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Mashable and CNET unveil TechPulse app to aggregate tech news across Ziff Davis brands

The free TechPulse app lets users customize feeds from Mashable, CNET, PCMag, Lifehacker, ZDNET and ExtremeTech.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:26:22 GMT

Mashable and CNET announced the launch of TechPulse, a free mobile app that aggregates technology and digital‑culture news, reviews and video from several Ziff Davis properties.

What happened

TechPulse went live on 20 October 2026, offering a customizable dashboard where users can select which brands—Mashable, CNET, PCMag, Lifehacker, ZDNET, ExtremeTech and others—appear in their feed. The app is positioned as a human‑curated alternative to algorithm‑driven news feeds.

What the reports add

Mashable highlighted that the app will provide "accurate and objective reporting" from its sister sites and will include features such as space and entertainment news, lab‑tested product reviews and science‑based productivity tips from Lifehacker. CNET added that the app replaces the older CNET app, integrates video content, and allows users to filter out written articles or specific brands entirely.

What was said

According to Mashable, the launch aims to help users "stay ahead of what's new and next" across tech, digital culture, space and entertainment. CNET’s announcement said, "Our goal is to satisfy your thirst for real tech journalism," and emphasized that the main page is curated by a human rather than a robot algorithm.

How it came about

The rollout follows CNET’s earlier relaunch of its tech news team earlier in the year, a move that was driven by consumer research commissioned by CNET leadership. That research found readers value hands‑on testing and reviews, prompting the development of an app that consolidates content from the broader Ziff Davis portfolio. Mashable’s description of the app mirrors its ongoing strategy to integrate with other CNET Group brands, a pattern seen in previous cross‑brand initiatives.

Key facts

TechPulse is a free app that aggregates content from Mashable, CNET, PCMag, Lifehacker, ZDNET and ExtremeTech. (mashable.com)
The app launched on 20 October 2026 and replaces the older CNET app. (cnet.com)
TechPulse offers a customizable dashboard and human‑curated main page. (cnet.com)
Mashable says the app provides space, entertainment news and science‑based productivity tips. (mashable.com)