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What’s happening OSOM, the phone startup made of ex-Essential employees, has unveiled images and details of its first flagship phone with a focus on privacy. Why it matters Rarely do new companies challenge Apple, Samsung and other tech giants dominating the phone market, but a data-protecting flagship phone might be perfectly suited for consumers looking …

Apple’s newest budget phone, the expected iPhone SE 3, might launch at Apple’s next event on March 8. (Here’s how to watch the event.) The latest rumors indicate that the SE 3 could feature a retro design, 5G support and Face ID. Now that this new version of the affordable iPhone is likely coming soon, you should probably wait until …

While direct deals on Apple products can be hard to come by, various authorized Apple retailers provide some great bargains if you’re not in a rush to buy. The latest model iPad, featuring a 10.2-inch Retina display with 2160×1620 screen resolution, is the perfect tablet for streaming movies, reading eBooks, creating art and staying productive. Plus, the 10-hour battery life …

Are you baffled by the multitude of laptop, desktop and tablet options being hurled at you as a generic “creative” or “creator”? Marketing materials rarely distinguish among the widely varying needs for different pursuits; marketers basically consider anything with a discrete GPU (a graphics processor that’s not integrated into the CPU), no matter how low power, suitable for all sorts …

Are you baffled by the multitude of laptop, desktop and tablet options being hurled at you as a generic “creative” or “creator”? Marketing materials rarely distinguish among the widely varying needs for different pursuits; marketers basically consider anything with a discrete GPU (a graphics processor that’s not integrated into the CPU), no matter how low power, suitable for all sorts …

I’ve been a big fan of MagSafe accessories since shortly after I got my iPhone 12, but one that I never really bought into was Apple’s MagSafe charging puck. The charger looks like something that wouldn’t stay where I wanted it, and it was just a little outside of impulse purchase to justify purchasing it when I already had wireless …

This story is part of War in Ukraine, CNET’s coverage of events there and of the wider effects on the world. What’s happening Tech companies are aiding Ukrainians, blocking Russian state-run media and monitoring for cyberattacks after Moscow invaded its neighbor. Why it matters The industry is more actively involved than corporations have been in past military conflicts. Big Tech …

From Samsung’s Galaxy S22 line to Google’s Pixel 6 and Motorola’s Edge Plus, there are many exciting Android smartphones available in 2022. And now the Oppo Find X5 series, consisting of the Find X5, X5 Pro and X5 Lite, has joined the party.  The three phones were expected to be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress trade show, which this year …

Unless you have a very small or very old TV, there’s a good chance that it features a 4K resolution ultra-high definition display. But if you’re not using a streaming device that supports 4K content, then you’re not taking full advantage of your TV’s stunning screen capabilities.  There are plenty of options out there, but right now you can snag …

When the Beats Fit Pro earbuds were released last year, I gave them high marks in my review, calling them “the sportier AirPods I’ve always wanted.” But while we’ve seen nice discounts on the step-down Beats Studio Buds, particularly around Black Friday last year, the $200 Beats Fit Pro haven’t gone on sale — and still aren’t.  But if you’re …