Here are some hints — and the answers — for today's Strands puzzle, No. 349, for Feb. 15. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-15-349/#ftag=CADf328eec
Apple devices rarely go on sale, and right now you can score a 20% discount on Apple's flagship tablet. https://www.cnet.com/deals/apple-ipad-10-is-the-screen-i-reach-for-the-most-and-its-70-off-for-presidents-day/#ftag=CADf328eec
All's fair in love and war. This Valentine's Day, developer Treyarch is adding the "quad feed" double XP bonus back to Black Ops 6. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-double-xp-weekend-live-now-february-14-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
So far, tax refunds in 2025 are significantly bigger than last year. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/the-irs-has-sent-16-6-billion-in-tax-refunds-two-weeks-into-tax-season-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Stream the new Bridget Jones movie, Nosferatu and more with a discount. https://www.cnet.com/deals/you-can-still-get-a-year-of-peacock-for-30/#ftag=CADf328eec
Save time and make your home sparkle with these handy vacuum hacks. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/8-unique-vacuum-hacks-to-make-cleaning-easier/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Dyson V15 cordless vacuum tackles even the grimiest corners of my very busy household -- and it's on sale for a limited time. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-dyson-vacuum-is-my-lifeline-and-its-200-off-for-presidents-day/#ftag=CADf328eec
The 40-liter Dinictis travel backpack gives me the freedom I never had with a standard roller bag, and it's on sale right now at Amazon. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-backpack-is-my-favorite-carry-on-for-flights-and-its-just-30-for-presidents-day/#ftag=CADf328eec
Weekend watch list picks for hopeless romantics. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/valentines-day-streaming-new-movies-tv-shows-set-the-mood/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Human Torch and The Thing are joining the roster at midseason, alongside a new convoy map and battle pass. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/marvel-rivals-midseason-starts-next-week-start-time-new-heroes-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec