Security vulnerabilities in 30 GPS tracker models targeted at kids, seniors and pets can expose data including people’s real-time GPS coordinates, according to a blog post Thursday from security firm Avast. Design flaws also allow hackers to potentially access device microphones or spoof a location, Avast found, highlighting the security and privacy struggles consumers still …
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We didn’t love the JBL Link Bar sound bar: That model, which we reviewed last month, was $400 and weirdly integrated Android TV alongside Google Assistant. But hey, at least JBL was ahead of the pack: In the days since, Roku and Amazon have announced sound bars that incorporate their respective smart TV services, too. But what if you’d prefer …
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If you’ve ever reached for your phone instead of your laptop simply because it’s faster to wake up, unlock and start working, new laptops like Lenovo’s Yoga C940 might change that. The company’s flagship 14-inch two-in-one is one of a handful of Intel Project Athena devices announced at IFA 2019 aimed at making laptops perform more like your phone. The …
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The Jabra Elite 65t arrived in early 2018 and quickly became one of our favorite true wireless (AirPods-style) headphones, with the slightly more rugged Elite Active 65t earning a CNET Editors’ Choice Award. So what does Jabra do for an encore? It puts out the new Elite 75t, an evolutionary upgrade that offers a series of improvements over its predecessor: …
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At a recent Labor Day BBQ, CNET editor John Falcone found that everyone wanted to pick his brain regarding “cheap AirPods alternatives.” That doesn’t surprise me at all; with the demise of the headphone jack, everyone is looking for good wireless-earbud options — ideally not priced at $159 or $199 with wireless charging case. Regular Cheapskate readers haven’t had to …
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When it comes to premium noise-canceling headphones, Bose and Sony have been the dominant players over the last few years. But now Sennheiser has turned up with its new Momentum 3 Wireless and it deserves some attention, particularly from folks who are fans of the Momentum line. It’s available now for $400 (£369) — the same price as Bose’s Noise …
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With Labor Day behind us, we’re in the thick of back-to-school season — and retailers are offering up some of their best deals since Black Friday. This is a great time to pick up a new laptop. Some of our top college laptop picks are discounted right now. Best Buy has the 2018 MacBook Air for $950. You can currently pick …
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The Momentum 3 Wireless isn’t the only new noise-canceling headphone in the Sennheiser line this fall. The company also announced the PXC 550-II, an upgraded version of its well-received PX 550, which was targeted at the same crowd who buys Bose and Sony noise-canceling headphones. The PCX 550-II will be available in October for $350 or £299. There’s no word …
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Look out Roku, Amazon’s Fire TV streaming system is coming to more products than ever. The retail giant just dropped 15 new Fire TV-equipped gadgets on attendees at the IFA show in Berlin. Most of them are televisions destined for Europe and the UK — including the first OLED TV with Fire TV, which will only be available in Germany …
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I’m writing this story using Logitech’s new MX Master 3mouse ($100, £100, AU$150) and new flagship low-profile keyboard, MX Keys($100, £100, AU$200). I can’t say they’re making my writing any better, but the experience of writing is slightly more pleasurable. Note that CNET may get a share of the revenue if you buy anything featured on our site. Pre-order MX …
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