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CNET's Free Shopping Extension Saves You Time and Money. Give It a Try Today

CNET's Free Shopping Extension Saves You Time and Money. Give It a Try Today

No one likes to pay full price -- and that's what the CNET Shopping extension is here to help prevent.

by John Falcone

Disney Plus, Netflix, Max: How to Pay Less for Your Streaming Services

Disney Plus, Netflix, Max: How to Pay Less for Your Streaming Services

If you spend more than $100 on Hulu, Max, Sling, Netflix and others, there's a way to save cash.

by Kourtnee Jackson

iOS 16.5: The New Features to Land on Your iPhone

Download the update now for these features and more.

Apple's iOS 17 Debut at WWDC Sees Major Updates to Journal, FaceTime and More

The new iPhone software brings a number of fixes and additions.

Apple Releases iOS 16.6 Beta Just Days Before WWDC

Developers and public beta testers can download the update now.

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Best Free TV Streaming Services: Pluto TV, Plex, Tubi and More

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Before You Download iOS 17 on Your iPhone, You Need to Do This

If you're thinking about installing iOS 17, follow this checklist first.

by Nelson Aguilar

Grab Windows 11 Pro and a Lifetime Microsoft Office License for Just $60

This bundle deal is a great way to upgrade your current computer with two lifetime licenses for a one-time fee.

by Adrian Marlow

Some iOS 17 Features Will Look Very Familiar to Android Fans

Apple's next iPhone update gains some familiar features that should improve the phone calling experience.

by Lisa Eadicicco

Apple Maps Is Getting a Feature Google Maps Has Had for Years

Your iPhone will finally have this useful tool added to its Maps app this year. We'll explain.

by Katie Teague

WWDC 2023: Here Are All the Major iOS 17 Features

The new iPhone software brings a number of fixes and additions.

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Apple's iOS 17 Debut at WWDC Sees Major Updates to Journal, FaceTime and More

The new iPhone software brings a number of fixes and additions.

by Patrick Holland

NHL Stanley Cup Final: How to Watch, Stream Panthers vs. Golden Knights Game 2 Tonight

The Vegas Golden Knights took Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Will the Florida Panthers respond? Game 2 is tonight.

by Kevin Lynch

iPhone Will Let You Set a Custom Image or Memoji for Your Calls With iOS 17

You can set photos, emoji and typography to create a personalized contact poster to represent yourself.

by Gael Fashingbauer Cooper

iOS 17 Is Ending Support for These iPhones. See if Yours Made the Cut

Apple's latest software will be available to download in the fall, but not for all iPhone users.

by Katie Teague

iOS 17's New Journal App Uses AI to Suggest What to Write About

Apple revealed the app at its Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday.

by Meara Isenberg

Here's All the Apple Messages Updates Coming to You in iOS 17

Developers can try out iOS 17 today, and everyone can try out the public beta in a month.

by Nina Raemont

Apple iOS 17: Every New Feature (Supercut)

At Apple's WWDC 2023, the company announced iOS 17. See every feature revealed including FaceTime voicemail, stickers and journal.

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Apple's Vision Pro Headset to Be Secured by New Optic ID System

The new system uses a person's unique iris to unlock the mixed-reality headset.

by Bree Fowler

Apple Just Added a Way to (Safely) Share Passwords With Family

The Safari updates will let a group of users add, edit and share their communal logins.

by Bree Fowler

iOS 17's New NameDrop Feature Makes Sharing Contacts Easier

In iOS 17, you'll be able to share your contact with other people by just bringing your phones close together.

by Attila Tomaschek

Apple Debuts MacOS Sonoma

At Apple's WWDC 2023, the company unveiled MacOS Sonoma with all-new features including a widgets upgrade and game mode.

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Apple Announces FaceTime for Apple TV

At WWDC 2023, the company debuted new features for TVOS including memories and FaceTime.

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Apple Reveals iOS 17

At Apple's WWDC 2023, the company showed off iOS 17 with new features such as FaceTime voicemail, journal, stickers and standby.

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iPadOS 17 Revealed at WWDC 2023

At Apple's WWDC 2023, the company introduced its newest operating system for iPads. The latest iPadOS gives users the ability to customize lock screens and adds a new Health app.

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Netflix Is Making It Easier for You to Keep Up With New Releases

Your TV screen will help you quickly track what's streaming next.

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