Cheeps, I’m bad at keeping secrets, so I’m going to jump the gun a bit and announce that the 2019 Cheapskate Mystery Box is coming soon! Last year we sold all 250 boxes (in about six minutes) and raised over $12,000 for charity. This year we’re planning to offer 1,000 boxes, hopefully via some kind …
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Pokemon Go changed the way people think of mobile games, with its slick use of augmented reality overlaying computer-generated monsters on the real world. Now Minecraft wants to change the way we think of AR. Microsoft on Friday announced a new take on Minecraft as the game marks 10 years since its initial release. The free title, called Minecraft Earth, …
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This story is part of Father’s Day Gift Guide, featuring our top picks for dads who love tech. If your dad is hard to buy for, then it’s hard to go wrong with the gift of audio. From Bluetooth speakers to turntables to AV receivers, there’s bound to be something he’ll like. These are the best audio gifts this Father’s …
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Update, June 30, 2020: AT&T Watch TV is no longer taking new subscribers or letting users whose subscription has lapsed to sign up again. New AT&T Unlimited wireless plans now include HBO Max instead of Watch TV. Our original review, published in May 2019, follows. What’s the main reason cable subscribers cut the cord? They want to save money. While …
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If you like the idea of Apple’s AirPods — true-wireless earbuds that auto-connect when you take them out of their case — but not the $159 price tag, listen up. Today only, or until the deal is fully claimed, Amazon has the Anker Soundcore Liberty Air true-wireless earphones for $67.98. That’s tied with the lowest price yet since these debuted …
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On this podcast, we talk about: The OnePlus 7 Pro bets on a pop-up camera. What we expect from the next iPhone. The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought to you by the CNET News team in New York and producer Bryan VanGelder. Check out the extended shows on YouTube. Also, don’t forget to rate …
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Apple is working on designing its own 5G iPhone chips — but those efforts may take awhile. According to a report by The Information, Apple may not have a homegrown 5G modem ready for its iPhones for about six years. The company, which is expected to lag Android device makers when it comes to integrating superfast 5G connectivity into phones, has …
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Whether moving from high school to college or college to the real world (or its much more pleasant sibling, grad school), a new computer or tablet is a graduation gift that always hits. This list includes low-cost tools for note-taking and productivity, everyday laptops that will look sharp in class, at the office or in a coffee shop, and, of …
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I pick up the new OnePlus 7 Pro and immediately notice something different about the device. The front of the 6.7-inch phone is all screen. No notches. No camera lenses. Nothing. Just a seemingly endless stretch of glass. But how do I take a selfie? I fire up the camera app and press the selfie button. All of a sudden …
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The Huawei P30 Pro has the best camera of any Android phone, according to our testing. But how does it compare to Apple’s current flagship phone, the iPhone XS Max? With the P30 Pro’s Leica quad-camera array, it has the benefit of being able to see both really far into the distance with a 5x optical or 10x hybrid zoom, …
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