Donald Trump may’ve been sworn in as the 45th president of the United States, but that doesn’t mean you suddenly have to start paying heed to his tweets. Or does it? More than half a million Twitter users might’ve worried about that, when they noticed that after Trump’s inauguration, they were suddenly following him on …
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21 January
We listen to an audio system that costs as much as a Ferrari
My high-end audio career started in earnest when I worked as a salesman in a brick-and-mortar store in the 1980s, and continued later as an audio reviewer. Lucky me — I’ve heard most of the world’s very best audio, but there’s still a lot of gear that I never got around to checking out. That was the case for FM …
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21 January
Hackers hit Sundance film fest, shutting down box office
The box office and other systems were shut down by hackers here at the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday. “Sundance Film Festival had been subject to a cyberattack, causing network outages that shut down our systems,” the festival said in a statement. “Screenings were not affected. The show goes on and our artists’ voices will be heard.” The festival said …
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20 January
Weekend Streaming: ‘Voltron: Legendary Defender’ returns for its second season
Here’s our brief weekly roundup of the newest video to hit the major online streaming services, such as Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and wherever else we can dig something up. Hit play below — we’ve folded in some trivia so you’ll know more about what you’re watching. For more information on what’s available to watch online, check out CNET.com/Netpicks or …
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20 January
LG’s G6 phone may get Google Assistant
The rumored LG G6 may get beefier brains than Google Now alone. LG is reportedly bringing the Google Assistant to its flagship phone for spring, according to Business Korea. Enlarge Image Right now, the Google Pixel and Pixel XL are the only phones to have Google Assistant. Josh Miller/CNET So far, the Google Pixel and Pixel XL are the only …
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20 January
MacBook Pro Touch Bar stuck? Learn how to unstick it
The Touch Bar on the new MacBook Pro is like Mary’s little lamb. Wherever you go, it is sure to follow, changing the buttons and controls it offers as you change apps. If you encounter a problem where the Touch Bar becomes unresponsive, there are a couple ways you can refresh it. Plus, there’s a way to refresh just the …
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20 January
At Trump’s inauguration, tech sputters
As he took the oath of office on Friday, President Donald Trump vowed that “the forgotten men and women of our country will be forgotten no longer.” “January 20th, 2017, will be remembered as the day the people became the rulers of this nation again,” Trump told the crowd during his 16-minute speech from the Capitol Steps. “Everyone is listening …
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20 January
‘Dear Angelica’: A VR film that steps inside a painter’s brain
At an early point in “Dear Angelica,” you switch from watching an animated movie to living inside it. It feels a little like stepping into a dream, except it isn’t one sprung from your own mind, but that of an artist leading you into hers. The virtual reality experience, which visualizes the memories of a fictional daughter about her departed …
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20 January
Inauguration of President Donald J. Trump: Start time, how to watch live
Now playing: Watch this: Donald Trump takes the oath of office 1:47 On Friday, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. If you’re a student of history (or just a fan of 3 Doors Down and Toby Keith), there are plenty of ways to watch the inauguration ceremony, parade and other related events …
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20 January
Amazon Dash buttons make their way online
Just when you thought Amazon couldn’t possibly add more buy buttons to its website… The online retailer on Thursday unveiled on its website and app new “virtual Dash buttons,” essentially one-click buy buttons that it’s placed on its home page and in a new “Your Dash Buttons” section on its site. The feature is only available for Amazon Prime members. …
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