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Why so many companies are pushing for the metaverse

Why so many companies are pushing for the metaverse

Welcome to tech's latest pivot. VR is not the metaverse. So what is?

by Scott Stein

Windows 11: Beta download, new features, device compatibility, price and everything else to know

Windows 11: Beta download, new features, device compatibility, price and everything else to know

Windows 11 is on the way. Here are all of the new features and other details about Microsoft's big update you need to know.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

Windows 11 download: How to get the free upgrade (if your device is compatible)

Windows 11 will be free to download if you're already using Windows 10, and you can test an early version of Microsoft's new OS now. But first, make sure to use the PC Health Check app to see if your PC will be able to run it.

Best laptop 2021: 15 best laptops we recommend in 2021

There are so many to choose from, so let CNET help you choose the best laptop.

Best 15-inch gaming and work laptop for 2021

When 13 inches is too small and 17 is too big, a 14- or 15-inch laptop from a company such as Dell, Lenovo, Apple or Acer may be just right.

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Best laptop 2021: 15 best laptops we recommend in 2021

by Joshua Goldman

Best 15-inch gaming and work laptop for 2021

by Lori Grunin

Best VR headsets to buy in 2021

The best VR headset for 2021

by Scott Stein

Best printer for 2021

by Stewart Wolpin

Best Chromebook 2021: 8 best Chromebooks starting under $300

by Joshua Goldman

Best laptop under $500 for 2021

The best cheap laptops available now

by Joshua Goldman

Best laptop for college 2021

Best college laptop for 2021: Apple, Lenovo, Microsoft and more

by Joshua Goldman

Best PC speakers for 2021

by David Carnoy

Best laptop for high school students in 2021

by Joshua Goldman

Best drone for 2021

by Justin Jaffe

Best 3D printer for 2021

The best 3D printer for beginners and budget creators

by Dan Ackerman

The best Oculus Quest 2 games and experiences

by Scott Stein

Best monitor under $200 you can get for 2021

by Lori Grunin

Best 2-in-1 laptop for 2021

These are the best 2-in-1s laptops you can get in 2021

by Joshua Goldman

Best desktop PC for 2021

by John Falcone

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PS5 restock tracker: How to buy a PlayStation 5 from Target, Amazon and more

Trying to get a PS5? Here's where to find one this week.

by Dave Johnson

Why would you ever want to project your eyes on your VR headset?

Facebook's experimental SIGGRAPH project asks a question. Here's an answer.

by Scott Stein

Best laptop for high school students in 2021

Whether you need Windows, Chrome or MacOS, there are budget-friendly laptops here to help you through the upcoming school year.

by Joshua Goldman

Sony's next-gen PSVR 2 headset looks to have HDR OLED displays

The 2022-targeted VR upgrade for the PS5 looks impressive, according to a report of a recent developer meeting.

by Scott Stein

Zoom has to pay $85 million to people for privacy issues. Here's how to claim your money

Zoom will pay to settle a lawsuit claiming it violated users' privacy rights -- and you might be eligible for payment.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

Windows 11: Beta download, new features, device compatibility, price and everything else to know

Windows 11 is on the way. Here are all of the new features and other details about Microsoft's big update you need to know.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

Lume Pad brings back glasses-free 3D -- this time on an Android tablet

The Lume Pad's light field tech is another attempt at figuring out how to do 3D without a headset. Car dashboards could be next. Here's what it feels like so far.

by Scott Stein

Every Windows user should do this: How to create a Windows 10 bootable USB

It's a good idea to have a Windows 10 boot drive around at all times. You never know when you're going to run into issues with your computer.

by Jason Cipriani

How to turn on Caps Lock on a Chromebook

Whether you want a full-time Caps Lock key or simply need the keyboard shortcut, here's how to do it.

by Joshua Goldman

7 ways to take screenshots in Windows 11

Whether you need to capture your whole screen -- or just a portion of it -- there are a number of different methods to get the shot you want.

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PS5 shortage might be over as Sony secures more chips

Some good news for those still looking for the console.

by Oscar Gonzalez

Best Apple iPad deals: Save up to $100 on new M1 iPad Pro

You can save $50 on the new 11-inch iPad Pro or $100 on the 12.9-inch iPad Pro based Apple's new M1 chip. The lower-cost and still highly capable iPad Air is also discounted.

by Matt Elliott

Windows 11 download: How to get the free upgrade (if your device is compatible)

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 FE is coming to the US, preorders start Aug. 5

A new Fan Edition Android tablet has arrived, right before the company's next Unpacked event.

by Eli Blumenthal

Why so many companies are pushing for the metaverse

Facebook, Microsoft, Epic and others want to build your future social spaces, no VR headset required.

by Scott Stein

The best 3D printer for beginners and budget creators

These are our favorite 3D printers, as well as some scanners and laser cutters, for makers and creators in 2021.

by Dan Ackerman

The best VR headset for 2021

PC, Playstation, or Oculus Quest 2? Here's how to decide.

by Scott Stein

Best gaming PC deals from Amazon, Best Buy and Newegg

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 30-series graphics cards are impossible to find on their own, but you can get a preassembled desktop with one of the new GPUs.

by Matt Elliott

Best Lenovo laptop deals: Discounted ThinkPad, IdeaPad, Yoga and Legion models

Lenovo laptops and two-in-one convertibles with the latest AMD and Intel silicon are on sale right now.

by Matt Elliott

Apple's latest Magic keyboard, mouse and touchpad are now available to buy separately

Now you can buy the 24-inch iMac's sleek mouse or keyboard without splurging on a whole new computer. But no, not in cool colors.

by Mary King