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20+ most popular CNET articles, as voted by our community.
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Want More Money? Try This Scientific Secret to a Richer Life
Commentary: It may seem woo-woo, but this tip actually works.
«gratitude promotes patience. It makes you slow down and reflect and have a better appreciation for long-term gains as opposed to instant gratification.»
Need to Get More Done? Try These 8 Productivity Hacks Today
If you're behind on your to-do list, use these tips to be more productive.
The Next Big Social App May Be One You Don't Use (Yet)
Apps like BeReal and Mastodon broke out in 2022. It's only the beginning.
Streaming TV's Party Is Over. Now Comes the Hangover
Services kept launching with big budgets and, often, cheap prices. But most upped your bill this year, including Disney today. It won't stop there.
CNET Is Experimenting With an AI Assist. Here's Why
For over two decades, CNET has built our reputation testing new technologies and separating the hype from reality.
CNET on Bodybuilding
How Weightlifting Burns Body Fat, Even After You Work Out
The unique influence weightlifting has on your body's ability to burn fat.
CNET on Comics
This Free Comic Series Is Gorgeous. You'd Never Know AI Drew It
The Bestiary Chronicles is both a modern fable on the rise of artificial intelligence and a demonstration of how shockingly fast AI is evolving.
CNET on Health
12 Best Foods to Eat for Brain Health
Keep your brain healthy and happy with these nutrient-rich foods.
New 'Cellular Glue' Concept Could Heal Wounds, Regrow Nerves
One day, these synthetic molecules could also help mitigate the organ shortage crisis.
CNET on Mental Health
7 Foods That'll Boost Your Happiness, According to Science
Try these serotonin-rich foods the nest time you want to uplift your mood.
«However, the foods we eat play a major role in how we feel. Studies linking nutrition and mental well-being have emerged in the past decade, and»
7 Daily Habits That Will Improve Your Mental Health in 2023
2023 is the year of keeping your mental health at the forefront.
CNET on Microsoft
This is not your father's Microsoft
CEO Satya Nadella says Microsoft isn't the coolest tech company, and he's fine with that.
CNET on Mixed Reality
Apple has filed to patent its mixed-reality headset
The AR/VR headset will come with multiple sensors.
Why AR is going to give you 'superpowers' in the future
HoloLens inventor Alex Kipman talks to CNET about the future of augmented and mixed reality, and what happens next.
CNET on Psychology
Make Your Body Produce More 'Happy' Hormones: Naturally Boost Dopamine and Serotonin
The secret to a happy brain starts with these four stress-fighting hormones.
«Every day that you challenge yourself to adapt to something new, even if it feels uncomfortable at first, you build more confidence.»
How to Be Happy, According to Science
The habits that can improve your general contentment levels.
«Happiness, experts say, means accepting negative experiences, and having the skills to manage and cope with them, and to use them to make better decisions later.»
CNET on Quantum Computing
Google reportedly attains 'quantum supremacy'
Its quantum computer can solve tasks that are otherwise unsolvable, a report says.
CNET on Travel
9 Practical Gadgets You'll Wish You Had Sooner (They're All Under $50)
Make your trip easier, more comfortable and more fun with these neat products.
Traveling Soon? Don't Forget These 12 Essential Packing Items
If you're headed home for the holidays, you should use this travel checklist.
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7 Foods That Make You Happy, According to Science
Turns out there's science behind the foods that boost your mood.
8 Psychological Tips to Be More Productive
Having trouble staying on top of your to-do list? Try these tips to tackle your tasks.
«7. congratulate yourself when you accomplish things»
Improve Your Mental Health With These 6 Mind-Changing Exercises
Thought exercises can help you reframe your negative thinking and control worrying.
Elevate Your Mental Health With These 6 Easy Thought Exercises
If you're feeling down, these easy-to-do thought exercises can help boost your mental health.
Can You Lose Fat and Gain Muscle at the Same Time? Yes, Here's How
Want to tone up and build muscle? The secret isn't weight loss -- you need to know about body recomposition.
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