You Can Try iOS 26 Right Now. How to Install the Developer Beta on Your iPhone

Anyone with a compatible iPhone can test the iOS 26 features ahead of the operating system's official release.

I Get 5G on My Phone at Home, So Why Can’t I Get 5G Home Internet? Here’s What I Learned

Even if your shiny new phone gets stellar 5G service, you're not guaranteed 5G home internet service. Insiders tell me why.

Low-Income Internet Guide for All 50 States

The ACP is no longer active, but there are still options for low-cost internet service. CNET shares top picks for each state to help you stay connected.

Mapping the Margins: The Internet’s Invisible Hand in Reproductive Care

When abortion and broadband deserts collide, they can exact a devastating toll on women's lives.

The Folding iPhone Is Getting Real (and Might Use Samsung Parts)

More reports point to Apple launching a foldable iPhone in 2026, but it won't come cheap.

Apple Reportedly Taps Samsung Display for First Foldable iPhone Screens

Mass production of screens are supposed to begin in the fourth quarter this year, so the foldable iPhone can go on sale in 2026.

Apple Reportedly Taps Samsung Display for First Foldable iPhone Screens

Mass production of screens are supposed to begin in the fourth quarter this year, so the foldable iPhone can go on sale in 2026.

Can a Mobile Hotspot Replace Your Home Internet Connection? I Tested It Out for Myself

For three days, I tried using a mobile hotspot instead of my traditional home Wi-Fi. Here’s what worked and what didn’t.

Orb Is the Internet Speed Test Your Wi-Fi Has Been Waiting For

I spent weeks using Orb: Here's why I'm ditching other internet speed tests for this one.

I Used a Mobile Hotspot to Replace My Home Internet Connection: Here’s What Worked… and What Didn’t

A hotspot is good in a pinch, but it likely won't keep up with your bandwidth needs. Here's what I learned after three days of using my hotspot instead of Wi-Fi.