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Intuit says sales of TurboTax software are flat in early tax season update

Intuit also released its second quarter financial results on Thursday.

Stop limiting quantum computing to speed

Ifyou’re thinking about speed alone, you’re missing a world of possibilities for quantum computing.

AT&T, Epic Games pull YouTube ads after child exploitation found- CNET

YouTube comes under criticism again for allowing disturbing content.

Pokémon GO will soon let you change teams for about $8

Early on in Pokémon GO, you’re asked to make a decision: Which team do you want to be on? Instinct (Yellow)? Valor (Red)? Mystic (Blue)? The question comes a bit out of the blue. Especially amongst those who started early and have stuck with the game, it’s not uncommon to hear people grumble about how […]

Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime to retire in April

After 15 years at Nintendo of America, Reggie Fils-Aime is ready to retire later this year.

Dang, the rules for naming Jupiter's new moons are super strict- CNET

Your dreams of Moony McMoonFace are already dashed.

DoorDash raises $400M round, now valued at $7.1B

Delivery company DoorDash is announcing that it has raised $400 million in Series F financing. Earlier this month, The Wall Street Journal reported that the company was looking to raise $500 million at a valuation of $6 billion or more. In fact, DoorDash now says the funding came at a $7.1 billion valuation. The round […]

Tesla Model 3 stripped of Consumer Reports recommendations- Roadshow

The nonprofit consumer advocacy group removed its recommendation of a number of vehicles based on data from customer reliability surveys.

Pinterest files confidentially to go public

The visual search engine has confidentially submitted paperwork to the Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering slated for later this year, the WSJ reports.

Dropbox reports solid Q4 as it boosts average revenue per paying customer

Dropbox ended the fourth quarter with 12.7 million paying subscribers, up from 11 million a year ago.

Google ends forced arbitration for employees

Google is finally ending forced arbitration for its employees. These changes will go into effect for both current and future Google employees on March 21. While Google won’t reopen settled claims, current employees can litigate past claims starting March 21. For the contractors Google works with directly, it will remove mandatory arbitration from their contracts. […]

Pompeo: Countries that use Huawei tech pose a risk to the US- CNET

The US again discourages Europe from using Huawei's 5G technology.

Twitter’s latest test changes ‘Retweet with Comment’ so it looks more like a Reply

Twitter’s new prototype testing program isn’t the only way it’s working to fix conversations on its site. The company confirmed it’s currently running another public-facing test focused on making Twitter “more conversational” — but this time with Retweets instead of Replies. The test involves using a thin line to connect a quote-style retweet to the […]

Galaxy S10 Plus vs. iPhone XS Max, Pixel 3 XL: Specs compared- CNET

See how Samsung's behemoth Galaxy S10 Plus stacks up against its Apple and Android rivals spec by spec.

K2 claims victory over zero-day attacks

K2 says it has a future-proof method of stopping all attacks on unknown and unpatched vulnerabilities in applications.

HTC Goes All-In on Easy-to-Use VR, But Not For Everyone

Ahead of Mobile World Congress, the company announces the Focus Plus—a new VR headset aimed squarely at the enterprise market.

Redis Labs drops Commons Clause for a new license

Redis Labs has given up on adding Commons Clause on top of the Apache license in favor or a new available-source code license: Redis Source Available License.

Robotics, AR and VR are poised to reshape healthcare, starting in the operating room

About 20 years ago, a medical device startup called Intuitive Surgical debuted the da Vinci robot and changed surgical practices in operating rooms across the United States. The da Vinci ushered in the first age of robotic-assisted surgical procedures with a promise of greater accuracy and quicker recovery times for patients undergoing certain laparoscopic surgeries.  For […]

Nike's Android app doesn't run well with its Adapt BB self-tying shoes- CNET

Have you tried rebooting the shoes?

New phone designs aim to shake up MWC 2019- CNET

More phones with 5G, foldable designs and multiple cameras at the world's largest mobile show.

CBS All Access releases a spooky, star-studded trailer for Jordan Peele’s ‘Twilight Zone’

A new version of “The Twilight Zone,” hosted and executive produced by “Get Out” director Jordan Peele, is set to premiere on CBS All Access on April 1. CBS aired a teaser during the Super Bowl, but it didn’t include any actual footage. So this is the first time we’re getting a real taste of […]

Why Black Panther could actually win best picture at the Oscars- CNET

Commentary: If any superhero movie can take home major awards, Black Panther is the one. But should the Academy Awards resist Marvel's cultural domination?

Betrayal by CGI: Almost half of Gen Y and Z don't know they're following a bot

What if the influencer you had been following on Instagram -- whose choices you admired, and whose social causes that you believed in -- turned out to be a robot?

This exclusive Samsung Note 8 deal is the perfect alternative to a pricey new S10

This TechRadar exclusive will turn your S10 frown upside down. Check out the UK's best Samsung Galaxy Note 8 deal.

Ultimaker readies its cloud service with more 3D printing workflow capabilities

The Ultimaker Cloud is set to launch on March 19.

Zoba raises $3 million to help mobility companies predict demand

Scooter share, bike share and ride hailing are quickly becoming staple commodities in cities all over the world. As companies in those respective spaces try to improve their economics, Zoba is aiming to contribute to those goals by predicting demand for scooters, bikes and, eventually, rides in particular areas. To support Zoba’s mission, the company […]

HTC revamps standalone VR headset to keep pace with Oculus while it looks to big business

HTC has had a little bit of a rough ride these past few years. After betting the farm on VR, the company has had to make some substantial business strategy shifts to keep the division kicking in the face of a less-than-robust headset market and a behemoth margin-less competitor that’s alright losing a few billion […]

Why the Nintendo Switch VR support rumor is a genius idea

Astro Bot has laid the path – now let Mario triple jump along it.

Microsoft HoloLens app is coming to Android phones- CNET

The company is increasing the reach of its mixed reality software, at least for businesses.

Logistics startup Flexport just raised a SoftBank-led round at a whopping $3.2 billion valuation

Flexport, a 5.5-year-old, San Francisco-based full-service air and ocean freight forwarder, says it has raised $1 billion in fresh funding led by the SoftBank Vision Fund. Earlier backers of the company, including Founders Fund, DST Global, Cherubic Ventures, Susa Ventures and SF Express, all participated in the round, which reportedly pegs the company’s post-money valuation […]

Watch as SpaceX Launches the First Private Lunar Lander

Tonight an Israeli company will dispatch its spacecraft to the moon aboard a Falcon 9 rocket.

When Algorithms Think You Want to Die

Opinion: Social media platforms not only host troubling images of suicide and self-harm, they end up recommending it to the people most vulnerable to it.

Google launches hybrid cloud beta

Google's Cloud Services Platform brings the cloud to organizations' on-prem infrastructure using Kubernetes and Istio.

America’s Unusual—and Unseen—Water Treatment Facilities

You may not ever see this infrastructure, but you depend on it every day.

Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music finally gets Spotify support

Spotify support for Premium users has now arrived on another Garmin running watch.

iD Mobile is offering 50GB data boosts on Samsung Galaxy S10 pre-order deals

To celebrate the release of the new Samsung Galaxy S10, iD Mobile is adding a 50GB data boost to all its S10, S10 Plus and S10e deals.

Qlik to Acquire Attunity for $560M

Qlik, the self-service BI contender, is flexing its acquisitive muscles again. This time the Philly area-based analytics player has announced it will acquire Attunity, focused on change data capture-based data integration.

What is 5G? Everything you need to know

5G networks are coming soon - here's our guide to all the latest news and more.

Hi-Res Audio: everything you need to know about the lossless music codec

The best headphones, speakers, DACS, and smartphones for Hi-Res listening at home and on the move.

IBM to retailers: We'll manage your cloud, no AWS required

IBM's hybrid approach to cloud aims to help retailers make the cloud leap without necessitating a major infrastructure overhaul.

The best free Android apps of 2019

There are way too many free apps out there, so we've trawled through and found the top free ones to download.

Samsung Galaxy Fit release date, price, news and features

The Samsung Galaxy Fit has been announced, alongside the Galaxy Fit E.

The best PS4 Pro prices, deals and bundles in February 2019

All the latest PS4 Pro bundles and your questions answered.

16 Oscar-Nominated Movies You Can Stream Right Now—From 'Roma' to 'RBG'

Better hurry, the Academy Awards show is on Sunday.

The Galaxy folds. At last, Samsung didn't

Samsung's Unpacked event was less a dramatic reveal than a desperate statement of intent.

I Stopped Using Exclamation Points and Lost All My Friends

At the same time, I found a better way to make a point.

Why rugged mobile devices can be important in digital transformation

A 'Smart Wall' Could Spark a New Kind of Border Crisis

A technological barrier might be preferable to a physical one, but it raises civil liberties concerns that are largely absent from the debate.

Brexit: Danger signs for UK's early-stage tech startup investments?

The landscape for tech startup funding has shifted significantly since the 2016 Brexit vote.

Best Samsung Phones (Besides the Galaxy S10) and Android Alternatives

Samsung's S10 line may have impeccably beautiful displays, but previous-gen Galaxy phones—and other Android options—deliver the goods for less.

Businesses urged to prepare for extortion campaigns

MWC 2019: O2 to launch 5G by Christmas

UK committed to working with EU cyber security partners

CW Nordics: Sweden to test e-krona and plans cashless society

Government and IT industry-funded AI graduate education programme to be rolled out across UK

7 Scenarios for How the Mueller Probe Might End

Reports say that the special counsel will be "wrapping up" his investigation soon. Here's what that might actually mean.

5G? 5 Bars? What the Signal Icons on Your Phone Actually Mean

Here’s what it means when your phone says it’s using 4G, LTE, or even 5GE technology, or why you can’t make a call when you have five bars.

Android Users: Check This Facebook Location Privacy Setting ASAP

Android users can now stop Facebook from tracking their location when they aren't using the Facebook app.

MWC 2019: 5G smartphones go live on Vodafone network

Breaking the chains: How FUD is holding the cyber sector hostage

Huawei faces battle to win Nordic trust

Estonia redoubles efforts to attract global IT talent