Eli Blumenthal

AT&T will offer a free 6

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. AT&T is adding another game streaming trial to its stable of offers: Nvidia’s GeForce Now. On Tuesday the wireless carrier announced that it will be giving new and existing subscribers access to a six-month GeForce Now …

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OnePlus 10 Pro is coming surprisingly soon, and you can take a peek at its cameras now

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. OnePlus usually releases new phones in the spring, but in 2022 it’s bumping up its reveal to the week of CES 2022. On Monday, the Chinese phone company announced that it will be releasing its next phone, the OnePlus 10 Pro, …

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CES 2022: Samsung’s new Eco Remotes draw power from radio waves

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Samsung’s TV remotes have been making some major eco-friendly strides in recent years. Last year the electronics giant added a solar panel to the back so the remote can charge from the sun while sitting in your living room, and now …

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Set up your Roku and connect it to the TV in just 4 steps

Roku media streamers, as well as TVs running the company’s namesake platform, are among the most popular home entertainment products, not to mention some of CNET’s favorites. They also tend to make great gifts. Whether you receive a Roku Express 4K Plus, a Streaming Stick 4K, an Ultra box or a Roku TV this holiday season, get ready to take it out of the box and …

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Oppo’s new foldable phone may have solved the crease problem

There’s a new foldable phone in town: The Oppo Find N. After teasing its new foldable last week, the Chinese electronics-maker launched its latest Find N foldable phone on Wednesday, during the second day of its “Inno Day” event.  The new phone, which will be sold only in China starting on Dec. 23, is a little smaller than rival foldable devices like …

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In 2021, the wireless wars intensified

The wireless carriers took scrappy to a whole new level this year. A shift in the industry’s landscape, transformed by last year’s merger between T-Mobile and Sprint, meant competition in 2021 was more intense than it had been in years.  That competitive dynamic was a boon to consumers, who saw aggressive promotional offers and streaming freebies designed to keep people …

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7 top streaming devices to give for the holidays

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Streaming players are some of the most versatile gifts in the tech world. They’re small enough to fit in a stocking but powerful enough to offer entertainment for the whole family. And let’s be honest: Cuddling up with your media streaming device in front of …

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Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 aims to create faster Arm PCs

After announcing its new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip on Tuesday, Qualcomm on Wednesday turned its focus to PCs, introducing two chips: a Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 processor designed for Windows machines and a 7c+ chip for affordable Windows and Chromebook computers.  With the 8cx, the company touts that its new 5-nanometer chips will provide “up to” 85% faster CPU and …

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Verizon partners with Bang & Olufsen to make smart Android TV soundbars

Verizon is expanding from internet and TV service and into… expensive soundbars? On Wednesday the telecom giant announced two new soundbars in its lineup: the $400 Stream TV Soundbar and the $1,000 Stream TV Soundbar Pro.  Both devices are made in partnership with luxury Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen, suggesting the company is planning to play in the higher-end side …

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Qualcomm’s next high

Qualcomm’s next-generation line of mobile processors will get more than just a few performance improvements. They will also be sporting a new naming strategy. On Tuesday at its annual Snapdragon Summit, the chip giant announced a rebrand for its mobile processors starting with its flagship Snapdragon 8-series.  As part of the new scheme, Qualcomm’s high-end chip, which is expected to …

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