This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. The in-screen fingerprint sensor in Samsung’s Galaxy S21 might be easier to use than ever. Qualcomm, a major supplier for Samsung, on Monday unveiled the second generation of its 3D Sonic Sensor that’s faster and bigger, making it …

Working remotely during the pandemic has breathed new life into PC sales, according to a new report from the International Data Corporation. The fourth quarter of 2020 alone saw global PC shipments reach 91.6 million units, climbing more than 26% year over year.  Over the entirety of 2020, IDC reported over 13% growth in PC sales. The company said that …

There’s little doubt that the Apple TV is in desperate need of a refresh. Rumors currently point to a new streaming box arriving sometime this year with improved gaming features, an easier to find remote and a more powerful processor inside the small black box. Even though a new Apple TV is possibly on the horizon, the current Apple TV lineup is worth …

Intel demonstrated its next-generation flagship laptop chip Monday at CES 2021, a chip code-named Alder Lake that should be faster when you need performance and more power-efficient when you need better battery life. The processor will arrive in the second half of 2021. The brief demonstration, in an online press conference hosted by Intel’s consumer chip leader Greg Bryant, showed …

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. In a world where $1,300 phones quickly sell out, it’s comforting to know there are companies still launching basic handsets for just a few hundred bucks. Alcatel, which has been selling entry-level smartphones for years, added three new sub-$200 phones to …

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. TCL is going big at CES — literally. In addition to upping its 2021 6-Series to 8K, on Monday the China-based electronics giant announced that it will be adding a new size to its popular line of televisions: 85 inches. Called the …

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. After partnering with keyboard maker Ducky on a couple of limited-edition One 2 Mini mechanical gaming keyboards, HyperX is going it alone with its first 60% size keyboard, the Alloy Origins 60. Announced for CES 2021, the compact keyboard’s layout makes …

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Say what you will about the AirPods Max‘s high price, but it seems to have paved the way for other companies to release more expensive headphones. Case in point: the new V-Moda M-200 ANC, which carries a list price of $500. …

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. After releasing its first TVs with Google’s Android TV software last June, at this year’s CES the Chinese electronics giant announced that it will be shipping TVs in 2021 that run on the search giant’s new Google TV software. It is unclear …

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. LG has unveiled the UltraGear GP9, its first dedicated gaming soundbar, at CES. The all-in-one G9 is designed to complement LG’s range of UltraGear gaming monitors and offers battery-powered operation — a rare feature for gaming speakers. This portability could make …

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. LG on Monday at CES 2021 revealed its UltraFine OLED Pro monitor, intended for professionals who work across fields including video, photography and gaming. The 31.5-inch monitor announced during LG’s event at this year’s online-only CES has a 3,840×2,160 4K display. …

Amazon, Apple and Google have banned the Parler social networking app from their services and app stores in the wake of Wednesday’s attack on the US Capitol by a mob of Trump supporters. Parler has been rife with violent comments since before the attack on the Capitol, and Apple and Google say they’ll restore the app only when Parler moderates its service …

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Here’s some news creative professionals and some gamers may be jazzed about: Western Digital has a new range of 4TB solid-state drives for CES, out by the end of March and starting at around $700. Until now, flash-memory based SSDs, which …

Jabra isn’t unveiling any new headphones at CES this year, but it did have one minor announcement: Its relatively new Elite 85t noise-canceling true-wireless earbuds are now available in four new colors: gold/beige, copper/black, black and gray. They were released in October in titanium/black. Read more: CNET’s Jabra Elite 85t review The Elite 85t list for $230, but have dipped …

At $6 a month, Hulu’s ad-supported plan is arguably one of the best deals in streaming. The service’s considerable library of TV and movies includes not only new and old network and cable shows, but also exclusives like Devs, The Handmaid’s Tale and Palm Springs. Read more: 8 of the best movies to see on Hulu If you’re a college …