Alphabet, even with record EU fine, remains a money machine
top story

Alphabet, even with record EU fine, remains a money machine

The EU calls Google a monopoly. That’s not the only battle its parent company is fighting. Alphabet is also tussling with the US Department of Labor -- and Uber.

Cartoon bunnies are hacking your brain
road trip 2017

Cartoon bunnies are hacking your brain

VR's mind tricks can teleport you into a Pixar-like world where your role and "smart" characters suck you deeper into the story.

When at Comic-Con, say 'I do' -- in costume

When at Comic-Con, say 'I do' -- in costume

"American Gods" star Orlando Jones acts as ceremony host and minister.

More top storiesJuly 25, 2017
Trump? Whatever. Al Gore says we'll cope with climate change
Plugging his new movie, "An Inconvenient Sequel," the former vice president says technology and politics can overcome the president's stance.
by Stephen Shankland
Google Pixel 2: Here's everything we know so far
 by Lynn La
Bike-sharing company sued for 'inadequate' locks after boy's death
 by Zoey Chong
With new Porsche Panamera, E-Hybrid means massive power
 by Wayne Cunningham
Hidden water on the moon? Lunar explorers could make a splash
 by Eric Mack
Not fake news: Snopes is in danger of shutting down
 by Patrick Holland
On-demand companies like Uber and Airbnb rake in the cash
 by Dara Kerr
iRobot wants to sell Roomba-generated maps of your home
 by Jennifer Bisset
Microsoft Paint gets a second life -- in the Windows Store
 by Katie Collins
review
'The Defenders' is a Marvel series you’ll actually want to finish
Four superheroes walk into a restaurant and the rest is an unexpected joy.
by Caitlin Petrakovitz

The Latest

 
29seconds ago

Acer adds AMD Ryzen power to budget gaming desktops

New updates to the Aspire GX-281 mean better options for gamers on an entry to mid-level budget.

Desktops By Dan Ackerman
 
32minutes ago

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is a second helping of treasure hunting joy

Our preview of the upcoming installment in the franchise makes a few key tweaks, but keeps the main ingredients that make Uncharted games great.

Video Games By Ashley Esqueda
 
40minutes ago

Musk vs. Zuck: Tech titan takes to Twitter in AI battle

Shots fired! The Tesla CEO slams the Facebook founder for downplaying AI fears.

Tech Industry By Dan Ackerman
 
1hour ago

iRobot wants to sell Roomba-generated maps of your home

Cute robo-vacs map your homes, and now their maker wants to sell that data to makers of smart home devices.

Smart Home By Jennifer Bisset
 
2hours ago

What's the best low-cost phone plan?

The Cheapskate weighs in on the one carrier that gets his money every month, and why.

Phones By Rick Broida
 
3hours ago

Mario Kart real racetrack has the smarts to keep you on track

Hot Wheels' Intelligent Race System lets you pilot Nintendo's characters on a real-life Mario Kart racetrack.

Toys and Games By Mike Sorrentino
 
3hours ago

HP's desktops get a down-low makeover with new CPUs, webcams

HP’s new Pavilion All-in-One desktops are updated with new CPUs and pop-up webcams for home or school use.

Desktops By Brianne Garrett
 
3hours ago

Bike-sharing company sued for 'inadequate' locks after boy's death

A boy had broken the lock of an Ofo bike and was riding against traffic when a bus ran into him.

Sport and Outdoors By Zoey Chong
 
13hours ago

'The Defenders' is a Marvel series you’ll actually want to finish

Four superheroes walk into a restaurant and the rest is an unexpected joy.

TV and Movies By Caitlin Petrakovitz
 
14hours ago

Qualcomm: Apple supporters are trying to misdirect regulators

In a filing with the US International Trade Commission, the chip giant defends its proposed ban of some Apple iPhones.

Mobile By Carrie Mihalcik
 
15hours ago

Trump? Whatever. Al Gore says we'll cope with climate change

Plugging his new movie, "An Inconvenient Sequel," the former vice president says technology and politics can overcome the president's stance.

Politics By Stephen Shankland
 
16hours ago

From Negan to the demogorgon, the scariest villains of Comic-Con

Not everything is superheroes at Comic-Con International, and this year we got to see very scary cosplay of characters from popular shows like "The Walking Dead," "Game of Thrones" and some classic nemeses.

Culture By Tania González
 
17hours ago

Move over Netflix, it's time to watch NASA and chill

Throw on some Kenny Loggins and cue up one of 330 experimental aircraft videos NASA just added to its YouTube channel.

Online By Patrick Holland
 
17hours ago

Mystery UFO sightings in Cornwall have earthly explanation

A bizarre, swarming UFO "appeared" in multiple places over the English coastal peninsula, but it's not a sign of an impending alien invasion.

Random By Amanda Kooser
 
18hours ago

All the best Batman one-liners from Adam West, courtesy of Conan

Conan O'Brien released a montage of Adam West as Batman. You'll never look at a jukebox the same way.

TV and Movies By Patrick Holland
Close
Drag
Autoplay: ON Autoplay: OFF
CNET News Special Reports

Intolerance on the Internet

 Online abuse is as old as the internet and it's only getting worse. It exacts a very real toll.

Road Trip 2017: The smartest stuff

 Innovators are thinking up new ways to make you, and the things around you, smarter. Here's what they're up to.

CNET Magazine

 Check out a sampling of the stories you'll find in CNET's newsstand edition.

Star Wars at 40

 CNET looks at the cultural phenomenon that's been thrilling fans since the first film in 1977.

Logging Out

 Welcome to the crossroads of online life and the afterlife.

Tech Enabled

 CNET chronicles tech's role in providing new kinds of accessibility.

It's Complicated

 This is dating in the modern age. Having fun yet?

A New Tech Agenda

 President Trump puts his spin on everything from jobs to science to regulation.

Does the Mac still matter?

 Apple execs tell why the MacBook Pro was over four years in the making, and why we should care.

Batteries Not Included

 The CNET team shares experiences that remind us why tech stuff is cool.

Technically Literate

 Original works of short fiction with unique perspectives on tech, exclusively on CNET.

Solving for XX

 The industry seeks to overcome outdated ideas about "women in tech."
Hot Products