Vizio has unveiled two new M-Series soundbars for its 2023 TV and audio range, including the second Elevate model with motorized height drivers. The M512E-K6 M-Series Elevate ($800) is a Dolby Atmos/DTS:X surround soundbar with front heights and a wireless subwoofer. It offers HDMI ARC and HDMI in, Bluetooth and dedicated voice assistant input. Conversely, …
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Your Next Smartwatch May Have 90 Hours of Battery Life and Maybe a Camera Too
People often gripe about smartwatch battery life, and for good reason, as even premium watches like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 last only two to three days before needing a recharge. But Qualcomm’s upcoming W5 chips promise to extend battery life by up to 24 hours thanks to a slew of performance and efficiency advancements. These new designs, officially called …
Read More »Save $25 On the Highly Rated Logitech MX Keys Keyboard for Mac
When it comes to keyboards, Logitech’s MX Keys series is our favorite for everyday use. The MX Keys Mini was named our overall favorite keyboard on the market in 2022, and right now you can grab the step-up MX Keys Advanced for even less. Amazon currently has the Mac-exclusive version of the full-sized Bluetooth keyboard on sale for just $95, …
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With summer travel heating up (pun intended), it’s logical to start thinking about how best to share your adventures with friends and family back home. Whether it’s a long road trip, a visit to a National Park or three or even just a weekend getaway upstate, the right camera for the adventure can help you preserve the memories. You don’t, as …
Read More »Best Screenwriting Software for 2022
A great screenplay is one of the first steps to creating an acclaimed film, and writers at every level deserve to have industry-quality software for their creative process. That being said, there are so many options it can be overwhelming, with every app and service packed with features that potential buyers have to sort through. Classic industry favorites like Final …
Read More »Pegasus Spyware and Citizen Surveillance: Here’s What You Should Know
For digital spying technology, it’s a doozy of a case. Security researchers have revealed evidence of attempted or successful installations of Pegasus, software made by Israel-based cybersecurity company NSO Group, on phones belonging to activists, rights workers, journalists and businesspeople. They appear to have been targets of secret surveillance by software that’s intended to help governments pursue criminals and terrorists, and …
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Finding the best picture quality for the money is the main object of CNET’s TV reviews, and over the years Vizio has been one of my go-to value picks. I haven’t reviewed the company’s new MQX series yet, but what I’ve seen so far ups last year’s ante by adding some sought-after upgrades while maintaining an affordable price. Now playing: Watch this: Vizio …
Read More »Get $50 Off This Excellent AirPods Pro Alternative for Android and iPhone Users
You’ve probably never heard of Oddict — I hadn’t until a couple of months ago — but its parent company is Phiaton, which has been around for a while, and its Twig Pro noise-canceling earbuds are actually quite good. While they were $149 at launch, they’re down to $99 at Amazon right now when you combine a $30 discount with …
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This story is part of Amazon Prime Day, CNET’s guide to everything you need to know and how to find the best deals. Roku makes a lot of streaming devices. It currently sells five different streaming players and two streaming soundbars. We’ve reviewed all Roku’s streaming devices, along with rivals from Google, Apple, and Amazon, and picked the Roku Express 4K Plus as our best overall …
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Twitter, Slack, Outlook and Safari are open all at once, and I’m browsing and scanning between all of them. This is on my monitor. It’s like any other day. Meanwhile, I’m playing Catan on my iPad. Everything I’m doing is powered by the iPad, with the monitor connected via USB-C as a secondary display. I feel almost like I’m on …
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