TechPulse by CNET Group
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TechPulse by CNET Group is a free News app for iPhone and iPad by CNET Media, Inc. Rated 4.3/5 from 3,442 ratings. Requires iOS 15.1.
- Rating
- 4.3
- 3.4K ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 53 MB
- Age 17+
- Updated
- Sep 17
- 2026 · v5.0.3
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About TechPulse by CNET Group
TechPulse helps tech enthusiasts follow trusted industry insights with a customizable, algorithm-free feed. Welcome to the new CNET app. TechPulse gathers world-class journalism from the internet’s most respected technology and lifestyle publishers. Instead of managing multiple sources or fighting unpredictable feeds, you can customize your daily dashboard to display exactly what matters to you. Stay informed with unbiased video, analysis, news and reviews curated by human experts. Main features: • Filter the publication sources you want to appear in your unified feed for easy navigation. • Make tech buying easy with lab-tested reviews from CNET and PCMag experts. • Get the latest breaking tech news from reporters who share objective takes on what you need to know. • Stay ahead of internet innovations with trending digital culture and entertainment news from Mashable. • Streamline your daily routine and unlock practical hacks and science-based productivity tips from Lifehacker. • Track disruptive professional tech breakthroughs and emerging industry trends from ZDNET. • Get the most from your tech and gadgets with CNET’s product updates and troubleshooting guides. TechPulse is built for readers who value journalistic integrity and direct sources over cluttered news streams. Backed by decades of independent editorial experience from trusted industry names, TechPulse is built for readers who value journalistic integrity and direct sources over cluttered news streams. Your feed remains transparent, accurate and free of bias. Download TechPulse today to control your technology news and explore what matters to you. Our Privacy Policy: https://www.ziffdavis.com/ztg-privacy-policy Our Terms of Use: https://www.ziffdavis.com/terms-of-use
Ratings & reviews
4.3
3.4K ratings
What’s new
Version 5.0.3 · Updated September 17, 2026
• Design optimization (typography/spacing) • Embed support (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc...) • Minimum enforced version (5.0.0)
App privacy
The developer, CNET Media, Inc., reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Crash Data
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Name, Email Address
- Identifiers: Device ID, User ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, App Functionality
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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