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Is it still worth buying?

Last year I reviewed the ViewFinity S9, Samsung’s 5K monitor that competes directly with Apple’s Studio Display. In my own words, “the ViewFinity S9’s big selling point is price.” But what about the Studio Display? Is it still a good monitor two years after its launch? Is it worth the price? That’s what I’ve been … Read more

How Do Their Off-Road Capabilities Compare?

The off-road vehicle market has long been dominated by two legendary names: the Jeep Wrangler and the Ford Bronco. These SUVs have a rich lineage and a well-earned reputation for their rugged designs and off-road prowess. The Jeep Wrangler has been a go-to off-roader for decades. Throughout its bittersweet … Read more

U.S. Copyright Office says AI generated content can be copyrighted

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More In an important and helpful update issued today, the U.S. Copyright Office — which administers copyright protections from the government to human-authored works such as films, TV shows, novels, art, music, even software — clarified that … Read more

Best cloud backup services 2025: Carbonite vs. iDrive vs. Backblaze

Online backup is an essential hedge against any disaster that might befall your computer or local storage devices. Mechanical failure, acts of malice, or natural disasters are omnipresent threats to the files and folders you have stored on your PC. While we always recommend keeping a local backup for quick restores (see our roundup of the … Read more

Best Internet Providers in Sebring, Florida

What is the best internet provider in Sebring? Though residents of Sebring, Florida, only have access to a handful of internet providers, finding the right plan can still feel overwhelming. That’s why CNET’s broadband experts have done the research to help you choose the right option. After reviewing the available ISPs, Xfinity is our top … Read more

Trump’s Plan to Rescue ‘Stranded’ Starliner Astronauts Makes Zero Sense

A hallmark of populist politicians is to blame virtually everything on their political rivals. Such is the case here with Donald Trump, as he inserts himself into the ongoing Boeing Starliner saga. The newly inaugurated U.S. president has asked SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to bring two NASA astronauts back from the International Space Station, while … Read more

The best wireless earbuds for 2025

The market for true wireless earbuds has exploded, and while that means more choices, it also means more confusion when it comes to picking the best wireless earbuds for your needs. From premium options like the AirPods Pro 2, which combine sleek design with impressive active noise cancellation, to models that prioritize exceptional sound quality, … Read more

Trying out TikTok’s top competitors

When TikTok went off the air (to use a very old-fashioned phrase), there was a scramble to find an alternative to its shortform video feed — and a similar scramble by various social networks to provide that alternative. (In fact, while I was writing this, Tumblr launched its new Tumblr TV feature.) The question is: … Read more

The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 18 and iPadOS 18

Apple executives always describe new hardware and software as the “best” or “biggest” ever, but the delivery doesn’t usually live up to the hype (see last year’s iPads). However, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 might be deserving of a few of those adjectives. The latest version of the operating system has the usual degree of … Read more