As wireless operators abandon device subsidies, more consumers are realizing the true cost of upgrading to a new phone. And it ain't cheap.Refurbished and used devices can be a great way to get the phone you want at a price that won't break the bank. This is especially true of Apple's iPhone. But wh...

Enlarge ImageNext up for Apple: Virtual reality? Hugo Ortuño Suárez/Demotix/Corbis Apple's latest clandestine endeavor could be in virtual reality.The Cupertino, Califo ia, tech giant has assembled a secret research group focused on virtual and augmented reality, according to the Financial Times. Ap...

The iPhone 7 could bring a new dual-lens camera, we're expecting the iPad Air 3 and iPhone 5SE in March, and Apple is exploring virtual reality.Subscribe to the Apple Byte PodcastiTunes (MP3) | RSS (MP3)iTunes (HD) | iTunes (SD) | iTunes (HQ)RSS (HD) | RSS (SD) | RSS (HQ) Listen to the Extra Crunchy...

While the dwarf planet Ceres is now known for its mysterious "bright spots," which scientists now think are caused by a type of salt, it has a lot of other fascinating features, which you can see in a new NASA video.From August through October 2015, NASA's Dawn spacecraft circled Ceres, located in t...

Jonathan Mossberg has responded to conce s about gun violence by making a smart gun. Facebook is weighing in by ba ing gun sales on its sites.R Wettish/Jonathan MossbergFacebook is ba ing private gun sales on its main social network and Instagram, too.The Menlo Park, Califo ia-based company said Fri...

RoadshowCar IndustrySwiss researchers work to prevent EV grid overload before it happensEnlarge ImageWhen charging speed approaches the time it takes to fill your car's gas tank, the grid might not be prepared. Buffer storage attempts to solve that problem. EPFL According to researchers at the Swiss...

You can now broadcast live video to your Facebook friends. (But you may like Periscope better.)Watch CNET Update below to lea how to use Facebook's new Live Video tool, now available for US iPhone accounts -- and coming soon to Android. Facebook may be the best option for videos you only want your f...

It's possible the Milky Way is starving to death or already dead, but a part of our galaxy that was exiled into space millions of years ago is now barreling its way back home, and when it arrives it may bring with it a snack that could revive the galaxy.Unless you spend your days studying the life c...

RoadshowSedansThird time's a charm: Nissan recalls Altimas for hood latches...againIf your hood flies up at speed, your best bet is to get to the shoulder and come to a stop quickly. Don't slam on the brakes in an attempt to get it to close again. Josh Miller/CNET Nissan issued a recall for the 2013...

Could Apple be pla ing to use iTunes as a source for original video content? screenshot by Lance Whitney/CNET "Mozart in Cupertino"? "Unbreakable Timmy Cook"? There's no telling what new series we'll be binge-watching if a recent report is on the money and Apple starts chu ing out original TV shows....

When Larry Page charges at you with a hockey stick, he doesn't talk trash. Known for being the silent type, Page is quiet and focused and lets his brother-in-arms, Sergey Brin, do the whooping.That was the dynamic between the duo whenever they played roller hockey, a favorite pastime. But it's also ...

Google doled out some cash after losing and regaining control of its domain name last fall. Google Google shelled out some cash last fall after losing and regaining ownership of Google.com. Now the company has revealed how much the slip-up cost. Former Google employee Sanmay Ved purchased Google.com...

Enlarge ImageDirector Colin Trevorrow is following J.J. Abrams' lead with a more traditional method of filming. Lucasfilm/Video screenshot by Bo ie Burton/CNET With "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" making box office records left and right, it's clear director J.J. Abrams' decision to use more practica...

Enlarge Image Josh Miller/CNET Congratulations to Chris D. of Turlock, Califo ia, for wi ing part 1 of our CES swag giveaway extraordinaire last week. Now, on to part 2. This week's wi er gets a nice big padded Patagonia backpack -- with lots of good stuff inside. That stuff includes a pair of Maroo...

It's almost the end of January, and you've already broken whatever resolutions you vowed to keep this year. That's because most of them require you to do something like eat better, exercise more or electrocute yourself every time you want a cigarette. If you really want to improve your behavior or h...

Enlarge ImageDirector Colin Trevorrow is following J.J. Abrams' lead with a more traditional method of filming. Lucasfilm/Video screenshot by Bo ie Burton/CNET With "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" making box office records left and right, it's clear director J.J. Abrams' decision to use more practica...

You don't really need that $12 package of Kleenex tissues to arrive in 48 hours, yet you insist on ordering it through Amazon Prime. You have no idea how much it's costing. All right, fine, let's not feel bad for the world's biggest online retailer. After all, Amazon lets its Prime membership custom...

Enlarge Image Josh Miller/CNET Congratulations to Chris D. of Turlock, Califo ia, for wi ing part 1 of our CES swag giveaway extraordinaire last week. Now, on to part 2. This week's wi er gets a nice big padded Patagonia backpack -- with lots of good stuff inside. That stuff includes a pair of Maroo...

Enlarge Image Oppo On Thursday Oppo revealed it had sold 50 million smartphones in 2015, with a good deal of those units coming out of South Asia.It's not so surprising, then, to hear that the Chinese smartphone maker is launching a new line of smartphones designed for India. The camera-focused F1 w...

You don't really need that $12 package of Kleenex tissues to arrive in 48 hours, yet you insist on ordering it through Amazon Prime. You have no idea how much it's costing. All right, fine, let's not feel bad for the world's biggest online retailer. After all, Amazon lets its Prime membership custom...