Apple’s Private Relay Isn’t So Private After All, Can Leak Your IP Address
https://www.cnet.com/uncategorized/apples-private-relay-isnt-so-private-after-all-can-leak-your-ip-address/

Surprisingly, one culprit behind the leak is passkey technology, which is supposed to be a more secure way to authenticate data such as site logins.

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, Aug. 6
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-thursday-aug-6/

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.

Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 6, #1874
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-aug-6-1874/

Here are the hints and answers for Wordle No. 1874 for Aug. 6, 2026.

My Weekend Menu? Homemade Pizza, Thanks to 60% Off This Chefman Oven
https://www.cnet.com/deals/chefman-indoor-pizza-oven-deal-2025-08-06/

The Chefman Indoor Pizza Oven is down to $200. With five presets, you can bake your perfect pizzas in just a few minutes.

Act Now to Grab a Free Samsung Galaxy A17 Smartphone for Kids With Troomi
https://www.cnet.com/deals/troomi-deal-2026-08-06/

This 5G smartphone allows your kid to stay connected to you while preventing them from doomscrolling on unsafe apps.

Bose’s New QuietComfort Headphones Are Truly Next Gen. Here’s What I Like About Them
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/boses-new-quietcomfort-headphones-are-truly-next-gen-heres-what-i-like-about-them/

The 2026 second-generation QC Headphones offer design, feature and performance upgrades that makes them seem like a true 2.0 product.

Photo and Video Editing in ChatGPT Just Got an Adobe-Size Update
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/adobe-for-chatgpt-updated-plugins-editing-news-2/

Adobe’s plugin adds over 70 new photo, video and document editing capabilities inside ChatGPT.

Grand Theft Auto 6 Extended Preview Will Debut on Netflix This Month
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/grand-theft-auto-6-extended-preview-debuts-on-netflix-this-month/

The streaming service will get the first look before the presentation becomes available on YouTube.

Amazon Deals of the Day: Upgrade to a QLED TV for an Impressive 30% Off
https://www.cnet.com/deals/amazon-deals-of-the-day-8-6-2026/

Plus, score over $100 off the Dyson Ball Animal 2 Plus vacuum and $40 off the Ring Spotlight Cam Plus.

You Can Now Have Unlimited Text Chats Without Paying for ChatGPT
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/free-chatgpt-users-unlimited-text-news/

OpenAI is upgrading its default options for free and paying ChatGPT users.

Google Wallet Now Lets Parents Create Secure Tap and Pay Balances for Kids
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-wallet-now-lets-parents-create-secure-tap-and-pay-balances-for-kids/

The new feature gives kids a way to manage their money without a bank account.

This Cuisinart Dual-Basket Air Fryer Just Hit a New Record-Low Price
https://www.cnet.com/deals/cuisinart-dual-basket-air-fryer-record-low-price/

Cook two dishes at once with this kitchen tool that’s $50 less than usual.

How Fast Should Your Home Internet Be?
https://www.cnet.com/paid-content/how-fast-should-your-home-internet-be/

Here’s how to figure out how much speed your household needs, and when it might be time to switch to a new provider.

This Dell Ryzen 7 Laptop Is Down to $600 at Best Buy, but Only for Today
https://www.cnet.com/deals/dell-ryzen-7-laptop-deal-26-08-06/

This a strong laptop for everyday use and it’s seeing a special one-day discount.

Save $200 on This Lenovo Chromebook Plus With a Gorgeous 2K Touchscreen
https://www.cnet.com/deals/lenovo-chromebook-plus-deal-26-08-06/

Google’s AI-powered Chromebook is now down to just $429.

Ford Unveils New, Affordable Electric Truck, the Fathom
https://www.cnet.com/home/electric-vehicles/ford-new-affordable-electric-truck-fathom/

The Fathom starts at under $30,000 and will be the first vehicle made by Ford’s new Universal Electric Vehicle platform.

Suno Plans New Tools to Make AI-Generated Music More Transparent. Is It Enough?
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/suno-plans-new-tools-to-make-ai-generated-music-more-transparent-is-it-enough/

Suno plans to flag use of its music generator using audio watermarking and fingerprint technology.

Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 7, #1875
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-aug-7-1875/

Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for Aug. 7, 2026, No. 1875.

Most People Prefer AI Writing, but That’s Because It’s Trained on Us
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/most-people-prefer-ai-writing-but-thats-because-its-trained-on-us/

A new study finds that people rated AI-generated stories higher than human-generated stories, especially when told that a human wrote the story.

Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug. 7, #1153
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-and-answers-for-aug-7-1153/

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1153 for Aug. 7.