Trading in or selling your old mobile device? Wipe it the right way to reduce the risk of personal data falling into the wrong hands. Remember that no method apart from physically destroying the device and its storage is 100 percent foolproof — data may still be recoverable with the right tools. These tips are …
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Want to cuddle up with a sloth? Instagram would like to have a word with you about that. The photo-sharing social media site said Monday it will show users pop-up warnings when they use hashtags associated with wildlife tourism. The warning: that snuggly creature could be living a life of misery. “The protection and safety of the natural world are …
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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. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Facebook and Twitter! The Syllable D9X truly wireless earbuds resemble black AirPods, but with cool magnetic battery sticks. Photo by Rick …
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Apple may ship out twice as many of its AirPods wireless earbuds next year. In a note to investors, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that AirPods shipments could reach 26 to 28 million units in 2018. This would result in a 100 percent year-over-year growth in sales from 2017, according to Kuo (via MacRumors). Apple first unveiled its AirPods …
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Just one more month and the wait will finally be over. Apple is now offering the unlocked, SIM-free version of its anniversary phone to fans in the US who haven’t decided on a carrier — but there’s still a one-month waiting period. Reports of the iPhone X running in short supply raised questions on when an unlocked iPhone X might …
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With over 2 billion users today, Facebook is already the world’s biggest social network. But the company is looking ahead to tomorrow, and it’s decided that a big new market of opportunity is with younger users. To join Facebook or its free chat app Messenger, you need to be at least 13 years old. But Facebook on Monday announced Messenger …
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Put down that lightsaber young Jedi, the OnePlus 5T Star Wars Limited Edition arrives planetwide on December 14. According to the handset maker, it will unveil a specially branded version in Mumbai India. The OnePlus timed the official launch of the phone to the film release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Besides its blockbuster tie-in, the new phone appears …
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The most wonderful CNET giveaway of the year is finally here! 🎁 We want to wish you a happy holiday season with a ton of prizes and extra ways of being one of the 10 lucky winners. Here’s the scoop: the prize changes daily to get bigger and better. You can enter every day from Dec. 4 until Dec. 13 …
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Now playing: Watch this: ZTE Axon M has 2 screens and opens into a 6.8-inch tablet 2:12 If the recent release of the unusual ZTE Axon M has you curious, now may be the best time to get the phone. Enlarge Image Why settle for one screen when you can get two with the ZTE Axon M? Josh Miller/CNET Best …
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It’s been a long time coming, but Amazon has finally launched in Australia. The world’s largest e-tailer launched the full-fledged version of its Australian retail site on Monday, giving customers Down Under the opportunity to buy everything from gadgets to clothing at Amazon.com.au. (The site has hosted a Kindle store since 2013, but Aussies haven’t been able to buy anything …
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