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Apple Mac Studio With M5 Ultra Review: There’s Simply Nothing Else Like It
This small package emanates power.
AI ‘Actress’ Tilly Norwood Glitches on Live TV in Surreal Nightmare
The AI-generated star spoke Cantonese, plotted "treasons" and baffled news anchors.
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.
Stopping AI’s Runaway Dangers Will Take More Than Just Talk About P(doom)
Guest column: AI lies, cheats and knows when it's being tested. We have a shrinking window of opportunity to rein it in.
This OMG Moment at the Doctor’s Made Me Take the Apple Watch Seriously
I was testing the Apple Watch's ECG feature on video for CNET and as a healthy, active 30-year-old, the last thing I expected was to become part of the story.
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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.
My Favorite Things From Apple’s iPhone 18 Event
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max and the buzzy foldable iPhone Duo bring some great stuff. But there are some downsides, too.
Where’s the iPhone 18? Here’s Why Apple Didn’t Reveal a New Standard iPhone
We saw the iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Duo launch, but the baseline model may be coming next year — presumably for a few big reasons.
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Steam Frame, Reviewed: Valve’s Ambitious VR Headset Feels Like an Experiment in Progress
Whether you consider it a PC VR evolution or a Steam Deck for your face, the Frame is both frustrating and fascinating to play with.
If I Didn’t Review Tech for a Living, I Could Use This Printer to Pay Rent Instead
DTF printing is one of the best ways to start a small creative business, and the D2 makes getting started easy.
Xgimi Aura 2 UST Projector Review: Semi-Budget Sliding Ultra-Short Throw
As far as all-in-one projector solutions go, the Aura 2 does really well for a semi-reasonable price.
LG Denies Allegations Its Televisions Are Always Recording
Researchers say that they exploited the microphone and content recognition features of an LG TV to listen to user conversations.
Apple AirPods 5 Review: A Better Upgrade Than I Expected
With better sound and noise cancellation, the AirPods 5 are great for Apple users who don’t like having eartips jammed in their ears.
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?
The Robots Are Stumbling on Their Way to the Revolution
No one said the humanoid robot revolution would be easy — startups are facing roadblocks on their drive to create a true chore helper.
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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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