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AI Slop Is Destroying the Internet. These Are the People Fighting to Save It
AI slop is an oil spill in our digital oceans. The cleanup depends on all of us doing our part.
Samsung's $200 Galaxy A17: A Closer Look at the Essentials-Only Phone
The lower-cost Galaxy phone runs Android 16 with One UI, bringing several of Samsung's features and six years of software updates.
I Ran 30 Miles Testing 5 Smartwatches to Find Out Which One You Can Actually Trust
Apple, Garmin, Samsung, Google or Amazfit? I compared each one against a chest strap for heart rate accuracy and found a clear winner.
TMR vs. Hall Effect Controllers: Battle of the Magnetic Sensing Tech
The magic of magnets tucked into your joysticks can put an end to drift. But which technology is superior?
Build a Stronger and Healthier Heart With These 5 Mini Workouts
These "exercise snacks" are all you need daily to boost your heart health.
Microsoft Phone Link: Everything You Need to Know (and Why You Might Skip It)
If you ever wished you could access your iPhone or Android device directly on a Windows PC, Phone Link lets you do that. But it's not for everyone.
A Mini Version of the Viral Opal Nugget Ice Maker Is Coming. We Got a First Look at KBIS
Want that crunchy, snackable ice without the bulky machine? GE Opal's Mini is coming soon.
Best 43-Inch TV for 2026
Trying to make the most out of a small space? Here are our picks for the best 43-inch TVs, perfect for the smallest of rooms.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Feb. 18
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 18.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 18, #513
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Feb. 18, No. 513.
Is YouTube Down Right Now? Outage Hits Over a Million People, According to Downdetector
More than a million people around the world reported the popular video site had gone dark. Just in time for Olympics coverage!
Apple's Trio of AI Wearables Could Arrive as Soon as Next Year
Apple has glasses, AirPods and an AI pin in the works, according to the latest report from Bloomberg. And they'll all likely work with Apple's next wave of Google-infused AI.
The Witcher 3, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Bring the Heat to Xbox Game Pass
Two amazing games will be available soon for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.
Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt Trade Blows in Latest AI Slop Video, and Hollywood Won't Stand for It
While some Hollywood icons are feeling doom and gloom over the AI-generated clip, labor unions are fighting back with legal threats.
Samsung's One UI Code Hints at Existence of 'Wide' Galaxy Z Fold
The company's latest Android application packages, spotted by a leaker online, include references to animations for the rumored phone.
The Best-Sounding Wireless Earbuds I've Tested
If you're looking for an elevated sound experience, these are CNET's current picks, including a few budget options, for earbuds that deliver the best sound quality.
Google I/O 2026 Will Kick Off May 19
At Google's annual midyear developer showcase, we expect to see updates for Android, Chrome, XR and everything Gemini.
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 18, #1705
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Feb. 18, No. 1,705.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 18, #983
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Feb. 18 #983.
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 18 #717
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Feb. 18, No. 717.