Nov 2021 Editor’s note, Nov. 19: The iPhone 13 and 13 Mini have better battery life, better cameras and a newer processor than last year’s iPhone 12 and 12 Mini. Overall both the iPhone 13 and 13 Mini are excellent phones for most people, which is why we’ve given them a CNET Editors’ Choice Award. Our …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Released back in September for $329, Bose’s brand-new QuietComfort 45 noise-canceling headphones are now on sale for a limited time for $279, their lowest price to date. That’s a $50 savings. They’re on sale at multiple retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy and Bose. The QuietComfort …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Bose’s QuietComfort Earbuds have some of the best noise-canceling out there. They also sound good. And once again they’re being significantly discounted. Several retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy and Bose, have the QuietComfort Buds on sale for $199, matching their recent low. They’re available in …
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With longer battery life, better cameras, a new Cinematic mode and more base-level storage space, Apple’s iPhone 13 lineup has a lot to offer over its predecessors. (Check out CNET’s iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro and Pro Max reviews.) Although there’s a lot to love about the iPhone 13, it’s missing a few features we had hoped to see …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. The day after Thanksgiving is one of the biggest shopping days of the year, and despite a worldwide pandemic, shoppers spent a record $9 billion on Black Friday back in 2020, an increase of 21.6% over the previous year, according to Adobe Analytics. And with …
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Samsung has finally made its latest gaming laptop and the 5G-supported version of its excellent Galaxy Book Pro 360 two-in-one available in the US. The new models join the recently released 15.6-inch Galaxy Book, and if they sound familiar it’s because they were originally announced at Samsung’s Unpacked event in April. Their US availability was up in the air at …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Black Friday is approaching, but you don’t have to wait for great savings to hit the shelves: Many retailers are offering extra savings throughout the season. Office Depot is cutting prices all season long with their Holiday Deals of the Week, which go live every …
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Logitech calls its new Pop Keys wireless mechanical keyboard “beautifully retro.” And while it may seem like it’s designed for kids, it’s actually targeted more at mobile professionals with “big personalities.” It’s available this month in three color options for $100 (AU$130) and ships alongside a colorful new companion mouse, the Pop Mouse ($40; AU$50). We’re still awaiting word on …
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When it comes to tech, waiting a year or two after a device’s initial release can net you a huge discount on purchases. On top of that, shopping refurbished might be the most cost-effective way to upgrade your electronics. This is twice as true when it’s being refurbished by the original manufacturer with certified parts and has a one-year warranty. …
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Electronics and water don’t mix well, but phones and wearables have grown a bit more durable in recent years. That includes the new third-generation AirPods and the AirPods Pro, both of which are water-resistant but not waterproof. That’s an important distinction, and it essentially means you shouldn’t shower or swim with your Apple earbuds in — but don’t panic if you get …
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