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We’re Tracking the 100+ Best Prime Day Deals to Shop Before the Sale Ends Tonight
You'll want to get your order in soon if you don't want to miss serious savings on everything from the latest Apple tech to top Nintendo games.
Your New Apple Watch and AirPods Still Fall Short on Repairability, iFixit Teardowns Reveal
If you're hoping to replace the batteries in your Apple wearables one day, it might be a tricky fix.
CNET Lab Exclusive: Beyond More Cores, Higher Scores in the MacBook Pro
With the M5, it seems like more GPU cores don't add as much as they used to.
Google’s Next Android XR Device Is Arriving Ahead of Meta’s VR Glasses, at a Similar Price
The Xreal Aura will cost $1,279, and it has some similarities to the Meta VR Glasses coming next year.
Surface Laptop Ultra Preorders: Everything Announced at Microsoft’s Windows and Surface Event
We just got the final pricing and memory options for the Surface Laptop Ultra, plus more local AI model news.
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China’s Getting All the Cool Phone Tech. Where’s My Robot Camera and Rear Screen?
Commentary: Seeing several cutting-edge devices at Snapdragon Summit 2026 made me salivate for tech the US isn't getting any time soon. What gives?
Apple Watch Series 12 vs. Google Pixel Watch 5: How Do the Two New Wearables Compare?
Apple and Google’s flagship smartwatches take very different approaches beyond just being better for iPhone and Android phone users, respectively.
Meta’s ‘AI Tamagotchi’ Looks to Me Like a Smartwatch Preview for 2027
As smartwatches head toward becoming AI companions, Meta might be working a new angle.
This Tech Offers a Tentative Fix for the ‘Pervert Glasses’ Problem
Wearable cameras and smart glasses pose a threat to everyone's privacy. But what if they couldn't see your face?
Apple and AT&T Will Replace Your Brand New iPhone 18 Pro Max if It Can’t Connect
Update your phone now if you haven't been affected, but the software fix won't help for devices already broken by the problem.
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HyperX Alloy Rise Gaming Keyboard Review: Made for Modders Without Enough Modder Considerations
A good linear gaming keyboard, though its customization options go only slightly beyond the basics.
MacBook Neo’s Next Competitor Is HP’s $700 OmniBook 5
The OmniBook 5 14 AI PC has a larger OLED display than the Neo, and HP promises it will have better battery life, too.
I Played Switch Sports Resort: Motion Gaming Is Still Nintendo’s Secret Weapon
Commentary: It’s a blast from the past for me, but also shows off something that few other console-makers can do right now.
Amazon Rolls Out a Cornucopia of New Kindle E-Readers
I go hands-on with the new 6-inch Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Colorsoft, all of which have been modestly upgraded and come in new color options.
I Tested 23 Portable Monitors. My Results Prove You Shouldn’t Shop by Specs Alone
After hundreds of tests, don’t be surprised if you’re not getting what you expected.
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Keurig’s Plastic-Free Pod Coffee System Has Finally Arrived, and We Tried It First
The long-awaited Alta brews coffee and authentic espresso using 100% compostable pods.
I Tested the Three Big Voice Assistants to See Who’s Best at Predicting Weather
Pitting Gemini, Alexa Plus and Siri AI against each other revealed how well these assistants can interpret local weather.
Can Air Purifiers Clear Wildfire Smoke From Your Home? What Our Lab Data Reveals
We’ve found that some are much better at doing so than others.
We’re Very Frond of These 15 Tech Gifts for Plant Lovers
If you're running out of gift ideas for the plant parent or devoted gardener in your life, opt for tech that'll make their growing easy and greenery happy. Because no one wants yet another succulent as a gift.
I Brewed Coffee Using Lavazza’s Groundbreaking Plastic-Free Pods. Here’s How It Went
Lavazza's $130 Tablì could upend the pod coffee market with 100% plastic-free capsules. Here's how it works.
OpenAI DevDay: You Can Now Use GPT-6.1 Sol and Dots, Plus Big Subscription Changes
This is everything announced at Tuesday's OpenAI DevDay. And you don't have to be a developer to use these new tools.
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.
The FAA Is Testing an AI-Powered Air Traffic Management Tool
No, ChatGPT will not be clearing you for takeoff.
Some of Samsung’s AI Fridges Became Giant, Cool Bricks After Bad Update
Smart fridge, dumb update. The internet of broken things strikes again.
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.
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.





