A CNET survey found 55% of US adults say a lower price would push them to upgrade their phone, while 52% cite longer battery life and 38% want more storage. Only 12% said AI features would motivate an upgrade, and just 13% said a new form factor like a foldable would sway them. The findings come ahead of Apple's Sept. 9 event, where the company is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone alongside new iPhone 18 Pro models.
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· 2026-09-07
A longtime home cook recounts how years of daily air fryer use narrowed the range of dishes she still prepares in a conventional oven. She names nine specific foods—including hard-boiled eggs, salmon, cheeseburgers and whole roasted chicken—where the air fryer consistently outperformed the oven. The piece also points to CNET's current top-rated air fryer, which features a glass cooking chamber that doubles as storage.
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· 2026-09-04
Sony has added three models to its ULT Power Sound lineup: the flagship ULT Tower Max at $1,500, plus the ULT Tower 7 and ULT Tower 5, both priced at $650. The Tower Max weighs 121 pounds and packs three woofers, four tweeters and midrange drivers, while all three units feature redesigned drivers, built-in handles, and XLR, RCA and USB-C ports for DJ or karaoke use.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-01
CNET published the full solution set for the NYT Mini Crossword puzzle dated Sept. 1, 2026, listing all across and down clues with their answers. Highlights include a British Royal Family reference, with 4-Down clued as Prince Archie's relation to Harry and Meghan, answered SON.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-01
A CNET writer shares a simple method for poaching eggs using only a bowl of salted water and a microwave, skipping the stovetop entirely. The process involves cracking an egg into a water-filled ramekin and microwaving it for roughly 40 to 60 seconds depending on desired yolk firmness, then lifting it out with a slotted spoon.
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· 2026-08-31
A CNET editor recalls testing the iPhone 7's IP67 water resistance rating a decade ago by submerging it in a swimming pool beyond Apple's recommended limits. The phone largely survived the dunk with minor cosmetic damage, marking a major shift from earlier iPhones that could be ruined by any water exposure.
cnet.com
· 2026-08-31
Apple Intelligence shipped enabled by default with iOS 26, running in the background on eligible devices even for people who never use tools like Writing Tools, Image Playground or notification summaries. These features can consume up to 7GB of storage, and users can disable them individually or entirely through Settings without affecting core device functions.
cnet.com
· 2026-08-30
A CNET survey of 2,605 US adults found that while 75% have no interest in a foldable iPhone, a notable 25% do — with younger generations like Gen Z and Millennials showing the most curiosity. However, those interested said they'd only pay around $781 on average, far below the expected $2,000+ starting price for Apple's rumored foldable device.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-08-26
CNET testing found Vitamix's $380 VX1 blender performs on par with the company's $500 5200 model, both featuring 64-ounce capacity and 10 speeds. The VX1, which replaced the discontinued Explorian, adds a pulse mode, self-cleaning program, slightly more horsepower and a smaller footprint, and it topped other blenders by turning raw almonds into almond butter in just over a minute.
cnet.com
· 2026-08-26
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