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A Decade Later, Your Phone Still Can't Replace a Pro Camera
Commentary: Will phone cameras ever replace dSLRs and professional mirrorless cameras? The past decade tells us no. On a chilly Saturday afternoon in San Francisco, I was under a patio heater with a group of friends when someone said we should get a group photo. What happened next was surprising. Instead of using his phone to take a commemorative photo, my friend pulled out a point-and-shoot came ... Read more
2022-12-22 18:55:27
How to Upload Your Driver's License to Your iPhone
Residents of select states can show TSA a digital version of their license stored in their Apple Wallet. If you're traveling over the holidays, there's a lot to keep track of as you race through the airport: Your tickets, your boarding pass, your luggage, your loved ones -- and, of course, your ID. Almost all airlines let you use a digital version of your boarding pass to board, but now some s ... Read more
2022-12-22 18:54:21
Best USB-C Chargers, Docks, Batteries, Hubs and Accessories
Here are the devices to get the most out of the increasingly useful charging and data port. After some growing pains, USB-C has hit its stride. Many laptops, phones and tablets come with USB-C ports for data and charging, and now an abundance of accessories take advantage of the standard. Even Apple, which for years favored its competing Lightning connector, is building USB-C into future iPhones ... Read more
2022-12-22 18:53:34
If You Get a New iPhone With iOS 16, Do These 3 Things Immediately
The holidays are near, so you might be getting a new iPhone for Christmas. If so, here's what you should do first. The iPhone, and more specifically the iPhone 14 series, will be a popular gift for Christmas this year. If you do end up getting the latest Apple phone, there are many new features to look forward to, like the always-on display and the Dynamic Island, but you'll also have the chance ... Read more
2022-12-22 18:52:55
FTX founder released to parents on $250m bail
Former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried will face home detention while awaiting trial in the US on charges that he defrauded customers and investors of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange. A US judge said the 30-year-old former billionaire could be released to his parents on a $250m bond. At the hearing, Mr Bankman-Fried did not admit or deny guilt. He has previously distanced himself from the char ... Read more
2022-12-22 18:50:42
Apple Watch Ultra Deals: Save $50 at Amazon and Best Buy Ahead of Christmas
Apple's most durable smartwatch is discounted for the holidays. On the hunt for an Apple Watch Ultra deal this side of Christmas? We've got the scoop on where to find the best prices and biggest discounts on Apple's new, rugged smartwatch ahead of the holidays. Revealed alongside the Apple Watch Series 8, the new Ultra offers a more utilitarian Apple Watch experience with several features aimed ... Read more
2022-12-20 23:33:41
Google Pixel 8 to Take Better HDR Photos, Report Says
The Pixel 8's camera will reportedly use staggered HDR technology, an improved technique for shooting scenes with both bright and dark areas. Google's Pixel phone team could be adding a new feature to its 2023 Pixel smartphone product to try to stay ahead in the photography game. The Google Pixel 8 will get a camera sensor capable of staggered HDR, an upgrade to the technology phones use today t ... Read more
2022-12-20 23:33:07
13 Pixel 7 Settings to Tweak to Make the Phone Even Better
Try out these simple changes to help make your Google phone even better. Google launched the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro in October, and both phones include a refreshed design, face unlock, the new Tensor G2 processor and improved cameras. But many of these settings options below should also be available on older devices too, including the Pixel 6 lineup. Follow the steps below to learn more about how t ... Read more
2022-12-20 23:32:45
Apple Extends Self Service Repair for Mac Desktops
Fix your 2022 Mac Studio and more with genuine Apple parts and tools. Apple on Tuesday again expanded the Self Service Repair program it launched earlier this year, adding more desktop models. You can now personally try to fix your 2021 M1 iMac, 2020 M1 Mac Mini or 2022 Mac Studio and Studio Display, the company told CNET via email. You can replace or repair components such as the display, speak ... Read more
2022-12-20 23:32:17
Elon Musk to quit as Twitter CEO when replacement found
Elon Musk has said he will resign as Twitter's chief executive officer when he finds someone "foolish enough to take the job". The billionaire promised earlier to abide by the result of a Twitter poll which saw 57.5% of users vote "yes" to him quitting the role. He says he will still run the software and servers teams after his replacement is found. Changes on the platform s ... Read more
2022-12-20 23:28:55