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Watch dramatic rescue of skier buried in deep snowA GoPro camera captures the moment two skiers rescued another skier buried under feet of snow in Lake Tahoe, California. Carson Schmidt and his friend spotted the man in distress after noticing a pair of skis protruding from the snow. The pair sprang into action, digging him out before he suffocated. "I hope my post brings awareness to the...

I Wore the Apple Watch and Oura Ring for Months. I'd Stick With This OneI've spent months wearing the Oura Ring and the Apple Watch simultaneously, and as an indecisive, overanalyzing wearable reviewer, I'm finally ready to tackle the existential question: smart ring versus smartwatch. But I'm going to do it in the most diplomatic, overly thorough way possible, because the "right" choice really...

Shark's New Robot Vacuum Uses a Blacklight to See How Gross Your Floors Are Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. How we test vacuums Shark's new robot vacuum is going to reveal your embarrassing secrets. It uses a UV light to...

Google says its AI systems helped deter Play Store malware in 2025 Fewer bad actors are targeting Google Play with malicious apps, the company says, a shift that the tech giant credits with its increased investments in proactive security systems and AI technology. In its latest Android app ecosystem safety report released on Thursday, Google said it prevented 1.75 million policy-violating apps...