You can now search for GIFs directly in Tumblr to animate your posts. screenshot by Lance Whitney/CNET Tumblr users now don’t have to look far to find the perfect GIF file to animate their posts. On Thursday, the blogging site unveiled a new GIF search tool that lets you track down animated images to add …
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Set to debut July 29, Windows 10 will be free for one year for anyone running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. And it will be a direct upgrade, meaning you can run the Windows 10 installation in Windows 7 or 8.1, and you should end up with Windows 10 in the end. Windows 10 marks Microsoft’s big push to get …
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Microsoft is doling out Windows 10 as a free upgrade to users running Windows 7 or 8.1. But the edition of Windows 10 that you receive will depend on which edition of Windows you’re running now. Microsoft is counting heavily on Windows 10 to erase the bad memory of Windows 8. As such, the company has made the unprecedented move …
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Take a tour under the sea courtesy of Google’s new Street View images. Google You can now swim with the whales without getting wet, thanks to Google’s new Street View tours of the ocean’s depths. As described in a new blog posted Thursday, Google has posted new Street View imagery of more than 40 underwater spots around the world, including …
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The wearables market continues to grow. Sarah Tew/CNET Wearable devices scored their eighth straight quarter of solid growth, according to a new report released by market researcher IDC. During the first quarter of the year, a total of 11.4 million wearable devices shipped around the world, triple the 3.8 million shipped during the same quarter in 2014, IDC said Wednesday. …
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Apple is recalling its Beats Pill XL speakers and issuing a refund due to a potential fire hazard. Sarah Tew/CNET Consumers who purchased Beats Pill XL speakers from Apple are being asked to stop using them due to a potential fire hazard. On Wednesday, Apple announced a voluntary recall of the speakers, complete with refunds to customers who bought them. …
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Looking for an iPhone 6 or 6 Plus? Best Buy has a tempting offer, if you meet all the requirements. Josh Miller/CNET Looking for an iPhone 6 or 6 Plus and willing to trade in your old iPhone and switch carriers at the same time? You could get back a healthy amount of money in gift cards through Best Buy. …
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You can easily tweak the settings in the Windows 10 Start menu. screenshot by Lance Whitney/CNET Whether you plan to use the Start menu, the Start screen or both in Windows 10, Microsoft has continually been adjusting the Start area since the debut of the Windows 10 Technical Preview. The Start menu/Start screen is one of the most critical aspects …
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Windows 10 Home users may have no choice but to install updates. screenshot by Lance Whitney/CNET In Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, Microsoft gives you the ability to control when or even if you want to download and install updates. But that seems to be changing with Windows 10, at least with the Home edition. A new Windows 10 specifications …
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Samsung may unveil a Plus version of its Galaxy S6 sooner than expected. CNET Samsung Galaxy S6 phone buyers waiting for a version with a 5.5-inch screen might get their wish fairly soon. The Korean mobile phone maker is reportedly planning to unveil the Galaxy S6 Plus, a variant of the Galaxy S6 with a bigger screen and other enhancements, …
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