Is the Apple Watch right for you? Before you visit an Apple Store to try it on Friday, learn all the ins-and-outs of this new gadget — and the apps — from CNET’s Apple Watch review . And of course Apple isn’t the only one making headlines. Google is working on something called GMeet, Skype …
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If you want to be among the first to own an Apple Watch, you should pre-order on Friday. You’ll need to make an appointment to get one in store when it launches on April 24. Friday is a big day for more than just Apple fans. The Star Wars movies will be sold digitally for the first time. CNET Update …
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Roku boxes are getting new tricks — even if you have an older streaming machine: Now playing: Watch this: Roku refresh sends alerts when movie price drops 2:56 Also featured in this tech-news roundup: Sling TV adds HBO Now and 200 international channels. But some NCAA streams on Sling have had trouble keeping up with demand. More impressive than streaming …
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If Snapchat, Vine, and Periscope can’t satisfy your social video craving, now there’s Riff. Facebook launched a new app for sharing and creating short video clips with your friends. Watch CNET Update below to learn how it works: Now playing: Watch this: Facebook hopes to make viral-video magic with Riff 2:54 Also in this tech-news roundup: Nintendo reveals a new …
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Need a plumber, painter or pilates instructor? Amazon is a new source for finding local services. This CNET Update looks into Amazon Home Services and how it will challenge Yelp and Angie’s List. There’s also a new challenger in the streaming space: Tidal is taking on Spotify with plenty of support from big-name musicians. But Spotify has been keeping busy. …
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Microsoft is getting friendly with Android. Watch CNET Update to learn how Microsoft’s programs coming pre-loaded on future Android phones and tablets. But if you’re sick of bloatware, it seems the Galaxy S6 will give you more freedom to delete unwanted system apps: Now playing: Watch this: Android devices loaded with Microsoft apps 3:00 Also in this tech-news roundup, Amazon’s …
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Pay for Netflix. Pay for Hulu. Pay for HBO. And now… Vessel? Watch CNET Update below to learn about Vessel, a new video site that aims to be a premium version of YouTube. It’s $3 a month to get early access to some content, but Vessel is free for a year if you sign up by Thursday: Now playing: Watch …
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Smartwatches are stealing the spotlight at Baselworld, the annual conference in Switzerland for watchmakers and jewelers. CNET Update covers the latest high-tech in high-fashion, including TAG Heuer’s upcoming Android Wear watch and a smartband from Gucci and Will.i.am. But not all smartwatches have screens. The Frederique Constant Horological Smartwatch has a normal watch face, but inside it’s tracking steps and …
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Twitter is cooking up something to compete with Meerkat. In this CNET Update, learn how Twitter is choking off the video-streaming app Meerkat after buying rival app Periscope. And Twitter isn’t the only social network making acquisitions: Now playing: Watch this: Twitter declaws Meerkat, but the app won’t give up 2:53 Featured in this tech-news roundup: Facebook buys shopping app …
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There are many companies that would love to sell you a fancy stand for that fancy Apple Watch. In this CNET Update, take a look at some of the first Apple Watch accessories. Apple stores are making room for more Watch gear — the company is no longer selling rival fitness bands. Meanwhile, the Swiss watchmaker Swatch is out to …
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