āMasters of the Universeā Really, Really Wants to Be the Next āBarbieā
The fantasy epic, which opens June 5, hopes to follow in the trail blazed by the 2023 toy-based megahit.
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Samsungās Micro RGB TVs Provide So Much Color It May Be Too Much
You can buy a micro RGB TV for around the same price as Samsung's latest OLEDs. But should you?
Google's new Windows app is yet another way to access Gemini
Google has introduced a new app for Windows desktops and, unsurprisingly, it puts AI front at center. If you aren't a big fan of Google's Gemini chatbā¦
The Crypto Bros Want to Get Their Hands on Anthropicās āSuper Dangerousā Model
Before it cracks cryptography entirely.
NAACP sues xAI over data center pollution
The NAACP is suing xAI and a subsidiary called MZX Tech for allegedly operating unpermitted methane gas turbines to power its Colossus 2 data center iā¦
AI datacenter startup Fluidstack in talks for $1B round at $18B valuation months after hitting $7.5B, says report
Fundraising is reportedly flowing for Fluidstack after it secured a $50 billion deal to build data centers for Anthropic.
FCC's Foreign-Made Router Ban: One Popular Brand Just Got the First Exemption
Find out if your router is banned, when to expect firmware updates and what the latest news on the Federal Communications Commission ban means for youā¦
This Is What a Music Industry āPlantā Looks Like in 2026
The early online commotion around rising rock band Geese was not entirely organic, it turns out.
I Used to Tell People to Skip Wi-Fi 7 Routers. CNET's Lab Testing Changed My Mind
I used CNET's lab test data to calculate the cost-per-megabit for each router generation. The results showed me I was wrong about the value of Wi-Fi 7ā¦
Best Wi-Fi 7 Routers for 2026: Future-Proof Your Home Network With These Top Models
We lab-tested 15 of the top Wi-Fi 7 routers for performance up close, then wheeled them around our 12,500 square-foot lab to gauge their signal strengā¦
Best Mesh Wi-Fi Routers for 2026: Our Top Picks After Testing Range and Speed
If you want to completely eliminate dead zones in your home, upgrading to a full-fledged mesh system is the best option. We lab-tested these mesh routā¦
Best Wi-Fi Routers for 2026: We Rank the Fastest 5th, 6th, 6E and 7th Gen Models
CNET's recent lab testing measured throughput, jitter, latency and signal strength on more than 30 top routers to find the ones that deliver a fast, cā¦
As Starship V3 Lags Behind, Blue Origin Prepares Third Launch of New Glenn
SpaceX needs to get Starship V3 off the ground soon if it doesn't want to lose its Artemis 3 contract to Blue Origin.
The New Movie From Takashi Yamazaki Could Be the New āPacific Rimā
The first footage from Sony's 'Grandgear,' produced by J.J. Abrams and out in 2028, screened at CinemaCon.
Google Is About to Punish Websites for That Annoying Browser Back Button Trick
The search giant is implementing new rules that categorize back-button hijacking as a malicious practice.
The FCC just saved Netgear from its router ban for no obvious reason
The United States' foreign router ban didn't make a whole lot of sense, and today may not change that. The FCC has just granted Netgear a conditional ā¦
YouTube Will Stop Showing Ads If You Just Engage Hard Enough
Chat, is this real?
Americans ask AI for health care. Hospitals think the answer is more chatbots.
Do you trust AI chatbots for health advice? What about one in your patient portal? With many Americans turning to Large Language Models for health advā¦
Norway Man Cured of HIV With Brotherās Stem Cells
The Oslo patient is the first person to be cured by a family member's bone marrow transplant.
How to Claim Your Share of the $117.5 Million Comcast Data Breach Settlement
In 2023, 36 million Xfinity customers had personal information stolen by data thieves.
New Mercedes EQS Has Long Range, Quick Charging, and Quicker Steering
Mercedes-Benz is taking another run at the EV market.
Hulu: 24 of the Absolute Best Shows You Can Stream Now
From emotionally moving to adventurous to hilarious, these are some of the streaming service's best.
What to expect from Google I/O 2026
We're sliding into developer conference season and one of the biggest events on the upcoming calendar is Google I/O. This year's edition is taking plaā¦
Amazon Leo Boosts Its Race With Starlink, With a Deal to Connect iPhones
Amazon has acquired satellite service provider Globalstar in its plan to provide connectivity services in 2028.
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for April 15 #773
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for April 15, No. 773.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 15, #1039
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for April 15, No. 1,039.
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for April 15, #1761
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for April 15, No. 1,761.
That āMaul: Shadow Lordā Lightsaber Moment Isnāt What You Think It Is
Executive producer Brad Rau tells io9 about that encounter between Maul and Devonāand one strange sound in particular.
Two-year-old Surface PCs get $300 price hikes as sub-$1,000 models go away
"Paying more for the same stuff" is the story of consumer technology in 2026. If you've been waiting for Microsoft to update its Surface PC lineupāperā¦
Apple chooses Amazon satellites for iPhone, years after rejecting Starlink offer
Amazon announces $11.6B merger with Globalstar and satellite deal with Apple. Amazon today announced two satellite deals that it hopes will make its Aā¦
League of Legends' new WASD control scheme will be enabled for ranked later this month
Riot Games released a pile of updates for its long-running MOBA League of Legends. One of the more noteworthy changes coming to the game is the officiā¦
Dozens of 4K Blu-rays are included in Amazonās three for $33 sale
Amazon has switched on its semi-regular three for $33 sale for a large batch of 4K Blu-ray movies. As usual, there are too many to list individually, ā¦