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Today’s CNET Roundup
Samsung Needs to Learn a Big Lesson From Xiaomi
2 Mar 2026, 3:10 pm by Andrew Lanxon
Commentary: At a time when companies are using AI to alter images, it’s refreshing to see a phone that embraces the best aspects of traditional photography.
Is Claude Down? What to Know About the Anthropic AI Outage
2 Mar 2026, 2:54 pm by Jon Reed
The company started seeing increased errors with its flagship AI tool Monday.
MWC 2026 Live Updates: All the Phones, Robots and Wild Concepts Debuting in Barcelona
2 Mar 2026, 2:53 pm by Mike Sorrentino
The world’s largest mobile tech show kicks off today and CNET is on the ground covering announcements from Samsung, Xiaomi, Honor, Google, Huawei and more.
Apple Debuts the $599 iPhone 17E With MagSafe – and It Comes in Pink
2 Mar 2026, 2:45 pm by Abrar Al-Heeti
It’s a follow-up to the 2025 iPhone 16E and comes with double the base storage of last year’s budget device.
Apple's Midrange iPad Gets an M4 Chip Bump, Arriving March 11
2 Mar 2026, 2:19 pm by Scott Stein
Another iPad Air appears, right on schedule. M4 chip and some wireless improvements are on tap.
Some of the Best A24 Movies Are Streaming for Free
2 Mar 2026, 2:01 pm by Liz Kocan
A new batch of A24 films including The Zone of Interest, Aftersun and Midsommar are available this March on free streaming services.
Best WordPress Hosting for Smooth Website Operation in 2026
2 Mar 2026, 1:55 pm by Dianna Gunn
We compared prices, features, performance and customer support of the top WordPress hosting services to help you make the right decision for your website.
Pokopia Is the Glorious Return of Animal Crossing in Pokemon Form
2 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm by Scott Stein
This Switch 2 exclusive might be its biggest killer app yet. I’m lost and in love with the cozy apocalypse.
Is a Vitamix Worth It? I Asked Several Experts to Weigh In
2 Mar 2026, 11:01 am by Pamela Vachon
Before you drop hundreds of dollars on a Vitamix, read what cooking professionals have to say about the lauded blenders.
This Android XR Feature Convinced Me Smart Glasses Aren't So Pointless After All
2 Mar 2026, 10:46 am by Abrar Al-Heeti
Commentary: I’m not a fan of tech-loaded spectacles, but a demo at Mobile World Congress may have swayed me.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 2, #525
2 Mar 2026, 10:01 am by Gael Cooper
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for March 2, No. 525.
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for March 2 #729
2 Mar 2026, 10:01 am by Gael Cooper
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for March 2, No. 729.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for March 2, #995
2 Mar 2026, 10:00 am by Gael Cooper
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for March 2, No. 995
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for March 2, #1717
2 Mar 2026, 10:00 am by Gael Cooper
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for March 2, No. 1,717.
Qualcomm's Latest Chip Could Lead a New Wave of Camera-Equipped AI Watches and Wearables
2 Mar 2026, 7:01 am by Scott Stein
Snapdragon Wear Elite is built to be on camera-enabled watches, pins, pendants and even glasses, according to Qualcomm. And it could mean a wave of devices that can also work as car keys and more.
Samsung, Google and Motorola to Make AI Watches, Pins, Pendants With New Qualcomm Chip
2 Mar 2026, 7:00 am by Katie Collins
Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon Wear Elite platform, which will be integrated into the next Galaxy Watch, at MWC in Barcelona.
Motorola's Upcoming Razr Fold Pairs a Massive Battery With a Sleek Design
2 Mar 2026, 5:00 am by Abrar Al-Heeti
At Mobile World Congress, the company shares more details about its upcoming book-style foldable.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, March 2
2 Mar 2026, 4:18 am by Gael Cooper
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for March 2.
End of today’s CNET roundup.
