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What we know about Apple's next tablet

The next iPad Air tablet could arrive as soon as March. Here's everything the rumor mill has to say about the next iPad.

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Snapchat is secretly hiring wearable technology experts

There's reason to believe Snapchat is building smart glasses.

Samsung Galaxy S7: Should you upgrade?

If you've got a previous Galaxy phone, is Samsung's new flagship worth your money?

Gazelle Rally

The toughest off-road race you've never heard of? We're doing it

Rallye Aicha des Gazelles is an all-women, nine-day blast through the Saharan sands of Morocco. Roadshow's Emme Hall and her co-driver Sabrina Howells plan to conquer it in 2016.

SXSW

How will you use your phone in the future?

If you're obsessed with reading Twitter, South by Southwest is partly to blame. At the annual Austin gathering of techies, musicians and filmmakers, we could well see what's next.

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'The Last Taco Truck in Silicon Valley'

Introducing Technically Literate, a new fiction series from CNET featuring ingenuity, betrayal and a killer habanero sauce.

Hound vs. Siri vs. Google Now

Who is the best voice-controlled assistant?

Hound is a new app hoping to do everything for you. But is it better than Siri and Google Now?

Think 5G wireless is speeding to your phone? Hold your horses

5G will deliver real benefits and expand what mobile networks can do, but you'll have to be very, very patient. And today's hype could even mar 5G's arrival.

Roadshow

Your guide to the world of modern cars

The definitive source for a new age of transportation.

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Best new iPhone cases

Here's a look at some top picks from this year's CES.

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'Alexa, pay my bills'

Amazon's virtual assistant can check your balance, tell you your next due date -- or go ahead and make a payment.

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The best free office suite for download right now

From the Cheapskate: Former champ WPS Office is no longer my preferred Microsoft Office alternative. Ready to hear my new pick? Plus: three bonus deals!

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Obama: We can't take an 'absolutist' view on encryption

Though the president says he's not talking specifically about Apple's scuffle with the FBI, he thinks data should be treated like all other privacy trade-offs we make for public safety.

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Need a light for your chandelier? Think twice about LEDs

The lighting aisle is filled with candelabra LEDs, but after countless hours spent testing them, we had a hard time finding any we'd actually want to buy.

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AT&T, T-Mobile offering buy one, get one free deals on Galaxy S7

Both carriers are giving customers a chance to score Samsung's latest flagship smartphone for free -- with a catch.

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It's a VR world, and we're all just living in it

Nearly half of video game developers said in a recent survey they're interested in making titles for virtual reality headsets. Now they're coming together to swap their best tricks of the trade.

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Like Polaroid for the Snapchat generation

The Prynt case instantly prints photos that are attached to videos. You have to see it to believe it.

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Finding the perfect garage opener for the CNET Smart Home

We install a new connected garage door opener that's not just cool, but also useful.

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Dell's cheap laptop can play any PC game

Dell's Inspiron 15 7000 cuts the right corners for penny-pinching gamers.

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The case of the missing iPhone 7 audio jack

If leaked photos claiming to show an iPhone 7 case have any merit, your next iPhone could sport dual speakers. Meanwhile, the standard audio jack appears MIA.

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This weekend WWE will face its toughest opponent: The wrestling audience

Professional wrestling is often criticised for being fake, but this ongoing fan rebellion shows how things can sometimes not go to plan in a predetermined sport.

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Pay up or else: Ransomware is the hot hacking trend of 2016

There are steps you can take before forking over cash for vital files held hostage. Your results may vary.

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BB-8 rolls into NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab for adorable field trip

Popular Star Wars droid BB-8 escapes from the silver screen to spend some quality time with NASA's robots.

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Marvel's 'Captain America: Civil War' trailer heats up

Marvel's mightiest heroes face off in the new trailer for "Civil War," which features a first glimpse at the newest web-slinger.

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What do Maseratis and minivans have in common?

Several major components, once the Levante plug-in hybrid is on sale.

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Google releases new version of Android -- sort of

The search giant releases Android N, though it's meant only for developers for now. Regardless, Android N is Google's latest software volley in its smartphone war with Apple.

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Watch out, microwave. This smart countertop oven is out to replace you

The Tovala Smart Oven, which launches today on Kickstarter, combines a meal delivery service, bar code scanner and an app to create a connected cooking experience.

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Steve Wozniak explains 'Woz's Law of Robotics' to us

On today's show, we deep dive into the World Drone Prix, making music via face tracking, and Goodyear's spherical tire concept. We also welcome the one and only Steve Wozniak to the show, to discuss Silicon Valley Comic Con and future technology.

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What you need to know about encryption on your phone

While we wait for the courts or Congress to rule on Apple vs. FBI, learn more about what is and isn't encrypted on your phone, and how you can better protect yourself.

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'Game of Thrones' season 6 trailer hints at battles to come

The first full preview of the next chapter in the ongoing war for Westeros is here. It shows the struggle for the Iron Throne is far from over.

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5 tips every Netflix user should know

Your Netflix experience can be so much better. Here are the tricks to always find something good online.

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Behmor's smart coffee maker has lots of potential

With a useful mobile app and superb performance, the $329 Behmor Connected Coffee Brewer is tempting but needs to get better.

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Samsung Wi-Fi speaker fades into the background (and that's a good thing)

The Radiant360 R1 is a welcome departure from most Wi-Fi speakers and offers decent performance for an affordable price.

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From skin-walkers to Salem, here are J.K. Rowling's new wizard stories

Harry Potter fans are in for a treat: Four installments of the "Magic in North America" series on the Pottermore website explores the history of Native American mythology, Salem witch trials, wandless magic, wizard segregation and more.

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How Apple is getting rid of the Genius Bar

Technically Incorrect: In Corte Madera, California, you'll find the first North American Apple store, outside of the one at company HQ Infinite Loop, that doesn't have a genius bar. Don't worry, though, it has lovely new stools.

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What Adam Savage is doing now that 'Mythbusters' is over

Following 14 years of cohosting the wildly popular series, Adam Savage is adjusting to life after "Mythbusters" and finally has some time to reflect on the show's legacy.

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MacBook storage could run 1000 times faster with new Intel tech (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Ep. 29)

Apple's March 21st event looks meh, there's rumors of an 5.8 inch OLED iPhone and you don't need to close apps running in the background of your iPhone.

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What happened to Buster from 'Mythbusters'?

"Mythbusters" co-host Adam Savage talks about the spectacular end of Buster, the show's crash test dummy.

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The one myth Adam Savage didn't get to bust on 'Mythbusters'

Adam Savage tested more than one thousand myths for the show, but there was one he really wanted to do but didn't. It all had to do with ducks.

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Get to know the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge's edge screen

Samsung added new features that take advantage of the curved screen; let's take a look.

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The 'Dieselgate' bad news just won't quit (AutoComplete Ep, 9)

Three more updates on "Dieselgate," plus some good news for minivan lovers, and the foundation of next-generation Subarus.

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Rapper Lil' Wayne says pour champagne on your Samsung phone

Technically Incorrect: In new ads featuring the hip-hop artist and Wesley Snipes, Samsung pushes the virtues of its VR and new water-resistant phones.

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Google's Chris Urmson explains self-driving car crash

During a presentation at Austin's SXSW, Google's director of its self-driving car project, Chris Urmson, explained exactly what happened when one of its self-driving cars collided with a bus.

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Customize your Galaxy S7 with these hidden features

These lesser-known options help personalize Samsung's newest phone.

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Obama: We can't take an 'absolutist' view on encryption

Though the president says he's not talking specifically about Apple's scuffle with the FBI, he thinks data should be treated like all other privacy trade-offs we make for public safety.

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'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

We sat down with actor John Boyega, who plays Finn in the newest “Star Wars” for an exclusive interview.