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Tariffs are projected to cost Apple $1.1 billion in the July-to-September quarter, an uptick from the previous period, CEO Tim Cook said during the company’s earnings call with investors Thursday. Those cost projections, which are based on current rates and policies, could end up lower than expected as they did in the previous quarter. Apple incurred about $800 million of tariff-related costs for the June quarter, less than the $900 million estimate the company shared in May. Cook said most of the tariffs levied against Apple stem from the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Earlier this year, and amid…
If last year’s Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 was tried and true, this year’s Galaxy Watch 8 is a bit more like tried and fine.This isn’t overtly bad. Most smartwatch newbies will be delighted by the $349.99 Galaxy Watch 8 — provided they can stomach the new squircle design. It’s more that if you’ve been a fan of Samsung smartwatches, it feels like Samsung has more or less been retreading safe, dependable ground with incremental tweaks since the Galaxy Watch 5. Aside from Gemini, there’s not much here that moves Android smartwatches forward. Truly, on the hardware side of things, the…
The Galaxy S26 Edge has been the subject of numerous rumors lately, with several concerning its battery capacity. Previous rumors have hinted that Samsung will increase the phone’s battery capacity to 4,200 mAh, which would be a solid upgrade over the S25 Edge and its 3,900 mAh cell, and we now get another scoop from Ice Universe. According to the latest leak, the S26 Edge will arrive with a 4,400 mAh battery. Note that the tipster’s latest post acknowledges conflicting information surrounding the S26 Edge’s battery capacity, so take this info with a few grains of salt. Other rumors about…
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As the summer heat waves roll in, new shows premiering on Netflix, Apple TV Plus and other streaming services offer the perfect excuse to stay cool indoors this first weekend of August.Whether you’re in the mood for a gripping post-apocalyptic journey with “28 Years Later” on premium video-on-demand or a charming romance in Netflix’s “My Oxford Year,” there’s something for every vibe.On the small screen, Jason Momoa’s “Chief of War” brings Hawaii’s history to life, while “Twisted Metal” returns for a second season of mayhem. Here are our top picks for new TV shows and movies to watch this weekend.New…
Even though these AirPods came out a few years ago, in 2022, Apple’s second-gen AirPods Pro have regularly claimed a spot on the list of our favorite wireless earbuds. Not only are they stylish, they offer great battery life, include noise-cancellation tech and have pretty high sound quality. But as expected, none of that comes cheap. Normally, AirPods Pro 2 sell for around $249, but luckily, there are often ways to save.CNET senior editor Adam Oram has years of experience helping readers score savings on tech — with a special focus on Apple products — and has rounded up the…
A smart speaker makes for an easy first step into smart home technology. Before you kit out your house with thousands of dollars of lighting and security upgrades, you can familiarize yourself with voice-assistant technology while enjoying music, podcasts, and news in a hands-free home environment. Here are our top picks in several categories. If you want information about smart speakers in addition to our top recommendations, scroll down the page to read our in-depth buyers’ guide. Amazon Echo Spot (2024) – Best smart speaker for most people Pros Ultrasonic motion detection can trigger Alexa routines Bright, easy-to-read display Can…
When it comes to laptops, “good enough” isn’t good enough: you need a system that’s as smart as you are, with the stamina to handle the most demanding days and your passion projects too. And that means a PC with a Snapdragon X Series® processor.Snapdragon X Series processors deliver an unrivalled balance of performance and battery life measured not in hours, but in days. It powers up all your favourite apps and takes care of even the most intensive tasks without breaking a sweat. And it does all of that on a single charge that lasts for days*.The speed you…
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy sees an opportunity to deliver ads to users during their conversations with the company’s AI-powered digital assistant, Alexa+, he said during Amazon’s second-quarter earnings call Thursday. “People are excited about the devices that they can buy from us that has Alexa+ enabled in it. People do a lot of shopping [with Alexa+]; it’s a delightful shopping experience that will keep getting better,” said Jassy on the call with investors and Wall Street analysts. “I think over time, there will be opportunities, as people are engaging in more multi-turn conversations, to have advertising play a role to…