Drones travel far to get off the ground

Amazon or UPS packages won't be dropped by drones anytime soon, but drones are finally getting a flight plan for business. And it starts in Rwanda.

Hulk Hogan body slams Gawker, wins $115 million in sex tape case - CNET

The wrestling star has won a suit against Gawker media for publishing a sex tape showing him with a friend's estranged wife.

How Apple is getting rid of the Genius Bar - CNET

Technically Incorrect: In Corte Madera, California, you'll find the first North American Apple store, outside of the one at company HQ Infinite Loop, that doesn't have a genius bar. Don't worry, though, it has lovely new stools.

iPhone is a one-note piano, says Google - CNET

Technically Incorrect: The latest ad for Android, which debuted during the Grammys, offers a simple analogy between Android phones and Apple's.

Law enforcement's encryption claims overblown, study finds - CNET

The surge in Internet-connected devices will offer ample new surveillance opportunities, according to a Harvard study.

Got a gift card for the holidays? Here's the tech to spend it on. - CNET

CNET offers some great tech choices for your $25, $50, or $100 gift cards.

Volkswagen hires former Apple exec to lead digital strategy

Johann Jungwirth should help the German automaker carve a path away from traditional engines as the company grapples with a diesel emissions scandal.