Lexy Savvides

Your GoPro is about to get a lot more powerful

Is your GoPro gathering dust in a drawer somewhere? The action camera maker hopes you’ll pull it out again to use new applications and solutions created by third-party developers. The BMW M-laptimer app will be available this summer. Lexy Savvides/CNET Although the program has been underway for a year, GoPro’s developers program was officially announced …

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Saving California’s coastline using pics from drones, phones

Now playing: Watch this: Can drones help save California’s coastline? 1:47 War. Surveillance. Killer robots. Drones often come with these negative connotations. But photographer Eric Cheng wants that to change. “A lot of us who are drone enthusiasts or work in the profession are really interested in the idea of drones for good, the idea that drones are just a …

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The future of playtime: Interactive toys

Now playing: Watch this: High-tech toys raise privacy concerns 2:19 A new wave of interactive toys wants to make playtime more personal than ever. In partnership with Mattel, San Francisco-based ToyTalk has released Hello Barbie, an Internet-connected doll that can have a conversation. Hello Barbie processes speech in a similar manner to a virtual assistant like Siri or Cortana. Press …

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How to share Live Photos from the iPhone 6S

Now playing: Watch this: Share Live Photos 1:35 Once you’ve got the hang of creating Live Photos on your iPhone 6S or 6S Plus, the next step is to share your masterpieces with the world. Live Photos can be viewed on any iOS 9 device or a Mac running OS X El Capitan. To share between iOS devices simply transfer …

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Hidden iOS 9 features

Now playing: Watch this: Hidden iOS 9 features 1:56 iOS 9 has many new features to discover. Here are some hidden tips, tricks and features inside the new OS. Change video recording resolution: Go to Settings > Photos & Camera > Record Video and select from the options 720p HD at 30fps, 1080p HD at 30 or 60fps. Similar options …

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Take a look at 3D Touch on Apple’s new iPhones

Now playing: Watch this: What is 3D Touch? 1:28 Apple on Wednesday unveiled 3D Touch, a new feature designed to change how you interact with your smartphone screen. Like Force Touch before it, 3D Touch relies on pressure as a way to interact with your device — in this case, the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. Underneath the display, capacitive …

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How Android Wear works with iOS: What you need to know (FAQ)

Now playing: Watch this: Connect Android Wear to your iPhone 2:04 Apple users, Android Wear smartwatches are now open for business. Watches running Google’s software were only able to be used with Android phones — until now. Here are some frequently asked questions about how it all works. Where can I download the app? From the App Store. Here’s the …

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Living in the Matrix with 360

Now playing: Watch this: 360-degree video puts eyes in the back of your head 1:08 Get ready to change your perspective on what video can be. Click here for more Exciting Tech stories. Look up, down, around or side-to-side — footage is coming at you from all angles. From the outside, 360-degree video looks deceptively simple. Set up a few …

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Adobe’s Morph Cut is like autotune for videos

Now playing: Watch this: Autotune your video transitions with Adobe Premiere’s… 2:57 If you have ever watched or edited an interview, you’ll know that there is usually a lot of content that needs to be cut out. Traditionally, a video editor creates a series of cuts to remove things like false starts, ums and ahs, or content that does not …

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How to take better photos in low light

Low-light photography doesn’t always mean taking photos at night. There are plenty of situations where your eyes may be able to adjust to lower light easily, such as in a restaurant, but your camera has trouble seeing as well as you do. Wherever you may be, taking images in low light doesn’t have to be tricky. Here are a few …

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