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We May Hear About Google's Pixel Watch and More This Week
Google's I/O conference is this Wednesday, and the long-rumored Pixel Watch, Wear OS updates and its plans for Fitbit may be unveiled. Google I/O 2022 may share the same focus as last year's conference: wearable technology. Several rumors, reports and leaks indicate the search giant's first smartwatch -- likely to be called the Pixel Watch -- might finally make its debut this week. (Here's how to ... Read more
2022-05-09 20:54:13
Smartphone Accessory Deal: This Two-Pack of USB-C Cables is Just $6
Today only at Woot, you can pick up a two-pack of fast-charging USB-C to USB-C cables for over half off. It doesn't matter how many you've already got, you can never have too many USB cables. Particularly USB-C cables, which are becoming more universal by the day. There are even some Apple devices, which have historically stayed within their own charging ecosystem, that are making the switch to U ... Read more
2022-05-09 20:52:32
Work, Stream and Game Through Blackouts With a CyberPower Battery Backup System
Today only, Woot has a huge selection of factory-reconditioned battery backup and UPS systems on sale, so you can keep your devices powered on no matter what. There's nothing worse than that sinking feeling of watching your computer screen unexpectedly go black and realizing it's been hours since you last saved your work. And as we head into the summer months when wildfires, hurricanes and other ... Read more
2022-05-09 20:51:49
Twitter: X marks the spot for Elon Musk's growth plans
Elon Musk aims to increase Twitter's revenue fivefold to $26.4bn (£21.4bn) by 2028, a presentation to prospective Twitter investors seen by The New York Times (NYT) suggests. Last year, Twitter's revenue was $5bn. Plans to launch a new service called X are also revealed in the report, with an aim of nine million subscribers in its first year and 104 million by 2028. Tech industry analyst Kyle R ... Read more
2022-05-09 20:50:01
10 AirPods Pro Tricks You Should Be Taking Advantage of Every Day
There's a lot you can do with Apple's AirPods Pro. Here's how to make them work best for you. Apple offers a collection of headphones, but the AirPods Pro remain among the best. Even when compared to the newer AirPods 3, the AirPods Pro still holds their own in terms of features. (Take a look at this deep dive that compares the AirPods 3 and Pro.) And that's because the AirPods Pro boast several ... Read more
2022-05-09 05:31:36
How to Find the Wi-Fi Password for Any Network You've Ever Connected To
If you've forgotten a Wi-Fi password to a network you previously logged in to, your computer should still have it saved. Are you looking for the Wi-Fi password for a network you've logged in to in the past? Whether it's a school, work or coffee shop network, the password should be stored on your laptop. But if it doesn't automatically connect to the network next time, you may have to do a little ... Read more
2022-05-09 05:29:51
Fortnite Now Free to Play on Xbox Cloud Gaming for Mobile, Desktop, Console
The tech giant is experimenting with offering free-to-play games through its streaming service. Since Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming launched two years ago, more than 10 million people worldwide have streamed games through the service. That number's likely to jump a bit higher as a result of a partnership Microsoft struck with Epic Games to offer Epic's hit title Fortnite for free through Xbox Clo ... Read more
2022-05-09 05:28:30
A Memoir Blue: Gamer Moms Will Want to Spend Mother's Day Playing This Game
"I didn't realize this until many years later, as an adult, when I discovered some of the reasons for my parents' divorce," Chen told me via email. "It was shocking to realize the romanticism of youth and how age can change your perception of things. I was inspired by this concept and how it might translate into an interesting game." A Memoir Blue offers a fresh story in an in ... Read more
2022-05-08 21:49:15
Apple, Google, Microsoft Back 'FIDO' Tech to Dump Passwords on Websites and Apps
If Apple, Google and Microsoft have their way, soon we'll be thinking of passwords as a bygone relic of the 20th century. The FIDO Alliance -- FIDO is short for "fast identity online" -- said Thursday it's working with the three companies to begin offering passwordless technology to websites and apps. Instead of using unreliable password logins, apps and websites could identify who you ... Read more
2022-05-08 21:47:37
9 Great Reads From CNET This Week: Antarctica, Nvidia, Star Wars and More
We bring you a series of stories from a breathtaking trip to Antarctica. Plus: Nvidia's powerful new AI chip, hopes for the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, and lots more besides. Antarctica: It's cold, it's got penguins and it's a long, long way from wherever you live. All true, but there's a whole lot more to it than that. Starting with: It's a lot closer to you than you think, given how the effects of c ... Read more
2022-05-08 21:46:58