If you’re concerned about privacy and have a camera cover on your MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, you could damage your laptop’s display by closing your notebook with that cover on, Apple said earlier this month on a support page on its site.  Read more: Best Mac VPN in 2020     Now playing: Watch this: …

You know I’m all about the super-cheap earbuds, but I’m just as interested in premium ones when they’re heavily marked down. Case in point: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Best Buy has the Sony WF-SP700N true-wireless in-ear sport earphones for $79.99. They originally sold for $180. See it at Best Buy How do these compare with AirPods? …

Update, July 22: Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Flip 5G will be released Aug. 7 for $1,450. Original story follows. Samsung sent out invites for its next (virtual) Unpacked event earlier this week. The Aug. 5 event is expected to feature a host of new devices, and a new leak seemingly gives us a peek at one of the new products …

Several popular iOS apps experienced crashes on Friday morning, including Spotify, Waze, Tinder and Pinterest. Problems persisted for roughly two hours, though the apps for Apple’s mobile operating system appear to be working again. Multiple members of the CNET staff experienced crashes with the Spotify app on iOS, and the Waze app also crashed for one staff member. There were …

The first time we meet Louie King, a character in the new Apple TV Plus show Little Voice, he’s on a mission to Broadway.  He has flouted curfew by sneaking out of his group home to get an autograph from a specific member of the Phantom of the Opera cast. But instead of the star, Louie excitedly waits for a …

The upcoming school year is going to look quite different for most students, but one thing hasn’t changed: The need for a good laptop. And if you’re stuck at home or in an apartment while taking online courses, you might be grateful to have noise-canceling headphones so you can work in peace. Best Buy has a pretty sweet offer running …

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the question of whether schools will open up in the fall remains precarious. Nonetheless, if you’re thinking about getting a phone for the upcoming school year, there are lots of options available. Read on for CNET’s top pics that aren’t too expensive and feature great specs like top-of-the-line processors, nimble cameras and bright displays. Read …

This story is part of Generation China, CNET’s series exploring the nation’s technological ambition. China is moving full steam ahead on 5G, barely slowed down by a pandemic that has ravaged the world. This is setting up a race between the nation and the US, which led the way with 4G cellular technology and wants to keep its pole position …

This story is part of CNET’s coverage of Apple Arcade, including exclusive first looks we got at some of the service’s high-profile new games. Apple Arcade on Friday added Creaks, a new puzzle platformer game from indie developer Amanita Design, to its growing catalog of over 120 games. Creaks joins the developer’s other game, Pilgrims, on Apple’s subscription mobile gaming service. See at App Store …

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. While coronavirus restrictions are lifting in some areas, the pandemic is ongoing. Many people are still working from home, and only seeing friends, family and co-workers through video chat apps and services. While there are many options to choose from, Skype and Zoom …