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TikTok-Oracle deal and a potential US ban: Everything you need to know

The US government makes its case in court.

Articleby Queenie WongOctober 25, 2020 10:51 AM PDT

<p>Samsung Chairman Kun-Hee Lee has died at the age of 78.</p>

Samsung Chairman Lee, the man who made the company an electronics giant, dies at 78

Kun-Hee Lee has been hospitalized for years, but Samsung didn't specify what caused his death.

Articleby Shara TibkenOctober 24, 2020 8:06 PM PDT

9 great reads from CNET this week

How the coronavirus pandemic infected the world with lies, why Wi-Fi is a lifeline following a disaster and what the government's lawsuit against Google means for you.

Articleby Michelle MeyersOctober 24, 2020 5:00 AM PDT

US government sues Google, iPhone 12 reviews are in

This week's major tech stories include the United States' lawsuit against Google, Quibi shutting down and our iPhone 12 review.

Videoby Jeff BakalarOctober 24, 2020 4:00 AM PDT

Facebook, Twitter CEOs to testify about allegations of anti-conservative bias

The hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee will also focus on how the social networks handled the 2020 US elections.

Articleby Queenie WongOctober 23, 2020 3:39 PM PDT

<p>Uber driver Lyft ride sharing face mask facemasks coronavirus Covid-19 </p>

Uber drivers sue, say company 'coerced' them to support Prop 22

A lawsuit alleges Uber used a "constant barrage" of "propaganda," "old-school exploitation" and "scare tactics" to get drivers to back its ballot measure campaign.

Articleby Dara KerrOctober 23, 2020 3:37 PM PDT

Patreon will remove accounts from 'QAnon-dedicated creators'

The company updated its policies to address the promotion of QAnon-related disinformation.

Articleby Abrar Al-HeetiOctober 23, 2020 2:11 PM PDT

Uber and Lyft need to make drivers employees, appeals court rules

California has become ground zero for gig worker status as a major lawsuit and a nearly $200 million ballot measure campaign heat up.

Articleby Dara KerrOctober 23, 2020 12:16 PM PDT

Tech to help navigate Halloween 2020

Halloween is going to look different this year. Between the coronavirus and the CDC's recommendations against trick-or-treating and the overall climate of racial awareness and what that means for costumes, parents have a lot to navigate. Here are some tech tools to help in these uncertain times.

Videoby CNETOctober 23, 2020 10:00 AM PDT

Amazon Echo reviews are in, Sony details more PS5 stuff

In today's top stories, the fourth-generation Amazon Echo is garnering praise for its improved sound quality and increased feature set. Meanwhile, Sony lets everyone know that Netflix, Disney Plus, and other services will be available on day 1 for the PlayStation 5.

Videoby Iyaz AkhtarOctober 23, 2020 4:00 AM PDT