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Looking for Great Deals? Use CNET Shopping to Save Time and Money

Looking for Great Deals? Use CNET Shopping to Save Time and Money

Here's how to use our browser extension to get the best deals (and some bonus resources, too) when shopping on many of the web's most popular retailer sites.

by John Falcone

ChatGPT Bug Exposed People's Conversation History

ChatGPT Bug Exposed People's Conversation History

Titles of past conversations with the AI chatbot were visible, but not the full conversations.

by Carrie Mihalcik

Microsoft Office License for Mac and PC Drops to Just $40 With This Incredible Deal

This price drop is temporary, so don't miss out.

Stop Spending Money on Google Drive or Gmail With These Tricks

These steps can help you save money on extra digital storage.

13 Hidden iPhone Features You Maybe Didn't Know About

Discover what your iPhone is truly capable of with these uncelebrated iOS 16 features and settings.

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'Succession' Season 4: How to Watch and Where to Stream

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Best Sports Streaming Service for 2023

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Best Minecraft Server Hosting Service of 2023

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Best VPN for Your Smart TV

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

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The Absolute Best Anime You Should Stream in March 2023

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Do Your Workouts for Free on Your TV With These 5 Apps

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Give the Gift of Learning With These Subscriptions

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Best cloud services for small businesses

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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

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Watch March Madness 2023: Livestream Tonight's Sweet 16 Games on CBS and TBS

The NCAA men's basketball tournament starts up again tonight with four games.

by Matt Elliott

If You Keep Your Credit Card in Your iPhone Case, Change This Setting Now

Replying to texts from your lock screen is convenient, but it can be a real security risk.

by Zachary McAuliffe

Stop Spending Money on Google Drive or Gmail With These Tricks

These steps can help you save money on extra digital storage.

by Zachary McAuliffe

FTC Wants to Make It Easier to Cancel Subscriptions

The so-called "click to cancel" requirement would make it as easy to cancel a subscription as it is to sign up.

by Andrew Blok

TikTok CEO to Face Congress, Say It Has Solutions to Data Concerns

Under the shadow of a possible ban, Shou Chew will try to convince lawmakers that TikTok can safeguard US data.

by Carrie Mihalcik

Microsoft Office License for Mac and PC Drops to Just $40 With This Incredible Deal

This price drop is temporary, so don't miss out.

by Adrian Marlow

Best Dating Sites for 2023

We break down the pros and cons of the top dating sites and apps.

by Rebecca Fleenor

Best Streaming Services for K-Dramas

If you can't get enough of Korean dramas like The Glory and True Beauty, here's where to stream them any time.

by Kourtnee Jackson

Tax Scams Are Preying on Last-Minute Filers

If you still haven't filed your taxes, think before you click.

by Bree Fowler

ChatGPT Bug Exposed People's Conversation History

Titles of past conversations with the AI chatbot were visible, but not the full conversations.

by Carrie Mihalcik

Mozilla Launches Startup to Home In on 'Trustworthy AI'

The organization says it wants to "turn the tide" as companies rush to adopt generative artificial intelligence.

by Zachary McAuliffe

Panera Partners With Amazon One for Contactless Payments

If you're a MyPanera member, you'll be able to swipe your palm to pay.

by Kourtnee Jackson

How to Sign Up For Bard, Google's AI Chat Service

Bard is Google's answer to ChatGPT.

by Nelson Aguilar

Verizon Launches Free Videoconferencing Subscription

The BlueJeans Basic plan doesn't have time constraints for meetings and aims to rival Zoom.

by Kourtnee Jackson

Apple's Friday Night Baseball Will Require an Apple TV Plus Subscription This Season

Last year's free baseball deal will not carry over to 2023.

by Eli Blumenthal

13 Hidden iPhone Features You Maybe Didn't Know About

Discover what your iPhone is truly capable of with these uncelebrated iOS 16 features and settings.

by Nelson Aguilar

Fastest VPN of 2023

Most VPNs will cut your speeds in half. Get one that won't. Here are the fastest VPNs we tested in 2023.

by Attila Tomaschek

India vs. Australia Livestream: How to Watch 3rd ODI Cricket From Anywhere

Who will come out on top in this series decider in Chennai?

by Kevin Lynch

Google Maps Has 15-Year-Old Pictures of Your Home (and You Can See Them)

Street View lets you go back as far as 2007.

by Nelson Aguilar

iOS 16.4 Is Almost Here, but Beta Testers Can Try These Features Now

Apple has released four beta versions of the software so far.

by Zachary McAuliffe