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Most Plastic Doesn't Actually Get Recycled. Here's Why
There's no "silver bullet" for the plastics recycling problem. But here's what could help.
ChatGPT AI Explained: Why Everyone's Chatting About This New Chatbot
This artificial intelligence bot can sound remarkably human. Just be careful how much you trust its answers.
Apple's AR/VR Headset: What Could Be Coming in 2023
The company's next big product should be on its way next year. Here's what we expect.
Arizona Is Getting a Big New Chip Fab. Biden and Cook Are Thrilled
New TSMC factories in Phoenix could help the US chip industry avoid a grim fate.
Apple Offers App Store Devs More Price Options -- 29 Cents to $10K
The company will offer 700 new price points..
Oversight Board: Facebook's Treatment of High-Profile Users Is Flawed
The board wants Meta to make changes to its cross-check program.
Neuralink Reportedly Under Investigation Over Animal Welfare
The USDA is looking into allegations of unnecessary deaths, Reuters reports.
Meta Threatens to Pull News From Facebook if Media Bill Passes
Federal bill lets news sites collectively bargain with tech giants for compensation.
Why Bob From 'Sesame Street' Mattered to Me and My Gen X Friends
Commentary: Thanks, Bob McGrath, for all the sunny days.
Crisis Core Reunion Frees a Final Fantasy 7 Classic From PSP Shackles
Zack Fair's remastered 2007 adventure has mostly gotten better with age.
Remains of the Last Tasmanian Tiger Rediscovered in Museum
The thylacine died decades ago in captivity, but its story will be told anew.
NASA Finds Evidence of Magma Bubbling Beneath Mars' Surface
The planet may be more dynamic than it appears.
Duolingo's Phrase of 2022 Is Honestly Pretty Depressing
The company also released its third global language report on Tuesday.
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Why Bob From 'Sesame Street' Mattered to Me and My Gen X Friends
Commentary: Thanks, Bob McGrath, for all the sunny days.
Facebook Parent Meta Treated Some Users Unequally, Oversight Board Says
The board wants Meta to improve a program that gives special treatment to high-profile users.
Best TV Deals of 2022: Save Up to $1,300 on TVs from LG, Samsung and More
From compact 43-inch models all the way up to massive 86-inch screens, get big savings on top brands like LG, Samsung, Sony and more.
The Best Desks, According to the CNET Staff Who Use Them
When you sit at your desk for at least 40 hours a week, you get to know everything about it. We show you our desks and why we love them.
Don't Miss Your Chance to Snag This Meta Quest 2 Bundle for $50 Off
You can still grab our favorite VR headset for 2022, plus two top-rated games, for $350 on this limited-time deal.
NASA Spots Dwarf Galaxy 'Peekaboo,' a Time Machine to the Young Universe
The primordial cluster is in our neighborhood, cosmically speaking, but looks more like something from the dawn of time.
Meta's Targeted Ad Model Could Face EU Restrictions
Facebook and Instagram shouldn't be able to target users with ads based on their online activity, EU privacy regulators say.
'Parasite' Director's New Movie Trailer Finds Robert Pattinson in a Tube
Mickey 17, Bong Joon-ho's next film, comes out in 2024.
Step Inside Ramses the Great's Ancient Egypt With Dazzling Immersive Tour
At the traveling exhibit Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs, 21st century technology meets Egypt's 19th Dynasty.
Holiday Gifts and Gadgets That Cost $30 or Less
Get some great gifts without breaking the bank.
Apple Offers App Store Developers More Price Options -- 29 Cents to $10,000
The company, which typically has told developers to keep app pricing simple, will offer 700 new price points.
World's Oldest Tortoise Turns 190, Still Boasts Impressive Libido
Jonathan's older than the first photograph, and he still wants to mate, his vet says.
NASA Orion Captures Unreal View of Moon and Earth as It Heads Back Home
Artemis I delivers another stunning portrait, and this one might look familiar.
Google Rolls Out Continuous Scrolling to Desktop
The new feature allows people to see six times more Google search results on one page before clicking to see the next group.
2022 Geminid Meteor Shower Rains Down Shooting Stars as Peak Nears
Bright cosmic fireballs and even "Earth grazers" are on the calendar for the next week or so.
