Apple to acquire Shazam, Galaxy S9 eyes a better iris scanner

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Will Apple’s GymKit make me go to the gym more?

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What to expect from Apple in 2018 (The 3:59, Ep. 330)

Now playing: Watch this: What to expect from Apple in 2018 (The 3:59, Ep. 330) 5:03 Today’s podcast focuses entirely on Apple and the year to come. We discuss a handful of expected changes from the tech titan in 2018, including several new iPhone designs, more augmented reality features and the new HomePod smart speaker. The 3:59 gives you bite-size …

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NFL streaming on phones expands beyond Verizon

Starting in January, you won’t need to be a Verizon Wireless customer to stream live NFL games.  The NFL and Verizon, which have had a years-long partnership that kept live games off any competing carriers’ phones, said Monday they would serve up live games and other NFL video on Yahoo for anyone to stream.  By placing one of the country’s …

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Tips for shooting portraits on your Apple iPhone X (or any phone)

Shooting lovely pictures of your family and friends is one of the best uses for your phone’s camera. Though I regularly shoot weddings as a professional photographer using expensive DSLRs and lights, I also love using my iPhone ($162 at Amazon) to take gorgeous portraits. Taking your phone portrait photography from casual Facebook snaps to frame-worthy art is simple, you …

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Apple confirms Shazam acquisition in move to beef up Apple Music

Apple on Monday confirmed its acquisition of music recognition app Shazam, saying it’s “thrilled” to be gaining one of the consistently most popular apps in its App Store.  “Apple Music and Shazam are a natural fit, sharing a passion for music discovery and delivering great music experiences to our users,” the company said in a statement. “We have exciting plans …

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Net neutrality FCC vote blasted by internet and tech pioneers

Ajit Pai’s plan to toss out the FCC’s net neutrality rules has some prominent critics. Pioneers of the internet and other computer technology on Monday called for the Federal Communications Commission to cancel a vote this week at which the agency is expected to repeal net neutrality regulations designed to protect internet traffic from discrimination.  “You don’t understand how the …

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What you need to know about Google’s AR Stickers

After offering a preview of AR Stickers back in October, Google is ready to start pushing out the feature to Pixel ($695 at Amazon) owners starting on Monday. With the AR Stickers, users can place random digital objects and text in a photo or video, capture it and share it (with just a few taps). Right now the number of …

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From iPhones to the Mac: Five questions to ask Apple in 2018

This past year was one of Apple’s busiest ever — and 2018 could be even more jam-packed. In 2017, with the iPhone X, Apple revamped its popular smartphone for the first time in years, removing the home button and integrating an OLED screen that stretches across the entire front of the display. It showed off its new HomePod speaker and …

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Amazon lawsuit targets alleged get

Using a specialized system, you too can earn $5,000 to $10,000 a month by selling products on Amazon, all while working less than an hour a day. Does that pitch sound too good to be true? Well, it did to Washington state’s attorney general. AG Bob Ferguson said Friday that his office filed a civil lawsuit in King County Superior …

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Get a Nixplay Iris 8

CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Facebook and Twitter! The Nixplay Iris looks like a traditional photo frame, but it’s digital — so fill it up! Nixplay …

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What to expect from Apple in 2018 (The 3:59, Ep. 330)

Now playing: Watch this: What to expect from Apple in 2018 (The 3:59, Ep. 330) 5:03 Today’s podcast focuses entirely on Apple and the year to come. We discuss a handful of expected changes from the tech titan in 2018, including several new iPhone designs, more augmented reality features and the new HomePod smart speaker. The 3:59 gives you bite-size …

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Samsung’s Galaxy S9 may get an improved iris scanner

Samsung will reportedly bring several upgrades to the iris scanner on its next Galaxy S phone, presumably called the Galaxy S9. Some of these possible changes include a shorter response time, better recognition in dark or bright environments or when the user is wearing glasses, and a slightly higher resolution, 3-megapixel lens (up from 2MP in the Galaxy S8) according …

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CNET’s favorite products of 2017

From OLED TVs to Amazon Echos to iPads, 2017 was all more about evolution than revolution on the consumer tech front. Last year’s products with a bit more speed and polish was the order of the day. Of course, there were pockets of innovation, too: Consider iPhone X’s Face ID and Nintendo’s pick up and go Switch console. Here at …

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How to remove the keylogger from your HP laptop

History seems to be repeating itself. Back in May, security researchers discovered that several HP laptops contained an audio driver with a keylogger-type feature. Now, it appears there’s yet another keylogger embedded in a piece of HP software. Although it wasn’t widely reported until today, a Nov. 7 HP security bulletin revealed that a Synaptics touchpad driver has the potential …

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