May, 2021

• 15 May

  It’s always a starry, starry night with this $24 Tomshine Star Night Light Projector

  

  I always envied that kid on my block who had a star projector in his room. I yearned to feel like I was falling asleep in a planetarium. And while I was an especially geeky astronomy nut as a kid, I am sure I was not alone. If you wanted one, or you just want …

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• 15 May

  iPhone 12 might be good enough. How to know if you really need the Pro or Pro Max model

  

  The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro are among the highest-rated phones CNET has ever reviewed. With features including 5G, a super-fast and powerful processor and fantastic rear cameras, the iPhone 12 line will likely be a top choice for anyone in need of a phone. But Apple released four iPhone 12 variants, including the iPhone 12 Pro Max and a whole …

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• 15 May

  My new favorite power bank charges 6 devices at once, and it’s on sale for $26 (save $21)

  

  It might seem weird to have a favorite power bank, because they’re all pretty much the same, right? Yes and no. For example, the Replitronics Hotline 16000 earned a spot in the Cheapskate Hall of Fame for its combination of versatility, retro-cool design and affordable price. This one might just replace it, because while the design isn’t terribly special, it’s …

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• 15 May

  Save your inner child 30% off this all

  

  I’ve always been obsessed with remote controlled stuff. Cars, boats and planes — didn’t matter, I wanted them and generally didn’t get them. But one of the few nice thing about being a grown-up is getting to buy yourself the toys you didn’t get as a kid, especially when they go on sale. Case in point: This GoolRC 1/12 scale …

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• 15 May

  Twitter to call subscription service Twitter Blue, charge $3 a month, report says

  

  A forthcoming subscription service from Twitter will be called Twitter Blue and cost $3 a month, tipster Jane Manchun Wong tweeted on Saturday. In early May, the social site spoke of “an upcoming subscription offering we’re currently exploring,” in a blog post about Twitter’s acquisition of ad blocker Scroll. Wong also said the service could have a tiered pricing model, …

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• 15 May

  Amazon bolsters its workforce and low

  

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• 15 May

  Hydrogen, solar and wind: How this ship creates its own energy

  

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• 14 May

  Google in hot water in Italy, Roku resurrects Quibi

  

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• 14 May

  LG’s announces pricing, availability for 2021 soundbars

  

  This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. LG has announced pricing and availability on its suite of soundbars, some of which include support for Dolby Atmos, starting with the 2.1-channel SP2 for $179. The company has announced that four models are available now — the SP9YA ($999), SP8YA ($799), …

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• 14 May

  Android malware tries to trick you. Here’s how to spot it

  

  Android malware is often deceptive. A mobile app called Ads Blocker, for example, promised to remove pesky ads from your phone, which sometimes pop up to cover your screen just when you’re about to access something important. But people quickly found the app was nothing less than malware that served up more ads, according to security researchers. It’s just one …

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