A new report on the next iPhones coming from Apple in 2020 and 2021, by reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, predicts something beyond just 5G, or an iPhone SE successor, or more advanced 3D depth-tracking cameras. In 2021, iPhones may not have any ports at all. And I’m… full of apprehension already. Instead of moving from …
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The new Google Pixel 4 XL may not be perfect, but I’ll wager you wouldn’t mind walking away with one for free? You’ve got the chance to do just that today, thanks to CNET’s all-new giveaway. One lucky person will receive the unlocked Pixel 4 XL (128GB) and Google’s Pixel USB-C earbuds (which is nice because earbuds aren’t normally included …
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For those who want the strongest protections against getting their accounts hacked, Google began selling a new model of its Titan hardware security keys Tuesday that plugs into a USB-C port. The new $40 model will work in devices with newer USB-C ports — most notably Android phones that in the past needed adapters or other wireless techniques. Hardware security …
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Earlier this year, Amazon made some small upgrades to its entry-level tablet, the Fire 7. Now its top-of-the-line, value-priced Fire HD 10, which starts at $150 for the 32GB version, gets a similar update, adding a faster processor, 2-megapixel front camera and something we haven’t seen before in an Amazon tablet: USB-C charging. The new Fire HD 10 is available …
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Facebook has two new VR headsets released this year: one that’s standalone mobile, one that’s PC-tethered. The two look ready to dovetail a bit: the versatile self-contained Oculus Quest is now about to be a PC-connected device, too. At the Oculus Connect developer conference on Wednesday, the VR company announced Oculus Link. The software update, expected later this year, will …
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Apple announced many improvements to its iPhone line Tuesday with its latest iPhone 11 lineup of phones. One less-heralded one, however, was finally adding fast charging in the box. Well, at least for its more expensive premium Pro phones. While Android phones have shipped with fast chargers for years, Apple has stubbornly shipped slow 5-watt chargers with its phones despite …
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iPhone owners now have a way to plug hardware security keys straight into their phones. They can use the new YubiKey 5Ci, which went on sale Tuesday and will work with newer laptops and Android phones, too. Yubico’s double-whammy $70 YubiKey 5Ci security key has a Lightning connector on one end and USB-C on the other. It’s the first Lightning-based …
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If you’re trying to decode the feature list of the latest tech product, you can probably appreciate the snarky tech saying, “There are only two hard things in computer science: cache invalidation and naming things.” You probably won’t lose any sleep over cache invalidation, but names can indeed be a problem if you’re buying a PC, phone, external hard drive …
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DJI makes hard drives? Who knew? Actually, Seagate makes this one, but it’s DJI-branded because it has drone-related aspirations. As in, you can use this drive to store your drone’s video footage. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Best Buy has the DJI Fly Drive 2TB USB-C external hard drive for just $50. Regular price: $120. See it …
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Looks like the rumors were true: Apple‘s new MacBooks have done away with old-school USB. From here on out, it’s all USB-C. That’s good news if you like fast throughput and easy insertion (no more upside-down aggravation!), but a bummer if you want to connect any of your current USB devices: flash drives, hard drives, cameras, printers and, oh yeah, …
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