News – CNET

Here are the movies to keep an “AI” on through the rest of the year.

Apple is finally entering the smart home in a huge way.

The trick is, you have to be in an MRI machine — and it only works with pictures.

Xbox already had success with A Minecraft Movie and Fallout.

Check out the latest on Anthropic’s Claude Haiku 5.5 and Sonnet 5.5, along with Gemini 4 Argon and Mistral Large 4.

Microsoft’s Execution Containers give Windows developers a “kill switch” and “YOLO mode” in terms of access for AI agents.

Quartz countertops are made through a process that releases crystalline silica, which can lead to numerous health conditions like silicosis.

This could be a game changer for AI note-taking and transcription.

The company is expected to release a new HomePod and Apple TV next week.

Could they be the next “eye” phone?

The new tablets tie together the Amazon media ecosystem so you can pick up where you left off from just about anywhere.

This was supposed to make me happier.

Anyone can now upload a suspicious image to Google’s online tool, but it’s not a foolproof way to check for authenticity.

Need the answers for today’s NYT Mini Crossword for Oct. 8, 2026?

The program is limited in scope and can only prescribe medication for acne.

Need a Strands hint today?

If you’re hoping to replace the batteries in your Apple wearables one day, it might be a tricky fix.

With Nvidia’s RTX Spark chip and platform, Microsoft’s newest laptop is ready to compete with AI heavyweights.

Need a Wordle hint today?

Need a Connections hint today?

US adults are juggling higher tech prices with smaller budgets this year.

Research by Common Sense Media says that OpenAI’s parent alert system is faulty and that the chatbot doesn’t help kids improve their learning skills.

Bluey’s Happy Snaps is also coming to Game Pass in October 2026 to put a smile on your face.

New interactive graphics are powered by GPT-6, which is rolling out to free users now.

Flat buttocks?

The Tabli launched in August and drew a rave review from CNET’s residecoffee expert.

The Xreal Aura will cost $1,279, and it has some similarities to the Meta VR Glasses coming next year.

The automaker has reaffirmed its hybrid plans just as its EV lineup finds its footing.

Ring’s foray into smart locks brings a first-of-its-kind feature that solves one of the categories biggest pain points.

The 46mm cellular model is just $900, but the clock is ticking.

The gas versus electric stove debate continues.

A website allows New Yorkers to submit complaints about hard-to-cancel subscriptions.

Mistral Large 4 is a state-of-the-art model for cyberdefense, manufacturing, finance-related tasks and multimodal use.

Patient names, Social Security numbers, doctors and diagnoses might have been breached in the cyberattack.

Ditch the cord without sacrificing suction.

Spotify now has quizzes for over 2,000 artists, and you can share the results with your friends.

Commentary: It’s a blast from the past for me, but also shows off something that few other console-makers can do right now.

This handheld, foldable splatter guard works flawlessly and fits discreetly in any kitchen space.

Five new Googlebooks are available now, but the company says that not every Android app will offer “smooth performance” at launch.

The new Siri AI could be taking up a lot of storage on your device.

Some of of the best kitchen gear we’ve tested from Vitamix, Moccamaster and Ninja are at all-time low prices.

Elon Musk says he will rename the just renamed SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI to align with the White House directive.

Amazon Prime Days are the time to adopt new smart devices to save time and money.

The MaxExtract has turned me into a juice enthusiast.

As smartwatches head toward becoming AI companions, Meta might be working a new angle.

Kodiak is planning to bring its fully self-driving trucks to highways later this year.

Private companies are taking cremated remains and stunt payloads to the moon.

Electric power washers range in price from $100 to $400.

I got my Hogwarts acceptance letter.

Skydance will now be one of the largest media companies in history, consolidating film studios, broadcast and cable networks, news and streaming.