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This New Process Turns Plastic Trash Into Clean Fuel Instead of Pollution
This approach is far more carbon- and energy-efficient than conventional methods, according to the researchers.
Optery Review: An Effective, but Expensive, Data Removal Service
Optery is one of the best data removal services out there, but it comes with a hefty price tag.
Incogni Review: Comprehensive and Transparent Data Removals
Incogni has the widest coverage of the services I tested, along with solid transparency, making it a compelling choice for folks seeking bulk data rem…
Best Data Removal Services of 2026: Reduce Your Online Presence
Data brokers and people-finder sites are everywhere, but the top data removal services could help you clean up your online footprint.
TikTok is no longer banned on US government devices
US government officially lifts TikTok ban on federal devices.
Fine, electric mountain bikes don’t suck
Cheater, I'd grumble between huffs as yet another e-bike rider casually skittered past me on a steep ascent. It's this purist attitude that, for years…
Neil Rimer thinks the AI money is coming back out
Neil Rimer, the venture capitalist who co-founded Index Ventures, predicts the historic wealth AI is generating in Silicon Valley will have to be redi…
Best Standing Desks of 2026
Take a standing break throughout the day with one of the best standing desks.
Best Desks of 2026: I’ve Spent Nearly 4,000 Hours Testing Desks. These Are the Ones You Want
Put one of the best desks in your office with the help of CNET experts.
Applications close in 48 hours — here’s everything Australian founders need to know about Stripe x Startup Battlefield
The window is almost shut. On August 19, eight startups will take the stage at Stripe Tour Sydney in front of investors, global press, and the Austral…
Vertu wants executives to pay $6,880 for an AI agent — here’s how it actually performs
From AI workflows to battery life and security, here's what it's really like to live with Vertu's luxury foldable every day.
Astronomers Found the First Atmosphere on a Planet in Another Star's Habitable Zone
Science has discovered around 6,000 planets, and this is the first one, other than Earth, that is rocky and has an atmosphere.
Databricks hits $188B valuation, extending its run as AI’s favorite second act
Databricks has remade its image into an AI company and has published research on the cost savings of open weight AI models for coding.
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce from the US market after cyclosporiasis outbreak
Food producer Taylor Farms released a statement on the Cyclospora outbreak Friday, confirming that it's "voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sour…
There's now an API for mainlining Trump's Truth Social posts
The API is supposed to deliver posts from 'the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts.'
Samantha Morton on How She Approached Her Scene-Stealing Role in ‘The Odyssey’
Christopher Nolan himself singled out Morton's performance as Circe as being crucial to the film's success.
I Hate Paying for Cloud Storage Subscriptions. Here's How I Back Up My Photos and Videos
Our memories take up space in the cloud, and that space is expensive. Luckily, there's a cheaper long-term solution.
The Zoom hack that says, ‘Don’t record me’
If every meeting, watercooler conversation, and date gets transcribed and summarized, who's actually reading any of it?
All-In Podcast Bro Fails to Read 25-Word Email, Concludes He Is Debate Champion
This conversation could have been an email—and in fact, was.
Best Over-Ear Headphones We've Tested
Prefer full-size headphones to earbuds? These are the best over-ear headphones you can buy, according to CNET's headphones expert.
Obviously, Bethesda Is Remastering ‘Fallout: New Vegas’ and ‘Fallout 3’
The remasters have been an extremely poorly kept secret for months, but now, they're official.
Meta is reportedly considering a multibillion-dollar data center deal with Anthropic
It would open up a completely new business for the Facebook and Instagram maker.
You've Probably Watched One of the 300 Titles on Netflix Produced With AI
The streaming video company with the world's most subscribers has leaned quickly into AI-assisted production.
The Killer Robots Have an Eric Trump Problem
What's worse: the self-dealing or the development of death machines?
Best MacBooks We’ve Tested (July 2026)
Apple's MacBook lineup includes three tiers: Neo, Air and Pro. See our favorites and find the best MacBook for your laptop budget and needs.
Apple Is Raising Prices on Music and One Bundle Subscriptions
It's getting even more expensive to be an Apple loyalist.
China’s Xi Jinping Wants AI to Be Open to the World—and Out of America’s Control
Beijing is building an AI coalition with 29 countries, including Russia.
Agility Robotics plants its flag in Tesla’s backyard
Agility is opening a new training center for its Digit robots in Fremont, California.
Shark’s versatile ChillPill cooling system is back to its best price
Portable fans are one of the easiest ways to stay cool during the summer, and you don’t have to spend much to find a decent one. If you’re…
The Future of OLED Screens May Be… Inkjet Printing?
Hey, there's at least one laptop component that may finally cost less.
AI-driven memory crunch jolts India’s smartphone market
India's smartphone slowdown highlights how the AI boom is reshaping consumer electronics, from pricing and demand to corporate strategy.