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Today’s CNET Roundup
The First Planet Parade of 2026 Is Coming Up Soon: When and How to See It
14 Feb 2026, 3:04 pm by Joe Hindy
See Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Uranus and Neptune in the night sky all at the same time.
FA Cup Soccer 2026: Watch Aston Villa vs. Newcastle Live From Anywhere
14 Feb 2026, 2:45 pm by Kevin Lynch
A place in the fifth round is up for grabs in this all-EPL encounter at Villa Park on Valentine’s Day.
Don't Bother Waiting for the iPhone 18. Just Buy the iPhone 17
14 Feb 2026, 2:01 pm by Nicole Lee
Commentary: If you want a new iPhone, buy the iPhone 17. The iPhone 18 is still too far away, and we don’t know enough about it to warrant waiting.
I Was Shocked to Discover My Home's Worst 'Energy Vampire'
14 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm by Alan Bradley
A $12 power meter helped me test which electronics in my home were the biggest energy vampires. The result shocked me.
My Houseplants Kept Dying Until I Tried This $13 Device
14 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm by Alan Bradley
A $13 soil sensor helped rescue some of my ailing houseplants. Here’s how I used it.
The Google Pixel 10 Pro Might Have the Best Phone Display for Gaming
14 Feb 2026, 1:01 pm by David Lumb
While lagging behind in other areas, Google’s flagship is a standout in showing gameplay.
Best Apple HomeKit and Siri Devices to Buy in 2026
14 Feb 2026, 12:00 pm by Tyler Lacoma
If you’re a fan of Apple Home and Siri, these home devices have the compatibility and smarts, from speakers to door locks.
Best Samsung Phone of 2026
14 Feb 2026, 11:30 am by Abrar Al-Heeti
From premium options to more affordable choices, here are our top recommendations for Samsung phones.
We Tested 35 Phones and Found the Surprising Winner of Best Battery Life
14 Feb 2026, 11:15 am by Patrick Holland
We subjected phones to extensive testing and found the two leaders.
Best Smart Soundbar of 2026
14 Feb 2026, 11:00 am by Ty Pendlebury
Adding a smart soundbar to your TV adds a wealth of music streaming and voice capabilities. These are the best models I’ve tested.
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 14 #713
14 Feb 2026, 10:01 am by Gael Cooper
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Feb. 14, No. 713.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 14, #979
14 Feb 2026, 10:01 am by Gael Cooper
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Feb. 14 #979.
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 14, #1701
14 Feb 2026, 10:00 am by Gael Cooper
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for Feb. 14, No. 1,701.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, Feb. 14
14 Feb 2026, 6:51 am by Gael Cooper
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 14.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 14, #509
14 Feb 2026, 12:45 am by Gael Cooper
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Feb. 14, No. 509.
End of today’s CNET roundup.
