Always running out of outlets to plug in gadgets and charge your stuff? Despite the best of intentions to get organized, I always find myself needing to unplug something to free an outlet to charge something else. Here’s an interesting gadget that might solve some of that outlet real estate shortage in your own home. The …

When you wake up your phone, it’s instantly ready to work and your email, texts and notifications are all up to date because, even with your phone asleep, it’s still connected and updating itself — and it’s doing it without a big hit to your battery life. Modern Standby is Microsoft’s effort to bring that instant-on, ready-to-go feel to PCs …

It’s the weekend before the big game — how are you spending your time? If you’re browsing the web looking for reviews of Picard, dogs playing football and a few good deals, I’ve solved all three of your problems with a single article. First and foremost: eBay has refurbished AirPods for just $101. And if you need something to lie on …

If you’ve got next weekend blocked out on your calendar for a little me-time with your TV, a bag of chips and some gridiron dreams, it’s not too late to upgrade your set to make everything a little bigger. Face it: No matter how big your set is right now, everything will look more dramatic on a 75-inch screen. That’s …

When you think about upgrading your media center for the big game, the TV is clearly the belle of the ball. But don’t neglect your sound system, which can transform your home theater from just OK to simply breathtaking. That’s where the Harman/Kardon SB 26  comes in. While CNET hasn’t had a chance to review this soundbar hands-on, that’s all …

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Apple has filed a patent application for small “finger devices” loaded with sensors that allow people to interact with objects in AR or VR. The application was published Thursday by the US Patent and Trademark Office.  Elements such as force sensors, optical sensors and ultrasonic sensors would be used for “gathering finger input from a user.” That input could then be …

Based on the same engine that drives Google’s Chrome browser, Microsoft’s new Edge browser is now available for Windows and MacOS. A year in the making, the new Microsoft Edge browser will work with websites and not deal with the compatibility issues that browsers with a smaller share of the market can face.  More specifically, Microsoft Edge is based on Chromium, …

Apple could be releasing a less expensive iPhone SE in 2020 to fill the gap left by the beloved iPhone SE. On this week’s Apple Core wrap we dive into the latest rumors around the new iPhone which may simply be called the iPhone 9. Will Apple call it the iPhone SE 2 or iPhone 9? Along with rumors that …

Tough phone cases can protect your phone from accidental drops. But we’ve shown that some of these cases are a lot tougher than they claim: Many can be dropped from almost 20 feet onto a hard surface, or protect your phone from harsh impacts like a steel ball. So how do they fare when subjected to one of the toughest …

Apple’s App Store seems to have gone down for some around the world Friday in an apparent outage.  The App Store error page encountered by a CNET editor on Friday.  Screenshot by Natalie Weinstein/CNET According to an update on Apple’s status page posted at 7:27 a.m. PT Friday morning, the company said that “users are experiencing a problem with this …

Signs suggest that Samsung’s upcoming flagship phone, rumored to be called the Galaxy S20 and not the Galaxy S11, could be the first in 2020 to run its photography, gaming features, 5G-ready data connection and live maps navigation off the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chip. What does that mean? Up to 35% more power efficiency and up to 25% more powerful speeds overall. I got a chance …

This story is part of CNET’s coverage of Apple Arcade, including exclusive first looks we got at some of the service’s high-profile new games. The newest game to join Apple Arcade’s growing catalog is Butter Royale from Mighty Bear Games. Players subscribed to Apple’s $4.99 monthly gaming service can check out this new game on Friday. It’ll be available on the iPhone, …

T-Mobile is moving into the accessories space, with a new line of “device essentials” for your phone and tablet, including cases, screen protectors and chargers. The GoTo line by T-Mobile, announced Friday, includes car chargers, wall chargers and wireless charging pods. Prices range from $10 to $45. T-Mobile’s chargers start at $10. Smartphone cases start at $20. Screen protectors are $25 …

If the rumors are right, the Galaxy S20 — formerly known as the Galaxy S11 — could be a beast of a phone, with a bold design on the back and a suite of powerful features within. Leaks and reports predict that the unannounced phone, which we’re expecting to see Feb. 11 at Samsung’s Unpacked event, will have up to …