Now playing: Watch this: How to get started with Google’s Backup and Sync app 1:28 Google’s new Backup and Sync app replaces both the company’s Drive and Photos desktop apps for Windows PCs and Macs. You can use the app to back up the contents of your entire computer — or just selected folders. Set …
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Things just keep getting smarter. “Smart” doorbells, phones, speakers, cars — even forks. But how do you know what’s really the smartest stuff? What things inspire a sense of wonder, change our perceptions or make a difference in the way we live and work? And who are the people working on the future, today? We wanted to find out. So …
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Apple is said to be working on a 3D laser system to make for better AR, or augmented reality, on the iPhone 8 — our going name for Apple’s next iPhone — according to a report by Fast Company. Apple’s ARKit was debuted at WWDC last month. James Martin/CNET Although Apple has been hush-hush about its next iPhone, we’re 99 percent …
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The next time you shout at the TV, it might just listen. Amazon is preparing to send out an update that will allow its Fire TV devices — including the Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, and Fire TV Edition televisions — to work with its Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Show or whatever other Alexa-powered device you have. “But Ian,” I …
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One of my favorite things about my TV setup at home is the ability to say “Alexa, turn on the TV” and have the TV fire up, my AV receiver switch to the right input and my TiVo ready for action — er, vegetation. To do all that, I use a Harmony universal remote. That’s because Alexa, Amazon’s voice assistant …
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Your internet experience may look a little different today. That’s because Netflix, OkCupid, Airbnb, Reddit and dozens of other popular websites are greeting visitors on Wednesday with messages urging them to protect the free and open internet. It’s all part of a massive campaign called the “Day of Action,” an online protest that’s meant to stir up grassroots support for …
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Now playing: Watch this: New version of Google Drive goes live 1:18 iCloud, who? After a couple weeks of delay, Google launched its new Backup & Sync app, which can store your entire computer system to Google Drive. The original debut was scheduled on June 28, but was pushed back a few weeks for fine tweaking. Backup & Sync allows …
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You may not know Eiko Ishioka by name, but you probably know her work. Whether it was print ads, album covers or even movie costumes, Ishioka had a way of stealing the spotlight with her sensual, surreal designs. To honor Ishioka, who collected an Oscar and a Grammy, as well as two Tony nominations, Google dedicated its Doodle on Wednesday …
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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Twitter! In case you haven’t heard, it’s Amazon Prime Day. Who are we kidding — of course you’ve heard, because …
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“Take the second exit at the roundabout.” Sometimes a direction that makes sense on paper can be confusing on the road. But that’s OK because the Google-owned Waze is now letting iOS users record their own personalised directions. You can access the Voice Recorder feature in Waze’s advanced settings by hitting “Sound & voice.” Tap “Voice directions” and you’ll be …
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