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Qualcomm’s next chip means a slimmer, longer

When it comes to the processor that powers your phone, size matters. And Qualcomm and Samsung are going smaller than ever. The two companies on Thursday showed off the Snapdragon 835 chip, the first mobile processor to lean on a 10-nanometer manufacturing technique from Samsung, which packs millions more transistors — the engines for processing power — into a tinier …

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Facebook turns Safety Check over to its users

Facebook is giving the power of Safety Check to the people. The social media giant said Thursday it is no longer manually activating its crisis response tool. Instead, it will rely on its 1.2 billion daily visitors to help automatically launch Safety Check. Safety Check sends a message to Facebook users in areas of immediate danger, allowing people to notify …

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7 features from Windows you can bring to your Mac

Longtime Windows users making the leap to a Mac will need to go through a bit of an adjustment period before they begin to feel comfortable navigating MacOS. In an effort to bring you comfort, allow me to ask and answer seven questions that you might be muttering to yourself. 1. Wait, where’s the Delete key? What a Mac calls …

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PlayStation Vue comes to Apple TV

Following the addition of Android TV last month, Sony has announced that its PlayStation Vue service is now available on the fourth generation Apple TV. People will be able to use Apple TV’s Siri Remote to search and the touch-pad to navigate. Programming now available via Vue includes ESPN, NFL, AMC and CNN. PlayStation Vue is a web TV subscription …

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5 subscription box gifts for your cat (or cat

The best way to bribe your kitty this holiday season is with a cat subscription box gift. These companies will deliver toys, treats and cat-themed accessories to your doorstep every month. These boxes also make great gifts for the cat ladies (and cat men) in your life. There’s even a box designed just for people who love cats and, um, …

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Get a Nixplay Seed digital photo frame for $70

CNET’s Cheapskate scours the Web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. Nixplay Photo albums are a thing of the past. Sure, we’re all snapping zillions of photos on our phones, but what then? All …

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