9 great reads from CNET this week

9 great reads from CNET this week

How a squiggle changed the course of astrophysics, what a Trump reelection would mean for tech and why Amazon Luna can succeed where Google Stadia failed.

Election tech: How crisis and change shaped every tool we use to vote

Election tech: How crisis and change shaped every tool we use to vote

Voting this year may be hard, but it's not the first time the US has run an election during an emergency.

iOS 14 and beyond: Home screen aesthetics soar

iOS 14 and beyond: Home screen aesthetics soar

Apple's latest software update lets your imagination go wild, but making a digital space your own goes way back.

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LG Wing hands-on: It's bulky, but it's also surprisingly useful
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US sets restrictions on China's biggest chipmaker, citing military fears
by Edward Moyer
Google parent Alphabet settles shareholder suit over sexual misconduct allegations
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WeChat may be hit with US ban after Justice Department request
by Carrie Mihalcik
Facebook content oversight board to launch before election: What you need to know
by Andrew Morse
From Tesla's smashed Cybertruck to Michael Bay's Samsung walkout: The most epic tech demo fails
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Galaxy S20 Ultra vs. S10 Plus: Is the new phone actually better?

Find out if you should spend more on the latest Galaxy S20 Ultra, or save big with last year's S10 Plus.

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Motorola Razr 2020 review: The iconic flip phone has done it again, this time with 5G

The Motorola Razr gets the refinements it deserves.

Phones By Patrick Holland
2hours ago

Apple Watch SE isn't as cheap as the Series 3. So how do you decide which to buy?

We compare Apple's latest Watch SE with 2017's Watch Series 3.

Wearable Tech By Lynn La
3hours ago

The Hyundai RM20e is a little electric rocket

It's essentially an electric Veloster N ETCR race car with a bunch more power. Heck, yes.

Electric Cars By Steven Ewing
4hours ago

Audi Sportback-ifies its popular Q5 SUV for 2021

The biggest change between the standard Q5 and the new Q5 Sportback is the latter's sloping roofline.

SUVs By Craig Cole
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The best drones for 2020

Everything you need to know before you take off.

Drones By Justin Jaffe
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The best headphones of 2020

With many different headphones to choose from, which ones are the best of the best? Here's a look at CNET's top picks -- from full-size models to tiny wireless earbuds.

Mobile Accessories By David Carnoy
6hours ago

Enola Holmes on Netflix: Everything you need to know about Sherlock's sister

What's the Phoebe Waller-Bridge connection? Why's Sherlock's sister being sued? All your questions answered about the new movie starring Millie Bobby Brown.

TV and Movies By Richard Trenholm
7hours ago

Look back at Obama and Reagan through the eyes of their White House photographer

On CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast, filmmaker Dawn Porter and former White House photographer Pete Souza discuss their documentary, The Way I See It, and remind us that being president of the United States requires dignity and thinking for others.

TV and Movies By Patrick Holland
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NBA playoffs: How to watch Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 5 tonight on TNT

Game 5 of the Western Conference finals airs tonight -- and you don't need cable to watch live.

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UFC 253: Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa -- start time, how to watch and stream online

Hours from now Adesanya and Costa will fight for the UFC middleweight title at UFC 253.

Sports By Mark Serrels
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US sets restrictions on China's biggest chipmaker, citing military fears

The Commerce Department reportedly says that US companies exporting gear to Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation must first get a license to do so.

Politics By Edward Moyer
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Power Rangers Zeo Megazord revealed by Hasbro, featuring swappable helmets

Exclusive: The Megazord from the 1996 series arrives as a 12-inch figure.

Toys and Tabletop Games By Mike Sorrentino
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The best foam rollers that fitness pros swear by

These rollers can relieve muscle aches and tension.

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The best DIY home security system for 2020

Keep an eye on your house with our favorite do-it-yourself security system.

Smart Home By Megan Wollerton

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Take a look back at what's worth remembering from the last 10 years.

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The benefits and pitfalls of facial recognition are coming into focus.

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The space race, NASA's moon landings and our future on the moon.

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Tech plays a key role in cleaning up the worst nuclear disaster in history.

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