A new Nokia flagship phone has arrived, marking yet another turnaround attempt for the brand. The gadget is sleek; it’s got three 13-megapixel cameras; and it’s ready to take split-screen videos. But is that enough for the Nokia 8 to break through in the tough phone market? We also talk about the new Essential Phone, …
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YouTubers, influencers and habitual sharers, listen up. Nokia has a new phone designed specifically for you. With the newly unveiled Nokia 8, you can livestream your breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between straight from the camera to either Facebook or YouTube. Not only that, but you can use split-screen (or “dual sight” in Nokia parlance) to show your own …
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There’s nothing I like better than getting a good deal. And luckily for wireless customers there are tons of great deals to be had not only on wireless plans but phones, too. While Apple and Samsung still charge top dollar for their flagship handsets, there are several manufacturers making budget phones that cost less than $200. How do these bargain-basement …
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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! Now playing: Watch this: The Motorola Moto G5 Plus makes it look easy 2:04 As I’ve mentioned, oh, several …
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Years ago, when QR codes arrived on the tech scene, they were heralded as not only the inevitable successor to bar codes, but also the future of information-sharing. By scanning a code, you could open a web page without typing a lengthy URL; learn more about a product; shop at virtual stores; unlock clues in videogames; and so on. And… …
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The upcoming 10th anniversary iPhone is expected to be impressive — but also pricey. With that device rumored to reach well above $1,000, CNET delved into some cheaper alternatives, including the Moto E4 and Moto G5 Plus. We also weighed in on the highly anticipated Tesla Model 3 launch this past Friday, and match it against the Chevy Bolt. The …
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I’ve been an iPhone user since the beginning. Occasionally I’ve dabbled in Android, but my brain just likes iOS better. My wallet, however, is increasingly frustrated. Although I’ve been perfectly happy with my iPhone 6S Plus, which I purchased nearly two years ago, the $849 price tag caused me considerable pain. Today’s equivalent — the 7 Plus with 128GB — …
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I am refreshing, refreshing and refreshing again the online ordering page for the Nintendo NES Classic Edition. I’m hoping for an “add to cart” button, but in less than two minutes it’s sold out and I miss my chance. To quote Charles Bronson: no dice. My reason for buying was simple. I spent a big part of my childhood playing …
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It was a sad day when we found out that the Nokia 3310 was definitely not coming to the US. In fact, the retro feature phone that we’re stupidly excited about uses 2G and is only available in some markets, like the UK and countries throughout Africa and the Middle East. But the company that makes the phone may have figured out a …
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Actions speak louder than words. Especially when that action is Nokia briefly “announcing” the rumored Nokia 8 on one of its official websites, before quickly taking it down again. Luckily, fans noticed Nokia jumping the gun and immortalized the moment in screenshots. That’s enough of a confirmation for us. The Nokia 8 represents the brand’s first-ever premium Android handset, and its best chance …
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