Your “digital detox” might not be as helpful as you think, according to an online survey by augmented reality company Mojo Vision. The company asked more than 1,000 people in September about their attitudes on tech distraction and how they try to curb device dependence. Most respondents said they periodically moderate their screen time or …
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If you’re an iPhone owner and you’re thinking about getting a smartwatch, you have to at least consider the Apple Watch. Sure, it’s crazy expensive, and there are affordable alternatives like the Amazfit Bip (currently on sale for just $67.49). Thankfully, the Apple Watch does occasionally go on sale, dipping from crazy expensive to I-can-maybe-swing-that. Today, for example, and while …
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If you have a Rolex or a Breitling or even a Patek Philippe, you’d probably be reluctant to swap out your expensive status symbol for a cheaper model, even if it is newer, smarter and offers you a whole host of features a traditional timepiece just can’t provide. But you might be willing to change the strap. At least that’s …
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Apple is expected to unveil its rumored video service and a news subscription service at an event March 25 at its Cupertino, California, campus, according to reports this week. But don’t expect to see revamped Airpods or a new iPad Mini, one report said. Apple didn’t respond to a message seeking comment about the video service details. Both video and news …
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A Google smartwatch. A new Nest Cam. An updated Google Home. A budget Pixel 3 Lite. These are devices are all coming this year from Google, according to Nikkei Asia (via 9to5Google). The report underscores some of the rumors that have already been floating around regarding the search giant’s product plans for 2019. The Google smartwatch — which would likely be called the …
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On this podcast, we talk about: The weird phones we want to see at MWC 2019. Why the time is right for an iPhone SE 2. Amazon buying a mesh Wi-Fi network maker. 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 …
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It makes me chuckle when I think of the iPhone XR as Apple’s “budget” iPhone, because $750 is still insanely expensive. That said, the XR delivers incredible features and performance, which is why CNET dubbed it “the best iPhone value in years.” Read more: CNET’s iPhone XR review Of course, if you want a better price, you’ll have to jump …
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It was about a year ago that I first encountered the Amazfit Bip, which at $80 (down from $100) seemed way too good to be true. An always-on screen, a heart-rate monitor, built-in GPS and a battery good for weeks, not days? Yes please. Since then, I’ve shared numerous deals, the lowest being around $61. And I even drew the …
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After training an AI system on a billion photos, Adobe has reworked a fundamental part of digital photography for a 30 percent increase in image quality in its Lightroom software. The improvement comes in new Lightroom releases Tuesday with an option called “enhance details” that can break past ordinary image-quality limits in areas with lots of fine details. It’ll take …
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Online backup specialist Backblaze raised monthly prices from $5 to $6 on Tuesday — its first price increase since launching in 2008 with unlimited data storage. That’s a bummer if you’re already absorbing price increases for Netflix or Amazon Prime or choosing to pay for services like Apple’s iCloud and Google Photos. But the company has to fund the development …
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