Japanese conglomerate SoftBank is exploring the possibility of a full or partial sale or IPO of chip designer Arm Holdings, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday. SoftBank purchased the UK-based Arm four years ago for nearly $32 billion. ARM isn’t as well-known as mega chip companies such as Qualcomm and Intel, but its work lies …
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This story is part of CNET’s coverage of Apple Arcade, including exclusive first looks we got at some of the service’s high-profile new games. Apple Arcade on Friday added Creaks, a new puzzle platformer game from indie developer Amanita Design, to its growing catalog of over 120 games. Creaks joins the developer’s other game, Pilgrims, on Apple’s subscription mobile gaming service. See at App Store …
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This story is part of CNET’s coverage of Apple Arcade, including exclusive first looks we got at some of the service’s high-profile new games. On Friday, Apple Arcade, Apple’s $4.99-a-month gaming service, launched updates for four games. Apple Arcade has been updating games almost weekly along with releasing new exclusive titles for its growing catalog of over 125 games that you can play on the iPhone, iPad, …
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If you’re concerned about privacy and have a camera cover on your MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, you could damage your laptop’s display by closing your notebook with that cover on, Apple said earlier this month on a support page on its site. Read more: Best Mac VPN in 2020 Now playing: Watch this: Why Apple says don’t cover …
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The first time we meet Louie King, a character in the new Apple TV Plus show Little Voice, he’s on a mission to Broadway. He has flouted curfew by sneaking out of his group home to get an autograph from a specific member of the Phantom of the Opera cast. But instead of the star, Louie excitedly waits for a …
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Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the question of whether schools will open up in the fall remains precarious. Nonetheless, if you’re thinking about getting a phone for the upcoming school year, there are lots of options available. Read on for CNET’s top pics that aren’t too expensive and feature great specs like top-of-the-line processors, nimble cameras and bright displays. Read …
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Several popular iOS apps experienced crashes on Friday morning, including Spotify, Waze, Tinder and Pinterest. Problems persisted for roughly two hours, though the apps for Apple’s mobile operating system appear to be working again. Multiple members of the CNET staff experienced crashes with the Spotify app on iOS, and the Waze app also crashed for one staff member. There were …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. School systems are formulating reopening plans amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and families are reshaping their summer schedules to adhere to safety regulations. Parents balancing working from home with caring for school-age kids need ways to keep their brood entertained. Read more: Our favorite back …
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Google has been dogged for years with a major problem when it comes to Android, its mobile operating system: Updates to the software can be hard to implement, leading to inconsistencies and outdated features for users. The search giant on Thursday, though, said it’s getting better at updating Android because of under-the-hood tweaks and policy changes it’s made with the …
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If you’ve been paying attention to the latest generation of chargers and USB specs, you know the days of slow charging are numbered. Modern USB-C Power Delivery chargers can fast-charge compatible devices in a fraction of the time of older devices thanks to their 100-watt power capacity. Aukey’s 100-watt Power Delivery charger is just such a beast. Usually selling for …
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