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See at Sling TV Sling TV Carries the five channels you need for $57 a month Show more (4 items) The 2024 Summer Olympic Games have reached their midpoint. Simone Biles has been golden in gymnastics, leading the US to the gold in the team competition before capturing the Olympic all-around title. And she’s not…

For many, the past few summer months have been scorchers. It’s been nearly impossible to get by without relying on air conditioning. Using cross ventilation can help boost your AC a bit when the weather’s mild, but when temperatures rise to blazing inferno levels, only an AC functioning at full capacity will do. Air conditioning units…

See at Sling TV Sling TV Carries the five channels you need for $57 a month Show more (5 items) It’s time to play for some hardware at Roland-Garros. Some huge matches are on tap today and tomorrow to conclude men’s and women’s Olympic tennis tournaments.  The biggest match is Sunday’s men’s singles final between…

Did you miss the June 3 planet parade, when six planets lined up in the sky? A second chance is coming. In August, when stargazers once again will have the opportunity to see six planets in the sky at the same time. These events, known as planetary alignments or planet parades, aren’t as rare as…

If you’ve just gotten off the plane after a long flight, the last thing you want to do is wait for your checked bags. You might have a hard time spotting your bag in the endless carousel of identical black suitcases, even before you account for jet lag. Fortunately, an Apple AirTag can make your life a…

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Batman is hitting our screens once again, this time in animated form on Prime Video.  Gotham City’s most famous hero is cleaning up the streets in Batman: Caped Crusader, a new TV show from Warner Bros. Animation and producers Matt Reeves (director of The Batman film), JJ Abrams and Bruce Timms. Batman’s pursuits as a…

If you’re planning to fly next year and you don’t have a Real ID, you might be in for some serious delays. The deadline for getting a Real ID has already been postponed several times, but now it’s finally set for May 7, 2025. That means you have less than a year to schedule an appointment…

SimpliSafe home security systems can be easily tailored to your needs. Just simply add or subtract hardware and equipment as you please.  CNET When choosing a home security system for your home, you may be tempted to start by deciding between a DIY setup or one that is professionally installed and monitored. When you consider…

Bacon? More like bakin’. We’ve discovered the best way to make the king of breakfast meats and it’s not on the stovetop in a skillet. It’s not even in the air fryer — sorry, too small — although the air fryer is good if you only need a few strips of pork perfection.  When it…

Key takeaways: US adults who have already shopped for back-to-school or plan to will spend an average of $662.  A surprising 44% of respondents said they’ve already set aside the money they’ll need for back-to-school shopping. 90% of back-to-school shoppers are using at least one type of savings method to cut costs, with the majority…

See at Sling TV Sling TV Carries the five channels you need for $57 a month Show more (5 items) Simone Biles has a chance in Paris to be the first woman since 1968 to win the Olympic all-around title a second time and just the third woman overall. Biles took home the gold in…

Alien: Romulus brought the facehugging terror to Friday’s San Diego Comic Con panel in Hall H. To promote the upcoming installment to the celebrated horror franchise, Disney and 20th Century Studios pulled out the stops — and unleashed a horde of facehuggers into the crowd — to make for a memorable hour of horror.  Director…

Longtime users of X, formerly Twitter, got a nasty surprise Friday when they learned that a new setting on the platform opts them in for AI training on their posts and interactions. That means Grok, X’s AI platform, by default can suck up that data and learn from it unless you change your settings to…

The New York Times Crossword Puzzle is legendary. But if you don’t have that much time, the Mini Crossword is an entertaining substitute. The Mini Crossword is much easier than the old-school NYT Crossword, and you probably can complete it in a couple of minutes. But if you’re stuck, we’ve got the answers. The Mini Crossword is…

While not the latest version, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is still an excellent phone that has plenty of power and speed. The Z Flip 6 has just debuted, following its predecessors the Z Flip 5 and the Z Fold 5, which means it’s a little harder to find good deals on the older Z Flip 4. It also…

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The New York Times Crossword Puzzle is legendary. But if you don’t have that much time, the Mini Crossword is an entertaining substitute. The Mini Crossword is much easier than the old-school NYT Crossword, and you probably can complete it in a couple of minutes. But if you’re stuck, we’ve got the answers. The Mini Crossword is…

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The New York Times Crossword Puzzle is legendary. But if you don’t have that much time, the Mini Crossword is an entertaining substitute. The Mini Crossword is much easier than the old-school NYT Crossword, and you probably can complete it in a couple of minutes. But if you’re stuck, we’ve got the answers. The Mini Crossword is…

CNET’s experts consider the Apple HomePod Mini to be one of the best smart speakers you can buy, especially if HomeKit is your preferred smart home platform. The HomePod Mini has strong audio features and comes in fun colors to choose from. If you want to get everyone out on the dance floor, the larger HomePod is…

Meal kit vs. prepared meal delivery Meal kits or prepared meals? It’s the first decision you’ll have to make. Some services offer both, however. David Watsky/CNET The first big decision you’ll make is whether you want meal kits, which require some prep and cooking, or a prepared meal service that sends fully cooked meals that…

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The New York Times Crossword Puzzle is legendary. But if you don’t have that much time, the Mini Crossword is an entertaining substitute. The Mini Crossword is much easier than the old-school NYT Crossword, and you probably can complete it in a couple of minutes. But if you’re stuck, we’ve got the answers. The Mini Crossword is…

Are you still frying cooking a whole chicken in the oven? It’s time to jump into the future of cooking, where you can have a delicious, steaming chicken on the table within 45 minutes with almost no prep or cleanup after. All you need is an air fryer to get it done. It’s true: you can cook a…

The New York Times Crossword Puzzle is legendary. But if you don’t have that much time, the Mini Crossword is an entertaining substitute. The Mini Crossword is much easier than the old-school NYT Crossword, and you probably can complete it in a couple of minutes. But if you’re stuck, we’ve got the answers. The Mini Crossword is…

We’ve officially said goodbye to Amazon Prime Day, but major discounts on the most popular products at Amazon aren’t all gone just yet. Our team of shopping experts is keeping up with any remaining deals still happening, along with continued deals on headphones, laptops, monitors, TVs, and home and kitchen appliances to help you score last-minute savings. We are also continuing…

Although we’ve officially said goodbye to Amazon Prime Day the discounts on popular products at Amazon aren’t all gone. Our team of shopping experts is keeping up with any remaining deals still happening, along with continued deals on headphones, laptops, monitors, TVs, and home and kitchen appliances. We are also continuing to scour thousands of Amazon and anti-Prime Day sales so you don’t…

Meta’s upcoming multimodal AI models won’t be available in EU countries due to the bloc’s strict regulations, the company confirmed on Thursday. The tech giant’s next model is expected to work across text, video, audio and images to enable next-level chatbots, content generation, translation and much more. But not for people living in the European…

If you’ve been trying to decide whether dropping $45 on a Stanley cup is worth it, there’s good reason to take the plunge. Since I’ve been looking at Stanley cups, I’ve never seen them drop in price, so sales are likely few and far between. While the 40-ounce mugs are $45, there are smaller options…

Prime Day is here and the savings are continually coming in, as well as deals from competitors like Target and Walmart. Stacksocial is in on the game, too, and one of our favorite deals they’re offering right now is a Babbel lifetime subscription for just $130, which means it’s 78% off the usual price. But be…

The first day of Amazon’s epic sale event, Amazon Prime Day, is winding down but the deals keep coming. The two-day event kicked off yesterday, Tuesday, July 16, and will continue today, Wednesday, July 17, with Amazon slashing prices across the board. There are thousands of sizzling deals still up for grabs and more going…

We test the main types of grills differently, but for most, we include a high-heat test like searing steak or grilling burgers, a medium, indirect heat test like grilling a whole chicken for more than an hour and a low-and-slow test with racks of ribs. To determine what should be the best outdoor barbecue grill,…

Prime Day is less than 24 hours away, and retailers are gearing up for the sale. Amazon has tons of products on sale, and other retailers are hopping on the bandwagon as well, including Best Buy. If you’re looking to grab high-quality running earbuds, now is the time to make your move. You can grab some…

Amazon/Zooey Liao/CNET If you’re in the market for a new laptop, now is the time to say goodbye to your old, slow laptop and finally make the upgrade. Prime Day is almost here, and a lot of the early deals have already dropped on Amazon. Whether you’re looking to level up from your old machine, upgrade…

With Amazon Prime Day a day away, deals are flowing in quick. Ahead of the main event on July 16th and July 17th, the retail giant is dropping prices across the board. There are dozens of early Prime Day sales, with new deals constantly being added. And of course, other retail giants can’t be left out….

With Amazon Prime Day set for July 16 and 17, there are only a few more sleeps until the main shopping event begins, but that hasn’t stopped the retail giant from dropping prices across the board. There are dozens of early Prime Day sales, with new deals constantly being added. And of course other retail giants can’t…

It’s July which means two things: it’s hot out and Amazon Prime Day is upon us. While the official Prime Day shopping event is July 16 and 17, we’re seeing plenty of early Prime Day deals. Among them, the Ninja Creami ice cream maker for $150, a $50 savings on the regular price of $200….

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Connections is often a gamble, but it was really a gamble this time. Let’s just say that a certain game of chance that’s popular in Las Vegas found its way into a category, and it stumped more than a few players. Read on for today’s Connections hints and answers. Want more game answers? Here’s the Wordle…

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You may have heard Amazon Prime Day is set for July 16 and 17, but the truth is a lot of those sales start a few days early and new deals pop up all the time. It’s not just Amazon, we’re finding great sales at Target, Walmart and a ton of other retailers hoping you’ll…

This summer’s heat is already breaking records, and our latest survey shows that most Americans are feeling the burn from their rising energy bills. An exclusive CNET Money survey found that 78% of US adults are concerned about their home energy bills this summer, and 32% are using financing options, like credit cards, loans or…

I’m getting a Halloween costume, horror-movie vibe from today’s Wordle answer. (Think Slenderman.) It’s not the easiest word to guess, though none of the letters in it are especially uncommon. If you’re struggling, read on for hints and the Wordle answer. Just so you know, our home page always has the answers for Wordle, Connections…

Space heaters come in all shapes and sizes and use different elements to heat a room. We’re here to help you find the perfect fit for winter.  Hector Roqueta Rivero/Getty Images Space heater price Most electric space heaters that operate solely in that function, (and not as a dual air purifier, for instance,) are priced…

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Strands doesn’t get as much attention as its New York Times game siblings Wordle and Connections, but it can be just as challenging and entertaining. Strands just moved out of beta, so it’s now in the New York Times’ official Games app, which might bring it more fans. I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this…

Family movie night could be closer than you imagined, as Paramount Plus has announced it’s adding the 2024 comedy If. Read more: Got Kids? Here Are 15 New Movies and TV Shows to Stream This Summer The PG-rated adventure follows Bea (Cailey Fleming), a girl who learns she can see imaginary friends and sets out to…

Strands doesn’t get as much attention as its New York Times game siblings Wordle and Connections, but it can be just as challenging and entertaining. Strands just moved out of beta, so it’s now in the New York Times’ official Games app, which might bring it more fans. I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this…

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Strands doesn’t get as much attention as its New York Times game siblings Wordle and Connections, but it can be just as challenging and entertaining. Strands just moved out of beta, so it’s now in the New York Times’ official Games app, which might bring it more fans. I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this…

Many of this year’s top Fourth of July sales are still available to shop this weekend. While there are tons of incredible savings opportunities, those on the hunt for a great Fourth of July smart home deal need look no further. Govee is currently offering discounts on a slew of smart lights, light strips and other…

If you’re looking for a new mattress to help keep the hot summer night scaries away, try sleeping cooler with Purple. Our CNET sleep experts have been testing, reviewing and recommending Purple mattresses for quite some time. Senior producer and sleep writer Owen Poole even slept on one for five years. When you think of…

We put together some performance charts to make it easier to see exactly how each unit held up to our testing. In the graphic below, you’ll see different charts for larger and smaller units.  The Keystone unit came in first for the larger units, maintaining a set point of 68 F for 54.3% of its…

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Computing Welcome to AI Atlas, CNET’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence The rise of generative AI is this generation’s iPhone moment. In response, we’re unveiling AI Atlas, a brand-new compendium of advice, reviews, news and views on artificial intelligence. By Adam Auriemma

Computing Welcome to AI Atlas, CNET’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence The rise of generative AI is this generation’s iPhone moment. In response, we’re unveiling AI Atlas, a brand-new compendium of advice, reviews, news and views on artificial intelligence. By Adam Auriemma

The Apple Watch might be the smartwatch that gets all the attention, but if you’re looking for the best Android smartwatch the Galaxy Watch 6 is well worth checking out. It has all the features we’ve come to expect from these wearable computers and right now you can slap one on your wrist while saving…

What is the best internet provider in Oceanside, California? Cox is the best internet service provider in Oceanside. It’s available almost everywhere in the city and offers speeds up to 2,000Mbps. That said, Cox has several drawbacks, like slow upload speeds, price increases after two years and data caps. Still, it’s the best choice among…

What is the best internet provider in Juneau? GCI is the best internet provider in Juneau. The service offers speeds up to 2,500Mbps with prices starting at $85 per month. It’s the only wired connection in the city, making it less susceptible to weather outages than other providers’ services, but you’ll have to deal with…

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If you forgot to put on sunscreen before going outside today, consider this your reminder. You’ll want to make sure you get the right SPF to shield yourself from harmful UV rays, especially since summer 2024 comes after the hottest year on record. What SPF should you use? SPF, or sun protection factor, describes the…

What is the best internet provider in Hayward, California? AT&T Fiber is the best internet provider in Hayward, offering the fastest internet speeds and best value. AT&T Fiber doesn’t have equipment fees or data caps, and your price won’t automatically go up after a promotional period ends. That’s why the internet provider has the best…

A Quiet Place: Day One’s noise-targeting monsters are starring in a spin-off prequel set in New York City. Before you head to the theater (preferably side-stepping your squeaky tennis shoes), you may want to revisit the first two films in the suspenseful horror franchise. The prior Quiet Place movies, 2018’s A Quiet Place and 2020’s sequel,…

Toys “R” Us released a video made with a new artificial intelligence tool at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday, but not everyone wants to be a Toys “R” Us-AI kid. The toy retailer said in a statement that this was the first brand video created using Sora, which is a text-to-video tool from ChatGPT creator…

Steam is one of the most popular PC gaming platforms, selling more than 400 million total games in 2023, according to Statista. The digital PC gaming service boasts a massive catalog of over 76,000 titles. I first discovered Steam in college — until then, I’d never had my own computer, so the lure of PC…

What is the best internet provider in McKinney? CNET recommends Spectrum as McKinney’s best internet service provider. In addition to providing service to almost 88% of the city’s population, according to the FCC, Spectrum offers some of the cheapest and fastest plans residents can find. However, if Spectrum isn’t an option at your address, AT&T…

NBC’s Peacock will be the streaming home of the 2024 Paris Olympics, with the company planning to broadcast 5,000 hours of live coverage from the upcoming Games, where “up to 40 Olympics events will be happening concurrently each day.”  Keeping up with all of the action won’t be easy, which is why the streamer has…

Need the answers for the June 26 New York Times Connections puzzle? To me, Wordle is more of a vocabulary test, but Connections is more of a brainteaser. You’re given 16 words and asked to put them into four groups that are somehow connected. Sometimes they’re obvious, but game editor Wyna Liu knows how to trick you…

Every summer, thousands of shoppers look forward to Amazon’s Prime Day sale. It offers a great opportunity to save money on a wide selection of products. However, Fourth of July sales are also among the biggest of the year and take place just before Prime Day. Sales around the holiday feature deals in just about every category,…

Look out, Wordle and Connections, here comes Strands. Like those two games, Strands is a New York Times online word game. Right now, Strands is only in beta, so it doesn’t yet show up in The New York Times’ Games app. You need to go directly to the game. And because it’s in beta, meaning it’s still being tested,…

What is the best internet provider in North Las Vegas? Cox is the best internet provider overall for most households in North Las Vegas, thanks to its widespread availability in nearly every part of town. That said, there are a few other options in North Las Vegas, depending on your location. Quantum Fiber, Verizon 5G…

What is the best internet provider in Bryan? Optimum is the top choice internet service provider service that CNET recommends for most households in Bryan. With a large coverage map and cheap prices, Optimum is a great pick for home internet. However, other providers like Nextlink and Metronet might also be options for Bryan addresses,…

Full-size gas and electric ovens, are really good at heating up the kitchen and often entire house depending on how large your space is. Turning the large oven even for 10 minutes during a heat wave can take things from bad to worse. Cooking outside with a grill, smoker or pizza oven is a little better, but standing outside in 90-plus degree…

Looking for the answers to the June 23 New York Times Connections puzzle? To me, Wordle is more of a vocabulary test, but Connections is more of a brainteaser. You’re given 16 words and asked to put them into four groups that are somehow connected. Sometimes they’re obvious, but the game editor knows how to trick you…

The heat waves have arrived, and much of the US is sweating through temperatures near or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Extreme heat can lead to a variety of risky health conditions, like irregular heart rates and spikes in blood pressure. During summer heat, it’s more important than ever to stay hydrated. There’s a lot of advice out there…

The Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, has been publicly released. For its $40 price, players get to jump into a whole new area with more weapons, bosses and secrets to uncover. But it’s a little complicated to get into the DLC once you’re in the game, so here’s how to start Elden Ring:…

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Need the answers for the June 21 New York Times Connections puzzle? To me, Wordle is more of a vocabulary test, but Connections is more of a brainteaser. You’re given 16 words and asked to put them into four groups that are somehow connected. Sometimes they’re obvious, but the game editor knows how to trick you…

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Need the answers for the Thursday, June 20 New York Times Connections puzzle? To me, Wordle is more of a vocabulary test, but Connections is more of a brainteaser. You’re given 16 words and asked to put them into four groups that are somehow connected. Sometimes they’re obvious, but the game editor knows how to trick…

Look out, Wordle and Connections, here comes Strands. Like those two games, Strands is a New York Times online word game. Right now, Strands is only in beta, so it doesn’t yet show up in The New York Times’ Games app. You need to go directly to the game. And because it’s in beta, meaning it’s still being tested,…

Your Wi-Fi router probably falls into the same category as a water heater or dishwasher — devices you think about only when they stop working. You may have just went with whatever your internet provider installed when you signed up for service and called it a day. It’s an understandable blind spot. Between the blinking…

In the world of Westeros, the Targaryen name has historically carried a ton of weight and power throughout the realm. Though the family is in shambles when House of the Dragon returned on Sunday night, its debut episode, A Son for a Son, reminds us some oaths will be kept — no matter what.  HBO…

Despite being on the market for years, it still seems like magic when your Apple AirPods pair seamlessly with your other Apple devices. You can pair them with other non-Apple devices over Bluetooth with a little bit of effort. Just keep in mind that they won’t be able to automatically pause when you remove an…

Looking for the answers to the June 16 New York Times Connections puzzle? To me, Wordle is more of a vocabulary test, but Connections is more of a brainteaser. You’re given 16 words and asked to put them into four groups that are somehow connected. Sometimes they’re obvious, but the game editor knows how to trick you…

Looking for the answers to the June 15 New York Times Connections puzzle? To me, Wordle is more of a vocabulary test and Connections is more of a brainteaser. You’re given 16 words and asked to put them into four groups that are somehow connected. Sometimes they’re obvious, but the game editor knows how to trick you…

What is the best internet provider in Spring? Based on its symmetrical speeds and lightning-fast connectivity, AT&T Fiber is the best internet service provider for most households in Spring, Texas. AT&T Fiber also offers reasonable prices with no set increases, meaning your bill won’t jump up after the introductory period. AT&T Fiber’s network doesn’t cover…

If you’re looking to spend less time over a hot stove but still eat well this summer, there are modern mealtime shortcuts to take advantage of. Takeout and delivery is one way to lighten your load, but all that ordering can get expensive. Meal kits and prepared meal services are another dinnertime hack, but are…

The OnePlus Watch 2 was revealed during MWC 2024 earlier this year, hitting the market March 4. But despite its new status, you can still nab a discount if you’re a Prime member and act quickly. Amazon is offering Prime members $50 off this new wearable, bringing the price to just $250 right now, but it may not stick…

Need the answers for the Thursday, June 13 New York Times Connections puzzle? To me, Wordle is more of a vocabulary test, but Connections is more of a brainteaser. You’re given 16 words and asked to put them into four groups that are somehow connected. Sometimes they’re obvious, but the game editor knows how to trick…

Samsung makes some of the best tech gear out there, and its tablets are no exception. They’re perfect for fans of the Android ecosystem, and they tend to be less expensive than iPads, too. Despite this, it’s always nice to be able to snag new tech for a lower price, and you can do just…

Today’s Wordle answer could be tricky. If you’re struggling to guess it, read on. Also, we’ve ranked all the letters in the alphabet by popularity, if you want to use this list to decide on your best start words. Every day, we’ll post hints and then the answer for the current day’s Wordle, just in…

There’s only one day left to get your hands on a PlayStation 5 for less than normal. Sony’s Days of Play sale is going for one more day, which means we’re nearing the end of this deal that knocks the PS5 down by $50 to just $399. Act soon to lock in this price on a new console. These…

Need the answers for the June 11 New York Times Connections puzzle? To me, Wordle is more of a vocabulary test, but Connections is more of a brainteaser. You’re given 16 words and asked to put them into four groups that are somehow connected. Sometimes they’re obvious, but the game editor knows how to trick you…

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Speaker 1: The next Xbox has officially been announced during xbox’s Showcase at Summer Games Fest here in Los Angeles. Xbox announced a new version of its Series X console, along with new color options for its current series X and S. I’m going to run through all the new hardware and what it means…

The long-rumored Lego and Horizon crossover has finally come to fruition, promising players a chance to bound through a more lighthearted version of the dinosaur-infested, postapocalyptic 31st century. According to the new trailer, unveiled at Summer Game Fest, the game will be released on the PlayStation 5, PC and Nintendo Switch sometime during the holiday…

To kick off Summer Game Fest, the ringleader of the successor to E3, Geoff Keighley, showcased a set of game trailers for games we’ve heard of and others debuting for the first time. While Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo have trended toward their own showcases, with E3 gone Summer Game Fest has become the big midyear…

It’s been over a decade since Skate 3 launched on the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360, and there hasn’t been an entry in the franchise since then. Until now, as a new Summer Game Fest reveal clarified that a new Skate game — first announced at an E3 showcase four years ago — is…

Looking for the answers to the June 8 New York Times Connections puzzle? To me, Wordle is more of a vocabulary test and Connections is more of a brainteaser. You’re given 16 words and asked to put them into four groups that are somehow connected. Sometimes they’re obvious, but the game editor knows how to trick you…

A few days remain to grab a PlayStation 5 significantly cheaper than usual. That’s because Sony’s Days of Play sale is still active with the console maker slashing the next-gen device’s price by $50. Available at the likes of Amazon and Best Buy, a PS5 Slim can currently be picked from as little as $399 right…

The top-selling video game of 2023, Hogwarts Legacy, has a free summer update for players across its many platforms. The update adds a Photo Mode for capturing and sharing screenshots, a Haunted Hogsmeade Shop quest, a Felix Felicis potion recipe and a new broomstick. The update is now available on Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch…

The first (and likely only) Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, expands the base game with more bosses, weapons, dungeons and more. There are several things we know, first of which are the Elden Ring DLC release date of June 21 and the price: $40. It’ll be available for all the platforms Elden Ring…

Touch a withered arm spilling from a massive fleshy egg and be transported to a field of golden chaff, lined with ethereal tombstones. Ahead are spirits and blade-wielding guard birds crouched on crumbling stone, volcanic tombs and crowded ruins, a massive walking bonfire, and in the distance, a castle. These are the opening moments of…

Looking for the answers to the June 1 New York Times Connections puzzle? To me, Wordle is more of a vocabulary test and Connections is more of a brainteaser. You’re given 16 words and asked to put them into four groups that are somehow connected. Sometimes they’re obvious, but the game editor knows how to trick you…

The faces of presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln on Mount Rushmore get covered with black blindfolds that collectively read “The Truth Lies” in a teaser video for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, a new game announced Thursday by publisher Activision. This year’s edition of Call of Duty returns to the globe-trotting…

Friday morning ushered in a post-apocalyptic phase for Epic Games’ megahit Fortnite. Fortnite: Chapter 5 Season 3 has launched and it includes a crossover with Fallout, the Bethesda game franchise and Amazon Prime TV series. The new season was partially revealed Thursday with the release of key art for the update. That art included X-Men character…

$15 at Amazon Silverworks wool dryer balls (six-pack): $15 Save $5 Roku/CNET The Memorial Day weekend might be over, but luckily some of the discounts are still remaining. Despite many sales approaching their final moments, some Memorial Day deals are still ongoing — including savings on big-ticket items like mattresses and appliances. But if you’re looking for…

It’s that time of tear and the Sony Days of Play deals are starting to flow. There are deals to be had across a range of different products including new PS5 consoles. If you’re yet to enter the next generation of gaming, now is an excellent time to do just that with both Amazon and…

Roku/CNET There are still plenty of post-Memorial Day deals available, from major discounts on mattresses to more budget-friendly finds, but they won’t be around much longer. If you’ve still got a little room left in the budget, there are plenty of affordable deals to shop. From video games and Bluetooth speakers to everyday essentials, we’re…

Memorial Day deals are still going strong, despite the holiday officially being over. We’ve spotted savings on a wide variety of still-valid products. One deal that you shouldn’t overlook is Woot’s Nintendo Switch sale. The retailer is offering significant discounts on several different Switch systems, starting from just $161. These prices will only be available for…

Memorial Day deals are still going strong, and we’ve spotted savings on a wide variety of products. But one deal that you shouldn’t overlook is Woot’s Nintendo Switch sale. The retailer is offering significant discounts on several different Switch systems, starting from just $161. These prices will only be available until the end of the month,…

Roku/CNET You don’t always need to spend a lot to get great products, especially not today. It’s Memorial Day, meaning today is the day to get big discounts, even on items that already cost very little. With deals on everything from booming portable speakers to critically acclaimed video games, you never know what you’ll find on…

As we get closer to the big weekend, the Memorial Day deals are starting to really heat up. We’ve seen deep discounts on a whole range of items, but one that you can’t afford to ignore is Woot’s Nintendo Switch sale. The retailer is offering deep discounts on a number of different Switch systems with…

Roku/CNET You don’t always need to spend big to get something worthwhile. And that thinking applies directly to this Memorial Day weekend with tons of opportunities to walk away with useful gadgets, everyday appliances for around the home and other useful trinkets you won’t even have thought of. So with that, we’ve rounded up the…

Memorial Day weekend is only a few days away, but we’ve rounded up some deals under $25 that you can snag right now.

FromSoftware has dropped a new story trailer for The Shadow of the Erdtree, the upcoming downloadable content for the blockbuster video game Elden Ring. Arriving a month ahead of the June 21 release date for the DLC, the clip teases what’s awaiting players in the big adventure that expands on one of the best games of…

The first Taliman board game was originally released all the way back in 1983 and It’s been a favorite of dungeon-crawler lovers ever since. Made by Avalon Hill Games, in conjunction with Game Workshop, Talisman takes you and up to five friends on an adventure to defeat the dragon using, you guessed it, Talismans. There…

Minecraft, one of the bestselling games of all time, is teaming up with the world’s biggest search engine to celebrate its 15th anniversary. Now, when you type “Minecraft” into Google, an interactive game option appears, where you can “mine” the world behind the search results. The search experience works with other Google search terms too,…

The Nintendo Switch and the upgraded OLED Switch have been Nintendo’s most cutting-edge consoles for the past few years. However, this could all change soon. Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 will be hitting the market sometime in the next year. So, if you’re looking to upgrade and you need to get rid of…

8.8 Asus ROG Rapture GT6 mesh gaming router Like Fastest mesh router we’ve tested yet Eye-catching, show-offy design Support for 160MHz channel width over 5.9GHz spectrum Multigig Ethernet jacks and USB ports on each device Available in black or white Don’t like No Wi-Fi 6E support for 6GHz band System occasionally routes connections through the…

Need the answers for the May 6 New York Times Connections puzzle? To me, Wordle is more of a vocabulary test, but Connections is more of a brainteaser. You’re given 16 words and asked to put them into four groups that are somehow connected. Sometimes they’re obvious, but game editor Wyna Liu knows how to trick you…

There’s one topic that’s stayed on my mind since March’s Game Developers Conference: generative AI. 2024’s GDC wasn’t flooded with announcements that AI is being added to every game the way it has with our phones and computers, but AI definitely made a splash. Enthusiasm for generative AI was uneven. Some developers were excited about…

Winning Wordle is tricky but start words are key. “ADIEU” has been popular since the beginning and that makes sense, since it includes four vowels. But not everyone wants to know the vowels right away. On the day that the wordle answer is ‘adieu’ social media will implode — vasili (@mockdownblues) January 20, 2022 Want…

There are always plenty of great Xbox deals around, but if you already own the console itself, one of the best accessories you can buy is a new Seagate 2TB storage expansion card. It adds a ton more storage to your Xbox and supports all of the same features as the internal storage as well,…

With Snapdragon XR2 Gen1 processor.

Need the answer for the April 29 New York Times Connections puzzle? To me, Wordle is more of a vocabulary test, but Connections is more of a brain tester. You’re given 16 words and asked to put them into four groups that are somehow connected. Sometimes they’re obvious, but game editor Wyna Liu knows how to…

512GB handheld gaming system.

My younger self won’t like that I’m saying this, but Megatron really is better than Optimus Prime — at least when it comes to the latest Flagship Transformers machine made by Robosen Robotics. Robosen and Hasbro teamed up to release Robosen’s first Transformers robot from the villains side: Megatron, the leader of the Decepticons faction…

Winning Wordle is tricky but start words are key. “ADIEU” has been popular since the beginning and that makes sense, since it includes four vowels. But not everyone wants to know the vowels right away. On the day that the wordle answer is ‘adieu’ social media will implode — vasili (@mockdownblues) January 20, 2022 Want…

Xbox warned warned in September that it would delete online backups of player captures — including both video captures and screenshots — that were 90 days old or older. After months of no action, Xbox is circulating a message telling users that May 30 is the day of reckoning for their capture library.  A representative…

Discord added a long-awaited feature earlier this month. Discord servers can now abandon voting bots and reaction-based voting systems in favor of polls. Many social and messaging platforms — like Mastodon and Slack — have had polling functions for years, but this is the first time Discord has formally added the feature. Discord started as…

A huge three-day Best Buy sale just kicked off with deals on tech and home products and thousands of dollars in savings. This sale runs through Sunday, April 21, meaning you don’t have long to secure some sweet deals, but the sale has one major restriction: the best savings are only available to My Best Buy Plus…

Borderlands 3 is a fun looter shooter. I’ve had a standing Borderlands 3 game night with a friend on and off for a few years now. Buoyed by gorgeous visuals, an expansive game world and one of the most gratifying loot experiences in any title, it’s a delightful romp with friends. In-game items are unique…

It took only about a decade, but Apple finally relaxed the App Store rules regarding retro game console emulators. Comically, the first Apple-approved emulator to launch under the relaxed rules, called iGBA, was banned by Apple just days after its launch due to copyright infringement.  The emulator, iGBA, was a knockoff of GBA4iOS, an open-source…

All good things must come to an end and that includes Best Buy’s huge three-day sale. Today, Sunday, April 14, marks the third and final day of this epic sale event — which means you have just hours to secure some sweet savings. If you’ve been wanting to upgrade your home appliances, overhaul your entertainment…

All good things must come to an end and that includes Best Buy’s huge three-day sale. Today, Saturday 13, marks the second day of the sale — which means you only have one day left to secure some sweet savings. If you’ve been wanting to upgrade your home appliances, overhaul your entertainment setup or you…

If you’ve been thinking of updating your major home appliances, overhauling your entertainment and work spaces or you just want to splurge on new tech to make life a little easier, now’s the time. Best Buy has launched a three-day sale, slashing prices on everything you need to start fresh for spring. Spruce up your…

If your Discord server is in the midst of a heated debate now (or constantly), Discord polls are here to help. Discord is adding polls to its messages and channels, the company announced Monday. The much-requested feature will be rolling out over the next few days.  While polls are a common feature on messaging and…

Amid worrisome reports of other canceled Star Wars games, we have good news about Ubisoft’s next game slated for this year: it’s got another trailer and a release date. Star Wars Outlaws will be released on Aug. 30 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC, though folks who preorder can play it…

When Microsoft launched the $500 Xbox Series X four years ago, it promised that the device would be able to play games from as long ago as the first Xbox launch in 2001. On Monday, the company expanded on that promise by creating a new team within its Xbox division devoted to backward compatibility, ensuring…

During March’s Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, Nvidia set up a hotel room to show off demos of its generative AI-powered technologies. Some are available to try in beta while the more complex ones aren’t ready to implement in games just yet. They all harness generative AI in different ways, ranging from dynamically creating…

Microsoft has been adding artificial intelligence to nearly all its products, from Bing search to PowerPoint. Now it’s testing AI for customer support on its Xbox. “We are testing an Xbox Support Virtual Agent, an internal prototype of an animated character that can query Xbox Support topics with voice or text,” Haiyan Zhang, general manager of…

Nintendo’s game catalog for the aging Nintendo Switch is a little up in the air this year: No big Zelda sequel like last year, and nothing big really that we know of for the rest of 2024. A new Nintendo Switch is expected sometime in the next year: maybe in 2024, maybe in 2025. In…

Even though it launched a little over a year ago, Sony’s PlayStation VR 2 feels like the forgotten child in the VR landscape. And now reports say Sony’s pausing PSVR 2 production until it can sell through its stock because of disappointing sales. Sony could fix this, if it wanted to. The $500 VR headset…

Helldivers 2 is this year’s surprise hit game, packing a humorous nationalism-in-space theme and frenetic third-person shooter gameplay. Exclusive to the PlayStation 5 console and Windows PCs, the game has sold more than 8 million copies since its Feb. 8 debut. (Sorry, Xbox fans — seems like it’s not coming to your console anytime soon.) Developed by…

Amazingly, there has never been an official Lego set themed around D&D, until now. On Tuesday, Lego announced a set called Red Dragon’s Tale, a 3,745-piece set that includes a dragon and several minifigs specifically catering to D&D classes. There’s even a Beholder, my personal favorite monster in D&D. The set will be released on…

$45 at Amazon Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse: $45 Save $40 Show more (2 items) Dungeons & Dragons is a massively popular game that continues to grow year over year. While there are online tools for Dungeons & Dragons in the modern era, many players still love the traditional tabletop roleplaying experience. However you play,…

As the resident “forever DM” of my social groups for the last 15 years, I’ve never had it so good.  Over the last couple of years, the world of tabletop gaming has seen an explosion of popularity. There are more options than ever before; everything from comic conventions to craft fairs sell dice and accessories;…

$20 at Amazon Best dice starter pack Chessex Pound ‘o’ Dice View details $19 at Field Notes Best way to organize your game night Fifth Edition Gaming Journals View details $170 at Amazon Best 3D printer for D&D miniatures Elegoo Mars 3 View details $30 at Amazon Best way to track conditions Condition rings View…

$26 at Amazon Best starter Dungeons & Dragons book The Player’s Handbook View details $17 at Amazon Best Dungeon & Dragons random generator book The Game Master’s Book of Astonishing Random Tables View details $34 at Amazon Best starter adventure book Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk View details $35 at Amazon Best alternative to…

The newly-released Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second chapter in the modern retelling of the 1997 classic Final Fantasy VII, expanding the middle chunk of the original game into a new 80+ hour experience. Rebirth is a triumph and a joyful modernization that thoughtfully reimagines the original and sets the curve for video game…

You own a PlayStation Portal, and you love it. You play games on the couch, on the toilet, on your porch. But if you want to get in some late-night gaming, you may find that even the lowest volume setting is too much for your sleeping significant other. I found myself in exactly this situation,…

Before Mortal Kombat, there was Street Fighter, Capcom’s video game series that helped usher in a new era of fighting games. Now a cult favorite, Street Fighter has come a long way from its 8-bit origins to becoming a worldwide tournament event. This year’s Red Bull Kumite battle goes down in Brooklyn, New York.  A…

With a zap and an explosion of colored lights, I’m piloting a pixelated ship across a rocky planetary surface. I’m looking for my target. It’s approaching. It’s big. It’s… a giant camel. If you’ve played any Jeff Minter games, this probably sparks a lovely memory. If you haven’t, let me introduce you to Jeff Minter….

Well, that was fast. This past Wednesday, Fortnite maker Epic Games said Apple had prevented it from releasing its game and app store in the European Union by terminating Epic’s access to develop apps for iPhones and iPads. Now Apple has restored that access and Epic says it’ll proceed with its plans. “Apple has told us and…

You may think that shopping for a great toaster wouldn’t necessarily also involve buying anything with the Xbox logo on it, but you’d be wrong. You really should consider picking up this toaster that looks like an Xbox Series S. Not just because it looks cool, either. We’ll get into the features that make the…

Apple has prevented Fortnite maker Epic Games from releasing its game and app store in the European Union, escalating a years-long feud between the two tech giants. In a statement released on Wednesday, Epic published what it says was a letter from Apple, terminating its access to develop apps for iPhones and iPads. “Please be…

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a sequel to 2020’s Final Fantasy VII Remake and the second in a trilogy of games modernizing and expanding the 1997 classic Final Fantasy VII. As such, it’s a middle chapter in a series of games and has a lengthy average playtime of 70 to 80 hours — so there’s…

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a sequel to 2020’s Final Fantasy VII Remake and the second in a trilogy of games modernizing and expanding the 1997 classic Final Fantasy VII. As such, it’s a middle chapter in a series of games and has a lengthy average playtime of 70 to 80 hours — so there’s…

If you missed out on the great deals during the last Presidents Day sale, then now is the perfect time to grab a couple if you’ve been wanting something specific. There are deals on pretty much everything from Best Buy right now, whether you’re looking for a new TV, laptops, smart lighting, headphones and ton…

There’s a huge sale on tech happening right now at Best Buy, including things like TVs, action cameras, laptops, headphones, smart lighting and a whole bunch more. This massive three-day sale wraps up tomorrow, though, so be sure to snag any last-minute deals while they last. A lot of stuff is marked down. To save you time…

If you’re looking to save on new tech, you won’t want to miss the sale happening right now at Best Buy. The company just launched a massive three-day sale filled with deep discounts on TVs, headphones, laptops, tablets, action cameras, smart lighting and more. It’s a great opportunity to score big savings if you missed out…

When Sony released its PlayStation VR 2 headset last year, it was designed to work only with the company’s video game console, the PlayStation 5. By the end of this year, the company says it’ll work with PCs too. In a blog post Thursday, the gaming giant said it’s “currently testing” the ability for PSVR…

There are just a handful of hours left to shop Best Buy’s massive blowout sale for Presidents Day. The holiday has brought with it tons of deep discounts across the board on many popular items. You’ll find bargains on tablets, laptops, kitchen stuff, TVs, washing machines and a whole lot more. It’s the perfect time…

Best Buy’s massive blowout sale for Presidents Day is continuing through the holiday with deep discounts across the board. You’ll find bargains on tablets, laptops, kitchen stuff, TVs, washing machines and a lot more. It’s the perfect time to grab yourself something if you missed your chance during the past few big sales, such as those…

Best Buy is having a blowout sale for Presidents Day, with deep discounts across the board. You’ll find bargains on tablets, laptops, kitchen stuff, TVs, washing machines and a lot more. It’s the perfect time to grab yourself something if you missed your chance during the past few big sales, such as those tied to…

Game consoles don’t last forever, but the Sony PlayStation 5 isn’t your average game console. When it was released in 2020, it saw so much demand that the Japanese gaming giant took three years to finally make enough available consoles for all the eager buyers.  But every console has a life span. On Wednesday, Sony announced that its 4-year-old PlayStation 5…

If you’ve been putting off upgrades to the latest devices, new major appliances for the home or stocking up on tech accessories, now’s your chance to get everything on your wish list at a deep discount. Best Buy has launched its annual Presidents Day sale, and it’s packed full of deals on TVs, laptops, tablets,…

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 bundle, slim.

These thoughtful gifts will show your Valentine just how much you love them without breaking the bank.

Speaker 1: Today we are announcing the Super series. Let’s take a look. Speaker 1: [00:01:00] This is the RTX 40 80 Super. For gamers, it can power fully Ray Trace games at 4K. It is 1.4 x faster than the RTX 30 80 tie without frame gen in the most graphically intensive games. With…

Speaker 1: Hey guys. I’m here with the newest gaming handheld device. This is the MSI Claw. Maybe it looks familiar if you’ve seen a steam deck or a device like that. This thing is even more powerful according to specs. That’s the claim to fame here. This uses the new Meteor Lake processor from…

There’s an element of predictability when it comes to what we’ll see every year at the Las Vegas tech bonanza CES. Big TVs? Tick. Home robots that never go on sale? Tick. An unnecessarily overdesigned toothbrush? Tick. Every CES also brings its standout trends that dominate the big, flashy press conferences, the show floor and…

I was never a big fan of Razer’s HyperSense haptics technology — the vibrations never seemed to match up with what I expected, and it was incorporated only into headsets, which didn’t make much sense to me perceptually. Now the company’s replacing it with a new generation of vibration, which it calls Sensa HD Haptics….

Samsung Gaming Hub, a cloud gaming interface built into the Korean company’s TVs, is getting its own official video game controller courtesy of accessories manufacturer PDP, Samsung said in a press release ahead of CES 2024 on Friday.  The controller, which looks most reminiscent of an Xbox game pad, will launch later this year and…

Includes Spider-Man 2 digital voucher, slim.

With a secondhand solar panel, a battery and a Raspberry Pi minicomputer, game developer Kara Stone got the server powering her games running for just a few hundred dollars. When people point out that cloudy days could leave the server unpowered and her games inaccessible, Stone says that’s part of the point. “We can’t expect…

From Azeroth to Pandaria, from the Dry Steppes of Sanctuary all the way to Candy Kingdom, the world of Activision Blizzard just got even bigger. If, like me, you’ve played the classic Blizzard games endlessly on PC, Microsoft has potentially game-changing (literally) news for you: You’ll soon be able to access these classic games in…

The Nintendo Switch is a great handheld console, but it can be even better when you play on the big screen. Extended playing sessions are when the Joy-Cons can fall down, especially if you have larger hands. The PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller is one of the best Nintendo Switch controllers on the market right now,…

Over the years, Beats, which is owned by Apple, has released its headphones and earbuds in a variety of new colors to help freshen them up over their extended product cycles. But for the first time it’s entered the video gaming world with a new partnership with EA Sports’ FC 24, this year’s game in…

Updated Oct. 30, 2023 3:00 a.m. PT Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Scott Stein Editor at Large I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable…

Pros Unique breadth of features Great for both console and PC gaming Catalog of 400 games Cons Available games change frequently PC integration headaches Cloud gaming limited to 1080p at 60fps Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is an all-you-can-play video game subscription service with exceptional value. It has evolved far beyond its Xbox-bound origins to become…

Speaker 1: Alongside the reveal and launch of the iPhone 15 lineup, apple announced that console quality games would be coming to their pro series of phones. We’re going to look at that claim and see how it compares to the options available elsewhere. Let’s boot up Resident Evil Village on an iPhone 15 Pro…

Black Friday is no longer a single-day or even one-week event, and there are plenty of early deals rolling in at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart. Dell is jumping in on the action, and if you’re hoping to snag a next-gen gaming console this year, it just got a lot more affordable.  This…

Fighting games are all the buzz in 2023 with the release of Street Fighter 6, Mortal Kombat 1 and the upcoming Tekken 8 early next year. And just as fighting games flood the market, so do new controllers.  Unlike most other genres, fighting games have spawned a niche industry of controller-makers that produce arcade sticks…

Speaker 1: Sony is reentering the handheld gaming space with the new PlayStation portal remote player. It’s a streaming handheld that needs to be connected to a PSS five at all times. I’ve had the portal for a couple days now, so I’m going to tell you what you need to know how to use…

Speaker 1: Three years after launching the PlayStation five, Sony introduces a new form factor for the home console. This is the new smaller PS five model, commonly known and how I’ll be referring to it during this video as the PSS five slim. I’m going to run you through everything you need to know…

With Black Friday shopping season underway, video games are seeing massive discounts across the board from multiple retailers. Now, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, which launched to rave reviews earlier this April, is on sale for low as $25, but only if you pick it up in-store. At GameStop, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is on sale…

With video games being a hot product this Black Friday, let’s not forget how much space games like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 take up on your PS5 (235 GBs!). For gamers looking to have a wide library of titles on their PS5 without having to delete games just to download new ones, an…

Does anyone still remember family game night? And can they please tell my teenagers about it? Ever since my kids became old enough to explore the internet and video games, getting them to sit down at the table for a board game has become much more difficult. This story is part of Amazon Prime Day, CNET’s guide…

Speaker 1: Handheld gaming is back in a big way, but especially for PC gamers right now, there were two big PC gaming handhelds on sale, the steam deck, which is a new ole display and a lot of other tweaks and the Lenovo Legion Go. Now these aren’t the first PC gaming handhelds, but…