James Martin/CNET With the launch of Windows 10 comes Edge , Microsoft’s new built-in browser that’s meant to replace Internet Explorer. Though IE will still come with Windows, the older browser is being relegated to “legacy compatibility” duties. Microsoft is urging everyone to use Edge for its faster performance and improved features. More about Windows …

The Audiophiliac’s ancient Yamaha cassette deck. Steve Guttenberg/CNET Over lunch the other day one of my audio pals mentioned cassette decks are going for next to nothing on eBay. “Really?” I said. “That sounds like something I should check into.” He was more right than I imagined. The first thing I noticed was prices were dirt-cheap, lots of choices for …

Bluetooth speakers may be good enough for the masses, but if you crave better sound, the Onkyo A-9010 integrated stereo amp (US $300, UK, £199, Australia AU$549) would be a great place to start. Paired with Pioneer’s terrific SP-FS52 tower speakers, you’ll enjoy superb sound for not a lot of money, and if you’re into vinyl, add the Audio Technica …

This is a Cecil the Lion tribute phone. Goldgenie UK company Goldgenie is dedicated to creating outrageous luxury items like gold-plated electric uniwheels, diamond-bedazzled iPhones and $164,000 Apple Watches. Now it’s going gold for a good cause by offering a special-edition HTC One M9 smartphone. It’s coated in 24-karat gold, of course, but it also has an engraved portrait of …

Cricket expands upon its international calling and texting options. Cricket Cricket Wireless customers will soon be able to place calls and send texts from Canada and Mexico to the US at no additional charge. Previously, Cricket subscribers on Smart and Pro plans could make unlimited calls to both countries, but communications back from Mexico and Canada would cost you. Cricket …

Uber plans to expand its India presence far beyond New Delhi. Uber Car-hailing service Uber is looking to dramatically broaden its presence in India. The company will invest $1 billion over nine months to expand across India, Uber said on Friday. The cash will be used to bring its service to more cities across the country, as well as to …

The YotaPhone 2 offers a traditional LCD display and an e-ink screen. Andrew Hoyle/CNET Despite raising far more than enough money required, Russian phone maker Yota Devices will not be offering its unusual, double-sided YotaPhone 2 in the US. At least not this year. Related Links YotaPhone 2 review See the two faces of the YotaPhone 2 (pictures) Want a …

Click here for more Road Trip 2015 stories. HANOI, Vietnam — The lights in the conference room flickered a couple of times and then turned off completely. The hum of the air conditioner quieted and the room became still — unnaturally so for a technology company trying to enter the noisy smartphone business. I was at the Hanoi headquarters of …

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg with his arm around his wife, Priscilla Chan. The two are expecting their first child. Mark Zuckerberg/Facebook Mark Zuckerberg got a thumbs-up recently from a special girl: his daughter-to-be. The CEO of the world’s largest social network said Friday that he and his wife, Priscilla Chan, are expecting their first child, a girl. “We’ve already been …

Screenshot by Matt Elliott/CNET We could all use a little help, I would imagine, with keeping up with our email inbox. If you use Gmail and frequently or even occasionally find yourself with the need to forward a bunch of emails, you don’t need to forward them one by one. Grab the Multi Forward for Gmail Chrome extension and you …

Windows 10 upgrades are slowly but surely making their way to devices. Screenshot by Lance Whitney/CNET Microsoft’s brand-new Windows 10 operating system is now running on millions of computers and tablets around the world. Windows 10 is now running on over 14 million devices, Microsoft announced in a blog post on Thursday. According to Microsoft Corporate Vice President of Windows …

Now playing: Watch this: Awesome movies are hitting HBO Now and iTunes in August 2:37 With Apple’s exclusivity deal running out with HBO Now, more and more people can watch HBO without a cable subscription. The $15 price seems steep compared to Netflix, but August sees some amazing movies being added to HBO’s catalog. “The Hobbit: The Battle of the …

Taking a screenshot is nothing new. The feature has been available across numerous platforms and devices for well over a decade. How to actually take a screenshot, however, remains one of the most frequently asked questions. Whether you’re running Windows XP or the brand-new Windows 10 operating system, these are all the ways you can take a screenshot: Take a …

Viber on Android. Nicole Cozma/CNET When you’re driving, you shouldn’t be texting — and it may even be illegal depending on where you live. We all know this, but sometimes it’s hard to resist at a stoplight, or even when traffic is slow. Instead of risking an accident, it’s a good idea to use a hands-free utility like Google Now …

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. Groupon It seems like just weeks ago that I shared a deal on a refurbished HP Stream 11. (That’s because it was just weeks ago.) If you bought one, you might want to …