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Microsoft's Surface Duo could be revolutionary, or a two-screen disaster phone

Exclusive: Microsoft spent five years working on a super-thin, dual-screen, hinged phone to compete with Apple and Samsung. We got the behind-the-screen look.

Articleby Ian SherrAugust 13, 2020 5:00 AM PDT

5G small cell sites are very different from 4G towers

CNET Now What explains why we need thousands more of them than 4G towers.

Videoby Brian CooleyAugust 13, 2020 5:00 AM PDT

Vivo X50 Pro First Impressions

For approximately $660, you get a slick phone with 5G, a gimbal and 60x zoom.

Videoby Sareena DayaramAugust 13, 2020 4:00 AM PDT

Surface Duo "hands-on", Uber may need to shutdown in CA temporarily

Today's major tech stories include getting our hands on a non-working Surface Duo, Uber's possible temporary shutdown in California and how tech giants are working together to protect their platforms ahead of the DNC and RNC conventions.

Videoby Jeff BakalarAugust 13, 2020 4:00 AM PDT

Facebook launches online hub so you can find voting information

The new center lets Facebook and Instagram users check if they're registered to vote and see facts about voting.

Articleby Queenie WongAugust 13, 2020 12:01 AM PDT

Pinterest's former COO sues for alleged gender discrimination

Francoise Brougher says she was fired for speaking out about rampant discrimination and misogyny at Pinterest.

Articleby Carrie MihalcikAugust 12, 2020 4:32 PM PDT

Facebook, Google, Twitter team up on election security ahead of RNC and DNC

The collaboration also includes Reddit, Microsoft, Verizon, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Wikimedia Foundation.

Articleby Corinne ReichertAugust 12, 2020 4:23 PM PDT

What would it take for you to reveal your data to save others?

A new study says we're more interested in sharing health data than before, thanks to the pandemic.

Videoby Brian CooleyAugust 12, 2020 5:00 AM PDT

<p>Microsoft's Surface Duo aims to change how we look at tablets and phons.</p>

Microsoft Surface Duo is coming Sept. 10 for $1,399

The software giant said it'll begin taking preorders Wednesday for its dual-screen phone-tablet.

Articleby Ian SherrAugust 12, 2020 4:14 AM PDT

Mozilla cuts 25%, Xbox Series X hits in November without Halo Infinite

Today's major tech stories include Mozilla laying off 25% of its workforce, Xbox Series X launching in November without Halo Infinite and Twitter is now letting everyone choose who can reply to their tweets.

Videoby Jeff BakalarAugust 12, 2020 4:00 AM PDT