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cnet.com > tech > mobile > meta-could-release-a-smartwatch-this-year-this-is-why-it-makes-sense

Meta Could Release a Smartwatch This Year: This Is Why It Makes Sense

1+ hour, 46+ min ago  (398+ words) A new report points to a 2026 release for a Meta fitness watch. But the real reasons for its arriving have to do with glasses, too. Meta's current high-end smart glasses come with a neural wristband, but that could be upgrading…...

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cnet.com > tech > services-and-software > audibles-new-feature-lets-you-read-and-listen-to-your-favorite-books-at-the-same-time

Audible's New Feature Lets You Read and Listen to Your Favorite Books at the Same Time

3+ hour, 14+ min ago  (246+ words) Audible has added a Read and Listen feature to its app that syncs up the audio narration and text while you're reading a book. It'll be available for those who have both Audible and Kindle subscriptions, it was announced on…...

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cnet.com > tech > services-and-software > apple-adding-support-for-conversational-ai-in-carplay-this-march

Apple May Be Adding Support for Conversational AI in CarPlay

5+ hour, 50+ min ago  (295+ words) Hidden in the latest developer guide for iOS 26.4 is support for "voice-based conversational apps" in CarPlay. Apple's new CarPlay support shows conversational AI could be around the corner. If you've ever dreamed of talking with your car, Apple may have…...

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cnet.com > tech > mobile > google-pixel-10a-specs-vs-pixel-9a-8a-7a-whats-new-in-the-499-phone

Google Pixel 10A Specs vs. Pixel 9A, 8A, 7A: What's New in the $499 Phone

8+ hour, 24+ min ago  (670+ words) Google's Pixel 10A includes lots of under-the-hood tweaks. Will you notice the difference? That depends on your previous phone. Google's Pixel 10A alongside the Pixel 9A, 8A and 7A. For years, Google has released an A series line of Pixel phones that deliver a lot…...

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cnet.com > tech > services-and-software > what-is-chatgpt-health

ChatGPT Health: What You're Meant to Use the AI for, and Everything You Should Avoid

9+ hour, 2+ min ago  (1265+ words) A "health-focused experience" inside ChatGPT is designed to help you understand medical information and prepare for appointments with human clinicians. OpenAI's new ChatGPT Health tab is a dedicated hub for all your medical inquiries. At this point, it's safe to…...

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cnet.com > tech > services-and-software > best-vpn-for-chrome

Best VPN for Chrome 2026: Browse, Stream and Download in Private

9+ hour, 55+ min ago  (1770+ words) The best VPNs for Google Chrome enhance privacy so you can browse the web, stream videos and download files away from prying eyes. Using a virtual private network with your Google Chrome web browser lets you surf the internet, stream…...

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cnet.com > science > space > the-suns-temper-tantrums-what-you-should-know-about-solar-storms

The Sun's Temper Tantrums: What You Should Know About Solar Storms

10+ hour, 7+ min ago  (819+ words) Solar storms are associated with the lovely aurora borealis, but they can have negative impacts, too. The aurora borealis covers a lot of land and is easily viewable by astronauts at the International Space Station. Things have changed a lot…...

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cnet.com > tech > computing > what-to-expect-apple-march-2026-event

Apple's March 4 Event Expected to Reveal New iPhone, iPads and MacBooks

11+ hour ago  (667+ words) From clues on the event invite to rumors swirling online, we have an idea of what Apple might have in store for us on March 4. The M5 MacBook Pro is only the first in a whole new lineup of Apple computers....

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cnet.com > news > i-might-redo-my-entire-kitchen-just-to-get-these-wireless-charging-countertops

I May Redo My Entire Kitchen Just to Get These Wireless Charging Countertops

11+ hour, 23+ min ago  (365+ words) FreePower has expanded its industry-first countertop charging capabilities to laptops and smart watches. We saw it at KBIS 2026. Cordless charging is built right into your kitchen counters. I'm kidding, of course. Redoing an entire kitchen just to integrate MagSafe'charging-capable countertops…...

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cnet.com > tech > mobile > more-pixel-phones-now-work-with-apples-airdrop

Apple's AirDrop Now Works With More Pixel Phones

11+ hour, 39+ min ago  (182+ words) Google's Quick Share is expanding, allowing more Pixel phones to send media between Android and iPhone devices. The Pixel 9 Pro is one of the handful of Android devices that are now compatible with AirDrop, according to a Google announcement." If…...