Right off the bat, I need to be upfront. At the time of this writing I’m not privy to any official information about what new tablets will be announced at CES 2014. And even if I did have some insider knowledge, I likely would have signed a nondisclosure agreement preventing me from sharing any of …

Motorola Mobility, which was acquired by Google in 2012, lost a bid to invalidate a Microsoft patent that has to do with mobile calendar syncing. The patent was originally used by Microsoft to win a ban on US imports of some models of Motorola phones, according to Bloomberg. Related posts Best Phones Under $500 for 2022: Pixel 6A, iPhone SE, …

BlackBerry is saying goodbye to two of its top vice presidents. Rick Costanzo, executive vice president for global sales, has resigned, while Chris Wormald, vice president for Strategic Alliances, has also decided to leave, a BlackBerry spokeswoman told CNET on Monday. The news follows a report published earlier in the day by the Wall Street Journal, which had cited information …

Despite the sometimes overwhelming faceless sea of black bezels, cheap plastic, and wordy model names, tablets continue to come into their own, becoming the slimmer, faster, and lighter portable devices we’ve always wanted. In 2013 the blurred lines of tablet/laptop hybrids continued to confused us all, budget slates came crashing onto the scene like a wrecking ball, 2012’s best tablets …

Which store has the best deals on HDMI cables? Which Web site has the best selection? Which HDMI cable is right for your TV? Answers to these questions, and more, in the definitive (if I do say so myself) HDMI cable buyers guide: First off, cheap cables will produce the exact same picture and sound quality as expensive cables. Check …

You don’t need a criminal lawyer, you need a criminal… lawyer. Better Call Saul, the spin-off prequel series from Breaking Bad, is coming to Netflix in the new year before it’s on British television. Like the final season of Breaking Bad, each hour-long episode of Better Call Saul will pop up on Netflix shortly after it’s aired on US TV, …

Now playing: Watch this: Aussie accessories: STM, Cygnett and Dog & Bone. 2:11 We take a look at some Australian brands worthy of your dollars when buying bags, cases and other accessories for your favourite gadgets. STM is a very popular brand right around the world now, so you might be pleasantly surprised to discover they call Australia home. They …

If one piece of advertising is to be believed, LG is working on a 5.5-inch version of its popular G2 smartphone. (Credit: Pocketdroid.net) A black and white print-out on Pocketdroid has revealed what appears to be a new LG smartphone, sitting one rung down from the premium LG G2. It may be a Korea-only launch for now, or it might …

Sony has announced a new flash drive with a micro USB on one side and full-sized USB on the other for easy smartphone storage expansion and file transferral. (Credit: Sony) The Nexus 5 is one heck of a smartphone, but like many it’s missing something we feel is key: expandable memory. Sony has unveiled what could be a neat solution. …

CNET reader John asks: I am a senior. My hearing abilities are deteriorating and I expect there are a lot of others with the same problem. Background music in a lot of programming drowns out the voice. Higher frequency and soft voices are more difficult to understand. I would like to know if there is any way to control the …

Picture settings menu Screenshot by Geoffrey Morrison/CNET Televisions are unlike other consumer electronics products. Their setup and settings have a tremendous effect on how well they perform. The best TV on the market incorrectly setup will almost always look worse than a mediocre TV setup well. Ideally, you’ll get a setup disc to ensure the correct settings, but regardless, it’s …

CNET reader Steven U. asks: I bought a 240 Hz LED LCD, and if I press the “Info” button, all I ever see is 1080p/60. Does this mean I’m only getting 60 Hz? Is there something wrong with my TV? Do I need a special HDMI cable? Your question is a pretty common one, actually. So we’re all on the …

CNET reader Diana F. writes: I have a new 65-inch plasma, and I just hooked up an HD cablebox from Comcast. In the setup menu I can’t access the HD Size (grayed out) What’s wrong? Thanks, Diana Well, Diana, TV companies just don’t want you changing things. Just kidding, there’s more to it than that, and it’s far more common …

Cable box or satellite box, DVR or digital media receiver, it’s important to set the output resolution so it looks best with your TV. But what looks best with your TV? The answer is probably easier to find than you’d imagine. All HDTV broadcasts are either 1080i or 720p. Most stations, such as CBS, NBC, and others, are 1080i. Fox, …

A new TV is a great thing. A new TV, right after it’s taken out of the box, is not. To get the most out of your TV you need to adjust the settings, use the right cables, adjust your sources (like your cable box) and more. Compiled here is a directory of everything you’ll need to get your TV …