Apple iPhone X hits stores, tech giants face US Congress

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Here’s how to get Windows 10 for free

Editors’ note, Nov. 3, 2017: This story was updated to specify that the free upgrade for those seeking assistive technologies will expire Dec. 31. After that, all users will need to pay for the Windows 10 upgrade, which starts at $119.  Microsoft hasn’t yet closed the door all the way for those in search of a Windows 10 freebie. Until …

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Cricket adds more data to its phone plans

Cricket Wireless customers are about to get more data on their phone plans, the company announced Friday.  Beginning Nov. 5, your data will increase from 1 GB to 2 GB if you’re on Cricket’s $30-a-month plan. If you’re on the $40-a-month plan, your data will increase from 4 GB to 5 GB. Cricket, which is a subsidiary of AT&T, will …

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Some Pixel 2 XL owners got phones without Android

Imagine this scene. Your Pixel 2 XL order finally arrives on your doorstep and as you excitedly try to start up your new phone, you’re greeted with an error message: “Can’t find valid operating system. The device will not start.” Unfortunately, this was a reality for some unlucky people who received their new Pixels without the Android OS. Enlarge Image …

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DroneBase’s augmented reality app is Minecraft in the sky

With an iPhone, you can already make virtual furniture appear in your home, or play games on your tabletop with pieces and armies that don’t actually exist.  Now, a company wants to let you play with virtual Lego-like blocks in the sky — using your DJI drone. DroneBase, a company that puts drone pilots to work taking aerial photos and video …

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iPhone X goes on sale, bringing out the true Apple superfans

Production problems? Forget it. The iPhone 8? A distant memory. Throwing down more than a grand for the latest and greatest iPhone? That’s what they’re here for. The iPhone X went on sale around the world on Friday, drawing crowds and long lines as Apple fans patiently waited to get their hands on the very best iPhone money can buy. …

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OnePlus 5T possibly spotted in the wild

We know that the OnePlus 5T phone will happen, now the next big mystery is about what the phone will look like. Thanks to a Twitter post, we may have a clue. Gamer Alessandro Palmarini tweeted a picture from the OnePlus booth at Paris Games Week. In the foreground of the picture we see a player holding a phone that looks …

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3 things we just learned from the iPhone X teardown

The iPhone X is here. We braved the lines. Our verdict? It’s the best iPhone ever made — even if it takes getting used to.  But until this morning, there were a few intriguing things we didn’t know about Apple’s new flagship. For instance, how did Apple cram even more tech than the iPhone 8 Plus into a handset the size …

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4 ways to protect your iPhone X

It’s terrible when any phone screen breaks. But when you already spent $1,000 or more for that phone? That’s extra-terrible. Alas, that’s what you’re in for if your iPhone X ($285 at Amazon) hits the pavement or suffers some other catastrophic breakage. Adding insult to injury, Apple charges a staggering $279 for iPhone X screen repair. It’s cheaper than a …

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Twitter overhauls rules on how it handles abusive behavior

Twitter is revamping the rules for how it expects its users to behave following criticism of how the platform enforces its policies. The new rules, which Twitter released Friday, don’t alter the fundamentals of its previous rules but rather seek to clarify its policies and enforcement. The updates incorporate feedback from the company’s global Trust and Safety Council to include …

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5 free things you can enjoy today

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! Well, cheeps, after what I consider a pretty solid run of deals these past few weeks, the well …

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How to take a screenshot on the iPhone X

Since the beginning of the iPhone ($162 at Amazon)‘s time, taking a screenshot has consisted of pressing the side button (formerly the power/wake button) and the home button at the same time. Now playing: Watch this: Apple fans finally get hands on with the iPhone X 2:26 With Apple ditching the home button on the iPhone X ($285 at Amazon), …

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Lenovo’s Yoga 920 is the benchmark for premium 2

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