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Nothing’s Earbuds 3A Didn’t Wow Me, but They’re Still a Good Value
The company's latest value earbuds have built-in storage for voice capture directly to the buds.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: The Best Update Isn’t What I Expected
Samsung's new top-end device is pricier without being much improved, but it's still the best foldable the company's released.
These 2 TV Brands Won Over CNET Editors and Readers
Samsung and LG are highly recommended for OLED TVs, but other brands win for LCD or LED TV displays.
Burglars Are Hiding Cameras to Spy on Homes. Here’s What to Watch For
Thieves are using surveillance cameras for their own plans. Here's what your neighorhood should know.
Sony’s Plan to Kill Physical PlayStation Discs Faces Gamer Backlash
Gamers are planning a boycott called PSBlackout for the week of Aug. 23.
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Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Trail Running Test: Can It Outrun Your Garmin?
After a 5-mile run through the California hills, this is what Samsung’s toughest watch gets right, and where it still trails behind.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 Gets the Cover Screen Right – for a Price
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 starts at $1,200, but it's now thinner, lighter and easier to use while closed.
My Life With Looki Is a Harbinger of Always-On Recording Glasses to Come
The almost always-on camera-equipped pendant represents the extreme assistive aspirations of AI. Nobody wants me to wear it, including me.
The Top-End Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Has Me Aghast. It Costs Nearly as Much as the Z TriFold
Commentary: Samsung's newly unveiled foldables are better — and pricier — than ever. Who can afford it?
3 Apple Watch Running Features I Wish I’d Known About Sooner
These overlooked Apple Watch features can make training smarter and race day a little less stressful.
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The 34-Hour Laptop Is Here. Here’s Why Battery Life Has Exploded in Recent Years
We’ve tracked laptop battery performance for decades, and we’ve never seen a jump like this. Here’s why you can ditch your charger for longer, and which laptops go the distance.
HP OmniBook 3 16 Review: Big-Screen Budget Laptop With Unbeatable Battery Life
Powered by a Snapdragon X chip, HP's budget 16-inch laptop can run for nearly a day and a half on a single charge. It's also fairly portable for its size and elegant for its price.
Apple TV 4K vs. Roku: What’s the Best Streaming Platform?
Can the most popular tech company compete with the most popular streaming platform? Here's how the two stack up.
I’ve Tested Most 2026 TVs, and Hisense’s U7SG Proves You Don’t Need Micro RGB for a Good Picture
The Hisense U7SG offers elevated image quality for a lot less than an OLED TV.
OpenAI Is ‘Very Interested’ in Building Out ChatGPT Integrations for Wearables
OpenAI President Greg Brockman talks a bit about where the company's increasingly Jarvis-like AI agents could be heading next… and in what form.
I’ve Been Testing Handheld Fans All Summer. This Is the $50 One I Throw in My Bag
I’ve been testing Jisulife’s Pro1 Mini for several weeks, and it’s one of my favorite handheld fans of the summer.
My Indoor Smart Garden Is Saving Me From All These Lettuce Recalls
If you want to avoid purchasing potentially contaminated greens, growing your own indoors is a safer alternative.
I Test Portable Power Stations for a Living, This Is the One I’d Grab in an Emergency
I've tested portable power stations for years, and the Bluetti Elite 200 V2 stands above the rest when dependable backup power matters most.
The Lego-Like Envo UPT Is an EV That Can Be a Golf Cart, ATV or Lawnmower
Forget one car for every job — this modular EV wants to be all of them.
Should You Spend $429 on a Fan? Here’s My Take After Testing
The Balmuda NatureWind Studio proves the value of an intuitive design.
iOS 27 Public Beta: It’s… Fine I Guess?
Even if you don't use AI, I found some useful features in the iOS 27 beta. They're smaller, quality-of-life changes, but you won't want to skip them.
Source Code Hack Reveals Suno’s AI Was Trained on Millions of YouTube Songs
The hack allegedly confirms the suspicions of record labels and artists that their music is used in the creation of AI music.
New York Is First State to Press Pause on AI Data Center Construction
Gov. Kathy Hochul signs an executive order to pause new construction, but it won't affect data centers that have already broken ground.
Meta Pulls Instagram AI Update After Everyone Said They Didn’t Want to Be Deepfaked
"We've heard the feedback that this feature missed the mark," Meta wrote in a blog post.
Apple Is Reportedly Accelerating Chip Releases Due to AI Pressure
According to a report, the company plans to skip higher-performance versions of some of its processors along the way.
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We Don’t Have a Clean Indoor Air Act. Are Air Purifiers the Answer?
The Clean Air Act only covers outdoor air, but some pollutants lurk indoors. I consulted experts to determine whether air purifiers are enough to protect our airways.
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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.
Expensive Internet Bill? Your Contract-Free Provider’s Fees May Be to Blame
Contract-free flexibility isn't always a flex, especially when your ISP is nickeling and diming you.
Stop Ignoring Your Router. This Is How to Optimize Privacy
Cybersecurity experts say outdated router security protocols might be exposing your entire home network. Here's what to do.
Best Rural Internet Providers for 2026
Finding good rural broadband can be challenging, but these handpicked options offer dependable service.
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