May, 2020

• 30 May

  10 relaxing Apple Arcade games that will help you chill out during lockdown

  

  This story is part of CNET’s coverage of Apple Arcade, including exclusive first looks we got at some of the service’s high-profile new games. When the constant bombardment ofcoronavirus coverage and other world events becomes overwhelming (which is often), playing a video game is one of my favorite ways to unwind. Immersing myself in a …

  Read More »
• 30 May

  6 tips for selling your old phone and getting the most cash that you should know now

  

  So you want to sell your old Android phone or iPhone now, or think you might want to one day? Maybe you’re eyeing a new device, like the iPhone SE, Galaxy A51 or OnePlus 8 ($517 at Amazon) and want to recoup some of the costs. Or perhaps you have older phones laying around that you don’t really use and haven’t …

  Read More »
• 30 May

  As jails and prisons face coronavirus, a new app tries to bridge the mail gap

  

  This story is part of Tech for a Better World, stories about the diverse teams creating products, apps and services to improve our lives and society. More than half of all Americans have had a family member in jail or prison, according to a 2018 survey. Yet the cost of making phone calls with prisoners has skyrocketed, leaving families to bear …

  Read More »
• 30 May

  Get the Fluance RT80 high

  

  If you were an aspiring audiophile in the days before digital, reading about audio gear was essential, because there was a huge difference in audio quality between entry-level audio gear and the unaffordable stuff you read about in stereo magazines. Even on a limited budget, it was essential to splurge on a high-quality turntable for example, because turntables were mechanical …

  Read More »
• 30 May

  What’s new to stream for June 2020

  

  [dzs_video source=”https://cnet.redvideo.io/2022/06/01/a22d66d1-b705-4df0-a576-112ee25448d0/netpicks-june-2022-1_720h3200k.mp4″ cover=”https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/0810690a3bfcc5f2228dc8b35f5ec0bbf228fa18/hub/2020/05/29/6afac142-c239-43e0-9f15-af910233d284/netpicks-june20.jpg?auto=webp&fit=cover&height=482&width=856″ config=”skinauroradefault” width=”100%” height=”600″ logo=”https://joggingvideo.com/wp-content/uploads/tdn_pic_2.png” config=”skinauroradefault” autoplay=”off” cue=”on” loop=”off” type=”video” logo=”0000″ logo_link=”5555″ responsive_ratio=”default” adarray='{{openbrace}}{“source”:”1111″,”time”:”2222″,”type”:”3333″,”ad_link”:”4444″,”skip_delay”:”5″}{{closebrace}}’]

  Read More »
• 30 May

  HBO Max is here, Xbox announces more Series X features

  

  [dzs_video source=”https://cnet.redvideo.io/2022/05/13/bf5e0993-6669-4475-9ee0-b20b88a8100a/techtoday-140522-sb_720h3200k.mp4″ cover=”https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/8256d85d233bea11d95747218f036ba964f78333/hub/2020/05/29/27c89385-d55b-412a-9af6-f79a7b7d7edd/cnettechtoday.jpg?auto=webp&fit=cover&height=482&width=856″ config=”skinauroradefault” width=”100%” height=”600″ logo=”https://joggingvideo.com/wp-content/uploads/tdn_pic_2.png” config=”skinauroradefault” autoplay=”off” cue=”on” loop=”off” type=”video” logo=”0000″ logo_link=”5555″ responsive_ratio=”default” adarray='{{openbrace}}{“source”:”1111″,”time”:”2222″,”type”:”3333″,”ad_link”:”4444″,”skip_delay”:”5″}{{closebrace}}’]

  Read More »
• 30 May

  Sony Xperia 1 II review: Pro photo and video control in your pocket

  

  [dzs_video source=”https://cnet.redvideo.io/2022/09/16/5c34239f-b4da-4c90-9928-14b49360421c/iphone-vs-cms_720h3200k.mp4″ cover=”https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/e7df37a2aaf1d60db933c61ddd1b2a37148f20a3/hub/2020/05/30/220bf80e-4b1e-4375-bf44-242b1e300a73/sony-xperia-phon2-v2.jpg?auto=webp&fit=cover&height=482&width=856″ config=”skinauroradefault” width=”100%” height=”600″ logo=”https://joggingvideo.com/wp-content/uploads/tdn_pic_2.png” config=”skinauroradefault” autoplay=”off” cue=”on” loop=”off” type=”video” logo=”0000″ logo_link=”5555″ responsive_ratio=”default” adarray='{{openbrace}}{“source”:”1111″,”time”:”2222″,”type”:”3333″,”ad_link”:”4444″,”skip_delay”:”5″}{{closebrace}}’]

  Read More »
• 29 May

  Wearable shipments grow thanks to hearables and wristbands, analysts say

  

  Worldwide shipments of wearables grew more than 29% year over year in the first quarter of 2020, with total device volume hitting 72.6 million units, according to a Thursday report by market research firm IDC. Much of that increase was fueled by growth in hearables and wristbands, as smart and basic watches saw a decline.  In the wristband category, devices like …

  Read More »
• 29 May

  Refurbished iPhone XRs are available from Apple

  

  If you’ve been tempted to pick up iPhone XR, you can now buy a refurbished one directly from Apple. Taking this approach will shave $100-$120 off the price of the 2018 phone, compared with buying a brand one. The 64GB and 128GB XRs are available in a variety of colors, and the 256GB one is available in black. The refurbished …

  Read More »
• 29 May

  CNET’s New York lab is closed, so now I’m reviewing TVs in my basement

  

  Working from home looks different to different people. Much of my work is probably just like yours during coronavirus lockdown: sitting in front of a computer, taking Zoom meetings, juggling childcare and homeschooling with my spouse while the kids slowly drive us insane. But a big part of my job is reviewing TVs. In normal times I do it in CNET’s …

  Read More »