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From CNET. CNET’s Andrew Lanxon puts the iPhone 17 Pro through the ultimate filmmaking test as he makes a short movie. Working side by side with a BlackMagic Pyxis 6K camera, Andrew compares the two to answer the question, "Can an iPhone 17 Pro be another tool in a filmmaker’s kit?" You can find the…
From The Verge. Technically, the Netflix / Warner Bros. news is almost a week old, but what a week it has been! And so, after some follow-up on smart shades and CES, Nilay and David talk through all that’s at stake in the fight between Paramount and Netflix — and whether it’s even possible for…
From CNET. It doesn’t matter what phone you have, CNET’s Bridget Carey lists creative gift ideas for any tech-savvy person on your list. 0:00 Intro 0:52 Mouse Pad 1:06 Magsafe Accessories 3:33 Wild Accessories 4:55 Weird Accessories 6:51 Outro 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…
From Ars Technica. Debra Houry, MD MPH Former Chief Medical Officer & Deputy Director for Program and Science, CDC. Daniel Jernigan, MD MPH Former Director, National Center for Emerging & Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, CDC Demetre Daskalakis, MD MPH Former Director, National Center for Immunization & Respiratory Diseases, CDC with Beth Mole, Ph.D. Senior Health Reporter…
From The Verge. It’s our favorite time of the year where we sit down with The Verge reporters to hear about the technology that stood out to them the most from 2025. From the bike lane to the smart home, take a watch and see if your favorite tech made it in. Presented by: @T-Mobile…
From CNET. Here’s what to expect from smart glasses right now, including all the ones I’ve already been putting on my face. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below Meta Ray-Bans https://zdcs.link/zj76Pe XREAL One Pro https://zdcs.link/Qxxn3m *CNET may get a commission on these offers 0:00 Testing Google’s New Smart Glasses 0:45…
From CNET. Whether you’re a hardcore shooter fan or enjoy platformers with friends, there’s something for everyone. Hades II – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition https://zdcs.link/9gjVny Split Fiction Playstation 5 (PS5) https://zdcs.link/akw8e6 Ghost of Yōtei™ – PlayStation 5 https://zdcs.link/QVERWL Hollow Knight: Silksong Standard – Xbox https://zdcs.link/9YMoZj Death Stranding 2: On The Beach – PS5 https://zdcs.link/98PZnw Monster…
From The Verge. Well, friends, it’s been a year. And before we turn the page to 2026 and all the stories of 2025 begin to blur together, we decided to take stock of things. Nilay and David are joined by Wall Street Journal senior tech columnist Joanna Stern to debate the best products of the…
From CNET. Learn how to wipe, recycle, donate, or repurpose your old phone the right way—without putting your data or the planet at risk. Read more at CNET.com Don’t Trash Your Old Tech: You Can Recycle Your Phone and Large Appliances Free https://zdcs.link/QPVwVO 0:00 Intro 0:12 Factory Reset and backing up 1:10 What to do…
From The Verge. AI models are very good at summarizing things, finding other things like those things, and helping you find those things again. But does that mean we should leave all the work of finding and understanding to those models? Sari Azout, the founder of an app called Sublime, doesn’t think so. For this…
From CNET. Unitree’s latest demos reveal that kickboxing is no longer just for its smaller G1 humanoid robots. The company’s teleoperation system includes a full-body motion-capture suit, and a new set of hands that unlock new capabilities. Read more at CNET.com Unitree’s Big Humanoid Robots Are Fighting Now https://zdcs.link/911R1k 00:00 Unitree H2 vs G1: Giant…
From The Verge. Google didn’t invent the concept of smart glasses, but it was one of the first companies to actually put them on people’s faces. It was a revolution, and also a problem: Google made face computers extremely uncool, and its early user base was so off-putting they became collectively known as “Glassholes.” The…
From CNET. In this video, CNET contributor Dillon Payne shares expert, actionable tips to save money on your home utilities, from simple thermostat adjustments to electric blankets and window treatments. Read more at CNET.com & Lifehacker.com Lower Your Electric, Gas and Water Bills This Winter: 8 Tips That Actually Work https://zdcs.link/921J75 13 Easy Ways to…
From CNET. The Apple TV 4K is more than just a box for streaming shows. CNET’s Bridget Carey explains how to get the most of the new features in tvOS 26 and what’s coming soon in a December update. 0:00 tvOS 26.2 Updates Coming Soon 0:44 New Apple TV Sing Karaoke App 2:10 FaceTime on…
From The Verge. First things first: David and Nilay are both having some TV problems, and they need to talk it out. But then they get to the news of the week, including Samsung’s new extra-foldy foldable phone, and a big change in the design departments at both Apple and Meta. What does it all…
From CNET. From the most portable to the most powerful, here are the best consoles and gaming handhelds you can buy today. PS5 Pro Review – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7Ntic4DWCM&pp=2AZx0gcJCSIKAYcqIYzv ROG Xbox Ally Impressions – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9V-3Fvc1qs 0:00 – Best Consoles and Handhelds of 2025 0:13 – PlayStation 5 Pro 1:07 – Gaming PC 2:21 – ROG Xbox Ally…
From CNET. In this debate, PCMag’s Will Greenwald and CNET’s Scott Stein square off to determine which has a stronger cultural impact: smart glasses or VR headsets. They’ll discuss which technology is more practical for everyday use and debate its limitations and potential for the future. 0:00 Intro: AR Glasses vs. VR Headsets 0:08 The…
From The Verge. Apple makes a lot of gadgets. You’ve probably heard of some of them. Most of them are very good! Few companies in tech, or anywhere, can claim a track record as impressive and consistent as the folks in Cupertino. But only one Apple product can be the best Apple product. The Verge’s…
From CNET. If you’re looking for cute tech gifts, these toys are so much fun you might steal them from kids — but they won’t come cheap. CNET’s Bridget Carey highlights some of the best tech toys of the year that left her impressed. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below…
From CNET. Google’s most polished smartwatch yet checks almost every box, with a new update that will elevate the Fitbit experience and plenty of other perks. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below Google Pixel Watch 4 https://zdcs.link/9ZMwnP *CNET may get a commission on these offers 0:00 Intro 0:09 The Basics:…
From The Verge. Raycast is an unusual app with an unusual amount of access: it’s a launcher and application platform that can directly interact with all the files and apps on your computer. Raycast didn’t start as an AI-centric product, but Thomas Paul Mann, the company’s co-founder and CEO, thinks AI is the key to…
From CNET. XPeng’s new humanoid robot, IRON, went viral after the company cut it open on stage to prove it wasn’t a human in disguise. But what does IRON look like up close? Mashable reporter Amanda Yeo got rare access to a private demo, where she saw IRON’s soft skin, humanlike proportions, and fully autonomous…
From CNET. Your phone’s browser cache is useful storage that holds information from websites you visit to make them load faster, but if your cache gets full of old data, it can slow down your entire online experience. Here’s how to clear your browser cache in Chrome, Safari and Firefox. – Chapters – 00:00 –…
From CNET. There are plenty of deals on Apple products for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but not everything is worth grabbing now. CNET’s Bridget Carey goes over the best deals on iPads, Apple Watches, AirPods and more. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below iPad Mini (A17 Pro) https://zdcs.link/QVEPmL iPad…
From CNET. CNET’s Ajay Kumar chatted with James Dyson, owner and founder of Dyson, about the thinnest and lightest new vacuum on the market and his design vision. 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. Mashable’s Christianna Silva and PCMag’s Emily Forlini debate whether artificial intelligence has a stronger future creating new content or understanding the physical world. Find out who comes out victorious in this Waymo versus ChatGPT battle. 0:00 – Introduction to Physical vs. Digital AI Debate 0:17 – Meet the Debaters! 0:53 – Round 1:…
From The Verge. It’s a holiday week for many of us, which means a lot of Turkey Trots and a lot of TV. We have something for both in this episode! First, Nick Thompson, the CEO of The Atlantic and author of the new book, The Running Ground, joins the show to talk about his…
From CNET. I snapped several photos with Samsung’s and Google’s latest foldable phones, and each has its strengths. Which comes out on top? You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 https://zdcs.link/a03oWl Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold https://zdcs.link/QPVyVO *CNET may get a commission on these offers 0:00…
From The Verge. Vine was the original short-form video platform, and pioneered so many of the ideas we now take for granted in reels and TikToks. It was a cultural engine whose executives clashed with the creators who made it famous, before everybody decamped for other platforms. Marina Galperina, Sarah Jeong and Mia Sato join…
From CNET. Wisk has carried out nearly 2,000 test flights, and aims to welcome passengers aboard by 2030. CNET got an early look at its redesigned sixth-generation aircraft. Read more about Wisk on CNET.com This Air Taxi Can Fly Without a Pilot: An Exclusive Look Inside Wisk’s Newest Aircraft https://zdcs.link/QOgBYn 0:00 Introduction to Electric Air…
From CNET. The $230 iPhone Pocket isn’t the first Apple product with an eye-popping price tag. CNET’s Bridget Carey lists the most expensive products Apple sells now, if you happen to load up on all the upgrades. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below Apple Pro Display XDR https://zdcs.link/aN8W6d Macbook Pro…
From The Verge. Like it or not, you may not be able to avoid the AI agents for long. David and Nilay discuss the ways Microsoft is pushing agents to practically every corner of Windows, and where Google plans to put Gemini 3 now that it’s confident it makes the best model. After that, the…
From CNET. Syntilay sells custom-fitted, 3D-printed shoes, designed with AI software. CNET’s Bridget Carey goes on a journey to scan her feet and wear a pair to prove if 3D printed shoes are advanced enough to replace your everyday current sneakers. Read more about 3D-printed shoes on CNET.com You Can Now Get 3D Printed Shoes…
From CNET. Whether you have a shiny new iPhone 17 or iPhone Air or are still rocking an iPhone 14 running iOS 26, here six of my favorite features that you should try. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below Apple iPhone 17 Pro, US Version, 512GB https://zdcs.link/aADww7 Apple iPhone 17…
From The Verge. Enshittification. It’s fun to say, hard to spell, and a useful descriptor of exactly how the internet has gone wrong. Cory Doctorow, the author and activist who coined the term a few years ago, recently published a book on the subject, called Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do…
From The Verge. You wouldn’t steal a car. You wouldn’t steal a handbag. But plenty of people used LimeWire and other file sharing services to share music, movies and more. If Napster was the beginning of the piracy story, LimeWire may have been the final chapter. Nilay Patel and Sarah Jeong join David Pierce to…
From CNET. 00:00 – The $20 Million per Kilogram Resource 00:35 – The New Lunar Space Race & NASA’s Artemis Program 00:56 – Interlune’s Extraction Technology & Testing 02:06 – Interlune’s Mission Timeline & Commercial Deals 02:49 – Earth vs. Moon: Why Lunar Helium-3 is Abundant 03:42 – The Future of Lunar Resource Harvesting 04:17…
From CNET. Cut through the Black Friday noise with Keepa, timing hacks, and quick checks so you spot real savings fast. 0:00 Introduction 0:13 Use Price Tracking Tools 1:01 Mind the Pre-Sale Events 1:18 Aim for a Good Deal, Not the Best Deal 1:48 Do Your Research 2:32 What to Buy & What to Avoid…
From CNET. The iPhone Pocket isn’t a typical Apple product. CNET’s Bridget Carey goes through her first impressions after buying Apple’s new fashion accessory, designed as a collaboration between the design studio of Issey Miyake and Apple. 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 The Verge. The console wars are back on. This week, Nilay Patel sits down with Jake Kastrenakes, Sean Hollister, and special guest Joanna Stern, senior columnist at The Wall Street Journal, to talk about Valve’s return to the living room gaming race with the Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame VR headset. Then,…
From CNET. Reports point to Apple making a budget-price MacBook with iPhone chips in 2026 to take on Chromebooks. CNET’s Bridget Carey explains what it could look like, and how it won’t be so easy for Apple to crush Chromebooks in the classroom. 0:00 The return of the iBook? 1:18 Bring on the budget MacBook…
From CNET. Blue Origin’s New Glenn Mission NG-2 landed its reusable rocket booster safley on a floating barge in the Atlantic Ocean during its second flight test. The mission also deployed NASA’s Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers twin-spacecraft into orbit. Read more about Blue Origin’s New Glenn Mission NG-2 on CNET.com NASA’s Escapade…
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From CNET. A trio of new Valve gaming hardware devices are coming in 2026. I got a chance to try them all at Valve’s HQ: here’s how they’re breaking PC gaming in all new directions. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below Valve Steam Deck 1TB https://zdcs.link/9wjNMx Valve Steam Deck OLED…
From CNET. The new capability will gradually roll out to riders in San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles. Read more about Waymo on CNET.com Waymo’s Driverless Rides Are Hitting Freeways, Starting in These Cities https://zdcs.link/ao6RK6 0:00 Intro: Waymo’s Coming to the Freeway 0:33 Autonomous Freeway Driving Experience 1:46 Behind the Scenes: Training the AI 2:04…
From The Verge. David has a new house, and no idea what to do with it. So he taps The Verge’s Jennifer Pattison Tuohy to help him make the place a lot smarter. Jen and David go room by room, figuring out how to improve everything from his lighting to his fridge to his front…
From CNET. Unlock the iPhone’s hidden potential: These five pro photography techniques, from mastering advanced lens use and composition to controlling exposure and editing with ProRAW. Elevate your mobile shots to award-worthy status. Upgrade your photography game now. Chapters 0:00 Intro & Why Your iPhone Needs These Pro Tips 0:54 Tip 1: Master Your Lenses…
From The Verge. In 2014, the tech world was abuzz with the prospect of a phone made by Amazon. When the Fire Phone arrived, it was chock full of ideas — a "dynamic perspective" feature that created 3D illusions, an image-recognition feature called "Firefly," and many, many opportunities to buy Amazon products. Allison Johnson and…
From The Verge. The DoorDash problem just became Amazon’s problem. Perplexity’s Comet browser is allegedly stealthily shopping on the internet’s largest mall, and the folks in Seattle want it to stop. It’s just one example of the fast-moving power dynamics on the internet, as AI companies try to change the way we search, shop, and…
From CNET. Don’t snooze on updating to iOS 26.1. CNET’s Bridget Carey explains how to get the most out of Apple’s helpful iPhone changes this week, and looks into what could be motivating Apple’s sudden design makeovers at Apple TV and Apple One. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below iPhone…
From CNET. Wes Ott covers today’s top tech stories. WhatsApp launches a new app for Apple Watch. OpenAI introduces Aardvark, a new agentic AI designed for autonomous cybersecurity research and monitoring. Microsoft unveils a new AI companion in its Copilot Fall Release Event. 0:00 Intro 0:15 WhatsApp Official App on Apple Watch 0:50 OpenAI’s New…
From CNET. Flanked by a couple of Optimus Robots, Elon Musk took to the stage at Tesla’s Annual Shareholder Meeting after investors voted to award him a $1 trillion performance award, provided he hits some very ambitious goals. 0:00 Intro 0:35 Elon Musk thanks shareholders 0:59 Tesla Stock Price and Forecasts 1:16 Tesla Optimus Robot…
From CNET. Tesla showed off the latest Optimus robot, where it’s headed in 2026 and putting human consciousness in a robot. 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…
From The Verge. After many years of planning, The Verge’s Deputy Editor, Thomas Ricker, has finally gone #vanlife. To build a van that was capable of powering his day job as a tech reviewer while balancing his love for the outdoors took a ton of thoughtful organizing. Now it’s time for us to take a…
From CNET. Video Producer Owen Poole puts the high-tech "Hyperboots" to the test in this episode of Prove It. A collaboration between Hyperice and Nike, the Hyperboots are designed to help athletes warm up, recover and train better thanks to a combination of heat and compression. They’re loved by pro-level athletes, but can an amateur…
From CNET. Step inside the future of luxury mobility with the new Mercedes-Benz Vision V Concept. This class-redefining electric luxury van blurs the line between a first-class lounge and a next-generation EV. You have to see it to believe. 0:00 Intro 0:10 Vision V Concept 0:35 Front Design 1:43 Back Design 2:26 Interior 3:17 Interior…