Gotcha! Norwegian prime minister caught playing Pokémon GO during parliamentary debate

 Pokémon GO fever may be receding in the U.S., but in Norway it’s still raging. The country’s prime minister, Erna Solberg, was caught red-handed playing the game in parliament. Read More

How to give Siri access to third-party apps in iOS 10 - CNET

Before you can ask Siri to send cash or messages through third-party apps, you'll need to take an extra step.

How to search Safari tabs in iOS 10 - CNET

Search more, swipe less.

All the music, podcasts and radio services that work with Alexa - CNET

Amazon's Alexa speakers can stream audio from more than just Amazon Music. Below are all the streaming services that work with Alexa.

Google’s new VR headset is a hipster Daydream

 Looking cool has never been Google’s strong suit. This is the engineer-led company that brought us Google Glass, after all. Yet some beanie-clad Mountain View designer seems to have had a vinyl-fueled revelation. Google is late to the game of non-cardboard virtual reality headsets. Oculus, Samsung, HTC, and others have popularized sci-fi looking VR masks. So to standout, Google needed… Read More

Play this killer self-driving car ethics game

 Should a self-driving car full of old folks crash to avoid puppies in the cross-walk? Is it OK to run over two criminals if you save one doctor? Whose lives are worth more, seven-year-olds or senior citizens? In, This new game called the “Moral Machine” from MIT’s researchers, a car’s breaks fail and you have to choose whether it crashes into a barrier, killing the… Read More

Lightseekers aims to evolve toys-to-life with rich stories and many ways to play

Skylanders, Amiibo, Disney Infinity – the toys-to-life category got big, fast, but most of the action in the space following Skylanders tended to be mostly derivative, without really pushing the category forward when it comes to the breadth of available technologies. Lightseekers, a new cross-platform action RPG game debuting on Kickstarter today that incorporates physical toys created… Read More

How to reinstall default apps in Windows 10 - CNET

Here's how to get those default apps back without reinstalling Windows.

This trick lets you navigate around your iPhone's busted bits - CNET

Assistive Touch can be a massive help if your iPhone's buttons are breaking down or broken off.

When and where you can purchase Google Home - CNET

The company's always-on personal assistant now has a price and a release date. Here's what you need to know.

How to enable end-to-end encryption on Facebook Messenger - CNET

Make your convos are super-secret with this Messenger feature.

The difference between Google Now and Google Assistant - CNET

Google's two virtual assistants aren't so different after all.

9 things Google Home can do that Alexa can't - CNET

Google Home is the first major competitor to Amazon's Alexa speakers, and Google came out of the gates swinging. Here are nine things Google Home can do that Alexa still can't.

Windows 10's 'secret' Start menu - CNET

It's not really a secret, but it is a convenient way to access important features.

5 tips for selling on Marketplace, Facebook's version of Craigslist - CNET

Here's how to make your Facebook Marketplace listings pop.

Don't worry -- your OnHub router will work with Google Wifi - CNET

Despite the name difference, Google Wifi and OnHub routers will work seamlessly under a single roof.

How to watch tonight's Mike Pence-Tim Kaine debate - CNET

There are multiple ways to tune in to tonight's vice presidential debate. Here's what you need to know.

Telegram levels up its bot platform with competitive games that live inside chats

 Messaging platform Telegram is powering up on the chatbot front, with the launch of what it dubs a “bot-powered gaming platform” — in a bid to try to drive more engagement via addictive new features. Read More

How to use the bokeh effect on the iPhone 7 Plus - CNET

The iPhone 7 Plus will get a new portrait mode with the update to iOS 10.1 that lets you take dSLR-like photos right on your phone.

Get to know the security features in the Edge browser - CNET

Microsoft is trying to make its browser as efficient and secure as possible.

Amazon shows its first games integrated with Twitch

 Amazon Game Studios this week showed off the first games that will be integrated with live-streaming site Twitch, which Amazon acquired for over $1 billion in 2014.  The new games will run on Lumberyard, the game engine powered by Amazon Web Services, that debuted earlier this year. These integrations will allow gamers to stream their broadcasts in real-time, overlaid with live stats,… Read More

PewDiePie’s new game “Tuber Simulator” hits the top of the App Store, crashes

 What happens when the world’s biggest YouTube star Felix “PewDiePie” Kjellberg tells his 48 million YouTube subscribers to download and play his new mobile game? The game promptly shoots up to the top of the App Store, and the servers crash under the load. That’s what happened, at least, following the iOS and Android launch of “PewDiePie’s Tuber… Read More

Nintendo shows off some highly nerdy features of the NES Mini

 Nintendo has further taken the wraps off the must-have gaming gadget of the holidays — which is to say, the one we’re all buying ourselves as soon as it’s available. An aggressively retro-themed video released today visually demonstrates three of the the NES Mini’s features. Brace yourself, it’s about to get real nerdy in here. Read More

Twitch appears to be getting its own version of Amazon Prime, called “Twitch Prime”

 It appears that Twitch-integrated games are not the only thing Amazon has been working on with the live-streaming site it owns. A small number of Twitch users are now reporting seeing a new section called “Twitch Prime” pop up in their profiles. According to a banner ad spotted by one user, Twitch Prime will include perks like “free loot every month,” as well as… Read More

Twitch announces Twitch Prime, Loyalty Badges and video uploads

 Twitch, the video game live-streaming service acquired by Amazon for nearly a billion dollars back in 2014, kicked off its annual TwitchCon conference this afternoon with a keynote. With keynotes generally come a bit of news… and sure enough, here’s what’s new: Twitch Prime: As we scooped right before the Keynote, Twitch officially confirmed Twitch Prime. Included for free… Read More

String light Jack-o-lantern: A creative twist without candles - CNET

Windy nights, toddlers and fire hazards can make lighting your Jack-o-lantern with candles seem like a bad idea. You can purchase LED lights to put inside your pumpkin, but there's a more creative solution: a string light pumpkin. This type of Jack-o-lantern puts a bright spin on the traditional carved pumpkin and will wow the neighborhood trick-or-treaters.

How to customize your Alexa speaker's Flash Briefing - CNET

The Flash Briefing is one of the more compelling features of Amazon's Alexa speakers. Use these tips for customizing and getting the most out of your Flash Briefing.

How MacOS Sierra gives back gigs of storage space - CNET

Apple's latest desktop software leans on iCloud Drive to help you offload files from your Mac to the cloud.

Let Apple create some Memories for you - CNET

You make the memories, Apple gives them some structure.

Your iPhone's flashlight has a hidden brightness tool - CNET

Have a 3D Touch-enabled iPhone? Check this out.