Monday 29 February 2016

Opera fires up new browser as engine of change - CNET

The Norwegian company thinks it's time for fresh ideas for Web browsers. Later this year it'll reveal an attempt to make them adaptable and intelligent.









If you're sick of phones that look the same, make a Cyrcle - CNET

Two former Microsoft employees found their phones didn't do what they wanted, so they set out to make one that did.









Google tackles bullying in Oscars ad - CNET

Technically Incorrect: In the middle of the traditionally turgid show, an ad for Android tried to do some good.









Gay Star Wars characters will 'of course' happen, J.J. Abrams says - CNET

"The Force Awakens" director thinks it's only a matter of time before Star Wars movies feature gay characters.









Why is Donald Trump threatening Amazon and Jeff Bezos? - CNET

The leading Republican candidate for US president didn't stop at calling for a boycott of Apple. Now he's coming for the shopping mall of the Internet too.









Wearing headphones at a concert is music to your ears with this app - CNET

It might seem strange to cover your ears at a live concert, but Peeble could solve the problems of awful acoustics -- not to mention the guy in front of you who won't shut up.









What a lovely day for 'Mad Max: Fury Road' at the Oscars - CNET

Director George Miller's epic return to the post-apocalyptic franchise has picked up six Academy Awards so far, the most of any Australian film.