This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Samsung’s new Galaxy S21 family checks off a lot of boxes. Its baseline Galaxy S21 is $200 less expensive than last year’s model, suddenly making the Galaxy S20 FE, lauded for its combination of high-end specs and affordable …
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15 January
Best of CES 2021: Pandemic tech, green tech, air taxis and lots of robots
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Flashy three-story booths and auditoriums full of tech nerds were replaced by highly produced livestreams and virtual pitches from executives dialing in from their home offices and kitchen tables. But in the end, it was still CES. We got our first …
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15 January
Don’t buy a Galaxy S20 phone right now. Here’s why you should wait
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Update, Jan. 21: Here are CNET’s reviews of the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Ultra. If you’re in the market for a new Android phone, you may be considering the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G — last year’s flagship phone from the Samsung Galaxy line. But …
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15 January
At CES 2021, gaming laptops aren’t what they used to be, and that’s a good thing
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Some PC gamers have a lot of historical animosity toward gaming laptops. Many gamers buy or build desktops because not only can you get more performance for your money, but they can also be upgraded. Gaming laptops, on the other hand, …
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15 January
Apple to bring back MagSafe charging in MacBook Pro upgrade, report says
Apple reportedly plans to launch new MacBook Pro laptops later this year that could bring back a fan favorite feature, while dumping one that’s been less loved. The new laptops, a 14-inch model and 16-inch model, will bring back MagSafe charging, according to a report Friday from Bloomberg. MagSafe, which auto-attached and easily popped off, used to be a feature …
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15 January
WhatsApp delays privacy update following concerns over Facebook data sharing
WhatsApp on Friday said it was postponing an update to its privacy policy following concerns and calls from users to switch to other encrypted apps like Signal and Telegram. The Facebook-owned app is now giving users until May 15 to review and accept its new policy, which relates to how businesses access user information. “No one will have their account …
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15 January
Apple planning major overhaul of iMac line of desktop computers, report says
Apple is getting ready to revamp its iMac line of desktop computers, according to a report Friday from Bloomberg. The iconic all-in-one computers will reportedly get slimmer black boarders around their 21.5-inch and 27-inch screens, a reduction of the aluminum “chin” that extends below the screen area, and an overall boxier design, similar to Apple’s Pro Display XDR monitor that was …
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15 January
Apple’s Tim Cook says Parler must tighten up moderation to get back on App Store
Parler could return to the App Store if it improves its moderation, Apple boss Tim Cook told Fox News Sunday in an interview segment released Friday. The controversial social networking app was banned by Apple, Amazon and Google due concerns the service could be used to promote more violence after last week’s attack on the US Capitol by supporters of President …
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15 January
Apple nixes feature that let apps bypass VPN
Following rising concerns from security researchers, Apple reportedly removed a controversial MacOS feature in Big Sur 11.2 beta 2 on Thursday. Discovered during Big Sur 11.2’s first beta release, the feature allowed 53 of Apple’s own apps to bypass security firewalls and virtual private networks, according to CNET’s sister ZDNet. Researchers argued that the feature, called the Content Filter Exclusion …
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15 January
CES 2021 verdict: How the first all
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