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Stephen Shankland

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  • Head of Content, Commonwealth Fusion Systems
California
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Head of Content at Commonwealth Fusion Systems, a company commercializing fusion energy: clean, safe, affordable, secure. Former sci-tech journalist.

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Stephen Shankland’s Biography

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At CNET News, I dig into the details of new technology that's in the works now and that could shake things up when it arrives.

I started my journalism career in 1992 as a science writer at the Los Alamos Monitor, a daily newspaper, then moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1998 to start covering the computer industry for CNET News. Over the years, I've been the beat reporter for Google, supercomputers, web technology. Other interests include digital photography, AI, authentication, microproce…

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How Using Google's Pixel Fold Sold Me on Foldable Phones

How Using Google's Pixel Fold Sold Me on Foldable Phones

Commentary: Maps, games and videos all look better on the big screen.

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The Secret Life of the 500+ Cables That Run the Internet

The Secret Life of the 500+ Cables That Run the Internet

Laced across the cold depths of the world's oceans is a network of multimillion-dollar cables, which have bec…

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Unlocking Fusion Power Would Revolutionize Energy. But Can We Make It Work?

Unlocking Fusion Power Would Revolutionize Energy. But Can We Make It Work?

Scientists and startups are edging closer to realizing a decades-old dream.

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Intel's chip recovery plan could restore US manufacturing prowess

Intel's chip recovery plan could restore US manufacturing prowess

The chipmaker's come-from-behind strategy is risky and will take years, even with government subsidies.

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What it's like taking 151-megapixel photos with a camera that costs more than a Tesla

What it's like taking 151-megapixel photos with a camera that costs more than a Tesla

Imagine you're scrambling down a steep canyon in Utah, tripod balanced across your shoulder, to shoot one of …

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Two decades of tech evolution made me fall in love with mountain biking again

Two decades of tech evolution made me fall in love with mountain biking again

Call it a silver lining of the cloud: I've rediscovered the passion I had for mountain biking in the 1980s an…

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An OpenAI Web Browser Is Imminent, Report Says. That Would Really Shake Up the Web

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By Stephen Shankland
| Techstreet Now
10 minutes ago cnet Imad is a senior reporter covering Google and internet culture. Hailing from Texas, Imad started his journalism career in 2013 and has amassed bylines with The New York Times, The Washington Post, ESPN, Tom's Guide and Wired, among others. OpenAI is working on an AI-powered web browser that could make its debut in the coming weeks, according to a report from Reuters on Wednesday.
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CNET: Best cheap laptops of 2025

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By Stephen Shankland
| The Island Packet Verified
The Apple MacBook Air M1. (Stephen Shankland/CNET/TNS) Stephen Shankland TNS You don't need to overspend to get a capable laptop, and that includes both Windows models and Apple MacBooks. It's possible to find a decent laptop for less than $750, but you may need to comparison shop and exercise some patience while you wait for a sale. And that's where we can help.
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OpenAI Says Its New ChatGPT 4.5 Has Better Emotional Intelligence

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By Stephen Shankland
| Techstreet Now
10 minutes ago cnet Samantha Kelly is a freelance writer with a focus on consumer technology, AI, social media, Big Tech, emerging trends and how they impact our everyday lives. Her work has been featured on CNN, NBC, NPR, the BBC, Mashable and more. The next version of ChatGPT is here, with the promise to be more humanistic in tone, interactions and general knowledge. OpenAI announced on Thursday a preview of GPT-4.5, what OpenAI is calling its largest and best model for chat yet.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Science writer for the Los Alamos Monitor.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes -- the last time was a Smith-Corona electric typewriter I used to fill out my college entrance application.

How is social media changing news?

More gossip, less verification, a better ability to track interesting subjects, and a vastly richer supply of sources.