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MacOS High Sierra is arriving: 7 things to know before upgrading

MacOS High Sierra is arriving: 7 things to know before upgrading

Should you update? Let's go over the details.

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Want innovation? Upgrade your PC, not phone, says HP

Want innovation? Upgrade your PC, not phone, says HP

byStephen Shankland

What iPhone X’s Face ID needs to win us over

What iPhone X’s Face ID needs to win us over

byJessica Dolcourt

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iPhone X is a sad joke, according to 'Silicon Valley' cast

iPhone X is a sad joke, according to 'Silicon Valley' cast

by Chris Matyszczyk

Verizon quietly pulls Wear24 smartwatch after four months

Verizon quietly pulls Wear24 smartwatch after four months

by Steven Musil

Twitter explains leaving up Trump's North Korea threat

Twitter explains leaving up Trump's North Korea threat

by Steven Musil

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Bill Gates goes Android, still won't use an iPhone

Commentary: The Microsoft co-founder admits in an interview on Fox that he's recently switched to an Android phone.

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The latest version of MacOS changes some of the operating system's underlying plumbing, but it's more evolutionary than revolutionary by design.

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Volvo XC40 SUV might mean another subscription in your life

Exploring the idea of making car ownership like getting a phone, the new Care by Volvo plan lets you subscribe to a car for just a monthly fee.

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Crash test face-off: Will the iPhone 8 or Note 8 win?

Gadget warranty outfit SquareTrade gives Apple's latest a rather rude introduction to gravity and hard surfaces. The soiree does not go well.

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2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo: A 680-hp wagonmaster

Not only does it have nearly as much power as a Hellcat, it's a hybrid, so you can feel sort of good as you blast along.

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'Star Trek: Discovery' brings Trekkies and cosplay together

Trekkies don their Starfleet uniforms and gather to watch the premiere of "Star Trek: Discovery."

7 hours ago

Lyft ups its driver game, adds 24/7 phone support

In its bid to gain on rival Uber, the ride-hailing company updates its driver app with new features like immediate assistance.

7 hours ago

Chinese government blocks WhatsApp chat service

Facebook might have to lower its billion-user tally now that its encrypted text-messaging service is reportedly no longer available in China.

9 hours ago

Alphabet internet balloons could talk to your phone in 2019

Project Loon gets more down to earth with plans to graduate from "moonshot" research idea to a real business. It worked during a test in Peru.

9 hours ago

Apple's Siri ditches Bing search for Google

If you'd rather see Google answering the questions that stump Siri, good news: Microsoft's Bing got the boot.

9 hours ago

Uber says Waymo seeks $2.6B in damages, Waymo disagrees

Alphabet's self-driving car unit says it's owed billions for the alleged theft of its autonomous vehicle trade secrets.

9 hours ago

Ken Block's 1,400-hp Mustang takes on Pikes Peak in 'Climbkhana'

A very dangerous mountain road? Sure, let's drift up it!

10 hours ago

Making sense of Nest's grown-up smart home

Nest's smart home matured overnight. Here's how to keep up with all the changes.

10 hours ago

Former VP launches new podcast: 'Biden's Briefing'

Former Vice President Joe Biden teams with startup Ground Control to create the new daily program.

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5 things Face ID needs to keep us from missing Touch ID

We know a thing or two about unlocking phones with our eyes.

11 hours ago

A new Mercedes Sprinter van is coming, and it looks slick

Well, as amazing as a cargo van can be, anyhow.

11 hours ago

Chevrolet Camaro GT4.R race car can be yours for $259,000

Championship-winning racer will make you a star at track days.

11 hours ago

Zvox SB380 ditches Bluetooth for better price but not compelling enough

The Zvox SB380 is built like a tank and makes it easier to hear voices in TV shows and movies. Is that enough to justify the higher price?

11 hours ago

Subaru Viziv Performance concept previews sharp new sedan

We're not sure what sedan it is, but hey, it's better than another SUV.

12 hours ago

Get ready to shop for pricey crystal home decor in VR

Mastercard and Swarovski team up to create a virtual-reality shopping app for home decor.

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Satya Nadella talks up mixed reality for IT

At the Microsoft Ignite tech conference, CEO Satya Nadella shows off mixed reality's benefits for collaboration and security.

12 hours ago

Ford demos mixed reality car design at Microsoft Ignite

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella set the stage for this demo session of the HoloLens and Acer Mixed Realty headset.

13 hours ago

Microsoft Ignite 2017: Everything that was just announced

The company's big IT conference in Orlando is brimming with news about enterprise-level products.

13 hours ago

How to force restart the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus

Previous key combinations either won't do a thing or will attempt to call for help.

13 hours ago

Meet Byton, the self-driving electric SUV coming to CES

Chinese startup Future Mobility Corporation is making big promises, but has well-regarded industry talent and funding onboard.

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iPhone 8 review: The status quo upgrade

iPhone 8 review: The status quo upgrade

by Scott Stein

Razer's slim Blade Stealth laptop grows up

Razer's slim Blade Stealth laptop grows up

by Dan Ackerman

Apple Watch Series 3 is nearly an iPhone on your wrist

Apple Watch Series 3 is nearly an iPhone on your wrist

by Scott Stein

Teddy Ruxpin will win your heart despite his cold, dead eyes

Teddy Ruxpin will win your heart despite his cold, dead eyes

by Bridget Carey

Lenovo Tab 4 is a solid B: Big, bargain, battery

Lenovo Tab 4 is a solid B: Big, bargain, battery

by Xiomara Blanco

Pricey, powerful Galaxy Note 8 is now on sale

Pricey, powerful Galaxy Note 8 is now on sale

by Jessica Dolcourt

Essential Phone is merely competent

Essential Phone is merely competent

by Sean Hollister

2017 Tesla Model X: Still ahead of its time

2017 Tesla Model X: Still ahead of its time

by Tim Stevens

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Delta's Leak Detector offers peace of mind for a pretty penny

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Delta's Leak Detector offers peace of mind for a pretty penny

by Molly Price

Lifx unveils three new Mini smart bulbs that work with Siri

Lifx unveils three new Mini smart bulbs that work with Siri

by Ry Crist

Plentiful features help LG's Quad Wash dishwasher shine

Plentiful features help LG's Quad Wash dishwasher shine

by Andrew Gebhart

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Yesgo Ultra-Slim Case

$6.49

iPhone 7 / 8 Plus

Yesgo Ultra-Slim Case

Crystal-clear case shows off your iPhone while the dual TPU / Hard Back protects it from drops and shocks.

TOMTOP Action Sports Cam

$19.99

TOMTOP Action Sports Cam

1080P WiFi Action Cam w/ waterproof housing, bike and helmet mount, anti-shake, motion detect and time lapse.

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Speck Presidio GRIP

$39.95

iPhone X

Speck Presidio GRIP

Two shock-absorbing layer protect your phone against drops up to 10 feet. Plus angled rubber ridges for a no-slip grip.

Dell New XPS Tower

$799.99

Dell New XPS Tower

XPS Tower w/ a 7th-Gen Core i7, 16GB RAM, 1TB (7200 RPM) HDD, AMD Radeon 2GB RX 560 and Optical Drive.

Rosewill Electric Kettle

$25.95

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Rosewill Electric Kettle

1.5 liter capacity, space saver, insulated, BPA-free kettle boils quickly and features 'slow-drip' to extract the most flavorful cup.

Acer R-15 Touch Convertible

$799.99

Acer R-15 Touch Convertible

15.6-inch FHD Touch display, 7th-Gen Core i7, 12GB RAM, 256GB SSD and NVIDIA GeForce 2GB 940MX.

ASUS 13 Touch 2-in-1

$499.00

ASUS 13 Touch 2-in-1

13.3-inch FHD Touch display, 7th-Gen Core i5, 6GB RAM, 1GB HDD and 10 hour battery life per charge.

MacBook Air (2017)

$899.00

MacBook Air (2017)

13.3-inch display, Core i5, 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD.

MacBook 12 (2017)

$1,199.00

MacBook 12 (2017)

12-inch Retina display, Core m3, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD.

MacBook Pro 15 Touch Bar 2017

$2,199.00

MacBook Pro 15 Touch Bar 2017

15.4-inch Retina display, Core i7-Quad, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD and 2GB Radeon Pro 555 GPU.

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A guide to surviving the Equifax data breach (without waiting for Equifax's help)

A guide to surviving the Equifax data breach (without waiting for Equifax's help)

by Sharon Profis

How to stream 'Star Trek: Discovery'

How to stream 'Star Trek: Discovery'

by Amanda Kooser

Your iPad is about to get a makeover

Your iPad is about to get a makeover

by Matt Elliott

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Deloitte consulting firm hacked, compromising its clients' emails

Former VP launches new podcast: 'Biden's Briefing'

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Verizon quietly pulls Wear24 smartwatch after four months

Twitter explains leaving up Trump's North Korea threat

Bill Gates goes Android, still won't use an iPhone

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Volvo XC40 SUV might mean another subscription in your life

Crash test face-off: Will the iPhone 8 or Note 8 win?

2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo: A 680-hp wagonmaster

'Star Trek: Discovery' brings Trekkies and cosplay together

Lyft ups its driver game, adds 24/7 phone support

Chinese government blocks WhatsApp chat service

Alphabet internet balloons could talk to your phone in 2019

Apple's Siri ditches Bing search for Google

Uber says Waymo seeks $2.6B in damages, Waymo disagrees

Ken Block's 1,400-hp Mustang takes on Pikes Peak in 'Climbkhana'

Making sense of Nest's grown-up smart home

Former VP launches new podcast: 'Biden's Briefing'

5 things Face ID needs to keep us from missing Touch ID

A new Mercedes Sprinter van is coming, and it looks slick

Chevrolet Camaro GT4.R race car can be yours for $259,000

Zvox SB380 ditches Bluetooth for better price but not compelling enough

Subaru Viziv Performance concept previews sharp new sedan

Get ready to shop for pricey crystal home decor in VR

Satya Nadella talks up mixed reality for IT

Ford demos mixed reality car design at Microsoft Ignite

Microsoft Ignite 2017: Everything that was just announced

How to force restart the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus

Meet Byton, the self-driving electric SUV coming to CES

Top Reviews

iPhone 8 review: The status quo upgrade

Razer's slim Blade Stealth laptop grows up

Apple Watch Series 3 is nearly an iPhone on your wrist

Teddy Ruxpin will win your heart despite his cold, dead eyes

Lenovo Tab 4 is a solid B: Big, bargain, battery

Pricey, powerful Galaxy Note 8 is now on sale

Essential Phone is merely competent

2017 Tesla Model X: Still ahead of its time

Top Smart Home

Delta's Leak Detector offers peace of mind for a pretty penny

Lifx unveils three new Mini smart bulbs that work with Siri

Plentiful features help LG's Quad Wash dishwasher shine

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iPhone 8 drop test: How tough is the glass?

Speed up iOS 11 on older iPhones

These are the cars the SUV killed

7 rumors about Google's Pixel 2

5 ways the Google Home is better than the Amazon Echo

Top Deals and Promotions

Yesgo Ultra-Slim Case

TOMTOP Action Sports Cam

FREE: New CNET Mobile APP!

Speck Presidio GRIP

Dell New XPS Tower

Rosewill Electric Kettle

Acer R-15 Touch Convertible

ASUS 13 Touch 2-in-1

MacBook Air (2017)

MacBook 12 (2017)

MacBook Pro 15 Touch Bar 2017

Top How To

A guide to surviving the Equifax data breach (without waiting for Equifax's help)

How to stream 'Star Trek: Discovery'

Your iPad is about to get a makeover

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iPhone 8 and iPhone X unveiled: Everything we saw at the Apple event

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