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Today’s CNET Roundup
For Great Coffee, This Is the Tool Experts Say to Splurge On (It's Not the Brewer)
26 Feb 2026, 2:50 pm by Pamela Vachon
A few essential tools are required to brew professional-grade coffee at home. An expert clued me in on the most important one.
These Sleek Smart Glasses Get So Much Right. Why Am I So Disappointed?
26 Feb 2026, 2:01 pm by Scott Stein
The Even Realities G2 glasses have a spectacular design. I just wish they actually felt useful.
Stop Risking a Fire: 9 Locations Where You Should Never Place a Heater
26 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm by Tyler Lacoma
Space heaters can keep you warm, but only when they’re not allowed to burn your entire home down.
41 of the Best Movies on Netflix You Should Stream Now
26 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm by Abrar Al-Heeti
Don’t know what to watch? Dig through these Netflix movie picks that span every genre.
Samsung's New AI Search Feature Is About to Make Outfit Shopping Dangerously Easy
26 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm by Vanessa Hand Orellana
The Galaxy S26’s AI-powered Circle to Search tool just leveled up to full-outfit detection, and my bank account may never recover.
My Quest to Virtually Learn the Piano With Roli Airwave
26 Feb 2026, 1:01 pm by Carly Marsh
The Roli Piano Learning System promises to make learning the piano at home easier than ever before. But just how easy can it be to pick up and play a new instrument?
Nearly 70% of US Adults Say One Tech Glitch Throws Off Their Lives. Why That's a Problem and How to Do Better
26 Feb 2026, 1:00 pm by Dashia Milden
A new survey shows that our gadgets make us feel in control, but our expert calls that concerning.
The Air Fryer Is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Kitchen Craze. Here's How Popular They've Become
26 Feb 2026, 12:01 pm by David Watsky
Air fryers have taken over kitchens like few appliances in history. I took a deep dive into who’s using these speedy countertop ovens, and the numbers are staggering.
The 11 Biggest Announcements at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Event
26 Feb 2026, 12:01 pm by Jeff Carlson
Did you miss the reveal of the Galaxy S26? There were more than phones at Samsung’s Unpacked event.
Peacock: 24 of the Best Movies to Stream Right Now
26 Feb 2026, 12:01 pm by Aaron Pruner
Peacock’s got the goods, from Oscar contenders to big-budget blockbusters.
I Tested This Funky-Looking Dryer on My Hair and Winter Gear. It’s Snow Joke
26 Feb 2026, 11:44 am by Anna Gragert
The Hedgehog Go was designed to be the world’s first dual-purpose dryer for hair and winter gear. I tested it for several weeks.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 26, #991
26 Feb 2026, 10:01 am by Gael Cooper
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Feb. 26 #991.
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 26 #725
26 Feb 2026, 10:01 am by Gael Cooper
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Feb. 26, No. 725.
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 26, #1713
26 Feb 2026, 10:01 am by Gael Cooper
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for Feb. 26, No. 1,713.
This Is the World's First Wearable You Can Talk To
26 Feb 2026, 10:00 am by Anna Gragert
You can now have conversations with the Luna Ring about your health and even ask it questions, but there is a catch.
The Top 25 Best Pokemon Games of All Time, Ranked
26 Feb 2026, 9:00 am by Tyler Graham
Whether you’re a new fan or a Pokemon master, the famous monster-catcher franchise has a game for everyone. Strap in to catch ’em all, enter a multiplayer online battle arena or solve an engrossing mystery.
Turns Out Perplexity Might Be the Sleeper Feature on Samsung's Galaxy S26
26 Feb 2026, 6:15 am by Patrick Holland
Having Perplexity’s AI and models on devices from the world’s biggest phone-maker puts the company under a brighter light.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, Feb. 26
26 Feb 2026, 3:32 am by Gael Cooper
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 26.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 26, #521
26 Feb 2026, 2:31 am by Gael Cooper
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Feb. 26, No. 521.
New York Times Debuts the Midi Crossword, Its In-Between Puzzle
26 Feb 2026, 2:04 am by Gael Cooper
Is the Mini Crossword too easy, but the original one just too time-consuming? Here’s your new puzzle.
ADT Acquires AI Company for Sensing People and Activity in Your Home
26 Feb 2026, 1:48 am by Tyler Lacoma
ADT’s acquisition of Origin AI brings presence-sensing technology under the home security company’s umbrella.
New York Sues Valve, Saying Game Developer Promotes Illegal Gambling
26 Feb 2026, 1:32 am by Steven Musil
The game developer targets young people, which could lead to serious addiction problems, according to the suit.
Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Live Updates: Samsung's S26 Reveal Is Here
26 Feb 2026, 12:34 am by David Lumb
Samsung just unveiled the new Galaxy S26, S26 Plus and S26 Ultra. All three give you access to a variety of new Galaxy AI features, while the Ultra gets a new built-in privacy display.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus: Flagship Specs Comparison
26 Feb 2026, 12:21 am by Nicole Lee
Here are the differences between all three new Galaxy S26 phones.
A Hacker Threat Is Hiding in Your Car's Tire Pressure System
26 Feb 2026, 12:11 am by Aaron Pruner
A new study reveals that a car’s tire pressure monitoring system can be easily accessed by hackers.
End of today’s CNET roundup.
