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How I went 24 hours without tech (and lived to tell about it)
This is how I unplug. Just kidding. (Credit: Eric Franklin/CNET) On Friday, March 23, the sun set at 7:25 p.m., and as the giant yellow ball in the sky went down somewhere behind the clouds of San Francisco, so did the power on my electronic devices. The screens of my smartphone, laptop, and TV were [...]
Everything you need to know about the new iPad
Yes, the new iPad has a pretty screen. (Credit: CNET Asia) Apple’s next iPad is here. For many gadget geeks (maybe a million, actually), the chance to see the new tablet’s higher-resolution display and 4G LTE action will be a moment to savor. And even if you’re not an Apple fan, its arrival makes the [...]
A Note about grey import smartphones
Samsung Galaxy Note Samsung finally launched its Galaxy Note Android phone in Australia this week. Did you know that the same phone has been readily available to by online since October last year? • Samsung Galaxy Note review• Samsung Galaxy Note: Unboxing and hands-on• A Note from Samsung: Galaxy Note finally lands Down Under In [...]
What the new iPad tells us about the next iPhone
The new iPad has a more vibrant display, LTE, and a better graphics processor. Just what does the addition of these features mean for the next iPhone? We know what the new iPad, but what will the next iPhone deliver? (Credit: Josh Lowensohn/CNET) Apple’s newest iPad has arrived right on schedule. It may not be [...]
What the new iPad tell us about the next iPhone
The new iPad has a more vibrant display, LTE, and a better graphics processor. Just what does the addition of these features mean for the next iPhone? We know what the new iPad, but what will the next iPhone deliver? (Credit: Josh Lowensohn/CNET) Right on schedule Apple’s newest iPad has arrived. It may not be [...]
LaCie 2big Thunderbolt series review: Just about right
CNET editor Dong Ngo reviews the LaCie 2big Thunderbolt Series storage drive and finds it strikes a good balance between price, capacity, and cost. The LaCie 2big Thunderbolt Series comes with a lot of accessories but lacks the much-needed Thunderbolt cable. (Credit: Dong Ngo/CNET) LaCie has been known to give its tech products a touch [...]
Samsung compares the Galaxy Note 10.1 to the new iPad but forgot about the specs
As I’m sure you’re aware, the new iPad was announced today with a brand new Retina display and quad-core processor. We’ve already shown you a comparison of the new iPad and the Transformer Pad Infinity, but now Samsung has jumped in and produced a graphical comparison pitting the new iPad against the recently announced Galaxy [...]
What you need to know about the third-generation iPad (FAQ)
CNET offers an FAQ to answer readers’ burning questions about third generation iPad set to debut March 16. Apple announced its third generation Apple iPad on Wednesday, and many CNET readers still have some unanswered questions about the device. The new tablet is set to hit store shelves on March 16. Apple has already outlined [...]
Beats Audio – What’s All the Fuss About?
As you may know, in August 2011, HTC bought the majority ownership of Beats Electronics, the company that makes the favorite high-end headphones of Dr. Dre, Lady Gaga, and a bunch of other celebrities. Beats Electronics’ business model is simple – create product, get rapper/basketball player/movie-star endorsement, sell like crazy. But when they paid $ [...]
Before getting excited about a Valve PC game console, remember the Phantom
All this talk about a PC-based game console reminds me of my encounter with the never-released Phantom several years ago. With all the excited chatter among gamers about a rumored new PC-based game console from PC game publisher Valve, it may be worth taking a look back at one of the previous attempts to do [...]