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Today’s CNET Roundup
CES 2026 Live: Big TVs, Robots, AI Pets and More Kick Off Tech's Big Show
6 Jan 2026, 2:27 pm by Mike Sorrentino
Follow us all week as we cover the biggest technology conference of the year, including new reveals and intriguing concepts that will all lead up to CNET officially choosing the best of CES 2026.
This Longevity Mirror Predicts Your Future Health in 30 Seconds Flat
6 Jan 2026, 2:22 pm by Giselle Castro-Sloboda
All it takes is a selfie to learn your health data and how well you’re aging.
This Necklace Is Like a Mood Ring for the AI Age
6 Jan 2026, 2:01 pm by Macy Meyer
Nirva positions itself as a personal AI companion, designed to understand your life as you live it.
Aqara's New Home Sensor is Blind but Brilliant: Here's How It Watches You
6 Jan 2026, 2:00 pm by Tyler Lacoma
This all-purpose presence sensor is a master at monitoring indoor activity and linking it to smart home features you already use.
Wireless Charging Arrives at Yet Another Innovative CES Smart Lock
6 Jan 2026, 2:00 pm by Tyler Lacoma
Desloc’s newest lock features solar charging on your front door, AI fingerprint learning and other fresh features.
Combo Washer-Dryer Machines Are Finally Worth It. LG's New Model Proves It
6 Jan 2026, 1:01 pm by David Watsky
Painfully long drying times have plagued hybrid laundry machines. LG’s latest Signature Series washer-dryer combo can knock out a full load in roughly 90 minutes.
A Solar Charger Followed Me Around Like a Cute Little Power Puppy
6 Jan 2026, 1:00 pm by James Bricknell
Jackery’s fun little Solar Mars Bot follows the sun around to keep itself charged.
Best Air Fryer Toaster Ovens for 2026
6 Jan 2026, 12:04 pm by David Watsky
Save counter space and prep healthier meals with a versatile air fryer toaster oven from Ninja, Our Place and more, recommended by CNET’s experts.
Want Better iPhone Battery Life? Adaptive Power in iOS 26 Is Secretly Boosting It
6 Jan 2026, 12:01 pm by Jeff Carlson
Several factors contribute to better battery performance, and in the latest system update, Apple added a background tool based on Apple Intelligence.
Free Movies You Can Stream in January 2026 on Tubi, Plex and More
6 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm by Liz Kocan
Ring in the new year with some old classics and creepy new favorites, all for free.
Best Fitness Equipment for Your Small Home Gym to Crush Your 2026 Goals
6 Jan 2026, 11:55 am by Giselle Castro-Sloboda
You don’t need a ton of room to build a home gym that helps you hit your fitness goals.
PlayStation Plus's Free January Games Spark Debate Among Subscribers
6 Jan 2026, 11:01 am by Zachary McAuliffe
Core Keeper, Need for Speed and Epic Mickey are on PlayStation Plus now.
Best YouTube Channels for Free Workouts in 2026
6 Jan 2026, 11:00 am by Hedy Phillips
Need some fitness inspiration? These YouTube fitness channels offer everything you need.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Jan. 6, #470
6 Jan 2026, 10:00 am by Gael Cooper
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Jan. 6, No. 470.
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 6 #674
6 Jan 2026, 10:00 am by Gael Cooper
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Jan. 6, No. 674.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 6, #940
6 Jan 2026, 10:00 am by Gael Cooper
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Jan. 6 #940.
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Jan. 6, #1662
6 Jan 2026, 10:00 am by Gael Cooper
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for Jan. 6, No. 1,662.
The 7 Best Workout Apps of 2026 for Exercising From the Comfort of Your Home
6 Jan 2026, 9:46 am by Giselle Castro-Sloboda
For working out at home and avoiding an expensive gym membership, these are the best workout apps to help you work up a sweat.
This Lollipop Plays Tunes in Your Head Using Bone Conduction. I Tried It and Was Floored
6 Jan 2026, 6:24 am by Abrar Al-Heeti
The Lollipop Star is the most “why not” product I’ve seen at CES.
We've Found the Coolest, Most Futuristic Tech at CES 2026. And It's Only Day 1
6 Jan 2026, 5:40 am by Lori Grunin
We’ve just begun trawling for our favorite cutting-edge technology. But we’ve already found some neat stuff.
Nvidia's Gaming Announcements at CES 2026 Are All About the Software
6 Jan 2026, 5:39 am by Lori Grunin
DLSS 4.5 brings dynamic multiframe generation to GeForce RTX 50-series cards and improved Super Resolution upscaling for the rest of us.
I Challenged an AI Bartender to Design Me a Cocktail. I Was Surprised With the Result
6 Jan 2026, 5:25 am by Katelyn Chedraoui
Would you trust AI to be your bartender? I did. Here’s how it went.
Samsung's S95H OLED Is Brighter, Now Supports Artwork Modes
6 Jan 2026, 4:46 am by Ty Pendlebury
Samsung’s new flagship OLED is the first to enable users to display static artwork from the Art Store.
Sony Debuts Afeela Prototype 2026 Electric SUV, Custom PlayStation Themes for Afeela 1
6 Jan 2026, 3:58 am by Antuan Goodwin
Sony and Honda’s joint-venture electric car brand reveals more details about its upcoming Afeela 1 sedan and previews a new electric SUV joining the lineup in 2028.
Acer Rallies Around Thinness, Toughness and Durability With Its New Swift Edge
6 Jan 2026, 3:31 am by Tyler Graham
The new suite of Acer laptops is powered by updated silicon from Intel and AMD, and every model across the Aspire and Swift lineup is getting Copilot integration.
End of today’s CNET roundup.
