It's Been 20 Years Since Astronomers Decided Pluto Isn’t a Planet - CNET
CNETby Julian Dossett24 Aug 2026
Named for the ancient Greek god who presides over the afterlife, Pluto is now mostly known as the planet that lost its planethood 20 years ago.
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top 44%ChatGPT vs. Gemini: Which Chatbot Is Better at Seeing the World Around You? - CNET
CNETby Blake Stimac24 Aug 2026
ChatGPT is the most well-known AI chatbot around, but Gemini has been gaining popularity for the past few years.
My Guaranteed Steps to Tell if a New Device Is a Flock Camera - CNET
CNETby Tyler Lacoma24 Aug 2026
As I’ve covered Flock Safety’s AI camera and license plate tracking technology, including cities choosing to cancel their surveillance contracts while others adopt even more, I’ve come across a...
3 Years After Launch, Disney's Lorcana Is Just Getting Started - CNET
CNETby Russell Holly24 Aug 2026
As a huge fan of just about any game that involves friends gathering around a table to play together, I have seen many become popular for a year or two, then fade into the background as the larger...
Get Excited for Grand Theft Auto 6 By Watching an Extended Preview on Aug. 27 - CNET
CNETby Zachary McAuliffe23 Aug 2026
After more than a decade of anticipation, Grand Theft Auto 6 is finally coming out. Rockstar Games is set to release the game on Nov.
This Star Whips Around the Milky Way’s Black Hole Faster and Closer Than Any Other Known Star - CNET
CNETby Joe Hindy22 Aug 2026
The universe is full of cool and interesting things, like black hole stars and nightmare planets that get scorched by their host star.
Xbox Series X Special Edition Pricing Confirms 2026 Is a Bad Year for Gamers - CNET
CNETby Ajay Kumar21 Aug 2026
The past few years have been rough for gamers, with AI-driven price hikes on memory, GPUs and SSDs hitting PC and console gamers’ wallets hard.
ChatGPT Can Take Over Your iMessages. But Do You Really Want That? - CNET
CNETby Alex Valdes21 Aug 2026
OpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT feature that could set off privacy alarms for Apple users. The AI chatbot can now scan through your iMessages if you allow it to.
Grok Had a 'Generation Glitch' That Caused It to Send Users Pure Nonsense - CNET
CNETby Joe Hindy21 Aug 2026
People who used Grok Lite this week were no doubt surprised when the bot started sending long, large paragraphs of total gibberish.
Inside Jason Kelce's Potty Humor Marketing Ploy Against AI Data Centers - CNET
CNETby Aaron Pruner21 Aug 2026
There’s a new publicity stunt tapping into widespread opposition to AI data centers, and it’s using bathroom humor to make a statement.
GTA 6 Leaks Prompt Take-Two to Seek Subpoenas for Microsoft, Discord Data - CNET
CNETby Oscar Gonzalez21 Aug 2026
Grand Theft Auto 6 is still months away from release, but one leaker who appears to have a build of the game has been posting snippets online over the past week.
The Dead Internet Theory May Be Coming True, Pew Research Findings Show - CNET
CNETby Dashia Milden21 Aug 2026
Are you reading more text written by an AI bot? A Pew Research study published this week says it’s very likely.
You Can Soon Use the Tap-to-Pay Option at Walmart and Sam’s Club - CNET
CNETby Dashia Milden21 Aug 2026
Walmart and its subsidiary Sam’s Club are finally launching tap-to-pay options, allowing customers to make convenient, contactless payments at checkout.
Researchers Seem to Have Figured Out Why It’s Harder to Poop in Space - CNET
CNETby Joe Hindy21 Aug 2026
Most people experience constipation at some point in their lives. For astronauts, it’s a common occurrence. The problem is that no one knew exactly why.
Netflix Drops Trailers for ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Season 2, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 and More at Anime NYC 2026 - CNET
CNETby Kourtnee Jackson21 Aug 2026
Netflix closed out Anime NYC’s first night on Thursday, entertaining the crowd with a crop of guests and announcements about its upcoming anime slate.
Oura Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Inaccurate AI Sleep Tracking - CNET
CNETby Tyler Lacoma20 Aug 2026
A lawsuit has been filed against the well-known smart ring brand Oura, alleging the company used false advertising by deceiving users about the accuracy of its AI-generated sleep tracking.
Some New Samsung Device Owners Are Running Into RCS Messaging Issues - CNET
CNETby Omar Gallaga20 Aug 2026
Google is investigating an issue that some Android devices are encountering when trying to use RCS messaging.
HP Introduces First HyperX Open-Back Headset, Lightweight Carbon Fiber Mouse and More - CNET
CNETby Tyler Graham20 Aug 2026
HP might not be ready to bring any new gaming laptops or desktop computers into the fray just yet, but it debuted a healthy heaping of new peripherals under its HyperX gaming brand to keep casuals...
Where Vandals Can't Reach? Flock Safety's Future Is Full of Spying Drones - CNET
CNETby Omar Gallaga20 Aug 2026
Surveillance company Flock Safety, one of the most controversial technology companies in the US, is expanding its footprint beyond automated license plate readers and its vast AI-powered camera...
Marley Spoon, Blue Apron Face Delivery Issues After Food Supplier Bankruptcy - CNET
CNETby Corin Cesaric-Epple20 Aug 2026
I tested Marley Spoon for the first time last year. I loved the prompt shipment, creative dishes and fresh ingredients. Overall, it was one of the most impressive meal kit brands I’ve ever tried.