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iOS 16.5: The New Features to Land on Your iPhone

iOS 16.5: The New Features to Land on Your iPhone

Download the update now for these features and more.

by Zachary McAuliffe

CNET's Free Shopping Extension Saves You Time and Money. Give It a Try Today

CNET's Free Shopping Extension Saves You Time and Money. Give It a Try Today

No one likes to pay full price -- and that's what the CNET Shopping extension is here to help prevent.

by John Falcone

Apple Releases iOS 16.6 Beta Just Days Before WWDC

Developers and public beta testers can download the update now.

Google Drops New Features for Android and Wear OS: Here Are the Details

These are the features rolling out as of June 1.

iOS 16.5 Is Out, but You May Have Missed These iOS 16.4 Features

When it was released, iOS 16.4 brought plenty of new features to your iPhone.

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Keep Up With What's Streaming on TV Using These 5 Free Apps

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Best Minecraft Server Hosting Service of 2023

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Best Streaming Services for K-Dramas

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Best Sports Streaming Service for 2023

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Get Fit by Streaming Free Workouts on Your TV With These Apps

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Learn to Play Guitar: The Best Online Lessons and Classes You Can Take From Home

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Quarantine sucks. These services make it easier to get stuff done and stay sane

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

Learn Cybersecurity Skills With These 4 Online Courses

Sharpen Your Cybersecurity Skills With These 4 Online Courses

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Best VPN for School Wi-Fi 2022

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Best WordPress Hosting of 2023

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5 Online Art Classes to Unleash Your Inner Van Gogh

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How to Watch Puppy Bowl 2023

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Best Identity Theft Protection and Monitoring Services for 2023

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Best Photo Books for 2023: Shutterfly, Mixbook, Snapfish and More

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Applying for a New Job? These Resume Apps Will Help You Put Your Best Foot Forward

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Keep Your TV Viewing Habits Private With the Best Smart TV VPNs

Your smart TV is a vector for data privacy exposure -- but these VPNs can help keep your viewing activity hidden from prying eyes.

by Attila Tomaschek

Crackdown on Netflix Password Sharing: What It Means for You

It all boils down to choice.

by Kourtnee Jackson

Buy an Annual Costco Membership for $60 and Get a Bonus $30 Gift Card

Cut costs on groceries and other essentials with this deal on a 1-year Costco membership from StackSocial.

by Max McHone

Watch FA Cup Final Soccer: Livestream Man City vs. Man United From Anywhere

Will Manchester City keep their treble dream alive with a win over their neighbors at Wembley?

by Kevin Lynch

Here Are the 5 Best VPNs in 2023

The best VPNs for private streaming, gaming and torrenting, rated by our expert staff.

by Attila Tomaschek

NHL Stanley Cup Final: How to Watch, Stream Panthers vs. Golden Knights Game 1 From Anywhere

Only two teams are left standing and each are looking for their first Stanley Cup.

by Kevin Lynch

Apple Watch Features I Want to See in WatchOS 10

We're expecting to learn more about Apple's next big software update for the Apple Watch at WWDC 2023.

by Lisa Eadicicco

Apple Releases iOS 16.6 Beta Just Days Before WWDC

Developers and public beta testers can download the update now.

by Zachary McAuliffe

Google Drops New Features for Android and Wear OS: Here Are the Details

These are the features rolling out as of June 1.

by Meara Isenberg

Amazon to Pay $30M for Ring and Alexa Privacy Violations: Tips for Protecting Your Smart Home Data

As Amazon settles over alleged privacy violations, here's how you can help keep your personal data safe.

by Corinne Reichert

1 Month of Sling TV Is Half-Off for New Customers Right Now

Sports fans can get one of our favorite sports streaming options -- along with plenty of other content -- from just $20.

by Max McHone

Best Free Shows to Watch on Sling Freestream

With hundreds of channels and thousands of on-demand titles, there's plenty to choose from.

by Adam Oram

Google Wallet Just Got a Bunch of New Features

Your Android phone's digital wallet is getting some new additions, from a driver's license to a gym membership pass.

by Nelson Aguilar

NBA Finals: How to Watch, Stream Nuggets vs. Heat Game 1 On ABC From Anywhere

The NBA's championship series has arrived.

by Kevin Lynch

June Is Busy for Streaming Services. Let's Help You Decide Which Ones to Keep

Avatar swoops in, and you may not want to cancel Netflix if you're a fan of Henry Cavill in The Witcher.

by Kourtnee Jackson

iOS 17 Should Bring These Android 14 Features to iPhone

Commentary: Apple's next iPhone OS is expected to be announced at WWDC on Monday.

by Zachary McAuliffe

Get iOS 16.5 Right Now for These Important Security Fixes

The latest iPhone software update patches a few bugs that might be actively exploited.

by Zachary McAuliffe

Best iPhone VPN of 2023

These virtual private networks are the top performers we've tested for Apple users looking to boost browsing privacy.

by Attila Tomaschek

Google Ends Support for First-Generation Chromecast

Users "may notice a degradation in performance," the tech giant says.

by Dan Avery

Instacart Debuts AI Tool to Help You Shop Faster and Smarter

You can get an assist with figuring out what to eat for dinner and other grocery-shopping questions.

by Kourtnee Jackson