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Best Robot Vacuums: After Testing 47 Vacs We Have an Unexpected Winner -
We've tested 47 new robot vacuums to evaluate pickup power, navigation, obstacle avoidance and more. Our testing revealed a surprise winner and new lab awards.
How CNET Tests Robot Vacuums -
CNET has been testing robot vacuums for decades, but we're always refining our testing procedures. Here's the process we use to evaluate robot vacuums for cleaning, navigation, obstacle avoidance, noise levels and more.
Instagram's New 'Instants' App Could Let You Ditch the Edits and Just Be Real for 24 Hours -
The app, which sounds like if Snapchat and BeReal had a baby, is being tested in Spain and Italy.
I'm Replacing the Trackers for These 4 Items With Apple's 'AirTags 2' -
The new features make the second-gen AirTags worth swapping my first-gen tags, especially for items I can't afford to lose.
‘I won’t settle for an AMOLED’: New poll suggests Garmin users want MIP screens to stay, as 34% say they’d switch brands if MIP died out -
A poll on Reddit suggests many Garmin users prefer MIP displays to AMOLED equivalents.
The Fitbit Charge 6 is 'the most advanced band-style fitness tracker you can buy' — and now it's 25% off at Amazon -
The Fitbit Charge 6 is our choice for the best premium fitness tracker, and Amazon has a limited-time 25% discount, bringing the price down to $119.95.
In the wake of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's announcement, now is as good a time as ever to revisit the entire series -
You can still play all of the Assassin's Creed series on modern consoles of some kind, and now's a great time to dive back in.
Apple’s iOS-level age verification is a mess right now — but it could be the hero we need -
Stricter age verification checks for online content – especially social media — are becoming the norm across the world.
Russia’s plan to tax VPN traffic faces delays as operators cite technical hurdles -
Operators are asking for the May 1 deadline to be postponed, but commentators talking to TechRadar argue that this may be a tactic for buying some time. Here's all we know.
I tested Tribit’s new tiny Bluetooth speaker, and it’s easily one of the best value models I’ve ever tested — here’s why -
I couldn’t believe how cheap Tribit's third-generation mini Bluetooth speaker was, and its combination of big bass and plentiful playtime make it a must-buy.
This new wireless gaming headset from RIG delivers 'studio-grade' audio and has been 'custom-tuned for first-person shooters' -
RIG has revealed a new wireless gaming headset for online shooter fans.
What's the most affordable shipping solution? -
From free tools like Pirate Ship to budget plans on Shippo and ShipStation, this guide breaks down the most affordable shipping solutions for every business size and scenario.
My top 15 Amazon Tech Week deals for a smarter office set-up — Essential desk accessories from Logitech, Anker, Epson, and more -
Upgrade your workspace with discounted webcams, switches, keyboards, stands and more, in Amazon’s Tech Week deals.
Saros reportedly 'truly excels' on PS5 Pro with its single 60fps 4K output mode and PSSR 2 -
Saros reportedly runs incredibly well on PS5 Pro, hitting target frame rates, while the base PS5 version "isn't quite as pristine" but still manages to perform as it should.
I test TVs for a living and these are my top 6 recommendations if you're looking for a new TV for the World Cup – LG OLEDs, Hisense, TCL, and Samsung mini-LEDs -
The World Cup is weeks away so if you're looking for a new big screen TV, I've picked my top six options to get you started.
This hidden SIM flaw lets spies track your location, and using a VPN can't help -
A new report reveals that covert surveillance actors used telecom signalling systems and SIM-based attacks to track their targets, and a VPN can't stop that.
Unmissable 4TB SSD deal: The high-capacity Acer Predator GM6 hits speeds up to 7200MB/s — and it's under £320 in Amazon’s Tech Week sale -
Acer Predator GM6 4TB Gen4 NVMe SSD with speeds up to 7200MB/s is under £320 in Amazon’s Tech Week sale.
This AI neck band lets you have ‘silent conversations’ without saying anything — South Korean researchers say camera-equipped wearable uses a ‘movement map’ on the neck to restore ‘lost voices’ with surprising accuracy -
A rather ingenious use of AI has emerged from a research lab at the Pohang University of Science and Technology.
CISA puts US government agencies on two-week deadline to patch Microsoft Defender BlueHammer zero-day exploit -
BlueHammer was disclosed in early April, together with two additional bugs, by a disgruntled researcher.
The Comeback season 3 on HBO Max is already about to end — but it's the perfect time to stream this 'crazy' forgotten Bravo reality TV show that could be its real life inspiration -
I've rinsed all three seasons of The Comeback this week — and I can't understand why nobody's compared it to the most underrated reality TV series of all time.