If a DJI drone is on your holiday shopping list, you might want to buy it right now. The company last month issued a stark warning: Its drones could be banned from sale in the US, and the deadline is now looming. Photo By CNET
If you're planning to fly in 2026 without a Real ID, you might end up paying extra. The Transportation Security Administration has announced that, beginning Feb. 1, travelers who show up to the airport without a Real ID or a valid passport will face a new identity verification fee of $45. This option replaces an… Photo By CNET
There's a new Terminator robot in China, and other humanoids are allegedly strong enough to "fracture a human skull." Let's weigh the claims, facts and true risks. Photo By CNET
Next year, I'll be sitting on my couch with a controller in hand, but on my TV, I'll be up in the sky, chasing enemy planes through the clouds at 10,000 feet. In 2026, Bandai Namco will launch Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, the next game in the near-future air combat simulator series. Photo By CNET
Robot demonstrations and lawsuits are raising questions and concerns about the capabilities -- and strength -- of humanoid robots. First in the spotlight is the robotics company Figure AI, which is facing a lawsuit from former safety engineer Robert Gruendel. The lawsuit alleges the company's Figure 02 humanoid was shown in tests to be strong… Photo By CNET
McAfee has a habit of outstaying its welcome. It’s possible that it came preinstalled on your laptop, or maybe you took advantage of a free trial. Either way, it tends to linger in the background, firing off renewal warnings and system alerts long after you’ve decided you’re done with it. Photo By CNET