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Today’s CNET Roundup
This Robot Vacuum Dodges All My Obstacles, and It’s Currently $600 Off at Amazon
16 Jan 2026, 2:18 pm by Jared Hannah
The Dreame X50 Ultra works well on a range of floor types, conquers obstacles up to 2.36 inches and makes a great cleaning companion.
Meta Destroyed the Thing That Made Me Love VR for Fitness. Now What?
16 Jan 2026, 1:00 pm by Scott Stein
Commentary: Supernatural is now a zombie workout app on the Quest, and the metaverse just lost its best reason to join.
Apple Should Look at This Tech to Help Siri Next
16 Jan 2026, 1:00 pm by Bridget Carey
Commentary: An animated iPhone mount is one of several devices from CES that could help Apple level up. (Or at least make Siri cuter.)
I Asked 10 Coffee Experts: What's the Best Way to Brew?
16 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm by Pamela Vachon
Almost all of them said the same thing.
'Black Phone 2' Streams Today: Here's Where to Watch the Horror Thriller
16 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm by Aaron Pruner
Picking up the phone is life or death.
Apple Fitness Plus Offers Workouts That Fitness Enthusiasts of All Levels Can Enjoy
16 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm by Giselle Castro-Sloboda
Apple Fitness Plus covers everything including classes, narrated walks and challenges.
Best Apple Watch for 2026
16 Jan 2026, 11:30 am by Vanessa Hand Orellana
I tested every smartwatch that Apple sells, and here are the best ones to buy based on health features, battery life and your budget.
Best Samsung Phone of 2026
16 Jan 2026, 11:30 am by Abrar Al-Heeti
From premium options to more affordable picks, here are our top recommendations for Samsung phones.
New TCL TV? Make Sure You Change These Settings Straight Away
16 Jan 2026, 11:01 am by Geoffrey Morrison
Here are the settings to change to make sure you have the best picture possible from your TCL TV.
CES Is Drunk on AI, While the Real Innovation Is Somewhere Else
16 Jan 2026, 11:01 am by Macy Meyer
Commentary: I attended my first CES in Las Vegas last week. I waded through a sea of AI, but it was the humanity that actually stood out.
I Replaced Microsoft 365 With This Free Alternative
16 Jan 2026, 11:01 am by Zachary McAuliffe
LibreOffice is saving me money on an offline word processor, and it doesn’t have Microsoft Copilot either.
Are Vibration Plates the Tool You Need to Get Fit? This Is What Fitness Experts Say
16 Jan 2026, 11:00 am by Taylor Freitas
Should you be scrambling to buy this trendy piece of equipment? We got some insight from personal trainers.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Jan. 16, #480
16 Jan 2026, 10:01 am by Gael Cooper
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Jan. 16, No. 480.
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 16 #684
16 Jan 2026, 10:01 am by Gael Cooper
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Jan. 16, No. 684.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 16, #950
16 Jan 2026, 10:01 am by Gael Cooper
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Jan. 16 #950.
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Jan. 16, #1672
16 Jan 2026, 10:01 am by Gael Cooper
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for Jan. 16, No. 1,672.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Drops Long-Awaited Update With Hotel and More
16 Jan 2026, 10:00 am by Gael Cooper
You can now decorate guest rooms at a new resort hotel, buy Lego items and add characters from The Legend of Zelda and Splatoon games.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Jan. 16
16 Jan 2026, 3:17 am by Gael Cooper
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 16.
Resident Evil Requiem: Zombies Are Back, Preorder Info, Release Date and More
16 Jan 2026, 3:07 am by Oscar Gonzalez
The return to Raccoon City is going to be just as scary as you could have imagined.
Are 'Healthy' Sodas Actually Healthy? What Experts Say About This Wellness Trend
16 Jan 2026, 1:26 am by Kacie Goff
As you kick off 2026 with new health goals, you might be eyeing those “healthy” sodas at the store, but do they live up to their promises?
ChatGPT Has a New Language Translation Option for You
16 Jan 2026, 12:52 am by Omar Gallaga
It’s like Google Translate, but ChatGPT.
End of today’s CNET roundup.
