FYI, a 'doomsday asteroid' isn't set to wipe us out this month - CNET
Conspiracy theories online warn of a catastrophic collision Thursday. While the asteroid exists, there's no hard evidence of a threat, or of the "scientist" sending the warning.
View ArticleSee how Yosemite 'firefall' makes waterfall glow like lava - CNET
This rare natural phenomenon makes El Capitan shimmer as if it were an erupting volcano.
View Article'The Founder': Greed tastes good for the man who stole McDonald's - CNET
Michael Keaton excels as the man who turned a 1950s startup called McDonald's into an empire -- at the expense of the McDonald family.
View ArticleMonopoly fans hate the thimble, kick it out of the game - CNET
The poor thimble token falls victim to modern times and goes to Monopoly jail after fans vote to send it packing.
View ArticleStar Wars Force Friday strikes back before 'The Last Jedi' - CNET
May the unboxings be with you when Disney unleashes a slew of new Star Wars products to feed the consumer fervor for "The Last Jedi."
View ArticleMichael Keaton on lessons startups can learn from 'The Founder' - CNET
The star of "The Founder" on how the true-life tale of a little 1950s startup called McDonald's reminded him of a certain social network.
View ArticleSomeone just bought an oil tanker on China's eBay - CNET
You can buy anything you want on Taobao, including sea vessels... if you have $11 million to spare.
View ArticleJapanese app lets you know if your colleagues are hogging the bathroom - CNET
New software from Japan will let you know if the toilet cubicles in your office building or shopping mall are occupied.
View ArticleWatch these Oscar-nominated films online - CNET
Catch up on the movies that could take home an Academy Award on Amazon, Netflix and iTunes.
View ArticleWatch a gator carry its massive prey across golf course - CNET
An ambitious alligator startles a group of golfers by carrying its catch of the day across the grass on its way to take a dip.
View ArticleOnline 'flaming' insurance introduced in Japan - CNET
An insurance company in Japan lets you protect yourself against the dark side of the internet.
View ArticleBumblebees make US endangered-species list for first time - CNET
In buzzworthy news, the US Fish and Wildlife Service now protects the rusty patched bumblebee.
View ArticleMeet the new Harry Potter as 'The Cursed Child' cast changes - CNET
Meet the actors playing the Potter, Weasley-Granger and Malfoy families in a continuation of JK Rowling's wizarding story on the London stage.
View ArticleA Farsighted look at Elon Musk's plan to make us cyborgs, and 'Cyborg' on the...
The crew discusses Neuralink, which will pursue a brain-machine mind meld, as well as which superhero franchises most excite and frustrate us.
View ArticleThis cat is as mesmerized by optical illusions as you are - CNET
A famous optical illusion doesn't stand a chance against the hunting instincts of a bored housecat.
View Article'Class' takes 'Doctor Who' back to school with extracurricular aliens - CNET
The edgy spin-off features a smouldering teen cast and splashes of gore among the snarky gags and a Capaldi cameo.
View ArticleThese far-out animals fascinate and amuse scientists - CNET
The animal kingdom lets loose with some its strangest creations, from a bizarre underwater orb to a very long-lived albatross.
View ArticleA Farsighted look at Iron Man suits, VR and tech worth investing in...
The Farsighted crew is joined by Adam Draper, founder of Boost VC, which invests in startups working on a real hoverboard and other technology straight out of science fiction.
View Article20 weird things you forgot about the original 'Twin Peaks' - CNET
"Twin Peaks" returns for its decades-late third season in May, so it's time to look back at all the quirky happenings from the original television series.
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