The 2017 hurricane season is predicted to be above normal in activity, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This probably isn’t a huge surprise after last year. The 2016 hurricane season was the most active since 2012 and included seven hurricanes and four major hurricanes. With all of this storm […]
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The first few months with a new baby can challenge even the most doting parents. To make things a little easier, put Alexa to work. No, she can’t babysit, but she can keep you on top of feedings, help sooth an upset infant, keep you stocked up on diapers and […]
Lost tabs? No problem. Sean Hollister/CNET If I had a dollar for every time I’d accidentally closed a browser tab — or worse, an entire windowful of ’em — I’d be rich. But there’s a simple keyboard shortcut that can instantly correct this error: Ctrl-Shift-T. Or Apple-Shift-T, if you’re using a […]
At its launch last November, the Google Home ($129.99 at Dell Home) was missing several important features found on Alexa speakers like the Amazon Echo ($122.99 at Overstock.com). One important feature, in particular, was Bluetooth. Instead of Bluetooth, users had to use Cast to stream music, podcasts and other audio from […]
Beyond a slightly larger display and a somewhat boxier design, the Note 8 has kept a few features to itself when compared to the Galaxy S8 ($629.88 at Amazon Marketplace) and S8 Plus. Write on the screen A staple of the Note line has always been a big screen and […]
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has arrived, and you can preorder it now. Just be prepared to break open the piggy bank. The Note 8 will cost at least $930 if you purchase it outright. Ouch! Fortunately, there are ways to get a better deal… Be a Note 7 owner […]
OK, who else did a double take this morning? I had to be sure I was reading the headline correctly: Virgin Mobile is offering a full year of unlimited phone service for $1, and now you can bring your own iPhone. Whoa, did someone leave off a couple zeroes? Nope. […]
At Google IO in May, among several other features, Google announced it would be bringing hands-free calling to its Google Home speaker. A few months later, the feature is finally available to users in the US and Canada. Google Home’s new calling feature turns your Google Home into a landline […]
Samsung on Wednesday announced the Galaxy Note 8. It’s a shiny, feature-packed phone that’s sure to make its fans happy. And it just might tempt others to abandon their current phones in favor of Samsung’s latest wares. But before you take the expensive plunge, you should shop around to find […]
Stephen McCarthy/Getty Thinking about making a last-minute dash to Las Vegas for the showdown between undefeated boxing champ Floyd Mayweather and UFC champion Conor McGregor? It’s not too late — tickets to the fight are still available. Where and when is the fight? Mayweather and McGregor will square off on […]
Samsung and its wireless partners will begin taking preorders for the Note 8 on August 24, with shipments expected to arrive on September 15. Orders open up at 12:01 a.m. EST. Below is a list of various carriers and retail locations you can preorder Samsung’s latest and greatest phone. Direct […]
The Facebook app now lets you capture panoramic images directly. Facebook For over a year, Facebook has allowed you to post 360-degree photos to your feed, thus giving family and friends the opportunity to see interactive, wraparound images. Now Facebook can capture 360-degree photos as well. Capturing a 360-degree panorama […]
Next week, Samsung is set to unveil the latest addition to the popular, oversized Galaxy Note series of phones. Given that the Galaxy Note 7 suffered a total recall last year, after several of the handsets caught fire due to two separate design flaws, the Galaxy Note 8 is a long-awaited […]
With technology increasingly intertwined with all aspects of business, [email protected] can help you — from prosumers to small businesses with fewer than five employees — get started. When Dax Craig decided it was time to expand his startup in 2004, his first hire was a software architect, a bit of […]
If you missed yesterday’s total solar eclipse, fear not. While it was touted as a once in a lifetime event, it doesn’t have to be. You just have to be willing to plan and travel to one a little further from you. On April 8, 2024, another total solar eclipse […]
Don’t throw them away now that the fun is over. Sarah Tew/CNET Now that the excitement is over, don’t toss your eclipse glasses just yet. Here are some ways to give them a second life and keep them out of the landfills. 1. Use them as DIY camera filters Many […]