Back in 2018, a research ecologist for the US Fire Service found himself suddenly on the edges of the largest fire tornado ever observed, “a whirling vortex of flame 17,000 feet tall and rotating at 143 mph, with the destructive force of an EF-3 tornado, the kind that erases entire
Smart thermostats do more than manage your home’s heating and cooling. These app-enabled smart home devices make it possible to adjust your thermostat from your phone whether you’re on the couch, at the grocery store or on vacation — anywhere your phone or mobile device is connected to a Wi-Fi or
Apple This story is part of Apple Event, our full coverage of the latest news from Apple headquarters. Apple’s two latest smartwatches includes the affordable $279 Apple Watch SE (£269, AU$429) and the flagship $399 Apple Watch Series 6 (£379, AU$599). Both wearables run WatchOS 7, but the Watch SE has fewer features than the Series
This week the New York Post published a story centered on information stolen from a laptop that purportedly belonged to Hunter Biden, and that has a high likelihood of being part a disinformation operation. Not great! But the way the rest of the media handled the situation was a marked
French press brewers aren’t complex appliances. Still, coffee made in this style is amazingly rich and strong. As a matter of fact this style of joe is almost as concentrated as cold-brew or espresso. And if made properly, a French press can produce pots to match what comes out of
Treatment and vaccine trials are halted, the US forges ahead with its decentralized response, and new revelations about American society and institutions underscore the deadly toll of the virus. Here’s what you should know: Want to receive this weekly roundup and other coronavirus news? Sign up here! Headlines Once-promising treatments
It’s easy to fall hard for espresso. Properly pulled shots of this wonderful drink have powerful charms. Superconcentrated, rich yet balanced, espresso’s complex flavors may hook you like no other coffee style. Making it at home can be a tall order, though. Many coffee makers billed as domestic espresso machines are that
Last week, Waymo, the self-driving-vehicle developer owned by Alphabet, expanded a first-of-its-kind service offering rides to paying passengers around Phoenix—with no one behind the wheel. Videos shared by Waymo and others show its minivans navigating wide, sunny streets with ease. Now rival Cruise, a General Motors subsidiary, has taken a
This story is part of Amazon Prime Day, CNET’s guide on everything you need to know and how to make sure you get the best deal. Amazon Prime Day has officially come to an end, but there are a bunch of discounts still available if you know where to look, including
Amazon’s Fire tablets and Echo speakers aren’t terribly expensive—they’re built to be affordable. Still, Prime Day gives you a chance to buy them for even less. If you need a tablet or want to add Alexa to your house, now is the time to do it. Kindles are another matter.
If you aren’t shopping Amazon Prime Day with a specific product in mind—maybe you’re looking for holiday gifts for the whole family—it can quickly get overwhelming and pricey. Thankfully, there are quite a few options under $50 to choose from. We’ve narrowed down some of the best we’ve seen from
Apple/Screenshot by Sarah Tew/CNET This story is part of Apple Event, our full coverage of the latest news from Apple headquarters. Another year, another iPhone. (Did I say that last year?) This is the iPhone’s last year of tweendom before it hits teenhood: Apple announced its four-model iPhone 12 line