CNET Update (video) Podcast
1) Download Netflix shows to watch offline
No Internet needed to binge your favorite Netflix shows. Meanwhile, there's news to share about this CNET show.
2) Amazon's next Echo said to come with a screen
A high-end smart speaker is in the works with a 7-inch touchscreen, according to a Bloomberg report.
3) Curved iPhone 8? Apple said to be exploring OLED screens
A report from The Wall Street Journal says Apple is testing more than 10 different prototypes for the next iPhone, and parts suppliers are being asked to increase production of thinner, high-resolutio...Show More
4) Black Friday and other turkey traditions are evolving
Amazon is changing the rules for the sales holiday, Butterball adds texting to its hotline and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade reaches new heights on YouTube.
5) Facebook drone accident under investigation
The social network's mission to connect more people to the internet via drones has hit a snag, right as the broadband space race is heating up.
6) Facebook needs you to fight fake news
Mark Zuckerberg has a few ideas on how to stop false stories from spreading -- including making it easier for people to report fake news, and possibly putting alerts next to stories flagged as false. ...Show More
7) Airbnb wants to be your travel agent
As a way to expand beyond home rentals, the Airbnb site is adding ways to book tours and activities during your trip.
8) Wait, how fast can Qualcomm charge a phone?
Charging won't be a chore with some of next year's phones. New Quick Charge 4 technology claims five hours of battery in a five-minute charge, while avoiding overheating problems.
9) Snapchat may be worth $30 billion with IPO filing
The parent company of the popular messaging app appears ready to go public on the stock market. Bridget Carey "filters" through the reports.
10) Nintendo puts a price on Super Mario Run (and the Switch?)
The company's first smartphone game is coming to iOS on December 15 and it won't be totally free. Fans are also wondering if a retailer just spilled the beans on the price of the upcoming Switch conso...Show More