Technology
The New iPhones Could Cost 10-20% More, an Analyst Predicts. Thanks a Lot, RAMageddon
Apple’s “Surprise and Shine” event is days away, and there are plenty of rumors swirling about new devices we can expect, like a new Apple Watch and…
GPT-6 Stole the Show, but Anthropic, Meta and Google Also Had New AI Models This Week
While OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra is making a big splash in the AI world with its debut, it was far from the only one to be announced this week. When…
Xbox Game Pass Subscribers Are Losing a Big Perk This November
Unlimited Xbox Cloud Gaming is going away. Starting in November, the service will have monthly limits based on the Xbox Game Pass subscription tier…
The Best of IFA 2026: AI Dishwashers and Earbuds and Toothbrushes, Oh My!
CNET staffers have touched down in Berlin and are on the floor at IFA 2026, one of the world’s largest tech events where the future is on full…
AI’s Very Bad Morning: Claude, ChatGPT and Grok Had Outages at the Same Time
For anyone who has come to rely on AI chatbots, especially for work, Thursday morning was rough. According to online reports, including from staffers…
Motorola Spiffs Up the Razr With Swarovski Meteorite Finish, Adds Watch Ultra and Edge 70 Plus
I’ve long admired Motorola’s commitment to making fun phones, and especially fun foldable phones. It’s in the company’s DNA, which is why it’s not a…
These Meta Glasses Alternatives Found a Way to Last Longer With Snap-On Batteries
Cameras on glasses have not been having a very good summer. The ongoing privacy concerns about Meta’s smart glasses have led to a reputation hit on…
Xiaomi’s Passport Foldable Phone Takes Aim at Apple and Samsung
I love Xiaomi’s phones and gave the recent Leitzphone — made in collaboration with photography icon Leica — an Editors’ Choice award. But the company…
Uber and Wayve Launch London’s First Public Robotaxi Service
London’s first public robotaxi service is now live. Starting today, UK riders can hail a self-driving vehicle via the Uber app, through a partnership…
Hate AI Data Centers? Big Tech’s New Ad Campaign Aims to Change Your Mind
If you’re part of the growing majority of Americans who oppose AI data centers, the US government and Big Tech have a message for you: Get over it…