Bridget Carey

TiVo Bolt lets you skip commercials and speed

Would you pay more for TV to skip commercials and watch sped-up shows? That’s the idea behind the new TiVo Bolt , which charges a monthly service fee for time-saving perks. (Although, you can only skip some commercials.) Watch CNET Update to learn about the new bent box, along with Tesla’s Model X all-electric SUV …

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Google unwraps two Nexus phones, two Chromecasts

Two Nexus phones. Two Chromecasts. Too much Google news! Along with the Nexus 6P and 5X smartphones and two different types of Chromecast media streamers, Google also showed off the Pixel C, an Android tablet with a magnetic detachable keyboard. It’s also adding sharing features to the Google Photos app. In this CNET Update, get the quick summary of Google’s …

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Why lines for a new iPhone aren’t as long this time around

The typical iPhone launch day mania at New York City’s flagship Apple store wasn’t as manic this time. The first customer to buy an iPhone 6S was greeted with the usual eruption of cheers at the iconic 5th Avenue Apple store. But the line wasn’t as long as it usually is on a launch day. In this CNET Update report, …

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Two new Nexus phones teased in leaked images

Google is about to fire up Android Marshmallow on two new Nexus phones. On Tuesday, Sept. 29, Google is expected to reveal the next flagship Nexus phones — but several leaks published on various sites appear to be spilling the beans early. Watch CNET Update below to learn about what to expect at Google’s event, along with the main new …

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With Office 2016, Microsoft takes on Google Docs

Microsoft gave Office a boost to better compete with Google Docs. In this CNET Update, learn about the most notable features in Microsoft Office 2016 . But as Microsoft strengthens Office, another tech company is feeling a slump. Quirky, the company behind Wink smart-home gadgets, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy: CNET Update delivers the tech news you need in …

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Amazon sells $50 Fire tablet in six

Could Amazon’s $50 Fire tablet be this year’s hot holiday gift? Amazon came out with three new types of Fire tablets, but never before has a new model been priced at $50 . To entice holiday shoppers, Amazon offers a six-pack deal: buy five, get the sixth free. Watch Update to learn about Amazon’s new tablets and the improvements to …

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Apple’s iOS 9 arrives, but Watch update delayed by bug

iPhones and iPads learn new tricks with iOS 9, but the Apple Watch has to wait a little longer for its upgrade. In this CNET Update, get quick overview of the big changes iOS 9 brings , and learn what Apple Watch owners can look forward to when watchOS 2 lands. Also, for AT&T customers still hanging on to old …

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Google’s busy week: Android Pay, Fiber, groceries and cars

Google can be a good source of fiber — in more ways than one. Apple is dominating tech headlines with its shiny new gadgets, so you may have missed what’s happening in the world of Google. In this CNET Update, learn about Android Pay, which just launched. Also, Google is expanding its Fiber high-speed Internet service, and it may expand …

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Digesting the new iPhone 6S Upgrade payment plans

As carriers move away from two-year contracts and subsidized phone prices, there are new payment options to consider — and monthly payment plans make it tempting to upgrade every year. In this CNET Update, learn about Apple’s new iPhone Upgrade plan, which starts at $32 a month. But T-Mobile is undercutting Apple with a limited-time $20-a-month Jump upgrade plan for …

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Apple reveals iPhone 6S with 3D Touch, iPad Pro with Pencil, and Apple TV with games

With the iPhone 6S , you can 3D Touch a Live Photo. (Wait, what?) Get ready for new ways to interact with iPhones, iPads and the Apple TV. In this CNET Update, get all the highlights from Apple’s jam-packed news event, including the new larger iPad Pro and revamped game-friendly Apple TV : Now playing: Watch this: Apple reveals iPhone …

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