Thunderbolt, Intel's super-speedy connection technology, isn't widely used. But that may change in the coming year, as more computer makers incorporate the USB competitor into their new models. Intel has hoped Thunderbolt, which debuted in 2011 on Apple's 2011 MacBook Pro , would become commonplace for computer users. A year later, the chipmaker forecast that "most PCs" would have Thunderbolt by 2015 to 2017 . Despite the hype, only premium PCs carry the fast connection. To get a boost in adoption, Intel has built Thunderbolt into its newest Core processors , code-named Tiger Lake , which means laptop makers get Thunderbolt without having to pay extra for separate controller chips. Because Intel chips are so widely used, the company says Thunderbolt will now have its moment to shine. CNET Daily News Stay in the know. Get the latest tech stories from CNET News every weekday. "I would expect by 2022 Thunderbolt will be in more than 50% of the PCs sold," said … [Read more...] about Intel’s Thunderbolt pushes into mainstream as faster alternative to USB
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56 of the best TV shows to binge-watch on Netflix
If you're searching for good TV to spend a lot of time with on Netflix , welcome to another list of best shows you might have missed. Netflix periodically changes up its line-up of programs, but its excellent originals stick around. Hopefully you'll find a hidden gem or two here to keep you entertained at home. Now playing: Watch this: What's new to stream for March 2021 2:09 Read more : Bridgerton: That ending explained and all your questions answered CNET Culture Entertain your brain with the coolest news from space to superheroes, memes to robots. Call My Agent! Netflix Thinking about dipping your toe into more of Netflix's international content? French comedy Call My Agent! hosts an ever-growing list of famous actors playing themselves, from French stars to Americans like Sigourney Weaver (!) in the latter seasons. But we look … [Read more...] about 56 of the best TV shows to binge-watch on Netflix
iPhone 12 vs iPhone SE (2020): double the price, double the phone?
The iPhone 12 is Apple’s smartphone standard bearer for 2021, and the phone that will tick the most boxes for the most people. But it’s not for everyone. As we noted in our review, the iPhone 12 is more expensive than its predecessor the iPhone 11 , which was hardly cheap itself. There are some, too, who will lament Apple’s continued move towards ever larger displays. For those who are operating on a strict budget, or who simply prefer the compact iPhone designs of yesteryear, there’s the iPhone SE (2020) . Having launched in the same year as the iPhone 12, it’s scarcely any older, and it’s still being offered as new. Here’s how this odd smartphone couple match up. iPhone 12 vs iPhone SE (2020) price and availability The iPhone 12 landed in shops on October 23, 2020. Prices kicked off at $799 / £799 / AU$1,349 for the 64GB model, and progressed up to $849 / £849 / AU$1,429 for 128GB and $949 / £949 / AU$1,599 for 256GB. The 64GB iPhone SE 2020 launched on April … [Read more...] about iPhone 12 vs iPhone SE (2020): double the price, double the phone?