There’s something different about iOS 11 — and whether or not it’s a good thing is up for debate. Ever since its debut, way back in iOS 7, Control Center has included convenient Bluetooth and Wi-Fi toggles. Tap one, the feature turns off. Tap again, it’s back on. In iOS 11, those same toggles are …
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The Vizio SB3621n-E8 isn’t just a terrific little sound bar system for movies and TV, it’s also a sweet speaker for playing tunes. It’s the first sound bar CNET ever reviewed that earned five stars and an Editors’ Choice award. Heck, I’d be just as enthusiastic about the $149 SB3621n-E8 if it sold for $300 or $400, it’s that good. Still, it’s …
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A year ago, I put AirPods in my ears and they became a Reddit joke. Cigarettes in my ears. Hipster jewelry. Mini vape pipes. Dorkwear. Hell no. They were a Google Glass-level example of face-worn tech gone wrong. And then, people starting wearing them. After a September 2016 unveiling, AirPods didn’t start shipping until mid-December. As 2017 began, I slowly …
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Everyone laughed at AirPods when they were announced a year ago. Now, consumers are buying them faster than Apple can make them. While Apple doesn’t provide specific sales data, the latest report from NPD analyst Ben Arnold says that AirPods are leading the category of totally-wireless earphones by a huge margin. Specifically, 85 cents of every dollar spent so far this year on the category …
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Now playing: Watch this: Make your phone’s battery last longer when the power… 2:23 Let’s face it, at this point in your life, there are few things more important than your phone. That’s why keeping it alive is more important than ever. That’s especially the case during a natural disaster. With Hurricane Florence, which is expected to touch down on …
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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Twitter! Enlarge Image There’s not a wire to be found between these ‘buds. Smartomi Howdy, cheeps! In case you’re wondering …
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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Twitter! Small speaker, big sound. (Also: low price.) Harman Kardon Sorry this deal is so late. The item I originally …
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The Sixes ($799 per pair) are part of Klipsch’s new Heritage Wireless series of self-powered speakers that connect to a turntable, TV, computer or Bluetooth device. The Sixes are sold in pairs, so bona-fide stereo was part of the allure for me. The Sixes sound more dynamically alive and clear than what I’ve heard from pairs of Sonos Play:3 speakers …
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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Twitter! Cheeps! In case you missed it yesterday (CNET was kind enough to give it a coveted Sunday-morning spot), I …
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Now playing: Watch this: 3 ways to add Bluetooth to any car 2:05 Bluetooth is now a standard feature in practically every modern car. Like with Bluetooth headphones, a Bluetooth-enabled car lets you stream your own tunes or favorite podcasts on your daily commute without the hassle of CDs or the monthly cost of internet radio. If you’re driving an …
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