Tech News Now-logo

Tech News Now

CNET

Bite-size tech news for listeners on the go, hosted by CNET editors.

Location:

United States

Description:

Bite-size tech news for listeners on the go, hosted by CNET editors.

Language:

English


Episodes
Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Meta sues people behind phishing attack aimed at Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp

12/21/2021
The hackers created over 39,000 websites that mimicked the login pages in order to steal usernames and passwords. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:01:53

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Lawsuit alleges Coinbase CEO stole blockchain startup's work

12/21/2021
MouseBelt Labs files the complaint accusing the cryptocurrency exchange of committing fraud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:01:31

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Elon Musk says he'll pay more than $11 billion in taxes this year

12/21/2021
Musk has a net worth of $243 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:09

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Himalayan glaciers are melting at an 'exceptional rate' due to global warming, new study says

12/21/2021
A new study finds the accelerating melting of Himalayan glaciers is also outpacing the shrinkage of glaciers elsewhere in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:03:25

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Reddit confidentially files IPO plans with the SEC

12/20/2021
The 16-year-old social networking site played a key role on the "meme stocks" frenzy earlier this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:01:38

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Perseverance rover finds organic molecules in Jezero Crater

12/20/2021
Don't get too excited, the discovery is not a confirmation that life once existed on Mars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:01:55

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Celebrate Betty White's 100th birthday by joining her movie party

12/20/2021
The one-day-only movie will feature the funniest moments from White's long acting career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:01:08

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Need a last-minute gift? Robinhood launches a gifting feature so you can give crypto for the holidays

12/20/2021
Gift cards a bit last-century? The investment app now lets you give bitcoin, ethereum and dogecoin, in time for the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:01:17

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Remotely starting your Toyota will soon cost extra

12/19/2021
Physical key fobs won't feature a remote start button any longer. But Toyota's Connected Services will still offer the function, for a price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:01:39

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Melania Trump steps into the world of NFTs and launches her own NTF platform

12/19/2021
The first piece of digital artwork goes on sale end of December. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:01:22

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Rivian is building a $5B factory for next-gen vehicles

12/18/2021
The new plant will employ 7,500 people and be the largest economic development deal in Georgia's history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:03

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Banjo-Kazooie is landing on Nintendo Switch Online next January

12/18/2021
The N64 classic arrives on Nintendo's subscription service next month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:01:20

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Google will fire unvaccinated employees, report says

12/17/2021
A report says Google employees could lose their jobs if they don't get vaccinated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:22

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Ingenuity helicopter reaches milestone on Mars: 30 minutes total in flight

12/17/2021
A wild achievement for what was considered a high-risk technology demonstration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:01:40

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

NASA's Parker Solar Probe reaches sun's corona

12/17/2021
Researchers say the probe has 'touched the sun.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:36

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

SpaceX to launch next batch Starlink satellites from California

12/17/2021
The launch marks the start of some pre-holiday frenzied launch activity for Elon Musk's rocket company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:01:41

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Tesla faces lawsuits from six women accusing the company of sexual harassment

12/16/2021
The new suits come after a Tesla worker in November filed a lawsuit alleging she was subjected to sexual harassment at the Fremont factory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:01:09

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Toyota announces lineup of new electric vehicles for 'Beyond Zero' brand

12/16/2021
The automaker aims to have 30 purely electric cars on sale by 2030. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:35

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Uber Eats delivers its first meal to space

12/16/2021
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station got a selection of ready-to-eat canned Japanese foods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:01:40

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

There have now been over 800,000 COVID-19 deaths in the US

12/16/2021
President Joe Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated, and shared that 200 million are fully vaccinated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:01:19