This story is part of 84 Days of Holiday, a collection that helps you find the perfect gift for anyone. Over the years, I’ve often described Apple’s MacBook Air as the most universally useful laptop you can get (or in this case, give). The latest version, now with Apple’s new M2 chip inside, hits the fresh …
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Hawkins, Indiana, may be home to murderous monsters, but it’s way less threatening when you toss in campy musical numbers and silly wigs. You get plenty of both in Stranger Sings: The Parody Musical, which bills itself as a “hilarious ‘upside down’ take” on the hit Netflix horror drama about young friends facing supernatural forces in a fictional ’80s town. …
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You’ve put in long hours studying for your college midterms and don’t want anyone copying your answers. What do you do? You make a wacky anti-cheating hat that blocks your peers from seeing your test, of course. Enlarge Image Mary Joy Mandane-Ortiz That’s what students at a school in the Philippines did on the prompting of their teacher, who …
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I wish life could be simple. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. When it comes to Apple’s iPad lineup, which used to have just one model called the “iPad” back in the day, picking which one to buy has become a strangely entangled process. Somewhere between every single model Apple offers is the perfect iPad, but it doesn’t currently exist …
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With the introduction of the Apple Watch Series 8 and updated Apple Watch SE along with the high-end Apple Watch Ultra at Apple’s fall product event last week, you suddenly have a wealth of new wearable options. The new Series 8 and Watch SE models are available for purchase now, with the Apple Watch Ultra to follow next week on Sept. 23. The …
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The next generation of foldable phones, Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Galaxy Z Flip 4, is now available to buy. The Flip 4 is close to standard flagship phone pricing with a $1,000 list price, but the $1,800 Fold 4 is an expensive buy, even if you manage to snag one of the best Galaxy Z Fold 4 deals. And when you’re spending …
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From bopping around to your favorite music or getting absorbed in a great audiobook or podcast, the right pair of headphones can make any workout or even a stroll way more enjoyable. If you’re looking for quality sound and a well-rounded experience without breaking the bank, check out these Sony LinkBuds, now on sale for just $145 on Amazon. Sony …
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Adobe is acquiring Figma, a leading web design platform, for $20 billion in stock and cash, the company said Thursday. Adobe touted Figma’s widely used collaborative design tools in its announcement. Figma had been the strongest competitor for Adobe’s own web design tool, Adobe XD. Figma will continue to operate autonomously while also having ways to accelerate its growth, Figma …
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This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. The iPhone used to show the percentage of battery left directly in the status bar, viewable from anywhere on your phone, which offered a handy way to quickly glance at your battery level — until Apple removed the feature …
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There’s always a struggle between size and battery life when it comes to action cams. The smaller the camera, the smaller the battery needs to be. And even if you have a bigger battery, that doesn’t guarantee long recording times. But if there’s one company that can find the right balance, it’s DJI. After years of squeezing out a few …
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