Social media giants Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Microsoft said Monday they have created a joint forum to remove extremist content from their respective services. The companies — under pressure after a rash of terrorist attacks — said they would work together to improve and refine existing shared efforts for identifying and removing terrorist content, work …
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Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. I wanted to be sold. I really did. Sarah Tew/CNET I’m vulnerable. I look at my MacBook Air and think it a little dowdy. It works just fine, but there are those times when you want to believe there’s something better out there. So when …
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If tablets were the Brady Bunch, the Apple iPad would be Marcia and, well, everything else would be Jan. But that’s not fair, right? Those other tablets have great qualities, too. (Just like Jan.) And just because they’re not the most popular doesn’t mean they’re not worthy of your attention. (Just like Jan!) Here are the best tablets that aren’t …
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Special guest Josh Goldman, senior editor for CNET Reviews, visited the podcast on Thursday to discuss the big differences between the iPad Pro and Surface Pro. We also delved into Fireball, a malware that takes over your computer’s browser. Here’s the extended version of the show, which includes YouTube viewer questions and comments, for your leisurely weekend listening. The 3:59 …
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I can dictate an email on my phone, so why can’t I do likewise on my computer? It’s now possible, at least for Microsoft Outlook users: Microsoft’s new Dictate add-in brings voice recognition to Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Powered by the same technology used in Cortana, Dictate will quickly turn your spoken words into text. Cooler still, it can automatically …
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High-end tablets are getting closer to offering the same performance as laptops. But, there’s still a clear winner between the top two “Pro” tablet models — Apple’s iPad Pro and Microsoft’s Surface Pro — when it comes to heavy-lifting computing and multi-tasking: the Surface Pro. However, there are plenty of other factors to consider in buying one of these devices. …
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Now playing: Watch this: iPhone origin story: ‘Because Steve hated this guy at… 3:03 The iPhone might never have existed if Apple co-founder Steve Jobs didn’t “hate” an executive at Microsoft. Scott Forstall, the former head of Apple’s software business and the man who created iOS for the first iPhone, on Tuesday said Jobs couldn’t stand an executive at Microsoft …
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The convenience of carrying around a compact tablet instead of a laptop has some people ditching their old notebooks for a more portable experience, but the benefits of a full keyboard can still come in handy. The models on this list blur the line between tablet and laptop — usually referred to as “hybrids” or “two-in-ones.” The double-life of a …
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Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. He’s so tired, but he wants you to cry with happiness. Apple/YouTube screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET Being Apple is exhausting. So many people to please, so many gadgets to make and so many members of the media spying and spewing words on your every gesture. …
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This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. We knew Apple CEO Tim Cook was keenly interested in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). But earlier this month, Apple finally — and openly — revealed its plans to the world. Apple dedicated a significant portion of its Worldwide Developers Conference …
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