@alheeti_3

Senior tech reporter, on-camera host & producer @CNET. I speak in Taylor Swift lyrics. DMs open. Probably on IG/TikTok: abraralheeti

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Joined February 2016
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I'm excited to share I'm starting a new role at CNET as a Technology reporter, in which I'll get to focus more on coverage areas I love including phones, streaming, digital accessibility and other tech topics. Looking forward to this next chapter!
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iPhone Duo Review: Late to the Foldable Party, but It Steals the Show - CNET

Thoughtful design details in Apple's first foldable show what's possible when hardware and software work seamlessly together.

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Don Burnette
@don_burnetteOct 13
“It all felt remarkably ordinary.” That’s how @CNET reporter @alheeti_3 described her recent autonomous ride with Kodiak. It is the ultimate compliment. Extraordinary technology producing safe, seamless and uneventful results – those are the standards for success in Physical AI. Check out CNET’s in-depth story and video on @KodiakRobotics' efforts as we gear up for our driverless long-haul launch at the link below. cnet.com/roadshow/automobile…
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Dave Weekley
@weekleyOct 7
Just discussed in our #HOTLINE tech news segment with @alheeti_3 -- "Ready for Driverless Trucks? I Took a Ride in Kodiak's Autonomous Semi." cnet.com/roadshow/automobile… via @CNET

Ready for Driverless Trucks? I Took a Ride in Kodiak's Autonomous Semi - CNET

Kodiak is planning to bring its fully self-driving trucks to highways later this year. I took a test ride to see the technology in action.

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I've gotten lots of questions about what it's like to use the iPhone Duo, and so far I can only reference my hands-on time at Apple Park. So here are the 5 features I'm most eager to test, which could help determine if the Duo is a good fit for you, too. bit.ly/3TgyGCp

5 iPhone Duo Features I’m Already Dying to Try - CNET

Commentary: After getting hands-on time with Apple's new foldable phone, here are the questions I'm most eager to answer in testing.

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Morning Call
@CNBCMorningCallSep 9
.@jasonlware of Albion Financial Group and @alheeti_3 of @CNET discuss Apple’s foldable iPhone, AI upgrades, pricing, margins and what the next generation of devices could mean for growth. $AAPL cnbc.com/video/2026/09/09/ap…

Apple’s foldable iPhone, AI and pricing take center stage

Jason Ware, CIO at Albion Financial Group, and Abrar Al-Heeti, Senior Technology Reporter at CNET, discuss Apple’s foldable iPhone, AI upgrades, pricing, margins and growth outlook.

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Blake Burge
@blakeaburgeSep 7
Major cheat code for life: realizing you can be proud of your progress without being satisfied with your position. You can appreciate how far you've come and still want more. Gratitude and ambition are not enemies. "I'm grateful for this, and I'm not done yet" works quite well.
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Venkat Rapaka
@vrapakaAug 20
Thank you @alheeti_3 at @CNET for spending time with the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. You made such a great point about our updated design: "It’s a sign of how far foldable phones have come, with sleeker, thinner builds and more conventional aspect ratios, giving them the familiar feel of the flat handsets that have defined the smartphone market for years. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is no exception, with an in-hand feel so familiar that I often forget I’m holding a device that can unfold..." Read the full review: cnet.com/tech/mobile/google-…

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold Is So Sleek, Its Best Feature Is a Double-Edged Sword - CNET

Review: Google's new foldable is more durable and refined than ever, though its slim build and spacious cover screen might make you forget it can unfurl.

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@omgsidewalksJul 26
I saw a post on Reddit that said that “The underlying purpose of AI is to allow wealth to access skill while removing from the skilled the ability to access wealth.” And I don’t think I’ve ever seen AI described so incisively.
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Patrick Holland@trickhollandJul 23
One of my favorite people, @alheeti_3, has Samsung’s #galaxyzfold8 (the adorable passport-sized phone that folds out to a tablet) and is testing it. Thankfully she’s bringing us along for the ride and updating her story live as she tests it for @CNET cnet.com/news-live/my-galaxy…

My Galaxy Z Fold 8 First Impressions: Living With Samsung's Passport Foldable - CNET

Samsung's new book-style foldable phone is making a strong first impression, but I'm still testing how it holds up in everyday use.

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Lisa Laporte
@lisadlaporteJul 3
Some people definitely shouldn't be behind the wheel. But are driverless cars the answer? @alheeti_3 joins Mikah Sargent on Tech News Weekly to discuss autonomous vehicles, social media safety failures, Sony ending physical games, and a major privacy ruling.
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Rajvi
@rajvishah30May 29
today someone in office said that “worrying is the worst way to use your imagination” and that’s easily the best thing Ive heard all week
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Sila
@SilaNanotechMay 18
58% of smartphone owners are frustrated with #battery life — more than storage, cameras, or display. The answer is a materials change that's been 35 years coming. Our CEO @SilaGene spoke with @alheeti_3 at @CNET on why silicon anodes are the inflection point. cnet.com/tech/mobile/feature…

Phone Batteries Keep Getting Better. So Why Are We Always Charging? - CNET

As our phones become more advanced, batteries are feeling the strain. But technology improvements and shifts in our habits could help close the gap.

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Mama T🌻
@herchosenpathMay 15
Being embarrassed about your age makes no sense to me. How you gone let somebody shame you for being alive longer?
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Google Just Took Another Step Toward the AI-First Smartphone cnet.com/tech/mobile/google-… via @CNET

Google's Android Update Pushes Smartphones Into the AI-First Era - CNET

Gemini will now have more control over your apps and tasks. It could be the start of a wider shift in how we use our phones.

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Lisa Laporte
@lisadlaporteMay 8
On Tech News Weekly, @alheeti_3 joins Mikah Sargent to cover the Academy Awards' new AI rules, @Apple's enormous AI settlement, whether tech actually sucks now with @batteryhq & what happens when schools ban phones.
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More than an overdone refrain on following your dreams, Power Ballad is also a lesson in when to let go. cnet.com/tech/home-entertain…

'Power Ballad' Hits the Right Notes With Humor, Heart and Nostalgia - CNET

Review: John Carney's latest film is a lighthearted exploration of fame, ambition and friendship. The music's pretty damn good, too.

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With AMC A List now costing $30, you better stand up and salute us before a film. We are keeping the lights on
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Aaron
@aaronp613Apr 11
Notice that Apple didn't comment on the iPhone pictures from Artemis II until the crew safely landed
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Joe Barnard 🚀@joebarnardApr 7
Think of the rivers of blood spilled by all those generals and emperors so that, in glory and triumph, they could become the momentary masters of a fraction of a dot - Carl Sagan
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Oh this is so real
Pejuola 🗣️
@Pejuola_aApr 4
Please don’t take it personally when people who talk to people for a living don’t want to talk when they get off of work. Please
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