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Afters years of talk, governments in Australia, France, and more are taking action to ban social-media for kids. Some warn of unintended effects. Read more ›
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A new record-high clock speed has been achieved on AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D. The best gaming CPU in the world doesn't need to be overclocked to achieve exceptional performance, but Chinese overclocker "Hero" has just pushed it to 7,335 MHz using a Colorful iGame X870E Vulcan motherboard, using liquid nitrogen. Read more ›
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An anonymous reader shares a report: Only the government could spend 20 years creating a national ID that no one wanted and that apparently doesn't even work as a national ID. But that's what the federal government has accomplished with the REAL ID, which the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) now considers unreliable, even though getting one requires providing proof of citizenship or lawful status in the country. In a... Read more ›
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Costco's consistency -- from its $1.50 hot dog and drink combo to its functional shopping carts and satisfied employees -- has produced what The Atlantic calls a "cultlike loyalty" among members at more than 600 locations across the U.S. Its annual membership costs $65. The model traces back to Fedco, a nonprofit wholesale collective for federal employees founded in Los Angeles in the 1940s. Costco's private label Kirkland Signature has... Read more ›
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Chirp wellness, founded by Tate Stock, grew from $450 and a barn to $250 million in sales, pivoting from yoga wheels to pain relief tools. Read more ›
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Iran is offering to sell advanced weapons systems including ballistic missiles, drones and warships to foreign governments for cryptocurrency, in a bid to use digital assets to bypass western financial controls. From a report: Iran's Ministry of Defence Export Center, known as Mindex, says it is prepared to negotiate military contracts that allow payment in digital currencies, as well as through barter arrangements and Iranian rials, according to promotional documents... Read more ›
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The FBI reported that Americans lost $333 million to scams via crypto ATMs, and that the number of victims constantly rose from 2020 to 2025. Read more ›
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The billionaire gifted Tesla shares worth nearly $100 million to charities in connection with "year-end tax planning," according to an SEC filing. Read more ›
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Jeff Bezos owns more than $200 million of real estate in Miami. A vacant plot next to him just sold for $105 million. Read more ›
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Honor enjoyed a great 2025! It's been hard to find any losers in the maker's lineup, thanks to thoughtful upgrades and great deals throughout the year. Let's look at how it did. Winner: Honor Pad X9a and MagicPad 3 Honor made a few solid tablets in 2025, but the affordable Pad X9a and flagship MagicPad 3 were able to stamp their authority on markets such as Malaysia, where Honor was... Read more ›
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Elon Musk said that Neuralink implants will move to an "almost entirely automated surgical procedure in 2026." Read more ›
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After some confusion about when Trump's gold phone will make an appearance, it appears to be delayed until 2026. Read more ›
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This easy hack will help you start the new year with a fresh Gmail inbox. Read more ›
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CES 2026 promises big AI opportunities for the smart home. Here are my top four predictions. Read more ›
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Robot hype is more intense than ever, but we need AI to catch up, and fast. Read more ›
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If your coffee tastes off, you should learn how to deep clean the K-cup holder and water reservoir. Read more ›
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CNET Group is doubling the size of the official CES awards program, and we're inviting you to nominate the most innovative tech. Read more ›
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Matt Damon and Ben Affleck reunite for The Rip, plus The People We Meet on Vacation and more big films arrive this month. Read more ›
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Strange Days is a wild Y2K time capsule, with a VR dystopia that gives The Matrix a run for its money. Read more ›
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Nonstick pans are great at a variety of foods but they fail at the high heat needed for searing meats. If you plan on searing steak, a different pan is the way to go. Read more ›
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