Apple’s latest Mac operating system, MacOS Monterey, is full of new features that streamline the way your Mac works and let you work seamlessly across all your Apple devices. You can download MacOS Monterey now to test out some of its best features (like using FaceTime on Android and grouping tabs in Safari), so long as …

Now that Christmas has officially passed us by, and the dust of the holiday shopping frenzy has finally started to settle, retailers have begun to wrap up their final sales for the year. While deals are expiring by the day, there are still a few great picks to be found out there. Right now, Amazon still has some pairs of …

Apple issued surprise stock bonuses to select engineers last week to stave off defections to rival companies in Silicon Valley, according to a Bloomberg report Tuesday.  Apple didn’t immediately respond to a message seeking comment, after it declined to comment to Bloomberg.  Some of the bonuses, which were restricted stock awards that vest over four years, ranged from $50,000 to $180,000 …

Though it is very responsive, the Apple TV remote isn’t exactly perfect. It can be tricky to hold because the design is so slim, the buttons are so symmetrical that it’s hard to know which end is up, and it’s so diminutive that it tends to disappear all the time. Happily, there’s an inexpensive remote case to address those flaws — more …

Instagram boss Adam Mosseri vowed Tuesday that the social app will “rethink what Instagram is” in 2022. In a video posted to Twitter, Mosseri said Instagram will focus on greater transparency in the New Year, among other goals. He didn’t directly address any of the past year’s scandals that rocked Instagram and parent company Meta (formerly known as Facebook).  “We’re …

Get ready for the hype train, because it’s preparing to head out of Cupertino (again). Next year is shaping up to be a busy one for Apple, if rumors are to be believed, filled with new technology that may be on par with tentpole moments like the first Macintosh introduction in 1984, the first iMac in 1999 or the iPhone …

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While TVs have gotten lighter over the years, they’ve also gotten larger and less stable, with many models featuring small stands that look cool, but don’t protect against a serious wobble. Obviously no one wants their TV to fall over and break, especially not if you just bought it during the holiday rush. But more seriously, unstable TVs represent a safety threat, especially to …

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. The Movano Ring will be making its debut at CES 2022 as the first product from health tech company Movano, with its Monday announcement touting its plan to be one of the “most affordable health devices.” The Movano Ring clearly has …

Drawing digitally once felt like an unattainable skill for me, but after using the Procreate app on my iPad for almost two years, it’s become one of my favorite hobbies. Trying out digital art on my iPad let me experiment with different artistic figures and forms, without having to haul out all the supplies for a more traditional medium. I …

Whether you received it as a gift this holiday season, or gave it to yourself, congrats on your new projector! There’s no better way to get a massive image for an incredible movie night. Before you pop the popcorn and settle in for quick end-of-year binge of every Marvel movie in order, there’s something you should know: proper placement, and …

After setting up your new Apple Watch Series 7 that you got this holiday season and pairing it with your iPhone, it’s time to check out all the new features and tweak a few settings to make the most of your new Watch. The Apple Watch Series 7 comes with a larger screen, faster charging and a more durable design. That might …

This story is part of The Year Ahead, CNET’s look at how the world will continue to evolve starting in 2022 and beyond. I had every intention of wearing Meta’s (Facebook) Ray-Ban Stories glasses, equipped with cameras, microphones and speakers, as my everyday glasses. Then something funny happened on the way to the optical shop.  At Lenscrafters, they wouldn’t install …