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9 Great Reads From CNET This Week: Smartwatches and SpO2, Paycheck Apps, Nightmares and More
What we really get out of tracking blood oxygen levels with a smartwatch, how certain apps get you paid before payday, why we have nightmares, and other good stuff. If you've got a smartwatch, chances are you're using it to track some aspect of your health. During the pandemic, that might have included keeping tabs on your blood oxygen levels. Smartwatches from Apple, Samsung, Fitbit and Withings ... Read more
2022-06-18 07:28:21
Bitwarden vs. LastPass: How Do CNET's Top Password Manager Picks Stack Up?
See which password manager heavyweight is best for you. A password manager used to be something that was just kind of "nice to have" -- an ancillary player in your cast of online security tools. Now, using a password manager is an absolute necessity if you want to make sure that you're properly protecting yourself online from threats like data theft and phishing. But it can be tough t ... Read more
2022-06-18 07:27:30
I Finally Found the Perfect Phone Tripod. But There Are 2 Big Problems
Sony's tripod and monitor will transform your phone vlogging experience -- if you're willing to splurge, and have a Sony phone. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker or just want to shoot better vlogs and selfies, you may have searched for a phone tripod. The problem is there's a seemingly endless selection, running the gamut from cheap stands that hold your phone to sophisticated setups that doub ... Read more
2022-06-17 19:33:27
AT&T and Verizon Agree to Another 5G Delay Around Airports
The Federal Aviation Administration has struck a deal with AT&T and Verizon to once again delay the rollout of some 5G radios until July 2023 to give airlines more time to retrofit airplane equipment and ensure there won't be interference issues. This latest delay comes after the carriers and the FAA agreed in January to postpone the rollout of 5G near some airport runways through July 5 of ... Read more
2022-06-17 19:32:43
TikTok Says US User Data Now Stored by Default on Oracle Servers
However, concerns remain about who has access to data.TikTok on Friday took another step in attempting to assuage concerns about the security of its US user data. The popular social video app said in a blog post that it's changed the default location of US user data, with "100% of US user traffic is being routed to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure." TikTok has long faced scrutiny over nation ... Read more
2022-06-17 19:32:17
Lawmakers Call on Google to Fix Misleading Results for Abortion Searches
Some Google searches for information about terminating pregnancies are directing people toward anti-abortion "crisis pregnancy centers." A group of US lawmakers called on Google to fix misleading search results that steer women seeking information about terminating pregnancies to anti-abortion "crisis pregnancy centers." In a letter sent Friday, 14 senators and seven represen ... Read more
2022-06-17 19:31:53
iOS 16 and Android 13 Give Us a Glimpse at the Future of Smartphones
Your smartphone will soon become even more closely tied to the nondigital aspects of your life. That's one of the main takeaways from iOS 16 and Android 13, the new mobile software updates coming later this year from Apple and Google. Both tech giants want to turn your phone into a digital wallet for storing your legal ID and other essential documents, pushing your phone closer to your identity th ... Read more
2022-06-17 04:02:46
What iOS 16 May Tell Us About the iPhone 14
Commentary: The next iPhone is probably still months from being announced. But iOS 16 might give us an idea of what to expect. Last week Apple previewed iOS 16, its next major version of iPhone software. The new operating system will work on the iPhone 8 and newer and likely launch this fall alongside the rumored iPhone 14. iOS 16 is packed with new heavily requested features and tools, such as ... Read more
2022-06-17 02:23:56
No, China Has Not Detected Radio Signals From Alien Civilizations
Commentary: It's not aliens phoning in from across the cosmos. It's us. Have Chinese astronomers stumbled upon the technosignatures of a distant alien civilization? Unfortunately for alien hunting tragics and Area 51 fans, the answer is no, but numerous reports over the last 72 hours have suggested an anomalous radio signal from deep space could point to extraterrestrial technology. As a scie ... Read more
2022-06-17 02:23:27
Apple battery lawsuit: Millions of iPhone users could get payouts in legal action
Millions of iPhone users could be eligible for payouts, following the launch of a legal claim accusing Apple of secretly slowing the performance of older phones. Justin Gutmann alleges the company misled users over an upgrade that it said would enhance performance but, in fact, slowed phones down. He is seeking damages of around £768m for up to 25 million UK iPhone users. Apple says it has &quo ... Read more
2022-06-17 02:22:14