The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 is an excellent middle ground between too-small-but-ultraportable 11.6-inch models and large-but-not-as-portable 15.6-inch Chromebooks. The larger 14-inch 1080p display gives you extra room to work when you’re away from your desk but still compact enough for a daily commute or carrying around campus. Plus, it has a good port assortment making …
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This story is part of The Year Ahead, CNET’s look at how the world will continue to evolve starting in 2022 and beyond. 5G has enjoyed plenty of hype over the last few years, but for many, it may not have been warranted. The early talk brought along ideas of how the next-generation wireless networks would help usher in an …
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This story is part of The Year Ahead, CNET’s look at how the world will continue to evolve starting in 2022 and beyond. New phones for 2022 are already debuting left and right, and it’s barely been two weeks. During CES 2022, Samsung announced the Galaxy S21 FE, the follow-up to its popular 2020 phone the Galaxy S20 FE. OnePlus …
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The metaverse isn’t a new concept. Not only did Neal Stephenson coin the idea in 1992, but some of us were literally living in virtual spaces with virtual currency and virtual storefronts nearly 20 years ago. The virtual place many people went back then was Second Life. Philip Rosedale, Second Life’s founder, has decided to task a core team to …
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This story is part of The Year Ahead, CNET’s look at how the world will continue to evolve starting in 2022 and beyond. The years 2020 and 2021 served as a reminder of just how central computers are to work, school, home and just about everything we do. It started around March 2020, when many people took their work laptops …
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Google rolled out a slate of productivity features at the Google I/O developers conference in May, 2021 alongside the new Android 12 operating system, camera and WearOS updates. Google will house its new productivity features, which are aimed at connecting hybrid workplaces, under the name Smart Canvas. Brett Pearce/CNET Those updates, features and tools are meant to enhance frequently used apps …
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Nov 2021 Editor’s note, Jan. 12: The OnePlus 10 Pro just released in China, and we’re still learning about OnePlus’ 2022 phone line. But if you are considering the OnePlus 9, know that even though it’s not the highest-performing phone in the lineup, it’s still got great specs all round and comes at a price that makes it a solid option …
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The iPhone has a lot to offer. You can pack it full of fun apps, use it for amazing photography, and just generally enjoy using it day after day. But, for a long time, you also had to use Apple’s default mail and web-browsing apps, regardless of your preferred defaults. Fortunately, Apple has been loosening its grip on the iPhone and iPad …
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Apple will reportedly allow alternative payment systems on its App Store in South Korea as part of a move to comply with new regulations in the country. On Tuesday, the Korea Communications Commission said Apple had submitted plans for the change, according to reports from The Korea Herald and Reuters. Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment but …
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When it comes to affordable tablets, most people think about Amazon’s Fire Tablet lineup of devices, as they offer a great balance of value and performance. If you’re looking for something that’s a bit more robust than what Amazon can offer, but don’t need to step up to an iPad, this deal from Lenovo is something you should strongly consider. …
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