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Apple’s iPhone 13 is great, but these missing features are a letdown

With longer battery life, better cameras, a new Cinematic mode and more base-level storage space, Apple’s iPhone 13 lineup has a lot to offer over its predecessors. (Check out CNET’s iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro and Pro Max reviews.) Although there’s a lot to love about the iPhone 13, it’s missing a few features …

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Samsung Galaxy Book Odyssey, Galaxy Book Pro 360 5G now available, start at $1,400

Samsung has finally made its latest gaming laptop and the 5G-supported version of its excellent Galaxy Book Pro 360 two-in-one available in the US. The new models join the recently released 15.6-inch Galaxy Book, and if they sound familiar it’s because they were originally announced at Samsung’s Unpacked event in April. Their US availability was up in the air at …

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AirPods drop to $89 at Walmart and Amazon, but they’re going fast

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Walmart told the world days ago, and now it’s delivered: As part of the retailer’s early Black Friday “Deals for Days” sale, it’s lowered the price of AirPods to $89, which is a new all-time low. In typical Black Friday fashion, Amazon has price-matched the …

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Samsung’s display chief to kick off CES 2022 with a ‘call to action’ on climate change

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. The president of Samsung‘s visual display business will deliver the preshow keynote at CES 2022, hinting that the largest tech conference of the year could begin with Samsung’s perspective on sustainability in the tech industry and possibly updates about its TV …

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Fitbit Charge 5 Review: The Best Fitbit You Can Buy

Nov 2021 Editor’s note, Nov. 9: Fitbit has updated the Charge 5 with features promised at launch, including the electrocardiogram app (ECG or EKG) and the Daily Readiness Score. With great fitness-tracking, a bright screen, long battery life and compatibility with Android and iOS, we’ve awarded the Charge 5 an Editors’ Choice. Our review, originally published in September, follows. The Fitbit …

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Fitbit’s new feature might tell you not to go to the gym after all

Fitbit devices already provide loads of data about our activity and sleep. Now certain Fitbit smartwatches and trackers will indicate when it’s time to rest, too. The Google-owned wearable company on Tuesday began rolling out its Daily Readiness Score, a feature that gives you a grade suggesting whether you should exercise or recover.  Fitbit generates the score by examining how your …

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Alleged OnePlus 10 Pro renders reveal huge rear

For its next flagship phone, OnePlus appears to be taking a tip from Samsung. Prominent leaker OnLeaks teamed up with Zouton to deliver purported renders of the as-yet-unannounced OnePlus 10 Pro. The renders show a massive rear-camera bump sporting three lenses and taking up a significant portion of real estate on the handset’s back side. If legit, the camera is …

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Samsung’s QD

Most people have two options when it comes to TV technology: LCD and OLED. Sure, some people also have the choice of a MicroLED TV, but those can be pricey. Samsung, the biggest TV-maker in the world, has been planted in the LCD camp for many years, while its rival LG is the biggest name in OLED. Despite advancements like …

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Google is still no Samsung, but the Pixel 6 might change everything

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have been praised for their excellent cameras, aggressive prices and sharp designs, making them the first Google phones that might truly rival Apple and Samsung’s devices. But to me, none of those qualities are what make the Pixel 6 so interesting. Instead, it’s the ways in which Google is trying to push the …

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When should I upgrade my HDMI cables?

If you’re buying a new TV, the PlayStation 5 or an Xbox Series X/S, you might be wondering if you need new HDMI cables. There is, in fact, a new standard called HDMI 2.1, and included with that new standard are new higher-bandwidth cables, called “Ultra High Speed HDMI cables.” In fact both of the new consoles include such a cable. However, …

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