Technology

What it will take for cybersecurity to become common sense – CNET – Changing your password needs to become like washing your hands after the bathroom — a habit. We’re a long way off from that.
‘Flawless’: ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ earning social media raves – CNET – With great power comes great reviews: Lucky folks who received an early peek at the film are praising it as one of Spidey’s best.
If you’re into high-end headphones, this amp is for you – CNET – If you’re the kind of person who owns more than one high-end headphone, the Rogue Audio RH-5 is the amp for you.
UK Parliament gets hit by hackers – CNET – Some members’ remote email access is cut off as part of efforts to secure the computer network against a cyberattack.
Technics SL-1200GR turntable, for DJs or audiophiles or both? – CNET – The Technics SL-1200GR may look like a DJ turntable, but it’s also a superb turntable for everybody else.
Our favorite summer blockbusters of all time – CNET – Each week we take a poll around the office to see what makes our colleagues tick. This week we asked which are the best summer blockbusters ever and why.
Sorry iPhone, you’re not the only great dual-camera phone – CNET – The iPhone 7 Plus has Portrait Mode, but so does the OnePlus 5.
A ‘cutting-edge’ Confederate death trap inspired today’s sub – CNET – From CNET Magazine: The H.L. Hunley was the first sub to sink an enemy ship. It was also a playbook on how not to design a submarine.
Cannabis World Congress lights up New York – CNET – Just how much tech does it take to get to the center of the emerging marijuana market? We found out at the fourth annual Cannabis World Congress in New York City.
‘Looking for Leia’ film shines light on Star Wars fangirls – CNET – Annalise Ophelian talks about her crowdfunded documentary, which asks women inspired by Star Wars about their love for a galaxy far, far away.
Tech investor accused of sexual harassment takes leave – CNET – Justin Caldbeck, co-founder of Silicon Valley VC firm Binary Capital, apologizes to those he hurt and “to the greater tech ecosystem.”
Is Uber 2.0 now possible after CEO’s departure? – CNET – Uber may get a fresh start after Travis Kalanick’s resignation this week. But any new CEO needs to own up to the company’s past —
and watch out for the old one’s continued involvement.
Tweeters riled by CEOs ‘experiencing’ homelessness via VR – CNET – Commentary: A video of business people donning VR headsets posted to Twitter by a homelessness charity in Australia makes many think of a painful dystopian future.
Instagram ‘Favorites’ list lets you control who sees your pics – CNET – Not everything on Instagram is worth sharing to the world.
Russians make a fidget spinner out of… cars? – CNET – This trend has officially gone too far.