Erin Carson

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Getting trapped in the quantum realm turns into a family affair in the new trailer for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, the third Ant-Man installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  The trailer, out Monday, shows what happens when Ant-Man Scott Lang’s daughter Cassie (Kathryn Newton) uses a device to send a signal into the quantum …

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If You’re in a Car Crash, the iPhone 14 and Apple Watch 8 Will Know

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. The Apple Watch Series 8 and iPhone 14 will be able to detect if you’ve been in a car crash, Apple said at its “Far Out” event Wednesday. Apple introduced the feature when talking about the new Apple Watch Series …

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Mark Zuckerberg Says NFTs Are Coming to Instagram

NFTs could be coming to Instagram in the next several months, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said during a talk at SXSW. “I’m not ready to announce exactly what that’s going to be today, but over the next several months, [you’ll get] the ability to bring some of your NFTs in, and hopefully over time be able to mint things within …

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PCs had their best year since 2012, IDC says

Global shipments of PCs in 2021 reached their highest numbers since 2012, according to a report out Wednesday from IDC.  “2021 has truly been a return to form for the PC,” Jitesh Ubrani, research manager for IDC’s Mobile and Consumer Device Trackers, said of the 348.8 million units that shipped last year. The report also highlighted that the total figure …

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Apple reportedly set to launch new iPhone SE, three Watch models next year

Apple could have a slate of new iPhones and Apple Watches in the works for 2022 and 2023, MacRumors reported Tuesday. Citing a note to investors from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, MacRumors said Apple may be planning two new iPhone SE models for 2022 and 2023. The 2022 model could arrive midyear with 3GB of memory. It could be followed in …

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Apple highlights its Product Red devices for World AIDS Day

Apple is showcasing its Product Red devices and accessories for World AIDS Day on Wednesday. Included in the Product Red lineup are the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, Apple Watch Series 7 and Apple Watch bands. The company is also donating $1 to the Global Fund for every purchase made using Apple Pay on apple.com, in the App Store or in …

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Apple says its driver’s license feature is coming early 2022

If you’re itching to add your state ID or driver’s license to your Apple Wallet, you’ll have to wait just a little longer.  An update to Apple’s website describing iOS 15 noted that the feature is slated for “early 2022.” The change was spotted Tuesday by MacRumors, which noted that the feature had been expected late this year. Apple didn’t immediately respond …

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YouTube co

YouTube co-founder Jawed Karim doesn’t agree with the platform’s decision to hide the public dislike button from videos.  Karim said so by changing the description of Me at the Zoo, which was the first video posted to YouTube, back in April 2005. The short video has more than 200 million views and shows Karim talking about elephants. The new description …

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Apple unveils new subscription service aimed at small businesses

Apple is working on a new service, built for small businesses with up to 500 employees.  Apple Business Essentials will include iCloud storage, Apple support and device management among other offerings, the company said in a blog post Wednesday. “Apple Business Essentials is designed to help streamline every step of employee device management within a small business — from setup, …

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Airbnb adds verified Wi

Airbnb is rolling out 50 new features, many of which are aimed at travel flexibility born of remote work. In a blog post Wednesday, the company outlined updates including a verified Wi-Fi tool that lets you check a listing’s internet speed, a new translation feature and the ability to search listings up to a year in advance.  “For the first …

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