Apple

Apple is working on a home-made processor that could be set for Mac computers released from the first half of 2021, MacRumors reported Monday, citing a note by Apple analyst Ming Chi Kuo. Moving from an Intel chip to an Apple-made Arm-based processor would mean Macs work better together with iPads and iPhones because they’d run on …

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How to watch the South Carolina Democratic debate live tonight without cable

This story is part of Elections 2020, CNET’s coverage of the voting in November and its aftermath. After duking it out on stage in Nevada and seeing Sen. Bernie Sanders win the state handily, seven Democratic presidential hopefuls head to South Carolina for the 10th Democratic primary debate. Former Vice President Joe Biden has bet big on South Carolina and needs …

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How schools may use kids’ phones to track and surveil them

Editor’s note: A spokesman for data tracking company Inpixon originally said its technology is in schools. After publication, the company contacted CNET with an updated statement that Inpixon is in “various stages of contract negotiations” and noted that the service wasn’t live in any school. We’ve updated the story accordingly.  Teachers often lament that phones can be a distraction in …

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Facebook bans ads touting cures for coronavirus

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Facebook is cracking down those hoping to profit on the misinformation and fearmongering by tightening the rules on ads that mention the coronavirus. The social networking giant will specifically ban ads that mention a cure or preventative measures for the disease. “In the …

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Fujifilm’s Instax Mini 11 instant camera is smarter and made for selfies

Fujifilm’s newest analog instant camera now gives you a pure point-and-shoot experience. The Instax Mini 11, which will be available in mid-March for just under $70 (approximately £55 or AUD$105 converted), will automatically adjust shutter speed and flash output according to ambient light conditions.  Past models, including its predecessor, the Mini 9, required you to manually change an exposure dial. …

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Sonos Play alternative: The Bose SoundTouch 10 Wi

Bluetooth speakers are all well and good, but they have limited range and use audio-compression technology that many audiophiles don’t appreciate. They’re also harder to configure for multiroom setups. Enter Wi-Fi speakers, which hit the scene years ago but never really caught on, for reasons I don’t fully understand. Well, actually, I do: Most of them were premium products with …

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Save up to $235 on an Alienware Aurora R8 gaming PC

While much of the world has moved on from desktop PC, for many people — myself included — laptops will never be enough. Only a tower PC has the power, expandability, and upgradeability to accommodate high-performance gaming, VR and graphics work. If you’re nodding your head in agreement, then you might want to check out Dell’s Alienware Aurora R8. For a …

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The best Android 10 features you should be using today

Android 10 launched in September, starting with Pixel phones and has slowly been making its way to more devices. Samsung’s current lineup have all been updated, and the recently announced Galaxy S20 and Z Flip, all run Android 10 out of the box.  Now playing: Watch this: Android 10: Tips and tricks 2:07 The update includes a ton of new …

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Get a new, unlocked Galaxy S10 for $480 or an S10 Plus for $580

Repeat after me: “I will not buy a new phone on launch day.” Because, seriously, just wait awhile and you’ll be able to buy it for less — maybe significantly less. Case in point: Daily Steals is once again offering major savings on the Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus, both of which debuted about a year ago. First up: …

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UE Hyperboom is 13 pounds of portable Bluetooth goodness

Ultimate Ears Boom speakers come in a few different sizes, but none of them are as big as the all-new Hyberboom. A supersize wireless speaker that tips the scales at a hefty 13 pounds, the Hyperboom makes the Megaboom 3 look unquestionably puny. Available in black only at launch, the Hyperboom hits stores in March for $399 (399 euros, AU$599). It’s …

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Samsung, Sony, Sharp join Qualcomm’s roster of 5G handset makers

More than 70 5G devices that use Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 865 processor are in the works, the chip giant said Tuesday.  The tally includes already announced 5G devices like Samsung’s new Galaxy S20 lineup and Sony’s Xperia 1 II. But it also includes newcomers like Vivo’s Apex 2020 concept phone, Oppo’s Find X2 and Nubia’s Red Magic 5G. Other Snapdragon …

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Stylogic vs. Stitch Fix: Which clothing subscription box is best for your budget?

 Clothing box subscription services can help you spice up your closet while avoiding trying on clothes at the store. But choosing the right clothing box service for you might feel overwhelming, with dozens of options available to choose from — particularly when you’re looking for affordable clothes.  Stitch Fix is one of the most popular boxes available, with 3.1 million …

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Johnson and Johnson, Apple team up on new iOS

Johnson and Johnson’s pharmaceuticals brand Janssen wants to improve heart health, and for its latest study it’s turning to the iPhone and the Apple Watch to help gain a better understanding of the vital organ. In an announcement Tuesday, the health care giant announced a partnership with Apple on a new Heartline study designed to get more information on heart …

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