Apple Pay could help boost mobile transactions in the next few years. CNET Staff The total number of users who plan to engage in mobile transactions will rise substantially in the next few years, according to a new report from Juniper Research. By the end of 2017, there will be 2 billion smartphone or tablet …
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Nokia Nokia is “up to something” — and it looks like that something is the Finnish company’s first major product launch since it stopped being a phone company. “Guess what?” says Nokia, tweeting a picture of a mysterious black box. What could the box be? We’ll find out tomorrow: Nokia has been teasing us with social media posts promising “an …
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Are men as reluctant to ask for computer help as they are to asking directions? It seems so. The Unofficial IAIN LEE Radio Archive/YouTube screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET When it comes to technological items, I have a simple way to fix them. I ask my engineer friend George, who sneers at me in as kind a way as he can …
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Now playing: Watch this: Multitask like a pro: Galaxy Note 4 gets it done 1:26 Want to run multiple apps at the same time on the Galaxy Note 4 ? You can totally do that with Multi window. Here’s how to get started. Turn it on First, make sure Multi Window is enabled: Go to Settings>Multi Window Then tap the …
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The US State Department has shut down its unclassified email system as it evaluates potential damage caused by a possible hacker attack. The department’s email system was shut down in a planned outage Friday to make repairs and security upgrades after “activity of concern” was detected recently on the system, according to the Associated Press. None of the department’s classified …
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Apple lands deal with China’s largest payment card provider. CNET Apple has reached a deal that will allow consumers in China to use the country’s most popular payment card to make purchases on its App Store. The new payment option lets Apple ID users in China link their accounts with UnionPay’s debit or credit cards for one-touch purchases of apps, …
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Touch Press When it comes to learning about the building blocks of our universe, Theodore Gray’s The Elements for iPad is the perfect gateway. It’s comprehensive, covering every known element; each of which has its own entry, including applications, detailed properties, and interactive images and videos to explore. It’s sort of a must-have for any suite of educational apps, or …
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Kvart & Bolge’s Sound Sommeliers Kvart & Bolge I have to admit it was the look of the tiny Kvart & Bolge Sound Sommelier tower speakers that first piqued my interest. My samples were finished in a textured “Fender Tweed Amp” covering, a refreshing contrast to the usual boring black. Measuring a scant 4 inches wide and 32.5 inches tall …
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Featured Video Google’s supersized Nexus 6 takes a bite out of Lollipop 3:30 / Nov 12, 2014 Playlist Moto G Google Play Edition; Your ticket to ultra-affordable… Moto G Google Play Edition; Your ticket to ultra-affordable and clean Android KitKat 2:04 Jan 23, 2014 HTC One M8 Google Play Edition: Sweet metal design… HTC One M8 Google Play Edition: Sweet …
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The latest flavor of Android is arriving on some devices, starting with Nexus and Motorola. But don’t count on it being bug free — some developers report problems connecting to Wi-Fi networks. CNET has your guide to Android 5.0 Lollipop, along with tips on how to install it yourself. As the update rolls out, the Nexus 6 goes on sale …
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Now playing: Watch this: Android Lollipop lock-screen notification tips 1:35 Google’s latest mobile operating is now making its way to a variety of smartphones and tablets. Android 5.0 Lollipop completely revamps the look and feel of the operating system, and includes a number of new features and enhancements. One of the first things you will notice is an updated lock …
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Screenshot by Lance Whitney/CNET Heads up, those of you who’ve been checking out Microsoft’s Windows 10 Technical Preview. Microsoft keeps tweaking its Windows 10 Preview with new builds packed with new features. These builds have been coming out on a fairly regular basis. The initial Windows 10 Technical Preview debuted on October 1. The next build, dubbed Build 9860, came …
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Now playing: Watch this: Google’s supersized Nexus 6 takes a bite out of Lollipop 3:30 Consumers seeking a carrier version of the new Google Nexus 6 can now order one via Sprint. As of Friday, the Nexus 6 is available through Sprint for $300 with the usual two-year contract, or for $696 with 24 monthly payments of $29 but a …
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Overly promotional messages from Facebook Page owners are getting filtered out. Jason Cipriani/CNET Want to promote something on Facebook? Buy an ad. That’s the logical conclusion for businesses after the social network said it will reduce the number of “promotional” messages showing up in users’ information streams, known as News Feeds. Companies that previously sent advertisements from their free Facebook …
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Screenshot by Matt Elliott/CNET OS X Yosemite introduced Safari 8 and a flatter, more streamlined design. Jason Cipriani offered four tips for Safari 8 last month, and I have a quick fifth tip for you. As part of its embrace of sleek simplicity, Safari 8 does not by default show the full Web address for Web pages in its address …
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