Last year, Bose released its SoundControl Hearing Aids ($850), the first FDA-cleared direct-to-consumer “self-fitting” hearing aids that you can fit and tune yourself without the help from an audiologist. Now it has some company with the arrival of Jabra’s $800 Enhance Plus buds, which come in two colors — gold and dark gray — and …
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How to Secure Your Email as Cybersecurity Concerns Grow
This story is part of War in Ukraine, CNET’s coverage of events there and of the wider effects on the world. As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues and sanctions imposed on Russia from the international community increase, cybersecurity concerns are also on the rise. Though US officials haven’t identified a specific retaliatory cyberthreat to the US coming out of Russia …
Read More »Mac Mini 2022 Rumors: Apple, Please Add Ports to the Front
Though it was last updated in 2020 with Apple’s original M1 chip, we didn’t get a new Mac Mini announcement in March as hoped. Instead, we got the Mac Studio, a higher-end and bigger model with a doubled version of the same M1 Pro and M1 Max chips found in the company’s latest MacBook Pros. Unless Apple wants to get …
Read More »5 great apps for new runners
With that springtime sunshine peeking through your window, it’s a better time than ever to get outside and start learning to run. When you’re new to running, it can be difficult to keep up your motivation and stay on track — especially as the days get hotter and the sweat starts to pile up. But a good running app can …
Read More »Best Apple iPhone SE Case for 2022
Like 2020’s second-generation iPhone SE, the third-generation iPhone SE — sometimes referred to as the iPhone SE (2022) — has the same chassis as the iPhone 7 and 8 with upgraded internal components, now including Apple’s A15 Bionic processor and 5G support. It’s currently Apple’s most affordable iPhone, starting at $429 for the 64GB version or $479 for the 128GB version. It’s …
Read More »Amazon’s One
Amazon is on a roll with Apple Watch deals. Following a round of discounts on the latest Series 7 yesterday (some of which you can still find today), it’s back with another smartwatch offer you won’t want to miss. This time on the Apple Watch SE, Apple’s budget-friendly “lite” smart watch. Today only, Amazon is offering $49 off all SE …
Read More »Save Up to $250 on Apple’s Powerful 14
The 14-inch MacBook Pro (the latest 2021 model) got a glowing review from CNET’s Dan Ackerman, and for good reason. It’s sleek, versatile and packed with powerful hardware. It does have one major downside though: It’s pretty pricey, with base models starting at $1,999. But right now, Amazon has a rare opportunity to grab one at less than list price. …
Read More »Apple WWDC 2022: Looks Like iOS 16 Will Be Revealed June 6
This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple’s annual developer confab is officially on the books for June. The iPhone maker on Tuesday announced plans to hold its Worldwide Developers Conference June 6 through 10, during which it’s expected to show off the next versions of its iOS, iPadOS, WatchOS, MacOS …
Read More »Protect Your Home Office Privacy With a VPN as Cybersecurity Threats Grow
This story is part of War in Ukraine, CNET’s coverage of events there and of the wider effects on the world. As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, cybersecurity risks have become more of a concern for small businesses and unsecured home office networks. The uptick in larger cyberattacks has also created a target-rich environment for small-time malicious actors. Virtual …
Read More »Google Maps Adds Toll Road Price Estimates and Better Navigation
Google said on Tuesday that new navigation features are coming to Google Maps, including toll road price estimates and more detailed maps for better navigation. iPhone users will also see some quality of life improvements with a new home screen widget, Apple Watch, Siri and Spotlight integrations. Before starting a route, Google will display toll pricing based on information from …
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