Abrar Al-Heeti
CNET
San Francisco, CA, United States
Contact Abrar
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
Recent articles by Abrar:
Disney Plus' Secrets of the Whales gives intimate look at lives of belugas, orcas and more
Executive Producer James Cameron and photographer Brian Skerry chat with CNET about filming the National Geographic series, premiering Earth Day. → Read More
Amazon could launch furniture, appliance assembly service
The offering would allow the e-commerce giant to better compete with retailers like Wayfair and Best Buy, Bloomberg says. → Read More
Facebook tests video speed dating app that nixes swipes, DMs
The platform, called Sparked, is the product of Facebook's NPE experimental app team. → Read More
Uber lets customers donate money for rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites
The rideshare company is teaming up with PayPal and Walgreens for the Vaccine Access Fund. → Read More
Neil deGrasse Tyson talks teleportation with Marques Brownlee in this exclusive Retro Tech clip
Season 2 of the YouTube original series revisits more old-school staples with special guests including Bill Gates and a couple of CNETers. → Read More
Why tech accessibility matters, and the long road to improving it
A growing list of companies including Google and Apple are incorporating more accessible design, but progress lags. Here's why experts say that needs to change. → Read More
Facebook and Instagram are down
The social media sites are experiencing outages across the US. → Read More
MyHeritage adds Deep Nostalgia animations for dancing, kissing and more
There are new ways to creepily bring old photos to life. → Read More
People's trust in tech is at an all-time low, Edelman study says
Numbers have plummeted during the pandemic. → Read More
YouTube hides dislike count in new test
The company says the move is in response to "creator feedback around well-being." → Read More
Google's Suez Canal Easter egg brings boatloads of fun
A search for 'Suez Canal' and 'Ever Given' surfaces a hidden surprise. → Read More
Instagram for kids could be coming, and it would be disastrous
Commentary: The platform incites feelings of jealousy and inferiority that would be detrimental to young minds. It's a tough enough battle as an adult. → Read More
David Dobrik and the Vlog Squad: The allegations and why companies are cutting ties
Brands including HBO Max and DoorDash have continued to cut ties with David Dobrik. Here's everything you need to know. → Read More
David Dobrik: The allegations and why companies are cutting ties
Dobrik released an apology video on Tuesday as brands including HBO Max and DoorDash continued to cut ties with him. Here's everything to know. → Read More
TikTok is full of homemade lip glosses. But should you buy them?
Videos of handmade makeup products on the site highlight the dangers of the under-regulated cosmetics industry. → Read More
Melinda Gates, diversity advocates address the long road to equality at SXSW
Issues like no paid family medical leave and weak employee retention continue to hinder inclusivity efforts, experts say. → Read More
Instagram for preteens reportedly in the works from Facebook
Currently, people under 13 can't use the photo sharing app. → Read More
Google Chrome adds real-time, automatic captions for web content
Live Caption, first made available on Android, helps users who are deaf or hard of hearing access audio content. → Read More
Monopoly wants your help in updating its Community Chest cards
Owner Hasbro is looking to bring the cards into the 21st century, with input from players. → Read More
How to bring pictures to life using the MyHeritage Deep Nostalgia app
Animate pictures of your loved ones or famous people using the app that's all over TikTok. → Read More