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Pixel 6 first look: Google's new chip and new cameras, starting at $599

Pixel 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.

by Patrick Holland

Amazon is having a blowout sale on Samsung TVs, phones and more

Amazon is having a blowout sale on Samsung TVs, phones and more

We're seeing huge price drops on Samsung products across the board.

by Robin Mosley

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.

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.

AirPods 3 vs. AirPods Pro: Comparing Apple's latest earbuds

The AirPods 3 have a narrower design, spatial audio and water resistance like the AirPods Pro.

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Pixel 6 is a major upgrade: A first look at Google's new Tensor-powered phone

Pixel 6 first look: Google's new chip and new cameras, starting at $599

by Patrick Holland

Amazon is having a blowout sale on Samsung TVs, phones and more

by Robin Mosley

Inventing the iPod: How 'really big risks' paid off for Apple

The iPod was a risky bet. Then it transformed Apple

by Roger Cheng

AirPods 3 make it easier to skip songs. Here's how to use the force sensor

by Shelby Brown

AirPods 3 vs. AirPods Pro: Comparing Apple's latest earbuds

by Lisa Eadicicco

Apple's iPod still on sale after 20 years, but who's buying?

The iPod is improbably still around as it turns 20

by Ty Pendlebury

What it was like to watch Steve Jobs introduce the iPod 20 years ago

by Connie Guglielmo

Inside the Google Pixel 6 cameras' bigger AI brains and upgraded hardware

Pixel 6 cameras go all in on AI. Here's the inside story

by Stephen Shankland

Fisher-Price made a working Chatter phone for adults because we're all broken inside

by Bridget Carey

Apple's iPhone 13 lineup: Comparing the iPhone 13 vs. Mini vs. Pro vs. Pro Max

Apple released four iPhone 13 versions. What's the difference?

by Alexandra Garrett

The iPod is still here, it's just evolved

by Scott Stein

AirPods 3 unveiled: Apple's new 2021 earbuds look a lot like the AirPods Pro

by David Carnoy

Best MagSafe and magnetic wireless chargers for Apple iPhone 13

by David Carnoy

iOS 15: Essential info about Apple's latest iPhone update

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

Surface Duo 2 review: Microsoft's folding phone is innovative, but impractical

by Lisa Eadicicco

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Apple's iPhone 13 is great, but I'm surprisingly more excited by Google's Pixel 6

Commentary: Google unveiled its Pixel 6 earlier this month and, as a longtime Apple user, I'm surprisingly interested.

by Sareena Dayaram

iPhone slowing down? How to speed it up by clearing 'Other' storage

It's probably a good idea to develop the habit of clearing out Other storage since it can help your iPhone run much more smoothly and free up precious space.

by Sareena Dayaram

iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 12 vs. iPhone 11: Portrait mode shootout

The new iPhone 13 Pro has 3x optical zoom and nifty new video features. But will it shoot you a better Facebook profile picture?

by Daniel Van Boom

Find my iPhone: How to track down your iPhone (even if it's turned off)

Here's the fastest way to locate your lost iPhone with Apple's Find My app.

by Jason Cipriani

Getting a new iPhone every 2 years is making less and less sense to me

Commentary: Flagship phones are giving us only incremental improvements, and our upgrade culture makes less sense than ever.

by Sareena Dayaram

Make your iPhone's home screen more useful with a Smart Stack. Here's how

With Apple's Smart Stack, you can declutter your iPhone home screen and get all the information you need in a few swipes.

by Jason Cipriani

I switched from Android to iPhone and found out what my friends really think

Commentary: I finally got the blue bubble, and people are weirdly happy for me.

by Mike Sorrentino

Upgrading to the Apple Watch 7? Here's how to trade in your old watch for the best deal

The Apple Watch Series 7 is available now. Here's what you need to know about trading in your old Apple Watch.

by Shelby Brown

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.

by Ty Pendlebury

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.

by Roger Cheng

HBO Max: Dune is streaming 'free' now -- and everything else to know

Dune is the latest big movie streaming on HBO Max at the same time it's in theaters. Here's what to know about it, other movies, shows, prices and everything else.

by Joan E. Solsman

AirPods 3 vs. AirPods Pro: Comparing Apple's latest earbuds

The AirPods 3 have a narrower design, spatial audio and water resistance like the AirPods Pro.

by Lisa Eadicicco

Apple's $19 polishing cloth is its most backward-compatible device yet

Commentary: Apple's cloth has a long compatibility list, but this is the definition of why you should shop around.

by Mike Sorrentino

Peacock TV: Halloween Kills, Premier League, NFL and everything else to know

Peacock streams a lot free, but if you want to watch Halloween Kills at home at the same time it's in theaters, or live Premier League matches, you'll need to pay.

by Joan E. Solsman

9 great reads from CNET: iPod at 20, MacBook Pro, Pixel 6 and more

We look back at the origins and evolution of Apple's iPod, dig into the latest iteration of high-end MacBooks, get the lowdown on all the AI in the Pixel 6 cameras, and then some.

by Jon Skillings

What it was like to watch Steve Jobs introduce the iPod 20 years ago

When Apple's chief unveiled the iPod, on Oct. 23, 2001, I thought the small, white gadget, with its clickety scroll wheel, was totally cool. Two decades later, my version 1.0 is still cool.

by Connie Guglielmo