Now playing: Watch this: Add the secret Spock emoji to your iPhone 1:22 In a move Spock would deem most logical, Apple has added support for a Vulcan salute emoji in iOS 8.3 and OS X 10.10.3. While the symbol isn’t in the emoji section of the iOS keyboard, it’s not hard to manually add …
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How to watch and stream ‘Game of Thrones’
Now playing: Watch this: ‘Game of Thrones’: Prepare for Season 5 in just 2 minutes 2:04 Winter is coming (eventually), but even sooner is the arrival of the fifth season of “Game of Thrones.” It’s arguably the best show on television, and just like you, we here at CNET are obsessed. The tech scene has changed since the end of …
Read More »Jawbone Up3 to begin shipping on April 20
Sarah Tew/CNET The Jawbone Up3 is alive, but not all is well. The company announced on Thursday that it will begin fulfilling preorders from US customers on April 20. Jawbone expects all preorders to ship no later than mid-May, and soon after it will begin fulfilling new orders. The Up3 was announced this past November and was originally slated to …
Read More »How to opt out of Verizon’s ‘supercookie’ tracking program
Lynn La/CNET Verizon came under fire this past January for bundling what privacy advocates called a “supercookie” with every smartphone. Mobile devices on the carrier’s network include what the company calls a Unique Identifier Header, or UIDH. This is a unique tracking code that allows the carrier to monitor your online activities and analyze your interests. This data is then …
Read More »Four tips that can enhance your Netflix experience
Now playing: Watch this: 4 ways to perfect your Netflix experience 2:17 If you’re anything like me, you probably love binge-watching shows on Netflix. Whether it’s “Orange is the New Black,” the new season of “House of Cards,” or catching up on “Mad Men” episodes, Netflix has become a key player in my post-work and weekend routine. After spending endless …
Read More »Everything you need to know about Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge pricing
James Martin/CNET Preorders for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge will begin on Friday, March 27, at AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile. Verizon will open preorders on April 1. Samsung’s latest smartphones can be picked up online and in-store on April 10. Both the Galaxy S6 and its curvy sibling will be available on all four major U.S. carriers and …
Read More »Fitbit adds cycling support to Surge fitness watch
Sarah Tew/CNET The Fitbit Surge sport watch will soon be able to track more than just your runs. Fitbit announced on Monday that an upcoming update will add tracking support for outdoor cycling. With the hel-p of the GPS and other sensors, riders will able to view their distance, duration, average speed, heart rate and calories burned in real-time. A …
Read More »How to watch March Madness (even without cable)
Now playing: Watch this: Ways to watch March Madness 1:03 It’s that time of the year again. The time when Internet speeds begin to slow and productivity dips. Yup, it’s March Madness time. Millions of people will tune in online and over-the-air to watch the best college basketball teams in the nation go head-to-head. There’s a total of 67 games, …
Read More »Comparing music storage services from Apple, Amazon, Google
Now playing: Watch this: iTunes Match vs. Amazon Music vs. Google Play Music 1:32 Apple, Amazon and Google all have services that let you access your music in the cloud. Files can be scanned from your personal library and will then be matched with the same song in the cloud. If a song isn’t available in the catalog, however, you …
Read More »When and where to buy the Apple Watch
James Martin/CNET The Apple Watch is now official. Apple CEO Tim Cook filled in the missing details on the company’s first smartwatch at a press event in San Francisco. So when can you pick one up? Here’s everything you need to know about getting your hands on an Apple Watch. When The Apple Watch will be available for pre-order beginning …
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