Eric Swalwell quits California governor race amid sexual misconduct claimsAFP via Getty ImagesThe Democrat has been accused by four women of misconduct ranging from sexual harassment to rape. He has denied the claims and vowed to defend himself with "facts".Still, top allies intensified pressure on him to exit the gubernatorial race in which he was projected as one of the frontrunners among...

Sony Hits the Brakes on Electric Cars With Built-In PlayStation FeaturesYour dream of cruising the streets with PlayStation-inspired controls has hit a roadblock. Back in January, Sony Honda Mobility, a joint project between electronics giant Sony and carmaker Honda, showed off prototypes of its Afeela electric vehicles. Now, the company says its two EV vehicles will not move forward.The...

Israel starts a tense ceasefire in Lebanon. And, Trump nominates a new CDC director. Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire, Hegseth On Blockade, Trump Nominates New CDC Director Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start...

From Tea Leaves to AI: Why Today's High-Tech Predictions Are So DangerousEditors' note: Welcome to CNET's new series of guest columns called Alt View, a forum for a diverse array of experts and luminaries to share their insights into the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. For more AI coverage, check out CNET's AI Atlas."How are you using AI?" I asked a class full of...

Best Smart Soundbar of 2026 Our Experts Written by  Ty Pendlebury Article updated on February 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM PST TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment. When he's not playing...