Since nearly all of the best Android phones pack more than enough power to handle even the most demanding games, you may wonder what makes a "gaming" phone stand out from the pack. While the lines are ...

Days after another man died in a San Diego County jail and became at least the eighth person to die in custody this year, the Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to boost the authority of the sheriff’s ...

As both a gamer and an audiophile, I recently set out to find the best gaming headsets—specifically those that deliver the type of high-fidelity spatial audio that feels like you’ve just been dropped ...

During my almost twenty years at CNET, I handled benchmark testing/methodologies for both Mac and PC systems and, sometime after, integrated testing for micro-mobility (e-bikes, electric scooters and ...

For most people, the Alienware Area 51 is the best prebuilt gaming PC on the market right now. It delivers a solid middle ground between your run-of-the-mill, mass-produced gaming rigs and boutique ...

I've been testing gaming laptops for over a decade, and I've observed an immense amount of evolution in those years. Gaming laptops were once expensive, thick, and altogether impractical—not to ...

In the quest for gaming supremacy, a top-notch laptop is a gamer's best ally. But let's face it, not everyone is looking to break the bank for the latest tech. This is where gaming laptops under $1000 ...

Already blew most of your budget on a graphics card? Getting a great price on a high-refresh gaming monitor might help ease the pain. These are the best low-cost gaming displays we've tested. I’m a ...

What’s the best gaming console? That’s a question gamers have debated for as long as consoles have existed. The truth is, it’s one of the most subjective discussions in the world of technology. But ...

Wireless earbuds used to be an rare choice for gaming, but tech improvements and the advent of handhelds like the Steam Deck, ROG Xbox Ally and Switch 2 have changed that. In 2026, it seems as if ...

Fast network speeds are crucial for online gaming, but security is important, too. The top VPNs we've tested for gaming can protect your privacy without significantly impacting your latency. I’ve been ...