Netflix is trying out an Instagram

Netflix seems to be trying something new. If you recently updated or downloaded the Netflix mobile app, you might have noticed an Extras icon has replaced the Coming Soon icon. When CNET tested the feature, Netflix showed us a vertical Instagram-style feed of originals, series and movies. The feed has videos and images you can …

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Even Apple’s Tim Cook thinks he spends too much time on his iPhone

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple might be responsible for popularizing the smartphone, but its CEO doesn’t want you using your device all the time. In an interview with CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell on Monday, Apple CEO Tim Cook talked about the weekly reports he receives using his iPhone’s Screen Time …

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iPadOS makes Apple’s tablet (almost) the computer I need

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. I’d love to take an iPad around as my main work machine. I’ve come close. But I haven’t crossed over. The 11-inch iPad Pro is a fantastic piece of hardware. The limits? The software. Apple’s newly renamed iPadOS is a commitment to the …

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New Mozilla Firefox logo arrives next week, but you can see it here now

Mozilla is announcing its new Firefox logo next week, but you can actually get a peek now. Last year, Mozilla creative director Tim Murray announced a rebranding plan to accommodate Mozilla’s growing suite of software and services beyond the Firefox browser. Last week, Murray said the nonprofit will reveal the new Firefox logo design the week of June 10. But …

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SEC sues Kik over $100 million cryptocoin offering

Kik, the instant messaging service, jumped on the cryptocurrency bandwagon in 2017 when it released its own cryptocoin. It’s now experiencing the effects of not getting permission from the US government. The US Securities and Exchange Commission is suing Kik for selling its own coin, called Kin, to investors in 2017 without registering with the agency, the SEC said Tuesday in …

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Inside Apple’s WWDC, from Mac Pro shock to Wi

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple is known for slickly produced product launches and, in Steve Jobs‘ time, a singular masterful showman unveiling groundbreaking products including the iPhone and the MacBook Air. But WWDC is when the company lets its hair down and gets geeky with its developers. I finally got …

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Samsung’s latest Galaxy S10 update said to address May patch issues

A new update is reportedly making its way to Samsung Galaxy S10 phones and will supposedly fix issues stemming from a previous patch.  Update XXU1ASE6 for the Galaxy S10 showed up phones Wednesday, according to SamMobile. The new patch will include improvements to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and the S10 camera, but more importantly, it has a fix for the May 20 update that …

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Klipsch’s 2019 sound bars now available at $299, Atmos models coming in Fall

Klipsch’s first 2019 sound bars, the $299 Klipsch Bar 40 and the $499 Klipsch Bar 48, are available in the US from today.   The 40-inch Klipsch Bar 40 is a 2.1-channel sound bar with a wireless 6.5-inch subwoofer, Bluetooth, built-in Dolby Audio decoder and “enhanced virtual surround sound modes”. The 48-inch Klipsch Bar 48 is a 3.1-channel sound bar …

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Google Trips app heads into the sunset

It’s the end of the road for Google Trips. The internet giant announced this week that it would discontinue support for the Android travel-planning app in two months. The app debuted in 2016, promising to help users organize their travel arrangements via phones and other devices, even when offline. The app would guide users to particular places of interest and …

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Amazon’s Prime Day is reportedly July 15, according to leaked PR email

Amazon’s giant celebration of itself, Prime Day, is expected to be July 15, according to a report of a leaked public relations email.  The event is always one of the e-commerce giant’s biggest times for sales — and it also offers consumers some of the company’s deepest discounts of the year.  The dates for Prime Day, which may actually stretch …

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Upgrade Dad’s beer game with the Fizzics DraftPour and save $50

Is your dad a beer-drinking man? Then allow me to point you at a fantastic Father’s Day gift option. For a limited time, the Fizzics DraftPour is just $79.99 when you apply promo code FNF50 at checkout. That’s $50 off the current sale price and the lowest I’ve seen on this cool gadget. See it at Fizzics The DraftPour promises …

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Skype brings screen sharing to iOS and Android to make your life easier

There are plenty of reasons why you might want to share your phone screen with someone — to go through notes during a presentation, show photos to loved ones or shop online with friends. On Wednesday, video chat app Skype introduced the ability to share screens on mobile. Screen sharing is available on the latest version of Skype on Android …

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Amazon AI will help you shop for clothes with StyleSnap

Amazon’s latest jump into AI-powered shopping will help you pick out clothes and accessories. All you need to do is upload a photo or screenshot of what you’re looking for. Announced at #reMARS, StyleSnap, an AI-powered feature, helps customers shop for clothing and accessories. All you need to do is take a photograph or screenshot of a look that you …

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