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NASA Mars Rover Inspects Wonderfully Funky Rover-Size Boulder

NASA Mars Rover Inspects Wonderfully Funky Rover-Size Boulder

This story is part of Welcome to Mars, our series exploring the red planet.

I feel very connected to NASA's Curiosity rover right now. I, too, have detoured from my hiking path to get a closer look at a fascinating rock. The wheeled explorer was planning to check out some cliffs when it noticed a large boulder that had fallen down, giving the team a preview of where it was heading. 

The boulder in question is quite a looker and it's about the size of the rover itself, which is comparable to a small SUV. Space writer Jason Major made a composite out of three different rover images from July 15 to give a better view of the rock.

Twitter users suggested it looked like everything from a fossilized acorn to poop to a tortoise wearing a sombrero. The rover's team nicknamed the rock "Ilha Novo Destino," after an island in Brazil. It was intriguing enough to warrant a closer look by Curiosity. 

USGS planetary geologist Lauren Edgar wrote in a mission update last week that boulders like this "can help inform our understanding of the upcoming stratigraphy, so we thought it was worth a trip to this 'new island destination' for the weekend."

Planetary geologist Aster Cowart highlighted a couple of views of Curiosity's outstretched robotic arm getting up close to the boulder along with what it saw using its Mars Hand Lens Imager camera.

Taken together, the series of images from Mars show how Curiosity's team is able to adjust plans on the fly to inspect interesting details along the way. 

The rover has been in the Gale Crater since 2012. One of its goals is to learn whether this area of Mars might have been habitable for microbial life in the deep past.

The rover is exploring the lower regions of Mount Sharp, the massive central peak inside the crater. It's seen some eye-opening rock formations, from tiny "spikes" to a natural niche that a lot of people think looks like a doorway. The goofy big boulder is both fun to look at and scientifically fascinating, a beautiful combination. 

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GPU Stock Begins to Normalize With Price Cuts on the Horizon

GPU Stock Begins to Normalize With Price Cuts on the Horizon

Two frustrating years for gamers hot to get GPUs to make their rigs sing may be coming to an end. 

Websites such as Best Buy, Overclockers and Micro Center are showing the latest Nvidia and AMD GPUs in stock, as reported earlier Monday by PC Gamer. This means that as long as stock is available for buyers near their local stores, they can go in and pick one up. 

Asus, a company that makes boards for GPUs, said it will begin cutting prices by 25% starting in April. A change in US tariff policy on Chinese imports is behind the price drop, the company told Tom's Hardware. Asus didn't respond to a request for comment from CNET.

The loosening of supply may spell an end to the scalpers, bots and Best Buy Totaltech memberships that stood between GPUs and gamers over the course of the past several years, though prices will remain elevated. Supply chain issues affecting other components are likely contributing to costs at board makers, who pass some of it on to consumers in the form of higher prices. 

For example, an Nvidia-branded RTX 3080 reference card has a suggested retail price of $699. Board makers such as Gigabyte and MSI add power delivery and cooling modules that contribute to the price tag. For example, a Gigabyte RTX 3080 carries a price of $1,249, or 79% more than the GPU alone. 

Many GPU buyers have been waiting for Nvidia cards to come back in stock, which has increased prices for the company's products. 

Nvidia didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. 

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Going Overseas This Summer? Make Sure You Bring the Right Travel Gadgets

Going Overseas This Summer? Make Sure You Bring the Right Travel Gadgets

Traveling abroad is much easier when you have your trusty laptop, tablet or phone in tow. Your devices allow you to be your own travel agent: scoping out activities, curating restaurants, making bookings and reservations and navigating unfamiliar areas. Plus, with some companies maintaining remote-work flexibility into 2022, you can work a bit while traveling so you don't have to use up all your allotted time off for one trip.

But packing your tech isn't as simple as stuffing it into your suitcase. You also need to find a way to keep it charged, connected to the internet, safe and easily accessible. On top of that, different regions use different types of electrical plugs and voltages; if you haven't brought along the right adapter or converter, your tech is rendered useless. 

I encountered these challenges in May when I traveled from the US to the UK, tagging along with my partner on a business trip. We incorporated both work and leisure into our travels -- a practice becoming increasingly common in the form of the digital nomad lifestyle. To keep our devices functional and secure, we relied on a number of tech accessories. 

Here are the gadgets that enabled us to stay plugged in during our international trip. For even more tips, check out this list of travel tech recommendations from CNET contributor Geoffrey Morrison, an expert traveler.

Mary King

Before I purchased this handy little case, I would store my small electronics and wires by simply cramming them into my backpack. I'd have to dig around and pray I'd pluck the one I needed from the heaps of tangled chargers without having to dump everything out.

No more of that. Outfitted with pockets and zip-up compartments, the Thule Subterra PowerShuttle is perfectly suited for organizing small tech-adjacent doodads: AirPods, adapters, a webcam, small charging cables, spare earbuds and dongles. 

One particularly helpful feature is a hidden cutout in the exterior pocket that allows a cord to pass through: You can stick a phone in that pocket for easy access while you charge it up using a powerbank you've placed inside the case.

If you have a larger assortment of chargers and long cables, upsize to the Subterra PowerShutte Plus or this double-layer option from Amazon.

Mary King

This portable charger saved my iPhone's arse on numerous occasions, adding hours and hours to its battery life. Though the chunky 5.9-inch unit (which weighs just under a pound) bogged down my backpack a bit, it certainly pulled its weight, refueling my phone's weary battery while eliminating the need to duck into a cafe in search of an outlet. 

While traveling, I needed to recharge my phone much more often than I'd expected to. I put a real strain on my iPhone's battery, mapping out public transit routes, cueing up boarding passes, snapping photos, researching nearby attractions and food, scanning QR codes and religiously refreshing the West End's virtual ticket booth for dirt-cheap last-minute seats. I'd gulp each time the battery icon turned red, only to recall the surplus of juice tucked right in my backpack. Then I'd plug my phone into the power bank, zip it away, and pull it out later to find its battery revived.

The power bank takes about two hours to charge my iPhone from empty to 100%. It has two USB-A ports, allowing two devices to charge simultaneously.

Mary King

Depending on where you're traveling, you'll likely encounter a few of the various electrical plugs and voltages used in different regions of the world. For that reason, Protégé's budget-friendly set caught my eye. Not only does it contain adapters to fit different-shaped plugs, but it also includes a voltage converter.

Voltage converters are key because small appliances in North America are generally built to handle a 120-volt supply. Most other regions power their outlets with a much more powerful 220V or 240V supply: Plug an American curling iron into a British outlet and it will fry. A converter tames that intense voltage to 110-120V, a manageable current for North American appliances. (Some devices, like chargers for phones and laptops, are typically dual-voltage and support both standards out of the box.)

Offering adapters of four different varieties, Protégé promises compatibility with outlets in many countries throughout Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and North and South America. Just plug your regular charger into your current location's corresponding adapter, and you'll be all set to use it like normal. Though the adapters feel cheap and plasticky, they seem to get the job done: The Type G plug helped power our three laptops over a 10-day trip to the UK without issue.

Here's where I ran into trouble. When I read on the box that the converter could work with travel appliances between 50 to 1,875W, I thrust my beloved 1,400-watt Rowenta clothing steamer into my suitcase with hopes of easy dewrinkling in the hotel room. However, I failed to note a key word on the box's instructions: travel appliances. When I tried to plug the steamer into the converter, the converter became searing hot, developed a strange smell and only powered the steamer for a few minutes at a time. Baffled, I checked the instruction manual, and there I read the converter was only built for steamers under 1,000 watts. Whoops — I'd overloaded it. Thankfully, the steamer survived, but it still felt like a close call.

Despite that, this is a useful, affordable pick, especially if you're headed to multiple countries on one trip. Just make sure you're prepared to use the voltage converter only for appliances with a low-enough wattage.

Mary King

While a multipart adapter set like the Protege is ideal for plugging in one device at a time across multiple regions, this seven-in-one adapter's strength is the opposite: It's excellent for plugging in multiple devices simultaneously within one region. This particular model is designed specifically to use in areas with Type G outlets, like the UK. (There's another version for Type C outlets.)

The seven ports and outlets are efficiently placed, allowing the adapter to accommodate several plugs while remaining relatively compact. Three USB-A ports and one USB-C port are neatly lined up along the front panel, along with three AC outlets (one on each exposed side). While the adapter itself isn't too big, the prongs stick out and don't fold up -- a minor annoyance while packing. Stuffing two of these into our carry-on was difficult. 

I used it for my phone and to recharge a power bank. Other reviewers have said they used it for their headphones, CPAP machines and laptops. Remember, it's not a voltage converter, so if you're going to use it with appliances, make sure they're dual-voltage or otherwise built to handle 220V to 240V. Also, note that the USB-C output (17W) isn't strong enough to charge a MacBook, which needs more wattage. I learned that the hard way. 

Mary King

As one who habitually misplaces important items, I try to keep an eagle eye on my personal tech. So, when I bought a Tile tracker to test, I affixed it to the device I'd shed the most tears over losing: My 2020 M1 MacBook Pro. But I discovered I was duplicating an existing Mac feature. Apple's robust Find My app would have let me track down the Mac from my iPhone, doing effectively the same thing as the Tile, but for free. This also would have been the case for a PC or an Android phone, thanks to similar tools from Microsoft and Google.

I'd still recommend getting some variety of Tile gadget for your tech valuables, though: Maybe you have a pair of headphones you treasure, or maybe you want to keep tabs on pricey accessories like chargers. And having a Tile on your phone or computer isn't altogether useless. Since it's hardware that's separate from your device (unlike the Find My apps), the tracker works even if the device is shut off or out of battery.

I was especially impressed with the ease of Tile's setup process. The app walked me through syncing with Bluetooth and turning on my phone's necessary permissions. I could easily locate the tracker on the app's map and trigger its loud beeping. The sticker stuck firmly onto my laptop case, and although the tracker weathered some scratches, it survived plenty of jostling around in my backpack. 

If I were to go back and redo my initial purchase, I would have bought a variety pack: A Tile Slim for my wallet, a Sticker for my laptop charger, and a Mate for my keys. Another option for Apple devices is the Apple AirTag. It's smaller and more advanced than Tile's lineup, but while Tile lets you both track your phone using the tracker and track the tracker using your phone, the AirTag only allows for the latter. And it doesn't work on Android. Tile, meanwhile, works with both iOS and Android.

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There's no clear consensus on whether it's truly a good idea to stick a case on a MacBook, as some speculate it weakens the display hinge. But I've advocated in favor of casing, provided you're using a good-quality case that's durable without adding too much bulk. 

This hard shell from Incase checks all of the boxes. It's sturdy, it's light enough not to put pressure on the display, and, unlike a cheaper case I tested, it fits the laptop snugly with no awkward gaps. 

Even as I shuttled my MacBook around airports and streets, I felt confident knowing it had a little extra buffering. The case brought me peace of mind when a thunderstorm caught us by surprise: The backpack was soaked through, but the computer itself was dry as can be.

I'm not saying the case would have protected the laptop if I'd, say, hurled it into the English Channel. But any protection from the elements will certainly do a computer some good.

Mary King

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Get a webcam, but not this one

So far, I've been able to recommend each of the devices I bought for this trip. I can't say the same for this last one. In fact, I specifically un-recommend it. 

Here's the situation. For all their technological prowess, many high-end computers these days are burdened with shockingly low-quality built-in webcams. (Looking at you, MacBooks.) An external webcam can polish your onscreen appearance -- helpful if you're on a trip where you'll be appearing on a lot of Zoom calls or recording yourself with your laptop.

But if you're going to invest in a webcam, pick a different model than the one I tried out. This supposedly 1080p webcam degraded my Zoom image and audio quality from bad to worse. 

The webcam makes the colors a little more flattering (or perhaps just more saturated), but it seems to replace the former image's graininess with... blur. Not exactly an improvement. The autofocus was the worst offender here, despite being this model's selling point: Even my slightest movements would trigger a dizzying refocusing process that often left me blurry in the end. The mic brought a tinny, crackly quality to my voice. I'll probably throw this out -- I'd prefer my Mac's built-in hardware any day, subpar camera and all. 

Here's what Zoom looked like with my MacBook's 720p built-in camera. 

Screenshot/Mary King

And here it is with the external webcam treatment.

Screenshot/Mary King

If you're looking for a webcam that actually works, I'll direct you to our list of the best webcams for 2022 and our guide for choosing between them.

For more travel advice, here's the essential gear you'll need to take better photos on vacation. Plus, check out our tips for making your travels more affordable in 2022.

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Halloween movies for kids on Netflix, Disney Plus and other streaming services

Halloween movies for kids on Netflix, Disney Plus and other streaming services

Trick or treat may be canceled this year due to coronavirus restrictions, but at least you can still snuggle on the sofa with the kids for a scary movie this Halloween.

Put on your Halloween costumes or your warmest pajamas, fill up a bucket of popcorn and check out our roundup of classic and brand new Halloween films for children of all ages. You and the family can find these movies on streaming services like Disney Plus, HBO Max, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu or on VOD services like Google play and Vudu.

The Witches

Let's start with a brand new recommendation: Anne Hathaway plays the Grand High Witch in a new adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic book from Robert Zemeckis, moving the spooky story from the UK to the Deep South of the US. Originally intended for theaters, it's streaming now on HBO Max from Oct. 22. If you don't have HBO Max, look for the previous movie version of The Witches starring Anjelica Huston.

Scoob!

Another movie that missed theaters due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Scoob! is available to watch online now. It tells the origin story of Scooby-Doo, Shaggy and the Mystery Machine gang, with cameo appearances from other Hanna-Barbera animated characters.

Hocus Pocus

Hubble, bubble, toil and trouble, cue up this movie on the double! Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker are a trio of weird sisters in this campy classic. It's on Disney Plus now, along with a huge range of Disney's past live action family films.

A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting

Join the fight against monsters with a globetrotting secret society of babysitters protecting kids from things that go bump in the night. Harry Potter villain Tom Felton is the lead beastie in this new 2020 Netflix film for slightly older kids, based on the books by Joe Ballarini. 

Vampires vs. the Bronx

Vampires vs the Bronx

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Teens can sink their teeth into this fang-tastic new vampire romp streaming now on Netflix.

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

The Peanuts gang go trick-or-treating in this gentle animated classic.

The Addams Family

They're creepy, they're kooky, and they're back! The 90s live action films are suitable for older kids, while younger ones will enjoy the 2019 animated version of The Addams Family featuring the voices of Charlize Theron, Oscar Isaac, Snoop Dogg and Bette Midler.

Labyrinth

Labyrinth

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Gorgeous and gothic, Labyrinth is a much-loved classic for a reason. David Bowie is the Goblin King ruling over a realm of amazing Jim Henson puppet beasties as winsome teen Sarah journeys to rescue her baby brother. It's an utterly timeless adventure with a classic theme song too. If your kids like this, try The Dark Crystal and its gorgeous prequel series on Netflix.

Goosebumps

Share your youthful memories of R.L. Stine's scary book series with your kids in this live action film adaptation starring Jack Black.

Toy Story of Terror

Woody, Buzz and the Toy Story gang have a toy-rrifying time in this Halloween-flavored Pixar film. Clocking in at a child-friendly 21 minutes long, you can stream it on Disney Plus.

Paranorman

ParaNorman

Laika Inc.

In the right hands, there's something a little unsettling about stop-motion animation. And animation studio Laika are a very safe pair of hands for magical family stories at any time of year, but at Halloween check out Paranorman, about a boy who can communicate with the dead. See also Coraline, based on a creepy Neil Gaiman story (is there any other kind?).

Coco

Visit the land of the dead in Pixar's richly-designed Mexican-themed 2018 animation. Like all Pixar films, it's available on Disney Plus.

Hotel Transylvania

Check in for Halloween high-jinks with Dracula and monster chums, created by much-loved animator Genndy Tartakovsky. 

Monsters, Inc.

Pixar proves monsters can warm the heart as well as chill the blood in this colorful tale of a girl who makes friends with the creatures in her closet.

Spooky Buddies

Like dogs? Like Halloween? Combine the two and you get 2011's Spooky Buddies, an all-ages appropriate canine adventure from Disney's Air Bud series.  

The Corpse Bride

The Corpse Bride

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Tim Burton's creepy catalogue could while away a whole Halloween. The kids can enjoy monochrome stop-motion animations The Corpse Bride, about a macabre marriage, and Frankenweenie, about a deceased dog taking on a new life.

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

More scares, Gromit? The claymation couple Wallace and his faithful dog Gromit face a bunny who means business when the moon is full in this adorable Oscar-winning animation from stop-motion specialists Aardman Studios.

Casper

Christina Ricci meets cartoon phantasm Casper the Friendly Ghost in this live action caper.

Kiki's Delivery Service

Kiki's Delivery Service

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Witches don't just brew up trouble in their cauldrons -- sometimes they use their broomsticks for delivering things. Once you've seen it and fallen in love with the lushly animated style of Studio Ghibli, pretty much all of their films -- such as Spirited Away or My Neighbour Totoro -- have a certain weirdness that works at Halloween or all year around. You'll find them on HBO Max.

Beetlejuice

Don't mess with Beetlejuice the unfriendly ghost. A riotous send-up of haunted house movies featuring a deliciously over-the-top performance from Michael Keaton as the anarchic Beetlejuice, with jokes and comically gory scares suitable for older kids.

Gremlins

They don't make 'em like this any more... Older kids will love the mix of cuteness and delightfully naughty scares in this chaotic classic. If they like this, there's a whole world of 1980s movies to explore, from The Goonies to The Lost Boys (if nothing else, they'll finally get the references in Stranger Things).

Ghostbusters

Who you gonna call? The ghostbusting comedy that launched a thousand lunch boxes is still as addictive as ever. Bear in mind this 80s classic is probably ruder (and more filled with smoking) than you remember. Younger ones can join the fun with spin-off cartoon The Real Ghostbusters.

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Put Down the Vinyls. CDs Are Making a Comeback After 17 Years

Put Down the Vinyls. CDs Are Making a Comeback After 17 Years

Put down your vinyls records and dust off those long-forgotten plastic binders, because CDs are making a resurgence. CD sales in the US increased in 2021 for the first time in 17 years, according to the annual sales report published by the Recording Industry Association of America. CD sales were up 21% to $584 million last year, according to the report. 

While music-streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music and Tidal are still the primary way people enjoy their music, physical music sales have been on the rise the last several years, reaching $1.65 billion in the US in 2021 alone.

This is due mostly to the growing interest in vinyl music. Vinyl sales revenue increased by 61% in 2021 to $1 billion -- a milestone that hadn't been reached since 1986. Sales for LP/EPs also increased 67.3 % in 2021 compared with 2020.

"No industry in history has embraced changing technologies and innovations faster than music over the last 10 years -- taking streaming from novelty to ubiquitous in the blink of an eye and now working to drive a new generation of social apps, shared immersive experiences, and blockchain/NFT opportunities going forward," Mitch Glazier, chairman and CEO of RIAA, wrote in a piece published by Music Business Worldwide. 

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Child Tax Credit 2022: How Much Money Could You Get From Your State?

Child Tax Credit 2022: How Much Money Could You Get From Your State?

Around 16 states are making plans to send families more relief between this year and 2023, since another child tax credit bill is unlikely to be passed into law by Congress. An attempt to include a child tax credit in the Inflation Reduction Act was quickly rejected with a vote of 97 to 1. Parents haven't received a monthly child tax credit payment since December, and their final check was disbursed with their tax returns this year.

While there's no plan to reinstate the child tax credit payments at a federal level, there is a Republican Senate proposal that would send up to $350 per child and includes a work requirement. For now, it's up to the states to decide if they'll provide money to families in need. Out of the 16 states planning to enact a state child tax credit or offer deductions for households with children, only Maryland is pending governor approval, with no action taken so far. 

Check below to see if your state is offering (or planning to offer) child tax credit relief, as well as eligibility requirements for your state. For more, see if your state is sending gas rebate checks or stimulus money in the form of inflation-relief checks or tax rebates.

These are the current states planning to send child tax credit checks to families. Note that not all are fully refundable, which means you may need an income to receive the full amount owed to you.

California: Families who earn less than $25,000 are eligible to receive $1,000, either as a reduced state tax bill or refund. Those earning between $25,000 and $30,000 would receive a reduced credit. The credit is only available for children under age 6 and the family must qualify for the California Earned Income Tax Credit.

Colorado: Starting in January 2023, families with incomes of $75,000 or less ($85,000 for married taxpayers filing jointly) could get 5% to 30% of the federal credit for each qualifying child. This credit is only available for children under age 6.

Connecticut: Eligible families can now apply for a one-time tax rebate to receive $250 for each child under age 18. The rebate caps at $750 for three kids. Here's who qualifies (PDF): couples filing jointly who made $200,000 or less in 2021, single filers who earned $100,000 or less and heads of households who earned $160,000 or less.

Florida: Nearly 59,000 families in Florida will receive $450 per child, but it's unclear at this time who is eligible. Foster families can also receive this relief money. 

Georgia: In response to its decision to ban abortion access in the state, Georgia will now let taxpayers claim their unborn fetuses as dependents on their tax returns. Taxpayers can get up to $3,000 for the 2022 tax year if they've got an unborn child with a detectable heartbeat between July 20 and Dec. 31.

Idaho: Families could be eligible to get $205 for each qualifying child with Idaho's nonrefundable child tax credit.

Maine: Resident taxpayers are eligible to claim $300 for each qualifying child and dependent under the dependent exemption tax credit. Qualifying children and dependents are the same as those who were claimed under the federal child tax credit.

Maryland: Those who make $6,000 or less could get a $500 refundable tax credit for each qualifying child, under a bill pending approval by Gov. Larry Hogan. 

Massachusetts: Families are eligible to receive $180 for one dependent or $360 for multiple dependents. To qualify, dependents must be under 12 years old.

New Jersey: The newly passed New Jersey Child Tax Credit Program gives families with an income of $30,000 or less a refundable $500 tax credit for each child under 6 years old. Households earning up to $80,000 could qualify for $300. 

New Mexico: Families could be eligible for $25 to $175 per qualifying child (PDF), depending on income, beginning in the 2023 tax year and continuing through the 2031 tax year.

New York: Eligible families can either claim 33% of the federal child tax credit and federal additional child tax credit for qualifying children or $100 for each qualifying child.

North Carolina: Taxpayers can receive a deduction of up to $2,500 for each qualifying child, depending on income and filing status.

Oklahoma: Households with an income less than $100,000 are eligible to get 5% of the federal child tax credit (PDF).

Rhode Island: Families could receive child tax credit rebates for up to $250 per child under age 18, maxing out at three kids. Eligibility caps at $100,000 income for a single filer household, or $200,000 for joint filers. These checks will be automatically issued to those who are eligible beginning in October.

Vermont: Households with an income less than $125,000 are eligible for $1,000 per child age 5 and younger.

For more, here's how to save money on gas and what to do if you lose your job.

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Oppo Watch is a Google-powered Apple Watch-alike with a battery boost

Oppo Watch is a Google-powered Apple Watch-alike with a battery boost

Lots of smartwatches try to look like the Apple Watch. But the Oppo Watch is so similar-looking from a casual distance, it's uncanny. Oppo's first smartwatch was unveiled earlier this year, but the addition of Google Wear OS is new, along with its eSIM support for LTE data. The Oppo Watch is available internationally starting today, but there's no word yet on when it will arrive in the US.

The Oppo Watch could be one of the most interesting new Google Wear OS watches in some time. First off, eSIM support isn't that common on other Wear OS watches and needed for using your watch away from your phone. (Vodafone, Orange and Celron are the three announced carriers supporting Oppo Watch so far). Also, while this watch doesn't have the newest Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear processor, it does have dual chips that enable it to work in both normal and low-power states for extended battery life.

That's the big leap here. According to Oppo, the watch will last up to 21 days running off its lower-power Ambiq Apollo3 chip, or a couple of days using its Snapdragon Wear 3500 chip. The Ambiq Apollo3 chip can handle fitness and sleep tracking and still show the time and basic info: I wore a watch running the Apollo3, the self-powered Matrix PowerWatch 2, last year.

The battery life on Oppo Watch could be a standout for Wear OS watches.

Oppo

While the Oppo Watch totally looks like an Apple Watch from a distance, there are some subtle design differences. The Oppo Watch's AMOLED display is also a squircle, but curved at the edges.The Oppo Watch sizes are 41 or 46mm (1.61 or 1.91 inches), with display brightness up to 1,000 nits, but only the 46mm one comes in an LTE option. Apple Watch screens are 40mm and 44mm. The watch is made of 6000-series aluminum alloy, with a plastic and ceramic back and very Apple Watch-like fluororubber watch straps. The 46mm Oppo Watch is 5ATM water resistant, but the 41mm model is only water-safe to 3ATM. All models have GPS, Glonass and support for Google Pay.

This watch likely won't fix the many weird problems of Google Wear OS, like a still not fully-fleshed-out-feeling fitness ecosystem and Assistant features that aren't as good as they should be, but it might make the experience better. Oppo has its own fitness tracking dashboard that aims to look more streamlined: it's reminiscent of a Fitbit or Samsung Galaxy Watch Active readout. The watch faces and app interface are also different and not exactly the same as the typical WearOS experience. Again, I haven't worn one yet, or tried one, but when I do I'll be able to understand it a bit more.

I haven't worn the Oppo Watch yet, but I'm looking forward to a test-drive soon. Its extended battery life for sleep tracking is exactly the sort of thing the Apple Watch still lacks, but may hopefully add in a future version. For Android phone owners, there are already plenty of watch options: lots of Wear OS watches, Samsung's watches, Fitbit and Garmin. Whether or not Oppo Watch helps out the Wear OS watch landscape remains to be seen.

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Snap finally releases a how to use Snapchat video

Snap finally releases a how to use Snapchat video

It's no secret Snapchat is confusing to use. In fact, when Snap, the social media app's parent company, released its IPO filing documents earlier this month, the app's confusing user interface was listed as one of the risk factors for investors.

Lo and behold, on Friday, Snap released the user manual many bewildered Snapchatters (or their parents) have been asking for. It came in the form of a video, labeled "Snapchat Product Overview," in its "roadshow" materials -- the stuff it uses to convince potential investors to buy in.

"Making a Snap is simple," a friendly-voiced narrator says in the video as he takes more than eight and a half minutes to explain the app.

Among the things the video covers: how to record a video, how to use lenses and how to use a geofilter.

Watch the whole thing here.

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Apple Watch for 'Extreme Sports' Will Have Larger Display and Metal Case, Report Says

Apple Watch for 'Extreme Sports' Will Have Larger Display and Metal Case, Report Says

Apple is rumored to be working on a new version of the Apple Watch that'll be geared toward extreme sports. The more "rugged" Apple Watch will feature a larger display screen, longer battery life for workouts and a protective metal case, according to a report Wednesday from Bloomberg, which cited people with knowledge of the company's plans. The new Apple Watch will reportedly be unveiled later this year. 

The larger watch screen will reportedly measure approximately 2 inches diagonally, be more shatter-resistant and will have around 7% more screen surface than current Apple Watches. This will be the third time Apple has increased the screen size of Apple Watches since they debuted in 2015. With the increased screen size, the rumored extreme sports Apple Watch would offer consumers one of the largest screens on the market. 

Changing the case to a "strong metal material" instead of aluminum and including a larger battery are the other main changes geared toward extreme sports enthusiasts. Apple will reportedly unveil two other updates in the Apple Watch Series 8, a standard Apple Watch and a lower-end Apple Watch SE, both of which will keep their current screen size. The entire series of watches will run on an S8 processor, according to Bloomberg. 

The new rugged Apple Watch is expected to be more expensive than existing standard stainless steel Apple Watches, which start at $699. 

Apple didn't respond to a request for comment.

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Streaming Services to Cancel or Keep in September 2022

Streaming Services to Cancel or Keep in September 2022

September ushers in fall premiere season for traditional and cable networks, bringing new episodes of primetime TV shows and sports back to the screen. Whether you're a cord-cutter or not, it's likely your streaming plate will get a little fuller. Between The Rings of Power on Prime Video, House of the Dragon on HBO Max and Hulu's lineup of network premieres it's a busy time, making the "keep" section of this month's list heftier. 

Starting Sept. 19, Peacock will have new episodes of NBC and Bravo shows exclusively on its platform the day after their network debuts. Series such as Law & Order will no longer stream on Hulu, but Hulu has new content arriving from Fox, ABC and other networks. With that in mind, both services may be keepers for you in September -- or not.

Each month I give advice on which streaming services to cancel and which ones to keep, based on their new releases and current lineup. You may be thinking about canceling a few streaming subscriptions to cut costs, and I'd like to offer my strategy: Churn like ice cream.

This means you subscribe for a period, cancel, choose a different service and later resubscribe, putting your favorites in a rotation. Feel free to pick one or two must-haves for the year and treat other streaming platforms like seasonal add-ons. The upside is that you can save money when Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max and others don't have the content you want to watch at a given time. Just remember to shut off auto-renewal for your monthly subscriptions. Rotating may not be an option if you're sharing your accounts with people outside your household, but if you can work out a system with your streaming clique, go for it.

Here are my recommendations for which streamers to keep or drop for September, primarily based on new TV shows and movies arriving on each platform. This time, there's a little bit of live sports thrown in the mix because it's football season. Of course your tastes may be different, but if nothing else, I urge you to at least consider the concept of rotating for savings. It's easier than you might think.

Streaming Service Rotation for September 2022

	Keep	Cancel
Prime Video	X
Hulu	X
Netflix	X
Apple TV Plus		X
Disney Plus	X
Paramount Plus		X
HBO Max	X
Peacock	X
Starz	X

You should probably keep these subscriptions in September

Prime Video: Don't miss The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power on Sept. 1 and its two-episode premiere. Season 1 has eight episodes total that will air into October. Sports fans can catch the NFL's Thursday Night Football beginning Sept. 15.

Netflix: The biggest drops this month are Cobra Kai season 5 on Sept. 9, anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (Sept. 13) and Blonde, the fictionalized story based on Marilyn Monroe's life. Debuting on Sept. 28, Blonde is Netflix's first NC-17 original movie. Other releases include the Ivy + Bean movie trilogy (Sept. 2), a K-Drama version of Little Women (Sept. 3), The Anthrax Attacks: In The Shadow of 9/11 (Sept. 8), Queen Latifah's End of the Road movie (Sept. 9), Do Revenge starring Maya Hawke and Camila Mendes (Sept. 16) and Fate: The Winx Saga season 2 (Sept. 16). 

Hulu: The Handmaid's Tale returns with season 5 on Sept. 14 and The Kardashians are back on Sept. 22. If you watch Hulu for its network shows that air the next day, look out for new seasons of Atlanta (Sept. 16), 9-1-1 (Sept. 20), The Cleaning Lady (Sept. 20) and The Resident (Sept. 21). On Sept. 22, Hulu drops premieres for Abbott Elementary season 2, The Conners season 5, The Goldbergs season 10 and The Masked Singer season 8. You can also stream new episodes of The Simpsons, Bob's Burgers, Shark Tank and Bachelor in Paradise later this month.

Is June worth your Hulu subscription when The Handmaid's Tale drops season 5?

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HBO Max: House of the Dragon and Harley Quinn are still going strong. Additionally, The Nevers season 1 part 2 (Sept. 16) and the Elvis movie (Sept. 2) arrive in September. Wondering where The Vampire Diaries landed after leaving Netflix? Find the Salvatores here starting on Sept. 4. And if you're a fan of Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia content from Discovery, 25 titles touch down on HBO Max this month. 

Disney Plus: I only recommend keeping this service this month if you're a Marvel or Star Wars fan, or a parent with young kids. Disney Plus moved its new Andor show from Aug. 31 to Sept. 21 with a three-episode premiere. The show has 12 episodes that air into November, so if you want to wait a few months and binge, go for it. She-Hulk is still spinning, but new Disney Plus Day releases include Pinocchio (with Tom Hanks), Thor: Love and Thunder and the new Cars on the Road series, which all drop on Sept. 8. Dancing With the Stars season 31 debuts on Sept. 19 and Hocus Pocus 2 starts streaming on Sept. 30. 

Peacock: Sunday Night Football starts with a kickoff game on Sept. 8 then switches to Sundays beginning Sept. 11. With NBC shows rolling in this month with next-day streaming, you can upgrade to a Premium account to see full episodes and seasons on Peacock. New subscribers can sign up in September for only $2. You can also catch the Vampire Academy TV series (from Julie Plec, showrunner behind Vampire Diaries and The Originals), Bravo's Real Girlfriends of Paris (debuts Sept. 6 with weekly releases), Days of Our Lives (Sept. 20) and NBC's lineup. Of course, you can also hold off on a Peacock subscription and binge what you want in October or November. 

Starz: Stream the debut of The Serpent Queen on Sept. 11, which features Samantha Morton as French monarch Catherine de Medici. Raising Kanan will continue to air through September. You can either keep Starz or binge everything at the end of October, but there's a deal for $5 per month for three months available right now.

Read more: Best Streaming Service of 2022: Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus and More

Cancel at least two services in September

Apple TV Plus: While the service produces high-quality content and a nice lineup for kids, there isn't much must-see content here for September. Releases include Hillary Clinton's Gutsy (Sept. 9) which features guests like the Little Rock Nine, Megan Thee Stallion and Jane Goodall, Central Park season 3 (Sept. 9) and The Greatest Beer Run Ever with Zac Efron Russell Crowe (Sept. 30). 

Paramount Plus: Nothing hot on Paramount Plus this month. But you can stream new episodes of reality shows like Big Brother or Ink Master, or catch the season 6 premiere of The Good Wife.

Honestly, Disney Plus and Peacock could have dual membership in the keep and cancel columns this month, especially if you're not a football fan or don't mind waiting to binge-watch certain series. And there's nothing wrong with watching Hocus Pocus 2 in October. It's your choice.

Sorry, there's still no reason to cancel Netflix when releases like Cobra Kai are arriving this month.

Netflix

Save money by holding off a few weeks

If you're not someone who routinely gets FOMO, then a smart method is to wait until the bulk or all episodes of your favorite series land on a platform. That way, rather than pay for a service for several months to cover the 6- to 10-week run of a show, you can catch up on everything by subscribing for one month. And then repeat the cycle again.

As an example, there are 12 episodes of Andor coming to Disney Plus. The finale airs in November, so all episodes will be available to stream at that time. Though it premieres on Sept. 21 and continues through the fall, why pay for three months of Disney Plus when you can wait to watch it in full anytime in November? If this is the only series you want to watch during this period, it makes sense to be patient to save money. 

Cassian Andor broods in upcoming Star Wars series Andor, which airs on Disney Plus into November.

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How much do you pay each month for your streaming services? Netflix is $10 to $20, Disney Plus is anywhere from $3 to $8 depending on bundles, HBO Max costs $10-$15, Hulu starts at $7 and Starz runs $9. The others have a base rate of $5 per month. Should you decide to churn, set a calendar reminder to ping you when it's time to re-subscribe or cancel. We'll see you in October for another streaming breakdown.

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Dish Expands 5G, But There's a Catch: Here's What You Need to Know

Dish Expands 5G, But There's a Catch: Here's What You Need to Know

What's happening

Dish, the fourth US carrier, says it expanded 5G in 120 cities.

Why it matters

Dish took on its fourth carrier role when Sprint and T-Mobile merged, and has been under the gun by the FCC to roll out the service. It's supposed to a viable competitor to its bigger rivals.

What's next

Dish will still need to provide more clarity on the service, which is still invite only for now.

Dish Network may finally be on its way to offering a competitive 5G alternative to the big three national carriers. On Tuesday, the satellite TV provider updated its Project Genesis site to say 5G service is live in more than 120 cities, marking a claim of nationwide coverage amid a Federal Communications Commission deadline to roll out service to at least a fifth of the country's population. 

The announcement, a surprise change from earlier in the morning, when Las Vegas was the sole live city, could signal that the company is finally getting serious about the wireless business. Dish acquired wireless spectrum for years, but very little of a wireless network materialized. Then in 2020, Dish entered the mobile market by acquiring some of Sprint's mobile licenses, which Sprint was shedding as part of its merger with T-Mobile. The complex transaction suddenly made Dish the country's fourth-biggest carrier and led to the creation of Dish Wireless service.

But the FCC had a stipulation. To ensure competition, the regulatory agency required Dish to make sure 20% of Americans would be covered by its 5G network by June 14. The company said in a Wednesday release that the expansion exceeds that threshold. The "beta list" for the service is only available on an invite-basis only, and the company has been tightlipped about how many people will actually be able to access it.  

Dish wasn't available for comment, but Stephen Stokols, CEO of Dish-owned Boost Mobile, tweeted that 5G service is now live in 120 cities and linked to the Project Genesis site. When reached for comment, the FCC clarified that Dish is required to file status reports to the agency, with the first due on July 14. 

"Consumers benefit when there is more competition in our wireless industry," an FCC spokesperson said over email. "We are closely monitoring DISH's 5G build out to ensure that they are meeting all of their requirements in the law."

A host of issues has conspired to trip up Dish. The company acknowledged during an earnings call earlier this year that it had underestimated how much work it would take to get its own 5G network up and running. Supply chain issues only made the situation worse.

It's unclear whether Dish will suffer any consequences if it ends up missing the deadline. Neither Dish nor the FCC responded to a request for comment.

Here's what you need to know about Dish's 5G plans:

Why did the FCC put this requirement on Dish? 

The deadline is the result of a huge shift in the US mobile industry two years ago, when T-Mobile and Sprint combined in a $26.5 billion deal. The FCC nearly quashed the deal out of concern that it would lead to market concentration by taking one carrier out of the market. Only AT&T, Verizon and the new T-Mobile would remain. 

But Dish, which tried to add mobile service to its satellite TV offerings a decade ago, saw the carrier consolidation as an opportunity to become a mobile player. The company paid $5 billion for Boost Mobile, Sprint's prepaid mobile brand, as well as Sprint's 800MHz wireless spectrum specifically for 5G. Dish also secured rights to use part of T-Mobile's 5G network.

Dish still needed to build out its own 5G network, a task that it started mostly from scratch. To ensure Dish mobile customers would have solid service, the FCC originally set March 7, 2020, as the deadline for the company to have its 5G network up and running. The FCC also stipulated that coverage should reach 20% of the US population. 

The deadline, however, was pushed back at Dish's request several times. The latest deadline was set for June 14, 2022. Dish Chairman and co-founder Charlie Ergen decided against requesting another extension and expected that the carrier would meet the FCC deadline, the Fierce Wireless news site reported in May.

Did Dish make the deadline?

Dish updated its Project Genesis website the day of the deadline to say its 5G network has reached over 120 cities. But we don't know how many people in those cities are covered by the network, and ergo whether Dish has met its goal of covering 20% of the US population by June 14. According to the FCC's terms, failing to meet the deadline could result in Dish's license for wireless spectrums being revoked and paying fines of up to $2.2 billion, the Light Reading news site reported earlier this year. 

How far along is Dish's 5G network?

In early May, Dish made its 5G service publicly available in Las Vegas. Customers sign up for the service through "Project Genesis," an early access program that costs $30 per month and currently is only available on Motorola Edge Plus handsets. (The service plans accommodate other phones in the future.)

In February, Dish had said its 5G service would be live in more than two dozen cities by the June deadline. And after the Las Vegas service launched to the public, the carrier published a list of 113 cities it planned to include in Project Genesis. As recently as its first quarter earnings call in May, Dish had said it remained confident that it would activate 5G service in enough cities to reach 20% of the US population by the June deadline. 

The carrier didn't make public where 5G service was live beyond its first city until today, when it suddenly listed over 120 more cities that now have active service on the Project Genesis site. The service remains invite-only, and we don't know how much area in each city is covered.

In addition to securing Sprint's 800MHz range, Dish has also bid in several separate auctions to secure 5G spectrum licenses. These include spending $7.3 billion in January on midband 5G in the 3.45GHz spectrum and $913 million on the so-called C-band 5G in 2020. Combined, the chunks of connected 5G spectrum will serve as the backbone of its service. 

While Dish can use some of T-Mobile's 5G spectrum for years to come as part of agreements between the carriers, Dish also paid AT&T at least $5 billion in July 2021 for a 10-year contract to lean on the latter's 5G network while it builds out its own infrastructure.

What took Dish so long?

Unlike other carriers, which built their 5G networks on existing 4G LTE, Dish has more or less been building its network from scratch. It's also building the service on OpenRAN, a flexible type of cellular network that uses infrastructure from multiple vendors. 

Dish executives have acknowledged that they'd underestimated the work it would take to build their network and that they hadn't anticipated supply chain issues. 

How can you sign up for Dish 5G?

Right now, you can only sign up for Dish 5G's Project Genesis service by getting on a "beta list" of subscribers. First, check if you're located in any of the over 120 cities with 5G service. Then register by entering your email and address on the Project Genesis member site. Since the program is invite-only, there's no guarantee that applicants will be given the chance to subscribe.

Those in the Project Genesis Beta can use the Samsung Galaxy S22 and/or the NetGear 5G hotspot to access Dish's 5G network, while those in Las Vegas can use the Motorola Edge Plus smartphone. More devices will be made available later in the year.

Update, 1 pm PT and 3:45 pm PT: To include more details of the Project Genesis site and the 120 new cities. 

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Elon Musk Calls For Increased Nuclear Power, Oil and Gas Production

Elon Musk Calls For Increased Nuclear Power, Oil and Gas Production

Elon Musk over the weekend highlighted the need for greater oil and gas output and urged Europe to turn toward nuclear power for its energy needs. The Tesla chief's tweets came as US gasoline prices rose and a Ukrainian nuclear plant was seized amid Russia's war in Ukraine. 

"Hate to say it, but we need to increase oil & gas output immediately," he tweeted Friday. "Extraordinary times demand extraordinary measures."

He noted that this could hurt sales of electric cars like Tesla's but acknowledged that sustainable energy output couldn't instantly make up for lost Russian oil and gas exports. 

Russia is among the world's largest producers of crude oil and natural gas, providing 10% of the supply globally and roughly 40% for the European Union. The war has strained relations between Russia and many nations, including those that buy its energy supplies. 

On Tuesday, President Joe Biden banned US imports of oil and gas from Russia and said European allies are working on strategies to reduce their dependence on Russian energy. The European Commission on Tuesday outlined its plan to make the region independent of Russian fossil fuels "well before" 2030.

On Sunday, Musk turned his attention to nuclear energy following the Russian seizure of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe. 

"Hopefully, it is now extremely obvious that Europe should restart dormant nuclear power stations and increase power output of existing ones," he tweeted. "This is *critical* to national and international security."

The US Embassy in Kyiv on Friday, in a tweet, called Russia's attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant a war crime. And the invading forces are advancing toward another nuclear plant, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told US lawmakers over the weekend.

Many countries have phased out nuclear power after accidents like partial meltdown of Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island reactor in 1979, Ukraine's Chernobyl meltdown in 1986 and Japan's Fukushima disaster in 2011. The Chernobyl meltdown happened while Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union; the former plant's site is currently occupied by Russian forces.

Germany is among the European nations turning away from nuclear energy. In 2011, then-Chancellor Angela Merkel announced an energy transition that would phase out nuclear power and coal in favor of renewables. Germany shut down three nuclear plants at the end of 2021, leaving three plants active in the country. 

Meanwhile, Germany has become more dependent on Russia for its natural gas and coal supplies, Bloomberg noted. But after the invasion of Ukraine, Germany surprised Russia by halting approval of Nord Stream 2, a natural gas pipeline running from Russia to Germany. 

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