Technology
Welcome to Your Keyboard-Free Future. This Jazzy AI Microphone Is All You Need Now
For years, tech companies have been telling us that voice will eventually supersede touchscreens as the primary way we interact with our technology…
Google Adds Voice Commands to Gmail, Docs and Keep for Some Users
Google has begun rolling out beta voice features using Gemini 3.5 AI that allow you to have interactive conversations with its Gmail, Docs and Keep…
MapQuest Acts Fast With Its Revived Fame, Adding Android Auto Support
MapQuest, who knew? A week ago, the app seemed like just another long-forgotten relic from the dotcom glory days. Now, it’s surged to the top of app…
Automakers Want Congress to Ban Chinese-Made Cars, Citing Data Privacy
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a lobby group for the auto industry, wants an outright ban on Chinese-made cars, parts and software. John…
Judge Lets Musk Keep ‘Twitter’ for Now but Forces Him to Release the Bird
The social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, gets to retain the Twitter trademark for the moment, thanks to a partial preliminary injunction…
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Ultra Launch May Be Days Away, if You Can Get One
Apple’s fall launch event is just days away, meaning Samsung, Google and Motorola may have to share the foldable spotlight with a new rival. After…
I Watched a Floor Washing Robot Mothership Deploy a Roomba Using a Mechnical Arm
There’s not much the robot vacuum industry can do to surprise me these days. I’ve seen robots that have mechanical arms to pick up objects, robot…
Apple Is Full of Surprises. Here’s What CNET Readers Anticipate Ahead of Wednesday’s Event
The third and final round of CNET’s Big Guessing Game is now closed, which completes our contest. We’ll be back after Apple’s “Surprise and shine”…
IFA Finally Showed Me a Smart Answer for Home Radiator Heating
I’ve covered the many ways smart thermostats can convert your home to a well-heated haven and how quickly they can pay for themselves through energy…
A Smart Innovation at IFA Wants to Light Your Home With All-New Sensor Combos
I’ve found past Aqara products, like the multipurpose security sensor, particularly useful, but at IFA 2026, the security company is swerving in an…