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Google Considers Letting Websites Opt Out of Having Content Scraped for AI Overviews
Google's polarizing generative AI summaries that appear at the top of search results are particularly unpopular among publishers. Regulatory intervention in the UK may offer them a way out.
Google Brings Genie 3 'World Building' Experiment to AI Ultra Subscribers
The research prototype is like creating your own video game in real time.
Missed 'Fallout' Season 1? It's Streaming Free on YouTube
You still need Prime Video to watch season 2.
Best Bluetooth Speaker for 2026
As CNET's portable audio expert, I've reviewed dozens of Bluetooth speakers. Here are my current top picks for every budget based on sound quality, size, durability and battery life.
The FCC Wants Your Help With Its Investigation Into the Verizon Outage
The government agency has launched an investigation into the incident, with one focus on whether customers were unable to reach 911 in emergencies.
New Apple Privacy Feature Works on Just Two iPhones, One Carrier
For now, the beta feature works only with Boost Mobile in the US and on two iPhones and one iPad, Apple says.
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 30 #698
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Jan. 30, No. 698.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 30, #964
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Jan. 30 #964.
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Jan. 30, #1686
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Jan. 30, No. 1,686.
Nothing Will Not Be Releasing a New Flagship Phone in 2026
The Nothing Phone 3 will hold as the company's high-end phone through 2026.
Best OLED TV of 2026
If you want the best picture quality you can buy, you have to go OLED. Here are the best TVs I've tested.
Best Budget TVs of 2026: I Was Surprised How Much You Can Get for the Money
I reviewed Samsung, Roku, Hisense and Amazon TVs around $300, head-to-head, and found one absolute stunner.
Zuckerberg Thinks Meta Has an AI Advantage Because It Knows So Much About You
Meta's personal superintelligence dream might come true with the help of all our user data.
Tesla Sunsetting Model S and X Next Quarter to Refocus on Optimus Robot
Tesla sends the Model S and Model X to live on a farm upstate, canceling its two longest-running EVs to make way for an autonomous, robotic future.
A Waymo Robotaxi Struck a Young Pedestrian Near a School, Launching an Investigation
The child sustained minor injuries, according to the self-driving company. The NHTSA is looking into the incident and Waymo's response.
How to Watch Super Bowl 2026: When Do the Patriots and Seahawks Play? TV Channel, VPN, Streaming Info
See the best ways to watch or stream the game, commercials and Bad Bunny halftime show on NBC or Peacock.
Google Maps Brings Gemini Navigation to Walking and Cycling
For people who commute by bike or rely on walking directions while traveling, being able to ask quick questions without breaking stride could be a real level-up.
OnePlus 15 vs. OnePlus 15R: High-End Refinement or Lower-Priced Power
The OnePlus 15 is technically the better phone, but for many people, the lower-cost OnePlus 15R could be the smarter buy.
RedMagic's Thinner Gaming Phone Gets a 7,000-mAh Battery and a Cooling Fan
The RedMagic 11 Air might prove that a phone doesn't have to be bigger to get these larger batteries.
I've Seen It With My Own Eyes: The Robots Are Here and Walking Among Us
The "physical AI" boom has created a world of opportunity for robot makers, and they're not holding back.