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TechPulse by CNET Group

A Tier
Excellent
85
4.33.8K ratings
1.6recent reviews
Freeto download
2mosince update
News
category
Shopping
category
17+age rating
1language
Made for iPhone
Made for iPad
Made for Apple TV

What is TechPulse by CNET Group?

A free news app that aggregates tech journalism from CNET, PCMag, Mashable, Lifehacker and ZDNET into one customizable.

TechPulse is a free News app from CNET Group that gathers articles, video, analysis, news and reviews from several technology and lifestyle publishers. Users can choose which publication sources appear in their unified feed. The listing describes the feed as algorithm-free and curated by human editors.

Pricing. TechPulse by CNET Group is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Following tech news from several publishers in one feed
  • Researching gadget purchases using lab-tested reviews
  • Keeping up with tech industry trends and product troubleshooting guides

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Why this app is in A tier

85/100The average of 4 parts, with no weights
Rating77
Ratings76
App Store search rank85
Update recency100

A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

TechPulse by CNET Group scores 85 out of 100: rating 77, rating count 76, App Store search rank 85, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and A tier follows from that score within this list.

Description

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

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  • 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.

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Questions about TechPulse by CNET Group

Is TechPulse free?

The listing says free to download.

Which publishers are included?

CNET, PCMag, Mashable, Lifehacker and ZDNET as sources. Users can filter which publication sources appear in their feed.

How is the feed ordered?

The listing describes the feed as algorithm-free and customizable, with content curated by human experts. It does not describe the specific ordering method further.

Is TechPulse by CNET Group free?

Yes. TechPulse by CNET Group is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.

Is TechPulse by CNET Group right for me?

TechPulse by CNET Group is built for following tech news from several publishers in one feed, researching gadget purchases using lab-tested reviews, keeping up with tech industry trends and product troubleshooting guides. It sits in the tech news list on AppTierList.

Is TechPulse by CNET Group worth it?

TechPulse by CNET Group is A tier, ranked #7 of 18 tech news apps with a score of 85 out of 100, from a 4.3 App Store rating across 3,762 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 6 apps rank above it.

How does TechPulse by CNET Group compare to Tips & Tricks?

TechPulse by CNET Group is A tier at 85; Tips & Tricks is A tier at 85. They score the same. TechPulse by CNET Group is free, with no in-app purchases, Tips & Tricks is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is TechPulse by CNET Group updated?

TechPulse by CNET Group was last updated on 2026-09-17, 48 days ago.

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Ranking

List
Tech News (A tier, #7)
Tier
A (Excellent)
Score
85 / 100
Rank in list
#7 of 18
Ranking certainty
settled

Ratings

App Store rating
4.3 out of 5, every App Store country
Ratings
3,762
Recent reviews
1.6 from 14 in the last 180 days

App

Price
Free download
App Store category
News
Current version
(48 days ago)
Size
55 MB
Requires
iOS 15.1 or later
Age rating
17+
Languages
1
Runs on
iPhone, iPad, Apple TV

Links

Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
not verified
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