Should You Buy a Smart Plug?

Smart plugs can add controls to any outlet, but they aren’t perfect for everything. Here’s our guide to using one and which ...
Ars Technica

I’ve already been using a “Steam Machine” for months, and I think it’s great

Valve’s second big foray into first-party PC hardware isn’t a sequel to the much-imitated Steam Deck portable, but rather a desktop computer called the Steam Machine. And while it could go on your ...
CNET

Using AI as a Therapist? Why Professionals Say You Should Think Again

Chatbots can sound reassuring and comforting. They're designed to. But they aren't trained to be a mental health provider. Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and ...
The New York Times

The Professors Are Using ChatGPT, and Some Students Aren’t Happy About It

Students call it hypocritical. A senior at Northeastern University demanded her tuition back. But instructors say generative A.I. tools make them better at their jobs. By Kashmir Hill In February, ...
The New York Times

Teachers Worry About Students Using A.I. But They Love It for Themselves.

Educators are increasingly using generative A.I. in their own work, even as they express profound hesitation about the ethics of student use. By Dana Goldstein As artificial intelligence makes its way ...
Women's Health

How To Use A Walking Pad, According To Physical Therapists

It’s fair to be curious about walking pads when you see yet another TikToker racking up an impressive amount of steps indoors. But aside from hitting your step goal (which might not need to be 10,000 ...
CNET

Why Using a Male-to-Male Extension Cord Can Be Deadly

Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Before joining CNET, she covered crime at People Magazine and ...