Ultimate Grogu First Look: How Hasbro Made a $600 Star Wars Animatronic video
https://www.cnet.com/videos/ultimate-grogu-first-look-how-hasbro-made-a-600-star-wars-animatronic/

We visit Hasbro's headquarters for a look at the prototype for Ultimate Grogu, a $600 high-end animatronic Grogu character from Star Wars. The collectable goes on sale for preorder on April 30.

Netflix Launches Vertical Videos on the Mobile App. Here's How It Works
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/netflix-launches-vertical-videos-on-mobile-app-how-it-works/

The new addition is part of the streaming service's refresh for the mobile version.

Spotify Is Adding Artist Verification Badges on Profiles
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/spotify-artist-verification-badges-profile/

Weeding out imposters could become a little simpler.

We Meet Ultimate Grogu: The $600 Lifelike Star Wars Baby Yoda Toy That Moves Like a Child
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/we-meet-ultimate-grogu-the-600-lifelike-star-wars-toy-that-moves-like-a-child/

Hasbro's debuting its lifelike Grogu filled with sensors and motors, and we get to see it at the company's headquarters.

Microsoft Is All-In on Agentic AI and Vibe Coding Now That It's 'Working'
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/microsoft-all-in-on-agentic-ai-and-vibe-coding-now-that-its-working/

Charging for AI usage is becoming more important than charging for access.

Europa League Soccer: Livestream Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa Today
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/europa-league-soccer-livestream-nottingham-forest-vs-aston-villa/

The Tricky Trees host fellow Premier League team Aston Villa in this intriguing first leg.

Should You Swap Your Travel Mugs and Water Bottles for This Modular Drink System?
https://www.cnet.com/news/should-you-replace-your-travel-mugs-and-water-bottles-for-this-modular-drink-system/

Here's my take after testing Dometic Drinkware's unique portable bottle system.

Empowering the Amazon: Cisco Networking Academy
https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/a/y2026/m04/empowering-the-amazon-cisco-networking-academy.html?source=rss

Cisco has brought networking and security skills to more than one million Brazilians. With its vast untapped wealth of talent, the Amazon is a critical focus.
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'Dutton Ranch,' 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' and More: See What's New on Paramount Plus in May 2026
https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/whats-on-paramount-plus-in-may/

Coming soon: More stories from the Yellowstone universe, the series finale of The Chi, UFC and more.

AI Outperforms ER Doctors in Diagnostic Cases, Study Points to Collaborative Care
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/new-study-finds-ai-llm-outperforms-human-doctors/

While large language models can match or exceed emergency physicians in specific contexts, AI can't replace doctors.

Blue Apron Supplier Files for Bankruptcy. Here's Who's Taking Over
https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/blue-apron-uncertainty-distributor-freshrealm-bankruptcy/

FreshRealm, a food supplier used by Blue Apron, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 1, #1777
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-may-1-1777/

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for May 1, No. 1,777.

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for May 1 #789
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-1-789/

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for May 1, No. 789.

Instagram Cracks Down on Accounts That Mostly Post Unoriginal Content
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/instagram-cracks-down-on-accounts-that-mainly-post-unoriginal-content/

The social media giant's originality guidelines now extend beyond Reels to photos and carousels.

NordVPN's Browser Extension Will Flag Suspected AI Voices
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nordvpns-browser-extension-will-flag-suspected-ai-voices/

Fake voices can trick even the most careful listener. But how accurate is an AI tool at spotting AI?

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for May 1, #1055
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-1-1055/

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for May 1, No. 1,055.

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for May 1, #584
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-may-1-584/

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for May 1, No. 584.

Samsung's Galaxy Book 6 Ultra: Is This the MacBook Pro Alternative You're Looking For? video
https://www.cnet.com/videos/samsungs-galaxy-book-6-ultra-is-this-the-macbook-pro-alternative-youre-looking-for/

Samsung's flagship Galaxy Book 6 Ultra laptop has the premium build, processor and graphics muscle required by creative pros. Can it replace a MacBook Pro?

Cisco Schedules Conference Call for Q3 Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results
https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/a/y2026/m05/cisco-schedules-conference-call-for-q3-fiscal-year-2026-financial-results.html?source=rss