Justin Jaffe

These are our 12 favorite gifts for Father’s Day in 2019

This story is part of Father’s Day Gift Guide, featuring our top picks for dads who love tech. Dads can be tough to shop for — but we have to try.  This year, Father’s Day falls on June 16, and we’ve rounded up a selection of no-brainer gifts that run the gamut from 100% practical …

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Everything we know about Apple WWDC 2019

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. We’re just a few weeks away from Apple’s annual developer conference, which kicks off with a June 3 keynote, and expectations are ballooning. If the rumors are true, the company may use the event to unveil new hardware and announce one of the more …

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How to order the new Pixel 3A and Pixel 3A XL

Though the focus of today’s Google’s I/O conference keynote was software, the company also used the occasion to unveil new hardware products, including two Pixel phones and a smart home display.  Google I/O 2019 Pixel 3A review: The cheap phone Google always needed Google Nest Hub Max: A higher-end smart display for Google Assistant Google Maps gets Incognito Mode Google’s next-gen Assistant …

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Pandora unveils discounts for students and military

Streaming music service Pandora has announced special pricing for students and members of the military and their families.  Pandora Premium, which is ad-free and lets users skip songs and download music for offline listening, normally costs $10 per month. The new Pandora for Students plan costs $5 month and is available to both new and existing users. New customers can kick things off …

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Best Buy has deals on speakers and headphones, today only

Best Buy is in the midst of a 24-hour flash sale that includes some good deals on audio hardware. If you’re looking for a pair of over-the-ear headphones, a portable Bluetooth speaker, a smart speaker or a sound bar system, it’s worth a look.  In addition to the audio gear, the sale also include a range of computers, monitors and …

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Google’s rumored Pixel 3A dons a purple hue in new leak

Editors’ Note, May 7, 2019: CNET’s Google Pixel 3A and Pixel 3A XL reviews are here. Read more about both phones and why Google decided to release these budget handsets. We expect to see the official fourth-generation Google flagship phone in the fall — probably October. But new photos continue to pop up showing another new Pixel phone that may preempt the …

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Galaxy Fold ship date postponed to June 13

Samsung will begin shipping its Galaxy Fold phone to AT&T customers on June 13.  On Tuesday, AT&T customer David Cogen tweeted a message from AT&T asking him to accept the new shipping date. The date and other information in the tweet are accurate, a person familiar with the company’s plans told CNET.   Looks like the new shipping date for the …

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Samsung delays Galaxy Fold release

Samsung is postponing the release date of its Galaxy Fold phone. “While many reviewers shared with us the vast potential they see, some also showed us how the device needs further improvements that could ensure the best possible user experience,” Samsung said in a statement. “To fully evaluate this feedback and run further internal tests, we have decided to delay …

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OnePlus 7 Pro said to support 5G and have a super fast screen

Editors’ Note, May 14, 2019: CNET’s OnePlus 7 Pro review is here. Read more about the new phone from OnePlus.   OnePlus is reportedly planning to introduce a new premium phone in 2019 that supports 5G and features new display technology. Called the OnePlus 7 Pro, the phone will have a display that’s “super smooth and very crisp,” OnePlus CEO …

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Apple promotes mangrove conservation efforts on Earth Day

To celebrate Earth Day today and promote its own conversation efforts, Apple has posted an in-depth account of its partnership with Conservation International to support a 27,000-acre mangrove forest in Colombia. The company says the forest will eventually sequester 1 million metric tons of CO2.  Conservation International says that coastal ecosystems, when damaged, emit their carbon reserves into the atmosphere. The organization …

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