A Beginner’s 3D Printing FAQ

Rounding up some of the best budget 3D printers, I learned a lot about the art and science of printing. It’s not as simple as loading a 3D file, hitting print and sitting back, although the extra steps and follow-up work involved is well worth it if you want to create eye-catching stuff.  These are …

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Sprint, T

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly in talks with states to gain their support for the Sprint merger with T-Mobile. The talks include attorneys general of states that didn’t join the antitrust lawsuit to block the merger last month, The Wall Street Journal said citing sources. Led by New York Attorney General Letitia James and California Attorney General …

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Rumored Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G is coming to Verizon, leak shows

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 will make its official debut on Aug. 7. Now leaked Verizon promotional materials appear to confirm there’ll also be a Note 10 Plus variant of the phone with 5G. Along with seemingly confirming the more powerful variant of the phone, the carrier appears to have a promotion that will give away the base Galaxy Note 10 …

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Apple nabs Intel’s modem business in $1 billion bet on 5G

It’s official. Apple’s taking a leap forward in wireless chips by buying Intel’s smartphone modem business for $1 billion. The two companies announced the news Thursday. About 2,200 Intel employees will join Apple, along with intellectual property, equipment and leases. The deal should close in the fourth quarter.  “We’ve worked with Intel for many years and know this team shares …

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5G pipe dream: Millions of Americans lack broadband still

As mobile carriers prepare to deploy 5G networks in metropolitan areas across the US, a new report finds that nearly one-third of American households don’t have a broadband connection. Roughly 100 million consumers lack access to high-speed internet connections of at least 25 Mbps, according to research firm NDP Group’s Rural America and Technology report, released Thursday. That’s 31% of …

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YouTube video takedowns of harmful content haven’t hurt revenue

YouTube has been on a crusade to remove harmful content from its platform. Fewer videos, however, haven’t resulted in lower revenue.  That’s according to Alphabet Chief Financial Officer Ruth Porat, who spoke on a conference call with analysts following the company’s release of its second-quarter earnings results.  YouTube, the video arm of Google, which itself is owned by Alphabet, is …

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Firefox Reality VR browser brings the web to Facebook’s Oculus Quest, too

Firefox Reality, Mozilla’s virtual reality browser, now supports Facebook’s Oculus Quest headset. It already worked with the HTC Vive Focus Plus, the Lenovo Mirage and some other VR headsets. But the $400 Oculus Quest, with no wires tethering your headset to a PC, is a new, high-profile option in the world of VR. My colleague Scott Stein says the Quest’s …

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eBay will launch its own delivery service in 2020

eBay is launching fulfillment centers for faster shipping, much like competitor Amazon. The original online retail giant will have sellers deploy their goods to warehouses from which they’ll be shipped to customers in eBay-branded boxes. The Managed Delivery service will launch in 2020, beginning in the US. Currently, eBay sellers handle shipping themselves. The new service will be voluntary for …

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iPhone XS specs vs. X, XR, XS Max: What’s the same and different

The iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR phones are updates to 2017’s iPhone X, 8 and 8 Plus. The iPhone XS retains the familiar design of the iPhone X, including a 5.8-inch OLED display and stainless-steel sides. Apple also offers a larger version of the XS with a 6.5-inch OLED display called the iPhone XS Max. Read: iPhone 11: …

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Why Apple wants Intel’s modem business

Intel’s getting out of the 5G smartphone modem business, and Apple is getting in. The switcheroo, made official Thursday, could have big implications for future iPhones — even if that means it’s the iPhone 16 or 17. Apple and Intel jointly announced that Apple is buying Intel’s smartphone modem business for $1 billion. About 2,200 Intel employees will join Apple, along …

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Russia targeted elections systems in all 50 states, Senate report says

This story is part of Elections 2020, CNET’s coverage of the voting in November and its aftermath. Russia likely targeted election systems in all 50 states during the last presidential election, the Senate Intelligence Committee has revealed, indicating that the problem is far wider than previously known. The Russian Active Measures and Interference in the 2016 Election report [PDF] published …

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NBCUniversal streaming service to launch in April

NBCUniversal, a streaming service from Comcast, will launch in April, NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke said during a Comcast earnings call Thursday. The service, which will reportedly be ad-supported, has been expected and caused some consternation among fans of The Office, when it was announced in June that the show would be leaving Netflix for the NBC platform in 2021. There’s …

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Ride in the back seat at your own risk

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Ikea’s Symfonisk speakers take Sonos into wacky and affordable new directions

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