Scan QR Codes on your iPhone using this hidden iOS 11 feature

There is a seriously long list of features Apple added to iOS 11, ranging from slight upgrades to the Messages app to a completely revamped experience when using the iPad. Now playing: Watch this: 7 important hidden features in iOS 11 2:21 One of the more subtle, and hidden, features Apple added is the ability …

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Buy the iPhone 8 Plus now or wait for the iPhone X? (The 3:59, Ep. 286)

Reviews of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are out and are largely ho-hum about the latest smartphones from Apple. Sure, there are some nice updates for both phones. But are they really worth getting or is it better to wait for the higher-end and more expensive iPhone X, which ships in early November? One feature, though, that may …

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Those of you on T-Mobile’s unlimited data plans will soon get to use at least 50 gigabytes of data each month before you face a possible speed reduction. T-Mobile, the third-largest wireless player — well behind Verizon and AT&T — previously warned that it may reduce customers’ download speeds once they’ve consumed 32GB of data each month. The wireless carrier …

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T-Mobile and Sprint are quickly becoming the Ross and Rachel of the wireless industry.  The nation’s third- and fourth-largest wireless carriers are in active discussions for a merger, according to a person familiar with the talks. It could take anywhere between three and five weeks before the deal might be made official, although there’s no guarantee it will go through. CNBC’s …

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Software vendors woo self

With technology increasingly intertwined with all aspects of business, CNET@Work can help you — from prosumers to small businesses with fewer than five employees — get started. The self-employed worker is becoming increasingly popular among software vendors. And there’s a good reason for that. There were 15 million people self-employed in 2015, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. …

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8 things that are new in watchOS 4

Alongside iOS 11, Apple is releasing WatchOS 4 to Apple Watch owners. It’s compatible with every watch currently available from Apple. There are a lot of new, beneficial features as well as some fun watch faces and a flashlight tool in WatchOS 4. Let’s take a look.  Now playing: Watch this: Apple updates its WatchOS with new Siri face 2:25 …

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Hulu’s huge October sees plenty of TV premieres and lots of movies

A dozen Godzilla movies are being added to Hulu in October. In that pile, there’s the terrible 1998 version, but don’t worry. There are a lot of classic Godzilla films being added as well, including “Godzilla Vs. Mothra.” You can also catch several Quentin Tarantino films like “Kill Bill” and “From Dusk till Dawn” on Hulu. Tarantino has said that …

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CCleaner hack affects 2.27 million computers, including yours?

Computer-optimization software is supposed to keep your computer running smoothly. Well, in this case, maybe not so much. Monday, the company that makes CCleaner, Avast’s Piriform, announced that its free software was infected with malware. If you use CCleaner, here’s what you need to know. What does the malware do? It gathers information like your IP address, computer name, a …

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In Amazon’s cheaper Fire HD 10, Alexa takes on a bigger role

The Amazon devices team used to make devices. Now, they make different shaped houses for Alexa. The e-retailing giant on Tuesday unveiled a new Fire HD 10, Amazon’s first tablet to include a hands-free mode for accessing Alexa, the company’s voice assistant. To entice shoppers into buying the new tablet, Amazon also added a faster processor, increased the battery life …

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Google Doodle bows to Mexican dance pioneer Amalia Hernandez

The power of dance is such that it can convey an entire culture. In 1952, Amalia Hernandez founded the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, a unique dance company whose goal was to illustrate the diversity of Mexico. Hernandez, who would have been 100 on Tuesday, created a dance style that stemmed from her work as a choreographer at the National Institute of …

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8 tips and tricks for the new Files app on iOS 11

The iCloud Drive app had a short life, launching with iOS 9 two years ago. It’s now replaced by the Files app in iOS 11. There’s more to the new app than a simple name change, with features aplenty. Let’s take a look at what’s new. Now playing: Watch this: My favorite things in the iOS 11 beta for iPad …

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iPhone 8: Should you upgrade?

On Sept. 22, you’ll be able to buy the new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in stores. (You can already preorder them today.) That means you’ve got a choice to make. Do you buy, or do you wait?  We know it’s tough to keep track of every single new iPhone feature, so we created this guide. No matter which iPhone you …

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Cue the robot has multiple personalities

Now playing: Watch this: Cue the robot has plenty of attitude 1:33 Fancy a friendly game of soccer with your robot pal? San Mateo, California-based Wonder Workshop’s new Cue robot will be your own personal David Beckham. The kid-oriented Cue does bear a resemblance to Sphero’s BB-8, but LED lights on its face give the robot more personality than the Star …

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CCleaner hacked, Slack’s new valuation

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