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Apple reportedly plans 4K upgrade for its set

Apple is reportedly planning a renewed push for a place in your entertainment system with an upgraded set-top box that will stream 4K video. The new Apple TV box will feature a faster processor capable of streaming higher-resolution 4K content and highlighting live television content, Bloomberg reported Thursday. The update box is expected to debut …

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A cheaper Galaxy Note 8 version could come soon

If you’re loving everything about the Galaxy Note 8 except its price, there may be a cheaper version coming out, according to a new rumor. A recent filing with Chinese telecom regulatory agency TENAA suggests that Samsung may release a variant of the Note 8 with 4GB of RAM there. Since the 4GB version would have slightly toned-down specs compared to …

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‘ReplyASAP’ app forces kids to see parents’ texts

Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. Hit Snooze and proceed.  Josh Miller/CNET Kids have always been a little difficult. Technology may have made things worse, as the young tend to know more about tech than their parents do.  They know, for example, how to ignore mom and dad and do whatever …

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iPhone 8 unveiling could take place September 12

With September quickly approaching, the fate of Apple’s next batch of iPhones, including the Phone 8, is still up in the air. The latest rumor suggests that Apple may unveil its iPhones at a Sept. 12 event, with the phones going on sale the following week on Sept. 22, reports French site Mac4Ever (via 9to5 Mac). Apple is said to be releasing …

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Is Virgin Mobile’s $1 plan a good deal?

Now playing: Watch this: Virgin Mobile’s crazy $1-a-year iPhone plan comes with… 1:52 OK, who else did a double take this morning? I had to be sure I was reading the headline correctly: Virgin Mobile is offering a full year of unlimited phone service for $1, and now you can bring your own iPhone. Whoa, did someone leave off a …

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Amazon’s Whole Foods era begins Monday

It’s Amazon Prime time for Whole Foods shoppers. Amazon said Thursday it expects to complete its $13.7 billion deal for Whole Foods on Monday, with plans to slash prices on a handful of popular items at the high-end grocer immediately after closing. “We will lower prices without compromising Whole Foods Market’s long-held commitment to the highest standards,” Jeff Wilke, CEO …

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Galaxy Note 8: Worth the wait? (The 3:59, Ep. 273)

Following Samsung’s big launch event Wednesday for its Galaxy Note 8 phone, we invited CNET mobile reviewer Jessica Dolcourt to dig into more specifics about the device. It’s a hugely important launch for the tech giant, since Samsung badly botched the release of the Note 7 last year. With the Note 8, Samsung fans will be getting a souped-up dual …

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