When you think of cool tech, Microsoft Windows probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. You’re not alone. Even after Microsoft got into the business of selling sleek, powerful gadgets like its Surface tablet-laptop hybrids, the company has struggled to convince people it’s on the cutting edge of tech. Case in point: Windows …
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Sometimes a regular Airbnb just isn’t good enough. You want more excitement in your life. Well, you’re in luck. Airbnb, the short-term room and home rental service, is offering an opportunity to spend a night inside a shark aquarium. Your fellow housemates will include 35 sharks at the Aquarium de Paris in France. The space is described as “a peaceful …
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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. Cheeps, I am excited today! Because, let’s face it, it’s hard to call yourself a cheapskate (or The Cheapskate) when you pay a …
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Who is Mii? Me, that’s who. Nintendo will introduce its first mobile app to the US and elsewhere Thursday after its home-turf debut earlier this month. Miitomo is more of a social app than a game. You create an animated character called a Mii, which then asks you questions to learn about your interests and build itself around your personality. …
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The Fitbit Blaze is a step-counting, sleep-tracking smartwatch. Its interface consists of some playful animations, and aims to keep you focused on your health. If you’ve recently purchased the Blaze, and are unsure what it can do beyond counting your steps, grab a cold beverage and follow along as we help you get started. First, you need an app Before …
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Because Windows 10 is a “universal” operating system — that is, an operating system for both mobile devices and PCs — Microsoft has made limiting your data connection easy. Well…easy if you happen to be using a nonwired connection, such as Wi-Fi or cellular data, that is. (Learn how to meter your wireless connection here.) If you’re hooked up to …
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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. Happy Monday, cheeps! How was your weekend? Did the Easter Bunny pay a visit? How about that weather this morning? Enough small talk. …
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Entering text on the newest Apple TV got much easier with the recent release of tvOS 9.2 Users can now use their voice, with Siri Dictation to spell out usernames and passwords, or tell Siri what to search for. Additionally, Apple added the ability to pair a Bluetooth keyboard to the fourth-generation Apple TV. With a keyboard paired, users can …
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Even if you don’t pay for YouTube Red to remove ads and to gain the ability to play tunes in the background or when you are offline, the YouTube Music app (for iOS or for Android) is a great way to listen to the seemingly endless supply of music on YouTube. It queues up songs in a playlist so you …
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Ron Johnson is best known for developing the look of Apple’s iconic stores as its head of retail operations, then for nearly ruining J.C. Penney as its short-lived CEO. You can be excused for not knowing Johnson for his attempt at a third act, this time as the founder and CEO of e-commerce electronics retailer Enjoy, which hand-delivers and helps …
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Ben Affleck’s Bruce Wayne from “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” seems to have a more modern taste in decor than some of his predecessors in the superhero role. He’s big into concrete and spare leather furnishings. You can explore Batman’s world, both above and below ground, in an interactive Google Maps stroll through the Wayne residence. This is one …
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Warner Bros. Pictures posted a new teaser trailer for “The Lego Batman Movie” on Monday giving us a look inside Batman’s impressive home, Wayne Manor, as well as quick flashes of other beloved DC Comics superheroes. Last week, we saw special glimpses into the Caped Crusader’s Lego world when Warner Bros. debuted the first teaser trailer showing footage of the …
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Whether you’ve been using Google Chrome for years or you just switched from, say, Firefox or Internet Explorer, there are some shortcuts you should know. Many involve using the keyboard to navigate faster; others put you a mouse-click away from useful features. And no list would be complete without at least one extension — in this case my favorite extension …
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The highly anticipated Oculus Rift VR headset hit the market on Monday, offering the promise of transporting people into new worlds. But with a price tag of $600 and less than enthusiastic reviews, we wonder who the first customers of this potentially revolutionary technology could be. Also, we debate the merits of a proposal in New Jersey to fine and …
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Yahoo appears to be testing the waters for unloading key properties as part of its long-term makeover plan. The beleaguered Web pioneer has set an April 11 deadline for potential suitors to submit preliminary bids for its core Web business and Asian assets, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. Letters sent by the company to potential buyers requested they submit …
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