Verizon is expanding a test of quantum computing technology that the carrier believes could help secure its networks. A pilot project of a technology called quantum key distribution in Washington DC was successful, so Verizon it will now test it across the US. Quantum computing could solve some computing problems impossible for conventional machines, the most famous being …

The future generation of PC chips from Qualcomm is here — and Acer and HP will soon sell products using the technology as Apple gears up for similar computers of its own.  Qualcomm on Thursday at the IFA electronics show in Berlin unveiled the second generation of its 8cx processor for Microsoft Windows laptops and 2-in-1 devices. The company says …

This story is part of Road Trip 2020, CNET’s series on how we’re preparing now for what could come next. It’s wildfire season again in California as the second and third largest blazes in the state’s history continue to burn. More than a thousand structures across 10 counties have been destroyed and (so far) five people have died as hazardous …

With the iPhone 11 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and Galaxy Note 20 coming in at or over $1,000 and even the “affordable” OnePlus 8 Pro costing $899, I wanted to see what level of phone I could get without spending a fortune. So I went on a hunt with $650 of CNET’s money (thanks, guys!) to see what quality of handset you …

5G is coming to even cheaper phones early next year, thanks to new Qualcomm chips — and Motorola, Oppo and Xiaomi will be selling them.  When a new technology like 5G launches, it first arrives in high-end, pricey devices and eventually trickles down to less expensive phones. The first 5G phones released last year cost over $1,000 — the Galaxy …

We knew Intel’s Tiger Lake laptop chips were going to be better than last year’s Ice Lake models. Now we know how much better. At a launch event Wednesday for the chips, formally called the 11th generation Core processors, Intel showed speedups that indicate it’s got some of its mojo back after years of sluggish progress. For productivity chores like …

On Thursday, Google shared how it uses artificial intelligence for its Maps app to predict what traffic will look like throughout the day and the best routes its users should take. The tech giant said it analyzes historical traffic patterns for roads over time and combines the database with live traffic conditions to generate predictions. To improve accuracy, the company …

This story is part of Elections 2020, CNET’s coverage of the voting in November and its aftermath. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday outlined several steps the social media site is taking to encourage voting and to fight misinformation ahead of the US elections in November. In addition to efforts already in place, Zuckerberg said Facebook will expand its policies …

A Chinese official on Thursday reportedly emphasized the country’s authority to approve or block the sale of some technologies abroad, appearing to confirm that the government plans to play a critical role in any deal to sell off TikTok’s US operations.  On Aug. 28, China updated the country’s export-control rules to cover sensitive technology, possibly including algorithms that power TikTok’s recommendations …

Today’s deal roundup features a product that’s extremely hard to come by right now: a Chromebook. With so many students working from home, it’s no surprise these inexpensive laptops have been hot items. (That said, check with your school district to see if you can get a loaner. In our neck of the woods, they’ve been readily available to middle- …

Acer is the first across the line offering a laptop powered by the just-announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 platform, with the new Spin 7. This two-in-one hybrid, presented onstage during Qualcomm’s (virtual) keynote at the IFA tech show, is part of a new generation of Snapdragon devices that Qualcomm says will, “support the digital transformation and mobility needs for remote productivity …

TCL took to the IFA 2020 stage on Thursday to reveal tablets with screen tech designed to mirror the experience of reading on paper, a smartwatch for your grandparents and some AirPods Pro-style headphones. The Berlin tech show has mostly gone digital this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The company also offered brief updates about its conceptual tech, including …

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