Imad Khan

Imad is currently Senior Google and Internet Culture reporter for CNET, but until recently was News Editor at Tom's Guide. Hailing from Texas, Imad started his journalism career in 2013 and has amassed bylines with the New York Times, the Washington Post, ESPN, Wired and Men's Health Magazine, among others. Outside of work, you can find him sitting blankly in front of a Word document trying desperately to write the first pages of a new book.

Articles by: Imad Khan

Best speed test apps in 2022: Test your internet speed

By Imad Khan, Anthony Spadafora published 23 June 22

The best speed test apps and websites will help determine if you're getting your money's worth from your ISP.

Best surge protector in 2022

By Imad Khan published 15 June 22

When choosing the best power strip, it’s good to look for a high-quality unit that can protect your devices from potential surges. These are the best you can buy.

Young woman tries out the Oculus Quest 2 (Meta Quest 2) for a virtual experience Sitting in couch, wearing a black top

The best Oculus Quest 2 accessories for 2022

By Imad Khan published 8 June 22

The Oculus Quest 2, now called Meta Quest 2, is made better with a handful of accessories. These are the ones that are must-buys.

2024 Chevy Silverado EV price, specs, release window and more

By Imad Khan published 25 May 22

The 2024 Chevy Silverado EV, an all-electric version of its most popular vehicle, which is poised to take on the Ford F-150 Lightning next year.

2022 Nissan Leaf review: A great EV value

By Imad Khan published 24 May 22

The 2022 Nissan Leaf doesn’t break the mold, but with it’s new low price tag it’s positioned Nissan as a key player in the all-electric future.

Cadillac Lyriq 2023: Price, release window, interior and more

By Adam Ismail, Imad Khan published 17 May 22

Everything you need to know about the first all-electric Cadillac crossover, the 2023 Lyriq.

Sony A95K QD-OLED television in brightly lit modern room.

Sony 2022 TVs — QD-OLED, Mini LED, Master Series and more

By Imad Khan published 2 May 22

Sony's 2022 TV lineup includes a QD-OLED set, better Bravia XR processing, the company's first Mini LED TV and updates across 4K OLED sets.

PS5 Internal Storage replacement photos.

I installed a PS5 SSD with ease — and now it feels complete

By Imad Khan published 13 February 22

The PS5 includes 667GB of usable memory, which is often too small for modern games. After installing a 2TB SSD, specifically the Corsair MP600 PRO LPX, my console can finally breathe.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra S Pen upgrades — what you need to know

By Imad Khan published 10 February 22

Samsung has introduced the Galaxy S22 Ultra, a new top-end smartphone that replaces the Note. With it comes an improved S Pen.

Nintendo Direct February recap: Mario Kart 8, Splatoon 3 and all the big news

By Marshall Honorof, Imad Khan published 9 February 22

The first Nintendo Direct of 2022 revealed some remastered Mario Kart courses, Splatoon 3 details and a port of No Man's Sky.

CalDigit Thunderbolt Station 4 dock on desk with MacBook Pro and monitor.

Forget dongles — this ultimate MacBook Pro dock packs 18 ports

By Imad Khan published 9 February 22

The CalDigit Thunderbolt Station 4 dock is a $360 behemoth that has 18 ports, filling any gap the MacBook Pro might need.

Google Chrome just got a big upgrade — here's how it works

By Imad Khan published 9 February 22

Google Chrome has introduced a new feature called Journeys, an evolution of the search history section that brings back a user's search inquiries as a guide.

Fortnite won't be available on Steam Deck — here's why

By Imad Khan published 8 February 22

In tweets, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney confirmed that Fortnite would not be coming to Steam Deck. The reasons apparently come down to bringing Easy Anti-Cheat to Linux.

Lineup of three Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatches on wooden table at Galaxy Unpacked launch event.

I can’t wait for Google Assistant on my Galaxy Watch 4 — here’s why

By Imad Khan published 8 February 22

Samsung is finally going to bring the Google Assistant to the Galaxy Watch 4, along with a bunch of other fitness-focused features. Watch 4 owners have waited long enough.

Apple Event just tipped for early March for iPhone SE 3 and iPad Air 5 launch

By Imad Khan published 5 February 22

A new report says that the upcoming Apple event is set for March, with the iPhone SE 3 and iPad Air 5 in tow.

Twitter rolls out downvotes for all — what you need to know

By Imad Khan published 4 February 22

Twitter is currently implementing a global rollout of a downvote button, one that will be used primarily to rank replies.

Steam Deck developers 'surprised' how good it feels to play

By Imad Khan published 3 February 22

In an interview with developers, many have been left stunned at how well Steam Deck works as a final product.

Starlink internet coverage, cost, speeds and the latest news — what you need to know

By Imad Khan published 2 February 22

Starlink is Elon Musk's ambitious satellite internet service that promises broadband speeds anywhere in the world with new satellites being launched regularly. Here's everything you need to know.

Image of new Starlink Premium antennae dish.

Starlink just launched absurdly fast 500 Mbps satellite internet — for $500 a month

By Imad Khan published 2 February 22

Starlink has introduced a new premium tier of its satellite internet service, one requiring a more expensive dish. Oh, and it's $500 a month.

PS5 restock mess is so bad Sony was just forced to lower sales expectations

By Imad Khan published 2 February 22

During a recent Sony earnings call, the company revealed lower PS5 sales in holiday 2021 than expected. Sony also lowered its PS5 shipment forecast.

Group of friends using smartphones while leaning along a brick wall.

Google just fixed this big iMessage frustration on Android

By Imad Khan published 1 February 22

Google has issued an update for beta users that fixes an annoying problem when texting between Android and Apple's iMessage that replaces reactions with emojis.

Spotify reveals content policy amidst Joe Rogan controversy — what you need to know

By Imad Khan published 31 January 22

Spotify has finally updated its content policy following Neil Young's departure from the platform in protest of vaccine misinformation being spread by Joe Rogan.

Oculus Quest 2 just officially renamed Meta Quest — and it's not going well

By Imad Khan published 27 January 22

Meta has finally gone forward and renamed the Oculus Quest 2 to Meta Quest. Fans online are bewildered as the Oculus branding remains strong.

iPhone 14 just tipped to have eSIM-only and dual SIM models

By Imad Khan published 27 January 22

A new analyst report claims that Apple may offer an iPhone 14 with eSIM only and a more businesss-focused dual eSIM or physical dual SIM model.

Screenshot from Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection featuring Nathan Drake, Sully and Sam

How to upgrade Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves on PS5 — all your questions answered

By Imad Khan published 27 January 22

Here's a guide on how to upgrade Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves on PS5, while answering the internet's most common questions.

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