A self-driving car in Austin killed a mother duck, sparking neighborhood outrage In Brief Posted: 1:11 PM PDT · April 8, 2026 Image Credits:AVride / The death of a duck in the Austin, Texas enclave of Mueller Lake has neighbors raising concerns about autonomous vehicles and whether they belong there. While humans are responsible for...

Best Gaming Chair for 2026Shopping for a gaming chair can be tricky: Many look alike and list the same features, but comfort and ergonomics are hard to judge without trying them. Today’s chairs offer better support, breathable mesh and wider seats, making them great for gaming or office use. Whether buying for yourself or as a gift, there are options for every budget and body type. I test...

Chad President Mahamat Déby warns Sudan he will retaliate after drone strike on mourners kills 17Basillioh RukangaandPaul NjieGetty ImagesThe Sudan conflict has driven millions of people to flee across the border to ChadChad's president has ordered the military to retaliate against future attacks from Sudan following a drone attack that killed at least 17 people and injured several other people...

How Apple Changed Us: Sharing Our Biggest Apple Memories After 50 YearsWith Apple turning 50 this week, it's been fun to go down memory lane with my fellow CNET teammates, looking back on Apple's most iconic tech and sharing Apple's effect on our lives. This week's episode of One More Thing, embedded below, will bring you back to a time when "portable computer" meant lugging a whole...

Weekly Chartstopper: February 6, 2026 This WeekThis was one of those weeks we’ve seen on occasion in the last year (and especially since late October) where markets worry about artificial intelligence (AI). There were two flavors of concern:AI as disruptor: Anthropic’s new AI legal tool drove a selloff (especially) in software (including private markets) over fears AI will disrupt...