I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

Apple has just launched iPhone 17e, the latest member of the iPhone 17 family. Here’s what’s the same and different between iPhone 17e and iPhone 17. But that’s largely where the similarities end.

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup has arrived, and on the surface, all three models look equally compelling—making your buying decision tougher than ever. I break down what sets each phone apart to help you ...

The past two weeks have been defined by a clash between Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as the two battle over the military’s use of AI. Anthropic refuses to allow its AI ...

I started my career with CNET all the way back in 2005, when the (original) Motorola Razrs were all the rage. Since then, I've written about everything from consumer electronics to internet culture ...

Following Samsung’s Unpacked event, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is available for pre-order, and it looks very familiar. That is not necessarily a bad thing. Like recent updates in the Galaxy S line, ...

Mr. Litt was a speechwriter for President Barack Obama. Before leaving for the airport to catch my flight to Milan, I bought one full-size American flag, four 8-by-12-inch flags and two backup smaller ...

Primary elections choose the representative from each party for the general election. In general elections, you vote for the federal, state and local officials that will represent you for the next ...

In the years after he was named the deputy crown prince of Saudi Arabia, in 2015, Mohammed bin Salman—known informally as M.B.S.—has accumulated remarkable power in the country. (He became crown ...

Following the controversial result in ice dancing at the 2026 Winter Olympics, attention has shifted to pairs figure skating — and many viewers are asking the same question: what exactly is the ...

Hybrid and gas cars differ in MPG, price, power, and driving feel. Here’s how to make an informed choice. Hybrids have been around long enough that they’re now common across the country and are ...

Figure skating is made up of four disciplines: men’s and women’s singles skaters, pairs skating, and ice dancing. Viewers who tune in every four years might assume that ice dancing and pairs skating ...