Surfshark Just Dropped a Next-Gen VPN Protocol That Could Be Faster and More Secure Than Other VPN Connections
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/surfshark-just-dropped-next-gen-dausos-vpn-protocol/

The new Dausos connection protocol has been independently audited and includes a few key innovations not found in other VPNs.

I Ran 30 Miles and THIS Is the Most Accurate Smartwatch video
https://www.cnet.com/videos/i-ran-30-miles-and-this-is-the-most-accurate-smartwatch/

Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch, Pixel Watch, Garmin Venu or the $80 underdog? It was a tight race, but one watch ultimately pulled ahead.

Throw Away That Bag: The Roaster-Approved Secret for Perfect Coffee
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/throw-away-that-bag-the-roaster-approved-secret-for-perfect-coffee/

You're storing your coffee beans incorrectly. Try these tips to help make your coffee hoard last longer.

Transforming industries with physical AI
https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/a/y2026/m04/transforming-industries-with-physical-ai.html?source=rss

Cisco’s Vikas Butaney on the 2026 State of Industrial AI Report — and what it takes to be an AI ‘pacesetter’.
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Fuel Your Career Journey with the Power of Mentorship
https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/a/y2026/m04/fuel-your-career-journey-with-the-power-of-mentorship.html?source=rss

Ken Daniels shares why mentorship may be the most powerful investment we can make in each other’s (and our own) careers.
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Roblox Will Roll Out Age-Based Accounts Amid Child-Safety Push
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/roblox-age-based-accounts-amid-child-safety-push/

The company is promoting safer play with three distinct age tiers and expanded parental controls.

We're Tracking Streaming Price Hikes in 2026: Netflix, Spotify, YouTube and Others
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/were-tracking-streaming-price-hikes-in-2026-netflix-spotify-youtube-and-others/

2026 is already full of increases for music and TV streamers, and we want to help you keep up with changing costs.

A Planet Parade Starts This Week: How to View 4 Planets in the Sky
https://www.cnet.com/science/space/how-to-see-4-planet-parade-april-18/

A cosmic lineup of Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and Neptune is coming.

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for April 14 #772
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-april-14-772/

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for April 14, No. 772.

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 14, #568
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-april-14-568/

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for April 14 No. 568.

Huawei Teases a Wider Foldable, and the Timing Feels Very Apple-Adjacent
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/huawei-pura-x-max-chinese-iphone-fold-competitor/

Huawei's new extra-wide Pura X Max seems to have beaten the iPhone Fold to the punch.

Sony Is Making a Bloodborne Animated Movie With YouTuber JackSepticEye
https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/sony-bloodborne-animated-movie-streamer-jacksepticeye/

And yes, it will be rated R.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, April 14
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-tuesday-april-14/

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 14.

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for April 14, #1760
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-april-14-1760/

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for April 14, No. 1,760.

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 14, #1038
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-april-14-1038/

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for April 14, No. 1,038.

Love Island: Beyond the Villa: Here's How to Watch Season 2
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/love-island-beyond-the-villa-heres-how-to-watch-season-2/

It's time to welcome back Amaya, Bryan, Iris, Pepe and the gang to our screens.

No, You’re Probably Not Dying. How to Stop Your Smartwatch Health Anxiety
https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/how-stop-wearable-health-anxiety-experts/

If your smartwatch or smart ring is giving you health anxiety or hypochondria, these are the steps experts recommend you take.