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Nintendo's SNES Classic is here: Let's open it up

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Nintendo's SNES Classic is here: Let's open it up

The tiny retro game console is in our office.

byJeff Bakalar

iPhone 8, 8 Plus draw fewer Apple fans as many hold out for X

iPhone 8, 8 Plus draw fewer Apple fans as many hold out for X

byIan Knighton

How Snapchat filters are bringing smiles to funerals

How Snapchat filters are bringing smiles to funerals

byAlfred Ng

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The reviews are in for the iPhone 8/8Plus, Apple Watch Series 3 and Apple TV 4K (ABEC, Ep. 102)

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The reviews are in for the iPhone 8/8Plus, Apple Watch Series 3 and Apple TV 4K (ABEC, Ep. 102)

by Brian Tong

Hackers targeted election systems in 21 states, DHS says

Hackers targeted election systems in 21 states, DHS says

by Laura Hautala

5 things we just learned from the iPhone 8 teardown

5 things we just learned from the iPhone 8 teardown

by Sean Hollister

8 hours ago

Uber's Khosrowshahi proving to be a kinder, gentler CEO

Facing a ban in London, the ride-hailing company's new leader says it's time for "self-reflection."

9 hours ago

Meet one of our Down Under editors who can't live without her Xbox

Get to know Claire Reilly -- a hair band enthusiast who can dish out a mean Meat Loaf karaoke performance.

9 hours ago

Fujifilm X100F: A great enthusiast compact for manual fans

The latest version of Fujifilm's fixed-lens APS-C compact is faster with a better design and photo quality than any of its predecessors.

10 hours ago

The reviews are in for the iPhone 8/8Plus, Apple Watch Series 3 and Apple TV 4K (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 102)

Is the Apple Watch that bad? Did Apple do enough with the Apple TV 4K? Are the new iPhone 8 and 8 Plus boring? We take a deep dive into Apple's latest product line with the man who reviewed them for CNET, Scott Stein.

10 hours ago

Speed up iOS 11 on older iPhones

Don't be dismayed if your iPhone 5 or 6 isn't as peppy as it used to be. These tips should help solve some speed issues now that you're running the updated OS.

11 hours ago

Unboxing the iPhone 8 Plus

Vanessa Hand Orellana unboxes the new iPhone 8 Plus and offers up her first impression.

11 hours ago

Facebook drops plan to restructure voting shares

The move comes days before CEO Mark Zuckerberg was scheduled to testify in a related lawsuit.

11 hours ago

Hope you weren't waiting for Intel's Project Alloy headset

Intel has canceled its ambitious standalone VR headgear.

11 hours ago

Unboxing the Apple Watch Series 3

Vanessa Hand Orellana unwraps the new Apple Watch Series 3 and shows us what's inside.

11 hours ago

The Nest Cam IQ Outdoor brings 4K imaging outside

Want to see who's in your yard? The $349 Nest Cam IQ Outdoor can tell you.

11 hours ago

Nest Hello doorbell camera can recognize your face

And not just yours: Find out if a dog came to your door with Nest's new video doorbell.

12 hours ago

2018 Lexus LC 500 Deep Dive

Lexus' flagship coupe has a giant 10.3-inch screen and a head-up display, but its infotainment controls are maddening.

12 hours ago

2018 Lexus LC 500 is a looker and legit performer

Lexus' flagship coupe is high on emotion, but its tech disappoints.

12 hours ago

Here's how Apple tried to sell me on the iPhone 8

Commentary: A trip to my local Apple store on iPhone 8 launch day offers a relatively quiet atmosphere and the opportunity to be sold on the new phone.

12 hours ago

Use iOS 11's new Automatic Setup tool with your iPhone 8 and 8 Plus

Upgrading to the iPhone 8 or 8 Plus? iOS 11 makes it incredibly easy.

12 hours ago

Tesla trounces loads of supercars in 'World's Greatest Drag Race'

If it were any longer than a quarter-mile drag, things would have ended differently.

13 hours ago

2018 Lexus LC 500: Flagship coupe packs stunning style and performance

Lexus' new coupe has gorgeous styling and serious performance capability in a (slightly) more practical 2+2 coupe body.

13 hours ago

Nest Secure is a $500 home security system

Nest wants to secure your home with sensors that detect doors opening, NFC tags to arm or disarm the system and a keypad base.

13 hours ago

The 404 Show 1714: Apple reviews are in; will there be enough SNES Classics? (podcast)

Russ and Jeff record the last regular version of the show discussing the reviews of the new Apple Watch, iPhone 8, what to expect from the iPhone X and whether or not Nintendo will make enough SNES Classic Editions for everyone.

13 hours ago

iPhone 8 survives bend, burn and scratch test

Commentary: The testers at JerryRigEverything put Apple's new phone through its paces and it appears to hold up relatively well.

13 hours ago

iPhone 8, 8 Plus draw fewer Apple fans as many hold out for X

A decade on, fans still queue up for Apple's latest phones. But lines aren't as long as they've been in the past because many are waiting for iPhone X.

13 hours ago

SNES Classic Edition unboxing

You're never going to believe what's inside the SNES Classic Edition box. It's the SNES Classic Edition!

14 hours ago

Unboxing the SNES Classic Edition

Jeff Bakalar unboxes the SNES Classic -- what's guaranteed to be one of the most sought-after gifts this holiday season.

15 hours ago

Best iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus cases

Need to protect your iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus? Here are our current top picks. We'll be adding more in the coming weeks.

15 hours ago

Liftmaster links garages with Google and IFTTT -- for a fee

Liftmaster's integration with the Google Assistant and its MyQ channel on IFTTT will let you control your smart garage door opener in all sorts of ways, but using them will cost you a buck per month.