Special Features (video)

Oct 29 2024 10 ep. 144

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Watch CNET's Special Features for an inside look at how we use the latest gadgets and technology along with discussion about the current state of tech and culture.

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ChatGPT Plus vs. Google Gemini Advanced: Battle of the Premium AI Chatbots

It's OpenAI's ChatGPT Plus against Google's Gemini Advanced. Which $20-per-month AI chatbot is best? Both of these AI chatbots have strengths and weaknesses.

We Visited an Energy-Independent Island

Wind, water, sun and a community can-do attitude combine to give Scotland's Isle of Eigg all the power it needs.

Three Futurists Predict the Phone of the Future

Smartphones will get much better at meeting your needs, and soon, thanks to AI.

How Apple's Sleep Apnea Feature Works on Apple Watch

Apple has a new way of identifying signs of sleep apnea using the accelerometer on the Apple Watch. Apple's Deidre Caldbeck and Dr. Matt Bianchi explain how this feature works, how it was tested and the validation process needed to bring it to the watch. Sleep apnea notifications are available on the Apple Watch Series 10, Series 9 and Ultra 2.

I Toured a Virtual Power Plant

What are virtual power plants and can they help save the aging US power grid? CNET's Jon Reed visited one in Vermont to see how they work.

6 Months With the Vision Pro: Was It Worth It? (Real Owners React!)

The Apple Vision Pro has been out for 6 months, but why did people buy it and how are they using the company's flagship spatial computer? Five folks from across the US share what their experiences with the device have been like so far.

Driving 4,000 Miles in Lotus' New EV Was Brutal and I Loved It

CNET's Andrew Lanxon puts the new Lotus Eletre S EV to the test in the ultimate European road trip.

The Galaxy S24 Ultra With Samsung DeX Replaced My Laptop

I used Samsung DeX for the day in place of my MacBook Pro to see if the Galaxy S24 Ultra could replace my laptop.

See Inside Rivian's Electric Vehicle Test Labs

Join us for an exclusive tour of Rivian's Palo Alto, California, lab, as the company launches the second generation of its R1S and R1T vehicles. Take a look inside Rivian's electrical hardware lab, see how engineers test hardware and software in a lab car, and then come for a drive-along in the new R1S.

Travel Advice from AI? The Points Guy Schools ChatGPT

The Points Guy founder Brian Kelly takes on ChatGPT on the topic of budget travel.