The sneaky ways AI chatbots keep you hooked – and coming back for more
The rise of social media turned human attention into a commodity. Now, the AI race is taking that to new heights.
Author: dust
MSI’s new 16-inch laptop has a hybrid form factor that’s right up my alley
MSI’s new Stealth 16 AI+ appeals to gamers, creators, and professionals with a thin design and Panther Lake CPU.
I have no problem ditching my AirPods for these earbuds – especially at this affordable price
The CMF Buds 2 Plus offers a secure and comfortable fit, clear audio, effective noise cancellation, and a long battery life.
This free tool gives you one easy way to install apps on Linux and Mac – here’s how
With Homebrew, you get access to even more apps – maintained by both Linux and MacOS developers.
I tried Gemini’s ‘scheduled actions’ to automate my AI – the potential is enormous (but Google has work to do)
Here’s what you can and cannot automate today via Gemini, including 15 ideas to use as starting points – and a bonus banana in a raincoat with an umbrella.
I didn’t expect a 16-inch Windows laptop to crack my top five – but this is a gem
Geekom produces some high-quality products at not-so-high-quality prices, and the Geekbook X16 is no exception.
This bright LED power bank got me through a 3-day blackout – and it can do so much more
A single charge of the 10000N was enough to run the Flash-1 mod for days, and it works with other accessories like fans and air pumps.
The best and most useful smart home tech I’ve seen at CES 2026
I spent the week on the CES show floor, searching for compelling smart home devices. Here’s what I found.
Smart jewelry is getting smarter – and more stylish finally – at CES 2026
Ahead of and during CES 2026, we saw several products that hint at a futuristic and fashionable era of wearable tech.
Best of CES 2026 awards: CNET Group names 22 winners and best overall
These Best of CES 2026 winners were curated by more than 40 expert journalists from Ziff Davis publications.
Need a new job? These AI roles are the fastest growing in the US, says LinkedIn
LinkedIn listed the top 25 jobs on the rise for 2026, and AI is a hot trend. But can you guess which role is the hottest?
This genius new iPad case from my favorite Kindle accessory maker will save your face
Strapsicle’s new iPad mini case transforms an Apple tablet into a better e-reader – and it’s designed with accessibility in mind.
Your Gmail is getting an AI makeover – here’s what to expect and when
Google is aggressively pushing Gemini across its apps and services in order to maintain an edge in the AI race. Your email won’t ever be the same.
Make a bucket of ice in just 5 minutes with this speedy gadget at CES 2026
Euhomy’s Ice Leopard X1 is the world’s fastest portable ice maker – and it’s priced right.
The 3 most advanced smart glasses we tried so far at CES – that truly impressed us
What’s more futuristic and innovative than technology you wear on your face? These are our top picks at this year’s show so far.
Use ChatGPT for medical advice? Try its new Health mode – here’s how
ChatGPT Health is OpenAI’s new ‘dedicated experience’ that taps into your medical records for all your health questions. Here’s how it works.
Asus delivers Wi-Fi 8 sneak peek at CES: Is this the shape of routers to come?
Asus previews the ROG NeoCore, a proof-of-concept router that aims to tackle today’s biggest network challenges.
This tiny $30 tool is the best upgrade I’ve made to my keychain – here’s why
I dropped my old keychain tool in the sea and replaced it with the Olight iUltra mini LED. Now I can’t go back.
Watch out for this fake Windows BSOD – it’s actually malware
A phishing web page triggers a bogus Blue Screen of Death to trick victims into installing malware.
I bricked my $3,700 Mac Studio by upgrading to MacOS 26 – here’s how I got it back
Warning: If you own a Mac with an M3 Ultra chip, don’t be like me. Hold off on upgrading to Tahoe. Here’s why.