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Best Internet Speed Tests for July 2025

Is your home getting enough internet speed? There's nothing more annoying than discovering that you aren't getting the internet speeds you've been paying for. And on the flip side, it doesn't make sense to pay for speeds you don't really need -- avoiding that mistake can help you save hundreds of dollars on your internet bill. Let's face it, home internet is expensive. In a CNET broadband survey, 63% of US adults paying for home internet said their price increased last year. With those rising c

Best Prime Day Samsung deals: My 24 favorite sales live now

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The 15+ best anti-Prime Day deals 2025 from Best Buy, Walmart, & more: Top sales from Amazon's competition

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Get an Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) for just $107

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Stop Buying Expensive Phones. I Tested This $400 Samsung Galaxy That Nails the Basics

CNET's key takeaways The Galaxy A36 is one of Samsung's three midrange phones and costs $400. The phone packs a generous 5,000-mAh battery, as well as 45-watt fast charging. The A36 has a slightly larger display than its predecessor, which is nice and bright, even in direct sunlight. A 50-megapixel main camera captures punchy photos, especially in portrait mode. The camera compromises on sharpness and detail. The A36's bezels are pretty noticeable. There's also a slight lag when launching

Can this cheap Amazon multitool get the job done? Here's my expert advice

ZDNET's key takeaways Amazon Basics' 15-in-1 stainless steel multitool is available at Amazon for about $13. It's a well-made 15-in-1 with a myriad of useful tools, and the price can't be beat. Not every tool will be useful for everyone - I've never used a fish scaler or hook remover. $11.89 at Amazon The Amazon Basics 15-in-1 stainless steel multitool with a pocket knife is currently on sale for $10, or 22% off its original price. I've been covering lots of budget multitools lately -- the s

5 pocket-friendly gadgets I take everywhere (and why they make such a big difference)

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This Lenovo work laptop is at its lowest price yet, and I highly recommend it

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Apple reportedly working on new MacBook that runs on iPhone chips - here's what we know

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The best 98-inch TVs of 2025: Cinema-sized and expert tested

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Best Internet Providers in Little Rock, Arkansas

What is the best internet provider in Little Rock? CNET recommends AT&T Fiber as it's top-choice for the best internet provider in Little Rock, Arkansas. It offers ultra-fast speeds up to 5,000Mbps with symmetrical uploads and downloads, no data caps, no equipment fees and no contracts. However, those top-tier speeds come with a top-tier $245 monthly price tag. For something easier on the wallet, Xfinity is the better pick. Its $40-per-month plan gets you speeds up to 300Mbps, making it a soli

Think Your Password's Safe? Think Again. CNET Survey Reveals 49% of Americans Have Risky Password Habits

News flash: We have some risky password habits. CNET's latest survey shows that almost half of US adults (49%) have risky password habits. Even worse is that 24% admitted to using a password that's shared with another account. That's troubling to Attila Tomaschek, CNET software senior writer and digital security expert. "Reusing the same password across multiple accounts puts users at risk of getting their online accounts compromised through a credential stuffing attack," said Tomaschek. It

Best Internet Providers in Lincoln, Nebraska

Lincoln's internet options shine bright like its nickname: Star City. Home to the stunning Sunken Gardens and a fantastic collection of museums, Lincoln isn't just stuck in the past. It's also got some of the fastest and most reliable internet connectivity options for its residents. In most cases, that would be a pick between Allo, Spectrum and Kinetic by Windstream. Allo is the best internet service provider in Lincoln, Nebraska. The company's widespread fiber network and straightforward prici

10 useful gadgets our readers love (many will fit on your keychain)

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AT&T says ‘our network’ wasn’t to blame for Trump’s troubled conference call

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. AT&T believes its network wasn’t at fault for a conference call where President Donald Trump accused the company of being “totally unable to make their equipment work properly.” Instead, AT&T is blaming an unnamed “conference call platform.” Earlier on Monday, President Donald Trump complained on Truth Social about apparent issues with AT&T’s network during a “major conferenc

Best Internet Providers in Orange, California

What is the best internet provider in Orange? AT&T Fiber is CNET’s top recommendation for internet in Orange, offering fast, reliable fiber service with symmetrical speeds ideal for work, streaming and gaming. It’s the only fiber provider in the area, making it the best choice where available. However, coverage is limited, so not every address will qualify. If AT&T Fiber isn’t an option at your location, Spectrum is a strong alternative. It has one of the most affordable starting plans in Oran

The 11+ best anti-Prime Day deals 2025 from Best Buy, Walmart, & more: Top sales from Amazon's competition

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11 New Movies on Netflix This July You Shouldn't Miss

Netflix has two long-awaited sequels premiering in July, along with loads of other hits, from zombie movies to strange-but-true documentaries about some of the biggest news stories of our time. The biggest films to hit the streamer in July are definitely Happy Gilmore 2, the Adam Sandler film that arrives on July 25, and The Old Guard 2, the action fantasy that stars Charlize Theron, Veronica Van, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kiki Layne and Uma Thurman. There are also five new entries in the platform's po

Best July 4th TV deals 2025: My favorite early sales save you up to $2,500

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The best digital notebooks 2025: I tested notebooks from almost every price point

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Best early Prime Day TV deals: My 10 favorite sales live now

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Best early Prime Day PC gaming deals: My 20 favorite sales live now

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Best early Prime Day PlayStation 5 deals: My 25 favorite sales live now

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Best early Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals: My 14 favorite sales live now

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One of my favorite cheap portable power stations is 44% off ahead of Prime Day

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Our favorite rugged portable SSD is almost 50% off at Amazon ahead of Prime Day

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Netflix teams up with NASA to show live rocket launches and spacewalks

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Since it launched in November 2023, you could catch everything from rocket launches to documentaries about space on the NASA Plus streaming service. Starting this Summer, NASA Plus’ live programming will also be available on Netflix, and continue to be ad-free. NASA Plus’ live programming also includes “astronaut spacewalks, mission coverage, an

Netflix teams up with NASA to boost its live TV offering

Netflix and NASA announced a new partnership on Monday that will bring live space programming to the streaming service later this summer. Subscribers will be able to watch livestreams of rocket launches, astronaut spacewalks, and live views of Earth from the International Space Station, as well as additional content from NASA+, the space agency’s ad-free streaming app, which launched in 2023. Until recently, most of Netflix’s live content was produced in-house or presented as exclusive live ev

Best early Prime Day Amazon Echo device deals: My favorite sales live now

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