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As AI and robots rise up, do humans need an upgrade too?

As AI and robots rise up, do humans need an upgrade too?

Forget hacking a computer. Some researchers want to hack the brain to create human superintelligence to compete with AI.

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Star Wars sequel 'Last Jedi' is gripping, gorgeous

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Star Wars sequel 'Last Jedi' is gripping, gorgeous

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What to expect from the big screens of 2018

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What to expect from the big screens of 2018

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Google Home Max aspires to surpass Sonos

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Google Home Max aspires to surpass Sonos

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How to make phone calls on your Mac

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Parents spy on their kids online more than kids think

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Mirai botnet hackers plead guilty for 2016 web outage

The massive botnet attack took down websites like Twitter, Spotify and Netflix for several hours in 2016.

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T-Mobile to launch pay TV service to end your pain

It's acquiring a TV tech startup that will help it get into the TV market, with service starting in 2018.

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MotoGP's new electric racing series to run Energica Ego bikes

New FIM Moto-e World Cup single-make racing series kicks off in 2019.

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'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' felt like a party in a backyard

The cast of the acclaimed new Star Wars film say the huge shoot was surprisingly relaxed -- at least until a couple of princes showed up.

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'Annihilation' trailer discovers mutated monsters in Area X

Natalie Portman plays a biologist on an expedition to the mysterious area that almost killed her husband.

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Google to open AI lab in China

Google is setting up shop in China to capitalize on the country's talent in artificial intelligence in spite of a complicated relationship with the Chinese government.

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Wide Open Baja gives you a sample of the world's toughest race

The Baja 1000 is one of the most brutal endurance races in the world. But you don't have to do the whole thing to get a taste for some extreme Mexican driving.

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With less than two weeks until Christmas, some better-than-Black Friday deals are starting to pop up.

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How Nissan's toy car wash helps protect real car paint

Engineers at the Japanese automaker use the tiny scale machine to save cost and time.

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Ford patents a smartphone case that replaces your key fob

Ford's patent could be a boon for owners of vehicles looking to ditch their proximity key

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WWE's new show is exclusive to Facebook Watch

Facebook's answer to Netflix scores a new show, as WWE continues to experiment with new ways to broadcast its events.

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Apple's $390M for iPhone laser chip maker will 'push boundaries'

The investment in Finisar will fund the production of chips that power iPhone features such as Face ID and animojis.

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New iMac Pros are coming, Twitter enables threaded tweets

Today's major tech headlines include Apple's new iMac Pros, Twitter's new threaded tweet rollout and Nintendo's impressive Switch sales milestone.

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From the classic trilogy to "The Force Awakens" -- and the comics, novels and games in between -- this is what you need to know before Episode VIII.

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8 fun Christmas things to do with Alexa

Make the holidays a little more festive with Amazon's smart-home assistant.

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CES TVs preview: What to expect from the big screens of 2018

From OLED to QLED to Micro LED, CES is the place where screen time is absolutely friggin' huge. Here's a peek.

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Get a 12-month MoviePass subscription for $89.99

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Take a peek inside HP's new Asia Pacific and Japan campus

The Singapore-based campus takes up 450,000 square feet of space and has a factory line inside for producing 3D printer heads.

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5 fun things you can do with Google Home for Christmas

Late on feeling the Christmas spirit this year? Change that by trying these five things with Google Home.

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Google’s top searches of 2017 were Hurricane Irma, Matt Lauer

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2018 Jeep Wrangler: the most capable off-road SUV just got even better

The Wrangler crawls to the top with more powertrain options, improved efficiency and better off-road prowess.

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Harry Potter chapter written by bots is magically terrible

Quit eating Hermione's family, Ron, and what's with the Hufflepuff House pig?

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B&W's PX headphone takes on Bose and Sony

B&W's PX headphone takes on Bose and Sony

by David Carnoy

A small Chromebook with a price to match

A small Chromebook with a price to match

by Xiomara Blanco

Sony headphone battles Bose for noise-cancelling crown

Sony headphone battles Bose for noise-cancelling crown

by David Carnoy

iPhone X review: The best iPhone challenges you to think different

iPhone X review: The best iPhone challenges you to think different

by Scott Stein

Google Pixel Buds don't yet translate to a good deal

Google Pixel Buds don't yet translate to a good deal

by David Carnoy

LG V30 gives Galaxy S8 a run for its money

LG V30 gives Galaxy S8 a run for its money

by Sean Hollister

Nikon D5600 is still your best bet for a dSLR kit under $800

Nikon D5600 is still your best bet for a dSLR kit under $800

by Lori Grunin

Xbox One X is the most powerful, expensive console

Xbox One X is the most powerful, expensive console

by Jeff Bakalar

OnePlus 5T review: Stellar phone, now with a giant screen

OnePlus 5T review: Stellar phone, now with a giant screen

by Lynn La

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Give the gift of a smarter home with these connected gadgets

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Give the gift of a smarter home with these connected gadgets

by Rich Brown

Sonos and Ikea team up for... something

Sonos and Ikea team up for... something

by Dan Ackerman

Scared to cook? These small appliances will help get you started

Scared to cook? These small appliances will help get you started

by Ashlee Clark Thompson

How to leave your smart home home alone this holiday season

How to leave your smart home home alone this holiday season

by Molly Price

Control your fans by phone or voice with this $99 device

Control your fans by phone or voice with this $99 device

by Molly Price

We fooled Alexa and Google's voice recognition and it wasn't hard

We fooled Alexa and Google's voice recognition and it wasn't hard

by Andrew Gebhart

Apple HomePod: Everything we know about the launch date, specs and price

Apple HomePod: Everything we know about the launch date, specs and price

by Justin Jaffe

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iClever Jump Starter

iClever Jump Starter

Jump starts up to 6.5L gas or 4.0 diesel engines plus motorcycles, boats and more.

CNET Holiday Guide Live

CNET Holiday Guide Live

Stream along with CNET at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET for great deals and answers to your holiday shopping questions.

Tribit XSound Go

Tribit XSound Go

Ultra portable, waterproof, Bluetooth speaker with 24-hour playtime, loud, clear sound and rich bass.

1MORE Triple-Driver

1MORE Triple-Driver

Perfect for the modern music lover and iOS and Android compatible. Seriously great headphones for under $100.

Ticwatch Android-Wear

Ticwatch Android-Wear

Ticwatch Sport and Express Smartwatches empower your active lifestyle without hurting your wallet. Price shown: Express.

Amazon Echo Show

Amazon Echo Show

Everything you love about Alexa, complete with new video and touchscreen controls that make video chatting a breeze.

Lenovo Flex 5 2-in-1

Lenovo Flex 5 2-in-1

15.6-inch FHD display, 7th-Gen Core i7, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD and NVIDIA GeForce 2GB 940MX.

Fire 7 Alexa Tablet

Fire 7 Alexa Tablet

Light and thin with a beautiful 7-inch IPS display and up to 8 hours battery life.

Huawei Matebook X

Huawei Matebook X

12.5mm thin and just 2.3 pounds. 13-inch 2K display, 7th-Gen Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD plus Dolby Atmos.

Huawei MediaPad M3

Huawei MediaPad M3

8.4-inch IPS-display, WiFi tablet with 8-core processor, 32GB storage, 8MP front / rear cameras and Android Marshmallow.

Special Holiday Price

Special Holiday Price

LG OLED is the gift you’ve been wanting, now at a price you’ve been waiting for. Shown: 55-inch, Model OLED55B7A

August Smart Lock Pro

Includes August Connect

$249.00

August Smart Lock Pro

Go keyless to lock and unlock your door from anywhere with your phone or via Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant.

ACER Helios 300 Gaming Laptop

ACER Helios 300 Gaming Laptop

Fearlessly take on your next adventure with power that puts you in control—starting at $1049

Magnetic Drink Holder

Magnetic Drink Holder

Attach it to any metal surface and always have a place to put your drink. Non-scratch backing and bottle opener built-in.

Anova Sous Vide

Anova Sous Vide

One button Sous Vide cooking for easy and perfect, restaurant-quality, mouth-watering meals.

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4 easy alternatives to hanging Christmas lights

4 easy alternatives to hanging Christmas lights

by Alina Bradford

10 iPhone texting tips you'll wish you'd known all along

10 iPhone texting tips you'll wish you'd known all along

by Matt Elliott

Give Netflix as a gift for the holidays

Give Netflix as a gift for the holidays

by Matt Elliott

Stop shipping notifications from ruining the holidays

Stop shipping notifications from ruining the holidays

by Matt Elliott

How to give Spotify as a gift for the holidays

How to give Spotify as a gift for the holidays

by Taylor Martin

Apple Pay Cash: How to use your iPhone's new Venmo-like feature

Apple Pay Cash: How to use your iPhone's new Venmo-like feature

by Jason Cipriani

How to program a voice-activated sunset

How to program a voice-activated sunset

by Ry Crist

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The absolute best gifts to give this year

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Star Wars sequel 'Last Jedi' is gripping, gorgeous

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'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' felt like a backyard party, stars say

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Harry Potter chapter written by bots is magically terrible

iPhone X reveals the secrets of iPhones yet to come

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Latest Stories

Google Home Max aspires to surpass Sonos

How to make phone calls on your Mac

Parents spy on their kids online more than kids think

Mirai botnet hackers plead guilty for 2016 web outage

T-Mobile to launch pay TV service to end your pain

MotoGP's new electric racing series to run Energica Ego bikes

'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' felt like a party in a backyard

'Annihilation' trailer discovers mutated monsters in Area X

Google to open AI lab in China

Wide Open Baja gives you a sample of the world's toughest race

The 39 best holiday shopping deals right now: Dec. 13 update

How Nissan's toy car wash helps protect real car paint

Ford patents a smartphone case that replaces your key fob

WWE's new show is exclusive to Facebook Watch

Apple's $390M for iPhone laser chip maker will 'push boundaries'

New iMac Pros are coming, Twitter enables threaded tweets

Star Wars recap: Catch up on the saga before 'Last Jedi'

This is what happens when you cross a PS4 controller with the SNES

As AI and robots rise up, do humans need an upgrade too?

8 fun Christmas things to do with Alexa

CES TVs preview: What to expect from the big screens of 2018

Get a 12-month MoviePass subscription for $89.99

Take a peek inside HP's new Asia Pacific and Japan campus

5 fun things you can do with Google Home for Christmas

Google’s top searches of 2017 were Hurricane Irma, Matt Lauer

2018 Jeep Wrangler: the most capable off-road SUV just got even better

Harry Potter chapter written by bots is magically terrible

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B&W's PX headphone takes on Bose and Sony

A small Chromebook with a price to match

Sony headphone battles Bose for noise-cancelling crown

iPhone X review: The best iPhone challenges you to think different

Google Pixel Buds don't yet translate to a good deal

LG V30 gives Galaxy S8 a run for its money

Nikon D5600 is still your best bet for a dSLR kit under $800

Xbox One X is the most powerful, expensive console

OnePlus 5T review: Stellar phone, now with a giant screen

Top Smart Home

Give the gift of a smarter home with these connected gadgets

Sonos and Ikea team up for... something

Scared to cook? These small appliances will help get you started

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Control your fans by phone or voice with this $99 device

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Nintendo sells 10M Switch units in 9 months

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iClever Jump Starter

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Amazon Echo Show

Lenovo Flex 5 2-in-1

Fire 7 Alexa Tablet

Huawei Matebook X

Huawei MediaPad M3

Special Holiday Price

August Smart Lock Pro

ACER Helios 300 Gaming Laptop