Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous vehicles, internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. In addition to her current role, she's worked for CNET's video, culture and news teams. She graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Though Illinois is home, she now loves San Francisco -- steep inclines and all.
Expertise
- Abrar has spent her career at CNET analyzing tech trends while also writing news, reviews and commentaries across mobile, streaming and online culture.
Awards
- Tech Media Trailblazer, CTA, 2019. Telly Award, 2025 gold; 2019 bronze. SPJ NorCal Excellence in Journalism Awards, 2022. LA Press Club National A&E Awards, 2024 (and 5-time finalist). Greater Bay Area Journalism Awards, 2024. Webby Honoree, 2025.
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June 6, 2017
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