednesday so people stitching multiple photos into one panorama can preserve more of the scene.Panoramic stitching is a popular way to tu a lot of sm...

January 28 is Data Privacy Day. Here's a look at groups that want to show you who is buying and selling your data, as well as giving you a voice in how much data you share to begin with. © ImageZoo/Corbis You already know companies track your behavior in Web browsers and mobile apps, and soon they'l...