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Today’s CNET Roundup
Premium Robot Vacs Are Getting Cheaper. Ecovacs' New Model Proves It
5 Mar 2026, 2:01 pm by Ajay Kumar
Ecovacs is bringing premium features from its flagship robot vacuums to its midrange lineup. Here’s what’s new.
40 of the Best Movies on Netflix You Should Stream Now
5 Mar 2026, 2:01 pm by Abrar Al-Heeti
Don’t know what to watch? Dig through these Netflix movie picks that span every genre.
Watch Out, Meta. I Tried Alibaba's Qwen Smart Glasses and They're Mega Impressive
5 Mar 2026, 1:05 pm by Katie Collins
These AI-focused smart glasses are available now in China but will roll out internationally later this year.
I Think Mac and iPad Will Merge. Does MacBook Neo Prove My Point or Make It Irrelevant?
5 Mar 2026, 1:01 pm by Scott Stein
Commentary: I can see a future that could almost be here, and I’ve been waiting for. Does anyone else care, though? My wife says no, Scott, they don’t.
Nothing Phone 4A Pro and New Headphones Arrive in Glorious Pink
5 Mar 2026, 12:45 pm by Andrew Lanxon
I have the Phone 4A and Headphone A, and I’m absolutely here for their soft pink tones.
The Ultimate Guide to Frozen Fries: Which Budget Brands Are Actually Worth It?
5 Mar 2026, 12:01 pm by Joey Skladany
If you want tasty fries in minutes, nothing beats the air fryer.
I Wore an Apple Watch and Oura Ring for Months. Here's the One I Actually Kept
5 Mar 2026, 12:01 pm by Vanessa Hand Orellana
I’d keep both if I could, but there’s one feature I truly can’t live without.
Wake Up Peacefully With Our 5 Favorite Sunrise Alarm Clocks
5 Mar 2026, 12:00 pm by Nasha Addarich MartÃnez
A sunrise alarm clock helps you gradually wake up with its gentle light and sounds.
Best Phones of MWC 2026
5 Mar 2026, 11:31 am by David Lumb
Explore all the incredible handsets we saw at Mobile World Congress, from Xiaomi, Honor, Motorola and more.
AI Data Centers: What to Know About Their Water and Energy Use
5 Mar 2026, 11:30 am by Macy Meyer
OpenAI’s Sam Altman says AI’s water concerns are “totally fake.” The truth about AI’s impact on natural resources is more complicated.
Oh, the Fun We Had: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at CNET's MWC 2026
5 Mar 2026, 11:26 am by Andrew Lanxon
Come see how CNET does its thing.
TCL's Nxtpaper AMOLED Phone Display Blends Softness and Brightness to Stunning Effect
5 Mar 2026, 11:12 am by Katie Collins
An anti-glare screen that’s still radiant and vivid? Sign me up.
Obsessed With Your Air Fryer? These 9 Accessories Are a Must
5 Mar 2026, 11:00 am by Corin Cesaric
Saddle your air fryer with sidekicks to elevate the trusty countertop oven.
I Made Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT Build the Same App With an Epic Prompt
5 Mar 2026, 10:32 am by Blake Stimac
The chatbot you vibe code with matters less if you have a good prompt.
The Best Sleep Headphones for Blocking Out Noise and Lulling You to Sleep
5 Mar 2026, 10:29 am by Aly Lopez
Based on testing done by our sleep experts and headphone expert, these are the best headphones and earbuds for sleep.
I Want This Twisted Firestarter Smartphone in My Camping Essentials
5 Mar 2026, 10:26 am by David Lumb
Don’t need to light things on fire? The phone still has a massive battery, bright spotlight and big speaker to suit your campsite.
Want Perfect Bacon in 7 Minutes? Ditch the Pan and Oven for This Kitchen Tool
5 Mar 2026, 10:00 am by David Watsky
Crispy bacon in 7 minutes with minimal mess? Here’s how it’s done.
MWC 2026 Last Day Live Updates: A Robot Phone, Xiaomi's Leitzphone, Labubu-Like Bots and More
5 Mar 2026, 9:57 am by Mike Sorrentino
It’s the third day of the world’s largest phone and mobile technology show. CNET is on the ground in Barcelona, covering announcements from Honor, Google, Samsung, Xiaomi and more.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, March 5
5 Mar 2026, 3:33 am by Gael Cooper
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for March 5.
RAM Shortage Could Kill Budget Phones: The Latest Predictions at MWC 2026
5 Mar 2026, 1:48 am by David Lumb
Skyrocketing memory costs mean bleaker projections than even the worst predictions analysts made before.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 5, #528
5 Mar 2026, 1:46 am by Gael Cooper
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for March 5, No. 528.
Gemini Expands to Live Camera Feeds: What It Means for Your Privacy
5 Mar 2026, 1:22 am by Tyler Lacoma
Gemini for Home’s AI is getting a significant upgrade — if you don’t mind it peering through your security cam.
Apple Music Has a New System to Identify AI Generated Content, Report Says
5 Mar 2026, 12:21 am by Aaron Pruner
Apple announces in an industry newsletter that it’s implementing a new metadata tagging system to identify content created by AI.
Some of the Wildest Gadgets at MWC Rarely See Life Beyond Barcelona. What Happened to Them?
5 Mar 2026, 12:00 am by Andrew Lanxon
A flat phone you wear as a bracelet, AI gadgets with lasers — here are some concepts and products that make us ask, where are they now?
End of today’s CNET roundup.
