Always running out of outlets to plug in gadgets and charge your stuff? Despite the best of intentions to get organized, I always find myself needing to unplug something to free an outlet to charge something else. Here’s an interesting gadget that might solve some of that outlet real estate shortage in your own home. The …
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25 January
What’s Modern Standby and why you want it on your next laptop
When you wake up your phone, it’s instantly ready to work and your email, texts and notifications are all up to date because, even with your phone asleep, it’s still connected and updating itself — and it’s doing it without a big hit to your battery life. Modern Standby is Microsoft’s effort to bring that instant-on, ready-to-go feel to PCs …
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25 January
Deals to start the weekend right: AirPods, an LED flashlight and Mellanni bedding
It’s the weekend before the big game — how are you spending your time? If you’re browsing the web looking for reviews of Picard, dogs playing football and a few good deals, I’ve solved all three of your problems with a single article. First and foremost: eBay has refurbished AirPods for just $101. And if you need something to lie on …
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25 January
Get the Vizio P
If you’ve got next weekend blocked out on your calendar for a little me-time with your TV, a bag of chips and some gridiron dreams, it’s not too late to upgrade your set to make everything a little bigger. Face it: No matter how big your set is right now, everything will look more dramatic on a 75-inch screen. That’s …
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25 January
Amp up your sound for the big game with Harman Kardon’s SB 26 soundbar for just $180
When you think about upgrading your media center for the big game, the TV is clearly the belle of the ball. But don’t neglect your sound system, which can transform your home theater from just OK to simply breathtaking. That’s where the Harman/Kardon SB 26 comes in. While CNET hasn’t had a chance to review this soundbar hands-on, that’s all …
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25 January
Apple’s abandoned encryption plan, Google changes search results
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24 January
Apple patent envisions ‘finger devices’ for controlling objects in AR and VR
Apple has filed a patent application for small “finger devices” loaded with sensors that allow people to interact with objects in AR or VR. The application was published Thursday by the US Patent and Trademark Office. Elements such as force sensors, optical sensors and ultrasonic sensors would be used for “gathering finger input from a user.” That input could then be …
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24 January
Microsoft Edge is here for Windows 10 and MacOS. How to download the new browser now
Based on the same engine that drives Google’s Chrome browser, Microsoft’s new Edge browser is now available for Windows and MacOS. A year in the making, the new Microsoft Edge browser will work with websites and not deal with the compatibility issues that browsers with a smaller share of the market can face. More specifically, Microsoft Edge is based on Chromium, …
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24 January
iPhone 9: If you miss the iPhone SE, you might be happy to hear this Apple rumor
Apple could be releasing a less expensive iPhone SE in 2020 to fill the gap left by the beloved iPhone SE. On this week’s Apple Core wrap we dive into the latest rumors around the new iPhone which may simply be called the iPhone 9. Will Apple call it the iPhone SE 2 or iPhone 9? Along with rumors that …
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24 January
3 protective iPhone 11 cases that are so rugged, they’ll survive a literal explosion
Tough phone cases can protect your phone from accidental drops. But we’ve shown that some of these cases are a lot tougher than they claim: Many can be dropped from almost 20 feet onto a hard surface, or protect your phone from harsh impacts like a steel ball. So how do they fare when subjected to one of the toughest …
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