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Facebook grew its users and revenue in the first quarter, but the social media giant reiterated that a new privacy update Apple released this week could hinder its ads business.  “We continue to expect increased ad targeting headwinds in 2021 from regulatory and platform changes, notably the recently-launched iOS 14.5 update, which we expect to …

Last week, Apple announced a bevy of new hardware, including a new iPad Pro, new iMac, AirTags, a purple iPhone 12 and a new Apple TV along with a new Apple Siri remote. Among the updates and flashy new features is one that made me say “whoa”: Being able to tune the color of your TV using just your phone. Of course, for Apple, it …

After months of beta testing, Apple released iOS 14.5 on Monday. The updated iPhone software includes a slew of new features like a setting to turn off ad tracking within apps, the ability to unlock your phone even if you’re wearing a face mask, support for AirTags, new emoji and new Siri voices. But even before iOS 14.5 was released, Apple …

Deja vu. Just like the previous Microsoft Surface Laptop 3, the 2021 Surface Laptop 4 indistinguishes itself by its averageness. It’s still not particularly light, or fast or feature-packed. It’s not inexpensive or full of cutting-edge tech. Yes, it’s faster and has better battery life than the older model, but so does every other laptop updated for 2021. But it’s also …

The M1 processor’s reign as Apple’s flagship chip may be nearing its end. The company’s next big processor, likely called the M2, entered into mass production this month, Nikkei Asia reports. The report, which cites unnamed “sources familiar with the matter,” says that shipments of the new processors could “begin as early as July for use in MacBooks that are …

Spotify on Tuesday launched a paid subscription platform for podcasters through its podcast company Anchor. The platform will allow creators to mark podcast episodes as subscriber-only and publish them on Spotify and other platforms. The launch comes after rival Apple earlier this month said it will add paid podcast subscriptions within its dedicated podcast app.  The subscription platform will be …

This story is part of Mother’s Day Gift Guide. CNET editors round up the hottest gadgets for Mom this year. Everyone’s always talking about the AirPods (and AirPods Pro), but let’s not forget Apple’s “other” true-wireless earbuds, the Beats Powerbeats Pro. Although they frequently go on sale for $200, it’s rare to see them for less. So check out this unofficial …

This story is part of Mother’s Day Gift Guide. CNET editors round up the hottest gadgets for Mom this year. About a year ago, CNET’s David Carnoy reviewed the Beats Powerbeats 4 and had a hard time reconciling them with their $150 price tag. Although they’ve been selling for around $120 the last few months, today’s sale is historic. For …

Apple’s new iPhone operating system iOS 14.5, now available for free download (though we recommend waiting a few days before downloading), brings several updated features to the Siri digital assistant, including new, more naturalistic voice options. Siri no longer has a default female voice when you set up a new Apple device — instead, you’ll be asked to choose from four voice options. If you …

With eye-catching foldable devices on the market like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Motorola Razr, Americans are seemingly quite interested in ditching their standard smartphones for more innovative gadgets. Half of US consumers are either very (16%) or somewhat (34%) interested in buying a foldable phone as their next device, according to a YouGov survey published last week.  …