A decade ago, Tim Cook got onstage at Apple’s headquarters, ready to lead his first event as the company’s new CEO. He was about to announce the iPhone 4S, which superficially seemed identical to the iPhone 4. Apple even signaled its lower enthusiasm by skipping the usual pomp of a massive hall filled with thousands …
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LG’s outrageous direct
Pass on that Aston Martin Valhalla. Swipe left on that diamond-encrusted iPhone. Don’t bother with that, um, modest two-bedroom tract home that’s optimistically within commuting distance of San Francisco. What’s really worth your next million dollars? A television. And not just any television, but a 325-inch, 8K resolution, direct-view LED from LG. It’s similar in concept to Samsung’s The Wall …
Read More »South Korea reportedly fines Google $177M for abusing Android dominance
South Korea’s competition regulator is fining Google 207.4 billion won, or roughly $177 million, for allegedly abusing its dominance in the smartphone market by squeezing out rivals to its Android operating system, according to a report from Bloomberg. Android is the world’s most widely used mobile OS, powering almost nine out of every 10 smartphones shipped globally. On Tuesday, the …
Read More »What’s the best way to watch Netflix on my TV? How to get set up with streaming
Netflix has so many great TV shows and movies that seemingly every time you hear about a new thing to watch, it’s on Netflix. For that reason you might be wondering how to watch the streaming service on your TV. Relax, it’s easy. Here’s what you need to know. First, the basics: You’ll need the Netflix app, and you’ll find it either …
Read More »HDMI splitter vs. HDMI switch: They actually serve opposite purposes
Here’s an inexpensive trick to keep all your gear relevant and useful. It can open up space to plug in your new gaming console, run the same signal to multiple TVs and help minimize the number of times you swap HDMI cables. If that sounds handy, you may need a HDMI switch or HDMI splitter, but which one? HDMI connections are found on every …
Read More »Amazon makes its own TVs now, and one responds to ‘Alexa’ hands
Amazon has long worked with other brands like Toshiba and Insignia to produce Fire TV Edition sets equipped with its own smart TV system. Now the giant online retailer is getting into the TV hardware game itself. The Amazon Fire TV Omni and Fire TV 4-Series are the first Amazon-built TVs, according to the company. Preorders start today; they’re slated to …
Read More »5G wireless is already teaching us what we’ll want from 6G
Now playing: Watch this: Have 5G networks underwhelmed you so far? 12:49 Most of us are still getting our heads wrapped around 5G, but some major tech players are well into the development of 6G. Qualcomm, a huge force in wireless technology, is one of them, and CNET news chief Roger Cheng recently talked to executives and engineers there about the …
Read More »Amazon reportedly close to launching its own TV in the US
Amazon plans to roll out a self-branded TV in the US as early as October, Business Insider reported Thursday. The TVs, expected to be big-screen models in the range of 55 to 75 inches, will include compatibility with the company’s Alexa voice assistant, the news outlet said, citing unidentified sources. The US launch has been in the works for nearly …
Read More »Google hopes Pixel 5A, a midtier 5G phone, will lift sales despite limited availability
Google on Tuesday unveiled its Pixel 5A, a $449 5G device the search giant hopes will lift sales of its struggling branded phone line. That goal, however, will be a challenge because the midtier phone will be available through limited channels and in just two countries, the US and Japan. The new phone is part of Google’s A series, a …
Read More »The HBO Max app is now available on LG Smart TVs
The HBO Max app is now available on LG Smart TVs in the US, according to a Tuesday release from WarnerMedia and LG Electronics USA. That means LG Smart TV owners who are also subscribers to the streaming service can tune in to upcoming HBO Max flicks like The Suicide Squad, Reminiscence and Dune through the app. The app was …
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