Facebook Watch, the giant social network’s video hub, is a year and a half old. And Facebook is ready to talk about what people — and how many of them — are actually watching. Chat show Red Table Talk, grieving-widow drama Sorry for your Loss, trivia show Confetti and an episode of reality series Returning the Favor …
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From HQ2 to Trump, Amazon to face a lot of challenges in 2019 (The 3:59, Ep. 504)
On this podcast, we talk about: Many of the potential pitfalls Amazon faces in 2019. Apple plans a new $1 billion campus in Austin, Texas. Now playing: Watch this: From HQ2 to Trump, Amazon to face a lot of challenges… 4:45 The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought to you by …
Read More »One in 10 American adults expected to have a smartwatch next year
More American adults than ever are expected to sport a smartwatch on their wrist next year, and many of them will be older Baby Boomers, according to new projections released Thursday. The percentage of US adults who use a smartwatch will cross the 10 percent milestone for the first time in 2019, predicts research firm eMarketer. About 28.7 million Americans …
Read More »Best Buy announces ‘Nick of Time’ sale for last minute deals on gadgets
We’re in the heat of the holiday shopping season, but Best Buy isn’t done unveiling new deals. On Thursday, Best Buy announced its “Nick of Time” sale. The promo kicks off Friday Dec. 14 and only runs for three days. Best Buy highlighted some of the upcoming discounts, including: Up to $150 on iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 …
Read More »Apple to build $1B Austin campus, add thousands of jobs in US expansion
Apple will build a new $1 billion campus in Austin, Texas, part of an expansion of operation across the US, the company said Thursday. The iPhone maker will also set up new offices in Seattle, San Diego and Culver City, California, as well as expand operations in Pittsburgh, New York and Boulder, Colorado, according to a release. The planned expansion …
Read More »iOS 12 Shortcuts: 3 for YouTube you should be using
In addition to the dozen iOS 12 Shortcuts suggestions from my colleague Jason Cipriani, I have a trio of YouTube-related additions for your Shortcuts Library. One lets you download YouTube videos on your iPhone ($899 at Amazon) — no computer or iTunes required. Another lets you listen to YouTube in the background. And the last lets you look up YouTube …
Read More »Amazon’s 2019 challenges include Donald Trump, HQ2 protesters
After a year of anticipation, Amazon last month announced its winners for two new, 25,000-employee campuses and was summarily met with a flood of derision and mockery. There was even a protest in Queens, where one of the offices will go, with people lambasting the billions of dollars in incentives Amazon will receive for the projects. That backlash was the …
Read More »Best Christmas gifts for under $100: Bose and JBL wireless speakers, SNES Classic and more
While Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, there are still plenty of good deals out there for those of us who don’t want to spend too much but also don’t want to appear too cheap. What price range is that? That’s easy: $50 to $100. Sure, I may be a little biased because I rounded up a …
Read More »Best tablets and accessories for Christmas gifts: Apple iPad, Microsoft Surface, Amazon Fire and more
If you’re still thinking of tablets as strictly for media consumption, games and email, it’s time to take a fresh look at what the latest models can do. Sure, they’re still great for entertainment, but they can also function as simple laptops for getting home office tasks done, too. Disclaimer: CNET may get a share of revenue from the sale …
Read More »Best phones for Christmas gifts 2018: iPhone XR, Pixel 3, Note 9, Moto G6 for $200 and more
A new phone is one of the most personal gifts you can buy a loved one: You do everything on this thing. The tricky part is picking the right handset, especially if you don’t plan to also pay the monthly phone bill. Luckily, we’re here to help you narrow down the list, even if you’re on a budget. Some important …
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