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Until now, Apple Intelligence has been reserved for the cool kids – aka, the people with the latest, most powerful iPhones. Now, the $599 iPhone 16E is here to shake that up. Apple’s latest version of its budget phone line invariably cuts corners when it comes to design and camera specs, for instance, but it

Cleaning ourselves comes as a no-brainer for most. It is deeply ingrained in us that in order to eliminate germs, it’s best to bathe or take a shower often. But that habitual mindset doesn’t always translate when determining when we should wash our bath towels.  There are ongoing debates about when’s the best time to

If you’re among the smallish group of people who own a Humane AI pin, start saying your goodbyes. The wearable device, which CNET writer Scott Stein compared to “an AI-powered Star Trek communicator pinned to your shirt,” is on its way out. On Tuesday, Humane announced that it would stop selling the pins, after the

When it comes to detecting smoke, time is of the essence. That is why we designed a test that simulates a real-life emergency.  The first thing to know is that there are two main types of fires that these products are designed for: smoldering fires and flaming fires. A smoldering (or slow-burning) fire refers to

Where is the iPhone SE? It’s the question that’s been on our lips all week long. Rumor had it that the lower-cost version of the iPhone would launch this week — until it didn’t. And then further rumors suggested Apple was delaying the unveiling of the device for at least another seven days. Apple CEO Tim

Living is expensive, and saving money is hard.  A high-yield savings account can help you earn interest on cash you’re able to put aside. But if you find yourself making frequent withdrawals, the money you’re stashing may be dwindling faster than you’d like.  A savings account shouldn’t be treated like a checking account, said Chad

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You’re out enjoying the moment, snapping photos and recording videos on your iPhone, whether it’s a weekend trip, a family gathering or just everyday memories. But before you know it, that dreaded “iPhone Storage Full” notification pops up. You don’t have to rush out to buy a new phone with a terabyte of storage just

Have you actually used a penny to make a purchase recently? Have you even thought about them at all beyond getting them in your change or finding them in your couch cushions? Well, economists sure have been thinking about them for awhile, and you might be surprised to here how many of them want to

In my years of testing security cameras, I’ve found they generally follow a cardinal rule: If you want a cam with higher-end features, it’ll probably cost you extra. This means you can easily wind up spending $200 or more for a single camera. So when I tested the second-gen Arlo Essential 2K cam, I was pleasantly

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Our team of sleep and mattress experts has been testing mattresses, bedding and sleep technology for years, dedicating thousands of hours to honing our craft of honestly reviewing beds and sleep-related products. At this point, we’ve collectively tested well over 350 beds from dozens of mattress brands, including Helix, Purple, Casper, Leesa and so many

What is the best internet provider in Clarksburg? Frontier Fiber is CNET’s pick for the top internet provider in Clarksburg, West Virginia. It has a 100% fiber connection, which means symmetrical speeds, and you also get free equipment rental, unlimited data and the fastest service in town — up to 7,000Mbps. Ookla says that the

To keep the house warm in the cold months, you turn up the heat. That may mean cranking up a furnace, but for a growing number of Americans, it means dialing up the heat pump. Heat pumps offer plenty of benefits for homeowners. For one thing, they’re considerably less expensive to run than standard central

What is the best internet provider in Brownsville? Spectrum is CNET’s pick for the best internet service provider in Brownsville, Texas. The cable provider blankets most of the area, offering speeds up to 1 gigabit without the hassle of long-term contracts. While T-Mobile Home Internet and AT&T Fiber are also available to some homes in

Texas already has a ton of clean energy because it’s one of the better states for solar power, thanks to the scale of huge solar farms. If you live in Texas and want to install household solar panels, it’s simpler than ever to do so. You can get federal and local incentives that ease the

Have I got a deal for you. The future of energy production can be yours in the comfort of your own home. Meet The Egg, an at-home nuclear reactor from Enron, a trusted name in American energy. If you buy The Egg, I will also throw in a bridge in Brooklyn free of charge.  None

Valentine’s Day is here already, and you forgot to go out and buy a card. Or maybe, like me, you’re just not into the corporatization of love. Even now that I’m happily married, Valentine’s Day is just another day. A handwritten note and a bunch of chocolate (no flowers for me) is my jam. Thankfully,

Believe it or not, there’s a right and wrong way to load your dishwasher — and getting it wrong might be why your dishes come out streaky or still dirty. While it’s not rocket science, mastering the proper loading technique can save you from running multiple cycles and wasting energy. Many a Redditors have debated

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There’s a lot of hands-on evaluation that goes into this product category. One of the main reasons for that is the bulbs themselves. It’s difficult, if not impossible, to use a product’s specs or photos to get a feel for how durable you can expect the bulbs to be. Sometimes you’ll get lucky with a

If you’ve had any experience with dating apps, you probably have strong feelings about them. You might get burnout from spending too much time swiping, or you might meet the love of your life. And thanks to new developments in AI, you might love or hate dating apps even more. Dating apps are no strangers

If you’ve noticed even one fruit fly lingering in your kitchen this winter, more are likely on the way. These resilient pests thrive indoors during colder months, drawn to common foods like bread and produce-making them tough to eliminate. CNET With fruit flies, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. I asked Jody

As winter rages on, many of us are subjected to snow, ice, rain and heavy cloud coverage, all of which can interfere with internet service depending on where you live and the type of internet connection you have. Satellite internet is the most vulnerable to service disruptions due to weather, but hose with a fixed wireless or 5G home internet connection

There’s been a barrage of sweeping executive orders from President Donald Trump’s administration since he took office on Jan. 21. Experts say a Biden-era student loan program – Saving on a Valuable Education student loan repayment plan – could be next on the chopping block.  SAVE is an income-driven student loan repayment plan that was implemented during

A number of games have recently disappeared from Sony’s PlayStation Store leading to speculation that they were removed by Sony, according to a report from Eurogamer Monday. The games in question have been referred to as spam or “eslop,” games that rely heavily on AI and have misleading names and descriptions to attract gamers.  Sony

The woman has three eyes, spaghetti noodle-like hair and a slice of yellow, melted cheese dripping down her head. Her body is a mosaic, with primary-colored shards of glass similar to something you might see in a church’s stained glass window. I’ve seen a lot of AI images in my time as an AI reporter,

The fun of travel doesn’t just start when you board the plane — the journey begins during the planning process, where anticipation of adventure awaits. And now scoping out destinations, comparing prices and best times to travel, planning an itinerary and getting personalized recommendations is even easier and faster with artificial intelligence.  As you probably

While they come with a pretty high price tag, Apple’s AirPods Max are still a rather popular pair of over-ear headphones. I rated the AirPods Max highly in my review thanks to their premium design, impressive sound quality, excellent noise canceling and solid voice-calling performance. As you’d expect, they’re designed to work seamlessly with iPhones