Google rolled out a slate of productivity features at the Google I/O developers conference in May, 2021 alongside the new Android 12 operating system, camera and WearOS updates. Google will house its new productivity features, which are aimed at connecting hybrid workplaces, under the name Smart Canvas. Brett Pearce/CNET Those updates, features and tools are meant …

Your Instagram username is a fun way to convey your personality on the social media app. It can be your regular name or something quirky. Maybe you got married and want to swap to your spouse’s last name or hyphenate, or are just looking to make a change.  Instagram is a bit more lax when it comes to changing your …

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Marketing company Merkle introduced two contactless shopping services that don’t require apps at CES 2022 this week. Scan & Know and UnboxIt are additions to Merkle’s ShopNXT products designed to streamline shopping and build customer loyalty. The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred the popularity of contactless shopping. …

BlackBerry users are in mourning just a few days into the new year. Support for BlackBerry 10 devices and devices on BlackBerry 7.1 OS or an earlier software ended on Jan. 4, according to the company. This means the beloved phones for many Gen Xers and older millennials will no longer use data, make phone calls, send text messages or …

The Apple Watch has come a long way since its debut, becoming a must-have iPhone and fitness accessory for many Apple fans. The newest iteration of the wearable is the Apple Watch Series 7, but there are the Series 3 and Apple Watch SE models, too. (Check out CNET’s list of best smartwatches here.) Plus, there are over 20,000 apps you can download to …

There is no shortage of streaming services that cater to audiences with different tastes. Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Hulu, and other players compete for your eyes and dollars, with everything from original series to reboots to new movies. Whether it’s children’s content, foodie favorites (a la Discovery Plus), paranormal reality series, live sports, or film fare, viewers can watch …

Drawing digitally once felt like an unattainable skill for me, but after using the Procreate app on my iPad for almost two years, it’s become one of my favorite hobbies. Trying out digital art on my iPad let me experiment with different artistic figures and forms, without having to haul out all the supplies for a more traditional medium. I …

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Holiday shopping was stressful enough before the pandemic, but this year’s expected supply chain shortages will only make matters worse for procrastinating shoppers.  In addition to helping you stay cozy at home as the weather gets colder, a TV and movie streaming service like Netflix, …

Short-form video app TikTok has come a long way since its 2016 launch, reporting 1 billion active monthly users in September, despite its conflicted history with the US government. TikTok’s popularity skyrocketed in the US during the pandemic and the app seems to have found a permanent place in our cultural zeitgeist.  Hubspot reported that 96% of surveyed consumers said …

Chatting with coworkers on the Slack productivity app for desktop or phone has become a way of life. While being helpful for work communication, the software isn’t without its Easter eggs, like the ability to create custom emoji to go with the 2,000-plus emoji that are already in there. Big whoop, right? But trust me, start making and using custom emoji …