Flat PopSockets Are Here, and They Might Lure in More Men
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/flat-popsockets-are-here-and-i-like-it-better-than-ohsnaps-flat-grip/

The iconic phone grip has been redesigned and goes on sale today at Apple Stores.

Samsung Built a Real Spider-Man Tracker You Can Use This Summer
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-built-a-real-spider-man-tracker-you-can-use-this-summer/

Samsung lets you be the "guy in the chair" with an interactive fan site tied to the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day flick.

Nimble's Sharepower Portable Battery Doubled My Charging Pleasure
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/nimbles-sharepower-portable-battery-splits-in-two-to-double-your-charging-pleasure/

I tried Nimble's innovative (if a little pricey) 10,000-mAh power bank that splits in two, so you can share with someone else in need of a charge.

Overwatch's Season 3 Kicks Off Today With New Damage Hero, Shion
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/overwatch-season-3-shion-neon-junction/

The dual-wielding crime boss is the headliner of the season, but the first new hybrid map in four years might be the bigger win.

Toy Story 5 Puts Technology at the Heart of Its Most Timely Story Yet
https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/toy-story-5-review/

Review: The sequel tackles the reality of our screen-obsessed world with emotional depth and humor.

France vs. Senegal: Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I Match Live for Free
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/france-vs-senegal-stream-fifa-world-cup-2026-group-i-match-live-for-free/

Kylian Mbappé and company take on the Lions of Teranga in New Jersey.

Snap's New Specs Are Chunky, Pricey and I Really Need to Try Them
https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/snap-specs-evan-spiegel-augmented-reality-smart-glasses-awe-2026/

They're fully standalone augmented reality and far more expensive than other smart glasses (but cheaper than Apple Vision Pro). I haven't tried them out yet, but did talk to Snap CEO Evan Spiegel.

Xreal's Android XR Aura Glasses Are Coming This Fall, With a Brand New Qualcomm Chip Inside
https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/qualcomm-snapdragon-reality-elite-chip-xreal-aura-glasses-awe-2026/

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Reality Elite could show up in a lot more future headsets, but it's appearing in Google and Xreal's upcoming Android XR glasses first. It's promising significant boosts for graphics, battery and AI.

Rooting for France at World Cup 2026? Here's a Guide to All Its Matches
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/rooting-for-france-at-world-cup-2026-heres-a-guide-to-all-its-matches/

Les Bleus are aiming to be crowned world champions for a third time.

Android 17 Is Here! Take a Look video
https://www.cnet.com/videos/android-17-5-new-features/

Android 17 is out, and if you have a Google Pixel phone, you can try it right away. Android 17 comes with a bunch of new features, including a new green-screen selfie tool, a Pause Point tool and loads of video and photo improvements for Instagram.

Google Expands Parental Controls to All Devices Running Android 17
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/google-expands-parental-controls-all-devices-android-17-news/

App timers, screen time limits and new restrictions on the Google Play Store are the company's solution to concerns about child safety online.

Android 17 Is Rolling Out, and Here's What's New and What Else Is to Come
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/android-17-preview/

The latest from Android is upon us. Here's what to expect and a glimpse of what's down the road.

AWE 2026 Live: Smart Glasses Are Bringing AI to Our Faces
https://www.cnet.com/news-live/awe-2026-smart-glasses-augmented-reality-live-coverage/

Augmented World Expo this week will give us the best look yet at the state of the art in high-tech eyewear.

Iraq vs. Norway: Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I Match Live for Free
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/iraq-vs-norway-stream-fifa-world-cup-2026-group-i-match-live-for-free/

Star striker Erling Haaland is set to make his first appearance on soccer's grandest stage.

Is Claude Down? Here's the Latest
https://www.cnet.com/news-live/claude-outage-anthropic-status-june-16-2026/

Anthropic's Claude AI service appeared to stop working on Tuesday. Here's what we know so far.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, June 17
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-wednesday-june-17/

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 17.

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 17, #632
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-june-17-632/

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for June 17, No. 632.

Watch Snap Reveal Specs AR Smart Glasses at AWE 2026 video
https://www.cnet.com/videos/watch-snap-reveal-new-specs-ar-smart-glasses-at-awe-2026/

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel reveals new Specs AR smart glasses at the Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, California.

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for June 17, #1824
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-june-17-1824/

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for June 17, No. 1,824.

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 17, #1102
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-june-17-1102/

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 17 No. 1,102.

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for June 17 #836
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-june-17-836/

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for June 17, No. 836.