This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Now playing: Watch this: Galaxy S21 FE: Samsung’s affordable new alternative to… 4:50 Some companies discount older phones after releasing new models. Samsung is leaning into that concept with the $700 Galaxy S21 FE, which launches …
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A little over three years ago, Apple investors pushed the value of its shares above $1 trillion, making it the world’s most highly valued tech company. Then, two years later, Apple stock rose so high that the company’s value passed $2 trillion. Now, it’s risen yet again, topping $3 trillion. As in $3,000,000,000,000. Around 10:45 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 3, …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. New year, new you, new tech. Now that the holiday shopping season has officially wrapped up, it’s time to treat yourself to anything left on your wish list. Best Buy is ringing in 2022 with a bunch of great offers on top tech across the …
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The next generation of Apple’s AirPods Pro will feature support for lossless audio and come with a charging case that can emit a sound to make locating a misplaced case easier, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said Sunday in a note to investors seen by AppleInsider and 9to5Mac. Apple hasn’t updated the AirPods Pro since they launched in 2019, but a …
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Though coronavirus vaccines are still rolling out, the spread of the delta and omicron variants means it may still be a while before we all return to our offices and social gatherings in the same way we used to. That means you’re probably still spending a lot of time talking with colleagues, family and friends through video-chat and conferencing apps such as Zoom, Microsoft …
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Apple gave its smartwatches some cool new cycling features in this year’s WatchOS 8 update, and you don’t have to buy an Apple Watch Series 7 to try them (though we do love its bigger screen and durable construction). The new features, which include automatic cycling detection, fall detection and better calorie tracking when you’re riding an electric bike, could make it easier to …
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No one wants to leak their private information as they browse the web. Chrome, Safari, Firefox and other popular browsers can help keep your data away from prying eyes. The caveat, however, is that securing those browsers means setting up a few security-minded extensions or tweaking privacy settings in preferences. There is one browser — with its own privacy-focused search …
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Apple’s iOS 15 made a number of changes to how notifications work, allowing iPhone users to prioritize important alerts and make less important notifications less intrusive. They’re certainly less intrusive: Over the past few months I’ve been wrestling with my iPhone’s settings to even see when my friends message me on WhatsApp, Signal, Instagram and other apps. In one extreme …
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The Apple Watch has come a long way since its debut, becoming a must-have iPhone and fitness accessory for many Apple fans. The newest iteration of the wearable is the Apple Watch Series 7, but there are the Series 3 and Apple Watch SE models, too. (Check out CNET’s list of best smartwatches here.) Plus, there are over 20,000 apps you can download to …
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There is no shortage of streaming services that cater to audiences with different tastes. Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Hulu, and other players compete for your eyes and dollars, with everything from original series to reboots to new movies. Whether it’s children’s content, foodie favorites (a la Discovery Plus), paranormal reality series, live sports, or film fare, viewers can watch …
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