Hands on: SquareOne wants to be your digital board game table

Video games have seemingly always been big, and tabletop gaming is enjoying a healthy renaissance, thanks to decidedly nondigital games from Gloomhaven to Arkham Horror. But combining the two has long been a holy grail for some gamers. We’ve seen iOS and Android helper apps for board games, virtual recreations of board games (Tabletopia, Tabletop Simulator and so on), and …

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Zoom drops 40

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Zoom has been a major social outlet for much of the planet as we physically distance during the coronavirus pandemic, but the video chat app cuts off meetings after 40 minutes. The company is lifting the limit for Thanksgiving, it said earlier this …

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The Mandalorian AR Experience comes to 5G Google Pixel phones

Season 2 of The Mandalorian is in full swing on Disney Plus, with a new episode dropping Friday, and Google is letting you bring its hero home. You can download The Mandalorian AR Experience onto your 5G Pixel and some 5G Android phones, Google said Monday in a blog post.   “The Mandalorian AR Experience puts you in the shoes of …

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Black Friday 2020 TV deals: 55

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Some folks will tell you that “the best time to buy a TV” is January or February, right before the Super Bowl. And if you want to wait until then, more power to you. That said, Black Friday deals are upon us and they’ll morph into Cyber …

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Apple Watch Series 6: SpO2 tracking is still in its early stages

8.0 Apple Watch Series 6 Like Always-on display looks bright even after it’s timed-out Measures blood oxygen levels automatically Better battery life during runs Don’t Like SpO2 data is hard to interpret Still requires daily charge with sleep tracking and always on display The Apple Watch Series 6 feels like it has perfected many of the features I liked about …

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Apple will reportedly move iPad and MacBook production out of China

Foxconn will move some iPad and MacBook assembly from China to Vietnam at Apple’s request, Reuters reported Thursday. The new production lines will apparently come online in the first half of 2021, as Apple tries to alleviate the impact of the US-China trade tensions on its supply chain. It’s unclear which iPad and MacBook models will be made in Vietnam. …

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iPhone 12 Pro’s camera vs. Note 20 Ultra: Portraits, selfies, night mode and more

The cameras on Apple’s new iPhone 12 Pro and Samsung’s Galaxy Note 20 Ultra seem similar on paper. Both have a three-lens camera array with improved low-light performance, 4K HDR video capabilities and advanced autofocus systems. And while they both produce excellent results overall, they each have their strengths and weaknesses in different categories.  Read more: Here are CNET’s reviews of …

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Top 5 tech turkeys of 2020

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How remotely operated vehicles are mapping the future of our oceans

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Tesla class action, Santa Zoom calls

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Amid COVID, Zoom is helping build communities for those displaced from shelters

This story is part of Tech for a Better World, stories about the diverse teams creating products, apps and services to improve our lives and society. Like most of us, Elizabeth Softky needs her phone and computer. They are her lifeline to stay connected to friends, family and health care providers during the coronavirus pandemic. But for Softky, connection is …

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