Darren Weaver
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The science behind why your phone shuts down when it's cold outside
If you've ever had your phone suddenly die on a cold, winter day — you're not alone. Here's why your phone stops working when it gets cold out. → Read More
What happened when I replaced my broken iPhone screen myself
I recently broke the screen on my iPhone 6s and decided to replace it myself using a kit from a company called iFixit. The $60 kit included everything I needed to replace my screen. Here's how it went. → Read More
I tried replacing my iPhone screen at home — here's what happened
CNBC's Darren Weaver recently broke the screen on his iPhone 6s and scrambled to find the quickest and cheapest way to fix it. → Read More
Five simple tips to help you put down your phone and get back to your weekend
We all spend way too much time on our phones. Studies have shown that too much screen time is bad for your focus and mental health. CNBC reporter Jillian D'Onfro shows off some of the not so obvious tips she’s used to break her smartphone habit. → Read More
This robot will draw and erase anything on your walls
The Scribit robot can turn your walls into a work of art. The little bot raised over $1.6 million on Kickstarter, crushing its $50,000 goal in just two hours. Scribit uses four erasable markers to draw up to a 6.5 ft x 6.5 ft on your wall. → Read More
Behind the scenes as Intel sets a world record for flying over 2,000 drones at once
In the early morning on Sunday, July 15, Intel broke the Guinness World Record for simultaneously flying 2,018 unmanned aerial vehicles. The previous record of 1,374 was held by China's Xi'an City Wall with drones made by EHang. → Read More
A behind-the-scenes look at how Intel made its world record-breaking drone show
On Sunday, July 15, Intel broke the world record for simultaneously flying the most unmanned aerial vehicles. The previous record was held by China's Xi'an City Wall with drones made by EHang. → Read More
How to decide if Amazon Prime is worth the price
One hundred million people have signed up for Amazon’s Prime subscription service. The company raised the price to $119 a year in May. CNBC's Jeniece Pettitt explains why the cost of the membership may not be worth the price. → Read More
This drone can transport two wounded soldiers from battle where helicopters can't reach
Tactical Robotics' Cormorant drone's design allows it to takeoff and land in tight areas and could replace helicopters for certain military applications. → Read More
This drone can fly dangerous missions for the military in areas where helicopters can't reach
Tactical Robotics' Cormorant drone has a VTOL (vertical take off and landing) design which allows it to navigate tight areas where a helicopter's blades would get caught on the environment. The military drone is remotely controlled and can transport two injured people from a battle zone. → Read More
Inside the home of the world's largest collection of rare Apple prototypes
Hap Plain has amassed one of the largest private collections of rare and unreleased Apple prototypes. His collection of more than 250 prototypes ranges from iPhones, iPads, Macs and pretty much everything in between. → Read More
Amazon's Treasure Truck sells deals out of the back of a truck
In 25 U.S. cities, as well as in the U.K., Amazon runs a promotion called the Treasure Truck. Its a truck that visits multiple locations around a city and sells just one product a day at a discount. → Read More
What it's like to shop at the Amazon Treasure Truck
In 25 U.S. cities, as well as in the U.K., Amazon runs a promotion called the Treasure Truck. Its a truck that visits multiple locations around a city and sells just one product a day at a discount. → Read More
Amazon Prime subscribers can now score deals at Whole Foods nationwide
Amazon Prime members will now be able to find additional savings at Whole Foods. The program began rolling out in select areas in May, with promises from Amazon that it would soon expand nationally. → Read More
Amazon Prime deals roll out to Whole Foods stores this week — here’s what you can expect
Amazon Prime members will now be able to find additional savings at Whole Foods. → Read More
Larry Page's latest flying car can be operated with a joystick and doesn't need a license to fly
Something between a pontoon plane and a drone, this one seat flying car can fly up to 10 ft in the air with a top speed of 20 mph. → Read More
Jeff Bezos is so much bigger than Amazon — a look at his extraordinary empire
Jeff Bezos is the richest person in the world but his massive fortune extends well beyond being being the founder and CEO of Amazon. Here's a look at how he invests his money. → Read More
Jeff Bezos is so much bigger than Amazon — here's a look at his empire
A look at how the world's richest man invests his money. → Read More
The best new updates coming to your iPhone and iPad in iOS 12
Apple introduced iOS 12 at its annual developers conference, WWDC, on Monday. Here's a rundown of the biggest new features. → Read More
These drones can haul a 20-pound load for 500 miles and land on a moving target
A look at cargo-carrying drones from Volans-i, a start-up backed by Y Combinator and Lightspeed Ventures. → Read More