Snapchat just made it super easy to design a filter for your wedding - CNET

The social app's new tool makes the process a breeze.

T-Mobile's confusing 'One' unlimited plan, explained - CNET

All the limits on T-Mobile's multiple 'single' data plans.

CNET is now on Amazon Echo! Here's how to get the news - CNET

Hey, Alexa. You really know your tech!

Instagram finally lets you pinch to zoom - CNET

You can now take a closer look on photos and videos on Instagram.

Snapchat’s 8-bit Serena Williams game is interactive history

 A new game from ESPN’s Discover channel sponsored by Gatorade highlight Snapchat’s efforts to distinguish itself as a marketing vector for brands, as well as its potential to expand beyond its media sharing origins with add-on apps and features that could end up with it resembling a more multi-faceted platform. Serena Match Point isn’t ground-breaking in terms of… Read More

PlayStation Now streaming service available today on Windows PCs

 You don’t need a PlayStation to play PlayStation games anymore: Sony’s Playstation Now subscription-based game streaming service is now out for PC, and you an grab the app and start playing some of PlayStation’s best legacy titles immediately if you’ve got a Windows machine. It’ll cost you, of course – but not as much as you would’ve paid for the… Read More

Google opens up registration for its first-ever indie games festival

 Google is kicking off registration for its first-ever festival aimed at celebrating indie games on Android. The company is now taking sign-ups for those who want to attend the Google Play Indie Games Festival in San Francisco, and it’s announcing the exhibitor line-up. This includes 30 games, half of which have yet to be released to the general public, or are still in a limited beta.… Read More

Find out what Facebook thinks about your political views - CNET

Facebook knows way too much about all of us, including our political views even if we haven't expressly provided that information. Don't believe it? Read this.

5 things to do with your old phone (other than sell it) - CNET

That old phone could be doing so much more than just collecting dust.

There are two games hiding in Google Search - CNET

Fans of solitaire and tic-tac-toe, rejoice! You're a Google search away from getting your game on!

Why you should update your iPhone right now - CNET

Apple has just released a security update in response to a malware threat that turns your phone into a pocket spy.

5 reasons to install Microsoft's Word Flow keyboard on your iPhone - CNET

Microsoft's free iOS keyboard app is fun and feature-packed.

Will your email get a reply? This tool will tell you - CNET

This new addition to Boomerang for Gmail and Outlook helps you craft messages that are more likely to get a response. Some features are free; others will cost you.

Protect your camera from rain and snow for less than $1 - CNET

Water is the worst enemy of your expensive camera gear. Protect your camera and lenses from rain and snow with this $1 hack.

10 search tips from a Mac Finder fanatic - CNET

Use this collection of tips to become a more efficient finder of things with Finder.

Here are the best devices to pair with your Amazon Echo - CNET

Amazon's virtual assistant Alexa can control a growing number of smart home gadgets. Here's how to find the ones that make the most sense for your home.

10 Microsoft Word tips to make you a power user - CNET

Get the most out of Word 2016 with these tips.

How to stop WhatsApp from sharing your data with Facebook - CNET

WhatsApp just changed its terms and conditions, which now allow it to share information, such as your phone number, with Facebook. Use these steps to opt out.

The monetization promise and pitfalls of Pokémon Go

 Pokémon Go has been downloaded more than 100 million times since its July debut, making it the biggest-growing mobile game ever. Naturally, the phenomenon has drawn much commentary about what this means for marketing, but I am more interested in what it teaches us about making money. Read More

Halo 5: Forge gives PC users level creation powers on September 8

 Halo 5: Forge, the level creation tool that lets players build their own worlds and create new game experiences for Halo 5: Guardians, has come to Windows 10 PCs. The free download puts gamers in the developer’s seat, and adds support for mouse and keyboard, and up to 4K resolution, likely beating out the Xbox One add-on in terms of giving you finer control over world building. Xbox… Read More

Sony unveils PlayStation Now for PC and wireless DualShock 4 USB adapter

 PlaySation Now, the all-you-can game subscription service that provides access to classic PlayStation titles on-demand, is making its way to Windows PCs, starting now in Europe and rolling out soon in North America. Sony’s also making it easier to game on your PC, with a DualShock 4 USB wireless controller adapter, letting you use your PlayStation 4 gamepads on both Mac and Windows… Read More

This registry hack may fix your broken Windows 10 Anniversary Update webcam - CNET

You may be able to fix your webcam without uninstalling the Windows 10 Anniversary Update.

The surprisingly effective way I solved my computer eyestrain problem - CNET

By early afternoon, my eyes were killing me. Then I did this.

12 Mac search tips from a Spotlight addict - CNET

Spotlight is surprisingly powerful and flexible. Learn the many things your Mac's search tool can do with this collection of shortcuts, tips and tricks.

Turn any hard drive into networked storage with Raspberry Pi - CNET

A NAS solution can cost several hundred dollars. If you have an unused Raspberry Pi and a few hard drives lying around, you can make one yourself without spending a dime.

Pokemon Go's new 'Appraisal' feature: What it is and how to use it - CNET

Find out your Pokemon's fighting strengths and weaknesses with this new feature.

The 48 startups that launched at Y Combinator S16 Demo Day 2

 The world’s most prestigious startup school launched 48 companies today at part 2 of its Summer 2016 Demo Day. Nanoparticle analytics and delivery robots were amongst the products revealed in the B2B, biotech, enterprise, edtech, fintech, and hardware verticals. You can check out our write-ups of all 44 startups that launched yesterday, and TechCrunch’s picks for the top 7 from… Read More

Sony may unveil two new versions of the PS4 next month

 Sony will reportedly unveil two new versions of the PlayStation 4 at its upcoming New York press event on September 7. Read More

The Analogue Nt mini console is a loving tribute to NES history

 The Analogue Nt mini isn’t an NES – it’s better. The third-party system created by designer Christopher Taber is a work of art in its own right, crafted from a solid piece of aluminum and offering internals that boast no-compromise gameplay experience, vs. what you’d get from a home hack using emulation software. Analogue’s Nt mini is the smaller sibling to the… Read More

The best ways to sell or trade in your iPhone 6 or 6S - CNET

When, where and how to sell your iPhone 6 or 6S.

Filter the politics from your Facebook feed - CNET

Sick to death of the election? This Chrome extension promises to rid Facebook of all the chatter.

How to prevent your security camera from being hacked - CNET

Even the devices we rely on for security and privacy are susceptible to malicious attack. Use these tips to lower the odds of your security camera getting hacked.

How to keep your Gear 360 software up to date - CNET

The first thing you should do after opening the camera is update its software.

What to do if your Instagram gets hacked - CNET

Learn the steps it takes to regain access to your account and what you can do now to help increase the odds of a successful recovery.

How to get the Android Nougat update for your Nexus device right now - CNET

The latest flavor of Android begins rolling out today. Here's how to jump the line and get it on your device right now.

Upgrade your No Man's Sky starship without spending a single unit - CNET

Upgrading your starship in No Man's Sky is a necessary, laborious and costly part of the game. But you can max out your starship without spending a single unit. It just takes legwork.

How to uninstall the Windows 10 Anniversary Update - CNET

Anniversary Update troubles? Roll back to the pre-AU version of Windows 10.

Twitter just added a feature that helps you ignore trolls - CNET

The company is attempting to curb abuse of its users with a new "Quality Filter."

Make No Man's Sky even better with these 6 PC mods - CNET

No Man's Sky is a wildly expansive game with endless exploration opportunities. But who wants to explore with a chatty exosuit operating system or a narrow field of view? Use these mods to fix the minor annoyances in No Man's Sky for the PC.

20 Apple TV tips and tricks - CNET

The Apple TV is a seriously easy device to use which adds tons of value to your entertainment system. Below are 20 tips and tricks which will make navigating and using your Apple TV even easier.

Quick tip: Turn your pepper mill into a sprinkles factory - CNET

Hard candy becomes sprinkles with this trick.

Yes, it's possible to start over in No Man's Sky - CNET

Don't worry, while No Man's Sky doesn't have the in-game option to start anew, the workarounds are very easy.

What you need to know about the Note 7's Secure Folder - CNET

Get the most out of Samsung's added security feature.

The difference between an iPhone's Do Not Disturb and silent modes - CNET

Which is the best way to mute your iPhone?

How to politely decline calls with an Apple Watch - CNET

The Apple Watch offers a hidden way to reject an incoming call without sending the caller with hurt feelings straight to voicemail.

How to disable tab previews in Microsoft Edge - CNET

With a small tweak to the Windows Registry, you can get rid of Edge's tab previews.

How not to get banned by Pokemon Go, and what to do if you do - CNET

Here's how to keep your little pocket monsters safe or get them back after a ban in Pokemon Go.

“Mr. Robot” is now a mobile game that’s played through a fake messaging app

 The hit cybersecurity-focused TV show “Mr. Robot,” a psychological thriller popular among the tech crowd for its relatively accurate portrayal of hacking, is now a mobile game. Released by Telltale Games in association with NBCUniversal, and developed by Night School Studio in collaboration with Universal Cable Productions, the game is played through the fictional E-Corp messaging… Read More

Reigns is a medieval game of life or death (mostly death)

 Reigns is a new gaming app, currently featured as a favorite by Apple. You are a king and the answer to whether you live or die — and how — is in the cards. Quite literally. As ruler, you are presented with a deck. Each card is someone in your kingdom who is asking for help or notifying you of a problem on the rise. How you answer determines your fate. A swipe to the left is one… Read More

How the VPN industry is creating its stake in online gaming

 From single-player, 16-bit 2D arcade games to free-to-play online multi-player games, the gaming industry has come a long way in the last decade. We can only watch with awe as newer games surprise us with their stunning graphics and engaging game play. However, more and more game developers have jumped into the fray and started catering to the online multi-player games genre. Read More

Facebook is building its own Steam-style desktop gaming platform with Unity

 Facebook may try to compete with Steam, or at least win back revenue lost when casual gaming shifted to mobile. Today Facebook formally announced it’s working with game engine Unity to build a dedicated, downloadable desktop gaming platform, plus it’s broadening the Facebook.com experience for gamers. Both will allow publishers to offer their iOS and Android games on desktop in… Read More

Nintendo 3DS sales up 80% year-over-year on Pokémon Go success

 Nintendo had a very good month in mobile gaming, according to NPD Group’s latest data. The 3DS won in both hardware and software sales for the analyst firm’s latest tracker report, with the 3DS and its family of systems (including New 3DS, 3DS XL and 2DS devices) up 80 percent for July this year versus July 2015. Pokémon Omega Red and Alpha Sapphire, the latest console titles in… Read More

More new Pokémon revealed for Sun and Moon, and one is a pile of sand

 The Pokémon Company, what is going on right now. How is it possible that one of the new pocketable monsters you created for Pokémon Sun/Moon is actually a pile of sand?? Look: What are you doing to me? Do you think this is okay? Here’s what the sand blob evolves into when hit with a water attack: THAT’S A DAMN SANDCASTLE, POKÉMON! Get it together. Meanwhile, there are other… Read More

What's new with themes on Samsung Note 7 - CNET

Samsung is giving Note 7 users a couple of new options when customizing the look and feel of their phone.

Get notified when VR game prices drop - CNET

Don't wait to pay full price for the hot new VR game? Here's how to watch for sales.

Get Chrome's new tab page powered by Google Now now - CNET

Check out the new tab page in the developer version of the Chrome app before it arrives in the stable channel.

USB Type-C and Thunderbolt 3: One port to connect them all - CNET

CNET editor Dong Ngo explains USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 and the significance of these peripheral standards.

How to change the tip on the Note 7's S Pen - CNET

If your Note's S Pen isn't writing as smooth as it used to, swap it out its tip in just a few seconds.

Nvidia’s GTX 10-series notebooks deliver VR power on the go

 Eventually, we’ll never leave our VR-enabled domiciles. But until that happens, we occasionally need to go outside – and Nvidia’s GeForce GT 10-series notebooks mean that when you do, you can at least take VR with you. The new 10-series GPUs for notebooks follow the 10-series desktop line launched earlier this year, which includes the GTX 1080, the first card by the company… Read More

Twitch is acquiring popular video game community and software maker Curse

 Live streaming video platform Twitch (a subsidiary of Amazon) is doubling down on video games with the acquisition of a significant player in the world of video game communities: Curse. The terms of the deal are undisclosed and Twitch declined to comment beyond the official announcement. Curse operates myriad websites and services — some of them were created in-house over the past… Read More

Pokemon Go goes mixed reality with Gestigon’s gesture tech

 Come for the Pokémon Go AR, stay for the muzak Pokémon show theme: Gesture control startup Gestigon has created their very first mixed reality experience you can control with your own hands, and their source of inspiration is the Niantic and Nintendo-developed game that everyone’s going crazy for. The new offering from Gestigon uses its middleware tech combined with a Google… Read More

Samsung Cloud fixes a major Android problem, with a catch - CNET

Note 7 users are the first to use the new backup service from Samsung.

4 tips for getting started with new Google video-calling app Duo - CNET

Duo is surprisingly simple to use, if a little quirky at times.

Watch what happens when a theme park dies in Fallout 4’s Nuka-World trailer

 Fallout 4’s latest expansion, Nuka-World, is coming ton August 30, and puts you smack dab in the middle of a decrepit, low-rent Disney World snatched right from your nightmares. It does look like a blast, with animatronic wonders and a variety of different themed park sections to explore. New quests are included in the DLC, as well as new item and building options so you can make your… Read More

Minecraft comes to VR today with Windows 10 Edition beta

 Minecraft is now ready for its virtual reality debut: The update for the Minecraft Windows 10 Beta that adds VR support is available today. It’s a free update for people who already own the Windows 10 Edition Beta version of the game, but you can also get on board if you purchase the beta edition now. There’s support for windows and mice, if you’re good enough at operating… Read More

The Pokémon Go influence on new tech

 Pokémon Go has changed the trajectory of the world on a scale just slightly smaller than Google Search and Facebook — but it will be felt through all industries in the coming years. It looks like a simple game that incorporates a few unique and compelling features. But this game has taken technologies from niche research and gaming communities and thrust them into the world’s… Read More

A quick way to fix your internet connection and make it faster: Update your router's firmware - CNET

Updating a router's firmware can help improve or even repair a faulty internet connection.

No Man's Sky in VR? Someone did it. Sorta - CNET

Grab your barf bag.

Spotify has a new video game music section. Here are our favorite playlists - CNET

It's now easier than ever to find soundtracks to your favorite video games.

Ditch Spotlight for this genius universal search bar on Mac - CNET

Spotlight is a powerful tool on the Mac, but it doesn't even compare to the third-party app Alfred and its countless user-developed workflows.

10 ways to customize the taskbar in Windows 10 - CNET

How to get a sexy, streamlined taskbar.

One quick way to fix your internet connection: Reset your router - CNET

Resetting a router will restore it to the condition it was in when you bought it and can help clear some networking issues.

No Man’s Sky players discover over 10M unique in-game species overnight

 The space exploration game No Man’s Sky features biodiversity that would make Earth weep with envy, and players are incredibly avid taxonomers. Hello Games founder Sean Murray tweeted today that players have racked up over 10 million species discoveries thus far in-game, which is around five to 6.5 times the number of known species on earth, depending on whose numbers you trust. While… Read More

Microsoft acquires Beam interactive game live streaming service

 Microsoft has acquired Beam, a Seattle-based interactive game streaming service that lets viewers play along with streamers as they watch. Beam’s model takes the mostly passive interaction that streaming fans may be used to from services like Twitch and YouTube, and adds the ability for viewers to interact with the streamer via crowdsourced controls. Players interacting through Beam… Read More

Regional Rare Pokemon: What they are and how to get them - CNET

Some Pokemon Go pocket monsters are only found in certain areas. You can still catch 'em all, though. Here's how.

6 ways to customize the Windows 10 lock and sign-in screens - CNET

Make your lock screen functional and your sign-in screen minimalist.

Get cell service on the cheap when you buy it in bulk - CNET

Willing to prepay for a year of service? Newcomer Mint SIM has extremely competitive plans starting at $250 -- a little less than $21 per month.

Using Windows Ink in the Maps app - CNET

Maps gets Windows Ink support in the Anniversary Update, and it's actually pretty useful.

How I saved $150 a year on my cable bill without even trying - CNET

This service can help you score lower rates on cable, phone and more. It works, but there's a catch.

How the lights on your devices can help you fix a faulty internet connection - CNET

Those lights on your router or cable modem aren't just there for show. They convey information about the status of your internet connection. Here's how you can use them to troubleshoot problems.

No Man’s Sky is an immersive wonder for solitary wanderers

 I crested a ledge and saw the ship I’d left a couple of hours ago sitting exactly where I’d left it, but from above, making it look small and almost insignificant among the colorful alien landscape. When I set out, it seemed like the center of a game world mostly bounded by a cave mouth and small clearing; when I came back, it was the fly on the back of which microscopic me… Read More

Sony will likely unveil the PlayStation 4 ‘Neo’ on September 7

 September 7 is going to be a busy day. Sony sent out invites for a press event in New York. The company will likely unveil the successor to the PlayStation 4. On the same day, Apple could also hold its usual iPhone launch event for the rumored iPhone 7. The event is called “PlayStation Meeting,” and the company plans to “share details about the PlayStation business.”… Read More