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The biggest tech fails of 2021

The biggest tech fails of 2021

From vaccine misinformation to random internet outages to yet another T-Mobile data breach, this year had some grim days.

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First case of omicron COVID variant identified in the US

First case of omicron COVID variant identified in the US

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Elon Musk confirms he's worried SpaceX could go bankrupt

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COVID could put new cities at the forefront of American life

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Cyber Week savings still available at Walmart, Amazon and more

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All the best headphones for working at home in 2021

All the best headphones for working at home in 2021

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Omicron vs. delta: How the new COVID variant is different

Omicron vs. delta: How the new COVID variant is different

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Federal judge blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers

Federal judge blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers

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PS5 restock updates: Big drop at Target heavily rumored this week

PS5 restock updates: Big drop at Target heavily rumored this week

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Twitter's new CEO already has his hands full

Twitter's new CEO already has his hands full

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YouTube names the top 10 most-viewed videos uploaded in 2021

YouTube names the top 10 most-viewed videos uploaded in 2021

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Surviving a violent collision gives me new perspective on car safety tech

Surviving a violent collision gives me new perspective on car safety tech

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Save up to 30% on Logitech peripherals with this Cyber Week sale

Save up to 30% on Logitech peripherals with this Cyber Week sale

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Cyber Week sale: 20% off solar panels at Goal Zero

Cyber Week sale: 20% off solar panels at Goal Zero

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Cyber Monday: 41 must-have deals that end tonight

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Target Cyber Monday deals 2021: 48 best sales that end tonight

Target Cyber Monday deals 2021: 48 best sales that end tonight

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The Vizio M7-Series sees Cyber Monday pricing: TVs on sale starting at $500

The Vizio M7-Series sees Cyber Monday pricing: TVs on sale starting at $500

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The AirPods Pro just returned to an all-time low price for Cyber Monday

The AirPods Pro just returned to an all-time low price for Cyber Monday

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Best Black Friday mattress deals: Avocado, Casper, Purple, Helix and more

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If you're looking for an air fryer, I've owned four. This is the one I recommend

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All of the top picks from CNET editors

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2021 Ford Bronco Badlands raises the bar for rugged SUVs

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Apple AirPods 3 review: Improved design and significantly better sound

Apple AirPods 3 review: Improved design and significantly better sound

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Roku Streaming Stick 4K review: Small refinements to a winning formula

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iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max review: Apple gave us features we've wanted for years

iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max review: Apple gave us features we've wanted for years

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Apple 24-inch iMac review: A colorful new M1 Mac for the post-quarantine world

Apple 24-inch iMac review: A colorful new M1 Mac for the post-quarantine world

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iPad Mini review: An excellent 2021 upgrade, but still a niche tablet

iPad Mini review: An excellent 2021 upgrade, but still a niche tablet

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Pixel Buds A-Series review: Excellent headphone value for Android users

Pixel Buds A-Series review: Excellent headphone value for Android users

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EveryPlate meal kit review: The most affordable (by far) but how does the food stack up?

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Apple AirTags hands-on: These $29 trackers are small and impressive

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Best Cyber Monday deals still available: Cyber Week savings at Walmart, Amazon and more

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Cyber sale: Score 35% off Sterling Forever jewelry

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Get your first month of BarkBox for only $18

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Get 100 K-Cups for $26 and splash your coffee routine with a little fun

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Cyber Week hair deal: Score 4 hair care products for $20

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Cyber Week 2021: SkinStore Holiday Edit is $110 (save $40)

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The best 15-inch gaming and work laptop for 2021

The best 15-inch gaming and work laptop for 2021

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Best phones to give as gifts: iPhone 12, Galaxy S20 FE, Pixel 4A 5G and more

Best phones to give as gifts: iPhone 12, Galaxy S20 FE, Pixel 4A 5G and more

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The best standing desk for 2021

The best standing desk for 2021

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Best iPhone 2021: We looked at all 7 models Apple sells to decide which is best

Best iPhone 2021: We looked at all 7 models Apple sells to decide which is best

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Best king mattresses: Nectar, Helix, Intellibed and more

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Best home theater projector for 2021

Best home theater projector for 2021

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Best gas grills of 2021: Weber, Char-Broil and more

Best gas grills of 2021: Weber, Char-Broil and more

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COVID didn't cause a total urban exodus, but it did shift America's landscape

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Grill buying guide: How to buy the right grill for you

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Best iPhone 2021: Apple currently sells 7 different models. Here's how to pick one

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Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin: See how his journey to space is taking flight

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