Tiny violins are playing for Apple‘s smallest tablet. The iPad Mini is reportedly slated to be discontinued. The 7.9-inch tablet is said to have lagged in sales recently, facing pressure as buyers instead opt for the 9.7-inch iPad or the 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus. The information comes from a report Tuesday on BGR, citing a …
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Best tablets under $200 right now
A few of the best tablets can cost over $1,000, if you include high-end accessories like a keyboards and stylus. But not everyone wants or needs all of that. Here are some of the best tablets that currently cost around $200. Some models on this list have seen price reductions in anticipation of their replacements, offering a bargain to those …
Read More »Best tablets with fingerprint sensors
The easiest password, and one of the most secure, is literally at the tip of your finger — that is, if your device has a fingerprint reader. Many new phones have integrated sensors that scan fingerprints, but only a few tablet manufacturers have embraced the idea. At this point, it’s still a deluxe feature you’ll only find on premium models. …
Read More »Apple iPad Mini 2 gets the axe amid quiet tablet refresh
Apple giveth and it taketh away. Starting at $249, the iPad Mini 2 was the simplest, most affordable iPad, according to CNET reviews. Now it’s getting replaced by something much more expensive. The Mini 2 is gone from Apple’s website, signaling its demise. The only Mini you’ll be able to buy new and direct from Apple is the Mini 4, …
Read More »Apple’s iPad upgrades makes it cheaper and faster than the iPad Air 2
Now playing: Watch this: All of Apple’s new hardware announcements 1:22 Say goodbye to the iPad Air. It’s just the iPad now. Apple announced Tuesday morning that it’s replacing the aging iPad Air 2 with a new 9.7-inch model that’s simply called “iPad.” The new iPad, which features a faster processor than the Air 2, starts at $329, £339 or …
Read More »Apple’s quiet release of its cheaper, faster iPad proves no one cares about tablets anymore
Psst! Did you hear that Apple released a new iPad? You’d be forgiven if you didn’t. After all, Apple didn’t bother to hold an event to introduce its newest 9.7-inch tablet, which drops the Air name and gets a $70 price cut along with a faster processor and brighter display. Instead, Apple made the announcement in a press release issued …
Read More »How to add more storage to an iPhone or iPad
Now playing: Watch this: Expand storage on your iOS device 2:50 Apple’s iDevices famously — make that infamously — rely on fixed storage. If you need more space, well, too bad. Or maybe not. There are a few tricks you can try, starting with this weird one that seems to magically free up some otherwise unavailable space — anywhere from …
Read More »iPad Pro’s $150 discount at Target is an insanely good deal
Now playing: Watch this: How to choose your next iPad 2:18 If you’ve had your eye on the 9.7-inch iPad Pro tablet but couldn’t justify the $600 price tag, now’s the time to take the plunge. Effective today, Target is discounting the tablet by $150 at all storage capacities. That translates to: 32GB iPad Pro for $450 (25 percent off …
Read More »Get a Logitech M325 wireless mouse for $9.99
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. Logitech Let’s keep it simple today, shall we? If you’re a laptop user, a mouse is a must. Trying to get any real …
Read More »BodyFriend Rex
CES can be stressful. The overcrowded conference halls, tight deadlines and little sleep can lead to feeling overwhelmed and anxious, but this year I discovered the healing powers of full-body massage chairs, and it made all the difference. I was dispatched to the show floor with the job of finding interesting and out-of-the-ordinary products. South Korean company BodyFriend fit the …
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