Startup SiFive announced a faster new processor design, the P550, that means its chips can better challenge Arm, the leader in processors for mobile devices and many other electronics products. And the company also deepened a partnership with another rival, Intel, for actually manufacturing the chips. SiFive is a top member of an alliance called …
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Facebook said Monday it’s rolling out a live audio tool that will be available first to public figures and select groups in the US, taking on rivals Clubhouse, Twitter and Spotify. The world’s largest social network, like other tech companies, has been investing more in audio features after the medium grew in popularity following the launch of invite-only audio app …
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This story is part of Amazon Prime Day, CNET’s guide to everything you need to know and how to find the best deals. Bose is once again discounting its top noise-canceling headphone for Prime Day. The Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, which usually retail for around $379 (after starting out at $400), can be had for $229 in the “soapstone” color. …
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After less than a year on the market, the iPhone 12 Mini — essentially a compact clone of the iPhone 12 — might be on its last legs. MacRumors reported Monday that Apple has ceased production of the 5.4-inch smartphone after its sales didn’t measure up to those of the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Max. Apple …
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Huawei’s FreeBuds 4 are a rare breed. They have an open design, so there’s no ear tip digging into your ear canal. But unlike most other open earbuds, these come with active noise cancellation to block out sounds from the world around you. After having used the £130 (€150, roughly $180) FreeBuds 4 for a week, I’m a fan of …
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If you live near a Safeway, Acme, Carrs or any other store owned by the conglomerate Albertsons Co., you can now get groceries delivered via DoorDash to your home in under an hour. DoorDash said Monday that customers across the US can use the home delivery service app to place orders from almost 2,000 stores for more than 40,000 grocery …
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An Apple AirTag is a tiny Bluetooth tracker that attaches to an object like your keys and can be located with your iPhone, iPad or Mac. Bluetooth trackers aren’t new, but the biggest selling point for the AirTag is Apple’s Find My network, which is made up of hundreds of millions of Apple devices. The Find My network recently added support for third party …
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock that’s under a house that’s located in a cave, you know Monday is Prime Day. Yes, plenty of good deals to get excited about, but honestly I see exciting deals just about every day. It’s my honor and privilege to share them with you, and I’m endlessly thankful for all the kind words …
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This story is part of Amazon Prime Day, CNET’s guide to everything you need to know and how to find the best deals. As you’ve no doubt heard, Amazon Prime Day 2021 kicks off Monday, June 21. No problem, you’ve still got time to plan your shopping strategies, to learn the secrets of a successful outing. Gather ’round the playbook, …
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Apple Podcast Subscriptions are live as of Tuesday, letting you buy membership to individual podcasts and channels of shows. The marketplace is live worldwide and includes shows from brands such as NPR, the Washington Post and CNN, as well as individual creators like Dave Chappelle, Beth Silvers and Sarah Stewart Holland. Creators set the price for the subscriptions, which start …
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