Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. Apple wants you to know it’s better. Because it says so. Apple/YouTube screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET They like to play aloof in Cupertino. No, no, insisted Apple CEO Tim Cook last week, his company doesn’t follow its rivals. You’d think …
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Speck makes a lot of different variations of its Presidio Series cases for iPhones (and Samsung Galaxy phones), but the new Presidio Sport may be the best version yet. Available for the iPhone 7/8 and iPhone X in a few different color options, it was ostensibly designed for gym rats or people who run with their iPhones. But it’s basically …
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Malcolm Turnbull has a history of justifying the NBN’s globally noncompetitive speeds by questioning whether people will actually find use for 100 megabits-per-second internet. A BuzzFeed report found out how fast Malcolm Turnbull’s NBN connection is. You can already guess where this is going. Prime Minister Turnbull’s Point Piper residence was revealed on Monday to have been hooked up with …
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If you’re already in love with Samsung’s new phones, here’s how to get your hands on them. Samsung announced the Galaxy S9 ($198 at eBay) and S9 Plus at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Both phones look a lot like last year’s Galaxy S8 ($180 at eBay) lineup, but offer a handful of new hardware and software upgrades that are …
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Samsung has just revealed its pricing for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus. You can expect to pay AU$1,199 for the 64GB version and AU$1,349 for the 256GB version. The S9 Plus will cost AU$1,349 for 64GB and AU$1,499 for 256GB. The phone is available in Coral Blue, Midnight Black and the new Lilac Purple colourway. The phone will officially be released …
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Now that Samsung finally announced its latest Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus phones at MWC 2018, you may be giving your current phone some side-eye. Fortunately, the company is continuing its trade-in program for old phones in the US, UK, Australia and China. Samsung said it will also include other “major European countries” so be sure to check if it’s available …
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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 Facebook and Twitter! Monoprice I’ll admit I was wrong about 3D printers. Years ago, I predicted that in the not-too-distant future …
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You may have another way to charge your Apple things soon. Apple’s newest iPhones support the wireless Qi charging standard, but Apple has another proprietary spin on contactless charging on the way, called AirPower. Announced and briefly seen at last year’s September iPhone event, the AirPower mat could debut next month, according to a new rumor via 9to5Mac, originally posted …
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Whether you’re sensitive to gluten, have a wheat allergy or have been diagnosed with celiac disease, it can be difficult to navigate life on a gluten-free diet. The stuff is everywhere and seemingly in everything! To help those who are trying to be gluten-free, a young couple from Dayton, Ohio have started The Gluten Project. It’s a search engine that, …
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It was an altruistic mission: Offer free access to Wikipedia for people in developing countries, without requiring mobile data to access information. But the Wikimedia Foundation has announced it will wrap up its Wikipedia Zero program this year, ending partnerships with 97 mobile carriers in 72 countries who waived data fees to access the online encyclopedia. Launched in 2012, the …
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