Now sites have a new way to spy on their visitors: measuring subtle interactions with their solid-state drives. The technique ...

Steroid use is down among teenagers, but experts warn that young people are replacing it with a potentially dangerous booster. Researchers from the University of Michigan found that while anabolic ...

Why do so many people lose control over their internet use? While age limits for social media are being debated, many adults also spend hours online every day. For some, this becomes a burden, ...

For many people, scrolling through reels, videos or social media posts has become the final activity before bed. But neurologists warn that prolonged night-time screen exposure may prevent the brain ...

The EU Commission plans to crack down on "addictive design" features on TikTok and Instagram. President Ursula Von der Leyen said the EU expects to introduce regulation for platforms later this year.

Adopt Me is a role-playing simulator in which you adopt pets of various species and raise them by fulfilling their "Needs." On May 8, 2026, this Roblox title released its New Weather Needs update, ...

When you hear "the dark web," you probably think of illegal, sordid activity, but that's not the whole picture. I don't recommend staying long, but these tips can help you explore the dark web using ...

Are you seeking freedom from smartphone tyranny? You know, you don't work for your phone. Your phone is supposed to work for you. NPR's Life Kit's Marielle Segarra has tips to help you get to a better ...

Ukrainian forces are fielding thousands of Turkish-made bullpup shotguns as a low-cost, reliable backup when drone jammers fail. Here's why the oldest firearm on the battlefield is now one of the most ...

Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance and streaming services. He is passionate about language and technology, and has been an avid writer/reader of ...

Do you feel lost without your smartphone in your hand? If so, your internet use might be spiralling out of control. Scientists from the University of Duisburg–Essen have pinpointed the three key ...

Pratt, a former reality TV star, is flooding social media with edgy humor, AI slop and combative rhetoric as a way of ...