This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. We’re just a few weeks away from Apple’s annual developer conference, which kicks off with a June 3 keynote, and expectations are ballooning. If the rumors are true, the company may use the event to unveil new hardware and …
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Your next pair of earbuds may be a lot smarter — and cheaper — thanks to efforts by Qualcomm and Google. Qualcomm on Thursday said it has created a smart headset platform that works with the Google Assistant and Google Fast Pair. The company’s reference design, which uses Qualcomm’s low-power Bluetooth audio chips, is meant to make it fast and …
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Google will host thousands of developers in its hometown of Mountain View, California, for I/O, its biggest event of the year. The annual conference, which kicks off later today, is Google’s opportunity to tout its newest creations for its Android operating system, Assistant software and other popular services. But this year there’s even more at stake. It’s a chance for …
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In the futuristic Star Trek-like world, people don’t spend so much time tapping their phones or typing on keyboards. They have conversations with their computers. That future, in which people effortlessly ask for something from their always-everywhere computer and can ask further requests based on the response, isn’t several centuries away. Apparently, it’s possible today. During its Build developer conference …
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Beats’ Powerbeats Pro wireless headphones can now be preordered at Apple.com. They’re scheduled to be available in stores next week, on May 10. Preorder at Apple Note that CNET may get a share of revenue from the sale of products via the link above. At first, you’ll only be able to get them in black. The ivory, moss and navy models won’t be available …
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Fancy GPS watches for running are expensive, right? Probably at least $200? Yes, but take “fancy” out of the equation and you can get something for a steal. For example, the entry-level Garmin Forerunner 35 is currently on sale for $100, down from its regular price of $170. And the Cheapskate-favorite Amazfit Bip, which includes some runner-friendly features, runs just …
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When it comes to smartwatches, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and Apple Watch Series 4 are among the best you can buy. They can also keep an eye on your health with many fitness tracking features, on top of the regular smartwatch functions you’d expect — like displaying notifications from your phone or listening to music on the go. The Galaxy …
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One night a few years ago, Tony Marx was closing up a Bronx library when he noticed a kid sitting on the steps. The boy was pecking away on the oldest laptop Marx had ever seen. Puzzled, Marx asked him what he was doing. The boy told Marx he was doing his math homework. The assignment was online and the …
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It’s been over a year since Apple released the first iPhone ($899 at Amazon) without a home button, the iPhone X, and switched to gesture controls. We now have the iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR that all rely on gesture navigation and facial recognition to unlock the phone and move around. Whether you just upgraded from an older iPhone or …
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In this week’s Apple Core rundown we’re taking a look at the latest iPhone 11 rumors and why Apple may have to wait even longer to bring 5G connectivity to the iPhone. Also: Why Apple’s new Powerbeats Pro could give the AirPods 2 a run for their money, and how the demise of the AirPower mat has spawned a new …
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