Is the world about to get a smart speaker that features Microsoft’s Cortana voice assistant? That’s the question Windows watching are asking after getting a glimpse of a video posted by audio-equipment maker Harman Kardon. The 30-second video doesn’t give much away, preferring to rely on its self-evident title, “Harman Kardon + Cortana: Premium audio …
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A satellite launch was trending Monday on Twitter as people tuned in to NASA’s livestream and social-media updates to see if it’d take off amid sketchy conditions. It didn’t. As some on Twitter turned their gaze toward space, other users were eyeing the Golden Globes nominees. Social Cues is our guide to what people are talking about on social media. …
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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. Quick housekeeping note: I know many of you took advantage of the cashback-powered Echo Dot deal I shared on Friday. Over the weekend, …
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The iPad Mini 2 is Apple‘s oldest and most affordable iPad still in Apple’s tablet lineup. It hits that sweet spot between what it offers and what it costs. And it’s a great gift to give (or get for yourself) this holiday season. Here’s why. It’s an iPad The iPad is still the gold standard for tablets. It’s defined by …
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On Monday, Amazon revealed a new 1,800-square-foot convenience store in Seattle called Amazon Go. Soon after, the Wall Street Journal reported that the online retailer has plans to open not just one 7-Eleven-style store, but more than 2,000 grocery locations. That’s four times the number of Trader Joe’s markets, a scale that could radically change the way we shop. Don’t …
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Now playing: Watch this: Dong talks dongles 2:34 Face it, connecting devices to your new Mac laptop, be it the new MacBook Pro (the 13-inch version of which pretty much replaces the MacBook Air as the new budget, compact, full-featured notebook) or the 12-inch MacBook, can be annoying.. Each includes one to four Thunderbolt3/USB-C ports (Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C are …
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Recently a friend asked for help setting up her new cable modem and router. I was only too happy to help, and she was as grateful as if I’d given her an expensive gift. Which, come to think of it, I sort of had. Help with technology is worth a lot to people who aren’t especially tech-savvy. Lightbulb! If you’re …
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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. Dot’s the way I like it: $20 off! Amazon Far as I’m concerned, there’s no better gift to give — or get — …
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AT&T Vice Chairman Ralph de la Vega, who had a key role in bringing the iPhone to market, will retire at the end of the year. Thaddeus Arroyo, 53, the CEO of AT&T Mexico, will take on 65-year-old de la Vega’s responsibilities as the head of international and business operations, according to a person familiar with the situation. AT&T confirmed …
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When you want answers fast, chances are you think of Google: What’s the name of Prince’s third album? How tall is the Empire State Building? How long is a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans? That seemingly infinite breadth of knowledge made Google one of the most powerful companies on the planet. Now, the internet giant is hoping that …
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