It should come as no surprise that battery life is one of the key things we look for in a laptop computer. What is surprising is which laptop brands and models take the top spots when it comes to battery life. They’re not always the usual suspects. Why are we so obsessed with battery life? More …
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This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Samsung has unveiled its soundbars for CES 2021 and key features include calibration microphones, Dolby Atmos playback and even better matching with QLED TVs. The company is planning a range of S series and Q series soundbars in 2021. These include more models compatible …
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Qualcomm is changing up its leadership. CEO Steve Mollenkopf will retire this summer, the wireless chipmaker said Tuesday, and President Cristiano Amon will take over the reins on June 30. The 52-year-old Mollenkopf, who has been at Qualcomm for 26 years and has served as CEO since 2014, will “continue his employment with the company as a strategic adviser for …
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This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Samsung’s not waiting for next week’s CES to begin its 2021 product announcements. On Wednesday the South Korean electronics giant will livestream a virtual version of its annual First Look event. The invite sent out to reporters teases a “new vision …
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For the last few years, Mint Mobile has courted new customers by offering low rates — but with the stipulation that you have to buy service in bulk, prepaying for anywhere from 3-12 months. For example, a $240 payment will buy you 12 months of the carrier’s 8GB plan. If you’re willing to pay a bit more, you can get …
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Apple could be looking to someday build a MacBook that wirelessly charges other devices such as an iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch, according to newly granted patents for two-way charging, Patently Apple reported Tuesday. Attached images illustrate the placement of several inductive charging coils placed under the frame of the laptop that allow users to charge multiple devices at once. …
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The new year will bring some earlier-than-normal goodies from Samsung. The South Korean electronics giant has sent out invites for its first Unpacked of 2021, which will take place at 7 a.m. PT on Jan. 14 — about a month earlier than last year and on the final day of CES. It touted “Welcome to the Everyday Epic” as the …
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The holidays may be over, but if you’re looking to start the year by gifting a new phone to a loved one, or nabbing one for yourself, 2020 gave us an abundant supply of fantastic phones with relatively affordable prices. Yes, high-end phones still exist, like the iPhone 12 Pro Max and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. But as we become …
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This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. The wait for Samsung’s next Galaxy S series is seemingly nearing its end, though the leaks still keep on coming. After Samsung sent out invites for a Jan. 14 Unpacked event on Sunday night, Monday brought our first look at what …
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Gift cards are fantastic since they’re basically free money to spend at a particular store — and you have to spend them, right? It’s not like you can do the responsible thing and put them in the bank. The question is, what to buy? Assuming you’re not already ticking off your own wish list, we have some suggestions. Starting with …
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