Hulu’s app is set for Samsung Gear VR, coming next month. Josh Miller/CNET The curtain is about to rise on the first act of Hulu in virtual reality. The streaming-video company’s VR app will be available next month when the $99 Gear VR headset from Samsung goes on sale, according to the Hulu’s head of …

Sony Sony’s H.ear range of audio gadgets, announced at the IFA tech show in Berlin in September, are set to hit Asia and Australia in mid-October. The H.ear line, pronounced “hear,” includes three products; over-the-ear headphones called H.ear On, in-ear speakers titled H.ear In, and a new range of Walkmans, capable of Sony’s Hi-Res playback, designed to be used with …

Enlarge ImageSamsung’s Galaxy S5 from 2014 was among the devices Nvidia said used technology that infringed its patents. Juan Garzón / CNET Nvidia was handed a major setback Friday in its lawsuit with Samsung over the improper use of its graphics technology. Thomas B. Pender, an administrative law judge for the US International Trade Commission, wrote that Samsung didn’t infringe …

The 2015 model of Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Pro. Sarah Tew/CNET Apple’s two latest iPhones may be off to a strong start in terms of sales, but fewer people are buying the company’s MacBooks and iMacs. Analysts aren’t in agreement over the rate of the slowdown, with IDC reporting a 3.4 percent decline in Mac units shipped and research firm Gartner …

Enlarge ImageTailTalk fits near your furry buddy’s buns. DogStar Life Dog language is different from human language. We like to think we understand what’s going on with our furry friends, but we don’t always get it right. That’s why DogStar Life is working on building TailTalk, a tail-mounted sensor intended to track your dog’s emotions based on tail movements. The …

One of these iPhones is not like the other. Battery life on the iPhone 6S may vary if you have a model built with a Samsung chip or a TSMC chip. In this CNET Update, we explain how to find out which chip you have, and why it may not be a big deal. Apple is also dealing with drama …

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. Let’s kick the weekend off right with five — count ’em, five — deals! 1. Meet your new ‘buds Cheap earphones are exactly that, right? Not always: Jokeret (via Amazon) has the Magnet …

Enlarge Image Adaptive Sound Technologies Congratulations to last week’s winner, Terry M. of Roseburg, Oregon, for winning a pack of five PowerSnap Charger power outlets with built-in USB ports. Ever have trouble getting the volume on your mobile device just right? This week’s prize, an audio accessory from Adaptive Sound Technologies called Novo, automatically boosts or reduces your headphone volume …

Enlarge Image Jason Cipriani/CNET Update: As of October 8, Wi-Fi calling for AT&T customers is active. Follow the steps as outlined below to activate the new feature. With Wi-Fi calling enabled, iOS 9 users will be able to route phone calls through a local Wi-Fi network, a feature that’s especially handy if you find yourself without a cellular connection. I …

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. Calling all parents, educators and fans of spooky-scary stuff! Books trump all other forms of entertainment. You know it, I know it and kids definitely know it. Which is why I’m excited about …