Mike Sorrentino

Xiaomi 12 phones debut with superfast 120W charging speeds, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Xiaomi’s phones are often exclusive to China, but some of these phones debut powerful features worth checking out as they could bring a peek into what could be coming to international phones in 2022 and beyond. In the case of the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro phones, which made their debut Tuesday in a …

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Movano Ring health tracker to debut at CES 2022, with plans to compete on price

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. The Movano Ring will be making its debut at CES 2022 as the first product from health tech company Movano, with its Monday announcement touting its plan to be one of the “most affordable health devices.” The Movano Ring clearly has …

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Galaxy S21 FE rumors: Release date, price, leaks, specs and more

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE offered a balanced combination of helpful features for a reasonable $699 starting price, but when will its successor, the rumored Galaxy S21 FE, make its debut? Some say we could see the company’s affordable smartphone in January. Although Samsung is set to hold a CES preshow keynote on Jan. 4, we’ll have to wait and …

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What is the cheapest Apple Watch? We find the lowest price possible

The Apple Watch product line made its debut in 2014, initially trumpeted as a companion to the iPhone and a fashion accessory — one that started in price at $349, heading upwards to an eye-popping $17,000 for an 18-karat gold watch. Now, barring any Black Friday discounts, the Apple Watch line starts at $199 for the Apple Watch Series 3 …

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3 things that make me think the AirPods 3 aren’t such a great value after all

Apple’s AirPods 3 are now available to buy, following their debut alongside the redesigned MacBook Pro line earlier this fall. As we move into holiday shopping season and Black Friday AirPods sales begin, prices for the AirPods 3 are already down from their launch day price of $179 (£169, AU$279). AirPods 3 aims for the middle ground between the $129 second-gen AirPods, which …

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Apple Watch Series 3 gets a Black Friday price cut, but you can do better

The Apple Watch Series 3 is still available in 2021 for $199 (£199, AU$299), making it the cheapest entry point for the Apple Watch. And going into the Black Friday shopping season, the watch is set to get an even deeper discount to $109 at Walmart, which is low for any Apple Watch. But even if you buy a new model, …

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MoviePass’ new owner hopes service can drive cinema’s post

MoviePass’ new owner, Stacy Spikes, an original co-founder of the film-ticket subscription service, bought MoviePass on Wednesday in a bankruptcy auction. And he likens the purchase to bringing a child coming back home. “You created something. You watched it grow up. You watched it start to change the world and the industry — from just a little idea you were …

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MoviePass may relaunch in 2022, co

MoviePass, the infamous movie ticket subscription service that was shuttered in 2019, may be getting ready for a 2022 reboot and relaunch. Co-founder Stacy Spikes has purchased the company, a rep for Spikes confirmed, and is exploring what MoviePass would look like as movie theaters return to operation following COVID-19 shutdowns. The purchase, reported earlier by Insider, took place on Wednesday …

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AirPods Pro are on sale for $190 with MagSafe, but you need to pick the right one

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Apple’s AirPods Pro with the new MagSafe-compatible charging case are now available for $190 at most retailers, including Amazon, Walmart and others. But you should pay special attention to which version of the AirPods Pro that you pick. While there isn’t anything new about the headphones …

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Apple’s MagSafe for iPhone: How it works, accessories and more

Apple’s MagSafe system for the iPhone has grown quite a bit since its debut on the iPhone 12 line in 2020. Unlike the original MagSafe charger for Apple’s MacBook line, which relied on a proprietary cable, a variety of official and third-party accessories have sprung up supporting the iPhone’s MagSafe, because it relies on simple magnets that attach directly to …

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