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iOS 16 ‘Cannot Verify AirPods’ Alert: Here’s Why You Might Be Getting It

Apple’s recent iOS 16 update added a number of features to the iPhone, including a verification step for AirPods. If you’re connecting official AirPods — such as the new AirPod Pro 2 earbuds announced last week or the the sleek, neutral-toned AirPods created in collaboration with Kim Kardashian or other compatible Bluetooth headphone devices — you likely …

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Galaxy S22 Deals: Up to $1,100 Off at Best Buy, $800 Off at Samsung and More

While the Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 are Samsung’s newest phones, the Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra are the latest models in its flagship lineup. They’re the successors to the previous-gen Galaxy S21 series, as well as the Note series, which has since been discontinued and replaced by the new S22 Ultra. These S22 phones are some of our favorites on the market …

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TV Junkies, There’s a Better Way to Track Everything on Your Watch List

Do you regularly run a search to check when shows like Stranger Things return to Netflix? How about streaming dates for Better Call Saul, Top Gun: Maverick or the anime hit My Hero Academia? Keeping up with what’s available on multiple streaming services can become a bit of a chore if you don’t have a system. So what’s the best way to chase down …

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Save Hundreds On a Powerful Mac Desktop by Shopping Refurb Models at Woot

With tons of people switching over to remote work permanently, desktop computers may be making a comeback. True, they can’t compete with the convenience of a laptop, but they offer plenty of their own benefits, including massive screens and impressive hardware that’s not constrained by size and weight. The iMac is one of our favorite desktops on the market in …

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Peacock: What’s Paywalled (Emmys), What’s Free and What Else to Know

Peacock TV is NBCUniversal’s US streaming app, with tens of thousands of hours of free programming, plus more shows, movies, sports and originals if you pay. Monday, Peacock is the only place in the US to stream the 2022 Emmy Awards ceremony live — but only if you have one of the paid, premium subscriptions.  Also paywalled on Peacock are Premier League matches; …

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Best Apple TV Remote Cases for AirTags

The latest Apple TV remote almost feels as perfect as it can be, with dedicated buttons and touch controls integrated together. It’s also slightly bigger than previous iterations, making it easier to hold and use without accidentally pressing things you didn’t mean to. However, there still isn’t a way to easily locate it if it goes missing in another room or in …

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iPhone 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max Hands

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Apple unveiled its new iPhone 14 lineup at its “Far Out” event, but reserved its biggest changes for its iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models. The new standout feature: The iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro …

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Roku Express Gets Better Wi

Roku is updating the tech in its cheapest streaming device, the Roku Express. The refreshed Express, coming in mid-October, adds dual-band Wi-Fi for enhanced internet speeds, along with a new processor and more storage so that channels can launch more quickly. The streaming device will cost $30 and is available to preorder now through the Roku, Walmart and Amazon websites. The …

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Buying the New AirPods Pro 2? You Can’t Trade In Your Old AirPods. Here’s Why

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. If you’re ready to trade in your old AirPods for the latest AirPods Pro 2nd generation from Apple, we’ve got bad news. Apple won’t accept your used earbuds. Buy AirPods Pro 2 While Apple accepts trade-ins for iPhones as far back …

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iOS 16’s Photo Editing Tool for iPhone Makes Erasing Objects Feel Like Magic

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. The new iOS 16 software for all compatible iPhones was officially released to the public today, five days after the company launched its new iPhone 14 line. Along with the many cool new features included in today iOS 16’s release …

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