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We smashed the iPhone 8

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We smashed the iPhone 8

We subjected a brand new iPhone 8 to three drop tests to find out how fast it would break.

byVanessa Hand Orellana

'Star Trek: Discovery': Everything we know so far

'Star Trek: Discovery': Everything we know so far

byAmanda Kooser

Lego-like phones with swappable parts you should check out

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Lego-like phones with swappable parts you should check out

byLynn La

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'Star Trek: Discovery' spaceship flies over New York

'Star Trek: Discovery' spaceship flies over New York

by Mike Sorrentino

Google Doodle celebrates Asima Chatterjee, pioneering chemist

Google Doodle celebrates Asima Chatterjee, pioneering chemist

by Edward Moyer

Our favorite Star Trek episodes of all time

Our favorite Star Trek episodes of all time

by Jason Parker

21 hours ago

New Apple reviews, Nest debuts Secure line of products

This week's major tech headlines include reviews of the new iPhone 8, 8 Plus and Apple TV 4K. Nest also introduced a new line of home protection products called Nest Secure and there's even more rumblings that Sprint and T-Mobile may actually pull off a long-rumored merger.

22 hours ago

Behind the seams of Teddy Ruxpin's return

A beloved teddy bear gets a digital upgrade. Toymakers explain why they changed his look and gave him eyes that some say are creepy.

22 hours ago

How to really turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in iOS 11

Turns out just tapping the buttons in Control Center doesn't do it!

22 hours ago

2017 Land Rover Discovery joins our fleet

A year of on-road and off-road testing this big SUV should reveal all its charms, and its warts.

22 hours ago

Lots of little touches elevate LG's Quad Wash dishwasher

The four cleaning arms are effective, but the creative extras are what really help this dishwasher stand out from the competition.

22 hours ago

Selling your old iPhone? Here's how to avoid scams

You might need a hand paying for that iPhone X. CNET’s Marguerite Reardon offers advice on how to safely sell your old phone to help pay for the new one.

22 hours ago

iPhone 8 drop test: How tough is the glass?

Find out what it took to break the iPhone 8 and which side broke first.

22 hours ago

iPhone 8 drop test: How fast will it crack?

We subjected a brand new iPhone 8 to three drop tests to find out how fast it would break.

23 hours ago

A new look for Razer's slim Stealth laptop

The new gray design is all business, but loses the fun, multicolored lights.

23 hours ago

These Windows 10 PCs let you sign in with your face or finger

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23 hours ago

Apple TV 4K review: Sleek 4K HDR streaming for a premium price

With Dolby Vision high dynamic range and 4K resolution, the Apple TV 4K brings the latest tech to the smoothest streamer out there. But it's not cheap.

1 day ago

The reviews are in for the iPhone 8/8Plus, Apple Watch Series 3 and Apple TV 4K (ABEC, Ep. 102)

Is the Apple Watch that bad? Did Apple do enough with the Apple TV 4K? Are the new iPhone 8 and 8 Plus boring? We take a deep dive into Apple's latest product line with the man who reviewed them for CNET, Scott Stein.

1 day ago

Hackers targeted election systems in 21 states, DHS says

Vote-counting systems weren't affected, and few of the states targeted were actually breached, says the Department of Homeland Security.

1 day ago

5 things we just learned from the iPhone 8 teardown

Would you believe the iPhone 8 has a smaller battery? Here's what else iFixit discovered.

1 day ago

Uber's Khosrowshahi proving to be a kinder, gentler CEO

Facing a ban in London, the ride-hailing company's new leader says it's time for "self-reflection."

1 day ago

Meet one of our Down Under editors who can't live without her Xbox

Get to know Claire Reilly -- a hair band enthusiast who can dish out a mean Meat Loaf karaoke performance.

2 days ago

Fujifilm X100F: A great enthusiast compact for manual fans

The latest version of Fujifilm's fixed-lens APS-C compact is faster with a better design and photo quality than any of its predecessors.

2 days ago

The reviews are in for the iPhone 8/8Plus, Apple Watch Series 3 and Apple TV 4K (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 102)

2 days ago

Speed up iOS 11 on older iPhones

Don't be dismayed if your iPhone 5 or 6 isn't as peppy as it used to be. These tips should help solve some speed issues now that you're running the updated OS.