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Phones We Still Expect to See in 2023: iPhone 15, Google Pixel 8
Apple and Google usually save their big product announcements for the fall. We've already seen plenty of smartphone launches from Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus and Google this year. But there's still likely more to come in the fall. Though it's hard to predict exactly what's in store for the phone industry, it's possible to make some educated guesses, since many companies stick to the same launch ... Read more
2023-08-10 21:56:35
Prototype 'Brain-like' chip promises greener AI, says tech giant
A prototype "brain-like" chip could make artificial intelligence (AI) more energy efficient, its developer, technology giant IBM, has said. Concerns have been raised about emissions associated with warehouses full of computers powering AI systems. IBM said its prototype could lead to more efficient, less battery draining AI chips for smartphones. Its efficiency is down to components t ... Read more
2023-08-10 21:53:30
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Review: It's All About the Cover Screen
Samsung's flip phone finally gets a bigger cover screen, making that $1,000 price easier to swallow. A month ago, I was convinced that Motorola's Razr Plus was the best flip phone money could buy. But after two weeks using the new Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5, which also starts at $1,000 (£1,049, AU$1,649), I changed my mind. Samsung's new flip phone, which goes on sale Friday, now has a bigger co ... Read more
2023-08-09 21:22:13
iPhone 14 Owners Can Take 50% Off a New Case From Case-Mate
Upgrade your phone case for half price -- including MagSafe options -- with this CNET-exclusive deal. Smartphones are vital tools for many of us -- especially because we use our phones for far more than just texting and talking. And investing in the latest phones phones out there, like Apple's flagship iPhone 14, can get pricey. If you want to keep your phone in top-notch condition, getting a pro ... Read more
2023-08-09 21:19:30
iPhone 15 Rumored September Launch Date Creeps Closer
Apple is reportedly prepared to launch its next iPhone in mid-September. Apple appears to be ready to launch the iPhone 15 next month. The company's next iPhone will go on sale around Sept. 22 after being unveiled at an event planned for either Sept. 12 or Sept. 13, according to a report from Bloomberg. This would line up with past iPhone launch events, as Apple tends to hold its events on Tues ... Read more
2023-08-09 21:18:29
Can AI Help Me Find the Right Running Shoes?
With my first marathon less than 100 days away, I gave artificial intelligence a go in hopes of finding the perfect trainers. Like a lot of other runners, I obsess over shoes. Compared with other sports, running doesn't require a lot in terms of equipment, but you can't cut corners when it comes to your feet. For me, a good fit and comfort are most important, but I also don't want shoes that wil ... Read more
2023-08-08 20:31:51
Apple Products We Still Expect to See in 2023
The tech giant tends to save its biggest product launches for the fall. Apple has already unveiled several major new products this year, including its first mixed-reality headset, called Vision Pro, and the 15-inch MacBook Air. But if history is any indication, there's still plenty more to come in 2023, potentially including an iPhone 15 equipped with USB-C and the Apple Watch Series 9. As for ... Read more
2023-08-08 20:26:39
Can AI Help Me Find the Right Running Shoes?
With my first marathon less than 100 days away, I gave artificial intelligence a go in hopes of finding the perfect trainers. Like a lot of other runners, I obsess over shoes. Compared with other sports, running doesn't require a lot in terms of equipment, but you can't cut corners when it comes to your feet. For me, a good fit and comfort are most important, but I also don't want shoes that wil ... Read more
2023-08-08 20:25:02
WiiM Pro Plus Takes on Sonos Port for Half the Price
The $219 music streamer offers upgraded analog converters and can be used to listen to a turntable anywhere in the house. The Chromecast Audio was one of the most truly useful gadgets of its time -- a dedicated music streamer for under $50 that could also be controlled with your voice. Though you can still purchase the Chromecast Audio, it has been discontinued so long that there are now preschoo ... Read more
2023-08-08 20:23:59
Google Search's Latest AI Feature Is a Grammar Checker. How to Use It
Google's latest AI tool is useful but not always correct. Google has added a new artificial intelligence-powered grammar checker in its search engine. While Gmail and Docs have had grammar and spelling checks for a while, this is a new feature for Search. In a support page, Google says the grammar check feature uses "AI systems" to analyze language and is able to "check if a phras ... Read more
2023-08-08 02:06:36