Technology news, reviews and columns for August 29

August 29 August 29     FOLLOW US      NEWS SPORTS LIFE MONEY TECH TRAVEL OPINION WEATHER USATODAY.COM   TECH   news   Kevin Durant takes a shot at the cloud, the latest NBA play for tech returns     NBA Finals MVP seeks slam dunk with Rubrik after investments in Postmates and Acorns. He's the latest basketball star partnering with Silicon Valley.     Read Story     tech           Your smartphone got wet. Here's what not to do first Experts say the first and most important thing is to turn the phone off. Don't be tempted to turn it on after a few hours or day. Then, get help.     talkingtech           Mayweather-McGregor: A body blow to pay-per-view from live-streaming apps Lion's share on Facebook, followed by YouTube, Twitter and Twitch     tech           Uber's pick for CEO is a dealmaker used to tough rivals, like Google Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi appears to have the skills Uber needs to deal with its internal problems and growth aspirations.   Advertisement   talkingtech           NYPD, which was using Windows Phones, is upgrading to the iPhone The NYPD will replace 36,000 Windows Phones with Apple's iPhones.     talkingtech           New iPhones might be able to recognize your face Next smartphone from Apple will feature a brand new screen, reports Bloomberg.     tech           Microsoft sets $399 price for Minecraft-playing virtual reality set Although virtual reality continues to be a hard sell for many, Microsoft announces a range of titles due around the holidays.     reviewedcom           Ditch the rake this fall—this cordless leaf blower is at its lowest price ever The Craftsman Cordless Sweeper packs enough power to save you hours of raking leaves this fall, and right now Sears has a 34% discount on this lightweight lawn care tool you won't want to miss.     business           Domino’s partners with Ford for driverless pizza delivery test Ford has partnered with Pizza maker Domino’s to test delivery by self driving cars. Jose Sepulveda (@josesepulvedatv) has more.       tech           End homework drama: Set up a distraction-free space Columnist Jennifer Jolly advises parents and students on cutting down on drama and procrastinating with a distraction-free homework space.       The Day In Pictures Gallery Flood victims arrive at a shelter in the George R. Brown Convention Center during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey on Aug. 28, 2017, in Houston, Texas.     Popular Stories Joel Osteen responds to accusations of closing church doors to Harvey evacuees North Korea fires missile over Japan, provoking rebuke Mayweather-McGregor: A body blow to pay-per-view from live-streaming apps   To forward this e-mail to a friend, click here You are currently subscribed to this newsletter with the address: reed791.worldnews@blogger.com. To UNSUBSCRIBE, please click here. Manage Subscriptions | Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108