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These 3 Major Upgrades Could Be Heading to Your Next Flagship Android Phone
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip will be in the top phones of 2026 and 2027. Here's what it can do.
Qualcomm Wants You to Let AI Agents Spend Your Money
Someday, AI agents will buy you anything you want — or what they think you want. Here's how the chipmaker for top Android phones thinks that may work.
From Audio Glasses to Earbuds With Cameras, Headphones Are Getting a Major AI Rebrand
In the age of agentic AI, headphones are no longer the straightforward audio devices they once were.
Meta’s Muse AI Agent Has Been Downloaded Half a Million Times — With a Serious Bug
The security flaw has been patched, but there are plenty of reasons to hesitate about giving AI too much access.
AI-Recommended Music? Spotify Is Giving You More Power to Personalize
Spotify is now rolling out a feature that lets Premium listeners shape their Taste Profile.
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iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Review: Apple’s Best Camera Isn’t for Everyone
Apple's latest pro iPhone models are a photography powerhouse. Its variable aperture, manual camera controls and focus tracking are a camera nerd's dream.
The Clicks Communicator Ships in December With More RAM and New Mobile Service
A new video shows off the BlackBerry-like phone's features, including the speech-to-text Prompt Key, Message Hub and new Clicks Mobile wireless service.
Hey Apple, Can You Make Half an iPhone Duo at Half the Price?
Commentary: Apple should bring back the iPhone Mini by chopping the Duo in half.
Don’t Skip the iPhone Duo Just Because It’s a First-Generation Phone
While undeniably pricey, being one of the first to use an iPhone Duo means your voice gets to shape what happens next.
iPhone 18 Pro Launch Could Be the First of Many for Apple’s New CEO This Year
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max may be the first phones to go on sale under new Apple CEO John Ternus, but today’s launch hinted at even more hardware launches to come.
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Apple Mac Studio With M5 Ultra Review: There’s Simply Nothing Else Like It
This small package emanates power.
M6 Mac Mini First Look: Bigger Power Packed in the Same Small Package
People will be clawing to get Apple’s latest and tiniest Mac.
Is Your TV Spying on You? Yes, and Here’s How to Fix It
Your TV is almost certainly “spying” on you with microphones, automatic content recognition and more. That’s pretty bad — and it’s not even the worst part.
The First Googlebooks Are Here, and They’re Everything I Need in a Laptop
And if you’re an Android user, they’re likely everything you need, too.
Epson Expands Its Home Theater Projector Line
Epson's new LS models are laser-lit and cheaper than the flagship LS11000.
Sorry, Apple, but the iPhone Duo Isn’t the Smart Display I’m Waiting For
Reports keep saying Apple is releasing a home smart display. It still hasn't happened, and here's why that's a problem.
KitchenAid’s New Design Series Mixer Has a Glass Bowl That Illuminates
The Luminaire comes in a new blue peppercorn color and features an entirely redesigned glass bowl.
The 10 Privacy Tricks I Use Around My Own Smart Home (and Why You Need Them)
Use my methods to protect your privacy, identify, address, property and more with this go-to list.
I Tried the Flashlight of the Future, With Modes for Camping, Stain-Spotting and More
One little flashlight changed how I see both indoors and outdoors – here's why it's one of my favorite new products.
Pet Tech Roundup: CNET Pet Owners Found the Best Products
With help from furry friends, we tested the most advanced pet tech. Here are our recommendations.
How AI Doomsday Talk Is Making Tech Giants More Powerful, Not Safer
Everyone's talking about human extinction and AI regulation. But what's behind it?
What an Ex-Anthropic Researcher’s Warning About Human Extinction Really Means
AI companies think their creations could kill us all. They're carrying on anyway.
Publishers Argue AI Firms Should Pay for Content as Copyright Case Advances
The cost of licensing news content would be a “rounding error” for companies like OpenAI, says Ziff Davis CEO Vivek Shah.
Apple Reference Images Explained: The iPhone 18 Pro’s Hardware Solution to AI Slop
Apple built a brand-new camera sensor for journalists, creators and anybody who cares about photo authenticity.
AI Script Readers Are Giving Hollywood Writers Feedback – and Headaches
A traditional entryway into screenwriting is getting turned upside down. But can you trust the machine’s take on your script?
EVs Are the Future, No Matter How Far America Falls Behind
EV adoption is spreading at a record pace globally, yet US adoption of electric vehicles has stalled. How did we get here, and what does this mean for Americans?
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Cricket Wireless Adds 5G Home Internet Service
Cricket joins the club of mobile providers bundling home internet with mobile phone service.
Cox Customers Officially Make the Jump to Spectrum
Cox customers won't see anything about their internet plans change — just the name on the bill.
You’re Probably Overpaying for Internet. Here’s How to Spot Hidden Fees
Here’s the real reason your internet bill is so high — and what you can (and can’t) do about it.
People’s Picks ISP Winners: Is Your Internet Service Provider a Flop or Favorite?
There are several connection types, including 5G, cable, satellite and fiber. Which one is really the golden standard? CNET readers have a say.
Trump’s FCC Just Scrapped Its Most Ambitious Broadband Goal
The new Federal Communications Commission report signals a major retreat from the former administration's goal of connecting every American to gigabit-speed broadband.
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