Google open-sources Cardboard in wake of Daydream VR’s demise – CNET

The move will allow developers to continue building experiences for the low-cost phone-based VR project.

Google reportedly mulling changes to political ads policy – CNET

Discussions come as Facebook and Twitter follow different paths on the issue.

Facebook says 100 software developers may have improperly accessed user data – CNET

Some developers retained access that was supposed to have been terminated last year.

Airbnb bans ‘house parties’ after Halloween shooting leaves five dead – CNET

House was reportedly rented as a one-night escape from nearby wildfire smoke.

Samsung posts steep drop in Q3 profit on weak chip demand – CNET

Declining demand for chips hurts the electronics giant's bottom line.

Halloween Google Doodle scares up interactive creature feature – CNET

Knock on any door for a trick and a treat.

Man is running for California governor’s office so he can place false Facebook ads – CNET

His goal is to end politicians' exemption from false-ad rules.

Facebook pulls false political ad about Sen. Graham – CNET

Move shows that falsehood exemption doesn't apply to political groups.

Mysterious space plane lands after record 780 days in orbit – CNET

The unmanned X-37B orbiter breaks its own record for time spent in space.

Google Doodle celebrates Sylvia Plath, tortured American poet – CNET

Her sensitive poetry was borne from a soul wracked by depression.