The UK deployment of wireless 5G services may be delayed if it places restrictions on embattled Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, a government official warned Wednesday. “There’s certainly a possibility of a delay in the process of the rollout of 5G,” Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright said in response to questions during a parliamentary committee, according to …

After being a dedicated Fitbit wearer, I decided to switch to an Apple Watch for its prettier display, superior design and extra features to continue my step-counting ways. But after spending so much time with a Fitbit, I was disappointed to discover that the Activity app deemphasizes step counts. I quickly grew accustomed to checking my current step count with …

At CES 2019 the biggest topic, almost by accident, was sex tech. That’s because the governing body of the event revoked its Innovation Award on realizing the company behind the winning robotics technology makes sex tech products. That company, Lora DiCarlo, makes a device that taps advanced microrobotics to give women hands-free orgasms. The company still made an appearance at a …

Every phone user has gone through some version of this: You see a pop-up from an app asking for your location information, but have no idea why. Perhaps you uneasily click “allow,” guessing that the app has good reason. Or you click “deny” and then wonder if the app will work correctly going forward. Now, Google is pushing app developers …

Two years in to the life cycle of the latest version of the Intuos Pro, a mainstay professional graphics tablet, Wacom has decided to bring out a small size. That means the entry price for the 8,192-levels-of-pressure Intuos Pro drops to $250 — and going small isn’t as much of a sacrifice as you might think. As a tablet, it seems …

Renting a Bird scooter won’t be your only option for much longer. The company announced preorders for the new Bird One on Wednesday. The scooter comes in three colors — jet black, dove white and electric rose — and costs $1,299.  Some of the Bird One’s features include extended battery life and protection, a 30-mile travel range on one charge and better …

Lenovo’s bringing its AMD-based ThinkPad laptops out of A-series exile and rolling them into its main X- and T-series, indicated by “5” in the model number. The first models welcomed into the stable: The Thinkpad T495, T495s and X395, variations on the Intel-based T490, T490s and X390 introduced at MWC in February 2019. The new models incorporate second-generation Ryzen Pro …

Instagram is working on new guidelines for account removals. The photo sharing site plans to roll out a new policy in which accounts are taken down after a certain number of violations in a particular time frame. The number of violations and how much time is allotted weren’t disclosed because the company doesn’t want people taking advantage of the guidelines. …

Tencent has reportedly pulled the plug on popular video game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds in China and shifted users to a more government-friendly game.  Tencent decided to shut down the mobile version of the battle royale game, commonly known as PUBG Mobile, because the Chinese government refused to allow in-app purchases, Reuters reported on Wednesday. Around 70 million people reportedly played PUBG Mobile …

Google’s Pixel 3A has a lot going for it.  It has an excellent rear camera similar to the one found on the Pixel 3, strong battery life and an OLED display. And at $399 for the 3A ($479 for the larger 3A XL) there is already plenty to love about Google’s latest for those looking for a new phone but …

While the Sonos One is great for people who want a kitchen speaker, there are plenty of higher-end options for people looking to replace a stereo or AV system. Naim’s Mu-so was a beautifully designed and loud(!) all-in-one speaker, and it’s been completely redesigned to be even better. Though it may look like the old model, Naim says 95 per …

Just last year, CNET audio guru David Carnoy was delighted to discover that the $50 Tribit XFree Tune over-the-ear wireless headphones offered “terrific sound for the money.” Right now, today, I’m delighted to tell you that Cheapskate readers can score the Tribit XFree Tune over-the-ear wireless headphones for $32.49. That’s after clicking the on-page 5% off coupon and then applying …

From the very moment Google pushed play on a mundane recording of a guy booking a dinner reservation last year, the search giant became embroiled in an intense debate over the ethics of artificial intelligence. The unremarkable nature of the recording was what made it so unnerving. The guy wasn’t a guy at all. It was Google Duplex, a chatbot …

I’m putting a funky pair of wide-lens glasses on my head. But through them, I see a big screen. It’s the Samsung phone next to me. It’s a computer-monitor-size desktop. I use the phone as a trackpad. I open a web browser, and try reading an article. What if I had a keyboard and filed a story on this thing? …

Sometimes it’s the little things that make a big impact. Live Caption for Android Q might just be one of those features. It gives you on-the-fly transcription of the audio in any video: podcasts, CNET videos, the shaky hand-cam your sister took of her kids. Live Caption isn’t restricted to a YouTube video or Google Duo call.  Imagine you’re in a crowded …