Real or AI: can a photographer and internet addict spot fake portraits? ā video
It's getting harder and harder to guess whether a face is AI. The University of New South Wales recently launched an AI faces test, which challenges uā¦
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Limit social media ban for under-16s to unsafe apps, Starmer urged
Campaigners warn against blanket restrictions and say focus should be on blocking teenagers from platforms with āriskyā featuresOnline safety campaignā¦
2027 Volvo EX60 first drive: An ultra-smooth SUV for around $60k
Volvo's latest EV is its best yet, and best value too, but still comes up a bit short to the competition.
AI engineer says Google unfairly sacked him after he protested against work for Israel
Exclusive: Employment tribunal claim says worker lost his job after distributing leaflets throughout London officeGoogle is facing a legal challenge fā¦
Sony 1000XX the Collexion headphones review: supreme comfort and quiet luxury for your ears
Special anniversary edition of award-winning headphones are some of the best sounding you can buy, but cost far more than top Sony noise cancellersSonā¦
āAsk YouTubeā brings AI-powered conversational search to video, adds Gemini Omni to Shorts
Google is completely revamping its search experience, and that doesn't stop at YouTube.
Kickstarter rolls back its mature content policy after outcry
Kickstarter is going back to its previous rules around mature content after creators criticized the new policy it introduced last week.
Mercedesā electric AMG GT 4-door coupe can go 0-60 in 2 seconds
The era of ultra-high performance Mercedes EVs is here. The German automaker finally revealed its new super sedan, the AMG GT 4-door coupe, with technā¦
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, May 20
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 20.
Trump-Linked Crypto Company Notes āSubstantial Doubtā It Can Survive Another 12 Months
AI Financial is a publicly traded company heavily invested in Trump-related crypto.
The Hidden Purpose Behind Your Oven's Bottom Drawer (It's Not for Storage)
Depending on the type of oven you have, the bottom drawer has a different, but still important purpose.
How to Remove Nonconsensual Intimate Images Under the Take It Down Act
Social media platforms that don't remove nonconsensual videos or photos may face enforcement action by the Federal Trade Commission.
Where, Oh Where, Was Wear OS 7 at Google I/O This Year?
Google's smartwatch software gets buried under a heap of AI health news at I/O 2026.
Wear OS 7 will keep track of deliveries and sports scores on your wrist
Amid the flurry of today's Google I/O announcements, Google shared details about Wear OS 7, the next major update to its smartwatch platform. To help ā¦
The Best Smart Scales of 2026 Measure More Than Just Your Weight
A smart scale provides various metrics right from your bathroom.
Google and Xrealās āProject Auraā XR Smart Glasses Are Legit
The spatial computing experience isn't as immersive as an XR headset, but maybe it doesn't need to be.
Tech Editors Talk Generative AI Announcements at Google I/O 2026 video
CNET Editor at Large Andrew Lanxon hosts a panel discussion about the latest generative AI demos we saw at Google I/O 2026. Who is this for and why doā¦
Google's Content Revenue Reaper Is Coming for Video Creators on YouTube
Commentary: Just as AI Overviews are starving digital publishers of search traffic, AI-driven YouTube features will likely trigger a drop-off in videoā¦
Plex is tripling the price of a lifetime pass to $750 after doubling it last year
I am dying to know how much money Plex is about to make the next six weeks charging people to stream their own video from their own homes. Today, it'sā¦
Our Impressions of Android XR Glasses News From Google I/O 2026 video
CNET Editor at Large Andrew Lanxon leads an expert roundtable discussion on the brand-new Android XR intelligent eyewear revealed at Google I/O 2026.
Tech Editors Discuss What We Didn't See at Google I/O 2026 video
Google I/O 2026 gave us plenty to talk about, but what about the things Google didn't say? Join CNET Editor at Large Andrew Lanxon and a panel of top ā¦
Android XR is finally starting to feel real
Google has a lot to prove, but its smart glasses will have a few big advantages.
Discord now has end-to-end encryption on all calls
It's a win for privacy on the social app.
Searching for Cancer Cures Is Part of Google's AI Story. It Deserves to Be More Than a Footnote
Commentary: Forget "Ask YouTube." Google should prioritize the AI work it's doing in science.
Elon Musk Loses $150 Billion Suit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman
A nine-member jury found that Mr. Musk had waited too long to sue. The setback for the tech mogul frees OpenAI to continue in the artificial intelligeā¦
Watch Google Unveil Its Biggest Updates at Google I/O 2026 in13 Minutes video
Google I/O 2026 was all about improvements in AI. Gemini is getting smarter, faster and more customized. See what was presented at this year's event, ā¦
Demis Hassabis said this might be the āfoothills of the singularity.ā What?
Welcome to a "profound moment for humanity," according to Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, who closed out Google I/O's keynote presentation on Tuesā¦
Damon Lindelof Equates His āStar Warsā Firing to the Franchiseās Biggest Issue
The 'Lost,' 'Watchmen,' and 'Lanterns' writer correlates his exit to a key issue in a galaxy far, far, away.
Did Google Just Change Everything? Tech Experts React to Google I/O 2026 video
Google's opening keynote at its I/O 2026 developer conference just wrapped, and we're breaking down the absolute biggest announcements. Join our experā¦
We react to Google I/O 2026
What better way to unwind from a two-hour keynote presentation than to pore over the weirdest and wildest details, from a Gmail bot you can converse wā¦
Google Seems Pretty Scared of the Words āSmart Glassesā
Oh, you mean "intelligent eyewear"?
Firefox AI guardrails arrive for mobile
The feature lets you turn all AI enhancements off with one tap.