This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. I like the Apple TV a lot. It’s one of my favorite streaming media devices, coming in third place on my list after a couple of Rokus and ahead of Amazon’s Fire TV Stick. There’s still room for …
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31 May
Google expands Android Pay to Canada
Canadians no longer need their wallets in certain local shops, they just need their Android phone. Google said Wednesday it’s launching Android Pay in Canada. The pay-with-your-phone feature is supported by several major banks, such as Bank of Montreal and Scotiabank, and can be used in a handful of chain retailers like McDonald’s, Petro-Canada and Tim Hortons. Canadians will also …
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31 May
Nvidia says Max
Nvidia‘s next best thing for fast, high-performance gaming could be yours for as little as $1,200 (that roughly converts to £937 or AU$1610). The company unveiled its new Max-Q technology at Computex in Taipei this week, saying it will bring the “maximum performance at the maximum energy efficiency point” for gaming notebooks. With all that efficiency Max-Q will make things much, much thinner too. Best …
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31 May
This necklace helps keep women in India safe
It’s no secret that India has problems when it comes to the safety of women. While the government has been taking steps to address the issue after horrific incidents and widespread protests, sexual crimes apparently continue to occur. But a Singapore startup is hoping to help women feel safer, as well as ensure they have help if they need it. …
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31 May
Essential thinks its phone can get the most out of Android
Essential is starting with some pretty bold claims. Considering Google has been the steward of the Android for the past nine years, you’d assume that there’s no one better able to fully utilize the operating system. At least according to Essential Products, you’d be wrong. The Essential Phone “can unleash the full power of Android,” Essential President and Chief Operating …
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31 May
This new connected Kegel device is as weird as it sounds
Kegel exercises are boring. When California woman Julia Rose first had kids, she soon realised there was a more interesting way to encourage women to strengthen their pelvic floor, by gamifying the experience and letting women track their progress. Turns out she was the Evan Spiegel of Kegels — the VaGenie was born. Inserted inside the body, the VaGenie gives …
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31 May
Waze expands carpool service, gives Uber a run for the money
Uber and Lyft may have a hold on the carpool market, but Waze is aiming to gain an edge. The mapping and navigation app, which is owned by Google parent company Alphabet, said Wednesday it’s expanding its carpool service throughout all of California on June 6. Before now, the service was only in the San Francisco Bay Area and Israel. …
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31 May
Return of the $7.99 wireless travel mouse
CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. The red version of this travel mouse is almost sexy. The price certainly is. VicTsing I’m traveling today, so this seems an ideal …
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31 May
10 easy ways to speed up Windows 10
Now playing: Watch this: 10 quick ways to speed up Windows 10 3:27 If your formerly shiny, new Windows 10 PC has begun to lose some of its luster, there are ways to put a little pep back in its step. Here are some quick, easy ways to improve its performance without swapping out any hardware. 1. Go opaque Windows …
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31 May
5 reasons you’ll want Intel’s crazy new Core i9 CPUs, and 3 reasons you won’t
Now playing: Watch this: Need an extreme processor? Intel X-Series has 18 cores 1:25 Intel At Computex 2017, Intel announced a new series of desktop processors, under the Core X name. That’s an enthusiast platform for desktop PC owners who want to push for more performance through overclocking, play games at 4K and beyond and process video files at high …
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