Volkswagen’s electric I.D. R is ready to race up Pikes Peak

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So Retro: The art of making vinyl

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Tech check in the 2018 Lexus LS 500 F Sport

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Apple could slash the 2018 iPhone 11 price these 7 ways

A 6.1-inch Face ID iPhone for just $550. That’s one welcome rumor after 2017 became the year of the thousand-dollar iPhone X. But to achieve a modern-looking “midprice” iPhone with Face ID and an edge-to-edge screen, Apple would have to cut many of the iPhone X’s top-notch features.  Let’s back up a bit. The going rumor-fueled theory is that Apple will …

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OnePlus 6 launch event slated for May 16

We won’t have to wait much longer for the OnePlus 6. After a mix of speculation and confirmed reports, the Chinese phone maker announced that it will launch its next marquee phone on May 16 in London. Called “The Speed You Need,” the unveiling will also be a fan event. Fans can purchase tickets to the 1,000 available seats here, …

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How to: Three easy steps to get 4K HDR Streaming

To make your 4K TV look its best, you need 4K HDR content. It’s not just about resolution anymore, as HDR adds deeper colors, inky blacks and brighter highlights. Whether it’s the latest Netflix show or a remastered classic movie, HDR can help your entertainment become more involving and exciting.     While the easiest way to get content is to …

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The Brother P

Cheeps, I’m feeling a little gun-shy about today’s deal, because it’s sure to be hugely popular and Staples has a reputation for short-lived printer promotions. That said, here it is: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Staples has the Brother P-Touch PT-M95 personal label printer for $9.99, with free in-store pickup or free shipping via ShopRunner. If Staples …

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11 new Gmail features, how they work, and when you’ll get them

Google on Wednesday announced a brand new Gmail. Well, not brand new, but the company took the Gmail we all know and (maybe) love, added a ton of new features and overhauled the design. Now playing: Watch this: The new Gmail is here 1:24 By my count there are 11 new features in Gmail, some of which you can get today. …

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A $229 iPhone case? Are you kidding?

When CNET’s New York-based photographer, Sarah Tew, shot the photos for this post, she thought she was shooting some run-of-the-mill wood iPhone X cases. But Kerf cases, which are made in Pittsburgh, aren’t so basic. “The ones on the right and left cost $229,” I said. She was a bit shocked. “$229? Are you kidding?” I kid not, I explained …

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YouTube Kids gets new parental

YouTube Kids unveiled on Wednesday new features meant to give parents more control over what their children watch, following an outcry late last year over disturbing videos that landed on the app. Google-owned YouTube will be rolling out three control features: Channels curated by YouTube and “trusted partners” like PBS. The ability for parents to handpick every video and channel …

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Samsung makes a lot of money from chips, but phones struggle

The smartphone slowdown is real.  Samsung’s first-quarter revenue and profits soared, but it warned of tougher times ahead in the mobile market — including a slowdown in demand for its newest phones, the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus.  The South Korean electronics giant on Wednesday reported a 20 percent jump in revenue and a 58 percent rise in operating profits as it benefited …

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Google swaps out gun emoji for water pistol

Android users opting for a gun emoji might notice the gray and brown pistol has morphed into a colorful toy water gun. The update is rolling out to Android users, Emojipedia reported Tuesday. “We’re always evaluating our emoji designs to ensure that messages are displayed consistently across platforms,” a Google representative said via email. Google isn’t the first to replace …

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5 things to know about Google’s new Tasks app

Users are starting to gain access to the new Gmail design and features. One of those features is a right-side panel where users can find a new app called Tasks. Now playing: Watch this: The new Gmail is here 1:24 Tasks is Google’s latest attempt to create a reminder or to-do service, and hopefully this time it doesn’t end up …

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How mobile money could help the world’s poor

This story is part of “Follow the Money,” a look at how digital cash is changing the way we save, shop and work. John Kunze walked into a check-cashing store along Lexington Avenue in Manhattan a few months ago. It had red neon signs in the windows, cold fluorescent lights and a loop of muzak piping through the speakers. He …

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Self

Big changes are coming for the millions of workers who use G Suite, the professional version of Gmail and Google’s other productivity apps. Google says new changes rolling out starting today will “help the more than 4 million paying businesses that use G Suite work safer, smarter and more efficiently.” Rumors of a major Gmail update have been floating around for …

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