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.

From the Archives: 1995 Netiquette
https://www.cnet.com/videos/from-the-archives-1995-netiquette/

“Spam.” “Flame mail.” Internet culture has transformed dramatically since 1995, yet so much remains surprisingly the same. Today, we’re opening the CNET Archives to take a look back at how the online world has evolved.

Caught Up in T-Mobile’s Recent Outage? You Could Snag a Credit… If You Ask for It
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/caught-up-in-t-mobiles-recent-outage-you-could-snag-a-creditif-you-ask-for-it/

Customers report getting some compensation for the recent service outage, but it requires some work on your part.

Today’s Deal Alert: Save $651 on This Lenovo LOQ Gaming Laptop
https://www.cnet.com/deals/lenovo-loq-gaming-laptop-deal/

Save 35% on the Lenovo LOQ 2K gaming laptop and get it for just $1,199 today only.

Walmart Deals of the Day: These $100 ANC Sony Headphones Are a Must-Have for Dorm Life
https://www.cnet.com/deals/walmart-deals-of-the-day-august-3-26/

Plus, $30 off the latest Apple Pencil stylus and a bamboo cutting board set that’s over $80 off.

Take Your Dual-Screen Setup Anywhere With This $99 Portable Asus Monitor
https://www.cnet.com/deals/asus-zenscreen-portable-monitor-deal-2026-08-03/

It’s got a 15.6-inch screen, a built-in kickstand and it’s $50 off right now at Amazon.

Switch to RingCentral and Get Up to 12 Months of VoIP Service Free
https://www.cnet.com/deals/ringcentral-deal-2026-08-03/

Upgrade your business’s communications for free before it’s too late.

Boox Is Offering Its Gorgeous E-Readers and Tablets for Up to 15% Off in Time for Back-to-School
https://www.cnet.com/deals/boox-is-offering-its-gorgeous-e-readers-and-tablets-for-up-to-15-off-in-time-for-back-to-school/

Lug books and notes to class without straining your back while saving on these slim note-taking devices.

Grab This Lenovo Idea Tab for Just $150 at Amazon Before School Starts
https://www.cnet.com/deals/grab-this-lenovo-idea-tab-for-just-150-at-amazon-before-school-starts/

This already affordable tablet is now $63 off, so everyone can get the tech they need to start the school year.

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 4, #680
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-aug-4-680/

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 680 for Tuesday, Aug. 4.

Hughesnet Files for Bankruptcy After Bleeding Customers to Starlink
https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/hughesnet-files-for-bankruptcy-after-bleeding-customers-to-starlink/

Years of pressure from SpaceX’s Starlink have pushed the legacy satellite provider into a Chapter 11 filing. Here’s what it means for customers.

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, Aug. 4
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-tuesday-aug-4/

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 4, 2026.

Flock’s AI Cameras May Have Misread Over 70% of License Plates, Creating New Headaches for Cities
https://www.cnet.com/home/security/flocks-ai-cameras-may-have-misread-over-70-of-license-plates-creating-new-headaches-for-cities/

New data suggests Flock surveillance cameras have an abyssal recognition rate. Here’s what that’s a major problem for drivers.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Review: Better Battery, Better Galaxy Watch
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra-2-review-better-battery-better-galaxy-watch/

I spent three weeks testing Samsung’s rugged flagship, and it’s a nice blend of durability and polish — for a premium.

Your Desk Is Begging for This $400 Samsung OLED Gaming Monitor
https://www.cnet.com/deals/samsung-odyssey-oled-g6-deal-2026-08-04/

Save $200 on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 and put your old monitor out of its misery.

Get Your Weekends Back With the Ecovacs Deebot T50 and Save $101, Today Only
https://www.cnet.com/deals/ecovas-robotic-t50-vacuum-deal-2026-08-04/

Sit back while this combination vacuum and mop cleans your floors for you.