This episode tackles one of our very favorite subjects: TV! But we’re not talking about how to choose a cheap one; that’s something we addressed back in October: No, this time we want to help you improve your viewing experience. That means not only reconsidering your sound options, but also adjusting certain TV settings, adding …
Read More »Newegg Anniversary Sale: Get a Dyson V7 vacuum for $190, 24
To celebrate its 20th anniversary this week, Newegg is running a week-long sale with a different set of deals on PCs, monitors, gaming accessories, appliances and more every day. We’ve highlighted what we think are the best offers but check back on the sale each day to see even more savings. See more Newegg coupon codes: CNET coupons Newegg Dyson V7 HEPA …
Read More »Apple M1 Macs are kick
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. For years, computer makers have tried to sell PCs built on Arm processors, a power-efficient family that powers smartphones. Compared with models running on x86 chips from Intel and AMD, though, Arm-based PCs have suffered from performance and software compatibility shortcomings. …
Read More »More Galaxy S21 details leak ahead of Samsung’s Unpacked event
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Only a day ahead of Samsung’s expected Galaxy S21 launch at the Jan. 14 Samsung Unpacked event, some marketing materials have been shared online by renowned mobile tipster Evan Blass, offering a glimpse at the company’s key selling points for its newest 5G-capable …
Read More »Belkin recalls its portable wireless iPhone charger due to ‘fire and shock hazards’
On Wednesday, Belkin recalled its Portable Wireless Charger + Stand Special Edition WIZ003 for iPhones due to fire and shock hazards, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. The power bank and charging stand combination was sold exclusively by Apple and Belkin from July through October 2020 for about $80, with about 2,280 units sold. The charger includes a …
Read More »Parler CEO says the social network might never come back online, report says
Since losing cloud hosting from Amazon Web Services, social media company Parler might not return to the internet, the company’s CEO reportedly told Reuters on Wednesday. Other cloud hosting companies have refused to work with Parler, Matze said, and the company’s best chance is to get its platform running again with Amazon’s services. Parler is popular with conservative and far-right …
Read More »Qualcomm pays $1.4B for Nuvia, a server chip designer founded by ex
Qualcomm is betting big on a company designing powerful but power-efficient chips for data centers — $1.4 billion big. The company on Wednesday said it has reached a deal to acquire Nuvia, a two-year-old startup run by former Apple chip executives. But Qualcomm won’t just be aiming its newly acquired technology at servers. Instead, it plans to use Nuvia CPUs …
Read More »Fledging’s $99 Hubble case gives iPad Pros a bunch of PC ports
If you need to plug stuff into your iPad Pro, an accessory maker called Fledging has a $99 combination iPad dock and case called Hubble designed to ease connection difficulties. The device plugs into the iPad’s USB-C port, lengthening the tablet somewhat but adding an old-style USB-A port, a USB-C port for newer accessories, a second USB-C port for charging …
Read More »LG QNED Mini
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. LG, best known for excellent OLED TVs like the CX series, is coming out with a new line of televisions called QNED. Based on the more common LCD TV technology instead of OLED, QNED combines the benefits of its NanoCell technology with …
Read More »A CNET 2021 panel: Searching for 5G solutions to the coronavirus mess
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. The coronavirus upended our lives in ways we never imagined possible. The push to stay in our homes, all while keeping the world running and connected, exposed vulnerabilities we didn’t know existed. Patients couldn’t, or wouldn’t, see their doctors, many afraid …
Read More »Asus’ latest dual
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Most PC makers show up for CES with a concept device or two. Asus, on the other hand, arrives with laptops that are beyond what others are doing — and they’re ready to ship. The ZenBook Duo is a perfect example. …
Read More »An engineer will run Intel again as Pat Gelsinger returns as CEO
The engineers are back in charge at Intel. After just two years in the role, Intel‘s chief executive and former chief financial officer Bob Swan will step down effective Feb. 15, the company said in a press release on Wednesday. Pat Gelsinger, a chip engineer who spent 30 years at Intel but the last eight years at software company VMware, …
Read More »Sony TVs get brighter OLED, cognitive processing, Google TV streaming at CES 2021
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Sony is probably the most storied TV brand still standing and while it’s no longer a top 5 seller, it remains a powerhouse among high-end models — aka TVs that cost a lot of money. Its 2021 lineup of new sets, …
Read More »Wireless power runs this 40
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. We’ve been waiting on truly wireless power for years. The technology exists, but most products still require two components to touch. Now wireless technology company Reasonance says it’s brought the the first “truly wireless TV” to CES 2021. No need to drill holes. …
Read More »AT&T is merging its AT&T TV and TV Now streaming services. Here’s what it means
AT&T TV Now, the telecom and media giant’s streaming service, is going away. On Tuesday, AT&T announced that it would be “merging” TV Now with AT&T TV, its cable and satellite alternative that also streams live TV over the internet but previously required having at least one of AT&T’s dedicated streaming boxes. As part of the merger, AT&T is also removing …
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