Microsoft wowed the world when it introduced two dual-screen devices: the Android-powered Surface Duo and the Surface Neo, which would run a new version of Windows called 10X.  When Microsoft announced 10X in October, it said, “Windows 10X is designed for new dual-screen PCs and not as an OS upgrade if you already own a PC.” …

Part of the appeal of Beats’ Powerbeats Pro true wireless earbuds is that unlike Apple’s AirPods and AirPods Pro, they’re available in more than a single color option. While Beats, which is owned by Apple, had a pretty good selection of colors when it released the Powerbeats Pro ($250) last year, you now have four more to choose from: Spring …

This story is part of Father’s Day Gift Guide, featuring our top picks for dads who love tech. Mixtiles are 8×8-inch framed photos — “tiles” — you can easily hang and rehang, no nails required. They rely on residue-free sticky pads, which make them simple to adjust or even relocate. I’m a big fan of the product, a great potential …

Singapore announced earlier this month that it plans to launch a wearable device to help with coronavirus contact tracing. It could be rolled out to the state’s 5.7 million residents as early as mid-June if it proves to be effective, according to local media. “We are developing and will soon roll out a portable wearable device that will… not depend …

Windows 10 ($144 at Amazon) has been around for years, and Microsoft just launched Windows 11 in October, adding new features and upgrades. (Here’s how to download Windows 11 and our favorite features of the new OS.) You may have noticed that the Windows 10 Photo app is different from the old Windows Photo Viewer, and includes the ability to …

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. In 2010, Apple surprised the tech world when it announced it built its own chip, then called the A4, to power its newly revealed iPad tablet. This year, the company might do it again, but this time to announce a shift to its homemade chips …

Mobile-only streaming video service Quibi has added support for Chromecast to its iOS and Android apps. While Quibi is primarily designed for mobile viewing, COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders have made it more appealing for many people to watch things on a bigger screen, perhaps with family members in the living room.  Late last month, Quibi added AirPlay support for iOS, and said …

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Yelp is adding a new tool that allows businesses on the platform to self-identify as black-owned. The new feature aims to make it easier for users to find and support black-owned businesses amid the calls for racial equality in the US. Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman said in a blog post Thursday that the new tool follows an increase in user …

TikTok’s popularity skyrocketed with the help of short, quirky dance and lip-syncing videos. Now the social media app is betting that live broadcasts and educational content will play a bigger part in its future. Bryan Thoensen, who oversees content partnerships at TikTok, said that during the coronavirus pandemic TikTok is seeing people not only spending more time watching videos but …

A year ago, foldable phones captured the imagination of gadget enthusiasts and did something handsets hadn’t done in a while — elicit genuine excitement. But in a year beset by a global pandemic and now focused on protests seeking an end to police brutality and racial injustice, that sort of whiz-bang product — which so far sells for more than …

Google Maps on Monday rolled out several new features for Android and iOS to keep travelers and commuters up to date on how COVID-19 might impact their trip. That includes information like travel restrictions and how crowded public transportation might be. TechCrunch earlier reported the news.  Transit alerts from local agencies will now show up in Maps to keep people informed …

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. As coronavirus lockdowns ease across the US, people are apparently flocking to Airbnb and other home rental sites to book nearby summer vacations.  In the US, Airbnb had more nights booked between May 17 and June 3 than the same period a year …

Twitter is working on a new in-app system to verify users on the social media site. Jane Wong, a reverse engineer, tweeted the find on Sunday. Wong posted a screenshot that suggests the new feature, if made public, will live in the app settings under a Personal Information section. In an email, Twitter didn’t deny Wong’s findings, but had no …