How an Electric Motorbike Made LA Feel Smaller, Easier and More Fun
Nelson Aguilar spent a week testing Onyx Motors' RCR 80V, a $5,200 electric motorbike that reaches over 65 mph and accelerates from 0‑30 mph in 1.7 seconds. The bike’s 75‑mile normal‑mode range (130 miles in Eco) lets it handle typical 5‑15‑minute LA errands without the parking hassles of a car. Aguilar found the throttle response immediate, the learning curve steep but manageable, and the experience transformed short trips into quick, fun rides. However, the premium price, limited service network, and ambiguous licensing requirements keep it niche.
Here's How to Make Your TV Sound Better (for Free)
Modern televisions use thin panels and rear‑facing speakers, which often produce thin, muffled audio that makes dialogue hard to hear. CNET outlines free ways to improve sound, starting with built‑in sound modes such as Clear Voice or Speech Boost, and...
Premier League Soccer: Stream Man City Vs. Brentford From Anywhere Live
Manchester City hosts Brentford on Saturday, May 9, at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network and Peacock Premium. The win is crucial for City, who sit five points behind league leaders Arsenal despite holding a game in hand. Brentford, sitting seventh, looks...
TikTok's AI Overviews Probably Thinks This Story Is a Blueberry
TikTok paused its AI Overviews test after the feature produced wildly inaccurate video captions, including describing Charli D’Amelio as a bowl of blueberries. The company said the revised tool will only identify products shown in a video rather than generate full‑sentence...
To Avoid Getting Sick, Our Lab Data Shows You Need This Air Purifier Model
CNET’s laboratory tests confirm that air purifiers can capture virus‑laden aerosols, making them a practical tool for flu and COVID‑19 mitigation. The Shark HP232 emerged as the fastest at removing 90% of fine particles on a low‑speed setting, while the...
Best Bluetooth Speaker for 2026
CNET’s 2026 roundup crowns the Bose SoundLink Plus ($269, ~US$320 after currency conversion) as the top Bluetooth speaker, balancing IP67 waterproof durability with clear, punchy sound. The list also highlights the value‑packed Anker Soundcore Boom 2 at $80, the rugged Turtlebox Ranger...
WatchOS 27 Set to Get Slimmed-Down Watch Ultra Face, Report Says
Apple is set to roll out a stripped-down version of the Ultra’s signature watch face in the upcoming WatchOS 27, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The new modular face drops the large central complication and bezel information, leaving a dominant clock...
Which Is the Most Trusted Internet Service Provider? Vote for Your Top Pick
CNET is reopening its People’s Picks series with a May‑long survey asking readers to vote for the most trusted internet service provider. The two‑minute questionnaire goes beyond speed and price, targeting reliability, peak‑hour performance, and customer‑service experiences. Participants from both...
Turtlebox Ranger Bluetooth Speaker Review: Quality Sound With a Magnetic Personality
CNET gave the Turtlebox Ranger an 8.2/10, highlighting its rugged, magnetic design and surprisingly strong audio for a compact Bluetooth speaker. Weighing 2.4 lb with an IP67 rating, it can be mounted on metal surfaces or tied down, and it delivers...
'Past Lives,' 'Training Day,' 'Bodies Bodies Bodies' And More Movies You Can Stream for Free in May
May’s lineup of free, ad‑supported streaming brings a mix of blockbusters, indie gems, and documentaries to platforms like Tubi, Kanopy, Pluto TV, Plex and Fawesome. Tubi debuts the WWII drama "The Battle for Castle Itter" and adds classics such as...
You Can Stream Certain Peacock Shows for Free on United Airlines Now
United Airlines has added NBCUniversal's Peacock to its in‑flight entertainment roster, launching on more than 800 aircraft as of May 1. Passengers can watch selected Peacock originals for free on seat‑back screens or through the United mobile app on personal devices....
Audible's New In-Person Bookstore Turns Browsing Into a Listening Experience
Audible has launched its first physical storefront, the Story House, in Lower Manhattan. The three‑floor “bookless bookstore” lets visitors pick tiled representations of audiobooks and sample five‑minute excerpts alone or in shared booths, with a catalog of more than 300...
Researchers Say This System of 7 Smart Rings Can Translate Sign Language
South Korean researchers have unveiled a wearable system of seven smart rings that captures finger and hand motions to translate American and International Sign Language into text. In tests the prototype recognized 100 distinct signs and could generate sentence‑level translations...
Motorola Razr Fold Vs. Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Key Specs Compared
Motorola’s first book‑style Razr Fold enters the premium foldable arena, challenging Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The Razor Fold starts at $1,900, is slightly thinner, and boasts a 6,000‑nit external and 6,200‑nit internal display, a 6,000 mAh battery, and optional Moto Pen support. Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold...
Nearly Half of US Adults Have Considered Secondhand Tech, CNET Finds. Here's What's Motivating Them
A CNET poll of 2,638 U.S. adults shows that 48% have considered buying refurbished technology in the last year. Millennials (57%) and Gen Z (56%) are the most interested, while only 34% of Boomers consider it. The primary motivations are cost‑effectiveness...
Getting Rid of Your Old Tech Soon? Here's How to Get Paid for It
New flagship phones like the Samsung Galaxy S26 ($1,100) and iPhone 17 ($800) are driving consumers to seek cash or credit by trading in old devices. Timing matters: values peak around new‑model releases and holiday shopping seasons. Shoppers should compare offers from...
I Replaced Microsoft 365 With This Free Program, and I'm Happy With the Switch
At the start of 2024 the author abandoned Microsoft 365 in favor of the free, open‑source LibreOffice suite. LibreOffice, launched by The Document Foundation in 2010, offers six desktop applications that mirror Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more, running on Windows, macOS...
The World's Smallest Wellness Wearable, Smart Earrings, Just Launched on Kickstarter
Lumia Health launched its Lumia 2 smart earrings on Kickstarter, raising over $800,000—about 80 times the $10,000 goal. The coffee‑bean‑sized wearables embed a second‑generation PreciseLight sensor and track more than 20 health metrics, including blood flow, heart‑rate variability and sleep. Swappable...
Google Celebrates 20 Years of Translate With a New Pronunciation Feature
Google Translate celebrates its 20‑year anniversary by rolling out a new pronunciation‑practice feature for Android users. The AI‑driven tool prompts users to repeat phrases, scores their speech and offers tips on sounds, stress and annunciation. Initially available in the United...
Is Outlook Down? Microsoft Reports Sign-On Issues With Email Client
Microsoft Outlook experienced widespread sign‑in failures early Monday, with reports surfacing just before 5 a.m. ET. The issue, affecting both Outlook.com and the iOS mobile app, triggered intermittent "too many requests" errors and unexpected sign‑outs. Microsoft linked the disruption to a...
Artemis II Was a Rousing Success, So What's Next for NASA?
Artemis II’s six‑hour launch attracted 18 million viewers, marking NASA’s first crewed Moon‑orbit flight in five decades. In early 2026 the agency reshuffled its schedule to accelerate launches, positioning Artemis III as an orbital lander‑test mission for 2027 and pushing the crewed Moon...
New on Apple TV in May 2026: 'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed,' A 'For All Mankind' Spinoff and More
Apple TV’s May lineup introduces several original titles, including the darkly comedic thriller “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” starring Tatiana Maslany, the space‑drama spinoff “Star City” from the creators of “For All Mankind,” and John Travolta’s directorial debut “Propeller One‑Way Night Coach.” The...
The iPhone Fold Could Cut Short the Motorola Razr Fold's Big Moment
Motorola is set to unveil the Razr Fold, its first book‑style foldable, on Wednesday, joining Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Google’s Pixel Fold line‑up. The device features an 8.1‑inch internal display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, 6,000 mAh battery and a triple 50‑megapixel rear...
Speed Vs. Depth: How Does Using AI for Work Affect Our Confidence?
A peer‑reviewed American Psychological Association study of nearly 2,000 adults found that heavy reliance on AI tools for workplace tasks correlates with reduced confidence in independent reasoning and lower ownership of the output. Participants who made few edits to AI‑generated...
$25 for Audiophile Earbuds? Meet Panasonic's New ErgoFit USB-C Wired Buds
Panasonic introduced the ErgoFit RP‑TCM325 USB‑C earbuds at a $25 price point, delivering audiophile‑grade balanced sound and deep, controlled bass. The wired design replaces the older 3.5 mm models with a digital USB‑C connection and a tangle‑resistant cord that splits into...
Mullvad VPN Creates iOS Master Switch to Protect Users From Data Leaks
Mullvad VPN announced an optional iOS "master switch" that forces all app traffic through the VPN, eliminating the platform’s notorious data‑leak and LocalNet vulnerabilities. The new includeAllNetworks setting is disabled by default and a built‑in alert prompts users to turn...
Samsung Brings Ikea Smart Home Support to Its Platform, With One Important Caveat
Samsung announced that its SmartThings platform will now natively support Ikea’s line of Matter‑compatible smart‑home devices, eliminating the need for Ikea’s $110 Dirigera hub. Around 25 Ikea products—including plugs, sensors, and bulbs—can be managed through any compatible SmartThings hub. However,...
Anker Soundcore Space 2 Headphones Are a Top Value Alternative to Bose and Sony
Anker launched the Soundcore Space 2 headphones in 2026, pricing them at $130—about a quarter of the cost of Sony’s WH‑1000XM6 and Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra. The new model adds a sleeker design, plush memory‑foam ear pads, and upgraded adaptive noise‑canceling that...
I Played the Expanse: Osiris Reborn's Beta. It Trims the Fat Off Mass Effect
Owlcat Studios released a closed‑beta for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, accessible only to players who pre‑ordered the $80 Miller’s Pack or the $289 Collector’s Edition. The hour‑long demo showcases third‑person shooter combat, RPG‑style decision making, and zero‑g encounters that echo...
Xfinity Launches New Cheaper Mobile Plans and Included Device Protection
Xfinity Mobile is overhauling its lineup with two lower‑priced plans: Mobile Select at $30 per line offering 50 GB of high‑speed data, and Mobile Plus at $45 per line providing unlimited high‑speed data and 4K streaming. Both plans include unlimited talk,...
Best Rural Internet Providers for 2026
Rural America still struggles with reliable broadband, with many households relying on DSL, satellite or fixed‑wireless services that fall short of the FCC’s 100 Mbps benchmark. CNET’s 2026 roundup identifies T‑Mobile Home Internet as the most widely available non‑satellite option, covering...
Best Fiber Internet Providers for 2026
CNET names AT&T Fiber as the top U.S. fiber internet provider, citing its consistent speeds, strong customer‑satisfaction scores, and competitive pricing. About 52 % of the U.S. population now has access to fiber, with other major players such as Verizon Fios,...
Shipping Antimatter by Truck to Understand the Universe
CERN shipped antimatter for the first time via a truck that circled its France‑Switzerland border facility. The cargo consisted of 92 antiprotons captured in a shielded Penning trap and moved to a nearby lab for precision measurements. This historic off‑site...
How to Tell if Someone Else's Apple AirTag Is Tracking You
Apple’s AirTags, designed to locate lost items, can also be misused for covert tracking. Recent updates have shortened the alert window from three days to 8‑24 hours and boosted the speaker volume by 50%, making unwanted tags easier to detect....
Going on a Spring Hike? Here's How to Download a Map to Your iPhone
Apple’s iOS 18 update adds a custom‑route feature to the Maps app, letting users design hiking, walking or running paths directly on their iPhone. Users can plot waypoints, choose reverse, out‑and‑back or closed‑loop options, and save routes for offline use. The...
One Rumored Color for the iPhone 18 Pro? A Rich Dark Cherry Red
Apple may introduce a dark‑cherry red finish for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, according to a Macworld‑cited supply‑chain leak. The rumor also lists light blue, dark gray and a new silver variant as potential options. Apple’s first foldable device, tentatively...
AI Trusted Less Than Social Media and Airlines, With Grok Placing Last, Survey Says
The American Customer Satisfaction Index gave AI platforms an overall trust score of 73, slightly below social media (78) and airlines (74). Google Gemini led the AI field with a 76 rating, while Grok and Perplexity tied for the lowest...
Netflix Is Introducing Vertical Video to Its Mobile App This Month
Netflix will roll out a vertical video discovery feed to its mobile app at the end of April, following a year‑long beta that began in early 2025. The feature places short clips and trailers in a TikTok‑style scroll, aiming to...
DuckDuckGo VPN Audit Shows It Doesn't Track Your Activity
DuckDuckGo’s VPN has passed a third‑party no‑log audit conducted by cybersecurity firm Securitum. The audit, spanning October 2025 to January 2026, included source‑code review, deep‑dive technical inspection and live system analysis, confirming the service does not collect or retain user‑identifiable data. The...
Meta Raises Prices on Quest 3 and Quest 3S Due to RAM Shortage
Meta announced price increases for its Quest 3 and Quest 3S VR headsets, attributing the hikes to a global RAM shortage. The 512 GB Quest 3 rises from $500 to $600, while the 128 GB and 256 GB Quest 3S models each add $50 to their original...
AMC Monthly Movies Price Hike: Here's How Your Plan Is Changing
AMC Theaters announced price increases for several Stubs A‑List subscription tiers effective July 15, 2026. The nationwide A‑List will rise from $28 to $30 per month, while the out‑of‑state version climbs $2 to $28. The 24‑state plan that allows four...
Mouse: P.I. For Hire Review: A Competent Shooter Oozing With Cartoon Charm
Fumi Games' indie first‑person shooter Mouse: P.I. For Hire launches on April 16 for PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and Switch 2 at a $30 price point. The game marries 1930s rubber‑hose cartoon visuals with a hard‑boiled noir detective story starring Jack Pepper. Gameplay recalls early...
SharkNinja's New $499 Vacuum Flexes Under Furniture and Can Auto-Empty
SharkNinja introduced the PowerDetect Speed Clean and Empty System, a $499 cordless stick vacuum that can bend under furniture using its MultiFlex Technology and automatically empty its dustbin into a dock. The vacuum adjusts suction based on floor type and...
A Garmin Trademark Filing Hints at a New Whoop-Like Wearable
Garmin has filed a U.S. trademark for a new screen‑free wearable named Cirqa, positioning it as a recovery‑focused health band that streams data to a companion app. The filing describes the device as a non‑medical sensor that monitors bio‑signals, stress...
Google Is About to Punish Websites for That Annoying Browser Back Button Trick
Google announced that, beginning June 15, 2026, it will treat back‑button hijacking as a spam violation. The practice—where sites block or manipulate the browser’s back button—will trigger manual or algorithmic penalties for offending pages. Site owners have a two‑month window to...
We're Tracking Streaming Price Hikes in 2026: Netflix, Spotify, YouTube and Others
Streaming services across the U.S. are seeing a wave of price hikes through 2025‑2026, with major players like Netflix, YouTube Premium, Spotify, and Disney+ raising monthly fees by $1‑$4. Netflix’s ad‑free Standard and Premium plans now cost $20 and $27...
5G From the Sky: New Internet Infrastructure Takes Flight
Sceye has finished a 12‑day endurance test of its high‑altitude platform system (HAPS), a helium‑filled balloon that operates in the stratosphere. The test gathered degradation data to refine the design before commercial flights that will target specific ground areas with...
IOS 26.4.1 Isn't a Big Update, but You Should Download It Anyway
Apple rolled out iOS 26.4.1 on April 8, 2026, two weeks after iOS 26.4. The patch is modest, primarily delivering bug fixes rather than new features. Apple did not list any CVE identifiers, mirroring its approach with the earlier iOS 26.3.1 update. Users are...
This Animation Startup Wants to Make It Easier to Tell Open-Ended Stories
Cartwheel, a new 3D animation startup founded by former OpenAI and Google veterans, is building an AI platform that translates 2D video of human movement into editable 3D skeletons. By focusing on motion data rather than final pixels, the company...
State Laws Against Surveillance and License Plate Cams: What Works Best for Your Privacy
A wave of state privacy statutes is targeting AI‑driven surveillance tools such as automatic license‑plate readers (ALPR) and police drones. Laws in Illinois, California, Florida, New Hampshire, Virginia and others impose consent requirements, limit data capture, mandate rapid deletion, and...