Amanda Kooser

Friday Poll: What size iPhone 6 will you buy?

The iPhone 6 next to its larger Plus sibling. Josh Miller/CNET Chalk one up for accurate rumors. The new iPhone, revealed September 9, is stretching its display and coming out in two sizes: big (4.7-inch iPhone 6) and bigger (5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus). There has been a noticeable trend toward larger screens for smartphones thanks …

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Does the Apple Watch adapt for lefties? Mostly

Here, a right-handed person demonstrates the Apple Watch. Video screenshot by Amanda Kooser/CNET I’m a right-handed person, but I’ve worn my watch like a lefty all my life. That means I naturally put a watch on my right wrist. I’m not planning to wait in line for an Apple Watch , but I’m still curious about how it will accommodate …

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Poll: What’s the iPhone 6’s biggest draw?

The new iPhones get a new commercial. Video screenshot by Lynn La/CNET Let’s let the rumor monsters return to their slumber for a few days (until iPhone 7 speculation starts). The iPhone 6 is here and Apple is pumping it up to be the greatest flagship smartphone yet. Apple has been under constant pressure to trump its previous iPhone offerings …

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Mota smartring: For people who hate smartwatches

The Mota smartring shrinks wearable notifications. Mota Not everyone is thrilled about the idea of wearing a smartwatch. Some people ditched their watches in exchange for smartphones a long time ago and don’t want to go back. Others just don’t want to add something chunky to their wrists. If you’re still enamored with the idea of notifications, but shy away …

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Friday Poll: What do you want most from Apple’s iPhone 6 event?

Ciccarese Design’s idea of what the new iPhone 6 models could look like next to a 5S. Ciccarese Design Apple tapped on the media’s collective shoulder last week and invited the world to a mysterious event on September 9. Granted, almost all of Apple’s announcement events have at least attempted to be mysterious. The invite came with the message, “Wish …

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Selfie Brush iPhone case: Fix your do before you pose

Who’s the fairest in the land? The Wet Brush Selfies are fraught with peril. What if your bangs are out of place? What if your lipstick is smudged? Who will save you from looking less than perfect? Never fear, the Selfie Brush is here to empower you to take selfies with confidence, knowing you look fabulous every single time. As …

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Ralph Lauren biometric smart shirt debuts at US Open

The Polo Tech has sensors that fit next to the skin. Ralph Lauren The tennis courts at the US Open this year will be hosting more than just competitors lofting high-tech rackets. Ralph Lauren is using the event to debut the Polo Tech, a compression shirt with biometric sensors that acts like an extremely sophisticated fitness band without having anything …

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Whopper of a Burger King deal: A side of free smartphone

Take a bite out of smartphone prices. Amanda Kooser/CNET Burger King wants its customers to use its new branded mobile app for Android. It wants this so bad, the fast-food company is giving away Android smartphones. This promotion is quite a bit more advanced than the usual “Jungle Book” toys or “Star Wars” glasses giveaways. You can’t just roll up …

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This chair goes wherever you go. Noonee Swiss company Noonee has declared a “chairolution.” Think of it as an industrial-and-factory-focused counterpart to the standing-desk craze that is so popular with office workers. The foundation of the movement is the Chairless Chair, which Noonee describes as “a powered, lightweight and energy efficient lower limb (legs) posture support device.” The Chairless Chair …

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Patent pictures hint at unobtrusive Google Glass design

These specs look pretty normal from the outside. Google Google Glass has a bit of an image problem in some circles. While Glass Explorers proudly wear their gear, it’s hard to miss the hunk of technology hanging off the side of the glasses. That cyborg kind of look doesn’t sit well with people who prefer their wearables to be more …

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