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December, 2020

  • 1 December

    Amazon teams up with Apple to offer Macs through cloud computing

    Amazon and Apple on Monday revealed that Mac computers will be available through the e-commerce giant’s cloud computing service. The EC2 Mac instances offered by Amazon Web Services will be built on Mac Minis and will let developers work on apps remotely rather than on those particular computers. The instances don’t cover until next year …

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  • 1 December

    Cyber Monday 2020 camera deals still available: Save $200 on a GoPro Hero 9 bundle, $250 on a Nikon Z50 kit and more

    This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Cyber Monday is officially over, but there are still plenty of deals to be had on your favorite holiday gifts. One area where we’re seeing some notable savings is cameras. If you’re looking to find a gift for an aspiring photographer or expand your own …

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  • 1 December

    Best Cyber Monday Roku deals still available: Roku Streaming Stick Plus for $30, Roku Ultra LT for $59

    This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Now that Cyber Monday has passed, you might think deals on Roku models — our favorite streaming operating system — have gone by the wayside too. Yes and no. Sale prices on the all-new Roku Ultra and the Roku Streambar have expired, but older devices are still on sale. The most …

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  • 1 December

    Cyber Monday shoppers spent a record $10.8 billion online

    People looking to take advantage of online deals spent a record $10.8 billion during Cyber Monday, according to data from Adobe Analytics. That’s a 15.1% increase over the $9.4 billion people spent last year, making Cyber Monday 2020 the largest online shopping day in US history.  During the “golden hours” of Cyber Monday (between 7 p.m.-11 p.m. PT), shoppers spent …

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  • 1 December

    Samsung rumored to be developing a new smart tag

    Samsung could be working on a new Tile-style tracking tag, according to a report by SamMobile. A filing has been certified by the Indonesian Telecom Certification for a device the tech giant is exploring called the Galaxy Smart Tag, the Monday report said.  Samsung’s SmartThings finder already helps people locate and keep track of their nearby devices and an LTE …

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  • 1 December

    In 2020, Apple redesigned the parts of iPhones and Macs you can’t see

    If you look at Apple’s new lineup of iPhones and Macs, you’ll probably struggle to see the difference from last year’s models. They’re roughly the same size and shape. This year’s iPhone 12 family is a bit boxier than 2019’s iPhone 11, though there is a new, smaller iPhone 12 Mini. The same goes for Mac exteriors. It’s hard to pinpoint …

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  • 1 December

    YouTube Giving expands to let more channels fundraise for their favorite charities

    After a debut last year, Google on Tuesday is rolling out the YouTube Giving program widely to celebrate Giving Tuesday. Google announced the change on its blog. As of now, all channels that are a part of YouTube’s Partner Program and have more than 10,000 subscribers can participate. You also have to be based in the US, Canada or the UK …

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  • 1 December

    Best Cyber Monday TV deals still available: Huge savings from Walmart, Best Buy, Amazon and more (Update: Expired)

    This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Update, Dec. 2: Most of these Cyber Monday deals have expired. Please read our list of best Cyber Monday deals still available, and check out the CNET Holiday Gift Guide for our top gifts picks.  A few Cyber Monday TV deals are still available, but now that the …

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  • 1 December

    Walmart Plus removes $35 minimum spend for free shipping

    Walmart is removing the $35 minimum spend requirement for free shipping for all its Walmart Plus members as of Dec. 4, the retailer said Wednesday. This includes free one-day and two-day shipping on items shipped by Walmart.com. If you’re getting grocery items shipped from a Walmart store, however, the $35 minimum spend remains. Read more: Walmart Plus review: A fast delivery …

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  • 1 December

    HBO Max will stream Wonder Woman 1984 in 4K HDR, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos

    AT&T’s WarnerMedia is betting big on Wonder Woman 1984 drawing in subscribers to the HBO Max platform, releasing the film theatrically and on the streaming platform simultaneously on Dec. 25. Now, it’s ensuring that those looking to watch the sequel to the 2017 hit will be able to do so at home in 4K HDR.  On Tuesday, WarnerMedia announced that …

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