Over the past few years, with phones like the Xperia 1 II (read as “one mark two”) and the Xperia 5 II, Sony’s moved away from mainstream appeal and aimed itself at photo and video enthusiasts. The new Sony Xperia Pro is the most extreme example of this move to date. The $2,500 phone (which converts …
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This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Ambarella might not be as familiar a name as Intel, AMD or Qualcomm, but one of the company’s video processors is likely in some device you own. At CES 2021, for example, one of its SoCs (system-on-chip) is in Alarm.com’s new …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Cyber Monday is officially over, but there are still plenty of deals to be had on your favorite holiday gifts. One area where we’re seeing some notable savings is cameras. If you’re looking to find a gift for an aspiring photographer or expand your own …
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The cameras on Apple’s new iPhone 12 Pro and Samsung’s Galaxy Note 20 Ultra seem similar on paper. Both have a three-lens camera array with improved low-light performance, 4K HDR video capabilities and advanced autofocus systems. And while they both produce excellent results overall, they each have their strengths and weaknesses in different categories. Read more: Here are CNET’s reviews of …
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Back in August, Google unveiled the Pixel ($695 at Amazon) 4A, an affordable $349 (£349, AU$599) phone with an excellent camera. Fast-forward to October and the company launched its main flagship, the Pixel 5, and a 5G version of the Pixel 4A, aptly called the Pixel 4A 5G. This phone not only connects to the next-gen mobile network; it also …
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As mobile carriers continue to roll out and expand their 5G coverage throughout this year and the next, phones that can connect to the next-gen network are becoming more affordable. The latest device to tout 5G and a low price is the LG K92 5G. For US carriers AT&T and Cricket, the phone will be available on Nov. 6 for $395 and …
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Thanks to podcasts, TikTok, Twitch and all the other things my dad has never heard of, it seems like everyone needs some sort of microphone these days. I’ve always been partial to the modest little lavalier mic — you can clip it to your shirt or collar, and it’s barely visible on video but sounds great. Whatever you’re doing with …
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Update, Oct. 15: Amazon’s Prime Day sale officially ended at midnight PT. We’re keeping track of the best Prime Day deals still available, however, and we’ve identified the best Walmart “Big Save” deals, which remain available through the end of today. _____ DJI’s smallest Mavic drone, the Mavic Mini, has a big discount on Amazon Prime Day 2020. The palm-sized folding drone normally costs …
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Adobe is releasing the 2021 versions of its Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements software for editing photos and videos, respectively, the company said Thursday. The new apps use AI to help you easily edit, create, organize and share your photos and videos. The Elements line offers less expensive versions of Photoshop and Premiere with fewer features, but more than enough …
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Apple has never been shy about beating its own drum when it comes to data protection tools and user privacy. With iOS 14, Apple is giving iPhone and iPad owners even more power over their data, ranging from better location options to tracking controls that require an app to be more transparent about the data it collects about you, and how the …
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