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.

Living Underwater in 2026: New Ocean Habitat Just Dropped
https://www.cnet.com/science/living-underwater-in-2026-new-ocean-habitat-just-dropped/

Take a closer look at Deep’s subsea habitat Vanguard, the first new subsea habitat for humans designed, built and deployed in the US in decades.

Inside the Luxury Robotaxi Uber, Lucid and Nuro Are Testing
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/automobiles/inside-luxury-robotaxi-uber-lucid-nuro-are-testing/

The Lucid Gravity robotaxi is slated to launch later this year. I got an early ride in an engineering prototype.

Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 3 #883
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-3-883/

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 883 for Aug, 3, 2026.

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 3, #679
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-aug-3-679/

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 3, No. 679.

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, Aug. 3
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-monday-aug-3/

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 3, 2026.

Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug. 3, #1149
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-and-answers-for-aug-3-1149/

Here are hints and the answers for today’s Connections for Monday, Aug. 3.