How to Use AI to Plan the Camping Trip You Really Want
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ai-brainstorming-fantasy-camping-trip-campground-qualities/

Brainstorming with Gemini AI helped me plan a camping trip that would be more of an adventure and less of a chore.

Scientists May Have Discovered 27 Star Wars-Like Planets With Two Suns
https://www.cnet.com/science/space/scientists-may-have-discovered-27-star-wars-like-planets-with-two-suns/

Stellar eclipses may hold the key to finding new hidden worlds in binary star systems.

Can Air Purifiers Combat Pet Dander? What Our Testing Revealed
https://www.cnet.com/news/can-air-purifiers-combat-pet-dander-what-our-testing-revealed/

We tested Dreame's pet-focused air purifiers to see if they live up to their promises.

Big Glass, Power Doors and Phone Chargers That Don't Suck: Audi Previews Q9 Interior
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/audi-q9-prototype-interior-preview-big-glass-power-doors-and-phone-chargers-that-dont-suck/

Audi's upcoming full-size flagship SUV inches closer to its July world premiere. I got an early look at its luxurious cabin.

Meta Sued by California County Over Alleged Scam Ads on Social Media
https://www.cnet.com/news/social-media/meta-sued-by-california-county-for-promoting-scams-on-its-platforms/

Santa Clara County is seeking restitution, damages and policy changes.

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for May 12, #1066
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-12-1066/

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for May 12, No. 1,066.

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for May 12, #596
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-may-12-596/

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for May 12, No. 596.

Spotify's New Feature Lets You Dance Through Your Musical History
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/spotify-new-feature-is-wrapped-on-nostalgia-enhancing-steroids/

Spotify 20: Party of the Year lets you share listening stats from the day you joined, even if it was 20 years ago.

Announcing Foundry Security Spec: an open specification for agentic security evaluation
https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/a/y2026/m05/announcing-foundry-security-spec-an-open-specification-for-agentic-security-evaluation.html?source=rss

We open-sourced Foundry Security Spec: a model-agnostic blueprint for agentic security evaluation. Turn noisy alerts into actionable, verifiable findings.
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Cisco and USGA Extend Partnership with Renewed Focus on Powering the Game of Golf in the AI Era
https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/a/y2026/m05/cisco-and-usga-extend-partnership-with-renewed-focus-on-powering-the-game-of-golf-in-the-ai-era.html?source=rss

Cisco and the United States Golf Association (USGA) announce a multiyear extension of their partnership, designed to pioneer a new chapter of innovation and technology for the USGA and its championships.
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Yamaha's 2026 AV Receivers Add Style and Dolby Atmos
https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/yamahas-2026-av-receivers-add-dolby-atmos-and-gaming-support/

The RX300A and RX500A receivers sport 4k/120Hz compatibility and start at $400.

Googlebooks Could Be the Ultimate Laptop for Android Users
https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/googlebooks-premium-laptop-gemini-ai-chromebooks-android/

While Apple's MacBook Neo might have shocked the budget PC market, Googlebooks could take a bite out of the premium laptop competition.

Android's Biggest AI Update: Everything to Know About Gemini Intelligence video
https://www.cnet.com/videos/androids-biggest-ai-update-everything-to-know-about-gemini-intelligence/

Gemini Intelligence is designed to handle tasks across your apps and be a more helpful AI agent. It could signal a wider shift in how we'll use our phones in the near future.

Smartphone Owners Aren't Convinced to Upgrade for Foldable Designs and AI Integrations, CNET Finds
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/smartphone-upgrade-survey-spring-2026/

There are rumors of a foldable iPhone, but new designs aren't on most people's list of upgrade must-haves.

Google Is Betting Its Entire Future on AI. Will It Pay Off?
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-i-o-2026-android-show-gemini-commentary/

Commentary: Between Android 17 and the new Googlebooks, Gemini is the new Google.

This Powerful 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro Is Back to Its All-Time Low Price
https://www.cnet.com/deals/m5-pro-macbook-pro-deal/

It's not every day you can take more than $200 off one of Apple's most high-performing laptops.

I Tried Amazon's New 30-Minute Delivery. Diet Cokes Were at My Door in 16 Minutes
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/amazon-launches-30-minute-delivery-service-with-amazon-now/

Amazon Now launched Tuesday in Seattle, Philadelphia, Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta.