This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. For years, computer makers have tried to sell PCs built on Arm processors, a power-efficient family that powers smartphones. Compared with models running on x86 chips from Intel and AMD, though, Arm-based PCs have suffered from …
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The Cheapskate Show podcast: Cheap ways to improve your TV viewing experience
This episode tackles one of our very favorite subjects: TV! But we’re not talking about how to choose a cheap one; that’s something we addressed back in October: No, this time we want to help you improve your viewing experience. That means not only reconsidering your sound options, but also adjusting certain TV settings, adding strategic accessories and more. There’s …
Read More »Holograms for your phone: How second screens could share 3D AR in 2021
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. The future of holographic augmented reality seems like it’s on glasses, but it’s also on phones. One company is planning an in-between solution this year that sounds bizarre, but also is not far off from what already exists. Ikin is a …
Read More »Fledging’s $99 Hubble case gives iPad Pros a bunch of PC ports
If you need to plug stuff into your iPad Pro, an accessory maker called Fledging has a $99 combination iPad dock and case called Hubble designed to ease connection difficulties. The device plugs into the iPad’s USB-C port, lengthening the tablet somewhat but adding an old-style USB-A port, a USB-C port for newer accessories, a second USB-C port for charging …
Read More »Quantum computing research helps IBM win top spot in patent race
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. IBM secured 9,130 US patents in 2020, more than any other company as measured by an annual ranking, and this year quantum computing showed up as part of Big Blue’s research effort. The company wouldn’t disclose how many of the patents …
Read More »Apple TV: 11 essential tips to master Apple’s streaming box
There’s little doubt that the Apple TV is in desperate need of a refresh. Rumors currently point to a new streaming box arriving sometime this year with improved gaming features, an easier to find remote and a more powerful processor inside the small black box. Even though a new Apple TV is possibly on the horizon, the current Apple TV lineup is worth …
Read More »PC sales hold strong as remote work, school continue for many
Working remotely during the pandemic has breathed new life into PC sales, according to a new report from the International Data Corporation. The fourth quarter of 2020 alone saw global PC shipments reach 91.6 million units, climbing more than 26% year over year. Over the entirety of 2020, IDC reported over 13% growth in PC sales. The company said that …
Read More »Parler offline following Amazon, Apple, Google bans over Capitol violence content
Amazon, Apple and Google have banned the Parler social networking app from their services and app stores in the wake of Wednesday’s attack on the US Capitol by a mob of Trump supporters. Parler has been rife with violent comments since before the attack on the Capitol, and Apple and Google say they’ll restore the app only when Parler moderates its service …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy S21 could come with an improved Qualcomm fingerprint sensor
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. The in-screen fingerprint sensor in Samsung’s Galaxy S21 might be easier to use than ever. Qualcomm, a major supplier for Samsung, on Monday unveiled the second generation of its 3D Sonic Sensor that’s faster and bigger, making it easier for people to to …
Read More »Intel shows next
Intel demonstrated its next-generation flagship laptop chip Monday at CES 2021, a chip code-named Alder Lake that should be faster when you need performance and more power-efficient when you need better battery life. The processor will arrive in the second half of 2021. The brief demonstration, in an online press conference hosted by Intel’s consumer chip leader Greg Bryant, showed …
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