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.

Phishing-as-a-Service Is Powering a New Wave of Cybercrime
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/phishing-as-a-service-is-powering-a-new-wave-of-cybercrime/

Subscription-based phishing packages make it easier for bad actors to trick people into giving up logins or sensitive information.

Galaxy Z Flip 8 Review: I Adore the Thin Look, but Not the Price
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/galaxy-z-flip-8-review-i-adore-the-thin-look-but-not-the-price/

Samsung’s $1,200 Galaxy Z Flip 8 is the company’s most refined flip-style phone yet. But the higher price doesn’t come with an improved battery or better cameras.

A Decade of Pixel: What Is Google Even Trying to Do?
https://www.cnet.com/videos/a-decade-of-pixel-what-is-google-even-trying-to-do/

Google’s Android operating system runs on 3 billion devices. So why does its own phone barely register? A decade after the Pixel first launched, I went looking for a real answer. I talked to industry experts: a wireless market analyst, two longtime tech journalists, and PCMag’s own consumer electronics editor. They don’t all agree.