Is the Steam Machine Perfect for Your Living Room?
https://www.cnet.com/videos/is-the-steam-machine-perfect-for-your-living-room/

Our experts have now spent weeks with Valve’s gaming PC and have complicated thoughts. Is this the hybrid gaming device you’re looking for?

Apple’s CEO Hints That Heavy Use of Siri AI Could Cost You
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/apples-ceo-hints-that-heavy-use-of-siri-ai-could-cost-you/

Apple’s already raising prices on products and services. Is Siri next?

Feel the Wind in Your Hair and Save $450 Off a New Segway Electric Scooter
https://www.cnet.com/deals/segway-max-g3-electric-scooter-deal-2026-07-31/

Add a little whimsy to your commute with Segway’s Max G3 scooter, now on sale for $1,050.

This 160-Watt Ugreen Charger Powers 4 Devices at Once and Is $50 Off
https://www.cnet.com/deals/160-watt-ugreen-4-port-charger-deal-07-31-26/

If you rely on multiple devices throughout the day, this multiport charger makes keeping them all powered up super easy.

A New FCC Ban May Affect Robot Lawn Mowers: Get This One While It’s $500 Off
https://www.cnet.com/deals/roborock-rockmow-x115h-robot-lawn-mower-deal-07-31-26/

A new FCC ban could limit sales of robot lawn mowers, but right now you can get the Roborock RockMow X115H at a $500 discount.

Google Quickly Rolls Back a Feature That Could Make Deepfake Satellite Images
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-quickly-rolls-back-a-feature-that-could-make-deepfake-satellite-images/

Google Earth’s AI image generator let me put my dream home in Central Park, but other potential uses aren’t so innocent.

Sony’s Plan to Kill Physical PlayStation Discs Faces Gamer Backlash
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/sonys-plan-to-kill-physical-playstation-discs-faces-gamer-backlash/

Gamers are planning a boycott called PSBlackout for the week of Aug. 23.

Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 1 #881
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-1-881/

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No.881 for Aug. 1.

I’ve Been Running the New Safari on iOS 27, and My Thumbs Are Already Happier
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ive-been-running-the-new-safari-on-ios-27-and-my-thumbs-are-already-happier/

Browsing gets better in the next version of the iPhone operating system.

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 1, #677
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-aug-1-677/

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 677 for Saturday, Aug. 1.

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, Aug. 1
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-saturday-aug-1/

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 1, 2026.

These 2 TV Brands Won Over CNET Editors and Readers
https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/peoples-picks-tv-brands/

Samsung and LG are highly recommended for OLED TVs, but other brands win for LCD or LED TV displays.

Hulu in August 2026: A New Season of ‘It’s Always Sunny,’ Ryan Murphy’s ‘The Shards’ and More
https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/hulu-in-august-2026-a-new-season-of-its-always-sunny-ryan-murphys-the-shards-and-more/

Plus the arrival of Futurama, Adults and The Girls: A Khloe Kardashian Project.

The US Threw the First Punch in the Global Robot Wars. How Will China Respond?
https://www.cnet.com/tech/us-bans-chinese-humanoid-robots/

The US is banning humanoid robots from other countries, but almost nobody except the FCC seems completely sold on the decision.

Nothing’s Earbuds 3A Didn’t Wow Me, but They’re Still a Good Value
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/nothing-earbuds-3a-review/

The company’s latest value earbuds have built-in storage for voice capture directly to the buds.

Treat Your Wallet to an Upgrade With Up to 40% Off at Ekster
https://www.cnet.com/deals/treat-your-wallet-to-an-upgrade-with-up-to-40-off-at-ekster/

If you’re looking for a smarter way to carry cash and cards, Ekster’s 10th anniversary sale makes upgrading easy.

Save $70 on the Keurig K-Duo and Brew Barista-Level Coffee at Home
https://www.cnet.com/deals/save-70-on-the-keurig-k-duo-and-brew-barista-level-coffee-at-home/

This $70 discount drops the Keurig K-Duo to just $150 from its usual $220 price.

Today Only: Snag the HP HyperX Omen 16 Laptop at a Whopping $850 Discount
https://www.cnet.com/deals/16-inch-hp-hyperx-omen-laptop-deal/

HP HyperX Omen 16 is down to $1,250, but the deal ends tonight.

Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 2 #882
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-2-882/

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 882 for Aug. 2, 2026.

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, Aug. 2
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-sunday-aug-2/

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 2, 2026.

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 2, #678
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-aug-2-678/

Here are the answers for The New York Times Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 2, 2026.