Unicode approved nine new emoji in September, including a cracking face, monarch butterfly, pickle, lighthouse, meteor, eraser, and net with a handle, which you’ll likely see on devices in the spring.
Feb 26, 2021 ·
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CNET’s top pick for standing desks is the Uplift V3 Standing Desk (9.3), highlighting its four programmable heights, a base that stays “solid even at full extension,” and extensive customization options.
Feb 15, 2021 ·CNET
HBO Max’s September new releases include Fuze (2025) on Sept. 4, Siren: The Voices of Shelley Beattie (2026) on Sept. 22, and Backrooms (2026) on Sept. 25.
Feb 15, 2021 ·CNET
HBO Max’s September lineup includes the three-part limited series A Killer Story (Sept. 10, 2026) and the eight-episode documentary JAŸ-Z in 8 (Sept. 18, 2026), plus Youth season 1 (Sept. 20, 2026) and weekly episode drops for JAŸ-Z in 8.
Feb 5, 2021 ·CNET
CNET’s Labor Day monitor deals list includes the Samsung Odyssey G55T 34-inch curved WQHD monitor for $279 with a 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, 1,000R curve, HDR, and AMD Adaptive FreeSync.
Jan 12, 2021 ·CNET
CNET’s 2026 travel-tech gift picks include MagSafe stands (Clckr Stand and Grip 2nd gen, MiiKare holder), travel storage (Vaultz mesh 3-pack, Cocoon GRID-IT), power and charging (Epicka universal adapter, Anker 523 PowerCore Slim 10K PD, Matador Global Travel Adapter), and tracking/audio for trips (Satechi FindAll Bluetooth luggage tag compatible with Apple Find My, Apple AirTags 2nd gen 4-pack, Twelve South AirFly Pro 2, plus Earfun Air Pro 4 Plus earbuds and Sony CH-720N headphones).
Dec 16, 2020 ·CNET
Verizon is offering up to $300 off the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with an eligible trade-in, with the discount delivered as bill credits over 36 months.
Nov 10, 2020 ·CNET
Multiple retailers are offering $100 off the Apple Watch Series 11, with the current best deal at $299 (and Verizon-style trade-in offers can add additional savings).
Nov 10, 2020 ·CNET
The roundup lists laptop prices starting as low as $199, including discounts of up to $900 (for the Asus ROG Flow Z13 gaming laptop).
Nov 9, 2020 ·CNET
NordVPN was the fastest VPN in 2025 testing, with just a 3% average internet download speed loss—13 percentage points better than Proton VPN’s 16% average loss.
Nov 6, 2020 ·CNET
You can set up an iPhone 18 Pro without losing data using four transfer options: restore from iCloud, Apple direct transfer (wireless or cable), restore from an encrypted Mac/PC backup, or use the Android app Move to iOS.
Oct 22, 2020 ·CNET
Surfshark is the best overall Mac VPN in 2026, with split tunneling on macOS and features including Rotating IP, Dynamic MultiHop, and Alternative ID, plus unlimited simultaneous connections.
Aug 31, 2020 ·CNET
Bluetti Elite 200 V2 is CNET’s best overall portable power station, winning its 2026 Lab Award for most efficient large unit with 81.08% RTE and recharging in under 2 hours.
Aug 27, 2020 ·CNET
The iPhone 18 Pro (and Pro Max) is CNET’s best all-around camera phone pick, with a 9.3 rating and standout low-light performance, improved focus tracking, Reference Image for authenticating images not taken with AI, and variable aperture on the main camera.
Aug 27, 2020 ·CNET
Prime Video’s September lineup adds Amazon original movies including The Runner (2026) on Sept. 2, You+Me – Against the World (2026) on Sept. 18, The Love Hypothesis (2026) on Sept. 23, and Go Deep: The DeSean Jackson Story (2026) on Sept. 24.
Jul 22, 2020 ·CNET
The best back-to-school tech roundup includes multiple budget picks under $50 (like the Iniu Mini 10,000-mAh 45W charger and Anker Soundcore P40i earbuds), midrange items under $100 (like Gregory Terros backpacks and the Logitech MX Anywhere 3S), and higher-end gear over $100 (including the $699 MacBook Neo with a student/teacher price of $599).
Jul 13, 2020 ·CNET
Coway Airmega 450 was CNET’s best overall air purifier for 2026, delivering particle-removal time of 1 minute 14 seconds and earning an Editors’ Choice award based on averaged results across high and low fan settings.
Jul 9, 2020 ·CNET
CNET’s best fitness tracker overall for 2026 is the Fitbit Charge 6, which earned an 8.4 score and tracks steps, heart rate, calories burned, VO2 max, sleep and stress scores, and supports 40+ exercise modes with SmartTrack auto-workout recording.
Jul 3, 2020 ·CNET
CNET’s top pick for 2026 is the Vitamix VX1, which blended raw almonds into almond butter in 1 minute 13 seconds and chickpeas into hummus in 58 seconds (fastest of the blenders CNET tested) while costing $380 and $120 less than the Vitamix 5200.
Jun 17, 2020 ·CNET
CNET’s best overall MacBook is the 13-inch 2026 M5 MacBook Air, priced at $1,299 and described as the default Air for most people.
May 20, 2020 ·CNET
