
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,420 for May 9. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-may-9-1420/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for Connections for May 9, No. 698. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-9-698/#ftag=CADf328eec

The political tug-of-war on student loan policy isn't helping anyone get out of debt. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/whats-going-on-with-your-student-loans-an-expert-answers-your-top-payment-and-forgiveness-questions/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's the secret to the best bacon you've ever had. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-key-to-crispy-bacon-your-air-fryer/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 432 for May 9. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-9-432/#ftag=CADf328eec

The announcement should mean tariffs won't impact prices on its smart ring. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/ultrahuman-oura-rings-competitor-will-fulfill-ring-air-orders-in-us/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's everything you need to know to watch or stream tonight's game and the rest of the NBA playoffs without cable. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nba-playoffs-2025-how-to-watch-warriors-vs-timberwolves-tonight/#ftag=CADf328eec

Report finds unauthorized AI use is surging in IT teams, despite risk of exposing organizations to security, compliance, and workforce issues.

Samsung's The Frame Pro is now shipping, and here's why I think it's a huge upgrade as someone who's used the original Frame TV for years.

OpenAI plans to acquire Windsurf for $3 billion in a move that could challenge GitHub Copilot’s dominance.

These are the best gaming headsets in 2025, tested and reviewed by our experts to find the top gaming audio experience for you.
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Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has finally announced the game's new Masters of Ceremony Warbond, but the disappointing look of its unlocks has left many underwhelmed.

Xbox Backward Compatibility could come back if this new job listing is accurate, meaning much older games could be played on the latest Xbox hardware. Here's why it matters.

Maelle has a Skill in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — Stendhal — so powerful that it's completely broken the game. Now, the developers are nerfing it and the builds that make it so overpowered.
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Printers are easily the most hated piece of office hardware out there, and that’s before they start trying to shake you down for ink refills. So take it from me, a former printshop worker: A Brother laser printer is the way to go. I can vouch for this super-dependable wireless model, which is on sale today for

Thrifty cord-cutters know the secret to getting ad-free Peacock for cheap: Ideally on Black Friday, snag a discounted year of ad-free Peacock, then use Peacock’s monthly Premium Plus add-on option to yank the ads. Easy, right?
Well, bad news, bargain hunters: Peacock is doing away with its monthly Premium Plus add-on, and those who combined it with a sweet


It's getting down to the wire to snag a Mother's Day gift that will arrive on time. But luckily, as of this writing, more than a few of these gifts will arrive before Sunday for Amazon Prime members. Below, you'll find gift ideas we at Engadget think moms will appreciate long after a bouquet of flowers would have died. We've tried these gadgets and subscriptions ourselves, reviewing them for guides or otherwise using t

Nintendo's lawyers have killed another Palworld gameplay mechanic. Pocketpair issued a patch on Thursday that changes how gliding works in the cheeky "Pokémon with guns" satire.
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Threads will finally start giving users more visibility into when their accounts are penalized for breaking its rules. Meta is bringing its “Account Status” feature to Threads, which will enable people to see when the company has removed or demoted posts or handed out other penalties.
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CEO and founder of Celsius Network Alex Mashinsky has been sentenced to 12 years in prison by a US District Court. Celsius Network held about $25 billion in assets at its height, but was one of the many cryptocurrency operations to fail during 2022. Prosecutors were s

If you purchased an Apple device in the last 10 years, you might be able to receive some of the money from the company's recently settled spying lawsuit. The original lawsuit claimed Apple was capturing sensitive information with its Siri voice assistant without users' consent,
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10Web announced a new API that enables developers, agencies, and SaaS tool providers to offer AI website building capabilities to their customers
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Google’s AI-powered security now blocks 20x more scams in search results, Chrome, and Android.
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Moving doesn't have to be overwhelming. With these expert-backed strategies, you can simplify the process and settle into your new home with ease. https://www.cnet.com/home/services/12-essential-tips-to-streamline-your-next-move-and-reduce-stress/#ftag=CADf328eec

Your contacts can last much longer if you avoid doing these five things at all costs. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/avoid-contact-lens-damage-by-never-doing-these-5-things/#ftag=CADf328eec

Boosting your collagen can be done naturally with collagen-rich foods. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/achieve-radiant-skin-with-these-collagen-boosting-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec

Google is evolving beyond search in an effort to better protect its users from hoaxes. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-launches-new-ai-powered-scam-detection-features/#ftag=CADf328eec

A class-action suit alleged that unintentional Siri sessions were recorded and sold to advertisers, and now you can stake a claim to a part of the settlement. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/apple-opens-claims-for-95-million-siri-privacy-settlement-how-much-can-you-get/#ftag=CADf328eec

Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first American pope in history, has been elected. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/pope-leo-xiv-the-first-american-pope-how-to-watch-his-first-appearance/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's OK if you're wary of AI. Here's how to disable some features of Apple Intelligence, or how to turn it all off on iPhone, iPad and Mac. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/not-bought-into-apple-intelligence-heres-what-you-can-do/#ftag=CADf328eec

The app will push out notifications and let you easily track letters and deliveries. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/usps-is-testing-a-standalone-app-that-previews-what-mail-is-on-the-way/#ftag=CADf328eec

Temu is now only selling products from US suppliers, but what happens when the warehouses run out? https://www.cnet.com/tech/temu-drops-import-changes-for-now-but-future-for-fast-fashion-giant-remains-murky/#ftag=CADf328eec

You have less than two months to submit your application if you need help paying for college this year. This guide can help you get it done before the deadline. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/times-running-out-to-fill-out-the-fafsa-heres-why-you-shouldnt-wait/#ftag=CADf328eec

Straighten up the row by taking out movies and series you aren't using. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-boot-tv-shows-from-continue-watching-on-disney-plus/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Basilisk Mobile and Joro are an ergonomic mouse and keyboard, and the Clio is a gaming chair head cushion with wireless sound. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/razers-new-gaming-accessories-include-an-immersive-audio-head-cushion/#ftag=CADf328eec

Tears of the Kingdom's most important core mechanic, the Ultrahand ability, is confusing and unwieldy. The Switch 2 edition of the game aims to fix that. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/zelda-notes-on-switch-2-will-breathe-new-life-into-tears-of-the-kingdom/#ftag=CADf328eec

Some of Nintendo's best games pushed the Switch to its limits. Switch 2 editions will buff them out with better graphics and improved frame rates. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/getting-a-switch-2-wait-to-buy-these-3-nintendo-games/#ftag=CADf328eec

Fan placement matters. Putting it in the right place to bring down your home's temperature and your electric bill. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/trying-to-beat-the-heat-move-your-fan-here-for-the-best-results/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's the final Tour event before next week's PGA Championship. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/truist-championship-2025-tv-schedule-today-how-to-watch-stream-all-the-pga-tour-golf-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

The next pair of Sony WH-1000XM noise-canceling headphones will see a series of improvements and AI mics, if leaked specs are to be believed. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/new-sony-noise-canceling-headphones-specs-and-pricing-apparently-leak/#ftag=CADf328eec

The company is reportedly pulling back on some privacy concerns to give its smart glasses lineup a bigger AI boost. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/meta-reportedly-eyeing-super-sensing-tech-for-smart-glasses/#ftag=CADf328eec

Far Cry 4 and Revenge of the Savage Planet director Alex Hutchinson,thinks the Nintendo Switch 2's Game Key Card system is "sort of lame".

Meta’s next Ray-Ban smart glasses could have an AI that watches everything you do, and I hate it.

New details about Death Stranding 2: On the Beach have been revealed ahead of the game's release next month.

Amazon's Vulcan robot has force sensors and tactile feedback to feel the items it interacts with in warehouses.

The SZBOX S9 is a 7-inch Windows 11 tablet with insane connectivity, serious performance, and rugged design.

Pinterest has released AI tools to help users shop by mood.

As Qualcomm gears up for its big Computex keynote, it may be putting its focus in the wrong place, overlooking the star feature that makes Snapdragon-powered laptops great.
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Whoop has unveiled a pair of powerful new wearables with the Whoop 5 and Whoop MG arriving as part of new subscription-based propositions. We’ve compared the Whoop 5 range with the older Whoop 4. However, what separates the two newcomers from each other as they compete in the best fitness tracker stakes. We know the [...]
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Microsoft is rumoured to be partnering up with PC-maker ASUS for an Xbox-branded version of its ROG Ally handheld, and now we may have got our first glimpse at the device. A series of images published to the Federal Communications Commission in the United States were spotted by 91 Mobiles and shows a pair of [...]
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Lenovo has announced a new Lenovo Legion 9i gaming laptop with an interesting option for a glasses-free 3D display. The model, which is designed for gamers as well as game developers, has an 18-inch Puresight Display that offers 4K resolution for 2D images and 2K support for 3D. In a press release, Lenovo says it [...]
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A report warns that electronics prices could rise if new tariffs take effect, with game consoles up 69% and smartphones, tablets, and laptops also increasing.


Hygon shares processor roadmap, detailing the Chinese chipmaker's plans to launch the Hygon C86-5G, a 128-core, 512-thread processor soon.


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Nintendo is throwing some cold water on Switch 2 sales estimates even though launch demand seems to be off the charts. In its latest earnings report, the company projected sales of 15 million Switch 2 un

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For a while now, my team and I at Qpoint.io have been grappling with the challenge of understanding what's actually happening inside the encrypted traffic leaving our production systems. Modern apps rely heavily on third-party APIs (think payment processors, data providers, etc.), but once TLS kicks in, figuring out exactly what data is being sent, identifying PII exposure, or debugging integration issues becomes incredibly difficult wit

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The social media platform X said Thursday it has blocked access to jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu ’s account in Turkey, complying with a Turkish court order—the latest measure targeting a key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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The woman behind Instacart’s successful IPO, Fidji Simo, is joining OpenAI’s C-suite.
On Wednesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced Simo’s new role as CEO of applications. She will report directly to him after transitioning out of her current role at Instacart later this year.
“In her new role, Fidji will focus on enabling our “traditional” company functions to scale as we enter

New AI systems are less accurate than older versions, with error rates up to 79%. Learn why this happens and how to protect your brand.
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Na základě analýzy významných seřazení planet Sluneční soustavy (tzv. Grand Alignments) a požadavku na symetrii systému autoři odhadují nejpravděpodobnější oběžnou dobu hypotetické Planety IX na přibližně 17 900 let, což odpovídá velké poloose dráhy kolem 690 AU. Článek navazuje na předchozí úvahy o možné poloze této planety a diskutuje i alternativní scénáře a srovnání s jinými modely a pozorováními. http://www.osel.cz/14051-odhad-obezne-doby-devate-planety-planet-nine-na-zaklade-grand-alignmen

Add a first-of-its-kind robotic arm to Roborock's advanced smart navigation and cleaning tech, and you have a robot vacuum in a category of its own. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/roborocks-saros-z70-isnt-just-a-vacuum-its-an-ai-powered-housekeeper/#ftag=CADf328eec

Some believe that vibration plates are effective tools for weight loss. We spoke with fitness experts to find out the truth. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/do-whole-body-vibration-plates-really-work-we-asked-fitness-experts/#ftag=CADf328eec

As the weather gets warmer, avoid germs and bacteria with the proper bath towel hygiene. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/is-your-bath-towel-dirty-simple-ways-to-know-when-to-clean-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

Avoid this north Jersey airport if you can. If you can't, the right credit card can help you sidestep hidden, last-minute costs if your flight is delayed. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/dont-let-newark-airport-flight-delays-and-cancellations-ruin-your-trip-heres-what-you-can-do/#ftag=CADf328eec

California, Colorado and Washington are among the 17 states protesting the freezing of $3.3 billion in funds meant to bolster EV charging infrastructure in the US. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/states-sue-the-government-over-withdrawn-ev-charging-station-funds/#ftag=CADf328eec

These low-risk accounts can keep your money safe in an economic downturn. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/wheres-the-best-place-to-keep-your-money-in-a-recession/#ftag=CADf328eec

The innovative Dreame X50 robot vac might have nailed CNET lab testing. But can it truly tackle the everyday chaos of a busy teenager and pet-filled home? https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/i-tried-one-of-cnets-best-robot-vacuums-at-my-messy-home/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are the settings and equipment you need to take amazing northern lights photos, as suggested by a pro photographer. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-to-take-photos-of-the-aurora-with-your-phone-or-camera/#ftag=CADf328eec

Spurs head to the Arctic for the second leg of their Europa League semifinal. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/europa-league-semifinal-soccer-livestream-bodoglimt-vs-tottenham-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Blues boast a three-goal advantage going into today's clash at Stamford Bridge. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/uefa-conference-league-soccer-livestream-chelsea-vs-djurgardens-if-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Spanish team has a mountain to climb as it heads to Old Trafford. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/europa-league-semifinal-soccer-livestream-man-united-vs-athletic-club-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some highly rated titles to check out, plus the new releases for May. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-tv-series-on-prime-video-may-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Worried about tariffs? See how President Trump's new import taxes are affecting the prices of popular products like iPhones, video games and coffee. https://www.cnet.com/tech/tariff-tracker-were-watching-prices-for-11-products-you-might-need-to-buy/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Viola need to overturn a one-goal deficit as they host the La Liga side. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/uefa-conference-league-soccer-livestream-fiorentina-vs-real-betis-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's not yet known which Cardinal has been chosen, or what his name will be. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/white-smoke-issuing-from-sistine-chapel-how-to-watch-the-new-pope-being-announced/#ftag=CADf328eec