Samsung could launch the Galaxy S10 on Feb. 20 and put the phone on sale March 8, according to a new report from Gizmodo UK, which says it was approached by “a source at a major tech retailer”. The rumored launch date, a Wednesday, would put the Galaxy S10’s launch the week before the annual Mobile World …
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13 December
Amazon’s 2019 challenges include Donald Trump, HQ2 protesters
After a year of anticipation, Amazon last month announced its winners for two new, 25,000-employee campuses and was summarily met with a flood of derision and mockery. There was even a protest in Queens, where one of the offices will go, with people lambasting the billions of dollars in incentives Amazon will receive for the projects. That backlash was the …
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13 December
Amazon extends free shipping offer to items purchased by Dec. 18
Amazon has good news for last-minute holiday shoppers: the internet retailer said Thursday it’s extending its free shipping without a minimum purchase until Dec. 18 for items that arrive in time for Christmas. And for Amazon Prime customers who really like to procrastinate, Amazon said it will offer free two-hour delivery right up to midnight on Christmas Eve — just …
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13 December
Make your kids adorable while they listen to music with these $7 reindeer headphones
My kids are all grown up, which means I’m no longer allowed to dress them in ridiculously cute clothes and accessories. But maybe I can put one of these aside for future grandkids? Because awwwww. Look at them! For a limited time, and while supplies last, ZBetonline has the iClever Kids Reindeer Headphones for just $7.19. That’s after clipping the …
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13 December
Netflix may let you instantly rewatch must
Netflix might let you instantly replay your favorite scenes with one click. The streaming service is testing a feature that lets viewers pause a show or movie and rewatch a scene with a click of the remote or tap on the screen. Right after must-see scenes during some original and licensed content, a pop-up appears offering an instant replay of …
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13 December
Whole Foods, Instacart partnership coming to an end
Instacart is pulling in-store shoppers out of Whole Foods markets. On Thursday, Instacart said its partnership with Whole Foods is “beginning to wind down,” with the online grocery-delivery service wrapping up in-store shopping operations at Whole Foods markets during the next few months. “For our in-store Whole Foods shoppers who are personally impacted by this news, we’re deeply committed to …
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13 December
iOS 12 Shortcuts: 3 for YouTube you should be using
In addition to the dozen iOS 12 Shortcuts suggestions from my colleague Jason Cipriani, I have a trio of YouTube-related additions for your Shortcuts Library. One lets you download YouTube videos on your iPhone ($899 at Amazon) — no computer or iTunes required. Another lets you listen to YouTube in the background. And the last lets you look up YouTube …
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13 December
One in 10 American adults expected to have a smartwatch next year
More American adults than ever are expected to sport a smartwatch on their wrist next year, and many of them will be older Baby Boomers, according to new projections released Thursday. The percentage of US adults who use a smartwatch will cross the 10 percent milestone for the first time in 2019, predicts research firm eMarketer. About 28.7 million Americans …
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13 December
YouTube Rewind 2018 is officially worse than the worst of Justin Bieber
YouTube Rewind 2018 became the site’s most disliked video ever Thursday, just a week after its release. The video hit 10 million dislikes early Thursday, according to LikesCounter, has been viewed more than 120 million times and has more than 2.1 million likes. Before Thursday, Justin Bieber’s Baby was YouTube’s most disliked video. Uploaded in 2010, it has 9.8 million dislikes, more …
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13 December
Best tablets and accessories for Christmas gifts: Apple iPad, Microsoft Surface, Amazon Fire and more
If you’re still thinking of tablets as strictly for media consumption, games and email, it’s time to take a fresh look at what the latest models can do. Sure, they’re still great for entertainment, but they can also function as simple laptops for getting home office tasks done, too. Disclaimer: CNET may get a share of revenue from the sale …
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