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Meet the Floating Robot Companion Designed for Safe, Friendly Human Interaction
Robotics researchers are trying to prove that lighter-than-air robots could excel at emotional connection.
This New Browser Extension Blocks All Those Junky, Fake Brands on Amazon
Knockoff works by filtering out brands you probably don't want to buy from anyway.
Google Pixel 11 Leak Hints at Higher Prices, New Colors and More Storage
While Google's official Pixel 11 unveiling is next month, several key features of the next Android phone may have been revealed early.
Nothing's New $99 Ear (3a) Buds Have a Feature I Haven't Seen Anywhere Else
The company's latest value earbuds have built-in storage for voice capture directly to the buds.
These Robot Legs Helped Me Hike 12,000 Steps in the Grand Canyon, Without My Cane
I wore this robot exoskeleton in the Grand Canyon to see if it could help me manage my spinal stenosis and keep pace with my athlete daughter.
How I Cleaned Up the Thousands of Photos and Videos I Had Scattered Across the Internet
I reduced my storage subscription fees and learned a valuable lesson in how to back up priceless memories.
Upgrade Your Home Entertainment Experience and Save Big 45+ Fourth of July TV Deals
Shop unmissable Independence Day deals from big-name brands including Sony, LG and Samsung, with options starting at just $150.
Best Fourth of July Deals Under $50 on Ninja, Anker and Samsung
We've rounded up almost 100 deals on tech, home essentials and more that won't break the bank.
The Clicks Communicator Phone With Blackberry Roots Demoed in New Video
A new video shows the $500 Clicks Communicator phone actually working. It offers a preview of all the typing and messaging that's to come.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for July 1 #646
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Ice, Ice, Maybe? Scientists Are Trying to Regrow Ice in the Arctic With Simple Tech
Arctic sea ice is disappearing at a worrisome rate. What if there were a way to slow that down?
Sony’s Cooling Neck Device Is Coming to the US, and I Got a First Look
I spent a few days testing the Reon Pocket Pro Plus ahead of its US launch. Here's how it went.
T-Mobile Is Automatically Pushing Legacy Customers Onto Its Current Plans
Some long-time subscribers could see a price increase of around $4 a line.
From Photo Backups to My Own Cloud Server: My Trip Into Home Data Storage
I just wanted to store my files safely. I ended up opening a Pandora's box of complications.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for June 28 #643
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Best Prime Day Tablet Deals From Apple, Samsung and TCL
Tons of Apple and Android models are still on sale, but these holdover bargains are selling out fast.
iPhone 18: Everything We Know About Apple's Biggest Updates
Rumors about Apple's next flagship phones point to a new foldable, a variable-aperture camera, improved battery life and, yes, higher prices.
Meta's Got New Smart Glasses at a Lower Price, Plus a Kylie Jenner Look
Meta's got a new summer lineup of display-free smart glasses styles, but no changes to its camera design or AI privacy policies.
Prime Day Tablet Deals Are Live: 25+ Offers to Grab Right Now
We're spotting massive discounts on iPads, Samsung Galaxy Tabs and more.
Start Building With 30+ Prime Day Lego Deals on Star Wars, Minecraft and Botanical Sets
Save some cash on popular Lego sets with these Prime Day steals. We've found something for everyone, from Marvel fans to car enthusiasts.
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Your Storage Problem Has a Prime Day Solution. We Found SSDs Starting at $50
From budget picks to blazing-fast upgrades, here's every Prime Day SSD deal worth your attention.
Sounds Like a Steal: 40+ Apple, Sony and Bose Deals Are Live With Prime Day Starting Tomorrow
Whether you want the best of the best or a budget pair, these are our favorite deals.
These Early Prime Day Apple Deals Slash Prices on MacBooks, iPads and AirPods
Score Prime Day savings on some of Apple's most popular devices, including AirPods, iPads and Beats headphones.
These Prime Day TV Deals Will Upgrade Your Home Entertainment Setup for Less Than You Think
With big-name brands like Samsung, LG and Hisense, these Prime Day discounts aren't to be sniffed at.
These Prime Day TV Deals Will Upgrade Your Entertainment Setup for Less
With brands like Samsung, LG and Hisense, these Prime Day discounts are going to be hard to beat.
Apple’s Early Prime Day Sale Is Live. We Found the Best Deals on MacBooks, iPads and AirPods
Act now and enjoy Prime Day savings on Apple favorites like Beats headphones, AirPods and iPads.
Anthropic Is Bringing Together AI Design and Coding in Claude
New updates mean you should be able to go back and forth between coding and designing without interruptions.
Flat PopSockets Are Here (and I Like It Better Than OhSnap's Flat Grip)
The iconic phone grip has been redesigned and goes on sale today at Apple Stores.
Samsung S95H OLED Review: Not Quite the 'Ultra' Frame TV We Wanted
The Samsung S95H OLED TV is great for gaming, while its color performance could have been better.
Google Earth's Flight Simulator Is Now on Browsers: Here's How to Play
Take to the virtual skies without having to download the desktop app.
Why I'm Telling People to Stop Hunting for Dumb TVs
Finding a new TV that doesn't beg you to connect to the internet is a challenge. But even if you find one, there are good reasons to stick with a smart TV and go with a workaround instead. Here's why.
Separated From My MacBook Pro, I Turned to a MacBook Neo. Here’s How It Did
The Neo gave me very few reasons to complain during my week with it.
Gemini Is Down? Live Updates on Google Workspace's AI Errors
It's not just you. Many Google users are encountering "Something went wrong" issues on Wednesday.
Apple Struck the Right Notes With Its New AI Tools. Here's 4 Features I'm Excited to Try
Siri AI is the headline feature of WWDC 26, but there are more new capabilities I need to check out.
Google's Gemini 3.5 Live Translate Is Built for Real-Life Conversations
Gemini 3.5 Live Translate doesn't wait for one speaker to finish before generating a response.
MacOS Golden Gate Fixes the Most Un-Apple-Like Thing About MacOS
Commentary: MacOS Tahoe's worst feature is finally being addressed, and it has nothing to do with AI or Siri.
Apple's Health App Now Supports Both Menopause and Perimenopause
Announced at WWDC 2026, Apple's Health app supports cycle tracking for menopause and perimenopause.
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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for June 7 #622
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48 Hours With the Oura Ring 5: The New Gold Standard
I knew the minute I put it on my finger that the sleek new ring was going to be a game changer. And that's before any of the health tracking.
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'All Systems Glow': Apple Teases WWDC 2026 With New Tagline, Playlist, Wallpapers
The tagline likely hints at an iOS 27 reveal, following leaks that showcased a Siri-focused update with glowing UI elements.
Apple's Smart Glasses Reportedly Delayed Until Late 2027
Still, the glasses are regarded by company leadership as a top priority, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman writes.
Apple's Smart Glasses Reportedly Delayed Until Late 2027
Still, the glasses are regarded by company leadership as a top priority, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman writes.
Fitbit Air Review: Affordable, Minimalist Health Tracking | All Things Mobile
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Oura Ring Is Rolling Out New Health-Tracking Features: When to Unlock Them
Along with the launch of the Oura Ring 5, there will be new health features focusing on blood pressure, nighttime breathing, GLP-1s and more.
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Tech Expert Gets Brutally Honest About The Trump Mobile Phone: ‘Looks Like A Urine Sample’
“It’s certainly not made in the USA," CNET managing editor Patrick Holland said.
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Scientists Warn AI Slop Is Wreaking Havoc in the Research World
A new study finds that AI hallucinations produced nearly 150,000 fake citations appearing in research papers.
I Hiked Using Robot Legs in the Grand Canyon. I Didn’t Even Need My Cane
After testing out the Hypershell X Ultra S exoskeleton on a Grand Canyon hike, I learned that this tech is a tool, not a cure for my disability. Here’s what it can do for you.
UC faculty and staff rally for state investment in science
President Milliken joined Senator Scott Wiener, UAW President Shawn Fain and hundreds of UC employees in rallying for investment in research.
Google Introduces Gemini Omni, a Multimodal AI That Knows the World
Starting with video, Omni will eventually be able to create any output from any input.
Google Drops Price of Its Highest-Tier AI Plan as Gemini Gets More Powerful
The new pricing brings two Ultra options: a $100 plan for advanced Gemini access and a $200 plan with the highest limits.
We Tested 33 New Phones to See Which Charge Fastest and Crown 2 Winners
We ran 33 phones from Apple, Google, OnePlus, Samsung, Motorola and more through our charging tests. The winners are given our CNET Lab Award.
The Steam Controller Wilhelm Scream Easter Egg Is Incredible
I can't believe I didn't discover this earlier.
Apple's Next Vision Pro Headset Is Reportedly Years Away
The company has diverted resources away from producing the next mixed-reality headset.
Whoop health-tracker new AI and on-demand doctor features
If you own a Whoop fitness-tracking wearable, you’ll want to check out these new updates surrounding medical records and AI insights.
Google Chrome Might Have Installed an AI Model Onto Your Device Without You Knowing
Here's how to figure out if you have the 4GB AI model and how to get rid of it.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for May 4 #587
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Google Pixel 10A vs. Samsung Galaxy A57: Which midranger should you buy?
One is eerily similar to its predecessor, while the other is $50 more expensive than before.
Samsung Messages Is Going Away in July: Save Your Texts Before It Disappears
Samsung's homegrown texting app is shutting down in July. Here's how to migrate without losing a single message.
Where to Wear Your Fitness Tracker for the Most Accurate Health Data
Where (and how) you wear your health tracker can impact your data accuracy. Here's what researchers say matters most.
Google Photos' New AI Tool Will Help You Picture Yourself in All Your Clothes
The Google Photos wardrobe feature uses AI to scan your camera roll and create a digital version of your closet.
Here's How Apple's Folding iPhone Could Stand Apart
The so-called "iPhone Ultra" might dodge the problems of other book-style foldable phones with a hybrid iPhone-iPad interface.
I Played the New 007 James Bond Game. It's Hitman With a Heart
007: First Light, the first Bond game in a decade and a half, blends infiltration and action worthy of the iconic spy.
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Sony clarifies recent PlayStation DRM update
PlayStation fans and gaming preservations have been alarmed since late last week that a new 30-day timer attached attached to newly-purchased digital games for PlayStation 4 and 5 might render those games unplayable if the system they’re on is offline for longer than a month. But a rep from Sony told Game File today that new system will require only a single online check before it functions as a perpetual license for the digitally purchased game. That is consistent with a newer theory that emerged by gamers testing the 30-day timer over the last two days. “Players can continue to access and play their purchased games as usual,” a rep for PlayStation told me over email. “A one-time online check is required after purchase to confirm the game’s license, after which no further check-ins are needed.” The rep’s explanation squares with the current understanding among players about what’s happening. A multi-day mystery A post last Friday by YouTuber Lance MacDonald spread awareness over the 30-day timer. Quickly, players began stress-testing the system, removing a battery within their PlayStations and checking what would happen if their systems were offline past the timer window. They noticed that setting a PS4 or PS5 to be the “primary” console—a common Sony-authorized method to retain rights to a digital game—wasn’t overriding the 30-day limit. On Tuesday came the breakthrough: A gamer called Andshrew on the Resetera forums posted the results of some tasting. They found that digital games purchased on PS4/PS5 after some time in mid-April would get a 30-day timer that could then be removed and replaced with a perpetual license that would allow the game to be played offline. The transition to the perpetual license occurred some number of days after the digital game was purchased and the system was connected to the internet. They believed that a PlayStation’s online check-in would trigger the license change no sooner than 15 days after the user had purchased the game. This synced with the theory that Sony’s new system is related to the 14-day window that PlayStation users have to request a refund for digitally purchased games. The new timer/check-in system could be a way to defeat some exploit in that refund system, some users theorized. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe In a follow-up, I asked the Sony rep if the 15-day timeline is accurate or if the perpetual license can be activated sooner after purchase. If they share more, I’ll update this post. Sony has not said why they’ve introduced the timer and whether it is designed to stop people from exploiting the refund system. But their explanation suggests that this new DRM method should not result in long-term loss of access to digitally purchased games, just because a PlayStation is offline for a month or Sony’s servers are down. Xbox flashback For many some gamers, the initial reporting of the 30-day timer conjured memories of Microsoft’s disastrous May 2013 announcement of the Xbox One, which was going to require an internet-connected check-in once a day, lest your games become unplayable.1 After widespread backlash, Microsoft abandoned that plan, ahead of the Xbox One’s launch. 1 Fun fact: That 24-hour check-in detail was my scoop from an interview I had that day with then-Xbox exec Phil Harrison. I was EiC of Kotaku at the time and rushing from one Xbox One preview appointment on Microsoft’s campus to another. I phoned the news in to reporter Jason Schreier, who wrote it up for the site.
Walmart Deals of the Day: Upgrade Your Entertainment With Over $200 Off a 75-Inch Samsung TV
Plus, save around $30 on a rugged Garmin fitness tracker and a wireless Razer gaming mouse.
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Is Outlook Down? Microsoft Reports Sign-on Issues With Email Client
You might have trouble logging into your email Monday morning.
The Motorola Razr Fold's Big Moment Could Be Cut Short by the Apple Fold
In a clash of book-style foldable debuts, Motorola may have only a few months before Apple's reveal steals the spotlight.
Samsung Messages is Shutting Down: Here's How to Rescue All Your Messages Before It's Gone
The Samsung Messages app is being deactivated in July. Here's how to save all your messages.
$25 for Audiophile Earbuds? Meet Panasonic's New ErgoFit USB-C Wired Buds
These Panasonic wired earbuds sound remarkably good for their low price and also work well for voice calls. They earn a CNET Editors' Choice award for being an excellent value.
All the New Features the Massive iOS 26.4 Update Brings to Your iPhone
New emoji and video podcasts are just a couple features the update brings to your device.
A Previously Banned Apple Watch Health Feature Is Now Here to Stay
Apple has been embroiled in a six-year legal battle over one of its Apple Watch health apps. The end may finally be in sight, and here's what Apple has to say about it.
A Previously Banned Apple Watch Health Feature May Soon Make a Comeback
Apple has been embroiled in a six-year legal battle over one of its Apple Watch health apps. The end may finally be in sight.
My Smartwatch Gives Me Health Anxiety. Experts Explain How to Make It Stop
After dealing with health anxiety caused by tracking my body's metrics on smartwatches, I took matters into my own hands with expert advice.
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Stop Paying for a VPN: Firefox Just Built One Right Into Your Browser
Mozilla's built-in VPN offers an extra layer of privacy for your browser traffic without requiring a separate subscription.
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Health-Tracking Pet Collar Acts Like a Smartwatch for Dogs and Cats
Tractive has two new smart collars armed with GPS tracking, AI-powered health monitoring and other tech tools.
Apple AirPods Max 2 vs. Sony WH-1000XM6: What's the Best Choice for Apple Users?
How do the AirPods Max 2 stack up to Sony's excellent WH-1000XM6 headphones? CNET's audio expert David Carnoy gives you the full rundown.
OpenAI Has a New AI Model Built for Biology and Science
GPT-Rosalind is intended to help scientists streamline their research and drug discovery.
Micro RGB TVs Were Everywhere at CES, but TCL's QM8L Could Put Them to Shame
The Super Quantum Dots of TCL's 2026 TV range promise more colors and brightness than ever.
One Month With the MacBook Neo and Feeling the Limits
A cheaper MacBook has trade-offs for my too-many-tabs lifestyle.
Scientists Use AI to Map Ocean Currents in Incredible Detail
Understanding ocean currents is important for work such as weather forecasting, climate research, search-and-rescue operations and oil spill response.
Redesigned Trump Phone Finally Emerges on Overhauled Trump Mobile Website
Trump Mobile now features a third design of the T1 phone, alongside images and videos of Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. There's still no release date.
Microsoft Plans to Bring Copilot Into the Agentic AI Age
An always-on Copilot could sort out your inbox and calendar.
Anthropic's AI Assistant Claude Is Now Available in Microsoft Word
If you're using Word, you can now try out an alternative AI tool to Copilot, though it's only in beta testing for now.
Surfshark Just Dropped a Next-Gen VPN Protocol That Could Be Faster and More Secure Than Other VPN Connections
The new Dausos connection protocol has been independently audited and includes a few key innovations not found in other VPNs.
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Apple Reportedly Testing AI Glasses in Several Frame Styles
Apple is also considering a camera setup with vertically oriented oval lenses with surrounding lights, Mark Gurman reports.
How to Reclaim Your Android's Original Speed in Under 10 Minutes
Your Android is capable of a massive speed boost, and it's time you took advantage of it.
18 Secret iPhone Features in iOS 26 You Probably Didn't Know Existed
Ready to explore everything that iOS 26 has to offer? We'll be your tour guide.