Over the past couple of episodes, we’ve talked about how photos affect our lives and issues around publishing them to the web. But the biggest problem I keep hearing about is where to safely store all these memories we create. Do we keep them on our computers? Do we back them up to the cloud? …
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September, 2017
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21 September
Bose QC35 II noise
Back in August Bose accidentally leaked shots in a newsletter of what appeared to be a new version of its top noise-cancelling headphone, the QuietComfort 35. The tip-off was an extra button on the headphones that tech sleuths speculated had something to do with a possible voice assistant. Now Bose has officially announced the not-so-secret QuietComfort 35 II or QC35 II and …
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21 September
Police need warrant to track cell phones, appeals court says
Can the police locate suspects by scanning through all the phone numbers that pass through a certain area? Sure, but they’ll need a warrant first. That’s according to a federal appeals court, which ruled Thursday that police must get permission from a judge to use “Stingray” devices, also called cell-site simulators, as part of their investigations. The simulators act like …
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21 September
This budget earbud sounds (almost) too good to be true
It would be all too easy to overlook the Final Audio Design E3000 in-ear headphones, but that would be a mistake. The brand makes a lot of great headphones. It may not have the name recognition of Sennheiser or Beats, but if it keeps making headphones this good, it’ll cross over to the big leagues soon. The E3000 is the …
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21 September
Verizon giving away free iPhone 8s in AR scavenger hunt
Verizon is offering up to $300 off an iPhone 8 when you trade in your old phone. Even better, the company is also giving away iPhones 8s. That is, if you can find them. Enlarge Image The AR number 8 could be hiding in your city. Time to go find it! Verizon Verizon is hosting an iPhone giveaway through Friday, Sept. …
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21 September
Weekend Streaming: ‘Ghosted’ hits Twitter before official premiere
It’s time for your weekly guide to finding out what to watch online. If you’re new to this series, there’s a podcast below that lets you know what’s been newly added or coming up soon. Sometimes we include trivia, sometimes we just try to pack in as much info as you can in a minute or two. Since you’re reading …
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21 September
The state of the smartphone, iPhone X edition
10 years ago, Apple’s first iPhone changed the world. It proved that an always-on, always-connected pocket computer wasn’t just for nerds. Now smartphones are just “phones,” and it’s sometimes tough to keep track of the dizzying array of new features they offer. (Even for us here at CNET.) So in honor of the iPhone X, the tenth-anniversary iPhone, let’s remind ourselves …
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21 September
‘Red Oaks’ returns to Amazon Prime in October
There aren’t a lot of shows I regularly watch on Amazon Prime’s video service. But for some reason, I end up watching “Red Oaks” when it’s released. The show essentially focuses on a guy trying to find out who he is during the 1980s. Technically, it’s a comedy, but it has elements of seriousness. Give it a shot if you …
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21 September
How to back up your iPhone before installing iOS 11
Apple‘s iOS 11 has arrived, bringing with it a batch of updates and new features. Before you upgrade, however, it’s a good idea to make sure you’ve got a full backup of your iPhone, just in case something goes wrong. It’s unlikely anything will, given that beta testers have been putting iOS 11 through its paces for months — but …
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21 September
Nvidia Shield TV gets a $20 price cut after Apple TV 4K debuts
The Nvidia Shield, a 4K and HDR-compatible Android streaming device, is getting a $20 price cut, bringing the cost of a 16GB streamer and remote down to $179. The Nvidia Shield Android TV streamer, now available with remote for $179. Sarah Tew/CNET If that number sounds familiar, it’s because it’s also what you’ll need to spend on the new Apple …
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