Claude Can Connect to More Apps You Use Every Day
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/claude-connectors-expansion-everyday-tasks/

Audible, Uber Eats and more can now connect to Anthropic's AI chatbot.

Elon Musk's SpaceX Teams Up With Cursor for AI Coding: How Rockets and AI Fit Together
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/elon-musks-spacex-cursor-ai-partnership-news-april-2026/

The deal comes with the right to acquire Cursor for $60 billion.

Tesla Owners May Need to Visit New Microfactories to Update Full Self-Driving
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/to-update-full-self-driving-tesla-owners-may-need-to-visit-new-microfactories/

Elon Musk admits owners with outdated self-driving hardware who purchased the option will require a major retrofit effort.

Happy 20th Birthday, Spotify. Here's the Platform's Most Streamed of All Time
https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/spotify-20-years-most-streamed-all-time/

Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and Drake are among the top artists.

You Can Now Stream DirecTV on Your Meta Quest Headset
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-can-now-stream-directv-on-your-meta-quest-headset/

The app brings lots of live channels and on-demand to the VR world.

Choosing a College Degree? AI Can Help You Narrow It Down
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/choosing-a-college-degree-ai-can-help-you-narrow-it-down/

It's never too early or too late to think about your college choices. Here are some tools to help you research programs, professors and perks.

LG's Micro RGB TVs Boast Big Screens, Big Colors and Big Prices
https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/lgs-micro-rgb-tvs-boast-big-screens-big-colors-and-big-prices/

The Micro RGB TV evo range supports over a billion colors and is available in sizes over 75 inches.

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for April 24, #1770
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-april-24-1770/

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for April 24, No. 1,770.

ChatGPT Helped Plan FSU Shooting, Florida Officials Say
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chatgpt-helped-plan-fsu-shooting-florida-officials-say/

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announces the launch of a criminal investigation into OpenAI in connection with the 2025 Florida State University shooting.

Mullvad VPN Creates iOS Master Switch to Protect Users From Data Leaks
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/mullvad-vpn-creates-ios-master-switch-to-protect-users-from-data-leaks/

Mullvad's new approach addresses an issue with Apple app updates, but you'll need to do more hands-on maintenance.

My Dog Is Banned From the Groomers. Is This Pet Vacuum Tool the At-Home Solution?
https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/my-dog-is-banned-from-the-groomers-is-this-pet-vacuum-tool-the-at-home-solution/

I tried a Oneisall grooming kit on my grooming-resistant dog, and he didn't hate it.

Meta Centralizes Access to Facebook, Instagram, AI Glasses and More Apps
https://www.cnet.com/news/social-media/meta-account-centralized-hub-access-facebook-instagram-apps/

Meta Account lets you manage and access all your Meta accounts from a single unified dashboard.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, April 24
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-friday-april-24/

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 24

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 24, #1048
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-april-24-1048/

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for April 24, No. 1,048.

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for April 24 #782
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-april-24-782/

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for April 24, No. 782.

My Sprinklers Got This Smart Upgrade, and Yours Should Too
https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/my-sprinklers-got-a-smart-upgrade-and-yours-should-too/

Rachio is the defining brand in smart irrigation. I decided to see what the fuss was about, and now it's saving me water, money and time.

Aurzen Zip Cyber Foldable Portable Projector: Not Bright, Poor Connectivity, but a Lot of Fun
https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/aurzen-zip-cyber-foldable-portable-projector-project-anywhere-choom/

It folds up smaller than a phone yet can stream video from anywhere, sort of.

4 Tech Products I Rely on to Help My Toddler Sleep
https://www.cnet.com/health/parenting/4-tech-products-toddler-sleep/

Sleep is important in my household, and I’ve learned that my son’s bedroom setup is key.

Kids, Social Media and Safety: Why a Years-Long Battle Has No End in Sight
https://www.cnet.com/news/social-media/online-child-teen-safety-social-media-age-verification-feature-news/

Everyone wants children to be safe online. Nobody agrees on how to make it happen.

YouTube TV's Customizable Multiview Could Let You Watch 4 Shows on One Screen
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/youtube-tv-customizable-multiview-feature/

I'm a YouTube TV subscriber, so I tried testing out the new feature. Here's what happened.

Instagram's New 'Instants' App Could Let You Ditch the Edits and Just Be Real for 24 Hours
https://www.cnet.com/news/social-media/instagrams-new-instants-app-lets-you-share-disappearing-photos-and-videos/

The app, which sounds like if Snapchat and BeReal had a baby, is being tested in Spain and Italy.