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Windows 11 release date: Here's when you can install Microsoft's free update
Wondering when Windows 11 is coming out? We've got the details on when you can finally say goodbye to Windows 10.
Samsung's next Galaxy Watch coming this summer has a whole new Google look
The first look at the One UI Watch interface, which will also arrive on other watches this fall.
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 Plus will speed up gaming, AI in high-end 5G phones
And it will arrive in devices in the third quarter of 2021.
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Windows 11 upgrade: How you can download Microsoft's new OS right now without waiting
Amazon is having a blowout sale on Samsung TVs, phones and more
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The iPod is improbably still around as it turns 20
Donald Trump is launching a new social network called Truth Social
AirPods 3 make it easier to skip songs. Here's how to use the force sensor
AirPods 3 vs. AirPods Pro: Comparing Apple's latest earbuds
PS5 restock tracker: PlayStation Direct's third sale this week, GameStop in-store only
Free Microsoft Office: How to get Word, Excel and PowerPoint without spending money
Microsoft launched Windows 11. Now what? Essential info about the new OS
Everything announced at the Apple event: AirPods 3, new MacBook Pro, HomePod Mini and more
Pixel 6 cameras go all in on AI. Here's the inside story
Final hours: These early Best Buy Black Friday deals end today (Update: Sale has ended)
What it was like to watch Steve Jobs introduce the iPod 20 years ago
AirPods 3: Apple's 2021 wireless headphones are missing a few big features
Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Everything Microsoft changed in the new OS
Windows 11 compatibility: Check if your PC meets Microsoft's requirements
Delete yourself from the internet: 6 ways to remove personal information from the web
Apple released four iPhone 13 versions. What's the difference?
Apple's M1 Pro and M1 Max chips mean new trouble for Intel
TCL Roku and Android TVs are up to $140 off at Walmart right now
Best Buy flash sale: Get these Black Friday-level deals now on laptops, TVs and more
Windows 11: Wondering if you really need to upgrade? Here's what to consider
Windows 11: All best features in Microsoft's new OS and how to use them
This is the best time to buy an M1 Mac Mini -- unless a new one is announced on Monday
Mobile
See allPixel 6 first look: Google's new chip and new cameras, starting at $599
The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro mark a significant step for Google toward competing with premium phones from Apple, Samsung and Huawei.
The iPod was a risky bet. Then it transformed Apple
For the 20th anniversary of the iPod, we talk with the inventor of Apple's iconic music player, Tony Fadell, who reminisces about working with Steve Jobs and the success of the device.
Amazon is having a blowout sale on Samsung TVs, phones and more
We're seeing huge price drops on Samsung products across the board.
The iPod is improbably still around as it turns 20
Commentary: The gadget has survived music streaming, rival players and the iPhone, but it's only just holding on.
AirPods 3 make it easier to skip songs. Here's how to use the force sensor
The third-generation AirPods have the handy force sensor feature in the stem. Here's how it works.
Computing
See allWindows 11 upgrade: How you can download Microsoft's new OS right now without waiting
We'll walk you through how to use Windows 11 Installation Assistant as a shortcut to get Microsoft's latest OS.
Microsoft launched Windows 11. Now what? Essential info about the new OS
What's in Windows 11? Who has access to the new OS today? Here's everything we know.
Everything announced at the Apple event: AirPods 3, new MacBook Pro, HomePod Mini and more
Apple introduced a new version of its wireless earbuds with "spatial audio," a redesigned MacBook Pro and more on Monday. Here's what you missed.
Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Everything Microsoft changed in the new OS
Microsoft's new operating system has started to roll out. Before you download Windows 11, here's every major upgrade compared to Windows 10.
Windows 11 compatibility: Check if your PC meets Microsoft's requirements
Using the PC Health Check app, WhyNotWin11 and other tools, you can find out if your computer can handle Microsoft's Windows 11 upgrade.
Home Entertainment
See allWalmart leaked its own early Black Friday sales. Here are the best deals we've found so far
Here come the $89 AirPods.
TCL Roku and Android TVs are up to $140 off at Walmart right now
Check out this trio of 55-inch TCL TVs from Walmart, with prices starting at $228.
Best Buy flash sale: Get these Black Friday-level deals now on laptops, TVs and more
Move over, Target: Best Buy has its own three-day sale.
TV prices hit a 9-year high. What does that mean for Black Friday 2021?
The chip shortage and port blockages have driven up the average price, but higher-end models could still see steep discounts.
Best TV for 2021
Looking for a new TV? Start here.
Services and Software
See allWindows 11 upgrade: How you can download Microsoft's new OS right now without waiting
We'll walk you through how to use Windows 11 Installation Assistant as a shortcut to get Microsoft's latest OS.
Donald Trump is launching a new social network called Truth Social
Trump -- banned from Twitter, Facebook and YouTube following the deadly riot at the Capitol -- says the social network was created to "fight back against Big Tech."
Free Microsoft Office: How to get Word, Excel and PowerPoint without spending money
Here's what to know about getting Microsoft Word, Excel and more for free. Keep in mind there are a few caveats.
Microsoft launched Windows 11. Now what? Essential info about the new OS
What's in Windows 11? Who has access to the new OS today? Here's everything we know.
Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Everything Microsoft changed in the new OS
Microsoft's new operating system has started to roll out. Before you download Windows 11, here's every major upgrade compared to Windows 10.
