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Winter weather whips up a whirlwind of warnings

Baby, it’s cold outside, and that’s got things heating up on social media. What’s got everyone’s attention is a heavy-duty winter storm and cold front that will be sweeping its way across the US. Social Cues is our look at what’s trending across Facebook and Twitter. Here’s what people are talking about on social media …

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Xiaomi: Don’t hold your breath for a US phone in 2017

The gleaming white phone with its razor-thin bezel and unique call technology is just the kind of thing you’d want to put in your pocket and try right away. But even though Xiaomi announced this version of the Mi Mix phone at the giant CES 2017 tech show in Las Vegas, it’s just one more example of a promising Xioami …

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The top tech as CES opens

Now playing: Watch this: Noted everyman Nick Offerman warms up the CNET stage… 11:59 OK, now CES has finally started. Despite how busy the show’s press days were, it’s hard to believe that the doors of the Las Vegas Convention Center opened only hours ago. As attendees swarm in, there’s still very much to see, touch and tell you about. …

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Zagg wants you to ditch AppleCare on your iPhone for its InvisibleShield Screen Guarantee Plan

A lot of people purchase AppleCare because they’re concerned they might accidentally do something bad to their iPhone, like drop it and crack the screen. Zagg, which has sold lots of screen protectors for iPhones and other smartphones, announced at CES 2017 an alternate screen insurance policy with a new online beta program for iPhone 6, 6S and 7 and …

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T-Mobile is giving you a tax break. As part of its Un-carrier Next press conference at CES, the nation’s third-largest carrier said on Thursday that it would simplify the pricing of its T-Mobile One plan. The $70 plan for an individual, for instance, will cost exactly $70 after taxes and fees. Typically, consumers pay more than the advertised rate on …

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LG’s G6 phone will lose the modular gimmick

LG is backing away from what made its previous top-of-the-line phone unique. The company last year launched the G5, which ventured off the beaten path of phone design: Owners could swap out its bottom “chin” for other parts that added a camera grip or a souped-up speaker. In a sea of similar-looking phones, LG hoped that its unusual approach would …

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Tanvas touch lets you feel your touchscreen at CES

Imagine shopping for clothes on your iPad and actually being able to feel the fabric before you make a purchase. That’s the idea at the core of Tanvas Touch — a surface haptics technology on display at CES 2017. You might be familiar with ordinary haptic feedback. Smartphones use it to help make typing on a touchscreen feel more tangible. …

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T-Mobile, the nation’s third-largest wireless provider, is setting the stage for its 2017 with yet another “Uncarrier” event — this time at CES in Las Vegas. Watch the event live in the player above, or at this link, and stay tuned for additional analysis and coverage. Stay with CNET for complete CES 2017 coverage. All the cool new gadgets at …

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T-Mobile is making the case that you should be on its unlimited data plan — even if all you do is view photos of your grandchildren. At the CES 2017 show, the nation’s third-largest carrier on Thursday introduced its “Kickback” program, designed to give customers who don’t use a lot of data a credit of $10 a month. It only …

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At CES, the free Amp Me app wants to take on Sonos

Multi-speaker audio setups make for great dance parties, but they can get expensive fast. Now, a free app called Amp Me thinks it has the solution: synced audio playback across multiple phones and tablets. It’s a clever idea that makes good use of the fact that a lot of today’s mobile devices can double as Wi-Fi hotspots. Amp Me taps …

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