/ It’s the latest attempt to get people to use Bing and Edge instead of Google and Chrome. By Tom Warren, a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Share this story Image: The Verge Microsoft is pulling yet another trick to
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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
One of the most annoying forms of US bureaucracy — renewing your US passport — has gotten a lot easier, and millions of people have already taken advantage of it. The US State Department has now opened up its online renewal system for passports to all eligible citizens, and more than one million Americans have taken
Key takeaways High-yield savings account rates are still over 4% at some banks and credit unions. High APYs may not last for long, so don’t wait to start earning. If you set up automatic deposits, high-yield savings accounts can help you get into the habit of saving regularly. Sticking to a New Year’s resolution can
Key Takeaways Today’s top CDs earn up to 4.70% APY. With APYs on the way down, a CD can help you preserve your earning potential. The sooner you open a CD, the more interest you stand to earn. Want to maximize your money in 2025? Now’s the time to open a certificate of deposit. Unlike
On the first night of CES 2025, Kirin Holdings, a Japanese company known for its beer and beverages, showed off its new electronic spoon that makes your food taste saltier. The company says its spoon uses a weak electric current to concentrate sodium ion molecules in your food, adding a stronger umami and salt flavor
Forget taking an electrocardiogram from your wrist; now you can take one from your finger. The Circular Ring Gen 2, which was announced on Jan. 5 just ahead of CES 2025, is one of few smart rings that can detect atrial fibrillation. It’s a feature that’s become common in smartwatches but is still relatively rare
Samsung’s Ballie made waves at CES 2020 as a home robot concept that could one day roam your home. In 2024, Samsung brought it back to CES to share that it was giving the device a projector that can stream information and content onto different surfaces. At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, it’s taking things a
Timekettle unveiled its latest earbuds, the W4 Pro, this week at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. The product aims to up the ante on the startup’s focus by bringing real-time two-way translation to phone and video calls. The earbuds will automatically begin translating calls in 40 different languages, without any input from the user. Predictably, there
Yukai Engineering’s parade of weird animal robots at CES 2025 continues with Nékojita FuFu. The little cat mounts to the side of a mug or bowl, blowing air to help cool it off. The Tokyo-based firm says the robot combines a fan and “special algorithm” — or a “Fuing System — to blow at random
Show more (4 items) When it comes to Android phones, the gold standard is Samsung. The company makes some of the best phones around, with its latest flagship models, the Galaxy S24, S24 Plus and S24 Ultra, packing powerful specs into relatively small devices, making the S24 line one of the best yet. If you’re
Show more (6 items) Getting quality sleep isn’t just about having the right mattress — your sheets play a crucial role, too. The best sheets complement your bed, enhancing comfort and creating a seamless, cozy experience. On the flip side, poorly chosen sheets can be distracting and downright uncomfortable. If you’re ready to upgrade your
Show more (3 items) Google / CNET Exercise can be a chore — especially after the holiday period. While it can be easier to lie about, working on your fitness has incredible benefits that can’t be underestimated. One of the best ways to do so is with a fitness track, and one of the best
In this article: It can be difficult keeping track of all the different passwords you have. And with password crackers more advanced than ever, you’ll want to use unique passwords for every account that you have — not just your pet’s name or favorite sports team. Though passwords like those are easier to remember, they’re
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands and Connections puzzles. Today’s NYT Mini Crossword was one of the easier ones of late, I thought. I was a little mixed up by the 8 Across clue
New year, new housing market? Not exactly. In early 2025, affordability remains a major challenge for prospective homebuyers, with rates and listing prices proving to be sticky, said Joel Berner, senior economist at Realtor.com. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage kicked off 2025 near 7%, just above where it was last January. “Several
Show more (3 items) In the world of wearables, the Apple Watch family consistently takes multiple spots on our list of the best smartwatches around. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the best of the bunch. It’s big, rugged and has an aesthetic that shows it means business. But with a whopping $799 price tag,
Midjourney is a solid option for an AI image generator, but it didn’t make our top picks because it’s currently only available on Discord, is paid-only and inconsistently matches prompts. Midjourney does offer nice upscaling or editing tools for individual images, but you’ll have to use them often. It’s also noteworthy that all your images
Getting a new phone might bring to mind the latest model, like one in the Apple iPhone 16 series, but not everyone wants the hot new thing. There are plenty of reasons to opt for an older phone — either as a backup, a first device for a tween, or a phone for someone with
Black Friday has now come and gone, but the holiday sales are still pouring in from Amazon. While we’re not seeing as many record low prices, there still out there. You just have to know where to look — enter CNET’s team of deal hunters. We’ve tracked down all the best offers found for $100
Last year, the path to lower mortgage rates seemed relatively straightforward: Official inflation would go down, the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates and the cost of borrowing would gradually ease in 2025. But now, housing market experts aren’t so certain. “Mortgage rates are not going to come down as much as we had expected, and affordability will still
Whether you’ve got a new device or you want a wallet-friendly upgrade to your headphones, we at CNET are big fans of JBL audio gear thanks to its high value for the price. These models have budget earbuds that offer clear sound that consistently wows us. The JBL Vibe Beam earbuds are one of the
This past week saw the end of 2024, the arrival of 2025, and, arguably, a predictably slow start to the often-relentless news cycle of video games. But slow news hardly means no news, and we kicked off the new year with a look at the games to keep an eye out for this month. Also,
Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today’s Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections and Strands puzzles. Today’s Wordle puzzle has a very rare letter, so if you get stuck, start guessing letters you never think about. We’ve got a list ranking all
A strong Wi-Fi password is essential for securing your home network, but sharing it can be a somewhat cumbersome experience. Luckily, Apple has made it easy for iPhone and iPad users to share network credentials with little fuss, but has recently made some improvements with iOS 18 to make sharing passwords with anyone easy. Before
The quickest and easiest way to receive your 2025 tax return is by filing online and choosing direct deposit. By filing your tax return electronically with the IRS, you’ll get your refund within 21 days on average. If you prefer a more hands-on method, though, you can file via snail mail and easily track your
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If you’re hosting a party and expecting a lot of guests, your priority is probably making sure there’s enough food and drink to go around. But have you considered how many unfamiliar devices will be joining your Wi-Fi network? If those devices are infected with malware, or any of your guests unintentionally download a virus
Happy new year! If you’ve resolved to become a better runner in 2025, now is the time to get going. But that might not be easy. With the weather downright frigid in many parts of the country, it’s tempting to just curl up with some hot cocoa and enjoy some Netflix. Spring races are just
If you’re reading this right now, you did it: you made it through 2024. Time will tell if 2025 ends up being even messier and more chaotic for games and everything surrounding them but in the meantime, a short respite! Here are some great games (and game-spectating experiences with the return of Awesome Games Done