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Watch CNET's Special Features for an inside look at how we use the latest gadgets and technology along with discussion about the current state of tech and culture.
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Watch CNET's Special Features for an inside look at how we use the latest gadgets and technology along with discussion about the current state of tech and culture.
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English
Episodes
Watch Every Starship Flight Test by SpaceX
9/3/2025
After 10 SpaceX Starship flight tests, let's rewatch the highlights and explosions from each launch to see how the world's largest rocket has developed over the years.
VR Bungee Jumping Into the Augmented Reality Future
6/14/2025
A roundup of the wildest tech we saw at Augmented Reality Expo 2025, including VR bungee jumping, haptic gloves, AR glasses, smart rings, mixed reality heads-up displays and more.
First Drive Towing Pebble Flow Electric RV
1/6/2025
CNET car expert Antuan Goodwin gets some hands-on time with the Pebble Flow electric trailer and takes it for a spin.
Best Tech Toys (You'll Want for Yourself) This Year
11/26/2024
Thanks to Punirunes, we can finally know what it's like to touch a digital pet. If you're looking for gift ideas for kids or kids at heart, CNET's Bridget Carey shows off some of her favorite tech toys for the 2024 holiday.
ChatGPT Plus vs. Google Gemini Advanced: Battle of the Premium AI Chatbots
10/29/2024
It's OpenAI's ChatGPT Plus against Google's Gemini Advanced. Which $20-per-month AI chatbot is best? Both of these AI chatbots have strengths and weaknesses.
We Visited an Energy-Independent Island
9/20/2024
Wind, water, sun and a community can-do attitude combine to give Scotland's Isle of Eigg all the power it needs.
Three Futurists Predict the Phone of the Future
9/19/2024
Smartphones will get much better at meeting your needs, and soon, thanks to AI.
How Apple's Sleep Apnea Feature Works on Apple Watch
9/17/2024
Apple has a new way of identifying signs of sleep apnea using the accelerometer on the Apple Watch. Apple's Deidre Caldbeck and Dr. Matt Bianchi explain how this feature works, how it was tested and the validation process needed to bring it to the watch. Sleep apnea notifications are available on the Apple Watch Series 10, Series 9 and Ultra 2.
What Apple Should Copy From Google's Pixel Event
8/16/2024
Google's Pixel 9 event puts pressure on Apple for the iPhone 16. CNET's Bridget Carey hopes Apple copies a few things from Google — including bringing back live product demos.
I Toured a Virtual Power Plant
8/14/2024
What are virtual power plants and can they help save the aging US power grid? CNET's Jon Reed visited one in Vermont to see how they work.
iPhone Features You Need to Try On Your Next Trip
8/9/2024
The iPhone is packed with helpful travel features that you may not know about. CNET's Bridget Carey shares her favorite iPhone travel advice and tips she learned from her recent trip abroad.
6 Months With the Vision Pro: Was It Worth It? (Real Owners React!)
8/3/2024
The Apple Vision Pro has been out for 6 months, but why did people buy it and how are they using the company's flagship spatial computer? Five folks from across the US share what their experiences with the device have been like so far.
Driving 4,000 Miles in Lotus' New EV Was Brutal and I Loved It
6/21/2024
CNET's Andrew Lanxon puts the new Lotus Eletre S EV to the test in the ultimate European road trip.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra With Samsung DeX Replaced My Laptop
6/15/2024
I used Samsung DeX for the day in place of my MacBook Pro to see if the Galaxy S24 Ultra could replace my laptop.
See Inside Rivian's Electric Vehicle Test Labs
6/6/2024
Join us for an exclusive tour of Rivian's Palo Alto, California, lab, as the company launches the second generation of its R1S and R1T vehicles. Take a look inside Rivian's electrical hardware lab, see how engineers test hardware and software in a lab car, and then come for a drive-along in the new R1S.
Apple's AI at WWDC Will Take a Different Twist
5/31/2024
Apple is said to reveal several generative AI updates that include a twist on custom emoji. CNET's Bridget Carey goes over what to expect at WWDC and how Apple can set itself apart from other drama in the AI space.
Travel Advice from AI? The Points Guy Schools ChatGPT
5/30/2024
The Points Guy founder Brian Kelly takes on ChatGPT on the topic of budget travel.
Apple TV Just Leveled Up with the RetroArch App
5/24/2024
The retro game emulator app RetroArch brings a cool new twist to Apple TV, but there's a catch with tvOS that holds it back. CNET's Bridget Carey shows how to use RetroArch and get Sega Genesis games to run on Apple TV.
I Tried Three Fitness Apps to Help My Postpartum Recovery
5/15/2024
Postpartum fitness apps helped CNET's Giselle Castro- Sloboda feel stronger by 7 months postpartum. Here's what she learned on her healing journey with the Get Mom Strong, Every Mother, and Crewe Fitness apps.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Ultimate Good Lock Tips and Tricks
5/13/2024
Did you know the Galaxy S24 Ultra -- and many other Galaxy phones -- have a special app that lets you customize almost everything about your device? This is your guide to Good Lock, a Samsung app to make your phone as unique as you are.