Recent Tech Industry News, Reviews, and more https://gcp-assets-origin-fly.cnet.com/bundles/cnetcss/images/core/logo/cnet_og.png https://www.cnet.com/topics/tech-industry#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d https://www.cnet.com/topics/tech-industry#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d https://www.cnet.com/news-live/sxsw-2026-updates-news-tech-culture/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d9bb36090-3161-4257-8522-d6adb96b1be1Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:25:00 +0000We explored virtual reality, got red light therapy, ate barbecue and heard about visions of technology's future.Macy Meyer https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/spacex-starlink-satellite-internet-i-tried-it-out/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d35d65330-f434-4ef2-aca2-da6429053ed6Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000I signed up to be a Starlink beta tester and put it through its paces to see if it could cope with playing games, streaming video and other tasks.John Kim https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/learn-cybersecurity-skills-with-these-4-online-courses/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d4bb86058-99b9-442f-9f09-c52210f3e634Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:00:00 +0000These four online courses offered by Coursera, Udemy and The Great Courses will get you started or advance your skills in a cybersecurity career. Learn the essentials of cybersecurity and check them out!Shelby Brown https://www.cnet.com/news/privacy/feel-awkward-over-last-google-search-on-your-phone-heres-how-to-delete-it/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d51695b3c-8ed0-4d13-8935-870ce0bcc1d2Sun, 06 Nov 2022 15:00:15 +0000No worries. With just two easy steps, you can wipe out your most recent searches.Queenie Wong https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/crypto/bitcoin-mining-how-much-electricity-it-takes-and-why-people-are-worried/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d11b0ce57-767c-434b-93fd-79be337e6124Mon, 18 Jul 2022 21:08:00 +0000Crypto consumes a ton of power to keep things running.Oscar Gonzalez https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/spending-all-night-with-the-first-iphone/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d4280466e-e536-4ac1-abbb-e86a20c21d1eWed, 29 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000When the first iPhone went on sale 15 years ago, phone history was made. I was there to write the first CNET review.Kent German https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-fcc-wants-scammers-to-stop-calling-you/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3de44586b9-67ee-4121-95da-6b6167b6b242Mon, 23 May 2022 18:49:00 +0000US regulators approved a crackdown on robocall scams from overseas.Marguerite Reardon https://www.cnet.com/videos/texas-sues-facebook-over-facial-recognition-apple-could-release-3-new-macs-soon/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d53a2084a-336c-49a7-a311-5c950b3ee2f3Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000Facebook is accused of violating Texas' privacy laws. Also, Apple could announce new computers next month, and the Polaris Program aims to achieve the world's first commercial spacewalk.Abrar Al-Heeti https://www.cnet.com/news/politics/most-americans-want-social-media-to-censor-itself-oppose-government-intervention/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3dd4fea925-5717-4486-8166-12c780aa0697Mon, 14 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000New polling from the firm Ipsos finds that most Americans worry about bad behavior on social media, and want companies to act.Ian Sherr https://www.cnet.com/videos/vaccinated-amazon-employees-can-remove-their-masks-samsung-offers-some-high-end-phones-and-tablets/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d153f3bca-d564-4d75-b23a-c6be2eb41dccSat, 12 Feb 2022 12:00:02 +0000In this week's top stories, fully vaccinated Amazon warehouse workers can now work maskless, while Samsung debuts its latest phones and tablets. Also, expect to see Super Bowl commercials packed with celebrities selling tech and cars this weekend. https://www.cnet.com/videos/apple-could-learn-from-samsung/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d4f5448a9-8a14-4c72-94dd-4955506fda47Fri, 11 Feb 2022 19:34:51 +0000Samsung's newest Galaxy Tabs have the iPad squarely in their sights.iyaz akhtar https://www.cnet.com/tech/amazon-dropping-mask-requirement-for-vaccinated-workers-at-warehouses-report-says/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d1921fbd9-9c74-49b3-87b1-fd94ca05f11fFri, 11 Feb 2022 15:28:00 +0000Workers also will now need to be vaccinated to get COVID-related paid leave.Bree Fowler https://www.cnet.com/videos/choosing-the-best-webcam/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3deea939c8-a43f-4567-80d2-333a5a1550fbFri, 11 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000Don't get distracted by 4K resolution or robotic tracking. A camera that handles light well is your best bet.Brian Cooley https://www.cnet.com/videos/apple-addresses-airtag-tacking-concerns-youtube-outlines-new-creator-features/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d05468bd3-f2dc-4fd7-aad8-f9e29fc7e253Fri, 11 Feb 2022 12:00:02 +0000In today's top stories, Apple announces changes coming to AirTags aimed at making people feel safer. Meanwhile, shopping directly through YouTube videos could be a reality soon.iyaz akhtar https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tesla-reportedly-sued-by-california-agency-alleging-racial-discrimination/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d305b3d6e-1294-460e-a596-4651deb28c15Thu, 10 Feb 2022 23:19:00 +0000The state's Department of Fair Employment and Housing says the carmaker's Fremont factory is a racially segregated workplace and Black workers are subjected to racial slurs.Steven Musil https://www.cnet.com/videos/moviepass-will-be-back-this-summer-this-is-how-itll-work/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3ddf2fb481-7c3d-4e8c-a1fa-750eeb31ee05Thu, 10 Feb 2022 22:22:37 +0000Co-founder Stacy Spikes says the new movie ticket subscription service will be built on Web3 and will rely on a credit system.CNET News.com https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-updating-airtags-with-new-privacy-warnings-better-warning-sounds-smarter-find-my-tracking/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d75463a0b-ad53-4db4-9ee4-9e0a65d92ea8Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:01:00 +0000This is the latest of several privacy updates Apple's announced for its AirTags item trackers since they were released last year.Ian Sherr https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/twitter-posts-mixed-results-as-new-ceo-takes-the-reins/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d163b7035-10d7-4dd3-abb1-c3c644dc9222Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:42:00 +0000The company, which named a new CEO in the fall, grew its daily users but fourth-quarter earnings and revenue fell short of expectations.Queenie Wong https://www.cnet.com/videos/i-attended-samsungs-galaxy-s22-event-in-the-metaverse-it-did-not-feel-great/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d170cefaa-30c3-46af-b400-493113cfd76cWed, 09 Feb 2022 20:45:28 +0000Everyone is confused in the metaverse.Russell Holly https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/meta-rolls-out-split-payments-and-more-for-us-messenger-users/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d53ed06e9-66d5-4d19-a302-dffd8fe10755Wed, 09 Feb 2022 19:01:00 +0000Facebook Messenger users in the US can now split bills, send vanishing messages and more.Zachary McAuliffe https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/microsoft-promises-better-competition-in-its-windows-and-xbox-app-stores-ahead-of-regulation/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d9754c13e-15f2-4f47-bbf4-5032ee5c3233Wed, 09 Feb 2022 17:24:00 +0000Amid its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the tech giant offers up a set of Open App Store Principles.Ian Sherr https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/reddit-pushes-further-into-live-audio-with-new-tools/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d8863302d-a5fa-463d-bb1a-26fc89a12a99Wed, 09 Feb 2022 17:00:03 +0000The social media platform will start highlighting live audio chats at the top of the home feed so they're easier to find.Queenie Wong https://www.cnet.com/videos/samsungs-bridgerton-spoof-makes-fun-of-apple/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3deadb366e-ede5-44b4-a0fc-0f93c21b632aWed, 09 Feb 2022 16:27:00 +0000At Samsung's Unpacked event, the company shows a Bridgerton parody video, with s playful swipe at Apple.Sean Booker https://www.cnet.com/videos/samsungs-unpacked-event-in-11-minutes/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d4faa6f58-fe00-4b9e-9b43-61ca6d84886eWed, 09 Feb 2022 16:23:22 +0000Samnsung introduced three new Galaxy S22 phones and the new Tab S8 Series during its February 2022 Unpacked event.Sean Booker https://www.cnet.com/videos/oscars-nominations-are-in-apple-announces-tap-to-pay-on-iphone/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3da462a9f5-6c3e-4d22-b893-1e312f5e9a5aWed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000In today's news, nominations for the 94th Academy Awards have been announced, easier contactless payments are coming to the iPhone and Peloton axes 2,800 jobs.Claire Reilly