CNET

Trump's Policies May Delay Efforts to Close the Broadband Divide

Home Internet

Industry experts agree that BEAD funding plans will fix longterm fiber expansion. But states waiting for an outcome might see a satellite infusion.

By David Lumb

Nintendo Confirms: Switch 2 US Preorders to Start April 24, Price Will Stay at $450

I Tried HP's Flagship 2-in-1 Laptop: It Puts Its Screen First

It's National Exercise Day: Here Are 8 Strengthening Exercises Fitness Pros Recommend

This Modest Gadget Is the New Energy-Efficient Home Hero

04/16/2025

Funding for Libraries Is Under Threat, and That Means So Is the Free Internet Access It Provides to Communities

Google's Ad Business Is a Monopoly, US Federal Court Rules

Nintendo Confirms: Switch 2 US Preorders to Start April 24, Price Will Stay at $450

I Tried HP's Flagship 2-in-1 Laptop: It Puts Its Screen First

It's National Exercise Day: Here Are 8 Strengthening Exercises Fitness Pros Recommend

This Modest Gadget Is the New Energy-Efficient Home Hero

04/16/2025

Funding for Libraries Is Under Threat, and That Means So Is the Free Internet Access It Provides to Communities

Google's Ad Business Is a Monopoly, US Federal Court Rules

Best of the

Best

Editors' picks and our top buying guides

Mobile Computing VPN Gaming Health Home Entertainment Streaming

Explore by Popular Topics

Tariffs

President Donald Trump's new tariffs have prompted price hikes in the tech space and cast uncertainty in the US market. Here's what we know.

How Tariffs Will Affect Grocery Prices, According to an Agro-Economics Professor

By Corin Cesaric

How Much Could Tariffs Increase iPhone Prices? We Do the Math

By Tiffany Connors

What Is DHgate? Trump Tariffs Drive Surge in Downloads for Chinese Apps

By Thomas Kika

Tariffs Are Doing Strange Things to Mortgage Rates. What Homebuyers Need to Know

By Jeb Smith

Tariff Surprise: Smartphones and Computers Get Exempted

By Edward Moyer

Buy or Wait Guide: How Tariffs Will Change Tech Prices and What to Do Now, According to Experts

By Gael Cooper

Upgrade your inbox

Get CNET Insider

From talking fridges to iPhones, our experts are here to help make the world a little less complicated.

More to Explore

How This AI Tool Simplifies the Renting Process

By Carly Quellman

We Finally Know the Best Time to Book a Flight, and It's Not When You Think

By Katie Teague

5 Unexpected Health Benefits Experts Say You Can Get From Spring Cleaning

By Lara Vukelich

I Let ChatGPT Turn Me Into an Action Figure. You Should, Too

By Amanda Kooser

The New Moto G Stylus Gave Me a Taste of AI at a Lower Price

By Mike Sorrentino

LG C5 OLED TV Review: Great Picture; Now Wait for the Price Drop

By Ty Pendlebury

Latest

Best iPad Air Deals: Save on Your Tablet Upgrade With Trade-In and Carrier Offers

2 minutes ago

Want to Save Some Money This Easter? Try Dyeing One of These Easter Egg Alternatives

11 minutes ago

Best Budget Earbuds for 2025: Cheap Wireless Picks

15 minutes ago

Best USB-C Monitor Deals: Enjoy Up to $300 in Savings on Top Displays From Samsung, Asus and More

19 minutes ago

Walking Is Exercise: Major Benefits Revealed, From a Personal Trainer

26 minutes ago

Apple Is Planning New Vision Pro Models and Rival to Meta Ray-Ban Glasses, Report Says

26 minutes ago

Today's Mortgage Rates, April 18: Rates Stay High As Trump Calls for Fed Cuts

27 minutes ago

Air Fryer Wings Are Fantastic -- Just Don't Miss This Critical Step

43 minutes ago

Switch 2 US Preorders Starting April 24, Price Staying at $450, Nintendo Confirms

49 minutes ago

Let the Roborock Q8 Max Plus Handle Your Floor While It's Back to a Record-Low Price

1 hour ago

Best Sounding Wireless Earbuds in 2025

1 hour ago

Amazon Deals of the Day: The Apple Watch Series 10 Is Back to a Record Low of $299

...

Our Expertise

For more than 25 years, CNET has built a reputation as the premier source for trustworthy, no-nonsense reviews on everything tech – from phones to TVs to laptops to tablets to streaming services. If you can snap a picture with it, watch it, type on it or subscribe to it, chances are we've reviewed it.

Learn more

Expertise Lindsey Turrentine is executive vice president for content and audience. She has helped shape digital media since digital media was born.

0357911176

Articles contributed

02468104

Hands-on reviews

024681025

Years at CNET

Tech

Nintendo

The Nintendo Switch 2: Is It Worth It?

Nintendo's $450 Switch 2 is almost here, and I spent a day playing the new games. Here's what I think about the second-gen console.

By Scott Stein

Apple Mac Studio Review: A Rocket Engine in the Old Chassis

Galaxy S25 Ultra Review: The Greatest Phone Screen Ever

02/05/2025

M4 MacBook Air Review (13-Inch, 2025): Still My Go-To Recommendation for Most People

PS5 Pro Review: The Best Console Graphics Yet

11/06/2024

Your iOS 18 Guide to Genmoji, RCS Messaging and More New iPhone Features

04/03/2025

CNET Editors' Choice: Our Experts Pick the Best AI, Smart Home and Future Tech

06/05/2024

Cutting the Cord? Try These Live TV Streaming Services

03/24/2025

No Matter Your Budget, These Are the Best Phones Right Now

Apple Mac Studio Review: A Rocket Engine in the Old Chassis

Galaxy S25 Ultra Review: The Greatest Phone Screen Ever

02/05/2025

M4 MacBook Air Review (13-Inch, 2025): Still My Go-To Recommendation for Most People

PS5 Pro Review: The Best Console Graphics Yet

11/06/2024

Your iOS 18 Guide to Genmoji, RCS Messaging and More New iPhone Features

04/03/2025

CNET Editors' Choice: Our Experts Pick the Best AI, Smart Home and Future Tech

06/05/2024

Cutting the Cord? Try These Live TV Streaming Services

03/24/2025

No Matter Your Budget, These Are the Best Phones Right Now

These Are the 2025 Best of CES Winners, Awarded by CNET Group

Tech

CNET, Mashable, PCMag, ZDNET and Lifehacker scoured miles of booths and exhibits, then debated and handpicked the best new products of CES 2025.

By CNET Group Staff

CES

2025

Home

Coffee Makers

This Brilliant $140 Espresso Machine Is Slimmer Than a Blender

It just might be the best espresso machine ever for small kitchens.

By Pamela Vachon

We Tested the Best Robot Vacuums. Two Tied for Top Spot

03/20/2025

Ninja's New Glass Air Fryer Is Practically Perfect

04/04/2025

4 Unusual Smart Home Automations I Couldn't Live Without

10/17/2024

7 Quick Steps to Spot Hidden Cameras in Your Airbnb

04/08/2025

Best Indoor and Outdoor Security Cameras

We Tested the Best Robot Vacuums. Two Tied for Top Spot

03/20/2025

Ninja's New Glass Air Fryer Is Practically Perfect

04/04/2025

4 Unusual Smart Home Automations I Couldn't Live Without

10/17/2024

7 Quick Steps to Spot Hidden Cameras in Your Airbnb

04/08/2025

Best Indoor and Outdoor Security Cameras

Can $90B in Broadband Funding Close the Digital Divide?

Crossing the Broadband Divide

Millions of Americans lack access to high-speed internet. Here's how to fix that.

By David Lumb

Americans Face a Mental Health Crisis. Losing the Internet Won’t Help

By Joe Supan

The Future of US Internet: City-Run Broadband, Satellite Web and Subsidies

By Abrar Al-Heeti

Streaming Video Barriers: Broadband Inequities and the Digital Divide

By Geoffrey Morrison

Best Rural Internet Providers of 2025

By David Anders

HughesNet’s Satellite Internet Gets Faster. That’s Good for Rural Americans

By David Anders

Boost Your Internet for Free: My Secrets to High-Speed at Home

It Was a Rocky Year for the Solar Industry. What Comes Next Is Uncertain

Energy and Utilities

Solar

After the ups and downs of 2024, experts still feel the future is bright for residential solar.

By Sam Becker

What the Bestselling EVs of 2024 Tell Us About EV Adoption in 2025

CNET Editors’ Choice: Our Top Picks in Energy Tech, Solar Services and EVs

08/14/2024

Tesla Powerwall 3 vs. Tesla Powerwall 2: Does Newer Mean Better?

11/15/2024

Best Solar Batteries: Bluetti Dethrones Tesla as Our Top Pick

02/24/2025

These Are the Best Solar Companies Right Now

03/03/2025

How Long Until Your Solar Panels Pay for Themselves?

04/11/2025

What the Bestselling EVs of 2024 Tell Us About EV Adoption in 2025

CNET Editors’ Choice: Our Top Picks in Energy Tech, Solar Services and EVs

08/14/2024

Tesla Powerwall 3 vs. Tesla Powerwall 2: Does Newer Mean Better?

11/15/2024

Best Solar Batteries: Bluetti Dethrones Tesla as Our Top Pick

02/24/2025

These Are the Best Solar Companies Right Now

03/03/2025

How Long Until Your Solar Panels Pay for Themselves?

04/11/2025

Electric Vehicles

How Good Are EVs in the Cold? I Drove in the Arctic to Find Out

Misconceptions remain around EV driving. In northern Sweden, I saw just how good they really are in frigid temperatures and even driving across a frozen lake.

By Andrew Lanxon

Cover

Story

Deep Dives

Immerse yourself in our in-depth stories.

Meet the AI Fraud Fighters: A Deepfake Granny, Digital Bots and a YouTube Star

By Evan Zimmer

Sleep Isn't Cheap, but You Can Keep Costs Under Control

By Taylor Leamey

Sizing Up Your Next TV: Here's Where Big Screens Are Taking Us

By Ty Pendlebury

Your Phone Is All You Need for Gaming Now. Sorry, Consoles

By Zachary McAuliffe

Is AI the Answer to Your Money Problems? We're Starting to Find Out

By Kelly Ernst

AI's Radical Reshaping of Your Phone Is Coming Soon

By Lisa Eadicicco

Get the best price on everything CNET Shopping helps you get the best prices on your favorite products. Get promo codes and discounts with a single click.

Add to Chrome - it's free!

Internet

Broadband

5 Things I Love About T-Mobile Home Internet (and a Few Bummers)

I’ve had T-Mobile’s 5G home internet service for two years. It’s superior to DSL but has some quirks I've discovered along the way.

By Amanda Kooser

Low-Cost Internet Guide for All 50 States: Despite the End of ACP, You Still Have Options

Does Your Router Track Your Browsing? I Read 30,000 Words of Privacy Policies to Find Out

03/06/2025

Everything I Learned From Testing Home Wi-Fi and Ethernet

04/12/2025

Buy or Rent a Router? The Wrong Decision Cost Me Nearly $1K

Verizon 5G Home Internet: Is It a Realistic Option?

Low-Cost Internet Guide for All 50 States: Despite the End of ACP, You Still Have Options

Does Your Router Track Your Browsing? I Read 30,000 Words of Privacy Policies to Find Out

03/06/2025

Everything I Learned From Testing Home Wi-Fi and Ethernet

04/12/2025

Buy or Rent a Router? The Wrong Decision Cost Me Nearly $1K

Verizon 5G Home Internet: Is It a Realistic Option?

CNET's Sleep and Wellness Experts Share Their Weird and Unexpected Bedtime Hacks

Sleep Through the Night

Get the best sleep of your life with our expert tips.

By Aly Lopez

Measuring a Bed's Firmness Is No Longer Subjective, Thanks to CNET's Mattress Smasher 9000

By Taylor Leamey

I’ve Tested Every Purple Mattress Out There. What to Know About the New Line

By JD Christison

The Inside Scoop on How the Foam in Your Mattress Gets Made

By Caroline Igo

Don't Let Your iPhone Ruin Your Sleep: Change These Settings ASAP

4 Ways Your Body Is Telling You to Prioritize Quality Sleep

By Brian Bennett

I've Started Getting Morning Sunlight to Improve My Sleep. It Works

By Nasha Addarich Martínez

Get the best price on everything CNET Shopping helps you get the best prices on your favorite products. Get promo codes and discounts with a single click.

Add to Chrome - it's free!

Tech Tips

Get the most out of your phone with this expert advice.

Can't Find Anything Good on Netflix? Try the Secret Menu to Find Movies and Shows

By Brittany Vincent

If Your Gmail Inbox Is Full, Here's How You Can Get Back 15GB of Free Storage

By Jason Chun

The Hidden Button on the Back of Your iPhone, and 22 Other Settings You Can Customize