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These 5 Common Robot Vacuum Mistakes Are Sabotaging Your Pricey Home Helper
3 Apr 2026, 2:05 pm by Alan Bradley
Your robot vacuum isn’t broken; you may be hurting its performance. CNET spoke with experts to learn simple fixes for getting your bot back to peak cleaning condition.
NASA's Artemis II Is Moon-Bound: Day 3 Live Updates
3 Apr 2026, 1:46 pm by Katelyn Chedraoui
The four-person Artemis II crew has officially left Earth’s orbit and is headed toward the moon. Here’s everything you need to know about the momentous mission.
Trying to Pick a Meal Kit Service? These 2 Are the Best Value, According to Our Math
3 Apr 2026, 12:42 pm by Pamela Vachon
We ran the numbers to find which meal kit service offers the most value for your money compared to grocery store prices.
Let Us Text You the Very Best Deals Directly to Your Phone
3 Apr 2026, 12:06 pm by Russell Holly
Enjoy all the best savings without having to put in any of the work.
How Apple Changed Us: Sharing Our Biggest Apple Memories After 50 Years
3 Apr 2026, 12:01 pm by Bridget Carey
CNET reporters look back on how Apple shaped our childhood, and what it was like covering the tech giant.
How to Turn Your iPhone Into a Dumb Phone and Reduce Your Screen Time
3 Apr 2026, 12:00 pm by Prakhar Khanna
You don’t need a fancy fix to reduce reliance on your device. Your iPhone has built-in settings to find calm again.
Your Spring 2026 Anime Lineup Is Here, So Put These Titles on Your List
3 Apr 2026, 11:46 am by Kourtnee Jackson
Re:Zero, One Piece and Classroom of the Elite? Better sign up for your subscriptions.
I Tested the $500 Smart Tea Maker. A Cool Idea, but Not My Cup of Tea
3 Apr 2026, 11:04 am by Anna Gragert
I spent several weeks testing the re-released Teforia smart tea infuser to see if it’s a modern kitchen must-have for tea drinkers.
27 of the Best Sci-Fi TV Shows Netflix Has to Offer
3 Apr 2026, 11:01 am by Aaron Pruner
Whatever flavor of sci-fi you’re into, Netflix has you covered.
Try These Wordle-Like Games for a Fun Challenge
3 Apr 2026, 11:00 am by Zachary McAuliffe
Some of these word and puizzle games are more casual, while others can be pretty difficult.
A Major Publisher Just Canceled This Book Over AI Writing Concerns
3 Apr 2026, 10:01 am by Jason Chun
Hachette scraps the US release of Mia Ballard’s Shy Girl after multiple allegations of AI-generated content.
Alienware 18 Area-51 Review: Oversize, Over-the-Top and Outrageously Priced Gaming Laptop
3 Apr 2026, 10:00 am by Matt Elliott
It’s a dazzling and heavy-duty (emphasis on “heavy”) showcase of laptop technology for deep-pocketed gamers.
Think Robots Are Impressive Now? Just Wait Until They Have 6G
3 Apr 2026, 9:25 am by Katie Collins
This next-generation network technology won’t just make our phones faster; it’ll unlock new capabilities in robots, turning them into all-sensing, always-learning fleets.
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for April 3 #761
3 Apr 2026, 9:01 am by Gael Cooper
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for April 3, No. 761.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 3, #557
3 Apr 2026, 9:01 am by Gael Cooper
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for April 3 No. 557.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 3, #1027
3 Apr 2026, 9:01 am by Gael Cooper
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for April 3 #1027
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for April 3, #1749
3 Apr 2026, 9:00 am by Gael Cooper
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for April 3, No. 1,749.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, April 3
3 Apr 2026, 2:10 am by Gael Cooper
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 3.
End of today’s CNET roundup.
