Are You a 'Meat Proxy'? The Rise of Copy-Pasting AI Responses Without Thinking - CNET
CNETby Tyler Lacoma·27 Aug 2026
It’s increasingly common: You ask a co-worker, associate or buddy a complex question, and they copy and paste an AI-generated response from a chatbot like ChatGPT or Claude, without adding any...
Fitbit and Pokemon Made a Fitness Tracker That Might Actually Help Me Catch My Zs - CNET
CNETby Kerry Wan·27 Aug 2026
When Pokemon Sleep was first announced in 2019, I wondered if the company behind one of the most iconic animations was dreaming too big.
Plaud One Is a Reinvention of Headphones for the AI Note-Taking Age - CNET
CNETby Katie Collins·27 Aug 2026
Last year, I made a bold declaration: There’s no need to invent a new AI wearable, because the ultimate wearable technology is one you already own.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE Has Flagship Features, but It’s Harder to Call It a Bargain - CNET
CNETby Mike Sorrentino·27 Aug 2026
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE may be the company’s lower-cost flagship, but the phone’s getting nearly all of the same software features we first saw on the company’s more expensive phones.
Stop Turning Off Your AC When You Go on Vacation. An HVAC Expert Explains Why - CNET
CNETby Corin Cesaric-Epple·27 Aug 2026
When it’s time to leave for vacation, you know the drill: Turn off all the lights, double-check every door is locked and have a neighbor on standby in case you have any packages delivered while...
There's a Simple Reason Your Latte Foam Stinks. This $10 Tool Is the Fix - CNET
CNETby Nikita Ephanov·27 Aug 2026
As an engineering and math student, the technical side of coffee-making always appealed to me as much as the part where I get to drink it.
This $10 Tool Finally Fixed My Latte Art - CNET
CNETby Nikita Ephanov·27 Aug 2026
Whether dialing in espresso or refining a pour-over recipe, I’ve long felt comfortable with technical coffee-making. Latte art, though? Not so much.
Apple Maps Has Ads Now. They Might Not Be Terrible, but You Can't Turn Them Off - CNET
CNETby Omar Gallaga·27 Aug 2026
Apple, as expected, has introduced advertisements into its Maps navigation app, though you might not notice them at first.
Rules of the Road: Engineers Have Built a Traffic Control System for the Moon - CNET
CNETby Joe Hindy·26 Aug 2026
Historically, humankind has sent only one thing to the moon at a time so that it has the whole metaphorical highway to itself.
How to Watch Apple’s ‘Surprise and Shine’ Event in September - CNET
CNETby Zachary McAuliffe·26 Aug 2026
Apple’s next event, which it’s calling “Surprise and shine,” is set for Sept. 9. Historically, Apple has used its September event to announce new hardware, particularly the newest models of...
Apple Sends Out Invites for Its Annual Fall iPhone Event - CNET
CNETby Corinne Reichert·26 Aug 2026
Apple sent out invitations on Wednesday morning for its annual fall iPhone launch event, and this one could be headlined by the highly anticipated iPhone Fold, as well as the iPhone 18 lineup, a...
Meta to Pay Up to $18 Billion to Settle With US States on Teen Social Media Addiction - CNET
CNETby Katelyn Chedraoui·26 Aug 2026
Instagram and Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has struck a deal with the US states currently suing the tech giant for intentionally designing its social media platforms to be addictive and harmful...
NASA Astronaut Christina Koch’s Secret Trick to Decompress After Artemis II - CNET
CNETby Katelyn Chedraoui·26 Aug 2026
How do you recover from 10 days of traveling through outer space and around the moon? If you’re astronaut Christina Koch, you disconnect from being online and just journal.
The Google Pixel 11 Pro Still Has the Best Display for Gaming, but Other Troubles Emerge - CNET
CNETby David Lumb·26 Aug 2026
In 2025, I lauded the Google Pixel 10 Pro for its bright, vibrant display that was great to game on.
Ring Gave Itself a Security Makeover Called TAKE. Here's What's Actually Changing - CNET
CNETby Tyler Lacoma·26 Aug 2026
Starting this September, Amazon’s Ring security brand is clarifying how it encrypts customer data on cameras, including security video data used for AI analysis, like turning it into video...
I Tested 2 Popular Vitamix Blenders and Prefer the One That's $120 Less - CNET
CNETby Anna Gragert·26 Aug 2026
CNET’s key takeaways - If you want a great Vitamix blender, you don’t have to spend $500 for a great model. Go for the VX1 instead and save yourself $120.
Before Splurging on a $500 Vitamix, Consider This Cheaper Model. It Works Just as Well - CNET
CNETby Anna Gragert·26 Aug 2026
CNET’s key takeaways - If you want a great Vitamix blender, you don’t have to spend $500 for a great model. Go for the VX1 instead and save yourself $120.
Garmin's Fenix 9 Pro Goes All In on Titanium and Off-Grid Connectivity - CNET
CNETby Vanessa Hand Orellana·26 Aug 2026
Garmin’s high-end, all-out sports watch just stepped it up. The company unveiled the Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro, along with a solar-powered version of the Pro.
Luffu's New Health and Safety Wearable Isn't Just for You. It's for Your Entire Family - CNET
CNETby Anna Gragert·25 Aug 2026
Wearables like fitness trackers and smart rings traditionally focus on collecting health data at the individual level, but the AI-powered intelligent family care system Luffu is expanding that...
WhatsApp Adds Security Measures to Help Prevent Accounts From Being Hacked - CNET
CNETby Alex Valdes·25 Aug 2026
WhatsApp announced Tuesday that it has two new security features to help prevent accounts from being hacked — upgrading PINs to passwords and allowing users to add more passkeys.
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