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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Facebook content oversight board to launch before election: What you need to know
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From Tesla's smashed Cybertruck to Michael Bay's Samsung walkout: The most epic tech demo fails
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On CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast, Takahashi explains her unusual career path, being on Survivor, working for the YouTube giant Smosh and becoming, and now creating, her own content.

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WWE Clash of Champions 2020: How to watch, start time, full card and WWE Network

Drew McIntyre versus Randy Orton headlines.

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Apple's battle with Epic Games could lead to big changes in iPhone apps

The future of the iPhone is once again at stake as Apple defends its App Store policies.

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Best portable shop lights in 2020

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Houses 3D-printed in just 24 hours now shipping in California

Using a unique UV-curable synthetic stone material, Mighty Buildings has created a process for 3D-printing an entire 350 square foot housing unit in just 24 hours.

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Apple Watch Series 6 review: Decoding SpO2 and all its new features

Apple's new smartwatch can detect blood oxygen levels throughout the day and night, but can't be used as a medical device yet. So what is it for?

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Ring Mailbox Sensor: Amazon quietly introduces mail surveillance

The $30 Mailbox Sensor snuck in with Ring's other news on an under-the-radar announcement page. Orders open Oct. 8.

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Galaxy S20 FE is the iPhone competitor Android fans need in 2020

The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition has a solid lineup of specs at a much lower price than its flashy siblings.

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Can OnePlus 8 Pro's camera live up to iPhone 11 Pro's? See the photos side-by-side

I took the two phones on my regular quarantine walk to see which can take the best photos in daylight and at night.

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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.

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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
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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.

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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.

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