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From The Verge. Did you see Ring’s Super Bowl ad and see happy puppies reunited with their owners? Or did you see the seeds of a complete, always-on surveillance nightmare coming for us all? David and Nilay discuss which is the right answer, why so many people don’t want to trust tech companies, and why…
From CNET. The more personalized Siri assistant with personal context might not be ready for a few more months — but it’s still a busy spring for Apple. CNET’s Bridget Carey looks at the new products Apple may release soon. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below Apple 2025 MacBook Air…
From CNET. They aren’t cheap at $330, but Sony’s new flagship noise-canceling earbuds may very well be the best out there right now. CNET’s David Carnoy takes you through what’s different about them and how they compare to Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 and Bose’s second-gen QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds. You can find the products mentioned in…
From CNET. Can the RadRunner Max e-cargo bike from Rad Power Bikes replace a car? We put the bike to the test on a morning commute and a big hill, comparing its commute time to a car’s. We also evaluated the e-bike’s convenience, safety, and cargo capacity to see whether it has the features and…
From The Verge. The Trump Phone is real! Ish! The Verge’s Dom Preston has seen a T1 on a video call, that we can say for sure. Dom joins the show to explain what’s new about the phone, whether it has a chance to be a decent device, and why it’s taken so long for…
From CNET. Boston Dynamics and the RAI Institute release a video demonstrating the All-Electric Atlas Robot’s evolution away from a scripted performer and into an autonomous machine with spatial awareness and agility. Read more about the Atlas Robot on CNET.com I Got Up Close and Personal With Boston Dynamics’ New Atlas Robot https://zdcs.link/Qd8r7v Add CNET…
From CNET. I spent months comparing the smartwatch and the smart ring to see where they shine. The best choice comes down to my fitness goals. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below: Apple Watch Series 11 [GPS 42mm] https://zdcs.link/znBerq Apple Watch Series 11 [GPS 46mm] https://zdcs.link/QpBLZD Oura Ring 4 –…
From The Verge. A new tranche of Jeffrey Epstein’s emails makes one thing painfully clear: Epstein was a central figure in the lives of a lot of big names in tech, and had influence on a surprising number of companies and executives. David and Nilay talk through what we’ve learned from the new emails so…
From CNET. Apple is rumored to be announcing an iPhone 17e with MagSafe and Dynamic Island. CNET’s Bridget Carey suspects Apple might go with a different launch strategy than we saw with its predecessor, the iPhone 16e. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below Apple iPhone 16e https://zdcs.link/QLpYpm Apple MagSafe Charger…
From CNET. We separate hype from reality as we explore Moltbook, the viral "social media network for AI agents" where bots can talk to each other, post and upvote one another, while humans get to watch. Read more on CNET.com When AI Bots Form Their Own Social Network: Inside Moltbook’s Wild Start https://zdcs.link/922Xge 0:00 Introduction:…
From The Verge. AI companies want all the data, everywhere, to make their models bigger and better. That means a lot of questions about piracy and copyright, and at least in one case it means Anthropic systematically destroying countless books just to feed them to the model. The Washington Post’s Will Oremus joins the show…
From CNET. CNET’s Andrew Lanxon has some ideas for what Samsung should do with its next Ultra phone, from improving its cameras to creating a community. 0:30 Bigger image sensor, better photography 1:33 More photo filters 3:07 Make phones small again 4:13 Give us a colorful galaxy s26 ultra 5:17 Bigger, better batteries 6:01 Don’t…
From CNET. We visited the SP80 team in Lausanne, Switzerland to get a look inside the cockpit of the kite-powered sailboat aiming to smash the world sailing speed record this year in Namibia. Add CNET as a trusted news source https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=cnet.com Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension 👉 https://bit.ly/3lO7sOU Check out CNET’s…
From The Verge. We’ve been covering what’s happening in Minnesota, and the killing of Alex Pretti, all week on The Verge. To begin this episode, Nilay explains why — and why so many others seem to feel the same way right now. After that, the hosts talk about the CEO-studded screening of Melania Trump’s documentary…
From CNET. Apple releases the 2nd-gen AirTag and Creator Studio subscription with new tricks, all amid a tricky public relations week for CEO Tim Cook. CNET’s Bridget Carey unpacks the news, along with testing the new AirTag with reviewer Patrick Holland. 0:29 Unboxing Apple’s New 2nd Generation AirTag 1:14 Apple AirTag vs New AirTag 2:03…
From The Verge. Like so many others, we’re still reeling from the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. To open the show, we talk with Adi Robertson about how videos of the incident moved around social platforms, how even well-intentioned people got confused by AI imagery, and what we’ve learned about the state of misinformation.…
From CNET. Before you buy a new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, see why a used S24 Ultra offers you nearly identical performance, software and cameras for half the price. We compare specs to help you decide if the latest flagship is actually worth the upgrade. 0:00 – Intro: Don’t Buy the S25 Ultra Yet! 0:56…
From CNET. Meet Allex, a humanoid robot from WIRobotics with a firm handshake that’s designed to solve one of the biggest problems facing robotics today. 0:00 Intro 0:07 Introducing ALLEX by WIRobotics 0:15 The Challenge: Robot Force Control 0:21 Hand Performance: Thumb-Finger Opposition 0:33 Precision, Control, and Dexterity 0:43 Safety and Human-Robot Interaction 0:57 Why…
From CNET. Apple Health+ is reported to be a new subscription service this year that uses AI for personalized health advice. CNET’s Bridget Carey begins a quest to get a better picture of her health just as ChatGPT and Claude also offer to connect with Apple Health apps. 0:03 Could an Apple AI Doctor Be…
From The Verge. Nilay owns a Sony TV. He loves his Sony TV, and he’s a little sad that it appears this era of Sony TVs is ending. He and David talk through the news of a new joint venture between Sony and TCL, before digging into OpenAI’s new-fangled plan to make money (spoiler alert:…
From The Verge. There’s a new biggest name in EVs, and if you live in the US, you pretty much can’t buy one. But before we get to that, we have some stuff to catch up on: The Verge’s Hayden Field joins us for a round of “Big Deal Medium Deal Small Deal” with some…
From The Verge. [Advertiser content from @3MCorporate] At CES 2026, everyone was chasing humanoid robots, flashy gadgets, and buzzy AI demos. 3M is chasing what makes them actually work. Think of it as the technology inside the technology — materials and systems that help devices move faster, compute smarter, and last longer. From consumer electronics…
From CNET. After spending a week at the CES tech show, CNET’s Bridget Carey found products that could help Apple level up. 0:00 Bridget’s back from CES 0:08 3 trends I saw at CES 0:27 Modeling the Hypershell exoskeleton 0:47 Cool tech accessories at CES 0:53 The tech Apple should steal from CES 1:06 Google…
From The Verge. Nearly two years ago, Apple showed off what an AI-powered Siri might two. That Siri never materialized, but thanks to a deal with Google for its Gemini tech, it might finally have a chance to work. David and Nilay discuss the ins and outs of the deal, and what it might mean…
From The Verge. January brings two things in Vergecast-land: CES, and New Years’ Resolutions. We start this episode with a dive into the story of this year’s biggest tech show, the Lego Smart Brick, which is either a clever way of thinking about creativity or the end of creativity as we know it. Sean Hollister…
From The Verge. Best remote ever? Best remote ever. When TiVo first debuted, it felt like magic: You could pause live TV! You could rewind it! The concept immediately became a phenomenon — even though TiVo itself was never as big a hit as you might think. On this episode of Version History, David Pierce,…
From CNET. We run down the coolest, most fun, most WTF and best overall robots from CES 2026. Read more on CNET.com CES 2026: Here Are the Best Robots So Far for Housework, Fun and More https://zdcs.link/aD8l0k Add CNET as a trusted news source https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=cnet.com Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension 👉…
From CNET. CES 2026 has come and gone and IGN and CNET Group are partnering up to cover all the coolest TVs, Monitors, Gaming Peripherals, PC, and more that you might’ve missed from CES 2026. Join IGN’s Michael Higham, CNET’s David Lumb, PC Mag’s Matthew Buzzi, and Mashable’s Tim Werth as they talk about their…
From The Verge. Advances in robotics and AI have made robots smarter and more capable than ever. The question is whether they’re now capable enough of doing our chores. We already have robots that vacuum our floors and mow our lawns — but there’s one job they haven’t mastered: laundry. The Verge decided to try…
From CNET. PCMag’s John Burek walks us through his favorite laptops at CES including Lenovo, Asus, MSI and more. Add CNET as a trusted news source https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=cnet.com Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension 👉 https://bit.ly/3lO7sOU Check out CNET’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/cnet Subscribe to CNET on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cnet Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnetdotcom…
From CNET. PCMag’s Andrew Gebhart takes us on a journey through CES of his favorite mobile devices and wearables. Add CNET as a trusted news source https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=cnet.com Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension 👉 https://bit.ly/3lO7sOU Check out CNET’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/cnet Subscribe to CNET on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cnet Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnetdotcom…
From CNET. Check out which TV we crowned the winner, plus two top finalists and plenty of other TV tech that impressed. Read Will’s full list on PCMag.com The 9 Biggest, Brightest, and Best TVs of CES 2025 https://zdcs.link/zj8Vk1 Read more on CNET.com These Are the Most Head-Turning TVs of CES 2026 https://zdcs.link/QpB8lo 0:00 Intro:…
From CNET. CNET’s Scott Stein sat with Lumus, the maker of Meta Ray-Ban Displays, to demo two prototypes that could be the future of smart glasses. Add CNET as a trusted news source https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=cnet.com Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension 👉 https://bit.ly/3lO7sOU Check out CNET’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/cnet Subscribe to CNET on…
From The Verge. The Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, is the biggest and buzziest tech event of the year and it just wrapped up. From laptops and AI robot pets to LED masks and trifold phones, and (yes) more robots. The Verge staff saw everything in between. Here are their top picks from CES 2026.…
From CNET. The company plans to start shipping the self-driving vehicle later this year. You’ll also have the option to take over for a manual drive. Add CNET as a trusted news source https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=cnet.com Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension 👉 https://bit.ly/3lO7sOU Check out CNET’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/cnet Subscribe to CNET on…
From CNET. Sony’s Afeela 1 electric sedan will be joined by the Prototype 2026 in 2028. The new electric SUV will share its sibling’s entertainment-focused dashboard tech and immersive custom themes. I was able to get my hands on both at CES. Read more about Sony’s Afeela 1 on CNET.com Sony Debuts Afeela Prototype 2026…
From The Verge. he theme of CES 2026 is gadgets. It’s always gadgets. This year more than most, though, the world’s biggest tech show is about how fast the hardware world is moving — and how much work the software, and the AI, have to do to catch up. On stage live at the Brooklyn…
From CNET. CES was full of futuristic electric vehicles, but our favorite transportation tech on display wasn’t a car. Chosen by experts from CNET, PCMag, Mashable, ZDNET and Lifehacker, these are the best vehicles showcased at CES 2026. 0:11 Honorable Mentions: Best Car Tech at CES 2026 0:12 Sony Afeela Electric Car Brand 0:37 Tensor…
From CNET. Check out a swimming demo of Turtini, the robot sea turtle designed for ocean conservation, at CES 2026. Add CNET as a trusted news source https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=cnet.com Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension 👉 https://bit.ly/3lO7sOU Check out CNET’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/cnet Subscribe to CNET on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cnet Follow us on TikTok:…
From CNET. Meet ‘Emily,’ a new full-body AI-powered companion robot from sex tech company Lovense. Read more on CNET.com Your AI Girlfriend Has a Body and Memory Now. Meet Emily, CES’s Most Intimate Robot https://zdcs.link/QOjYEO 0:00 Emily introduces herself 0:29 Lovense fully customizeable robot 0:55 Internet connected chatbot 1:11 Emily’s design 1:17 Emily’s skin 1:32…
From CNET. Exoskeletons are cool, but can they really help you keep up with the hikers? CNET’s James Bricknell takes the Hypershell X Ultra out for a hike at Red Rock Canyon near Las Vegas, Nevada. Read more on CNET.com Hypershell Exoskeletons Are a Futuristic Gift for the Active Traveler https://zdcs.link/922g0l 0:01 Testing Hypershell X…
From CNET. Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot made its first in-person debut at CES 2026, where it showcased autonomy, teleoperation, and how the two go together. Read more about Boton Dynamics Atlas robot on CNET.com Boston Dynamics’ New Atlas Robot Makes Public Debut With Jaunty Human Walk https://zdcs.link/91wkAw 0:00 Intro 0:23 Atlas Robot’s Walk 0:43 Atlas…
From CNET. Our tech experts from CNET, PCMag, Mashable, ZDNET and Lifehacker debated for more than 6 hours to determine the absolute best new products from CES 2026. Read more on CNET.com Official Best of CES 2026 Awards: 22 Winners and Best Overall, Awarded by CNET Group https://zdcs.link/zj8JNq 0:00 The future is at CES 0:07…
From CNET. Everyone is coming to see The Handy. 0:00 Introduction to The Handy 2 at CES 2026 0:23 Customizable Sleeves & Compatibility 0:34 Video Sync & Content Library Features 1:03 VR Compatibility & Long-Distance Control 1:19 IoT Features & Remote Connectivity 1:30 The Handy 2 Pro: 1,200 Strokes Per Minute & Overclocking 1:47 Stroke…
From CNET. The Star Wars Lego Smart Play system packs multiple sensors in a smart brick that react to motion, sound and colors when paired with special tiles and mini figures. CNET’s Bridget Carey shows us if the extra tech is worth it for silly fun. Add CNET as a trusted news source https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=cnet.com Never…
From CNET. We caught up with the Realbotix robots at CES 2026 and met the newest member of their character lineup, David. Add CNET as a trusted news source https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=cnet.com Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension 👉 https://bit.ly/3lO7sOU Check out CNET’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/cnet Subscribe to CNET on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cnet Follow us…
From CNET. We went hands-on with the Pebble Time 2 and Pebble Round 2 smartwatches, as well as the Pebble Index 01 ring, at CES 2026. Add CNET as a trusted news source https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=cnet.com Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension 👉 https://bit.ly/3lO7sOU Check out CNET’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/cnet Subscribe to CNET on…
From CNET. Watch all the highlights from Lenovo’s Tech World event at CES 2026 including the intoroduction of Qira a Personal Ambient Intelligence, the Motorola Fold and more. Read more abotu Lenovo’s Qira AI Assistant on CNET.com Motorola and Lenovo’s New Qira AI Assistant Will Live Across All Their Devices https://zdcs.link/98AYy7 Add CNET as a…
From CNET. We got an exclusive hands-on demo with Oli, a $60K humanoid robot made by LimX Dynamics that’s designed to be teachable and customizable. 0:00 Intro 0:24 Robot Dance Battle 0:37 Controlling Oli 0:58 Oli Specs 1:27 Emergency Stop Button 1:44 Oli’s Robot Feet 2:07 Oli Educational Version Add CNET as a trusted news…
From CNET. Garmin and Meta demonstrate how Meta’s EMG band could work in a connected smart car cabin. We gave it a spin on the CES show floor. Add CNET as a trusted news source https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=cnet.com Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension 👉 https://bit.ly/3lO7sOU Check out CNET’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/cnet Subscribe to…
From CNET. Faster refresh rate in the new Asus ROG R1 glasses gives them an edge. Add CNET as a trusted news source https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=cnet.com Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension 👉 https://bit.ly/3lO7sOU Check out CNET’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/cnet Subscribe to CNET on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cnet Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnetdotcom Follow us on…
From CNET. There were a lot of laptops unveiled at the big tech show in Las Vegas for 2026, and here are some of the highlights. 0:00 The Laptops of CES 2026 0:48 ASUS 3:22 Dell 4:36 HP 6:16 Lenovo 8:35 Acer Add CNET as a trusted news source https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=cnet.com Never miss a deal again!…
From CNET. The autonomous Lucid Gravity is slated to start picking up passengers later this year, starting in the San Francisco Bay Area. 00:00 Intro 00:15 Uber, Lucid & Nuro collaboration 01:00 Exterior Technology 01:16 Competitors & Design 02:13 Interior 02:41 Practical Differences 03:07 Uber App Advantage 03:37 Outro Add CNET as a trusted news…
From CNET. Tombot designed its robot dog for mental and emotional connection, as well as medical monitoring. 0:00 Intro 0:28 Tombot Collab 0:49 How to clean 1:14 CEO interview #1 1:46 Jenny is a medical device 1:57 CEO interview #2 2:24 Outro Add CNET as a trusted news source https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=cnet.com Never miss a deal again!…
From CNET. Check out our hands-on exclusive demo of the $20,000 Tron 1 from LimX Dynamics. 0:17 Overview of LimX Tron 1 Robot 0:30 LimX Robot Tron 1 is freaky fast 0:43 Changing out wheels on the LimX Tron 1 0:48 Kicking LimX Tron 1 Robot 0:56 Jesse breaks Tron 1’s face off 1:02 How…
From CNET. This Android handset is meant to be a secondary phone, optimized for messaging. It has a BlackBerry-like physical keyboard, a headphone jack and other features lost to time. Read more about the Clicks Communicator on CNET.com Two Phones, Less Distraction? That’s the Pitch for This BlackBerry Lookalike https://zdcs.link/z3OJxq 0:00 Intro 0:40 Clicks Communicator…
From CNET. Vey lets you rent a car from an app, which then comes to you — without a driver. Hop behind the wheel and take over. 0:00 Remotely Driven Rental Car 0:14 The Experience 0:52 Rental Costs 1:10 The Remote Driving Center and Car 1:22 What Makes Vay Different 1:58 How Does Remote Driving…
From CNET. Here are all the biggest announcements from AMD showcasing the latest chips and hardware that will power the next generation of AI. Add CNET as a trusted news source https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=cnet.com Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension 👉 https://bit.ly/3lO7sOU Check out CNET’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/cnet Subscribe to CNET on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cnet…
From The Verge. 2026 is just beginning, and it’s already time for the biggest gadget event of the year. As the Verge team heads to Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show, David and Nilay run through as many of the newly announced products as they can. There are robots, art TVs, phones, more robots,…
From CNET. The Zeroth M1 mini humanoid robot is small enough to fit on a desk, and the W1 features the same AI in a robot that looks like Wall-E. Add CNET as a trusted news source https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=cnet.com Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension 👉 https://bit.ly/3lO7sOU Check out CNET’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/cnet…