Now playing: Watch this: What is 4K? 2:27 4K is an up-and-coming video technology that promises a better quality picture when you’re watching movies or TV shows. But how does 4K work, and what does it mean for you? Hit play on the video above to find out. The term “4K” refers to the resolution …
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CSIRO’s Chad Henry shows off some 3D-printed bugs. CSIRO Microsoft’s December Patch Tuesday didn’t exactly ring in the holidays in a merry way. Launched this past Tuesday, the latest round of Microsoft updates contained two that were beset with technical woes. In response, Microsoft had to pull one of the updates and advise enterprise customers to roll back the second …
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Don’t worry, it’s supposed to do that. E Fun A hybrid is a laptop with a removable screen. Or maybe it’s a tablet with a keyboard dock. However you describe it, it’s intended as a best-of-both-worlds solution: tablet one minute, laptop the next, then back to tablet, and so on. Of course, such advanced hardware costs a small fortune, right? …
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Sarah Tew/CNET My wrists are tired. It’s been a long year in wearables. Smartwatches and fitness trackers emerged in numbers too great to count. Glasses? Not so much. As the dust settles on a year full of wearable things, it’s all been about what you can wear on your wrist. Top holiday picks for wearable tech +7 more See all …
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This is the first time Apple has supported PayPal as a payment option for physical items, such as iPhones, iPads and Macs. Screenshot by Lance Whitney/CNET You can now pay for your next iPhone or iPad at Apple’s online store using your PayPal account. Previously, you could pay for Apple products and accessories online using only a credit card, special …
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Adobe attracted 644,000 more Creative Cloud subscribers in its fourth fiscal quarter, but on average they aren’t paying as much. The company expects its Fotolia acquisition will improve average revenue from subscribers. Stephen Shankland/CNET Taking a new step toward becoming a services company, Adobe Systems has signed a deal to acquire Fotolia, one of a handful of “microstock” companies that …
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Dynaudio Focus 160 speakers Dynaudio Listening in a small, New York City apartment-sized room at the In Living Stereo store the Dynaudio Focus 160 speakers were making all the right moves. Their sound filled the space, projecting well ahead of the speakers, and Brian Eno’s “Another Green World” LP revealed new textures and details. Percy Jones’ nimble fretless bass runs …
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Jason Cipriani/CNET In addition to gifts, seeing long-lost cousins and time off of work, holiday season means you’re likely to be traveling. For some the destination is a short drive; for others it’s a flight across the country. For those spending extended time away from home, it’s a good idea to have the post office hold your mail while you’re …
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Nicole Cozma/CNET If you’re going to be hosting a social gathering, then you’ll love the newest feature to land on your Google Chromecast. Now you can allow guests to stream to your TV without sharing your Wi-Fi password. Setting it up takes just a couple of steps for both owner and guest, and then you can start sharing photos, funny …
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The HTC Nexus 9 is now available through T-Mobile’s website. CNET T-Mobile became the first US carrier to sell Google’s Lollipop-powered HTC Nexus 9 tablet with LTE. Related Links Nexus 9 review When and where to buy the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 Google Nexus 9 is a premium no-frills Android tablet (video) Offered through its website starting Friday, the …
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An alleged image of a prototype of Samsung’s next Galaxy smartphone.Toptienmobiel Samsung’s rumored Galaxy S6 smartphone may have made an appearance in a new image leaked online. A photo of an alleged prototype of the yet-to-be- announced smartphone was published to the Web on Friday. The image, which first appeared on Dutch blog site Toptienmobiel, shows a person holding a …
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Matt Elliott/CNET The Christmas season is upon us, a time filled with Bing Crosby, eggnog and shipping deadlines. You can let Bing keep crooning his holiday hits, but it’s time to put down the nog and finish your shopping. Or in my case, start shopping so that I may then finish it. In addition to supporting your local merchants, I’d …
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YouTube now has a GIF creator, and if there’s one thing my mama taught me, it’s never look a GIF horse in the mouth. (She loves puns, what can I say?) Using the new tool on the Google-owned video site, you can grab a portion of the video you’re watching and turn it into a looping silent mini-clip saved as …
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The OnePlus One: Great phone, bad PR strategy. Aloysius Low/CNET This year, like all years in recent memory, has seen its share of highs and lows in the mobile world. On the one hand, you have key players making strides, like Apple successfully joining the big-screen party with its new iPhones, and Google launching its Android One initiative off the …
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The new Snapdragon 810 should provide more computing power and speed for 2015’s phones. Dan Graziano/CNET NEW YORK — Qualcomm is narrowing the gap between what can be done on a desktop or gaming console versus a mobile device. The leading maker of computing chips for smartphones came to the Big Apple on Thursday to show off some of the …
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