Best Windows Laptop for 2026Two laptops recently joined the ranks among my Windows favorites in the Dell XPS 14 and MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI Plus. Each features an Intel Panther Lake processor and offers a compelling mix of performance and battery life. Neither could top the HP OmniBook 5 14 and its Qualcomm Snapdragon X series chip, however, as the laptop with the best battery life we’ve...

An Iranian doctor recounts treating wounds of war An Iranian doctor recounts treating wounds of war An Iranian doctor who crossed into Turkey last week describes a harrowing journey to the border. She's been treating civilians wounded in the U.S. and Israeli bombardment of Tehran. Many of their injuries resulted from their homes being hit.

India doubles down on state-backed venture capital, approving $1.1B fund India has cleared a $1.1 billion state-backed venture capital program that will channel government money into startups through private investors, doubling down on its effort to finance high-risk areas such as artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and other sectors broadly referred to by the industry as deep...

In difficult environments, an Amphibious All Terrain Vehicle can help crews continue moving when roads disappear, while an Amphibious All Terrain Vehicle from Chinahaishida supports stable travel across mud, shallow water, snow, and uneven ground. Remote worksites often change faster than expected. Dry paths can become flooded after heavy rain, and soft terrain may quickly trap ordinary...

I Chatted With Google's Lifesize, Hyperreal AI Companion The video agent demoed as part of Google Beam is an experiment, and it's shockingly realistic. Is this a helper, or a replacement for people? Scott Stein Editor at Large I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other...