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I used Samsung DeX for the day in place of my MacBook Pro to see if the Galaxy S24 Ultra could replace my laptop.

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Join us for an exclusive tour of Rivian's Palo Alto, California, lab, as the company launches the second generation of its R1S and R1T vehicles. Take a look inside Rivian's electrical hardware lab, see how engineers test hardware and software in a lab car, and then come for a drive-along in the new R1S.

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Apple is said to reveal several generative AI updates that include a twist on custom emoji. CNET's Bridget Carey goes over what to expect at WWDC and how Apple can set itself apart from other drama in the AI space.

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The Points Guy founder Brian Kelly takes on ChatGPT on the topic of budget travel.

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The retro game emulator app RetroArch brings a cool new twist to Apple TV, but there's a catch with tvOS that holds it back. CNET's Bridget Carey shows how to use RetroArch and get Sega Genesis games to run on Apple TV.

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Postpartum fitness apps helped CNET's Giselle Castro- Sloboda feel stronger by 7 months postpartum. Here's what she learned on her healing journey with the Get Mom Strong, Every Mother, and Crewe Fitness apps.

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Did you know the Galaxy S24 Ultra -- and many other Galaxy phones -- have a special app that lets you customize almost everything about your device? This is your guide to Good Lock, a Samsung app to make your phone as unique as you are.

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I'm a first-time Apple Watch user and wore the Series 9 for a week to see if it could help me spend less time scrolling on my iPhone and more time practicing self-care.

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Step inside Google's Real World Testing Lab, a cool space used to test all aspects of the Pixel line's cameras.

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After almost 11 years in development, Boston Dynamics announces the retirement of its HD Atlas humanoid robot in a tribute video on the company's YouTube channel.

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Mobile phone expert Patrick Holland goes head-to-head with OpenAI's ChatGPT 3.5 to answer the question, "What is the future of phones?"

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CNET's Bridget Carey goes inside Disney's Imagineering lab to get an up-close demo of the omni-directional HoloTile floor and other robotic inventions coming soon to the theme parks.

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I abandoned my iPhone 15 Pro Max and spent a full week with the Nokia 2780 Flip to see if I could survive, and perhaps even thrive, with a feature phone in 2024.

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We got an exclusive look at the 3D aerial cameras used to build Google Maps' new Immersive View feature, which shows a realistic view of your route, as well as traffic and weather conditions.

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There's an art to writing a solid AI prompt. Here are four tips for getting answers you actually want from ChatGPT, Bard, Copilot or any other chatbot.

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Apple stores will reportedly soon begin training for selling the Vision Pro headset, but we still have so many questions. CNET's Bridget Carey goes over what's still unknown about the biggest tech launch of 2024.

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From the iPhone 15 lineup to the affordable Google Pixel 7a, smartphone options are abundant. As 2023 comes to an end, here are CNET's top phone picks from the past year.

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Lasers send 99% of the world's cross-continental internet traffic through a network of tiny glass strands.

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EdX founder and MIT professor Anant Agarwal talks to CNET about the future of artificial intelligence in the classroom, and why he believes educators need to embrace the technology immediately.

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Automation and algorithms are taking over the hiring process. Here are two tools you can use to compete with the rise of robots.

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The global competition encourages students to design AI drivers and compete for a prize of $1 million. These autonomous vehicles are advancing the technology of human-driven race cars to make them safer and more advanced than ever before.

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As Google is expected to release its first foldable phone, here's a look back at how foldable phones have evolved.

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We visited Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood. We came face to face with Bowser Jr. and survived. Our reward? Meeting Princess Peach.

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The Oceanic Plus app turns the Apple Watch Ultra into a dive computer, dive planner, dive tracker and more. We tested it out with a full day of diving in the Pacific.

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I've been an Android user for 10 years -- until now. What led me to switch? There were a few key reasons.

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Veteran real estate agent Herman Chan helps us break down real estate for sale in Decentraland, The Sandox Game and Upland. Watch as he shares his perspective on the crypto trend.

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Biophysicist Dwight Whitaker of Pomona College joins us to explain what engineers are learning from making various animal-inspired robots.

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CNET's Scott Stein visits Meta's Reality Labs for hands-on demos with future metaverse tech including spatial audio, codec avatars, 3D scanning and a glimpse at a neural-input reading wristband wearable.

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In an exclusive interview, Fitbit co-founder and Google wearables head James Park discusses the future for Fitbit and Google watches.

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Action Mode on the iPhone 14 lineup shoots smoother footage and could replace the need for an action camera for many.

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The first protoype Optimus robot stole the show at the 2022 Tesla AI Day, in addition to updates on Autopilot and the Dojo chip.

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We go hands-on with NFL Pro Era, the first NFL-licensed virtual reality game that lets you play as the quarterback of your favorite team. Bridget Carey tries VR football and talks with the company behind it, StatusPro.

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CNET's Bridget Carey tries robot pizza made by Picnic machines at PizzaHQ in New Jersey. How does it stand up to a classic New York slice?

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CNET's favorite patent attorney, Robert Sachs, examines five Google patents and patent applications, offering his opinion on whether each product might work or fail.

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Here's everything I want to see on the Apple Watch Series 8 and rumored Apple Watch Pro.

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Patent attorney Robert Sachs vets some odd Apple patents for automobiles -- ones that could hint at what an Apple car could look like. Are any of the ideas viable?

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Chef-Instructor Stephen Chavez of the Institute for Culinary Education tries cooking and eating five different plant-based meat alternatives, including substitutes for prosciutto, shredded steak, bacon, chicken breast and a holiday roast.

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The Galaxy Z Fold 4 needs better software to make the most of its unconventional foldable design.

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We tested over a dozen models to find the best air fryer, the best budget air fryer and a top pick for you. Decide if you should spend $150, $80 or $40 on an air fryer.

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NASA is going back to the moon for the first time in 50 years with its most powerful rocket ever. CNET's Claire Reilly goes inside the factory where this super heavy-lift giant is being built.

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Deepfake expert Wael AbdAlmageed reacts to viral videos and analyzes them using his deepfake detection algorithm.

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Apple's big developers conference is right around the corner. We're almost guaranteed to see updates to iOS, MacOS and WatchOS. But there could be a few surprises, according to recent reports.

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With razor-sharp hydrofoil catamarans that help them hit speeds of 60 miles an hour, the athletes of SailGP are pushing the limits of physics and human endurance.

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The Apple Watch SE has a lot of the Series 7's best features for a lower price, and Apple might release a new version this year.

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Rock band Kiss celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023. The band is currently performing around the world on its End of the Road Tour. We asked bass player Gene Simmons about the impact the band has had.

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An iPhone subscription could be better for the planet and your wallet, if it's priced just right.

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Apple's new phone uses the same glass as the back of the iPhone 13 and iPhone 12. Perhaps it should have gone with Ceramic Shield instead.

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I stayed at Disney's two-night Star Wars so-called immersive experience, and it was like living inside a video game.

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It can play with your cat or dog while you're away from home.

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Walt Disney Imagineering is the team that brings Disney theme parks and attractions to life. A researcher behind the Spider-Man stunt robot takes us on a tour of his job.

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We have lots of questions, but CES 2022 brought new specs and a game reveal. Let's break it down.

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Scientists at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory are putting the finishing touches on their LCLS-II laser, which will be 10,000 times brighter than the first LCLS laser.

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The Double Asteroid Redirection Test will try to knock a near-Earth asteroid off course. This "planetary defense" mission could one day save us from a catastrophic event.

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We tested Apple's new third-generation AirPods with three scenarios: dropping them in the sink, dropping them in the bathtub and putting them through a washing machine cycle. See if they survived.

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After five years, Apple throws away its OLED control strip in favor of physical keys. We take a look at the life and times of the Apple Touch Bar.

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The company calls the Series 7 the "most durable Apple Watch" it's ever built. We'll see about that.

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When it launches in 2022, the GOES-T satellite will keep a 24-hour watch on our planet's weather, helping us track natural disasters in real time.

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Eric Mesplé makes mesmerizing high-tech sculptures with ferrofluid, a material originally developed by NASA.