Now playing: Watch this: What to watch on HBO Now and what’s coming to iTunes,… 1:55 Movie theaters can be awful places, so why venture outside when first-run movies are hitting iTunes? Apple’s got some interesting documentaries coming on the same day they arrive at theaters. There’s “Nowitzki,” which covers basketball star Dirk Nowitzki’s rise …
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2 July
How photo app Polarr topped the App Store the uncommon way
The Polarr image editor for iOS is built using the same Web technologies used by websites. Screenshot by Stephen Shankland/CNET Conventional wisdom says that the technologies used to build websites are poorly adapted to the hotter and newer world of smartphone apps. But a photo-editing tool called Polarr may prove that thinking wrong. Polarr broke from convention and utilized that …
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2 July
Swappa Price helps you determine how much a device is worth
Jason Cipriani/CNET Selling an old smartphone can be a frustrating process. Listing it on Craiglist often leads to a series of emails, wherein the buyer wants to lower the selling price, while selling on eBay leaves the final sales price up to chance. We’ve covered various sites and services that offer you a flat price for a device, but how …
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2 July
How I solved a nagging laptop problem for just $5
The Ikea Brada in action. Rick Broida/CNET If you’re old enough to remember using a desktop as your primary computer, you probably also remember basic ergonomics: the top of the screen should be just about eye level, the keyboard should be angled up slightly and so on. Flash-forward to today. Most of us use laptops, meaning most of us end …
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2 July
These headsets promise a taste of VR without breaking the bank
James Martin/CNET The virtual reality conversation is currently dominated by devices like the Oculus Rift , HTC Vive , and Sony Project Morpheus , impressive gadgets that’ll leave you tethered to a gaming PC or console. The Samsung Gear VR is a bit more mobile, but it only works with select Samsung phones. And then there’s the matter of price: …
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1 July
The fastest way to search your Chrome history or bookmarks
Now playing: Watch this: Search bookmarks and history super quick in Google Chrome 1:35 Looking for a shortcut to your Chrome history or bookmarks? Chrome’s URL bar or Omnibox lets you perform Web searches, and it also shows results from your bookmarks and history. With a little up front work, you can use the Omnibox to search only your bookmarks …
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1 July
What’s new on Australian streaming services in July 2015
The biggest news in streaming this month is the return of BoJack Horseman, the perfectly profane animated show about depression that just happens to star an anthropomorphic horse voiced by Will Arnett. But there’s also a great binge offering from Presto, including eight seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm and five seasons of Six Feet Under. Stan doesn’t disappoint either with …
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1 July
Apple Music to contribute less than 1% in revenue, analyst says
Apple Music may not contribute much to revenue, says one analyst. But that’s not the point. CNET Apple Music is not likely to add much money to the company’s coffers, according to Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster. In an investors note released late Tuesday, the analyst said Apple Music would add less than 1 percent (around $1.8 billion) to the …
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1 July
Will Americans buy unlocked phones from Chinese brands? (Smartphones Unlocked)
Huawei’s strategy is to continue to sell phones like the P8 Lite directly to US buyers. James Martin/CNET The historical relationship between phone buyers and wireless carriers in the US is one of codependence. Traditionally, providers like AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon have been the major gateway through which anyone bought a new phone: two-year contract a virtual given. Related …
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1 July
iPhone 6S said to deliver faster Web speeds, better battery life
What’s next for Apple’s iPhone line? CNET Apple’s next iPhone could offer faster Web connectivity and better battery life, all thanks to one component, according to a new report. The handset, which is rumored to be called the iPhone 6S, will launch with a Qualcomm-developed chip known as the MDM9635M, 9to5Mac is reporting, citing a person who claims to have …
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