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Looking for Great Deals? Use CNET Shopping to Save Time and Money

Looking for Great Deals? Use CNET Shopping to Save Time and Money

Here's how to use our browser extension to get the best deals (and some bonus resources, too) when shopping on many of the web's most popular retailer sites.

by John Falcone

iOS 16.4: The New Features That Just Hit Your iPhone

iOS 16.4: The New Features That Just Hit Your iPhone

The update brings new emoji, voice isolation in phone calls, and more to your iPhone.

by Zachary McAuliffe

iOS 16.4: All the New Emoji on Your iPhone Now

The latest iOS update brings these new emoji to your iPhone.

'Reimagined' Microsoft Teams Boasts Twice the Speed Without Gobbling Device Memory

The new Teams update is available to try now in preview release. Here's how to get it.

Stop Spending Money on Google Drive or Gmail With These Tricks

These steps can help you save money on extra digital storage.

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Yankees' YES Network Adds New Streaming Option for Cord Cutters Before Opening Day

Watching local New York Yankees, Brooklyn Nets or New York Liberty games will no longer require signing up for a pricey cable or satellite package.

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March Madness 2023: How to Watch and Stream the Women's Final Four

The women's college basketball tournament resumes Friday from Dallas on ESPN.

by Matt Elliott

Apple Pay Later Rolls Out on iPhones. Here's What It Means for You

Select users can now quickly finance purchases up to $1,000.

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Google Is Bringing Heat Alerts to Search

The alerts will offer a way to find out about extreme heat and how to stay cool.

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Best Language Learning Apps for 2023

Learning a new language is easier than ever with the best apps.

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iOS 16.4: All the New Emoji on Your iPhone Now

The latest iOS update brings these new emoji to your iPhone.

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'Reimagined' Microsoft Teams Boasts Twice the Speed Without Gobbling Device Memory

The new Teams update is available to try now in preview release. Here's how to get it.

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At Just $40, You're Absolutely Going to Want to Buy This Microsoft Office License Now

It's a one-time buy instead of a monthly expense, but it's only available at this price for a limited time.

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Best Web-Hosting Providers: A2Hosting, HostGator and More

We compared popular web-hosting services across essential criteria like security, uptime and more to help you find web hosting that fits your needs.

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Unlock your iPhone's full potential with these lesser-known iOS 16 features and settings.

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Google Drive Has a 5 Million Item Cap, Even if You Have Storage Space Left

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iOS 16.4: The New Features That Just Hit Your iPhone

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March Madness 2023: How to Watch and Stream the Final Four on CBS

San Diego State takes on Florida Atlantic in the first Final Four game on Saturday, followed by UConn against Miami.

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Apple Pay Later Makes Its Debut in the US

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You Can Restart Your iPhone With Only Your Voice

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From what's included in iOS 16.4 to hidden features, here's what to know about iOS 16.

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