It’s hard to know what the future will bring, but a majority of US consumers think that five decades from now, we’ll all be overly dependent on tech and spend less time interacting with each other. At the same time, consumers believe tech makes our lives easier and are most enthusiastic about where things …
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YouTube Premium is YouTube’s very own (and admittedly confusing) subscription service. It removes ads from YouTube videos, gives you access to YouTube Originals, lets you listen to YouTube Music ad-free and includes a Google Play Music subscription. At just $11.99 per month, it’s not a bad deal, considering you’re getting access to two music streaming services, YouTube Originals and removing …
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Google’s browser will be getting a redesign when its Chrome 69 update arrives on Sept. 4. We don’t know the details of visual changes, but they’re likely to be the rounded tabs of Material Design overhaul shown in July. The company’s Enterprise release notes mention some of the new features, which focus on Windows integration, security and stability. “Highlights include …
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In this day and age, the news can be a constant source of dread, but Google thinks it doesn’t have to be that way. Google just released a new feature for its voice assistant called “Tell me something good.” You can test it out by asking Google Assistant on your phone or with your Google Home “tell me something good” …
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A few weeks ago, I took a close look at the Brother HL-L2395DW monochrome laser printer, discovering that it was as close to a frustration-free mainstream printer as I’ve found. But, with an official price of $169, I also suggested waiting for the regular sales that come along every few months, dropping that price to $99. Disclaimer: CNET may get …
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With the release of Android Pie, Google added plenty of new features and improvements for users. Android Pie is now smarter, has slightly changed look, a new screenshot tool, and an option to ditch the onscreen navigation buttons. Now playing: Watch this: Change these 3 Android Pie settings right away 2:32 With Android Pie users have the option to use …
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The Google Pixel 3 XL has been (potentially) spotted in the wild. An anonymous person was reportedly riding the TTC subway in Toronto when he or she saw the device in question, and snapped some pictures. The pictures were later sent to Canadian tech publication MobileSyrup and published. The photographer was able to capture the front and back of the …
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On this podcast, we talk about: Google Fit adds new features, called Move Minutes and Heart Points. Microsoft shuts down several fake websites, including two that mimicked American conservative groups. A look at the Oppo Find X phone, with its pop-up camera and nearly bezel-less display. Now playing: Watch this: Google wants you to start exercising more (The 3:59,… 4:59 The …
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Walmart wants to become your new go-to store for digital books. The big-box retailer said Tuesday it’s opening its first-ever e-books storefront, thanks to a partnership with Rakuten Kobo. Kobo’s library of 6 million digital titles will now be available on Walmart’s US website, supplementing Walmart’s existing selection of physical books. Walmart is also offering an audiobook subscription service for …
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Google says it wants to help you keep active. The search giant on Tuesday announced new features for Google Fit — its platform for helping people set fitness goals and track their exercise — designed to encourage you to do little things throughout the day to burn calories. The features are called “Move Minutes” and “Heart Points.” Move Minutes is aimed …
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