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Best Instant Pots for 2021: Duo, Ultra, Lux and more models compared - CNET

Molly Price — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:00:12 +0000

Confused about which Instant Pot model is right for your kitchen? Browse our guide to what makes each model distinct.

Secure your door with the top-rated Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro smart lock for $144 (save $55) - CNET

Rick Broida — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:00:07 +0000

This 6-in-1 deadbolt includes the optional Bridge WiFi Adapter, which normally costs another $50.

The best TV for 2021: LG OLED, Samsung and TCL QLED, Sony and Vizio compared - CNET

David Katzmaier — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:00:04 +0000

Looking for a new TV? Start here.

OnePlus founder Carl Pei called his new mystery tech company Nothing - CNET

Katie Collins — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:23:00 +0000

We don't know what it means or what it does. All we know is that it's "a giant reset button." Cool.

2021 Audi Q5 45: A showroom star - Roadshow

Craig Cole — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:00:03 +0000

Thanks to its overall refinement, agreeable tech and good performance, the Q5 is Audi's best-selling model in the US.

Today we find out if the Doomsday Clock ticks closer to midnight - CNET

Amanda Kooser — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:01:00 +0000

It's currently set at 100 seconds to midnight. Will 2021 be better, worse or the same? We'll find out on Wednesday.

SpaceX Starship SN9 could take flight as soon as Thursday - CNET

Eric Mack — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:35:00 +0000

SN9 is on deck to boldly follow in the footsteps of SN8, which bravely sacrificed itself in the name of iteration.

Facebook, Reddit receive low marks for Holocaust denial content - CNET

Queenie Wong — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:07:00 +0000

The two companies, along with Discord and Steam, get a D in a report card prepared by the Anti-Defamation League. Facebook disagrees with the grade.

The best air mattress for 2021: SoundAsleep, REI and more compared - CNET

Justin Jaffe — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:00:07 +0000

We inflated and slept on some of the most popular air mattress models, from Intex, Coleman, King Koil and more. Here’s what we learned.

Best resume writing service for 2021 - CNET

Alison DeNisco Rayome — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:00:04 +0000

Whether you're looking for a template or professional help, these resume tools have you covered.

Best college laptop for 2021: Apple, Microsoft, Dell and more - CNET

Justin Jaffe — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 04:50:04 +0000

Find an affordable laptop for every type of student.

Best cheap true-wireless earbuds in 2021: Top AirPods alternatives for $100 or less - CNET

David Carnoy — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 04:40:04 +0000

Looking for AirPods alternatives that cost a lot less? Here are some truly wireless budget models worth considering.

The best DIY home security systems of 2021 - CNET

Megan Wollerton — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 04:23:03 +0000

Keep an eye on your house with one of these do-it-yourself systems.

The best iPhone 12 chargers starting at just $10 - CNET

David Carnoy — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 04:11:03 +0000

With Apple not including a power adapter with all the new iPhone 12 models, here's a look at several chargers that will juice up any iPhone extra-fast.

Here's the best Bluetooth wireless speaker to blast for 2021 - CNET

David Carnoy — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:45:03 +0000

Portable speakers continue to improve, with better sound and battery life. These are the best ones you can buy right now.

Incredible new deepfake recasts Luke Skywalker in Star Wars - CNET

Bonnie Burton — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:02:23 +0000

This fan-made Star Wars deepfake video makes it easy to think of Marvel's Avengers character Bucky Barnes as a Jedi Master.

3 great AirPods Pro alternatives that cost less - CNET

Rick Broida — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:00:03 +0000

Apple's noise-canceling earbuds are sweet, but there are cheaper options if you're not able to swing the $249 price tag.

The best external hard drive and SSD for 2021: Mac, PC, PS4 and Xbox - CNET

David Carnoy — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:30:00 +0000

Need a backup option -- or just more space? Here are our top picks for external storage options.

Plex goes retro with subscription game-streaming service Arcade - CNET

Steven Musil — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:20:00 +0000

Get ready to revisit such Atari classics as Centipede and Missile Command.

I just got my second COVID-19 vaccine shot. Now what? - CNET

Eric Mack — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:17:00 +0000

The Pfizer shot offers protection from the worst of the virus, but it doesn't offer a return to normal life. Not yet, at least.

Best online will makers for 2021 - CNET

Joe Van Brussel — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Affordable, quick and painless.

Watch a Star Wars Jawa honor Eddie Van Halen by shredding on electric guitar - CNET

Bonnie Burton — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:52:00 +0000

A Jawa plays the song Eruption in this impressive fan-made stop-motion video that pays tribute to the late guitarist.

Waterfield Designs' pricey AirPods Max case is in high demand - CNET

David Carnoy — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:45:00 +0000

Looking for a more traditional case for your AirPods Max? Waterfield's Max Shield case is available, but you'll have to wait over a month to get it.

Medieval skeletons show social inequality 'recorded on the bones' - CNET

Leslie Katz — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:44:00 +0000

Hundreds of bones found in Cambridge, England, tell harsh tales of life between the 10th and 14th centuries. Especially for laborers.

Harvard's Avi Loeb more sure than ever we were visited by alien spacecraft - CNET

Eric Mack — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:33:00 +0000

Avi Loeb made waves claiming interstellar object Oumuamua might be extraterrestrial. Now he's doubling down on the idea.