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Each week Iyaz Akhtar scours CNET's sites to see what people are looking at and talking about, and then counts down the most popular trends in tech. From the most popular products to must have gadgets to the most downloaded software, Iyaz brings a witty, informative look at each week's list.

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    iPhone 14 is Missing These 5 Features

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022


    Apple didn't include some buzzed-about features on the new iPhone 14. (Guess it has to save something for iPhone 15?)

    Top 5 new Samsung Galaxy S22 rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022


    The latest reports say Samsung's next flagship phone is coming this February and may feature a 108-megapixel rear camera.

    Top 5 iPhone 14 rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021


    The iPhone 13 may be just a few months old, but reports about the next generation of iPhone are already popping up. The notch and the 5.4-inch model could be going away if the rumors prove to be true.

    Top 5 most exciting Galaxy S22 Ultra rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021


    If the reports are true, the S22 Ultra phone is going to look a lot like the Galaxy Note, house an S-Pen and feature a wacky-looking rear camera array.

    Windows 11: Will Microsoft learn from past mistakes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021


    Here are five lessons we hope Microsoft learned from past Windows launches.

    Top 5 most exciting iPhone 13 rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021


    Apple's next phone is almost here. Reports are saying we could be looking a smaller notch, a high refresh rate display, new camera improvements and more. Find out more here!

    5 cheaper alternatives to the AirPods Pro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021


    People love the AirPods Pro, but not everyone loves their high price. We found some of the best alternatives that cost a lot less.

    2021 iPad Pro: The best new features

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021


    Apple's latest iPad Pro squeezes in a lot of tech in a slim package, like the M1 chip and Thunderbolt. Here's what sets apart the newest iPad Pro from all the rest.

    5 ways to get more out of Netflix

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021


    The streaming service is already pretty great, but you can make your experience even better with just a few tweaks.

    2021 MacBook Pro: What to expect

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021


    Reports are coming in left and right about Apple's newest Pro laptops. We could be looking at an iPhone-like design, the return of MagSafe and potentially the death of the Touch Bar.

    Top 5 tech turkeys of 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020


    You'll see some really successful companies on this year's list. That just means that even the giants can be compared to poultry from time to time.

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    Apple silicon Macs: Don't get them yet

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020


    There are new MacBooks and a Mac Mini, all powered by Apple's new chip. But don't plunk down your hard-earned dollars just yet. Find out why you should wait.

    Android tablets make little sense

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020


    Samsung announces Android tablets that seem impressive so far. But in the opinion of one Iyaz Akhtar, that doesn't mean much because the whole world of Android tablets is maddening.

    Samsung Galaxy Note 20: What we want to see

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020


    The next Note will need a few things to make it stand out from competition that includes the Galaxy S20 Ultra.

    Apple silicon-powered Macs: What to expect

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020


    The new plan to equip Macs with Apple's own Arm-based chips is bold and could lead to some real excitement. There may be a few bumps in the road, however.

    Top 5 features iOS 14 stole from Android

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020


    There are no original ideas left. The newest version of Apple's mobile OS looks really familiar to people who use Android. What was copied? Find out here!

    5 alternatives to the Nest Cam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020


    Google's Nest Cam is one of the biggest names in security cameras, but it's not the only game in town.

    Top 5 most exciting future Apple products

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020


    Apple is working on some amazing tech that could change everything.

    Top 5 new Chrome features

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020


    Google updates its browser with a lot of new tricks worth exploring.

    The top Apple Watch Series 6 rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020


    Reports are coming in left and right about Apple's next wearable. It looks like it'll get some superpowers when it comes to monitoring your health.

    Wi-Fi 6: What the heck is it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020


    You've been hearing of faster wireless networking. You've heard the term "Wi-Fi 6." But what does it do? What does it mean? Get all your answers here.

    How to speed up your Wi-Fi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020


    If you want your internet to be as fast as possible, you should definitely check this out.

    Outside fun without leaving the house

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020


    You can see Broadway shows, stand-up comedy and museums without even stepping foot outside. Here are a bunch of places and events you can experience online.

    Fight off cabin fever with these services

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020


    Just because you're stuck at home doesn't mean you have to go stir-crazy. Here're a few ideas on how to make the best of the situation.

    Top 5 shows missing from Disney Plus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020


    After an incredibly successful launch, Disney Plus is having issues getting some high-profile series on its service. Find out which ones are dragging their way to the House of Mouse.

    Top 5 Apple iPhone SE 2 rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020


    Reports are coming in left and right about a sequel to Apple's mini phone. The next generation could be bigger than the original. Literally.

    Top 5 ways to supercharge Netflix

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020


    If you love streaming on Netflix, you should really check these out.

    Top 5 questions about Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020


    It's a brand-new phone with a really cool gimmick. But what happens to the folding screen over the long haul? We don't know! That's why we'll be keeping an eye out.

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