Enlarge Image Uber Uber has for years been the ultimate global disruptor, besting competing taxi services around the world. However, it may soon concede defeat in China.The company's Chinese business will be sold to local rival Didi Chuxing, according to a report from Bloomberg. Uber will own a 20 p...

Rich Trenholm/CNET Phillips on Monday unveiled a new health platform and ecosystem of products to empower consumers to take greater control of their overall health. The healthcare company isn't targeting fitness buffs, but rather consumers at risk for a chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, ...

Enlarge Image Screenshot by Michelle Starr/CNET The latest victim in a long line of high-profile twitter attacks is the CEO of Pokemon Go developer Niantic, John Hanke. On July 31, a series of Tweets was posted to Hanke's 16,000 followers. They were hashtagged "OurMine" and claimed the hack was for ...

Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that's taken over our lives.Enlarge ImageDraymond Green. Not hacked. Ximo Pierto/YouTube screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET Technology encourages us to risk the risqué.A suggestive image here can be sent to there in but a snap.Things ...

Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that's taken over our lives.Enlarge ImageSometimes, Apple store employees must wonder if their customers have come over all Pinocchio. Josh Miller/CNET Complaints, complaints, complaints.That's all we often hear about famous brands and...

How much is it worth to Uber to reduce its dependence on Google Maps? Try half a billion dollars.That is how much the San Francisco-based ride-hailing company is getting ready to invest in an ambitious global mapping project, the Financial Times reports Sunday. In addition to weaning itself off Goog...

Enlarge ImageWatch some of the best cosplayers in action in this San Diego Comic-Con 2016 video from Sneaky Zebra. Video screenshot by Bo ie Burton/CNET For some geeky fans who attended San Diego Comic-Con this year, the withdrawal symptoms afterwards can be downright painful. Who wants to sit in a ...

Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that's taken over our lives.Enlarge ImageHe began with some friends. Then he was on his own. Mr Treknation/YouTube screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET You might wish your less-preferred political candidate would try this.Please, though...

[embedded content] It's hard to top the greatest food convenience since sliced bread, but the Le Bread Xpress vending machine might be it. Dispensing warm baguettes from a machine, Le Bread Xpress wants to make sure hungry clients can grab their favorite French staple whenever their hearts desire. T...

Amazon might be coming out with a noise-canceling headphone that automatically tu s off when someone yells your name.USPTO.govHere in New York City, noise-canceling headphones are as important as comfortable walking shoes. I throw a set in my bag every mo ing to fight the sound of shrilly subway tra...

Enlarge ImageMicrosoft's Surface Book PC includes a pen the company says will be even more useful after the Windows A iversary Update. Sarah Tew/CNET A new update to Microsoft's Windows 10 is coming, but you're forgiven if you didn't know. It tu s out not many people are going to tell you.Admittedly...

Enlarge ImageThis retro adventure game art captures the creepiness of "Stranger Things" perfectly. Jacob Janerka The creepy-yet-endearing Netflix series "Stranger Things" -- which debuted July 15 -- is a kind of throwback to '80s creature features like "Evil Dead" and "Alien" as well as the kid-cent...

As a kid, one of my most vivid memories of watching the political conventions on TV was the balloon drop at the end. And the DNC 2016's balloon drop didn't disappoint in real life. Following Clinton's speech, 1,000 pounds of confetti and 100,000 balloons, including some giant ones 36-inches in diame...

What did you do on your summer vacation? I went to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. All right, so it wasn't exactly a vacation. I live in a nearby suburb of Philadelphia and I was working 14 hours a day throughout the week, getting home well past midnight each evening. But for a r...

Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that's taken over our lives.Enlarge ImageThis is Kanye trying to make things happen. Twitter screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET Kanye West had clearly had enough.And when Kanye has had enough, he either mounts the stage at an awards s...

"Game of Thrones" will indeed end its HBO run in season 8. HBO "Game of Thrones" is officially ending with Season 8.HBO's president of programming Casey Bloys a ounced during his first presentation for the Television Critics Association fall previews that "Game of Thrones" will definitely end after ...

A Wi-Fi network can place calls when you're trapped in an area with spotty phone signal. James Martin/CNET In addition to offering customers a cheaper alte ative to their phone plans, one of the main draws of networks that integrate Wi-Fi technology like Republic Wireless and Google's Project Fi is ...

This article reveals one of the settings of the movie "Jason Bou e", but does not give away any of the actual story.In many ways, being a technology jou alist is exactly like being an action hero. If you don't believe me, look at "Jason Bou e", where the hard-hitting assassin of the title heads into...

Disney Infinity, a video game that brought toys to life, seemed to have a healthy following -- but in May 2016, Disney a ounced the franchise would be discontinued. Disney has now released further information on the shutdown, including several dates players will have to keep in mind, as many in-game...

Enlarge ImageThe ST-70, fully dressed. James Martin/CNET News I never met Peter, but I think of him every time I listen to Ligeti's "Atmosphères." Last year, Peter's daughter, a longtime friend, gave me his Dynakit ST-70 after she found the amplifier in her garage. Music was Peter's passion and his ...