Google introduced a swathe of new Android updates on Thursday. As well as paying for parking by using voice command and a whole bunch of Messages updates including iPhone-like reactions, Android also updated Google TV, Photos, Widgets, Gboard and Nearby Share. Here are the latest features on Android: Google Photos: Portrait Blur is coming to more …

Boost Mobile has a new offer aimed at switchers: A phone and year of service for one flat rate. On Thursday the Dish-owned brand introduced the latest iteration of its “carrier crusher” bundle, offering new customers its Celero 5G phone plus unlimited talk and text and 1GB of high-speed data per month for 12 months. That will cost a flat …

This story is part of War in Ukraine, CNET’s coverage of events there and of the wider effects on the world. Google has started rolling out a rapid Air Raid Alerts system for Android users in Ukraine as the Russian invasion of the country continues.  “Tragically, millions of people in Ukraine now rely on air strike alerts to try to …

Whether you enjoy taking photos as a hobby or you’re a professional videographer, a camera drone can open up a whole new world of shooting options to take your work to the next level. Camera drones have come a long way in the past few years, and many are now equipped with advanced cameras capable of capturing ultra high-res pictures …

Netflix is raising prices for all its streaming plans in the UK and Ireland for the second time in less than 18 months. Prices will rise by 1 to 3 euros or pounds, depending on the plan. The new prices are in effect immediately for new subscribers, while existing subscribers will have 30 days notice by email before their next …

If you want a glimpse of where the processor business is headed, check out Apple’s new M1 Ultra processor. To deliver speed and performance, the consumer electronics giant married two of its older M1 Max chips using advancements in a once humble aspect of chipmaking called packaging. Packaging no longer just provides a protective housing but now also offers cutting-edge …

Apple hosted its “Peek Performance” event on Tuesday, and unveiled the Mac Studio and Studio Display. The Mac Studio is a standalone computer that’s more compact than the Mac Pro and packs more power than the Mac Mini, while the Studio Display is the computer’s designated monitor. Together, they cost at the most $10,300. These new products offer upgrades to …

Choosing a new phone upgrade is hardly ever simple. In the world of technology there is always something new around the corner, and with Verizon and AT&T embracing 36-month installment plans, the phone you upgrade to will likely be the one you use for the next several years. So, trying to figure out when is the “best time” to upgrade …

Long a respected brand in the audio market, Sony makes some of the most popular headphones with a line that spans the gamut from premium noise canceling over-ear models to inexpensive on-ear headphones to excellent true-wireless earbuds in a variety of price ranges.  Like with all headphones, prices for Sony headphones tend to fluctuate and throughout the year you’ll find …

April showers bring May flowers. But before that, March brings the Apples. This week, the company used its first launch event of 2022 to unveil an updated iPhone SE, the small but powerful Mac Studio, the Mac Studio Display and an upgraded iPad Air. If you missed the event on Tuesday, you can relive the magic through our live blog. …