Too few humans? Global underpopulation is an emerging crisis
Social orders and entire economies could be rewritten, but is that necessarily a bad thing?
Robocalls are out of control. But that could change
Voice providers are running up against a June 30 deadline to implement the Stir/Shaken technology to help curb annoying and costly robocalls.
How TikTok is helping Black creators reclaim history, identity, 'whitewashed' culture
Kahlil Greene is one of many social media personalities using the platform to discuss Black history and events like Juneteenth.
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Mayim Bialik has straight talk, honest advice on handling your mental health
In her new podcast series, The Big Bang Theory actress, who holds a doctorate in neuroscience, breaks down questions about mental health in a world still coping with COVID.
Pandemic puppies: Are adopters really giving them up?
The short answer is no, though evictions and job losses may still loom as a pressure.
Mr. Trash Wheel is gobbling up millions of pounds of trash
Trash interceptors are becoming more common in large cities, helping to stop garbage as it floats down waterways. Mr. Trash Wheel is the pride of Baltimore, helping to make a cleaner, more beautiful city waterfront.
Saildrones are the latest high-tech weapon in fighting climate change
Saildrone Inc. has deployed over 100 artificially intelligent drone sail boats to monitor ocean and weather data, count fish stock populations and map the ocean floor using sonar technology.
The chip shortage isn't just a COVID thing: What you're missing
Huawei was blackballed, Intel pivoted and we snapped back to mass consumption. Here's a breakdown of the most important factors.
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The FCC Wants Scammers to Stop Calling You
US regulators approved a crackdown on robocall scams from overseas.
What The Pentagon Has Already Revealed About UFOs
As Congress prepares to hold its first public hearing on UFOs in 50 years, a previous military report cites 11 "near misses," doesn't mention aliens.
Bitcoin consumes more energy than many countries
Alex de Vries, the founder of Digiconomist and developer of the Bitcoin Energy Consumption Index, says that mining has professionalized with professional institutions taking advantage of economies of scale and finding the cheapest sources of electricity worldwide.
That time Michael Dell almost had his PC company taken away
In a new book called Play Nice But Win, the man who helped popularize direct-to-consumer PCs details one of the biggest battles of his career and talks about what comes next in our post-pandemic world.
Michael Dell says the key to winning is being unafraid to take risks
From starting a PC business in his college dorm room to fighting over control of his company, Dell's new memoir dives into entrepreneurship.
Commercial space travel is here. Now what?
Space expert Chris Daehnick talks about how the budding commercial space industry goes beyond tourism, and why private companies are leading the charge into space.
A commercial space industry is on the horizon
Space expert Chris Daehnick discusses the rise of space tourism and why governments are tapping the private sector to develop the tech that's taking us deeper into the final frontier.
Is there such a thing as dirty solar?
When solar panels are made using dirty electricity, they carry an emissions burden for the homeowner who thinks they're being totally green.
If you think solar panels are the ultimate in clean, green tech, think again
If they're made in China, they may have a long carbon trail to work off. Now what?
Made in America isn't simple to define or buy. Now what?
CNET reporters tackle the gap between our perception and the industry realities as our appetite for American-made products increases.
Why 'made in America' is a slippery concept
Choosing "American" products is more of a compromise than an absolute decision.
Business travelers as we knew them may be done. Now what?
Road warriors are abandoning planes to spend more time in front of a camera. Here's how that will affect everyone who travels.
Business travel may never fully come back and that could change travel for all of us
Even if you only travel in coach, business travelers affect your options. Now what?
Have 5G networks underwhelmed you so far?
6G is hitting the future drawing board and the vision is beyond what wireless plans normally encompass.
5G wireless is already teaching us what we'll want from 6G
5G networks have often been a lesson in being underwhelmed. Now what?
Now What
Now What is a video interview and panel series, talking with industry leaders, celebrities and influencers about the major changes and trends impacting business and how consumers connect in the "new normal" 2020 world and beyond. There will always be change in our world, but there will always be technology helping us navigate that change, and we'll always discuss surprising twists, turns and potential solutions.
Stay tuned each week for inspiring conversations. Topics include personal finance, health and wellness, artificial intelligence and the role of big tech in our lives. In both live and taped interviews, CNET hosts ask the questions to help us understand these extraordinary times and how we all can adapt to the challenges facing us.