A Sweltering Heat Dome Is Pummeling the Middle of the US. Here's What That Means

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Aug. 8, No. 1,511 https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-aug-8-1511/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 8, No. 319. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-aug-8-31

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Aug. 8, #789. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-8-789/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Aug. 8 No. 523. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-8-523/#ftag=CADf328eec

The AI system has detected and reported 1,200 cases to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children this year. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/roblox-rolls-out-system-to-spot-child-endanger

The second public beta of iOS 26 is out but it's still prerelease software. It's good to be cautious. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/installing-the-latest-ios-26-public-beta-heres-my-honest-advice-a

Extension cords can make it easier to reach an outlet, but certain devices shouldn't be plugged into them. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/an-electrician-warns-never-plug-ac-units-or-these-other-6-devices