2020 Genesis GV80 officially drops on New Year's Eve - Roadshow

The GV80 will go on sale in 2020.

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Vaping: Death toll climbs to 54 as CDC points to vitamin E acetate as prime culprit - CNET

Get up to date on the acute issues tied to vaping.

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Toss A Coin to Your Witcher: Here's where to hear the song from Netflix's hit series - CNET

Now pour him some ale.

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Huawei grew phone sales this year but expects 2020 to be 'difficult' - CNET

The Chinese phone giant was blacklisted by the US government this year.

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How to get rid of your Christmas tree easily after the holidays - CNET

Don't let your Christmas tree disposal stress you out.

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The last great smart-display deal of 2019: JBL's Link View for $95 - CNET

Originally $250, it makes a particularly great kitchen assistant. Plus, the last great Bluetooth speaker deal of 2019: Just $9.99!

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The Witcher’s success is held back by Netflix’s release strategy in a post-Game of Thrones world

The Witcher has everything it needs to be Netflix’s next success: popular source material, a massive marketing campaign, a well-received performance by Henry Cavill, and an iconic meme in the form of the hit song “Toss A Coin To Your Witcher.” Yet, while certainly popular, it doesn’t seem like The Witcher is going to become “must see” television like other recent hits, such as The Mandalorian on Disney+ or Watchmen on HBO. At least part of the reason why is how Netflix released it: in a single, all-you-can-eat drop — like almost all of its other shows — instead of a more traditional weekly rollout.

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No one is ready for California’s new consumer privacy law

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The California Consumer Privacy Act goes into effect January 1st, and it doesn’t look like anyone, even the state of California itself, is totally ready. Draft regulations for enforcing the law are still being finalized at the state level, and questions about specific aspects of the most sweeping privacy regulation since the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are still not clear.

“If you thought the GDPR was bumpy, the CCPA is going to be a real roller coaster,” Reece Hirsch tells The Verge. Hirsch is co-head of Morgan Lewis’ privacy and cybersecurity practice and has been advising clients on how to adapt to the new law. “This is a complex set of new rules, which are still a work in progress.”

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Getting out of breath while walking up stairs: What's normal, what's not - CNET

Plus, how to never get winded climbing a set of stairs again.

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For Facebook and Instagram, axing likes may not be about mental health after all - CNET

The platforms say they're taking measures to remove pressure and tackle harassment, but the motives aren't so clear.

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Air fryer vs. convection oven: Which one should you choose? - CNET

Air fryers can be inexpensive and space-saving, but could a convection oven or even a toaster oven still be your best bet?

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The best chest strap heart rate monitors, according to Amazon reviews - CNET

No more slipping, sliding or shimmying with these chest straps.

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New AirPods? This $8 accessory kit has everything you need to make them better - CNET

The bundle includes not only a colorful protective case, but also dangle straps, watch holsters and more.

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CES 2020: Rise of cloud gaming and death of the video game console - CNET

Google Stadia, Microsoft Project xCloud and more want to move video games to the cloud.

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Give Amazon Alexa superpowers to any speaker you already own - CNET

If you already have a perfectly good speaker, no need to buy an Echo. The Amazon Echo Input device brings Alexa commands to your JBL, Bose, Sonos speakers and more.

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Use tech to keep your resolutions video - CNET

You're not alone! Apps and tech can be your best buddies, helping you achieve your goals.

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Go read this ‘Cloud Hopper’ hacking investigation by the WSJ

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The global hacking campaign known as “Cloud Hopper” perpetrated by government-sponsored Chinese hackers was much worse than originally reported, according to an investigation by the Wall Street Journal you should read in full.

The report says that “at least a dozen cloud providers” were affected, but focuses on HP to illustrate the severity of the intrusions and the tactics used to attack and defend.

”The Journal found that Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. was so overrun that the cloud company didn’t see the hackers re-enter their clients’ networks, even as the company gave customers the all-clear.”

”Inside the clouds, the hackers, known as APT10 to Western officials and researchers, had access to a vast constellation of clients. The...

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Top 5 tech things to get excited for in 2020 video - CNET

A new year will bring some awesome things to people who love streaming, their phones and amazing tech!

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2020 Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar review: Excellent but exorbitant - Roadshow

In many ways, this Scandinavian crossover is a delight, but the as-tested price seems a bit hard to justify.

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The automatic trash can is here

Townew automatically seals the bag when full and pulls a new bag into place. | GIF: Townew

Until there’s a Roomba that takes out the trash, this self-sealing bin from Townew is as close as we’ll get to an automated garbage experience.

Townew is fitted with a Refill Ring that contains enough recyclable material to create 25 trash bags. Its touchless design opens the lid with a wave of the hand. When full, a button press on the front seals the bag, opens the top assembly for bag removal, then closes to pull a new bag into place. If the lid won’t close due to overloading, the trash can will automatically lift the top and seal the bag for removal.

The trash can is fitted with infrared sensors that detect movement at a range of 35 centimeters (about 14 inches). The bags are pulled from the Refill Ring and cut and sealed using...

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Uber sues California to block gig-worker law going into effect this week - CNET

Complaint says AB 5 unfairly targets companies and workers in the on-demand economy.

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Google's New Year's Eve 2019 Doodle features familiar frog - CNET

Froggy the weather frog finds the fireworks ribbitting.

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Syd Mead, sci-fi visual artist known for Blade Runner and Tron, dies at 86 - CNET

The legendary Mead once called science fiction "reality ahead of schedule."

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Another director leaves the Uncharted movie

The Uncharted movie, based on the massively popular Indiana Jones-like game series, has lost another director, according to Deadline. Its release date has also been pushed back.

Deadline says Travis Knight, who most recently directed Transformers spinoff Bumblebee, had to drop from the Uncharted movie because of scheduling difficulties. The movie is set to star Tom Holland as protagonist Nathan Drake. Holland, however, is also committed to playing Spider-Man in the next Marvel iteration of series, which apparently begins shooting this summer. Deadline reports that Sony still plans to release the Uncharted movie, but with a new director and later release date. (It was originally slated for a December 18th, 2020 release.)

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Greta Thunberg, Sir David Attenborough meet for first time, talk climate change - CNET

The teen activist "aroused the world" to climate change, the famed broadcaster tells her.

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CRISPR scientist who made gene-edited babies sentenced to 3 years in prison - CNET

He Jiankui was reportedly convicted of conducting an "illegal medical practice."

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7 reasons you can't sleep through the night and how to fix them - CNET

Why you can't get a restful night, and what to do about it.

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6 hidden Google Maps tricks you need to know - CNET

Don't plan your trip without checking out these tips first.

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Get a Ring Video Doorbell 2 for $99 - CNET

It's new, not refurbished, and one of the best deals to date on this popular 'bell-cam.

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The best vitamin subscription services for a healthy 2020 - CNET

You can now purchase vitamins that support your health based on your goals, allergies and even blood type.

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Pixel 4A could feature a hole-punch display, unofficial render claims

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The Pixel 4A could be Google’s first phone to feature a hole-punch display, new renders published by 91Mobiles claim. The unofficial renders, which are based on information provided by leaker OnLeaks, show what could be an unannounced budget version of the recently released Pixel 4, similar to the Pixel 3A that followed last year’s Pixel 3.

The design appears to combine elements of both the Pixel 4 and the 3A. The 3.5mm headphone jack from the 3A returns, as does the bottom-firing speakers and rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Meanwhile, the square camera bump from the Pixel 4 also makes an appearance here. However, while the Pixel 4 included two sensors on its rear, the renders claim that the 4A will have just one. The 4A will...

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The Best 2019 Stories About Kids and Gaming

There is a lot to talk about when it comes to kids and gaming. We want to encourage their love of gaming because we love gaming, too. But we don’t want to introduce them to something before they’re ready, we want to capitalize on the bonding experience gaming can provide—and we want to remember that not all gaming has…

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The best cars we drove in 2019 - Roadshow

These were our motoring highlights over the past 365 days.

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What the smart kitchen needs in 2020 - CNET

We're entering 2020 with plenty of exciting possibilities in kitchen tech. Here are a few ways to bring our smart kitchens into the next decade.

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What's New on Netflix the Week of December 30, 2019

2019 is dead and gone, and with it, we bid a bitter farewell to the dregs of Netflix’s streaming coffers, the meager end-of-year scraps they’ve been tossing our way these past weeks. 2020 starts with a bumper crop of modern classics that it’s hard not to be at least a little bit pleased by: we’ve got a slew of James…

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Galaxy S11 leaks and rumors: 4 rear cameras, battery, price, release date for Samsung's upcoming phone - CNET

The rumor mill is churning, the buzz is building, and the renders are surfacing to form a hazy picture of how the Galaxy S11 could be.

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Biggest tech stories of 2019 video - CNET

We look back on the major stories that shaped the year in technology.

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Just got a new TV or streamer? You need to change these privacy settings - CNET

Smart TVs and streamers from Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung and more all bury their privacy settings. Take control of yours.

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China jails scientists behind first genetically engineered babies

He Jiankui at the event where he publicly announced the experiment. | Image: ANTHONY WALLACE/AFP via Getty Images

A Chinese court has sentenced the scientist behind the world’s first gene-edited babies, He Jiankui, to three years in prison, saying that the researcher’s team “crossed the bottom line of ethics.” Alongside his prison sentence, The Guardian reports that He was also fined 3 million yuan (around $430,000).

He Jiankui was sentenced alongside two colleagues. Zhang Renli was fined 1 million yuan (around $143,000) and sentenced to two years in prison, while Qin Jinzhou was fined 500,000 yuan (around $71,000) and sentenced to 18-months in prison, with a two-year reprieve.

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2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid review: Worth a second look - Roadshow

The humble Honda Clarity PHEV is not a pretty car, but it is a surprisingly practical gateway into the electrified lifestyle for those not ready (or able) to make the full-electric plunge.

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2019 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid: Half-step or stepping stone? - Roadshow

Is the humble Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid an electrified half-step or a stepping stone to the plug-in lifestyle? That all depends on your perspective.

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Tesla’s Chinese factory just delivered its first cars

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Tesla has delivered the first cars produced by its Chinese Gigafactory, just under a year after the company broke ground on its first factory located outside of the US. Reuters reports that the Model 3 vehicles were delivered to 15 of Tesla’s employees as part of a ceremony. The deliveries were made well within schedule by the company, which had previously said it wanted to begin delivering its Chinese-made cars before the Lunar New Year on January 25th. The locally-produced cars already offer a large price saving over imported models, and a Bloomberg report recently said the company could lower prices further as it cuts costs and uses more locally-sourced components.

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Best smart plugs of 2020 - CNET

Smartening dumb devices has never been easier. These voice assistant powered plugs are your best bets for a connected home.

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Best direct-to-consumer cookware of 2020: Made In, Brandless and more - CNET

By cutting out the middleman, these online-only brands offer high-quality products at lower prices.

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Watchmen, Fleabag, Parasite top Barack Obama's 2019 favorites - CNET

HBO's Watchmen comic book reboot, a saucy British comedy and an eye-opening book on surveillance impressed the former US president in 2019.

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Best smart displays for 2020 - CNET

With the holidays around the corner, it might be time to peruse your display options from Amazon, Google and Facebook.

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Best music streaming: Spotify, Apple Music and more, compared - CNET

We compare the biggest on-demand music streaming services to find the best one for you.

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Got a new Amazon Fire TV stick? Here's how to set it up for the first time - CNET

Your new Amazon streaming device gets you access to a world of streaming video. Here's how to hook it up and configure it.

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Best bar gifts for 2020 - CNET

From bar accessories and drinkware to actual bar carts, these are perfect presents to get your drinking buddies.

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Best phones of 2020 - CNET

Hand-picked by CNET editors, these are the best phones right now.

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The best USB-C PD chargers of 2020 - CNET

Need to charge your phone? Wireless headphones? Laptops? These chargers can do it all.

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Instead of Big New Year's Resolutions, Make Smaller New Year's Goals

It’s that time of the year where all of us start to think about how we’re going to improve our lives in the following year. Maybe we’re going to start running or spend time more time with friends or family. Whatever your hopes and dreams are for 2020, you’re likely to be a lot more successful at them if you frame them…

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Security camera maker Wyze exposed personal data for millions - CNET

Startup blames employee error for weeks-long data leak.

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The best 3D printers in 2020 for beginners and budget creators - CNET

From Flashforge to Monoprice, these printers will get you started making all kinds of stuff.

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Best prepaid phones of 2020 - CNET

What are the best prepaid phones right now? Hand-picked by CNET editors, this is our line-up of some of the most outstanding.

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The best water bottles in 2020 - CNET

These are some of the best alternatives to disposable plastic water bottles to keep you hydrated all day long.

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Best gifts for grandparents in 2020, from smart tech to sentimental - CNET

Our favorite options for the perfect gift for your favorite grandma or grandpa.

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Best car gifts in 2020: Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, smart speakers and dashcams - Roadshow

Give one of these best gifts (aside from a car) to the drivers in your life.

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What's Coming to Hulu in January 2020

Hulu is a streaming service whose content depends a bit on what’s available on regular broadcast television, but the service has a number of unique movies and series available as well.

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The ultimate beginner's guide to running - CNET

Everything you need to know before hitting the pavement for your first run.

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Sunday's Best Deals: Sabred NVMe Enclosure, Cuisinart Cookware, Kindle eBooks, and More

A 55" Roku-powered Hisense TV, eufy doorbell camera, 8-week Washington Post subscription, and Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle lead off Sundays’s best deals from around the web.

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9 of the best running shoes for 2020 - CNET

For when the time comes to trade out your trainers.

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CNET's BEST bloopers of 2019 video - CNET

Some of our favorite flubs, flops and fails of 2019.

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How to run your first Spartan Race - CNET

A guide for obstacle racing newbies.

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4 treadmill workouts to torch calories, get faster and improve endurance - CNET

Turn the "dreadmill" into an exciting part of training.

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Robots at CES 2020: Robo-cats, sex tech, pizza makers and more - CNET

This year's Las Vegas tech show should offer us more insights than ever about the role robots will play in life.

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The best CNET photography of 2019 - CNET

Images that made an impact this year.

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How to make running on a treadmill more fun - CNET

These podcasts, guided runs and helpful tips will keep you from shedding a tear of boredom with every step.

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The 11 best new sci-fi books to check out on your new Kindle

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The holidays are here, and if you’re unwrapping a new Kindle (or a non-Amazon-branded e-reader, or just a device with an e-book app on it), you might be looking for some new books to read.

If you need some recommendations, here’s a list of some of the best science fiction books released in 2019, which should be the perfect choices for a long plane ride home or a quiet vacation morning.

We’ve rounded up our favorite and most-used games, apps, and entertainment. Check out our app picks for iPhones, Android phones, PCs and Macs; our favorite mobile games from Apple Arcade and Google Play Pass; and our top choices for gaming PCs, the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and VR. We’ve also listed our favorite streaming shows on Disney+, Hulu,...

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Nike Run Club, Strava, Daily Burn: The 7 best running apps - CNET

Get outdoors or crush your next treadmill run with these iOS and Android apps.

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New Apple Watch? Everything to know about heart rate, fall detection, battery - CNET

The Apple Watch is part fitness tracker, part miniature iPhone and entirely awesome.

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2019 Volvo XC40: Meet our little long-term Swede video - Roadshow

The 2019 Volvo XC40 impressed us at its debut. We liked its Swedish design, the high level of available tech and its zippy performance.

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Six truths about your phone's battery life: Overcharging, fast charging and overheating - CNET

We asked experts what fast chargers do to our phone's battery over time and how to extend its life. Here's what we learned.

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The best at-home fitness equipment in 2019 - CNET

Everything you need to bring the gym home.

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The most effective workouts to get in shape in the least amount of time - CNET

Trainers weigh in on the most efficient way to get in shape and hit your fitness goals.

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These 20-minute HIIT workouts are all you need to get in shape - CNET

These short workouts are just as effective as a full gym session.

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Stop using these excuses to avoid exercising - CNET

Too tired? Strapped for cash? Overwhelmed? Whatever reason you avoid exercising, we've got the solution.

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How CES keeps gadget enthusiasm going amid the backlash against Silicon Valley - CNET

The tech industry will gather in Las Vegas next month following a 2019 filled with scandals, investigations and heaps of criticism.

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The 10 best streaming shows on Netflix

You’ve got an evening to kill and a Netflix subscription — don’t waste any time browsing. These ten picks aren’t going to even begin to cover all of the great stuff on Netflix, but it’s a good start. Here’s what you should definitely watch.

We’ve rounded up our favorite and most-used games, apps, and entertainment. Check out our app picks for iPhones, Android phones, PCs, Macs and TVs; our favorite mobile games from Apple Arcade and Google Play Pass; and our top choices for the PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. We’ve also listed our favorite streaming shows on Disney+, Hulu and Netflix, some great sci-fi books, and exciting new podcasts. (Note: pricing was accurate at the time of publishing, but may change.)

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Best 11 streaming shows on Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+

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The Disney-fueled ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu triple pack might be the biggest power play in the streaming wars yet. The late-2019 bundling of these services offers three huge entertainment libraries, a staggering array of choices that’s mostly good at making it impossible to choose. Don’t sweat it. Here are 10 rock-solid picks culled from all three services, with something for any mood.

Unless noted otherwise, most of these are available on Hulu, the service with the largest and most varied library.

We’ve rounded up our favorite and most-used games, apps, and entertainment. Check out our app picks for iPhones, Android phones, PCs, Macs and TVs; our favorite mobile games from Apple Arcade and Google Play Pass; and our top choices for the PS4,...

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Goodbye to the tech that died in 2019 video - CNET

Home robot helpers, VR headsets, MoviePass and more: We look back on the tech and services that met their end this year.

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Samsung's next foldable phone: Rumors and leaks about its price, camera, screen and release date - CNET

We know that Samsung is designing a foldable phone that flips open like the Motorola Razr. Here are the rumors, leaks and specs.

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You're 10 tips away from mastering your new AirPods Pro - CNET

From noise cancellation to a new transparency mode and a new design, Apple's AirPods Pro can do all of the things regular AirPods can do and so much more.

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The best Wi-Fi routers in 2020 - CNET

Your router is the unsung hero holding your smart home together. From mesh to gaming to Wi-Fi 6, here are the best we've tested, for every budget.

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Best graphics cards for gamers and creatives in 2020 - CNET

Picking a new graphics AMD or Nvidia card can be overwhelming. We'll help you get started with everything you need to know.

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The best true wireless earbuds of 2020 - CNET

True wireless headphones are all the rage. Here are the top wire-free models you can buy right now.

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The best LED floodlights you can buy in 2020 - CNET

Today's BR30 LED floodlight bulbs are better and more affordable than ever before. Here are the best ones.

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Banana Boat, Neutrogena, Supergoop: The best sunscreens for 2020 - CNET

Sunscreen formulas have never been better. Here are some of the best you can buy.

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Pick the best LED light bulb in 2020 for every room in your house - CNET

The right light for the right room matters. Here are our top tips.

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The best toaster oven is the one you'll hate the least - CNET

Toaster ovens are bulky, inefficient and outdated. There, I said it. Now here's how to find one that's actually worth it.

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Find the best mattress in 2020: 11 top brands compared - CNET

Not interested in haggling with a salesperson or lying on a floor model? We’ve rounded up the top online mattress options you can buy from the comfort of your home.

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Best soundbars of 2020 under $200 - CNET

If you're on a limited budget, here are three soundbars that sound great, look good and don't cost an arm and a leg.

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Betelgeuse star acting like it's about to explode, even if the odds say it isn't - CNET

One of the brightest stars in the sky makes up Orion's shoulder and also looks to be on the verge of going supernova sometime between today and 100,000 years from today.

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The year in climate change: Leaders keep ignoring the science, and this is not fine - CNET

Commentary: My world's on fire, how 'bout yours?

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Expert Advice on How to Keep Your Grooming Game in Check This Winter

Taking care of your skin is a lot like voting - too many people (namely men) don’t understand the very concrete impact it has on our daily lives.

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Google is poised to make another blitz at CES 2020 - CNET

The world's largest tech conference has become a crucial battleground for Google Assistant in its war against Amazon and other rivals.

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How to quit vaping for good: 8 tips from addiction experts - CNET

Doctors, psychologists and addiction specialists share their top tips for quitting your Juul or other e-cigarette.

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2019 Indian FTR 1200 S: Happiness is a flat circle video - Roadshow

Indian's FTR 1200 S is a fresh look at what a sporty American motorcycle can be from one of the oldest motorcycle companies in the US. We've spent the better part of a year with one, so let us tell you what's good about it, and what's not so good.

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Roadshow's favorite cars and trucks of the last decade - Roadshow

We've tested hundreds upon hundreds of new cars over the last 10 years. These are our favorites.

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Apple made a big Hollywood splash in 2019. In 2020, it needs even more - CNET

The Apple TV Plus launch this year was a multibillion-dollar bet. Next year we learn if Apple can move beyond being just the iPhone company.

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A century before Spike Lee, this black maverick outmaneuvered Hollywood segregation - CNET

How African-American pioneer Oscar Micheaux built an alternative to Hollywood, starting in the year race riots burned across America.

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New privacy laws like CCPA could be headed to your state - CNET

First California passed its version of the GDPR. Now other states are looking to follow the lead set by the California Consumer Privacy Act.

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Refurb Beats Powerbeats Pro are back on sale for $119.99 - CNET

Apple's sport-minded true-wireless earphones are a steal at this price, but you have to be willing to live with a shorter warranty.

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Six truths about your phone's battery life: Overheating, fast charging, overcharging - CNET

We asked experts what fast chargers do to our phone's battery over time and how to extend its life. Here's what we learned.

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Here are 9 great apps for your new Android device

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Setting up a new phone is a flurry of entering passwords, transferring contact data, downloading must-have social media apps, and entering even more passwords. Once that’s all done, it’s time to fill your phone with everything else you might need day to day: a smarter weather app, a good email client, and some things to make sure you have plenty to read and listen to. Here are our suggestions for where to start.

We’ve rounded up our favorite and most-used games, apps, and entertainment. Check out our app picks for iPhones, Android phones, PCs, Macs and TVs; our favorite mobile games from Apple Arcade and Google Play Pass; and our top choices for the PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. We’ve also listed our favorite streaming shows on...

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The 10 best apps for your new Windows PC

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Anyone who has used Windows through more than one version knows that, no matter how many utilities Microsoft adds to its operating system, there are always apps and utilities that will enhance your use. We listed several good ones in last year’s edition; this year, we have a few new ones to add to the mix. If you have a brand new system, consider installing some (or all) of these.

We’ve rounded up our favorite and most-used games, apps, and entertainment. Check out our app picks for iPhones, Android phones, PCs, Macs and TVs; our favorite mobile games from Apple Arcade and Google Play Pass; and our top choices for the PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. We’ve also listed our favorite streaming shows on Disney+, Hulu and Netflix, some...

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Set up your new Google Nest Hub or Nest Hub Max like this - CNET

Did someone gift you a Google Nest Hub smart display this year? Get it connected it to your smart home fast with this quick guide.

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Samsung's next foldable phone: Rumors and leaks we know about the Motorola Razr rival - CNET

The price, launch date, screen size and cameras in the upcoming foldable flip phone.

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The best videogames of 2019 video - CNET

The year in games wasn't filled with the blockbusters we've seen in year's past, but nevertheless 2019 still offered a few standout gems.

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2019 Data Breach Hall of Shame: These were the biggest data breaches of the year - CNET

We never want to hear the words "unsecured database" ever again.

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Switch from iPhone to Android: Here's how to transfer iMessage, photos and more - CNET

Google and Samsung made moving your iPhone data to your new Android phone simple and easy. You can even transfer your iMessage history.

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Your new Mac: This is the best way to set up your Apple computer - CNET

Setting up a new iMac or MacBook Air takes time, but we'll walk you through what you need, and offer some advice along the way to make it a painless process.

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2019 Ferrari 812 Superfast lives up to its name even standing still - Roadshow

Even when sitting idle, the Ferrari 812 Superfast oozes speed and purpose.

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LG now makes a home gardening appliance

LG’s vegetable cultivator alongside a full-sized fridge. | Image: LG

There’s no surer sign that CES is near than the announcement of a massive home appliance of dubious merit. Joining the tradition of giant laundry folders and wardrobe sanitizers is this new indoor vegetable cultivator from LG. It controls light, temperature, and water to grow your own garden from up to 24 “all-in-one seed packages” that LG will happily sell you. The modular packages contain the seeds, peat moss, and fertilizer, and come in 20 varieties of lettuces and herbs including romaine, arugula, chicory, and basil. Growth can be managed from the accompanying app. And from the looks of the supplied press images, the gardening column is designed to slot into kitchens next to full-sized refrigerators.

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker's ending, explained - CNET

Major spoiler alert: Who is the Skywalker that's rising?

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LG's herb fridge is a full-size indoor farm - CNET

You've heard of wine and beer fridges, but what about an herb fridge? LG thinks this full-size greens grower will be the next big thing.

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The best DNA testing kits in 2020 - CNET

Looking for the best DNA test kits available to buy now? Here are your top options.

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Best wireless car chargers and mounts of 2020 - CNET

Looking for the best wireless car charger for your smartphone so you can drive your way to a full battery? Here are our top picks.

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Upgrade these devices in 2020 video - CNET

If you've been waiting, now's the time.

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Exposed databases are as bad as data breaches, and they're not going anywhere - CNET

Hackers don't have to hack when companies make this mistake.

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The very cool cars of Radwood SoCal - Roadshow

If it's from the 1980s or 1990s, at this show, it's rad.

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iPhone 11 and 11 Pro drop test: The most durable smartphone glass ever? - CNET

We put both the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro through a series of drops to see if they would survive. Turns out, they're a lot tougher than we thought.

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The 12 best apps for your new iPhone

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If you’re lucky enough to have unwrapped a new iPhone as a holiday gift this year, you’ll probably want to install some new apps on it. Fortunately, we’re here to help with some suggestions. We’ve divided them into two types: great apps that are just generally fun or useful to have on your phone, and apps that you should download to replace the default ones that Apple ships on your iPhone.

We’ve rounded up our favorite and most-used games, apps, and entertainment. Check out our app picks for iPhones, Android phones, PCs, Macs and TVs; our favorite mobile games from Apple Arcade and Google Play Pass; and our top choices for the PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. We’ve also listed our favorite streaming shows on Disney+, Hulu and...

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Free returns come with an environmental cost

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Every single day this December, an estimated 1 million return packages were picked up through UPS alone, and online shoppers are expected to send back even more purchases this holiday season.

Each returned package — regardless of which carrier picks it up — leaves a trail of emissions from the various trains, planes, and giant trucks that carry it back to the seller. That pollution contributes to climate change and worsens air quality. Many of the discarded items head to a landfill. The environmental problem is only getting worse as e-commerce grows and free returns become the expected norm for shopping online.

Each returned package leaves a trail of emissions

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The 8 best Apple Arcade games for your new iPhone or iPad

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The world of iPhone and iPad games changed dramatically in September with the launch of Apple Arcade. The subscription is an incredible deal: for $4.99 a month, or $49.99 per year, you get unlimited access to more than 100 titles from some of the biggest mobile game developers around. That includes the creators behind hits like Threes, Monument Valley, and Alto’s Adventure. And the great thing about a subscription is that you can try anything, including games you might not otherwise play, without worrying about wasting your money.

The problem? There are so many games on the service that it can be hard to know where to start. If you just picked up a new iPhone or iPad over the holidays, you can’t go wrong with these eight excellent games.

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Got a new Fire TV stick? Here's how to set it up for the first time - CNET

Your new Amazon streaming device gets you access to a world of streaming video. Here's how to hook it up and configure it.

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The best media streamers of 2020: Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, Apple TV and more - CNET

Plenty of hardware options exist for streaming Netflix, YouTube, Amazon and the rest. Here are our picks for the best.

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5 ways to use your new 2-in-1 laptop - CNET

If you're only using your convertible as a laptop or tablet, you're missing half the fun.

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Just got a new TV or streamer? You need to change the privacy settings - CNET

Smart TVs and streamers from Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung and more all bury their privacy settings. Take control of yours.

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How to watch Clemson and Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl without cable - CNET

The Buckeyes and Tigers will play for a spot in the college football championship game.

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Want to change your life? Ditch New Year's Resolutions for habit tracking - CNET

Make 2020 the year you finally get fit, save money and read more.

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Recycle your old tech video - CNET

Sure, you've got new gadgets, but what do you do with your old ones? Definitely don't throw them away!

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Never Leave Your House Again For a Workout When You Get a BodyBoss Gym

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The best after-Christmas 2019 deals still available - CNET

Take advantage of the Boxing Day specials to scoop up great deals on phone cases, meal delivery services, smart home gadgets and much more.

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How to set up your new Wyze Cam security camera in your home - CNET

You're minutes away from being able to monitor your home from your phone.

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Gaming on a Mac? Here's how to connect a PS4 or Xbox One controller - CNET

I walk you through the process of connecting a PlayStation 4 and Xbox One controller to your Mac via Bluetooth. No need to download drivers or use a dongle.

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Don't buy another crossover, get a Honda Odyssey instead - Roadshow

This minivan excels at hauling nearly any combination of passengers or parcels, plus it offers loads of tech.

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2019 Ferrari 812 Superfast review: Turned up to 12 - Roadshow

Ferrari's upgraded F12 is louder, faster and meaner, but is it still the ultimate expression of V12 performance?

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New Year, New You - CNET

everything you need to develop healthy habits that will last all the way through 2020 and beyond.

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The best movies of 2019: What to watch from this year - CNET

Parasite, Booksmart, Captain Marvel... The CNET movie buffs put on our monocles, sip some whiskey and round up the best movies of the year.

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Scientists chilled Lego bricks to near absolute zero to see what happens - CNET

That's 2,000 times colder than deep space.

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The 11 best games to play on your new PlayStation 4

Sony’s PlayStation 4 may be entering its eighth and final year in 2020, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be a new PS4 owner this holiday season. After all, game consoles are cheaper than ever ahead of next fall’s next-gen refresh, and there are scores of amazing titles from the last decade or so that are still worth playing.

For Sony, 2020 is going to be a huge year, in fact. There’s Final Fantasy VII Remake coming in March, as well as The Last of Us Part II in May. There’s also a pair of excellent-looking new samurai games, Ghost of Tsushima and Nioh 2, both coming as PS4 exclusives next year. Every one of those games is a good reason to get a PS4 now, especially if you don’t plan on diving in headfirst into the next generation 12...

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The 10 best games for your new Xbox One

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If you’ve added an Xbox One S or Xbox One X to your entertainment center this year, you’ll need some games to play. Now more than ever, it’s far easier — and cheaper — to load up on the best games to play. Why? Because of how excellent Xbox Game Pass has become.

For $14.99 per month ($1 for the first three months if you’re a new subscriber), the all-in-one Game Pass Ultimate subscription gets you access to hundreds of games to download. It also grants you the ability to play multiplayer games online with friends (where supported). Lastly, you’ll get exclusive discounts on popular games.

Signing up to the Game Pass will get you instant access to six of the 10 games below. Though the others listed here that are not included with Game...

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At Radwood, a '93 Prelude and a Renntech-tuned '97 E-Class are two sides of the same coin - Roadshow

A lightweight Japanese sports coupe and a high-power German heavyweight are two different ways to experience 1990s greatness, at the only car show that celebrates the era.

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CCPA: Everything you want to know about California's new privacy law - CNET

New year, new privacy rights.

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LG's herb fridge is a full-size indoor gardening center - CNET

You've heard of wine and beer fridges, but what about an herb fridge? LG thinks this full-size greens grower will be the next big thing.

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Little Women in 2019 gives us the ending the book deserved - CNET

Commentary: Lady Bird director Greta Gerwig crafts the definitive version of Louisa May Alcott's classic tale.

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New Android phone? Change these 5 settings right away - CNET

Whether it's a new Galaxy S10 or a Pixel 3a, you can get the most out of your phone by tweaking a few settings.

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CES 2020: Facebook, Twitter gear up for the world's biggest tech show - CNET

Social networks get a chance to highlight big partnerships and defend themselves.

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The very cool cars of Radwood SoCal - Roadshow

If it's from the 1980s or 1990s, at this show, it's rad.

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California's new privacy law: Everything you need to know video - CNET

The California Privacy Protection Act will change how companies treat your data, whether you live in the state or not.

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Apple Watch and iPhone: How to pair, unpair - CNET

We walk you through the best way to get your new Apple Watch paired with your iPhone, plus how to unpair and erase your old smartwatch.

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AirPods 2 vs. Sony's true wireless headphones: Which are the better earbuds? - CNET

Sony's earbuds have great sound quality and noise cancellation, but they're $60 more expensive than the AirPods. Are they worth the splurge?

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The 8 best games for your new Nintendo Switch

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We’re quickly approaching the third anniversary of the Nintendo Switch, and a lot has changed in that time. Nintendo’s console / tablet hybrid now boasts a mature, varied lineup of games; an online service with Netflix-style access to NES and SNES games; and even a new iteration of the hardware thanks to the smaller, sleeker Switch Lite. Early on, it was easy to figure out what to play; you just downloaded a copy of Breath of the Wild and lost yourself for dozens of hours. Now, things are more challenging because there are so many interesting games.

If you just got your hands on a Switch over the holidays, here are eight great games to start your journey with.

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The 12 best games on Google Play Pass for your new Android phone

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If you just got a brand-new Android phone for the holidays, you probably want to play some games on your shiny device. Luckily, that’s especially easy to do this year with Google’s $5-per-month Google Play Pass games and apps subscription service, which offers free access to hundreds of games without pushing ads or demanding in-app purchases.

We’ve looked through what’s available on Play Pass, and it has a lot of good games to check out. Here are just a few that we recommend. And since all of the games are also available individually — either free with ads and in-app purchases, or for specific prices — we’ve included their Google Play links as well.

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6 things all new iPhone and iPad owners should do before using their phone or tablet - CNET

From setting up or restoring an iCloud backup to connecting your iPhone or iPad to Wi-Fi and surviving without iTunes, there's a lot to learn about your new device.

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How to return your holiday gift video - CNET

So maybe you didn't get the thing you desperately wanted for the holidays. Well, we've got some super simple tips on how to make the most of your return strategy to make sure you really get what you want.

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New phone? Moving Google Authenticator is one of the first things you should do - CNET

When you get a new phone, transferring your Google Authenticator app and two-factor codes is a vital, but really easy step that you can’t forget.

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2020 Honda Odyssey review: Like a Swiss army knife on wheels - Roadshow

The Honda Odyssey is an ideal vehicle for large families or just folks that want efficient transportation that can haul a mountain of people or payload.

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2020 Honda Odyssey: Don't get another crossover, buy one of these instead video - Roadshow

As it has been for generations, Honda's Odyssey is one of the best minivans on the market today. When it comes to efficiently hauling folks, freight or any combination of the two, it's tough to top.

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2020 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster in Verde Scandal - Roadshow

Yes, the color is scandalous, but also appropriate for a car this ridiculous.

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Elon Musk's holiday is gonna be #dank because Tesla shares hit $420 - Roadshow

But seriously, this is the highest Tesla's stock has ever been (and the most valuable too).

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Climate change in 2019: Leaders continue to ignore the science - CNET

Commentary: My world's on fire, how 'bout yours?

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker passes $200 million mark at box office - CNET

The Force was still with the movie as it earned $29.2 million on Dec. 23, for the sixth-biggest movie Monday ever.

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Travis Kalanick is leaving Uber’s board of directors

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Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick is resigning from the company’s board of directors. The news comes after Kalanick sold more than $2.5 billion in stock — more than 90 percent of his stake — when the lock-up on his shares expired. By exiting the board, he has essentially cut himself entirely off from the company he helped found.

Kalanick’s last day will be December 31, 2019, after which time he’ll focus on his “new business and philanthropic endeavors.” This is likely a reference to his new startup, CloudKitchens, which he has bragged will be “bigger than Uber,” according to reporting by The Information.

“At the close of the decade, and with the company now public, it seems like the right moment for me to focus on my current business and...

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Travis Kalanick is leaving Uber’s board of directors

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Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick is resigning from the company’s board of directors. Kalanick’s last day will be December. 31, 2019, after which he’ll focus on “his new business and philanthropic endeavors.”

In a prepared statement, Kalanick said “it seems like the right moment for me to focus on my current business and philanthropic pursuits.”

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Star Wars’ barely there same-sex kiss cut from Rise of Skywalker in Singapore

Star Wars’ first same-sex kiss has been cut from The Rise of Skywalker in Singapore. The blink-and-you-might-miss-it moment takes place near the film’s end, when two peripheral characters share a quick smooch among celebrations. According to The Guardian, the kiss was clipped from the film in order to keep its PG-13 rating.

Singapore does not recognize same-sex marriage; sex between men is illegal and punishable by law. Films featuring LGBTQ content are subject to censorship or harsh ratings. Disney did not respond to a request for comment about the clip’s removal before publication.

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What's Coming to Amazon Prime Video in January 2020

Amazon is kicking off 2020 with a number of pretty solid additions to Prime Video.

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WWI movie 1917 got its one-shot approach because of James Bond - CNET

Director Sam Mendes, cinematographer Roger Deakins, actors Dean-Charles Chapman and George MacKay and screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns talk about re-creating the harrowing trenches of war.

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In the 5G race of 2019, consumers were the real losers - CNET

Commentary: The carriers were largely in testing mode, and consumers were the guinea pigs.

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Apple AirPods: The very best tips and tricks for your wireless headphones - CNET

Your AirPods do far more than just play music from your iPhone, iPad and Mac.

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Arlo Video Doorbell review: Arlo just ousted Nest as my favorite video doorbell - CNET

Arlo's $150 Video Doorbell is an excellent doorbell at a reasonable price.

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13 smart doorbells to watch over your front stoop - CNET

Part buzzer, part security camera, today's doorbells do a lot more than their predecessors.

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Is the iPhone 11 waterproof? We couldn't drown it, nor the iPhone 11 Pro - CNET

Let's take the iPhone 11 to extremes with an underwater drone.

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Your phone battery: Overheating, overcharging and 4 other things you should know - CNET

We asked experts what fast chargers do to our phone's battery over time and how to extend its life. Here's what we learned.

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Galaxy S11 rumors: Everything we know about Samsung's camera, price, February launch date - CNET

Samsung's next Galaxy flagship phone is coming, setting the pace for 2020 phones.

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4 rules about Amazon return shipping you absolutely need to know - CNET

Don't ship Amazon returns the wrong way. Here are some pro tips on how to easily send back unwanted items.

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Fortnite Chapter 2: How to download and install it on Android phones with less headaches - CNET

The wildly popular game Fortnite is a complete mess to install on Android phones, and may not work on them all. Here's how to get it, if you can.

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How to get the most out of your tech video - CNET

You may have amassed lots of tech goodies. Here's how to make sure you're happiest.

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Could Samsung’s next Galaxy Fold phone have a glass display?

Images of what’s rumored to be Samsung’s next foldable phone. | 王奔宏 via Weibo

Earlier this month we saw images of a foldable device with a clamshell design rumored to be Samsung’s next foldable phone. Now, to add a little more spice to this speculation, we ask: could this device also be using glass instead of plastic for its screen?

That’s what phone leaker Ice Universe claims, tweeting today that Samsung has created “an ultra-thin glass cover” for its next foldable, and pointing to the smooth and unwrinkled appearance of the screen of the unknown device as proof. (The plastic screens of foldable devices often look rippled when seen at an angle, and only accrue more creases with time.)

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WWE vs. AEW in 2019: Wrestling wars are nice, but we're still missing a megastar - CNET

Commentary: For the first time since 2001, we have ourselves a wrestling war. But we don't yet have a Rock, Austin or Goldberg.

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Two new Pokémon games launch on Facebook Gaming

A pair of new Pokémon games have launched exclusively on Facebook Gaming: Pokémon Tower Battle and Pokémon Medallion Battle.

Pokémon Tower Battle is available worldwide, and pits two players against one another. You take it in turns to drop pokémon out of the sky like Tetris blocks, trying to build a stable tower. If you knock the tower over or your pokémon tumbles off the platform, you lose.

We tried the game ourselves and it seems pretty mindless, though the press release promises some new features as you play: “As players discover, catch and level-up rare pokémon, they can compete in real-time against friends or across a global leaderboard. It might seem like a simple physics-based puzzler at first, but the strategic choices in...

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2020 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster first drive review: Illogical yet sublime - Roadshow

Taking the roof off of a car designed for maximum performance on the track might not make much sense, but here the rules of logic do not apply.

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When is episode 8 of The Mandalorian arriving on Disney Plus? - CNET

The Star Wars schedule is kinda weird. Check when the finale of The Mandalorian will be available.

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker review -- Everything fans could ask for, except heart - CNET

Spoiler-free review: Episode 9 ticks all the boxes, but there's way too much going on.

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker -- Our biggest WTF questions - CNET

The latest romp through a galaxy far, far away brought us closure, but we still aren't sure about every detail.

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We just learned what Finn wanted to tell Rey in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker - CNET

It wasn't: "I love you."

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Anime is one of the biggest fronts in the streaming wars

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Anime streaming is a mess, but it wasn’t always

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Netflix’s stalker thriller You returns for a second season, and it kills

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Perhaps the most deliciously satisfying thing about You is that it began as a Lifetime show. It seemed to fit right in, too — based on the novel of the same name by Caroline Kepnes, the show followed bookseller Joe Goldberg as he began to stalk a woman named Beck, gradually inserting himself more and more into her life as he attempted to woo her and isolate her from all her friends. You know. Lifetime stuff.

After a killer-but-little-watched first season, the show migrated to Netflix, where it will maybe find the audience it deserves — and yes, it does deserve it. Because You masquerades as trashy thriller in order to get you to underestimate it — dismiss it, even — while it goes to work subverting every assumption you had about it....

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The Best Travel Hacks of 2019

If ever there was a need for travel hacks, it was in 2019—the year of Boeing 737 MAX groundings, mysterious illnesses afflicting tourists, and airlines offering even less legroom by way of basic economy seating. And since this holiday week is likely to become the busiest travel week in 2019, it’s about time someone…

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Climate change is here and things are not fine - CNET

Commentary: My world's on fire, how 'bout yours?

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Uber and Lyft drivers could become employees with this law: 10 things to know - CNET

Come January, a landmark law is set to go into effect and possibly turn ride-hail drivers into employees. This could upend the gig economy as we know it.

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AirPods, Powerbeats Pro & Galaxy Buds: How water-resistant are these wireless headphones? - CNET

We sprayed them, dunked them and even put them through the wash to find out which of these three wireless earphones can handle the most water exposure.

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From Facebook fails to 5G, here are the biggest stories of the decade - CNET

As part of our Decade in Review series, we found that truth is really stranger than fiction.

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The best Wi-Fi routers in 2019 - CNET

Your router is the unsung hero holding your smart home together. From mesh to gaming to Wi-Fi 6, here are the best we've tested, for every budget.

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What's New on Netflix the Week of December 23, 2019

Sexy stalker-murderer Joe Goldberg is back in the second season of You, which debuts Thursday, the day after Christmas. You’re sprawled on your couch, hungover from interactions with the very real psychopaths with whom you’ve been forced to contend this holiday season, and who better to spend the final days of the…

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Need a Stocking Stuffer? Get $15 Off a $100 iTunes Gift Card

$100 iTunes Gift Card | $85 | eBay 

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How to plan a New Year's Eve party on a budget - CNET

Cheap tricks that won't cramp your style.

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Can Huawei Mate 30 Pro's camera beat iPhone 11's? These photos speak for themselves - CNET

Can China's best cameraphone outshoot the iPhone 11 Pro?

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Last-minute gift tips for 2019 video - CNET

There's still time to get some nice gifts (without resorting to gift cards).

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This flying robot vacuum overcomes the Roomba’s biggest weakness: stairs

No matter how useful today’s robot vacuums are, they’ll always be defeated by an element common to many households: stairs. That’s why this flying robovac, built by YouTuber and engineer Peter Sripol, is so impressive. By adding a trio of ducted fans to a cheap robot vacuum, Sripol has created a gadget nerd’s dream — and a nightmare for your pets.

A flying Roomba isn’t necessarily a practical tool, though, as Sripol’s video demonstrates. The downdraft created by its fans seems to make more mess than the vacuum itself cleans up, and the flying is not autonomous — you need a human pilot to steer it where you want to go. It’s also pricey, with Sripol noting that the electronics he bought for the project total around $200, more than triple...

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Verizon hits goal of launching 5G in more than 30 cities

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One of the biggest barriers for 5G adoption is simply getting customers access to the new network. Carriers are racing to roll out 5G, and Verizon announced today that it’s reached its goal of launching the service in more than 30 US cities before the end of the year. In fact, 31 cities now have some access Verizon’s 5G network, along with 15 NFL stadiums.

But that figure needs caveats. As we’ve noted before, while 5G certainly delivers blazingly fast speeds, actual coverage is spotty and Verizon’s network is no exception. (This is partly because the millimeter wave technology used to create America’s 5G networks doesn’t travel as easily as other methods.)

Check local access using Verizon’s coverage maps

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iPhone 11 and 11 Pro, 2 months later: The ultrawide camera is still our favorite thing - CNET

Here's which one we think you should buy.

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Snopes is raising funds ahead of 2020 avalanche of misinformation

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Fact-checking operation Snopes has launched a crowdfunding campaign ahead of 2020, likely to be a bumper year for online misinformation due to the US presidential election.

Snopes launched in 1994 and has funded its work through advertising and the occasional partnership. But the company says demands on its services are greater than ever, and attempts to work with social media giants have failed. Earlier this year the company walked away from a funded partnership with Facebook following reports that the Silicon Valley giant was forcing unfair and opaque working condition onto its partners.

“Facebook has more people on their PR staff than there are formal fact checkers in the world”

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite details leak

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Specs for Samsung’s Galaxy S10 Lite have coalesced ahead of its imminent European launch. WinFuture.de posted details based upon a data sheet they’ve seen that match up nicely with previous rumors and FCC filings.

Specs include a 6.7-inch Infinity-O hole-punch display with 2400 x 1080 pixels and 20:9 aspect ratio, a Snapdragon (not Exynos) 855 chipset, 8GB RAM, and 128GB of storage with microSD slot for expansion. There’s a 48 megapixel (f/2.0) main camera with optical image stabilization dubbed “tilt-OIS,” flanked by a 12 megapixel (f/2.2) ultra-wide and 5 megapixel (f/2.4) macro. Up front is a 32 megapixel (f/2.2) shooter. Inside the 8.1-mm thick chassis you’ll find a beefy 4,500mAh battery with 45W fast-charging support.

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Go read this Slate report on presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg’s mysterious Wikipedia supporter

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As far as crimes of vanity go, editing your own Wikipedia page is an extremely relatable one. After all, who doesn’t want some control over their public image? But if you’re hoping to be president of the USA, what at first seems like a slight misdeed becomes something more revealing (even if it pales in comparison to the known activities of the current president).

In this fascinating story from Slate, reporter Ashley Feinberg lays out the mystery of a Wikipedia user named “Streeling,” who appears to be an unusually close follower of Pete Buttigieg, a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. Although the Buttigieg campaign denies all connection with “Streeling,” the account has edited the 37-year-old politician’s page...

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Popular chat app ToTok is reportedly secret United Arab Emirates spying tool

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A report from The New York Times has revealed that messaging app ToTok, popular in the United Arab Emirates, is in fact a government spy tool, created for the benefit of UAE intelligence officials and used to track citizens’ conversations and movements.

ToTok launched earlier this year and has been downloaded by millions in the UAE, a nation where Western messaging apps like WhatsApp and Skype are partially blocked. It promised “fast, free, and secure” messages and calls, and attracted users across the Middle East and beyond, even becoming one of the most downloaded social apps in the US last week.

But, citing classified briefings from US intelligence officials and its own analysis, the NYT reports that ToTok is really a way for the UAE...

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Cats is being patched with ‘improved visual effects’

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Theaters are receiving a new version of Cats with “some improved visual effects,” just days after it premiered to dismal reviews. The update to the CGI-heavy movie was available to download on Sunday night, with hard drives otherwise ready to ship by Tuesday, according to a memo reviewed by The Hollywood Reporter. The change was requested by the film’s director Tom Hooper (Les Misérables, The King’s Speech), according to THR.

Hooper admitted to finishing the film just a day before its Friday premiere after working on it for “36 hours in a row.” The last-minute tweaks left room for mistakes, apparently, like Judy Dench’s human hand slipping through unnoticed.

This isn’t a joke: CATS was rushed into theaters before being finished so a...

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