So you’ve got your hands on a new Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus ($190 at Walmart), Google Pixel 3 ($250 at Amazon) or Huawei P30 Pro ($575 at Amazon), and you’ve got the keys to the incredible Aston Martin DBS Superleggera. Of course you have, you lucky bastard. To document this wonderful event, you’re going to …
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This story is part of Mother’s Day Gift Guide. CNET editors round up the hottest gadgets for Mom this year. Looking for a bargain gift this Mother’s Day? Well, you’ve come to the right spot. Here’s a quick round up some relatively inexpensive items we think moms will appreciate. Disclosure: CNET may get a share of revenue from the sale of …
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The hottest new thing e-retailers are now selling isn’t some foldable phone or fancy service — it’s ads. It may seem a little counterintuitive, but most retailers have largely avoided putting ads on their sites and mobile apps for fear of annoying their customers or distracting them away from actually buying stuff. That’s now starting to change thanks to — …
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Editors’ Note, May 7, 2019: CNET’s Google Pixel 3A and Pixel 3A XL reviews are here. Read more about both phones and why Google decided to release these budget handsets. We expect to see the official fourth-generation Google flagship phone in the fall — probably October. But new photos continue to pop up showing another new Pixel phone that may preempt the …
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Uber has come a long way since its days of “Boob-er” — the infamous nickname co-founder and former CEO Travis Kalanick gave himself because his role at the company helped him score women. The San Francisco-based company appears all grown up now. In mid-April, Uber publicly filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering that could …
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As the old saying goes, if you want something done right, do it yourself. Michael Legget, a former design lead for Google who now works for Nori, has put that into practice when it comes to Gmail’s interface. Scrolling through his inbox was “like Lucky Charms got spewed all over the screen,” he told Fast Company in an interview published Thursday. To …
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Today’s deal is a rerun, but last time out it was for Walmart. Now you have the chance to save $20 at Best Buy. First, an explainer: If you don’t use a cash-back service every time you shop online, you’re leaving perfectly good money on the table. I’m a convert and an evangelist, because these services have produced real savings …
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Google wants you to get lost, not literally, exploring Earth. The latest update to Google Earth Timelapse adds mobile support, letting you use your phone or tablet to see how the world has changed from 1984 to 2018. The update also added visual upgrades to make exploring more accessible, said Chris Herwig, Geo Data Engineer at Google Earth Outreach, in …
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Google slashed the prices off its marquee phones today, discounting the Pixel 3 to $599 and the Pixel 3 XL to $699 on its online store. Launched in October 2018, the phones may not be as new as their Samsung Galaxy S10 series rival, but a savings of $200 is a hefty chunk of change for anyone considering these devices at …
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Google’s Android Pie 9.0 operating system has slowly made its way to more than just Google’s Pixel ($695 at Amazon) line since its release last August. With an improved Do Not Disturb feature, gesture navigation and smart recommendations, Android Pie has a lot to like. After updating your phone to the latest and greatest Android OS, however, there are a …
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