Facebook is basically Snapchat’s little sister right now and wants to copy everything she does. The social-networking giant unveiled on Friday a tweak to its mobile app, a new main screen it’s trying out in Canada and Brazil that looks a lot like Snapchat’s home screen, according to BuzzFeed. The potential feature demonstrates just how …
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Tired of having to custmize your Windows 10 Start Menu each time you create a new account? Here’s how to fix that.
The first time you log into a new user account in Windows 10, you’ll find the Start Menu filled with seemingly random items you most likely won’t have use for. Sure, you could remove those items manually and add the ones you actually want, but that takes time. Worst of all, if you create a new user account, that account’s …
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Buy one phone, get the second free. T-Mobile will run a one-day sale on Saturday, August 6, giving customers who buy a qualifying Samsung Superphone a second device of equal (or lesser, if you prefer) value, according to the company. The promotion follows a week of celebrations by the company after OpenSignal and others crowned T-Mobile the fastest wireless network …
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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. Cheeps! Yesterday I promised you a new Bluetooth speaker deal to make up for the previous two that sold out so quickly. Sorry, …
Read More »Drink up! This smart cup gets you cheaper beers
Fitness wearables aren’t the only gadgets that track your habits. Let’s toast to a smart beer glass that keeps track of your drinking — and could be a real wallet saver. The glass, from Tel Aviv startup Glassify, gives you discounts every time you order a cold one. You download the app, order your favorite lager and swipe the smart …
Read More »Are you ready to downsize your audio system?
It’s an open-ended question, but if you have big speakers or a humongous home-theater system, have you considered going for something smaller? I understand, but if you like the sound you have now, are you willing to give that up? That’s the hard part. It’s a lot easier if you’re not all that crazy about what you’ve got — sure, …
Read More »Apple releases iOS 9.3.4 update to squash security bug
Apple’s latest update to its iOS software fixes a security hole that could have been exploited to take control of your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Released on Thursday, iOS 9.3.4 addresses the problem as one in which an “application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges,” according to an Apple support page. That means an attacker …
Read More »Crave giveaway: Fluance RT80 turntable with built
Editors’ note: This giveaway has a Twitter component, so please read the below rules carefully. We’ve turned off comments on this post to avoid confusion as to how to enter the contest. Congratulations to Jesse L. of San Diego for winning a Sony HT-XT1 pedestal sound bar last week. Been looking for a reason to dust off your parents’ old …
Read More »Apple Store app now touts products based on the items you own
Apple now has a new tactic to try to get you to open your wallet. Updated on Thursday, the Apple Store app will now recommend and help you shop for products that work with the Apple devices you already own. So if you purchase an iPad, the app may propose buying a Smart Cover to accompany it. Or if you …
Read More »Spotify’s Release Radar serves up new music in a personalized playlist
Spotify’s hit a certain groove with its algorithm-driven playlists like Discover Weekly. The music streaming service regularly unearths songs and artists listeners might have missed. Now, Spotify is applying that same idea to new releases with a feature called Release Radar, the company said in a blog post Friday. Release Radar, available today, is a personalized playlist that updates every …
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