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Weed tech heats up with a new smart vaporizer from Apple, Microsoft alums- CNET

The newest app-enabled vaporizer on the market is the Firefly 2 Plus, and it shows how Silicon Valley is looking to cash in on cannabis as legalization picks up steam.

3 fixes for Netflix’s “What to watch?” problem

Wasting time every night debating with yourself or your partner about what to watch on Netflix is a drag. It burns people’s time and good will, robs great creators of attention, and leaves Netflix vulnerable to competitors who can solve discovery. A ReelGood study estimated that the average user spends 18 minutes per day deciding. […]

Pint-size Harbeth P3ESR Anniversary flabbergasts with high-end sound- CNET

The Harbeth P3ESR 40th Anniversary speaker is a force to be reckoned with and will suit audiophiles who like to listen to music up close.

Apple reportedly planning big upgrades to the cameras on the iPhone 11

One of the top Apple analysts in the business has dropped hints about what Apple is planning for the iPhone cameras in 2019.

Avengers: Endgame debuts next week: Tell us your fan theories- CNET

CNET Asks: The 22-film Avengers saga comes to end next week, and we want to know what you hope the movie will reveal.

More than a month later, Facebook, Instagram host New Zealand shooting videos- CNET

Some clips of the massacre merely include warnings they may contain “violent or graphic content," according to Motherboard.

The Nintendo Switch makes me feel like a kid with a Game Boy again- CNET

The Switch perfectly captures the fun and essence of the original Game Boy and NES.

Cryptocurrency needs government's help, says presidential hopeful Andrew Yang- CNET

Clearer rules for bitcoin and other virtual currencies will help the US innovate, argues Yang, a Democratic presidential candidate.

18 Best Easter Sales for 2019: Apple, Amazon, and More Tech

To escape from under that cumulus cloud of candy-colored chocolate, browse the best Easter tech deals on the Echo Dot, iPad, Garmin Fenix, and more.

Man City vs Spurs live stream: how to watch today's Premier League football online

Can Man City get revenge in the Premier League? See how to watch a Man City vs Tottenham live stream wherever you are.

British Beach-Goers Could Get a Bigger Road Through Stonehenge

Well, a tunnel that passes underneath it, to be more specific. But conservationists have reservations.

Peloton Bike vs. Peloton Tread: Which should you buy?- CNET

Spin bike, treadmill or both? We'll help you pick your poison.

Xbox One S All-Digital Edition vs. Xbox One X: Comparison and buying advice for Microsoft's game consoles- CNET

How does Microsoft's most affordable game console stack up against its most expensive one? Here's the quick skinny.

Galaxy Note 10: Rumors, price, release date, specs and everything else- CNET

All the rumors swirling around Samsung's upcoming, ultra-luxe phone

Simple tips to speed up your iPhone

Today I'm tackling a question that comes my way on a regular basis – what can you do to speed up a sluggish iPhone (they also work for the iPad).

Notes from the Samsung Galaxy Fold: day four

Apologies for skipping day three. This kept me extremely busy yesterday. Though the Galaxy Fold remained a constant companion. Before you ask (or after you ask on Twitter without having read beyond the headline), no it’s hasn’t broken yet. It’s actually been fairly robust, all things considered. But here’s the official line from Samsung on […]

Boston Dynamics showcases new uses for SpotMini ahead of commercial production

Last year at our TC Sessions: Robotics event, Boston Dynamics announced its intention to commercialize SpotMini. It was a big step for the secretive company. After a quarter of century building some of the world’s most sophisticated robots, it was finally taking a step into the commercial realm, making the quadrupedal robot available to anyone […]

Twitter bot activity spiked after the release of the Mueller Report

Russian Twitter bot activity went up by 286 percent shortly after the release of the Mueller Report.

Caterina Fake is known for her trend-spotting; here’s some of what she’s chasing now

Roughly a year ago, entrepreneurs Caterina Fake and Jyri Engeström decided to form a traditional venture outfit called Yes VC. Fast forward, and the duo has nearly closed on $50 million for their debut fund, including backing from Supercell founder Ilkka Paananen, former Etsy CEO Chad Dickerson and the family office of Nokia Chairman Risto […]

Tesla’s board is about to get a lot smaller

Tesla is cutting its board down by more than one-third, to seven directors, by 2020, a move that includes the loss of some of CEO Elon Musk’s early advisers and allies, according to regulator filings posted Friday. The filing comes days before a busy week for Tesla that will include an April 22 event meant […]

Fastly, the content delivery network, files for an IPO

Fastly, the content delivery network that’s raised $219 million in financing from investors (according to Crunchbase), is ready for its close up in the public markets. The eight-year-old company is one of several businesses that improve the download time and delivery of different websites to internet browsers and it has just filed for an IPO. […]

Ancestry.com’s Racist Ad Tumbles Into a Cultural Minefield

A slavery-themed ad for Ancestry.com exposes the awkward relationship between America's darkest history and the current boom in family-tree building.

An Insane 'Jeopardy!' Run, How to Prep for 4/20, and More

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

Leak claims Moto Z4 will pack a Snapdragon 675 and 6.4-inch screen

A leak claims the Moto Z4 will have a mid-range Snapdragon 675, which may be less powerful than the Moto Z3's main chip.

10 best free video streaming services for cord cutters

It's possible to watch a lot of excellent movies and TV shows for free -- if you know how.

Nintendo Switch might soon be available in China- CNET

The gaming giant is partnering with Chinese tech company Tencent, according to Reuters.

Security researcher MalwareTech pleads guilty

WannaCry hero faces up to ten years in a US prison.

Uber Recruits Some Rich Friends to Drive Its Autonomous Cars

Toyota, Japanese auto supplier Denso, and the Softbank Vision Fund are investing $1 billion in Uber's self-driving car unit.

Best Mac 2019: the best Macs to buy this year

We weigh the pros and cons of Apple's best Mac desktops and laptops, from Mac mini to the MacBook Pro.

Best laptops for kids 2019: the top laptops for kids in elementary school and beyond

Find the best laptops for children of all ages, from their first to their last day of school and everything in between.

Best laptop for programming in 2019: top picks for coders, developers and sysadmins

If you're looking for the best laptop for programming on, you've come to the right place.

The best laptops for mining 2018: top notebooks for mining cryptocurrencies

Want to mine for cryptocurrencies on a portable laptop? We list the best mining laptops available in 2018.

The best free tablet and PC games for children

20 cracking free games for children armed with an iPad, Android tablet, PC, or Mac

UK government adds voice to citizen services delivery

The best 2-in-1 laptop 2019: find the best convertible laptop for your needs

Now highlighting the Lenovo Yoga 720, these are the best 2-in-1 laptops around.

Apply now to be a TC Top Pick at Disrupt San Francisco 2019

Psst! We’re looking at you, early-stage startup founders. How would you like your startup to be a media and investor darling at Disrupt San Francisco 2019? If you think your startup has what it takes to make the cut, apply to be a TC Top Pick. The application process is super easy, free and potentially […]

Mueller Report Fallout Pressures Democrats to Impeach Trump

Congressional Democrats have punted on the question of impeaching Donald Trump. The Mueller report makes that calculus much harder.

Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs is developing visual cues to indicate when their tech is monitoring you

Alphabet’s subsidiary focused on urban tech development, Sidewalk Labs, is now trying to reinvent signage for smart cities. These signs aren’t to direct the flow of traffic, or to point the way to urban landmarks — they’re designed to let citizens know when they’re being monitored. The proposal is part of a push by the […]

Daily Crunch: Zoom and Pinterest go public

The Daily Crunch is TechCrunch’s roundup of our biggest and most important stories. If you’d like to get this delivered to your inbox every day at around 9am Pacific, you can subscribe here. 1. Zoom pops 81 percent in Nasdaq debut Thursday was a big day for tech IPOs, with Zoom opening trading at $65 […]

Verified Expert Brand Designer: Ramotion

Ramotion is a remote branding and product design agency that has worked with Bay Area tech startups since 2014. While they typically do branding for funded, fast-growing startups, Ramotion has helped companies ranging from Bitmoji’s early brand identity to Mozilla’s rebrand. We spoke to Ramotion’s CEO Denis Pakhaliuk about their iterative approach, his favorite branding […]

Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine is considering book-themed subscription boxes

Reese Witherspoon’s media company Hello Sunshine already has its hands in movies, television, Apple TV+ shows, podcasts, Audible originals, books and more. Now it’s weighing an entry into the subscription box business to further capitalize on its brand and its appeal to women. The subscription boxes under consideration would operate out of Reese’s Book Club […]

Vital partnership or unholy alliance? Decoding the software/service provider relationship

Software vendors and experience agencies need to work together to build great digital experiences, but how they actually work together is a mystery.

Microsoft starts rolling out Google G Suite to Office 365 migration tools

Microsoft's promised automated tools for migrating users from G Suite to Office 365 are rolling out over 'the coming weeks.'

Elon Musk’s Boring Company Inches Closer to Making Hyperloop a Reality

The company filed a sprawling environmental report for the Loop, a proposed network of tunnels that would move people from Baltimore to Washington in 15 minutes.

The Nintendo Switch Is Finally Coming to China

The console is headed to shelves in the region thanks to technology company Tencent.

French government releases in-house IM app to replace WhatsApp and Telegram use

French government open-sources in-house-made end-to-end encryption IM app named Tchap.

Moto G7 Review (All 3 Models): Which Moto G is Best?

We review the Motorola Moto G7, Moto G7 Power, and Moto G7 Play, three good reasons to consider a cheaper phone this year.

The 10 best smartphones you can buy right now

It's easy to find a great phone today. In fact, current flagship devices are so good you really don't need to be replacing them every year.

Windows 10 update version 1903: Act fast to delay this big upgrade

Each time Microsoft rolls out a major upgrade to Windows 10, you have the option to wait a few months before you install it on PCs running Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise. But you have to act quickly.

Ultimate Tech: ChargeTech 124,800 mAh portable power station can charge up much more than your smartphone

While most portable power banks are great for keeping your smartphone or tablet topped up when you are out and about for the day, if you truly want to go off-grid you need something beefier. You need the ChargeTech 124,800 mAh portable power station.

India expected to surpass the UK for second place in payment card fraud

Prices for stolen Indian payment cards has also gone up by 150% in 2018 to around $17/card.

New York’s Aggressive Climate Law Takes Aim at Skyscrapers

The city's new rules compel the owners of big buildings to dramatically reduce their carbon emissions as part of a broad package of climate reforms.

Facebook leaks: Zuckerberg turned data into dollars in ruthless battle with competitors

20 firms join Tech Nation’s cyber security scale-up programme

How to protect your intellectual property

State-sponsored hackers are hijacking DNS, researchers warn

UK government to introduce online porn age checks

Hyper-converged infrastructure vs NAS and SAN shared storage

Apple and Qualcomm settle up as Intel quits 5G chip business

Cloud storage 101: Specifying for cloud storage

Construction halted at Apple datacentre in Denmark over alleged contractor dispute, report suggests