The coolest laptops we saw at CES 2026

The 2026 Zephyrus Duo looks very promising as a combination gaming laptop and power-user-friendly multiscreen workhorse.

UC enrollment tops 300,000 for first time as in-state student numbers reach record high

The University of California enrolled a record 301,093 students for fall 2025, surpassing 300,000 total students and 200,000 California undergraduates.
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Official Best of CES 2026 Awards: 22 Winners and Best Overall, Awarded by CNET Group

Experts from CNET, PCMag, Mashable, ZDNET and Lifehacker debated for more than six hours to determine the absolute best new ...

We found 5 great CES 2026 gadgets that cost less than $100

We sifted through all the AI gimmicks and gigantic TVs at CES 2026 to find five great practical products that cost less than $100.

iKKO’s tiny phone has a folding cam and a keyboard for your tactile fix

KKO’s MindOne is a credit-card-sized BlackBerry-style keyboard phone with always-on AI ambitions. It uses SIMO vSIM fallback data in 140-plus countries and launches February 8, 2026 for $329 to $499.

Best kids’ mattresses for 2026, tried and tested

Safety comes first, so every children’s mattress should carry a BS7177 fire safety label. Likewise, if it’s going on a bunk or cabin bed, it’ll need to sit at least 16cm below the safety rail. After ...