Want hands-free functionality of your phone or tablet? With dual-hinge technology this adjustable phone stand will stay in whatever position you set and anti-skid rubber pads prevent slipping. The large base also improves overall stability so your device will stay upright while charging, streaming, recording and other important activities. Right now you can score the …

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. More than 250 medical professionals have signed an open letter calling on Spotify to clamp down on COVID misinformation spreading on its platform, specially calling out the podcast of comedian Joe Rogan. The letter took issue with the Dec. 31 episode of The …

It seems like everyone became a content creator in the past couple of years. Those who didn’t start showing off dance moves on TikTok or how-to skills on YouTube at least started spending a whole lot more time on a webcam for work or video chats with friends and family. And the lighting was terrible.  Even if you went and …

With pandemic lockdowns worldwide last year, we all had plenty of time to play with our favorite handheld devices. In the top 10 markets, the average time spent on mobile devices was 4.8 hours a day in 2021, according to mobile-analytics firm App Annie, an increase of 30% from 2019. Consumer spending on mobile games grew to $27.3 billion in …

Nov 2021 Editor’s note, Jan. 12: The OnePlus 10 Pro just released in China, and we’re still learning about OnePlus’ 2022 phone line. But if you are considering the OnePlus 9, know that even though it’s not the highest-performing phone in the lineup, it’s still got great specs all round and comes at a price that makes it a solid option …

Global shipments of PCs in 2021 reached their highest numbers since 2012, according to a report out Wednesday from IDC.  “2021 has truly been a return to form for the PC,” Jitesh Ubrani, research manager for IDC’s Mobile and Consumer Device Trackers, said of the 348.8 million units that shipped last year. The report also highlighted that the total figure …

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. While Samsung’s CES 2022 keynote stressed sustainability and a handful of home gadgets, it saved its real next-gen tech for the show floor. There was where Samsung’s Display division revealed several working foldable concepts which could lead to new phone and …

Top-notch audio quality doesn’t have to come at premium prices. Right now you can take advantage of deep discounts on speakers and headphones that will give you professional quality sound without breaking the budget. Each featuring sleek design and ample power without sacrificing clarity, you can’t go wrong with these speaker and headphone deals.  AKG AKG Y500 Wireless headphones: $50 …

Fact-checking organizations from around the world are calling on YouTube to take stronger action against misinformation on its platform. In an open letter published Wednesday through journalism nonprofit Poynter Institute, more than 80 fact-checking organizations addressed YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, citing a list of conspiracy theories and misinformation that have spread around the globe in the last few years. The letter said YouTube is being …

The iPhone has a lot to offer. You can pack it full of fun apps, use it for amazing photography, and just generally enjoy using it day after day. But, for a long time, you also had to use Apple’s default mail and web-browsing apps, regardless of your preferred defaults. Fortunately, Apple has been loosening its grip on the iPhone and iPad …

In an emergency, you can quickly press the side button on your iPhone to get you in contact with 911. The iOS feature is called Emergency SOS, and it’s incredibly useful to have in case of a severe car accident or even a home invasion — in which you may need to be discreet — but unfortunately the feature is also easy to use …

Drones were all the rage a few years ago, and while some of the hype has passed they’re still hugely popular. The technology behind them has come so far in recent years that you can now get a pretty great drone with a built-in camera for under $100 without looking too hard. This foldable drone from Potensic is a great …

Wendy’s launched its “#NationalRoastDay” campaign on Twitter Wednesday, inviting fans to nominate themselves for a shady slight from the square-burger purveyor’s social media team. The annual marketing campaign drew requests for cheeky insults from thousands of users, as well as other food and beverage companies, including Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Oreo, Velveeta and Oscar Mayer. Still the worst tasting yellow liquid. …

Over the last two years, using the Procreate app — a CNET Editors’ Choice Award winner in 2021 — to draw on my iPad has become one of my favorite hobbies. The digital illustration app costs $10 to download, but its suite of art tools and creative features make it well worth the price.  Procreate is accessible whether you’re a …

Google rolled out a slate of productivity features at the Google I/O developers conference in May, 2021 alongside the new Android 12 operating system, camera and WearOS updates. Google will house its new productivity features, which are aimed at connecting hybrid workplaces, under the name Smart Canvas. Brett Pearce/CNET Those updates, features and tools are meant to enhance frequently used apps …