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The world in your pocket: How smartphones will get smarter in 2022

The world in your pocket: How smartphones will get smarter in 2022

Google, OnePlus, Asus and Motorola give us a taste of how our phones will be more useful, intelligent and powerful over the next 12 months.

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How the smart home will change in 2022

How the smart home will change in 2022

It's a new year and new smart home tech is on the way. These are the devices and software set to change the game.

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Smartwatches, fitness bands aren't medical devices but are starting to act like them

Smartwatches, fitness bands aren't medical devices but are starting to act like them

The line is blurring as wearables become more advanced. And it's only getting more complicated.

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Home and Family

Omicron throws travel for a loop once again

Omicron throws travel for a loop once again

Getting on a plane, a train or a ship will likely remain complicated in 2022.

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Should you invest in solar panels in 2022? It's complicated

Should you invest in solar panels in 2022? It's complicated

Supply chain hold-ups are increasing solar panel costs, but the Investment Tax Credit is still at 26%.

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The pandemic changed health care, and there's no going back

The pandemic changed health care, and there's no going back

For two years, we've been hyper-focused on our health. Will our health care system heal itself?

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Where Tech Goes Next

Making the next Beatles: How AI is changing pop music

Making the next Beatles: How AI is changing pop music

From the Abbey Road recording studios to tomorrow's pop artists, this is how artificial intelligence is shaping music.

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2022 will be an epic fight to protect data

2022 will be an epic fight to protect data

From ransomware attacks to election misinformation to consumer scams, the cybersecurity industry will be in overdrive.

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The CES 2022 trends we'll all be talking about this year

The CES 2022 trends we'll all be talking about this year

Commentary: Amid the futurist dreams of robots, the metaverse and autonomous transportation at CES 2022, there are real products calling out to your shopping cart.

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Latest

5G's next big launch could make its improved speed promises a reality
Verizon and AT&T's new 5G upgrades and some new wearables are among the highlights in what could be an exciting year in wireless.
7 days ago
Fitbit and Apple know their smartwatches aren't medical devices. But do you?
The line is blurring as wearables become more advanced. And it's only getting more complicated.
8 days ago
The world in your pocket: How smartphones will get smarter in 2022
Google, OnePlus, Asus and Motorola give us a taste of how our phones will be more useful, intelligent and powerful over the next 12 months.
8 days ago
Yep, you can really buy these CES 2022 products this year
It's always cool to see the latest and greatest at CES, but only some of these products will actually show up on shelves in 2022.
9 days ago
Laptops are adapting to our new normal in 2022
Better webcams and seamless switching may help make hybrid work more practical.
9 days ago
TVs in 2022 look pretty exciting: A buyers guide
With the big-screen announcements of CES 2022 in the books, here's what will really matter to TV buyers this year.
9 days ago
How the smart home will change in 2022
It's a new year and new smart home tech is on the way. These are the devices and software set to change the game.
9 days ago
Making the next Beatles: How AI is changing pop music
From the Abbey Road recording studios to tomorrow's pop artists, this is how artificial intelligence is now shaping music.
Jan 12, 2022
Should you invest in solar panels in 2022? It's complicated
Supply chain hold-ups are increasing solar panel costs, but the Investment Tax Credit is still at 26%.
Jan 12, 2022
Omicron throws travel for a loop once again
Getting on a plane, a train or a ship will likely remain complicated in 2022.
Jan 12, 2022
'Heartbreaking' loss: Climate crisis spurs push for compensation in 2022
Amid the ravages of climate change, hard-hit lands look to wealthy nations for funds.
Jan 11, 2022
2022 is shaping up to be an epic fight to protect data
From ransomware attacks to election misinformation to consumer scams, the cybersecurity industry will be in overdrive.
Jan 10, 2022
Privacy myths busted: Protecting your mobile privacy is even harder than you think
Settings alone aren't enough to secure your privacy, but they're a lot more powerful with the right apps.
Jan 9, 2022
The pandemic changed health care, and there's no going back
For two years, we've been hyper-focused on our health. Will our health care system heal itself?
Jan 9, 2022
Regulating the tech giants may finally be within reach
But it all depends on Congress having the will to make it a priority in 2022.
Jan 8, 2022
The misinformation pandemic is out of control, but there's a fix
Here's why the war on facts will get worse, but there's also a way out of the madness.
Jan 6, 2022
CES 2022 was the best auto show in years
From electric hypermiler concepts to color-changing cars, CES had some of the wildest debuts we've seen in a long time.
Jan 6, 2022
How to save, invest and earn more for a better 2022
Here's some forward-looking advice on how to save more for a rainy day, knock out some debt or finally buy that house.
Jan 6, 2022
The great resignation is changing work in America, and it's here to stay
The work world is changing rapidly, thanks to historically low unemployment claims mixed with unprecedented quit rates and millions of baby boomers suddenly retiring.
Jan 5, 2022
5 ways the world will change in 2022: CNET's predictions for the year ahead
Let's talk about space travel, mRNA, crypto, inflation, the Great Resignation, EVs and the metaverse.
Jan 4, 2022
In 2022, the new space race will get more heated, crowded and dangerous
The number of active satellites has more than quadrupled in the last decade, and the race to space is only getting started.
Jan 4, 2022
'Hustle culture' is facing an existential crisis with millennials
Millennials are wondering whether finding meaning in their job is a fruitless pursuit.
Jan 4, 2022
CNET's Scott Stein and Brian Cooley explain the metaverse
Spoiler alert: Anyone who says they can nail down the metaverse this soon is lying or trying to sell you something.
Jan 4, 2022
The metaverse isn't what you think it is, because we don't know what it is
Is the metaverse VR, AR or the second coming of Second Life? Yes to all three. But we need to know more than that.
Jan 4, 2022
Starship, Artemis and the race to low-Earth orbit: What to watch in space news in 2022
SpaceX's Starship is going orbital, NASA is launching its biggest rocket ever and Blue Origin wants to give you a postal address in low-Earth orbit. As the new space race heats up, we look at all the big launches, events and stories to watch this year.
Jan 2, 2022
5 predictions for bitcoin, NFTs and the future of money
Experts reveal where cryptocurrency is headed in 2022.
Jan 1, 2022
Where the EV revolution goes next
It may seem like electric and electrified cars are everywhere, but in the grand scheme of things we're only just getting started.
Dec 31, 2021
EV startups in 2022: Will they get you to join the electric revolution?
Longtime automakers may command the conversation around electric vehicles, but there are plenty of up-and-comers worth keeping your eyes on.
Dec 31, 2021
Quantum computers are on the path to solving bigger problems for BMW, LG and others
Steady progress and a burst of new quantum computer types bring these revolutionary systems closer to reality.
Dec 30, 2021
Broadband is on a mission for 2022 led by Starlink, 5G and US infrastructure bill
The pandemic laid the digital divide bare, but federal funding for new solutions could help us start to bridge the gap in 2022.
Dec 30, 2021

The Year Ahead

CNET has always helped you see what's over the horizon and demystify disruptive innovation. After two challenging years, momentous events are still reshaping the world, and whatever happens with the pandemic, there's one thing for certain: things will never be the same. Now we're going to look ahead at 2022 and help you navigate the changes coming over the next year. CNET: The Year Ahead will help you understand the coming changes in technology, work, entertainment, home and family life, wellness, money, and much, much more.