Rare Apple 1 charity auction bids have already reached $500,000

If you are a fan of Apple, want to own a piece of tech history and have oodles of cash to burn, you’ll be happy to learn a very rare Apple 1 computer has just found its way on to the auction block. Apple’s first ever computer, the Apple 1, was originally released in 1976 for the ominous price of …

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Is beer better in Scotland? Is rum richer in Cuba? A VR taste test

“From man’s sweat and God’s love, beer came into the world.” Saint Arnold of Metz said that, back in the sixth or seventh century, just before doing a knee-slide across the dance floor and falling asleep in a hedge. Beer hasn’t changed much since old St. Arnie’s time, but that doesn’t mean he wouldn’t appreciate new and interesting ways of …

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Google saying buh

Now playing: Watch this: Google to kill Chrome apps everywhere but Chrome OS 1:30 Google has touted its Chrome browser as all you need for desktop computing on any operating system. But the search giant said in a blog post Friday that it will gradually be phasing out the browser’s apps for Windows, Mac and Linux machines. The apps range …

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Where the rich and famous shop for audio systems

There’s high-end audio, and there’s a wholly different strata of high-end audio that even I, the Audiophiliac, rarely come in contact with. I was keenly aware of that fact when I dropped by Rhapsody Music & Cinema, here in NYC. I was warmly greeted by the owner, Bob Visintainer, who showed me around his impressive selection of truly exotic gear …

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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs. S7 Edge: Which phone to buy

Now playing: Watch this: Should I buy the Galaxy Note 7 or S7 Edge? 1:47 Note 7 or S7 Edge? Both Samsung Galaxy phones have a lot in common, especially those wraparound screens that look awesome and are home to special shortcut software. Both phones share similar specs, including a sharp-shooting, 12-megapixel camera and the same speedy processor. There are …

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This ‘Bad Lip Reading’ video makes the DNC seem quite strange

If the US presidential race hasn’t felt bizarre enough for you, the latest installment of the YouTube series “Bad Lip Reading” offers up unreal yet hilarious moments from the Democratic National Convention. In the video, published Friday, faux voice-overs of Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Bill Clinton and more rev up the crowd with statements that …

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Sonos Sub will soon come in white

For Sonos owners who prefer their wireless multi-room audio speakers in white, the company has some good news: its Sonos Sub ($700, £600, AU$999), previously available in black, will also come in white starting this fall. The Sub can be combined with any of Sonos’ other wireless speakers — Play:1, Play:3, and Play:5 — to augment the bass and works …

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Everything you need to know about browser extensions in Edge

Thanks to the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Microsoft Edge finally has browser extensions (albeit only a handful so far). We’ve been waiting for Edge to support extensions for over a year — the browser debuted stripped-down and barely customizable because Microsoft wanted to keep it as secure as possible. So here’s everything you need to know about installing, managing and …

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Can a Pikachu drink your coffee? MIT video magic might show the way

Pokemon Go can make it seem like a cute Caterpie is sitting right there in your cup of coffee (eww). It’s clearly just a cartoon image superimposed over the image your phone is capturing. But what if that Caterpie could react to the coffee, splash it around or drink it, as if it really were swimming in your Starbucks cup? …

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Lifestage: the social network your parents aren’t on. Yet.

In your face, Snapchat! Kids still say that sort of thing, right? How about: The ’00s called and they want their app back! Well, it’s late on a Friday, and Facebook has quietly released a new app, called Lifestage. And while its name might suggest the target market is caterpillars, this is actually for teens — aka not me. Like …

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Get a Dell Inspiron 11.6

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. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. Hello, New York! No, really, hi — I’m in you right now. So much to see and do, so little time. And yet …

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​Supergirl poses with Wonder Woman Lynda Carter

While DC Comics superheroes Batman and Superman can never seem to get along, it’s nice to see Supergirl happily hanging out with Wonder Woman. “Supergirl” actress Melissa Benoist on Thursday posted a behind-the-scenes photo of herself posing with Lynda Carter, an actress best known for her role in the “Wonder Woman” TV series from the ’70s. “Met a wonderful woman …

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Watchdog group says Sprint’s revised 50% off ads are still shady

The Federal Communications Commission is being asked to look into Sprint’s “Save 50%” advertising claims. The National Advertising Division, a self-regulating body within the advertising industry, said Friday that it wants the FCC to review Sprint’s ads, after the wireless company failed to revise its claims that customers could slash their phone bills by 50 percent. NAD investigated Sprint’s advertising …

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How to change the tip on the Note 7’s S Pen

When you took your shiny new Note 7 out of the box, did notice the weird accessory tucked away at the bottom of the box? Don’t throw it out! You’re going to need it if you ever need to change the tip on the S Pen should it ever get bent or lose get worn out. The tool is essentially …

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