Google Expands Parental Controls to All Devices Running Android 17
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/google-expands-parental-controls-all-devices-android-17-news/

App timers, screen time limits and new restrictions on the Google Play Store are the company's solution to concerns about child safety online.

Android 17 Is Rolling Out, and Here's What's New and What Else Is to Come
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/android-17-preview/

The latest from Android is upon us. Here's what to expect and a glimpse of what's down the road.

AWE 2026 Live: Smart Glasses Are Bringing AI to Our Faces
https://www.cnet.com/news-live/awe-2026-smart-glasses-augmented-reality-live-coverage/

Augmented World Expo this week will give us the best look yet at the state of the art in high-tech eyewear.

Iraq vs. Norway: Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I Match Live for Free
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/iraq-vs-norway-stream-fifa-world-cup-2026-group-i-match-live-for-free/

Star striker Erling Haaland is set to make his first appearance on soccer's grandest stage.

Is Claude Down? Here's the Latest
https://www.cnet.com/news-live/claude-outage-anthropic-status-june-16-2026/

Anthropic's Claude AI service appeared to stop working on Tuesday. Here's what we know so far.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, June 17
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-wednesday-june-17/

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 17.

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 17, #632
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-june-17-632/

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for June 17, No. 632.

Watch Snap Reveal Specs AR Smart Glasses at AWE 2026 video
https://www.cnet.com/videos/watch-snap-reveal-new-specs-ar-smart-glasses-at-awe-2026/

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel reveals new Specs AR smart glasses at the Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, California.

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for June 17, #1824
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-june-17-1824/

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for June 17, No. 1,824.

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 17, #1102
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-june-17-1102/

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 17 No. 1,102.

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for June 17 #836
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-june-17-836/

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for June 17, No. 836.

'Widow's Bay' Ending Explained: How Will That Big Twist Impact Season 2?
https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/widows-bay-ending-explained-apple-tv-finale-big-twist/

Apple TV's horror comedy upped the stakes with its season finale, delivering a big, emotional twist and teasing even more of the island's disturbing lore.

Wondering if Surfshark's New VPN Protocol Dausos Is Right for You? We Tried It for You
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/hands-on-with-surfshark-dausos-vpn-protocol/

Dausos is Surfshark’s first custom-built VPN protocol, promising isolated tunnels, post-quantum security and fast speeds like WireGuard.

If the FCC Bans Burner Phones, It Could Be a Privacy Nightmare
https://www.cnet.com/news/privacy/if-the-fcc-bans-burner-phones-it-could-be-a-privacy-nightmare/

Proposed rules would require every mobile customer to provide a government ID. Experts warn the move could effectively end anonymous phone service in the US.

I Replaced the Screen on the Google Pixel Watch 4. More Wearables Should Be This Repairable video
https://www.cnet.com/videos/i-replaced-the-screen-on-the-google-pixel-watch-4-more-wearables-should-be-this-repairable/

Broken wearables don't need to be cast off as e-waste. Repairability is here, although it's not yet as widespread as it should be.

Google Sued Over AI Search, the Future of Touchscreen MacBooks, and Canada Targets Teen Social Media Use | Tech Today video
https://www.cnet.com/videos/google-sued-over-ai-search-the-future-of-touchscreen-macbooks-and-canada-targets-teen-social-media-use-tech-today/

Owen Poole covers today's biggest tech stories, including Google's AI Overview lawsuit. Plus, a touchscreen MacBook is said to be on the way, and Canada's new push to ban social media for teens.

All Your Wearables Have One Glaring Weakness. What Can We Do About It?
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/features/all-your-wearables-have-one-glaring-weakness-what-can-we-do-about-it/

Wins for the right-to-repair movement mean you can fix your tech, not toss it. But some products are more accessible than others.

This New LTX Tool Helps You Create Your Own AI Video Model
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/exclusive-lightricks-ai-models-creative-news/

LTX is introducing new tools for creators to experiment with custom AI models.

Google's New Smart Home Speaker Is Here, a Challenger to the HomePod Mini
https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/googles-new-smart-home-speaker-is-here-a-challenger-to-the-homepod-mini/

Google's first new smart speaker in years puts a big focus on Gemini for Home, but will that be enough to help it compete with HomePods and Amazon Echo speakers?

FDA Clears Solius Pro, the First Over-the-Counter Home UVB Panel for Vitamin D
https://www.cnet.com/health/fda-clears-solius-pro-first-over-the-counter-home-uvb-panel-vitamin-d/

For over-the-counter use, Solius Pro aims to deliver the natural health benefits of the sun without causing skin damage.

Google's New Smart Speaker Truly Gets You video
https://www.cnet.com/videos/googles-new-smart-speaker-truly-gets-you/

The 2026 Google Home Speaker is built around Gemini, and for the first time, talking to a smart speaker could actually feel natural. And at around $100, it isn't super expensive. Just know that the best features cost extra.